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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

hear our Glee Club sing it..
For the Evansville Daily Journal.l
A WING SONG.
TUNE-s, Old Dan Tucker"
Wake up boys Santa Annals coming,
Dan't you hear the rascals drumming,
Up! the motto of our commander,
s death before retreat or surrender
Where's Old lack, the brave cid Spartan
Where's Old Zack, the brave old Spartan
Where's Old lack, the brave old Spartan
When he leads the vict'ry's certain.
When Santa Anna, kind and tender,
Said sold lack you'd best surrender
Avoid bloodshed-we can disarm you.
But we're not disposed to harm you.
Where's Old lack, &c.
Old lack replied TO Santa Anna,
'FHere's old Kentucky, Indiana,
Illinois and Mississippi
Dang my old coat if | can't whip We.
That's Old lack, &c.
The day was dark-the battle bloody;
There stood calm Old Rough and Ready
If any corps feared being routed,
Anxiously each soldier shouted
Where's Old lack, &c.
That day Old Zack whipped Santa Anna
Vict'ry perched upon our banner;
And as the Mexicans did SCATTER,
Their cry was heard above the CHATTER.
''There's Old Zack," &c.
The office holding federal clan,
Are trying now by every plan,
To raise an army well equipped,
And one they think cannot be whipped.
But where's Old Jack, &c.
Cass has don'd his black cockade,
And musters them with great parade,
But if they hear some distant firing,
In tones subdued they're all requiring.
'Where's Old Zack,' &c.
Cass's reg'lars pack
Ofoffice- hokers fat and slick,
Together bound by public plumber.
And if they fight we should not wonder.
''But where's Old Zaek," Sc.
But see Old lack cool, firm and steady,
A little rough but always ready,
The volunteers around him gather,
To fight for him as for father.
There's Old lack, &c:
If he and Cass meet in November,
Twill be day we'll all remember;
Cass's reg'lars whipped and flying,
Will be heard in terror crying.
: "There's Old Zack,' &c.
Old Zachary's legs are short and slender,
| He cannot run and won't surrender
And Cass had better break his blade,
: And lay aside his black cockade.
For here's Old lack, the brave old Spart
: For here's Old lack the brave old Spart
For here's Old lack. the brave old Spart
When he leads the vict'ry's certain.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10
ONEDAY LATER,

PHILADELPHIA, August s, T. M.
The Democrats have a majority for their
Governor, MIR. Reed in the following counties,
from which full returns have been received
Edgecomb, ,3O5; Wayne. ,062; New Hano
yer, 627; Johnson, 81; Green, 400; Baden,
300, Folks majority in the above counties
was 1923.
The Wings have carried the following coun
ties for Manly by the following majorities:-
Halifax A, Northampton 763, Craven, 80, Pitt
$40, Ashe as Clay's majority in the above
counties was SIT.
Reeds majority in Martin county is 260;
Manly's majority in Bcaufortis AGO, Montgom-
cry 500, Richmond 523 Democratic gain in
the Legislature z. Wing gain 4.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. z, 10 P. M.
In North Carolina the Democrats have
gained in 43 counties for Governor, as compar-
ed with the election of 1914, 700.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug Z, s P NJ.
! By arrivals from New Orleans news is re-
ceived from Mexico of the defeat of Paredes by
Bustamente, and that the insurrectionhas been
put down..
WAsHlNGToN, Aug. Z, 10 P. Nj.
The Senate passed the civil bill on Saturday
night.
To day MIR. Benton gave notice that he
would early next week, make motion to re-
move the injunction of secresy from the
members in the court Martial of Col. Ere
mont.
The rel,f committee reported for the public
alton of the reports of the proceedings of Con
gress published in the lntelligencer which wa
ordered to be printed.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
report from the Secretary of the Treasury of tn
value and quantity of the sugar imported int
this country.
Mr.. Borland called up the bill granting owe
flowed lands to Arkansas.
The resolution of inquiry relatingto the pre-
: ject of revoluiionizing Northern Mexico W;
adopted.
The Oregon bill was debated on the Wi
mot proviso amendment.
- In the House. the motion to reconsider Il
army bill was negatived.
- The Senate resolution, giving the cannt
captured BY Jac kson to the Jackson monume
II was debated and passed
The Presidents last message was taken
a MIR. Venable made political speech,
70 saulting the Wings and Taylor.
~ The message was laid on the table.
MIR. Hunt moved to go into Committee
the whole.
The proceedings then became disorderiy
the Wings endeavoring to get up the river a
s. harbor bill. 4 ss5 ~ - IS
Mr.. Cobb of Georgia opposed the MOTION
Calls of the House were twice made.
Committee rose. -.e-,o
,nt A resolution to stop the debate on the h
In Dor bill on Monday was adopted.
Mr.. Root moved to take up the harbor
during the night session, which was agreed
bill Mr.. Hunt opening the debate.
and ~ &c. nm rory LARGE q
nu ter of spots has just appeared; says Lon
M paper, on the eastern margin of the S
which are moving onward to the centre of
disk. This cluster is visible TO the naked
and is one of the largest ever observed,
|. length being calculated at l40, 900 miles,
oeu its breadth at 20, 900
Ter 1t is announced by telegraph to Louis'
With that the Wings have carried North Carol
Pro- having elected their Governor and majc
he of members of the Legislature. The can
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10
PRINcEroN, IA, August 8, Bpm.

PRINCETON, Ia, AUGUST Q, . p NJ
Messrs. ". III. Chandler d. Co.: The re-
turns from all the townships are in except Wa
bash, and it will not give more than 80 or 40
votes in all, and will give about % majority
for HudeIson.
J. w. Cockrum, whig, for Rep, $50
j. Hudelson, locofoco. g 759
Cockrum's majority SO far, 81
J. J. Kirkman, wing, will be elected rail-
by 200 vote at least.
The vote in favor of free schools will be large
gay 300. In hast.
P. S. Cockrum's election certain. B.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS.
WAsHlHGToN, Aug. 4. s P. M.

The Senate to- day, after some unimportant
business, adopted the Civil Diplomatic Ap-
preparation bill.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE .
In the House, the debate on the Army bill
was concluded in Committee ofthe whole, and
the bill reported to the House The amend
ments were discussed till the hour OF adjourn
ment. .-........
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

KENTucKY.-The Clerk of the Steamer Pal
estine has sent us the following result of the
first days voting in Daviess County, KY:
Crittendon's majority 154
Helms do 129
The Convention question is ahead of every
thing
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

THE ALPINE HoRN.--The Alpine Horn is
an instrument made OF the bark of cherry
tree, and like speaking trumpet, is used to
convey sounds 10 great distance. When
the last rays OF the sun gid The summit Of
The Alps, The shepherd who inhabits the.
highest peaks of these mountains, takes his
horn, and cries with loud voice, 'Prais,d
be the Lordp As soon as the neighborng
shepherds hear him, they leave their buts
and repeat these words. The sounds are
prolonged many minutes, whilst the echoes
of The mountains and grotloes repeat the
name of God. Imagination cannot picture
anything more solemn and sublime than bis
scene. During the Silence that succeeds,
the shepherds bend their knees aD2 pray in
the open air, and then retire 10 their huts 10
rest. Fhe sunlight gliding tie tops ofthcse
slupendous mountains, upoxwhlch the vault
of heaven seems to ref-ihe magnificent
scenery around, and ne voice Of the shep-
herds, sounding lronI rock 70 rock The praise
Of tie Almighty, aust ill The mind ofeVery
traveller with eEhusiasm and awe.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

O~s-In the Mexican Mythology, tradition
has been preserved from time lmmemorlai ,that
The overthrow of the nation was to be caused
by white men coming from the East. This
idea originated in the belief that The nation
was founded by Quezalchoatl, who came from
the East and went to the sun, and who was
worshipped as the God of War; His secont
coming was the signal for the nations fall
This superstition operated greatly in favor
Cortez, and doubtless was the means OF nj
success. 1t has received almost the characte
of prophecy, from the repeated evidences
danger to Mexico from the invasions ofwhit
men from the East.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

COUNTING THE Chick ENs.-The Courier des
Flats Unis says that the partisans of Gen. Cass
confidently calculating upon his election, an
nounce the following composition of his cabi-
net. Messrs. John Y Mason aad Cave John
son to retain their present posts, the Navy and
Post Office. w. L. Marcy will become Sec
rotary of the Treasury, and Gen. Houston will
succeed him as Secretary of War. Mr.. Buc-
hanan will yield the State Department TO AL
len, of Ohio. The Foreign Missions are also
distributed. Hannegan is to go TO England,
&c. And to crown the whole, says the Cour-
Ter, they have created, for the benefit of Thos
H. Benton of Mo-, that Lieut.. Generalship o
which he has dreamed SO long The Courie
adds, mewhat significantly: "All this is yer!
well. They sell the skin of the bear, BUT Is
THE BEAR KILLED."
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

FACTS FOR TBECoNsIDERATIoNo FTHE PEOPLE.
Lewis Cass has been in public life about
thirty years. During this time, he has pock-
eted of the Peoples money within a fraction
1.-TWO HUNDRED AND THRIFTY THOUS-
AND DOLLARS! or over TWENTY DOL
LARS A DAY.! For period cf eighteen
years, while Gen. Cass was Governor of Mich
igan, he drew salaries from four different
sources at the same time amounting to more
than NINETY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS!
or over THIRTY ONE DOLLARS per day.!
! About two-thrds of this 1886 900 was drawn
for ''ertra Allowances" The Albany Evening
1 Journal says: "Most men would have been con-
tent with $40 week. which his regular sal
AIRY amounted to; but Gen. Cass preferred $50
day. 1t filed up faster"
The Journal continues: ''How has it been
with Gen. Taylor? He entered the public ser
vice about the same time with Gen. Cas-
Most of his life has been spent on the frontier
In 1912 he fought the Indians at Fort Harri
son. He shared in the hardships of the Blacl
Hawk War. He participated in the Gtgue'
of all the exhausting campaigns in Florida
He wasearliest and longest in the field of Mex
ico Fort Harrison, Withlacoocha and Buen
+ Vita proclaim his zeal, skill and courage
He never counted any duty extra. There
not to be found on the account books Govern
ment, one dollar charged against Zachary Tay
for extra services" sin forty years he ha
worked harder, suffered more, and rendered fai
: far greater service TO his country, than Levi
Cass; but he has not draaon Oneftth as muc
money from the Treasury"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

II is announced by telegraph to Louisville
that the Wings have carried North Carolina.
having elected their Governor and majority
of members of the Legislature. The canvass
was not very exciting, and we presume local
questions prevented the Wings from obtain
ing as large majority as usual.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10
ARRIVAL OF THE
A M E RIG A.

New YORK, Aug. 5.
The Royal Mail Steamer America arrived
Yesterday at noon, having sailed on the 22d.
The Hermann sailed on the 10th.
The crisis in Ireland is at hand.
The privy council meet at Dublin Castle on
the 18Th.
The Lord Lieutenent issued proclamation
ordering the enforcement of the laws to secure
all arms, andarrest all persons possessing them
without license.
France remains tranquil. leaving Cavaignac
in high popularity. He is, however. assailed
by the editors of the La Presse, in pamphlet
giving the particulars of the recent imprison-
ments.
Lamertine has vindicated his policy
The Catholic relief bill has been Withdrawn
from the House of Commons.
The sugar bill, owing to some blunders, re
quires amendment this session.
Abroad, things, TO all appearances, were re
turning to tranquility.
The German and Danish war is considered
al an end.
The war in Lombardy promises soon TO ter
inmate in peace.
Charles Albert is becoming more popular.
The SiciIian Archduke John has been cleo
ted chief of the German Empire.
MARKErs.-PIG IRoN-At Glasgow, is qu
ted at G4O. Sellers offer f43.
ExcHANGE-The news from Ireland oper
ted unfavorably on the money market, rea
ton of full per cent. in funds took plac
the decline ended at l. Consols closed at s
to 67a; for money and account, were reduce
TO s53a654.
CorroN-The market closed for the week e
ding 2lst. with less activity. Irish affairs CT
ating some alarm. The sales of the week ell
bracing 800 bales. To-day better ieell
exists. 700 bales were sold, Orleans, 3 to 3!
Upland, 3la5Id; Mobile, 34a4sd.
MEAL-l96 lbs, las Cd to 10 Sd. advan
Is per Dbl,
FLoua-Sales of U. S. at 27A28s 81. Sour
25a26s
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

OEHere is noble Wing Song, composed
and handed to us for publication by gallant
young Rough and Ready who is anxious to
hear our Glee Club sing it.
For the Evansville Daily Journal.l
A WING SONG.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

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presses capg.tsa Gas equal
g fesr ~ aea 1dey
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- bic empieg
Asse aeea made bnsss
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aEse s.5 = Gag -
% TO RENT.-A two story Brick Dwelling
EzA House situate on Pine street, tn out-housee,
cistern, &c. The building Is new and il complete
order. Apply &c BOYD BULLOCK.
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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

THE CHILD TO THE ToMB.-The follow
ing eloquent anecdote is from the journal OF
a traveller in the Est.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

]
A LocoFoco ScoUNDREL.-The New Orleans
Mercury, a locofoco paper, and the State Sen
tinel, another ocoloco sheet, publishes the fol-
/ lowing instance of the rascality of locoloco
1 office holder. He is fair representative of
that class:
A man, al one time our schoomate, chum,
and bed-fellow, by long labor had succeeded in
educating himself and was nearly prepared to
enter upon the practice of law. He received
an appointment of Deputy Postmaster in a
small town in Maine, and the next notice we
had of him came in letter of his own hand
writing, dated in Jail, praying for efforts in his
, behalf TO save him from the severe penalty
which " ould follow his condemnati ion for rob-
bling letters of their contents. Letters had
been rihe1, their contents stolen, the, money
identified and traced to him, and he was found
guilty, in spite of all efforts to save him, and
9 sentenced TO seven years imprisonment i'll the
penitentiary or county Jail. He choose the
latter. When first accused. he was engaged TO
: beautiful and accomplished woman, who,
with true woman's heart, chung to him and
. his fortunes, the more fortune seemed ID frown
upon him. With efforts worthy of manhood
and better cause, she struggled and t)iled to
n avert the terrible verdict of guilty" and its
IT consequent punishment and infamy, but in
vain: through ABUSE, discourage me1t, ana
obloquy, she wavered not, till the fearful word
p fell from the court, and then in fit dle fell
$ upon the floor Well had il been if she had
passed away forever in that state of uncon-
sciousnessl
ri But condemnation, and the sentence and
u the prison bars could not blot out the warmth
II and light aud energy Of her love. With ardo
= undated she procured petition, sought GU
n many of the most influential men 81 the ma
= tion, obtained their signatures, went to Wash
e ington, saw the President, and her entrgy, per
severance, eloquence, beauty and distress, pro
he cured the pardon of her lover, aftei severa
years of his incarceration and her sorrow AM
- herosm had been passed. She flew to his cell
II she opened his prison door, she sci tie captiv
free, and he-deserted her, ruined in reputa
ill ton and broken in heart. and married another
IN When last we heard from the scoundfel
was living in Boston. Mass; where we hop
he may have the pleasure OF r,adinS this III
history of his ,ilIaiuy. And il he feels an
Us uncertainty of bis density. let him 80 10 Il
on town of Orono, Maine. or to the recorder
m the United States, and inquire for the name
-. one Mr. Woods, who figured conspicuous
~ some ten or twelve years ago as thief, ma
we, robber, convict, seducer, and an migrate.
its
'no 0Cz-In the Mexican Mythology, traditi
has been preserved from time immemorial IL
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

AN-r Ihe returns haa
lAss Ia 1silfenden's asa5esls. ESQ
saaa. g009 The
gaz u keeh sgaaeaes.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

If he and Cass meet in November,
Twill be day we'll all remember;
Cass's reg'lars whipped and flying,
Will be heard in terror crying.
"There's Old Zack,' &c.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

New SPoTs ON THE SUN.-A very large Gus
ter of spots has just appeared; says London
paper, on the eastern margin of the Sun,
which are moving onward to the centre OF its
disk. This cluster is visible to the naked eye,
and is one of the largest ever observed, its
length being calculated at l400 900 miles, aud
its breadth at 10000
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

Cass's reg'lars are pack
Ofoffice- holkers fat and slick,
Together bound by public plumber,
And if they fight we should not wonde
"But where's Old Zack," sc.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-08-10

But see Old lack cool, firm and steady,
A little rough but always ready,
The volunteers around him gather,
To fight for him as for a father.
There's Old lack. &c:
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-02-03
THE DOoMOF OUR WORLD.

What this change is to he, we do not even coniure--we see in the heavens themselves some traces of destructive elements, and some indications of,heir power. The frag- ments of broken planets-the descent of me . teoric stones upon our globe-the wheeling comets welding their looss"materials at the solar surface--the volcanic eruption on our own sa.eilites-ths appearance of new stars, and the disappearance of e.hers-are all the foreshadows of that impending convulsion to which the system of the world is doomed. Thus placed on planet which is to be burned up, and under heavens which are to pass avAy-thus treading as itwere, on the cemetriss, and dwelling on the mausoieums of former worlds. let us learn the lesson of humility and wisdom. if we have not al- ready been taught it in the school of revela- tion.-[North British Review.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-02-03
DESTRUCTION OF THE BOWERY
 CHURCH BY FIRE.

The large brick building generally known as the Bowery Church, situated on Eliza beth street, between Walker and Hester, was found to be on fire in the basement Supposed to have originated from a defect in one of the fues) at about half past nine o'clock on Saturday evening, and notwiih> standing the indefatigable exertions of the fremen and police the whole fabric was in short time laid in ruins, with the ex. ception of the walls, which are mostly standing. Most of the furniture was saved. The building was purchased of the Uni yersalists last May by the Roman Catho> lies for SIS 900, since which time about $s OO0 have been expended on it for im- prove meuts and furniture, making total loss of not far from s26.000. There was an insurance on it of $iO,OO0-$5OOO at
 the Eagle and $5000 at the 6remen's ln- surance Companies Nos. Az. A. 46 Eliz> abeth street -(frame buildings) were either destroyed or. damaged, as we'll as nnm~ Der of sms II tenements in the rear, mostly occupied by indigent col0red families.-- The loss occasioned by the burning of tho church, falls on three individuals.-N. Y. Jour. of Com,
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-02-03
LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
Litchneld, Feb. 3, lsls.
GUERNsEY's HISTORY.

l History of the United States of America, d. signed fer Schools. Extending frem the Discovery of America by Columbus to the present time; witk numerous maps and en- r. cravings, together .With notice of Ameri- can Antiquities, and the Indian tribes. By | EGBERr GUERNsEY, A. M. 17"t' dH-~- This is an elegantly printed work Fof 1lso
 psges-the design of which is sufficiently in-
 dicatsd b! the title. wthave given its care
 ful and critical examination. and, in our view,
 it is Asupcriofto any work of the kind extsnt.
 This, we gre aware, is saying much, when we take into considerasi,H the many eminent his- toriansrwho have written upon the same suh- .ject and with the same object in view. .
 Mir. Guernsey notes not only. the civil and political history of eur county, but traces the moral and religi ,us bearings of the great events which have transpired in the rise and progress ofthis nation. While his workis entirely free from anything like sectarian,srn, he secs and marks the providence of God in all things. It is just such book as a Christian people ought to use in their schools, or tEe instruc> ton of the rising generation. ''. ''-' .ss..
 The volume contains a vast amount of useful and interesting matter arranged on new plan, with marginal questions. We commend it to the cordial attention of School Committees, Teachers. and Pupils. @@ ~ -9A-r ,EFf . The author, Mr. Guernsey. isa native of this town, where he has many friends who will re- joiceSto see this evidence of his talents, skill. and exfraerdinary industry.
 The work is published by Cady & Burgess, 60 John street, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-02-03
STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.

Our old and favorite steamer, the New York. on her passage up on Friday evening when of Charles Island, at the entrance of Milford harbor, the cross beam which sup> ported her piston rod gave way, and placed her in position of imminent danger. A timely observation of the fact prevented any disastrous result. She was enabled tolay ,o. under a lib sail, until assistance was obtained. information having been gwen and the steamer Hero being dispatched for that purpose, which towel her up to the steamboat landing in our harbor. where she now lies. Fortunately she suffered no other damage than that referred to, and in few days will be prepared to resume her station on the oute-[N. H. Couiier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-02-03
Portrait 0f Goa. Taylor.

The following pleasant asd graphic pen and iak sketch of General Taylor. is from the pen of the Rev. Dr. Wightman, seaior editor of the Southern Christian Advocate:
 .Daybraks overlook us just below Baton Rouge, on the yves. bank of the Mississippi. We have passed during the aight that most picturesque portion of the river called the coast. The allubiai. margin oa both sides sf ,he liver spreads in breadth from four hundred yards to a mile and a half. Sugar plantations touch each other, and elegant residences ssreach out as far as the eye can follow the beld curve of the river. After the raa of 800 nilss, the Mississippi looks net . whit narrower than at New Orleans. Iss average width is about thfee>quarsers of amils. At Baton Rosge, where we
 toach . frw minutes to take in passengers, there stands, in company with two or tAree .eiher sentiemea, an elderly, plain-lcokins mas, who, afier brief leave.lakine. cones
 on board. We shsye oa, ihe breakfast bell rings, and we find our way to the table. ] observed thatibe entrance of oar new fel- iow-voyager occAsloned subdaed remark
 and brought upon him the curious glances of severe. spectators; and whispering to
 the clerk, who was about to take the head of the table, | asked who he vas.
 sGenssai TaylOr.' sas the reply. Indeed! Lncty. chancs. thought ], tha'