23 Mar 1848
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Newspaper
Evansville Weekly Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1848
Page
1
The article covers Henry Clay's reception in New York with speeches by Clay and city officials. Citizens from all walks applaud, and a procession moves through Castle Garden and Broadway amid cheers, cannon salutes, flags, and music.
The Tri-Weerty Journal is issued on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 400 per year in advance. The Weezy Journal appears on Thursdays at 2.00 per year in advance.
The U S Senate ratified the Mexican Treaty and sent it to the President for approval. Senator Sevier named U S Commissioner to Mexico to conclude the peace treaty. A Georgia House fight between Haralson and Jones ended amicably. adjournments set for Monday and Tuesday.
The New York Tribune begins a nine part series of Letters of Joms Quincy Adams on the Bible and its teachings addressed to his son. The newspaper praises Adams for learning integrity and broad thinking and expects deep interest from readers. The letters were written in the prime of his life.
The March number of Asies Magazine is commended as superior in illustration and typography. The literary contents are described as very high in order and recommended to ladies readers. Single copies are 83. two copies 9.
The document outlines proposed cessions from Mexico to the United States totaling about 2,701,144 square miles after annexation. It lists Texas proper at 100,000 square miles, New Mexico at 214,890, Upper California at 376,344, plus 60,000 square miles from Tamalipas Coahuila and Chihuahua, with pre annexation totals of 2,000,000 for the U S and 1,690,304 for Mexico.
The Sons of Temperance in New Orleans expand from about four hundred members last July to over one thousand now. Eighteen divisions form the order with a Grand Division and a Grand Temple soon to be established. A recent concert for the Alleghenians drew nearly two thousand people, signaling strong local support and anticipated further expansion.
The Washington Union reports the United States Senate has ratified the Mexico treaty by a two thirds plus majority after a nine hour closed session. The vote was 38 to 1? with several absent. both parties supported ratification. The President’s proposals may have influenced the terms.
Senate confirms Senator Sevier as Commissioner to Mexico on the 14th and he resigns his seat in the Senate.
The text argues for a payment of 15 millions to Mexico as indemnity for past slaughter of American citizens and as security for future actions to reconquer territory by false armies. The wording frames the payment as both compensation and strategic funding.
The Senate rejected parts of the treaty including extending ratification to eight months and safeguarding Mexican frontiers by barring sale of arms and ardent spirits to Indians, among other changes.
Mr. Gears, a prominent statesman, visited ex President Van Buren and Mr. Gallatin in New York City. He also called on John Jacob Astor and Rutgers Female Institute, toured public buildings with the Common Council committee, and hosted friends in the Governor's room at City Hall yesterday afternoon.
The Lafayette Indiana weekly fun sheet titled Wapnasp Scratcurs is edited by Urgent Request Esqr. It is issued weekly at a dime a month and numbered 31.
The St Louis Republican reports that a man named Johnson and his married daughter living apart from her husband have been indicted by the Grand Jury for family mistreatment. Both were arrested and jailed to await trial for the revolting offence.
In Saturdays issue a full account of Ma Clay's reception in New York is promised. Reported as the most splendid affair ever witnessed in the commercial metropolis.
The Rhine current is very shallow exposing the piers of the great bridge built by Constantine over the river in 808. Historical engineers note the visible foundations offer a rare glimpse into ancient construction and river history.
Newark New Jersey illustrates industrial growth from 8 017 residents in 1526 to about 30 000 today, highlighting manufacturing advantages and urban expansion.
The tomb prepared for Mr Adams remains lies in the ancient burying ground at Quincy near the gate on the left side. The site has served for over two centuries and is enclosed by a solid stone wall. The remains of ex President John Adams and his wife lie beneath the church across the street near the old burying ground.
In the House on Saturday M Sawyer announced he would ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for bringing home the remains of officers and soldiers killed in Mexico.
Bennett hails Gen Taylor as the only man of the day who writes and fights with sublime simplicity in both endeavors. The remark emphasizes Taylor's consistency and dual talents across fields.
Crowds thronged Amboy and Philadelphia to greet Henry Clay during a civic visit. The steamer C Vanderbilt carried the procession, while Morris Franklin and Morton McMichael led formal welcomes praising Clay as a trusted national figure. The city filled with cheers as the statesman appeared in good health, greeted by a united public from all parties.
A Washington correspondent for the New York Herald refutes rumors of Yucatan seeking annexation to the United States or protesting a treaty. No official move has emanated from Yucatan or Sierra. Robiera’s offhand remark gained no government support and is not tied to the treaty process.
The Louisville Courier reports that on Tuesday evening last the Washington Division No 5 of the Sons of Temperance in Louisville subscribed one thousand dollars to the stock of the Ohio and Indianapolis railroad and is considering a similar subscription of one thousand dollars to the Louisville and Frankfort railroad.
A New York dry goods circular states all items are marked at or below the lowest cash value and matched to citywide prices. Staff must not deviate from marks, and no sale at cost or excessive profit is allowed. Prison visitors receive polite treatment and are not pressed to buy. breaches will be corrected by dismissal.
The article reports Mr Clay visiting Albert Gallatin at his residence to renew acquaintance and apologize for harsh Senate remarks. It describes their planned reunion as a meeting of aged statesmen, a dignified reconciliation that could occur only after many years. The piece emphasizes the venerable ages and the imagined splendor of the reunion.
An account inspired by the Sun reports an Abas funeral demonstration in New York with an estimated 350 000 people from the Battery to the Park. It took about two hours ten minutes to pass Maiden Lane to Roadway and would cover over four miles at two miles per hour. The Park crowd grew dense as prayers were read, creating a hushed, awe inspired scene.
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