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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

MORE OF THAT MYSTERY published
day or two ago, an account; taken from the
Cincinnati ChronicaI, of young woman on
board Of the Pike No. z, who was supposed to
have destroyed her child by throwing the little
one overheard during the trip from Louisville.
We now learn from the Cincinnati CONNER
cidl Of "Wednesday that the woman is insane.
That paper says: at appears from what we
we've able to gather yestesday, that the girl is
thought to be insane. She travelled alone
from New Orleans to Cincinnati, and it is
said that in Louisville she offered to give Pc
gro woman five dollars to take the child, an
infant of few weeks old, and falling in this,
made unsuccessful attempts 20 have it placed
in an asylum. lis supposed that she came to
this place for the purpose of placing the infant
with some fIiend-hqt, according to her own
story. which is, in the main, corroborated by
circumstances; and the meagre evidence of the
chambermaid on the boat, the child was
thrown accidentally from her arms as she was
standing upon the guard, by the boat in land
ing striking against the bank. The story is
plausible. The unfortunate girl-who is ex-
tremely progressing in her appearance-has
been sent to lunatic asylum, her friends be.
ipg satisfied of her insanity.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

Gen. Smltn, were reviewed, a s.u VI 4,leu u uouu
of the city on their parade ground in the direc-
ton of the Peaop. Mr.. Clifford and Mr.. Sc
vier were present, together with large num-
Der of officers of the army and citizens. The
movements and eyolutions of this division,will
excite the pride and admiration of every man
who has .Uncle Sam" branded in his counten-
ance, The old veteran, war beaten counten-
snces, with the neat, clean uniforms and their
glittering armor, was peculiarly pleasing to
look upon. They exercised OH the same ground
on which the Mexican army was disciplined
whom they met SO often afterwards when bay
onet crossed bayonet and foes fell together
The weather was magnifcently fine, and the
heavens seemed to be striving to add granduer
to the scene. The tall cupolas of the churches
Of the city standing prominently i'll the rear,
with our stars and stripes, the brightest of them
all waving among them, while across level
plain in the foreground stood the towering
height of the old Penon. whose iron-bound
crest challenged US to combat on our entrance
into the valley. There then stood the formid
able peak, originally thrown up by one of ma
lures freaks, the guardian of the far famed Halls;
behind it was the finely equipped and well dis
ciplined Mexican army anxiously awaiting our
approach. Where are they now? The very
men who are parading and moving in the maj
esty of conquerors have scattered them to the
four winds, and forced them to yield respecta-
BILE consideration TO the olive branch in the
hands of two gentlemen who are spectators to
TO the review. cannot tell you of any acct
dents that occurred in the two days review
because our people know how to do things up
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

The NAyY.-The Hon. Thomas Butler King,
chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs,
IN the House of Representatives Of the United
States, has lately introduced three very impor-
tant bills into that body in relation to the ma
Wy. The first isa law to provide for retired
list in the naval service, which enacts tlatany
nayal officer, who has seryed thirty years with
gut ddishonor, may, with the consent of the
President, retire from active Service on full pay,
subject, however, to recall in case of wer.-
COMMISSIONED officers and masters, WHO have
been On DUTY less than thirty years. may. with
the Presidents consent, be plaped Oh retired
list at half duty pay, &c.
The SECOND bill provides for the construction
loftwenty sloop-of-war briggs, of not less than
four hundred and fifty tons each, carrying heavy
guns. One million of dollars is appropriated
The third bill prescribes the age at which can.
didstes for midsbi pmen may epter the Ravy.-
1t enacts that the applicants aust be ovel
fourteen, must remain two yeaEs at the naval
school, and three at sea, before being examin.
ed for promotion as passed midshipmen. Il
further provides for the performance Of active
duty on the part of the scholars of the naval
school, and regulates the appointments of the
pqidshipmen from different States and Terrific
ries.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

cur in the probability think, absolute
certainiy---ofa speedy peace with Mexico.
Pena Pena. 10 make up Tor the absences
which still prevent the action of Congress.
has issued proclamaton reducing the num-
Der of deputies necessary 10 form quorum.
This is truly Mexican device. New Mex
leo, California and Yucaian are excluded, dy
this proclamation, from any right of represen.
ta,ion, This is considered high handeL
violation of ihe constitutions; and Ell Pro
gresO, of Quereiaro, a strong war paper, is
our against the Government for his arbitra-
nv proceeding. II is probable that this mea-
sure will be so generally disiasieful that the
Government will recede from it, as there
really seems to be a near prospect OF quo.
rum without such extreme measures. Mem
bers baye been elected from MorneIia, whu
il is supposed are on their way TO Quereiaro:
and then others are about to leave Mexico
Ia the meantime, ridiculous dispute has
arisen respecting The escort of Commission.
ers Sewer and Clifford to Querelaro. The
Mexicaps profess 10 be alarmed at the idea
of their being escorted by American troops,
aud Messrs Segler and Clifford very proper
Iy insist upon selecting their own escort
ibis absurd dispute, however, has been prop.
erly determined, as we see those efficient
corps the Rifles and Sd Dragons, under
Major Polk, have been designed as the es
corr of our Commissioners. The Mexican,
were terribly frightened by rumor that Gen
Butler aud his whole Division was TO yis
them and back Messrs. Sesisr and Clifford
The opposition 10 fhe treaty seems tt
grow small by degrees nd beautiful less.
RusiaRepie is sustaining the Government
with his influence which is deseryedly great
Some of the papers are still opposing the
Treaty. FL ProgresO is the most infuen
,ial, as il js published in the capital. Ii says
that ''though the Unned States offer US TWEEN
ty millions, they take ffiy from u.s." II ur
ges various reasons why the treaty SHOULD
not be ratified, and among other things say
the Government is check pated-placed il
a position where il can neither make peace
(there being no Congress) nor war.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

WORTH HEARING ABouT.-We sincerely
hope there are goodly number Of county
merchants and dealers who have yet TO pur-
chase their Spring and Summer supplies ofdry
goods, bats, boots, shoes, &c., for the reason
that our friend, Mr.. OLIVER LADD, has just
completed opening one ofthe largest and best
assorted stocks ever offered in this market, and
holds out inducements to buyers that cannot be
equalled in any other city in the West, and by
very few houses even in Evansville, We have
taken pleasure in looking over portion of his
stock, and We believe it, in the prices, quality
and pattern of the goods, very superior, and we
should fail in our duty to the public, did we
hesitate to say SO.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

GFThe pew bill for the regulation of the
rates of postage, reported by the post-office
committee Of the House is very liberal aud
excellent one. The abuses and difficulties oil
of the ranking privilege cannot be remedied
without resor;ing to still lower rate of pos
tage than is now proposed. Ultimately. we
may come to the uniform rate of two cents fol
"a letter not exceeding half an ounce in weight
and then there will be little temptation to the
abuse of the frapking privilege. The rate now
proposed is five cents, without regard TO dis
lance. It is pow proposed TO reduce the pest
age on newspapers exceeding five hundred
square inches in superficial size, but all papers
of and under that size, are to be charged only
half cent. All newspapers are proposed tic
be postage free. for the distance of thirty miles
from the publication Office,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18
CITY OF EVANSVILLE:
TUESDAY MORNING MAYl6.

News FROM MExIco.-We are indebted to a
friend for copy Of the New Orleans Dcltg of
the 9Th. containing highly important intelhz
gepce from Mexico. 1t will be seen that Gep.
Scott has left Vera Cruz and proceeded direct
for his home near New York. This determin-
alton Of Gen. Scott has greatly Disappointed
the citizens of the West and South generally,
who hoped to have the opportunity of seeing
the old Hero and cheering him on bis way
The letters from "MIpstang," and the informa-
ton concerning peace are highly interesting
and important and will command attention,
We shall look with muchanxiety for the next
arrival from Mexico.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

GEN. Scorr II WAsHINGToN.-We learn
from the Baltimore Sun, says the Louisville
Journal of Friday, that the authorities in Wash
lngton are taking measures for the reception OF
Gen. Scott, a nd the celebration of the victories
achieyed by the army under his command, on
bis return to the national metropolis. In con-
pection with resolutions of thanks to himself
officers. and men,expressise of "high admira-
zion of their courage, prowess and military sei-
ence," the mayor of the city is requested to call
public meeting Of the citizens at az early day
TO naake the necessary arrangements for s'testi
flying their esteem and admiration of the veter
an soldier" The mayor is to present the res
plutions to Maj. Gen. Scott on the day of hi.
PUBLIC reception.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

gress were present--73 is necessary to consti-
tute a auorum--3 will leave here tomorrow.
1t is feared in Queretaro, if the Government
pursues the policy of cutting off the non-rep-
resented State of Yucatan, New Mexico, &c. it
will PRODUCES schism in the Congress. The
Government, writes my friend, is much annoy
ed at the non-attendance Of the deputies. Al
monte is in Queretaro, endeavoring to produce
asspronuaeiamieato against the Government,
and pledges himself, if he succeeds, to either
whip the Yankees, or conclude an honorable
peace--most likely to do neither. The Gov
eminent has not yet issued lis decree annull-
ing the seats of the noa-attending members of
Congress. An escort of Mexican Cavalry came
out on the oath to receive Mr. Seyier f-way
between here and Queretaro. MIR. Sewer is
still here, and it is the general impression in
the street that he is standing on points of Ell
quette which may endanger the object of his
mission. If Mr. Sewer wants to go to Quere-
taro, he should be satisfied to go there under
any guard that will insure his safety, it should
make no difference whether he is escorted from
the lines drawn by the armistice, by American
or Mexican Cavalry. MUSTANG.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

SPLENDID HoTEL.-A new Hotel is abogt to
be built at Niagara Falls. 1t is to form quad
rangle, 300 feet front and $50 feet deep, foul
OF five stories high, surmoupted by tower i75
feet in height. It will be built of stone, and
will cost, when completed, say 10000. The
dining room will be $50 feet long, by fifty broad
aRd twenty high. The ladies' parlor will be
81 feet by 46; the entrance hall II by 40. 1t
will coRtaip some $50 sleeping rooms, more
convenient and comfortable by (aF than those
ofapy hotel ip America. Altogether. if COM
pleted according to the plan, it viii be mag
pifcent affair.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18
LETTERS FROM MUSTANG.
Cry OF MEXICO, April, IS, 1913

NIli VI MEAiCo, hpIli, %, AOtO.
Yesterday and to-day there has been no bust
ness done before the military commission for
the trial of the murder and burglary. Yester-
Lair, 18th Kentucky. was detailed but was TAX
en- unwell on entering the Court, and the Court
adjourned, 1t. Dutton, Pa, Vols, is now on
trial. A few days ago stated that Lit. Tildeas
was arrested and charged as being implicated
In the affair; there are two Lit. Tildens in the
army, which did not think of at the time
the one arrested is 1t, b. p. Tilden, The case
of Hare is closed, as you will see by the proceed
ings send you--the verdict will not be render
eduntil all the cases, some eight in number, are
disposed of.
To-day an attempt was made to rob the
stage on the road from here to Puehla. There
were two American soldiers in the stage as an
escort-the robbers, fifteen in number, sailed
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

HIGH PAsTuRAGE.-They charge one dollar
per month at Lafayette, Ia, for pdsturing hog
in the streets and alleys of the town, propided
the animal is properly labelled! This, we thiRk.
very high price for poor picking but -Lafay-
cite always was abouc US Wabash Express.
Down here the chargeis more hoggish still
The Council charges The Marshal to charge the
hog bis heqd if found roofing in our streets
which accounts for there being SO many hogs
heads in store which might be got rid off the,
were in the papers. Do you smoke?
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

LATER FROM HONDURAS AND YUcATAN.-We
learn from the New Orleans Picayune of the
9th, that the schooner Eleanor arrived at that
port the day previous from Honduras, having
sailed thence on the 26th ult The most impor-
tant intelligence by this arrival touches Yucca
tan. The following is the correspondence of
the Picayune:
have just received special messenger from
Bacalar, La town in the southern part of Yucca
tap,l by whom | learn that the Indians have
just succeeded in getting possession of that
place. They entered the city by way of the
mountains part that was not fortified, and
where no fears were entertained of their ap-
proach. On gaining admittance, they imme-
diately commenced setting fire to and destroy
ing the houses, stores and all buildings, pub
lie and private, which came in their way. This
of course soon laid the entire city in ruins
The men, to the number of from four to five
hundred, retired to the forts where they now
are. The women and children, (poor creatures)
with hardly any clothing. and no money or
food, are flying in all directions-some to the
bush, some TO the river, and many have come
here. About two hundred are now near this
place in bungles. Some are at this moment
landing. Her Majestys Superintendent has
despatched two large-[some kind of YES
sci, the Eliza and Honda, to bring away any
who may wish to avail themselves of this OPP
portunity. Many rumors of horrid mufdersare
rife among the poor refugees, but as all seem
Mortified and panik-stricken. think it most
prudent to mention none until more authentic
news is received, and when received, | will,
by the first opportunity, despatch it to you.
The editors of the Picayune have conversed
with gentleman who came passenger on the
Eleanor. He thinks that nearly thousand
people from Racalar and vicinity had taken
refuge at Belize up to the 26th ut. The Indi-
ans were in force on Rio Hondo, some forty
miles south of BAcalar. Their number was
computed at ten thousand, and they have threat
ened TO march upon Belize and revenge them
selves upon some of their oppressors who re-
side and own property there. The place could
easily be burnt, as it is comparatively built of
wood. The inhabitants were in great conster-
nation. A public meeting was held the day
the Picayunes informent left to devise means
of defence. The brig Marian Gage, of N.
York, was detained for the supposed purpose
of carrying orders to Jamaica for more troops.
Peace and tranquility are said to be fully res
tored in Guatemala. From Mosquito shore
there was no news.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

O-fhe Bedford, la, Herald says: owe un.
derstand that Col. Bowles is preparing, or has
perhaps already transmitted TO Gen. Taylor q
report in reference to the part which his regi
ment took in the battle of Ruena Vista. L
may be no more than justice to COL Bowles te
state that we are informed that he says he de-
spatche9 like report TO Gen. T. when the
latter was at Monterey, but that he suppose.
it must have fallen into the hands of the Mexi
cans, as Gen. T. seems never to have received
it." Wsare extremely anxious TO see this re
port, as
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

O-Gen. Lane has departed for the late
scenes of his exploits in Mexico. During his
brief stay at home he partook of the hospirali-
ties of his old neighbors of Evansville, who
did him honor without distinction of party
This is as it should be. We are glad to have
an evidence of his good sense in his declining
an invitation to dinner, rendered by a few
locofocos of Indianapolis, in order to turn his
vancement, or that of their humbugging party.
State Journal.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

SHocKIEe.-The Philadelphia Pennsylraniar
relates the case of female, in beastly state
of intoxicatioa, ia that city, on Friday, and
rather good looking, conveyed to prison in a
furniture car! She bad small child with her.
She belongs to an excellent family and'is a
hsbitual drunkard
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

CANTON TEA CoMPANA.-Those who know
the enjoyment Of drawing Of good Tea, mpst
seek for that enjoygaeHt at Allis & Howes.-
These gentlemen are the agents in this city for
the Canton Tea Company. and have received
q lot of their teas which are fresh and genuine,
We have sampled some of the Green Teas
which we believe far superior to any we have
before met with. See the advertisement in tht
Journal.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18
CRY OF Mexico, April 26, l648.

NlTT VI NtEAlCV, 4pEb 81, IO4O.
Eds. Delta:-We received letters last night
from Queretaro, apd learn that they have not
yet got quorum. They will probably sue
coed in procuring the number this week. We
learn that the Mexican Government contem-
plate having quorum by the first of mex, week
under any circumstance, According to the
present number necessary to form quorum,
they count in the delegations from Texas, Yu-
catan and New Mexico; by throwing them out
they have enough present TO form the consti-
tutional quorum. There has been meeting
of the Ministers and General council; they have
determined upon this course if it becomes ne
cessary, and further, if they are driven to the
alternative, that they will declare all the seats
of the members vacant, aud fill them up by
persons who will attend. This last resort,
however, they will not be driven TO, nor do
think of even throwing out Yucatan, Texas and
New Mexico-hut they will do SO it 1t becomes
necessary.
Both the Mexicans and our authorities are
confident of the ratification of the Treaty +,
they are more sanguine than / have ever seen
them.
Mr.. Clifford and Mr.. Sewer were expec ted
in Queretaro on the %, and the most magnifi-
cent quarters that could be found there, were
provided for them-to say nothing of extra
quantity of gas, etc.; they will no doubt be re-
ceived with call the honors." They are ex-
pected to leave here to-day or tomorrow, with
an American escort as far as San:J uan del Rio
half-way-and then they will be received by
a Mexican escort and conveyed with all the
pomp and dignity to the presence of the august
Pena y Pena and Cabinet. 1t is great pity
Gen. Pillow has gone home. This would have
been great field for him to figure in. How
he could spread himself on his gold-mounted
saddle and bride, and his white plumed chap
eau-all captured by his own hands. ! expect
the Commissioners regret the loss ofhis valua
BILE services, as there is no man here of his rank
The report of Bustamente marching on Que
retaro turns out not to be so This General is
with the main body of his forces at Dolores
Hidalgo, north of San Luis Potosi. Every
thing is quiet in the interior,so say the letters
of last evening. Yours,
- MIISTAN Nc
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

COMING OUT TO DO BATTLE.-The editor of
the Spencer (0wen county, Chronicle avows
his determination at the close of the first vol
ume of his paper to throw off neutrality and
espouse the cause of the Wings; believing that
their principles and measures are more coriu-
Give to the general good, and will better secure
the great object for which our institutions are
established than those advocated by the oppos-
ing party. Such must be the convictions Of
every intelligent mind, upon comparison and
an investigation of the policy pursued BY the
two political parties.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

A STANDING ARMY.-One of the legitimate
results of the Mexican war will be the absolute
necessity of supporting large standing army
that bane of republic, which has been de-
deprecated by every wise and good statesman
since the adoption of the federal constitution.
army of at least thirty thousand men will
hereafter be necessary for peace establish
nsent.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

The Journeymen mechanics OF Philadelphia,
have formed an American Fraternization and
Copartnership Association. the object of which
seems to be the abolition Of silver and gold
currency, and the introduction of the African
and Asiatic system of barter.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

MEDAL FOR GEN. TAYLoR.-The U. S. Mint
at Philadelphia has just completed the gold
medal for Gen. Taylor, ordered by the vote Of
Congress. 1t is peat, chaste, and appropriate,
and cost about seven hundred dollars. 1t has
already hten forwarded to the Department.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

The Detroit Advertiser states that million
barrels of -four and nearly 100000 bushels of
wheat were exported from that State last year,
besides ] 100000 pounds Of wool and other
products.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

CHURCH SOUTH 0UTLAwED.-The general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
now in session at Pittshprg, has, by unani-
nous vote rejected the Southern delegates
This, says the Louisville Journal, is considered
a most important matter, not only in itself
put in its bearing on political affairs,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

@We are under obligations to Hon.
Elisha Embree for valuable documents, Dq-
ring the whole of this session, our representa-
tive has been poFe than kind in bis attentions
10 US, and he will please accept our sincere
thanks for his valuable fayors.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

SINGULAR ERRoR.-Bya recent survey of
Chester Co., p. made by accurate surveyors
for the purpose ofhaving map drawn, it APP
pears that Mr.. VIM. Smith, who has for the
last two years been member of the Assembly
ofDelaware actually resides within the boun-
Diary Of Pennsylvania, hisdwelling being about
four hundred yards from the Delaware line.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

@A Wing district convention which as
sembled at Murfreesborough, Tennessee, on
9th. appointed Gov. Jones, COL Gentry, and
Hon. John Bell delegates to the Wing Nation
al convention. The delegation was instructed
to vote for Gen. Taylor.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-18

THE Ten REeIEFsr BILL.-A recent letter
from member of Congress states, that in no
event viii the ten regiment bill pass; and if it
becomes necessary to raise additional forces,
they will be raised as volunteers. The reason
given is, that volunteers are moro efficient
soldiery than regulars, and could more readily
be procured. This speaks well for the citizen
soldier.