Evansville Weekly Journal, Volume 14, Number 3, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 9 March 1848 — Page 2

THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WM. H. CHANDLER & CO.

The Tri-Weekly Journal is published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at $4,00 per annum, in advance. ' The VVkcSly Journal is published on Thursdays, at $2,00 per annum in advance. FOR PRESIDENT: 2ACHAR7 TAYLOR. WHIG ELECTORAL TICKET. SENATORIAL ELECTORS. JOSEPH G. MARSHALL, of Jefferson. GODLOVE S. ORTH, of Tippecanoe. DlCTtlCT ELECTORS. 1st Dist.-JoHN Pitcher, of Posev. 2d John S. Davis, or Floyd. 3J Milton Gregg, of Dearborn, 4th David P. Holloway, of Wayne. 5th Thomas D. Walpole, of Haucock. th Lovell H. RoufcSEAU, of Greene. 7t& " Edward VV, McGuaghey, of Park, oth " James F. Suit, of Clinton. 9th " Daniel D. Pratt, of Cass. 10th " David Kilgore, ofDelaware, CIXY OF EVANSVILLE: THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1818. We call particular atten tion to our Prospectus on the following page, Cnt it out and circulate. Let every one help CSfWc are under great obligation to our friends .vlessrs. Taylor & Harrey, for a copy of the Louisville Morning Courier of jester Jay containing the highly important news brought by the Britannia, which the reader will find on the next page. The Markets East are all in an unsettled condition owing to the advices from Europe, by this arrival, and business was entirely suspended on the day it was received. It must have the effect to still lower reduce breadstuffs in this country; ffyThe contract for building a wharf in front of our city has been given to Messrs. Mitchell, Sherwood & Ross. We do not fully understand the conditions of the contract, and are notable to state them to-day; but we shall inquire into the matter and make it public. We learn there were several other offers made to the Common Council to take the work, The Tbeatt. It is announced by the tele graph from Washington, that the Senate, on Thursday last, in executive session, amended the treaty with Mexico in some of its provis ions. It is said there are but seven Senators opposed to the ratification, which was expect cd to take place on Saturday last. CryOar correspondent "Hibernian" hasl drapt the Hat story and turned his attention to poetry. He does better this time, (iiotwithtending his Latin is rather rough,) and we admit hisarticle. Our opinion is that he would do better if he were not in such a hurry to fill that ragman's bag, he spoke of in hw first article, in other words, Lis poetry would be all the better for a little polish, which we think he is very capable of giving to it. Is that 'gentle' enough ? CGrTAYLOR Meetings. Ail over the country meetings are being held for the purpose of nominating old "Rough and Ready" for the Presidency. He is the man of the times, and none other can be elected. Mr. Polk stands the best chance of being his opponent. The Telegraph. The whole line of Telegraph between Buffalo and Detroit is now completed, and in full connection with the Telegraphic world, as promised by Mr. O'Rielly, including the line from Pittsburgh via WellsTille to Cleveland. This "Lake Erie Line" forms a total of nearly 600 miles. There was some talk a short time ago, about trying to get a branch line to this place, connecting with Vincennes, but we believe it has died away. It would no doubt be a benefit to our merchants to have an office here, but it could be no benefit to the printer. With their pres ent patronage, and we fear with all the patro nage that would be given O them in case the line was extended to this place, the press would not be able to touch the Telegraph "with a ten foot pole." Wrhen boats can run at all we are always within twenty hours of Louisville, and through that source receive intelligence from the East in forty-eight hours. Gen. Scott and the Administration. The -New York JfcraZi inquires if the War Depart ment is mad? if Mr. Polk has been takin; chloroform, to take such steps against one of . the most distinguished generals of Americaone of the most heroic conquerors of modern times? Now, then, says the Herald, General Scott, in making this peace, in putting an end to this war, you punished the President for his severity to you in the severest and most cutting manner. This you hare done by blessing him .in return for cursing you; by rescuing him out of his troubles, in return for his bringing you in to trouble; and by bringing honor upon him in return for bis effort to disgrace you. OCyThe iron masters and dealers of Pennsylvania have called a convention, to be held inllarrisburgh on the 22d of March. CO" A. young clerk in Bedford, recently, to amuse some of his friends, administered chloroform to himself. He immediately became xcited, and was attacked with the most vio lent convulsions, which lasted sixteen hours. During this time, it required' the combined efforts of five strong men to prevent him- from hashing himself to pieces. The convulsions . for the last eight hours that he was under the . influence of the Chloroform, were so violent, tbatit was thought impossible that be could re cover. After the spasms ceased, he was una -bis to raise himself in bed. 3" A colored man, long the slave of John Jlandolpb, and one of the four hundred left free by his will, proposes the publish in New York, VjBe private Life of John Randolph,' includi&g letter, poetry, anecdote? &cV - - - "

Excitement in the Army. It wasannounced by the telegraph from Philadelphia onThurs-

day last, that letters had that day been receiv ed fr m Mexico, announcing that the greatest excitement prevails in the Army, in consequence of the suspension of Gen. Scott from command. It is said that the feeling that lias been aroused by this movement on the part of the Administration, is exhibited alike by both Americans and Mexicans. The American army iu particular, openly denounce this act of the Government, as it has caused feelings of deep regret. And well may the army and the whole people of the Uuited States feel indignant at the course of the Administration iuthis matter. It is a most unparalleled outrage. X)ur readers have seenlhe correspondence be tween Gen. Scott and Gen. Worth and the charges preferred by the latter against the former, and thus they know why it is that the Administration has thought proper to order the commander-in-chief of our armies to be arrested and dragged before a judicial tribunal in the very presence ol the enemies among whom he has carried the terror of his country's arms. The whole substance of the correspondence and the ground of Gen. Scott's arrest is so well condensed by the Cincinnati Gazette that we avail ourselves of that paper's statement of matter: Gen. Scott promulgated an official order in reference to a letter sigued "Leouidas," and two others published iu the Washington Union. These letteis were w ritten by officers of the army, aud were grossly unjust to the commander-in-chief and offensively laudatory of sundry officers under him. Thereupon Uen. Worth addressed a note to Gen. Scott, informing him that the prevailing opinion points to him (Worth) asote of the letter writers, and wishing to know if he (Scott) intended to point at him. To this letter Gen. Scott replies, that the order itsetl clariy expresses on its face a reference to the letters above named, their authors, aiders, and abettors, be they who they may. To this Gen. Worth responds, that his object is to ascertain distinctly, and with a view to protect himself, if he was one ol the persons relered to. To this Gen. Scott replies that he has nothing to to with the suspicious of others, and has himself no positive information as to the authorship of the letters, but if he had, the. parties would at once be brought before a court martial. Hereupon Gen. Worth is highly incensed, and writes Gen. Scott that he leels aggrieved, and shall appeal to the constitutional commander-in-chief. And he accordingly prefers charges against Scott, sends them to Mr. Secretary Marcy, and encloses a copy to Gen. Scott. In his complaint to Mr. Marcy, he appeals from the "arbitrary and illegal conduct the malice and gross injustice practiced by Major General WintieIdScott,"aud he accuses him of ucting "iu a manner unbecoming an officer aud a gentleman." On the receipt of this las4, letter and copy of charges, Gen. Scott writes to Gen. Worth that inconsequence of "the studied contempt and disret pect towards the general-in-chief, expres sed in the communication to the Secretary of War, under the form of an appeal." he (Gener al Worth) would immediately consider himself in a ktate ol arrest within the limits of the city, and that a court martial would soon be formed for his trial. The charge and specification against General Worth are "behaving with contempt and disrespect towards his commanding officer" in this that iu his communication to the Secretary of W ar, "under the pretext and iorm ol an appear from a general order of the commander-in-chief, he (Gen. vv onh) accuses Gen. fccott of having been actuated- in issuing such order, by malice. and "acted in a manner unbecoming an officer aud a gentleman." the President and his cabinet, it therefore! seems, have suspended Gtn. Scott because he would not tell Gen. Worth whether ur not he suspected him to be one of the. authors and abettors of the letters referred to ! And Gen. Worth is released Irom arrest, although he charged his commanding general with acting in a manner una-coming an officer and a gentleman. When news was received of Gen. Scott's ar rest, says the Louisville Journal, the. Locofoco, papers predicted that the grounds for the pro ceeding would prove amply sufficient to justify the Administration. Since however the true grounds were brought to light, we are not aware that a solitary Locofoco paper has had the effronterey to undertake to justify them. Every editor of the parly has been struck dumb upon the subject, " WThat wonder that the ex aspiration of the army knows no bounds, and, thateven Mexican voicescry"shame!""shame!" at the conduct of our Government? Air. Folk a Candidate. Potomac writes from Washington to the Baltimore Patriot, on the 26th ult.. thus: . Mr. Polk, lam informed by a Locofoco member of Congress, is a candidate, for re-election, in right down good earnest, and is vain enough UKe jorm lyier, to absolutely believe ne can succeed. To a gentleman, who was urging him to it, a short time since, he replied, as my informant says, that it was true, what had been done, could, he supposed, bedonf again, "J did beat lUr. Otay. was his sage commentary, with a shrug ol ihe left shoulder! He further said, as 1 am informed, that the Democratic party started out for Oregon and Texas only. But, said he, we have not only got them both, but you now see we have California. Another Locofoco member of Congress, thus has delivered himself: "Well, sirs, we are to be beaten, and who so fit for our candidate, to be beaten w ith, as James K. Toik? lam for running him!" You will recollect, that from the day of h inauguration, 1 have ever asserted, that Mr. Polk was making everything bend, to the ac complishment of a single end, to wit: his re election. So, what is now transpiring in the matter; is not all new. CdfJoHN Jacob Astor, the millionare. has, it is said, made proxis'on for the establishment of a free library in New York city, by a bequest of half a million of dollars, but has limited the cost of the building to 860,000. Gen. Scott. Rumor says that Gen. Scott has refused to acknowledge the authority of the Court Martial instituted to try him at Puebla And another that he had put under arrest the very officers Mr. Secretary Marcy had sent out to try him. We give the above, but regard it as an idle rumor. Private accounts from Germany say there are eighteen young Americans from all quarters of the Union, studying in the university of Ber lin. The literati of that learned city, have pe rused with great interest and approbation the reports cf Col. Fremont in California, publish t$d by Congress some tinie since.' " .

The Peace Treaty. The New York Herald

has received from its Washington correspon dent the following synopsis of the peace treaty recently communicated by the President to the Senate. We are inclined to regard it as a re liable statement, and it is a much fuller state ment of details than we have seen anywhere else: Senors Cuevas, Conto, and Atristan are appointed commissioners on the part of the Mexican Government, to adjust with the comissioner f the United States, Mr. Trist, a lasting treaty of peace. Article second provides for the present sus pension of hostilities between the forces of the two. nations. Article third defines the future boundary between the two republics. The line is to commence in the Gulf of Mexico, three leagues from land; to run up the middle "of the Rio Grande to its intersection with the southern boundary of New Mexico; thence north until it intersects the first branch of the Gila; thence down the middle of the river to the Colorado; thence it follows the division between Upper and Lower California to the Pacific, which it srikes one league south of San Diego. Ihe next article guaranties to citizens of Mexico, now residing in territory ceded to the United States.atl the rights and immunities of citizens oi uie latter country, provided they take the oath cf allegiance; or in case they desire to continue citizens of Mexico, there is guarantied to thsmthe right to leave the territory, and to dis.tose of their property to the best advantage. The next article of importance, provides that the gran's of land in the territory ceded, made by Mexico prior to the treaty, shall be respected by the Unifed Slates. The next article provides that Catholic residents iu the eeded territory are to be protected in the exercise of their religion. The next article provides that grants of land iu Texas, made by Mexico prior to the year 1836, shall be respected by the United States. The next article provides that this Government shall take prompt and effectual measures for the defence of the borders from Indian incursions. In consideratioi; of this cession of territory on the part of Mexico, ihe Government of the United States binds itself to pay Mexico fifteen millions of dollars. Iu this sum are to be included the three millions of dollars already appropriated by Congress, for the furtherance ol peace, and now subject to the order 'of Mr. 'Frist. This sum is to be paid immediately on the ratification of this treaty by the Mexican Government. The remaining twelve millions are to be' paid either by installments, or by the issue of a six per cent, stock, redeemable by the United Slates. Several articles are devoted to the executory details of both of these modes of payment. The adoption of either is to be optional with this Government. The next important article binds the Government of the United States to assume all claims of American citizens against the Government of Mexico both those already decided amounting to two millions, and those undecided, amounting to about three millions of dollars. Some unimportant articles then follow, for the mode of executing this portion of the treaty; such as the appointment of a commissioner to decide upon the claims, &c. &c. The treaty of commerce of 1831, between the two republics, is to be revived for eight years, and afterwards to be renewed at the option of both Governments. The troops are to leave Mexico in three months after the ratification of the treaty by both Governments, unless the sickly seasoii should come on b fore their embarkation can be effected, in which case they have to retire to a healthy situation, and are to be furnished wi;h supples on amicable terms by the Mexican Government. Supplies which arrive in the meantime are not to be subject to duty. . - The custom-houses are to be restored to the Mexican Government, and means are tc be adopted for settling the accounts. the treaty is to be ratified by the President and Senate of the Uuited States, and exchanged within lour months of us ratification. Any future war that may break out between Mexico and the Uuited States is to be conducted on Christian principles and according to the usages of civilized nations. The boundary specified is to be defined as laid down in Disturnel's map of Mexico, published at New York in 1817. Taylor State Convention of Louisiana. The proceedings of this body were harmonious and enthusiastic in a high degree. We have not room for the entire proceedings, but we give below the "declaration" submitted by Judge Bullard, and the closing acts of the Convention: The State Convention of delegates selected by the. people of Louisiana in their primary assemblies, without regard to party distinctions, assenibledat New Orleans this 22d day of February, 1S48, with a view of selecting a candidate for the suffrages of the people at the approaching Presidential election. Considering that the period has arrived when it becomes the people to act independently and for themselves in designating a candidate for the highest office in their gift, who shall combine those great qualities of prudence, firmness, impartiality, and devotion to the constitution, which will insure to the people an honest and patriotic administration of the public affairs, for the good of the whole rather than for the exclusive benefit of the few. And considering, that, in their judgement, General Zachary Taylor possesses, in aa eminent degree, those qualities exhibited and proved in a long career of public usefulness, during all which, lorgetting himself, he has looked only to the honor, prosperity, and glory of his country, and has thereby given the safest and best pledge of his future course, in whatever position the partiality of his countrymen rnav plat e hiin, untrammelled: by mere party ties. "asking no favor and shrinking from no re sponsibility. Warned as they are, at the same time, oy tne voice ol the lather of his Country, on the anniversary of his birth dav. to bavyare of party rancour as dangerous to public uueny Thereby decree, in the name of their consti tuents, that they nominate Gen. Zachary lay lor a3 a candidate for the Presidency of the United States for the next constitutional term. And the members of this convention, for the reasons set lorth in this declaration, pledge themselves to support this nomination with all ttieir liilluence, and by every honorable means. Mr. S. J. Peters, Esq., offered the following preamble aud resolution, which was adopted: Whereas, as it is important that the person elected Vice President of the Uuited States should entertain sentiments in harmony with those ot our candidate, by which efficiency may be assured in the administration of our national atlairs by Gen. Taylor, therefore. Resolved, That this convention will votefo no one fur eiectorof President or Vice President without a satisfactory pledge that such elector will vote tor a Vice President of the United States, who himself shall be friendly to Gen. Taylor's election. The delegates of the several districts then reported the nainesof theelectors selected, which were confirmed by the convention unanimously- . Immediately after the confirmation of these nominations, a motion was made to adjourn, whicji was carried, and the convention broke up with cheers for Gen. Taylor. '

Ma. Clay at Baltimore. The Hon. Henry Clay arrived at Baltimore, from Washington, on the evening of the 23d ult. The Clipper of the next morning gives the following rather amusing account of his reception. Arrival of the Hon. Henry Clay. This distinguished Statesman arrived iu the citv about 7 o'clock last evening, by the Washing"ton train of cars, on his way to Philadelphia. An immense crowd of persons had assembled at the Prat st. depot, to see and welcome him; the whole interior of the building being filled to repletiou. So soon as the cars came in, and it was known which one contained him, a tremendous rush was made for it, and it was some lime before room could be made to admit of his egress. As soon as he made his appearance on the platform, he was greeted with deafening cheers, to which, with his hat off, he bowed his acknowledgements. After some time, he succeeded in reaching the street, accompanied by his friend, Christopher Hughes, Esq., who had his private carriage in waiting, when he got in and drove off, with nine more cheers from the crowd, which now filled the street. Arrived at Mr. Hughes' residence on St, Pauls street, the crowd which had followed on congregated in front of the dwelling and amid constant and loud cheers called for Mr. Clay to make his appearance. After a short delay an upper window was thrown open aud Mr. Clay

made his appearance, greeted by tremendous cheering, When silence was with difficulty restored, he said "Gentlemen, I waul to know what you are matung an mis noise aoouir "We wanted to see you," and loud cheers was the. response. A voice in the crowd "You are that same old coon yet." Mr. Clay "Exactly I am that same old coon." Loud cheeis again, and laughter. Mr. Clay "Gentlemen, now I will make a compromise with you if you will let me alone, I will let you alone." He here withdrew amid the most vociferous cheering, and the window was closed. The crowd, satisfied at seeing and hearing "that same old coon," retired. Mr. Clay looks exceedingly well, and his voice was as clear and firm, as we ever recollect to have heard it. He will leave the city in ihe 9 o.clock train of cars, this morning for Philadelphia. HENRY CLAY'S TRIPTO PHILADELPHIA. The reception of Henry Clay at Philadelphia, on Thursday of last week, was one of the most enthusiastic affairs of the age. He was met at Elkton by a large deputation from Philadel phia. When the cars from Baltimore arrived with Mr. Clay, the whole population of the town were present, and the loud and prolonged cheering afforded strong evidence of their love for the man. The Philadelphia North Ameri can says : Mr. Clay spent about a half an hour at Elkton in exchanging salutations; and a more beautiful sight than this was never witnessed. There was an evidence of unaffected, sincere aud devoted respect and affection which the monarch ol the mightiest realm on earth might have coveted. - The special car with Mr. Clay and the Committees, took its departure from Elkton amid load and oft-repeated huzzas, at half uast 12 o'clock; and, after a passage the agreeablene.-s of which was never exceeded, arrived, in fifty minutes, at the circular depot at Wilmington w men was gaily dressed in flags. 1 tie scene at W llmingion was one. the like of w hich was never w itnessed in this or any other ct untry. The inhabitants of this patriot ic metropolis of the glorious little WhigState of Deleware, had poured out en masse, and. all distinctions being forgotten, in one heterogenous, solid mass of old and young, rich and poor, male aud female, decrepid manhood and infancy, old womanhood and maiden loveliness pressed with an eagerness that would take no refusal, to obtain a single grasp of the hand of the man who had, thus, to such an extraordinary and wonderful degree, w on their affection ate and devoted regards. The enthusiasm manilested exceeded the descriptive powers of the most graphic pen. It was a beautiful a stirringa grand a sublime spectacle ! The throng extended a full square or more. At Philadelphia thousands met him at thi depot, amidst the greatest enthusiasm, while banners and flags streamed from every eminence in honor of the distingnshed guest. A procession, mounted and on foot, was formed, and Mr. Clay escorted to the mayor's residence. The Inquirer says : As soon as the great statesman was ushert-d in the parlor, he was presented with a large and exceedingly beautiful bouquet of the choicest gifts of Flora by an interesting little girl the daughter of IsaacElliot, Esq. Mayor Swift appeared at one of the windows of the lower story, and having obtained silence expressed a hope, thathisfellow-citizens would excuse Mr. Clay from addressing them that evening. The Mayor observed that the Hon. Henry Clay would remain in Philadelphia for eight or ten days, and that all would have an opportunity of taking him by the hand, at such limes and places as the committee had arranged. As Mr. Clay must be much fatigu d, he was sure that the immense number of friends he (the Mayor) was addressing would cheerfully admit bhe excuse. Still the great assemblage of citizens would not disperse, but seemed resolute in their determination to hear a few words from "Harrv of the West." At length, and afler repeated cheers and calls ot Clay! Clay ! Mr. Clay made his'apiieurauce ai a seconu story window, with a bouquet in his hand, whereupon a shout arose which made the very "welkin ring." At last, however, silence was obtained, when ivir uiay good humorediy said: "You are the most unreasonable set of peo pieiexermei. Laughter. 1 louwantsome thing to come out of my mouth, and i want to put some hinginto it. (Laughter.) Will vou agree wun me on tnis point? That is to go uome ana get your suppers, and let me get my r-u ii J inline i. oueria gun lUUgmer.J The crowd then dispersed, after giving thret nines uiree ior rieury uiay : The demonstration throughout was most en Uiusiastic. It was confined to no branch of the Whig party. Clay Whigs, Tavlor Whigs 6c'tt Whigs, National Convention Whigs all were mere an alike anxious and zealous to do honor to gallant Harry of the West. 1'oliticsof Michigan. We see that the Wilmot Proviso Democrats, of Michigan, are excessively dissatisfied with the letter of Sen ator Cass, and indeed they have reason to be. It isa mostsingular performance. It is indeed that Senator Cass has defeated his election, even if nominated by the .Democracy. There is a large portion of the party who utterly repudiate ins letter. L! "I.. " " CQ" We learn that on yesterday a man was found dead, on the road to Princeton, about seven miles from this place. We could not loam who he was, but it is supposed he came to his death by foul-play. Q3The account of the funeral obsequies of Mr. Adams, in another column, possess a deep and mournful interest, and will be read by every one; ' ' 1

COThe correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, under date of the 27th ult., gives the pub

lic the following information as to how the treaty stands, and who are likely to oppose it : Mr. Buchanan is supposed to be opposed to the treaty, and as lar as he goes against it, uen Cass will; but both together, it is supposed, will be whipped in, under the Deliet, it is thought, that no candidate for the Presidency can succeed it he quarrel witn the Admiuistra tion. Mr. Cass is nevertheless opposed to the treaty in some respects. As the treaty now stands, the following Whigs are supposed to be against it : Bald win, Bell, Berrien, Clark, Corwin, Davis, (of Massachusetts,) Dayton, Johnson, (of Louisiana,) Miller, Phelps, Sprague, Upham, and Webster. The above are, I believe, opposed to the principle of indemnity. Among the Democrats, there are but seven or eight w ho will oppose the treaty. Mr. Niles will go against it if Mr. Benton does. The principle objection on the part of the Democrats is the care that is taken in the treaty of the British interests in California and Texas. - The Mexican Empressario grants in Texas, prior to 1846, amount to a great many millions ot acres, and were expressly declared null and void by the Legislature of Texas, and Texas as fir as that point is concerned, will never con sent to such a stipulation. The archives of California, which have been examined by Mr. Benton, in the testimony in the Fremont case, which has come before him aschairman of the committee recently appoint ed for that purpose, will show that about 30,000,000 acres are deeded away, principally or altogether to British subjects. This is another point that will be objected to, as also the article which gives up the custom-houses to the Mexican government immediately after the ex change of ratifications. On all these points I have reason to believe, however, that the President is willing to allow me senate tne largest tmerty. indeed ne is himself opposed to some if not all of their pro visions, though 1 imagine he is willing to ac cept the advice of the Senate whatever it may oe. From the New York Tribune. HENRY CLAY AND IRELAND. The following correspondence, which is yielded to our solicitation by the party in this city, will so fully explain itself, that little pre face is necessary. We may state, however, that the box or case of Razors which accompanied the letter to Mr. Clay, was of the finest shell, inlaid with gold, bearing on its lid the Am- rican Eagle resting on a shield, inscribed with the name of Henry Clay, surrounded by an elegant scroll, aud outside of this by a semi-circle of twenty-nine stars symbolizing the several States of the American" Union. The bottom of the box is of the finest ivory, the eagle, stars, &c, are of gold, as are the hinges, lock and key, etc., and the lid is elegantly bordered with the same material. So rich and rare a box we had never seen before. It is the workmanship of Van Worth & Son, Birmingham, and the four superb Razors it contains are of the finest steel, and made by the old house of Wm. Greave s & Son, Sheffield the whole being a present to Mr. Cay from Messrs. Sheehan & Duggan merchants, 97 Maidenlane for what reasons may be gathered from their letter, -w hich is as follows: New Yotk, Feb. 5, 1813. Dear Sir : Two entire strangers to you, whose names can never by possibility ha'e reached your ears, respectfully solicit your acceptance of the accompanying token of their esteem and gratitude. However small its intrinsic value, it may have some worth in your eyes as one evidence of the affection you have inspired in the breasts of our unfortunate kindred and countrymen, however seperated from you by distance or by diversity of opinion. We, Sir, are Irishman by birth, though Americans by choice, and partners in mercantile bu siness in this city, It was the good fortune of 1 .! c. 1 - , . , - . uue oi us 10 near your opeecn in Denall oi tne Famishing Millions of our native land, when in New Orleans on business during that dreadful winter of 1846-7; it has since been the fortune of the other to hear and witness in Ireland aud elsew here in Europe the admiration and gratitude which that Speech has excited; it is the pleasing duty of both to thank God that your thrilling appeal to the best feelings of our common Humanity was the means, by stimulating the energies of ever-blessed charity among the American People, of saving thous ands of our countrymen from a death of agony and horror. Jt must be an abiding joy to your generous neart to Know mat American Benevolence is devoute.lly blessed in parishes and cabins w here even your name, illustriousas it is, had hardly been heard before the Famiue; and thousands have been impelled by their deliverance from the worst effects of that dire calamity to invoke blessings on the head of Henry Clay. You have often, and most appropriately, received at the hands of your countrymen by birth, fitting acknowledgements of your services, in the shape of rare products of their unsurpassed mechanical ingenuity andskill. Our humble offering is the work of Foreign artisans, in grateful acknowledgement of your powerful aid to an oppressed and suffering race on the otherside of the Atlantic. We trust it may not on that account be unacceptable, but that, among your many tokens of American esteem and thankfulness, a single remembrance of the tears of gratitude which at the mention of your name have bedewed thecheek of suffering Ireland may not be unwelcome. We are yours, truly, Sheehan & Duggan, 67 Maiden-lane. Hon. Henry Clay, Washington. ITo the foregoing letter, which was trans mitted to Mr. Clay with the box, through W. E. Robinson, Esq., Mr. Clay responded as follows: "Washington, Feb. 19, 1818. Gentlemen: Mr. Robinsondelivered to me your friendly letter, with the exquisitely beautiful case of Razors which accompanied it. This testimonial you have been pleased to offer in consequence of some feelings I express..A I 1 - I 1 r 1 . auu some s m pa unes i cnerisueu lor the suffering people of Ir. land. Gentleman, I do not deserve it. 1 must have had a heartcolder than stone, if I bad been capable of listening to the sad account of Irish distress withoutthe deepest emotions. Mv regret was. that Icould do Utile or nothing to mitigate the suffering of a generous and gallant people. Nor did my own countrymen, I am fully persuaded, require any stimulous from me. to prompt them to extend all practicable succors, to those with whom we are intimately connected by so many pleasing ties. You tell me that the case and its contents were mad? abroad. They do not, on that ac count, commend themselves less to my acceptance aud admiration. 1 hone that I have liber ality enough to recognise excellence, in Science and in the Arts, whether displayed in foreign or domestic productions. Iudeed. mv anxious desire to naturalize, in our own country, all uiai gernu-i, skiii ana invention can contribute to the comfort, elegance and happiness of our ra:e uas proceeueu irom witnessing now murh I i i r . t . has been accomplished, in. other civilized coun tries, toward those noble ends. 1 tender to you, gentlemen, rar grateful ac knowledgments, with, my fervent prayers that Ireland, and you, and all your countrymen, may ever hereafter be happy and prosperous. lour irten.l and ob'tst rv t. H. CLAY. Messrs. Sheehan & Duggan, &c. &c. &c. GC5The special election to Congress, from the Lehigh and Burks district P.. has result ed in the election of Wm. Bridges, Dem., to nn tne vacancy ot vvm. JLiornarck. Wbir.

Letter from Gen. Taylor. Col. A. M. Mitchell, of Cincinnati, has received and caused to be published the following letter from Gen. Taylor. The General notonly says he is a Whig, but that he has no desire to conceal the fact from any portion of the American people. the letter, however, will speak for itself: Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 12, 1848. My Dear Colonel: Your very kind communication, and the accompanying newspaper, have duly reached me. " In reply to the closing remarks of your letter, 1 have no hesitation in stating, as I have stated on former occasions, that I am a Whig, though not an ultra one; aud that I have no desire to conceal this fact from any portion of the people of the United States. 1 deem it but candid, however, to add, that if the Whig party desire at the next Presidential election, to cast their votes for me, they must do it on their own responsibility, and without any pledges from me. Should I be eh cted to that office, I should deem it to be my duty, and should most certainly claim the right, to look to the Constitution and the high interests of our common country, and not to the principles of a party, for my rules of action. With my sincerest thanks- for your expression of friendship, and my bestwishes for your

success tnro ale, 1 remain, very truly,, your Inend and ob't serv't, Z. TAYLOR. Col. A. M. Mitchell, Cin., O. Clever Hit. Oor sprighty contemporary, the Rochester Evening Gazette winds up an ar ticle on political matters by relating the fol lowing as illustrative of the true position of the sage of Lindenwald : "Shortly after John Van Buren's famous fire and tow speech at Albany on his return from Herkimer, we chanced to inciet Dr. L , of this place, "Well Dr," said we, "what think you of Prince John's great effort?" "I'll tell you" saidr he, "I was forcibly reminded of an incident mat nappened to me in iNew Hamp shire. I was riding along one day very leisure ly in my gig, and on arriving upon the brow of asnoristeep mil, l was attracted by loud cries proceeding from below, and. on looking down br held a load of hay overturned, and lonsr. lank, screen stritiliiid rf a hov snrinninn - a' ---- o r----e jif"0ia about it, from one sid.- to ihe othr, now grabbing a stake from the fence, aud now seizing with both hands the wheels of the cart, and all the time screaming and shouting like mad: Here my son, here, said I, stop crying, now that's a good boy, I will help you on again with the hay ! "I don't cure u darn for the hay but Uad s under it. Newspapers. One of the proprietors of the jjammore aun now in r urope, writing home, says there are only two papers in London that have any considerable circulation, viz: the Times, about 29,000 copies per day, and the News 16,000. The subscription price of the London Times is six pounds ten shillings, or about between S31 and &32. In Paris there are eighteen journals. La Presse prints 33.000 copies per day. Le Siecle, 30,000; La Constitutional, 28,000. The price of the papers published in Paris, vary from 87,50 to &21 per annum. When we recollect that nearly all the papers printed in England and France are printed in their respective capitals, and the orices are so high as to place them beyond the reach of common people, we cannot wonder at the ignorance oi me masses ot those countries. We mean ignorance of passing events. The information derived from books written hun dreds of years since, useful though it be, is not to be compared, in point of utility: to the in formation derived from good newspapers. The first is the information of the cloiser, the oth-. i r of the man of the world. One of the great causes of the rapid advances of the U. States in arts, sciences and every thing that elevates man, is the almost universal diffusion of newspapers, heralding in the shortest possible time; every improvement, and thereby stimulating all to activity and invention. C3The following from that excellent paper, the St. Louis New Era, gives a pretty hard hit in a quiet kind to way to such sheets as are conducted in the spirit of the Cincinnati Atlas: Commendable Anxiety. The Locofocos throughout the whole country are very fearful lest in electing Gen. Taylor the people should make a President whose principles are not known. Tell the Locofocos that Taylor is firm and honest; oh yes, but w hat does he think of the Sub-Treasury. Tell them tha t Taylor cannot be overawed by power nor made to say or do any thing which is wrong; very true, say the Locos, but how about the Tariff What can be safer than elections good citizens? that's all well enough, but what does your candidate think about a national bank, replies the Loco. Now, we think that Gen. Taylor labors under the old fashioned delusion, called democratic in days gone by that the representatives of; the people, when assembled in Congress, should pass bills to meet the views and interests ot theirconstituents.and that the President should sign them, and that he is but the executive officers, to see that the people's laws are executed. This was democratic doctrine in the time of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, and we believ that Gen. Taylor is a good old fashioned democrat that is to say, a sound new fashioned whig. "AID AND COMFORT TO MEXICO." The following is a list of some of the most flagrant acts of "aid and comfort" to the enemy, to which President Polk and his suppor ters are supposed to refer when branding the perpetrators with the crime of "Moral Trea son, I. The Pass. "Priva'e and Confidential. "U. S; Navy Department; May 13,1846. "Commodore: If Santa Anna endeavors to "enter the Mexican port, you will allow him to pass f.eely. "Respectfully, yours, "GEORGE BANCROFT. "Commodore David Conner, "Commanding Home Squadron." II. The Attempted Onerslaugh. The attempt of the Prwsident and his in Congress to create a political partisan, party who "never set a squadron in -the field," as a Lieut General, to be set over the heads of Generals Scott aud laylor.and drive them from the field: they have made famous. HI. The Censure. The attempt of the Locofoco party in Congress, incited by President Polk, to pass a of censure upon Gen. Tavlor for granting vote hu mane terms to the Mexicans, without destroy ing their towns, their women and children, as wen as tue nves oi our soiuiers, on their surrentter oi Monterey, its torts, arms and muni lions of war. IV. The "Wolf and Lamb" QriAcnri In reviving an obsolete Army Order, aainst writing letters from the Camp, as a cowardly iiiuue oi msuuiug wen. xayior lor writing a pri vate, sensible aud patriotic letter to Gen. Gaines, which the latter published without the knowledge or consent of the writer; while at the san.e time the President's Organ is continually publishing the most indecent Camp letters, designed to awe Congress and the people into passive submission to the infallibility of the President. V. The Suspension of the Gen'l-in-Chief. The suspension of Gen.' Scott from his com-! mand, to be tried in the presence of the enemy he has conquered, on complaints alleged by a political partisan of the President. fGnn Pillow) a vain cox-comb and military iackdaw. enraged because his borrewt d plumes have been stripped from the chapeau he so unworthily wear.-?. Civ. Atlai.

For the Evansville journal. Evansville, March 6, 1843. Whereas, The Editor of the "Journal" (not having the fear of my grey goose quill befora his eyes,) has criticised, too severely, my yet unfinished tale of "An Old Hat." I have come to the determination of committing it to the: flames, and by the great gun of Athlone, I shall revenge myself on every old hat I see, since it and my tale are pronounced ii'nworthy. And whereas, expectation of a something from "tha Hibernian" is very generally expected in to day's print, I have Sett' a little poem to the Editor's table. With this second attempt I must stand or fall, and if his editorship is too hard this lime, I must only for ever more hold my peace with this consolation "Non ego ventosae venon suffragea quemcuiam,'' And "Non omnia possumnea omnes. Please publish the abore and tne poem onj the next page, if worthy, if not, be very gentle.Addio, HIBERNIAN. ON THE DEATH Of A FRIEND1. Friend of my early days, and art thou gone indeed Are thy blue eyes sealed fast in death's embrace Alas! 'tis so, for that which Heaven decreed, Despite our wishes must of course take place. II.

The hand that oft so kindly grasped my own To silent dust now moulders in the grave. While I in anguish here am lelt alone, -To bear ag.iinst misfortune's hapless wave. III. ' Oft have we wandered up the mountain side, And from its summit watched the setting run. Or gazed below upon the swelling tide. Or heard the echo of the Sportsman's gun ..... - IV. - ' ' And when down by the little poplar grove, A t evening hour, 1 heard your gentle voice. To maiden lair talk of unceasing love, , I paused to bless the object of your choice. V. It seemed to me that hearts so much alike, Misfortunes hand should never never press; Or disappointments keen should ever blight Those tender buds of earthly hanpineaa. VI. ' But peace be to thy ashes, dearest youth, . Thy spirit pure dwells in a better land. Where ever dwell felicity and truth, And joys unspeakablo at His ri-jht hand, VII. I'll plant upon the sod that marks thy grave. The little violet that you loved so much. My care shall be the gentle flower to save From careless footsteps or polluted touch. VIII. And tho' your form lies in the damp cold gr ave. Your memory still shall live within my heart. Till I too shall lay down my head and crave The Heavenly summons that shall soy depart. IX Then may I join you in that better land. That needs no sun by day nor moon by night. To dwell forever with that glorious band. With crowns ol gold and robes of spotless white. A Warning. The Cleveland Herald ol Friday says: A man by the name of Fitzgerald, died dar before yesterday in the iail. ot delirium tremens. The deceased was a few years ago an active Washingtouiau. He fell, and has pursued hia infatuated career until arrested by the hand of death, . Jaw. They are making use of Chloroform in England in cases of lock-jaw. . In that country Chloroform sets jaws agoing, in thin it stops them.. Two deaths have resulted frctu the use of it lately. A Juby Verdict. A case was recently submitted to a jury in this county, which, tor its novehy and happy result, deserves a place iu "the reports" It arosa Irom the following circumstances: Two men, living near neighbors, had a falling out about the cow of one of the parties frequently getting into the enclosure of the other, and which finally resulted in the death of tho cow; she having been set on by dogs and chased till she ran against a stump and broke her neck. The case -was submitted to a jury of respectable and wealthy farmers. After hearing related all the circumstances, they made up their minds that the own er of the cow could not afford to lose: her, and that theowner of the dogs was not able to pay for her; they therefore rendered the following verdict; that the jury should pay the value of the cow, tha magistrate treat the party, and tha constable pay tho costs. The verdict was immediately ratified and satisfied, to tho great joy of ths entire neighborhood. Kcw lucky Democrat. Boxataete. Napoleon was no dancer. On one occasion a ball was given him in honor of a splendid victory. The temptation to dance with a certain Countess, however was irresistible. At it the conquering General went, and succeeded about as well as a horse marine. He had no taste for light fantastic movements. At the close of tho dance, he turned to his partner, and thus addressed her: "I am very sensible, charming Countess, that I have acquitted mystli indifferently; but the tact is my forte lies not so much in dancing myself, as in making others dance. Too Tough for Scotia. Two sr throe days ago, while one of the ship-news collectors was knocking about on the Levee, in quest of news from all na--ions," a couple of Scotia's sons, who had cvidendy been but a short time in the country strolled up to him with curiosity pictured upon their faces, when one of diem accosted him with, "What muddy stream do yo ca' this gaij noijhor?" "The Mississippi fir." "TV what, d'ye say?" "The Mississippi, sir." "By me bluid, ye ca' it by a tough name." "Easy enough when you get usc-d to it eir, et th convict said to the hangman." . " Ye're a droll body. Docs your stream run far n. neeborr" "Three thousand miles or so, sir." That was too tough for the Scotchman. A river three thousand miles in length was something he had no conception of. So he turned suddenly round to his companion, and exclaimed, (his eyes dilating to their utmost orbicular extent, ashe.poke,) "Come, Jamie, left gang atna. The man"t daft Bocnd to Come Off. Dan Marble says that somewhere in the West, a sable knight of the larther and brush was performing the operation of shaving hoosier with a very dull razor. . . "Stop!" said the hoosier 'that won't do.' 'What's de matta.boBef' 'That razorpulls.' 'Well, no matta for dat, sah. If da handle eb Ac razar don't breck, de baird's bound to cum off!' JCrWhen you wish for the part of the fowl whiei "went over the fonca last,"pIeaso call for the grand finale. . J& A young lady once remarked that there was but one word in tha bible she wished altered, and that was in the passage "Whosoever shall smite Usee o thy right check, turn to him the other also." F3, would have the word "smi to" changed to "kiss." 83" An old woman, reraakable for her confused ideas of the moaning of words, thus described a clear summer evening. "It was a beautiful bright nMsU thnwon madb every thin; n? light a a cork.." ""