davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
A WESTERN COURT SCENE.
BY JERRY NOBs.

Judge B of Missouri was, in many
respects, a remarkable man. He stood six
loot two in his boots, and was as fond of "a
fIollc as the most ratling lad in the country.
Tie could drink more liquor, ''lift a heavier
gag O. meal" and play a better game OF
poker than any man in the circuit These
admirable qualifications, Of course, rendered
HIN the most popular Judge on the bench of
The State. Yet he never lost his dignity
while on the bench. There, he was stern,
Laughly and dignfied. The least approach
to familiarity, while he was sitting in court.
was Away resented by fine, and sometimes
by Imprisonment.
Well, it happened one day, while he was
'hold:ng court,' that Mr.. Dewzenbury, d
rough looking bu: Independent customer.
came into The court room with his hat on his
head. This the judge considered an indig
nifty offered to the court, and forthwith Or
dered Mr.. ID. TO take off his hat
TO this Mr.. Dewzenbury paid no attention
which being observed by 'hs honor,' he
ordered the sheriff 10 ''take that mans hat
Off"
"Take your hat off," cried the sheriff
Mr. Dewzenbury remained motionless
while the Judge proceeded TO business Al
last raising his eyes, "his homer" again dis
covered the incorrigible standing with his hal
on his head.
"Sherif1!'' cried the court, stake that
mans hat off,
The sheriff approached and repeated the
command of the court.
''l'm bald" said Mr.. d., "and cant com
ply"
"You can'tr' exclaimed the Judge, wax
ing angry, ''lhen fine you FIVE dollars fo
contempt of couri.'
"Whas's that you say iudgea" replied Mr.
D as be walked deliberately up to the jud
ge's stand.
81 fine you five dollars, sir, for contemp
of court"
'.Very WE'LL" said Mr.. D., as he CAREFUL
put his hand into his pocket and pulled gu
a fifty cent piece. "Very we'll, here's tn
money" handing The judge the half dollar
''ihis squares US, judge. You oged me fou
dollars and half ,ohea ire quit playin.
poker last night, and this half makes u
eren."
The bar roared, the crowd smiled, and th
Judge pockeled his 'change" without utteI
ing word Yankee Blade.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
From the Louisville Courier.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS,

Hi M WASHINGTON, June 90.
The Senate was called TO order and proceed
ed to business.
Mr.. Butler, from the Judiciary, reported the
House bill for the extension of the boundary
OF Texas, which was read third time and
passed
Agreeable to notice, Mr.. Rusk, from the
Committee on Commerce, introduced bill es-
tablishing collecting districts at Brazos Santa
go.
Mr.. Hamlin, from the same Committee
reported bill making Bangor port of en-
try.
On motion of Reverdy Johnson, 10000
copies of the memorial of the Chicago Conven-
ton were ordered to be printed.
Then the Oregon bill was taken up
Mr. Phelps addressed the Senate in support
of the right of Congress to exclude slavery from
Oregon.
Mr.. Mason has the floor for tomorrow.
On motion, the Fertilization bill was consid-
cred
Mr. Underwood offered an amendment to
appropriate $4,000, for the purpose of
replacing the Cumberland dam, at Smith
land.
The vote on adopting this amendment stood,
yeas 9, nays 49,
The bill was then read third time and pass
ed.
On motion, the Senate went into Executive
session.
The Senate adjourned till Friday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In the House Mr.. Smith, of Ia, offered a
bill to surrender Indiana's portion of the
Cumberland road, which was read twice and
referred 10 the Committee ON roads and ca
nails.
The resolution to erect granite monument
10 the memory fMr. Adams was laid on the
table.
The remainder of the session was spent i'll
Committee of the Whole on the Approp riation
bill.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

KEoKUK.-Some CT the papers, says the
Warsaw Signal, are making quite lamenta-
lion over the death of the Sac Indian Chief;
keokuk, and passing fine eulogiums upon him
which the truth will not warrant The fact is
keokuk was a cruel and willy savage-capri
cious and tyrannical-exceedingly fond 0
money, greatly addicted to gambling, horse ra
cling, and drunkenness, and the accompanyin!
vices, and possessing neither the confidence @
his tribe, nor the respect of white men,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

BoDY FoUND.-The Shreveport (Caddo) Ga
zettc says:-The body of Charles Hawberg, the
German Matchmaker, who has been missing
for several days, was found on Tuesday. in g
dense thicket, near Silver Lake, within the cor
poration. He had shot himselfin the face with
pistol, and must have died instantly. The
pistol and cane of Mr.. Thomas Jacobs were
found with him, and some eight OR ten dollars
in his pocket. 1t is very evident that the poo
man was in a state of insanity.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
RAUCH's BUST OF QUEEN LOUISA.

How soft thy sleep The tranquil features seem
To breathe again thy life's fair dreams cen now,
IT'S slumber droops his wings around thy brow,
And sacred peace hath yelled the eyes pure beam.
So slumber on, till, o my country! thou,
While beacon smoke from every hill doth stream,
And the long rusted swords shall CLEAN,
Down, down through night and death, Gods way ma
lie;
Yet his must be our hope-our battle cry.
Our chidren's children shall as freemen die
When freedoms morning, bloody red, shall break,
Then for thy bleeding, praying country s sake,
Then, German wife: our guardian angel, wake
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

o~-The dealers in -four of New Orleans
have made an arrangement with well-qualified
parties for the voluntary inspection of that ar
1icle. They have established the fee of inspec-
tion at three cents per barrel, and require the
inspector to make two brands of superfne-
one extra superfine, the other superfne.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
ga LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE"
BY LEWIS CASS.

thor of the Life and Times of Louis Phi
ippe of France, respectfully dedicated
he american People.
IA lite on the ocean wave"
A wreck on an finland Sea!''
Where the fresh water pillows rave;
Oh! the Sndg and the Sdlpyer for me-
Like a lion crouch for my prey
Nor heed the wild hurricanes roar;
o the VEro, the VETo, for me,
For it whispers of vessels on shore
The wild thunder mocks from afar-
All. the mariners out OF my reach!
But no she strikes on the BAR!
Oh soon will she dash on the beach,
A prey to the piping blast
A wreck on the sandy shore.
The 'Veto'' has triumphed at last,
Its praise is the hurricanes roar!
The land is now bounding the view,
We are borne on the swift-running tide.
But bark from that vessel and crew.
What means the wild cry as they ride!
IT'S satoyer is piercing her through:
A Sa.ag is unrpping her deck
O the Veto, the VETo tot me!
For our noble steamers q wreck!
o praise then the Veto of ''Polki''
Let sCass'' be our rallying cry
Let the song of our hearts then go up
While his sir line letter goes by!
For there's life on the ocean wave.n
While there's death on the finland sea-
''No power is given TO save
OH Cass and the VETO for me!
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

MISUNDERSTANDING ships, there
are some which sail for distant lands and
never reach their haven, among flowers,
there are some which are overtaken by un
timely frosts, and never gain their bloom
among soldiers, there are some who fall be-
fore the campaign is hardly begun: and SO il
is with us. You have left your happy homes
some Of you a thousand miles, and here with
US you begin your professional career. VIZ
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

G-The Girrard College is almost failure
at last The architect has come out in regu-
lar report against the work of his own genius
and declares that the reverberation of the
recitation room is so deafening, that they viii
be useless for the purposes of their construc
ton. The remedy proposed is to line
the Gothic arches with false plain cell
ings.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

BRITISH OATH OF OFFIcE.-In the British
House of Parliament, on the 1st ult. Lord
John Russell gave notice, that he would, on
the following Monday. bring in bill to amend
the oath required from members on taking their
seats. This amendment is TO strike out the
words son the faith of christian" If this
were accomplished, there would be no obstacle
against Baron r othchild taking his seat.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

.O-The N. o. Delta of the 9Th mention.
the arrival in that city from Mexico of Major
Polk and Capt. Dorm, adjutant of the Sd dra
goons, Capt. Walker, of the voltiguers, and
Lieut. Maynard, commander of the naval bat
terry.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
IN has taken out letters of administration upon
the estate of George Stul deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make Immediate payment, land those having claims
against said will present them duly authentic
ated for settlement.
The estate will probably be solvent.
je %. H. Q. WHEELER, Admir-.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
GEN. TAYLOR ACCEPTS.
CINCINNATI, July /

CINCINNATI, July l, 8 P. M.
The Baltimore Sun has Geographic des
patch from Washington, which states thai
Gen. Taylor's letter ofacceptance has been re-
ceived.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

Wiener with soft serenity she smiled,
Or caught the orient blush of quick surprise.
How sweetly mutabie, how brightly wild,
The liquid lustre darted from her ewes,
Each look, each motion was a new born grace
That DER her form its transient glory cast;
Some lovlier wonder soon usurped the place,
Chased by a charm still lovIier, than the last.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

PLANET MERcURY.-The planet Mercury
attained its greatest eastern elongation from
the sun, and may be seen an hour after sun
set, near the planet Jupiter, After few days
it will bury itself in the suns rays and be in
visible for many months
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

DEAL Estate for Sa!e.--I now offer for sale
/ I some of the most desirable Real Estate in the
city and county, consisting the following lots and
tracts of land Lot No 80 upper enlargement and
lots Ne & loo donation enlargement OF the city Of
Evansville.
Also the late residence of Saunders Hornbrook
decd said to be one the finest upland Farms in the
county continuing 2Sl acres also about 500 acres o.
land in which there are several improvements this
last lot will be sold in lots 10 suit purchasers.
Also, 10 shares of Bank stock. -
For terms apply to L. HOkNBROOk-
lie 22-tl2m&W4m
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
ST.. LOUIS. June 30. SIP. M.

ST. LOUIS, June 81, . L. M.
There is l-2 feet water on the lower rap
ids; feet in the Illinois andsfalling slowly
The Missouri is rising rapidly.
At this point the river is receding slowly
The weather continues warm.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

A most serious accident occurred on Moore S
section OF the New York and New Haven
railroad, near Norwaik, on Friday last. An
accidental explosion from a quarry of rocks
killed one laborer, literally tearing him to pie
ces, and wounding two others SO that it is
feared they will not survive.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
ADMINISTRATIONS sale.

DY virtue of an order Of the Probate Court of Van
ID derburgh County Indiana. / will on Saturday
the 18th day of July next between the hours of 10 o.
clock A. M, and O'Clock p. M, OF said day expose
the City OF Evansville Lots Nos. g. 10, IL and u in
Block No Q in the 4th enlargement; adjoining the
city of Evansville pay, the purchase money. The
bove lots beon gng to the Estate OF Franc Chambers
deceased.
TERMS OF SALE.-One half cash and credit OF
months will be giveu the other halt with approx.
ed security. JOHN INGLE Admir- with the will
annexed je IA
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

INTERNAL IMPRovEMENTs.--Afte the Presi-
dental election and the defeat of Candidate
cass, the explanations of the Dead &C. can be
made nearer home.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
n j. L. BITTROLFF.s9

On j. L. BITTROLFF.5
eaa5A THANKFUL for past liberal patronage.
would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville
and vicinity, that he has just received his new and
splendid stock of JEwELRy, WATCHES; and CLOCKS,
which he will sell regular Cincinnati prices, his
stock consists in part of:
Fine Gold and Silxer Lever Watches;
A splendid assortment newest style ladies Coral
BreastpIns;
Earrings, Fingerrngs &c;
Gold Guard and Fob Chains;
Miniature cases, and Lockets;
Fine Mourning Pins, Bracelet Clasps;
Guard Keys, Collar Buttons, and Studs;
A large selection of Gold Pencils with and without
pens;
A large lot of Bayley's best Gold Pens with and
without holders;
Silver Tables and Tea Spoons
Silver Thimbles;
Every description Of Steel Trimmings;
Steel Beads and Purse Silks;
Fine Fans, Accordions;
Solar Suspending and Parlor Lamps;
Girandoles &c;
Every description Silver and common Spectacles
Fine pocket Knives &C.;
B few Fine French Mantle Clocks;
to which he would call the attention of those wish
ing to purchase. Ladies are invited to call and ex
anime for themselves. J. L. BTTTROLFF,
up is Main Street between First and Second
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
CITY CLOTING STORE.
s KOHN

No "a, Main street, EuansUiRe. Ind.
M LII keep constantly on hand, large and gen.
w eral assortment of dress trock and sack Goats
suitable Tor all seasons; Cloth and Cashmere pants
fancy CASHMERE, Brown Linen, Linen checks, Tweed
and Corduroy Pants of every variety and price to
suit customers; plain and fancy silk aid Velvet
Vests Marseilles OF all coors, and all kinds of COM
mon vests; line and common Cravats and Scarfs,
Pocket Handerchies; Linen and Linen bosom Shirts;
common do; Flannel do and draws; Hats; Caps
Boots; Shoes &c, &c
MY friends and the public are respectfully invited
70 give me acall. e22 dy.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
GLOVES! GLovEs!l GLovEsn
SODA AND BLUE LICK WATER.
FANCY ARTICLES,

TINE subscriber has received an assortment Of:
J. Seals, Sealing Wax, Note Paper;
Steel Deeds, Rings Tassels;
Bag Clasps, Needles, Purse Twist;
Fancy Beads Pins Knitting Pins;
Razors, Razor Straps, Shaving;
Tooth, Hair and Nail Brushes, &c, &c,
Also, Edgings Inserting, Drawer Goods OF every
variety for sale at wholesale and retail by
ap Is MORRIS S.JOHNSON.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
MOURNING GOODS.

N ming dress Goods, superfne Bombazines, Silk
Warp, Afpacas, (some very fne) Alpaca Lustres
superfne black, plain and figured berreges, black
Lawns &c, now open and for sale low by
apl5 MORRIS S. JOHNSON
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
Sale nfReaI Estate.

DY virtue of an act ofthe General Assembly oftbe
ID State of Indiana passed at its last session, l
will expose to Public Auction Saturday, the 18th
day ofJulJ next between the hours OF 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, and 6 o'clock NJ. of said day, at the Court
House door in Evansville One fourth part OF Lot
No %, in the Lower Enlargement OF the City OF
Evansville Indiana The property OF the heirs OF
Thomas Dewey, late of Vanderburgh County, decd.
The above Lot is pleasantly situated having con.
venient Dwelling House and stable upon it. good
Warrantee Deed will be given.
TERMS OF SALECAsH.-But delay OF three months
will be given on with approved security.
JOHN INGLE Jr. Admir-.
RoB'T NIGHTINGALE, Atty in fact for heir.
lie IA d&Lw4w.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
The house then adjourned.
WASHINGTON. June &c

WASHINGTON, June 80, 8 P. M.
w. Dodge has published card in the Gun
ion," declining the nomination of the Barn
burners, and pledges himself to support Cas-:
and Butler. He states he has not been official
ly informed that his State will, or will not
support the Baltimore nominees.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
MUTUAL BENEFIT
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

i - THIS institution is distinguished from al
! II others, al home or a broad, by all, or most
| x1Et9 Of the following pecnliarities-
| l. Where the premiums are over $50, it requires
only one quarter part in cash. instead OF the whole
2 II allows the assured to pay yearly, quarterly,
monthly or weekly
| 3. No part OF the profits are withheld or divert
ed from the assured either in charity otherwise.
a. II has no loan, either nominal or real, to pay
interest forhavinga 81 icieRt capital funded from
| premiums received
s.. The assured can Withdraw his profits, or have
thenTto accumulate, year by year, at his option
g. Ii assures to the age OF 81, instead Of stopping
at 60.
T. 1t declares the profits yearly, instead of once in
five seven years. and issues scrip yearly 10 the AS
sured, bearing per cent interest-which scrip
deemed IN cash. when the profits amounted TO $780,
Assured.
8. 1t enables man to provide for his wife and
children in such way, that although he may lose
every thing, they safe; and all persons whether
married or unmarried, to provide for Old Age Sick
ness and Want, as well as for Death.
y The Assured can surrender the policy at any
time after the first year, and receive its equitable
value.
10. At any time after the first year, the Assured
can borrow the scrip issued, two-thirds gifts n
mount,-so that he has nothing to fear from change
OF circumstances, or inability to pay the premium
IL. Directors and Officers are chosen yearly; and
the Assured votes according to his interest
IL. The funds are all invested in United States,
New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts stocks,
W
wholly unincumbered, and of double the value lean.
ed.
ID. It pays no Directors, no Auditors, no Solicit
tors. 1t lends money to neither.
IA. 1t does not reckon the Assured a year older
than he is-but from six months less to six months
more, SO as to equaZe the estimate between all par
ties.
- The rates are lower, the expenses less, and the
profits larger, than with Foreign Offices; investments
here yielding from to per cent-abroad only 3per
centto say nothing of 80 1-3 per cent reserved nor
OF interest allowed to those who furnish ''guaran-
tee capital at the rate of per cent on every hum
dred pounds subscribed for every ten pounds paid
in
l6. Instead of encouraging, every precaution is
taken to prevent, forfeiture of the policy
II The liability Of the Assured is limited by Law,
to the amount OF his premium note
ALLEN C. HALLOOK, Agent:
M: j. BRAY, M. D. Medical Examiner.
All persons wishing to make insurance on their
own or on their friends LIVES, will please call up
on the agent in this City, Office on Main street near
Water, and examine the terms and rates of the Com
oany. je l6-ly
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
CINCINNATI, June 80, 8P. M.

ClNC1NNATI, JuIle az, . L M
The river is rising slowly. The Eastern mail
is in and contains the details of the Britannia S
news.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
State ofIndiana Vanderburgh County

State of Indiana Vanderburgh County.
Vanderburgh Circuit Court, in vacation June lS4e
D DEB" 6 q 2ssy'''' Pet. for Divorce.
A ND now at this time the complainant by
N Ingle and Wheeler her solicitors and files in the
office of the Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court
her certain petition for Divorce. And it appearing
from an affidavit this day filed in the Clerks Office
aforesaid that the said John Onyett resident
of the State of Indiana
Therefore notice is hereby given to the said John
Onyett that unless he personally be and appear here
on or before the calling of this at the next term
of said court be held the court house in Evans
vile, on the fourth Monday in September next, the
same will be heard and determined in his absence.
lie IA SAM'L L. JENKINS, CI'k.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

COVE are indebted to the officers of the
steamer Atlantis for full file of st. Louis pa
ners.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

RIVER BOTTOM LAND FOR SALE.
T WISH to sell my valuable Farm OF River Botlolss
i Land, situate on Green River Island in Kentucky,
four miles from Evansville, containing 260 acres 25
OF which is cleared and under fence, and in fine
state of cultivation. There three double log
houses with stables, barns &c. The log houses are
all good and two of them new with brick chirnnies.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing will learn my terms
by applying to Mr. E. A, Corbet or w. B. Butler of
Evansville, by applying TO me opposite the farm
on the kentucky side.
lie 80 JAS McCLAIN.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
National Bakery,

1.-THE corner of Water and DiUision streets.
TREDERIC WETZELL, begs leave to inform
L his friends, and the public generally, that he has
again returned to this city, from Mexico, and recon-
menced the business of BAKING, in all its various
branches Fresh Bread, and a variety of Cakes
Crackers, &C., can be had at all times, and on the
most reasonable terms. Give him call. mayl,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

PITTSBURGH, June 80, 8 P. M.
There is 4 l-2 feet water in the channel and
rising.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

State of Indiana, Vanderburgh Co., set.
vanderburgh Circuit Court, September Term, A d
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06
WEEKLY JOURNAL.

6rIhe Largest Weekly Paper, containing
more Reading Matter, and the Cheapest
published in the State
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-06

State Bank of Indiana,
David E. A. Strong John III
Groesbeck, Francis W. Mil
Ter, Ruth Ann Miller, Eliza
K. Miller, Jeremiah r. Barn
es Crawford Bell, Willard
Carpenter, Joel C. Mills, In Chancery
John Barnakle, George A
Miller, George IL. Hahn,
Peter Voegle, John Rabbers,
Matthias Stahlhoier, Hora-
ito Q. Wheeler, Vincennes
Ruark, John L. Bittrolff,
Elias Steiger, and Peter Kro-
menacher.
NJ OW comes the complainant by John ] Chand-
~ Ter, her solicitor, and files her Bill of Com
plant herein, and it appearing by the affidavit of
dlsinterested and co npeient witness, filed this the
l5hday of June, 1913, that the said defendants, Da
| vid b. A. Strong, John II. Groesbeck Francis w
Miller, Ruth Ann Miller Eliza r. Miller, and Jere
miah H. Barnes, not residents of the State OF In
diana.
Notice is hereby given the said defendants of tn
tendency of this suit and that unless they, the salt
David E. A. Strong, John Ii. Groesbeck, Francis w
Miller. Ruth Ann Miller, Eliza r. Miller, jeremiah
r. Baf51es shall personally be and apper before tn
said Vanderburgh Circuit Court, before the call
ing of this at the next term OF said court,
plead to or answer the compliments Bill OF Com
plant the same will be taken confessed agains
them, and the matters and things therein contane
decreed accordingly.
/ SAMUEL Il. JENKINS, Clerk.
u ie15-p 81. By r. JENKINS, Dept