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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

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ELECTION RETURNS.
The following are all the returns yet re-
ceived.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
BLOODY BATTLE IN MEXICO.

The Milwaukee Seminal says, an ar
rival from Mexico brings news to the
20th ult. An engagement had taken
place between the Government troops,
comma nded by BUsTAMENTE, and the in
surgents under the lead of PARADEs, in
which the former were routed.
The loss of Parades is stated at only
81 killed, and 70 wounded.
Jourauta is said to be among the 20
wounded, and probably is so. The roads
through the whole of Mexico are said to
be infested with robbers, who are plum
dering all who come in their way. An.
other arrival brings two days later intel.
igence, confirming the success of the in
surgents, and the announcement that
they wiU probably ouerthov the Govern
ment and drive HERRARA from power
and dispose of the existing authority
BUsTAMENTE is said to have lost 5000
men in the conflict that had taken place
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

ACOUSTIC TELEGRAPH In AFRicA.-In the re
Gently published account, by Capt. Allen, o
the voyage of the British ship TVilbcrforce, vi
the Niger, we find the following notice of I
musical telegraph used by the natives. 1t il
wei! known that musical sounds may be heart
at greater distances than those which are onl,
loud:
GAS we had often heard that the native,
could hold musical dialogues even at great dis
tances, BY means Of little gourd flutes, We
prevailed on them to separate, while by an
interpreter one of them was desired to conve,
certain sentences to those at a distance. L,
our surprise we found, on cross examination
that every thing had been perfectly unders TODD
They said they could communicate with one
another, even at the discance of some miles
where the locality was favorable to the re-
sonance of the sounds. This facility of musi
cal correspondence is not confined to these
people alone, since that distinguished traveller
the late Mr.. Bowditch, mentions a similar
practice among the Ashantees, and he was al
so informed of its existence In the district oil
Accra. That the Cameroons people have also
tutored their hearing with similar result, we
had an instance in the pilot Glasgow. He
was in Capt Aliens cabin one day, answering
some queries relating to the river; suddenly he
became totally distracted, and remained for a
while in the attitude of listening. On being
taxed with inattention, he said, You no hear
my son speakP As we had heard no voice, he
was asked how he knew it. He said, Drum
speak me, tell me come up deck This seem
ell to be very singular. so Captain Allen de-
sired him to remain below, and privately sent
several messages to the performer in the boat
alongside, who executed them by variety oil
taps on his wooden drum; and these Glasg w
interpreted in way that left no doubt of his
having understood perfectly all that the drum
spoke He also said they could communi
cate BY this means at very great distances by
the 'war drum which is kept in every village
to give and repeat these signals; So that there
is in.imation of danger long before the enemy
can attack them. We are often surprised to
find the sound of the trumpet so well under
stood in our military revolutions; but how far
short that falls of the result arrived at BY thest
untutored savages
"This method of communication is no doubl
employed by slave-dealers, to give notice Of
the movements Of our cruisers
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

CULTIVATION OF TEA IN THE U. STATES
The n. Y. Journal of Commerce states that
several cases of black and Green tea plants,
Chinese stock, just arrived there from London
in the ship American Eagle, shipped by DR..
Junius Smith, during his late visit 10 that city.
There are 300 plants, from five to seven years
growth-all are designed by the Doctor for
seed plants. A small quantity Of tea seed was
brought out by him in the Britannia, which
was received in London overland from the
northwest provinces af India. 1t is added that
the Doctor designs to proceed soon to the south
with view of forming plantation. More
plants and seed are expected from India and
China this season, and, if we may judge from
the progress already made, we have cow the
means in hand of extending tea plantations
throughout such sections OF our country as may
be found adapted to their culture.
A letter from Washington published in the
same paper, says:
| Itappears that we are, in time, to become
TEA growers as well as consumers. Mr.. Junius
Smith, who has turned his attention TO the en-
terprise of tea growing, has gone to the South
with a view to select land suitable for the cul-
tivation of the plant. He is TO make plan
tation with 500 plants, which he has with him
and raise seed for extensive operations. He
has shown that tea can be raised here so as tC
be sold at cents pound. There is no doubr
of his success; and in few years, the South
will demand a prohibition Of the importation
of China tea.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

DAY DAWN IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-Col. A. d.
Sims, Representative in Congress from the 4th
District of South Carolina, addressed the peo-
pie of Georgetown in that State, on Monday,
the 9th inst. The Georgetown Observer gives
a short synopsis of his remarks, stating that he
took strong Democratic ground, and admins
ed wholesome rebuke TO that party in the
State who are trying to form a sectional or
geographical political party; and showed con-
clusively that if they succeeded they would on
ly do so on the ruin of our unrivalled govern
ment. We think, says the Observer, it is
time the press and the public men of our State
should speak out plainly on the dangerous
tendency of such resolutions as have passed
large public meetings recently held in this
State. We are not prepared to calculate the
value of the Union. nor have we forgot the
trying scenes of 1928 10 80. In that contest
South Carolina was placed in position which
is now condemned by those who made it. We
shall resist any and all attempts to put this
State in such place again, and we ardently
hope all who value the great blessings We en-
Joy will unite with US in resisting such move
ments."
This is quite curious, as well as agreeable
language to come from Democratic paper in
Mr. Calhoun's own State, and portends return
to reason and common sense.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

FROM TExAs.-The Houston Star, of the %
inst, says the crops on the Trinity and Brazos
are the most abundant that has ever been
known. The product of cotton on many plan
tations is greater than the hands can gather
The corn crop has also been abundant, and the
crop of sugar will be al least one-third larger
than last year.
The Brownsville Flag Of the LIST inst has
been received at Galveston by an arrival there
from the Brazos. That paper states that there
has been force of 300 Camanches on the Mex
lean side Of the river, above Mier, who muir
dered one man, burned several ranches, and
carried off the women. The American Com
mandant at the 'Rio Grande City" had receiv-
ed an express requesting the assistance of our
troops above Mier.
The Flag states that an expedition has been
determined upon under the direction of Maj
La motto, to proceed up the Rio Grande for the
purpose of making careful survey of that riv-
er with view TO its future navigation. They
will proceed with the steamer Maj. Brown a. nd
a number of surf boats and yawls and expect TO
reach to within 20 miles of the Precidio with
out much difficulty. Here they will encoun-
ter falls of soft sand stone which can be easily
cut through, and above for great distance the
channel is said to be excellent.
Brownsville is spoken of as destined to be-
come the greatcity Of the Rio Grande. A thea.
tire is now building there, and the proprietors
advertise for "ladies and gentlemen of &C.
knowledged talent" Chief Justice Bigelow
gives notice that all free blacks must be dealt
with according to law, unless they come for
ward and give bond to leave the State.
A late number of the Corpus Christi Star
has been received at Galveston.
Many persons are said to be arriving from
the Rio Grande to Corpus Christi, being driven
away under the system of Mexican impress
ment, now enforced in order to fill up the ranks
of the regular army. 1t is also said that very
large numbers are moving this side of the RiC
Grande, for the purpose of enjoying the Amer.
lean, or escaping the oppression of the Mex
lean Government.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. %.
FoR CALIFoRNIA.-The New Orleans papers

FoR CALIFoRNIA.-The New Orleans papers
ofthe 18th inst, speak Of society having
been organized in that city for the purpose Of
emigrating to California. 1t is contemplated
to purchase a vessel by subscription, which
will take the emigrants San Francisco, and
will be sold there for the benef, Of the sub
scribers. A meeting of the society was lately
held when a committee reported that the
steam propeller McKim could be purchased
for $4,000, which, being considered fair valu-
alton, it was resolved that subscription be
opened for members wishing TO obtain shares
in the vessel at that price, at the rate of SlOC
per share, and that each stakeholder be entitled
toe passage to San Francisco. for himself alone
Twenty-Five shares were taken.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23
MExco.-Mexican papers of a late date

MExIco.-Mexican papers of late date
speak of robberies dances, Indian incur
sions, bad police, of the Government
and worthlessness oil the Congress.
Some desired, others deprecated, the return
Of Santa Anna. Congress was closed on the
I'd inst. by the President in person.
The Government I'D issued proposals for a
loan of $500, 900. II was doubtful if the loan
could be obtained, although based upon the
United States Indemnity.
The disturbances in Tampico continue, and
the independence os the State, or its annexa.
ton to the United States, is said to be the mo-
ring cause, although other causes are alleged.
General Bustamente was in the Sierra Madra
with thee hundred men, for the purpose o.
keeping down the spirit ofrevolt manifested il
parts of Guanajuato, Queretaro and San LUZ
Potosi.
Upon the whole, poor Mexico seems to b
in just as indefinite condition as ever. TORI
to pieces with civil and military discussions
the government weak and poor, the people dis
satisfied and restless, States threatening dis
solution, and doubt hanging upon the minds
Of all, present picture truly to be regretted
by all true lovers of the human race.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

Ex-senator Sewers recent excursion to
Mexico as minister plenipotentiary, seems to
have put and end to, or greatly injured, his
political prospects in his own State. Some Of
the Arkansas Locofoco papers are exceedingly
blister against him casting in his teeth, like the
State Democrat, the labors and profits of his
Mexican mission, S22 800 for three months and
fourteen days work--or, as the Democrat COM
putes it, S2l6 per day, may be considered a
very pretty compensation for the service oi
such a man as A. II. Sevier,-without another
ticket to the Senate.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

Truths INADVERTENTLY SpoKEN.-The Lo
cofoco papers, finding nothing to crow over
have taken to philosophy for consolation il
their adversely. The Trenton Daily News o
instance, thus soliloquizes:
at is a capital thing to be beaten occasion
ally; il teaches many useful lesson. 1t hum
bles party pride; it makes politicians less AFRO
CANT, and more disposed to defer TO the opin
ions of others. 1t destroys the old combina
tons and opens the way for new. 1t leads &c
new views Of national policy; gives freshness
TO discussion, and elicits principles before hid
den. 1t comPels the nation to progress &c
Very good philosophy. and none the worse
for seeming 10 be of somewhat a penitential
character.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

"The st. Louis Reveille tells story Of
a tailor, who, while looki ng at collection Of
pictures, had his attention arrested by a wild
scene of rock and flood, seated in the midst Of
which, holding musical instrument, was a
figure, whose limbs were far too widely sunder
ed to make him either picturesque or natural
The tailor seemed lost, for a minute, in pro-
found mathematical calculation. At length
he exclaim ed, 'sWho did that?" "Mr. -, q
celebrated artist, and it is meant for Apollo,
replied wag standing by; "Appollo be hang
ed" was the response, ''tell that fellow tha
Jupiter himself couldn stsnd such strain or
his breeches as that"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

The WHOLE OR NoNE.-The Due de Bor
deaux, who is the Legitimate heir in the direc
line of the Bourbons, to the French throne
but that has vanished away-announces tina
be will not be candidate for the Presidency
that if ever the French people call him he will
be King of France, or nothing. He has no
learned that it is not his will, but that of thir
ty-live millions of Frenchmen, which will de
eide these little matters, But the sons of king;
and Bourbons in particular. never forget any
thing, or learn anything.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

II Gen. Taylor be the independent and hon
est man the country has taken him for, he must
and willcarry out democratic mcdsures.-Bos
Post.
Which democratic measures? Van Burer
democracy-Cass democracy-free trade de
mocracy or protective democracy? Every thing
imaginable has been "caried out" under thu
guise of democracy, until at last the party it
self, has been "canied out" by the people who
were wearied at being the constant subjects o
experiment.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

FATHER RIrcHIE's LAST GAsP.--"Deftated
but not daunied-Beaten but not oucrWhelmcd
We have struggled to the last. but we are
afraid we shall have ultimately to give up the
ship. Gen. Zachary Taylor has
been elected President Of the United States
In announcing this conclusion, we cannot Of
course conceal our disappointment and regret
Our friends in various States have been misto
ken in their calculations. They hare deceiueC
us aud pe hare deceived others. But
this is not the first time that we have beer
disappointed and defeated"
That will do, for the present, Mr.. Richie.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

FORGED LETTERs.-FrOm the n. o. Bulle-
tin of the 4th inst we learn that various let
tiers, attributed to Gen. Taylor, which have re-
Gently appeared in the Locofoco newspapers,
and been made the subject of unsparing COM
ment, were either wholly fabricated or Who'll
ly different from that intended and expressed
by the writer.
A letter was extensively circulated some
time back, says the North American, purpor-
ting to be from Gen. Taylor, and returning
thanks for the present of horse, which 1t now
turns out, was manufactured for the purpose
of producing injurious impressions against
him on account of its faulty composition
This precious document originated in one OF
the armed neatrals, known as the New Or
leans Delta, and although that paper recently
admitted it 10 be forgery, not one of the To-
cofoco sheets which gave it currency has had
the common honesty to make the correction
demanded by truth and justice.
Another fraud of mean and despicable
character, has just been traced to the doors oil
the Washington Union, which in this cam
paign, has carried off the palm for lis base
and dishonorab,e assaults upon Gen. Taylor
For weeks before the election, the Court jour
nal assailed our candidate for letter which i
introduced to The public, with an infammato.
ry appeal. The letter as pritten by Gen. Tay
lor reads as follows:
| II beg to assure you that have uniformly
declined yielding to similar requests, in the
belief that my opinions, even If were the
President of the United States, would be mel
Their important nor necessary to LOU, and re
geet to add, that see no reason for departing
in the present instance, from that course"
In the publication of the Union the word
in italics $50 you" were suppressed, thereb!
changing the whole character and application
of the sentence, which was personal and no
general. An impertinent inquiry had beer
addressed to Gen. Taylor and this was his re
ply. Yet that sentiment after being mutilatec
toanswer a paltry party purpose, was made
the occasion of the bitterest animadversation
by the Union, was seized upon by its sattel
lites and was placed at the head of the Boston
Post as standing charge against Gen. Taylor
Such are the weapons which have been EN-
ployed in this great battle. 1t is humiliatin,
to think that conductors of public journals
who enjoy to some extent the confidence o
the public, and hold positions of influence
would degrade their profession by expedient
as Infamous as these. But in the effort to sue
coed, they have not scrupled at the means t.
invoked, fighting as they did for victory enc
disregarding every thing but the spoils.
Other letters nave recently appeared allow
the name of Gen. Taylor, which are spuriou
upon their face, and were evidently forged 70
some malicious purpose.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23
Increase,

EXTRAORDINARY PRoFITs!-The Clinton Mu-
tual Insurance Company, at Newark, N. j., in
their statement of operations for the quarter
ending October /. 1913, show the number Of
policies issued. TO be 1920; the amount Of
premiums thereon, s32, ls9. and theloss during
the half year, $3.50! The risk were generally
confined to buildings and property in the
country, in detached neighborhoods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

BRIRIsH STEAMERS At MoBILE.-We learn
from the Mobile Register. that arrangements
have been made by which the British steamers
will soon call regularly at Mobile Point, on
their way to and back from the West India is
lands. This line of steamships annually con-
sumes. it is said, about $3.50, 900 worth or coal
two thirds of which will be taken from the coal
fields of Amabama.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

O-The Baltimore American says reel,
belonging TO the United Fire Company, was
ished up out of the Basin, near the foot OF
SINNERS ship yard, on Friday afternoon last.
Ii was taken from the United Company about
a year ago, by the Watchman Company, during
an affray, and nothing was discovered Of its
whereabouts until Friday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

SoBRIEry.-"But come what may-what
ever the result may be-we are determined Il
p-eserUe our equitibrium.-W Washington Un
ion.
We admire this virtuous resolution on the
part of our venerable contemporary. which di
vested of its poeiical ornament, we suppose
means in plain Saxon, that though defeated
the official editor has determined not 10 "breah
the pledge"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

OTThe wings of Nashville have appoint
ed committee of fourteen to visit Baton
Rouge and invite Gen. TAYLOR to visit that
city. Capt. Yeatman and c. T. Reader, Of
the steamer Tennessee, proposed to take the
committee gratuitously to Baton Rouge.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

Use OF FIGs.-The physicians at CONSTANT
nople have recomme nded the use of figs, with
great success, as preventive of cholera. The
fruits is said to exercise healing influence
upon the stomach and bowels, and is highly
useful in diseases which manit themsefeslve,
in arrangement of the digestive functions
and commonly to precede an attack of the chol
era.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

THE FREE Soil VoTE.-As far as heard from
l78, 1856 Free Soil votes were cast at the late E.
lection. of this number by far the largest part
were cast in New York, Massachusetts, and
Chic. AS yet we have not The complete Free
Soil vote in any State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

bUFFALO, N. IT,, NOV. ii.
acknowledgements have now COM
plete returns from all the counties in Mich.
gan, and the ma joriiy for Gen. Cass is POS.
The Legislature is Democrotc by a consid-
cradle majority; and the Congressional dele
CATION is composed of two Democrats and one
Wing member Of Congress. Thus stands the
result in Michigan, Cass' own State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

A VOICE FROM OLD RIP.-In Stanley county
North Carolina, the voters, were unanimous
for Old lack. There was not one vote cast
sgainst him. Let every wing inscribe on the
tablets of his memory the name Of that glorious
county.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

A city editor thus nudges hisdelinquent sub
scribers: 1--WE don't want money desperately
bad, but our creditors do; and no doubt they
owe you. II you'll pay us, we'll pay them,
and they II pay you.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

POPULATION OF CAIcAGo.-From the census
recently taken, the population of Chicago is
shown to have increased twenty per cent with.
in the last year; it is now 1924.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

There was no vote for Fillmore in South
Carolina Legislature. The Taylor ticket which
got twenty seven votes, had Buffers name on
il sor Vice President.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23

A VETERAN DEAD.-We learn from the
Washington Examiner of the death OF Mr.
Vim. Adams, a soldier of the Revolution, a
the good old age of 100 years. Mr.. Adams ser
we'd during the whole war, and was attached
10 the Flying Camp" so termed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-11-23
An Ordinance concerning tie mharf Of tie
c;y,, of Er1ner;l1o

SEC. l. Be it ordained by thh Common
Council of the city of Evansville, That the
wharf, landing, and bank Of the Ohio river,
in front Of that part Of the city of Evansville,
lying between the upper side of Walnut
street, and the middle Of Division street, in
said city, shall hereafter be the only port and
wharf of said city of Evansville.
SEC. 9. That all steam boats, or other