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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

UTBy reference TO our advertising col
umns it will be seen that Mr.. Knapp is now
in our city, and proposes to teach all who
favor him with call, the art Of detecting
counterfeit Bank Noles. In these times when
counterfeits are so plenty. it is highly mpor-
tant to our business men. that they be able to
ion, Exchange Hotel and at DR.. Wiicox's Of
fee. We understand that Mr.. Knapp has
found over 5000 of counterfeit money in the
hands OF number OF our merchants.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.


Maj. Bartlett, member Of the Boundary
Commission, has arrived from Texas. He
lett the Commission at FL Passo, all WE'LL
Tie difficulty with the Mexican Commits
sioners had been arranged. Major Bartlett
reports horrible scenes at Saco Rio, from
tier town. A band of desperadoes had in
Tested the town, committing many murders.
The members OF the Commission raised a
force OF Americans, vino found eight or ten
OF the murderers, tried, and Immediately
hung them all. One of the persons murder
ed by the rufiians was MIR. Clark, son of Hon.
J. w. Clark, U. S. Senator from Rhode Is
land.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

CoLLIsIoN.-Yesierday we recorded the
loss OF the steamer John Hancock which sunk
above Cape Grardeau. Since then we learn
that the Lowell, fifteen miles below Wheel
ing, came in contact with the s. +. Wilton.
At the moment in which the shock was ex-
perienced, the former boat sunk 10 her cabin
deck. carrying with her several lives. Sew
eral persons were saved by cutting through
the lower deck. One woman and two child
rem we're lost, and young man who display
ed great heroism in his efforts at rescuing
others, is also among the missing. The
Messenger No. 2 came down about twenty
minutes after the accident occurred.
The Lowell was bound down stream, aud
the s. +. Vinton up. The former is a Wa
bash river boat. She wds loaded with iron,
nails. glassware and other merchandise.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1851.

HA project is on foot to have Worlds Fair
on Governors Island near New York City
in 1852. The matter is in first rate hands,
and though quietly, yet is walking surely
toward completion. The Astor House has
subscribed $4,000 towards the expenses OF il;
the Irving House $4,000, the New York Ho.
tel $4,000. and other hotels in proportion to
their means, so we shall have perhaps, a
Worlds Fair Of our own. Who'll 60.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
lLou. Jour

A WITNESS FROM The ENEMY On the
22d Of February, while at New York, MIR.
Foote was called upon to make IA speech.
He consented, and during his remarks gave
the following testimony in favor of the pat
riutism Of the Wings. He said:
"Much depended uron the action of the
Wing party; for the di.union feeling is more
prevalent among the the Democrats, mised
by certain leading politicians and corrupt ed.
Itors, than among the Wings"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ In the steamer Empire City, which
sailed from New York for Chagres the other
day, there were five young ladies passengers
who are bound for Oregon, as teachers
They go out under the patronage OF the
board for promoting education at the West,
Gov. Sade, of Vermont. general agent.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ On Saturday last the people of Lex
ington, KY. ratified proposition to subscribe
four hundred thousand dollars stock in the
MaysviIle and Danville railroads. The vote
stood, 204 against the proposition and 43O
for il.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

HAwoRTH's GRAND OLIo.-By advertise
ment it will be seen that this talented Com
pany perform tonight, at the Exchange Ho-
tel. Mr.. Young will give some of his best
songs, and Miss Juliette will dance {. La Pol
ka" All who have not yet seen them should
visit them this evening, as they offer an at
tractive bill.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

%Rev. Coolige Shaw, son of Robert G.
Shaw, Esq, of Boston, died last week at tie
Catholic College in Maryland, at the age Of
80. He was graduate of Howard College,
and acquired his ecclesiastical education in
Italy. where he embraced the Catholic faith.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
NASHVILLE. March &c. 9P.M.

The head aud parts of the body of white
man were discovered concealed behind "a
fallen tree near the Chattanooga railroad. iii
the vicinity OF Muriresboro', last Sunday
As no one is missing, it is supposed to be the
body OF stranger, who has been murdered.
The head is broken, and there are other
marks OF violence on other parts OF the body.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

SCUYLKILL.-This swift and we'll known
steamer has bee repaInted and thoroughly
repaired, and entered the Louisville and ST.
Louis daily line. She will be here going
down every Friday, and returning on Tues
day. Passengers will meet with every at
tention from the Tolite officers. To MIR. Lee
vi, hrst clerk, we are indebted for up river
papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

HOME JOURNAL.-The last number has
been received, filled with interesting CORES
pondence, original articles, &c. The names of
the Editors, Messrs. Morris & Willis, are
enough to commend it to the patronage and
attention of every literary man. Ii is printed
in beautiful style, and on new type Price
81 90 per annum.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~The people on the upper Mississippi,
are wide awake on the subject of Railroads.
The City OF Quincy has lately been author
lied, by vote Of the people TO subscribe
100000 to the Northern Cross Railroad
The vote stood ,ll2 to l6 against the sub
scription.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

nPGen. George M'Duffie. of South Car
oina, died few days since. He had been In
very feeble health for year or two. MIR.
MD. has figured largely as a leading South
ern politician. and. aside from Mr.. Calhoun
was perhaps the most popular man in the
Southern States for many years past.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

Blythe married ladies Of Paramount, N
j., have organized themselves into an Indi.
pendent Order of Odd Fellows. in order to
be revenged upon their Odd Fellow hus-
bands. The women have determined to
keep up with the times, and unless the leg
islature will grant their demands, they will
take the matter into their own hands.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IL The Cleveland and Pittsburg rail-
road has been completed to Ravenna, forty
miles from the former place, and cars were to
have commenced running at the close Of last
week. The rood is to be pushed forward
with all possible despatch 10 its completion to
Pittsburg.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IFln glancing over N. Y. paper, we no.
tee steamers advertised for Albany, ''fare %
cents" But few years ago. the passage
was three dollars. with extras. There i:
nothing like competition for the benefit of the
public.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

DTSenstor Turney, of Tennessee, must
carry on an extensive correspondence, as
tloeHty sir mail bags, each wei ghing eighty
six pounds, passed through Louisville last
week, directed to III. 5. Turney, nchester,
Tenn. All ranked, of course.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
ANApoLIs Md March q

ANAPoLIs, Md, March PC.
The Hon. Dan'l Webster aud lady arrived
Monday afternoon, and had AN enthusiastic
welcome. The dinner rendered 10 him ~
Inc convention delegates took place at the
City Hotel 1t was sumptuous feast, and
was attended by all The distinguished men OF
the Stale. The best feeling prevailed, and
the various tOasts, were received with enthu-
siasm.
Ex-Governor Sprigg presided, MIR. Web
ster 10 the right and Chancellor Johnson aud
others TO the left besides Gov. Lowe. and Ex-
Gov. Pratt, u. >. Senator from this Stdte.-
The following regular toast called forth great
applause:
"DdnieL jebster-Maryland shows her
attachment to the Union by honorng lis able
dtfender."
MIR. Webster rose and said, he appreciated
from his heart the honor which HAD been con-
irrred upon him by the representatives Of the
people. In the course Of his remarks, he
spoke Of the adoption of the compromise
measures, and said he looked upon them as
the great saving point-a great check upon
agitation. VINO would dissolve this glorious
Union? We have al the North some excite
ment on the great agiating questi' MS OF the
day. We have seen also at the South some
thing OF the same kind, and secession from
the Union was threatened by some as "a rem
edy for their imaginary evils. What will
they srccde iroul2 Where will they secede
TO! He thought th's who talked OF seces-
sion had a great tra'lty, aud that their minds
were greatly discoveries; in the language OF
holy writ, They know not what they do
Much applause. While we maintain invi-
Mate the adjustment measures nj CouprrSs.
while we hold no party with those who seek
TO break down the bulwark with which they
are surrounded aud while we faithfully carry
out the principles OF those measures. there Is
no fear of the Union
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IFThe Hon. John Law and family have
arrived in our city, with the view OF becom-
ing permanent residents. That pleasant
property known as the 8 Bulls Head'' has
been taken by Judge Law, and is now under
gong extensive improvements: and will soon
De ready for it, occupants.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

uPThe ship Dewitt Clinton, which ar
rived at New York from Liverpool few
days ago, had thirtyone deaths during the
passage, of ship fever.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ Three cent pieces are now being made
at the Philadelphia United States mint
They are three-quar,ers silver and one-quar
ter copper, and about the size Of Spanish
sixteenth, though considerably thicker.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
{ 4 N b ! D A I E S

e5gAt the solicitation of many of my friends
Without distinction of party, will serve as Coun-
iy Commissioner OF Vanderburgh County, II
elected at the next August election.
mh26+ CHAS. HARRINGTON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

HThe President, with the consent OF the
Senate has appointed John S. Warts, of Ind.
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
New Mexico.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

UTMr. Webster is taking some fine like
ne,ses at his room, and our citizens who have
not improved this opportunity 10 get their
pictures taken, should call Immediately, as ne
intends TO leave shortly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

USIesterday was mild and beautiful
spring GAY. and it seemed as if winter could
never again breathe his icy breath upon our
earth.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

DsIn a letter, addressed to the Lord
Mayor OF Dublin, Lord Cloncurry has chang
cd the English Government with having
caused the death by starvation, within the
last four pears of 100000 of the Irish peo-
pie.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~The Galveston Civilian says: 1.-THE
immigration pouring into our State continues
unabated. There has been nothing like it,
in exten; of numbers and wealth in the his
tory of the State"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IL The police OF Boston are down on T"
the gamblers of that city. Two descents
have been made upon noted gaming house,
aud one hundred aud thirteen professional
gentlemen arrested.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
A CARD.

We hereby certify that We perfectly satisfied
that Mr.. knapps method OF detecting Counterfeit
BANK Notes, Is nfaiable:
T. Block, Clerk of steaEler 81. Paul: Mr. Doring,
do Columbus; ii. DeDnings, do Ben West; Nj.
M.rrin, do Bostona; Messrs Smith e. Jones. do
Bunker Hill; II. -. Cough. do Nav Queen, ~ r..
Britton, broker, Natchez; J. r. Wilcox, Evans
vile. tmh2o DIT
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

%The Spanish Government. fearing an
other invaEion Of Cuba, has five vessels OF
war in the post Of Havana, anG a large fleet
cruising outside.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

H. The Hoosier State No. 2 still runs
regularly IN the Evansville and Kentucky
trade. The report that she had burst her
larboard boiler. is without foundation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

ETo-night is the last opportunity that
will be afforded our citizens of procuring any
of the standard works now for sale at Wool.
sey & Nelson's auction room. Call this eve
ming, as II is the last chance.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

-Where was l, Ma" said little urchin
one day TO his mother, as he stood gazing
upon his drunken and PROSTATE father, where
was when YOU married Pa? Why dh't you
take me along, | could have picked out bet
ter man than he isl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
HIGnLx IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS
Mr:Nl

M k. kNAPP, teacher ui an inialliable method
ltl of detecting Counterfeit Bank Notes is now
IN This city, ana po, oses 10 instruct all who may
desire it, in the of readily detecting any Coun-
tereit note any Bank in the United States. This
he proposes 10 do in manner, aud according 10
tests perfectly satisfactory 10 he learner.
charge will be made
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

CALIFORNIA WEEKLY MAiL.-Thcre will
be weekly mail TO California, from New
York: commencing to-day. This will follow
from the consolidation Of the Rowland &
AspinwaIl and George Law lines.
Boiti more Sun, 18Th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ The "Madison Journal" is the title
of new Wing paper 10 be commenced at
Madison, Naturalization Gregg, Esq, Ed
itor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
STEAMBOAT BILLS, &C.

VIC call The ATTENTION OF the OIlicefs Oh WaOusI
e nd other packets TO our JOB Office. We are pre-
pared to do steamboat printing OF all kinds with dis
patch in the neatest style and at Louisville prices
The Jouna Job Office is provided with the largest
and latest style steamboat Tor Bills, with small
er cuts of same pa tern for large and small cards
We hspe our steamboat friends will give US call,
a. they are always welcome, wHether they visit us
socially or on business
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

TEarly navigation steamers are now
running from. Buffalo to chicago, five
having arrived at the latter port on the 15tf
Inst.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ A man by the name of Hartman was
arrested and committed to jail in New Alba
ny on Tuesday for passing twenty dollar
counterfeit bill on the Bank OF Kentucky.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

GSA splendid gold watch and chain ha
been presented to Senator Douglass by tn
young men oil California.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ The New Orleans Delta says tina,
Gen. Scott's prospects for obtaining the whig
nomination for the Presidency are daily bright.
ening.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

%Mr. Barnum lately sent Father Math-
e~ five hundred dollars, accompanied by an
appropriate letter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
Additional Attraction at the Elk
change Hotel!l!

- ~>~>> 49,
WILL give TWO of their unique performances
w at the Exchange Hotel on Friday and Satur-
day nights March 2slh, 18TH consisting q Fancy
Dancing. by MISSJULlETTE late from the y.
Y. Ballc,ts: Mt J. G.. FARQUER, the Celebra-
ted Magician and Ventriloquist, j. engaged, and
will perform in conjunction with HAWORTH >
GRAND OLIO COMPANY.
ETHIOPIAN DiINSIRELS,
Led by JOHN A. LYNN, The unriyalled Banjo
PLAYER: Comic Singing by Il. YOUNG; Mr. NJ.
D. EDMONDS the unrivalled performer on the
DuI.c,MgR. which is acknowledged by all 10 be
the sweetest instrument in use And the Rock
H.RMoNIcAN, a musical instrument made of
simple blocks OF stone laid upon straw.
A collection of
NATURAL CURIOSITIES!
The largest BOA CONSTEICT'OReverc cap
tured. and the HORNED SNAKE, the only one
ever exhibited. Both OF the Serpens are alive.li
Also the BUSH NEGRESS or the wild girl OF
Sumatra the only specimen ever brought TO the
abode of civilized man.
ADMlTTANCE 2j cents.
Doors open at O'clock. Performance COM
mences al = O'Clock.
tS- FRONT SEATS reserved for the Ladies.
[mh21-ltl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

HThe gross receipts of Jenny Limbs
concerts in New Orleans are said TO have
been about $4,000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
AI'O i'aRLf BY BAEcocK, BRO. g

CINcISNsTI, March &c.
Flour--Good demand, SO s5aS3 80.
Provisions Quiet, particularly Cut Meats
l21 bels Mess Pork at 81 %, and az do Clear
OLE %. .ra,t
Whisky-Saes al l71-2c.
Groceries and DIR" Goods active The citvis
ful ofcountry dealers TO make their spring pur-
chases. f -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

NEW ORLEANS, March n.
Cotton has been unsettled by the Areiic's news
There has been only small sales.
our---Saes to-day Of Ohio at 81 10 4 10.
Corn, bacon and lard are unchanged
Star Candes--Saes of 1909 boxes at Igic
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

For OsEooN.-About lorty emigrants from
Jennings county, Ia, passed through Madl-
son last Monday Tor Oregon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

PITTSBURGH, March 20.
There are feet 10 inches water in the
channel and at a stand.
The weather is pleasant.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
euETTs BAKERS IMPROVED PAT
- ~ 3 rirr h6EI,CDSQES

TIME Undersigned, agents Tor Messrs SWEET q
Baker would invite the attention OF the public
~ these splendid Me.odlons which are offered tor
sale al their Book Store, on Main street. opposite
The Bank. These beautiful instruments a,e con
srrrrt,d on IN entirely new and improved pian-ip
point Of style and beauty Of finish equalhng the
liano Forte while for sweetness.depth ana volume
of tone. they are unsurpassed by any instrument
whaiever. Prices remarkably lev. 4
rnh21lmdaw fCpNYAGION X tA"cCN- =
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

Block OF MARBLE In accordance with a
resolution Of the II. w. Grand Lodge. l. o.
o. f. of the State OF Indiana. the Grand
Master has procured and forwarded to the
city sf Washington block Of native marble.
for the Washington National Monument
The block is four feet long. two feet face, and
sixteen inches bed. with the following inscrip-
ton:
PRESENTED BY THE RIGHT WORTHY GRAND
LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
Opp FELLOWS OF THE STATE OF IND.
IN GOD WE TRUST.
Enclosed in three links
AMIClTIA, AMOR, EFT VERITAS.
Constitutional Liberty the Earth for ats
Domain, Eternity for its Duration.
Delphi Times.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29
mn. RuKCii. Dentist.

T1AS re,uned from the East with a supply o.
III the best materials known TO the profession =
Perhaps no branch OF Art or Science has advanced
more rapidlyin this age OF improvement than Den
tai Surgery. lnhzcStsdi
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IL Hugh Stewart: Esq, the extensive
Railroad contractor, is now in our city. He
.,o9s az 'te Shc--eod.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

IN CASES Hats-oonsistingOt every variety
NJ Just received and Tor sale low by
sep4 }. Il " A1nLrs q 70.
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SARATOGA, Capt. Nickerson:
EMPIRE, Capt. Heber Squier,
ALABAMA Capt. Pease.

yJ-No extra charge Tor meals or sIu1e-rooHis OH
the Boats forming tins line
o,g-This is quick, cheap, very desirable and
pleasant rout, being continuous route OF railroad
and steamboat from Cincinnati u the North and
East: and passengers ISSUED the Company VIII
spare no ex ense trouble 10 give enure satsiac-
Steamers leave Sandusky daily for Detroit Mac
NAV, Chicago, and tie principal points on the
Lakes NJ,
ss.,-For further information and Through lex
cts please apply the oliice, east side Of broad
ygnv first door north OF Front Cincinnati. M
T,ig--6n,- F. w. STRADEH. Agent.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

New ORLEANS, March %. p. NJ.
The steamer Fanny Smith and Europa
arrived here to-day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

~ The General elections in Virginia
have been postponed until October.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-29

CINCINNATI, March 20.
The river has fallen inches. The wealth
err is warm Indicating rain,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-04

Mexican advices to the 22d have been received at New
Orleans They tina, serious disturbance took
place at Vera Cruz on the olst OF August, when the
citizens 10 oppose the collection OF take. by the
eminent The military called out, and six per.
killed and several wounded before The outbreak was
quoted.
despatch subsequently, received says that he local
authorities worsed in the encounter, and tina, in
consequences blockade Of the port by the English was
pected is not easy TO understand why they should in
erfere, unless the Objectionable tax was to be applied to-
ward the liquidation Of the Mexican indebtedness TO
British subjects and had been levied under the threat OF
the adoption Of usrior by the commissioners
OF the British government
resolution had been adopted in the Mexican Con-
gress recommending alliance for offence and defence
between all the Spanish American republics
The two vessels which recently sailed from New Or.
under protest for Tehuantepec have been seized BY
the Mexican authorities Coatzcolzo They were In.
schooners Almagre. Capt Thompson, and Saraba, Capt
Whitney.
Advces from Northern Mexico, received At Brown.
vile on the 9th Of August were 10 the effect that there
was great distress in that sec,Ion consequent upon
failure Of the crops. The Indians were also yer,
troublesome.