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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

oCE- We learn from the Louisville Journal
that the Hon. James e. Eelser, late promi.
nent Locofoeo member of Congress from Ala
boma, has been nominated os an elector upon
the Taylor and Fillmore ticket in That Slate.--
in a letter to the nominating committee he asSs
70 be excused from serving as an eeclor but ox.
presses his determination 10 give his support
rs an individual to Taylor and Fillmore.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

Norm overwhelmingly majority for
Governor is 1900. There seems to be no
doubt that Old lack will get the State by TO-
600 or $4,000 votes; indeed, say several cor
respondents whose letters We have lately read,
it would not be matter of much surprise were
the good old North State 10 be the banner State
of the Union.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31
For the DAILY Jol
TAYLOR SONG.


Ny friends have gathered with Lighted heart,
Once more to do battle for Truth;
here, in Harmony Hail. shall our Patriot vows
Ascend from Age, Wisdom and Youth,
Oar foes may deride may name it with eers
A SAIL Shed,'' Lodge, Bivouac-
Though lis but unit they'll fine TO their cost,
1t will multiply votes for OH ZACH!
The Tailor cause triumphs-tle numbers rush on,
Like bold mountain torrent they pour;
Where Cass hopes for cone, count "nine' for
Old lack.
And our ranks will soon FII.L-MoEE and more,
Their jolly fat candidate soon must confess
That his duck legs give out in the race;
And greatly fear The confusion is such
Fat CASEY will prove poor ''casc!''
And Matty, that willy old Fox, will soon see,
''Hark forward" will prove his death hour;
With the ':noise' of his friends and the shouts of
his foes,
The Wing ''grape" will prove hard and Sour
And Butler, a soldier, on duty. more,
His hopes on high office are cast;
But coming throw dark shadows to shew,
He will prove mere But at the last!
Then, onward, still onward, through sunshine and
ran.
We know are on the right track
Our glorious Union from Brazos to Maine,
Surrenders its heart 10 OLD JACK!
| SATURDAY, August &c, 1913.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

ANOTHER SidE-A vote was taken IN eau.
Gus OF tho Wisconsin Legislature, on The Pres.
ideney. The object was, to whip In the
opponents of Cass 10 his support. or The
81 LocoIoco members 52 were prescnt...-
The vote stood--Cass 40, Van Buren, none
blank O.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

A VAN buren, Cosy ENEIoN IN PEYN.-The
delegates from Pennsylvania to the Buffalo
Convention resolved to call a Convention at
Reading, on the 18Th inst, and nominate an
electoral ticket in favor of Van Buren,, Adams
and the Buffalo Platform.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

0E~The Albany Argus sets down the en-.
tire loss by the fire in that city at about mill
lion and hall of dolars,ot which some 5000.
900 or 500 'OO0are insured and will be prompt.
ly paid.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

KEEPING THEM IN THE TRACEs.-The Cass
organ in the city of Chicago on the morning of
the recent election, TO intimdate voters, threat
ened to publish the names of those locofocos,
who boted Cass, or rather who bolted Went
worth, who goes for Cass. 1t seems, however
that the free voters of Chicago did not regard
this threat of Cass & Co., for the city
which usually gave 500 or 1000 locofoco, gave
200whig majority. This kind of hampering
the freedom of the people might have done in
France, several years since, when CAss studied
"republicanism there, but it would not dc
in this country. If the Cass papers undertake
this game, they will have plenty OF business in
November next
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

o-E-The building of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute, Washington city, is to be 450 feet long,
its breadth at the towers $50 feet, and its gen
eral breadth 80 feet.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31
PETER SCOTT,
uIamsc sansI gssrxs Ususnscv

TJAs opened shop In Evansville, NJ the Exchange
T. Hotel, whore he Is prepared 10 do MI kinds OF
House, signs aud Carrtngc Painting,
nj the lowest rates lie respectfully REQUESTS Sin 70
oipube patronage. IN 9o-tL
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR
find the following in the Martinsburs (Va) Re.
publican of Wednesday week:
Baron RoUGE, La, JULY Is.
SIR Your polite communication of the 10Th
ult., desiring 10 know whether deem the adj
minisiration of the general government by
Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Van Buren,, Tyler,
and Polk "to have been conducted upon the
principles of the Jeflersonion school," has been
duly received In reply have TO inform you
that hardly deem it proper for me, in my
present position before the American people.
thus to comment upon the public career of our
former Presidents, and that, touching this
subject, my opinions, as far as deem ii prop.
ct OF necessary to express them at present, are
embraced IN The accompanying letter 10 my
friend, Capt. Allison
With my best wishes for your health and
happiness, remain, sir. very respectfully,
your most obedient servant
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Mn JonN CnuReHiiL Hrpaes. Beddlnglon,
Berkeley county, Va.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

The crops through Ohio, Il is said, are unpre-
eedented II Is estimated that Ohio will yield
this year, $4,000, 900 bushels of wheat. over
onesthrd moro than ever before In one year
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31
acknowledgement TO Surrender.
Another Proclamation!
RESIGNATION OF THE EMPEROR
OF AUSTRIA.
BosroN, Aug. %

BosroN. Aug. %.
Brown & Shipley's Liverpool circular, of
Aug. II, says that the same grounds for I'M
easiness as mentioned in their last, still exists
as to the result OF the harvest and potatoe
crops. The weather continues variable.
Chas. Albert has been utterly defeated, and
Milan is in the possession of the Austrians. 1t
is rumored that the Emperor of Austria had
resigned; this is no, credited.
France and England will interfere TO adjust
the Italian difficulties, and exact of Russia to
define her position i'll reference to the German
ic Confede ration This is considered by no
means as certain.
Another conspiracy against the Spanish
Ministry has been completely suppressed.
IRELAND.-The correspondent of Freemans
Journal SAYS, that a communication had been
made to the Irish Government through the
Catholic clergyma stating that the proscrlb-
ed gentlemen are willing 10 surrender them
selves upon the assurance that they will not
be capitally punished. Since this another
proclamation has been issued warning all YES
sells and persons, under the penalty OF treason,
from favoring the escape of any OF the traitors
QIcK WoRK.--A Washington letter in the
Baltimore Sun says
ain many things our citizens move slow, in
others they can be as quick as their neighbors
A few evenings since at social party, young
gentleman selected for his partner in the dance
- 1, L., 10 boI ,off =
he was total stranger TO her. The waltz went
merrily round, admiration increased, and be-
fore the parties resumed their seats, the ques-
ton was popped, the offer accepted by the fail
one, and it was determined that on the con-
clusion of the entertainment, the namoured
pair should proceed 10 the house ola clergyman
and be united in the bonds of wedlock. On
Withdrawing from the scene, however, the plan
was frustrated by the want of license which
could not be there obtained, and one or two
other ct cetcras. 1t was deferred until the
next evening. when the bissful pair, attended
by happy friends, presented themselves at the
altar and were married Well might the bride
exclaim Immediately afterwards. We'll, arho
1could haze thought this time last epening, that
at this hour, should be a married lady
Prosperity attend them.
This may b every romantic and all that sort
of thing, but we cannot think it is mode of
choosing partner for life; tha. is TO be either
applauded or followed.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-31

ARRIVAL OF THE BRTTTANIA.
We received by Telegraph the news brought
by this arrival. Mr.. Farrell, tie operator at
this office, read off the news with the greatest
facility in about fifteen minutes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
HOPE FOR Tz1n EICTz.

When the Time drew nigh that the oxy-hydrogen
microscope should be shown, at the Newcastle Poly
Iechnic Exhibition, one nigh, last week. poor old
woman, whose riches will never reard her ascent TO
heaven took her seat in the lecture room, 10 witness
The wonders tina, were for the first time to meet her
SIGHT A piece oflace was msgnl6ed into salmon.
net, flea was metamorphosed into an elephant, and
other maryes performed before the venerable
dame who Sa, in asonishment, staring open mouth
ed at the disk. But al length when niliIners nee
die was transformed into popular tree and conIron
ted her with its hugh eye she could hold in longer
"My goodness she exclaimed, "a camel could get
through hiatt There's some hopes for the rich folks
yet5'-- Gaeshead (Eng.) Observer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
rEn DEAD SEA rxpE0rTsor.

From private letters which have been shown 10 the
editor oil the Boston Transcript il appears thai The
Dead Sea exploring party have successfully anil salts.
tactory completed their task and returned TO Jerusa
lem, where they Were Tire 10Th Of MAY. They
have sounded the sea III all lis parts. 10 The depth u
six hundred Iathoms and found HE bottom or, slalz
ed salt The presidential effects attributed 10 the waters
turn out 10 be fabulous. Ducks were seen skinlinn1
over the surface, and parirdges abounded along the
shore. The party were upon the in Their boats or
encampea on lis borders Tor some Two months and
their researches and estimates have been Of The most
thorough and Interesting character All were IN ex.
ceenI health and spirits. sickness accident hav
ing occurred. BY the Arabs they had been received
and uniformly treated wi;h The utmost kindness aud
attention. The Syrans consider the men Of the Jor-
dan as they call them the greatest heroes OF the day
Lieuienants Lynch and DALE viii visit. under the
most favorable circumstances. all the places made
memorable 10 Scripture history; and we may expect
from Them highly interesting account OF their sxpo.
rations of the Dead Sea and their adventures in the
Holy Land.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
NATURAL USES or HAIR.

That iiar effects an important purpose IN The AMI
NAL economy, we have evidence in lis most unyeT
sal distrbationoi the mammiferious class of animals
and if we admit the analogy between The feather and
the hair among all warm booded animals, additional
evidence is obtained in heperlection Of its structure
and again in its ealy appearance in the progress OF
Development in the young. As bad conductor of
hear. 1t tends 10 preserve the warmth of the body ;
and in man itwoud have that effect upon the head
aud serve TO equaze the temperature othe brain. ii
IS also medium Of defence against external irran,s,
as tue heat OF the suns rays and the bites Of insects
and against injuries Inflicted with violence OF spe
bal purpcses fulfilled BY the hairs, have instances
in the eyebrows and eyelds, which are beautifully a
dapted Tor the defence Of the organs of vison the
small hairs which grow in the aperures of the nostrs
and as guardians TO the delicate membrane Of
the nose; and in similar hairs in the ear-lubes which
defend those cavities ron the intrusion OF insects
ITiLson on the SKIN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
ANTARCTIC srcHys.

Christmas day was passed in strong gale but did
not prevent their enjoying the usual festivities of the
Joyous season and within five days they crossed the
Antarctic circle On The first Of January one of those
false appearance of land, with which they afterward
became SO well acquainted was presented 10 view
and near the real land, which furnishes an interesting
punt OF the newly discovered 'Mount Sabine and
Possession Island" in the highest latitude attained by
Cook II degrees, Is minutes.
Wesaw not Continued The wrer) the smallest an
pcarance OF vegetation but inconceivable myrads of
penguins completely and densey covered the whole
surface ofthe island. along the lodges of the precpces
aud even 10 the SUBMITS of the high hills attacking
vigorously az we waded through their ranks and
peckBg a. us with their sharp beaks, disputng pos.
session; which. together with their loud noise coarse
notes. and nsapnprtable stencil from the deep bed OF
guano, which had been forming for ages; and which
may AT times be valuable to the agrcul,urst Of
our Ausiralasian coeDles. made us glad 10 get away
gain. after having loaded our boat with geological
specimens and penguins.
In the course Of the day great number Of whales
were observed Thirty were counted, at one time in
various directions aud during the whole day, wher-
ever you turned eyes their blasts were 10 be seen
They were chiefly of large size and hunchback kind
Onya few sperm were distinguished among them by
their peculiar manner of "bowing," or "spoutiug,"
as some OF our men who had been engaged in their
capture called it, Hitherto beyond the reach Of their
persecntors they have here enjoyed life OF tranquil
iiy and security but will now, no doubt, be made 10
contribute 10 Inc wealth. OF our country Ia exact pro-
portion TO the energy and perseverance oil our
chants aud these, well know. are by no means in
considerable A fresh source OF national and ndiyid-
ua wealth is thus opened 10 commercial enterprise,
and ifpursued with bodness and perseverance, il can
not fail to be undoubtedly productive
We observed great quantities Of mouscous and
other minute marine animals, on which. no doubt,
tie whales were feeding and large hocks of the
young Cane pigeon Were playing about and feed
ing whthem-.4 atwctic Expedition Of SrJames Ross.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10

poetifaI.
BEFORE THIS HEAD WAS GRAY.


before this head was grayIn that enchanting time,
When you your teens my love anI in panbood,s
prime,
when first my trembling tongue confest loved "Ias
sic DEAR,
And the asse turned her blushing face affecting not to
hear
Twas then we pledged our youthful hearts, and as we
both were poor
We vowed we would enjoy ourselves, till we had some
thing more
AND we are scarcely richer now-yet many happy day.
Has seen my bonny lass and me Before this head was
gray
lis true we've sometimes troubles seem and who that
lives has noti
Bat we blessed his who chasened us and still his
favor sought
And when that parent hand sent joys we felt those Joys
As rainbows never span the sky till storms have eono
When empcsts low red our mutual love, mantle rare
found,
ANA stu as darker grew tho sky drew closer round
That mantle in our brighter days. was never cast away
or 1t became us brayely neforc this head was gray
Before this head was gray, how many happy years,
We've lived, and loved, partaking all each others hopes
and fears,
Our children children round now ondear our cottage
home
And we look to them with confidence since helpless age
has
We taught them all TO trust in God-and though we
leave them poor,
We know that honest industry, has blessings rich
And with patience wait we, till our souls are caa
away
To him in whom we both believed, Before this head
gray,
SrAuNroN, January 1912. c. II. l..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
TIE UNKNOWN rowrns or rros-

infbe northern parts ofSiberia mercury is son,et;,,o
rozen and The frost must there reach poin, repre
sented by 40 degrees below Zero of Fahrenhes ,ber
momeier. Were such destructive agent 10 oner,,a
during one OF our winters. England wopId become a
desert, trees and shrubs perish and the ensuing snr;n
call IN VAIN for the return Of flowers and foliage. But
there are elements IN nature which could produce
We're they allowed 10 combine far more dest,,,c,;ya
cold than than hat which reduces the liou;d or;cLsl
yer 10 hard block of metal. The present arrange
mems Oh the Creator prevent the onion Of such pow
ers. but chemists have produced an artificial combi
ha'ion o. natural agents. from which has ensued a
c3a VI degrees below Zero. and l3 degrees below The
freezing point This fatal degree o cold & caused ~ Il,
nion q TWO parts of suiphuric acid with one par, f
snow. Now elements around US which conlf there
wintercapabe of DESTROYING all animal life
IN month. frost equal TO 40 degrees below Zero ne
naraes abouftwo hundred yards into the ground but
cold of9 degrees below the same point must pene,rae
10 far greater depth, turning the whole crust The
earth into frozen mass. The consequences ofsuch
degree OF cold on the human body can scarcely be mag
med but some notion may be gained from he fact Tia,
no melaic substance can be touched by the hand when
the Thermometer is 40 degrees below Zero without pro
dueing burn like that caused by grasping hot DO
her, so similar are the effects Of extreme heat and ex
IRENE cold Toproduce adisorganization in our globe
there IS but needed fresh distribution of the acids
stored up IN nature, bat which kept in their pre-
sent sale arrangement by the agency of an allwise
God. The csid does, indeed sometimes increase 10
the very highest point of safety; but it never quite
passes ms line. being held like the ocean, within its
appointed iimits. and exhibiting, through many sea.
sons, uniformity which attests the control of some
invisible power Thus in the seyerest winters in our
latitude TIE frost does penetrate into hall that DEPTH
as may be proved By placing thermometer in the
ground during sharp frost The waters Of the
seas around these islands tend TO preserve i, from
the highest rigors of cold for the temperature
o. the British Channel is, in The winter not be-
low fifty degrees, and that of the German Ocean sell
dom lower than forty two degrees of Fahrenheit The
vast stratum of air around Great Britain is there
tore warmed by the ocean in winter. and thus The
cold is continually checked in its intensity shapss
.iagasme.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
7gUpgor. nav TOILET.

The manner Of dressing ourselves 10 resist the cold
was curious We will describe c. as n ,yne nf
iae rest After donnlng pair OF deer-skin trowsers
he proceeded 10 put on three pair OF bsuket socks and
over these pair OF moose skin moccasns Then n
par Of blue cloth legg'ns were hauled his trow
sers, partly TO keep tie snow from sucking 10 ,hen,
and partly for warmth After this he put on leaiher
capole edged with fur. This coat was veiy warm he
og lined with flannel and oyera tapped very much in
front II was fastened with a scarlet worsted bell
round the wais'. and with loop a, the throat A
pair Of thick milcns made Of deer skin hung round
his shoulders By worsted cord, and his neck was
wrapped in huge shawl, over the mighty folds d
which his good-humored yisage beamed like the aur
on the edge Of fog bank fur cap with ear-piece,
iccmpleed his ccs,ume--Ba'iofayae Hudson Bay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
NUMBER "a.


The examination oil ,he Scholars Of Mr. Loves Son,
mary TOOK on Monday ard Tuesday last, at the New
,,ehooi.hooSe Hhieh he has lately purchased This
bunting IS upon The same lot ua.a .h!ch Mr. Law.
resides and . spacious bgdiug Of stone, esetg
way comfortable ior The accommodation OF late,.
school--we arranged, with good fixtures and 10 ~
open ana AIRY situation. with grQuGd eacuGh around
Afford good play ground and ward private % liz
establishment i - vas
/ ihe committee appointed 10 attend the examination
.aAe great pleasure g expressing their snsre sa,jsf
ton IN lis results. Out OF a school az atont Al IT,
was no student who did not stand s,,r s's'F
ana II IS but strict justice 10 say that ,he pola ev
nation was remarkably good :---cre,,aha ~ c,,.;,
as es,neing ms capacity for the hunoraale ana ,por
,a'i uuy Wneh ne has undertaken 10 disetsrap-sni
70 ihe scholars, III ihat they have shown M, snv ~
aplnnde 70 learn and comprehend lie d.s;re-
without which there is no excell.nce
Inc duty q noticing the degrees or mcYi, d, he
sesest classes and awarding the premiums the cam
talilee nave discharged as follows -
Isl tprgood conduct and regular attention anr;nr
'he year. a premium to AIR John Weller. This ore
mum gwen al The desire OF the students ihen.<el,e
= ne =, committee WA state that John Fryau ard Roletx
? dsiags were also Distinguished for this merit
"a. premium. English Gramngsr no premium IL
awarded. The whole class very cool
81. premium, Geography. A premium Is avca,,,Al
. Samuel a. Love Tie class DISTINGUISHED
AN. premium, History. a premium 10 Joseph
class generally good.
5sh. premium. Historic SacIn. A premium -
James Mcclure, No premium given IN The Cesar
Class, but the whole examination fpmarkaty good
oh. "a class 10 Virgil. preuiiam 10 john LiDs
Comb. Glass generally good
tth Isl class IN Latin. premium ID Dandriase
henaedy-who was very highly distinguished Tie
class nj good
!, en-, ~ creek class premium % Joha Welkr.---
an the class highly Distinguished
ter Harden y
Fiagg. " ''0''s'' ..
lih. the class in do premium To MIR. yob,
generally good
l2ih premium, Reading. For this premium )
um awarded TO John T. rryau The reading ext reune-
y good lhroughoui.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
n DECLARATION cr rarwCrPEge.

A North Carolina political editor, who is de-
termined that his readers shall not "go itblind,
has published declaration of the principles that
he intends to support. They are as follows:
The cash for old debts, and good security for
new ones.
Plenty in the meal gum, and "sugar in the
gourd."
The right of every white boy and girl in the
State to an Fducation--also to four dollars in
money and a pair of new shoes.
An equal distribution of Rain and no death
amongst pine trees,
Twelve dollars and fifty cents for cotton, cigh-
" cents cash for Corn-Wheat and Oats in pro-
portion -
Shad in the Pee Dee, and big Blues on the
.Coheras.
,rbe rioht of the white men and women in
the State, 10 pay their Taxes, TO take Sheriff re-
ceipt for the same p.As
Hen in every mans Pot, and new Breeche;
ia all who need them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-10
a pCsER.

caln. blue eyed. self-compoSed and self posses
ed young lady in a village Down East" received
long cali The other day from prying old spinsse. who
after prolonging her stay beyond even hrr own coo,
cep,ion Of the young hdy's endurance came To The
main question which bad brought her thiiher -l've
been asked good many times il you was engaged 10
DIR. c.. Now if folks inquire ag'n whether
YOU be or not, what shall tell EN- tsiiik ~
"1ell tlem," answered the young lady, fixing her
calm blue eyes in uublushng sieadiness upon the in
quistve features Of her inerrogaor 'Hell them that
you ta0k You donl know, ard HAL you are sure il Is
none of your business. Anickerboehor