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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-22
The Lipln Indians.

The Corpus Christi Star Calls upon our
Government to remove the I.ipan Indians
The editor says they have killed more
men and stolen more horses in Western
Texas than any other tribe Of Indians
LETTERS have been received from Gen.
Santa Anna by his friends. assuring them
that he has no thought of returning TO the
republic at present: that he is pleasantly
situated IN his retirement. and would on
ly consent TO leave it in case the nation
Ell masse should demand it. or the terrific
ry OF the Republic should be invaded by
a foreign foe.
President Jefferson once said:
''The habit of using arden, spirits by
men in office. has occasioned more injury
to the public, and more trouble to me. than
all other causes: and were | TO commence
my administration again. with the expert
ence | now have. the first question would
ask, respecting a candidate. would be.
docs he use ardent spirits.''
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
CITY OF EVANSVILLE:
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY %.

IMPORTANT NEWS.-We return thanks
to our friends MeSsrs. Taylor d. Haruey, for
Louisville papers of yesterday. and file of
St. Louis papers as late as the Goth. We find
the news of the most important and interesting
character, SO much SO we are induced TO give it
in detail. In order to lay it before our readers
at the earliest moment, we are induced to an
tiCipate to-morrow's issue, in preference to is
suing an extra. If we could control the arriv-
al of news it would not be necessary for us to
break in upon ouF regular publications so often;
but the great anxiety of our rerders at this par
ticular time, TO be in possession ofintelligence
from Europe, leaves US no choice in the mat
ter. We promised when we commenced the
publication of The Daily Journal. to keep our
readers up with the times, and we shall make
good our word at whatever cost or inconveni
ence to ourselves.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

METHODIST Book CoNcERN.-The Pittsburg
Gazette, in its report of the fourth days's pro-
ceedings of the Methodist General Conference,
now sitting in that city gives an abstract Of
the Report made of the business of the Metho-
dist Book Concern. This shows great dimi-
mutton in the sales of the publications of that
concern since the report of 1874. And this
decreased sale of books has been attended by a
reduction in the circulation of Methodist pa
pers and periodicals. For example-The
Christian Advocate and Journal prints in 1913
$4,000 copies against p. 900 in 1874; and the
Quarterly review, one of the ablest of Maya
zines. 2,l00 against 8 900 copies The Sun
day School Advocate, on the other hand, shows
gratifying increase, printing $4,000 against
10000,
1t may be that this decrease in the circula
zion of Methodist journals is only an appareu
one-the falling off of the old works, being
made up or more BY an increase of local paper
in different parts of the country,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

0EMay the 9Th the following resolutions
were introduced into the House of Representa-
tives by Mr.. H. Steward, of Pa. They Were
SO drawn up as to embody the important prin-
ciples advanced by Gen. Taylor in his recent
letter to Capt. Allison. As the locofocos OBJ
jected to their introduction, they were laid over
under the rules When in order, it is Mr..
Stewards intention to- call them up and have
vote taken upon them:
l. Re8oIued That e'the power given by the
Constitution to the Executive to interpose his
veto, is a high conservative power, which
should never be exercised except in cases of
clear violation of the Constitution or manifest
haste or want of consideration by Congress-
2. Resolued, That 'sthe personal opinions of
the individual who may happen to occupy the
Executive chair, ought not to control the ac-
ton of Congress upon questions OF domestic
policy, nor ought his objections to be inter-
posed where questions of Constitutional power
have been settled by the various departments
OF government, and acquiesced in by the peo
pie"
3. ResOIpcd, That "upon the subjects of the
tariff, the currency, the improvement of our
great highways, rivers, lakes and harbors, the
will of the people as expressed through their
representatives. in Congress, ought to be re-
spected aud carried out by the Executive"
4. Rc8oLUed That ''war, at all times aud
under all circumstances, is national calamity,
to be avoided if compatible with national hon
or; that the principles of our government, as
well as its true policy. are opposed TO the sub
jugation of other nations, and the dismember
ment of other countries by conquest. for, in the
language of the great Washington, why should
we quit ont own to stand on foreign soil?'
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
SOAAAt NICAGA4t.
JONI D. DEGREES. ESQ.,, Indianapolis, Ia.

MEXICAN lDoI.-There is now in the Gus
TOM house of this city, just arrived from Vera
Cruz, ascurlous Mexican idol, or perhaps the
effigy of one of the priestesses who formerly
served in the Temple oil the Sun, the flaming
God of the ancient Aztec worship. Ii repre-
sents woman, in rough stone, and arrayed in
singular habiliments Ii is about DE- feet high.
Some fancy that it is the statue of the wife of
Mango Capac, the founder of the Mexican ma
ton. We hear that it is present to the city,
from distinguished Y, 5. Naval officer. now
serving on the coast of Mexico.-N. o. Com.
Times, l lth.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
Hon. JOHN McLEAN, Cincinnati. Ohio.
CINclNxArI, Nav 10, 1848.


My Dear Sir:-In answer to your favor re-
ceived this day have to remark, that the
nomination of candidate for the Presidency,
by national convention, was adopted BY the
Wings in 1910, as substitute for the Congress
caucus. which, up to 1923, was the mode of
designating the candidate. 1 -H
A convention nominated the Wing candid
ate in 1874; and on the 7th of June next it viii
perform the same Office. Of course every per-
son whose name is brought beforea Wing con-
vention as candidate for the Presidency, with
its decision. ! should consider it an imputa-
ton against my honor, to suffer my name to
go before the convention as Wing, without
restriction. if did n OF coincide cordially and
fully with the professed principles of the Wing
party. Very truly yours,
- 20 JOHN MCLEAN.
JOHN D. DEGREES, ESQ.,, Indianapolis, Ia. MSS
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

CLAPPINe.-An eccentric preacher in the
West concludes an impressive charity sermon
in the following language: s,
My dear brethren, it has been the usual fash
ion for an audience to testify their appreciation
of that which has been said by the clapping of
hands, but | recommend for your adoption
new method of clapping, less tumultuous and
much more pleasing you leave this
building, clap your hands into your breaches
pockets, and drawing them out again. clap your
money into the box which is at the door to re-
ceiye it, and may the Lord give it its bless
ing!
1t is stated that the address had the desired
effect-and the audience having done the need
full as requested, ctapped their hats upon their
heads, and started for their home much edited
with the discourse. ' faa eff s
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

The CHESTER COUNTY BANK.-The rumor
some time since circulated that tina Bank OF
Chester county, Pa, was likely to recover $40,
600 of its stolen notes. by means of an arrest
at Matamoros, proves to be mistake: The
Bank has since traced the notes circulated to
q satisfactory source.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

IMPORTANT FRoa MExIco-No PROSPECT OF
PEAcE.-We learn from the n. o. Delta Of the
18th inst, that the Mexican Congress at Que
retaro had dispersed without acting on the
Treaty; and it was universally admitted by all
classes, Mexicans and Americans, that there
would be no peace, but that the Americans
would have to occupy the whole country, OF
TO retire from it entirely. This intelligence
was brought to New Orleans by Capt. Decker,
of schooner Velasco, who left Vera Cruz on the
9th inst. Capt. d. says the report was gen
orally believed there when the Yelasco left.
The Free american, published at Vera Cruz,
speaks Indignantly of the conduct of the Mex
lean authorities who, it is stated, are doing all
they can to hnmiliate the American citizens
in Vera Cruz, and calls on the Governor to in
vestigate the matter, and see that justice is
done. 1t seems that since the commencement
of the Arnistice, the Mexican authorities have
resorted to all sorts of petty annoyances, and
as far as they dare, have done every thing they
could to crafty their revengeful feelings.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
OCs-The indianapolis State Journal pub
fishes the following correspondence
INDIANAPOLIS. May Z 1913

INDIANAPoLIs, May {, 1913.
DEAR SIR:-Your name viii be presented
TO the consideration Of the Wing National Con-
vention for its nomination as the Wing cam
didate for the Presidency. 1t has been recently
intimated, in some of the public papers, that
such mode of selecting candidate does not
meet your views. and that you do not fully ac-
cord in sentiment with the Wing party. If
not inconsistent with the course which you
have determined to pursue in relation to the
Presidency, would be pleased to have an an.
swer for publication. 81 1855
Yours, respectfully, st-a
sa JOHN D. DEFREES. T..
HoN. JOHN McLEAN, Cincinn Ohio.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

FRENCH WEST IEDlEs.-The entire colony
of Demerara is said to be in state of bank
Tuptcy.
Tranquility has been restored to Martinique,
and the people were looking forward with the
greatest anxiety for further information from
France.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

0-E-At Palo Alto celebration in Philadel-
phia, the name of Cassius NJ Clay was Kissed.
on the announcement of letter from him.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

AecIDENT.-One of the hands engaged on .
the wharf had his leg broken yesterday morn
ing, by the caying IN Of the bank. ,sM
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

&C. Cassius NJ. Clay publishes letter in
the Louisville Courier of Friday, in which he
is rather severe on MIR. Prentice, of the Journal,
and also on Senator Borland, of Arkansas
Cassius says Borland is coward, man of no
honor, and divers other hard things, and utter
ly denies that he begged his life Of Mexicans.
This, no doubt, will lead TO ''pistols and coffee
for two" Prentice promises to take Cassius
in hand when he has nothing else pressing up
on his time. He says he must ''attend to the
sane people first and may look to the crazy ones
afterwards" Cassius may therefore look tc
have his hide on the fence. But amt it a little
cruel to keep the poor fellow in suspense? L
it was our case we had rather have the whip
ping over and done with it.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

HEAVY SALARIEs.--Great Britain paws her
ambassadors the princely sum of Ell 900 per
annum equal to $4,000 This is more than
double the amount Of the Presidents salary,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

STEELE's LETTER BEFORE HIS ATTEMPT TO
COMMIT SUICIDE The following is letter
written by Mr. Steele, the Irish Patriot to one
of his most intimate friends, prior to his at
tempt at suicide f.lsa.ss fa.lsa
s.WEDNEsDAy, April 10, 1913. 3
"My dear. you will, lwell know read
this letter of your old friend with deep pain.
But when you contemplate the dreary and
heart breaking present aspect of Ireland; and
contrast 1t with what it was IL its majestic;
peaceful movement, under the sublime and
benign moral sway of my ever deplored friend
and leader, august oConnell you cannot be
surprised that, with complication of private
ills upon me at the same time. The ties of life
are with me discovered, and in disruption for
ever.
The highest aspirations of my nature were
that | should be O'Connell's principal instru-
ment of peace, his ssHead Pacificator of Ire
land, in his efforts for the peaceful, bloodiess
regeneration of his own country, and for set
ting an example to other realms. as was nobly
proved in England by Richard Golden and his
league, how revolutions may be achieved by
the consolidated organization of public opinion
and with the. pollutien of carnage, bloodshed
and convulsion.
Before you will receive this tomorrow,
will have ceased to live. i am quite weary of
existence. Of course, as matter of manly
firmness, in private society, deport myself as
if We're without care. l shalt manage the
matter in such a way that there shall be no
cause for the ceremonial of a coroners inquest
and post norton examination. When a thing
of this kind must be done, the more quietly,
and less theatrical it is done the better. lam,
with most grateful feelings for all your kind
ness to me for SO many years, as private
r.
Afectionately yours--Farewell for everl
TnoMAs STEELE.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

FALL IN our AGRICULTURAL PRoDucTs Ex
roRrEp.-The decline in price of the principa
articles of export from this country under tn
operation ofthe present Tariff of Mr.. Polk, i
thus stated in Hunts Magazine, and show
anything but favorable condition for our az
ricultural interests
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

Gen, Butler arrives, he or Gen. Patter.
son will be sen. TO San Luis Potosi, TO open
the communication between there and
Tampico, and the other Of the above nam.
ed generals will be sent TO Zuca,ecas, TO
take possession Of the country around.
Queretaro will not be disturbed just now.
We learn from the Free American that
on the 9Th Of November Gen. Lane, with
detachment. fought the Mexcans, at a
place named Ma,amoras, whipped, them,
and delivered several prisoners. We have
TO regret the loss of Lieutenant Ridsely,
of the Artillery, aud Assistant General to
Gen. Lane.
The following is from the Free Amer.
can," Of late date:
The Officers stationed at Puebla have
resolved to presen, medal TO Gen. Lane.
Ga one side of i, is to be the Generals
keness, and on the other side he will he
represented entering the City of Pueba.
The medal is To cost one thousand dollars.
We are indeed happy 10 see Ten. Lane,
rewarded by his brother officers. lie is
enc among the great number who have by
their noble exploits won the esteem of all
their countrymen and The confidence OF
their suballerns. General Lane left this
city about three months ago, and in this
shout space Of time he has fought and
CARED no less than FIVE battles!
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
y ITIH OUFtTTIUT
II. P. HAMMOND, sec'y.
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM VERA
CRUZ

The Steamship, New Orleans, Captain
Aud, ha. arrived at New Orleans from
Vera Cruz, having sailed thence Oh the
2i!h December.
The New Orleans brought over the re-
mains OF Col. Butler, Lieut.. Col. Dlckin.
son, Col. Martin Scott, Col. 7. b. Ran.
som, Lieut.. Col. Graham; Capis. Thomp.
son and Tsy lor; Lieuis. Williams, Clark
and Adams; Serg't Madison DR.. Siadc
Privaies Trezvant and Kennedy.
The dates by this arrival are no later
from the City Of Mexico. The train
which left the Capital on tho 9th instant
with Gems. TwigQs and Pierce reached
Vera Cruz on the 22d, and brings US 10
leresting correspondence, though Of al
earlier date than we have published.
We give brief letter from source un
usually we'll informed
Cry OF MEXICO, Dec. S, 1s47.
Gen. Patterson arrived here day befor,
yesterday, and the last Of his commaD'
reached here TO-DAY. lie has brouph
with him abou, $500 men. As soon
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

A friend just returned from the South
west informs US that no had the pleasure
of seeing and conversing with Geo. Tsy-
Tor since his return 10 the United States.
While in conversation with him the mutt
ny 10 the North Carolina regimen, came up.
Gen. Taylor expressed 10 decided terms
the approval Of the course Of Gen. Wool
and Of Col. Paine in dismiss,ng the two
Lieu,cnan,s, and dissppro, Of the course
Of the Prcsideni 10 Ieinssa,ing them a.
likely TO encourage characterization 10 The
army Gen. Taylor further spoke 10 the
highest terms Of Col. Paine 40 an officer.
This viii raise Csl. Paine in the es,'ma-
lion Of the people moro than any thing Lo.
CO foco spleen can suggest To lower him.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

notorious guerrilla chief, a, Talancingo,
and that they resolved upon calling in the
aid and Intervention Of European powers
in the affairs Of Mexico. From this it
will appear that Paroles has not abandon.
ed his favori,e project of placing foreign
prince on the throne OF Mexico; in fact,
it is the prevailing opinion here that i, was
for this purpose he returned, notwiihstan.
ding his many protestations of patriotism
and devotion to the cause Of his country.
lie i. viewed with distrust by all parties,
and canno, command, among the native
Mex,cans, even decent corporafs guard.
He i. backed, however, by many foreign.
ers, among whom is one Juaa de La Gran.
ia, formerly Spanish Consul at New York,
and correspondent of the New York Sun.
This fellow has gone TO Quere,aro, where
he will doubtless aid Paroles with all his
influence. Ell Iris Espanol. the Spanish
organ here, comes out in long article
protesting against the feeling which ap.
pears 10 have sprung up in the U. States
in favor oil the permanent occupation OF
this country. L. L.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

Two Of the tutor, Of Yale College was
injured by two Of the students. The stu.
dents Who belonged to The Sophomore class
were ringing the chapel bell 10 frghten
"some fresh " during snow storm. The
tutors, Emerson and Goodrich, wen, 10
pursu, Of the offenders, and a. they sp.
preached two Of tho offenders, Erncrsoa
was stabbed by sword cane and Good.
rich received blow over the head with =
bar Of iron. Tho student who struck
Goodrich was hound in bond Of el4,'
900.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
Gems. shield. aud ou,tmuu.

These gallsn, officers were received by
the ciilzcns Of Washington. by Congress
and by the Executive officers with tho
greatest cord'sliiy. A spontaneous public
dinner was given on the 3ls. ui. BY mem.
bers Of Congress and citizens, where these
distinguished gentlemen would be warmly
welcomed.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
The Pre.lde.s Cen.nrcs.

BY reference TO the Congressional pro-
ccedings il will be seen tina. The IIouss Of
Representatives have sensured the Presi.
den, by adopting IN smeodmsns ios resoiu-
lion which states tina, he commenced The
war 'unneceasfily and nconsii,ut.onslly.'
When we reeoIisei thstthe President had.
al the commencement, Of the war. . large
majority in this House, and new elections
having taken place sinee. We are bound IN
believe tina, this vote expresses the feelings
Of the p"o?ls on the var. We have net
seen tbs yeas and nays. but ws have no
doub, the majority would have been larger
had ~ many members been absent, and
many refused 10 vots not having indepeu.
donce TO come out boldly and condemn
Executive usurpsiion. or perhaps they
we're afrod Of The charge of being called
Mexican Wbigs.'
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

solution by declaring that they were en-
gagged in war unnecessarily aud uncon'
s,iiuiionalIy begun by the President"
On this amendment the vote stood
yeas SIS. nays 81.
Mr.. Cobb, of Georgia, wishing 10 de-
bate the subject, moved 10 postpone the
resolution aud amendments till tomorrow;
but, before taking the question,
The House adjourned.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
MeckIcnbnrg Jefferson To-.

The management Of this Papet No, III
ed into the hands Of Mr.. James Fulton.
The paper will still supper, the Democrat
ic party. We extend TO Mr.. Fulton the
rich, hand Of fellowship and although 10
cannot wish success TO the principles o! his
party We hope he may have 10 cause 10
regret assuming the responsibilities Of an
editor.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

The editor Of The New York Mirror,
now IN Washington, writes TO his paper,
that he had jus, had 40 interview with
warm friend Of Mr. Clay" who % the day
previous had received a letter from tha,
em'nen, statesman, IN which he declares
that " he will not run FOR the Presidency
IN opposition 10 Gen. Taylor" Mr.. Clay.
he adds, Is daily expected =, the seat Of
government, aud tina, it is generality BE-
liesed he will publish card 10 accorJance
with the above slater meat.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
SENATE.
w rDSI:sD

WEDNESDAY, Jan. ).
Petitions were presented by different
Senators, aud notices given Of bills to he
introduced.
Mr.. Reverdy Johnson, from the COMM,
tee on Commerce, reported bill exempt.
ing vessels employed by the American
Colonization Society from the provisions OF
the laws regulating The number OF passen
gers.
Mr.. DIX, from the committee on Com.
merce, reported bill for the repeal Of the
PHO, Laws.
Mr.. DIX, from the same committee, re
portel bill making on appropriation for
the removal Of distractions 10 the Sayau.
nah river.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Clss, The bill for
raising twenty additional regiments Of vol.
un,cers, was laid Oh Tue table, until The bill
for raising ten regiments Of regulars should
be acted on.
/ Ga motion the Senate then laid aside the
morning business and proceeded to tho
consideration Of the len regiment bGl.
4 Mr.. Cass rejored to Mr.. Criitenden.
Mr.. J, fl:rson Di,I. opposed the amend
men', after which il was rejec,ed--l0 Il
&c.
Mr.. Revcrdy johnson offered an amend
men, to the bill, which was adopted. Tn,
: bill was ordered to be engrossed, and
The Senate adjourned.
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,
! Mr.. VeDab'e moved that the vote be re
considered, by which the House had agree,
to the resolution Of M. Goggin, calling 70
Santa Anna to Meslco. NJ. Venab,c sta
ted ,ha, be wished to uG.r an amendment.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
Mr.. A.hmun moved to lay The motion

Mr.. Ashmun moved to lay the motion
on The table.
Mr.. Venable called for the yeas sno
usys, which icing ordered, the motion 20
Law on the table was carried-yeas w.
nsysS7.
Mr.. SAWYER moved to reconsider the
vote by which the House had agreed 70
Mr.. Griunc,l's resolution concerning the
Pos, Office saying there VAS more IN |"
than me, the eye.
The Speaker laid before the House sun
dry communications from the Executive
DEPARTMENT, relating 10 the correspondence
between the government aud General lay.
lor, (uhlch had been previously called iofJ
the number Of pensioners, NC.
The rcpor, Of the Regents Of the Smith
sopian Institute was read.
Mr.. Andrew Johnson spoke warmly o.
ganst il.
The House then resolved Itself into com.
mi,,ee of the whole, ard took up the sub
ject Of the Richmond Mail.
Mr.. Bolts spoke at length, aud earnestly
in favor Of his resolution.
Mr.. Lincols followed reply, and warm
~ commended that tie resolution ough. not
10 pass. lie wass member Of the commit
tee that reported the resolution, aud was IN
the minority against it. HIS judgmen, wa'
tina, the Postmaster wac right aud The Kali
road company was wrong.
( Mr.. Meade offered on amendment TO The
Z resolution.
Mr.. Roo, followed. against the conduct
Of both the Railroad Company and The
< Postmaster general. lie SAID railroad com
oanies we're inclined to take ad'aniags'
which their monopoly gave them the op'
por,unity to demand. Tic was isceiiou'
and witty, and often threw the house into
/ Il, Of laughter.
The COMMITTEES then rose.
! Mr.. George ". Jones has the floor or
the subject to morrow.
! Wtbou, proceeding to other busine.
the House Adjourned.