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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

The CHARACTER OF THE MAN.-We find the
following anecdote in several of our exchange
papers. II is authentic:
Gen. Taylor, in l6l4-l5 was q captain, or
perhapsa major by brevet, and stationed with
his company at Green Bay-at that time far
beyond The limits Of civilization. The pay.
master received from the Government the ne
cessary funds to pay off the U. S. troops, which
funds, save small amount, he exchanged for
the bills of J. H. Piatt & Co., bankers in the
city Of Cincinnati-this was business trans
action" on private account. The paymaster
proceeded to Detroit and there paid off the SOL
diers iu this Locofoco individual responsibility
paper--he then proceeded to Mackinaw, and
there paid the soldiers in like manner, lastly,
he reached Green Bay. Here again the pay
master, with proper official soleinnity counted
out to Capt. Taylor the bills of J. H. Piatt &
Co., bankers for the soldiers. "Old Zack'
looked at the "rags" and said-B this the
stuff you intend to poy MS? The paymaster as
sured him it was the same he paid to the men
at Detroit and Mackinaw, but says he, with a
knowing wink, Ihaus United States bank
bills for you officers. To this Capt Taylor re-
Piled" Sir, my men can receive no money
that myself am uapilling TO take-go back
aud get rs good money"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

PASSAGE OF THE Posr OFFICE BILL
The following importan, bill, in relation to
newspaper postage, pa Used the House oil
Representatives on Monday:
The first section provides that after the
first day Of July, oil newspapers Of no grea.
Ter size or superfices than 1900 square inch
es, may be transmitted through mail by the
editors and publishers rhereofio all subscri.
bers or other persons within the county, OF
within 80 miles Of The city, town, or Other
place in which the newspaper is or may be
printed, free Of any charge for postage what.
ever.
SEC. 2. All newspapers Of the size afore.
said, sent from the Office Of publication, and
which shall be conveyed in the mail any dis.
lance beyond The county, or beyond 30 miles
from the place at which the same may be
printed, and not over 100 miles, shall be sub
ject TO and charged with postage Of one
half cent, and of one cent for any greater
distance, provided that the postage Of sin.
gle newspaper of the size aforesaid from one
place to another in the same State shall moi
exceem one half cent.
SIC 8. Upon all newspapers Of greater
SIZE than 1900 square inches, sent from the
Office OF publication, there shall be charged
and collected The same rates OF postage az
prescribed by this act to be charged on mag.
azines and pamphlets; aud upon all newspa.
pers Of less size or superficial extent than
500 square inches, sent from the Office afore.
said. there shall be charged and collected a
uniform rate of one-founh Of q cent for al
distances within or without the State in which
they may be published.
SEC. 4. All printed or autographed circu
lars and handbills or advertisements, not lar
ger than toolscsp, unsealed one cent q
sheet.
Secs. Pamphlets, magazines, and pc
riodicais, two cents for each copy Of ne
greater weight than one ounce, and on.
cent additional shall be charged for eacl
additional ounce of the weight Of any sucl
pamphlet, magazine, matter or thing which
may be transmitted through the mail, what
ever be the distance the same may be sent
and any fractional excess Of not less thar
one half an ounce in the weight Of any sucI
matter Of thing above one or more ounces
shall be charged for as If said excess amour
ted to full half ounce.
Sec. 6. Papers sent by others than pub
fishers two cents, prepaid, etc.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

TIE NATIONAL RoAD.-We learn from the
Cumberland CiUilian, that the proprietors OF
The express lines, running from that place to
Piitsburg and Wheeling, have felt themselves
compelled, in consequence Of the condition Of
the National Road, to withdraw their wagons
and place them ON the Somerset and Pennsyl-
~ania tarnpikes. Also, that the stage compa-
aies are making arrangements to start regular
lines upoa the route through Somerset, Mount
Pleasant, Robb's Town and Willismsport, at
which latter place they reach the slack water
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29
GEN. CASS AND THE WILMOT PRO
VISO.


The following in an extra from the telling
speech Of M. Ra,hbun at the B,rnburners'
Convention held some time since at N. Y.
Il is a 'tsarcher."
Mn. PREsIDENr.-The venerable Senator
from Michigan, once an ardent advocate Of
JefIe rsonian Ordnance of 1857, has discov.
cred some new light, and understand has
recently written letter TO Tennessee, in
which he svows himself the advocate Of sIa.
very extension. This is sudden and radi-
cal changein iheviews Of that dlsti nguishe ed
Senator on that question, and propose 10
eoquire briefly into the views and feelings of
that Senator in the month Of August, 1916;
| learned them from his own lips, on the day
that Congress adjourned, and at the time
that Senator Davis, of Massac husetis, spoke
up TO the adjournment Of the Senate ON the
Wilmot Proviso. met the Senator at the
Railroad depot in Washington, aud rode near
10 him and conversed freely with him be-.
tween that place and Baltimore. The Sem
a,or appeared somewha. excited, spoke free.
y and with great deal Of energy on the
subject Of the "ProvisO." lie stated TO me,
that "every northern democratic Senator
had agreed TO vote for il, and that for Mr..
Davis speech would have voted for il, be.
fore the adjournment" I expressed as much
regre, as he did, but no, precisely for the
same reason. desired the record-he the
popular applause. He said he never regret.
ted anything more than the failure to record
the votes Of Senator'S. Indeed, sir, this was
The principal topic Of conversation al Bali.
more. This, Mr.. President, continued 10
be his language all The way TO Michigan, as
! understand. When we met again at the cap.
iisl, thought discovered some symptoms
of that change in the Senator's views on
The subject of the Proviso, which was since,
by his vote and letter, been so clearly dc.
monstraied. Mr.. Brinkerhoff, of Ohio, one
Of The .ablest and frmest supporters OF the
PfOviso, and sincere democrat, know was
warm friend Of The Michigan Senator, and
prefer him TO all others as The candidate for
for The Presidency in lS4S. ] mentioned
to him my suspicious, told him the Sen
a,or was in the crysalis state, and tina, in my
opinion he was preparing TO desert, to turn
traitor to the north, 10 freedom and to be-
come soldier under the black banner Of
Aggressive Slavery. Mr.. Brinkerbof denied,
disbelieved, end thought ! was doing injns-
iice to The Senator, invited me to 60 with
and call on the Senator, and would be SAT.
isfed was mistaken. expressed my viii.
lingness TO 60 with him al any time, and as
sured him Of the great pleasure il would
afford me to find myself mistaken on this
point,
Mr.. President, al The suggestion Of MI.
B. we proceeded al once to the room of the
Senator. We found him somewhat busy in
his preparation TO 60 out. MIR. b. led off in
some remarks about the Proviso and its
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navigation of the Monongahela, and thence 10
Washington and Wheeling. The Ciuilian
says:
1--WE deeply regret that the companies have
found il to their interest to change their route
to the Ohio river. The people Of Allegheny
residing along the National Road, will suffer
severely in the loss of d market they have SO
long enjoyed, for the sale of their surplus agri-
cultural products. The reduction OF the tolle
also, will render it less practicable to keep the
road in repair"
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CITY CLOTHING STORE.
s. KOHN

No. ~, Main street, Euansuille, Ind q.
az ILL keep constantly on hand, large and rem
" eral assortment of dress, frock and sack Cosss'
suitable for all seasons; Cloth and Cashmere pants
fancy Cashmere, Brown Linen, Linen checks, Tweed
and Corduroy Pants Of every variety and price 70
suit customers: plain and fancy Silk aid We've:
Vests Marseilles of all colors, and all kinds OF
mon Vests; fine and common Cravats and Scarfs.
Pocket Handerchiefs; Linen and Linen bosom Shirts
common do; Flannel do and draws; Hats; Caps;
Boots; Shoes, &c, &c.
My friends and the public respectfully invited
to give me call. je % dy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

lSDrAs TRouBLEs.-The Dubuque Tribune
states that the troubles with the Indians con-
iinue at Fort Atkinson, Gen. Fletcher, the
sub-agent revoked the licenses Of all the trad
ers except that Of MIR. Rice. The Indians
imagine in this a design to fleece them. They
threaten Fletchefs life. and bis residence is
guarded every night by a detachment o.
troops
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in, but so dreadful was the eff1uvia i found it
utterly impossible. / was, however, assured
By those who had entered, that the condition
OF the corpses there was quite as bad as that Of
those on the outside"
The whole matter was referred to special
committee.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

AVN BlsHoP.-The Indiana Episcopal
convention has elected Rev. Francis Vinton,
81 Brooklyn, bishop Of the diocese, with sal.
AIRY of 81 900. Hitherto the diocese has been
segEed by Bishop Kem2er. Rev. DIR. Wilson
being now nearly ~ years old, has resigned
his professorship in the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, NY.
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CLOTH, cAssIMEREs q VISITING

SUPERFINE black French Cloth, Superfine black
- French Cassmeres, Black, Blue and Bum cloths
of every quality and price. Fancy Cassmeres, Fancy
Vestings Width and Colored, MarseiIles Vestines.
with large assortment Of Gents Plain Black and
Fancy Silk Cravats, and Patent Stocks, supcrfine
Plain and Figured black Silks, and Satins for Vee-
tings, Gents: superiine, Black and White Colored
Silk and Kid Gloves, with every desirable article for
Gents. Spring and summer wear for wholesale and
retail by lap Isl NORRIS s. JOHNSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

PANTAL00NS STUFF & CoATINGs
~ black Freuch Drap, ets, Drap de Nenne Lin
EN- and Union checks and stripes with all the most
desirable styles for sale low wholesale and retail by
apl5 MORRIS s. JOHNSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

TERR,BLE Explosion OF GAs.-ln ST. Loui,
last "Wednesday evening. three loud explosions
like explosions OF gpnpowder, were heard in a
four-story stone building on the levee, occu-
pied by J. s. w. Fipnsy. The building was
very much injured from the foundation to the
roof Upon inquiry the explosions werefound
20 have been caused by the building becoming
filled with gas, from breakage OF the pipe in
the street, OF the three persons in the build
ing two were thrown into the street without
being much hurt, but the other, German Was
shockingly bgrDed and lacerated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29

II will COS. at least one million of dollars to
transport the American army with its equipage'
from Vera Cruz to their places of muster in the
United States. including The sieambosting on
the Mississippi and its tributaries. it wi'l re-
auire one hundred ships. fifty or sixty Of which
will probably be taken from the New Orleans
feet. The ships will be employed from three
10 ten weeks each,
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PRINTSl PRINTS!!

A endless quantity and variety Of Prints Of the
"A newest Spring and Summer styles, together
with every thing new in the way OF Dress Goods, for
sale at wholesale aud retail by
spl5 MORRIS S JOHNSON.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
SADDLE. HARNESS. AND TRUNK MANDATORY
Main street, Evansville, Ind.

EA SAMUEL CUPPLES begs &M1 N
ekle leave to inform his friends and LANE M
the public generally, that he has remov
cd his shop Main street, between First and Second
next door to G.. Bells Drug store, where he keeps
large and general assortment Of Saddles Brides far
ness Trunks, Carpet Bags, Saddle Bags, Valises and
all ,ther articles in his line, which he offers I whole
sale or rea the lowest cash prices He also keeps
constantly on hand large and general assortment
of trimmings of all kinds, such as,
Saddle Trees OF all kinds,
Skrting, Harness and Bride Leather,
Hog-skin seating, PAD skins,
Plush of every variety,
Brass mounting OF all kinds,
Black do do do,
Bride Bits Of every kind,
Bride Buckles do,
Stinup Irons do,
Buggy, Riding and Wagon Whips,
Together with all other articles in his line. Coun.
try merchants and farmers would do well to call and
examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere as !
am determined to sell first rate articles at very low
prices.
June li-dlw&w3mo SAMUEL. CUPPLES.
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VOL HOUSEf;a
AND WHARF-BOAT,

ShawneetOwn, Illinois.
TINE undersigned takes this method TO notify the
l. public, that he is the proprietor Of large and
commodious Wharf Boar, ut Snawneetown, and
that he still continues the Receiving, Forwar ding
and Commission Business, generally.
Persons landing in the night, DESTROYS of sccur-
ing passage in the night, will always find private
room and good bed, on board. -
He also keeps constantly hand, general assort-
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 i'm =
mediately below, called the WoLL HOUSE and STAGE
OFFICE, all Of which have been recently repaired and
rehtied and where persons may seats in good
Stage Coaches tor any point in the Interior the
mail routes. -.,-
The public hscy rest assured that his TABLE and
Bar shall be supplied with the best the country can
afford for money, and pains will be spared TO ac-
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
stlers, tor whom the undersigned will be response
Bile.
Persons landing from steam boats at night, viii
always be conducted 10 the Hotel il they desire L.:
JeHu JOHN WOLL, Proprietor
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DISSOLUTION.

TINE partnership heretofore existing between
l. Haub & Seppech in the Grocery business was
dissolved by mutual consent on the 18th inst. The
business will hereafter be conducted by Mr. Haub
who is authorized to settle up the business of the
firm. june 2l-3t' HAUB e. SEPPECH
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Brightly dawns the morning"
Brooksille Ia. American.
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INDIANA WHIG PREss.-The entire Wing
press of Indiana, with the exception Of the
negro-loving Semans, have come out heartily
for Gen. Taylor. And so far as Indiana is con-
cemed, in this summers campaign, we can
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-29
ADMINISTRATIONS MOTTO

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
IN has taken out letters OF administration upon
the estate Of George Stull, deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate requested
to make immediate payment, and those having claims
against said estate will present them duly authentic
ated for settlement.
The estate will probably be solvent.
lie %. Ii. Il. WHEELER, Admir-.
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For PRESIDENT: -
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR
Of Louisiana.
For VICE PRESIDENT:
MILL ARD FILLMORE,
Of New York.

FOR REPRESENTATIVES,,
NAT HAN ROW LEY.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-12-02
From the Arkansas Democrat.
To the Members Of the GeueraI Assembly of Arkansas.

You haveselected me 10 represent. in part, the
sovereignty OF Arkansas in the ensuing session Of
the Senate of the United States-onc of the high
es. stations at your disposal.
As my best ackCowledge cement Of so distinguish
ed mark OF public appreciation, proceed at once
to the post OF duty you have assigned me, tc prove
by my acts, my fidelity TO the trust committed to
my hands, and my grateful appreciation OF your
confidence and kindness.
lnasmuch as my name is still before you, for
the full term of six years in the Senate, common
cling the 4th OF March next, some Of NV partial
friends have suggested the propriety OF NV re-
naming here until the election shall be made; and
learn, more over, that some, who desire nv de.
feat, are hoping for advantage from nv absence.
10 all such suggestions, and hopes, whether made
by friends, or entertained by enemies. have but
one response. Ehe public interest is paramount
to my own; and having sought and obtained the
honor of serving the State in the councils of the
nation, the path of duty is plain before met
leads to Washington City, where the interests of
Arkansas require the presence of her representa-
tlves on the very first days Of the session of Con-
gress. Whether therefore, my own individual in.
terest might suffer, or that of my opponents nigh,
be promoted, by my absence, would not hesitate
q moment what course to pursue. Having asked
ana received honorable employment at your hands.
should he recreant and fathless, if | could per
nit any selfish considerations to keep me from
my duty.
But even apart from sense of duty am far
from beeveing that my personal presence, here.
is necessary to adv& nee my pretentions or sustain
any claims | may have upon the support of the
Legislature. Early last Spring, my name was
presented TO tho people, III connection with the
Senate of the United States. From that time to
The present, my character and qualifications, as
with those of others, have been freely
and fully examined. 1t was my purpose, in COM
ing thus early before the people, that this exami-
nation should be made, in order that the represen-
Iaves might ascertain the wishes of their consti-
tuen!s, and be prepared 10 execute those wishes,
IN the election of Senators. Upon assembling, as
the representatives of the people, you have aIrea-
dy, IN part, expressed their WILL and elected me for
a portion Of the time for which was candidate |
In the further expression of that will, ii is not for
meto suppose, for do not believe, that you can
DO swerved from the patriotic purposes for which
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-12-02

The following is copy of bill now before the
Legislature, we find in the last Democrat which
they publish by the request of several members.
4 Bill,
ibe entitled an AcG TO distribute Tie Internal I'm
pr,'UemeW fund among the Several counties ofthe
StLrte.
Sec !. BE ii enacted By The General AssenpbZy of
ARKANSAS, hat The proceeds of the 500 900 ac res
of lanG, donated 10 the State, by the Congress of
the United States: shall be equally divided among
the several counties of the State, for PURPOSES Of
Internal Improvement.
Sec, 2. Be IL furthe,' enacted, That on the
day Of lS49, and every six months there.
after, (unlll the fund is exhausted, the treasurer
OF the State shall make and declare division of
the fund on hand among the several counties. and
shall pass the dividend of each county to its cred
it on his books, and hold it subec, to the order of
the proper officers of countless as hereinafter pro-
vided.
SEC. 3. BE IL further enacted, That, on the first
Monday OF -- 1919, each county shall elect
hive commissioners. who shall constitute board
OF Internal improvement for the county said ele
ton shall be held at the places, in the manner. and
on the notice, now prescribed by law, for general
elections.
SEC. 4. Be 1t further enacted, That said com.
mIssioners shall hold their office, until the next
general election, when their successors shall be
elected.
Sec. 5. BE IL further enacted, That said COM
mlssioners shall, before entering upon the duties
OF thor office. take oath honestly and faithful
iy to demean themselves in office and shall en-
ter INTO bond. with securities to be approved by
'he Judge OF the county court, in the pcnal sun. of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-12-02
III; The PlEIeSiilggatiaI i!g,, ELECTION. ;!. %

" nave not YET Feceived fuII returus VI rIIc
election for President; we, therefore, refrain from
publishing any moro reports until we get the com
Plete vote, when we vii! give our subscribers 4
fu4 report of the electoral vote and the popular r
majority in each State.
Although we have no, received the official re.
turns, enough, however, is known to convince us
that we are beaten, and that Gen. Taylor is the
The President elect. This result was entirely un-
expected, and has filled the nation with nstonish
ment. Whatever may be its effect upon the policy
of the country, time alone can solve and wheth-
or It be right or wrong it is the recorded verdict
of the people, and as such we submit to il with
Difference, and wait with patience to see tho new
order of things, that, the called, reformed whic
party will bring about.
The election of Gen. Taylor is Mother a wbio
victory or defeat of democratic measures. for he
has discarded them all and 'set up on his own
hook ); ne has thankfully accepted nominations
from aboliIicniss, natives, wings, and expressed
Willingness to accept of democrats. Bat while
he has accepted nominations from every party
tboi v,ou ID honor him with one he has told the
who's he ca lnot be the exponent of their party
q
ylitutonaI princiole S-what may be his particular
notions of fconstitutrn;c' 'y administering the govt
no BODY knows. His ale, >uon then is not more a
defeat of democratic prime ?lt>S shan It IS OF whg
measures, for he will not be the OF either
The wings copscious they could never get into
power upon tho merits of their measures did not
exactly take Taylor up, but coaxed him 70 take
them up, and have rode into power upon tie .'us'
tire Of his military fame acquired in war III hey
they denounced as cruel ard iniquitous What
commmontary this upon all the docency and
talent of the country, which whiggory has always
so nodestly claimed for itself. Willing to dis
guise or conceal their principles, IL by such dis
stimulation they could get possession of the ship of
State; and when once in power they hope to fasen
upon Tie country their odious measures Of Inter-
nal improvement by the Government, High Pro-
tcctlve Tariff, and, perhaps, National Bank -
measures that ever have and ever will be repudi-
ated by the people, when fairly presented before
them. But while such course is disnonorable 10
tho party that pursues it, and must inevitably re-
ceive It's final condemnation, how cheering is il to
every democrat to reflect that though his party
may be for while defeated his principles are not.
But still stand erect upon the great and glorious
platform of eternal justice. spreading virtue and
al home, honor and respect abroad and
are so sacredly endeared TO the hearts of the
APerican people that man can obtain their
confidence who openly and boldly opposes them.
Democrats. then be not discouraged, but buckle Oh
your armor for another contest; and if you enter
/ W n ,,.;n
iy crown your efforts; your principles are not re-
pudmted, but you have been lulled into inac,ion
by the ar.fu wiles of your opponents, until ,hey