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MARCH 9, 1845.

POLK'3 INAUGURAL. We are indebted to Ma. E. 21. FiiRcaiU) for a copy of the Louie, villa Journal of Friday Morning containing President Polk's Inaugural Address. Tbia docurneat til brought to Cincinnati from Washington in 42 hours rather quick work. What ahould have caused aucli desire to batten it ou tve are unable to eay certainly not its merits, for it is a very common place production so Tar as we are able to judge from a Iisstj perusal, (he poorest that ever emanated from Chief Magistrate. As every one will read it and judge of it for himself ( it is not necessary fur us to remark upon it. ;

ERIE AND OHIO CANAL. The House of Representatives passed, on Saturday 1st inst., by a vote of 82 to 55 the Bill

granting 500,000 acres of the public lands ior the completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal

from Terra Haute to Evanaville.

The House Bill differs considerable front the

the bill psssed by the Senate Jo the early part

of the session. We have every confidence, how

ver, .that the Senate will concur in the House

bill, and the grant be .made at this session. We have received Louisville papers of Satur 8th, but tbey coutain nothing further iu re latioo to the Canal.

The Postage bill haapssseJ both Houses. The

act goes into operation on the 1st of July.

The Senate has passed the bill admitting Iowa

and Florida asStatcs. We now mirnbir twenty

eight States sad Texas, which Prentice style

a p.risi State, , '

fjylt is rumored in Wsshington, and wetl

Authenticated, it is said, that the Mexican Min

ister, Gen . Almonte, will demand his passports

The instructions from bis Government are tha

th:s should be done in case the annexation res

olutions passed Congress, "

the end

Pri

(Myitis said that one ha'.f the bills upon calendar ot the two Houses will be lost, nearly the whole calendar of private bills.

vate snd pubiic business has been sacrificed to

Texa. All of the important bill have ber

passed with hardly A word xl debate, and mos

.of the heaviest bills with less than a quorum jnrrubera present.

threatened the perpetuity of our glorious

Union. "To the States respectively, or to the people," have been reserved "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States.1'

Laclibtate is a complete sovereignty within

the sphere ofits reserved powers. The Gov eminent of the Union, acting within the sphere ofits delegated authority, is also a complete sovereignty. While the General Government should abstain from the exer

cise of authority, not clearly delegated to it,

the States should Jbe equally caretul that, in

the maiutenace of their rights, they do not

overstep the limits ot powers reserved to them. One of the most distinguished of my

predecessors attached deserved importance

to "the suppott of the State governments in all their rights as the most competent ad

ministration for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwark against anti-republican tendencies; and to the "preservation of the

General Uovernment in its whole constitu

tional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace

at home, and salety abroad.11

l o the Government of the United States

has been intrusted the exclusive manage

ment of our foreign affairs. Beyond that, it

wields a few general enumerated powers. It

does not force reform on the States

leaves individuals, over whom it casts its ptotecting influence, entirely free to im

prove their own condition by the legitimate

exercise of ail their mental and physica

powers. It is a common protector of eacl

and all the Slates, of every man who lives

upon our soil, whether of native or foreigt

birth: of every religious sect, in their wor

ship of the Almighty according to the die

tales of their own conscience; of every shade

of opinion and the most free inquiry; of ev

ery art, trade, and occupation, consistent

with the laws of the States. Aud we re

ioice in the general happiness, prosperity

and advancement of our country, which have

been the offspring of freedom and not of

power.

- This most admirable and wisest system of

well-regulated self-government among men

ever devised by human minus, has been test

ed by its successful operation for more than half a century; and. if preserved from the

usurpations of the Federal Government on

the one hand, and the exercise by the State

to imitate our example. If be say that error

nd wrong are committed in the administra

tion of the government, let him remember that nothing human can be perfect; and that

under no other system of government revealed by Heaven, or devised by man. has reason been allowed so free and broad a scope

to combat error. Has the sword of despots

Droved to be a safer or surer instrument of

reform in government than enlightened tea

son?

Does he expect to find among the ruins of

this Union a happier abode for our swarming

millions than they now have undent! hv

ery lover of his country must shudder at the

thought of the possibility of its dissolution,

and will be ready to adopt the patriotic sen

timent: "Our Federal Union it must be

preserved.' To preserve it, the comprom

ises which alone enabled our fathers to form

a common constitution for the government

and protection of so many States and distinct

communities, of sucn diversified habits, in

terests. and domestic institutions, must be

sacredly and religiously observed. Any at

tempt to disturb or destroy these compromis-

es, Deing terms ot me compact or onion,

can lead to none other than the most ruin

ous and disastrous consequences.

It is a source of deep regret that, in some

sections ot our country, misguided persons

have occasionally indulged in schemes and

agitations, whose object is the destruction of

domestic institutions, existing in oilier sec-

tions institutions which existed at the adoption of the Constitution, and were recognized

and protected by it. AH must see that if

were possible lor them to be successful in attaining their object, the dissolution of the Union, and the consequent destruction of our happy form of government, must speedily

follow,

I am happy to believe that at every period

of our existence as a nation, there has exist

ed, and continues lo exist, among the great

mass of our people, a devotion to the Union

of the btates, which will shield and protect it against the moral treason of any who

would seriously contemplate its destruction a " . t a

io secure a continuance ot mat devotion

the compromises of the Constitution must

not only be preserved, but sectional jealous

les and heartburnings must be discountenan

ced; and all should remember that they are

members of the same political family, having

a common destiny, lo increase the attach

meut of our people to the Union, our law

'Justice and sound policy forbid the Feder-rof confedersted States could not operate success-'

of

of powers not reserved to them on the other, should be just. Any policy which shall tend

will, 1 fervently hope and believe, endure for to favor monopolies, or the peculiar inter

t ages to come, and dispense the blessings of ests of sectious or classes, must operate to

07-THE CABINET. The following gentlemen, we lesrn, constitute Mr. Polk's Cabinet : Ma. EucBASiN, of Fennsylvanis, Secretary ,of State.

Mr. Bancroft, of New York, Secretary of

-ha Treasury. Ma. Butler, of Kentucky, Secretary of War. Ma. Mason, of Virginia, Secretary of the Navy Gen. Sai'EKS, of N-orth Carolina, Pos master General. Ma. W a lies, of Mississippi, Attorney Gen rei.

INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JAMES K. POLK. DELIVERED 4XB OF If ARC II, 1845

Fellow-Citizens: Without solicitation

on my part, I have been chosen by the fiee

civil aud religious liberty to distant genera

tions. I o enect objects so dear to every

patriot, 1 shall devote myself with anxious solicitude. It will be my desire to guard a-

gainst that most fruitful source of danger to

the harmonious action of our system, which

consists in substituting the mere discretion

and caprice of the executive, or of mnjoiities scribed by it we may discard all appre

in the legislative department of the Govern- nensions for the. safety of the Union,

ment, for powers which have been withheld With these views of the nature, characte

from the Federal Government by the Con- and objects of the Government, aud the va

stitulion. By the theory of our Government, ue of the Union, I shall steadily oppose the majorities rule; but this right is not an arbi- creation of those institutions and systems

the prejudice of the interests of their fellow

citizens, and should be avoided. If the com

promise of the Constitution be preserved if sectional jealousies and heartburnings be discountenanced if our laws be just and

the Government be practically administer

ed strictly within the limits ot power pre

trary or unlimited one. It is a right to be

exercised in subordination to the Constitution, and in conformity to it. One great ob

ject of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities, or en

croaching upon theiriust rights. Minorities

have a right to appeal to the Constitution as

a shield against such oppression.

1 uat me blessing ol liberty which our

Conslitution secures may be enjoyed alike by

and voluntary suffrages of my country men to

(he most Iiounrable and most responsible of

fice on earth. I am deeply impressed with

gratitude for the confidence reposed in me.j Honored with this distinguished considera- ' lion at an earlier period of life than any of my piedccessors, 1 cannot disguise the diffidence with which I am about to enter on the discharge of my official duties. If the more aged and experienced men who haye filled the office of President of the United States, even in the infancy of the Re. public, distrusted their ability to discharge , the duties of that exalted station, what ought not to be the apprehensions of one so much younger and less endowed, now that our domain extends from ocean to ocean, that our people have so greatly increased in numbers, : and at .a time when so great diversity of opinion prevails in regard to the principles aud policy which should characterize the administration of our Government t Well may the boldest fear, and the wieest tremble, when incurring responsibilities on which may de

pend oureountry's peace and prosperity, and,

in some degree, the hopes and happiness of

the whole human family.

In assuming responsibilities so vast, I fer

vently invoke the aid of that Almighty lui

lr of the universe, in whose hands are the

destinies of nations and of men, to guard this

heaven favoied land against the mischiefs which, without his guidance, might arise

from an unwise public policy. With a firm reliance upon the wisdom of Omnipotence

to sustain and direct me in the path of duly

which I am appointed to pursue, I stand in

the presence of this assembled multitude of

my countrymen, to take upon mysclt the solemn obligation, "to the best of my ability

lo preserve, protect, and defend the Consti tution of the United States." .

A concise enumeration of the principles

which will cuide me in the administrative

folicy of the Government, is not only in accordant: with the examples set me by all

ray predecessors, but is eminently befitting

the occasion.

The Constitution iiself, plainly written as

it is, the safeguard of our federative com pact, the offspring ot concession and com

promise, otauiug logemer in we uonaa o

. peace ajsd uuuoo tnisr great and increasing

: family of free afid independent StateF, wil be the chart by which I shall be directed

It will be my first care to administer the

iuovsirnment in the true spirit of that tnstru ment, . and to assume no powers not expres

y granted, or clearly implied in its terms

The Government of the United Slates is one

of delegated and limited powers: and it

by a strLcf. adherence to the clearly cranted

po wers, and Ly abstaining fiom the exeicise ot doubtful or unauthorized implied powers, that we have the only sure guaranty agaiust

- the recurrence of those unfortunate colli

:,Sn hetveen the Federal and State author

minorities and majorities, the executive has for mischief. -

which, in their nature, tend to pervert

from its legitimate purpose, and make it the

instrument of sections, classes and Individ

uals. We need no national bank, or othe

extraneous institutions, planted round the

Government to control or strengthen it i

opposition to the will of its authors. Expe

neuce has taught us how unnecessary they

are as auxiliaries of the public authorities

how impotent lor good, and how powerful

al Government to foster one branch of indus

try to the detriment of another, or. to cherish the interest of one portion to the injury of another portion of our common country.'1

have heretofore declared to my fellow cit

izens that, in "my judgment, it is the duty of the Government to extend, as far as it

may be practicable to do so, by its revenue

aws, and all other means within Us power,

fair and just protection to all the great inter

embracing agri-

ul'ure, manufactures, the mechanic arts,

commerce and navigation.

I have also declared my opinion to be "in

favor of a tariff for revenue," and that "in

djusting the details of such a tariff, I have

sanctioned such moderate discriminating du

ies as would produce the amount of leve

nue needed, and at the same time, afford

reasonable incidental protection to our home

ndustry, and that I was "opposed to a tar

ff for protection merely, and not for reve

nue.

The power "to lay and collect taxes, du-

ies, imposts and excises," was an indispen

sable one to be conferred on the Federal Go

vernment, which, without it, would possess

no means of providing fonts own support

n execuung this power, by levying a tarin

of duties for the support of Government,

the raising of retenue should be the object

and vrotection the incident. Io reverse

this principle, and make protect ion the ob

ject, and revenue the incident, would be to

inflict mauifest injustice upon all other than

the protected interests. In levying duties

for revenue, it is doubtless proper to make

such discriminations within the revenue

principle, as will afford incidental protection to our home interests. Within the revenue

limit, there is a discretion to discriminate; beyond that limit, the rightful exercise ot the power is not conceded. The incidental

protection aifoided lo our home interests by discriminations wilhiti the revenue range, it

is believed will be ample. In making dis

criminations, all our home interest) should

as far as practicable, be equally protected.

The largest portion of our people are agri

culturalists. Others ate employed in mauu-

factuies, commerce, navigation and the me

chanic arts

They are all engaged in their respective

pursuits, and their joint labors constitute the

National or home industry. Io tax one

branch of this home industry tor the beneGi

of another, would be unjust. No one of

these interests can rightfully claim an advantage over the others, or to be enriched

by impoverishing the others. All are equal

ly entitled to the fostering care and protec

tion ot the uovernment. in exercising a

fullv over an extended territory, and serious ob

jections have, st different times,' been made to the enlargement of our boundaries. These Objections were earnestly urged when we acquir

ed Louisiana, experience tiaa siiownttiai tuey

were not well founded. The title of numerous Indian tribes to vast tracts of country hss been extinguished. - New Ststes have been admitted

into the Union; new 1 erntonea nave Deen lormed, and jurisdiction of Is ws extended over them.

As our population baa expended, tne union nas been cemented and strengthened; as our boundaries nave been enlarged, and our agricultural

population haa been spread over a large surlace our federative eyetttn has acquired additionn! strength snd, security. It may well be doubled

whether it wouul not be in greater danger ol

overthrow if our present popu'ation were co ti

nned lo the comparatively narrow limits ol the original thirteen States, than it is, now that they

are sparsely settled over a more expanded terri

tory. It ta confidently blieved that our system

may be salelv eiteuded to the utmost bounds ol

our territorial limits; and that, as it shall be ex

tended, the bonds of our Union, so far from be

ing weakened, will become stronger.

IN one can tail to see tne dstiger to our salety and future peace, it Texas remaina an indepen

dent Slate, or becomes au alley or dependency

otsome foreign nation more powerlul than her

self . Is there one among our citizens who would

not preler perpetual peace with lexas, toocca

sional wars, whicb so olten occur between bor

dering independent nations! Is there one who

would iit preler tree intereouise with her, to

high duties on nil products snd manufacture

which enter her ports or cross tier frontiers I 1

there oue who would not preler an unres

meted communication with her citizen, lo the

frontier obstructions which must occur it she re

mains out of the Union? Whatever is good or

evil in the local institutions of Texas, will remain

her own, whether annexed lo il.e United Statts

or not. None ot the present States will be re

oousible lor them, any more than they are foi

the local institution ol each other - They

have confederated together for certalu spec ified

objects.

Upon the same principle that ttiey would re

fuse to lortn a perpetual union with Texas, be- . i i - ....... ri I

cause Ol Iter local institutions, our loreiaiuero

would have been prevented from forming ou

present Union. Perceiving no valid objection

to the measure, and many reasons tor Us adop

lion, vitally effecting me peace, the salety, and the prosperity of both countries, 1 shall, on the broad principle which formed the basis and produced the adoption of our Conslitution, aud not iti any narrow spirit of sectional policy, endeavor, by all constitutional, honorable, and ap propnate nieuns, to consummate the expressed will of the people and Government of the United Staaes, by the reanuexation ol Texas to our Gov

eminent at the earliest practicable period. -

Nor will it become 111 a less decree my duty

to assert and maintain, oy an constitutional means, the right of the U.Sistestu that portion

of our territory winch lies beyond the Rock)

mountains Our title to that country is "clear

and unquestionable and already areour peo

ple preparing to perlecl that title, by occupying

it witli their wives and children. Uui eighty

year ago, ou r popuiuliou was connneu on tin-

weat by the ridge 01 me Aiitgnames, w itinn

in that period within the liletime, I uilglit sty. ol some of my hearers our people, iucrusiug to

many millions, have hlied the eastern valley ol

NFW DRUG STORE . DrI JOU.V R. Wir.tOX. would res

pectfully inlorm hisold friends and lbs Public thatheisnowopening(onconsignnieut)astock of ,

DIIUGS IPAIVTS, MHD1CIXFS, I OILS, kC.

next door to Rowley's Corner in tha Store heretofore occupied by A. Gumberts &. Co. Msin Street, which will'be sold Wholesale and Rs-

tail very low for CASH. :

ALSO lie would beg leave to offer his professional

services to the Citizens of Evansville aud vicin

ity, aa he designs devoting Ins entire time and

attention, to the practice of MEDICINE and

SURGERY. Office ss above.

Evansville, la., June 6,'44 tf. ' ' ,

DRS. DIS'L S. L.ANE& J. R. WILCOX.

fyfUE citizens of Vanderburgh County and -M vicinity are respectfully informed that'

that the undersignedlliave entered into a copsrt-

nership in the practice of Medicine, in all it various branches. . Those who may choose lo ,

apply to them, may be ceriain of being promptly and -carefully attended ; and when the attendance of both may be desired by any individual, the expenses will not be incressed thereby. '

U. S. UftE, July 13, '44 if. JOHN R. WILCOX-

S. I.ane are rsquestThose indebted to

NOTICE!

T HVlOSE indebted to I), JtL ed to call and settle

Lane Sc Wilcox sre requested to do the same. We must have settlements, and those who wilt not settle with us will have it to do with a magistrate, d s. Lane. Feb. 6.-'45-if . LANE &, WILCOX.

Salaratus. Casks New York (Cogswell, Crans k. Cos manufacture.) in itore aud for sale whole- :

aae and retail bv -Jan 9 " .W. &.C. DEI.L. Percussion Caps. : 200.000 : Plain Percussion Cape I0U.O00 Split - do - '" 100.000 Split and Fluted do 10 and 1-4 hoieb, iti store and for sale by Ja 9 w. & r. nF.f.r.. - Taper. "J CC Resins Ames Ruled Foolarap. : -VV 1(J0 do Letter, ruled and unruled", in store aud for sale by ; J "9 W. & C. BELL. Teas, Teas. . . ; Y , f (TV Half Chests, 20 quarter Duxes, Can'mAf ton Companies Teas, Fresh. In (tore aud lor sale at retail to euit rnstomeis by Jn 9, , y. & C. li'F.LL. -

Arrow Root. - , Case Bermudas Arrow Root, for sale by Jau 4 W. Sl C. BELL

sound discretion in levying discriminating tha Alississppi; advemurouJy ascended the Mis-

SOUrl ioiisucku gpiniga, aiiu sic nucauj cutiag-

duties witnin tne limit prescribed, care

should be taken that it be done in a manner not to bonefit the wealthy few, at the ex

pense of the toiling tnilions, by taxing loasi

the luxuries of life, or articles of superior

quality anJ high price, which can only be consumed by the wealthy; and highest the

necessaries of life, or articles of course qual

ity and low price, which the poor and great mass of our people must consume. The

burdens of Government should, as far as

practicable, be distributed justly and equally among all classes of our population. These

general, views, long entertained on this sub

ject, 1 have deemed it proper to reiterate

It is a subject upon which conflicting in

terests of sections and occupations are sup

posed to exist, and a spirit of mutual con

cession and compromise in adjusting its de

tails should be cherished qy every part of

.lie IUU uailj vi vui .";;-' i. v- wh, duty of protecting them, sdequalely, wherer they may be upon our soil. The junsdiv-

been wisely invested with a qualified veto

upon the acts of the legislature. It is a ne native power and is conservative in its cha

racter. It arrests for the time hasty, incon

siderate, Of uncousiiiuiiorial legislation: in-

Ours was intended to be a plain and frugal

Government; and I shall regard it to be my

duty to recommend to Congress, and, as far

aa the Executive is concerned, to enforce

by all the means within niy power, the strict

viies reconsideration, and transfers questions est economy in the expenditure of the pub

at issue between the legislative and Execu- lie money, which may be compatible with

live departments to the tribunal of the peo- line public interests

pie. Like all other powers, it is subject to A national debt has become almost an in-

be abused. When judiciously and properly stiiutiou ol European monarchies, it is

exercised, the Constitution itself may be viewed in some of them as an essential prop

saved from infraction, aud the rights of all

preserved and protected.

1 he inestimable value of our Federal Un

ion is felt and acknowledged by al). By this system of uuited and confederated -Slates,

our people are permitted, collectively and in

dividually, to seek their own-happiness in

their own way; and the consequences have

been most auspicious. Since the Union was

formed, the number of the States has in

creased from thirteen to twenty-eight two

of ihese have taken their position as mem

bers of the con lede racy within the last week, necessary purposes, it is not doubted that

Our population has increased from three to the debt which has grown out of the circum-

twenty millions. New communities and stances of the last few years may be spee-

btatesare seekiug protection under its Egis, dily paid ou.

nd multitudes trom tlieUId World are flock- I congratulate niv fellow citizens on the

ng to our snores to participate in its bless- entire restoration of the credit of the Cen

to existing Governments. Melancholy is the condition of thai people whose Government 'can be sustained only by a system

which periodically transfers large amounts

from the labor ot the many to the coffers of

I the few. Sued a system is incompatible with the ends for which our republican government was instituted. Under a wise policy the debts contracted in our Revolution aud during the war of 1812 have been hap

pily extinguished. By a judicious application of the revenues, not required for other

ings. Jueneath its benign sway, peace and

prosperity prevail. Freed from the burdens

and miseries of war, our trade and inter

course have extended throughout the world.

Mind no longer tasked in devising means to

accomplish or resist schemes of ambition, u-

surpation, or conquest, is devoting itself to

man s true interests, in developing his facul-

eral Government of the Union, and that of

many of the Slates. Happy would it be for

the indebted Stales were they freed from

their liabilities, many of which were incau

tiously contracted. Although the Govern

ment of the Union is neither in a legal nor

a moral sense bound for the debts of the

States, and it would be a violation of our

ties and powers, and the capacity of nature compact of Union to assume them, yet we

to minister to his enjoyments. Genius is free to announce iis inventions and discoveries:

and the hand is free to accomplish whatever

the bead conceives, not incompatible with

the rights of a fellow-being. All distinctions

of birth or rank have been abolished. All

citizens, whether native or adopted, are

placed upon terms of piecise equality. All

cannot but feel a deep interest in seeing all

the Stales meet their public liabilities, and

pay off theirjust debts at the earliest prac

ticable period, lhat they will do so, as

soon as it can be done without imposing too

heavy burdens on their citizens, there is no

reason to doubt. I he sound, moral and

honorable feelin? of the Deoole of the in-

aie entitled to equal rights and equal pro- debted States, cannot be questioned; and

tcvuon. no union exists oetween cnurcn we are happy lo perceive a settled disposiand State, and perfect freedom of opinion isjtion on their part, as their ability returns.

guaranueu io ail secis ana Creeds. nfW eensnn nf nnAmmn pri nprnniarv em-

I hese are Borne of the blessings secured barrassment. to Dav off all iust demands, and

to our happy land by our Federal Union. ho acquiesce in any reasonable measures to

w pc.pc.uai 'ncui, u is our eacreu amy to accomplish that obiecl. la 1 XT I t 1 1 a I I . . ... .

preserve it. uu snau assign limits to tne One of the difficulties which we have had achievements of free mipds and free hands, to encounter in the practical administration

under the protection ot this glorious Union? of the Government, cousista in the adjust-

io treason io nidnivina, since ine organiza ment of our revenue laws, and the levy ol

tion o society, wouiuue equai in atrocity to ,he taxes necessary for the support of gov

that oi mm wno wouia liinna oand to de- ernment. In the general proposition that stroy it. He would overtlnow the noblest no more monev shall be collected than the

structure of human wisdom, which protects necessities of an economical administration

lumseu ana nis letiow man. He would stoo d,,n ii

, , i biiuii ivuuii v nil aji i ij kivivui au uvuui---

the progress c tree government, and involve Nor does there seem to be any material dif-

ins country either in anarchy or despotism. ference of ooiniou as to the absence of

tie would extinguish Ibe bre ot liberty which ,;a,i ; it,- nn,nmni m ta mis section

tfjarms snd nrtlrr nlau f f-tci lint -f a t.nnn. . '. I I . . . .

....., "off j ot country, or one class of citizens, or one

..vUS..iu w,yu iu. wmions toe eanu occupation for the mere profit of another.

ed hi esial ishuig the hleasings of sell govern mem ill valleys, of which the rivers flow io the I'atitic. ' '1 he world beholna the peaceful triumph ol the industry of our emigrants. To us bc'onga

the

ever

tion of our laws, snd the benefits ol our repub

licau institutions, should be extended over them

io the distant regions which they have selected

for their homes, the increasing lacilitieg ol

intercourse will easily bring the States, of which

the formation in that partol our territory cannot

be long delayed, within the snhere ol our feder

ative U 11 Bull, ill ilia meantime, every ovulation

inmosed bv treaty or conventional stipulations

should be sacredly respected.

In the maiiazenieii ol our loreign relations, ii

will be my aim to observe a caretul respect lor the rights of other nations, while our own wid

be the subject ot constant w aicuiu.iiess, equal

and cXaci justiee biiouiu euaii;i:ii&c an i intercourse with foreign countries. AU alliance.

tmvintr a tendency to leopard the ueliatt and

houor ot our country, ot sacrifice any one of the

12

Jan 9

Olive Oil. Doi Marselles Refined, suitable for table use, in store and for sale by

v. di J. liiil.L.

Patent Medicines. 2 Gross Wisiar's Balsam Wild Cherry, 20 do Lee's Pills, 5 do Fahnestock's Vermifuge,. . .- ' ., 6 do Allen's Nerve and (June Liniment, 2 do ' Thomson's Eye Water," 20 do Godfrey's Cordial, ' 20 do Daieuiau's Drops, . , ' 10 do Oil Spike, 5 do British Oil, 5 do OpoJeldoe, 5 do tlarlrni Oil, ' ..

Moffat's Life Fills aud fceulx

our wide-spread country as the only means National interests, win oe stuo.oua.y uvo,,eu; K , l ( i .nd vet no opportunity will be lost to cultivate of preserving barmy and a chee.ful acqui- ,jjb" .JLg with foreign govern escenceof all in ihe operation of our reve- bv which our naviarion&. commerce jnoy

nue laws. Our patriotic citizens in every extended, and the an pie producis of our fertile part of the Union will readily submit to the soil, ss well as the nianui.-tures i our.kiiifui

payment of such taxes as will be needed for "

1p taking "care that the laws be faithfully ex-

ami for sale by Jan 9

Bitters, in store

W . & C. BKLL, Corner Main anl First Sis.

a Cose i Jan 9

Jujubae Paste, n store and tor aule by W. &. C. BELL

peace or in war, if they are so levied as to . . a s II I I

distribute tne burdens as equauy as possible

anions them.

The Republic of Texas has made known

her desire to come into our Union, to form

a oart of our confederacy, and enjoy with

us the blessings ot liberty secured and guar

anteed by our constitution. I exas was once

a part of our country was unwisely ceded

away to a foreign power is now independ

ent, and possesses an undoubted right to

dispose of a part or the whole ol her terri

tory, and to merge her sovereignty.as a sep

arate iud independent fctate, in ours. 1. con

gratulale my country that, by an act of the

late Connressol the United Dtaten, tne as

sent of this Government has geen given to

the re-union; and it only remains for the two countries to agree upon the terms, to consummate an object so important to both.

I regard the question of annexation as be

longing exclusively to the Uuited Slates and

Texas. They are independent powers, com

petent to contract; and foreign nations have no right to interfere with ihem, or to take exceptions to their re-union. Foreign pow

ers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our Government. - Our Union is a confederation of independent States, whose policy is peace with each oilier and all the world. To enlarge its limits, is to extend the dominion of peace over additional ter ritories and increasing millions. The world has nothing to fear fiom military ambition to our Government. While the Chief Magistrals and the popular branch of Congress are elected for short terms by the suffrages of those millions who must, in their own

persons, bear all the burdens and miseries

of war, our Government cannot be otherwise than pacific. Foreign powers should therefore, look on the annexation of Texas to the United States, not as a conquest of a nation seekine to extend ber dominion by

arms and violence, but as the peaceful ac-

nuisitionof a territory once her own, by ad

ding another member to ber confederation,

with the consent ot that member tnereby

diminishing the chances of war, and open-

inrr to them new and ever-increasing mar kets for their products. -To Texas the re-union is important, because

the stron e Dioieciina arm of our Govetnuieut

w nu Id be extended over her vast resources of

her fertile soil snd cenial climate would be

apeedly developed; while the salety of New Orleans and of our whole South-western frontier

a caiiist hostile B22rf ssion, as well as the in

etrests of the whole Union would be promoted

bv it.

In the earl v staees of our national existence

. . - r.j-..u .i... .....

I 11S opinion prevails!! mm mai um oamiu

ecuted," a strict performance of duty will be exacted from all the public officers. From those officers, especially, who are charged wiiii the collecting aud disbursement of the public revenue, will prompt and rigid acoutabiltty be required. Any eiipatiie failure or delay on their part to accouut for the moneys entrust ed to them at the times and in the manner required by law, will, in every instance, terminate the official connexion of such delaulnnr officers with the Government. Confidently relying upon the aid aud assis lance ol the co-ordinate department of die Government in conducting our pu'ihc affairs, 1 en ler upon the discharge of the hih duties which have been assigned ine by the people, again humbly supplicating that Divine Ileinjr who ba watched over and protected our beloved country

from its infancy to the present hour, to continue ttis grscious benedictions upon us, lhat we may

continue to be a prosperous and happy proptn.

Although, in our country, the Chtel iMajis-

trate must almost, of uecessuy be chosen by a party, and stand pledged io "iis principles" aiwf measures, vol. in his official action, he should

not be President of a party only, but ol the whole people of the United States. When he executes the laws v ith an impartial hand, shrinks from no proper responsibility, and Isitlifully carries

out in the Executive department of' the tovernmeut the principles aod policy of those - who . i i i i i . .. . i .. . . ; . 4 1 .i !

nave cnosen nun, ne suuum nut bo bhiiiiuihui that our fellcw citizens who have differed with

him iu opiniou are entitled to the free exercise of their opinions snd judgments, and that the rights of all are euliiltd io respect aud regsnl.

Carpenter, Ladd St Howes 1JJ AVE in slore on water street and t flVr for f B- for sale at reduced nno-s - 100 Bales 3-4 and 4 4 heavy c-.;:as!-., ; " 50 cases thick fcoots, 15 do kip Brogans, ' ; t 5 do &iuuenvilJe Jnes. 20 do Blue sud fancy Calicoes. January g.f-gmo '- Cut Goods.

A R PEN TER, I. ADD & HOWES will sell

off their Cut Goods at tow prices. The

public will please call end examine for them

selves. January 2i-2mrt

Hats and Caps. 1 CARTENTER, LADD fc HOWES have jusl received 10 cases fiueNutur Uals, a beautiful article at low prices Also, 50 sup. Buliver Cups, a new and fashionable article.. Call and examine. January 23-2ino

-Bonnets. YST received and for sale, a splendid as-

sortmeM ol Ladies Uounvts of all kinds

mid qualities, whicb will be sold at prices lo suilthebuver January 23-2mo CARPENTER. I DD V HOWES.

Umbrellas SN Btore b fine lot of Silk aud Cotton Umbrellas for sale low bv ' . ' Jan 22 CARPENTER, LADD &. HOWES

Spelling Books, Paper, ttct

Doen Elementary Spelling Books bv Noah Webster,eauiif ally bouud

100 Reams Poo's Cap writing Taper, 25 do filming Paper, foraalehv n 23 CARPENTER. LADD &. HOWES

NOTICE. a WISH to Lease for a term of years, onethird of Lot No. 113, (one hundred and thirteen,) original plan, in the Town of Evansville. Apply to ELLEN J- ANTHONY March 6-3t. Henderson, Ky. Sheriffs Sale.

Y virtue of two executions imued from iht

office of the Cleric of the Vanderburgh

Circuit Court in favor ol Bracket Mills, School Commissioner V. C. one against George B.Wsjf non, Daniel Miller, and George W. Miller; and the - other against George W. Miller, George B. Wagnon, and Nathaa Rowley;. I hare levied upon and wilt on the 29th day of March, A. D. 1845, at the door of the court-house in the Town ot Evansville, between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. ot said day expose to sale at public auction and outcry the rents, issues and profits, for seven years ot the following described tract of land, to wit. The South East Quarter of the South East Quarter Section No. 7 township No. 6 south of Range No 11 West. And should no person offeror bid for Baid rents, issues aud profits, a sum sufficient to satisfy said executions and costs, I will at the same lime and p'ace proceed to sell at public auction and outcry the fee simple ol said sboue described tract of land lor the satisfaction of said executions, interest, and costs WM. M. WALKER, Sheriff V. C.

March 6r'45-3i-prs fee f-2,00.

(tThMk GUNNY BAGS for sale by eJiV GRIFFITH & CORBET January 30 ' ; Main Street : HARDWARE,

1I1E Subscribers have on band a full atoek

of Builders and Cabinet Makers Hardware

Mechanics Tools, , Table and Pocket Cutlery, Manure and Hay Forks, Cross cut. Mill snd Wood Saws, For sale by . GRIFFITH & CORBET. Sujar, Molasses, Coflee &c

Hhds N. O. SUGAR, 35 BUls Molasses.

50 Sscks Coffee, 30 Boxes Tin Plate, 20 do Soap. Just received and for ssle cbeso by - January 23 : BEMENT &. VIELE

GUNNY BAGS, for sale by BEMENT &. VI ELK.' Water Street

January 23

20

Boxea RAISINS, "

5 Boxes Letitocs, ' 2 Tiercee Rice. ' '

10 Ebls Lump Soger. For sale by January 83 BEMENT & V1ELC. SALTs ;

Bags Turks Island SALT, 56 Bbls Kenhswa do. for sale by BEMENT 4 TIELE.

Dec 12

15

Dec. l i

CHEESE. Lbs Box and Cask Chesss, (or sale at retail by BEA1ENT &. V1ELE.

AXES, CHAINS, &C. 50 BOXS Collins iTreDtun Company Axes, 300 if- Trices 6i to 7i feet. doz. spades and Shovels. lOO do assorted Curry Combs. In Store and iorsle low by BEMENT & ViELE. Dec. 5th, l. - - , .