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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

"SIzZLE" IN CONCORD. The call for a meeting of
all opposed to Taylor and Cass, TO choose delegates
from Concord 10 the District Convention, was signed by
Samuel Hoar, Cyrus Slow, and hundred and ftly.
one others. Mr.. Stow prominent Democrat, and has
represented the town in the Legislature.
The whole vote OF Concord last year, was tlOo hun>
dred and eightyfue.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

W John A. Bolles, late Secretary of State under
Governor Morton, and F. R. Gourgas, weigher and
guager in The Custom House, have joined the Free Soil
rar'y OF this State Mr. Bodies addressed Democra>
TIC anti,Cass meeting in Woburn few nights since.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

% The damage done TO public and private property
by the late events in Paris, has been estimated al TO-
600 600 francs or about g2 600 OOO
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01
CHE Daily Spn.
WORCES ESTER:
TUESDAY, AUGUST l, lS4S.

Resolved, That Massachusetts wears no chains,
and spurns all brides: Massachusetts goes now, and
will ever go, for Free Soil and Free Men, for
Free Lips and Free Press, for Free Land and a
FREE WORLD,
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01
GEN. TAYLoRs ACCEPTANCE.

we ma IN inc True wing, the following letter from
Gen Taylor, accepting the nomination of the PhladeI,
phia Convention. Il is perfectly non-comnlittai.
BATON ROUGE, July 18th, 1913.
SIR: have the honor to receive your com.
munication of June 10Th, announcing that the
Wing Convention which assembled at philadel-
phia on the 9th of that month, and of which YOU
were the Presiding Officer, has nominated me
Tor the office OF President of the United States
Looking to the composition OF the Convention,
and its numerous and patriotic constituents. /
feel duly grateful for the honor bestowed upon
me, and for the distinguished confidence implied
IN my nomination to the highest office in the gift
oil the American People. cordially accept the
nomination, but with sincere dstrust of nv fit.
ness to fulfil the duties of an office, which de-
mands for its exercise the most exalted abilities
and patriotism, aud which has been made illus
Uious by the greatest names in our history But
should the selection of the Wing Convention be
confirmed by the people, | shall endeavor to dis
charge the new duties devolving upon me, so as
70 meet the expectations of my fellow citizens
and preserve undiminished the prosperity of our
common country.
have the honor to remain,
With the highest respect
Your obedent servant,
z. TAYLOR.
Hon. JOHN NJ MoREHEAD Greensboro, N. C.
For the better illustration of Gen. TayIor's position
as candidate, copy from two other letters of ac
ceptance written by him, which his friends have pub
ished The first is to Gen. Smith of PHILADELPHIA. as
follows:
BATON RoUGE, La, Jan. 80, 1913.
have neither the power nor the desire to die
70 Bsegge the h6n fa me- D in
the Presidency of the United States. If thew
desire such result, they must adopt the means
best suited, in their opinion, to the consumma.
ton OF the purpose, and If they think fit to bring
me before them for this Office, through their Lee
glsiatures, mass meetings, or conventions. can.
not object to their designating these bodies as
WING, DEMOCRATIC, or NATIVE, But.
IN being thus nominated, | MUST INSIST on the
condition, and my position on this point is
lMMU FABLE-that shall NOT be BROUGHT
forward by them as the candidate of their marin.
or considered as the exponent of their partu
0octTtneS' z. TAYLOR.
The next is dated att
BATON ROUGE, La Feb. 6. I848
Such has been the indications of the neonie
irrespective OF party, as evinced by large meet
ings In many OF the States in favor of nv being
candidate for the office in question, as to iusfiv
me, without departing from the course I have
marked out to pursue, to accept nomination
from National Convention, should such be held.
lor the Presidency, from the WINGS or DEM.
oCKATS, or from BOTH, should thew think
proper TO tender it, tctthOut being pIedged. or
ece' considering myself so, to ApyocATE the
VIEWS or OPINIONS Of EITHER.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

ANTtDoG DAYS. Over FIVE hundred dogs and one
mad cat, or "crazy Grimakin," were killed in New
York last week
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

WHoLEsALE POISONING. About fifty negroes were
poisoned at wedding in Princeton, Ky, by putting
arsenic instead Of saleraus mic The wedding cake
Five had died; and about twenty five were supposed to
he beyond recovery.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

VI In pursuance of notice given at the several
churches in Barre, the great Speech Of Horace Mann,
on the slavery question: publicly read at the Town
Hall, on Sabbath evening, by the venerable Dr. Thomp.
son, eEsrf s-s
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

u The New York city hall bell was cracked while
being rung for fire on Saturday MAY 22) afternoon,
aid rendered nearly useless. II was procured little
more than year ago, at cost Of about $1,000 :
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

" seventeen Wing papers in Ohio, says the Gin.
s,"na" signal have rejected the Taylor nompa,ioo
Ne"ner Olo Zach nor Cass can carry tina, State laIE
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01
DECLARATION

In order to obtain the benefits Of the act of Congress Of
"a February, 1913 entitled, Gan act making further
provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers Of tho
Revolutions" " "ie
STATE TERRITORY, DISTRICT S.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers Of ,bo
Revolution" VI 'he
STATE, TERRIToRr, OR DrsTRIcr,) SIS.
of
ON this day of
appeared before the oftbs personally
A. b., resident of in tbs,oo,.. ,
aged years, who being duly sworn accordinyy y. VI
law doth on her oath, make the following declaro,ns
order to obtain the benefits of the provision mane h ~
act OF Congress, passed the I'd February 1919 ,o
ing pensions to widows of persons who served drn nv
Revolutionary war That she is the widow of 'A0
who was there insert the rank the bushni
neid IN the army, navy, militia, as the case ma h
ana .he regiment, corps, vessel in which he 10
ana the annual amount of the pension which she raci;
under the act Of the l7th June, ls44) 0 ''0oNeu
she further declares that she is still a widow
sworn 10 and subscribed on this day and wear oh
written, before jour dooVe
NorE-l will be perceived that the act of the odrh
Iuary 1915, provides well for widows of eoS
soldiers of the Revolution who may hereafter dc nu
NOSE who have already died. Many widows tbsc ,o'
VIII be entitled to the provisions of The act Of 1sas ,
nave not drawn, or been entitled to- any pension mho
any former law They will vary their decJareton u t
conform TO the circumstances of their cases If the W
bands have been pensoned they will state the fac, nus
such particulars In relation to his residence and
OF pension, as the foregoing form directs. 'U"'
II neither the applicant her husband has been n
stoned she viii be required TO make such proofs a pen ,h
regulations require under the of July T. isss ''
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

Total Absentees-Free States IL, besides two va
cancles and Speaker not yoting)-Save States T.
(Whigs in Naiics.)
A motion TO reconsider now made and defeated
by 10 majority-so the bill is Dead dead
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-01

:, 4. a LUX.
Hon. JOHN nj. MoREHEAD, Greensboro. N G.
FOR the better illustration of Gen. Taylor's position
as candidate, we copy from two other letters Of ac-
ceptance written by him, which bis friends have pub
iihed The first is TO Gen. Smith Of Philadelphia, as
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

Mn. VAN BUREN's AccEPrANcE.-It is an
nounced by telegraph from New York that Mr.
Van Buren, has accepted the nomination fol
the Presidency by the Barbumers Conven-
ton. This seals the fate of Gen. Cass. ''The
dog is dead with the old federaist, and we
rejoice that il is so for the sake of our locofocc
friends. We could not bear the idea that they
should be driven TO support an old black cock
ade federalist, and defarmer of the great Jeffer
son: Il was asking too much of them, ana we
hope that hereafter the leaders Of the party will
know better what they are about when they
meet in convention. We rejoice for the sake
Of our neighbor Of the Democrat, who hates
fe deralists with great stomach, and who cam,
very near caving in when he learned that Cas-,
was nominated. We hope now he will smooth
out the wrinkles that vexation and disappoint
ment was fast inaictipg upon his handsome
face and look good natur ed again. True, Their
is no hope Of Mr.. Van Buren's being elected
but then he viii beat Cass. and it is Away
some satisfaction 10 be able TO say 81 was no
last in the race"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

0TThe Syracuse Journal, in the heart Of
the great State of New York, thus speaks right
out.
The masses, the bone and sinew of the Whig
party, are ready 10 come forward in one solid
column to the support of Taylor and Fillmore.
They are impressed with feelings in their favor
that inspire them to action, like those that
prompted their leader in the contests of Resaca
de la Palma and Buena Vista, certain that vic
tory will be sure. Talk not 10 us about bolt
ing the ticket in centre New York. The idea
is preposterous. The Wings of Onondago
county are ready to pledge 800 majority for
Taylor and Fillmore. and if more is desired the
number will be Increased. In making this
statement we speak with confidence, having
taken some pains to hear expressions of opin-
ion from Whigsin the several towns in the
county. There is but one impression among
them, and that is a belief that our ticket will
succeed BY greater majority than was ever
obtained by our opponents, even i'm the Palm
| lest days of LocofocOism. Such are the feel
ings with which the Wings accept the and ap.
prove the decision of the highest tribunal OF
the party.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01
A WONDERFUL PmENoMESoN.-A sinsula

"A WONDERFUL PHENOMENON.-As singular
phenomenon was brought To light a week age
yesterday, in The township vi Greenfield
about eigh, m les from this city. The Messrs
Changers IN boring to find wafer sunk foul
inch hole to the depth Of 20 feet, when the,
strucksa wien VI cavity. As they Withdrew
the anger it was followed by a violent cur
rent OF air that threw up stones as large as
hens eggs, ten OF fifteen feet high. For a
few moments, when the hole was first open
ed, the air was accom- panied by a stream oil
wafer which was thrown ten or twelve feel
high. The wafer, however, soon ceased
coming, and the air gusbed out with sucl,
force that the roar could be distinctly heard
fifty or sixty rods distant. On touching fire
to the air, il caught, and The flames flashed
twenty feet high. They finally succeeded
with considerable difficulty in stopping il,
by forcing down blankets and driving a Spite
into the hole, which was their only means OF
stopping the air or gas, and exlinguishing The
flames. For several moments after the hole
was stopped, the earth Iembed and shook
for some distance around, as though an erup-
ton was about TO take place. From the
lime il was opened ill u was thus closed,
was about six hours, and the air gushed GU
all the time with undated force.
Il has been opened several times since
with the same effect. The power and force
Of the air DIES not seem TO diminish in the
last. We learn that several scientific gentle
men Of this city intend visiting il soon.-De
|troa Advertiser.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

OS-The Mexicans are destined to have
trouble with the Indians within its borders
A letter from Zacatecas. dated May Both
published in the Monitor of the 9TH inst,
says:
"News from the interior brings informant ton
that the Indians are organizing more formida-
bly, thin ever. We are assured that intelli-
gence was received in Chihuahua on the 18th,
Of the approlch of 1890 or 1000 Camanches,
with the object OF invading the hacienda OF
Salado'in the State of San Luis, to revenge the
death Of about 100 Of their comrades during
the past year. i am informed that the govern
ment Of the State will endeayo5 10 be pre-
pared for Them" Ia
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01
.. 9 VOL HOUSE "a
AND WHARF-BOAT.

ChaWneetOWns lii1nOtss
THE undersigned takes this method to notify the
Il public, that he is the proprietor of large and
commodious WHARF Boar, at Snawneetown, and
that he still continues the Receiving, Forwar ding
and Commission Business. generally
Persons landing in the night, DESTROYS of secur
ing passage in the night, will always find private
room and good bed, on board
He also keeps constantly on hand general assert
ment of GROCERIES, Provisions, &C., suitable to the
river trade
In connection with the above business he has
opened House OF Entertainment, on Front
Street. about IS yards from the Wharf Boat) in the
morris" Brick House, and two frame buildings inn
mediately below, called the WOLF HOUSE, and STAGE
OFFICE, all of which have been recently repaired and
rehted. and where persons may secure seats in good
Stage Coaches, for any point in the INTERIOR on the
mail routes. tfl Ce fFE
The public may rest assured that his TAsII and
BAR shall be supplied with the best the country
afford for money, and pains will be spared &C.
commodate comfortably all who call on him.
His STABLE will be filled with every variety Of
grain, hay, &c, and managed by honest and faithful
Ostlers, for whom the undersigned will be response
bic. s
Persons landing from steam boats at night, will
always he conducted to the Hotel il they DEERE II,
Je If JOHN WOLL, Propristor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

ATHuNpER STORM IN New JERSEY. -On Mon
day week, a terrific thunder storm visited
Trenton and vicinity. At Trenton, eight
men were stunned and some Of them Frustrated
by the electricity.-Cin. Eng.
AT Detroit few days ago, clap Of thunder
struck one Gen. Cass and so stunned him that
his best friends have given up all hopes ofhis
recovery: The electricity which Frustrated
him travelled along the telegraph wire all the
way from New York.
P.S. No one hurt but the Gen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

EyANsvILLE-ITs IMPROVEMENTS, &c.-It
affords us the greatest pleasure to be able TO
record that at no former period in the history
Of our thriving young City were its improve
ments of SO substantial character and its
prospects so cheering, and We congratulate our
friends that after the long, drcary night of
doubt and dependency which has weighed US
down and prevented anything like exertion,
succeeds day Of brightest hope and promise.
From this time Evansville is destined to thrive
and prosper beyond anything ever known in
the West, and those who know our city now,
and see it again five years hence will witness
such change in it's buildings, business and
condition, that will, even in these days of
wonders, seem almost incredible,
The Improvements and buildings now in
progress Of erection are Of the most substantial
kind, and will, in their appearance and conve
nience, compare favorably with the improve
meats of any city in the West.
But our principal object this morning is &c
make mention of the formation of join
Stock Company, for the erection Of large and
splendid Hotel on the corner OF Locust ant
Water streets, the stot of which, we learn
has nearly all been taken. II is contemplate,
TO erect hotel on the site above named, fiv'
stories high, fronting one hundred and fifty fee
on Locust, and one hundred and thirty OF
Water street.. The first, or basement story
win be designed for dry goods establishments
and will have five rooms fronting on Waite
street % by so feet, and four on Locust stree
Of about the same size. There will also be al
entrance on Water street for gentlemen, an
one on Locust for ladies. The second stor
will have two Large parlors, one for genileme
and oae for ladies', dining room 100 feet il
length by % or 30 wide, an Office, hall. and
large rooms for families. The thi:d story will
have % large rooms situate in front and rear o.
both streets with ball 10 feet in vidth run
ming between them the whole length Of tn
have al large rooms each. The building is {
be built Of brick in the most substantial man
ser, free from all gingerbread work and de
signed for the comfort and convenience Of tn
boarders and visitors.
Such q Hotel is now needed here. The gres
amount of travel to and from this city, on
which is increasing daily, demands an inareas
of accommodation beyond that at present a
forded for visitors. The site selected is
most excellent one, and commands the rive
from every part Of it. They are now gradin
the lot down, and we suppose will commenc
operations next season.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

u. S. SENAToR-MR. CLAY.-Governor Ow--
sley having rendered 10 Mr.. Clay the office of
Senator, made vacant by the resignation of
MIR. Crittenden, we have thought the country
would be interested in knowing the grounds
on which it was offered. and MIR. Clay's
reasons for declining. We have there
fore procured copies of the correspondence
for publication, which will be found be-
lOw.-C0mmonrealth.
FRANKFoRr, June 20, lS4S.
Hon. HENRY Clay
DEAR SIR:-Allhough official information Of
he fact has not reached me, | learn through
the Washington papers that Mr.. Crittenden
has resigned his seat in the United States
Senate, and that vacancy now exists in the
Kentucky representation in that body. This
vacancy it is my purpose 10 fill as soon as
practicable after receiving official information
thereof, and in casting about for an individual
to fill that responsible station my miud rests
npon no one that would prove SO satisfactorily
TO Kentucky, and may add 10 the whole
Union as yourself.
The settlement of the questions that will
arise out of our late treaty with Mexico it is
easy to foresee, will greatly agitate the coun-
try, apd probably endanger more than il has
ever been endangered the stability Of our
Union.
| II may be, as it heretofore has been,
your fortune, on former memorable occa-
sions, to allay domestic strife of alarming
character, and save the country from impend-
ing ruin.
But even if there were nothing in our do
nestle affairs to require it, there is everything
in our foreign relations to call for the wisdom
and prudence of our statesmen. These rela.
tions are any day liable to be thrown into con
fusion and involved in great danger. Europe
is known to be deeply agitated in every quar-,
ter. Revolution is pervading every govern.
ment of the old world. 1t could not be said
to be unexpected If the very next steamer
should bring US the news of general war in
Europe. Such catastrophe, if it did not in
yolye US i'm collisions Of arms, would in
levitably bring upon US great commercial re-
lvulsions.
4 In such state of affairs our country would
surely be entitled 10 the services Of her wises
and longest tried Statesmen.
Would it be sufficient reason for your alb
sence from your country's councils in a state
lof things like this, for you to say, 81 have tax
len formal leave of the Senste?" A patriot j.
never discharged but by death. BY consdera
ton Of this sort, therefore respectfully urge
you to reconsider the opinions you held wheI
l heretofore conversed with you on the sub
liect, and to consen mt TO return to the Senate o
the United States. Your doing so, have M
doubt, would meet with the warm appreciation
of a large majority Of the people Of Kentucky
and would be hailed with pleasure by you
friends throughout the Union. BY conveying
to me as soon as possible your views and de
Termination in the premises, your will oblige
Your friend and obi serv't,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01
CITY CLOTING STORE.
S. KOHN,

No. "a, Main street, EuansviHe, Hnd., =
M ILL keep constantly on hand, a large and gen
w eral assortment OF dress, frock and sack Coats
suitable tor all seasons Cloth and Cashmere ponts
fancy Cashmere Brown Linen, Linen checks, Il weed
and Corduroy Pants of every variety and price %
suit customers; plain and fancy Silk shd Velvst
Vests, Marsees OF all colors, and all kinda Of
mon Vests; hne and common Cravats and Scarfh
Pocket Handerchieis; Linen and Linen bosom Shirts,
common do; Flannel do and draws; Hats; Cape;
Boots; Shoes, &c, &c.
My friends and the public are respectfully invited
to give me a CALL je % dy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01
CITY OF EYANsvILLE:
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY

0TThe editor having been absent from his
sancium but one day in fourteen months, has
determined to have little Publication with
hir friends in New Harmony on the glorious
Fourth Of July, and will probably leave in the
morning and be absent for two or three days.
The Publisher will have charge Of matters in
our absence, and will no doubt cater TO the
satisfaction Of our readers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01
GEN. CAss IN M,cHroax.-lt is stated tina

GEN. CAss IN MlcHIGAN.-lt is stated that
two hundred leading and influential democrats
in the county of Wayne, Michigan, (the coun-
ty in which Gen. Cass resides.) have signed a
paper repudiating the Baltimore ticket, pro-
missing their support TO the Utica nominees
and that in other portions of the State
the democratic masses are ready TO co.
operate with their brethren of Wayne coun
lty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

A GENUINE POLITICIAN. The Bath (Me !
Tribune tells story Of gentleman in Ken
nebec, leading member OF the Democratic
party, whose attachment to regular nomina-
lions was happily illustrated. "The Con-
venlon has nominated Polk" said wag to
him, who bad Obtained possession of The re.
al news. ''Polk just The man We want!".-
mo, no, was mistaken" said the wig.
Woodbury. Woodbury. is the nominee
"Woodbury! Nobody can run so well a.
Woodbury.. lie is the best man in the party"
''Well after all, il is neither Polk nor Wood.
bury, but Cass." Better still! Three
chairs for Cas-! Who can run SO we'll as
Cassr
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

@A Washington correspondent says the
Trojan thrust given by the Democracy OF
Troy, to Mr.. Dickinson Of New York, about
his wishing TO have been born in Virginia,
clings to him like the shirt of Nessus. The
first salutation playfully addressed TO him when
he enters the Chamber, is, swell. Dickinson,
wien do you go to Virginia."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

,SroLEN.--Somebody has US piece Of
poetry we suppose it is,--and writes: GAS
am but ID years Of sge, hope you will deal
mildly with me-" We have no doubt the
original stan.as are very pretty, but the scape-
grace has spoiled them By altering them AMI
vamping in matter which has neither rhyme
nor reason in il. Fourteen years is rather
early in life for one TO commepce stealing, and
we hope CA. W." will at once abandon the
practice. Better be known as Ounce than O
thief.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-07-01

0-"IfI rightly understand the principles
Of the Barnburners. 4 am a Barnburner, and
shall vote for Mr.. Van Buren," said an intelli.
gent democrat in our hearing the other day.
There was one matter he seems to understand
without being told, and that is that Cass has
no principles.