Evansville Weekly Journal, Volume 14, Number 9, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 20 April 1848 — Page 2

THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL.

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED WM. II. CHANDLER & CO. BY The Tki-Weekly Journai, is published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, aad Saturdays, 8t $4,00 per annum, in advance. . " The Weekly Jocrsal is published on Thursdays, at $2,00 per annum in advance. VOK PRESIDENTWHIG ELECTORAL TICKET, .. SESATOBIAL ELECTORS, JOSEPH G. MARSHALL, of Jefferson. 60DL0VE S. ORTH, o. Tippecanoe. DICTBICT ELECTORS. 1st DIsI.-JohS Pjtcijer, of Posey. 2d ' Id 4th " Ith " 8ih " 7th " 8th " 9th " lOih Johs S. Davis, of Floyd. Mivros Grego, of Dearborn. Payjd P. Hoiaowav, of Wayne. Thomas D. Walpole, of Hancock. Lovell H. Rousseau, of Greene. Edward W. McGuaghey, of Turk, Jajies F. Suit, of Clinton, Daniel D. Pratt, of Cass. David Kjlgore, ofDelaware, CITY OF BVANSV.HLEs THURSDAY, APRIL 80, 1848. COf" Ma. MorbisS. Johssos, whose numer ous advertisements will be found in another part of our paper, is opening one of the best selected stocks of Dry Goods, &c, ever brought to our market, and which we do not believe can be beat in the West. Possessing an exteusive acquaintance with the Eastern markets, aud likewise a knowledge of the wants of this region, he has been able tp make a se lection which, at the remarkable low rates goods are jobbing in this city, cannot fail to aTrest the attention of purchasers. It is a fix ed fact, that dry goods and groceries can be j purchased in this market as cheap as in Cincinnati, and in many instances much lower. And there is no reason why this should not be the case. House rent, clerk hire, marketing,andeyery thing else is lower here than it is in larger cities, while competition is as great. Many cGustry merchants heretofore in the practice cf visiting Louisville and Cincinnati, have this year given our merchants a trial, and are satisfied that they can do as well here as in either f those cities. lVe feel confident that if country merchants -will give our jobbers a chance they will prove to them the truth of I we have said, and satisfy them that is js a tving of time and rnoney to patronize a hom,e market. C3 The attention of the Ladies is called :o the fine stock of jewelry and fancy goods just ipeued by Capt. Bittrolff embracing the idrgest, richest and most beautiful assortment "ver brought to this market. Our friend, the Captain, takes great pleasure in displaying his wares, and wailing on his customers, and whether thejr purchase or not, he is but too happy to bare them call. It is an exceedingly hard thing to get out of his store without aiaking a purchase, he sells so cheap. Thb Washikc-ton Guards. This flue miliary company paraded on Saturday last in considerable strength, and made certainly a fine ppearence. We noticed with pleasure their improvement in drill, &c, which was remark d by almost every one. Capt. Bittrolff is a fine company officer, and takes great pains in instructing the men, who seem proud of their commander. We hope to see the ranks of the Guards fill up; there are certainly as good materials for a tine military company among our German population here as can be found in the Union, and a better officer than the present commander of the Guards would be hard to find, - C3Several days ago, we copied a paragraph we saw going the rounds of the papers, that the Ohio Stati&iaQji, Sam. Medary's paper, with all its property aud patronage, was mortgaged to the Wooster Bank for $10,COO. This statement may or may not be true, and whether true or not, is of little importance to our reader. But it afforded the locofoco sheet in this place a text to preach a sermon on "Federal Mexican Whiggery," which must have been very edifying to the faithful hereabouts. "Federal Mexicans" have got the Democrat chaps, like the Old Man hadSinbad, in a mighty tight place, end they will find it harder work than the Sai lor did to casi the load. C2T"It is a matter of no great concern to the people of this country, nor, perhaps, to the people of any country, seeing as how, that King's and Queens are at a discount, but we may as well notice the fact that Queen Victoria has given birth to another Princess. No chloroform was used. ' QTbe whole number of voters in France, with a population of 36,000,000, was, under jhe old system, les? than 240,000, while the number of plaues in the gift of the government was 2SJ.000, of which 40 .000 were created du ring the adtftioistrdtaou of M. Guizot. C2The editor of the New Albany Bulletin. sof the opinion that the erection of buildings bitokaa th gradual growth aa J building up ofacity. Shopld'nt wonder. - Accidest. A Had accident happened on Saturday last by which one lad, a soi) of Ira P". Granger, Esq., had his arm and leg broken, and another was somewhat bruised. The stage .erected for the accomodation of the Committee f Arrangements, and the speakers appointed to receive Gen, Lane, gave way under the pressure of the crowd who rushed upon it to shake hands with htm. These boys were unler the stage when it fell and were crushed to the earth, and the wonder js that they were not iotb instantly killed. as there were not less than fifty persons on it at the time. There were several medical gentlemen on the ground, who ave their attention imediately to the sufferers, and who rr port that no fatal consequences will results With this exception the day passed e?j pleasantly. .' : ' . C3The sw York city election for Mayor J.-as r-sultedin the choiee.'.of Havermeyor, the ocpfoco candidate, by several thoiand. j

DINNER TO GEN. LANE. The dinner given to Gen. Lane by the" citi-

tens of this county on Saturday last, although got up at short notice; and his reception arid welcome home by his old friepds and neighbors who thronged the streets in hundreds, many pf whom were from the adjoining counties of Warrick, Posey, Gibson, and from Kentucky, was ari affair highly creditable to all concerned and must have filled the generous heart of the gallant General with the liveliest emotions of pleasure. The whole proceedings of the Com mittee of Arrangements, andj those selected bv them to aid in the celebration, as well as sev eral of the township Committees, were in good taste, and reflects great credit on their industry and liberality; and the universal harmony and good feeling that prevailed among every class of our citizens caused the day to pass pleasantly away, ' At 9 o'clock in the morning - our citizens to the number of a hundred or more, met on horseback on the public square, and preceded by a band of music and accompanied .by the fine military company of Washington Guards, proceeded to escort Gen, Lane into town. The escort met the General accompanied by Jas. G. Jones, Esq,, Mayor of the city, and Maj. A. L. Robinson, in a carriage, and a number of gentlemen on horseback, about two miles from own, 8ndaftergjvinghim three hearty cheers the, whole took up the line of march to the city. Gen, Lane was escorted to the reeidence of John M. Stockwell, Esq., Councilman of Jhe First Ward, where he was called on by the Ladies, and having refreshed himself the proces sion was formed and paraded through ourstrtets to the stand erected on the bank of the river, where he was received by "the Committee and welcomed home by Jas. E, Blytbe, Esq., in the following beautiful address: General : I have been directed by my fel low-citizens of this city and county, in their name, on this public occasion to welcome you to your home and friends, and to assure you of their auectfonate regard. ivnownig,as well as you do, the pepple pi tmscity and county, it is hardly necessary for me to assure you that it is riot merely ap idle ceremony which I have been selected to perform; but that the profound respect, and sincere affection for you, which we exhibit in this public manner, is ths honest ex pression ot the feelings of your old familiar friends and fellow , citizens, who have long known you as a public man, entrusted from time to time with the discharge of important public duties. And it is a source of peculiar pride aud gratification, that we are not alone in our expressions of respect for your person, and admiration of your gallant services in the army of our country; but that by the unanimous judgement ofthe public, high? praise and distinguished honors have been, awarded you. Not quite a year since, on an occasion similar to tfae one which has brought us together today, you alluded to your entrance upon public life, and attributed your success, both at home in legislative councils of our State, and abroad upon the battle fields of Mexico, to the kind partiality of your friends, who bringing you in your early life prominently before the puilic, remained sincere and steadfast in their attachment. But I am sure, sir, that without something more than the mere partiality of your friends, your success would not have been what it is. Much of your life has been spent in the discharge of the duties of public affairs. I could not pardon myself, nor would those for whom I speak pardon me, were I to permit this opportunity to pass, without assuring you of the confidence and esteem which you have secured to yourself, by the firm and faithful acquittance of those dulies. But sir, the past two years of youf life, you have spent upon a more enlarged field of action and among scenes more intensely interesting and exciting. The position which you have there occupied, on account of ita importance and responsibility, and the distinguished gallantry and ability with which you have filled it. has attracted the attention, and commanded the admiration of the whole country. Althouuh the exciting scenes and daring exploits in which participated during the past year, are rich in honor ior'yoursell and your associates in arms, l doubt not that you recur with feelings of pe culiar gratification to your first field. The bat tie ot tsuena Vista, in the records of modern war is without a parallel, AH w ho participa ted -in its dangers, and contributed to its result, have won for themselves the praise, and grati tude of the country. In that battle, sir, your first appeared in the discharge of the more serious and important duties of your office, aud by your mstinguiehta ability and gallantry won lor yourselta high place and name among the nonorea ot trie lanu; a name whicn you have placed still higher, and to which you have ad ded a brighter lustre by your gallant fiprvic:5 during t tie past year. . But, General, U is the lot of human life, that much of bitterness is mingled in every cup of joy which we raUe to Our lips. Oh. Sir! surrounded as you are to day by so many of your old and warm friends, with every preparation lor giaciness anu rejoicing, nave you no sad memories of the brilliant battle fields upon which you have won your own proud name? I know that you have. Where are the gallant Clay, and Hardin, Kinder, and Taggatt. and McK.ee; and where the brave :ild Capt. Walker, who went out from our own midst, with his bead whightened by the revolving seasons of almost sixty years? Side by eitle with you, they stood upon that bloody battle field," but where are they? Their blood enriches Mexican soil, and almost within eight of the spot where we are now met to congratulate you, the bones of the gallant Walker are moulderingto dust. Oh Sir! are there in the past two years of jour life, crowded as they have been for you with brilliant achievements, and rich honors, no sad memories of the gallant dead! Pardon me that I have thus taken one moment to recall their memory; for I know that although the recollection be sad, you do not wish it to be banished even on an occasion like this. And now, Sir, thai J may not detain vou from the festivities appropriate to the occasion, per mit me again on behalf of my fellow-citizens to welcoine j-qu to your home and friends, and to assure you of our unabated confidenceand affection Gen. Lane replied to this address with con siderabie feeling, and was evidently much affected by the cordial w elcome, and the enthu siasm with which he was greeted on all sides We were not sufficiently near to catch the words of the General, and as 110 friend has re ported them for us we are unable- to give his re ply. The company were then invited to par take 01 the dinner, and to the number of about S00 surrounded the tables, which were bounti fully supplied. After dinner a number of toats were drink, and in reply to one highly complimentary .' to himself, Gen. Lane rose and gave the company quite an interesting par rative of his doings in Mexico, which, did our space permit, we would lay before our readers, Alter escorting u . - o ins notei, tne, company dispered, highly delighted with the days' proceedings, and satisfied that, whether in the field at the bead of a division, in the legislative halls, or in the more quiet sphere of a Hoosier farmer, Gen. Lane was the same unassuming, modest, true-hearted gentleman, an honor to hi State and the Nation,

THE "VANDERBURGH DEMOCRAT." I The feelings of the whole community and the decencies of life were outraged on Thursday last by the appearance of an article under the editorial head of the "Vanderburgh Democrat," filled to overflowing with blackguardism and

abuse of the Whigs of - this county for their courtesy towards Gen. Lane and their exertions in getting up a tlinper and a welcome to .him on his return home. -Aware as -we- are, and as is this whole community, of the utter recklessness which has characterised the . "Democrat" for the last four months, neither we jior they were prepared for this exhibition of its malice and abuse at a time and in ;a tone so well suited to destroy all good feeling, and calculated to drive by far the largest portion of our citizens into hostility to the whole proceedings. It has been the misfortune of this community for the last ten years, to be cursed with a series of dirty loeofoco sheets whose only aim seemed to be to degrade and debase the public mind, and living, while they did live, a fester ing sore, respecting few of the decencies of life, and sinking at last with their own weight of corruption: But bad in tone and disgraceful in manner as were the papers that preceded the "Democrat" here, nope not one-ever approached i t i rottenness of tho.Ujdit.in scurillity of speech or in baseness of purpose; and we are happy to belie ve that there is not in the whole Union another sheet that would compare with it. The "Democrat" first made its apppearance about six months ago under theeditorial charge of S. R. Hamill, and such were the fears of the democracy hereabouts that the paper would prove, under his direction, a vehicle of slander and abuse, and a disgrace to the party, that they withheld their patronage, and a large number of the faithful utterly refused to have anything to do with it or suffer it to come near them. Seeing this, the leaders of the party set themselves to work to get rid of the editor, which they succeeded in doing with very little trouble, and the paper was put under the charge of a score of would-be leaders and directors of the party, headed by one of great experience in the peculiar mode of warfare adopted by that concern. How the dignity of the paper has fallen since Mr. Hamill left, will be seen by the article to which we have alluded and which will be found below. We know that the respectable portion of the Democratic part) condemn the article in no measured terms, and feel justly indignant that such Sentiments are entertained by the organ of their party. The person whose name stands at the head of the paper, however, we are informed by mrmbers of his party, is in no wise responsible for a single article that appears in its columns that he is not permitted to make selections even, bo little confidence has the senior Censor in his ability to make the paper what, under the present rule, it is destined to become. If, then, the publisher is driven to publish the dirty abuse of the would-be lead ers without asking questions, the community will acquit him of everything except stupidity, and will hold the real editors some of whom are known although th ir names do not appear as such morally accountable for it. While the publisher will be made to suffer in his pecuniary affairs and not even his own party will continue their support to a sheet so lost to decency the authors of this dirty work will he made to feel the scorn and contempt of every go?d citizen, no matter to what party he mav belong. ' We might rj!.re shotf', by the publication of the subscriptions to the dinner, that two-thirds of the amount obtained was fron Yhigs, who, had they acted in the spirit of these uma" gogues, could have defeald the whole matter. But that is not necessary. The celebration was not intended as a party affair, nor for" the purpose of curryingar or with apyoue, but as a demonstration of respect, and admiration for the services of an old and valued ci tizen, who, we are happy to know, has no feelings in corpmon with such meanness as is exhibited in the following article, which for obvious reasons we could not notice on Saturday, end now regret the necessity we feel ourselves under to ublish. 'From the Vaadeiiurgh Democrat April 13. . "General Joseph Lane." "Oa Saturday next, as will be seen by the corres pondence in another column, our citizens will irive 11119 uiHiinKuisnea omcer a pumic ana lormai reception. A public dinner will likewise be had at the1 same time in honor of him tor bis eminent services. All ot tins must be bigbiy pleasing to every true Democrat. Gen. La.se a brother in lull fellow ship; and will right as valiently in behalf of Democracy, as in behall of his country. Nor is he afraid to avow his principles. He is nH the man to act in the dark, the battle ot tiuena Vista showed his disposition; and he would muni lest (if an opportunity offered) the same spirit in a political controversy as on that occasion. JN'or is the day distant when he win act a conspicuous part in politics, it his valuable life should be prolonged. And when that day comes manyol the Whigs, who now lawn, upon him and com 1 his favor, will inveigh against him with all the bitterness ot satire and contumely. I bis is now prophecy, but it will soon be history. . There is no 10 intake about it. The federalists cannot bear to see such a pure-hearted Democrat as Gen. Lane elevated to oliiee. What did they say about Gen- Jackson? Thev rcnresenled him a 4 whullv incnmiw tmt t. fill any civil station, although he had been Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, and occupied several oilier stations of trust and honor. Besides, tiieysaid his moral character was notoriously - bad, that he lived an adulterous lite with a woman whom he called his wita, that he killed her husband in. or der to gain her hand, and wa-s never joined to her by the ties of marriaae. It'anv VVbi uaner darea deny these statements, ve have the documents to prove them beyond all question; and if Gen. Lane should Denominated tor any high otiice, wo doubt not the honorable Whig editors would tell similar lies on him. They would try evn to irii,icnch lua conduct us an officer, though he ntaiiils oeioro ilia country ns second to none in ueiiera!liin. (Jen. Jackson was the iero ot one ol uio greatest battle ever toughi, but still the Whigs que!ioucd hi mililnry enpnnties, partly 1mii lie wua engaged in a war w hich they oppoNed, und partly because ho wan a friend ol thu people, and di termiued to di-lend tlu:ir rights. iVoui, the mure cautiouu of them dare not soy one word Ugiuu.-U hits character; tho ntniou hn examined it, and lound it tfood, -buridcx, their vilu lauder against him can now do him no harm." Upon a second perusal of the above article, we are almost ashamed of our condescending to notice it at all, it is so supremely ridicu lous, in manner and matter. Such a jumbling together of nousence, and abuse of friends and foes was never seen before we are certain. Married- by Elder B. B. Piper, April IGth gtates Armv; to Miss Malispa Stephens of Vanderburgh county la, ; May happiness their cour Illume, ' Love's flowers in their path-wny bloom; Fortune her kindest smiles bestow, . ' Life's quiet tide unruffled flow, A nd bear them to the port of peace, Where love eholl reign and cares ehall ccaec.

Mr. Clay's Card. The following impor

tant document we rind in tne L.ouisviue papers. ' It will be seen that Mr. Clay neither seeks nor declines a nomination for the Presidency. , The National Convention which meets in Jupe, we have no doubt, will be able to settle the matter to the satisfaction of all par ties, excepting always the locofoco party. , . To the Public The various and conflicting reports which have been in circulation, in regard to my intentions with respect to the next Presidency, appear to me to furnish a proper occasion for a lull, frank, and explicit exposition of my feelings, wishes, and views upon that subject. This it is now my purpose to make. With a strong disinclination to the use of my name again in connection with that office, I left my residence in December last, under a determination to announce to the. public, in some suitable form, my desire not to be thought of as a candidate. During my absence. I frequently expressed to different gentlemen my unwillipgness to be again in that attitude; but no ope was authorized to publish my decision one way or the other, having reserved the right to do so exclusively to myself. . On .reflection 1 thought it was due to my friends to consult with them before I took a final and decisive step. - Accordingly, in. the course of the last three months,! have had many opportunities of conferring fully and freely with them.Many of them have addressed to me the strongest appeals and the most earnest entreaties, both verbally and written, to dissuade me from executing my intended purpose. Tney have represented to me that the withdrawal of my name, would be fatal to the success,- and perhaps lead to the dissolution, of the pany with which I have been associated, especially in the free States; that at no former period did there ever exist so great a probability of my election, if 1 would consent to the use of my name;-that the great States of New York and Ohio, would, in all human probability, cast their votes for me; that New York would more certainly bestow her suffrage upon me than upon any other candidate, and that Ohio would give her vote to no candidate, residing in the slave States; but to me; that there is a better prospect than has heretofore at any time existed, that Pennsylvania would unite with them that no candidate can be elected without the concurrence of two of those three States, and none could be defeated upon .whom all three of them should be united; that great numbers o our lellow-citizeas, both 01 native and for eign birth, who were deceived, and therefore voted against me at the last elecdon, are now eager for an opportunity of bestowing their suffrages upon me; and that, whilst there is a strong and decided preference for me, enter tained bv the great body ot the Whig party throughout the United States; they ('he friends to whom I refer) at the same time are convin ced that I am more available than any candid ate that could be presented to the American people. I do not pretend to vouch for the accuracy of all these representations, although 1 do not en tertain a doubt that they have been honestly mai e, and are sincerely believed It has been moreover urged to me that the great obligations under which I have been hitherto placed, by a large portion ot the people of the United States, the full force of which, no one can be more sensible of than 1 am, demand thatlshould not withhold the use of my name if it be required. ; And I have been reminded of frequent declarations which I have raadd that, whilst life and health remain, a man is bound to render his best services upon the call ot his country. Since my return home, I have anxiously tie liberated upon my duty to myself, to my prin ciples, to my friends, and above all to my coun try. The conflict between my unaffected de sire to continue in private life, as most con genial to mv leelinss and condition, and tnv wish faithfully to perform all my public du ties, has been painful and embarrassing. It I refuse the use of my name and those injurous consequences should ensue which have been so confidently predicted by friends, 1 should just ly incur their reproaches, and the reproaches of my own heart. And, it, on the contrary, 1 should assent to the use of my name, whatev er the result may be I shall escape both. I have, therefore, finally decided to leave to the national convention, which is to assemble next June, the consideration of my name, in connection with such others as may be presen ted to it, to make a selectioti of a suitable can a:date for President of the United States, and whaVTer mav 06 tlie lssue ot ,ts lair and lull delibera!''ns' it will meet with my prompt and rheprfu. HCQUieSCence It will ho rtT, .'torn wna l nave statea mat " r 1 T 1 1 .1 (here ws rasnn tn COticipate that I WOllld decline sivin" my consen' to xae use 01 my nampm'iiin an a rsinrlinatft to. u.c 1 icomciii-r ' - - ... .. . i. 1,- 1 . .... nftho ITnWd StalPa flm-intr n.rnapS, IO -1 ' 1 this, as well as other causes, manyotiiyneiiua and fellow-citizens hare avowed a preieTe.nct-' wished names of other ritizens of the United States. I take pleasure in truly declaring that 1 have no regrets to express, no complaints, no reproaches to make, on account of any such preferences, which " I am fully persuaded are generally founded on honest and patriotic con victions. . U-CLjAX. Ashland. April 10; 1848. Ges. Scott and Mr. Trist. The following letter frem Mr. Trist contains an entire recantation of all the writer's previous expressions in disparagement of Gen. Scott, and is coupled with a request that his correspondence relative to the controversy between them should be withdrawn. Of course, the Secretary of State, refused to surrender documents which in his opinion might possibly injure Gen. Scott. This is the true sprit of Locofocoism petty, mtan and vindictive: . "Puebla, July 23, 1845. "" Sir: .- In my No. 8, underdate the 7ih inst., I transmitted a copy of a letter addressed by me to General Scott, under date 25th of June, and his reply to the same. This constituted the commencement of our official intercourse with reference to the duties with which I am charged. Justice -to say nothing of my own feelings towards a gentleman and a public servant whose character 1 now believe that 1 had entirely misconceived demands that I should embrace this early opportunity to say, that his whole conduct, in this regard, has been characterized bv the purest public spirit, and a fidelity and devotion which could not be surpassed, to the views of the government, in regard to the restoration of peace. - This spirit on his part, as will clearly appear when the details are com in u u ica led, has manifested itself, not-'in a pasmvc way merely, (as might be supposed from the nature of our relative positions and duties) but in a disposition to assume responsibility, and responsibility of the gravest kind, iii utter disregard ot consequences to nimsell. And this disposition, or rather this readiness and fixed determination on his part alihough the occasion winch has called it lorth (ltd not relate to the discharge of his military duties, strictly speaking, has not required nnv apiieal from me to elicit it; but has manifested itself in the most spontaneous and patriotic manner Under these circumstances, it could not but be a cause of the most serious regret on my part if the correspondence between us, that took place shortly after my arrival in this country, should, in anyway be brought to the notice of the public, and consequently, it in your judg ment consietant with propriety, it would . be highly gratifying to me to be permitted , to withdraw it from the. files of the department, lam sir. very respectfully, your obd't serv't, N. P. TRIST.-. Hon. James Bcchanak . Sec'y pf State,

THE COURT OF 1N0.UIRY. , We ask the attention of our readers to the

following strong language of the New Orleans Delta on the subject of the Court of Inquiry. That paper is generally looked upon as a sup porter of the administration of Mr, Polk, and this gives additional force to the very pertinent and searching remarks of that editor : Like a noble lion at bar, worried but not in timidated by the snapping aud barking of the canine pack let loose upon him by some royal huntsman, the commander-in-chief of our army is presented to the twenty millions, of hisadmking and grateful . fellow-citizens, in the attitude of a criminal on trial in the hostile capital captured by his genius and valor. Those who have been instrumental in bringing about such a mortifying spectacle as this, must place a very low estimate upon the char acter of our people, to expect that it will elicit from them any other sentiments but those of the sternest rebuke, the most scorch ing, withering, annihilating scorn and indignation. The peoples' hearts are not vet so seared and dried up by the fires of party passion their perceptions have not become so blunted, or their patriotism cooled down to the zero point, that they can look on such scenes as are now presented in the city of Mexico, and not feel that a gross indignity has been offered to the national glory- a stain cast upon our escut cheon, a dark page added to our history, which only the loud and unanimous voice 01 the peo ple can expunge and obliterate. 1 no sober second thought of a noble and grateful people will pronounce the trial of VV infield Scott, under the circumstances, and the dismissal or pre-acquittal of his accuser, without a parallel in injustice, in sordid, calculating, cold-hearted ingratitude. It has no redeeming or palliating views; it has not the shadow of an excuse, reason, or justification. It stands alone, a solitary case in our history at least, of a successful General being tried for doing his duty, for defending the glory of our army and country tried by his junior officers. in the very scene of his noblest exploits and made to stand there, before the world, the tar get for the low hate and cunning of intriguants whom his favor had warmed into existence, and whose malice, otherwise impotent government patronage has supplied with a sting. lhis attitude is sufficiently humiliating 111 any view, but when it comes to that point, that Win. J. Worth can rise before a- Court Martial in the City of Mexico, and hurl in the teeth of Win field Scott the approval of his conduct by the Government, and the condemnation of his Commander-in-Chief, it passes the bounds of human patience, and makes us sick at heart. And who is the officer with whom the Government has taken sides against Win field Scott? Is he the. same who abandoned his post, on a punctilio, when our army lay under the threatening cannon of the enemy? Is br the same, who, whilst in this city, spoke in terms of contempt of the noble old General by whose maguanimity.with the aid of Percifer F. Smith's skill and generalship, he was enabted to regain his position in the army? Is he the same of whom the patriotic Gaines declared in this city, when informed of his resignation, that he looked upon .him as a deserter in time of war? Is he the same officer whose conduct at Puebla was pronounced by Generals Quitman, Twiggs, and Smith, highly prejudicial to the honor and safety of, our army? Is he the same officer who waked up oPe morning a staunch Democrat, when he had always been a Whig before, and as suddenly became the friend and ally of another officer, who, before this, had been the constant theme of his ridicule and abuse. . If this is the officer who has been put forward to taunt and insult Win fie Id Scott, we think the choice is an admirable one. That noble old commander, who,' throughout the trying scenes' of an unequalled campaign, stood so nobly by the flag of his country, and devoted himself, with such single-mindeclness, to the glory "of our whole army, is fair game for those who, in all their deeds, recked not of aught, but their own selfish ends and personal aggrandisement. ' - .. But, still, if the blow was to be struck by such an arm, we would have preferred that another scene, than the city of Mexico, had been selected for it. We would have preferred oth er witnesses of such a degradation than the enemies of our country; those enemies, who, con quered by the valor and skill of WinJield Jscott would hud some solace tor their ignominys and misfortunes, in a malicious joy over the blow, thus aimed by power at the chief whose strong arm had prostrated them. They should have ordered Scott to Washington, and there a Court, surrounded by political intriguants, might have conducted its proceedings to any conclusion, without eliciting much attention or respect from the people. There are some persons who endeavor to preillflirp thp nnii t inn nffrpn Strn1f htr fl.v-pIltiKT on the warmth ol temper displayed by him, -ho unahle to "npeachthe truth of the facts alieid and proved by him, strive to weaken their eftc't by harping upon the testiness of his temper, ana the imprudence of his language. This is a desperate resort. ine peopte, However, are not wont to expect great patience and moderation in a gallant officer, so badgered and persecuted as Gen. &cott nas Deen. Andrew Jackson", though seldom wrong, was not very mealy-mouthed in his language towards those who crossed the path of his duty. The people supported and justified him. And so the people, in spite of the puny efforts of the partisans, will excuse in Winfield Scott, even stronger language than any he has yet used in designating the conduct of those who brought upon the country the shameful scene now exhibited in the capital of Mexico. Amusements of Chloroform.- A practice has assumed the form of a mania in Edinburg, Scotland, certainly not less exciting than the railway mania. : It consists in converting fash ionable evening parties into a species of pharmaceutical association for experimenting on the effects of chloroform, and other substances of similar properties. One of these exhibitions is worthy of notice. : A number of ladies and gentlemen were iuvited to an evening party in the house of a respectable medical practitioner. At ten, instead of musicand dancing, the learned doctor entered with flask and sponge, and every guest was treated to a trip to the Tealms of insensibility. Soma of the ladies were foolish enough, while there, to utter such speeches as, "Oh ! my beloved Charles, come to my arms," at the same time unwittingly extending them to receive the dear creature.5 Some of the gentlemen, not having taken the' precaution to swallow a sedlitz on a carminative previous to their first appearance, committed slight breaches of etiquette' not very amia-ble.- " - ; 1 LUPRO PTU ON A COUPLET, ' " . Some years ago, a couplet met the sight, ' ' " Most pithy, pungen, witty, just and trite. I 'l Before the following men wera Presidents, And some conventions were not precedents . . ; "John Quincy Adams who can write,, .. . Andrew Jackson who can tight.'1 If those great men could wield the Sword &. Pen, There is a man can ' wield them both, we ken, J ' In whom these qualities as strong unite; ': r ' 'Tia OU Zack Taylor,' who can write and fights , . ; The tax on watches, in the State of Pennsylvania amounts to 85,82665, of .which $5,000 is paid in Philadelphia, -

OFFICIAL REPORT, OF BRIGADIER GENERAL LANE. . i Citt or Mexico, Feb. 10, 1843. Sir: I have the honor to submit, for the consideration of the major general commandmg-in chief, the following report of the operations of the mounted troops specially assigned to my command on the 18th of January last. On the morning of that day, 1 left this city with four companies of the mounted Texas Rangers, under Col. Hays, - two companies of the 3d dragoons, and one company of mounted rifles, under Major Polk in all, about three hundred and fifty men to scour the country, and drive the suerrillas from the roads.

On the afternoon of the 19th, some five miles distant from the Rio Frio, I met the train of General Marshall; and being informed by him that a body of the enemy had threatened .his rear guard, and -was then actually passing through the mountains towards his right, I immediately led my command (with the exception of two companies of Texas Rangers, detached to guard the wagons) in the direction indicated; but, after a search of several hours, (ound no trace of hostile forces. ' : About noon on the 20th, I entered Puebla, and remained there until the evening of the followingday After dark, on the 21st, in a chilling rain, I proceeded with my command in the direction of Vera Cruz, and arriving at the village of Amasoque, turned off towards the left, in order to deceive the inhabitants. About noon I halted at two large haciendas, situated in a lone region of the country, and ordered the men and horses tpbe concealed. I held the Mexicans, residents of the haciendas, and those passing along the road, prisoners until dark on the 22d, at which time I again took up the line of march .in the direcriou of the town of Tehuacan.- - The march was continued over a miserable rocky, and narrow road for some forty miles, or more, when the column arrived in the vicinity of Tehuacan. lhad previously received authentic information, through a faithful and intelligent guide, who has shown his devotion to our cause on many occasions, that General Santa Anna was in Tehuacan with a force of one hundred regular, and an indefinite force of guerrillas. As 1 continued the march, my guide obtained further iaformation, even to the position of sentinels posted within the town. About four o'clock, preceding' daybreak, I arrived at the confines of the town, wh-n, instantly, lights flashed to and fro in several houses, and a solitary gun was fired upon the advancing column. . In obedience to my previous orders. Major Polk immediately surrounded the town with his command; while Col. Hays, with his, followed me at a charge, directly to the plaza. Traces were everywhere visible of recent occupation by troops, but the whole force had departed. The house 'in which General Santa Anna himself had quartered, containing his furniture, wardrobe and some provisions, ap peared to. have been deserted abruptly. All of his military clothing was captured, together with the clothing of his lady, consisting of one hundred and twenty-two valuable pieces ; w hich latter I caused to be packed in trunks, and delivered to the akade of the town, taking his vrTitten receipt for the same. On the morning of the 24th, I again look up the line of march towards Orizaba, and arrived the same eveningat the village of Acalcineo, situated at the base of the intervening mountains. Here I received a communication from the ayuntamiento of Orizaba, . informing me that a deputation of the municipal author ities, priests and citizen, would meat me on lhesubject of arranging terms for the capitu lation of the city. I replied that I would personally inform the deputation what terms would be granted. About nojn, on the 25lh at a distance of three miles from the city, I was met by the deputation, and informed the alcalde that private and church property should be respected; that no violence would be allow ed; but that I would investigate the robberies lately committed in the neighborhood, by guerrillas, upon the merchant trains; whereupon the city was surrounded. ' rmmeuiateiy aner entering unzaoa, i appointed Col. Hays commander of the forces and Major rolk civil and nilitary governor, un tne zotn i received a tetter oi submission from the ayuntamiento of Cordova, a city dis tant from Orizaba htteen or twenty miles; and on the 2Sth started for that place with three companies of Texas rangers, under Col. Hays, and Lieut. Martin's company of dragoons. After taking formal possession of the place, I released six American prisoners captured at various places, whom I brought wiih my command from Puebla. During the march to Corodova, several .armed Mexicans were, observed to cross the road a short distance in advance of the column. Pursuit was immediately given; but from the fleetness of their horses and the ruggedness ot the ground, they effected their escape, with the exception of one, whom Lieut. Col. Dumont, of the 4th Indiana volunteers, had the good for tune to overtake and kill. In this connexion to take pleasure in mentioning Lieut. Runnels, of the Texas rangers, who was most zealous in the pursuit, and evidently wounded the lea der ot the party. . , . On the 1st ihst., I returned to Puebla after an absence of three weeks. "'.'.' Along the whole route from Tnebla to Tehuacan Cordova and from Cordova to Puebla a route hitherto untrodden by American forces, ami heretofore notoriously hostile no resistance was offered to a body of only 350 mounted supply of ammunition. Every town sent out its deputies to assure us of a peaceable reception and every necessary for the command was promptly furnished. . , ... On the morning of the 5th inst. I sent forward a portion of my command, Texans and dragoons, under command of Major Truett, as a guard to the wagons from . Puebla to that city. - ; When about to enter the town of San Juan de Teoiihuican, about nine leagues from this city, report was made that the enemy, tinder Col. .Manuel Falcon, waB before us. 1 ordered Maj. Polk, with one company of riiles under Lt. Claiborne, and one company of dragoons under Lt. Adde, to make pursuit, while Col: Hays, with the ' Texans, should seize the town. , . ... ; . . . My orders , were executed with alacrity and effect. Seventeen of the enemy are known to have been killed two of them by the hand of Maj. Polk. Lt. Claiborne displayed his usual intrepidity, being amongst the foremost in hot pursuit, and ever ready toasseult the foe.. Lt. Colbert, of the Texas Rangers, also signally ex: hibited much coolness, courage, and good con-ductJ-Indeed, every officer and man who was permitted to engage showed the utmost devotion and bravery, and rendeied efficient service. One lieutenant and two privates .were taken prisoners. The remainder of the enemy's forces took to the mountains, and, after a severe chase of seven miles, our men, wi th their exhausted i horses, returned. It is more than probable that many stragglers were cut and wounded in their retreat, who were not seen by our returning forces. ' - .! At the same time, Col. Hays captured, in the town about two hundred and fifty muskets, several escopetts, two hundred and fifty lances and a large supply of ammunition and inilitary clothing all of which were destroyed, for the rtason that we had no wagons to carry with us the captured property. The papers of Col, i Falcon fell iulo my bands, and are now in my possession. ,. -..- ..- i The next morning I started for this city, which I reached about 4 o'clock, ;P. M., after an absence of three weeks and two days. ... , . 1 am, sir, w ith great respect, your most ob't. servant. . JOSEPH LANE, Brip, Gen. . Thisjnteresting report is respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War, through the. Adjutant General. ' WINFIELD SCOTT.

jXZFThe following decision of the Supreme Court of this State, we have been requested by Mr. Ingle to publish. State of Indiana K- t a n ifti-? Supreme Court, J0T' ierm A' D- 1&47' Present the Honorable Isaac Blackford, Samuel E. Perkins, Thomas L. Smith, Judges, John Ingle Jr. ' Mn Error to the "Warvs: rkk Circuit Court. ? The State of Indiana.-) . ! - - " i - At this time come the parties by their counsel and the courtjbeing, sufficiently advised of -the premises give the following opinion and judgement pronounced: This was a proceeding against John Ingle ir.

an attorney at law, for an alleged contempt of court. . He was adjudged guilty and fined ou hundred dollars. The Statute authorises an ap peal in such cases to this court. lhe record shows that on a certain day ol the Uctober Term, 1846, of the Warrick circuit court, the Judges of said Court, mero motu, made the fol lowing order viz: "Ordered by the Court that a rule be entered against John Ingle jr. to show cause oh to-morrow morning why he should not be punished for a contempt of court for advising and counselling John N. Johnson, Thom as S. Adams and Martin Venada, or one or ei ther of them, that if they could not procure a cause pending in court, wherein the said John N. Johnson, i nomas a. Adams, ana Martin Venada are indicted for an assault and battery upon the body of Daniel Kerr, upon affidavit, they could then escape and forfeit their recognizance, which would work a continuance of said cause until the next term at a trifling cost, and the prosecuting attorney of this court is di rected, by the court to prepare andnle mterocatones tor the said John Ingle jr. ;to answer, predicated upon this rule. : , Interrogatories were filed aud Ingle answeredNo affidavit containing charges against the defendant, was made, nor was any attachment issued. We shall not go into an examination of the answer in thisr opinion, as the grounds, on which we place our decision, does not require it. We may Iwwever properly v remark that if the foregoing order of the court charges a contempt, theanswerof the defendant, as we think, purges him of it. But we think the order does not charge a contempt. It," in substance, alleges that the defendant was au attorney of the couTt, informed certain named individuals, who were indicted and were on recognizance, and were his clients, that if they could not get a postponement of their trial upon said indictment till a subsequent term of the court, upon affidavit filed, , it was in their power to fait to appear for trial till such subsequent term, and that the consequence of such failure would be a forfeiture of their recognizance, but that the-forfeiture could besetaside, on their appearance at the succeeding term at a trifling cost. It does not allege that he advised them to take such a course. He gave them a legal opinion. We think it was touching questions upon which his clients were entitled to it, and that he had a right to give it. The mere giving of such opinion therefore could be no contempt of court. If it was erroneous the attorney was answerable to bis clients. We do not mean to say that the time and manner of giving the opinion might not have been such as to constitute a contempt of court, but' there can be no complaint on those grounds iu this case. ' It is therefore considered by the court that the judgement of the circuit court be reversed, and held fornought, all which is ordered to be certified to said court. Hydropaty is now employed as a cure for Hydrophobia. This is I suppose on the Home-, othatic principle, wet sheets being em ployedto overcome the dread of water. Ct's's Adver. .- . . - FOREVER THINE. ; - In the range of English Fugitive Poetry, few pieces are to be met of deeper pathos or more tender feeling than the following by Alaric A Watt. It breathes the very soul of devoted affection: Forever thine, whate'er this heart betide, Forever thine, where'er our lots be cast " Fate that may rob us of all wealth beside. fchau leave us love till life itself be past. ' The world may wrong ns we will brave its hetFalse friends may change, and fulser hopes da cline; Tho' bowed by cankering we'll smile at fate. Since thou art mine, beloved, and I am thine! Forever thine when circling years have spread ' Time's snowy blossoms o'er thy placid brow; When youth's rich glow, its purple light is fled, And lilies blooin where roses flourish now. Say, shall I love the fading beauty less, - ' Whose spring-tide radiance has been wholly" mine? . . No! come what w.ll, thy steadfast truth, I'll bless In youth, in age, thine own, forever thino! Forever thine at evening's dewy hour,. -When gentle hearts to tenderest thoughts iuclin; WThen balmiest odors from each closing flower Are breathing round me thine, forever thine. - Forever thine! amid the boisterous crowd, . When the jest sparkles with the sparkling win, " I may oot name thy gentle name aloud, ' But drink to thee in thousht forever thine! ' I would not, sweet, profane thy silvery sound. The depths of love could each-rude hearts divine; ....... i . Let the loud laughter peal, the toast go round, My thoughts, my thoughts are - thine, forover' thine! C0.1I.1IEHCIAL. - - - 1 - - 5 ' ' Ntw Okleaxs, ArR".lI. 1 Scoar The market continues quiet. Sale 330 bhda at previous rates. Molasses Sales 300 bb!a at IStSSOc. Fi.orK The market is heavy and prices drooping Sales 350 Ohio at $4 871; 250at $4 80; 90 Illinois at $1 871 and 100 Common at $3 871. It is said that Ohio has been sold at 4 62i;but we could not authenticate the sale. . .' .. ' ; .' .7 .. Corn the market has been firmer and 7000 sacks nave Deen sow, as follows; HOU Mixed at 30c, 1200 White and Yellow at 34c: 3000 at2!Sr. nnt ftnn Yellow at 3Gc. Also 3000 bushels in "tho ear 42c per bbl. " ;iT; - . . Oats 1200 bdshels were sold in bulk atSGc. " ' Wheat 1425 sacks were solk on private terms, the last was made at $1 05. Pork There has been some demand r for prime Pork, for Boston, and we heir of the sale of 900 bbla in lotsat7 and &7 12t.: 190 bbls Mess wera sold at $3 50 and 40 bbls M. O." at $8. , , , . , . r ., Bacon Sales of 20 cks. Clear Sides at 4c, 153 cks. Shoulders at 2c, 30 cks.' at 2c and 16" Shouldors at 2ic, 16 cks. Sides at 4ic and 15 cks Hams at 4c. ' LiKD-Market very dull sales 83 bbls Grease 'at 4C, st ante andb4 mme at be : - - - Fl a Vcrt Ti IT tifinai ?rv1r! n t-T"7A T i ... W uisKEY 102 bbls sole dt and 60 at If c." .' . IlAY-j-200 bales Western were sold at '17 per ton JCr We are authorized to announcoJOHN SFIKER as a candiJate fora seat in the Lower Houso of th next Legislature, at tbe ensuing election. T,reT are aiUhorized ta announce .WILLIAM WH1T1 LfcSEY. as a candidate for a seat in th. next Legislature. ' ' ' . ." ' " Tnar25 HIV V, V, , Ijlj. flfi BAGS Prime g'cen Ro Coffee, landed fratn -VJvJ steamer "Cincinnati." anrf 'nru k.. mar9-tf : liEMENT . Vltfr.P 10 k a. re la Kcnhawi Knit In, .-ol.. i - dec21-ttj JOHNSHANKTJV