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Newspaper
Evansville Weekly Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1848
Page
2
The river is dropping at several points after rising conditions. Saturday reports from Cincinnati and Pittsburg noted the channel water reaching nine feet at Pittsburg.
The Hon. Herey Cray arrived in Baltimore as a city guest and will proceed to Washington to attend the Supreme Court sittings. Our State Legislature reconvened yesterday after a delayed quorum, with the Governor expected to send his message to both houses by Friday’s mail for prompt publication.
The Matamoros Flag reports large numbers of Mexicans crossing to the Texas side of the Rio Grande to obtain protection under American law should the river be established as the boundary between Mexico and the United States.
The steamer Sea Bird carrying a thousand kegs of powder from New Orleans to St. Louis caught fire near Cape Girardeau. She was run ashore and all on board abandoned before a massive explosion tore the vessel apart. The blast was felt as far as Cairo. The ship, owned in St. Louis, was of little value.
Telegraphic dispatch from Cincinnati dated January 3 reports that New York county banks are being refused by banks in Cincinnati and elsewhere. About six more banks have failed and sales are at ten to twenty percent discount. Banks in New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware are affected.
Official figures show Treasury notes outstanding on the first of the month totaling 14 937 339 31 dollars. The statement records the debt in exact figures and reflects the currency value at that date.
The Louisville Journal reports a Nashville letter stating friends of Mr Clay will soon hold a meeting in the city to nominate him for the Presidency.
CCS Washington letter writers say Col Benton will back Mr Van Buren for the Presidency. We are inclined to think Old Bullyon will run for himself rather than support another.
The amount invested in railroads in the New England States alone is about 650,000,000. These states have 2,240 miles of railroad track either finished or under construction.
The New York Herald notes a petition circulating on Change and among merchants proposing a meeting in New York City. The aim is to express New York's view on the Postmaster General's perceived incapacity to manage the mails properly and usefully.
The Pawtucket Gazette notes expenses already exceed $60 000 and may reach $100 000, predicting the trial will yield no meaningful result and condemning government spending on the affair.
The Manchester Examiner and other British papers anticipate another cholera visit and urge attention to cleanliness and ventilation as the best defense against the disease. They note 100000 cases in Russia with fewer than 20000 deaths.
The Maine Farmer editor suggests the federal government’s Red Sea expedition could aim to seize Sodom and Gomorrah and annex them to the United States, a pointed critique of policy and motives.
Washington correspondent reports a claim of four hundred thousand dollars in drafts drawn by Colonel Fremont on the government. He says two drafts totaling a million are on the way, with specie furnished in Mexico by English houses selling bills there. When presented in Washington the specie is moved to Europe, affecting the money market as drafts continue for the war.
London correspondent notes the British debt supports at least two million people directly or indirectly. This large beneficiary group forms a strong party urging regular dividend payments.
The National Whig reports a tally of six hundred two papers backing General Taylor for President. The list signals broad support from local publishers and party affiliates across unclear regions.
Residents express gratitude to Messrs Taylor and Harvey for sending late New Orleans and Louisville newspapers. The gesture aids local readers by providing fresh reports and regional updates.
The Madison Banner reports pork prices fell last week due to bad weather and many hogs entering market. This morning prices recovered with $2.50 asked and $2.25 offered for good hogs reflecting a tighter supply.
The New York Courier and Enquirer offers a Whig slate for the presidency and vice presidency. It predicts Zachary Taylor for President and Daniel Webster for Vice President, asserting the 1849 election will set a Taylor Webster administration with unprecedented consequences.
A summary of Santa Anna's defence after the battles before Mexico City. The piece recounts dragoons crossing to the parapets at Candeleria, one officer seeking Santa Anna’s life, and a prisoner’s bravery. It notes Gen Scott’s armistice proposal, the losses at Padierna and Churubusco, and the shifted outlook from Providence. The article attacks citizen selfishness and American demands, and promises further annexed reports.
Vera Cruz dispatch notes Lieut O Sullivan once praised for Palo Alto gallantry has reportedly joined the Mexican army as a colonel. Though brave, he is said to have disgraced himself and lost the respect of his peers. He may now oppose American forces.
An official statement signed by Daniel Graham, Register of the U. S. Treasury, shows that government expenditures for the first quarter of the current fiscal year totaled eighteen and a half million dollars, equivalent to a seventy four million dollar annual rate.
OC3 Water-proof broadcloth is manufactured by a company that carries on the business at 263 Water Street New York. Its appearance is in all respects like that of common broad cloth.
In a September 15 1547 dispatch General Scott lauds the army collective effort in the Mexico campaign arguing the capitol was won by the entire force not a few corps. The letter questions public support for officers and civilians who seek to distort official claims and urges readers to reject unauthorized partisan statements. N. O. Delta
The Divisions of the Sons in this city plan a temperance festival to honor Washington’s birthday, promoting pure and holy principles at the community celebration.
The National Whig of the 3d notices that Dr Davis, former Speaker, is appointed Commissioner to China replacing the late Alexander Everett. The doctor may face difficulty learning the language to explain his mission.
The U S House of Representatives censured President Polk for the Mexican War. A resolution to thank Gen Taylor and his officers was considered with an amendment labeling the war as unnecessarily and unconstitutionally begun by the President. House roll call recorded ayes and nays.
An officer in Gen. Scott's column recounts Captain Simon Dram's death at the siege of a Mexican city. Dram led Riley's forces at Molina del Rey on September 7 and 13, recapturing and driving back enemy guns before being fatally wounded at the city gates. His last moments showed a steadfast command despite grievous injuries.
A St Louis report recounts a woman enlisted as a private in Capt. Holtzschreitzer’s company from St. Louis, served at Fort Leavenworth, and returned in uniform after a dubious discharge. Investigations target the Schnabel brothers for falsified muster rolls while a pursuing officer seeks her custody.
A one pound Earth weight would register as twenty seven and a half pounds on the Sun and a man of ordinary size would weigh about four thousand pounds there.
The text states Italy with 22,000,000 people prints far fewer papers than Boston or Philadelphia. Each Italian newspaper is a small seven by nine sheet, mainly ads and government decrees.
The Catholic Almanac for 1815 estimates 1,190,700 Catholics in the United States with three Archbishops and 24 Bishops. There are 897 priests, 907 churches, and last year 20 priests died. The period saw 76 new priests and 95 additional churches built or dedicated.
Mr Alexander Campbell remarks that England's youthful Queen Victoria bears a care worn look akin to any American mother who bears many strong children, illustrating cross cultural sympathy and observation in a public discourse.
The Alkansas state Gazette endorses General Taylor as the sole savior of the republic. The writer argues Conservative Whig principles offer the only safe government code and warns that any other candidate cannot match Taylor's leadership and intellect.
Recorter Baldwin of New Orleans toasted Gen. Taylor calling him a gallant commander and grateful people. Taylor replied that he would serve if chosen, not covet the presidency, and preferred private life if the people so decide. He spoke of leading a army column to Montezumas Balls and peace with Mexico, then retirement to farming.
A short account from the Baltimore Sun describes the Taylor Meeting recently held in Washington City. The report highlights key speakers, crowd reaction, and the meeting’s potential political implications.
A December 29 meeting at Colemans Hotel in Wasutseros drew about three hundred attendees from diverse parties to discuss promoting General Taylor for the presidency. James F. Holladay chaired, Joshua L. Henshaw was secretary, with speeches by Sherman Alabama Governor Gayle and Meredith P. Gentry Tennessee. The group urged patient action and left the decision to the public, adjourned in high spirits.
At a Richmond meeting of Virginia Whigs on February 22, 1840, James F Strother chaired and John S Gallaher served as secretary. Resolutions called for a Whig State Convention in Richmond on February 22 to form an Electoral Ticket for the upcoming presidential election and consider a presidential candidate. delegates were urged to attend February 23. A tally supported Zachary Taylor as a suitable presidential candidate with near unanimous backing, though a few favored deferring to the convention. Proceeds to be published in Whig papers.
Washington dispatch criticizes a forecast that if peace comes the United States will see masses of citizens form a private force to seize Californias. The writer predicts lawless raids while noting penitentiaries and jails curb such actions and cites Commodore Stockton vowing private occupation of Californias.
A meeting of the Evansville Medical Society will be held at the office of Drs. Weever and Trafton on Monday evening at seven o clock. Dr Bray will read a paper on the Blood and its susceptibility to disease and Dr Wilcox will reply. John T Walker Secretary.
The Democratic convention at Columbus Ohio has nominated J B Weller as their candidate for Governor.
A long archaic piece blends fable with history describing a pine and laurel tree in prophecy. It follows a young lieutenant in 1808 through battles and years of service, ending with a veteran figure revered in New Orleans and the Mississippi country, tying nature’s speech to national memory.
A Rome report from New York Mirror describes a boot black who has been painted numerous times as Saint Paul Joseph Saint Peter and other holy figures. The correspondent calls him the greatest rogue he has seen in Italy despite the sanctimonious portraits.
A Boston Chronicle tale ties the mare Lightning to Franklin and Morse in a fable like boast. A magistrate in Boston heard a witness claim certainty of marriage based on the wife 'blowing up' the gentleman, ruling the evidence conclusive.
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