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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

THE GOVERNMENTS ENORMOUS EXPENDITURES
-FRIGHTFUL INCREASE OF THE national DEBT
-MoDEs OF PAYIEG IT.-"lnuependent," the
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American, writes as follows in his letter
Of the 9Th inst:
We are now going on at a cost of fully SEQ
entg millions of dollars a year, against tqrcniy-
sir millions of annual resources, which are di-
minishing daily, leaving a deficiency of forty
four millions. When it is proposed to aug
ment the revenue by increasing the duties on
imports and BY extending a fair protection to
iron, coal, and other large domestic interests
that are now severely suffering, the Admins
ton answers, "the tariff Of 46 shall not be
touched"
When it is proposed to raise three millions
from tea and coffee, the dernagogueswho brought
on this war, skulk from The responsibility of
supporting ii, and vote it down, for fear of
losing their seats. When a direct tax of five
millions is proposed, the Presidents organ de-
%nounces ii f%uriounsly, fearing nothing but lis
dangerous effects upon the party. Now ]
ask honorable and honest men, is it right for
US TO saddle the vastdebt of this Executive war
! on posterity2 lit is popular and just, the peo-
pie will paw for it as they lid IN the last con-
test with Great Britain But it is evident the
President and his party dare not submit 10
such a test. They will not provide "a dollar OF
additional revenue, and now on the eve of go
ing out of power, this Administration asks for
scores of millions 10 carry it through its career
regardless OF cost or consequences. All they
wants money to pursue their scheme of con-
quest, and in a shape through which their ex-
travagance cannotb be estimated until the con-
Germ is regularly wound up.
They resist any change in the ltarif-they
refuse to abandon the Sub-Treasury-they hold
on to every party measure, and yet they have
the audacity TO demand treasury notes, to hide
their iniquity and TO carry them through the
Presidential election.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

Up. WHrTNEy.-This gentlemen, who died
recently at New Orleans. some time since effect
ed, through some merchants of that city. an in
surance OF $4,000 upon his life-which hand
some sum will now revert TO his widow.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

Os-The richest man in st. Thomas, one OF
the principal ports of the West Indies, is as
black as ebony. He is said to be worth not
less than So 0 GOO and has acquired his
wealth by trafieking in persons Of bis own
color
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

The CHoLERA.-A1l accounts from the Old
World show that America must inevitably be
visited, and that shortly, by the terrible scourge
of Cholera; and, as yet, nothing is done either
by national, State, or municipal authorities, to
prepare for it, Most of our readers will re-
member that the Cholera Of 1882 and 1888 was
preceded by a remarkably mild and humid win
ter Ike the one now passing: If this be not
proof Of what may be expected, it certainly is a
remarkable coincidence, as III both instances
accounts Of Cholera in Europe reached this
country at the same season. We look for some
slight attacks before the dawn of another new
year, and its prevalence, as a pestilence, du-
ring the spring and summerofl848. Blcknells
Reporter suggests that a commission be APP
pointed TO visit the scenes of the pestilence, to
infsEe minutely into its history, and ascertain
the best preyential and remedial measures. We
heartily endorse the proposition. Willie, how
ever, we perform every possible preparatory du-
ty, let the dread enemy be met without fear
MIR. Dawson says, in relation to the Choleraof
1882, that it was generally remarked that the
most pefect Immunity was amongst those who
combined habits of cleanliness, temperance and
industry, with a happy and tranquil mind
fear being reckoned among the most active
causes OF the disease; a proposition borne out
by the medical men who visited the sick, and
who generally escaped all attacks.-N. Z.
San.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

THE WOMEN OF TuREEY.-A writer in Black
wood says: ''The lot of this portion Ct the
Musselman population is much less unhappy
than one would be led to expect. They GER
tainly hold a secondary station to society; but,
brought up as they are in the most complete
ignorance, they are unconscious of their degraG-
ed position, and know not there is a better
they are, in general, treated very kindly by
their husbands and masters, and do not under
go, as it supposed, either capricious or brutal
treatment. Although in Europe they stiH be-
lieve a Turk 10 be constantly surrounded by a
multitude of odalisky al Constantinople there
are very few osmaniees who have three or
even two wives; and even these lodge in ser
arate mansions, in general ardistant from each
other. Almost all the Turks, with the excep-
ton of the very few above mentioned individ-
uals, possess, in general, but one wife, to whom
they are most fsithful."
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

LAcoNIc CoRREsPoNDENcE.--The Baltimore CORES
pendent of the New York Herald, gives the follow
ing correspondence as having passed between Messrs.
Johnson and Brent, prior to the settlement of their re-
cent difficulties:
Mr.. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENr.-Sir: You called me
a liar in court, and l respectfully request a retrac-
ton
Mr.. BRENT TO Mr.. JoHysoN,-Sir. You charged me
in open court, with a violation ofthe c~ourtesies of the
bar, and not only refused to r%etract, but reasserted it,
which called forth the accusation of faIsehood from
me. l, therefore, cannot retract.
Mr.. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENr-Before l enter into
an explanation ofthe language used by me you must
withdraw the word falsehood.
Nh. BRENT TO Mr.. JoHNsoN-As you seem dispos-
ed to think an amicable adjustment of the matter
may result from a temporary withdrawal of the Ian
guage used by me-please consider it temporarily
Withdrawn.
Mr.. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENT.-Dear Sir: l was an
gry, and you were angry, l said what | didn't mean,
and you said what you didn't mean, &c. Hoping
that this lucid explanation will be deemed s~atisfac-
tory, &c.
Mn. BRENT TO Mr.. JoHNsoN.-It. gives me great
pleasure to say that your explanation is entirely sat
isfactory, and my offensive language is freely with
drawn.
MR. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENr.-Your last note ends
our correspondence, and leaves US where our mis-
understanding found us-friends.
RECREATION FOR THE YorNG.-The following is an
extract from the remarks of Rev. Mr.. Burton, at a re.
contemporaries meeting in Boston:
In conversation, a few days since, with a notori-
Gus liquor seller. he said to him, "Yous see the evils
which afflict the community by intemperance-what
shall we do to rid ourselves of those evilsl" This IL
quor-sell@ frankly replied, G on, sir" continue in
the course you are pursuing and all will be right
But one thing else you must do-provi1e suitable
ahiusements for the young-youngm men must have
recreation, andifyou do not provide it, they will come
to me for It."
Mr. Burton said he would take that reply as a text,
and would like to have the whole city, aud especially
the Christians of the city, to hear his remarks upon it.
| He believed there was a want of proper amusements
for the young, and until they were provided, the evils
of intemperance would continue. He would have an
Institute established where every one would 90 and
obtain the recreation necessary for the human system;
not only innocent games now known should be prac-
tised, but he would put genius TO its test to invent
others. He related many instances which had come
to his knowledge ofyoung men from the country, full
of hope and promise, who, for lack of other amuse-
ments. visited the dram-shops and theatres, and had
gone down to ruin.
Another step required, was that Of e~legating the
TASTE Of young men toE literary pursuits.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 9 P.

WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 9 P. NJ.
The Senate was called to order at the usual
hour, and proceeded to the consideration of the
regular morning business.
Mr.. Dickinsons resolutions were taken up
and Mr.. Yulee advocated his amendment to the
resolutions at some length.
Mr.. Rusk spoke in favor of the ten-regiment
hill. He was for prompt and energetic action
on our part, and would not be satisfied with
any boundary short of the Sierra Madre, with a
total and unqualified REIMBURSEMENT of the
CALIFORNIA; by Mexico.
In the House of Representatives, the morn
ing business was mostly of an unimportant
character.
On motion, the House resolved itself into a
Committee of the Whole and proceeded to the
consideration of the loan bill.
The question. after considerable debate, was
taken on Mr.. McKay's substitute, to Mr.. Vim
toms amendment, providing for the issue of
$4,000. 900, of Treasury notes.
The yeas and nays being called thereon it
waslost by one majority.
The previous question was then called and
had, and the original bill was passed.
W~AsHINGToN, Feb. Is, 8 P. M. :.
The President called the Senate to order, and
it proceeded to the consideration of the morn
ing business.
Mr.. Ashley, from the Committee on the Jul
dietary reported a bill relating TO the district
courts of Michigan.
A~namendment was offered, and, after much
discussion it was rejected.
The bill was then passed.
A bill relative to the compensation of post
masters was reported from the same committee
read a third time and passed.
Mr.. Baldwin submitted a resolution, declin-
ing on the part of the United States the reve-
nue. collected in Mexico, and that all such
moneys ought to be applied to the payment Of
the claims of our citizens against that coun-
Try.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a
report from the Secretary, of the Treasury,
which was ordered to be printed.
A bill for the relief of the widow Of Major
McEea was passed.
On motion, all further business was aside
laid in order to take up the special order of the
day-the ten regiment bill.
Mr.. Green spoke at some length in opposi
ton to the bill.
Mr. Mason then obtained the floor, and the
Senate adjourned over until Monday.
In the House of REPRESENTATIVES. Mr.. Har
alison, from the Committee on Military Affairs
reported "a bill providing for the past service
Of volunteers.
The bill was debated at some length withou
: any definite action, when on motion, it wa
, laid over.
4 \ bill was also reported appropriating som
public land to aid in the construction Of a rail
I road in Georgia.
i Considerable debate ensued upon it.
On motion, said bill was referred TO tn,
Committee on Public Lands.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-02-24

The LOAN Built will be seen from the
proceedings of Congress under the telegraph
head that the bill for the negotiation of a new
loan of SIC. oCO 900 has passed the House Of
Representatives. Mr.. Rays substitute propes-
iRg the issue of SIG, 900 900 of Treasury notes
instead of the negotiation Of a loan having been
defeated by a majority of one vote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10

27s to 27s Cd Ohio, 26s to 27s; Canadian 27s to
2Ss, sour, 2is Cd to 26s per Dbl
We may further remark that the shipments of ndi-
corn and meal to Ireland from this port have be-
come very great. There have amounted since the LIST
Of March, to quarters of corn, and 546o5 bbls
Of meal
This most wholesome kind of food is as popular as
in Ireland and Is preferred to oatmeal The
quantity of Indian and meal imported into Liver
pool since the beginning Is 1266ss quarters of the
former and 1870 barrels of the latter The transac
tons in cured provisions during the past week to
moderate extent.
The market continues very steady for beef at prcvi
rates. There has been slow sale OF mess pork
whilst prime mess has been in good request The
have withdrawn their stocks looking for better
prices, aud the market is very firm although the
stock Of cheese Is low The transactions are limited
The imports during the week. comprise 996 tierces 50
bbls beef 1888 bbs pork 1865 casks "a boxes of hams
1924 and III casks Of cheese, and COS terces 967
bbls 6,G33 kegs of lard.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, May 25-The English
funds have huctuated but little during the past week
fair share OF business has been done.
FRIDAY, May 26.-The public securities has bee n
firm this ming although stock is still rather more
plentiful than 1t Thus consols have been S4. to
a. for transfers. and 84 to u for account The posi-
bity Of the Spanish Ambassador being ordered to quit
England, should Sir Henry Bulwer be nerated from
blame, will probably deter money purchases at present
Exchequer bills have been lower again viz: AZ to 37s
premium Prices for consolsFor money lowest S43S;
S4's highest, S4Ii closing. S4s In the foreign
ket little business has been DONE and prices almost
nominal We quote Spanish ive- per- for the ac-
count, 12 Spanish three per nts for the account
2l's to II Dutch two-and half per-cents AZ to Al
and Dutch four per-cents 61x
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
Markets.

BosroN June 9.-Flour-The market firm, and
prices looked upwards; sales Of $50 bbs
SIS S7h Sc 371a Corn-Sales of 5000 bushels were
made including Southern mixed, at SO cts and West
ern yellow at So cts Ryo-Sales of 800 bushels
made at 10 cts Oats-Sacs of 1000 bushels made
at 90 cts. No change in provisions or freights.
ALBANY, June 9.-Receipts by canal for the past "a
hours-Flour-3,l0 100 bbls The market for -four
firm with upward tendency in prices Sales of $500
bbs. were made including Oswego Michigan Gencscc,
sc. at So 623s &c. and 800 do. Michigan sold to
rive in week, mt So rs. Corn-Sales Of $500 bushels
were made on terms not understood Market steady
Whcat-Sales of $500 bushels were made on private
terms. There was no change in other articles
BUFFALO, June 0-Receipts within the past twenty
four hours:-Flour 1000 barrels wheat 5000 bushels
corn, 1000 do Flour firm with an upward ten
dcncy in prices. Sales Of 600 bbls made at So
12la SIS % Wheat-Sales of 1000 bushels made,
including Wisconsin and Illinois. at 93c, and hand
some Milan and Connaught at 81 10. Corn-Sales of
1000 bushels made Mt 41c. Whiskey-Saes of 100
bbs were made at l9c. Freights-No change.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
The Weekly Herald.

The Weekly Herald WILL usual, be ready this morn
ing at nine O'Clock. 1t will contain the latest in
tegence from England, received by tho steamship
Niagara, the proceedings of the Wing National Con-
vention in full review of the money and commercial
markets, &C. &C.
The steamship United States will leave this port this
afternoon for Havre and will touch at Southampton,
in England, on hor way. An edition of the Weekly
Herald intended expressly for European circulation,
will be published at o'clock this afternoon, in time
for her mails and will contain a summary Of American
news in French and English; tho proceedings of the
Wing National Convention; full accounts of the ratif
cation of the treaty Of peace between the United States
and Mexico aud variety of other interesting inte
gcncc. The mails close at o'clock.
Single copies, in wrappers, ca cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
The Military Court Martial.

FREDERICK, Nd, Friday, June Q.
Tho Court met according to adjournment Pay
master Bennett under examination, when Gen.
Scott asked the following question Has the witness
any acquaintance with Paymaster Burns, author OF
the Leonidas' letters If So does witness know if
Burns feels hostile to General Scott 2"
General Pillow objected, it improper
question and rather sarcastically.
Genera ScOTT replied in writing.
The COURT sustained General Pillows objection ;
but disapproved of the manner of his objecting.
Paymaster kitty called to the stand for exami-
nation. He asked il he present at the confer
between Gen Pillow and Gen Scott at Tacubaya,
and what they said The substance of his answers to
both questions was that he present. and that Gen
Pillow told by Gen. Scott that commissioners ha
been appointed, and that Gen Pillow had expected to
be one of them.
Gen. Pillow objected to the witness proceeding.
Gen. SCoTr said he was unable to comprehend the
decision arrived at and was very personal to the court
The CouRr threatened to adjourn if Gen. Scott was
not more pleasant towards it.
Gen Twiggs is now undergoing examination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
Sporting Intelligence.

TRoTTING MArcH rGR $4,000, Twenty MILEs-This
extraordinary match, between jax and Marian, will
off this afternoon at the Centrevc Course L. /.
The specuatio time yesterday that 1t would
the well known lasting qualities of the horse leading
that opinion Twenty miles within the hour have
been performed in America in Great Britain, by n
trottng horse and English sporting declare the
feat impossible but that have now and have had
for years. horses this side of the Atlantic capable of
making that distance in the time above named has long
been contended for by American turfmen. Never has
there been sufficient inducement held out to the
of best horses to risk the trial. and consequently it
has never been attempted In this match, however,
the question probably will be settled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
Reception OF the Whlg Nominations In Al
baMy, sc.

ALBANY, June 0. l84S.
The Clay wings Of this city furiously indignant
at the nomination Of Taylor They refuse to support
him 1t is actually rumored here, in private circles
that the Utica Barnburner Convention will nominate
Clay for President and Addison Gardiner or John Van
Buren,, for Vice President.
Willard Fillmore who has just received the an
nouncement of his nomination as the wing candidate
for tho Vice Presidency wears his new honors with
dignity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
House OF Represe natives.

WAsHINGroN, June Q, 1848.
The House convened according to previous adjourn
ment. The Speaker resumed his seat, and called to
order.
When the journal read and approved
The Hon. T.. DARLING, q new member. from Wiscon-
sin, appeared who, being introduced, duly qua
lifted and took his seat.
A call OF the House made, when it appeared no
quorum present. whereupon MIR. Boyd moved that
the House adjourn over till tomorrow Saturday,
which was carried and the House adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10

THEATRIcALs.-Th theatres last night were all
crowded to excess. In consequence of the great
press of other important intelligence, we are obliged
to omit our usual reports.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
Our Ship News Arrangements.

The new ship news arrangements of the Neto York
Herald, and four Of contemporaries, now COM
plee. The auxiliary feet consisting of swift boat at
the Narrows, manned by Captain Robert Slvey, and
TIVE men; another boat at Quarantine, manned by
Captain William Brogan, and another for the East
river and harbor service manned by Captain John
Hall, commenced operations Monday morning last.
The news steamer NEwsBov, commanded by Captain
William Dancker and manned by engineers, fremen,
sailors &c &C. for outside or sea service entered upon
her duty yesterday morning 1t will thus be seen, that
the leading journals of New York have most
efficient SHIr News ESTABLISHMENT in operation. We
.ha esteem 1t favor if captains Of vessels bound to
this port will aid in this enterprise by having
our parcels of newspapers aud letters ready for
immediate delivery to news collectors Sometimes
few minutes of tho greatest Importance to us.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10

who afrivcd N Town on Ihurday last company WITH Cen CAS-
be found at the Aston fac-simile his curious white hat
may he at fashionable hat and cap store, Vt
Broadway and Fulton street. whore large and spetdd assor
ment of gontemcn hats suited style II face lie
found at prices TO suit all pockets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
Knox's Rocky Mountain Bcavcr.-Thcsc

Hats possess gloss and branoy which weather TO
dun rough tarnis and they also body and du
liability, that tho coodng tooth Of time hardly Affect
These qualities combined with the tness enable him
most decidedly to take the shine of all his competitors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-10
For PrexIsient. Ccnerni Tnylor, for vice

For President, General Taylor for Vice
President Mlar Fillmore for fine French Boots to J0NEss
price than any place in the ey wanting good
boots for the White House. viii do well call friend
General Cass, and Senator's Benton, Allen,
the lair Gutter AZ No - Nassau street and the
%erous yistsr though sHsGat ted in that r;eg
ness displayed by HILL in cussins hair and whiskeis
TO Young Men.-Semct Hats.-The form
ana Style OF which w,r got up with cypress reference to ths
TINS agreeable summer Hat BlRp Pine Nassau streets
Splendid EIxhibitiOn--I.cvvis's Indian Gallery
was reopened yesterday evening June sh and will
nue. every evening until further noce at 2s Broadway below
clock. "
BOOts-Frcnch Boots, 81 80, worth O, 90 and as
good the 81 Boots sold other stores Fine Calf Boots So So
other store in The city Our friends should all get their Boots
TOR sA's' corner Fulton and DOC
Daring BurgIary.-The Office Of the secrc-
ary of the Territory in the Capitol at Madison, bursou
y entered during Tuesday night of last week and attempt
r Office The safe s s%oSm Of 's
county and individual funds placed there for security and would
amander Of improved construetion held
out against the efforts of the Burglars though they
sea,ine ''DS'' " say "o'''S Oh
Hutson's Mammoth Panorama of the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers will open Monday June l2 the
Apollo Rooms 4lO Broadway. 1t 2O feet of canvass
pourtraying nine different States The Ohio River is shown
whole extent from Cairo Pittsbur 1000 niles the
OF country reaches hoo miles
Summer Caps and Straw Hats for Gentlemen
and Children Cenn pa Broadway offers his friends and the
public magnificent assortment Of every description of
hats suitable Tor the and the largest and most superb
stock OF Children Fancy Hats be the world The
aim OF tho manufacturer has been combine the three qualities
OF excellence elegance and economy The public invited
call and examine the results of his execution which he confident
y believes to have been successful Gen PA Broadway oppo
site st. Paul's Church.
The Congress Boot StOre-(icntlcmcn wish
ms to procure this splendid article would do well T.
H. BROOKS No. $50 Fulton from broadway
where be found endless variety OF the Boots Shoes
CATERS Pumps Ne in the latest STYLE for ladies' gentlemen
misses and youths Call and judge for yourselves
DIR. Lcvett's Patent Enamellcd Plates for
Artificial Teeth-Dr Icve Dentist go Broadway Of
Warren street. has perfected discovery in his which will
hand his down to tho latest posey c has invented
&c. completely DISCUSSES the setting of artificial teetSun
day Mercury