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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

O@The editor of the New Albany BULLETIN
IS Of the opinion that the erection of buildings
betokens the gradual growth AMI building up
OF city Shouldn't wonder
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

The TM-WEEKLy Journal is published on Tues
days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at S4O0per annum,
in advance.
The WEEKLY JOURNAL is published on Thursdays,
at 81, 90 per annum in advance,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

as candidate for seat in the Lower House of The
next Legislature, at the ensuing election.
give are authorized to announce WILLIAM
WHITTLESEY as a Candidate for a seat in The
next Legislature ~ sAiA4 ses s mar25+
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

AccIDENr.-A sad accident happened OF
Saturday last by which one lad, son of Ira P
Granger, Esq, had his arm and leg broken, ant
another was somewhat bruised. The stag
erected for the accommodation of the Committe.
of ARA ngements, and the speakers appointed
10 receive Gen. Lane, gave way under tn,
pressure Of the crowd who rushed upon it t,
shake hands with him. These boys were un
der the stage when it fell and were crushed Il
the earth, and the wonder is that they Were no
both instantly killed las there were not less thar
fifty persons on HAT the time. There wer
several medical gentlemen on the ground, whc
gave theiF attention imediately 10 the suffer
srs, and who report that no fatal consequence
will result With this exception the day pass
ed OF pleasantly. 57'a.l
nCylhe lSsw Yorkcity election for Mayor
las resulted IN the choice of Havermayor, the
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20
IMPRo PTU ON A C0UpLET,

IMPRO PTU ON a COUPLET,
Some years ago. coupet met the sight,
Most pithy, pungen', witty, just and trite. ~
Before the following men were Presidents,
And some conventions were not precedents,
John Quincy Adams who can write, Isl,
Andrew Jackson who can fight"
If those great men could WELD the Sword & Pen,
There is man can WELD them both, we ken, 4
In whom these qualities as strong unite; Foa# 11'
IT'S iOld lack Taylor who can write and fight 81
The tax on watches in the State of Pennsyl-
vania amounts 10 1926 s., of which $4,000
is paid in Philadelphia,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20
.--. H., "PUEBLA, July %, l845.

mitted copy of letter addressed by me to
General Scott, under date 25th of June, and his
reply to the same. This constituted the COM
mencemeht of our official intercourse with re-
ference to the duties with which | am charged
Juslice-to say nothing of my own feelings to-
wards gentleman and public servant whose
character now believe that had entirely mis-
acknowledgements that should embrace
this early opportunity TO say, that his whole
conduct, in this regard, has been characterized
bv the purest public spirit, and fidelity and
devotion which could not be surpassed, TO the
views of the government, in regard to the res
toration of peace. This spirit on his part, as
will clearly appear when the details are COM
municated, has manifested itself, not-in pas
sive way merely, Gas might be supposed from
the nature of our relative positions and duties)
but in disposition 10 assume responsibility
and responsibility of the gravest kind, in utter
disregard of consequences TO himself. And
this disposition. or rather this readiness and
fixed determination on his part although the
occasion WHICH has called it forth did not re-
late TO the discharge of his military duties.
strictly speaking, has not required any appeal
from me 10 elicit ii; but has manifested itself
in the most spontaneous and patriotic manner.
Under these circumstances, II could not but
be cause of the most serious regret on my part
if the correspondence between us. that took
place shortly after my arrival in this country.
should, in any way be brought to the notice OF
the public, and consequently, if In your judg-
ment CONSTANT with propfiety, it would be
highly gratifying to me to be permitted to
Withdraw it from the files of the department
am sir, very respectfully, your oblt sery't,
N. P. TRIST.-
Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN. Sec'y of State.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

GEN. ScoTT AND Mr.. TRIsT.-The following
letter frem Mr.. Trist contains an entire recan-
tation of all the writer's previous expressions in
disparagement of Gen. Scott, and is coupled
with request that his correspondence relative
to the controversy between them should be
Withdrawn. OF course, the Secretary of State.
refused to surrender documents which in his
opinion, might possibly injure Gen. Scott.
This is the true spirit of Locofocoism-petty,
mean and vindictive:
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

nrz-Ihe asw York city election for Mayor
las resulted in the choice OF Hayermayor, the
lOcofoco candidate, By several thousand.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-20

Dftllldut achievements, dlO rlcn uOnOrSs no SAD
memories of the gallant dead! Pardon me that
| have thus taken one moment to recall their
memory; for | know that Though the recollec-
ton be sad, you 10 not wish it to be banished
even on an occasion like this.
And now, Sir, that ] may not detain you from
the festivities appropriate to the occasion, per-
. nit me again on behalf of my fellow citizens to
welcome you 10 your home and friends, and to as
sure You of our unabated confidence and affection
Gen. Lane replied to this address with con
siderable feeling, and was evidently much af
a lected by the cordial welcome, and the enthu
. siasm with which he was greeted on all sides
We were not sufficiently near to catch tht
q words of the General, and as no friend has re
e ported them for us we are unable to give his re
4 ply. The company were then invited to par
q take of the dinner, and to the number of abou
y 500 surrounded the tables, which were bounti
! fully supplied. After dinner a number @
O toasts were drank, and in reply to one highl
# complimentary to himself, Gen. Lane ros
n and gave the company quite an interesting mar
e rative OF his doings in Mexico, which, did ou
0 space permit, we would lay before our readers
After escorting the General to his hotel, tn.
s company dispered, highly delighted with tn,
: days proceedings and satisfied that, whether
| in the field at the head of division, in the lie
gislatire halls, or in the more quiet sphere of a
Hoosier farmer, Gen. Lane was the same un-
2 assuming, modest, true-hearted gentleman, an
honor TO his State and the Nation,
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!, 1r,rEns m1LrrAnY INSTITUTE, esorx...wn

70 the Inspection sf Board Of
v v, bsss eP Seo) president Of the board
FACULTY ncorpo aed 18th all the powers privileges, and
g 'es when are exercised by the trustees and fac
uy Of any college IN fhs United S snes,io,sde0
W F. HOPKINS, A. NJ. Joint do and Professor Of Natu-
w A. FoKBEs A. M, Professor of Mathematics and Civil
y j. WTcH, A. M, Professor of Ancient and Modern
r. IL FonREsrER esq. Professor of Law, Moral Science,
and Political Economy.
] G BLAINE, A b., Tutor
j. r. SWIFT A. M PI ncipal of Preparatory Department
w. W GAuNr, esq, Assistant H.. g..
troll domination Of any particular sect or patty either In
Tb ft year has closed with 1856 students The aca-
demic year win hereafter commence on the LIST of Sep
tembe and close The Alb of July, with public exami-
The superintendent twice held the chair of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy in Georgetown College; su1se-
quenty that of Natural Science and Cy Engineering IN pa
the Collegiate Institute noticed below.
Mr. Hopkins was for eight years Professor of Natural
Science West Point and received from Yale College the
honorary degree OF Master OF ARTS;
and has been Professor Of Mathematics the last
years---two yea rs the Virginia Military Institute
Mr. WYcHE graduated at the University of North Caro-
lima where he Vas retained as Tutor till elected Professor
of Languages in Jefferson College, Miss lie has estlmo-
malls besides from Professor Omsed Professor Long, Gen.
Quman, and other eminent scholars
Mr.. FORESTER Is popular speaker chaste writer ana
oE several years mempei o. ns If @ bar has
highest testimonials from eminent men, to character
Mr. SWIFT is graduate of Yale College, and has been
teaching ten years with distinguished ability and sue
49,
Lexington.
Terms, Tuition is $50 to $40 per year. IN adpance
Boarding $50 In the country, or wv" IN town. per yea
everything furnished. 49,
The cadets uniform OF blue CLOTH al 3 90 per yard
They are six hours day in school, and two hours OF
drill, Gin good weather.)
Educated at West Point
Eel Ii
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CITUATION WANTED

CtITUATION WANTED.-A situation in select schoo
- or family ms teacher wanted by graduate OF dis
linguished college of the middle States who has had some
experience teaching, and qualified TO instruct in the
and higher branches of English education The most
satisfactory testimonials of character be produced
The advertiser is also permitted to refer to
Rev Jno w Nevin D. d. Hon. Alex. Thompson, LIZ d
Rev Philip Scnaf PHI d. Thos ID. Baird, esq, A. M.
William M. Nevin A. Nj. Rev. VIM. II Coffin, M D.
Praill Green, M. ID. Hon. Saml A. kench, M D.
Letters (post paid stating salary, &c) addressed to
NJ Shubey Landisburs Perry county, Pennsylvania vii
nicer with 'prom of attention. March I4-u*
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National Hotel, Springfield, Ohio.

Il. l.. Fogg, late of The Fountain Hotel, baltimore,
TAKES pleasure in announcing to his old friends ana
above named and welknown sand formerly kept by Col
Weren which he has thoroughly repaired and newly NJ
ted up in every department. equal similar establish
ment in the west and in that Will conduce TO the
comfort and convenience of all who may favor him with
call . :,
Those travelling by way of the will at all times find
an omnibus in waiting convey them to and from the de-
pot CHARGE 80
In conclusions he would assure the public that no effort
will be spared render all who stop with him comfortable
and happy and hopes in receive liberal share Of
the public patronage.
ADril 2S-l2t
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COMPLETE DIGEST
or all the .qnsey5c0n REPORTS to January,

TITLE IL BROWN respectfully ask the attention of the
IL profession the United States Digest and Supplement-
now just completed to l8 This great work has been in
the OF and publication for than
gested given below will give some idea OF the labor re-
Theron Mecalf and Hon j. c. Perkins, and pu blshed
in lS4l; volumes and edited by George Ticknor
volumes bring the Digest down to 1896 The Supplement,
in volumes, edited by George p. Putnam, esq
petes the digest of volume OF American law
and admiralty reports in the United States courts, and all
nual Supplement, edited by Mr.. Putnam, and embracing
the chancery reports from that PERIOD will hereafter be
published. We have in press asoa complete American
Chancery Digest to l8f7, in volume.
OF the importance of this work. ifwel done, nothing need
be said, for 1t is obvious to every lawyer. The following
letter from Professor Greeneaf shows his opinion both Of
the necessity of the Digest and the in which
been prepared
CAMsnIDcE March 4, lsls
your requesting my opinion merits
of the United States Digest You will recoect
judicial decisions its
publication and subsequent annual publication of all
in the preceding English Digest
had long felt the Of such work.
ascepableness to the profession it would furnish complete
synopsis the all the States with
the dgess relieving profession from the
Of separate volumes Of reports and the trouble
delay in procuring them.
Your five volumes already published have fully accomplished
design in manner, believe entirely satisfactory.
worthy digest have had occasion to make
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Nothing remains but table cases. which wanted
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good work we shall wish you ali possible success
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The Table OF Cases above referred will be ready in the
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PATENT OFFICE, May 2, 1913.
an the petition of Sprague Barber, OF New York,

PATENT OFFICE, May 2, 184s.
nN the petition of sprague Barber, OF New York,
praying for the extension OF patent granted a to SAID
gne for years from the expiration OF said patent,
which takes place the l4th day of June, 1873
It IS ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office the I'd Monday Of June, at IL O'Clock, m; and
they have, Why said petition ought not be granted
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the Union
Philadelphia Post Piitsburg True Sun and Sun, New
York Post, Boston Gazette and Republican, Portsmouth
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner OF Patents
p s. Editors of the above papers will please copy, and
send bills the Patent Office, with paper contain
ing this notice
NEW and elegant fancy goods, just received from
IN New York and Philadelphia, cheaper than ever Pnr-
chasers invited CALL great inducements Will be
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Silk tissues, Of entirely new styles
Plain plaid striped and figured grenadines great va
Painted twisted silks, an entirely new article, which
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Real Hermann silks, in great variety
Plain pink and blue bereges, measuring full two yards
Small checked silks, plain glace silks
Real French lawns and muslins
Printed jaconets, new styles, &c;
In mourning dress goods tce nd'ne--
Lupins finest bombasins, superine alpaca iustres
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Plain plaid and striped black bereges
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Black lawns, ginghams prints, &c
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the close of the business in the northern cities
Also Just received from New York, 10 very select straw
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A CARD-A lady DESTROYS of visiting Europe, where
"A she has presents herself to some IesPeci-
BILE family going and would cheeruly perform the part OF
friend governess assistant to an invalid
having the experience of years. and possessing advantages
arising of the varied and cheqnered scenes OF ie
hroush which circumsta noes have combined place her
socits further compensation than the protection oil
those whom she may accompany Unexcepuonable refer
ences given. Inquire at this office.
Ay,r1oS
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1--WE and Rars Ola p.int,n

1--WE and Rare Old Pa1ntinKs.-Ac catalogue embracing
many choice pictures OF the old and modern GERMAN,
DUTCH FLEMISH, ITALIAN, and FRENCH Schools has been
placed In our hands, for sale by gentleman recently from
Europe who selected the part OF them for his
gallery but now wishing to realize money the purpose
buying lands, has authorized sell them a. low prices
many Of these paintings from the best old and modern
as'sIs q merit and arc well worthy tho attention OF per-
v "9tnt eaF' i7HTYNDALE Il MITCAELL,
] M.e ne Chestnut street. Philadephia.
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A RAGO's Lectures nAstronomy.-Lectures oil
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Royal Observatory, by M Arago, Astronomer Royal ana
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Views of Astronomy, by Nicho Professor oil Astronomy
in the University OF Glasgow being the OF Lectures
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Price 25 cents.
Course OF Six Lectures Astronomy delivered in ih'
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Introduction The Study of Natural History, by Prot
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l66 outline engravngs OF the chalk drawings on the baeA
board with which the Professor illustrated his lectures
the time Complete for rs cents. o
May7 +. TAYLOR
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MARBLE Paving Tiles new article suitable Tor
Nl side and garden walks yards halls porticos, spring
houses &C. manu- featured Bolton Mill Cathedral street
Baltimore. These tiles prepared by machinery ready
for laying they than double the thickness OF al-
tiles square the edges they can be laid in
sand with the facility as bricks and make beanti
full and permanent pavement. HalEtiles and edgmg TO
border the pavement will be furnished when ordered.
The facilities the advertiser has for manufacturing them
excludes all of competition from quarter OF the
United States. sample OF the tiles can be seen at the
Patent Office Address .-,o>
THOS. SYMINGTON,
Nav 2-2aw2m Baltimore
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VIEW RO(yT AND SHOE STORE.

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
. COO PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES just arrived
C,OUO from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, ana bS a.
nore, purchased with cash, and now opened ana READY
for sale store, Pennsylvania avenue NO III, DC
tween 7th and 9Th streets, opposite Centre Market
Our stock consists as follows;
500 pairs morocco and kid slips, 90 cents to vi y,
400 do buskns and ties, 81 cents to vi II
300 do morocco and leather walking - - -
wv shoes rs cents to 81 25
500 do misses CATERS, slips, and walk - an, o.
ing Shoes uW Genus 10 VI -
500 do children's do do ~ cents n 80
400 do mems boots and shoes, ~ 10 ~ W "
500 do boys boots and shoes, on cents 10 q a. 20
800 do ladies' slips and ties, at 10 cs worth Sl
We invite friends and the public to give us eau as
we are determined selling at the lowest prices ana keep
ing excellent OF shoes VIII secure us
patronage will have 1t. . ro
March 29-2aw3w MAGhoDEh w
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Anp,soN B. ATKINS, NJ. A., PRINCIPAL.
TIME summer term OF this institution Will commence ON
/ Mondav the Isl of May The number Of pupils is lin
red m sxiv,wo There six vacancies The build
inc ia and commodious and the school arrangements
s Of Character which fail 10 give decided salts
cton Great attention is paid To the wants and comforts
of the boarding pupils so that their stay in the seminary
NAV be pleasing, well profitable The most compe-
ent employed in all the various
The principal would particularly refer to the following
tion
Right Rev. Alonzo Potter, D. D., LII. D. Bishop OF Penn
syvana Rev. II. v. d. Johns, d. d., Baltimore; Rev L.
W. Green, d. D., Baltimore Robert Dobbin, esq Bal
timore; Andrew Coylc, esq, Washington, d. C ~ d.
Coleman, esq, Vcksburs, Mississippi.
Circulars containing course OF study and ete rs
from the Rev DR. Potter Rev Dr. Johns Robert Dobbn
esq., and other patrons be obtained application to
any of the above gentlemen by addressing the principal
April 4-2aWlm
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hide the bottle eoplete and have the written signature
of s. p. TOWNSEND.
Principal Office us Fulton street. Sun Building, New
York Redding Co., State street. Boston, Dyott Sons
lsz North Second street Phsdeiphs s. s. Hanoe drug
Charleston Wright 81 Co., l5l Charres street. New "
leans los South Pearl street. Albany X van push In
292 of Market and Broad Streets Newark New yer
sey and by the principal druggists and merchants gene
rally throughout the United States West ihuieS' anu ~
Canndas. ,,orr a,
Agent for Washington, CHARLES SiUi nGis HT
dria, HENRY COOK; Georgetown, H. o l. oi'''
Ian Am
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ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE,
Mount .Nbafs, l.eOrxefODu Hcighfs, ID. 4.

The BIsHop DIOCESE, Visiter.
The Rev. ANTHONY Ten BROCK, A. M, Rector .
'INHlS Institution very pleasantly situated, and IN
i markedly healthy position. Ii commands view y
Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and the Po'ohA
river for several miles.
Applications for information respecting terms, Sc Oh
the admission of pupils, may be made to the Recor-rn
Office address, St. Johns Institute, Georgetown
CO.. Mar 4-2aw2n
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NE written signature the only safeguard against
counterfeits.-The public attention is Invited and par
tculay referred to the ADVERTISEMENT setting forth the new
style OF labelling, and the putting OF Dr. Beckwh anti
dyspeptc and dinner pills Also to that of Dr. Dyotts ap
proved an-blious pills. both of which, it may be seem
are protected from being countereited, by the only safe
guard be depended uponthe WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF the
propretors on the label of each box of pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by unprncped
surely base counerfes and VIII be reec ted
as such The pills that in the hands OF who
the genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature Of the proprietor
The sole agency the sale of Beckwiths andyspeptic
and Dyotts anti-bous pills. is vested in the hands OF
w Dyou Sons, OF the Columbian College, No. 1872 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who viii any orders
for the same
Druggists and all wholesale dealers who wish be fur
nshed with the genuine pills, will be, Implied the mos
ibersl terms, by applying as above. May 2l--tf
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Transportation OF stores.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,


Bureau OF Provisions and Clothing May 10, 1913.
PROPOSALS. sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
10 the Pacific" will be received this office until
O'clock D. m on Friday 10th day of June, 1885, for the
of 900 barrels more les OF government
from the navyyard at Bookyn New York, to the
mort of Monterey on the of North America The
offers must sta the price asked per barrel without dis
tncon between wet and dry and each barrel Tor two
halEbarres) of beef pork, Hour rice vinegar, pickles,
whiskey dried apples, will be considered barrel
all other packages be estimated at the rate of 5s cubic
feet TO a barrel whatever they may contain and IN the
meas rement of all casks other than barrels, the ths win
be deducted No freight be taken on board discharged
on private account any intermediate port and no PR
mage to be allowed. Fifteen fair-weaher working lay
DAYS to be allowed each OF the ports OF Brooklyn and
Monterey for taking in and dischargng cargo Payment
made by any navy agent in the United States within
thirty days after producing satisfactory evidence oil the de-
livery of The cargo The vessel pass the usual nspec
ton be the Brooklyn navy-yad by the 26l day
June 84s ready receive her cargo and not present
ed for examination within three days after being notified
acceptance the bureau will consider itself at liberty
offer the freight the next lowest bidder, or to make such
as may best subserve the public interests
NV l=laAXll6luue
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ITO House builder. and Carpcnte".-I am fully pre-
pared to buildings with the best quality lead
ed tin the roof perfectly dry and blow o
Always hand best quality loaded tin for roofing,
of building materials and all other kinds of hardware,
which | shall sell very low for cash.
See my prices before you buy.
May I3-3teod G. WOODWARD.