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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

RADICAL LEGIsLATIoN.-A bill has been in
PRODUCED into the New Hampshire Legislature
to restrict the dividends OF railroad stock 10
six per cent. per annum, higher interest than
Fix per cent. from incorporated companies
being regarded as anti-Democratic and approx
imating to federalism.
This would be radical alteration in tina
charters granted by former legislatures, and a
deliberate breach of faith which in an individ-
ual would be pronounced infamous. If the
bill should pass both Houses, and receive the
sanction of the Governor, it might be difficult
10 carry out its provisions in all cases. For
instance, the Boston Journal says that the Bos-
ton and Portland and Eastern railroads extend
from Boston through portion of Massachu-
setts into and through New Hampshire, thence
into the State of Maine; and if the boards OF
directors should declare a dividend, as they
are apt to do, of more than six per cent, it
would seem rather hard that the New Hamp.
shire stockholders should be debarred the
privilege of touching their extra share of the
profits.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
SHERIFF,S SALE.

QY virtue Of a writ. Of FIerelaclas against Wei
ID lingtOn Starr, issued out of the office of the
John Plunket; havc'levied upon and will on Sat-
urday the Both day of December A. d., 1S48 at the
door of the Court House in the city Evansville be-
tween the hours of 10 A. NJ and p. NJ. of said
day expose to sale at public auction aud cutlery first
the rents, issues and profits for any term not exceed
ing years of the following described real estate
in the city of Evansville, witt Lot No "a, in Block
No /, in Lilleston and Lockhart's Enlargement to
the city of Evansville, and should person offer or
bid for said rents, issues profits sufficient
satisfy said execution, interest," and costs thereon
will at the time and place proceed to sell at
premises satisfy said writ and interest and costs
due thereon JOHN ECHOLS, S. VIC.
dec 6-3w-pf 50.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
A MEMBER FOR LIFE IF NOT A LIFE MEN

A MEMBER FOR LIFE IF NOT LIFE MEM
BER-Tne N. Y. Day book is Responsible
Tor The following capital story:
A young gentleman who was mora fond
Of ladies' socleiy than good sermons, invl-
ted daughter of nne OF our milIionaTles to
attend church With him to hear sermon.
by a distinguished divine of the orthodox
faith. 1t 50 happened that the eloquent
preacher preached that afternoon what is
called a charity sermon; and our young gen.
rleman moi having ''cOme prepared" for such
an occurrence, called upon his fair compan
ion for loan of the wherewilh to respond to
The call OF the contribution box"
"liave you any money!" said he to the
miss, ''and il so, will you lend me irife?''
81 have BILL" said the lady, offering
MIN bank note, which he suddenly took
and dropped into the plate. The next day
he called upon his fair creditor TO pay up.
SHOW large bill was that you gave me
Yesterday" said he, as he drew one dol
lar note from his wallet.
Fifty dollars" was The reply.
''Mr. H-'s hands fell upon bis lap, and
for about three minutes, he looked steadily
into the lady's face without uttenng word.
AT length, he gave long, low whistle
rose slowly from his seal-bd the lady good
night-said he would call again-and LEFT
for home.
Now fifty dollars to Mr.. H was no
trfling sum, for he was "onIy a Clerk" on e
small salary, but he scratched round .''fais
ed The money, and paid it over. That va
the last contribution he has ever made 10 any
charitable fund, and as for Charity sermons
| lhev are MS adherence. He considers him
self 'llle member" of every benevoieui in
! sIilution in the country.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

The JACKSON STATUE.-Mr Charles Mills
of Washington City is at present engaged up
on an equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson
When completed, the statue is to consist of e
rearing horse mounted by the General in full
military costume. 1t will be of bronze, made
under Gen. Jackson, and one third larger than
life. 1t will cost exclusive of the pedestal,
about Sl6 1000, to $4,000 of which is to be
paid to the artist, and is to occupy the centre
of Lafayette square, in front of the Presidents
House.
As before intimated, the artist has been en-
gagged upon the work only about half year;
and yet the modelling of the horse is so near
ly completed that the artist has it in contem-
plation to exhibit it one day in the week fol
lowing the Christmas holydays. The model is
of genuine plaster, instead of clay. The atti-
tude of the animal is admirably conceived, and
a great improvement upon the miniature mo-
del heretofore exhibited: the action is uncom-
monty spirited, and the balance is managed
with taste and skill. The line of balance ex-
tends from the toes of the hindermost hoofs 10
the back or top of the neck; and, as the figure
now stands, weight of two hundred pounds
can be attached to the fore feet without threat
ening fall. When the horse shall have been
surmounted by the rider the firmness of the
whole statue will be greatly increased. In
modelling his work the artist has paid parti-
cular attention 10 the action of the animal
and, by way of ascertaining the precise play Of
the muscles, he has studied the life with par.
ticuIar attention. The horse employed as a
model is handsome blooded animal, OF a rich
sorrel color, and SO thoroughly trained that be
throws himself into the very attitude which
his master desires to study. According to the
present calculations of the artist the Statue o.
Jackson will be entirely completed and placed
in Lafayette Square in January, 1850.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

PENNSYLVANIA RALRoAD.-We learn from
the second annual report of the Central Rail-
road Company that TO complete this road to
Pittsburg, graded for a double, but laid with a
single track, including machinery and locomo-
tives, will require 81 100000, but by taking
advantage of roads already in existence, as con-
templated, it can be rendered available at the
earliest period, for 81 100000, of which 49,
25O,OOO have been already subscribed, leaving
S2,6l00O0 still to be raised by subscription.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

RAILROADS. IN ILLINoIs.-The Jacksonville
IN Argus says that the railroad between
Naples and that place has been put ia opera
ton, and the junction between the new and
old portions of the road having been completed
the locomotive will make regular trips to Ber-
lin. Sixteen miles remain to be completed be-
fore the cars can reach Springfield, which is ex-
pected to be done in two or three weeks. A
locomotive, with car full of managers and
editors, passed over the first eight miles Of
the Chicago and Galena railroad. on the 22nd
ultimo.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

LoT's WIFE.-Lieut Lynch who has lately
returned home from an exploration ofthe Dead
Sea, has brought with him, according TO the
Norfolk Beacon, many curiosities, among
them specimens of the water of the Dead Sea
the River Jordan, and the Pool of Siloah; also
fragments of the Pillar of Salt into which
Lots wife was transformed. This pillar, it il
said, is nearly forty feet high, and stands ex-
actly on the spot designated by the Bible. The
Beacon says that Lieut.. Lynch expresses the
confident opinion that it is the repres ntative OF
what was Lots wife. Josephus states that
this pillar of salt existed in his time.
There are many other curiosities (says the
Beacon) on board the Supply, as, an Egyptian
mummy, pair of the cattle of Arabia, rosa
ries made of wood from the Holy Mount,
shells from the shores of the Dead S-a, &c.
We presume that Lieut.. Lynch will give
the public narrative of his expedition. The
Dead Sea has been for many ages an object OF
great curiosity, and we doubt not that it har
been we'll explored by this expedition, with
the view to ascertaining, if possible, its orr
gin, the properties of its water, &c
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

THE WLMoT PRovlso.-From Washing
ton letter which we find in the Louisville Jour
nal of Monday last, we copy the following:
The work of the session will commence to-
morrow, and more will be done than usual be-
fore the holidays MIR. Douglass California
bill will be laid before the Senators in print
ed form tomorrow, be called up, and assigned
to some early day. Mr.. D. expects considerable
opposition upon several grounds. | think it
will be impossible for HIM to succeed in pas
sing the bill as he has it at present. From my
conferences with members am convinced tina
no bill a0ilI be passed providing governments for
the territory in Mexico without the Wilmot
proviso is attached. 1t is the belief that the
House will pass d territorial bill for California
with the Wilmot provisO, and the Senate will
be obliged to accept of it. This proviso can
not with propriety, or at least with the same
praCticability, be put upon the State bill OF
Mr.. Douglas; hence the Freesoilers will vote
against it. But is said that Mr.. Polk will We
TO any bill with the proviso upon it. This
should not believe, but rather That he would
make the me excuse te-certan extent that he
did for signing the Oregon bill of last session,
were not told by Democratic Senator that
he should vote for the provisO with the GER
tainty that itwould be vetoed. | have moth
ing to say of the Hon Senator'S principles OF
voting. Messrs. Benton and Clayton will 90
for the proviso; at least so far Mexico is con-
cerned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
STATE of INDIANA. 60

STATE of INDIANA.
Vanderburgh County,
In the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation.
Dec. 81, 1S45.
Richard Raleigh and James
Ryne.
Us : In Chancery.
Thomas II. Durham and
Matthew LYNCH
ND now at this time comes the above named
N complainant by James E. Blythe their solicit
tor and niles in the office OF the Vanderburgh Cir
cult Court their certain bill of complaint against the
above named, defendants; and it satisfactorily appear
ing from the affidavit of dsinterested person. this
d filed in the Clerks Office azores id that Thomas
H. Durham one of said defendants is nat at this
timO resident of the State of lndiara.
Therefore NOTICES hereby given to the said Thorn
es Donohue, that unless ne appear and plead to or
answer the said complainanls bill of complaint on or
before the calling If this cause the next term of
said court to be held at the Court House in Evans
VILE on the 4th Monday in March next, the same
will be heard and determined in his absence.
dec 2S-3w-pfS2 so SAM'L t. JENKINS elk
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

UgA letter from Washington, dated the
18th inst. says The nomination Of Louis Cass
jr., as Charge 10 Rome, is before the Sen
ate with very strong prospect of his rejec-
ton.
The friends of John. B. Weller, late candi
date for the Governorship of Ohio, tried hard
TO get him nominated and are therefore reluct-
ant TO support any body else.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

The ERIE RAILRoAD.-A train of six hun
dred passengers made an excursion from Bing,
hampton on the 5th inst, to Lanesborough
(the Great Bend.) The track is ready for the
rails the whole distance east to Port Jervis, on
the Delaware, aud in a week or two the cars
will run from Piermont to Binghampton.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

ssIEGERs.-Cist's Advertiser says that the
Messrs. Bogen, OF Cincinnati, have cut 10000
hogs in the last twelve months into sausages,
and that they weighed two millions ofpounds
Those who are of mathematical turn can tell
us how long the whole string would be allow
ingan ounce to the inch.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

MoRE EUROPEAN NEws.-The Emperor Of
Russia has offered Prussia an army of five hun
dred thousand soldiers, for the purpose OF
maintaining his power in that country.
1t is said that the French constitution was
proclaimed without producing the least suthu-
siasm in the Province
The latest b. stin now is that Prince Ca
nina, son OF Lacien Bonaparte is the reported
insfigator of the recent outbreak and reVolu-
ton in Rome.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
STATE OF INDIANA
Vanderburgh County,

STATE Of INDIANA GO
Vanderburgh County,
In the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation De-
lcemberl9, lS4S
Charles Strube. vs..
Charles Schaber, aud In Chancery.
Martin Schmoll
4 ND now at this time comes the complainant by
N Baker & Garvin his solicitor and files in the
office of the Clerk OF the Vanderburgh Circuit Court
his certain bill of complaint, and it satisfactorily APP
pearng from the affidavit OF disinterested person,
this day filed in the Clerks office aforesaid that
Charles Schaber, of the said defendants is not ut
this time resident of the State Of Indiana.
Therefore notice is hereby given to the said Charles
Schaber that unless he personally be and appear here
before the calling OF this the first day
Of the OF said court, be held at the court
house in Evansville on the fourth Monday in March
next, the same will be heard and determined in his
absence SAML L. JENKINS, CI'k.
dec 22-4w-pi So
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

PENNSYLVANIA FINANCES appears from
the annual report of the Auditor OF Pennsyl-
vania that the finances of The State are in "a
healthy condition. The past years receipts
have been SO. 83I .776 %, which, with bal
ance of $3.50, 800 s. in the treasury last De-
cember, makes the sum of 81, Jl2. 667 o.. The
expenditures have been 81 ,935, 1916 IS, leaving
a balance of S577 200 80 in the treasury on the
LIST of December, 1913.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

Wives AND CARPETs.-The Chicago Journa
thus earnedlv philosophers on these themes.
There is a large streak of sense in the reAec
tons:
"In the selection of carpet, you should al
ways prefer one with small figures, for the two
webs Of which the fabric consists are always
more closely interviewer than in carpeling
where the large figures are wrought.
There is good deal of true philosophy III
this that will apply to matters widely differ
ent from the selection of carpets.
A man commits a sad mistake when he Sc
lects wife that cuts too large figure on the
great green carpet of life--in other words
makes much display. The attractions fade
out-the web of life becomes worn and weak
and all the gay figures, that seemed 81 charm
ing appear like summer flowers that fade III
autumn.
Many man has made flimsy linsey woolsey
of himself by striving 10 weave too large fig
ure, and is worn out, used up, and like al
old carpet, hanging on the fence, before hi
has lived out half his allotted DAYS of usefu
ness.
Many man wears out like carpet that j:
never swept-by the dust of Incidence; like
that carpet he needs shaking or whipping; h,
needs activity, something 10 think of, some
thing TO do.
Look out, then, for the lalge figures; ant
there are those now slowed away in the garre
of the world, awaiting their final consignment
TO the cellar, who had they practised this bi
of carpet philosophy, would to-day be firm
and bright as Brussels fresh from the loom and
everybody exclaiming: at is wonderful how
they do wear"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

OEThe Pennsylvania Railroad was opened
for travel on last week from Harrisburg to the
loot of the mountain, four miles above that
place. A large company went up in fine style
over one of the best pieces of railroad 10 the
Union.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

CHOLERA IN lRELAND.-We learn, in look
ing over the late intelligence brought by the
Niagara, that the Cholera has at length made
its appearance in Ireland, at Castlebar, in the
county of Mayo, on Thursday, the 10th of No
vember. Several persons were attacked, but
all recovered, except one, who had delayed
sending for physician, and died.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

Os-The Tippecanoe (Ia.) Journal of the
18th inst, states that wires have been ordered
for the extension of OlReilly's Telegraph from
Charlottesville to that place, and that the en-
tire line will be completed in month or two.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

The PRoPosED PANAMA RAILRoAD.-The
policy lately sanctioned by Congress, In estab
fishing ocean mail steamers, has led TO anOth-
er development of American enterprise. From
memorial to Congress, published at large III
our columns few days ago, 1t appears that
parties interested in these steamers have made
an examination and survey of the Isthmus OF
Panama, aud under an exclusive privilege from
the Government of New Grenada, olterto con.
struct railroad across it.
The necessity of a quick and easy communi-
cation with California and Oregon is now very
generally felt and admitted. Various routes
across the continent have been for a long time
talked Of, and their advantages and disadvanta-
ges discussed; and there NAV exist some differ
ence of opinion as to which is, under all con
siderations, the best. But, ii must be admit
ted, the proposal now before Congress recon-
mends itself, by it's distinctness and precision
by the full understanding which the parties
seem 10 have of the business before them, and
above ALL by the promise of an early accom-
plishment. All other schemes are, so far as
we are informed, vague, uncertain, and dis
tant. For this, the way has been paved By
our Treaty with the Republic of New Grenada
securing the right of way over the lsthmus, and
9uarantying its neutrality. Private capital in-
vested there will be safe, if our Government
can protectit it. The lslhmus of Tehuantepec
it is suggested, offers no such seccrity. We
have no right of way over it, and have given nc
security, and. besides, we observe by late &C
counts from Mexico that The right granted
some years ago by Santa Anna, for construct
ing road across it, has fallen into the hands OF
Messrs. Manning, Mcintosh & Co., an English
house.
IL NAV be considered fortunate that the priv
i eye for the Isthmps of Panama has fallen in
10 the hands of the Americans. What remains
to be seen is, whether the gentlemen concern
ed will meet with such encouragement from
Congress as willenable them to carry out their
plates with the promptitude which is necessa-
ry to success.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
STATE of INDIANA !
Va0dprhuTg COunfV.

Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation December
II, 1913.
Thomas H. Williams. Us. In Cb.ncerv
Thomas Poe, Jr. Ia OnaAo0'1
A ND now at this time, to-wlt: December 18th
James E. Blythe his solicitor and files in the Office
Of the Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court his
certain bill of complaint against the above named
defendant; and it satisfactorily appearing from the
affidavit ef disinterested person this day filed in the
clerks Office aforesaid that the said Thomas Poe, Jr
is MOI at this time resident of the State of Indiana
Therefore notice is hereby given to the said Thorn
Poe, Jr., that unless he appear and plead to an
swer the said compliments, said Bill of complaint
before the calling ofthis cause on the first day
Of the next term of said Court to be held at the
Court House in Evansville on the fourth MoRday in
March the matters and things therein contained
will be heard and determined in his absence
dec l4-pf 81 SAML T. JENKINS, elk.
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

NTlntelligence from Washington of the
18th says it is understood there that Ambrose
Ii. Sewer, Esq. is to be nominated Commiss
ioner TO settle the boundary line between Mex
jco and the United States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

U~FA new locomotive engine has been in
vented in Eugand, which runs upon one pair
of wheels, the frame which supports it being
bolted 10 the passenger or freight car, which is
behind it. Its quite simple and economical.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
STATE OF INDIANA
Van deTburgh County
Court, in vacation De.

In the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation De.
cember u, 1913.
Christian kratz, and
William Heiman
vs.. = Gu
Frederick +. Goodsell, LII Oi"lcSiy
Sarah Goodsel.
Peter Goodsell, and
Amos Clark.
4 ND now at this time comes the above named
IA cOmpainants aud files in the office OF the clerk
Of the Nanderburgh Circuit Court their certain bill
OF complaint, and it satisfactorily appearing from
the affidavit OF a disnterested person, this day filed
the Clerks office eoresad that Frederick f. Good
sell. Sarah Goodsel, Peter Goodsell, and Amos
Clark, not this time residents of the State of
Indiana
Therefore notice is he eby given to the said Fred
erick h. Goodsel, Peter GnOdsell and Amos Clark
thai unless they appear and plead to answer the
said compliments said bill OF complaint on or before
the calling of this cause the first day OF the next
term OF SAID Court be held at the Court House in
Evansville OH the 4th Monday in March next, the
matters and things therein contained will be heard
and determined IN their absence.
dec lS-3w-pfS2 80 SAML L. JENKINS Cl'k.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

A new prophet Mr. bangle, has appeared
IN England, who predicts the advent of the
millennium in 1880.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

OEThe Boston Cholera Committee has re.
commended an appropriation of $4,000 fol
cleaning the city.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
STATE OfINDIANAl ! :

VaHderburgh County
In the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation De.
cember &c, 1913.
Thomas Scantlin,
Henry Gumberts, and
Philip Deusner.
T. o.
Ebenezer +. Baker and III N"a''eiy
the other unknown
heirs and Legatees OF
susanna Baker decd
A ND now at this time, tO-wit on the Goth day
IA of December in the year A. D., 1913, comes the
above named compainants by John ]. Chandler,
their solicitor and giles in the office of the Clerk of
the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, their certain bill of
complaint against tina above named defendants and
it satisfactorily appearing from the affidavit of dis
interested person. this day filed in the Clerks office
aforesaid that the above named defendants are not
at this time residents of the State OF Indiana.
Therefore notice is hereby given the said Ebene
ner F. Baker, and the other unknown heirs and Leg
atees of the said susanna BakOr deceased; that un-
less they personally and appear here on or before
the calling OF this cause the first day OF the next
term OF this court to be held at the Court House in
Evansville on The 4th Monday in March next then
and there in said Court TO plead or answer said
bill of complaint the will be heard and deter
mined in their absence
dee 2S-3w-pfS2 So SAN'L T. JENKINS Cl'k.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28

NJ EDICA L.-JOHN K. WILCOX, Physician,
III Surgeon. FIRST St. above Main, Evansville sp2
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
MEMPHIS. Dec. 81.

Cholera is certainly in New Orleans. -Four
deaths of citizens automatically reported; many
citizens are leaving the city for Baton Rouge;
many passed Memphis last night, and boats
touched here had cholera cases and some choIe-
ra deaths on board. Letters from New Orleans
merchants to merchants here mention cholera
deaths. The foreman ofthe Picayune office
died OF cholera.