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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-11-16

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A., Wio"' MRS. A. WADE.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-11-16

The late London papers have contained ac-
counts OF a Sea Serpent observed by The Off
Gers and crrw of he ship Of war Delalus,
in HE South Atlantic Ocean. The following
is the account Of it given by the captain OF
a. IL
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-11-16

soss Astts msn's ines Beoeaas, Of q ieriof qusbtv
~ .t"N4i. MeSLiLLEN, Anon 60.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

TIE GREAT CRASH IN BosToN.-The "Dear-
born Block" well known granite building
in Federal street Boston, fell on Saturday week
with atremendous crash. The brick pillars in
the cellar, which supported the building, gave
way, by which the iron posts in the several
upper stories We're forced through the floors,
causing them to settle in the centre so as to
form set of tunnels from attic to cellar, and
precipitating cases and bales Of goods towards
their centres. Some 80 persons were in the
buildingat the time of the accident, but for
tunately no one was seriously injured. About
4P. NJ the rear wall fell in, breaking down
the floors, and tumbling about 800 bales of
goods into the basement. Several persons
were injured by this crash, but none danger
ously. One of the Boston papers estimates
the loss of property at S275,0 1000, exclusive OF
the building.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

SNAGs AND SAwYERs.-We understand that
Gen. Cass has met with favor in at leas: one
section of the West. The snags and sawyers
of the Mississippi river have held large and
enthusiastic meetings, at which they have de-
clared that they, in convention assembled, re-
cognize in the nominee of the Baltimore con
vention. a distinguished advocate and champi-
on of their best interests, and that they mos
heartily approve Of the resolution adopted BY
said convention which declares that the Con
stitution of the United States does not confer
upon the General Cover nment the power tc
improve the navigation of the rivers of the
West, thereby infringing upon the rights O
sold settlers, and they conclude by recommen
ding the said nominee 10 all their friends, bis
and little, or other rivers who are deadly foe,
to commerce.-Mad. Banner.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

We learn from the ST. Louis papers that
the Oregon battalion, under the command of
Col. Powell, is to be dlsbanded, and also the
battalion under command of Col. Gipin A
battalion of the rife regiment will be sent TO
the Oregon route for the purpose of erecting
the stockades there and protecting emigrants
From the recent disturbances among the Indi-
ans, it is thought the Government win find
employment on the plains for the whole rife
regiment.
The Sioux have attacked and destroyed a
Pawnee village.
party of Indians have also attacked par
ty of Mormons and killed several
The Winnebagoes, whom the Government
is endeayoring to move to their lands west of
the Mississippi, have utterly refused to CO.
The United States troops present seem to be
unable to force them to go or even TO protect
the property. 1t is reported that the In
dians have killed all the team-cattle, the cattle
provided for their own subsistence and the
troops.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

@FWe copy the following from the N Or
leans Picayune, of the Goth ult. 1t will be seen
that it puts aneffectual stop to the absurd rl,-
mors, recently put aAoat and SO industriously
circulated:
GEN. TAYLoR.-The undersigned, whose
names are affixed 10 the card hereto appended,
make this publication at the special instance
and request of Gen. Taylor himself From
sundry articles which have appeared in several
of the public journals of the city of New Or
leans, Gen. Taylor is given to understand that
persons claiming to speak for him, have pro-
duced the impression that he is not satisfied
with what Judge Saunders and the other mem
bers of the Louisiana Delegation to the Ma
tional Wing Convention, who acted with him,
saw fiji to do and say in that body in his (Gen.
Taylofs) behalf; and that he repudiates such
acts and sayings. Did these rumors and reports
affect only himself, Gen. Taylor would not
trouble the public concerning them; but as
they affect, whether SO intended or not, the
good report and candor of gentlemen whose
parIiality for him has made them objects of re-
proach and suspicion, he feels constrained by a
sense of duty and justice, 10 authorize them
to be met by distinct and peremptory de-
NAL.
s.A CARD.-We are authorized by Gen. Tay-
lor to say that the course of the Louisiana Del
egation in the Wing Convention lately assem-
bIed at Philadelphia, meets with his entire
full and unequivocai appreciation. That he not
only neverdoubted, but never intimated doub
that his honor and.reputation were safe in thei
hands. BALE BEYToN,
LOGAN HUNToN.
A G.. RtrITJTT"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

OCs-The Morris Jerseyman tells a good sto-
nv of we'll known character who frequently
figured on juries in New York. Whilst on a
Jury, so soon as they had retired to their room
to deliberate, he would button up his coat and
''turn in'' on bench, exclaiming, ''Pm for
bringing in verdict for plaintiff, Tor defend
ant, as he had settled in his mind.) and all Gre
ton can't move me- Therefore, as soon as you
have all agreed with me, wake me up, and
we'll go in"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

WAR HAS OLD lack DoEE?-In the course
of the Hon. Z. w. Thompson's remarks at the
Baltimore Ratification Meeting, he asked,
ssWhat had Old lack done?" Here voice in
the crowd replied-''l'll show you what he has
done. About weeks ago stopped at Gen.
Taylor's house, and he received me in the
most cordial manner, gave me comfortable
meal and good feather bed to sleep on, and
in the morning, ten dollars to pursue my jour
ney with" MIR. T. then inquired Of the per-
son speaking, who he was; to which he replied
that he was a wounded soldier, on his return
from Mexico.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

FLoRTDA.-Gen. Cass has not the slightest
chance IN Florida. The Jacksonville News
and several other influential Locofoco papers
IN that State denounce his nomination as a
fraud and humbug and say that they greatly
prefer the election of Taylor Florida was the
theatre of one of old lacks glorious campaigns
and unquestionably he will get the vote of the
State.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13
"June %, 1918. .

''SoME CIvET, GOOD APoTHEcARY. THE
Pittsburg Post, are out-and-out Locofoco pa
per, speaking of Taylor meeting in that city
as gathering of vulgar rabbIe." He can
not permit the workers in coal and iron, who
come from the mines and their FORCES with the
marks of honest toll upon them, to be consid-
cred as anything but vulgar rabble. And
this is the Democracy that loves the dear peo-
ple-the dear, hard-fsted, toiling Millions
North american.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13
NO 81
THE GERMAN voTE-A sIGa.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette
writing from Washington, has the following
interesting item in relation TO the Germans of
New York. The conclusions drawn in the lat
ter part of the article are as true as history it
self, and should have an influence with the
German voters of Indiana. We have no doubt
that the Germans will consider well the claims
of both Cass and Taylor, and give their votes
with due regard to the proba bic consequences
which may result from the election of either.
We speak now of such of them as have accu-
mulated property in this country, and of course
bear their share in the burthens and taxations
which state of war always brings upon the
Government. We ask them 10 read the arti-
Gle and ponder ii we'll:
A fact came 10 my knowledge yesterday
which is highly important, showing the in
dications OF opinion. There is German So
ciety in the city of New York composed of
nine hundred members. At the election in
1914, they supported Mr. Polk in body, and
contributed money and labor TO promote his
success. A recent meeting of this association
was held which was numerously attended, and
upon ballot General Cass received but eight
NOttS. 1uCg oSiccu ~ tiC WuiS uOui-
inee whoever he may be. The ground of OPP
position urged by these thriving and respecta-
Bile citizens is a forcible and conclusive one to
all practical minds, and particularly to that
class of the community which has 10 bear the
burthen of government, and which depends up
on its own labor for It's maniainance-which
does moi seek Office, and which despises poll
tics as trade. They contend from the ultra
views advanced by Gen. Cass on all the lues-
tions of foreign policy that have agitatet the
country of late years. that war would be the
inevitable result of his elevation to the Presi-
dency They feel that state of war increas-
es the amount of taxation on the people at
large, while it diminishes the reward of labor.
These are the opinions of working men, who
by industry, honesty and frugalify have COW
cred their children with home, and whose
interest it is to preserve peace and stability in
the government. Spectators, contractors and
politicians only want war, 10 fill their pockets
and to advance their prospects. At last the
people have TO pay the piper, and to fight the
battles. All the recompense they get is arti-
fetal glory, while the slaughtered carcasses of
their fathers, sons and brothers furnish the cap
ital for demagogues to crawl into power. 1t is
about time that this fraud was exposed in all
lis naked deformity.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

WANToNNEss OF THE ToRIEs.-The tories in
the Baltimore Convention were fully aware
that the wings would nominate sold Rough
and Ready" whose motto is never surrender
1t was therefore in mere wantonness of spiri
that they selected to oppose him, one who new
er did anything but surrender"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

TROUBLES IN CUBA.-Several Of the Wash
ington letter-writers represent that the Gov
eminent at Washington has just received from
the U. S. Consul al Havana, a communica-
ton stating that an instruction of a formida-
BILE character was anticipated in few days in
the island of Cuba, from the rising of the liberal
or revolutionary party, and representing the
unprotected state of American property there.
In consequence of this intelligence, an order, il
is stated, has been despatched 10 our Gull
squadron, directing portion oft to be sent to
the island of Cuba to protect and look after
our interests there. From the published ac-
counts of affairs in that island, there was
every reason to anticipate such a movement
as the consul feared was about TO take
place.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

REASONING IN THE RIGHT Wharf.-The ST.
Louis Republican says that on Saturday last,
few persons accidentally met on the wharf of
that city, when politics became the subject of
conversation. In the course of the converse
ton, one of the Locofoco office holders Of the
Government remarked that be had heard
good deal Of Democrats voting for General Tay
lor, but he did not believe word of it. He
would like TO see one.
At this, a, farmer who had a lot of wheat on
the wharfnear by, stepped US and said 'srm one
Democrat that will vote for General Taylor,
any how"
'.Surely not, said the office holder, 'sGen-
eral Taylor has got no principles, You are not
going TO vote for man that has no princi-
ples?"
Il tellyo what" replied the farmer, she's
got the very principles like He an honest
man, and that what can't be said of many me
who boast so much about their political prin-
ciples. He has been forty years in the employ
of the United States Government, and neither
the Government nor any one that has served
under or over him has accused him of single
dishonest act. He says if he is elected Presi-
dent, he will be the President of the people,
and not ola party. Now, if Cass is elected.
he will be the President of party and not of
the people. Idon't want to see party Pres
ident; want TO see every man who pays his
taxes, and does his duty to his Government
have an equal chance for Office, and not be
treated as an alien because he has independence
enough to think for himself We have had
enough of that kind of corruption and tyranny
already. General Taylor says he wont veto
the acts of Congress, unless they are clearly
unconstitutional, or have been passed without
consideration. This suits me exactly; these
were the doctrines-of the Democratic party
when was boy, and ought to be now. The
people send nearly 300 men to Congress to
make laws, and when a majority of the peoples
representatives make law, don't think any
one man should prevent it being the law, if 1t
is not unconstitutional. go for the will of
the majority as expressed by the peoples rep
resentatives, and not the will of one man. IL
the majority of Congress says high tariff,
say let them have it, if low tariff, SO let it be
until the majority choose to change it"
s'Now, stranger" says the farmer, growing
somewhat emphatic, 81 never voted against
the party nominations before, but intend to
vote for old Zach this tirle but if you will give
me an instance of the old Generals dishonesty,
or case where he gave his word and didn't
stick to it, or mention single act of his life
to show that what he says he don't mean,
then probably may not vote for him. and
there's great many in our Prairie just like
me-"
The ofice-holder looked at his watch and
discovered that he had pressing business just
then up in the city -
The above occurred in the presence of several
persons, one of them captain of steamboat,
who furnished US the particulars.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

We learn from the Louisville Journal that
during the trip of the Phoenix from Cincinnati
yesterday morning, when Charleston
Landing, child fell overheard and was
drowned. The mother of the child was about
TO leap after it and rescue it, but was prevent
ed by persons on board, as she would have
shared the same fate.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

0~EThe N. Y. Journal of Commerce sup
ports Gen. Taylor on the ground that his cleo
ton will bea return to an administration ''free
from political corruption"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

HA! HA!-Hear what Mr.. Patrick, editor OF
the Greencastle Qnd.) Patriot, says of the ar
istocracy of that place!
APPEARANcEs.-Dressa donkey in frock
coat, stick a featherinhis tail, put hat be-
TO the looks of the aristocracy of this place
the only difference is, that the donkey don't
''spread himself" at the expense of his neigh
bors.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13


PRINCIPLES OF CANDIDATEs.-The Locofoco
papers attempt to taunt the Wings upon the
alleged poverty of Taylor's principles. 1t is
true the poor Wings are not so rich in this re-
spect as their opponents; for their..candidate
MIR. Cass. has very extensive assortment: Of
every variety, suited to every TASTE on all ques-
tions--for and against Texas--for and against
the Wilmot Provision short, he has stock
ofpolitical sentiments, precisely adapted to
every state of circumstances Gen. Taylor
is not half SO well of. His whole stock oil
political capital consists in the honesty, sim
plicity and sincerity with which he declares
that the will of the people, as expressed thro
their representatives in Congress, shall shaps
the policy of the government s'Let the PEG
pie rule" says Old Zach, ..For that is the trut
theory ola Republic.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

OCrThe National LatsIligencsr expresses
the opinion that Congress viii not adjourn on
the l7th Of this month, as indicated by the res
olution Of the House, but that the term of the
session is in fair way to extend itself into
the month of August, if not Of Sept.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

John w. Adkins, deputy sheriff of Tippah
county, was killed at Salem last Sunday by
Holt. We are informed that Adkins
was trying to get into Hollis house for the pur-
pose of making a search for some property that
had been stolen. He was told to desist and,
refusing TODD SO, Holt killed him. Holt was
carried before magistrate on Monday last and
committed to jail.-HoIIy Springs (Miss. }
JQckSOnian
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

OGIn the hurry OF daily business, little
mistakes will unavaidably happen now and
then Nothing is perfect except ones first
baby.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

GLORIOUS WAR.-'We had visit yesterday,
says the New York Tribune, from Mr.. James
Thompson, late Sergeant in the U. S. Regu-
lars, but now discharged because he was so
wounded in one of the battles in Mexico as to
disable him for farther duty. He was crippled
by ball through the leg, and had one eye blind
ed and his head scientifically laid open by a
sabre cut, which barely missed killing him.
So, being no longer available he was sent
adrift, with an allowance Of. one cent mile
wherewith to make his way home and pen
sion of four dollars month hereafter. The
gentlemen who make wars and tell the people
how glorious they are, vote themselves from
S25. 900 year down to S56 per week with
40 cents per mile for travelling, while they
vote the men who stop the bullets and blunt
the sabre-edges one centa mile for travelling
Eexpenses and almost ninety cents week 10 live!
Glory
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

The man OF true resolution does what he
resolves, if for no other reason than because
he has resolved 10 do it.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13
CITY OF EVANSVILLE:
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 10.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

Keep it befor the people that Gen. Cass drew
up resolution which was presented to the
Michigan Legislature by personal and politi-
cal friend of his, taking strong ground in favor
of the Wilmot Proviso.
Keep it before the people that to get the ia
vof of the South, he abandoned the Wimot
Proviso in Congress, and denies the power
in that body to extend the ordinance of
1857 over the territory we have acquired from
Mexico.
Keepit before the people that Gen. Cass in
:roduced bill in Congress, and advocated its
passage, TO REDUCE the monthly pay of the
soldiers in the Mexican war from three dollars
and fifty cents TO t,ro dollars and fifty cents per
mouth,
Keep it before the people that Gen. Cass, in
the Senate, voted against striking out the House
amendment TO the vote of thanks to Gen. Tay-
Tor, which censured him for sparing help less in
fancy and decrepit old age at the seige of Mon
terey.
Keep it before the people that while Gen.
Cass was minister 10 France, he requested all
Americans to appear in 'court dress" before
they could see the king.
Keep itbefore the people that Gen. Cass has
pledged himself to the Baltimore Platform, that
Congress has no constitutional,right to improve
our rivers and harbors.
Keep Il before the people that Gen. Cass is
pledged TO uetoany law of Congress, prohibiting
slBvery il the territory we acquire from Mex
leo.
Keep ii before the people that Gen. Cass is
an advocate of war and conquest, and is seek
ing to enlarge our boundaries by rapine and
bloodshed
Keep itbefore the people that. Gen. Cass
endeavored TO get US into war with Great
Britain for the whole of Oregon, and that the
country was only saved from its consequences
by the timely efforts of Benton, Calhoun,
and other leading democrats, assisted by the
wings.
Keep it before the people that Gen. Cass has
been an Office seeker and an Office holder all
his life-that for thousands upon thousands Of
dollars he has taken out of the treasury, meas
ure is yet to originate with him to put one dol
lar into the treasury.
Keep it before the people that however i
may suit the kingly notions of the courtier o
Louis Philippe to set up the prerogatives o
the VETO PowEQ against the popular voice o
the people, upon the domestic policy of tht
country, that it fills them with the highe st sa
isfaction to think Gen. Cass has timely for
warned them of his principles and measures
and given them an opportunity TO testify thei
disapprobation of both-that circumstances
viii render his attendance at Washington or
the 4lh Of March next unnecessary and clearl,
inexpedient.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

OBJ RoUGH AND READy's POPULARITY ON
DEcK.-The st. Louis Republican relates an
amusing scene that was recently enacted on
one of the upper Mississippi packets. which
occurred whilst taking a vote for President
The most ofiicious man. in insisting upon the
vote, was United States officer, whose zeal
outran his judgment considerably. When the
vote was taken in the cabin, it was nearly to
for old lack, over every body else. "Never
mind" exclaimed the Office holder, Eve will
have the yote of the deck-there you will find
the true Democracy" He was not a deck pas
senger himself. The committee went down
to the deck, and took the vote there; and the
thirty eight passengers on deck, all were in
favor of old Rough and Readybut seven, and
two Of them swore terribly they woulanx vote
for Cass no how. Uncle Sans ai,ache was
considerably chop-fallen.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

oWhen am man." is the poetry oil
childhood; "when was young" is the poe
try of age.-James Montgomery.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-13

OCE The New Orleans Bee in speaking ofthe
rumor, put ahoat by the Locofocos of that city,
that Gen. Taylor would not accept the nom
ination of the Wing convention, says:
The enemies of Gen. Taylor, in their rage
and despair at his brilliant prospects, are al
ready beginning their attempts TO lnjure him
in the estimation fthe Wing party by limiting
his unwilingness to accept the Wing nomlna-
ton. and by circulating fimsy reports to the
effect that the delegates from Louisiana did not
speak his sentiments III the written statement
which they laid before the convention. These
absurd and groundless rumors have been bruit-
ed about our city with commendable diligence
by the Locofoco leaders Here, where Gen.
Taylor is thoroughly known, where every man
in our city is fully aware that old lack is a
Wing and nothing else, all such weak inven-
tons of the enemy are bootless. But they are
not intended for home consumption. They are
designed for effect in the Northern Sta ties,
where the position of cur gallant champion is
not so we'll understood. We take this occasion,
therefore, to warn our Northern Wing friends
in season, and assure them that no credit what
ever is to be attached to the fabrications of
Gen. Taylor's political adversaries, or the silly
stories got up by some of his professed sup
porters.
We will here repeat says the Louisville
Journal the statement we made on Saturday
A highly respectable gentleman, whosaw Gen.
Taylor at Baton Rouge on the 23d, Informed
us that the General endorsed the statement
made By Judge Saunders in his behalf in the
Philadelphia convention. Our informant was
Capt. Jno w. Russell We do no: believe
that he misunderstood the language or the po-
sition OF Gen. Taylor, and we know that he is
incapable of Intentionally disappearing
either.
Unquestionably Gen. Taylor still adheres, as
he is bound to do, TO his oft-repeated determi-
nation to be the candidate of the people and
not of party, but we have noidea that the
Louisiana delegation spoke for him without
authority or that he has disavowed or will dis
avow what that delegation said.