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This gentleman, Of whom 50 much has
been said concerning his incarceration IN the
prisons Of Mexico, having arrived Incur city,
number OF his friends, through arcommit-
tee, rendered him public dinner at sucl,timc
as would best suit his convenience, which
honor he has accepted The dinner will
take place on Tuesday next. The follow
ING IS the
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WAsHiAoTos, Jan, 3, 1918 a
~ Pissed 1Lidshipman r.. c. Rogers, Y S. ~
Your frends have held q meeting to-day, for the
purpose Of expressing their admiration of your for
tude and galantry in the miseries Of your long i'm
valley Of Mexico.
We have been appointed a Committee TO tender
you social dinner az mark OF their esteem Please
say when IL would be convenient for you TO meet ns,
JOHN A. LINTON, d. G. sE
W. b. BALTZELL, Maryland.
A. MURRAY, u. s. ~.
EDMOND OTIS, Boston
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FRAsisLl BALL.-An error occurred In our adver.
hsement OF this Ball. Instead of the 10Th ii should
haye read the l7th inst We expect rich treat al
Jackson Hall on that night, The energy and perse-
yerance o. the managers of this affair induces us TO
think that the arrangement viii be in taste with that
Of Inst year, which waa indeed brilliant affair
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o. See first page for CONGRESSIONAL
DIREcroRY, corrected Members who are
about to change their boarding houses can
have their places, of residence correctly re-
ported by notifying this office. n
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u 5. HoTrt.--We nre informed by the polite pro.
prletoss Of this establishment, that Mr. Clay will,
without fall, be in THE cityat II O'clock on Monday
hoe already been stated thar this gentleman desires
no public parade on his arrival but wishes 10 retire
% his rooms in private and quie, manner A
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The Hon, Reverdy Johnson, Of Maryland,
will have the floor, in the Senate, on Mon
day next, on tho Ten Regiment Bill. On
this subject, we believe, his views are pecu-
liar, though his eloquence is unqgestionabc,
and il will afford pleasure 10 heat him,
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The Grave OF the Year.
Since the last solemn reign Of the day Of rejection
What hrongs hsvc cinqu,ohsd if.s psrishns esSash
How many have seen the last tear Of detection,
And closed the dim eye in the darkness OF death,
How mAnyhaye sudden their pilgrimage ended,
fieneath the low pail that envelopes tile bier,
OTTO DEATHS lonesome valley have gently descended,
And made their cold beds with the grave Of the year,
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. b
Gov, PRATT OUT ron GEN TAYIoa. Governor
Pratt o. Maryland, good and true Whig whose
term Of ofhce Just closes, thus aludes to Gen. Tay
lor In hip message 70 the Legislature of that State
delivered on the 9TH inst.
1.-THE name 81 Gen. Taylor SAYS Gov. Pratt
commands the respect and admiration of other ma.
lions, and fills the heart of the American people
with deyotion unexatnpled since the day Of WASH
relations between this country and Mexico, and the
purity Of purpose and sterling good sense manifested
by all that he has said or done will am persuaded
ADDS me Governor, fully justify the wisdom Of the
republic" !" I
To this extract the Baltimore American, an able
ana influential Whie>Joxnal offers the following
I'm connection with this alluson TO Gen. TAYLOR
remark il added which must have great force, we
are persuaded with considerate persons everywhere
- 70 me effect that no reasonable hope Of peace
can pe ndnged until the preferences OF the people in
behalf OF General Taylor shall be confirmed by his
elevation TO the Presidency and the the
Executive functions Of the Government from the
hands that now hold them
"Ihe movements throughout the countrv ,ndicn
ting the strong popular feeling towards Gen TAYLOR
are rapidly approaching point when il will be me-
eessary 70 determine upon the mode by which his
recognition before the people, with snch appliances
Oh OF ganizaign MS the occasion may seem 10 REQUIRE
ns the most proper and effective.
Whether ms organization shall take the from OF a
~, OF the shape of sepa-
yersiiy OF opinion exists Steps have been already
!aken ~ some quarters B nominate State Electoral
, mGkes ana we do noknow that such nominations,
,,,Ii,,, ss WI, % nrded subject to any over
s.,he n1 L = orial Convention. Without going
~ a nstver, INTO this subject we would take
cnrose respectfully, TO ask for 1t prompt and
consideration on tho part of those who from
ation and character may he expected to gave wise
Counsel In the premises Entire unanimity is earnest
y TO be desired-with that secured the cause win
carrywith ifthe sure guarantee Of success.
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Gitp antelliarner.
II For advertisements Of amusenena, &C., see
irst column Q. third page

AprlrHI.- Messfs. Brown and Nichols have, al
great expense and trouble been getting up new
scenery, as wei az papering and painting anew the
entire house. 50 that this theatre win present gorge
'us appearance next week. The corps have had
lnder rehearsal Bulwers justly celebrated play, The
LADY OF Lyons; and Il is announced TO come On
Monday We take pleasure in commencing this re.
sort 70 the ladies-sor comfort, convenience and
9laasnre they could not choose better sabsc, on
which TO expend their fayoring smiles
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w. The Hon. HENRY CLAYwill certainly
arrive in the city by the morning train Of
cars on Monday next.
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THE FAIR At Odd Fellows' Hall is attracting gen
mi attention. The sumptuous arrangement and the
display does great credit to those ladles who have
teiten up this benevolent design Mr.. Chubbe, the
Indian Chief delights the audience with his musIs al
falenf The ladies are much pleased with his eccen.
Hcths, yet we think he should adapt himself TO our
manners and customs
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III The Locofocos, through The President, brot
on the war with Mexico. BY bringing on the war,
they have caused thousands and thousands Of our
condemned the efforts Of the Wings of the last Con-
gress to make appropriation for the relief Of the
Irish famine, and now they are relying upon the ia
mine TO keep Up the prices Of produce. SO they are
4 . Louisville Joirndi.
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Qollllnfrfial.
ALEXANDRIA, January

ALEXANDRIA, January 8.
.FIoun.-The market is rather firm, but no change
In prices. We quote from wagons 1915 with sales
Of few hundred barrels from stores at &C. Dealers
are beginning 10 wake up from their holiday Stun.
bers. 4&
GnAIs.--Nothing in Wheat beyond few wagon
loads, which sold yesterday at 81 rs for good red
Large parcels would perhaps bring little more.
Last sales of new white Corn at 55 cents, The ar
New YoRK, January 6.
There Is less irmness in the Flour market to-day,
and holders have evinced more Of n disposition TO
give way TO the views Of buyers. There hnve been
sales to-day of 5000 barrels Western at Sc So 12t
Genessee also gave way and about 5000 barrels were
sold at S6,25 Some disposition 10 ship Is evinced
bnt low rates are demanded. ssi, MA
There has been better demand for Wheat to-day,
and the sales amount 10 about 10000 bushels al 1870
1874 for Western, and l40 for Genessee.
There Il but little inquiry for Corn. Sales OF about
5000 bushels were made al 100 a l3a for new.
Some movement has taken place in Indian meal
to-day and soles Of 1000 barrels were made at 80
S3,3ft.
Whiskey is very dull, with no snlea
Rye Flour is firm and command 81 III n &4 IS.
Sales to-day Of about 500 bales Of Cotton to spin
ncrs; small stock on hand
We have no tidings YET Of the American mail stea-
mer Washington. She hns now been out fully eigh-
teen.days baltimore American.
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Generals Qpitman and Shields are still in
the city, and receiving honors and the smiles
Of the fair wherever they appear,
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The C;rave ar m. Yenr.

. r5 There were no lees than 10 deaths in N. York
last week BY apoplexy.
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('rom the Boston Evening Traveller, January G, 1870
Is perhaps bnt an net OF justice the proprietors
Waars Balsam OF Wild Cherry for ne 10 say, that our
personal experience IN the OF this article has impressed
us most favorable One Of the proprleto OF the Traveller
wasenrely cured OF cough o four months con.
tppaucc by tile OF this Bnlsan and several Of our
friends and acquaintance who have ed the article, have
coughs aud shoftness Of breathing. with which they had
been afflicted Mr.. Seth W. fowle, No LIS WASH ngion
street, IL The general agent s. ~ ,f%gf
BE not deceived. remember that spurious limitations and
other preparations Of Wild Cherry abound throughout the
land, but Is Dr.. Wsar's that has performed many
thousand wonderful cures, therefore buy other but the
genuine original Balsam Of Wild Cherry, signed BUTTS
on the wrapper
For sale by M
X. $. PATTERSON, Washington,
JOHN X, P1ERPoINT. Alexandria, and
BARNARD a. MAYFfEI ID, GEORGETOWN.
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New ORLENss, Dec. 81, evening.
Cotton Middllng 10 good mddling 90 a 7.
Sngar-Good demnnd-fair 81 a 30.
Molnsses--lH
Flonr---1ho market is quiet. Illinois S5,75.
Freights Cotton for Liverpool 7-l6hs. W., WI
Exchange There IS some demand iorthe steamer.
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~ The ship Isaac Wright, Capt. Bailey, made
asv. ..p rom New York to Liverpool In thirteen
Jays beating tho Acadia out nearly two whole days.
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DIED.

DIED. "a WICK iFl
On Thupdsy night eh Instant. Of II o'clock, NARY
JANE, oog daughter Of usiAH and NAry HKKzEa, In The
ieth year Of hsrtse. 9l
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THE ADVANTAGES OF a RELIGIous ExpREssIoN, -
A lively correspondent of the New York Mirror pro
Tossing to write from Rome, gives The following
sketch OF n character he meets there:
Every American artist that comes here sends
home dozen two portraits Of the beggars in ,he
character of Apostles or Virgin ATarys A sturdy
old fellow, who blacks my boots tells me that he has
been painted wcnty-eight times in the character of
Saint Paul, thirteen times as Joseph nine times ms
Saint Peter-hc cannot remember how many times
a the Roman Father, and as the Head Of an Old
Man at least thousand times. One would think
that from assuming these characters so often, he
would have altaned TO uncommon sanctily but he
is In truth The greatest rogue have seen in Iinlyu
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- The rascal prdes himself good deal on being
sent so often 10 America; and the other day he fold
me that he believed there not gcntleman's par
Tor IN my country in which he or one of his family
were moi hung up in gilt frame. He said 10 me-
Yesterday my son and daughter have Just been sent
TO America aguin-o as Peasant Boy of tic Cam.
Pasna, md the other us Roman Lady Having
detected MN mat week IN an attempt TO sccrete one
he said he and his daughter (who Is quito as great
thief as her fnther) would sit To one Of nv artist
cotntrymcn for holy family, If would promise
MOI MOI. 70 Expose nm precious pair you are to be
The rogue, my regious expression, Is rorM tno cents
an honr more Than tidt Of any other man i, ROM
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
WASHINGTON CITY.

SATURDAY ArrERNooN, JANUARY 5, ISIS
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According 10 new Almanac, the year OF our
Lord, ls4s, is TO be an eyentfnl one. We extract
from said Almanac the following sagucious prsdic-
IONS which will doubtless be fulfilled.
Through the whole course of the coming year
whenever the moon wnnes the night will grow dark.
On several occasions, during tho year. the sun
will rise before certain people, discover H. and set
before they have finished the davis work 1t is
quite likely that when there is no business doing
many will be heard TO complain of hard times bht
II Is equally certain thar all who hang themselves
will escape starvation IF bustles and hoops go
out of fashion, church pew will hold more than
three ladies handles wear their boards, there
will be less work for the BARRIERS and he who wears
mustachloes will have something 10 sneeze at.-
there VIII pe many ecipses OF virtue, some visible,
others invisible --Wh osoever is in love will think
his mistress perfect angel and will only find out
the truth Of his suspicion by getting married. --
Many delicate ladies' whom no one would suspect,
VIII be kissed without telling their Ma s--There
will be more books published than will find purchas
efs more bills made than will find payers ----If
the incumbent Of fat office should die there will be
dozen feet ready TO step into one pair Of shoes
II young lady should happen to blush she will be
apt TO look red In the face without the use of paint
u she dream OF young man three nights in success.
sion, Il VIII be sign OF something's Il sha dream Of
MN Jour times, or have The toothache; it is ten 10
one she VIII be long time in getting either Of them
out OF her head Many people win drink more
strong liquor than will be necessary to keep them
sober and take more medicine than viii! be requisite
% % tns endowment 81 good hsal,h Dnners and
enough al home and the poor will receive much
advice gratis, legal and medical excepted THE
public debts Of the rcpudating States will hardly be
many private contracts in this latitude He who
marIies this year will run great risk, especially If
ne does !, in hurry---He who steals a match,
gives tattlers occasion to gossip and will be apt TO in
There will be great noise all ovor the country when
II thunders and tremendous dust will be kicked up
occasionally, by coach Many young la
NED; and many who. confdentially anticipate that
glorious contamination, will be doomed to wait
another year.
FINALLY, there exists little doubt, this win be
most wonderful year shrpassng in interest all that
nave preceded IT, Politicians viii make fools or 9th.
ersj and many women with pretty faces will make
tools OF both THE world will 20 round 10 usual
many man who engages in business. $3.50 There
VIII be great cry and little WOOL both at the shcarinq
OF pigs, and the meeting Of Congress-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-05-08
FIRE 4 MARINE INSURANCE,

IF there be safety only in good sccurity--in
order to be secure ,ce mast be safely Insured"
w HEN we hear of our friends loosing their prop
w erty by re,or that the vessel which they have
made shipment of Produce or Merchandise is lost the
first question we ask is were you insuredi' Now we
feel such interest in the welfare ofour friends, how
can any one risk the dangers that continually sur
rounding his own properly withou being able at any
am Insured
The Camden Insurance Company of New
Jersey, wellmake insurance on Buildings, House.
hold furniture and Merchandise of all kinds-also
upon shipment of Produce and Mercandize, on boad
OF Steam Boats, Sailing Vessels, Canal, Keel and
Flat Boats at fair valuation and reasonable rates
of Premium, and, case OF loss the claim
can be properly adlusted--pay over the same.
ALLEN c. HALLOCK, Agent,
Office on Main ST., near Water,
mar9 Evansville Ia
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
= a shionable Hat Establishment,
Corner Of Nam and First SIS, ErdRsUiue

II THE attention ofcountrymerchants and dealers
is particularly directed to the large and varied
sortment of HATS. CAPS, &C., now opening at the
above establishment, comprising the most complete
stock OF fashionable and durable Spring and Summer
wear ever offered in this city, and unsurpassed in the
West. Possessing the most favorable facilities for
purchasing and Judge of all articles in my line,
am able to sell at rates lower than can be obtained
elsewhere in the city, and low such articles can
be had in Louisville or Cincinnati.
NV retail customers are are invited to call and ex-
anime my stock of Spring and Summer Hats, several
styles of which are unsurpassed for beauty of finish
and fashion. 1t is my intention TO sell either by
wholesale or retail at prices which must command
purchasers and earnestly solicit call from all who
intend buying. X. ALLEN.
mar2l corner of Main and First SITS.
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Are You Insured?

THE undersigned as agent for the Col
~ umbus Ohio Insurance Company, is prepar-
y&A9ed to take risks on on shipments Of Merchant
die, Produce, &C., from and to any part of the U
States by steam and sailing vessels, steam, canal
keel and fiat boats, also upon buildings, merchandise
furniture, &c, on most reasonable terms.
The high reputation which this Company bears fol
its ability hberaty and promptness in adjusting lost
SEES entities il TO the confidence and PATRONAGE the
public. [nov27-tfl JNOM. STOCKW
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; SHERWOOD HOUSE.

FIRST STREET, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
-. THE undersigned having become proprietors
Ill: of the above well known establishment, beg
III leave offer their services TO the public and to
solicit share ofpatronage, They hope to be able to
continue the favorable consideration the House has
heretofore enjoyed under the management of Mr..
Sherwood. No exertions will be spared TO give uni
versal satisfaction to all. The Table and the Bar
will be abundanty furnished and the rooms kept
clean and neat. Charges as heretofore moderate
NATHAN ROWLEY,
nov Att PETER BURK.
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MALE ACADEMY AND FEMALE
EMINARY.

HNHE subscriber grateful for the increasing patron
Il age the above institutions are receiving respect.
fully gives notice, that the Spring Term will COM
mence Feb. 2ist, and the Summer Term, May 18th;
the Academy, TO be taught exclusively by himself,
the seminary, by Mrs. l.. NJ Stafford, assisted by
Miss f. F. MORTON and Miss s. C.. BowpES;-teach-
ers amply qualified by their literary attainments and
experience in teaching give thorough instruction
in all the branches usually taught i'm the best Semna-
res of the country.
Two other young ladies from the East, oftried and
highly approved capabilities oi teaching, expect
ed in a short time. The public may rest assured
that pains will be spared to render the schools
thy of them confidence and cordial support.
For the better classification and progress OF the
scholars, the pupils OF the Seminary are arranged into
two departments Primary and Academcal, with
appropriate teachers assigned to EACH but both under
best order will be secured and all due attention paid
to small as well as large scholars.
greatly the interest of those who attend the
school, that they commence with the beginning ofthe
terin as classes are then formed and subjects of
dy commenced
RATES OF TUITION IN THE ACADEMY.
Pr mary English branches. ga 90 per Our
Higher English branches 80. $1,000. 90 = -
Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Algebra, Geome-
Try. either or all, together with the pre-
ceulng' ''''........ 1870. 90 - -
TUITION IN THE SEMINARY.
frlmary department.. SO 90 per Our
Academical Department. ....4 90 to 90 - -
EXTRA BRANCHES
Latin, French or Algebra for EACH. 90 {" "
Music lessons with use OF instruments 90 - 80
Use ofinstrument for practce....... 90 - g.
EVANSVILLE Feb 8. M. w. Stafford.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

- ALLEN G.. HALLOCK, Druggist and ID
ALA PhdrmacHtist, would call the attention OF -
~S~the citizens OF Evansville and and adjoining
towns his complete of Drugs Medicines,
Chemicals, Oils, Dyestufs, &c, &c, &c. All OF
which carefully selected and received fresh from
the Eastern Markets Physicians and merchants
may depend upon their orders being promptly attend
ed TO and the genuine article always delivered, on
terms wholesale and retail favorable the same
quantity and quality be purchased at any PLACE.
A full assortment of Botanic Medicines, Roots,
Banks, Herbs Extracts, Powders, &c, prepared and
ut up by the Shakers.
Haock's superior cold drawn No. Castor Oil,
manufactured at Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
A large assortment of Patient and Family Medi-
cines, Essences Hair Oils, Perfumery, Soaps, and
fancy articles-Cologne Bay and Rose Water, all of
the best qualiies-Sedlitze and Soda Powders care
fully put up and of full weight
Copal Varnish-at 50 co, 80 %, and 81 IS per gal
Superior Pale French Brandy, p. H. Goddard g. Co.'S
Brand, warranted pure, for medical purposes Gully.
Hallock's Worm Candy, safe and pleasant med.
lcne destroy worms in children and improy their
their general health
Hallocks Cough Candy composed OF Horehound
Bonesel, &C. for all kinds ofcaugh.
ALSO ON SALE.
AT the proprietors prices
DIR. Woods Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitters-
See advertisement.
DIR. Upham's Vegetable Pile Electuary-Sce adver
tisemeni
Wilder's Sugar Coated Veg Anti Fever Pills-See
advertisement.
DIR. vanZandt's Health Restorative Veg. Pills-See
advertisement.
Dr. Folger's OosaoniOn, or all Healing Balsom--Se,
advertisement.
DIR. Peters Vegetable Pills, Worm and Cough Loz
nges.
DIR. lie Roy's Universal Vegetable Pills, composed
OF Sarsaparila and Wild Cherry.
DR. Porter's Poor mans Curative Sugar Coatec
Pills, at 10 cents per box.
DIR, Porter's Poor Mans Strengthening Plaster, a
| 10 cents piece.
Barnes Tooth-Ache Drops, warranted to cure in al
cases.
Overstreet's genuine Linamcnt and Doctor Beach,
Family Pill.
| DIR. Graves Anti-Fever and Fever and Ague Pills
:. Cholera Infantum and Bowel com
| plant Pill.
DIR. Graves Pain Extractor, for burns scalds swell
hngs, Rheumatic Pains, &C., warranted to give in
/ slant relief in all cases.
Nerve and bone Lnament, highly celebrated for it
| curative powers
AT the New Drug Store Main street opposite Be
ment 81 Vieles. jylO If
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CRAWFORD BELL,
wHOLES ALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGIST.

III supply Drugs, Medicines, Paints, OILS, Dye,
&nfs, Spices, Soaps, Perfumery. IVindow Glass
Glassware Varnish, Paint and Farnish Brushes &c
DC. My stock is one of the largest and most com.
plete before offered in this market, comprising
almost every article in my line, selected by myself
with great in regard to the best qualities and
purchased directly from first hands and on the best
TERMS by which means am enabled to sell at as low
rate any other House in this part the country
Dealers respectfully requested call and examine
my stock before purchasing elsewhere and those who
do So by sending their orders shall have them
attended to promptly and at rates as low if here
in person