The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-10-23
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.
Reported for the Evansville Journal.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
Gen. Scott visited the Mechanics Fair last
night, and the spacious saloon, nearly 800
feet long, was crowded with dense mass
Joshua Vanzandt, President, addressed Scott
in behalf of the Institute, and alluded elo-
quently to his life,which was interviewer with
every chapter of the history aad glory of our
country. Gen. Scott replied briefly and ell
oquently, expressing himself overwhelmed
with the honors thrust upon him by his TOO
partial countrymen, and complimented the
ladies, whose waving handkerchieis from the
galleries were as expressive as the cheers Of
the opposite sex. In conclusion he alluded to
the boxes placed in the hall for contributions
to the Washington Monument. He passed
an eloquent eulogium on the life and services
of Washington. He alluded to the monu-
ment, then to the city, and asked leave to
deposit his mite with the members Of the In
stitute in behalf of that noble undertaking.
The most unbounded enthusiasm prevailed.
BosToN, Oct. 81,
The Halifax people are getting up public
d5nners in compliment to Admiral Seymour
Tor protecting the fisheries.
The owners of vessels here have sent TO
Guano Island, and given orders not to attempt
to load at Guano, but go elsewhere for
freight; owners intend to look to Govern
ment for redress in case of loss. Commo-
dore McCaulley was at VALPARAISO last ac-
count.
HALIFAX, Oct, 81.
Accounts from Prince Edwards Islands,
of tremendous gale. Twelve vessels sunk
at anchor, and all lives lost.
Mr. webster at the point of Death.
BosToN, Oct. %.
Edward Everett received letter to-day
from Webster's private Secretary stating that
Mr.. Webster is not expected to I've many
hours. Geo. II. Castle returned from Mans
field and confirms the report.
WASHINGTON, Oct. %.
Scott has arrived. lie was met at the depot
by a few personal friends.
The latest news from Florida says Ward
and Cabell are both delaeted.
New ORLEANS, Oct. %.
The Empire City arrived from Havana with
dates of the 18th. Private letters say there
lis much excitement. Strangers are closely
atchad. Several persons have been arrest
ed for having New Orleans papers in their
possession. The Government is preparing
document complaining of the Crescent City's
proceedings, to send to Washington. the
Captain General still refuses to accept the
resignation of Secretary Galiauo.
BosroN, Oct. %.
A special messenger from Mansfield says
Webster cannot live through the day.
PITTSBURGH, Oct %.
River has "a inches in the channel and
standing. The weather is cloudy with indi-
cations of rain.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 30.
River stationary since yesterday; weather
cloudy. Flour continues in good dem and;
1000 bbls sold at $3.50 Whisky I6lc.-
Cheese beter;' choice w. r. firm at S.
Groceries unchanged.
LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. %.
Forty thousand persons visited the Fair to-
day. Much disappointment on -ccount of the
non-arrival of Scott. Addresses and awards
Of premiums to-day.
NEW YORK. Oct. 90 ".
-Four thousand bbs Flour State sold at 81 so South
ern 81 62a4 75. Ohio 81 50G4 80. Market better Is
900 bushels Western Wheat at 8 OF; common Ohio /
O6l Southern higher Rye 5000 at csc delivered
Corn Try scarce, only parcel afoat held .6c.-
Provisions nomnalIy same; 200 bbls Ohio Whisky sol,
mt a3.c.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct 81
Mess Pork SIG 1911; Bacon sides So 80 with few
buyers Arrived Fanny Smith, Louisville; Ask Scott
Delaware, L. NJ Kenneth, ST. Louis.