18 Feb 1847
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1847
Page
1
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The Washington Union reports General Gaines acknowledged Taylor's letter, published in the New York Express, and the public response favors his Monterey armistice. The Richmond Whig and Journal of Commerce defend Taylor, noting his prudence and humane care for soldiers, while the Charleston Patriot questions recalls.
A Washington convival event prompted praise from a former political opponent. The Richmond Republican remarks Henry Clay’s ambition is for his country, not personal gain, noting his equanimity in defeat or victory. It lauds his leadership of Whig forces and his bearing in public life.
A new Iowa legislator denounces the Speakers designation of him to the committee on Federal Relations as an insult. He declares he has no interest in federal relations and would not own such a policy or member. The exchange shows sharp partisan tension in the chamber.
Rev Mr Phillips recalls a grim scene in Boston. He describes a tavern room where a man lay dead while a couple wed in the same space. The bridegroom wore the dead man’s clothes as revelers pretended nothing amiss.
The Knickerbocker recounts a London scene where Mr Pinto meets James the novelist and G P R James. The mock dialogue riffs on American readers, title changes, and rival authors Cooper Ingraham Hopkins with jabs at imitation and borrowing in 19th century fiction.
In the Iuwa Legislature Whig King exposed a Lorofoco bribery attempt aimed at securing Locofoco Senators. He beat Palmer in a lobby scuffle while Palmer then obtained a warrant claiming King wielded a loaded pistol. King was arrested. the case moved toward nol pros.
The elevation of three aging generals to field marshal leaves nine in Britain. Named are the King of Hanover the King of the Lower Countries the King of Belgium the duke of Cambridge Prince Albert the duke of Wellington the Marquis of Anglesea Sir G Nugent and Lord Grosvenor. The rank is honorary and Prince Albert alone could command an army by age. Marquis Anglesea has 64 years service Grosvenor 67 Nugent 73. Senior is Sir George Cockburn who joined in 1799.
Mrs A B St John writes on memories that confront the eye and heart. She contrasts tormented recollections with sweeter remembrances of childhood and lost loves, noting how truth mirrors the soul and memory both sharpens pain and softens life with hope.
The Philadelphia North American reports on alleged thefts by Congress members. Envelopes and wrapping paper bills are cited, with claims of lavish use and a West Locofoco member singled out. The piece includes court gossip and Russia imperial courier anecdotes.
A Peru tale from De Pechudi cites Don Jose Salcedo who strikes it rich in the Salcedo mine near Pu no. The viceroy Count Lemos accuses him of treason and sentences him to death. Salcedo dies while his mine is hidden by his mother in law who destroys the works and floods the entrance, making the silver vein undiscoverable to this day.
A nameless city resident, after a holiday evening, serenaded his wife from under her window. He reversed his cloak, wore his hat oddly, and sang aloud but was interrupted by her invitation to come inside. He returned home, went to bed alone, and reportedly never serenaded again.
In a surprising choice the Derricour Office-The Legislature of Arkansas confirms Bery English for the role of di gester of the laws. The selection is believed to reflect essential toughness of spirit and mind.
Bit asks Clara about Jove and marriage as they sit together. Bis faints at the idea of kissing babies, suggesting lighthearted gossip and domestic anticipation.
A pedantic youth asks Dr. Johnson what the world thinks of them. The doctor replies with a wry comparison noting he is seen as a bulldog and the youth as a tin kettle tied to his tail.
A ploughman in Scotland fell for a milk maid from a wealthy farmer. Rejected advances sparked melancholy and rage. He tied the tails of all the cows in the barn with a strong cord before fleeing, drawing a judicial inquiry into the incident.
A humorous quip mocks Bob Bloatface who swore to quit drinking but was caught mid intoxication. The line plays on breath and drinking, presenting a comic slip of resolve.
The article claims a general is the best aid to an enemy in war and asserts the president aided Mexico by granting Santa Ana a passport to Vera Cruz. Polk is said to feel pleased, seeing it as fulfilling a biblical injunction to do good to those who use you despitefully.
A narrator argues a newspaper within a family equates to three months per year of schooling. The passage urges entering a family with a newspaper, aiding those unable to flood it, and marks differences among children to confirm the point.
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