Evansville Weekly Journal, Volume 14, Number 2, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 2 March 1848 — Page 3

GENS. SCOTT AND WORTH. The following is the correspondence between Gens. .'Scott and Wor h, which led to the arrest of the lat r, and the suspension of the former. Mexico, Nov 13, 1847 Sir : I learn with much astonishment that the pre

vailing opinion in this army points the imputation of scandalous" conduct in the third, and the invocation of "the great numbers" in the fourth paragraph of order No. 349, printed and issued on yesterday, to myself as on of the officers alluded to. Although I cannot suppose those opinions to be correctly formed, nevertheless, regarding the high source from which such imputations flow, so seriously affecting the qualities as a gentleman, the character and usefulness as an officer, of him to whom they may be aimed, I feel it incumbent on me to ask, as I now do, most respectfully, of the frankness and sense of justice of the general-in-chief, whether, in any sense or degree, he condescended to apply, or designed. to have applied, the epithets contained in that order to my self; and, consequently, whether the general milita ry opinion or sentiment in that matter has taken a right or intended direction. I trust I shall be pardoned for pressing with urgency, an early reply to this communication. Very respectfully, &.C., W. J. WORTH, Bvt. Mnj. Gen . Commanding 1st Division. Capt. Scott, A. A. Adj. Gen., Headquartere, Headquarters of the Army, Mexico, Nov, 14, 1847. SiR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt this morning, of your communication dated the 13th inst., relative to general orders No. 349, and I am in s true ted by the general-in-chief to reply : "That the general order No. 349 was. as is pretty clearly ex pressed on its face, meant to apply to a letter; signed Leonid as, in a New Orleans newspaper, and to the summary of two letters given in the Washington Union and copied into a Tampico paper, to the au thors, aiders, and abettors of those letters, be they whom they may. I am, very respectfully, your most obdt. svt., H. L. SCOTT. A. A. Adj Gen. Bvt. Mai. Gen. Worth, U. S. A.,Comd'g., &c. Headquarters, 1st Division-, Mexico, Nov. 14, 1847. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your letter in reply, but not in answer to mine of yesterday's date handed in this morning. The general order is too clearly "expressed on its face" to admit of any doubt of its application in regard to j.ersons; the object of my letter, as I endeavored clearly to express, was to seek to know distinctly, and with a view to further measures to protect myself, if, as I supposed, I was one of the persons referred to. Regretting the neces sity for intrusion, I am compelled again respectfully to solicit an answer to that question. I ask it as an act of simple justice, which, it is hoped, will not be denied. , I have the honor to be very respectfully, your obedi ent servant. W. J. WORTH, Bvt. Maj. Gen., Commanding 1st Division. Capt. II. L-Sccrr, AA. Adj. Gen. Headquarters. Headquarters of the Aeiiv, Mexico, Nov. 14, 1847. Sir The Ger.cral-in-Chief desires me to reply to your note of this date, by saying that he cannot be more explicit than in his reply, through me, already given. That he has nothing to do with the suspi cions of others, and has no positive information him self as to the authorship of the letters alluded to in general orders No. 349. If he had valid information on the subject, he would immediately prosecute the parties before a general court martial. H. L. SCOTT, A. A. Adj. Gen. Bvt. Maj. Gen. W. J Worth, U. S. Army. Com manJing, &.c The above is a true copy, J C. PEMBERTON. Capt. and A. D' C. to Maj. Gen. Worth. Headquarters. 1st Division, j Mexico, Nov. 14, 1337. i Sir : It i3 due to official courtesy anl propriety that I acknowledge your letter, No. 2, in answer to mine of this date, and in doing so, and in closing this cor respondence with the headquarters of this army. I be permission to say, and with regret, that 1' have received no satisfactory answer to the first and rightful inquiries which I have addressed to the general-in-chief; but inasmuch as I know myself to be deeply aggrieved and wronged, it only remains to go, by appeal, as I shall do, through the prescribed channels, 10 ths constitutional commander-in-chief. The gen-rral-in-chief is pleased to say, through vou, that "he has nothing to do with the suspicions of others, and that he ha3 no positive information, himself, as to fhe authorahip, &.C " Granted. But has not the manner in which the general-in-chief has been pleased to treat the case established, whether designed or not i3 to be seen, an unequivocal public sentiment upon the subject? There are always enough of that peculiar and pestilential species, who only exist upon the breath of authority, to catch up the whisperings of fancy and infest a whole military community. I do not design to be stifled under the miasma of such, nor stricken down, in my advanced age, without an effort to convince my friends that 1 scorn to wear -'honors F.ot earned." 1 remain, sir, your obedient servant, W. J. WOXTH, Bvt. Maj. Gen'l. Capt. H. L. Scott, A. A. Adj. Gen ; Headquarters. Headquarters, 1st Division of tee Army, Mexico, November 16, 18 i. "Die Hon. the Secretary of War, Washington: Sir: From tne arbitrary and illegal conduct the malice and gross injustice practised by the g( neral officer, commanding in chief this army Major General Winfield Scott l appeal, as is my right and privilege, to the constitutional commander-i:.-chief, the President of the United States. I accuse Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott of having acted in a manner unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. He has availed himself of his position to publish, by his authority, to the army which he commands, an 1 of the influence of his station to give the highest effect to, an order, bearing date Nov. 12th, 1847, and numbered 349, official printed copy herewith calculated and designed to cast odium and disgrace upon Brevet Maj. Gen. Worth, to bring that general officer into disrepute with the army, and to lessen, if not destroy his just influence and proprr authority with those officers and soldiers ever whom he is placed in command. That he ha3, without inquiry or investigation, in the said order, published to the army and to the world, falsely charged Brevet Maj. Gen. Worth with having written, or connived at the writing a certain letter, published in the United States, and to which he has been pleased to apply the cpitliets of "scandalous, malignant, fee." Thai he has made these statements to the world, giving to them the sanction of his high authority and the influence of his position, whilst he has acknowledged that he had no information as to the authorship of the letter in question; and when respectfully and properly addressed upon the subject by the undersigned, appellant, he has declined to reply, whether or not he intended toimpute to Brevet Maj. Gen. Worth conduct which he has characterized as "scandalous, malignant, &C." Be pleased to refer tr correspondence herewith marked from A to E. I da not urge present action on these accusations, because of the inconvenience of the service in withdrawing many officers from their duties; but I do humbly and respectfully invoke the President's examination into the case, and such notice thereof and protection from the arbitrary conduct of eaid general as he may deem suitable. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, W. J. WORTH, Bvt. Maj. Gen. U. S. A.

Endorsement on the preceding letterj dated Nov.

16,1847: "This paper was prepared on the day of its date. but transmission delayed in the hope, not realized, that mature reflection would sugges an act of justice. Nov. 20. W. J. W." The above is a perfect copy of the original endorsement. J. C. PEMBERTON, Captain A. D. C, a Headquarters of the Army is Mexico, November 23, 1847 Sir: Your letter to me of the 24th inst., covering a communication from you to the Secretary of War, ated eight days before, professing to be an appeal against general orders No. 349, issued from this of fice, has been received and this morning read by the general-in-chief. . For the, studied contempt and disrespect towards the general-in-chief, expressed in that communication to the Secretary of War, under the form of an appeal am instructed by the general-in-chief to desire that you will immediately consider yourself in a state of arrest, within the limits of this city; and to add that he shall, by the first opportunity, form a general court martial for your trial on that and probably other matters. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, H. L. SCOTT. A. A. Adj. Gen. Brevet Major General W. J. Worth, U. S. Army. Charge and specification pre'erred against Brevet Maj. Gen. Worth, of the U. S. Army. Charge. Behaving with contempt and disrespect towards his commanding officer. Specification. In this, that the said Brevet Major General Worth, in communication dated Nov. 1G, 1S47. addressed through the acting Assistant - Adju tant General attached to the general headquarters of the- American forces in Mexico, to the Secretary of War, under the pretext and form of an appeal to the President of the United States, from a general order No. 349, published Nov. 12, 1847, in the name and by command of Maj. Gen. Scott, the General-in-Chief of the said forces, at the time, and still, the said Worth's commanding officer the said Worth grossly accuses the said Scott of having been, in the said order, actu ated by "malice" against him, the said Worth, as well as "of having acted in a manner unbecoming an officer and a gentleman" towards him, the said Worth, in the matters of the said order. All this at the capital of Mexico, at the date first above written. WIN FIELD SCOTT, Maj. Gen. &c. Horrible Death. We translate the following from a French paper: "A banditti, consisting of eight persons, were recently arrested during the night in a village near Venice. As it was too late to transport them elsewhere, they were put into a dungeon, and the chief of the band, notorious for his cruelty, and the number of assassinations he had committed, was confined in old tower, which had been uninhabited for some time. Towards midnight, the sentinel who was near thi3 tower, having heard at first oaths, and afterwards groans, reported this to the local a'uthority. Little importance was attached to it, and they waited till morning to confirm the circum stance; but what was their astonishment when, at break of day, they repaired to the tower, they found the prisoner dead, and all his limbs mangled. In order to discover the cause of so terrible a death, they deposited in the same place several piece3 of poisoned food. At the end of two days thirty-six serpents were found dead in the same place." The Leathers Family. Thi3 is one oj the oldest families in New Hampshire. They are the descendants of a Gipsy family which came over from England, with the first settlers. They live a vagrant basket-making life, but are so proud of the family name, that when any one seeks to abandon the name of his 'illustrious sires," he becomes a doomed man. One of this Leather family recently changed his name to "Freeman," by Legislative enactment, and he soon became the victim of Eben, Eben Jun, and Richard Leathers they have been convicted of manslaughter. A portion of this Leathers tribe formerly made a periodical visit to Boscowen, N H. this branch of the tribe numbered twelve long, lank, wild looking Gip sies, glorying in the name of Leathers. The worthy father of Senator Dix, was a respectable merchant in Boscowen, and he monopolized the basket-tribe. They would assemble around the door, and one only enter the store to 'dicker." The trade being consumated. Mi. Dix would politely address the chief thus. "Mr. Leathers will you take a little ardent spirits?" No sooner had the chief imbibed, than Mr. Leatherso. 2 would enter the door saying'my name is Leathei-3," and step up and take a drink then Mr. Leathers No. 3 would follow, and so on to Mr. Leathers No. 12. Then they all reaponded to their family name, at the first call of one now some disown and abandon it when no one calleth. JKrlt is stated that under the present Tariff, lowpriced cottons, iron and wool are beginning to be im ported from England. It is certainly bad policy when our laws promote the growth and manufactures of other countries, at the expense of the soil and the in dustry of our own people. Melancholy Death from Chloroform. Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Symoss; living on Fourth street, near Elm, went to the office of Dr. Meredith, on Sixth street, between Main and Walnut, lor the purpose of having some teeth extracted. -Chloroform was administered, and the usual symptoms were exhibited. After the extraction of two teeth,she began to sink, and every effort thereafter to revive her, proved ineffectual, and she finally fell into the arms of death! The husband of Mrs. S. witnessed this sadly sudden scene, he having accompanied her. Dr. Mussey and other physicians were immediately sent forand conducted to the house, but the efforts of all were unavailing. Death's work was done. Dr. Mussey, when the message arrived, was in the midst of a lecture at the College, but he left immediately. A post-mortem examination was to have been had last night, the re suit of which we hope to give to-morrow. Mrs. S. was the mother of a child but two months old, and her death has cast a gloom among her friends and neighbors. We understand tliat the chloroform was administered in the usual quantity, and that it is the opinion of physicians, that her death was occasioned partially by some internal disease. But of this we know nothing, and we must therefore await the report on the post-mortem examination. Cin. Com., 24th. S"The famine prevails fiercely in the county of Sligo, in the west of Ireland. The wietched people are almost naked and have nothing to eat butraw turnips, which they are compelled to steal! All that can, are leaving for this country. AnIxdias Dkvouked by Wolves. On the 5th inst. Jim Shango. and athletic Indian, and skillful hunter of the Cattaragus tribe, on ibe Alleghany river, took to the woods from his wigwam, in search of game. Not having returned on the following day, a party of the tribe started in search of him. They soon struck and followed his track to where he had shot a deer. On taking the trad where he had dragged it, they discovered that a pack of six wolves had struck in and were ahead. The pack overtook Shango within a few rods of the Indian camp, near the Nine Mile run. where the party found that the poor fellow had a dreadful and fatal encounter. Nothing could be found but the head and arm of the Indian, and the head and feet of the deer. Jim's rifle laid near, with the breech broken into several pieces, and every evidence of a most desperate s'ruggle. A lady who was a strict observer of etiquette, be ing unable to go to church one Sunday, sent her card.

From the National Intelligencer, 21st. Decisions by the Court Martial and by the President of the United States in the case of Lieut CoL Fremont. We have now before us a copy of the Gexerai, Order, issued from the War Department, under date of February 17, 1818, including the judgement of the Court Martial, and the decision of the President of the United States, in the case of Lieutenant Colonel Fremont; The charges upon which Col. Fremont was tried having been heretofore published at large in this paper, with all the particulars which were known to us to" have transpired during the trial, we pass by so much of the record as contains the charges and spec

ifications, &,c, to come directly to what will be of most interest to out readers, being so much as concerns the "Finding and Sentence of the Court," and "iie President' decision and orders in the case:" Findings and Senletu-e of the Court. After full and mature consideration of all the testimony, the court finds the accused, Lieut. Col. John C.Fremont, of the. regiment of mounted riflemen, United States Army, as follows: Charge I. 1st specification, 'guilty.' 7th specification, 'cuilty.' 2J specification, 'gu'lty.1 3d specification, 'guil'y.' 4th specification, 'guilty.1 5th specification, 'guilty.' 6th specification, 'guilty.' 8th specification, 'guilty.' 9th specification, 'guilty.' 10th specification, 'guilty.' 11th specification, 'guilty.' and 'guilty'of the charge. C h arse II. 1st specification, 'guilty.' 5th specification, 'guilty.' 2d specification, 'guilty.' 6th specification, 'guilty.' mi specnicauon, guiuy. in specincation, guilty. 4iu specincation, guilty.' ana 'guilty' otttie charge. Charge III. 1st specification, 'guilty. 4th specification, 'guilty.' 2d specification, 'guilty.' 3d specification, 'guilty.' Dtn specincation, 'guilty.' and 'guilty' of the charge Sentence. "And the court docs therefore sentence the said Lieut. Col. John C. Fremont, of the regiment of moun ted riflemen, United States army, 'to be dismissed the service.' "The conrt deems it proper, in view of the mass of evidence on the record, to remark that the court has beep, unwilling to confine the accused to a strict legal defence, which appeared to lie within narrow limits. '"Considering the gravity of the charges, the court has allowed the defence the fullest scope in its power to develop the instructions of the Government, and all circumstances relating to the alleged misconduct, a3 well as to impeach the leading witness for the pros ecution. The court has even indulged the accused in

a course unusual, and without its approbation, in thirment at Jefferson Barracks,

final defence, of using indiscriminately matter which had been rejected or admitted in evidence. "With all this lattitude of evidence, and the broader lattitude of defence, the court has found nothing conflicting in the orders and instructions of the Government; nothing impeaching ths testimony on the part of the prosecution; nothing in fine to qualify, in a legal sense, the resistance to authority of which the accused is convicted. "The attempt to assail the leading witness for the prosecution has involved points not in issue, and to which the prosecution has brought no evidence. In the judgement of the court his honor and character are unimpeached." The whole proceedings of the General Court Mar tial in the foregoing case have been laid before the President of the United State3. The President's Decision and Orders in the Case. Washinston, Feb. 16, IStS. I have carefully considered the record of proceedings of the General CourtMartialinthe caseofLieut. Col. John C. Fremont, of the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen, which convened at Washington Arsenal, in the District of Columbia, on the 22d day of November, 1347, and of which Brevet Brigadier.General George M. Brooke wa3 President. The Court find Lieut. Col. Fremont guilty of the follow ing charges, viz: 1st. "Mutiny, 2 J. Disobedience of the lawful commands of his superior officer; 3d-. Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline" and sentence him "to be dismissed from the service." Four members of the Court append to the record of their proceedings the following, viz: "Under the circumstances in which Lieut. Col.Fre 'mont was placed, between two officers of superior 'rank, each claiming to command-in-chief in Califor nia, circumstances in their nature calculated to cm barras3 the mind and excite the doubts of officers of 'greater experience than the accused, and in considcr'ation of the important professional services rendered 'by him previous to the occurrence of those acts for 'which he has been tried, the undersigned members of 'the Court respectfully recommend Lieut. Col. Fre'niont to the lenient consideration of the President of 'the United St atC3." GEORGE M. BROOKE. Brevet Brigadier General United States Army. THOMAS F. HUNT, Lieut. Col, and Dep. Quartermaster General. J. P. TAYLOR, Lieut. Col. and Assistant Com. Gen. of Sub. R. L. BAKE1, Maj. Ordnance Department. Three other members of the Court append to the record of their proceedings the following viz: "Under all the circumstances of this case, and in consideration of the distinguished professional service of the accused previous to the transactions for which he has now been tried, the undersigned beg leave to recommend him to the clemency of the United States."' S. H. LONG, Lieut. Col. Topographical Engineers. RICHARD DELAFIELD, Major of Eagineers. W. E. MORGAN, Lieut. Col. 13th Infantry. Upon an inspection of the record, I am not satisfied that the facts proved in this case constitute the military crime of "mtny." 1 am of opinion that the second and third charges are sustained by the proofs, and that the conviction upon these charges warrant the sentence of the Court. The sentence of the Court, is therefore' approved; but in consideration of the peculiar circumstances of the case; of the previous meritorious and valuable services of Lieut. Col. Fremont, and the foregoing recommendations of a majority of the members of the Court, the penalty dismissal from the service is remitted. Lieutenant Col. Freemont will accordingly be released from arrest, and will resume his sword and report for duty. . JAMES K. POLK. Lieut. Col. Fremont, of the Mounted Rifle Regiment, is accordingly released from arrest, and will join his regiment in Mexico. The General Court Martial, of which Brevet Brig. Gen. George M. Brooke is President, is hereby dissolved. By order: R. JONES, Adj't Gen'l. To the above information ot pn official character, we have to add that it is generally understood that Mr. Fremont, at the instant of receiving the notification conveyed by the General Grderof which the foregoing is the material part, resigned his place in the army, upon the ground that he was not conscious of having done any thing to merit the finding of the Court against him, and could not seem to admit its justice by accepting Executive clemency. JtCr A Dutchman was relating his marvellous escape from drowning, when thirteen of his companions were lost by the upsetting of a boat, and he alone was saved. "And how did you escape their fate?" asked one of his hearers. "I tid'nt go in te boat," was the Dutchman's placid answer. Married On the 22dinst., by the Rev. Mr. Foster, Mr. A. B. Bradt, to Miss P. C. Fairchild, all of this place. We acknowledge with many thanks the present of a beautiful cake from the happy couple, and we wish them long years of prosperity and happiness.

By Telegraph to Louisville.

Later from Central America. TERRIBLE REVOLUTION. Congress Attacked, &c., &c., &c. We are indebted to the clerk of the steamer Genessee for a copy of the Louisville Courier of Tuesday from which we copy the following important intelligence received by lelegraph. Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 4 p. m. A terrible revolution has broken out in Carracas, Central America. The President of Monarges had attacked the Congress while in session, stationing the soldiery in the windows. Many of the members were killed, and others were taken prisoners; the furniture of the Hall was entirely destroyed, and the portrait of Bolivar was hacked to pieces. After des troying much valuable property, the members were escorted back to the Hall, and compelled, under threats, to pass resolutions exonerating the Executive and proclaiming great anxiety for the prosperiiy and success of the cause. All such action will be regarded as justifying the impeachment of the President. The eyes of all are now fixed upon Pacey,whom it is expected will rescue his country from this revolutionary movement. Destructive Fire at Cincinnati. Four Steamers and an Immense Quantity of Valuable Property Destroyed. FOUR LIVES LOST! Cincinnati, Feb. 28, 4 p. m. There was a terrible and most disastrous fire at our city wharf last night. The steamers Hendrik Hudson, Trenton, Circassian, and the Maysville Wharf Boat, were all destroyed by the conflagration! Four lives were lost! The steamer Hendrik Hudson had a full load on board for New Orleans. The boat and entire cargo are lost J BY THE WESTERN TELEGRAPH. Later from Chihuahua. St. Louis, Feb. 23, 8 r m. Major Sumner arrived here yesterday, bringing the remains of Lieutenant Jenkinsand Surgeon Suter for I have some additional news from Chihuahua, via Salti'lo, up to the 2d of January. The American force was still at El Passo. They expected to march during the month, but had been delayed from depart ing earlier by the loss of horses and most of their cattle. The people of Chihuahua have determined to offer no resistance. Gov. Trias has made himself very unpopular by ordering the assessment of heavy taxes upon the people. It is said that he will retire to Durango with his troops upon the approach of the American forces. Trade i3 much depressed in consequence of the unsettled state of affairs. There is from six to seven feet water in the Illinois river, seven feet in the Upper Mississippi, and four feet water in the Missouri and falling. From this city to Cairo there is from eight and a half to nine feet water in the channel. HON. JOHN .Q.UINCY ADAMS We copy from the National Intelligence-', of the 22d inst., the following painful interesting details of the particulars attending the recent illness of the venerable man whose name heads this paragraph: A mournful and agitating event occurred in the House of Representatives yesterday, Inch, as the news ot it spread through the en y, engrossed all thoughts, and filled all hearts with sympathy. Just after the yeas and nays were taken on a question, and the Speaker had risen to put an other questiou to the House, a sudden cry was head on the left of the chair,"Mr. Adams isdying!" Turning our eyes tothe spot, we beheld the venerable man in theactoflalling over the left arm of his chair, while his right arm was extending, grasping his desk for support. He would have dropped upon the floor had he not been caught in the arms of the member sitting next him. A great sensation was created in the House: members from all quaiters rushing lrom tneir seats ana gathering round the lallen statesman, w ho was immediately tilted into the area in front of the Clerk's table. The Speaker instantly suggested that some gentle man movean adjournments hich being prompt lv done, the House adjourned. A sola was brought, and Mr. Adams, in a state of perfect helplessness, though not ot entire insensi bility. was gently laid upon it. The sofa was taken up and borne out of the Hall into the Rotundo, where it was set down, and the mem b?rs of both Houses and strangers who were fast crowding around were with some difficulty repressed, and an open space cleared in its immediate vicinity; but a medical gentleman a member of the House: (who was prompt, ac tive, and self-possessed throughout the whole painful scene,) advised that he be removed to the door of the Rotundo opening on the east portico where the fresh wind was blowing. mis was none, uui tne air Deiug cnniy, anu loaded with vapor, the sofa was, at the suit's tion of Mr. Winthrop: once more taken up and removed to the Speakers apartment, the doors of which were forthwith closed tj all but professional gentlemen, several of whom arrived in succession ts tl e nevs spread into the city While lying in this apartment, Mr. Adasis par tially recovered the use of his speech, and ob served in faltering accents, "This is the end of earth:" but nuickly added, "I am composed." Members had by this time reached Mrs. A. s abode with the melancholy intelligence and, soon after, Mrs. A. and his nephew and' niece arrived, and made their way to the appalling scene. Mrs. A, was deeply affected, and for some moments quite prostrated by the sight of her husband, and those sad promonitones last making thir appearance which fall with such a chill upon the heart. In the Hall, meanwhile, a gloomy pause occurred iu the usual hum of voices that fill it. Some members sat in mute suspense; others in groups, and made or answered inquiries us to the cause and the probable issue of the attack, others hastened towards the Speaker's room to get the latest intelligence of the sufferer's condition; while many wre busily engaged in writing to theirfriends at home the alarming news. A remark very frequently heard was, "Well this is just what Mr. Adams could have wished; it is an appropriate ending of his public career: he falls like a second Chatham, iu the Senate House." Mr. Adams, though for some months very feeble, was, when he entered the hall in the morning, in his usual health, and had but a few minutes before delivered his vote, on a motion before the House, in an unusually distinct and emphatic manner. The attack was believed, at first, to have been a fainting fit; but this idea soon gave place to the appalling conviction that it was recurrence of paralysis, which has twice before effected Mr. Adams, though in a milder degree. Very slight hopes are entertained of his recovering. Mr. A. attained his eightieth year in July last. At eleven o'clock last night the venerable suffererstill lay in theSpeakers chamber, insensible to all external objects, but apparently more cc mfortable, and h"t3 symptoms giving hope to his medical attendants that he might revive sufficiently by this morning to bear removal to his own residence. As soon as the news of the poinful occurrence reached the Senate, that body likewise adjourned.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

Massilon, Feb. 13, 1 P. M. Editor of the Ohio State Journal: MASSILON Deluged. A great deluge was precipitated upon our town at 3 o'clock this morning. The large reservoir 90 leet above town, broke out. floodins the. strpets. washina down the bric k warehouse, part of the large block or store houses, brick factory, canal em Danmnent.ancl Iremont House. Almost all the store houses, &c, are flooded. The damage is great, and an immense excitement prevails among the people. The waters are subsiding. Illness of Gen. Taylor. The Baton Rouge Gazette says that Gen. Taylor has been confined to his room for some days, by a neuralgic affection, wbich has caused him much suffering. It is said that Gen. Taylor has declined visiting Jackson, the seat of government of Mississippi, during the sitting of the Legislature, as he has reported himself ready for duty to the Department, and he wants to be at home when his orders come. This shows the fitness of the latter part of his soubriquet "Ready." The Death of Miss Herschel. Miss Frederica Herschel, sister of the great astronomer, has died suddenly at Hanover, aged 98. This lady has acted for many years as secretary to her brother, and possessed great astronomical knowledge. She published several important works, and to her is due a selenic globe in relief, long celebrated, and which it now at Greenwich. The deceased was engaged in astronomical observations the night of her death. Another Letter. We notice a paragraph in several of our exchanges which says there is a letter from Gen. Taylor, in the possession of a certain Senator, which is exciting considerable, speculation in political circles of Washgton. What the letter contains, or on what matter it treats, is not yet told, but it is said efforts are making to procure its publication. It is said by the New York papres, that the ship fever which is very prevalent in that city, is not at all confined to the lower por tions. The more certain victims are old resi dents, and not more than two, it says, of every six that die of it are emigrants. Insurance. Messrs. Martin & Stockwell. commission merchants at New Orleans, in a card published in the Terre Ilaule Express say, that a premium of 25 per cent, would not have covered the losses on flat boats out of the Wabash river last season. As a consequence of the great risk on flat boats coming out of that river, (he Insurance offices at New Orleans have declined insuring this season, all but one, the Nashville Marine & Tennessee Insurance & Trust Company, and the premiums required by this office are so exorbitant as to amount al most to a prohibition. They are as follows: On Grain in the ear and shelled, in Bulk or in sacks, 10 per cent, on Pork in Bulk, 6 per cent; in Bbls, 5 per cent, above the rapids. From Shawneetown 2i per cent on Pork in Bbls, 4 percent in Bulk, and 5 a 6 per cent on Grain. They will insure but J of the cargo on Grain, valued at the market price there on arrival, or when the loss is reported, and g on Pork, Lard, Beef, &c. Opinion of the American Army. We cut from the Baltimore American the following extract of a letter, brought by the Hiberuia, from a Colonel in the British Army, to a relative in Baltimore. What a glorious time Gen. Scott has had of it. taking an interest in his movements, 1 have watched his accounts of the same, and never heard or read of a conquering army so clear of excess, or barbarity as that of America, under his and other General officer's command. One thought has often struck me, and is often uppermost in my mind. It is, that America will sooner or later be the grat Emporium of the world, and supercede England- This country, o,wing to its expensive Government and extravagant way of conducting it, will be overloaded ut last, with taxes, and the shame ful neglect of Ireland, which has been brought to the last extremity ot distress lrom misgovernment, will be an everlasting stain on the history of England. They know not how to govern it. A Scene in Mexico. A member of tha Vir ginia Regiment, writing from Saltilld, says: "Yesterday, one of the most painful scenes took place here, that 1 ever witnessed. A soldier by the name of Victor Galbraith, a bugler in Capt. Alter s company ot volunteer cavalry, was shot for threatening the Captain's life. The troops were all mustered to witness the dreadlul scene, inc. nniiaDDv nnsoiit.jf was blCuglii fuiTiTd. Vnder the Provost Marshal and guard. Sixteen men were detailed and formed in single file. The prisoner calmly sat down on his coffin at about eight paces distance, and locked the executioners firmly in the face. His sentence was then read to him; he threw his head backward and said to the men: Take good aim; 1 am readv to die." They fired, he fell immediately, having received three balls in his body; but in a lew moments he again arose resting on his elbow, and asked for water and drank. He then said, "kill ma at once and relieve me of my misery;" when four of the men who had reserved their fire, advanced, and placing ihs muzzle of their guns to within a few inches of his body, fired, almost cutting him asunder. Truly, he was the most resolute man I ever saw. Some of th3 officers were entirely overcome by the distressing sight." A man in Cleveland, who had been bitten by a. mad dog, and expects to go mad himself in a few days, has determined to take vengeance before he dies oft. the whole canine race. At the last accounts he had shot over thirty doss. New Yoek, Feb 26, 7, P M Flocr. Sales of gooJ brand, Genesee Flour at $6 12j J6 18J; the market, with moderate business, is in favor of the buyer. Grain. There U a good inquiry for Wheat for milling purposes, but other Grains are quiet. There is more doing in Corn, and the market has an upward tendency. Pork. There is no movement in Pork; the market ia steady: " Corsmeal Sales of Cornmeal at $2 021. Bacon &. Lard. Sales of Bacon Hams at CI; and Baltimore rendered Lard at Sic. Baltimore and Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 8PM The market is entirely unchanged io any particular.

EVANSVILLE WEEKLY JOURNAL, The Largest and Cheapest Paper in the State. TmTl2V FOB 75 C:ETS PER COPYII! At the urgent solicitation of numerous friends in different parts of the country, we are induced to offer our Large Weekly Journal, containing twenty-eight long columns of matter weekly, from the present time until the close of the Presidential Campaign, a term of nine months, at the low rate of SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS PFR COPY! making it decidedly the cheapest, as it is the largest and best paper, printed in the State of Indiana. The WEEKLY JOURNAL is printed on new and beautiful type.and will contain twentyfour columns of new reading matter each week, besides advertisements. From our favorable location we are able to give to the surrounding country, news from the South and East in advance of all contemporaries a matter that should not be overlooked by those wishing to subscribe for a Newspaper. , Although we design making the Journal an active and efficient Campain Paper, (and for that purpose we have secured in addition to the force already employed, the services of an able writer,) We by no means intend to neglect the other departments; but will pay strict attention to the News of the day, Miscellaneous items, &c, and the Markets will be carefully watched and reported. NOW IS THS TIME FOR THE WHIGS TO MOVE! It 14 hiuh tlm that th Whiixa ivpro nn and rf.lini. Th?.V must mOV3 now Ot never.

A few months hence and it may be too late the evils under which we are groaning may bs fastened upon us forever. The issues involved in the Presidential Campain, which has even now commenced, are of such momentous import that the duration of our Government depends upon their rightful determination ; and there certainly can be no true lover of his country that does not desire to come to correct conclusions in regard to these issues, and to leave unimpaired the Liberty and Institutions of our country. In view of these great truths, then, may we not call upon our fiiencls everywhere to give countenance and support to the present effort. The very low rates at which we offer the Journal, places it in the power of EVERY MAN to take it, and with the aid of our friends EVERY MAN WILL TAKE IT. Recolhct that we commence sending the Paper from, the present time, and continue it until the result of the Presidential Election is known. The last number will be printed in pamphlet form, and will contain the correct vote of the Union each Country of each State being carefully reported, which document of itself will be of more worth to each subscriber for future reference than the price he will pay for the Paper. IIIBUCESflEireS FOR CfcUBBIITG. 10 Copies for CO. 26 copies for $20 OO. 50 copies for $38 00 And One I a u mi red Copies for Seventy-Five Dollars!! SO SS PA IT 3 irTVAniAEZilT IIS AD VAItfC 22. INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS. Any person procuring ten subscribers at the above rates, and forwarding the money, will be entitled to a copy of the paper for his trouble. Any person procuring twenty subscribers, will be entitled to a copy for one year of the Union Magazine, a pictorial work of great beauty and popularity. . Any person procuring fifty subscribers, will be entitled to a copy of a Fplcndid Fictorial

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NEWSFilOM THE CANADA LIME. The following i-s from a highly respectable merchant: Dr D Jayne Dear Sir I am very glad to inform you that your medicines are going very fast. Indeed I feel much encouraged from the good account I get of all who are using them. The SANATIVE PILLS are selling beyond any thing of the kind in the country. Every one seems to praise them as well as the other medicines. j The ALTf RATIVE is going very well. I am nearly out of the TONIC V EtiAlIFL'GE, having only 4 or 5 bottles left. The call for ten days past" hss completely astonished ine. The HAIR TONIC i doing wonders here: a gentleman whose head has been bald for 15 or 20 years, has his hair neurly half an inch long, and has only used one bottle. My wile began to use the HAIR TONIC shortly after I received it, to prevent her bair from falling off. and only used it twice a week. It not only stopped her hair from falling off, but has produced new hair three inches long by the use of three bottles. Every one is pleased with it that has ued it Yours, Derby Line, Vt.. Jan. 26, 1S4G. T. C, BUTLER. CON.SU AimON CURED. The following Istter is from a highly respectable meicnant oaten JL,cwistown. IN. . Sept. 10, 1344. DR. D. JAYNE Dear sir: It is said by Physicians, and is by the massof mankind, believed, that Consumption cannot be cured that when once it becomes seated in tne human system, nothing can eradicate or stuy its progress, but that it will coniinue the work of destruction until its victim sinks into the grave. However true this may be in theory, I am disposed to clou Lit it in tact; indeed, my own experience, and a desire to benefit others, compels me to pronounce the assertion untrue. You will probably recollect, sir, that in the beginning o' 1840 I wrote to you, stating that I had the consumption, and that it was fast hurrying me to the grave. I did not then, nor do I now doubt, every symptom was too painfully visible My I'hyr-icians considered me incurable, but the advice which I asked of you was given, and I am happy to say that by using a few bottles of your incomparable medicine the EXPECTORANT, I was restored. and never in my life have I enjoyed better or more uninterrupted health than since that time. If you should see me now, you would not imagine by my appanranee that I had ever been sick, much les that I had the Consumption, but that I am still living, I ascribe wholly and entirely to your EXPECTO RANT. LEONARD SHErTARD. Prepared only by Dr. D. Jiyne, Philadelphia, and soli on agency by C BELL, DruUt, feb 20 Main street, Eva nsville B RADT & MATHEWS, T.iUors, shopon the east side ot Main st., one door from the corner ol first. Farm for Sale 80 Acres. fyJL The West i of the South-East i of Section 26. Town 4, South of Range 10 West, in Scott' 1 ownslup. Vanderourpn county, lnu. i I will sell ut public auction on the 27ih of March next, at the aoor ot t le L ourt Moure, in Evansville, (without reserve,) the above described 80 acres ot land, subject to a mortgage ot $100 to the School Fund, and the balance cash. There is 8 acres improved.and a good double Log House, Corn Crib and Strble, ana a good eastern on the premises. THOS S WHEELER, fob 23 WOOLSEY & NELSON, Auctioneers. LOOK OUT! On Mondnv. trip filll nf Msrpli found running at large within the city of Evansville, X.. 'lcu r :i UV UIUCI UI lift? tlUIlCII, feb29 3w. ' ' WILLIAM BELL, Marshall. HARDWARE. CLAGETT & JI ILIiER. Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware,! No. 525, Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. THE subscribers are now in receipt of, and are daily receiving additions to their Spring Importations, embracing one of the fsrgest and btbt assorted Stocks ever offered in thU market. Our stock of Table and Pocket Cutlery stands preeminent in point of variety, and at prices which defy competition in the East or West. Our importations have been very heavy, qrdcred direct from the Manufacturers in Jimgiand and Ameri-r ca at the lowest figure, and have been selected with' great care assorting our Stock with the Intest and most choice styles of Goods, which we guarantee to sell upon the most favorable terms. Having extended our acquaintance with the European and American Manufacturers, we arc-enabled to otfyr purchasers advantages superior to any former year. An examination of our stock is respectfully solicited. ' - eb. 2'J-3mo. LorisviiXE Kv., Feb'y-24th 1818. OTICE is hereby Eiven that the undersigned has taken letters ol administration on the estate ofi JoseDb ThoniDSon. late of Vanderburn-h Counrv n, State of Indiana dee'd. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested, to mane immediate payment, and those havingetairnsagainstthesame,are notified iu iit;?;LLL tueuiuuty uu men uui Leu lor seilleluenl. The said estate is eupposed to be insolvent k-b2J BRACKET MILLS, AdnVr. DENTISTRY. E.GMFFmi.M.D.. rftz3. I and S. D.. bavins Dermacentlv settled in K.vane. ville for the practice ofl i-v :. cr i essional services to the citizens of Evansville and the! uumisii v. oners nrn-i surrounding towns and country. He is prepared to do everv description of work, from a sinsle tooth tn n full upper and lower set. Ilia long experience in the! business gives him continence in tendering hia eerlilfT. A.-- I i. ' . t i'j jL.Lu.vu.. v. u......i.w .ua, a laic discovery, whereby a tooth may bcextracted without pain. uthce opposite trie snerwooa House, where be may be found from 1 o'clock a. m., until 12 m and from 2 o'clock p. m., until 5. Or by inquiring at tho SherU.nvl rli1l1 JV. jB. Ladies waited on at their houses if desired livansvuie, iov. v-itn, iw. nov 27m. T AW Notice. i r.HAKni.pi? a,4 . unw. uince on rirstsi., oeio-w :uain. ap"l. r i i' r- . . . i i t

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THE EXPRESS STORE IN THE PAPERS ONCE MORE! !

Look to your Interest Everybody!! E & W. LEWIS thankful for the liberal patronage extended them this Fall, would say to their friends and the public that it is our desire and determination, at this advanced season of the year, to reduce our remaining stock of goods as low as possi, ble preparatory to the Spring Trade, and as that desire is largely developed by us at this lime we willfrom this date sell our stock consisting of almost every article in toe dry goods line at cost and carriage, or thereabouts, those wishing to avail themselves of come and ece us. We solicit country merchants and all who wish to buy at wholesale or retail to call as the reduction we have made will be an object to you. Don't foreet to call at the Express Store, corner of .Main aud Water streets. E. & W.. LEWIS. RjTBut remember wc do business on the pav one half up and the other down System.-CS jan 4-tf. : TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS. MORRIS S. JOHNSON, IS now opening at his new brick store on Main Street, opposite the Bank, a large and full assortment of laucy and Staple Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Uounets, Combs, Jfcc. &c. Which he is prepared to sell tothe trade on the most favorable terms. oc 9-tf. Auction and Commission House. MAIN St. cor. of First, Evansville. will sell at Auction every evening, and at retail at all times. Consignments will mpt with nmmm nttAntinn A A. ULaB V IJIt:iI IIPI will warrant every article of my own perfect, but should. I receive a cons ininent which is not pcrfect,tho public will be notified of the tact at the sale. Terms Cash. hov 6-4m II. GUMBRTS. A. It. JONES & CO., Produce Dealers & Commissicn ZVI'hta No. 19 Front Street, fSt. Louis. References: E. &, W. Lewis, 1 . Harrington, Hannah & Co.,- j Evar.svule Beckwith & Dryer, ) Q. T . t S. W. Ball, MHoee& English, j Et- Loms- n Whitmore. ecl2G-y . Mathews &. Patch. JOU.V INGLE, Jit HORATIO Q. WHEELE INGLE & WHEELER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Successors to Battell " ..vF...., wTfu(, swK.ituii- una jneat J.iare Agency. Office on First 6trect, below Main. N. H. H. Q. Weef-ler, Notary Public. oc9tf FAIL & WINTER DRV GOODS, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Boots, Shoes, &c, at Wholesale or Retail by HI. W, FOSTER, (Corner of Main and First strut, Evansville.) iiSS THANKFUL for past favors, would reni -Aiectfuiry inform his friends and the public ?ueratly, that he is now opening ono of the best selected stocks of Dry Goods ever olfered in the city jf Evansville; comprising nearly every thingf required either by necessity, taste, or fas-hion. The unuacKucu nus naa twenty years exponenco as a merchant in Indiana selected the stock with thegreatest care in the Eastern cities and of manufacturers, with o special view tothe country trade, and as they sell exclusively for cash tliey flatter themselves that to cash buyers, either at wholesale or retail, thpv ran otter inducements equal to any house-in the West. All we ask is to call and examine our Goods and prices and judge for yourselves. AI.I AEi;it LAUGH JLIIV. holesale and Retail mmMi Grocery, Iron, Nail, Tin&xgjr ."y&rwataKd sheet Iron Store. fSCrl water street, evatvsvtt.tv. ivmivi. V7"E beg; loavo to call tho attention of merchants, raders, and Farmers nenerallv. throughout - V a.l'?ftil cntry, Illinois, and tlie- Southern por- , nntucky, ? our large and very fceneral li - 1 I . ' 1 J 1 T M iron ,S1 J 1 II .'latn . ....... Stock of Groceries, Iron, Nails, Tin Plate, Copper, . j - i ' Inm nnu twmeetic XVIamitoc- , . . . ,,,, , vimvuwv 1'IUIIUIUV, lurea Articles. Winch we oflir fnr Kntp nt duced niicesfor Cash or Produce. 1 he head ot the house residing in Pittsburgh , will """Vf ua L'e reguiarty supplied with all article in our.'ine. Dealers and country merchants need not travel beyond Evansville tor a supply of nil articles they may need, and they would consult thrir interest 7 s"";s a can, us we are aetcrminea to rmnti uaic m puoiie patronaco. The buitnesa will conducted by JAMES LAUGHLIN, Jr. be ik reamers, nines- i n mur j tt j .e,a,tU(p' Hides, I aliow. Beeswax, and all kinds of Produce purchased at the hiirl-e'st -inni-krt price. may 4, M7-tf. BENTON & APPLKUATR. .PRODUCE. COMMISSION & FORWARDING MRl'HT'S - A o. a A otre Dame Street, New Orlennt. EeferencesJ. McGregor & Co. ) , Lonsdale &. Co. I cw Wwna Jjnikh & Shot well, Louisville, Ky. ' A,ay r & Harvey, Evansville, la". -. np,n, "f"; Eushnell & Warren. N . Albany ocl3-3;n3 OlcnnEachus, Cincinnati, Ohio IB R D-BAKR. AKER & GARVEf, Attor li 1 vine, ia. uiiice in the Lour ti

THE undersigned has laid in a large and splendid stock of DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, CAPS. HITS HAIJIUVIPR rilTl l'l?V - ..,i.:-i.- '