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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-21

ANOTHER hrusRKAnis RIVER N FLoRma --Tae
flofloa Sehftrd ccriains an account ut the exam.
nation by commute. OF scientific reutleuen M
me flSer Wacssa, IN Florida, with view of test
ing LIE capacity for waierpower Tor rnsngf,etnr-
ing purposes, End the rrsctiosaihiy Of cong,c,,oy
~ win the ~ Marks by canal Thev found
water az the head Of the nverthirty.tvo Ie.t s,aye
me- me olen wafer IN the 81 Make, al Newport
The Seni'nst sescribes the Wacissa river az
ne natural curlosites almost peculiar 10 Florida
~ 'akes l's use, Ike the Wakui!a in springs uf
uem,ndous volume, forming IN imfaense basia
WIN POLO shores, from when IL runs mas \ ~
direction, IN deep and broad stream, aSnn, fnur.
zen nlles.to swamp, VIII, ~ most ot IL disappears
hroORh ? sebterrenean channel, by which n IL de-
chsrkeo into The Cult This rivcr s SAID 20 coniais
= RIes'eI volume Of water than the Potomac or
rlse IN Florida. II is affected neiherb y drought nor
iIesn, snofding one steady, unifurm and unvary-
lng current all the year. ANY conceivnblr arn,,ot
ot waterpower can be obtained hy means of the
canal proposed, and II will not ONLY be un,a,l,og.
but unvaryng The committee are Of ooinioo thu
more than ten times the water power of cyeII
can be found there, at small expense.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-21

singing is now past, and old winter has come at
last IN real earnest.
--"The forest mourns its leaves,
And nests full Of snow"
for the f.athery flakes came down thick and fast
yesterday evening and last night, and the ground
is now covered to the depth of some eight inches,
and the sleigh bells are ringing out their merry
Jingle in every direction.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
Give Aid.


Who will not give encouragement at the
present juncture of our political affairs to any
measure calculated to allay all threatnings
of the most dreaded disaster-a dissolution
Of the Union 2 Who will not lend his sup
port to any well devised means to secure to
the people the enjoyment of Union har
monizing in all its parts? 1t lisa matter which
will admit of no disguise, it is matter studI-
ed and predicted by the greatest politician
of the age, that on the passage or rejection
Of the compromise bill now before Congress-
depends the dismemberment, or continued
dead to the worth of our Union, so infu-
creed by sectional or party feeling so Supplied
by personal serviity, as not TO encourage the
exercise of some influence by which the
howlings of discord, arising in the North
against the South and in the South against
the North, may be hushed? There are but
few among US who would not stretch forth
strong arm to prevent wreck Of our
UnIon
The time is rapidly approaching when ne
NOSSItg WIN tOih POA tiiO PSOPiN ~ 'i0i'
own control, and to hun deserved rebukes
into the teeth of their ambitious Representa-
iives, who, 10 accomplish their own aggran-
dizement, would trample upon the constitution
and place the Union. so cherished by the
mass, in the most eminent peril. If ever
our institutions of liberty are crushed, if ever
the structure ofour government is laid waste
such men will be the moving cause. Such
men, be trey OF either party, we should hit
terly rebuke. They are men eager TO tear
down, but will not build up the fabric of ouT
government.
There is value in the Union worth pre-
serving. There is a value in 1t equalling the
price of liberty, and the loss of one makes al
most inevitable the loss of both. We car
abandon party, we can smother personal as
pirations, we can surrender ties which bind Us
TO friends. but we can never abandon The
sUnion. Wespeak not for oursef alone wheI
we rebuke. denounce and condemn the course
of those Of our public servants who are jeop
ardizing our country to secure ambition
ends: to satisfy feelings of malignity or re
venge. II is a rebuke not of our own, bu
one arising from every section of our Union
where sectional animosities have not drive
the people to Madness
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
Failure of the Cuba invasion.

There is nothing in the result of the Cuba
invasion which at all surprises us, 1t has ter
minated precisely as we anticipated Ii would,
and just as the leading papers of the country
predicted
The failure of the Cuba expedition is re-
garded us fortunate event. The expedition
itself has ever been looked upon as an unlaw-
81 enterprise, and as such has been repeat
euiy uo"-.lnced. The disastrous defeat with
winch II mas fIie',%uiIl teach mad adventures
useful lesson. 1t wr~>aach them some
thing of the enorrnity OF an intere.rence with
any government foreign to that under which
they claim protection.
When our people, as nation, please to in
teriere with the government of Cuba, or any
other government, they will doubtless do i
bravely and magnanimously and not attemp
an interference By encouraging secret expe
ditions and lawlcss invasions. Had the United
States desired to afford protection to the OPP
pressed subjects of Spain, in Cuba or hat
we wished to receive Cuba into the 'libertie
of our Union, Spain would have been inform
cd IN a manner which would have accorded
with the dignity of our National character.
We believe it consistent to afford aid to OPP
pressed nations struggling for a release iron
the iron hand of their rulers. But to encour
age that aid, they should first exhibit de
termined disposition to strike boldly for them
selves. This the Cubanos have not done, an
TO this we may in part attribute the disas
trous failure of the expedition.
We earnestly wish TO welcome Cuba a
free from her connection with Spain. But W
can never expect to realize this wish unit
she exhibits full determination to liberat
herself.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

PLEASURE OF READING.-Ofallth the amuse
ments that can possibly be imagined for
working man, after daily tolls, or in the inter
walls, thrre is nothing like readinga newspa-
per or IL book. 1t calls for no bodily exerton
of which already he had enough, perhaps too
much. II relieves his home OF dizziness and
samenrss. Nay. it accompanies him to his
next days work. and gives him something TO
think oil besides the mere mechanical drudge
ry OF his every day occupation; something
he can EMO, while absent, and look forward
to with much pleasure. If were to pray for
ii taste which would stand by me under every
variety of circumstances. and be a source Of
happiness and cheerfulness 10 me through
life. and shield against all its ills. however
things might go amiss. and the world fown
upon me, it would be taste for reading.
HerSchel.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
From California.

From q letter bearing date of April 18th,
received by VIM. N. Johnson, Of this city,
from his brother J. Nicely Johnson, in Sacra-
mento City, Cal. we are permitted to make
the following interesting extract:
"The election IS over, and am elected
City Attorney. l received 1897 votes and
my opponent 683-over one thousand major
ity. My opponent was the nominee of the
regular democratic ticket and tie Rancho
ticket-and Notwithstanding this | received
the heaviest vote ofany man in the field that
had opposition. The Council have fixed my
salary at $500 per annum, which is as re-
tairer only. and then in addition, fer all the
duties perform receive extra pay-which
will increase the emolument Of the office to
six or eight thousand dollars per annum-one
of the best olfices-yes, | would rather have
1t than any other. as it will not interfere with
nv practice, but serve to place me in posi-
ton to increase it. am now engaged in pre-
pairing, at the request of the Council, writ
tie opinion, involving the question of tax
amounting to a sum from $4,000 to 100000
expect u BCI l0E lIlS OllC ILCLAi va SSAN WV;
$1,000.
| Mr. John Echols and his son Randall are
about SO miles from here. Randall is elected
Sheriff Of the county in which he lives.
have not seen, or heard recently from any o.
Capt. Stephens company. Brooks Wagnon
am told, is in the mines at Deer creek, about
| 100 miles from here. Gould is peddlng milk
in the city at $500 per month and found
Charley Stewart was in the city few days
since-qute well. | did not see him. He
has gone to the mines also. Ben. Hugs
stayed alI-night with me few evenings
since-on his way up the river.
1t is rather expensive being candidate
out here. Tickets alone cost me over 500
and during the canvass, which toward thu
close was very exciting and warm, | spen
4 or $500. Some candidates know ofspen
2 or $4,000, and had the satisfaction of heins
beaten at laft. 1t is asserted as fact be
yond all doubt that Bryant, who was defeate
for Sheriff by Col. Jack Hayes at San Fran
cisco, spent, in electionecring, upwards c
$4,000 ="
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05


IL The editor of the St. Louis Reveille
has been travelling in illinois, and mol exact
ly admiring the morals Of the suckers, ON his
return to his post lets loose the following:
We had hardly proceeded a mile and half
on our way. when, on passing a small. suspi-
cious-lookIng frame house by the road side,
with an oHinous rnan-trap of machine
hanging over the road near it, rulfian in
bis shirt sleeves dashed out of he door, ;illi
seizng the Bride Of our horse, demanded our
change. Aware of the value of our life to
the community and our posterity, we handed
him two cents. This individual, it IS said, is
in the habit of levying black mail on all per
sons coming from Missouri There is no end
to the extortions of these Suckers. About
three miles further we were alarmed by the
sound of horses hoois behind, and, on hooking
round, saw fat, red-iaced man. on raw
boned grey, ut full galop on our track. We
pushed our tit to his utmost speed, and kept
the red faced highwayman about six lengths
behind for about three miles, when resignng
ourself TO the fate we apprehended we al
lowed the blood thirsty villain to overtake US.
He had pitchfork in one hand, which he
raised as he advanced, and demanded in IA
harsh, commanding voice, stranger, what's
the price of pork in town? Has the cholera
left there yet2"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

days journey. remain there a couple days,
then start for home-so that you may expect
me about this day week, But before close
this, let me say Masonic item, that four
officers in the Grand Lodge were elected to-
day--Esha Dennng, Of Lafayette, re-elect-
ed G. M; a. c. Downey, of Rising Sun,
elected d. G. NJ; Brother Freeman, of
Terre- Haute. S G w; Brother Brown, of
Laporte. J. G. w. The other officers will
be elected to morrow. The Lodge will ad
iourn on Saturday. Tomorrow there will
be procession and an address.
SENIOR.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

EATING A MExrcAN.-A correspondent of
the City of Mexico North American. writing
from a Mexican village, tells the following
story:
| must tell you Of an anecdote that occur
red on the first day we arrived. The people
had been told that the Americans eat chit
dren. and all these pledges of love hnu hern
removed Lieutenant NJ, Of the drigoots
having hear.l this story arcosred mhh. and
asked him The knew where he could gei-i
nice fit boy for supper'-adding that he was
very hungry
The astonished Mexican answered. with a
doleiu shake Of tic head. hay no
WELL said NJ, as I'm hungry, Iain't par
ticrlar-let US have "a little girl, then
The poor man still more horritied' declared
that there WAS none Of those in the village.
NJ then turned to him and inquired. We'll,
show me "A market were can get IA NICE liese
of il full orown man.
This was 100 much for the Indian, aud he
took to bis heels in twinkling Of Il Jack knife.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
SENIOR.

~ The signs in the Senate, says the
Washington Union, are more cheering. We
are assured by several intelligent gentlemen
that the adjustment proposed by the com
mittee of thirteen will pass the Senate with
some notifications, and that the signs are de-
cidedly better in the House. This improve
men. in the sentiment of the two Houses is
attributed 10 the proposed modifica: ions,
which are reconciling members to the system.
1t is only owing to the fact that the voice Of
the people is rising up in favor of it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
Plank Road.

The people of the Wabash Valley are ev-
identity wide awake to their interests in all
improvements of public character; caIcula-
ted 10 facilitate the trade and travel Of the
country. The subject Plank roads is being
agitated among them and is manilestly produ-
eng the desired effect" The propriety ofcon-
structing at the earliest possible time, Plank
road extending from Mt. Carmel to Olney, is
under consideration. From connections made
by this road with other roads, the Wabash
district will secure to herself al the advan-
tagcs arising from a ready connection with a
section of country in Illinois rapidly assuming
a vast Importance, on account of its trade and
agricultural resources. We are glad TO hear
of this public spirit among our Wabash
friends, and hope it may spread until our own
county shall realize some Of the advantages
bestowed by its influence
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
No srcner TaEArlEs WITH srArN.-'In-

No SECRET TREATIEs WITH SPAIN.-'ln-
dependent" the Washington correspondent
of the Philadelphia North American. says:
There is no secret treaty with Spain in re-
gaid to Cuba. as has beeD stated in some OF
the NV York papers nor any ALLIANCE be,
tween France. England, and the United
Suites, for the protection of that island. 1t
has been customary, under late Administra
lions, upon "a charge of the envoy at Madrii,
to assure the Minister OF Foreign Affairs that
the United States would not permit Cuba TO
60 into the possession OF any foreign power
Similar assurances have perhaps been given
on behalf of England and France, hat in no
more obligatory shape
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
TRY'NG TO BE GENrEEL.-Mrs. Swiss.
helm, Of the Pi.tsht rgh Visitor, saysin late

TRY'NG TO BE GENrEEL.-Mrs. Swiss
helm, of the Pi.tsht rgh Visitor, says i'll late
number other paper:
Il ones boarded in a genteel boarding
house, in Louisville, there were two young
ladies and piano in the hou6e-halIs and
parlors handsomely furnished. The eldest
young lady, the belle. wore summer bon
net at ten dollars-a silk and blond concern
II at could not last more than three months
silk and satin dresses at two, three. and four
dollars per yard, and five dollars Il piece for
making them, and the entire family women.
boys, and babies nine in all, slept in one small
room, with two dirty bags Of pine shavings
two straw holsters and three dirty quilts. for
bedding. no slips and there on the wall hung
the pea green and white satin, the rich silk
lawn dresses. These ladies did not work, but
played on the piano, ACCORDION and cards,
and nearly broke their hearts the week We
were there, because another, who presume
lived just as they did, called on them, with a
great clumsy gold chain on he neck. None
of them had one, and Miss Lablinde, the belle
could eat no supper and had fit of sulk:
to console her Tor the want OF a chain
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

We understand that Gov Wright on yes-
terduy COMMITTED the punishment Of death TO
that OF Imprisonment Tor life i'll The State pris
on, in the case Of Charles Gates, a youth
abort twenIy-one years of age who WAS sem
fenced to be hung on Friday tine 7th of jane,
and that respite has been granted in the ease
Of William Gross. who was sentenced to be
executed at the same time, at the instance Of
the Supreme Court. The 18th day of July
is fixed as the time for his execution unless
the Supreme Court in the meantime should
reverse the deCi; sion of the Circuit Court
both cases are in the county Of Clark.
Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
FLOR the Journal.l

There is lovely fountain
In valley Of the West,
Where the long ferns in the summer
Droop DER its placid breast;
Where tie song birds love and linSer,
Where the sun peeps in al noon,
And at night the waters wcoingly
Look to the loving moon.
All night the stars look on it,
And glance among the leaves,
Where the forest bends above it
And the soft wind gently weaves
A low, sweet strain of music
That steals off down the stream,
Like the hymns that angels sang us
In childhoofs guileless dream!
'Twas morning in the spring-time,
looked into its wave,
While TO the bees the wild flowers
Their sweetest burden gave;-
And all around, the song birds
On the budding trees above,
Sang each unto his loved one,
As whispered to my love!
And morn came after morning
And still we spoke the same
The same fond love we whispered
Whea first we thither came =
Oh, was it bat an emblem?
For the sultry summer noon
Dried up the lille streamlet,
And her cheek faded soon
And eve came after evening,
In the Autumn of the year;
And the long ferns ali were dying
And my heart was very drear!
But the fountain soon rose softly
Once more it onward sped =
Oh, il was still al emblem
OF that loved one with the dead!
R+*+*+
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
GEN. TAYLOR ANprHE CUBA EXPEDITION.

GEN. TAYLOR AND THE CUBA EXPEDITION.
They are much mistaken in the character
of President Taylor who suppose that he is
not as bold and heroic in the discharge of his
civil duties as upon the field Of battle. The
distinguished Washington correspondent OF
the New York Courier and Enquirer, speak
ing ofthe Cuba news, says:
When the President was Informed Of this
news at the reception last night, he discover
ed no symptoms OF surprise OF excitement
He was fully prepared for such an announce
ment. and having discharged his duty I'M
der the Constitution and laws, in endeav-
orng to intercept The expedition. he felt that
the whole responsibility Of their fate rested
upon the invaders, who voluntari Y rencunc-
ed the protection Of this Government, and out
ragged its most solemn treaty obligations
There is fact in this connection which is
well worthy of publicity, not only as exhibit
ing that high degee of integrity which has al
ways characterized Gen. Taylor. but as show
ing his frmness and decision ofpurpose when
it was first proposed to employ our naval
force. In the hope OF arreslIng this move
ment. Gen. Tay lor was called upon by sever
al distinguished gentlemen, and advised to
abandon that intention, upon consideration OF
political policy. His answer was prompt
and worthy Of one who respected duty and
faith more than eXpediency ard profit. He
replied, 1.-THE law of 1918 is plain and positive:
and will execute it at every ha zard." His
Cabinet were first informed of this determi-
nation by the necessary orders for fitting out
the vessels Ct war.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

1EThe Cuban Patriots in New York are
about to get into trouble. The Herald says
steps have been taken for the purpose of
bringing their operations before grand jury
of the United States Circuit Court, under
the charge of violating the law Of 1918, then
passed aud provided for preserving the neu-
trality Of the United States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
a sTEAMRoAT- AT AUCTION

IT. "a The steamboat ]. B. POKT En- Will
be sold at Auction at Evansville,
Ind, Oh Ihe 10th day of June, 1850 The boat has
good sound hail. two aud half years old; the
boilers eighteen months old, and "a good as new;
the engines are good and viii be repaired and put
In running order; all clear OF incum brances.
= Terms OF sale-C CASH. Tmy22 Isl
% Paducah Journal copy ill sale, and send bill.
10 Ills otIre.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05
MANSION HOUSE.
Mnnmf Vernon. lndiann.

THE undersigned has taken for term Of years
Il this commodious House which has undergone
general repairs. and is fitted up and furnished in q
style not inferior 30 any Southwestern Indiana,
and will he ready for the reception of BoardeTs and
the travelling community Monday the Bird day of
June, 1850. r-
The Furniture is entirely new, and the internal
additional convenience and comfort 10 those dispos-
ed to patronise the establishment.
ie3 3nIw W WANDELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

~ltis stated thata new mode for gen.
erating steam for engines has been put in
successful operation in Virginia-a mode that
a, ODDS completely all risk of an explosion
No boiler is used, the steam is raised by
means of a small jet of cold water injected
upon large lIug Of iron fixed in the fur
mace.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

KNocKING.-The Rochester American says
the mysterious knockers who figured long
in Rochester are now performing with inn
mense success in Albany.
It's about time the spirit of intelligence
knocked the humbug on the head.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

az A cripple in small carriage, drawn
by two dogs, in passing through our streets
Monday evening, created quite Il sensation
among the boys. Some of them in their de-
light declared 1t was the "preliest thing J.
they ever saw.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

BosroNA.-The magnificent I'ostoaa ar
rived here from New Orleans, yesterday eve
nioo, crowded with passengers. She left
,bat city on the evening of the 29th ult.-
xye-ara much indebted to our polite friend
Marshall for files Of papers. --
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

GEnoch Wood, a respectable young man
of ShelbyviIle. Ind. has mysterously dIsap-
peared-no one knowing where he has dsap-
peared to.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

TThe Locofoco convention of Maryland
has nominated E. L. Lowe, of Frederick
county, as a candidate for Governor. The
Wing convention meets at Frederick on the
9th Of June.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

"Mrs. Thomas H. Benton and daughter
their way to st. Louis.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

~ The letter list is published in three
different papers in New Orleans-each hav-
ing the largest circulation, we suppose.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

H+The Repub' lean insists that Mr. Craw-
ford will not resign his place in the Cabinet
Not long since the same paper strongly mt
mated that he ,0ould resign. Its editors seem
troubled with perfdious memories.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

I-We are Indebted to Mr.. Coleman, Of
thesteamer Sdladin, for a package of Louis
vile papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

~W. ]. Brown, Of the State Sentinel.
states that he has no desire 10 return to Con
gress In this particular then he can har-
NOME with the voters of lis district, for they
have no desire to return him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

DPThe vacant judgeship in the Superior
Court OF Cincinnati has been rendered to
Timothy Walker, Esq, of that city, but he
has refused to accept it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-05

I[The Eastern editors are feasting Oh
brought from the South.