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The New York herald., 1850-11-16

MURDERED ~ MS SrAvEs.-On Saturday last,
as we learn, Mr.. Nichols, of Clarke county, was
murdered by two Of his seryantss under circuni-
stances Of great auocity. He wen, TO his stone
quarry, where the two negroes were a. work,
when one Of them struck him with a crowhar, in
fiantly disioiniing his neck. This was ia open
daylight, and they then carried his body TO corn
field near by, and secreied il in shock OF corn
until night, when they carried il 10 well in the
neiehborhood, in which they deposited il. Nichols
was an elderly man. At the time Of the murder,
two Of bis sons were at weTk with another negro
nearby but neither Of the sons saw any part Of the
usneacion. The negro whewas at work with
them. however, saw the muIderers carrying the
body TO the corn field bu, said nothing until night,
when he disclosed the whole transaction TO bis
wife, and the alarm was raised, and the body
found in the well, ~ disclosed above. -Lsrngton
(hy J, StafcssnGn, Nor. q.
The New York herald., 1850-11-16

SINGULAR VEItrIcATrov OF DEEAN.-Jus; two
weeks ego, last Saturday night, ayoung lady
residing in Hanover street, in this city, retired TO
bed at her usual hour, and in her usual cheerful,
happy frame Of mind After having fallen asleep,
she had frghtful dream or vision. She dreamed
that her brother, who was in the western pars OF
New York, was Killed, and his body horribly man.
Rled in death This dream seemed so vivid and
real, and impressed her mind forcibly, that she
awoke, and even rose from her bed and walked
her room, weepiDg in great anguish. Another lady,
who was asleep IN an adjoining chamber, was
awakened by her wailings, and, or going into the
room 10 ascertain the cause, found her sitting N
chair weering. The lady endeavofed 10 soothe her
iears and finally persuaded her TO retire once more
70 bed, and Try 20 forget the dream The next Mon
dey morning, the young lady received atelegraph-
lc despatch announcing that her brother, Mr.;
Wise, brakeman, on The Western railroad, had
fallen from The cars on one Of the freight trains,
rear East Chatham, N. y, and been run over and
instantly killed. The accident happened at about 2
o'clock on Sunday morning, precisely about the
time OF the dream.-- Boston naa,cTiFf, N0r III
The New York herald., 1850-11-16


Thus, in seven trips the Asia is twenty-six hours
and forty five minutes ahead of the Pacific; or an
average of three hours and fifty minutes ahead on
each trip. This is close shaving, But the short
est passage has been made by the Pacific, as fol-
lows
ID. ". ~
Shortest western passage Of the Asia. ....io 10 45
:" " Pacific. 10 -
In favor Of the Pacific to New York. .....- IL -
Shortest eastern passage Of the Pacific. 10 II 80
4" Asia. 10 IL 10
In favor Of the Asia to Liverpool. ........ 8 10
The shortest passage Of the Asia either way 10 IL 10
Pacac either way, 10 Is
In favor of the Pacific. c................ 80
This gives an advantage to the Pacific.
We do not count the first trip of the Pacific, be-
GAUGE we deem it fairer to take seven consecutive
trips Of each steamer II is not fair TO take eight
rips of one steamer and seven Of the other.
The New York herald., 1850-11-16


NEw YORK, Nov III, 1850.
In your paper of the 9Th instant, you have an
article, Speed of the Atlantic Steamships" aud
record the extraordinary success OF the racine;
and You question if il has ever been equalled oy
any steamship belonging TO any country. NOW,
such statement has been made withoui any com
parison. The Pacific, IN eight trips, averages ii
days, hours, and Is minutes, (not ii days,
hours, and minutes); but the Asia (Cunard
ste smer,) beats that little, as shown in the an
nexed stateme deem i. but right, that ii you
favor the public with records of the success Of
Collins splendid line Of steamers, you should not
attribute to them what is not yet due. | submit,
for your inspection, the annexed statement Of the
runs OF the two steamers have only seven tnps
Of the Asia, but that is sufficient for test, and
leaves her over fifteen days for her present run
home, thus;
Pacific, eight trips, occupying. ....... 50 IS os
Garry for hor eighth trip. ......... 10 9 o5
Mc~ York to LUespee!. Liverpool to NeO York. =,
* Z; IL i; !; i: 4 5:;# ; !s
In .ss. trips, ssa Isl. osn. Ar.r... each Trip
lid. Oh. lbm,
Lvsrpooll 10 Nev re,k. ~ Nee York to Liverpool.
B. H;y + an: .ss vi, y 5ss'!::sti
Oct. IL aud Oot s3 10 2z -
al 20
Add for four trips to Boston, marked B. de- ID. III M
ductng detour TO Halifax, say l6 hours each .
81 20 0
~ 20
Time In seven trips, "a 10
verage each trip ..................l 10 10 o
Pacifc average each trip. ip.,..,.......... III 8 IL
Asia, ................ 10 10
In ufaJor OF the Asia. sia..,............ o 13 Is
j. @. Men.
The New York herald., 1850-11-16

18th inst,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19
California BiIIPa,sedi

By the dispatches published in another
column, it will be perceived that the Caliior
MIA bill has passed the Serate, by a vote OF
"a to Is. We are glad to see this. Caliior-
MIA has been impatiently awaiting action in
our Congress, and from the last accounts she
certainly could have had but little hopes OF
admission this session of Congress. If the
bill be not defeated in the House by amend
rnents. &c. offered by faciious minority, ana
the violent discussion which will certainly en-
sue, be not protracted to an unusual length
We may soon expect TO hear of this bill be,
coming a law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19
LIVERPOOL. Aug. s.

The cotton market has been active and
huoyant ihroue bout the week and prices
have advanced 81 per pound. FAIR Orleans
is now quoted AT SD. Sales of the week co.
600 bales. of hich SPECTATORS took 7l000
and exporters ~ 600. The market closes
firm. Flour and wheat quiet without change
in prices. Corn has farther declined Cd per
quarter. Beef is in improved demand
Pork bo,h old and new, has slightly advanc-
ed. There is a fair business doing in bacon
at full pricess. shoulders are wanted; hams
are neglected. Small sales of lard nj bare
Iy previous prices. Sugars are in good demand
at 81 advance. Coffee in this market is
steady but without animation. AT London.
yesterday. prices were lower and the market
dull. Demand for rice decreasing; Carroll
ma dull nj lSs 81. Teas-Speculators are
doing a large business and 1T improved prices.
Linseed oil dull at 33s 9Ja3ls. Sales Of to-
bacco for the month 1880 hhds !; market
very firm.
At London money continues abundant and
discounts eaay The bulIioni in the Bank of
England was about fl6000000 American
stocks steady, but business limited.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19
Public improvements,

Almost every part OF our city is numbered
up with stone, &c. for public improvements.
The prominent allies are beng paved, streets
guttered and otherwise improved, houses go
ing up, and that corporate and individual
spirit manifested which speaks best OF city's
prosperity. Notwithstanding the presence
Of the Cholera short time back. and the
dullness ofall branches OF business, the rapid
and general Improvements now going on in
our midst, seem as II sickness and dulness
we're imaginary things in Evansville at all
times. There is not street but where rub
bish speaks Of progress-there is not an ev-
idence Of progress in the shape of new
building, but what has been brought forth
by actual demands. The present healthy
growth Of Evansville will increase with
each year, especially when the vast internal
improvements now in course of construction
shall bind this place by iron and water chan
nels with the Wabash valley, the interior oil
the State. Lake Erie, and the various SINH
lar channels they will tap. stretching like
great arms into the richest regions OF
country in the West. Then the improve
ments we now regard as so important, will
seem like miniature editions of the mammoth
works in progress. We shall look back but
a few years hence upon this time. as the Pc
riod Of our childhood-as that age when we
first began to know something of our pow
crs and capabilities, and so direct them as to
bring forth future usefulness and perhaps
greatness.
We shall not now enumerate the improve
ments in progress in this city, but defer them
for future allusion. Considering the late ep-
idemic and the general dullness, they are
gratifying to every citizen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

IJEvery preparation is being made in
the way of getting timber, setting the up
rights for building upon, &C., necessary for
the construction of our Evansville and Green
river packet, to which we alluded a few
days back. Her builder is an old expert
enced workman, having built some of the
best boats on the river. We have seen the
model and draught of the steamer, and think
that when she is flushed, all will be satisfied
with her. Tomorrow, as the new Kentucky
is an object Of interest to our citizens we
shall give full particulars of dimensions, &c
We predict she will be the germ or begin
ming of an immense deal of steamboat build
ing at this point.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19
WASHINGTON. Aug. Is.

The appointment of Mr.. McKennan rs
Secretary of the Interior was unanimously
confirmed 10y the SENATE.
Tie Union says gentleman arrived last
evening. who states that he came direct from
SIN Antonio. Texas, and that there are 5000
men under arms. who are 10 march TO The
Rio Grande TO defend The rights of Texas
Thousands were ready TO rally, if necessary,
under the standard Of The State MIR. Pcarcc's
Texas boundary bill which has already piss
ed the Senate, will pass the House by Il vote
OF 80 majority. : 1t9.li
MIR. Caldwell, of n. c., is IN favor Of H.
Mr.. McKennan accepts the Department Of
The Interior. so the cabinet is now full. Tie
Republic of this morning says the Texan
boundary and California bills will not BE-
taken up in The House before tie next week.
The Hon. L. NJ. McKennan arrived here last
night. Gen. Scott has been ordered TO fix
his he dquarters in tie city.
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To The Editor. of the Journal.

In Saturdays Journal, a correspondent sug-
gests the establishment oran Intelligence of
fee, for the convenience Of those troubled in
procuring servant girls. He seems 10 think
such an Office would particularly aid those
ladies (?) who are in the habit of Gearing
aray their neighbors girls. Now dare say
the writer meant WELL but the insinuation
that any LADY would coax girls away from
the service Of her neighbors. is without foun-
dation in fact. No lady would be gully OF
such an act. Nor will any lady receive into
her service, girl whom she KNOWS TO be un-
der positive engagement of service toanother.
am surprised that . A Citizen" who writes
like person of sense, should have fallen into
The error of making such an uncalled for in
situation. That girls who are engaged TO
us. or who are actually in our employ. are
sometimes sndked away from Us 10y secre
management, AID the offer of advanced wa
ges, is Il most melancholy truih-melancholy
nj least 10 The honor Of those who do il. Nu-
isanccs, however, must exist III all commuri-
ties /; and Of these none is more common and
vcxatious--none more reprehensihle than
medlers in the affairs of other people That
our city of varieties is exempt from this sort
of nuisance, certainly will not venture TO as
sent. l will say however, that few. rery
ter, can be found among Us Ito our credit be
il said,) who so little regard the rights of
others, SO little respect themselves, as knolr-
ingly TO infringe The clear and recognized
laws of propriety which should prevail in the
employ mcnt oil our servants.
ANOTHER CITIZEN.
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WAsHlNGToS, Aug. l6. Z
SENATE.
Not in session to- day.
HOUSE.

Went into committee of The whole on The
civil diplomatic and appropriation bills. Mr..
Ewing spoke on the Presidents message rel
alive To New Mexico and Texts. He re-
garded it as unfortunate in the present state
OF the country, and was calculated 10 add
fuel 10 the flame already burning, rather than
produce any saiulary effect He advocated
the SO 100000 to Texas boundary bill PASS
ed by the Senate. as the best mode OF getting
out Of the difficulty and being advantageous
10 the South and Texas. He made an ear
nest appeal to now advance the banner
Cancellation. r q. lrr-s t..-g.r
A message was received from the Senate,
announcing tie passage OF the New Mexico
bill 4tT sV CI1
Mr.. Bagly who reported the bill. was al.
lowed TO make the closing speech. He said
he should resume foi a future occasion, argu-
ment 10 show that a more dangerous mes
sage than that recently made by the Presi-
dent. had never emanated Ii ON an Executive.
II the views therein expressed were carried
out, the Government would be convert, d into
Il military despolism. He said the comn,iti,
of ways and means meant 10 repeat simply
that it is inexpedient 10 ACT on the subject OF
a me difcation Of The tariff
The committee then proceeded by vote on
The items of the hill. Several amendments
were offered. when the committee rose ard
they adjourned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

ACCIDENT AND DEATB.-NVe learn by a
private telegraPhc Dispatch from A. b.
Shaw, OF Memphis. received yesterday. that
the bank of the river or rather bar. on which
the old steamer Bulletin ran aground last
spring. has caved in. just in front Oft the boat.
The crew of the boat were AT work on the
bar at the time, and several of them were
preciPitaied into the river. and Lowry. val
liable negro belonging TO Capt. Church. was
drowned. The others were saved. The
boat lies in precarious condition. and il is
feared that the bar will continue 10 wash
away, and she will oapsize into the river,
despite The vigorous exertions of Captain
Church and crew to prevent it.
Lou. Courier.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

SUIclDE.-We have 10 record one of The
most painful casualties which has ever oc-
Cured IN our county. Yesterday evening
Mrs. Elizabeth S'roude, an old and very re-
spectacle lady. so years of age, the widow
of the late Thomas S.roude. one of the old
est and most respectable citizens ofihe conn
~. committed suicide by hanging herself
with skein ofihread. Ever since the death
Of her husband which occurred about six
months since. her mind has been much dis
'urbed, and at times she has exhibited signs
Of a temporary alienation OF her intellect. It
is supposed she was laboring under this in
fluence when she committed the fatal act.
lf0ysrjUe Eagle, 18Th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

No MORE SLavEs.-ls slavery TO be ended
or NOTE The following statement from the
Sun puts curious face on this question:
What are we TO think OF il:
The LATsET CURiosITY.-A most extra
ordinary phenomenon it is said has just made
its appearance in this city; viz: slave from
the South who has discovered secret mode
Exchanging the colored skin to white one |!
He has already, according TO report. changed
the hue OF his feet, his hands, and part of
lis face, while the rest o. his person is gradu-
ally undergoing the same wonderful meta
morphosis The story is that while at work
on his masters plantation he discovered that
Il certain weed exercised this astonishing ei-
feet. He and numb Der OF his fellow slaves.
vigorously applied the cosmetic, and the re-
suit is before Ia. He expects 10 be fully
white in rom eight 10 ten months. Should
the whole negro population OF the S)uh ;it-
quire this secret, they will want nothing bat
wigs 10 enable them To walk away self eman-
cipated, aud set all the attempts of slavery to
arrest them at defiIGcc. The slave in ques-
tOl, il is said. refuses 10 reveal the name of
this weed untll he shall have become wholly
white Nor will he reveal the name OF his
master, nor fireplace of his former servitude.
lest he may be kidnapped again into bond
age. Mr. BIrnun. they say, is after him, and
promises TO purchase his freedom if he will
suffer himself to be exhibited. The Coloni-
ziIon or Abolition Society ought TO purchase
his secret.
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jonathan and Sallie...Ductt.


By MRS. LYDIA JANE PERSON
SzHie-Naow Jonathan, guess as haow,
You're goin' arter rum,
Ard if you be, tell ye naow
We better stay to hu1l ~ A--
The tater patch is full o. weeds,
The pigs creepcrawlin' in;
And that old stacklin' barn door needs
A staple, and a PIN
The old COW, IN, has run away,
Because the fence is down;
Yea better du some chores tu-n,ay,
And stay away from town.
blast it! Sal, tell you naow,
You kinder raise my spunk;
III 90 10 town today swaow,
And darn me Ill get drunk!
Ye're fuller Of we're jaw, snore,
Than Satan is of Sin;
Ye're mouth needs more than the barr
door
A staple, and a pin.
SGllie-Thais pretty srf' TO give your wife
That. pleadin' for your good;
That we're to lead dretful life
Is clearly understood.
Yen larn 10 guzzle like a saow,
And be drunken SMACK
The little we have galher'd--naow
Is goin all tu rack.
Then quarels. poverty and duns,
And consiables will come,
And we, with our poor little ones,
Shall be without hum.
Hunger and rags will foller fast,
And MISERY and shame;
And veil die in the street at last
And who will be 10 blame2
Oh husband remember still
When first We was my spark,
Then We was busy as mill,
And merry as lark.
A very birds nest was our hum,
In our fir married years,
Before you larn't tu pour down rum,
And tn pour out tears. (Slc areepS)
Jon'n- Ye're right, Sal-every word We drop
Is just like preachn' true,
I'll nevc; drink another dropl
Dol blast me if du.
Lancaster UnioH.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

MARKET.-Last Saturday morning there
were seventy-three wagons in the market
the largest number collected at one time
there this season. The Cholera alarm has
subsidized, and from this time till winter we
may expect to find better provided markets
than we have had thus far in the season.
Vegetables Ct all seasonable kinds are abund-
ant and cheap, and fruit will soon be com
ing in freely.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

EThe Office of the Evansville Insurance
Company chartered February 8, lS36-ad-
joining Messrs. Babcock Brothers, on Water
street, will soon be finished. 1t is three
story brick building, of an excellent internal
arrangement, and in every manner well
suited 10 the use for which it is desigred-
The vault in this building is that of the
Shawneetown Bank that ras
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

TIE PRESIDENT AND TEAAs.--The
Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia North American says:
After consultation with his Cabinet, the
President has determined upon the answer 10
he given To that letter of Gov. Bell, Of Texas
In this answer the ground is taken that there
has been no such usurparion of Executive
mower as has been complained of; and that
Col. Monroe. in issuing the call for State
convention although acting without any or
ders or Instructions, committed no violation
oirght us he'was clearly entitled TO do what
he had done, ia his individual Cal aciiy. wien
requested by the people OF the territory
President Taylor'S cause is sustained in every
respect So far as it had been indicated. As
tie question OF maintaining possession was
not niooted in Gov. Bells letter no decision
las been expressed in regard to that subject
A letter from Washington TO the New
York Tribune says that Col. Howard reach
ed Washington on The % inst, bringing news
that l500 volunteers had offered their SER
vices TO Gov. Bell, TO march against New
Mexico. They were accepted, but will not
move until the Governor receives an answer
from the Federal Government, and the de-
clsion Of the called session OF the Legislature.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-sIx Town
Lors FOR SALE.-By advertisement it will
be seen that Nathan Rowley will sell at pri-
yate salel 36town lots. situated in the North
Eastern enlargement OF the city, and in the
aud Princeton Railroad depot. A rare chance
10 secure bargains.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.
OD,- n,r
SENATE.

The motion TO enter the Southern Sena-
tors protest against the passage Of the Cab
Iiornia bill, on the Journal was=,aken up and
after some debate was laid on the table. 4
The bill establishing territorial govern
ment Tor New Mexico. was then passed.
The fugitive slave bill was made the spe-
cial order of The day for Monday.
On motion the Senate adjourned till Mon
day. --t~
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19
New YoRK. Aug. l,

The Niagara reached her wharf at l p.
NJ TO day.
The London Times says that the Stadt
holden OF Schleswig Holsiein has issued a
proclamation announcing that their army will
soon renew the late conflict. 1t is said that
the ca:.se Of Haynan's dismissal was the dis
covery of his nal appropriation oil large
amounts Of public money.
RedefsLi and Widen are said 10 he impli-
Gated with him, and the former will be dis
missed
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

HThe ST. Louis RevelIe says that about
two hundred cows, belonging TO dairymen
and others residing in the First Ward of that
city, have died within the past four months
from disease tie character of which is I'M
known, aside from its being sudden and ia
tai.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

Evansville Lodge, No. ca, A. ". NJ.
Meets LIST and Sd Monday evenings, in Shank
Inns Building, corner of Water and Locust SITS.
w. HubbelI, w. NJ; r. T. Cosby. S. w; w.
e. Hollingsworth, J. W.; a. III. Sanders, Sect;
J. c. Heberd. Treas; r. Partridge, S. d.; w.
Brown, J. D.; T. Venneman, T.
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Ds%It is an admitted practical fact that
rain water induces perspiration more quickly
and copiously than any other. Precipitation
is good for the body, ergo rain water is pref
cradle to any other
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

HThere is a tribe of Indians: inhabiting
the country beyond the Mississippi, addicted
TO the habit Of eating their fellow creatures
They are called the Thick Wood Indians.
and are held in the utmost adherence by sur
rounding tribes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

PUNISHMENT II. Gran
gle. editor of the Rolling Ball, an obscene
sheet published in st. Louis, received
sound thrashing from gentleman whom he
had caricatured in his paper. Good for
him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

EMr. Gwathmey is erecting brick
building on First street, between Main and
Locust, which, when completed, will, we I'M
derstand, be occupied by a swarm oflawyers
arranged offices.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

AZ DR.. c. S. Viewer having recovered
from the injuries sustained several weeks
since by fall from his buggy, is now ready
to attend to professional calls, either from
town or country. Office on the corner Of
First and Vine streets, near the Exchange
Hotel.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-19

NThe Shelbyvile and Rushvile Rail-
rond will be open for the transportation of
freight and passengers in the course of a week
or ten days. there being only one mile of the
track 10 lay with iron rail.