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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

STRANGE SuIcIDE.-A week two since a man named
Baues, living Cincinnati, committed suicide in the fol-
lowing manner He went to the chuchyard and dug his
grave beside bis wife, who been buried sixteen months
before Having procured coffin under some preence. he
conveyed il to its destination unobseryed. He then took Off
his clothes except his Shirt put night cap and laid
self in the coffin which he had previously placed in the newly
made grave, with loaded pistol in it. He drew on the
Of the coffin and tbsn placing the pistol 10 his Vh
temple, fired it. IL is Supposed he died instantly There Is
no doubt that Bruce crszy.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27
PENSACOLA. My Ia 1919

Pensacola, Mar l3, 1913.
COL TorrKS, Chief Of the United States Corps of Enp
neers arrived here Sunday last upon Of inspection
and e in the steamer for Mobile Point on "Wednesday last
accompanied by Capt ScARRkrr of the Engineer Corps
gratifying to the Colonel looking well and almost
as young ss he did the occasion Of bis first official to
this place more thana quarter Of century sgo-Gazee
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

THE SEIZURE OF BnITIsa LrTrERs.-The Montreal Cou-
tier says "l Mr. Ware he party aucsedg described him
self as paid agent Of the British Government engaged in
smuggling maabe matter the United States mail routes
contrary to the laws Of the United States and the instructions
Of the Post Office Department. 'he must be sad scamp
The idea Of the British Government seeking 10 smugge
mailabe matter over United States mail is prepos-
terous.'"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

GES SHIELDS We announced the arrival here Of this
distinguished officer, his wsy to Mexico day or two ago.
Upon reaching the city he found an order requiring him to
attend the court Of inquiry in the Of Gen. Pillow. at
Frederick Md II may be time yet before he joins his
command IN Mexico.--M 0. Pioalune Of Nay is.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27
FROM THE BRAZILIAN COAST,
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
L. 8. FRIGATE BRASDrwISE,


RIO DE JaSEIRo, APRIL G, ls4s.
We have Just arrived here from Montevdeo after tresome
passage of twelve days. during which time experienced
much heavy weather. and much pleased find ourselves
again in the placid waters Of this harbor.
From the 18th the 2lst March the inhabitants Of Monte
much alarmed for their personal safety, and il
would without All the country surrounding
is still held by ORIBE who march into the when
ever he thinks proper for he certainly waiting his
Inclination rather than for opportunity. They the Monte
videans) obliged import their beef from Rio Grande
and Ros.s, having refused all commercial intercourse (Which
he allowed until he had shipped all the superuous produce
Buenos Aye has greatly reduced the revenue Of Monte
video owing which and other they found them
selves unable pay their troops, rather their army, for
such the title with whch they dignity mercenary band
Composed if may judge from Appearances, of the cast
of Of all natons) But they clamorous for pay and
for food and at the time speak Of beginning parade
The streets in small parties, stopping any whose appear
promised pay them for the trouble and occasionally
dropping into genlemans residence and politely informing
him that bis life sold, and naming the amount On the
night Of the nth the Editor Of " Del Commerce. was cruelty
murdered within few steps Of his door, He bore excel
lent character of high standing and much popu-
lariy.
On the 10Th arrived Commissioner from England and on
the 10th the part Of the French. Their arrival
stoned much anxiety in the and many rumos though
the prevalent opinion that they would effect little. They
had declined invitation land, fearing that by doing
they might offend the other party.
Up to the time Of leaving The only move they made
to send steamer to Buenos Ayres and officer to
ORRE thought with dispatches the former with du-
pcaes RosAs, and also order to raise the French
blockade.
We have left at Montevdeo the Perry to look out for
interests.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

Mons REcRUITs.-Captan ASDRxws, dispatched com.
pany Of sx-one recruits from Buffalo this week for Fort
Hamilton, being part Of those enlisted that station during
the Presen, month The number received LIST instant
is seventy three, and there now enstng from four six
per day.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27
CONNECTICUT SENATOR'S.

The Hon. TRUMAN SMITH (now Representative
in Congress) was, on Friday week, chosen by the
Legislature of his State to be Senator Of the
United States for six years from the Sd day Of
March next to succeed Mr.. NILES.
On the same day the Hon. X. s. BALDWIN was
chosen to be Senator Of the United States lin
continuation of his present commsson) for the re-
sdue of the term Of the late Senator HUNTINGTON.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

The MADISON PAPERs.-It will be very crafty
ing to many Of readers to learn that the bill for
the purchase of the Madison Papers, which some
time ago passed the Senate, was on Saturday (the
anniversary of the birth of the universally beloved
Mrs. MADIsoN) taken up in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, and finally passed.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

CApTuRr SLAvxRs-A late arrival al New York from
Sierra Leone, Africa, reports that two Brazilian slave
schooner with four hundred slaves on board the other
only with the crew. bu fitted up for SLAYER arrived Al Sierra
Leone the 18th April prizes to H. B. M briggs Rapid and
Alert.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

RnLwAr srrEp.--A correspondent of the London Times
writes that Saturday. March 24th the locomotive Light
ming, eight wheel engine, with driving wheels eight feet
in diameter left Paddngton at 6yfour minutes and six
conds past 10 o'clock and to dead stop at Ddco sta
ton foy6ve minutes forty -four seconds after o'clock,
performing the SO miles, therefore, in yone minutes thirty
eight seconds,hat is from state Of res, 10 state Of
The writer rode the whole Of the distance on the engine,
which perfectly steady the highest veoy viz between
rs and 76 miles per hour.
This is only instance among many Of the superiority
the large engines the small which railroads con-
nuc 10 use thereby occasonng great loss OF time to the
public Take for instance the Eastern Railroad on which
passengers two hours and often more going from Boston
TO Newburspo distance much under forty miles and add
together the hour least half hour o by each passenger
will be found that the daily aggregate stoo large be thus
unprofaby consumed because engines dscredaby
behind what they should be-Bostoa atlas.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

DR.. HESRr D. MAotLI, long successful practising ply
stefan the Of Leesburg Virginia, and Of its most
respectable and valued citizens sudden DEATH ON the
evening Of the 18th instant BY being thrown from his horse
and dragged short distance in consequence Of one Of his
feet hanging in the strrup.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

Information has reached this country from PRUs-
STA that Baron Won RoENNE, the former respected
Minister of that Government in this country, is
about to return TO the United States in the same ca
pacity, Baron vow GERoLr, the present very worthy
Representative of Prussia at Washington, having
been transferred to another Mission
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IMPORTANT FROM HAYTI.

The schooner Isaac Franklin, arrived at Boston on
Monday in thirteen days from Cape Hayden, brings
some further and authentic particulars Of the out
break and civil war at Port au Prince, where ter
ribe scenes have been enacted. II seems that a
portion Of the inhabitants he mulattoes) demonstrate
ed with President SoLooUE against certain of his
measures, when he arrested eighty Of their number,
and had them shot in cold blood This atrocious
act aroused the sumbering discomfort Of the friends
of the murdered ones, who flew to arms. President
Soloque collected his troops and marched against
them. He met them on the way; a skirmish en-
sued, and he was driven back to Port au Prince.
hard to the Of all these troubles Il is
ed that SoLoaur has systematically excluded the yelows who
though the minority the most intelligent and substantial
portion Of the nhabnn) from all participation in the Offices
Of Government, and has replaced them by blacks who
and incapable Twas probably upon the
Of the yeows against this prescription that their
decided uron
AT the latest accounts all the influential of the yelows
in and about Port Prince either killed or in prison.
Whether these troubles will spread to all parts of the island
and Bloody Of castles ensue is of course all conjecture
The from this quarter has always been wrapped mys
terry, and the present is no exception to the rule.
Business had entirely ceased Port au Prince The let
tiers from the island speak cautiously the troubles there Ia
Cape Hayen and other ports the north part Of the island
all was quiet u s.s
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

Gen. CADwALADER, lately from Mexico, arrived
in Philadelphia, the place Of his residence, on FRI
day last, and was greeted with hearty welcome
and handsome public reception from his fellow
citizens.
In regard to the rumored resignation of this gal
liant officer which was afoat some days ago, and
which was contradicled by the Union, the New
Orleans Delta Of the 18th instant says:
Secretary Manor and the Union" may have bet
ter modes Of sscertainng genemans intentions than his
own avowal but we, who set aoa the story, compelled
to take Gen. CApwALApSRs assurances on the subject
The Generals resignation placed in the hands of General
BurLKn subject to be withdrawal case the war should break
The incessan labor and aduous services Of Gen
CiDwxLlDrn nothing Or bis private cares, sntie him
to some repose.' af,s fas -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

Hon. EDWARD STANLy has resigned his Office OF
Attorney General Of the State Of North Carolina,
and accepted nomination as Representative in the
State Legislature.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27
NEW Jersey.

The Wings Of New Jersey held their State Con-
vention on Wednesday, at Trenton, to choose Dele
gates 10 Philadelphia There was quite full at
tendance and an animated canvass. Hon. WIN. A..
DUER, of Morris county, presided, and the follow
ing Delegates were chosen torepresent the State
in the Wing National Convention:
Senatorial WILLIAM WnIGHr and JosEra Porter
/. FRAScis L. McCuLLocH. A. Isaac r. Con 5ELL.
2. JoHN l.. n. SrRArToS 5. Dr. L. d. GAurIER
3. JoaS H. WAKEFIELD.
SUBSTITUTES.
Senatorial -RIcHARD s. FIELD and REuBES WlLLETrs.
!. THOMAS III. DuDLEr. A. III. ID. v. LErFERrs.
2. JouS ]. BLAiR. 5. o. :. HALsTEAp
3. CHARLES M. HAnKER.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

The Rev AsHsEL GREES, d. d. died at his residence in
Philadelphia Friday last at the ripe age Of SO years He
was the only surviving member Of the assembly which met
form the constitution Of the Presbyterian churchn this
try and the Oldest minister in the connection having
been sixty one years since he ordained In early life he
was soldier Of the Revolution, Chaplain Congress
when sat in Philadelphia, and for considerable time Pres
dent Of Princeton College.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

Since our publication Of the Report Of Commit
tee Of the House Of Representatives respecting the
proposed Astronomical Expedition to the Southern
Hemisphere, we have observed, in papers from
every part Of the country, notices Of the project.
The following, from among them, worthy OF
being transferred to our columns:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
r, ). VAUTrsEN a. CO. ,

YgT WOULD respectfully announce 10 thee -
Ss-- citizens of Evansville and country adj ~
Jacent, hat they have recently opened Shoe Store
OH The West side OF Main street, next door the cor
ner OF Second, where they manufacturing BOOTS
AND SHCES IN ALL THEIR VARIOUS BRANCHES. Their
experience in the business will enable them procure
the best ofstock and have il mann featured IN lie most
durable manner We invite the citizens ot Evansville
and public generally to call and examine our work,
as we have good stock OF ready made FORK OF our
own manufacture. Young men wishing fine Boots
can obtain them here every description ready made
or To order fpreierabe. All orders left with us for
work will be promptly atendedto.
The Ladies OF Evansville are respectfully invited
to call and examine large stock of Ladies ware.
as we stand ready at all times TO wait on those that
feel disposed to favor with call We are prepar-
ed to manufacture Fancy Shoes otevery different style
Those leaving orders for SHOES may assured that
no pains will be spared in trying to accommodate
them with any style they wish.
We feel willing to acknowledge our gratitude to
the cltiZens for the friendship they have manifested
towards and thank them for their liberal patronage
and hope that in return our work may merit their
appreciation.
9crAll work done by us is warranted, and no charge
made for mending work that should give way.
teb Ia wSStw IT, j. VAUTRIN & co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
EVANSV LILLE, Ia. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER "a, 1S4s.
FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE.

If there he safety only ia good security--in
order to be secure acc mast be safely Insured.
lxJ HEN we hear of our friends loosing their prop
wv erty by re,or that the vessel which they have
made shipment; otProduce or Merchandise Is lost TIE
first question we ask is were you insured! Now five
feel sch an interest in the welfare oour friends how
can any risk the dangers that continually sur
rounding his own property without being able AT any
time to answer the question If put to himself, Yes
am Insured
The Camden Insurance Company of New
Jersey, well make insurance on Buildings, House
hold furniture and Merchandise OF all kinds also
upon shipment ofProduce and Mercandize, On boad
OF Steam Boats, Sailing Vessels, Canal, Keel and
Flat Boats fair valuation and reasonable
OF Premium, and IN case OF loss, as the claim
can be properly adjusted--pay over the same.
ALLEN C.HALLOCk, Agent,
Office on Main St. near Water,
mar Eva, ,sville, la.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
snionable HA g Establishment

Il THE attention ofcountry and dealers
Sis particularly directed TO the large and varied
sorgnent OF ATS. CAPS, &c, now opening at the
abose establishment, comprising the most complete
stock OF fashionable and durable Spring and Summer
wear ever offered in this city and unsurpassed in the
West. Possessing the most favorable facilities for
purchasing and Judge of all articles in my line,
am able TO sell at rates lower than can be obtained
elsewhere in the city, and low such articles
he had in Louisville or Cincinnati.
My retail customers invited to call and ex-
anime my stock OF Spring and Summer Hats, several
styles OF which are unsurpassed for beauty of finish
and fashion. Ii Is my intention TO sell either by
wholesale or retail at prices which must command
purchasers and earnestly solicit call from all who
intend Buying. X. ALLEN.
mar2l corner of Main and First SITS
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
ELY MOORE.
REMARKABLE CURE OF PILES THIRTY
YEARS STANDING
MoUNT WASHINGTON, BERKsHIRE Co y
Ma.sn..LI,...... M. :ln IL

Mourn WASHINGTON, BERKsHIRE Co ;,
Massachusetts, Nov. %, 1917. !
MesSrs. KETcgUM & HENsHAw-Gents For thr-
~ years have been afflicted with piles, general de-
billty and inflammation, causing tumOrs and prolap
sus OF the bowels and which had resisted athe med
lcal treatment DR.. Chapman and others could give.
The last three years of that time my siieringS defy
description. Twas confined TO bed, unable to help
myself, and at last given up by my physicians and
friends IL despair of ever gaining my health i'm fact
tor three days before lcommenced using Dr. Upham's
Electuary, | was entirely SPECIFICS and my burial
clothes were made. Bur under Providence, and the
use OF DIR. Uphams Electuary, though an OLD MAN
have the pleasure oistating the FACT to the public
that my health is now good, and hope TO live many
years, If it is Gods wil TO make known the virtues
OF DR.. Upbams Electuary, and to recommend it to
my afflicted fellow creatures. 1t helped me be yond
all expectations of all that knew my case, and can
only say to others that it is in my opinion the best
medicine in the world for Piles or any other disease
of the bowels and it they will use it according to he
directions, will myself warrant cure in every
Yours with the utmost expression ofthank iuness,
CORNELIUS SPUR.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25

1 n
- More proofs that Dalley's Magical Pain xtrac-
tor is best Medicine in the world Every day is de-
monstrating the matches virtues OF this article
Letters coming from all parts of the Union
expressing gratitude and surprise ut the wonderful
properties it possesses all of burns rheuma-
tisnI, piles, wounds, &c. The press abOunds in
tees OF its high character as a standard Medicine.
and from the number we select the following from
the Island City of the 18th September
DALLEY'S MEDICAL PAIN ExrRACToR.--An inven-
ton like this truly wonderful article, SO full of virtues
should be made known the universe. Its cures in
many are absolutely beyond belief For burns,
scalds, sores swengs pains in the limbs ofall kinds
cuts wounds and in every disease OF the body, where
il be applied externally, il never fails TO cure
singular case came under our own observation A
friend in playing with 81 arp steel pen, run il into
the palm of his hand that il came out at the back
and had 10 be extracted that way. The poisonous
nature of the ink in the wound, well the insiru-
ment itself. caused the hand TO swell dreadlully-
Daley's Pain Extractor was applied and the next
day the swelling had entirely gone down, the pain
had lett, and the wound was cured in few days
IMPORTANT CdHtiOn--Counterteits of my Extractor
are unbIushingly published to the world in my name
Protect yourself, as you value life and health from
these receptions. am as every druggist in the Uni
ted States knows the sole inventor and proprietor of
Dalleys Magical Pain Extractor; other being has
ever made or can make grain OF IL, for no man liv-
ing has the OF the preparation bat myssf The
only genuine hasmy written signature on eGchiabel
and is sold wholesale and retail at the General Depot
Dos Broadway. New \ Ork; and at the Southern De-
pot, ISL { ARTRES street, New Orleas, my only
general Depot for the South and West.
III DALEY
All orders for Agencies, or for Pain Extractorp,ust
beaddressed to j. WRIGHT e. CO.. Isl C. tfR-
TRES street New Orleans, only agents for the South
and West
arOnly Agents in Evansville.
mar2j-1y ALLIS g. HOWES
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
A.FARNSWORTH.

A SOVEREIGN remedy for Ague and Fever
"a This great Remedy: to which the public atien-
ton Is particularly Called has been extensively used
in the western and south western states as speedy
safe and certain for ague and fever, dumb ague
Chill or intermittent Fever.
The unexampled and complete success attending its
use; and SO well proven have become its wide spread
victories every form OF ague in the that the
Febrituge' is now superseding every other Offered
medal agent, and looked upon as the only one that
01-For sale by Hoadley, Phelps & Co wholesale
agents New York, and by Brinkerhoff & Penton
Chicago, iii; Ewards & Francis, ST. Louis, No. and
by Druggists generally throughout lhs United States
ansville. Ind. r uus ........- - -.....
Winnings & Deusouchet, Mt. Vernon. A s.
N.G. Nettleton, New Harmony.
WI. Whiting, Cynthiana iy IL 6m.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
u. S. MARsHALL's OFrIcE,
NJ Nop-- n.,.,,,.l,. 4 1Qt-

Messrs. Gentlemen Understanding that you are
the general agents for the sale OF Dr. Upham's Vege-
table Electuary, for the cure of Piles have deemed
it my duty to volunteer n recommendation in behalf
of that invaluable medicine have been afflicted
for many years with piles. and have tried various
remedies but with no beneficial etIects-indeed, be-
gan TO consider my entirely hopeless But about
the lst of September last prevailed upon by friend
to makea trial OF the above named medicine / took
his advice and rejoice to say am not only relieved
but as believe, perfectly cured | most earnestly
recommend it TO all who may have the misfortune to
be afflicted with that annoying and dangerous dis
ease.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
TAYLOR HALL.

fsVlN - : =, -
y1x.} JNO. VI. APP respectfully informs the lS;:i
.sss<9 public generality that he has leased tor LII
term of years, the we'll known tavern stand in Ev-
ansville formerly kept by T.. Ehrsam, and lately by
Benz Nurre. The house has been thoroughly re-
paired and handsomely fitted up with entire new fur
niture, and those of the travelling public who may ia
vor him with call, may rest assured that their
fort and convenience will meet with every attention
His Table will always be supplied with the best
that the market affords, and his BGr furnished with
the choicest LIQUORS. carefully selected by an expert
enced hand. . t-it.i
Attached to the Hall, and Immediately on the
Public Square, are his stables, acknowledged by all
be the most spacious and convenient in the place
aug 20, lS47tf JNO. NJ. APP. .
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-25
SHERWOOD HOUSE.

FIRST STREET, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
- THE undersigned having become proprietors
Iii; OF the above well known establishment, beg
LII leave TO offer their services to the public and IL
solicit n share ofpatronage. They hope to be able Ia
continue the favorable consideration the House has
heretofore enjoyed under the management of Mr.
Sherwood No exertions viii be spared to give UNI
versa satisfaction To all. The Table and the Ban
will be abundantly furnished and the rooms kept
clean and neat. Charges as heretofore moderate
4-tf PETER BURK. tli 10