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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

II is asked whether, if we seize or occupy Yucca
tan, we will not be brought into conflict with Great
Britain, for she has already got possession of the
best part Of Yucatan, the Belize. This is no new
matter; the British have long had establishments
there for cutting logwood, &c. BY treaty made
in 1883 Great Britain obtained the right to cut log
wood at Honduras, to build towns, and TO reside
permanently there. II is by her naval forces that
she is to annoy our commerce in the Gulf, and
she has already obtained possession Of the best part
Of Yucatan. The question is, whether we shall
undertake to drive her out of it, tits rather grave
matter, and it might be found hard job. The
state Of things we deprecate might be fastened by
il. The proper in regard to the matter would
seem to be for the United States TO cooperate with
the Spanish and British authorities Of Cuba, Jama-
ca, &c. in lending temporary assistance to the
Yucatecos.-Co Correspondence Jour. of Com.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

An ExPEDIrIoS TO YUcArAS is proposed by Col Antho
ny King who wishes to raise force Of two thousand
He is familiar with the country, and will all inquiries
at American Hail. Of Broadway and Grand streets
New York Col. X states that he has six hundred
rolled, and is LOOKING ron ApvIcKs FROM WAsHIseros
(Neo York paper
Who authorized Col. Anthony King to raise such
an expedition, and what has become Of General
George Washington Dixon's famous expedition to
the same country PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

The plea urged TO justify intermedding in the
affairs Of Yucatan, that Great Britain will seize the
territory, is pure humbug. This was the plea used
in the annexation Of Texas and it is brought forth
on all occasions. England has enough at home to
occupy her attention, without seeking to grasp Yu-
catan or the Island Of Cuba.
There seems TO be an inveteracy Of feeling against
England, with certain politicians in the United
States, which can never be satisfied until the two
nations are brought into collision and hence they
are always harping on her ambition, and calling
upon our Government to beware. We bid fair to
exhibit as much ambition as Great Britain or any
other Power sndthe politicians who affect to dread
that she will seize upon Yucatan, have no doubt an
eye to the annexation Of that province to the United
States. Our policyis TO preserve peace with every
nation, and to let each attend to its own internal
concerns. If we pursue this wise and prudent
course, we shall progress in improvement and pros
perity; if not, we may have wars enough on our
hands, Baltimore Clipper.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

"MExIto is dead carcass which have, unfortu-
natey perhaps for ourselves become attached but which
cannot shake off, and which il is destiny to reyiv.
or perish in the embrace "--Jownaiof Commerce.
This is the old sermon Of national conquest,
preached by tyrants and despots in the darkest
periods OF human history. Has England revvified
Ireland Have the Allied Powers revivi6ed Po-
land [. Have the Turks improved Palestine and
Egypt Or have we civilized and reformed the
American Indiansl No Mexico is not dead
carcass. Let our proud eagle forbear 10 prey upon
the stricken foe. She is sister republic! Do
not tear out her vitals Save her, that she may
rise again. as one Of the nations Of the earth, to be-
come a monument of American farbearance and
magnanimity. Y. Morning Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

T,RANCE, FRANCE, FRANCR.-rIis,Ory Of France
IL by NJ. Michelet, Q vols syo.
Lamartnes History Of the Girondsts vols complete
Louis Fourteenth and the Court France Miss Padoe
beautifully illustrated.
Life Of Henry Fourth, by C. r. r.. James. vols.
Orators OF France, BY Tmon edited BY G. H. Cotton, with
essay by J. T. Headly
For sale by n. FARNHAM,
may Is corner Penn. avenue and llth street.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20
To Major General wIT Ini Z se 9'''' ''''''

BaIs PETERsnuRs, yEnA CRUz, Mar !, ls4s.
SIR Approaching the hsbor had the honor to receive
your note Of the Goth ulmo rendering me- in the hand
terms, behalf OF the Municipal Councils and the
People Of New Oieans the Inequalities Of the city in
should pass up the Mississippi river infinitely obliged
to my spirited and patriotic countymcn Of New Orleans Tor
this distinguished mark Of regard which will ever be cher
ished as OF the most precious that old public servant
received for his ardent endeavos TO serve great and grateful
country Louisiana aud her beautiful capital being the
the recent theatre Of war; has noby done the honos Of
the whole United States towards my gallant brother officers
and soldiers who have preceded me in their from the
field and is with deep regret ,ba, oo-bending my
small services with the great mass OF military distinction
Gently acqued-cannot participate in the distribution Of kind
ness from The same liberal hands But sir am labong
der the public dispeasure Of the President Of the United
States and soldier duiifl TO constitutional authority,
may not forthe time, obtrude myself upon my partial
trymen, make any personal movement il may be in my
power avoid, that might provoke their greetings am,
therefore, already embarked fo Of our Northern ports the
nearest TO my family, and shall In retirement await the fur
Their orders Of the War Department.
With great respect and esteem, remain sir, faithfully
yours, WINFIELD SCOTT.
His Honor A. ID. CRossnAS, Mayor Of New Orleans.
In pursuance Of Gen. Scofrs determination neither TO
court nor any public demonstration whilst remaining
under the dspeae Of the Brecuve the Picayune states
that on bis journey from the y Of Mexico he forbade even
public reception by the military the various posts through
which he passed. The soldiers turned out every where and
as individuals paid him the repd which, as organized corps
they were not allowed to do"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

NTWe learn from the North American of
the 9TH that Gen. Cass on the day previous
paid visit to Philadelphia, on which occasion
there was quite pretty little contest between
the aristocracy and the democracy of locofoco-
ism, relative TO the arrival and reception Of
Candidate Cas-: The former party-mostly
the officials of the Post Office and Custom
House-chartered boat to receive him at
Wilmington, and fixed the price at three dol
lars. This per capita arrangement, which sui
ted the pockets of those who are supported by
the public treasury, was not acceptable to the
rank and file, who chartered another boat, and
placed the passage at one dollar. Mr. Cas-
was placed somewh hat in a dilemma, but final
ly was oyer-persuaded BY the Office holders
and came with them. This was position
which had not two sides, the Candidate coulC
not come in two boats; there was no such
thing as REORGANIZATION, and for once h
was compelled to define himself.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
CAss's PopuLARlrY-MoRr Erlprscr-Wel

CAss's PoPULARIrY-MoRE EvIDrycr.-We
have the satisfaction this morning, to offer our
neighbor of the Democrat additional evidence
of the popularity of the nominee of the Balti-
more Convention. We learn that the doses
we have already administered are having a
good effect, and we expect soon 10 hear Of his
leaving the ranks of the old black-cockade fed
errlist, and shouting for old Rough and Rea
dy." You had better come over soon, neigh
Dor, before our ranks are filled and we begin to
be little choice who we admit.
The Racine (Michigan) Advocate, pronoun-
ced by contemporary, an able. influential,
and generally INSCRIPTIONS organ of the Loco
foco party. openly and Indignantly refuses to
support the nomination of Lewis Cass, and
suggests TO its party friends in Michigan the
of calling a State Convention, to
make another nomination. We sgiye an ex-
tract from the Advocate, that our readers NAV
see what leading Locofoco organ in the Lo-
cofoco nominees own State says Of him:
We do not place the names of Lewis Cass
and William o. Butler at the head of our col
umns, because We can in no event cordially
support the nomination of the Baltimore CON
lvention, and very probably may not be able &c
support it at all. We do not look upon Gen
Cass as great man, nor as good man, nor as
a firm man. The first qualification we could
excuse. for it is not to be expected always, Oh
even commonly, in peaceable times, even in
Presidents; and the administration of John Ty
Ter, bad one, certainly, but one that could dc
no considerable evil, proves that the want o.
il may be powerless for great ill, or for good
We do however require good man and firm
man, and not one who can make constant com
promises of opinion for the sake of office, al
Cass and Clay have done. The course of Gen
Cass on the Wilmot proviso, was one that
ought to have met the reprobation of men o
all parties. 1t was shifting for the sake o
Office; or, if not. the change of opinion on the
part of Gen. Cass ought to have led him Il
abandon all idea of the Presidency at mo
ment when his political opinions on so impor-
tant subject were so crude and undigesteC
that neither he nor his friends could understand
the ground he had taken, or, whether, amid hi
constant change, he had yet finally settled him
self upon firm ground.
We honestly hope another nomination ma,
be made by the Democracy. Defeat we should
look upon as something of a misfortune, bu
not as so great one as success under such cir
lcumstances.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
Sale OfReaI Estnfe.

pY virtue OF an act ofthe General Assembly oftbe
ID State of Indiana passed at lis last session,
viii expose to Public Auction ON Saturday the 18th
day OF july next between the hours of 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, and O'Clock NJ. of said day, at the Cour,
House door in Evansville. One fourth par; of Lo,
No %, in the Lower Enlargement of the City O
Evansville Indiana The properly OF the heirs o
Thomas Dewey, late of Vanderburgh County, decd
The above ! Lofts pleasantly situated having con
venient Dwelling House and stable upon it. A good
Warrantee Deed Will be given.
Terms OF SALE Cash. Bu- delay efthree month.
viii be given on | with approved security.
JOHN lNGLE Jr Admir-
| RoB'r NIGHTINGALE, ATTY in ia c, tos heir -
Je HeN"tW. fI 4tl.- -aF 80
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

OT Capt. Thomas Postley, of Company F
10th Infantry, was killed in Camargo on Sun
day, the 18th ult.. at III o'clock, A. NJ. by q
private of Company X, named Francis Oar
lington. The man, in the early. part of the
day was in the camp of Capt. Posley, and was
observed BY him TO leave the place. He die
SO, procured pistol. waylayed and shot Capt
p in the yicinity Of his quarters, the ball stri
king him in the groin. and cutting his mites
tines in three places. Capt. P. fingered ii
great agony until o'clock the next day, wher
he died, surrounded by his friends and mum
Der of Masons and Odd Fellows, he being
member Of both orders.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

GEN. TAYLoR's PosrrIoN.-On the Goth OF
April, Gen. Taylor addressed a letter to the
Richmond Republican, stating that it was not
his intention to withdraw his own name from
the Presidential canvass whoever might be the
nominee of the national conventions. We
gave what We considered the just interpreta-
ton of that letter, and we are sure that we in
terpreted it right. Four days after the date OF
that letter, that is to say on the Oath of April
Gen, Taylor addressed communication TO a
gentleman in Iowa, from which we copy this
paragraph, showing conclusively that he looked
confidently TO his political friends TO with
draw his name, if the withdrawal should BIZ
thought expedient.-Lou. Jour.
II now consider myself in the hands of the
people-G portion of tohOul, at least, have
placed my name before the country, for the of
flee in question, and who alone are authorised
10 withdraw it from the canvass; iDhich the,
ought to do, provided they can fix on any othe
who would be more available, and better quail
fled TO serve them, and cast their Uotes for him
at the proper time. And should they succeed
in electing him, shall be neither disappoint
ed nor mortified at the result; on the contrary
if he is honest, truthful, and patriotic | will
rejoice at the same
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
CoRONER,s INQUEST.

NJ E the Jurors of the Jury empannelled and sworn
w diligently to enquire and true presentment
make, how ana in what manner and by whom, one
James Curry to his death, report, that from
the testimony deduced before us and from an inspec
ton of the body othe said dece ased by US il appeare
that the said James Curry is of about the age OF thirty
years, - about five feet, nine inches in hciehth u
married. and has relatives in this Country TO the
bost OF the knowledge and belief of the witnesses ex
amned before US; and we do further report that we
Curry, deceased. the of one hundred and twenty
dollars in gold. Said deceased had been for some
time a hand on board steamboat Gen Scott and made
Cincinnati his residence when not employed on the
river. = =
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand,
and seals Evansville this tenth day OF June eighi
teen hundred and fotty-eight. Z :
G. b. WALKER, Foreman -
Signed ani sealed by the Juros and Received by me
a!e h 49, LEWIS. HOwEs, Coroner
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

frightful were the images that had necessarily
haunted him afterwards; and ladyb who look
ed on from distance, was SO shocked that she
became delirious, and raved for several days,
both sleeping and waking The number oil
victims was subsequently stated offlcially to
be 5000; but person told me that ne counted
with his own eyes so carts, each of which con-
tanned from 10 TO ID bodies. People who pre-
tended TO know from good authority represent
ed the number SO large that dare not repeal
lit, lest others might think the amount improb
able.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

"OH, CARRY Me- BACK TO OH VIRGINIA. -
Senator Dickinson was Hunker delegate to
the Baltimore Convention, from the State of N.
York, and, according to report, made very
contemplate speech after the Barn-burners had
Withdrawn. In the course Of his remarks, he
complimented Virginia for the order, harmony
and good understanding that prevailed among
her seventeen delegates, and expressed grea
regret that he had not been born in her bosom
This speech, of course. made the Barn-burner'
quite savage when they heard it, and at meet
ing of some. ofthem residing in Troy, they sym
pathized with the sorrowful Senator in the
following significant manner:
Resolucd, Tha in Senator Dickinson's express
sion of his regret, ''that he was not born i'm Vir
gnia," his Democratic constituents fully agree
with him. That il is the only point on which
there is any real sympathy between him auc
them. That they implore him to attempt to
remedy the evil Tin which he had no voluntar,
agency by emigrating as soon as possible t.
| The State ofhis preference.
The resolution was adopted with tumul
OF applause, and when the band struck ~
.'Oh, carry me back TO old Virginia" Their
was perfect uproar of laughter. The air AM
the words Of the song were peculiarly applica
| BILE:
And when I'm dead and gone to rest,
Place my tambo by my side,
Let possums and coons to my funeral come
| For they were ALWAYS my pride,
Then in soft repose I'll take my sleep,
And dream forever more,
| That you've carried me back TO old Virginia
To old Virginia shore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
Administrators sale.

DY virtue ofan order of the Probate Court of Van.
ID derburgh County Indians. / Will on Saturday
the 18th day of July next between the hours of 10 o.
clock a. NJ, and O'Clock Z. NJ, OF said day expose
to sale al Public Auction at the Court House door in
the City OF Evansville, Lots Nos. g. To- ii and IL, in
Block No in the 4th enlargement; adjoining the
city of Evansville TO pay, the purchase money. The
above ots belonging to the Estate of Franc Chambers
deceased.
Terms OF SALE.-One half cash and credit OF {
months will be giveu the other hi with approx.
ed security. JOHN INGLE Admir- with the will
annexed. lie Ia
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
State of Indiana yanderburgh County,

Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation June i645,
John Onyett eli F--s
A ND now at this time comes the complainant by
"A lngle and Wheeler her solicitors, and l:s in the
office OF the Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court
her certain petition for Divorce. And it appearing
from affidavit this day filed in the Clerks Office
aforesaid that the said John Onyett is not resident
of the State of Indiana.
Therefore notice is hereby given to the said John
Onyett that unless he personally be and appear here
before the calling of this the next term
of said court be held the court house in Evans
vile, the fourth Monday in September next, the
same will be heard and determined i'm his absence
ie Ii SAM'L Il. JENKINS, elk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

oEThe Nashville Banner of Saturday pub
lisheda call for meeting Of the Wings oil
Davidson on Monday night, to ratify the nom
nation of the National Convention. The
Banner thus speaks of the manner in which
the nomination was received in Nashville:
The RECEPTION OF THE News OF TIE NoMIr
Arros.-The News of the nomina tion of Taylor
and Fillmore was received here with every
demonstration of satisfaction. A salute pealed
forth from the field piece on Capitol Hill while
music gave its inspiring notes to welcome the
glad news Tennessee will stand up TO the
Old Soldier Of Buena Vista and his associate or
the ticket with nerves Of steel. He will be
sustained by his pets here as he was sustained
by them at Monterrey They viii remember
that Gen. Taylor "never surrendersp'
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

WIscoNsIS.-This new State, which is TO be
free State, will contain about 10000 square
miles Of territory, which is two-thirds larger
than all New England. and as large as New
York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania COM
bined.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
From the American Star May 81

GEN. LANE.-This officer, our Marion, ar
rived yesterday from Vera Cruz, escorted by 1t
Waters and command of Louisiana Volun-
teers. The General, looks well, and, as usual,
has lost no time on the road. Ii was said 9
few days ago, that Paroles would send Jarautr
to bring our Commissioners to talk with him ,
but the simple fact that Gen. Lane has return
ed will keep the Padre we'll in the bach
ground.
The Monitor says:
sit is said that Congress will suspend 1T
session on Saturday, and reopen then in Mexi
CO in July. We shall see ifitis So"
The diligence from Queretaro, which came
in on Friday, was robbed near San Juan de
Rio. 1t bad four passengers.
Tranquility was entirely restored in San Lui
at the latest dates.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

OTA Barnburner organ is about to be es-
tablished at Detroit. 1t will unite with the
New York Barnburners in their opposition
to tie Baltimore nominees. So Gen. Cass
will encounter Locofoco opposition in bis own
State, and from Locofoco organ in his own
town.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

GThe Cleveland Herald of the 9th in
forms us of the robbery of the Bank of Akron
by F. j. Hamilton, Its Assistant Cashier, and
his subsequent flight.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

An EXTENSIVE TRIP.-A pleasure party IS
forming at st. Louis to visit the Rocky Noun
tains. The party intended starting about the
LIST of June, and returning indefinitely, if the
Indians don't catch them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
II Naw Orleans in Nav. ls46. and the Star

yer in New Orleans in May, 1916, and the Star
office has been thronged all day with anxious
inquiries. 1t is to serve the cause OF humanity
and that is sufficient inducement for our brave
countrymen.
Pena Pena has been chosen President of
the Supreme Court of Justice, receiving the
vote of every State except that of San Luis,
and Senior Sierra was elected Vice Presi-
dent.
General Lane, "The Marion of the Army"
arrived here yesterday, looking quite WE'LL
The 'Star" says that his arrival will keep
Padre Jarauta in the back ground. &C.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

Huxe HERsELF.-Mrs. Rebecca G.. Brown
committed suicide at New London, Ct, on
the 3Oih ult., by hanging herself with bed
cord. She was fifty years Of age, and was ev-
identity insane.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15

CAss HuSe IN EFFloY.-We copied yester-
day from the Reading (Pa.) Journal letter
from Mexico, giving an account of the hanging
and burning of Gen. Cass in effigy by the
Pennsylvania volunteers. The letter was
from Sergeant Graef, of the corps of artiller-
lists, of whom the Reading paper says
Sergeant Graeif is citizen of Reading, well
kio wn to every man in this community, wi nc
was among the first to volunteer tor the war
and has done good service ever since. III any
one doubts that the letter is genntns ne car
see the original by calling at this oifice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
CITY OF EVANSVILLE:
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE Is.

LADIES FATR.-The Ladies of the Rev. Mr..
Lords church and congregation, will hold their
fair at the Exchange Hotel, on the evenings Of
Thursday and Friday, the 18th and 10th inst.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-15
NEW AND CHEAP DRY GOODS.
JUST OPENED AT
KRGSEN g. MORO JAMS
a5-In the Nev Frame Buildings, on Main Streef-c6


KRGSEN e. NOR ANS
% In the New Frame Buildings, on Main StresG-e1
OSA PS. fancy Prints; t.51
~OU 60 ps. Gnghams Prints, at only 10 cents
per yard
20 ps Gihghams, colors NARRATED, at is cts
per yard;
100 ps bleached Domestic;' .sl-r -
10 cases Hats; 4.
10 do Boots;
0doz Ladies' slippers; -
20 ps Irish Linen, from IS cents to 81 90
per yard; - -
so Berage Scarfs at only so cts each
% sup summer Shawls; rr-
20 ps Fancy Linen Drills;
Cloves, blk and white Kid. Pic Nc sAd
Cotton;
Steel Beds and Purse Trimmings: -
so doz Hosiery, embracing every quality,
3 ps Carpeting; : :
S bales Brown Domestic; = = - II
do Drilling;
do Osnabergs, eo 4
And many other articles which makes our ssSort.
ment equal to any that can be found in the city
We most respectfully solicit call from all who wish
to buy goods, either wholesale retail we feel
confident that they will find it their interest to-
purchase of US. KRGSEN & MORGAN,
je6 No. 25, Main street.