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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
GEN. CAss CoRNERED.-We copy the follow
ing from the New York Courier and Enqul

GEN. CAss Constructive copy the follow
ing from the New York Courier and Enqui-
rer:
Gen. Cass has tried his best not to commit
himself on the great question of internal I'M
proyements. But he is the clumsiest dodger
in the Loco Foco ranks. In his reply to Inc
Chicago Convention letter, he informed that
body that circumstances would prevent ms
attending" This certainly was not very expli-
cit. At Cleveland, Judge Wood thrust al MIN
the very pointed inquiry whether ne was, Oh
was not, opposed to internal Improvements
Gen. Cass replied that 1.-The noise and coniu'
sion that prevailed, would prevent his being
| hea rd upon the momentous subject! =.
II he had stopped there, all would De wen
But he added-ssl hope you have all read the
letter which addressed to the National Dem
ocratic Convention. declared that TO De th'
close of my political profession"
Here's clue of the mystery. In the iette
thus referred TO, Gen. Cass says:
81 have carefully read the resolutions OF tn
democratic National Convention, laying dow
the platform of our political faith, and 1 nd
here to them us firmly as IapprOue them cor
daily"
Now, then, what say those resolutions uPo
this subject? Here is one of them:
"Resolrcd, That the Constitution does M
confer upon the General Government the pou
or TO commence and carry on general systci
: of Internal improvements"
,, So the dodger is cornered at last! Wit
all his anxiety to evade the questions, he di
not succeed. He stepped all around the Ira
he put his foot in it after all! He '.sdhere
4 firmly TO the declaration that the Cover
/ ment has no pOurcr 10 carry on work OF II
k ternal Improvements! OF course ne wou
4 follow in the footsteps of James X. Polk, al
" veto any such bill.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

State Of Indiana, vanderbur,; County, IS.
In the Probate Court vanderburgh County, in yaca-
cation July 9th, A D. lSlS
James 7 Walker, admir- Of Joseph FnDey.l Petition
deceased, u.s. : sell real
Unknow heirs of said Joseph FinDey decay estate.
a ND now ut this time comes the SAID administra-
IA tor land files in the office OF the Clerk OF tbePro
bate Court of Vanderburgh County his petition prny
ing for the sale of the real OF the said Joseph
Flnney, deceased, and it appearing from the affidavit
of disnerested person this day flied in the Clerks
Joseph Fnney deceased residents ofthe State
of Indiana. Therefore notice is hereby given the
said unknown heirs to appear before the cali
ing OF this at the of said court 70 be
held at the Court House in Evansville the second
Monday in August next and show cause if any they
have or can show. why the real of the said
Joseph Finney deceased should not be sold and made
assets in the hands of the said administrators for the
| payment of the debts, and demands outstanding
against said estate.
! aul SAM,L T. JENKINS, Cl'k
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
COLLEGE OF OHIO.-Th,

INl Faculty solictous OF giving students every OPP
portuDity of instruction, will commence Lectures on
the LIST MONDAY in October, both i'm the College
and Hospital. On the LIST MONDAY in November
the established Collegiate course commences, and
terminates lst March.
JOHN ). SHOTWELL, VI. d., Anatomy.
JOHN LOCKE, NJ. d., Chemistry.
X. ID. MUSSEY, NJ. d., Surgery.
l.. NJ. LAWSON, NJ. d., Mat. Med. and General
Pathology.
NJ. b. WRIGHT, NJ. D., Obstetrics and Diseases
of Women and Children.
JOHN P HARRISON, M. D., Theory and Prac'
tice of Medicine.
On the LIST MONDAY i'm October, the Dissecung
Rooms will be opened under the direction OF the FRO
lessor of Anatomy, and his assistant, JOHN DAVIS,
NJ. D., Demonstrator
Terms: Naturalization s.; Hospital s.; Disco
ting Ticket $40; and each Professors Ticket SD
a1I JOHN p, HARRISON, Dean.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

RETURNED VoLUNfEERs.-The New York
Herald says vote was taken few days ago
among the returned volunteers at Fort Hamil,
ton, and that every one of the Privatas voted
for Gen. Taylor, but majority Of the officers
voted for Gen. Cas.. This will be found the
case generally-the "office-holders" are Tor
Cass, and the "people" for Ia! lor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

SlGKlSG OFF.-Cspt. Otis Caldwell. one Of
the Committee in Bouteiourt county (Va.,)
aublishes card in the Fincastle Valley Wing,
In which he says:
81 beg leave to say, that being Republican,
ICseI Il INV duty TO give my hearty support to
Gen. TAYLOR, and thereby contribute to tne iut-
tberance of the principles advocated by wash
ington, Jefferson, aud Madison.
The Valley Wing says:
..Taere aye numbers of others in tins county G
whose names stand upon those vigilance oon',
mittees. who occupy the same position a.
Capt. Caldyell-tbey are determined " saP
port Gen. Taylor for the Presidency, ana ne,.n.
r. The threats or fattery Of Locofoco leaders
can deter them from their purpose
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
D.. Livery Stable. kEa

4& THE undersigned have associated them
selves together in the Livery Stable Business
and solicit share of public patronage Their Sta
bic is on Vinr street, between the Johnson House
and the river where they at all times be found
eadv 10 wait upon the public They intend 10 keep
aoad stock. and their charges shall be in accordance
with the times JAMES VII ~
July 25-5mo > Z Joii-N0o-N-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
Notice.

Evansville Stoneware Pottery.
TT J. HART having bought the entire interest Of
Ill. VIM Dean i'm the above esablr hment, II viii
be continued under the firm of X. b. & h. J. Hari,
we have a large supply OF Ware now on hand which
we will warrant sound. Please direct ane Leave
vour order al our office on Main Street. III j. Harris
Shoe Store, sign of the Mammoth Boot, where hey
will be attended to in the most punctual manner :
We would solicit the patronage ofal those dsa.,ng
in our line [iy 2Sl X b. & ii. j. HAhi
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.

TIME partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the name of Harrington,
Hannah & Co." is dissolved by mutual CONSENT
The business of the firm will be settled by Charles
Harrington and L. III. Fairchd, to whom all debts
are to be paid, and by whom all claims upon the
house will be seitled-they using the name Of the
late firm only in settling its affairs.
The business will be continued, as heretofore, by
Charles Harrington, in connection with Isaac A.
Crane and p q. O'Riey, under the firm OF HARRISG-
TON, CRANE & O'RILEY. We refer the old patrons
of the house to their card below and recommend for
them the same liberal support that has been bestowed
upon the late FIRM.
CHARLES HARRINGTON,
j. b. HANNAH.
| T.. Fl. FAIRCHlLD.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
ROPE STORE.

ROPE SIOREs
Oh Bales hemp Packen Yarn,
~ Is doz. do No Beadcords,
81 lbs. Cotton Irvine,
box Indigo.
Dbl. Nader,
] do Salaratus,
do Alum,
10 bags Laguara Coffee,
~ kegs Nails
For sale by r,,r s. co
au1 G- 'ENf,I'-,' - -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
FIRST WARD ELECTION.

MOTTO e is hereby given that an election will be
~ held at the Episcopal School House In the Isl
Ward Of the city OF Evansville on MONDAY lne at f
NJ vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF Mr.. John
the Stockwell, late Councilman oisaid ward,
By order of the Common Council, c;,,c,,L
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

MI EDICAL.-DRC c. S. VIEWER. (of,he Ian.
lNJ firm of Trafton & Weever) Physician and Sur.
geon, office the corner of Frs. and Vine streets
a few doors above the Exchange hotel ang 3
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

Ii will be by the above that the undersigned
have become successors 10 the house OF harrington,
Hannah & Co, under the firm OF
Harrington, Crane a O'Riiey,
will continue the Forwarding and Commission bust
ness at the old stand, with the same Wharf Boat
and other business facilities ofthe late rm and ask
of the merchants and traders Of the Wabash and
Green river countries to extend to their patronage
so literally bestowed upon predecessors, pedging
ourselves to give the business at all times our best
personal attention. and in all things to look to the IN
terests of our correspondents, and TO all endeaN
ors i'm our power 10 give them entire satisfaction
CHARLES HARRINGTON.
| ISAAC A CRANE,
PC. O'RiLEY.
w d.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

couxoposE PERRY has received tne "ee"v .'n
.f the city ofNew York. and the thanks s, inc
co,,or.,ion, for has conduct durns i''e meA'-
can war.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

0-Priace JOHN Van Buren, say that 'n SIX
wseks IL will require sfidavits 70 prove 'na'
cso cass has been a candidate Tor the I'es'-
deacy IN New York.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03

n-Frankfort KY, was for the first time .oI
the 18th, Illuminated with patent gas lights.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
State of Indiana vanderburgh County s. ss :;

Vanderburgh Circuit Court IN vacation July <o' iot
John Shanklin, Samuel Or,
Daniel Woolsey, Aanson
Warner, and Conrad Baker,
Trustees of the Evansville
PRESBYTERIAN Church, and
Congregation.
James c. Joues, Sias Steph- -
ems, Jane f. Scantlin, jam
es Scantlin, jr., Robert vi. In Chahs
E. Stephens, Henry e Steph
ems, Saleta Evans, John I.
Evans Demte c. Evans, X
M. Evans Benz. 5. Evans,
Samuel Shannon, Louisa
Shannon Martha Jones John
ZONES Jane King, Elijah King ~
William King and Elizabeth 50
]. King =. IL so 1919
n the above named complainant by jam =
Rly,be their solicitor and file in the oce OF the csei
of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court tne,L o',i
complaint against the above named eeleussi az
af;sfac,oT;Iv appearing by the AFFIDAVIT OF aisi
s,eJ nerson this day filed in the oice 81 me SielS
atoreso;d that John Jones, Jane klng, blilah alie
Sv;,i;an, K;ng and Elizabeth j. KING, nve OF ~
w n', n,ed are not residents OF the state OF IN
diana. Imam % tho soie Joh,
yones lane King, Elijah King, william NM: ai'
Eir,lctb J. King that unless they appear ana Piea'
=. .r answer the complainants said bill OF complain
Iee,re the calling of the cause az the mex. eeIh
9 I'D court 10 be held the Court House In Evans
vlle on the fourth Monday in September next, tn
,,e will be heard and determined IN ,neir absence
iy 81 GA" "
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-03
nISSOLUTION.

In HOoi - "'"' jy % ON
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07
THE UNION

lie born IN October 1852 The era of the p,spal,ne,
o. me black eoekade ~ 1898 and 80
the age Of sever teen he ated
riIory, and settled at Marietta
Hopeful charge, for wretched sanderer issue agans
ne BOY Oh "1teen who. with his revolutionary SIRE
Joufnhg among u.s. With this simple the whole
Vi tlis miserable hootbaok must vaporze and dissipat
hai ~ YIN a p"t nto The nurKy of the foul
io"i whcice II has been evoked Not satisfied with
reu'Ierng this exploded and ridiculous hunbug the Jour
MAJ goes on TO state that he (Gen Cass) 'sdoubess
ee mat II he believed he had drop of democratic
9'oou, NC, &c This Is coinage OF the whole cloth
thrown out under The of doubtless AN insinua
oh WHICH 1t were an assertion, would be false
MOOD we have seldom a und disguised aitempi
az detracon than this in the of political
Why these the very words which have been repeat
ey and SO falsely charged upon another prominent demo
shortly since published exposition fros the Richmond
Enquirer, which proved that hs did not utter them
These vile insinuations made in reference boy
are as unworthy Of credence they of manly
IL may not be aniss to state how Gen. Cass be
soouner here and what he did when here He here
boy rom his academy with his father Major Jonathan
Cas who, with has father fought at Bunkers Hill Major
Cass stationed here the recruiting service Lewis
stripping boy, solicited to take charge of the
ain school OF the town. then and expressing i'm
medaiey his Willingness do, referred the committee
to his father for his Major Cass granted the
ming open which offered an opportunity to enable his son
honestly TO earn his Bread, affirming that he would pre-
Ter that he should adopt the business of woodsawyer
rather than remain mere drone in society"
Such were the maxims which We're early nsled into
the mind OF young Cass, and noby has lie profed by
them.
BY his own unaided industry and perseverance, he has
reached his present exalted position
There are those we believe stl living here who
his school by day, and others who with him drilled pol
unteers in the same room in the evenings
Yes, Gen. Cass was known here !" and young he
strangers there was, learn, single
his stay which could have done discredit of
tnre years more exemplary than that displayed
during the short period Of his soourn here,
covet or wish TO behold.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07

: ,hs nomination of Mr. Van Buren,. On this
4 .;;.orv course of admitting both, Mr. Branch, OF
ods Island delivered some strong remarks7-irom
cb we make the following extracts applicable TO all
lailar cases:
r onlvobiect he had in view the good of the great
hlican party of the Gnion and 10 endeavor as much
him law to produce harmony and concord in the pro.
ding. OF this assembly. Every member must sincerely
70, that division, temporary he hoped, had arisen
ng the great democratic party in Pennsylvania The
ocracy OF that State has, sustained the Union ana pre-
led solid phaanx to their opponents and he hoped IL
veu that no division would be suffered TO prevail
ong mem, but that harmony and union WIN be cherish
o,d cultivated . He feared for the democracy
pennsylvania but ne hoped in heaven his fears would
he realized Sir said Mr. B., put the question 10 you
benevolent father if of your own family should
k at the door of your mansion for admission, what,
would be your feelings Would you not say, they are
nv name, they belong 10 mel All, but says one, al
gh we are your children if my brother be admitted,
Viii not enter the house, for my claim is better than his
Wat would the benevolent parent sayl You both belong
The same family take your seats around the family table;
"A they refuse you can then say, have done my duty.
b apucation must be understood by all. Again, Mr..
onld repeat he trembled for the democracy of Penn
ana and heaven grant his fears might not be verified"
Unfortunately the delegations of New York were I'M
Bile to agree together, and to the great regret of their
ehren in the other States. the nomination was made
ithou her vote. 1t is sincerely to be hoped, however,
"a, this position will not prevant the democracy of
e Empire State from supporting the nomination and
anticipating in the election of democratic President
[NoR.-ln the .ufry of making up paper for the
Yesterday the last paragraphs of the above
Gle became disconnected from it, and were inserted alone
$ the mistake was not discovered until considerable
Don OF or ed ton had been off, think proper
make P.lis explanation ]
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07
From the ST. Louis Republican, May 80.
Oregon BATTALION.

We have letter from Fort Kearny, of late date CIV
ing us some items of information in relation to the
mens of the Oregon battalion. COL Powell left the fort
on the 18th inst for Grand Island, where he was en-
gage in erecting fort The several companies of the
battalion had left at different times previously
From the recently received from Oregon, it is
suggested that the command may hope be sent in that
direction Immediately to protect the inhabitants from the
attacks of the Indians The several companies well
mounted and would, no doubt, be more efficient, and
could be sent to Oregon sooner, than any other troops
which could be raised.
Maj Miller, Indian agent, the letter says has received
for the Pawnee and other Indians "The Pawnees GER
tainly deserve indulgence from the government for it
is well known that they have killed and pundered the
have reformed only until new trains leave for Santa
Fe"
The Momons have started several trains to their land
of PROMISE and go in such force and well armed that
the Indians will not interfere with them.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07
General Cas-. I'm the North west.

Ueneral Caas In the NOrthwest.
The Daily Wisconsin thus speaks out the sentiment OF
ne Young and vigorous State of Wisconsin, in relation to
me Baltimore nominations
NOMINATION GEN. The telegraph brings the in
augence Of the nomination of Lewis Glass; of Michigan,
o Tue Presidency Cen Cass is thoroughly identified in
interest and association with the and the northwest,
u he last forty years He crossed the Mississippi when
u were but $4,000 souls in that valeywhere there
~ thriving population of 100000
zen Cass is closely associated with the by every
We una, can bind to his home, that his nomination
throughout the west and the northwest will be regarded
Hee should be wide differences of opinion amid The n,,-
euS and conflicting candidates. and it therefore all
,Poaht that the convention should select statesman
'Io would be regarded national candidate.
supporting candidate for the presidency, we
puo"cahs and freemen, do think, nor ever have
su necessary to hold up every of mans life as
perfect; Tor IL may be asked Who is perfectl "No
Ne, Is the impressive answer. We have always consd-
ou sufficient, when nominee agrees in the main with
| views, 10 give the fairly made nominations of party
earnest support We do this the readily, be-
.'e we are satisfied that the people of Wisconsin will
''ah the nomination of democrat and dis
s,suished statesman as Lewis Cass. He is peculiarly
nuheo with our territory. He has been governor,
'eo over nearly every county within borders, is
fuah'ed with wants and our wishes, and Gas it
'o 10 us by democrat who has resided in Wisconsin
e twenty year) Gen. Cass if elected would be Pres
eu IN whom Wisconsin could epose the confd ence
~ one born and nurtured on her soil
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07

In pursuance OF notice, meeting of the democracy of
me city OF washington was held in front Of the Union
Buildings on Saturday. the Sd instant
On motion, Franklin s. Myer, esq, was called to the
chair. and Anstead o. Matock appointed secretary The
Chair stated the object OF the meeting be TO carry out the
views of the Democratic Convention of Batimo e. 10 use
all honorable means for the elevation Presidency and
Vice Presidency Of the United States of those distinguished
and warriors Gene raj LIE wis Cas- Michigan
and General William O. Butler, of Kentucky.
The Chair announced the meeting, In the following
order Hon j. b. Bowln OF Missouri Gen Hiram al
bridge of New York; Hon. Orlando b. Fickln, of Illinois
and e. b. Robinson, of Washington who severally adj
dressed the meeting with great force and ooqnence in
port of the high moral and political competency of the
ddates and in exhong all good democrats to use all hon
orabe exerons for the election of the talented gentlemen
the people of the United States for their sui
frages.
II ordered that the thanks of the meeting be pre-
sened to the distinguished gentlemen who addressed il
their zeal in the Of the rights OF man and democ
racy and proceedings be published in the demo
cratic papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
FRANKLIN S. MYER, Chairman.
BY order
ARMsrEAD G. MATLooK, Secretary.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-07
From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Juno 6-6, p. m.
Honors Gen. Camh,s departure tyavel to Phil
adelphia. 7aylor's prospects The markets. &C.
The honors to Gen. Cass were continued up to q late
hour last evening" He again met number of citizens at
the Exchange Hotel from till O'Clock after which, la
paid short visit the Holiday Theatre, where no
received with demonstration Of by tho
large auditory assembled. & 80 ~ q 2ef
This morning. at o'clock, Con. Cass and the gentlemen
who accompanied him started in the for Philadelphia,
many members of the convention and large number Of
citizens nding the bid him farewell. and
heartily cheered him at his departure. At the President
street depot he also met by large number of persons
and also at Canton, and cheered as he passed on.
Preparations were making in Philadelphia givo him 4
cordial reception his arrival there this afternoon
No less than fourteen carloads of passengers left in ono
train, this morning. for Philadelphia, and the same number
is preparing to leave this evening The Union line
boat this afternoon also took about hundred passen
gers, and boat will leave o'clock this evening"
and another tomorrow morning Philadelphia must be
crowded excess the food strong from every dreo
ton as this. 5attL va ae.- III. Hhe
Taylor considered much depressed here to-day
and Scott stock is improving Unless General Taylor
the convention with pledge submit its decision
and withdraw if he should receive the nomination, ho
cannot succeed. afl aAs
The democratic meeting held last night in front of
the Argus office, immense and enthusiastic affair.
1t addressed by the Hon. VIM Allen of Ohio Hon..
D s. Foote of Mississippi; Col T. H. Benton, of Missou
Hon. b. Bowln, of Missouri b. F. Hale, esq, Of
Massach Gen. Sam Houston of Texas Hon. How
ell Cobb of Georgia aud the Hon. Samuel Lahm, of Ohio
The MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market, this morning,
-four quiet, and change in prices Sales Of few
hundred barrels Howard -four IS 62A which 10
the settled prcerather sellers than buyers. Small
sales of City Mills at So u.s. sale of 1000 bbs meal
deliverable ahead, at ~ TA Rye flour 80 70 % g.
Grain Sales of good to prime rod wheat At ll6
1922 No white in market Cornis firm, with sales
of white at As 46 cents and of yellow at 40 cents
slight advance oats % 80 cents rye 70 rs cents.
Provisions without change, and prices remain last
quoted. Groceries steady Beef cattle IS 62i per 100
lbs, gross average Hogs - - 60 Whskey il dull
small sales making at FL a-22 cents per gallon.
At New York moderate business doing in -four, and
prices in favor of buyerssaes of 1900 bbs at S0 50
IS 62A average and brands
held at Sc SO I2a Corn meal 81 IS "a 80. Wheat il
dull Sales 1000 bushels rcd at liz cts; 0snssse do
lao 1913 cts Corn is steady, with sales Of 5000 bushels
at 80 for mixed, and IS 50 cts for yellow oats
36 cts; rye SO a 70 cts - ~
Pork is heavy sales Of moment; prices dropping;
other before. .n5I,i - slogl. - r i-.I.-s
The market is dull and sellers not much dis posed
to operate the tendency of prices Is downward.
Whiskey 81 2lt cents per gallon.