Wabash Express, Volume 7, Number 10, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 February 1848 — Page 2

Til HPRlS

E A E

iWednesfey Morning, February 23,1848,

WHIG ELECTORAL TICKET.

Sennforlel F.leetor*.

OSEPH G. MARSHALL, of JefTers-n. OODLOVK H. OKTH, of Tippecanoe. District Klectors. 1st District—Jon* PITCHRR, of P-xiev. 2d JOHK S. Iltvia, of 3,1 MILTON GRECO, of llcarb-rn. 4th DAVID P. HOI.LOWAT, of Wayne. STTI THOMAS D. WAI.POLB, of H-TOCOC*. 6ih I.OVBL H. Roc»*'.*O. of Green*. 7th EBWABD W. Mc(i*comir,of 1'srka. filh JAMBS F. HOIT, of Clinton. OIH DASIBI. D. PBATT. of C»W. 10th PATIO KII-OOBB, of Delaware.

Tilfi A1 jOHMHIIOIIt.

The Ststo Legislature adjourned last Thursday, the lTlk inst., alter having eo"« through pood deal of business, none, however, of very important character.

Assembling first on Monday, Dcr.Blh, they ant till the 17ih—-12 day*, at which lime a cane of small pox occurring at the capital, that honorable body did not think the public good required their attention at any risk of life and health, they look a recent until the 2d Monday in .Innu ry, which wu the lOili of that month—23 day* On the 10th of January they again assembled and sat till the 17lh inst.—39 day*, making in all session of about 51 days—42 of which were ai three dollar* and the balance at $ 1,50 per day according to the law heretofore enacted on lliii subject. We have not leariwd from anything wi have noticed in the proceeding* of both House* whether the extra mileage— that occasioned by the •mall pot recess—wa* allowed and paid or other wise we think, however, that it was allowed, but should not have lieen saddled upon the State, espe cially na wo believe, ihere woa not a proper CHUMP for the recess it ia not of much moment however and a* the per diem i* not very largo, wo are not disposed to deny membeis that which th«y may think, of righl, belongs to them. The recess shows, however, that our public business is nev cr of very great importance, or wan not at that time from which we infer thnt biennial, or even triennial sessions would bo entirely sufficient for the public good, and would greatly decrease our annual expenses. If the Legislature ran adjourn from personal fooling* without detriment to the State, the Stato would havo lost nothing if the members had not ossombled. And the cliaiacter of the lato legislation shows loo, that little would have been lost if the legislature had not convened this winter at all. as nine-tenth*of the laws are purely local, and about soiuo tniull mailer that do no gonoral good any way. Othor Slates have aeon tho bad policy e{ yearly legislatures and have abolished them we think we might follow in such footstep* with much advantage.

We shall be pleased to find good growing out of evil, and as the "small pox recess" has been pretty aoverely handled, wo shall rejoice that if through it, the people may see that annual legislatures aro nn expenso without a corresponding benefit, and that the first opportunity they hnve, they may docido to have no mere of (hem. '1 hey will na(urally infer that if members can adjourn from personal considerations, that there was not much of importance on hand to be done, and that a session once in two or three years, would be sufficient to do up all the public business, at saving of time and money, and ihnt il would lull finely upon the State Treasury. Think of il. We can do just as well wilh a session every other year, and that would save just half the present expense —mako taxes ligh(er and loavo moro money in tho hand# of tho people, to devote to ihe inif rovement of their farms or houses, public roads, schools, railroads, Ac., 5cc.

Concerts.

The Orittinghnm Family, consisting of Mr. and Lady and thoir two daughters, from the Cincinnati and Louisville Thea(res, are now in this place for the purpose of amusing and interesting our music-loving people. Their concert on Monday night was very well attended, and save an earnest of flattering future patronage. We wore •orry that the elder Miss B. was laboring under a severe cold, as it was with much effort that she could sing, however, even with that great dstriinont to good singing, Miss II. was encored more than once, and would have repented her songs, but her cold entirely precluded it. An apology from her father satisfied the audience. The younger Miss B. danced the Sailor's Hornpipe and Scotch Fling, and was much applauded, while Ihe two sisters (one in male attire) in IA Polka, were loudly encored and repealed their beautiful and

fashionable dance. The Vincennes Sun compliment* this corps, and as they will, perhaps, remain here for a few weeks, those of our citinens who arc fond of music and the draana, will have an op|ortuniiy of gratifying their ta*(es. Their daily bills will give every necessary information.

CAXPAIOX PAEAA.—After the 8th day of June nest, the publisher of the State Journal, at Indi

anapolia, proposes to issue an Extra Journal during the canvass, for fifty ctub per copy. This will put it in the power of every one desiring to obtain political information, an opportunity to do to almost for nothing, and we hope Ihe country generally will embrace an early moment to subscribe (or (he means of obtaining such correct information as will enable all to vote knowingly and understanding^. The situation of our l-nion at ihe present crisis, certainly demands, at the hands of eveey citizen, that they should lend their awl to bring back the halcyon days ol peace, anil this may be only by a change of men am) (be prrsrnt policy of the government. Look wtll to the stability and perpetuity of tbe Union!

flX We are cotry to not FEE that Ihe SCHOOL BILL, deemed the most important of the session, has been defeated in the Senate, Senator* charge that it wa* retained long in the House that they could net look into "its merits, while on the other side, it is said that (he committe* upon the subject reported early to the session to the Senate, at tbe same time that they reported to tbe Hoose.— The Legislative reports indicate that the cloae of the session was more like a Mltn than any thing else, and in each confusion, it was Well not to take up an important mcawre. The Augean stable wants ckumogi andihe*pfcaplc must attend to »t!

JWhnl will it c«mc lot $:% i]

Our exchanges from many parts of the Slate, contain notices of tho progress of the Temperancc canso—a cause which every day seems to be attracting more snd more of the public attention. VVe don't know when the feeling will cease, or t» what extent the good muse may be carried but we venture lo assert llist no one who may lend his efforts to temperance and sobriety, will regret the step, or reproach himself wilh doing the country. hifUM-If. or his fellow man a wrong.

Jtii«t think of ii: seven or eight months ago,the first division of the S«iii* of Temperance wns established here soon, a second division was instituted, and now, at the weekly meetings,the room is emphatically crowded. Some idea may be formed of the numbers by those who know the size of the Town Hill. when we tell tliem that on Tuesday and Friday evenings, a siring of members touching each other, reaches all around the room, whi'e over by the slove and bark of Ihe principal (able, they are two and threefold. Almost every evening, loo, from three to ten are initiated, and about as many proposed for initiation on the succeeding evening. It is a comfort to say too, thai ont of the.*e only two or three have back-slidden.

The institution a/k* no compulsion it is raised and siipiwtrlrd by r'dilatory offerings, and addre»ses itself only to tbe good sense and belter feelings ol the community. It seems that ultimately the cause will cover ihe land "as the wat

er* cover the sea."

ffjr It is e*timaled that at the end of the present fiscal yenr. the public debt will amount to nenr nventy-Jive millions tf dollars/.'/ I his accrues mostly from the attempt, now acknowledged in various high places, lo conquer, absorb, and annex Mexico. For the next fiscal year commencing in July, new loans must be resorted to and Ihe debt increased to an untold and onknown amount. We certainly think all minds should be turned Inwards peace, for it may be hard on honorable term*—honorable lo us and nol too degrading to Mexico. We h:ive thrashed all the^/fyf/i/ out of Mexico, and it is rather a hard business now, to demand all ihe counlry, when wo have in our own undisputed riehl. moro soil than ever will be cultivated or lived upon.

The IliMlford Herald. We are in the receipt of the first number of this paper by Samuel Hacer, Jr., son of S. Hager, Esq., of this place. The Herald is a very respectable sheet, neat and workman-like in appearance, well edited and strongly whin, though arising from Ihe ashes of tho BKIIPOIIII Si,'*, lato a locofoco affair of Lawrence county. '"Samivel" soys he has bought every thing belonging to tho Sun office, "except its politics and proprietor, for which no bid was made." We apprehend Sam had no use for Ihnl kind of politics, and if he wishes to appropriate the proprietor hereafter, lie may do so ly a bait of a few old clothes—any thing, perhaps, will accomplish thnt.

VVe wish the Herald a long life of happy prosperity, and will take pleasure in atlonding to its marginal request of ''pleaso ex."

AKOTIIRIT SPKKCII.—Mr. Vinton, a whig member of Congress, from Ohio, the same to whotn the Speakership was offered by tho whigs, has made a very ahlo and efficient speech upon lhe subject of the Finances—the Loan Bill, which speech we will lay before our readers in the next Express.— His •'facts and figures" will show the country in what condition tho Treasury is, and is likely lobe for some time to come—a plain statement which will not lie gainsaid, and we presume cannot bo controverted.

O" The Vincennes Gazette is in particular ee stneies al tho prospects ol a Railroad to pass from

Cincinnati to 8l. Louis, through lhat place. We

shall try and be teady to take the first rido with tho editors, and invito thein to take seats here, in a csr for Cincinnati, and other places east, sometime liefore soon. They can walk out a few miles east and come up lo this place the balance ol the way in a ('anal Boat.

officers. Of course, this Division

mu#t

undei such auspices. "Push ahead tho column.'' *,)r

CT It is always expected that correspondents will furnish as wilh (heir real names. It shows a distrust of our prudence and a wanl of the kind of confidence that should exist Vtwoen an author

and publisher, when name is withheld besides,

it oflen totally precludes tho insertion of an article

or went.

ITT The whigs of Tennessee have appointed two Presidential Electors for lhat Stale, de.-laring them well fitted to advocate the claims of General Taylor and they intimate thai it is no use to send delegate* lo the National Convention, as Tennessee is good for old "Rough and Ready" any way. The elector* appointed are John Neiheland and Christopher H. Williams. District meetings are to appoint district electors.

J. ....

IT Mr*. Knenss, late Mrs, Sharp®, an accomplished ami sweet vocalist, lately fell from the deck of the Steamer Fashion, on I be Ohio river near Rising Sun, was washed under U.e wheel ami has not been found since. Her sister. Mis* Brace, was on hoard, and tbe sudden and stunning blow was near killing her. On the death of Mrs. K., ibe Cin. Alias says

"Alas! sweet bird of song! Night after night have we been charmed by tbe thrilling vi*»aoos mask of thy btnMtke voice. Little did we think ever to be called upon to do so sad an office for thee as to write this notice of thv death."'

IT Mr. Pierre Sottte. (dem.) ha* been elected U. S. Senator from Louisiana. One whig, a Mr. Myers, is charged with mat eg four negroes for the pari be took towards electing a loco. The whigs had tbe majority but wen diiseikd oat of their right*.

87* W# are indebted to tbe member from this district, and th* Hon. Andrew Stesrarl, of Pi, for various pubik documents during the past few weeks.

FOR THE WABASH T.XTt&$,

Insnrancc on Wabash Flalboftts. D. S. DAXAIBSOX Esq.—Dear Sir—We have received'many inquiries from your section in regard to the possibility of effecting insurance on Flat Bonis out of the Wabash, in our insurance offices. In order that the facts may be generally known, we have deemed it advisable to address you on the subject. The offices here sustained such immense loss on Flat Boat risks during last season, that they have all declined taking risks on them this season, except one—the "Nashville

Marine & Tennessee Insurance & Trust Comp'y, and the premiums required by this office are so exorbitsnl as to amount almoct to a prohibition.— They are. as follows: On Grain in the ear and she! led. in Bulk or in Sacks, 10 per cent on Pork in Bulk, 6 per cent in Bbls, 5 per cent, above tbe rapids. From Shawneetown, 2$ per cent on Pork in Bbls,4 per cent in Bulk, and 5 a 6 per cent on Grain. They will insure but of the cargo on Grain, valued at the market price here on arrival, or when the loss is reported, and on Pork, Lard. Beef. &c. It is estimated that a premium of 25 per cent would not have covered tbe losses on Flat Boats out of the Wnbash last season. Your readers therefore will find it greatly to their interesx to effect insurance in the western offices where cheaper rates can be had. The Columbus insurance company, which is considered one of the safest offices in the West, has an agency at Evansville. where we understand risks are taken on reasonable terms.

Very respectfully your ob't. servts. MaRTIN STOCKWELL. New Orleans, Feb. 8, 1848.

THR FHXMOXT TBIAL.—One letter-writer says that the Court Martial has come to a decision to

dismiss Col.'Fremont from the service that he was pronounced guilty of disobedience of orders in an enemy's country and of mutiny, and that he would have been adjudged to be shot, but for some mitigating circumstances that sentence was to have been transmitted to the President for his epproval. It is supposed that he will approve the sentence of dismissal. ...if.

Another one has the following: "Col. Fremont's sentence is a very slight one suspension for a short period and probable remission of even this. This is the end of all the great labors of the Court Martial which sat more than two months."'

The cost of the trial is put down by the Cincinnati Atlas at $20,000.

Anniversary Celebration. The "MECHANICS HISTORICAL SOCIETT," celebrated its anniversary on the eve of the 21st instant, with public ceremonies at the Universalist Church. A. Lange, Esq., read an Essay on the "Advantages resulting fiom Literary Associations one also, was read by E. R. Bentley, upon "The Pride of Intellect," and on Oration was pronounced by Robert N. Hudson, Esq., upon the "Life anil Character of George Washington."

Not having the pleasure of a membership in the society, and having other engagements on hand, we were sorry that wc could not be present at the Church we have understood, however, that lhe exercises were highly creditablo to the association, and gave general satisfaction to Iheaudienco.

IT Gen. Houston, the Texan Senator, lately made a speech at Tammany Hall, from which this is an cxtract: "From the first moment they (the Pilgrims) landed they went on trading with the Indians, and cheating them nut of their land. Now the Mexicans are no better than Indians, and I see no reason why we should not go on in the same course now, and take their land."

The General will be run for lhe Presidency for that—the running, however, will be all that can

be done.

NKW CHUBCH.—The new Bapiist Church on Fourth, above Mulberry street, will soon he com

pleted. Wo notice lhat it is covered in and lhe floor put down in tho basement. When finished this church will he among the largest and hand-

IT7" Various are the statements about a peace somest public, buildings of this place, and will being concluded with Mexico, and while the of n™kc tho Slh house of worship. The congregaJicial |mper at Washington denies it. a Clerk in erecting it deserve much credit for tho perse tho Department who has the confidence of Mr. Buchanan say: "The administration has information leading to the certain conclusion that a treaty has been negotiated by Mr. Trist, although as yet it i* not known whether such a treaty will bo ratified by the Mexican Congress."

verance they have manifested, and we hope they will soon have it ready for occupation.

O" The twenty second of February passed off very quietly at our place. Wo expected to havo seen some appropriate cclehiation undertaken on the part of the citizens, since that day, always to ho hallowed by Americans as the birthday of GKOROK WASIUHOTON, has been rendered doub-

MCreJ ns

«l»»nn've«ary of the signal triumph

of our arms under Gen. TATLOH upon the san guinary field of Buena Vista. With the exception of the American Flag hoisted at the Hall of tho "Atalanlian Literati," we noticed no other mark of respect for the day.

(Lr We have been presented wilh fhe Rev. S. G. Specs' Thanksgiving Sermon, delivered at

(TT Wo notice Division No. 123, R. of T. ha* Indianapolis on the 25th of Nov. last. We have been instituted at Carlisle Captain Briggs in the not had time to read it, but we sec it highly complimented by the gentlemen who asked its publication, among whom are O. H. Smith, H. Bassett. &c. This Sermon is for sale at A. Child's book stor*.

chair, who will doubtless have a flourishing colony around him in a short lime. Buena Vista men never surrender.

We notice also, a new Division just organised at Greencastle Win. H. Thornburuh, W. P., with some of the Professors ol the University also as

ID"lt

•ta,eJ

lllal thc

char8e8 n,f,'in,t

flourjsii Scott are chiefly, a want of proper official respect

l'10

^ecr,,ary °f War, Mr. Marcy, and a nonfulfilment of his duty in corresponding with that Department. These are the ostensible charges— the real cause is perhaps to get him out of the way to make room for Gen. Butler.

IJ It is staled that under the present Tariff,

a a

I be imported from England. It is certainly bad

policy when our laws promote the growth and manufactures of other countries, at the expense of the soil and the industry of our own people.

ffT The famine prevails fiercely in the county ofSlieo, in the west of Ireland. The wretched people are almost naked and have nothing lo eat but raw turnips, which they are cempellnl lo steal! All that can, are leaving for this country.

Gen. Taylor declines visiting Jackson, the seat of government of Mississippi, during tbe sitting of the Ijcgislature, as he has reported himself ready for duty to the Department, and he wants lo beat home when his orders come. This shows the fitness of tbe latter part of his soubriquet—"Ready."

O* Franklin Hawkins, lately died near Evansville, with onmistakeable signs of Hydrophobia. He wax bitten in November Jast. on the band, and died the 16th inst. so says the Daily CommcrricL

O" Fifteen Loeotoco Senators have withdrawn from the Ohio Senate, to prevent the passage of the Apportionment bill. Thc principal reason is, that the bill divides a county, which tbey consider enconstitntiooa!. By this movement other very important lezistation is prevented.

It is reported that tbe President has ordered the arrest of Mr. Trist, because be has attempted to make an anaolhorixeJ trratv with Mexico.

0" CaLoaoroR* has been forwarded to lhe armies the. United States to assist in amputations, as by in

Is ait* it, a man'* head (or leg) may he ukrn off and be wont know it!

INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

.P. TJ

8^ef DafS.k

The resolution of heSenale hyMr Stew-

been read a second time.

Mr. Harvey moved to amemMbe same by

'rights" and insert!

striking out the word -n8«.«, ...u

35. noes 39.

proposed to strike out went further, and embraced a subject of controversy—the justice or injustice of the war. He desired that they might be so amended, as to allow all freely to vote for the resolutions,

speedily as possible the business before the ,^_

House, and he therefore, hoped that the vote would at once be taken. Mr. Blvtle said that no denunciation could influence his course on these resolutions. Those who believed the war to have been unnecessarily and unconstitutionally commenced had"been denounced as tniton, be-

cause they exercised the greatest privilege of

an American citizen, to approve or condemn those who were in power. He would never consent because an act was an Executive one, to remain silent. When that day came we would no longer be freemen but slaves. It was lhe duty of all to condemn what was wrong in the conduct of their rulers, and he would discharge that duly at all times and upon all proper occasions.

He desired to present our thanks to the gallant officers of this war, but he never would vole them, when coupled wilh a declaration of the justice of this war.

He could not see any thing improper in voting our thanks lo these officers, without referring to the justice or injustice of the war. He saw no inconsistency or folly in awarding honor to the valor of our officers exhibited in any war, whether constitutionally or unconstitutionally commenced. They acted in obedience to the command of their government, and that we must all obey without regard to our individual opinions of the propriety or justice of such command. But ascitizens.it was our duty to speak boldly to our rulers to denounce their conduct whilst we submitted to carry out their orders. If. in so doing our soldiers have performed deeds worthy their countrymen, he was ever ready to awsrd them the high meed of praise which their deeds merited.

Mr. Cookerly said that although he might be ostracised for the vote he was about to give, yet he would boldly declare that he intended to support the resolutions just as they were. He had discussed the question of this war before his constituents, and with a majority of 500 w'nigs, they had returned him here. His name might be struck out from the Whig party of 1848, but he would I still continue to be a Whig of 1776. He could never vote thanks to officers who had I been engaged in a war of injustice. What, I sir, could we vote for Gen. Taylor aB a candidate for the Presidency, when his acts wer« those of a murdemr if this war be unjust? No sir! and yet he intended to vote for him.

The Sentinel had misunderstood Ihe parport of those resolutions they did not go back beyond the proceedings of Congress declaring war lo exist, and they left open for consideration the means by which the war was brought about.

Mr. Orton said thai there was no necessity for many remarks. There was one point only to be considered, and that was whether the object of the resolutions could be accomplished without a reference to the juslice or injustice of the war. [Here the Senate, with the Principal Secretary entered the Hall, and through him announced lhat they had finished their business and were ready to Bdjourn. When they had left Mr. Orton resumed.]

The Goths and Vandals, just now driven from the Hall, have been referred to as setting a proper example lor us. They, it is said passed these resolutions with but one dissenting voice, and he was not surprised that they did so, when he considered the tumultuary course of their proceedings, and the little regard they seem to give to a proper consideration of business.

If these resolutions have no other object than to render our thanks to our officers, the amendment could not be objected to, but if it was supposed, that the Whig members of this House could, in this way, for party purposes, be made to sanction this war, gentlemen would find themselves much mistaken. (Here Mr. Orion gave way to a motion to adjourn.)

Afltmoon Session.—2o'clock, p. M.—The House mel. The Senate not having concurred in the amendment of the House to their amendment, to adjourn on Friday and having desired a committee of free conference, tbe House appointed one.

The names of members were called, under the resolution of this morning, for presentation of their business.

Mr. Lane offered joint resolutions relative to the encouragement by Congress of the objects of the American Colonization Society.

Mr. Orton moved lo reject them. He said that the society was the greatest humbug of the 19ih century. Where one colored man is taken away, two dozen children are born.

Mr. Kinney said he regretted such a motion had been made. No man could have made il, who had examined this subject. The gentleman from Laporte had condemned the societv, because it had not succeeded in tak-,

of the blacks. It was enough for him to know that slave-holders favored the Society. He knew their regards for the rights and wel-

fare of the black population.

HOUSE, Feb. 14. The House MET The motion to reject dW not prevail, and Mr. Jones of S tnoved to "consider the

vote on the bill to incorporate the TerraHaute and Evansville railroad not reconsi- |ERATE

resolulion8 wer£ l0 a sHecood read-

_0n

where it occurs not adopted-ayes

M, Hinrer .o .« lowing words in the first resolution, "t» at- Senate fcnctof the rights of their country.''

He remarked thai the Irtenoaol hese eso-1

Unions professed that they were

Mr. ^ne remarked that he was not des,-1

not do so unless compelled by remarks ol

other members. He preferred to fin sh as

motion of Mr.

Vetoes.—The

,ng more blacks from the country He could Mexiean Congress had not been not have comprehended the end had in view or else he would not have made such objec- able lo form a quorum, and that peace tinn. Colonies are not easily planted, but was as far off as ever. when once successfully established draw to An expedition under Col. McClelland themselves that population who find in them had started for Orizaba, to try to cut off better and more elevated condiiion than} jie

where they reside. He referred lo the es-

prevail |beeo

Mr. On on replied that he had well con- American troops. sidered tbe character and objects of the Society He bad conversed with persons who! A

Han-

'dy the vote on the adoption of the bill for

benefil Qf Slrefcher and

arl, giving thanks to the officers in he Was reconsidered, the amendment Mexican war, except Gen. Taylor, having

red in as it came from the House,

The jojnt commUtee of free

R0b-

the Senale slruck out anrt the bill concur

conference.

jvhich that subject had been referred, re

a reso,ulioJn fising lhe lJme for the

The

specific appropriation bill was again

up iscn

nlr ucea The bi,| ro8king genera

for no other purpose than to give a vote of wastakeu up, read three sevthanks to our officers. But the words he ,-li|Ilp8

amended and adopted.

appropriations for

and

The Governor sent in his Teto to the bill establishing additional branches of the State Bank of Indiana. The bill was laid on the table.

HOUSE, Feb. 15.—The committee of free

on he eubject

rous to enter into a discussion of the amend- agreement toadjoum on the 17th ment or resolution at this time, and would

of adjournment

whjch ag concurred Jin.

aased To au hori2e

a poll to be

Qf the a8

to calling a convention to amend the consti tution to give justices exclusive jurisdiction in minor offences the General appropriation bill the Specific appropriation bill.

th* consti-

The bill regulating costs on appeals from justices was reported back from a select committee and passed. |It provides that^in all

Qf con ract if ju(lgmPnt

of the cir-

be fife do|,8r8

,es8

than that of

the justice, (he costs of the circuit court shall be paid by the plaintiff, but in all cases, ex delicto, the cosis follow the judgment.]

The Senate having struck out the school bill from its enacting clause, and inserted a proposition to lake the census of the people whether they were in favor of free schools, and declaring that they had not time to consider lhe bill of the House.

Mr. Kinney denounced that part of the proceedings of the Senate which declared lhat body hod not time to act on the bill of the House. He said that on the 15th day of December the report of the committee of the State Education Convention had been lajd on the table of the Senators yet they had never even ordered the bill, reported by that committee, to be printed. The bill was substantially the same as that which the House passed, the amendments and alterations made by the House being mere matters of detail. A few minutes only were necessary to learn their charcter. The excuse of the Senate that no time had been given them, was mere pretence. They had most ample opportunity to learn what was in the bill, but they did not choose to avail themselves of it. He would, wherever he would go, lay this matter before the people, and show them whether lhe pretence set up by the Senate was just or not.

Messrs. Orton, Frazer, Lane, Meredith and others censured the same part of the amendment of the Senate, and declared they would not consent to vole for this amendment.

The ayes and noes having been demanded, a quorum was not present, and no further action could be had on the bill.

Mr. Dobson, from a select committee, reported that for want of evidence which could not be procured, they were unable to report on the charges made against the Terre-Haitte Branch Bank bv James Galletlv and others.

The House, on motion, adopted a resolution giving its thanks to the clerks and doorkeepers of the House, for the faithful and impartial manner in which they had discharged iheir respective duties.

Mr. ROUSSCBU's resolutions giving a vote of thanks to Gen. Taylor and the officers and soldiers engaged in the Mexican war, were read, and being on their engrossment, no action could be taken on them for want of a quorum—ayes 26, noes 8.

The amendments of tbe Senate to Ihe bill on the subject of common schools, were, verv reluctantly concurred in by the House.

Governor having vetoed an

act to vacate certain streets and alleys in the town of Georgetown, the House dispensed with troubling the clerk to read the veto. The constitution requiring the ayes and noes to be called, arfll no quorum being present the bill could not pass.

The act to vacate a part of Hagerstown having been vetoed, a like action was bad on this veto.

The House having finished its business, unanimously resolved to repay the visit made lo it a few days since by the Senate. Tbe members accordingly repaired to the chamber of the Senators, who were uncourteous enough to receive the members with books, pamphlets, chairs and all other missiles they could lay hands on. A contest in politeness ensued between them which produced a scene laughable enough. The joke was relished by all. but by none more than the Reporters, it being the signal that their laborious duties were closed for the present session.

Hoping to meet next winter, the friendly greetings of many of lhe present members, the Reporter of the Journal wishes to all of them health and a welcome greeting by their constituents. FINIS.

[Telegraphed for lhe Cincinnati Daily Atlas.]

Lnte and Important from Mcxico. Peace reports contradicted—San Luis opposed to the Govermnr.nl—Lcrma and Toluca taken—Small Pox at Vera Cruz.

LOUISVILLE, February 15, 12 M.

.The steamer Alexandre Scott has arrived from New Orleans, bringing dates to the evening of the 8th inst.

The steamship McKim had arrived from Vera Cruz, from which place she sailed on ihe 24th of January.

The statements in regard lo peace are on ad to O a a

tabhshment of colonies here their long also said to be moving on to Orizaba struggle for existence at last triumphing over,

all difficulties, and which now are the refuge with 500 cavalrj. of the oppressed of all countries. Yet tbe The Small pox was prevailing at Vera colony al Liberia had a more rapid prosperi-j Cruz. »v than any one of these it had already The Slate of San Luis Potosi has issos'oppres»ed tbe slave trade along a large part! a pronunciamento against the Mexican ol the African coast it is carryingciviliza-' Government, and invited other States t»n and Christianity to tribes long in deepest:

bbers who are represented as being

jn a force at lhal p|ace

to roaking

night of barbarism it has established a republican form of government,and is attract- Delegate® S ing the consideration of the blacks of this' A brigade^ of the American army had country. Government can aid ihem by their taken possession of Lerraa without opposships of war. without cost. He wished be iuon. Toluca had also been taken poshad been the author of the resolutions.

Tbey were honorable, and the «niiments.^merjcan Governor ippointed. expressed in them were more worthy of re-J gTlLL

Prospect of a Battle. Approach of a Mexican Army! The Richmond Republican has received a letter from a friend at Bnena Vista, dated the 17th of January, which gives information that Gen. Busiamente is at Guanajnanto(pronounced Gwan-a-wan-to) at the head of 6000 troops—lhat there are 1500 at San Luis—3000 al Durango under Urrea—and that the Stale of Zacetecas has raised 10,000—making 21 to 22,000 in all. "Santa Anna sailed from Acapulco, and it was thought that he had bidden farewell to Mexico, but he has landed at San Bias —and it may be his purpose to retrieve, or try to retrieve, his fortunes in this region, Supposing us very weak. He will, however, find even a better appointed army than met him on the glorious field of Buena Visla.

"Col. Hamtramck has under his command 2,600 men—the 16th regiment at Monterey can soon be thrown up here— and ihe dragoons and Bragg's battery will number 1000—altogether, constituting a force of 4000 in the field. We would have five batteries of light artillery in perfect order, 4 regiments infantry, 10 com patiies dragoons, and four of cavalry.— The dragoon and artillery horses are in fine order—in February last ihey were poor and broken down. The four regi ments are well drilled, and under fine discipline. We would have Gen. Wool for our commander, and you need not fear the result. We can beat the best 20,000 troops Mexico can produce, and having Buena Vista in view, no force Santa Anna can bring can drive us from the glori ous field. "The Virginia Regiment is in fine health, there not having been a death in it for four months. Though occasionally cold here during the day, and always so at night, we have made ourselves tolerably comfortable. We have snow and ice, but as the Commandant has allowed chimneys to be built to every tent, and has succeeded in procuring clothing, the men all having good flannel shirts, cotton shirts and drawers, woollen socks, pants and jackets, and good warm overcoats, shoes, and an ample supply of blankets, we can defy the weather."

In another pari of the letter the wri

ter says:

their way from Santa Fo. This intelligence has been forwarded to Gen. Wool by Col. Hamtramck, and it is expected tho

On the 10th inst. t'ic President sent

the following message to the House of

Representatives:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1848.

To the House of Representatives of the U. States,

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of lhe7ih inst., I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of Slate.

No communication has been received from Mexico, propositions for thc Mexican authority or commissioners from a treaty of peace, except the •'connter project" presented by the Mexican commissioners to the commissioner of the United Slates on the Glh of September last, a copy of which, wiili the documents accompanying it, 1 communicated to the Senate of the United Slates on lhe 2d inst. A copy of my communication to the Senate, embracing this "project," is herewith communicated.—JAMES K.POLK.

(Eomnrcttinl.

WABASH EXPRESS OFFICE TKIIUB-HACTK, Feb. 23, 1848. 5 We have hnd some falling weather lately, which has mailo the Wabash alighlly mine, not enough, however, for flat-lioatinir. A few Wabash steamers ha»c been at Ihe landing thc past week.

Tho weather is mild anil solt and seems to be preparing to usher in tho season of buds and flow* ers.

Tho following were lhe prevailing prices at

Cincinnati on the 18th inst. Flour $4,00 a 54,25 Clear Pork £8,60 Mess do. $7,50 Sides 3 cts. Lnrd No. I, 5i to 5} els No. 2, 44 to 6 cts, 18 to 22 per ct. tare. Whitkey 18cta. Prime N. O. Sugar 5$ct«. Oats

24els.

PRODUCTS OP THE COUNTRY.

Tcrrc-IIante Prices Current.

Flottr Corn-Meat Bacon JUirtl J'olatots Tiirnip$ Wheat

Sue FYet

peace, &c., to send

ssion of, without opposition, and an

LATER.—Later

ta^en*

85 00 per bbl. ....30 l/ui'i6 a&i .6 25 I2j«20 7Ua75 in 30

eth. tietf, on fool

Gen. Lane

advice* by the

and 18 10

po**ession of the

FATOma-Dr.

bad resided in Liberia, and if be was not been appointed Health Offi«r of New\ork. misinformed, be could not come to any other Tbe office said (o be worth S40.000a year. conclusion than that the larger part of tbe. funds contributed were appropriated to the Twenty Catholic clergymen bare perished individual benefit of those engaged in the in Leeds, Liverpool, and Bolton, of fever association, sad sot to promote the welfare contracted in attending upon tbe poor.

&m«l

Oi.lds has

lb. lb.

bush, bush, bush, bush, bush. 100 lb. bush, lb. lb. lb. bush, bush, bush. ton. bush, cord, don. lb. bush, bush, gal. gatgal. bM.

Fresh 1'eef, in market, bttt cut*

Flaxseed Fealhtrt ticesir-ax Ginseng Onions White Beans...... Corn, in lhe ear... //nf Stone-Coal Firewood Err* Butler, best tump Green Apples tr inter use Dried Apples Whiskey, by lhe barrel...

iron?*

"CouldnH you get young poik, ma4iw» bake with your beans'?" said Old Rog somewhat cynically, as he sat at the table Sundav. "they told me it was youngi. the landlady. "Well, it mav be so, b#tg»y hair is not a juvenile feature, by any

Terre-Haute, Feb. 23, 1849.

,€e"n^

in our latitude, ma'am," continued ing up a gray hair about a fool and a long wilh his lork. "He may have young, but he must have lived a very

w,c".

lile to be gray so soon." As he spoke

t!V-

looked along the table, and a slight emotio was visible among the boarders, and the W®"who sat opposite with his mouth full of the edibles with which hei had been endeavotiflR to smother a laugh, grew dark with the el* fori, and then collapsed, scattering (listnaf and crumbs amid the nicely platted fold#*" old Roger's shirt frills.

Lccturcs in ihe Universalis^ Clmrcli. I We would call thc attention of our readen to those Lectnros. They promise to bo truly i^6*"| est in 5 and to the lover of Truth will be a sourij^f much information. The coursc marked outfby Mr. KIPWKLL appears to he entirely new and ginal. We hope our friends will give theri hearing. Lecture this (Wednosday) Eveninj it 7 o'clock.

Sews From tlic Canada Lino.' The followine is from a reapecinble merchant: Dr. 1). JAYNR—Dear Sir— lam very glad to inform voa thai your medicines »re Roinjr very hat. Indeed 1 fe«l much encouraged from ihp riwd account pet of all who are nsins ihem. The SANATIVK Fit,US are sollin beyond any thins of tho kind in tho country. Kvery oue teems to praise them us welt as the other medicliies.

The ALTKKAT1VK ts collie very well. 1 am nenrty out of the TONIC VEKftllFUGE, having only 4 or S bolllcs loft. The call for ten days past has completriy astonished me. Tho HAIR TONIC Is doing wondcrt here:—a gentleman whiso head has been bald for IS of 20 years, has his hair nearly half an inch lone, nnd h.i«: only used one botile. My wife bet'iin lo usetlio HAUL TONIC shortly after 1 received il, to prevent her haif from falling off, and only used il twice a week Hunt only stopped hor hair from falling off, bin has prodmrd now hair threo inches Ions by ihe use of three hollies, fi Kvery one is pleased with il that has ilgpd It. Yours. Derby Line, Vt. Jan. 89, 1846. T. 0. B0TLKK.

t|lp

to join Trias at Chihuahua, who has 2000 ly y....r KxmrroHANT. I.KONAlii) SHEIM-aimi. I Prppnrml only by Ur. D. Jnyiw*, rhMittMplwn. nm! J»I»M more, and then to march against our lorce onneimey by h. 8. Wolfe, 'lVrro-Hanto mill Now Alarat the l*aso—which ha9 halted there on

latter will be ordered wilh two regiments blood, nod increases ^he porspiration: bill when sndit a os ii no a infantry, two baltenes light artillery, ll t|,0 nijii^aio thrown IftrInwartlly,cnnnins o.t.iiclm, r.olil* some cavalrv. to move and fall in Urrea S consumption, difficulty of breathlnir, winery a

rear, and close on htm aboul lite time lie hYi/i/'s tmiiim Vegetablel'iiu nm (irii dtcino for carrying offa cold—because they the body tnose' humors -whir It are the cause of the nhovo complaints. Four or five of said Indian Vegetable I'lllsi

reaches thc Pao—so that wo will have Urrea between two forces."

Consumption Cured.

The followin? letter is from rf highly respectable merchant dated l.ewistown, N. Y., Sep. 10, 18-H. Dr. D. JAYNK—Dear Sir—It is said by Physlclana, and is by the mass of mankind believed, that Consumption cannot bo cured—lhal when oiu'e ii becomes seatid In tho human system, nothing cau eradicate or stay it« progress, bul that it will coniinue lhe work of destruction until lis victim sinks into lhe gmvo.

However irnet'nis may be be lo theory, 1 am disposed to doubl il in fact indeed my own experience, nnd a iln. Sire to benefit olhers, compels me to pronounce the eertton untrue. You will probably recollect, sir, thai the beginning of 13-10 I wrote to yoo, staling that the consumption, and lhal il wns fast hurrying me grave. 1 did not then, nor do I now doubt, every syin tool was too painfully risible. My Physicians cuiisii ered me incurable, bot the advice which I asked was given, nnd I am happy to say lhat by uslne a few bottlesof your incomparable irtoi'.icine—the KXl'KCTOHANT, I wns restored, and never In my life havo I enjoyed boiler or moro uninterrupted hnalth than sinco thnt time. If you should see mo now, yon would not itn-

"I have this moment received the information that Urrea has marched from -.i nft in I... -n.lonml f,,ni aalnollial I had ever beon sick, much less that I Imil Durango with 20.10 cavalry and 2UUI loot, |lluj

,nption, but thai I ttn11 n.«r.ritp wimi-

kel, and Wood nod King, alTorru-liaulu. February 23, 18-18-10-lt.

Suildeii Chillier*.

There Isnothlnu more tryinc to the human fonstltiilion than sudden changes o'f weather. Heal rarities tho

so re an he in a ii

taken ever/ nmlit on pmiiB bed will in a lt\v dura carry oflTllin must nhsiliinte cold al the smite time tint dieemlvp nrpaiis will bo ri'Htnred to a li«aliliy inne, and now life and vigor will be given lo tbe whole frame.

Kemeiiiber, the only orixiiml owl genuine hid inn Vegetable Pills hure the signature of \\il.l,l.\i\t WttmilT, icritjen itith a pen on the tup label qf each box.

Tlifl genuine for sale by K. S. WOLI'K, sole npent for Terre-Hnnto James Alorrison, I'ralrleion J. II. Arnn'iij tronl, New Mnrliul J. Karne.it, I\l nldleiown and wholesale al the principal depoi, ItiOKilceSt., Philadelphia.

February '23, 18-l8-10-lw

At the residence of (3. F. Cmitf sni.t. nenr IIIH a he us of in A Cl'fl HITCHCOCK, Inlo of Uticii/ Now York aged about G8 yours.

In this place on Snhhnth last, of Consumption, WILLIAM, HUH ol WM. NAII.OII,aged nhoui 211 year-. •03" Peoples Press ol Crnwfordsville, and Donville Adveitiser^ please copy/

FOR SALE,

Aconsignment,

I.OT of Blinding and 1'niinoff Powder on which will lie sold nl CIIICIIM nan wholesale prices/ by W. H. TIJEliL.

Terre-Haute. February 23, 1848-10-tf

ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

NOTICE

Tllfi

..62* 25 25

SO 73 18

...5 OOafiOO

1 W 6|

I2|a 16 .61

Apple Butler.. lirmey Cider. Vinegar Shingles Hale Leather. Chirkens Partridge*.— Turkey* Duck

37| 75

2 00 25

1 T5a2 00 2fl 73a#i 37a5o 25o37

taM.

lb.

dot. dot.

each, each.

Sola

Distant Markets,

Ntw Out****- Feb. 12ih—There WM an active demand for Sugar, aod tbe talcs compriae 1000 hbd* at 4J a 44c for fair.

Sale*200 brla Ohio Flottr at #4,87j, and 1000 do Illinois al $5. Market drooping. In Com there ia good deal a doing, and tbe marfert ia firm. The sales compriae 15,500 bu.al 50c for good mixed aod prime yellow.

Of Pork, 100 brl» M«« fold at $9,50 and 600 do prime in two at 87a7,12J. Of Beef 100 brta prime told at $7. Of Lard, 1400 brla and tierce* void at from 5$ lo 6fe, and two or three tola of keg* at 6^a6|e. Of Bacon 30 hbd* Side* •old al4i et*. gale* of 300 brl* Whisky at 20Jr.

Of Molawes, 1200 brt* *old at 20tc: 22 and I00d*21ic.

is hereby ivcii,ihnt letters teniamen-'

Inry on the estate, goods, rights and chailrlf* of Thomas Meservo, Jnteof Vigo'con'nly, d|Censed, have been granted lo the Oiiili rci^ncd, All person* indebted to said estnlo will plnrftro make prompt' payment and those having cfeiims against tliol, same, will please present tfiein properly aulbeuli'!. r.aled for aelileineiit. The estate is probably insolvent. A^A VIIAjE, Adm'r.

February 23, 1848-10-3w

AIMINI.STKATOIt'fl KALE. "VTOTICE is hereby given, lhat fhc undersign-. J3I ed will sell at public miction, 011 the 18th day of March, 1848. at Wallace's Foundry, in Terre-Haute. the following good* mid chattels belonging to the estate of Thomas Meserve, to-wit:—' A set of paHerns for castings for carding machines^ and two Carding Machines partly liniiihcd. A credit ol four mouths will bo given, thc purchaser giving notes with approved security, without any relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

ASA IJIL1,E, Adm'r.

February 23, l848-10-3w $2,00

STATE OF INDIANA,? Vijfo County, Vigo Circuit Court, 1848,

SS. (r

Peter I.yun vs. Tapla Montgomery, Henry Moiffo." gomery, John Montgomery, Elizabeth Mont-^ gomery, and Ann Montgomery, heirs nt law ofr

Edington Montgomery, dccoased— Bill for specific performance.

complainant files hi* bill herein by Kinney & Kinney, bis solicitors, asking for a certain decree against snid heirs, In said bill spe-, eified. And tbe said complainant having filed the affidavit of a disinterested person that Tapla Montgomery, Henry Montgomery, John Montgomery, Elizabeth Montgomery, and Ann Montgomery, are not reside"t of the Slate of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given to said Tapla, Henry, John, Elizabeth, snd Ann, lo be and appear before the Judge* of the Vigo Circuit Court, on the first day of the next lerm thereof, hereafter to be holden at Ihe Court-Hou«e, in Terre-Haute, then and there plead, answer or demur to said bill, or the same will be taken a* true, and decreed according*! ly. C. T. NOBLE, CUr/c.

February 23, 1848-10-3w $2,25

STATE OF INDIANA,? Vitfo CoHlit). Vigo Probate Court.

John R. Jackson, Jacob Jackson, and Heni Jackson, complainant*, vt. Isaac Jackson, Leor! ard Brake and Polly Brake, his wife, Carlton

Jackson, Henry Jackson, Ann Jackson, Joel Jackson, and Samael Mann, respondents.—Petition for settlement of the estate of Samuel' deceased.

fJackson,

tOME now tbe complainants by Griswoiil & TJsher. their *olicilors, and file* their petition herein in lhe Vigo Probate Conrt, and il appearing from the affidavit of a di*intere«ted person that I«aac Jackson, Carlton Jackson, Henry Jackson, Ann'Jackson. Joel Jackson, and Samuel Mann, •re not resident* of the Stale of Indiana, the said Iwac Jackson, Carlton Jackson, Henry Jackaon,. Ann Jackson. Joel Jackson, and Samuel Mann, are hereby notified to be and appear in our said Court on ibe first day of lira next term thereof, hereafter to be holdcn. then and there to plead,, answer or demur to saiif petition, or said causo will be heard and determined in their absence.

C. T. NOBLE, CUrk.

a 2 3 S 8 1 0 3