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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
TO THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE THRo-
OUTTHE THE UNITED STATES.
HEADQUARTERs, TEMPERANCE HALL,
WKSaINGToN. June I. 1913

WASHIEGToE, June 1, 1913.
The period having arrived when the grateful
countrymen of Washington the great, the good
Washington-have determined to elevate a
visible memento of their inward love and ven
Grafton for his character and services that will
do honor 10 the nation. the ceremonies of lay
ing the corner stone of the National Monument
will take place on the FOURTH OF July next,
in the city of Washington. The National Mon
ument Society, believing that all classes of the
people would be DESTROYS of participating in
the labor Of love, have extended invitations to
all orders, bodies, associations, and individuals,
to be present on that day: and having specially
requested the assistance of the Grand Division
Of the District to extend said invitation 10 all
the members of our beloved order, we hereby
earnestly request tie attendance OF all grand
and subordinate divisions at this great festival
offreemen. Each and every grand and subor-
dinate division which intends to be present, in
body, will please notify the undersigned, at
as early day as possible, of such Intention
Transient brethren who may visit the city on
that occasion, are requested to bring their
regalia with them, and join with us in process
sion.
There will no doubt be great reduction
made on the different lines of travel communi-
cation reaching the city, to enable all TO assem-
bic and unite in the procession on that day;
and, in view of the immense multitudes that
will be gathered together, we feel il incumbent
upon us to state that it will be out Of the pow
er of the citizens to provide those inequalities
which would cheerfully be rendered on less
imposing occasions; and we can only assure
them a good camping ground, good water, and
all those ia cilities for comfort, which 8 ad
and free people ever ready and proud to rem
der.
CO. We would earnestly and politely re-
quest the whole press Of the country togive this
invitation circulation in their respective col
umns, and charge to the amount of gratitude
they owe o the memory of the ''Father of bis
country" whose labors rendered US ever "blest
and free"
PETER NJ PEARSON, G. w. P.
Chairman, Committee Arrangements.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

In no city of the Union does the nomination
Of Taylor and Fillmore appear TO have been re.
in Detroit. Gen. Casss own place Of residence.
Within two hours after the news was received
the whole city was echoing the roar of artillery,
and, at dark, there was ratification meeting,
seemingly consisting of almost the entire pop
uation. 1t was the largest meeting ever as
sembled in Detroit, and every man shouted
and sang as if he had the lungs of a half a
dozen.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

Or We learn from the North American Of
he 7th hat 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 CAss: 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 beat, and
placed the passage at one dollar. Mr.. Cas-:
was placed some what in dilemma, but final
ly was over-persuaded b. the Office -holders
and came with them. This was position
which had not two sides. the Candidate coult
not come in two boats; there was no such
thing as non-committalism, and for once ht
was compelled to define himself.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

STEAMBOAT COLLISION AND Loss OF LIFE
The St. Louis Republican of the 18th, gives an
account of the meeting of the Steamers Sulta-
ma and Grey Eagle about six miles below Ran
dolph. The Sultana ran into the Grey Eagle,
breaking her connecting steam pipe, killing
two persons and scalding five or six others
The hull of the Grey Eagle was cut down to
the waters edge by the bow of the Sultana, but
the weight of the latter causing her to careen
from her, prevented her from making
much water-and with the assistance of the
officers and crew of the Sultana, the leak was
stopped after reaching shore. The boilers Of
the Grey Eagle were displaced, and she was
consequently, entirely disabled from proceed
imp on her trip.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

GEN. TAYLoR's PosITIoN.-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 be
thought expedient.-Lou. Jour.
81 now consider myself in the hands of the
people, portion of qrhom, at least, have
placed my name before the country, for the of
fee In question, and who alone are authorised
to withdraw it from the canvass; lghich then
ought to do, provided they can fix on any other
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 l will
rejoice a the same"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

@A new experiment in street making is
about being tried in Philadelphia The street
twenty-four feet in width, will be excavated
so that the whole can be used for cellar-room,
while granite blocks twelve feet in width will
form the cartway, supported in the sentre Of
the street by a wall, and resting upon the foun-
dalton walls of the stores that to line either
side of the street. The blocks will be slightly
inclined towards the centre of the street, where
the gutter is TO be situated. This is gigantic
undertaking, requiring large quantity ofgran-
lite. the street being no less than three hundred
and eighty feet in length.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
no THE PRESS On INDIANA.

The comnittc appointed by the Indiana
State Educational Society, at its last seminar
nual meeting held in this city, to address the
Press of our State, in reference TO the impor-
tant question of FREE SCHOOLS, or No FREE
Schools" which question is TO be submitted to
the voters of this State, viua uocc, on the first
Monday of August next, in pursuance ola law
approved February &c, 1913, most respectfully
submit to the intelligence and patriotism of
the corps editorial Of Indiana, the sacred cause
the society is struggling to promote, and ask
their co operation and assistance in this crisis of
affairs, on which is suspended the character of
our State, and the dearest interests of nearly a
million Of people.
The society believe, that ifthe merits of the
question so soon to be submitted to the people,
could be presented 10 them in detail, if the su
perior advantages of the ''Free School System"
over every other plan devised to educate the
whole people, could be clearly set forth in ev-
cry school district in our State, so that the
people could vote Understandings upon the
question, that there would be an overwhelming
vote in favor of Free Schools" But how is
the society to spread this intelligence through
out the length and breadth of our State, and
that too, within the limited time OF six weeks?
The question is OF vital importance to the peo-
Pile ofIndiana, and if not sustained by their
votes; the cause Of education will receive a
blow that this generation will pass away be-
fore it RECEIVERS. Now to whom can the socie-
ty look for timely aid, but to you, gentlemen
of the Press? Your papers are read in every
school district throughout the State! You have
personal friends and acquaintance in every
neighborhood that look TO you for instruction,
and expect you not only to warn them of ap-
preaching danger, but to advise them of what
is clearly their interests.
The Society more respectfully requests the
conductors of the public journals in our State,
to call the attention of the people to this great
question Immediately; and by a simultaneous
appeal from the entire Press of Indiana. spir-
it of inquiry will be awakened, and this once
accomplished, the advantages of the "Free
School System" will be SO apparent that every
virtuous, Int lligent voter will not be at loss
how to vote on this momentuous question:
The society is aware of the onerous duties of
the Press, and that editors are daily burthened
with ma tier for gratuitous publication, espe-
cially on the eve of presidential election;
but is there, or can there be a question of grea-
ter, or more vital importance to the prosperity
Of our State? The society appeal to the intel
ligence, the Philanthropy, and patriotism of
the Press of Indiana, to urge the people to vote
tor Free Schools" and by so doing, you win
elevate the character of our State, and thou
sands yet TO be, will bless your memory.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

HFDuring the attack on Fort Harrison, in
1912, when everything seemed to be lost, the
women in the Fort were wringing their hands
and crying around Captain Taylor, that they
would be taken and butchered, and imploring
him 10 prevent such such catastrophe.
Certainly, said the unmoved Captain, l aUil
prevent ii; I'll set fire to the Magazine and blow
up the FortLif cant whip the red savages.-
The Magazine was not fired, and the For
was left to crumble away by the lapse o
years.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
m-lfen. Cas- was the dernier resort of tht

OCFtTen. Cass was the dernier resort of the
party. The Convention could not select can
didate from the North, that came so nearSouth-
ern views on Slavery, as Gen. Cass. The
South were to be humored and fattered-their
support was to be secured without regard to
those vital principles, which are held so sacred
by the masses of the North. 1t remains to be
seen whether the object will be attainel-
whether the South can be cajoled and deceived
and the North doubly betrayed, by the cleo
ton of time-server and Office hunter to the
highest office in the Union.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
BY Telegraph &c louisville.
ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER
"A N e z &c a.
SEvEE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
IMPORTANT INTELLEGENCE.
BosroN. June IA, 4P. NJ.

DOS1ONz uilC IL, Il . W.
The royal mail steamer America arrived at
port to-day, having sailed on the 3dinst. She
made the passage in the unprecedented short
time of 10 days. She brings seven days later
intelligence.
Armed assemblages of the Chartists, and
Repealers were taking place in different
parts of England, attended with serious
riots.
The Chartest demonstration at Manchester
and London were instantly suppressed by the
police, and forbidden TO hold any further meet
ings.
Mitchell has been convicted of high
treason and sentenced to transportation for
fourteen years TO Hulks, island Of Ber-
muda.
Mitchell's sentence has caused great deal
of excitement. His family has been adopted
by the Irish nation.
Paris remains quiet
Emile Thomas who succeeded Louis Blanc
in administration s'Aitiliers Nationeaui'' has
been superseded, and sent under guard to Bor-
deaux. The workmen have demanded his re-
storation, but the national guard preserved
peace and quiet.
Blanqui has been arrested.
The Executive and assembly have settled
their difficulties. The former must attend
the latter when forty members desire ii.
Louis Blancs participation in the May con
spiracy has been fully established. The au-
thorities have asked the Chamber 10 grant
them the liberty TO prosecute him.
The determination 10 break down organized
labor creates great resentment.
The villa of the Rothschilds has been burn
ed down by incendiarism.
The Austrians defeated the Mileseans near
lake Idra.
The Danes have defeated the Germans at San
dersity with heavy loss. Many thousands are
said to have perished and many cannon were
captured.
Business is almost entirely suspended in
the manufacturing districts. Funds continue
firm; consols said at "a a 84s. for account.
Best eenal flour 27s cd 28s; Philadelphia
and Baltimore 27s 27s Cd; Orleans and Ohio
26 a 27s. White corn 30 34s, and yellow 81
36s Cd. Meal las Cd a l5s market dull, and
tendency downWards. White wheat rs Cd s.;
red 6s Sd Is sd.
Rice 3s 3s Sd per 60 lbs, inactive, and in ia
vor of the buyer.
Cotton, ordinary 8 a 3ld; middling 81 81;
middling fair Id; fair 4Bd; good fair 4sd; good
4Bd Orleans ordinary3 3Ad; middling 50 a
Bed. middling fair 3ld; fair 4s; good fair 5sd;
good 81 Cd, choice 81 I'd; market languid
and I'D lower than previous accounts. The
sales of the week embrace 10000 bales. Prime
pork IS 42s; mess Al a sos; lard in kegs 30
34s, in bbls. 20 a ABS; cheese, duty paid, asa
52s. Turpentine 6 a Is.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
oNOT EXACTLY IN ORDER

We copy from the report of the last days
proceedings of the Democratic National Con-
vention, as published in the Baltimore Sun:
s.Mr. EVANS, of Texas, offered resolution,
declaring as the sense Of the Convention that
it is highly improper for members Of Congress
to accept office from the Executive; that no
delegate OF this Contention lUiH so accept o6fcc
from its nominee, If elected; and that the people
he requested toappoint no member of Congress
or officeholder to the next Convention.
'.The Chair said the resolution contained CO.
cellent doctrine, and he had no doubt the neu
President loould pursue it to a liberal e:rtent
but ii lGGs not 6Tactly in order"
What pleasant gentleman was Mr. Evans
SO tender, so verdant, so unsophisticated =
Really, the youngest sister" must have SEM
her very yougest son to bear part in the great
council of the sages Imagine the smile of in
credulous commisseration which must have
passed around that wise, disinterested, harmo
NOUS body, when the idea of not accepting Of
fee was disclosed to irastonished minds
| If it had been proposed that they should no
ask office, it would have been bad enough, bu
not to accept it! 1t would have been reflsa
to serve their nountry in her need; and wha
true Democrat would have the heart to be sc
cruel?
And then Mr.. STEVENSON! What jewelo
presiding officer! He was not Speaker of The
House fourteen years for nothing He was no
soft enough to put the question-not he! HI
knew thingor two better than that. 1t wa
excellent doctrine!' capital preaching, how
ever silly in practice! He had no doubt the
new President would pursue it to ''a liberal ex
tent" A nice phrase that 1t hit the thins
exactly MIR. Cass was 10 be ''liberal,' . in spit
of Mr. Evans But, notwithstanding the ex
cellence of the doctrine, and the liberal extern
to which Mr.. Cass would pursue it, it was
nevertheless, ''not exactly in order" 1t wa
quite out of order to muzzle the oxen that hat
trodden out the grain. There was scripture
for that. The laborer was worthy of his hire
There was scripture for that too. And SO Mr.
Stevenson would not exactly" let himselfant
the Democracy be caught with chaff. He wa
too old bird. He and his friends had not trav
| elled so far with any idea of dropping thei
claim for mileage and services. No wonde
| that the members of the Convention returne
thanks to Mr. Stevenson for his able. digni6ed
conciliatory, impressive and profound name
of presiding over their deliberations. 1t wa
but proper gratitude.-Buena Vista.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22
GEN. TAYLOR'S POSITION

The Louisiana Delegation to the Wing Ma
tional Convention, submitted to that body a
paper prepared by them in reference to Gener-
al Taylors position. The paper was read By
Mr. Saunders, of La, and ran thus:
"The position occupied by Gen. Taylor, in
relation to the Presidency, does not seem to be
correctly understood by many persons, and for
that reason, 1t is deemed proper by the delega-
ton of Louisiana to make such explanations
and statements in relation TO that position, as
may effectualty remove all doubt and the eff
feet Of Misrepresentation on that point
"Gen. Taylor has taken no part in bringing
his name before the American people in con-
nection with the Presidency, nor does he pre-
sent his name TO this convention as candi-
date. His friends throughout the country, RAJ
Their discouraged than encouraged By him, have
placed him prominently before the nation, as
worthy of filling the place once occupied by
the Father of his Country, and Gen. Taylor
from sense of duty, has assented to the nomi-
nation.
He considered himself in the hands of his
friends who have honored him with their choice
He has publicly and repeatedly stated that they
might withdraw him whenever they thought
the interests of The country, in their opinion,
the circumstances in which his name has been
brought forward, that it would be proper in
him to withdraw himself. Such has been his
position since he assented to the use of his
name, subsequent to the capture of Monterey,
and such is his position now
Son behalf the delegation of Louisiana,
will further state that Gen. TAYLOR desires it to
be understood that, in his opinion, his friends
who come into this convention are bound to
abide by its decision, and to sustain the nomi-
nee 'heart and 8ouF-that General Taylor
recognises in his friends in this convention
those who have the right to withdraw his name
and will cheerfully acquiesce in such with
drawal.
General Taylor, we are also authorized to
say, will hail with entire satisfaction the NOM
inaIion by the convention of any other than
himself, being persuaded that the welfare of our
country requires a change of men and meas
ures, in order to avert the downward tendency
of our national affairs.
F'ln making this announcement, the delega-
CATION of Louisiana wish it perfectly understood
that it involves no Inconsistency on the part
of Gen. Taylor
'In case the choice of this convention shall
fall on another than Gen. Taylor, and his
friends in this convention withdraw him, il
will be theiract and not his; but in which he
will cheerfully acquiesce; and By the act OF uni
ting with this convention, his friends with
draw his name from the canvass, unless he be
the nominee of the convention
'And we deemit proper to assure the Wing:
of the Union that we desire the nomination O
Gen. Taylor and his nomination to the Presi
dency on no other than broad nationa
grounds"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

"OH, CARRY Me BACK TO OLD VIRGINIA. y
Senator Dickinson was Hunker delegate to
the Baltimore Convention, from the State of n.
York, and, according TO report, made a 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 a great
regret that he had not been born in her bosom.
This speech, of course, made the Barn burners
quite savage when they heard it, and at meet
ing of some. fthem residing in Troy, they sym
pathized with the sorrowful Senator in the
following significant manner:
Resolued, Thatin Senator Dickinson's expres
sion of his regret, ''that he was not born in Vir
ginia," his Democratic constituents fully agree
with him. That it is the only point on which
there is any real sympathy between him ano
them. That they implore him to attempt tc
remedy the evil lin which he had no voluntary
agency by emigrating as soon as possible tC
the State ofhis preference.
The resolution was adopted with tumul
of applause, and when the band struck W
''Oh, carry me back to old Virginia" there
was perfect uproar of laughter. The air anc
the words of the song were peculiarly applica
bic:
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 III take my sleep,
And dream forever more,
| That you've carried me back to old Virginia
To old Virginia shore.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

OE Gen. Cass, the locofoco nominee fol-
President, is the identical individual that Sen
ator Benton, let the wind out of, in the Oregon
controversy with Great Britain, two years
since Cass was for "54 40-or fight" Ben
ton showed him up in light which was more
than ridiculous-it was really silly. Since
then there has not been the best feeling exist
ing between them. Benton feels contempt
for the trickery and demagoguery of Cas-
while cass has anything but pleas
ant recollection of the encounter with Ben
ton.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

CAss HUNG IN EFnGY.-We copied yester-
day from the Reading (Pa.) Journal letter
from Mexico, giving an account of the hanging
and burning of Gen. Cass in efigy by the
Pennsylvania volunteers. The letter was
from Sergeant Graeff, of the corps of artiller-
lists, of whom the Reading paper says:
Sergeant Graeff is citizen of Reading, well
kno@n 10 every man in this community, who
was among the first to volunteer for the war
and has done good service ever since. If any
one doubts that the letter is genuine he, car
seest original by calling at this Office.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

C5-The editor of the Cincinnati Chronicle
whose advice is worth following, says: ':When
nomination Is made for President and Gov
ernor, it is for the time being, weeks won
der which must be talked about. But when a
Political Campaign is to be carried on, and
success is to be obtained, the means are the
same in this business as in all other business
in which combination is required. Energy
Industry-Organization are the words which
include success in all things. WORK is what
is required of the Wings, from this day to the
ides of November, if they mean to succeed
Org asIzATIoN must be had, if work is to be
well done. We have some experience in these
matters, and we had rather have the results Of
one man who works, to that of ten who shall
stand idle and only talk"
We hope the Wings hereabouts will come
up to their work like men resolved to con-
quer.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

CO errold says in his weekly newspaper
that Louis Philippe is playing at poverty. =
three cabs on Sunday morning to convey tht
family to the Roman Catholic chapel at Wey
bridge. His family wait upon themselves an(
on one another.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22

On Saturday morning, gentleman on horse
back stopped at store near Fulton street .Bos-
ton, for the purpose of transacting some bust
ness. The persons he wished to see were up q
fight of stairs, which he assembled. What wa:
his establishment to find, upon turning round
that his horse had followed him upstairs! A
the last accounts large crowd had assembled
and were busiFy engaged imagining how The
hrose could be got down again.