Wabash Express, Volume 7, Number 14, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 March 1848 — Page 2
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THE EXPRESS.
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Wednesday Morning, March 22,1848.
WHIG ELECTORAL TICKET.
Rennfortnl Klectors.
JOSEPH G. MARSHALL, of J«ffer*»n. GODLOVE 8. OETH, of Tippecanoe. District F.leclors. Hi District—Jon* PITCHM, of PN*ey.
3.1 4th fith 6th 7th 9th 9th
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JOHN S. DAVI*, of Floyd. MtLTrtK G**oo. of Dearbwn. JUvio P. Hou.ow*v, of Wsyn*. THOMS* D. WAIPOLS, of Hancock. I.OVKL H. Roo** AO. of Green*. EOWAKD W. MCGACOHDT, of Parke. JAMKS K. SrrT. »f Clinton. Papist. P. PSATT, of Caw. DAVID KILOOKE, of Delaware.
The TREATY with MEXICO. On Frsday last, the first news of the ratification of tho peace treaty by the L. 8. Senate, orrived at this place, as then rejiortcd, by a vote of 38 to 15. Later news gives the following as the correct vote upon that important subject:—
ATE*-Ashley, Athcrton, Bagby, Bell, Bradbury, Diiglil, Butler, Calhoun, Cameron, Unss, Clarke Crittenden, Davit of Mas*., Davis of Mi**.. DayInn, Dickison, Dix.Downe*. Fetch,Foote, Greene, HALE, Hannegan, Hunter. Johnson nf Md., Johnson of La., Johnson of Geo.. Mnngnm, Mason. Miller. Moore, Nile*. Rusk, Sevier.
Turney, Underwood, Yulee. Total 38. Being 27 Dsmncrsts and 11 Whigs. NATS—Messrs. Allen. Atchison, Badger, Baldwin, Berrien, Benton, Breese, Cnrwin, Douglass, Lewis, Spmance, Upham, Wescolt. Total 14. Being Whigs.
Unham, Webster. Democrats and 7
An*EST.—Mr. Houstan, Mr. Pcarce, Mr. Clayton and Mr. Phelps. It is known, of course, that all discussions of
the treaty as well as tho votes of Senators, were hud with closed doors, and uudcr the injunction of *ecrc*y, and as material amendments have been
made to the Mexicaiyrepositions for peace, what
is now published must be roccived with very considerable allowance, for all cannot bo known un
til it is understood how Mexico will take the amendments and alterations we have made to her proposals, after which truo and rclisblo infor
mation will be made public. Mr. Stvt en, Sepator from Arkansas, and late
chairman ol tho Committee on Foreign Relation*, has been deputed by the President as a commis
sioner to lay the ainoiulud trc»ty before tho Mexi
can Congress and awnit their decision. Taking a Senator who occupies such an eminent position
at Washington, it may be apprehended that the subject requires much attention in Mexico to be
carried safely through, and that the President regards it as very necessary to send out one of the
particular supports of bis administration. It was thought not long since that Mr. Trist
had no power to enter into negotiations, and that what he mny hnve done would be rejected because
of his want of power therein, but it seems that the Senate have confirmed his ri«ht to negotiute by
barely a constitutional vole—32 to IB. The important features of llta treaty are understood to be
unchanged—that is, a cession of territory to us and I ho payment of a consideration therefor to
Mexico. It will be sometime yot before we shall know
all the features of the treaty, and whether the
couutry will coincide with what has been done
we are glad, however, that hostilities have ceased —that it is needless to send more troops to Mexico, and that the war debt need not beany further
increased. There is a satisfaction in this that
will be hailed with delight in all the Slates of the
Union. We have near 40,000 fighting men in Mexico
—enough for all present pur|Ksea, and we presume any further action upon the ten regiment
bill wiil bo suspended in Congress, for there can
bo no particular necessity for hostile demonstrations while we have accepted propositions of peace
and sent out a peace commissioner. Let the war
notes be hushed until wo hear again from those who have sent us amicable propositions. It is stated in high quarters, that the treaty pro.
poted to u« by Mexico, was virtually made by the British agents in that country, and wan in effect,
a treaty to secure British interests in Mexico.— Doubtle*s those feature* have been allteted or
modified, and it may be when Mr. Sevier attives in Mexico, he will have to combat with British
opposition, and if any .thing defeats amicuble arrangements between the two belligerents, we look to this aa being the only thing we hope, bowever, that all parties will see that pence will be ol
moie importance to the world and t» those interes
ted, than all else, and that every thing may give way for such a desirable result. If John Bull
interferes to prevent a peace in Mexico, he will have much to answer for, in addition to what is
already laid at his door, and ultimately be may lose more than may be gained by a selfish oppo
sition to peace At tho conclusion of all, we presume we shall find our territory extended some 700.000 acre*
more—a debt on hand of perhaps one hundred mil
lions of dollar* with the loss of 20,000 lives! Others may balance the account, and aay whether we
b«v«
lost
or
gained.
Tbi Intelligencer says of the treaty:
"It ia quite necessary to be borne in mind, that not only is the ratification by Mexico wanting to give effect to the Treaty, but amendment* have been made to it, (not effecting either the Peace ihe Cession of Territory, or the Consideration lo be paid for it) which require the a«#e«t of Mexico Iwfore the Treaty can become binding upon the United State* or upon her
LIOHTJHFO.—On Sunday night, we were visit
ed with quite a heavy fall of rein, which wss at fended witb appetling thunder and vivid &»*he* of lightning, durinf which, the roidenre of James H. Turner, Esq.. was struck by the fluid—the roof aod rafter* injured, and all the soot eat of the chimney driven into the room where he was sleeping with hi* family. The carpet* were scorched and blackened—the cornice of Ihe bouse torn off, and shingles scattered all over the yard, bat lock lily no one was injured by the shock.
In tht* vicinity, where the tky come* mt low down, is affirmed by tra'vellers, high booee* on high eronnJ, should have the protection invented by Franklin,
Ispn.*A PtraiOT.—Thie paper, which had been suspended for several months, made it* leappearance at Gneencastie, Indians, on the 13*h inst. Semucl Pry or Farley pabliwbe* and proprietor, and Delana R. Eckels, editor of coons* it is locoibcoisb as oraal. and foe* ftf Geo. Can for tbs Presidency iu 1849.
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The Secrets of Mount fecho.
OB, HOLPR.E'8 MTSTESTES—AS ALTTBICAK *0
MAKCE. BT JESSE COBARD. ESQ., AUTHOR
OF "STEPHES MOELAND."
This work has j«»»t been placed upon our table by ADRIAN CHILD, Esq., who has it for sale, at the very low price of twenty-fife
cents. •».%
scenes connected with our Revolution.
Mount Echo will be found to possess unnsu al literary merit. It combines a pleasing slyle with strong dramatic interest. The locality of the romance is one crowded with colonial and Revolutionary tradition. The homestead of the renowned GEK. ANTHONT WAYWE, the BATTLF. GROUND OF BBANDTWIKE the scene of the MASSACRE OF PAOLI,
are all points of interest to the American reader, and will not fail to invest the story with additional attraction.''
As we ere for building up and cherishing a purely western literature, we advise our readers, one and all, to call at Mr. CHILD'S B»»ok Store and procure a copy of MOUNT
ECHO.
Stureenn,
Jacob II. IIaj er, Esq.. Delivered a well written, chaste, and excellent address at the Atalantian ILdl, on Monday evening la*l, before the members of tlic.Institution and select assemblage of Indies and gentlemen. The subject was illustrated by reference to the history of Charles, of Burgundy, CharlesXII, of Sweden and Napoleon, to all of which the speaker gave suflicient attention (o much intereat his auditory. The allusions to Napoleon, we thought peculiarly happy, and well told. We inferred from the remarks, and we presume the speaker intended that his address should bear somewhat upon the military feeling that is now abroad in this land, and we believe too, that were our rulers to look back to past history, to the rise, progress, and ultimate fall of military men, and of the countries which afforded them theatres for their Idoody exploits, that thev could learn a lesson which would be of immense advantage in governing the Republic over which they preside.
The Hull was tastily and handsomely arranged,
and the evening passed pleasantly away. We
hope tlie.«e lectures may ke continued and that each succeeding one mny afford as much interest
and instruction as the one delivered on Monday
last.
Si-votTj.AU.—Major Senians, ol Lnfiiyelte, is now enjoying a kind of posthumous fame while he is yet alive and kicking, and has the pleasure ol reading bis own obituary notices! We announc
ed last week that he had retired from his tdilorial duties, pud of course we gave him such a farewell
notice as we thought he deserved, but this week, we see from his paper, that ibose'who had bought him out could not fork over tho cash payment
the contract has fallen through—and the Major goes back to the harness Well, come along old
friend—be as easy as you can on our eminent whigi, and promise to support tho nominee of the
whig convention, whoever ho may be. We expect you to carry your district for tho nominee.
JlKnr.'s "CHIVAUIT" ron roc.—Wo tire aiihainrd to record the discreditable fact that the Senate of Virginia, on Thursday, by a strict parly vote, laid upon the table the resolutions which
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unanimously adopted on tho previous dny^ by the Hou»c of Delegates, in honor of the mem. ory of the late Mr. Adams.—Richmond Times_
Not long since, the State Sentinel pretended
to think that wo had alluded "meanly" to the death of an Ex-meinher of Congress from this Stale.
When wo call tho attention of the Sentinel edi-
tor to tho above outrageous case, wo have no doubt
lie will rake every wart from the recreant bodies
of his particular friend* in the Virginia Senate.— He will dnuhilcs* give them a very severe skin
ning, for he knows they deserve it.
IMMKHSITT
or TIIR
*?T»V-v^Tef*»YT
Not hating time yet to cut the leave?, we, «f ber destinies. JVToris it to be imagare not prepared to Speak of the merits of iited that we have so ranch wisdom concentrated in as—that we have such *»»t capacity, as to eathe production, but we presume it abounds
with all the romantic interest that could be
thrown into the subject—end of all subjects, embarrassment* under which she has labored so ... ,!.« lone—that our own touch should be like that of none afford more absorbing interest than the
FCKKIIAL.—An
Clay co., Match 20.
idea of the
immensity ol tho Adams funeral demonstration at
New York, may be judged by tho following from
the Sun: •'There could not havo lieen le*s than 350,000 people Iron) the Battery to tho Purk. It took juxt two hours and ten minutes to pass the corner of Maiden Lnne and Broadway, and calculating the pace at two miles |er hour, the funeral would cover over four miles of ground! At ihe Park the crowd became conct ntrated, and the appearance ol the hushed nsscmbly, durins the recital of the prayer for the dend was awe-iuspiiiug."
O* The City Council at Evonsville aro about
constructing a fine wharf on tho Ohio rivrr in
front of that city, and have entered into a con
tract for that purpose with John Mitchell, Marcus Sherwood and Moses Ross. It seems that the wharf is to bo built by a joint stock company,
controlled in the charges of wharfage, &c., by the City Council. The wharfage on flat boat is
SOcts. small steamboats $1,00 and larger ones Iron) two to four dollar*.
A N*w CnrR-r.—We hear that Judge Lynch held a semion of hi* summary court few days
•i nee, condemned a culprit to various lashes, adjourned and executed the sentence in person, to the entire satisfaction of the criminal. As this court has never much to do in thi* country, we presume the haste of Judge L. will in a measure be overlooked, for in fact the misdemeanor was hieh-handed outrag*, which deeerved no "tuft of grass" ptoces*.
Mux! L«*n
The sale* of the «P°n
lands in the Miami lands in the State, are advertised to take place at ludianapoli*. May Ut, Fort Wayne. Mav 8tb and Winamac May 15th. Tho»c wishing to purchase valuable bomea, wilt do well to attend these land •ales.
CT The Wabash SL Erie Canal i* now, «r win won be open for navigation throughout its whole extent The late warm weather ha* diwolved the ice. and the rain* will affrd plenty of water.
ETA public meeting i* to be held in Lafayette in hnaoe of i. Q. A Jams, an Eulogy to be delivered, Will not our chtaen* attend aim, to *onebtng of the nine kindt l»et u* have BMX-
CT The theatrical corps which were at this pbee lately, veera to be doing well at Latayette. Tbe editor of the Ubjetl* Courier, gent|e»an of greet experience OM the board*,-' wj«.-"Th«ir pet for ou nce* are very iiitetesliog aod tan*tug, and wtll worthy the support of our eoounowtj"—(#ce».)
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Power.
There is nothing fh»t can be entrusted to man. more dangerous in it* exercise, than power. Although pleasing to those, into »who*e hands it is committed, we should always hesitate in bestowing it upon any one man, or even upon nations. We may be actuated by sincere motives, yet, it might be well that the power over oar sister Republic should be withheld from us—well, that we should not be permitted to act in the capacity of
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The publishers sat, that—"The Secrets of prominent rank among the nations of the earth.— We are easily led to imagine the light of our scieure illuminating the darkness of their ignorance.
government,
„bHity to relieve that government from the
wand—that by our means, she
rise from her obscurity and attain to a more
and that they can take lessons from us ih the art of self-government. Suppose that we establish a mild and equitable form' of government over them notwithstanding their liesotted opposition to our efforts to do so. How ungrateful they are!— How kind of us to interfere for their good! How compassionate and charitable! How full of tender feeling and consideration! Will it not fitly compare with the efforts of some Christian nations, of whom we read, in tutoring the benighted savages and extending the benefits of civilization to them with the aid of cannon shot and bayonets! Future generations will read with admiration, how we have "fought, bled and died" for tho good of the Mexicans—that for this charitable purpose tho bones of two thousand of our citizen soldiers whiten the banks of ihe Rio Grande—that thousands of others with their blood have stained their soil—that we have volunteered to expose ourselves to the. burning sun of Mexico—to perils, privations, fatigue, hunger and sickness, consequent upon emigration from a cold to a warm climate— to all these and much more, will it not be considered that wc have been prompted by the most enlarged feelings of human philanthropy? We do not mean to cast any stigma upon the character of our lirave soldiers—ihey have, by their devotion to their country, their subordination to their superior officers, and the fortitude they have displayed, and the difficulties and daggers with which they were surrounded, begot a feeling of admirotion in the breasts of their countrymen, which will never be effaced while our republic endures. It is needless for us to comment upon tho many high qualities which adoin the character of our soldiers.— They have shown themselves amply and willingly able to sustain their country's honor npon many a hard fought field. But it is claimed to be our destiny, that the arms of the United States are to spread over the chief part of the North American continent. It is a fallacious plea, and may it never be our destiny to be overwhelmed as others have, who presumed to consider themselves her heirs. It is a delusion. Destiny takes no one under her protection to think it, were presumption, madness and folly. There is, with all men. a principle of self-interest, by which they may become ^o .prejudiced, as to do manifest injustice to others, though at the same time they may think they are actuated by principles of honor and justice. Oh! that Ihe prosecutors o( this war could be defended by such an arcument. Then the foul blot with which they have stained the American name, may bo removed, and our character restored to its oricinol purity. A FARMER.
Certificates of Service. Mr. R. SMITH of Illinois, asked the unanimous consent of the House to introduce the following joint resolution, viz: RESOLUTION authorizing the President to cause certificates to be prepared and presented to the officers and soldiers who have served in the present war with
Mexico. Resolved by the Senate and House of Heprcsentatives of the United States of Ameri-
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with appropriate devices, to ^Je'
be signed by the" President and sealed with Mr. Sevier, the seal of the War Department, and countersigned by the Secretary of War which certificates shall set forth the term of service of the officer, non-commissioned officer, musician, or private, and the battle or battles in which he has been or may be engaged. together with all special acts of distinguished gallantry performed by him in the service.
And be it further resolved, That it shall be the duty of the President to cause such measures to be taken as he may deem most expedient and best calculated to procure correct information as to the services of the officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, ami privates, who have served or may serve in the present war with Mexico, to enable him to carry into effect the foregoing resolution.
And be it further resolved, That when any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician, or private has been or may be killed in bat* tie, or has died or may die in the service, the ceriificale aforesaid shall be presented to his family.
Mr. STEPHENS said he should object to the introduction of these resolutions. This
whole subject was now, by resolution of the!
proper form the sense of this House touching ihe merits and services of all the subordinate officers of our army in the battles in Mexico. Aud —wntiI that committee should report, he would object to the introduction ol such resolutions as those now offered.
The resolution was not received. Soldier's Bounty Lands. On the 9th inst., in the House, Mr. ROBT.
SMITH of Illinois offered the following
amendments to the bill conferring Boun'y Lands upon soldiers—very properly giving them the right to locate it in small lota to soil their means of payment. ''And that the land warrant* for military services in the present war with Mexico, issued in pursuance of the 9th section of the act of February 11, 1847. to raise for a limited time an additional military force and for other purposes, may be located by the warrantee or his heirs at law in forty or eighty acre tracts, at any land office in'the United
an7
of 'he public lands in such
reservation, «m« of the Ust\ 7 a lands improved by the warrantee or his heirs at law, or to which he or their heirs may have secured a pre-emption right and the provisions of this section shall apply to the case* provided for in this act."
The bill and amendments were referred to the Committee of the Whole on the Slate of the Union.
ET Mr. F. A. Thome* ha* retired from the Associate Editorship of the Vincennc* Gazette. That able whig paper will be left solely in the hand* of the Senior, R. T. Cuddiogton, and we wish him aod it every soeceaa.
IT The Gate tie al Vincenne* thinks that the important improvement* now going on at tbe Wa-
imgatan earl, day, U, »*k* tbe nectary ^jUahRapi^ wiil be fully completed early thM rangeoaanu.
fall, gooses* to all ssch noble undertaking*.
CTSonae kind friend has sent tbe Messrs. Chapman a Rooster—We far these hard time* it will soon be a master.
UTAboat |9,000 have been robecribed at Co*ington lod fat a draw-bridge acrosa the Wabash.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION.
By Telegraph to the Cincinnati Atlas, SENATE, March 9.—Mr. Re*erdy Johnson enquired of the President of the Senate whether life Secretary of War had made any reply to the resolution of December 10th, 1847. calling for the number of troops sent to Mexico, the nomber killed in battle, together with the number who have died of diseases of the climate and of wounds.
Mr. Dallas replied that no answer had been given to the resolution. Mr. Johnson stated that unless the resolution is answered very speedily he should renew it.
HOUSE, March 9.—As usual a long time was occupied.in the reception and reference of memorials.
Mr. Vinton chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill providing for the civil and diplomatic expenditures, which was read twice and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Robert Smith offered a joint resolution of thanks to the whole army. Objections being raised, the resolution was laid on the table.
The same gentleman then made a short speech against the bill conferring bounty lands to soldiers who should be promoted.
Mr. Evans made a speech in favor of the bill. Jacob Thompson followed in reply, 8nd warmly contended that it ought not to pass.
He gave his reasons at length, and said it must be amended throughout before it could pass. It had been prepared hastily, and being full of fault6 it could not be sanctioned.
The bill was then referred to the committee of the whole. After some discussion of the veto of the River and Harbor bill, the House adjourned.
SENATE, March 13.—Senate not in session to-day. HOUSE, March 13.—The Speaker, after the House was organized, announced that petitions from States were the first thing in order. A large number were offered aud referred.
Mr. T. Butler King's resolution relative to furnishing members with certain books, .was laid on the table.
A resolution wasoflered to sell the public lands at 50c per acre to actual settlers, guarding against the extortion practiced by speculators.
Mr. Johnson of Tennessee, offered a resolution declaring that the farmers and mechanics should not be overlooked in the disposition of spoils. Laid on the table.
A resolution to change the term of the Supreme Judges to a certain number of years, instead of life, was laid on the table.
The Speaker laid before the House sundry communications from the Executive Department, relating to the Ocean Navigation Company Patents, and the Mails, which were ordered to be printed.
SENATE, March 14.—The House bills, providing lor a loan of sixteen millions, and for supplying the deficiency in the Treasury were reported with amendments.
A message was received from the President covering the nomination of Mr. Sevier, as commissioner to Mexico to conclude the treaty of peace.
Mr. Mangum moved that the Senate go into executive session, which motion was agreed to.
The nomination of Mr. Sevier wis confirmed in executive Session. The doors were again opened, and Mr. Crittenden moved to lake up the bill which he had previously introduced to supply the
ca in Congress Assembled, That the Presi dent be and he hereby is authorized lo cause deficiency in the Treasury. certificates to be prepared on parchment of Mr Cass moved to lay the bill on the tasuitable size
8|1d
be presented to each officer, non-commission- 8ideralion of the Ten Regiment bill, ed officer, musician, and private of the legti-1 ^r- Webster said a question wos pending lar forces and volunteers, who has served or which ought to be decided before proceeding may serve in the present war with Mexico during the term for which he entered the army, or until he has been or shall be honora-
the Senate proceeded to the con-
to ihe consideration of the Army bill The whole matter was then laid aside, Mr. Hannegan was appointed Chairman of
biy discharged from the service, which shall' j^e Committee on Foreign Relations, vice
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HOUSE, March 14. Aftersome prelimina- FORI|)(
ry morning business, the House.
On motion, proceeded lo the consideration,
of the bills lo establish collection districts
Several members addressed the House
against and in defence of the Administra- °an
tion SENATE, March 15.—The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication from Mr. Sevier, resigning his seat.
A petition was presented by Mr. Benton from the citizens of St. Louis in favor of peace.
Mr. Cameron presented the resolutions of the State of Pennsylvania in favor of Whitney's Railroad to the Pacific.
Agreeably to notice. Mr. Ben'on asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill relative to purchasing American Hemp for the use of
on fJaval
Affairs.
House, before tho Committee on Military I Mr. Westcott, from the Committee on JuAffatrs. That committee will doubtless j" diciary, reported a joint resolution for the due time make a suitable report, and put in
re|jef Qf
Leslie Combs.
The amendments of the House to the bill for the relief of the heirs of Paul Jones, were concurred in, and the bill is now a law.
On motion the Senalelaid aside the morning business snd proceeded to the consideration of the Ten Regiment Bill.
The questign pending, being Mr. Butler's motion to recommit, was decided in the negative—yeas 17, nays 28.
The question then recurring on the passage of the bill, Mr. Calhoun urged the postponement of the further consideration of the bill.
Mr. Cass opposed the question as urged by Mr. Calhoun. He wanted immediate action.
Mr. Mangum moved to postpone the bill for two weeks. The vote on Mr. Mangum's motion stood as follows: Yeas 18, nays 28.
The motion to postpone being decided in the negative, the discussion of the bill was resumed, and continued until a late hour.— Senators Baldwin, Allen,Foote and Calhoun participated in the debate.
HOUSE, March 15.—After the organization of the House, Mr. Greene presented a petition from the citizens of Missouri, praying for tbe establishment of a new Land{ District in their State.
The bill for extending Jethro Wood's plow patent was then taken op and defeated. The Navy bills were next taken op, sopported, aud refened.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of tbe President's Message, refusing information relative to Mr. Slidell'a Mission.
The bill was debated at length by the members on both sides of the House. Before Uie debate was concluded, motion to adjoorn was made and carried.
SEKATE, March 16.—Mr. Dix presented petition from citizens of New York prating for the establishment of a line of Mail Steamers between New York and Vera Cnn, and alao, between New York and Havre.
The petition was referred to tbe Committee oo the Pott office. Mr. Nile* submitted a resolution asking tbe President to inform the Senate of the correspondence between Mr. Bancroft and tbe British Government relative to tbe Postal arrangements.
Mr. Cast from tbe Committee on Military aflairj, reported bill for icsaing medals aod
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certificates lo soldiers who distinguished themselves in any of the battles in Mexico. Mr. Atherton moved to take up the bill for supplying the deficiencies in the Treasu-" ry. which motjon was agreed to.
Several slight amendments were offered and adopted-. The question then being on the amendment offered by Mr. Benton providing for a full mission to Rome.
Mr. Benton advocated the amendment in a speech of considerable length. Mr. Badger replied in opposition. He thought the proposed mission entirely unnecessary.
Mr. Crittenden thought it would be disrespectful to other powers to send a Minister to Rome.
The whole matter was then laid aside and
Mr. Allison next took the floor and entered his solemn protest against levying taxes
in Mexico. The President he said acted
contrary to the spirit of the Constitution.
Mr. Johnson of Georgia followed in defence of the bill. HOUSE, March 16.—The Speaker announced as the first thing in order, the business on the Speaker's desk, which was a resolution offered by Mr. Cobb, to print an abstract of contracts. An animated debate spruug up, which occupied the House during most of the day. The participants were Messrs. Crozier, Cobb, McClertaand, Thompson of Ky.. and McKay.
The sparring on the occasion was sparkling and entertaining. Hits were given and taken in fine style.
The resolution was finally laid on the ta-* ble, by a vote of 93 to 78.
The following is a sketch of the articles of the peace treaty, as adopted by the U. States Senate. It is, probably, as correct afe a compressed sketch can be made:— Articles and Provisions of the Treaty, as
Adopted by the American Senate. Article first appointed Senators Cuevas, Conto, and Atrisiain, commissioners on the part of the Mexican government to adjust terms of a lasting treaty of a peace between the United States of the North and United Mexican Slates, with Nicholas P. Trist, commissioner of the United States, &c.
Article second stipulates that there shall be an immediate suspension of hostilities between the armies of the two republics.
Article third defines the future boundary of the United States. The line commences in the Gulf of Mexico, three leagues from land thence runs up the middle of the Rio Grande to its' intersection with the southern boundry of New Mexico, thence along that Southern boundary to the western boundary of the same thence north lo the first branch of the Gila, which it intersects thence down the middle of that branch anil of the river to the Colorado thence it runs across west wardly, and strikes the Pacific at a point one league south of San Diego. The free navigation of the Gulf of California and of the river Colorado, from the mouth of the Gila to the Gulf, is secured to the United States.
Article fourth stipulates that it shall be optional with citizens of Mexico, now residing in the territory to be ceded, either to leave, taking with them or otherwise disposing of their property or else, upon taking the oaths of allegiance to this government, to he protected in the enjoyment of all the rights and immunities of citizens of the U. States.
The next article provides that the United States government shall take prompt and effectual measures for the defence of the border from Indian incursions. To this end, both nations are to use their best endeavors.
In consideration of the extension of the boundary of the United States, made by this treaty, the United States government stipu-
Sydonare®*I™thiL°BSHTis°lnclS3SIl
the three millions appropriated last session
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the Senate proceeded to the consideration of ty as if they were here in person. the Ten Regiment bill. Mr. Calhoun took the floor and made a very able speech, in which he earnestly opposed the passage ol the bill.
government immedi
eIy on the ratiflcalion of
in Louisiana. 'remaining twelve millions are to be paid in The bill, after a short debase, was passed. The House then proceeded to the consideration of the President's Message, refusing information relative to Saula Anna's return into Mexico.
,he treaty. The
four Bnnual instalments, bearing six per cent interest from the ratification of the treaty by Mexico. No portion of this sum is lobe transferable
According to the article, the United States government undertakes all claims of Ameri-
citjzen8 Bgdingt
Mexico, both those al-
ready decided, and those undecided—the whole, however, not to amount to more than three millions and a quarter of dollars.
The Mexican archives found by us after the taking possession of the ceded territory are lo be delivered up.
The treaty of commerce of 1831. between the two republics, is to be revived for the period of eight years, and may afterwards be renewed at the option of both governments.
The cu8tom hou«e8 are to be restored to the Mexican authorities as soon as the treaty
the Navy, which was twice read by uhani- (shall have been ratified. Means are to be mous consent, and referred to the Committee I adopted for settling ihe accounts
The troops ol the United States are to leave Mexico in three mouths after the rati fication of the treaty, unless the sickly sea sou should come on, in which event they are to retire to some healthy situation, are to be furnished with supplies by the Mexican government, on amicable terms.
The supplies which may arrive between the ratification of the treaty snd the embarkation of the iroops, are not to be subject to dutv.
The treaty is lo be ratified by the President and Senate, and to be exchanged yvithir. four months after its ratification.
The boundary of New Mexico is to be defined as laid down in Dieturnell's map of Mexico, published at New York, in 1847.
Several uuimportant articles are omitted.
FIRE!—We had an alarm of fire On
new fire
tend.
Thurs
day last, which proceeded from the roof of ihe store of Messrs. J. COOK & Sos. It did but little damage before it was put out. We believe the same roof caught fire during tbe session of the last Circuit Court—both limes in day light, which offered the best opportunity for saving the building.
FIRE COMPAST.—We are requested lo say
that a meeting will be held at the CourtHouse on Saturday at 7 o'clock p. lo take into consideration the subject of forming
companies 6tc. &c. Those interes
ted (and that is every body) will please at
A book was published daring the time of Crom
well, with
the following title: "Eggs of Cbsrity,
laid by Ihe Chicken* o» the Covenant, and boiled in the Wstcrs of Divine Love., Take ye and
est." Tbe exhortstion to
ulake
snd est'* would bsve
depended somewhat upon tbe fact whether tbe -egg*" were hard boiled or soft. Epicure* would have rejected the herd article.
Tern STsrrrs.—Sines tbe late rains, msny of oar streets have been left in an unenviable condition. We notice tb*t Maiket Street al the intersection of Walnat, may be soon in Deed of a ferry boat for tbe transportation of passenger*. \V think it is in special need of help from the City Father*.
The following compose a part ol their late receipts: 54 cases Liquorice -f^'60 dozen Sweet Oill 1,200 do Phila. Blacking, 200 do as. Paint Brushes 600 do Scotch Snuff
3'500
800 8ross
M"lcbes
500 reams Cap Paper, as. 600 reains Letter Paper as. 20.000 Ihs Prime Madder 10.000 Ibschoice Soft Indigo 3,000 gross Vial and Bottle
Corks
ARE
March 22, 1848.
peace, and now sub
ct (0 Mr Tris,.s or(ler This 8um ig t0 be
Juyne'fl
v?* •.
'SUSM
WILSON, STAiliUKD & SMITH, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS
M1L\ STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY,
now in receipt of their Spring Supplies of Drug*, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-stuffs, Patent Medicines, Surgeon's Instruments. Paint Brushes, Spices, Window Glass, Shop Furniture, Vials, BtiMles, Perfumery, Virginia, Missouri, and Kentucky Manufactured Tobacco. Theirstock was pWhased upon the very best terms of Importers aud Manufacturers, or first hands, and is one of the largest and most complete in the United States.
They would respectfully invile the«ttention of Druggists, Merchants, Physicians, Manufacturer*, and dealers generally, to their stock before buying elsewhere, as they are prepared to warrant tha qualities of their goods, and are determined to sell them for cash or to prompt dealers on tho usual time on as good terms as any other house in the West or Southwest, or on an nverace as low na they can be bought East in the quantities usually bought by Country Dealers, with carriage, insurance, and exchange lulded. They have resident agents in the East, through whom they ate enabled to keep their stock complete and fresh during the season. Persons who cannot visit the city, by sending them their orders shall be served as promptly and with goods at as low rates and of as good quail-*
100 barrels Alum: 100 do Spanish Whiting 50 do English Venetian
Red
60 do Spirits Turpentine 100 do Tanner's Oil. fiO do No. 1 Castor Oil 50 do Winter Lard Oil 150 do ground and chopped
Woods
50 do Copal Varnih 10 do Japan do 5 do Black do
N. B. Ginseng, Beeswax, FLixmad, Furs, Skins, Flax and Tow Linen, Country Cigars, Cottort» Lard, and country produce generally, taken at the marrket pricc in exchange for their ennds or in payment of debts due them.
2,500 Packages Boots and Shoes.
PIATT, BUCKL1N & CO., TOM3M1 (SD1IM33M 3103
South side of Main, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Louisville,
now receiving their heavy spring supplies of BOOTS and SHOES, both of Philadelphia nnd New England manufacture, which lor extent aud variety will be equal to that of any other establishment in the West. Dealers generally are respectfully invited to call and examine their stock before buying elsewhere. Having a resident agent al the FJast, they will be in constant rcceipt of fresh goods), which thev will sell at the very lowest nnrk*t rales for cash.
Also, a superior lot of 3,000 dozen PALM LEAF HA IS. March 22 1848-14-tf
Common Schools*
Tho Legislature has passed a low featuring the voters of the State at the next August election, to decide by vote, whether they will raise by taxation a sum which, with he present School Fund, will be sufficient to support free schools for nil the children in the Stole, for, from three to six months each vear. It is therefore important thnt tho people investigate the question. As the undersigned has taken some part in the matter in the Legislature, he wishes on opportunity to explain his views on tho subject, before the people ol this county, and will attempt to do so on Saturday next, at 2 o'clock, r. M., at the Court-HoQso. It is probable other gentlemen will speak upon the subject at the same lime. All aro respectfully requested to attend, and particularly property hold ers. A.KINNEV.
tHommmial.
WABASH EXPRESS OFFICE TicniiK-HAirrK, March 22, 1848 THB RtvsR.—The Inst rain has swelled the Wabiish and put It in a fine condition for boatinc—being ton or twelve feet above tow water mark, 'l'ho fleet at tho Kapids will soon be up and givo new life to business iu the river town*.
PRODUCTS OP THB COUNTRY.
Teri'c-Iluutc Prices Current.
Flour Corn-Meal Bacon Lard Potatoes Turnips.
04 75 per bbl 31) .oo61
bus'l. lb. lb. bush, bush, hush, bush, bush. too lb. bush, lb. lb. lb. bush, bush, bush. ton. bush, cord, doz. lb. bush, bush, gal. gal. gal. bbl gal.
Wheat "0 Oats 2(1 Rye 33 Fresh Betf, on fool 2 60 Fresh lieef, in market, best cuts 5 Flaxseed G5a70 Feathers. 25 Jiccxirax 25 Ginseng 2FI Onions 50 White Beans 75 Corn, in Hit ear IS Hay 6 00 Stone-Coal 8 Firewood 1 50 Egg* 6J Jiutter, best Jump I2J a 18 Green Apples, winter use.. (52 Dried Apples 100 IVhiskey, by the barrel 20 Apple lhttter 75 ffoney 75 Cider 2 00 Vinegar 25 Shingles ...1 Toal 00 Sole Leather 20 Chickens 75n#I Turkeys 2.'m37 Ducks 8alo
M. lb.
tloz.
each, each.
Distant markets.
CINCINNATI, March 18 —Flour gt.1t. PROVISIONS —Thern IN A firm demand fur Pork. With considerable sales: 21."), 200 and 200 brl* Mese at 87,75 SO do M. O. al 87 100 do Clear, at 89 450 do Rumps at 85,25, the latter fur the West Indies.
BOLK PORK —There continue* to bo Ngood demand. Sales yestordny of 50,000 lbs Hams and Shoulder* at 4 and 2c 40.000 lbs Shoulders at 2c 75,000 lbs .Sides, in two lots, al 3{c: 00,000 lbs Hog round, urged upon the market at 82.90.
LARD, highest 5|—in kegs 6 ctg.—Atlas. NEW YORK. March 16.—Fi.orn—The sale* of Gennessee to-day were mostly al 86.68a6.75.
There is very little doinc in Grain, and the transactions do not indicate any change In prices. Very little doine In Pork—market heavy. Small •ale* of Mess at 810,37}.
Markets eenerally quiet. BALTIMORE, March 16.—Pmail sales of II. S. Flour at •5.87} and of Wheat at I44aM7c. for White and 134a 135c. for Red.
itlAIUUEU,
On Tuesday tho 14th inst., by the Rev. Jon* H. Huit. Mr. WM. H. THORNBIJRGH, of Greencasilo, to Mr*. LOUISA HAWKIN8, of Putnomville, Irid.
On Saturday eveniny. March ICth. of Ac ate Inflammation ofthe Lungs. Mr. JAMES DAVIS, aged 41 years. TWr. I), for a nnmber of year* has occupied the station of
County Commissioner, and at the lime of hi* death was a member
of tbe County Board—the duties of which office
he ha* alwavs endeavored Ui discharge impartially. He leaves a wile and five small children to mourn bi* irreparable lom.—Extract of a Utter from Sullivan
100 barrels Copperas 50 do Plaster Paris* 1,500 boxes Window Glass 1.6G0 do Vials and Bottles 200 do Shop Furniture 50 do Ground Pepper .i 500 do Virginia Tobacco 200 do Missouri do 300 do Kentucky do 30 ensks Chloride Lime 40 do SiiI(BralU8.
March 22, lS48-l4-tf
PJLOWS.
I.
for sale EJCUtf
^HF. unders'Rned otters HUNDRED I'LOWSf all of a superior kind manufactured by himsell, and consisting most Iv of the lollmvinit descriptions, viz:
Three sizes Cant Plows, which scour anil perform Ivetler than any other Cn*t Plow in this «ecJ lion the No. 1 ol which is a lirsl rate corn plow, ami Nos. 2 and 3, urrod for cither sod or Htulilile.
Two sizes of the improved Cury Plows.—• These arc too well and favorably known to roqnire a description, further than to say that I have sold many liuiidrcds of tliein, ami where thev scour (which is in most soils) they have given Universal satiflni'lipM in heavy sluhhlo or wOnif fo'ftd.'
Thrte. sizes Fo£ Rivet Plows.—'fUe*6 arti mode of steel us hard as sav# Marfrd. aYid are well known as the very best ploA' that vfasevcr Used in this vicinity, for prnirie Innd in all kinds of plowing, excepting soil. With proper caro they alwiiys scour, never choke, run cteady and lightare slroni and durable, and. in fact, area mo*texcellent nnd desiriviilc plow, in every respect.-
Two sizes of the Clipper J'luw.—Thesi* artf also miitlc of steel—aro very stiong nnd duiahlc. They aro a new plow in this section of country, hut como highly recommended as superior plow iu all kinds ol lands, anil lor every variety of plow* inp, hut more especially for sod.
Having spared no pains in prpcuring the best of material*, and employing first rate workmen, I can conscientiously sny thnt I wtis never able to" oiler so goqd .1 lot of plows to this community nu I hove now on hand—in both material and workmanship. I am sure no better timber grows ill this country, than has been used for my plows this season. 'J'he above plows will all be warranted lo do good work in the kinds of soil lor which Ihe different description ol plo.w* aro intended, and will lie sold at a smnil profit for ready pay, or bo ex* clianaed for produce, marketing, hay, wood, luin* her, &c., if delivered at Ihe lime of 1 ratio.
JOSEPH (iROVER.
Tcrrn-IIaute, March 22, 1848-14-ti
In Prairie Cr*ek township.on Tuesdav, 17th in»t., rMr*. RUTH KET.LY, wife of Mr. DAVID Kgtxr, and ry'* Plow Points, of all sizes, Ac., kept constantdaughter oftlie late Andrew Armstrong, uflhis place.
Glddinw« »nrl Dlzzl»«•£«. I Wright'* Indian Veeetable Pill* are one ofrhe Beit medicine* in the world for the cure of rlddine** bec*a*e they puree from the body those stagnant and corrupt humors which, when floating in the reneral ma*» of the circulation, ar» the cause of a determination or rash of blood to the head, riddine**, headach, loas of memorr, dimness of Sight, drowsiness, pain in the head, and many other symptoms of a loaded and corrupt Mate of the blood.
Wright'* Indian Vegetable Pill* are also one of the very best medicines forth* cure of fndlce*tion, and therefore will mo*t assuredly reetore the body to a atate of *ound health.
Remember, the only original and genuine Indian Vegetable Pills have tht signature of WILLIAM WRIGHT, written toilh a pen on the top label qf each box.
The genuine for sale by E. S. WOLFE, *ole agent for Term-Hauls James Morrison, Prairteton J. II. Arrnen tr»ut,New Market J.Earned, Middletown and whole •a» at the^rlndpal depot, iSSBacen., Philadelphia.
stovks: stoves::
Ill-IB undersigned t* slill mnWOfnetiirtng antJ
•luck's Patent Cooking Stove, acknowledged1 by very many of the best judges to far superior to any crtlier Ciroking Stove in use.— These are warranted to gi»e entire natisfatlion in every respect they requiro but very little fuel.
Also, on hand three sizes Dnnirt* Ovetr, and four sizes PITKMUM COOK HTOVKS Parlor, Air Tight. 6. 7 and 10 plate Stoves, and a voriety of stove Pipe and *love Furniture constantly for sale by .1 OSBI'll GROVER.
Terie-llnute, March 2-2. 184-8— 14*— ly
AT THE EACXH FOUNDRY VARIOUS kinds Plow »nd Mill Castings, Hollowware, Sail and Arid-irons, Sugar itetlle*. Wagon Boxes,
)y fn
Expectorant.
Thi* medicine ha**lready proved itaelf to be all thai Jt ha* been recommended, by tho** who have given it a fair test in thi* country, and the demand for It Increases daily. We havejust heard of an important core of Asth ma, which ha* been effected by the use of It, In a neirti •Hrin* town—tbe ca*s was that of a female who had for long time been under the care of a physician but ha4 received no relief, and her case wa* considered hopeless A* a last resort she purchased a bottle of Dr. Jsjne't K* pectorant, which cawed her to expectorate freely, crad salty ceased her cough, and i* rapidly restoring her to health. We hav\« no he* rut ton In saying that thi* preparation of Dr. Jayne for curs of cvogh*. ccfcJ*. Influents, asthma, consumptions, Ac., is the most talus ble medicine ever offered to the American public. There is no quackery sboot H—Dr. Jay ne is one of the most skilful pnctMog physicians in Pennsylvania: and wherever bis various preparation* have been thoroughly tested, he is looked upon as a great public btaaftcior.—Sonurtti (Ms.) Journal.
DYSPEPSIA AXD LIVER COMPUST may be csrfd with Cf tainty. and at a triflirg expense, bv taking every night, at t»dtime, two or ibiee of Jayoe's Sanative Pills, and a dose of either his Alterative or Vermifuge three times day. curt.
This treatment ««»*r fails to
Prepared only by,Dr. 0. Jsyne, Philadelphia.and en agency by E. 8. Wolfr, Twre-Haqie and New Market, and wood and Kins, *4 Terre-Maste.
March ti, lsia-H-tu
Wood'*, King's and Whar-
Michirie Olid other castings made ttor
order on short notice, ol good materials snd in a workman-like manner. JOSEPH (JRUVER. Terre-Hautc, March 22, 1848-14-ly
BOSSER'S BINDERY.
THE subscriber* Uke pleasure in informing tho" pubfic that they *iiil carry
BOOK BINDING,
in all its branches. They are constantly supplying thcm'dve* with ihe best of Eastern Papey, and csn furnish customer* witb
BEaAMIK IMMMKS,
Of all size* sod description*. All orders will meet with prompt attention, nnd (be work executed with neatness and despstch.
They would also inform the pnblic that they have attached to their Bindery a large
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
Consisting of new material, selected witb great rare by experienced workmen, witb which they are prepared to execute
Letter Press Printing, of every description,
Such Bxk$, Pamphlets, Cards, Billets, Labels. Hand Bills, Shaw Bills. Bills of Lading, Way Bill*. Bank' Cheeks. Manifests. Blanks, drc.. 4c. Gold, Silver, Lithographic
and
Xylographic Printing, and Engraving. J. .KO.""«»EK BROTHER, Lafayette, Indiana. 1848.
N. B. B»oks to be bound, or orders for any kind of Bt-*"K BOOKS, may lie left at tbe Expresa Office, in Terre-Haute, to which place thev will be returned at the earliest opportunity. Work warranted and prices low.
March 22, 1848-14-iy
A
MKR1CAN and English Calomel for sale by A C. J. ALLISOJN' & go.