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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT BY DROWNING
The 0. Statesman learns that on Wednes-
day night last EDWARD MYERS, aged sixteen
and Miss PATTERSON, aged fourteen years,
were drowned in attempting to cross Alum
Creek in Franklin county. TIE bodies were
found next morning. Two boys accompany
ing them swan shore These young peo-
pie: we learn, had been attending evening
school, and were drowned on attempting to
recross the stream after the breaking up of
the school at night.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT A BRIDAL PARTY.
AT the close of bridal party at the house
of woman named Murphy, in Gray's alley,
Philadelphia, OF Sunday night, the brides
maid, Miss Bridget Lynch, was horribly burn
ed by the explosion of a camphine lamp, set
ting her clothes all on fire. She was going
up stairs with the bride at the time, when the
fame from the wick was waited into contact
with the camphiue, by the top of the lamp moi
being well closed. The unfortunate girl may
not recover.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

CALIFORNIA AND IT'S RoCKs-PRIMIr1vE
SIMPLICITY AND HoNEsTY-CLEANLINEs
"A writer from California to the PITTSBURGH
FoSt thus speaks of ''rocks," 'taristocracy'
and morals" OF California:
There is no country like this. Every one
has a pocket full of rocks,' or sack of vel
low ''slugs." Judges, lawyers. doctors and
mechanics, all work in harmony. There is
no aristocracy. The hard working man is
| the rich man of California. There is less
crime here than exists in the States. One
can work In The mines and leave his cold w
ing IN his pan or rocker" 60 where he pleas
es, and return with the assurance of fndino
1t untouched. You cannot find such a stale
OF things at home-no such honesty or equal
Isy. Why, this is not only the land of GOLD
but paradise Regained.' Even the Indian.
whom the white man has stamped. on his
forehead, assassin and thief, has become hon
est and harmeless, and works with the whites
IN the same mines. But some there are who
think this state of things will not exist. and
predict that, when laws are framed for pro
lection, crime will commence.
The same writer would have us believe
that Hydropathy is not of much account in
that country. He says:
The Indians of California are dirty people
they seldom ever wash themselves but
they are strong and healthy, and seem to be
Tree from diseases that at1lict the whites, such
as bilious complaints and darrhGa, which
has carried off a great many of the emigrants
during the summer and fall.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

FUNERAL OBsEoUIEs OF THE VENERABLE
Bishop FLAGET-The Louisville Journal Of
Commerce, gives the following feeling ac-
count of the last sad tribute to the memory Of
this great and good man, great for his good
ness his cbqritv for ali his brethren af tbs
the purity OF his life by good works. Mem
bers OF all denominations bowed down before
the mortal remains of good old man, who
had laboured on far into the winter oflife. in
the divine vineyard, ere his pure spirit wing
ed its flight to the home of the just made per
feet:
Slowly and mournfully, amid the rain, snow
and wind, of yesterday, did the Catholic con-
gregation of the city, on foot. attend to his
last narrow home, the mortal remains of their
most valuable leader: Bishop Flaget. While
burylng with all the usual pomp and cere-
mony, perhaps the Oldest bishop in the Ken
lucky dlocesses, they, at the same time. were
honorlng one of Kentucky's first pioneers. for
BIShopFlaget arrived in Kentucky somewhere
about fifty years ago, and Louisville has only
been settled seventy-seven years. His re-
mains were laid out in the Cathedral for sew
eral days before his burial, and were visited
Dy hundreds OF our citizens, both Catholic and
Protestant He died as the holy always die.
resigned and contented, only EXPRESSING the
desire, had it pleased HIM, to see the new
Cathedral finished. BUTT was orderd other
wise.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SALE

rr,rr u q UIuttUIC TdfILs
| NE undersigned Administrator of Martin Mill
I eT, deceased, by virtue of an order OF the Pro-
bate Court of Vanderburgh county, Indiana. viii
sell at public auction at the court house door in the
city OF Evansville, on the 10th day of March A. D..
l3oUi the west halt OF the eqr of sec l0n town.
ship no 10 west containing so acres. in Knigbt
township, with 20 acres cleared and good frame
p Terms OF sale, one-third cash-one third in six
months and one third in twelve months from dav
OF sa!e-the purchaser giving notes with approved
security and waving valuation laws
fePl54w IRA 2. GRANGER, Admir-.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

Books AT AUCTIoN.-The large sales of
Valuable Books, will be continued this and to-
morrow evening. These books are principal
ly choice miscellaneous and scientific works,
and are well worthy the examination of those
wanting to make additions to their libraries
as good bargains may be had in
them. Nelson, the popular Nelson, who
stands to other auctioneers what Lord Mel
son did to other British navy chiefs, is the auc-
tioneer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

A STRIKE AND Row ON CANAL.-The
laborers on the Erie canal, near Utica, n. Y.
are on a strike, and committing gross outrag-
es. About four hundred of them, last Wed
nesday, attacked the barn of Mr.. Vandebo
CART, one of the contractors, five miles from
Utica, which they burned to the ground.-
Ten valuable torses were c9psABT3fstalVviI,G jas
pended. Arrests were about to be made.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
ADMINISTRATORS sAI,p

Vie undersigned administratof oil loahua ~
l. Stephens, decd, will sell at public auc,ian az
the late residence of the deceased in centre tawns
ship, at 10 O'Clock on Wednesday, March 10th. hia
personal property consisting Of household ana
kitchen furniture, Horses, Wagon. one Cow and
Calf, Tanners tools, &c, Sc,
IERMs-All sums over three doafa. nine month";
credit. Waving the benefit Of the valuation and
stay laws. 0''''
sILAs G. STEPHENS,
tcbl6-3w. GEO, l., SChNEF, aas'fe
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

DO Mr.. Laughlin advertises to day to sell
his is entire stock of Groceries, &C., at cost, as
he about changing his business, in accordance
with arrangements made during his absence
He reminded us that he had returned from
Pittsburgh, by leaving US at 3o'clock yester-
day morning a large package of up river pa
pers for which attention we are under obj
cations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

IL Bement & Vlele have large stock OF
most excellent Cigars on hand, and for sale on
the most reasonable terms. We know this
from the delicious odour now flirting with onr
nose IN fairy wreaths of clear blue smoke
That our recommendation may be taken as
sincere, we beg leave to remark that we
bought the cigar now pressed by our lips with
true affection
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

- From the telegraph dispatches pub
llshed to-day, fires appear to be all the rage.
We much regret that our friends of the New
Orleans Picayune have been burned out. as
their establishment was probably the most
complete one in the South. But thew will
soon be up again, or we much mistake the
availabilities and energy of the pIoprietors.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
ADMINISTRATORS orrrr

0IlCE Is hereby given that the undersigned
In has taken out letters of Administrator viii
the will annexed on the estate of Henry Whetsane.
late OF Vanderburgh county and State of Indiana.
deceased; All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment and thos,,
having claims against the same are requested TO
present them duly authenticated for settlement;
the said estate is supposed to be solvent
J January 28th 1850. BRACKET MILLS,
IeDIo 5W Ad.ninistraror
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

TWENTY DOLLAR Coin PIEcEs Two
dies which have been struck of this new coin
have been condemned, and it will probably be
three or four months before it comes into cir
culation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

u The darkest view of fallen liberty ever
we saw, was free darkey lying drunk in a
gutter yesterday. He literally laid low and
kept dark. 1t was dark transaction but it
was much darky-er when sa Die comrade
went to mis- assistance.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

N Office is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has this day taken out letters of adminiStra-
ton on the estate of Jane James, deed. An per
sons indebted to said estate are hereby notified in
make immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same, will present TENN for settlement
SAID estate is supposed to be solvent.
tebl0-3w. ISAAC CASSELRERRY. Aaa,.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
The Admission of California.
Glory pursue and generous Shame,
The unconq uerable mind, and Freedoms holy fam

GLORY pursue and generous Shame,
The unconquerabe mind, and Freedoms holy flame
GRAZ.
California has formed a Constitution. tits
a Free Constitution. 1t has attracted the ad-
miration Of Europe. as we'll as America. Sc
curing freedom to Men-the rights of proper
ty to Women-a Home to all, and the utmost
range to the activities of the people, consist
ent with peace and order. This Constitution
is one Of the finest monuments to the spirit OF
American liberty, and the science OF Repub-
lican Government.
Under the administration of such Constr
tuton-in the mild climate Of the Pacitc-by
the pure waters of the Sacramento-on the
slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Man, OF what
ever race, may walk abroad unmolested, in
the enjoyment Of all the functions Of his SOUL
and all the gifts Of God, so exuberantly and
! beautifully developed around him! 1t is a
new picture of a people, like the blind restor-
ed to sight-glowing, bounding, and rejoicing
in the light and liberty of an uaoppressed So
ciety.
The State Of California so constituted al
no other State ever was-comes, with the re
commentator of the President, and by ex
press Provision of Treaty with Mexico, tt
: ask admission, as a State Oft the American I'm
ion. Can she be rejected? If she is, wha
apology can we make 10 Lle ClFllZGQ WORTH
We, who bought Florida, and received it witt
slaves, who annexed Texas, for Slave propa
gandsm; if we were to reject California be
cause it is free, and for the vain, absurd, an
, Ivilainous idea of Slave balance of power
10 what an example Of iniquity, Of darkness;
= and of moral degeneracy would be exhibite
7 to an observant world from the shores Of Re
, publican America! Fallen Hungary, in tn
? shrouds of her woe, could present no darkt
q view oil fallen liberty, than would this couI
= try, protesting to be the Champion of Libe
e ty-thus rejecting a State, because it VIZ
r Free!
The world cannot be deceived on this sui
= iect The only obstacle to the admission
=, California, Is that it Is a Free State! 1t is a
n most incredible, that such an objection shOu
:. be made, at this age Of the world, and in til
# country! 1t is made too, when it is know
n that Mexico-that dark and ignorant matte
o had declared the freedom OF these terrific
h les when the people, who have come to /
/ habit that country, have rejected the syste
is of Slavery, with indignation;-when no m;
believes it can be carried there;-when,
20 fine, there is neither angel man. or devil d
Is sres to force it there-e.rcept Senators Of T.
american Republic!
- Defence is asked for, by these Senators
V But what men, State, or people, can dete
ii them, if they demand such sacrifice? I
n world will be against them, and like the +
is natics of Brahminic Plagiarism, they will ha
le built, and land themselves down upon til
Sc own Funeral Pile elm. Chronicle.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

IPWe are glad to learn that the Mason
ic fraternity of our city are about erecting a
lodge in which to hold their meetings; which
will be both an ornament to the city and an
honor to the taste of the order who are about
to build it. They have purchased lot Of
Iseventy-fve feet Oh the southwest corner Of
Jefferson and Fourth street, by one hundred
and sixty-five feet deep.
A premium of yUjgmpentI6n Among
d. nc drcnltects in the Union, and prize Of
$500 will be awarded to the second best
The present calculation is to put up three
story stone or brick edifice, with number OF
store rooms below, with the most beautifully
decorated and largest ball or concert room in
the West on the second floor and to occupv
the third story with the lodge rooms. The
sum OF $l20;000 will be raised by selling the
shares at $5OPer share, and if we can Judge
from the enthusiasm of the projectors and
the certainty Of the fact that the stock will be
taken, we imagine it will pay handsome
Dividend. We hope soon to see the corner
stone laid; and the building sprnging up
We are assured that it will be finished bv
this time next year Lou. Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
ADRIIN1sTE A roE,ga Noa,ts,Y,

N OIitt Ia hereby given Rp The 9saaIsisesa
~ that Letters OF administration upen he astats
OF Joshua W stephens, have this aap eeaa grant
ed to them, All pefsaAz indebted - sai ssists ans
requested to make immediate eaVthent and all esg=
H9ha having claims against said estate a,s request
Cd To present them properly authenticated pF settle
hlenh he eatate is supposed ,a h. solvent
s GlbAH q aFEfHGNa, I .4r...
iebia aw. GRO t. FffffNFE' AaH@ss
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

THE HARMoNIsTs AeAIN.-The Band o.
Sable Harmonists, whose visit to Evansville
lastweek was cut short by other engagements
have telegraphed US that they viii be here
and give concerts tomorrow and Saturday
evenings. From the manner in which they
were received last week, they will doubtless
draw good houses again. This time they will
give their concerts at the Court House.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

~ Yesterday was bright but very win.
dy day. People walking around town hold
ing on their hair, and looking desperate.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

CITIzEN.-The Citizen was here yester-
day morning, from Cincinnati. We thank
the clerk for Cincinnati and Louisville pa
pers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

IL There have been but few arrivals from
the Wabash river during the last week, and
treights are scarce at this point.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

ALEX. ScoTT.-The Alex Scott arrived at
Evansville yesterday morning. loaded to the
guards. for New Orleans. By the papers
sent us by the clerk, we perceive she left
Louisville on Tuesday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21

E Editor on the sick Iist-can't eat
brains evidently I've in his bowels-can't
write,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
FARM FOR SALE.

4 Valuable Farm containing IS acres, 90 o.
"A which improved situated : miles from F,,.
ansvlle on the canal, will be sold at barGain il
application be made soon. Apply 10
leb2o-5t' B. DYSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-02-21
SELLING OFF AT cosrH

II ENG about 10 change my present business. ]
ID offer my entire stock of Groceries. &c, at cost
tor cash. lfeb2l-fl J. LAUGHLiN, Jr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10
Death of Df. Woodward,

We are pained to announce that Dr.. SAMUEL B, WOODWARD departed this life at his residence in Northanpton. Ms, on Thursday evening lst, at the age of es. Dr. W. WAS niatiye of Torripgton, in this county, but for several years prac- ticed ip Wethersfeld, and was physician to the State Prison. In 1882. he was elected member of the Senate of this State from the First District, in opposi- ton to Gov. Toucey. On the orgapiza- tion of the Massachusetts Insane Asy- lum, at Worcester, he was appointed Superintendent of that institution--and it is to hisssuperior abilities that it owes its present high character. A few years since he resigned. and took up his abode in Northampton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10
in Northampton.

SLE1eH1NG.--An abundance of snow and beautiful sleighing on the hills an in the valleys. The following "sleigh ing song' may be sung with fine effsc amidst the jinggling of bells o swift we 20, OCT the fieecy snow.
 When moenbeams sparkle round When hoofs keep time to music's chime,
 As merrilv on we bound. On winters night when heart. beatlight,
 And health is on the wind,
 We loose the rein and sweep the plain,
 And leave our cares behind. With laugh and song, we glide along
 Across the fleeting snow,
 With friends beside, how swift we ride
 On the beautiful track below! .-. o! the raging sea has joy for me, When gales and temPests roar'- But give me the speed of foaming steeo'
 And I'll ask for the wave no more.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10

FOREIGN.-The queen dowager Ad- slaide died on the morning of Sunday, the 2d Dec. aged 5s.
 Another expedition is fitting out to go in search of Sir John Franklin. Capt. Sir Edward Belchsr, it is thought. will have the command.
 Ebenezer Elliot, the author of " Corn Law Rhymes" is dead.
 Great distress prevails among the poorer classes in Hungary the price of lands in many parts of'that i'll -fated coun- try has fallen lower even than the gov ernment lands of America, end many of the proprietors have disposed of their estates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10
Goshen,. Jan.. lst,, ls50a.
Lady Writers.
b. D. AIL1Ne.

Sake, the Boston poet, hasn't got much gal- lantry in his soul. In his poem of .' The Times," read before the Boston Mercantile Library Association, he says
 When blooming school girls V ho absurdly think That naught but drapery can be spoipd with ink, Ply ceaseless quills, that, true to early use, Keep the old habit of the pristine goose, While each, a special Sapho in her teens, Shines forth goddess in the magazines, When waning spinsters, happy ,o rehearse Their maiden griefs in doubly grieveus verse;, Write doleful dtties. or distressful strains, To wicked rivals or unfaithful swains; . Or serenade. at nights bewitching noon. The mystic man whose home is ln the mpon.- When pattern wives no thrifty arts possess, Save that of rE aaping fiastian far the press Write lyrics, needless of their scorehmg bms,, Dress up their sonnets, but neglec: their sons. Make dainty dough-nuts from Parnassian wheat And fancy stockings for poetic feet [hot. While husbands, (those who love their coffee And like no ''ire which doesn't boil the pot ,'t, Wish old Apollo, just te plague his life, Had for his own literary wife !!
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10

MR. KILBOURNE-Allow me to pro- pose to your readers, especially teachers, CTS, single question, viz, " Should GUS tom give law to lAnguage?" In Othes words, "Are we to adopt. the language of what are called std edard writele as the : standard q. gSssy Gn +he uSSNf the English language e?"
 have for several years been looking for a treatise on English Grammar that should give such an exhibition of the na- ture, structure and use of our language, as would render it worthy of being adOp- ted as standard work. l have not yet found such a treatise, although l have, seen many claiming that high pre-emi- hence. Nor do see any reason why such work might not be produced as it appears to me that there is standard by which all the important points of diff ference may be tested and settled. If any one who may chance to read these, lines, should happen to know of text book on English Grammar entitled to the above distinction, he will confer the writer by leaving notice thereof at the office of the Enquirer.
 wish the above to be considered as inquiry, and while I seek for information, I reserve the right to review any work that may be recommended. and to test any opinion that may be offered. Dis cussion may elicit truth. L. World, Jan. Sd, 1850.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10
COPPER MINE IN LITCHFIELD.

A rich copper mine has been opened in the south east part of this town, fin the "Pitch, J about four miles from this vil- lage, which promises remarkably well. Professor Hubbard of New Haven has examined it and made.a highly favorable report of its value and location. P. T. Barnum, Esq, and Philo E Barpum, of Bridgeport. and others, have purchased largely in this mine, and three sets of mi ners have already commenced operations each set working eight hours. thus keeping the works in operation day and night.
 A company have also leased the right of mining at the foot of Prospect Moun- tain in the west part of Litchfeld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10

MR. ED1ToR-Permit one who feels a deep interest in the cause of Education, to make an appeal to parents through your paper,
 Having been engaged in teaching a district school for several winters, l have, as matter of course, found many pupils on whom line upon line and preespt up- on precept" was bestowed without pro- ducing a proportionate advancement.- Now, why is this? Several answers to the query may be. given:-such as, con- stitutional dullness, lack of native talent, and i'll health but I have, from close.ob- servation, been forced to the conclusion that in nine cases out of ten, intemper- ance causes the indolence and apathy found in too many of our schools. By intemperance would not be understood to refer to- the use of ardent spirits, but to- the immoderate use of e, coffee, and edibles. School children, before leaving home, are served to their liking with whatever their appetitcs crave; they are then sent to school, to chamber up the chill of science" as best they may, with. such load upon their digestive organs. All sedeptary persons know the effect of. hearty meals, and generally avoid them when an unusual amount of mental action is required.
 Persons who labor hard. it would seem, are not,sufGciently sWare of the fact, that the digestive organs. when iovertaxed, draw pRop the other parts of. the sys- tenn, producing sluggish circulation of the blood. If they were, would they not pay more atten tion to the diet of their children during school. terms Should parents awake to this subject. would they not instead of blaming the faithful and teacher, throw the blame where it belongs-on their own indul7 gence?
 am no Grahamite; but " eat aa& drink to live," instead of living; to, eat 'and drink"
 L h AkrrNa
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-10

ATThe ceremony of presenting Maj. wEssELLs'sword. vill take place at the Mansion House in this village, on the 2sd inst. In the absence of that gallant of- ficer, (who is attached to Gov. Rileys regiment in California; Col. SEYMOUR of Hartford will receive the sword in his behalf. A general invitation is extend ed by the committee of arrangements, to to the military of the State, and such other citizens as may desire to be present on the occasion. There will be militia " ball in the evening.