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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
COMPLIMENTS EXTREME

The Washington Journal thus deals with
the Hon. Wilson Shannon, the present Min.
is.er of the United States at Mexico.
ut is a period when automatons should be
placed IN their appropriate sphere-in a cab.
met OF curiosities, not in a Cabinet council
We mean no disrespect to Mr.. Shannon. wLan
we say that he has shown himself from the
very first, utterly incompetent TO DISCHARGE
the highly important duties of his stat;on
and the sooner he returns home, the bettar
tor his own credit and the interests Of b;s
country. There is mo re than one person in
this city, who can recollect what we predict.
ed when his appointment was first determ;n.
ed upon; they can also bear testimony 10
TACT that We are not often in error in on, o.,
innate of public men,
Certainly our brother of the Journ.l does
give an instance of his sagacity.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
THE NoRTH AND SOUTH.

The Augusta (Ga) Chronicle makes the fol-
low ing amusing summary of the means which
the North furnishes to the South, and for which
our southern neighbors are almost entirely de-
pendant:
''They build our houses, they adorn them with
furniture, and supply them with every comfort
and convenience OF which we have ever ~ccnlec-
tured. They edu cate our children, and cover
our nakcdness from head to foot, with hats and
shoes, coats and shlrts-we eat their flour,
cheese, butter. apples. Goldfish potatoes, pickles s.
pork and onions-we feed our cattle with their
hay, drive their horses in their harness to their
carriages, " it'll their whips-we walk with their
sticks, ride o n their saddles, write on their pa
per, wash with their soap, scrub with their brush
es, sweep with their brooms, milk in their pals,
cook in their pots, strike with their hammers,
blow with their bellows. cut W 18th their axes, sow
with their seed. reap with their hooks, pull with
their leather, whitewasll with their lime, paint
with their paint, march by their tunes read by
their lights, drink their Congress water and rum
and smoke their egars-a and last and best of all
these blessings, we marry their pretty girls, who
make the best oi wiyes.n
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
EVANSVILLE, June 9Th, 1916.

Mr.. w. II. Chandler:
1t is believed by many
that Evansville does not posses those mail
facilities which IFS extended and increasing
business requires. Being satisfied on this
point myself, | have labored TO procure IN
formation in relation 10 this subject, and some
time since felt il TO be my duty TO solicit the
attention of the Post Office Department 10
this matter. 1t seems that my communica-
lions to the Post Master General have been
favorably received and considered, and a dis
position manifested 10 act upon my sugges-
tions, the most important one was that the
mail from Louisville to the mouth of the
Ohio river be conveyed in light boats. not
less than three times a week, and daily if
the request could be granted. A similar ar
rangement to be made from st. Louis to the
mouth of the Ohio to connect with the Lou
isville line, and a separate arrangement Tor
a mail from the mouth ofthe river to New
Orleans. In reply TO my letters the Depart
ment requests me ascertain as tar as | can
the cost of conveying the mail by the river
from Louisville &c this place. There are
many light boats on the river suitable for this
service, is it not probable that a line of pack
Ell boats could be had TO engage in carrying the
contemplated mail from Louisville TO Evans
vile, and even TO the mouth of the river. |
address you, sir, with the hope of obtaining
your cooperation by calling the attention
of our citizens and the owners of suitable
boats to this subject. Other facilities in our
mails are desirable and no doubt could be
obtained upon a proper representation TO the
Department. | will cheerlully do all | can
in ihese. matters, but unless those concer-
ned act unitedly and advisedly success can
not be reasonably expected.
Your ob't. servant
3. f. DUPUY, P. M.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
THE MUSKINGUM.

The arrival of this Barque on the 18th
May, (not 18th as We stately made quite a
stir in Liverpool. She was consigned to
Messrs.J J. 81 c. kirkpatrick, and made her
trip from New Orleans in As days, beating,
we hear, the vessels that started in company
with her. Better yet, the produce shipped
by he' by intelligent and enterprizing Gin
cinnati merchants, commanded, we learn, re-
munerating prices. We may give hereafter
some of the comments of the Liverpool press
on this specimen Of American enterprize.' .
[Cin. Chroa.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
THE coMET.-Tb. second great Com

THE C0MET.-The second great Com
ct Of 1916, which il snow traversing our heav-
ems, is attracting attention at all the observa-
tories. Its nucleus is said to be as bright as
jupiter. Its tail is broader than that Of Is
%. It's said 10 much resemble the drawing
ofthe comet of 1919. This is the fifth COM
ct seen this year-and astronomers predict
that there will be two more along during the
year-making seven, which ismore than evel
were seen in one year, emitting this to be
called "ihe comet year,
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

o. The Statesman thinks the love Of par
ly is stronger than the love of God-upon
that belief he builds his hopes of Owens sue
cess. When Tmoraliiy" shall prevail then,
"but not till them" will Mr.. Owen be defeat
de-! Sc. says Mr.. Ovens infdel editor.
" II Wings OF the third COMPRESSION
al District have nominated Joseph G. Eggles-
ton, as their candidate for Congress. MIR.
Eggleston is a farmer and was for sometime
a member of our State Legislature. While
a Senator in the winter of 1912, the voters of
Switzerland county, his constituents, sent
him on a petition in favor OF reputation. In
presenting it he said; 81 am requested by
this petition to vote against the appropriation
of any funds of the State towards the paw.
ment of the Sta e debt" He refused to dc
it, however, but feeling the responsibility Of
his notwithstanding well the risk he run
he took the boldest ground, and spoke 10 his
constituents, and forthe country, thus:
"Sir-We have received millions of other
people, moneya and sguandered it. We la We
millions on hand vested in bank stock and
loaned out on mortgages. We have public
works yielding US tolls; and one noble work
nearly completed, which promises TO be pro-
ftable. And yet, sir, my constituents tell
me that any appropriation of these funds now
made, is a more laudable one than the pay
ment of our just debts. Sir, are we not tc
return the moneys On hand? are we TO hold
on TO the money borrowed from them and re-
fuse TO pay it? Sir, if these be really the
wishes of my constituents the RELATIONSHIP
existing between US must cease. They NAV
command me to do almost any thing and
will obey them. But when | am asked &c
commit an act approaching so nearly to lar
ceny | cannot, | will not, obey them. The,
may have my Office, but not my services il
this matter. They need not hatler themseiv
es that because none of this money was laid
out among them and they disapproved the
loan, that therefore they are not bound to pa,
the debt. As well might the left hand at
tempt to escape from the consequences o
the act ofthe right, as for one county TO at
tempt to deny a debt contracted by the leg.
%islature of the State. Sir, | have ever helc
but one opinion on this subject. The deb
OF my country is my debt. 1 share in he
blessings and it is my pride and pleasure tc
share IN her misfortures and calamities.n
Spoken like an honest man, for which he
deserves the support of all true Indilnians
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

JOHN J.. CRITTENDEH.-Gen'i Barrow, of
the Nashville Banner, dashes off the follow
ing capital and truthful sketch Of one of ma
lures noblemen. None who know the man
can fail 10 recognize the picture:
John ]. Crittenden is an orator by nature.
He speaks directly from the heart to the
heart, and as nature, in her unlrammelled
state, is said TO be graceful and her passion
eloquent, she is, we suspect, entitled TO much
of the credit obtained by the success of her
%favorite child. We much question if Mr..
Crittenden ever studied before, the manner
or the very words in which a great assembly
was to be addressed. Grasping with a pow
erful intellect the strongest views of a sub
ject, and selling with singular felicity the
weak points of his adversary, he guards his
own position with judgement and skill, and
attacks those of his opponent with all the
weapons of argument, sarcasm and wit. His
noble voice-the tones of which seem now
like the tones Of a trumpet, 10 send forth
scorn and defiance, and, anon, like the soft
murmurrings OF the lute, to breathe forth
nothing but subdued sorrow or requited and
cont ented love his intelligent eye, now fash
ing with Indignation and then melting in pa
thos-ihe workings of his face, every Inca.
ment of which seems TO speak-possessing
all these qualities and characteristics, in adj.
dition 20 a soul that knows no meanncss, and
a Bayard like chivalry, what wonder is itlhat
John ]. Criitenden should be esteemed one
na4 r1Ia---rv--duu
one ofthe best men of the day. 1t has been
our good fortune to see much Of him; and:
from our intercourse with him, we come to
the conclusion that no man ever lived more
calculated TO obtain woman's undying love,
or mans devoted friendship.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
EMIGRANTs FOR Z G

The ST. Louis Reporter of the Goth ult.,
has the following in relation 10 the departure
for Oregon Of portion Of the emigrants who
have been assembling this spring at lndepen-
dence, on the borders of Missouri:
"fIo! FOR OREGoN.-The following infor-
nation concerning the Oregon emigrants has
been furnished us by a friend: The First
Company consisted of % males over Is
years of age, 81 females over IA years, rs
males under 16 years, and 60 females under
IA years. There were GA wagons, Abb OK
en-, $40 loose cattle, 172 horses, lS5 guns
This company passed the Great Nemaha Sub
Agency on the 4th of May, 1915. The
Captain is Mr.. Everett.
s.TAe Second Company consisted OF %
males o yer is years, 60 females over Ia
wears, II males under is, and 81 female;
under IA. There were 435 work oxen, 6l4
loose cattle, 10 mules and horses, So wagons
and 172 guns and pistols. This company i:
commanded by d. Luther, and passed the
same station on the 9th of May last.
"IKe Third Company was commanded by
| Capt. Parker, and consists OF 60 males owe.
Is years of age, and 100 women and chill
dren. There were 43 wagons, 260 wori
cattle, $40 loose cattle, 81 horses and mules
and so firearms. This company passed the
same place on the 10th ofMay.
HThe whole number Of persons is 1876, o
work cattle l,14S, of loose cattle 1928, o
wagons I65, of horses and mules 2l1, and o
firearms 334. These emigrants are of higl
character, and we'll provided for the expedl
ton. These companies composed the ad
vance guard of the main expedition which
left independence"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

SINGULAR VERD1cT.-A suit was brought
in Wyoming, Pa, a short time since for the
collection of a note payable when Henry
Clay was elected President. The jury
found:
First-That the defendant should pay the
jury fees.
second-Tbat the defendant should pay
the plaintiff ten dollars. .
Third-That the defendant should kick
the plaintiff out of the court room!
The parties we're from Gainesville, and the
verdict was given in writing
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

GA London paper contains the follow
ing:-"Messrs. Chaion, Stanfeld, Leslie,
Christall, Stump and Ward have left in the
packet ship Victoria for New York, it is un-
derstood, to paint the Hall of Congress Of the
United States. There were a large number
of people TO see them of. They lefton the
20lh.n Is ii possible that We have to send
to ENGLAND for mechanics to do our work?
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
THE NEXT sPEAKERsIIIP.

Ii is generally understood that DR.. Davis,
of this State, pressed his claims upon Mr..
Polk, for the appointment OF Commissioner
of the General Land Office, and that he
at length yielded them in favor of Judge
Shields of Illinois, with the understanding
that he Davis should be the next speaker
of the House of Representatives! The Chi
cago Democrat, edited by Mr., Wentworth,
a member of the last and of the next Con-
gress, and who is apprised ofihe spoils) in
speaking ofthe probable reelection of this
gentleman, says:
sin that event, he will be. the only candi-
date from the free States forSpeaker of the
next Congress"
In commenting upon the paragraph, The
organ of the "young Democracy" thus re-
marks:
"Why does the editor say "free States"
alone! Does he not know that Mr.. Davis
stands as deservedly high with the democrats
of the South, as with our brethren of the
North? Does a more infexible champion Of
The true Democratic policy of The country
exist, than our estimable friend from the
mighty West? Is there one whose elevation
TO that high station would give more general
and entire satisfaction?'
Hard run indeed must The democracy be
for CfHsdvra IS they Ooayeft The Hon. John
W.. Davis, into a Speaker! We are told that
"lhe Romans were wont TO place a wooden
image in their gardens, as a special protec-
;iou of the place. 2 and Horace has related
TO US the soliloquy of one Of these Romans
wherein he gives some account of his own
apolhesis: Il was,n said the Priapus, ga
useless log until the carpenter took me in
hand; but he has now worked me up into a
God;" The progressive democracy may turn
out as good a job as did the Roman carpen-
ter!
BY the way, would it not be well for the
Doctor, as evidence alike ofhis general in
telligence and devotion 10 the cause Of de-
mocracy, TO remind his brethren in political
faith, that he is the same individual who in
troduced a resolution for the consideration
OF a mighty gathering in Sullivan, proposing
a mass-meeting of the democracy on the
battle-ground Of the Thames.-Ind. Stale
Jour.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

PENNSYLVANIA DEBr.-Tbe Harrisburg
Pa: Union Of W ssaJg3 aaa88lEe faEz CONVICTION o. thai ia
the State interest will be paid, in cash, on the
first Of August next, and continue to be paid
punctually thereafter"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

The system of holding sessions OF the
State Legislatures only every second year
is finding favor in most of the States. Mis-
souri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Delaware,
Georgia and louisiana have adopted the sys-
lem. If Indiana would adopt the system she
would be greatly benefited. She is legis-
lated TO death.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

or The Nashville Banner confirms the
announcement made b. US last week of tie
death of GEN. JACKSON. He preserved his
intellect tothe last, and in his dying moments
he requested that he should be buried in an
transformations manner and without any Mill
larry parade.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

or We call the attention of Butchers,
Gardeners, &C., TO the Ordinance lately pass
ed by the Board of Trustees, in relation 10
the Market regulations hereafter TO be OBJ
served. Those who have produce TO sell
viii do well to give il a careful perusal.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

o. The last Statesman contained a let
ter from MIR. Owen addressed 10 MIR. Jor-
dan,of Corydon, announcingthe appointments
for public speaking in the different counties,
and inviting Mr.. Wilson'S acceptance ofthem.
They differ slightly from those made at the
last canvass, but we presume they will be
agreed TO, They are as follows:
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
PRETTY GOOD.--Tbe Essex Conn

PRETTY GOOD.--The Essex Coun-
ty Wing says the necdle-women are like
the enemy spoken of.in the parable; they
sow tdres while the husband-men sleep.
The debt of the city ofPhiladelphia alone
amounts 10 the enornoussu sum of l2,4947 so,
a sum nearly equal TO the entire debt of The
Stale of Illinois. So we see it stated.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

LOuis Philippe, the King Of the French
Is investing about THREE MILLIONS of money
in real estate in the city of New York, for
the benefit of the Royal Family.
He has known the extremes of good and i'll
fortune, and he seems to be providing for the
future.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

@ The citizens of Lafayette, soon after
the late FIRE there, held a meeting TO make
some arrangements TO secure their town a.
gaInst further devastation from that element.
We did the same thing here.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AJUDGE-H being
rumored chat Judge SToRY, the scholar and
the jurist-was about 10 resign his place as
one of the Judges Of the Supreme Court,
certain democratic papers have presented the
name ofLevi Woodbury. as his SUCCESSOR
In rece ~mmending his appointment, they thus
spea kofhim:
"No man in the whole north did so much
as MIR. Woodbury. 10 bring the present admin
~istration into power. His polite al opinions,
as well as his personal history, would make
such an appointment widely POPULAR
Not one word said as 10 legal attainments.
No matter whether he understands the law
or not, did he not do more than any body in
the whole North "to bring the present adj
ministrati6n into power?" Where is the
test of "capability'' applied by Mr.. Jefferson
in such appointments-and yet this is the
pure, unadulterated Jeffersonian democ racy.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

o. Mr.. GEORGE w. AMoRY, was on Mon
day evening last, elected by the Board of
Trustees, Marshal of our Town for one year.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

o. The Statesman thinks it will go hard
with US to Swallow Mr.. Wilson-no such
thing. 1t will will go hard with the locos
though; but hard or soft they will have to
take him.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

OF The Ohio is very low just now and
falling. Only the smallest class Of boats are
able TO run and they sometimes find it din.
cult.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

6r Is it not time that our citizens wero
making some arrangement to celebrate The
coming Fourth of July-or do thew intend
the day shall pass umoticed?
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

eT We ask the attention Of our Editorial
brethren of The Indiana Press, Of both politi-
cal parties, TO the following:
"EDIroRIAL ABUsE.-We mast confess
that, after many years. service in the clair
editorial, we do not know of any reform
which is more needed, than that which shall
prevent all personal a~llusion to the editor, in
the course Of newspaper controversy. We
have often been surprised, Indeed, that The
members of vocation, in every respect So
important, have not the sagacity TO perceive,
that by entering into contentious of person
atty in regard to one another, eachis in turn
degraded, while the business of editorship is
made TO sink in the estimation of the public.
1t is, in every way. a losing game, if the de-
bate is ever permitted to transgress those Ii.
mits which should govern men when the ar
gunent is conducted face to face. In poll.
tics, for instance, every necessary fact MAY
be stated, and every proper inference can be
drawn, without a resort TO vituperation be.
tween those who stand, as il were, in the DC
sition of attorneys for contending parties
Nedlc'S Gag. Phildd.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19

O. The Courier man is railing out against
Mr.. Caudle's Lectures. Well, iffolks wont
behave themselves as they should they must
expect TO be told oft.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
FATHER MAF4Ew

FATHER MATnEw versus FATHER NAL
TnUs.-Ann Dunn, the teetetal wife of an
l%tinerant and teetotal fiddler, was put 10 bed
in Manchester, a short time ago, other TWEEN
ty-second child! When the midwife hand
ed it TO poor Papa, the fiddler facetiously ex-
claimed, "What, the pledge again. how Of
ten must | take it?'
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-19
MR.. CLAY AND His FAMILY.

Though it is scarcely withinth legitimate
province of the public press, TO make direct
reference 10 the domestic concerns of citi-
zens, yet when one has become SO much the
conserved of ALL" as is MIR. Clay, it seems
proper to consider him, and his, in a more
public light than we do others, hence we
O the following from the New York Tri-
bune;
."We have not given currency TO the pain
iul report that a son of Henry Clay has just
been smitten with insanity, hoping it may
prove u~nfounded. We are Strengthened in
this hope by a letter just received from Lex
ington. dated May 25, giving an account of
ga Visit to Mr.. Clay at Ashland" yet con-
tanning no %allusion to such an affecting dis
pensaiion as is reported. The statement
that Mr.. Clay has united with the Episcopal
Church at Lexington, is probably true. We
shall publish the letter of our correspondent
as soon as may be-probably in our next
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-12-06

DEEP PLOUGHlNG.

We have occasionally urged the IN
porlanCe Of deepening The sol by lnrn
ing up and mixing with The surface
small portions Of the sub-'oiI, where III
na,ure is such as TO produce bent i!cld
.fects,--We have hnown many Ins'an
'cs OF the beneficial II, c's OF snch
course. Dr. D. II. L 'bnSon, oI Farm
lnson, OnNsriO CO., N.w York, brIns
compelled TO preprre piece OF gras
land for wheat, late in the summer
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-12-06
BEHAVIOR AT TABLE.

II IS vefy rude when at table. to
scratch any part of your body,
We should lkewi,r be car Iu' uot Il
cram in our food SO greedily ana wuh so
vorscious an appetite, as TO cause us u
Ihiccup, or 10 be gully of any 'hIng lha
Imay offend the eyes OF he ear OF the
company; which they do who ca, IL
such a hurry, as, by their puIiog aud
blowing, 10 be Troublesome TO those who
set near them.
|, is also very indecent 10 rub yon'
,rerh with the table cIoJh or Napkin; aur
eodeavor 10 pick them with your finger
is riDre so.
In III, presence also Of o'he's, TO wasN
your mouth, and 10 .qnrl out TIE who!t
with win ch you have performed lie op
Ierslion, is very unpohl@.
When the table is cleared to carry a
bout you, loo'h,picG ia your mou'h,I'k
: bird going 10 build his nesl, or to s'lci
Il behind vUur ear, as a b'rher does h''
comb is no very genleel custom,
They, also, are undoubtedly miS'akr'
| 10 their notions Of politeness, who carry
their tooth pick cases hangog dow
from their necke; tJr besides II IS an od'
sight for gentleman 90 produce any
lhlug of that kind from his bosom, liz
some S,rolIng pedsr, his lnconVenirnc
must also follow from such practice
ths, he who aC,J thus, discovers that h
+, but TOO we'll furnished with every IN
>uumeGt Of luxury and too anxious a
bout every thing thai ,eIa'"s TO The bel
iIy; and can see no reason why Tn
same persons might not as well dlsPIaN
silver 8 con hanging abou their necAs
To lean with your elbows on The Ia
bic, or 10 fill your chesk Is 81 full tha
your Jaws seem swe,Ied, is by no 0iean
agreeahle!
Neither ought you by any token 0
gesture 10 discover th1t yOd taie to-
great pleasure in any kod of food O.
wine which is a custom more proper 10
rnn.keepers and parasites.
To invite those who set at the table
with YOU to eat, express ot his KIND
'whal! have you proclaimed too fast Il
aN% or perhaps tn re u no'h'ng at 'h'
table you can make ! dinner oN' o'
I'praV, sir taste this or HAT dish;' ihu