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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

THE LIND CoNcEnr-The Concert last night was in
deed taken altogether the gandest affair of the kind ever be
held in this CITY, The house crowded with the largest
and gayes audience ever congregaed in the Richmond
Theatre. The Stage alone had large audience On ell
Their hand space being left in the middle of the orchestra
the benches 10 The full width of the STAGE and were
crowded with spectators.
The performance was admirable. Jenny LIMBS voice
in fine condition, and she did herself full Justice Her
aress and gentle manner for her the admiration Of ALL
Her "Home, Sweet Home," and the "Swss Herdsman's
Song" as in other places, were the favorites
We have not time to say more in the way of criticism
Every body seemed delighted fany ofhose pesenshould
egrethe money paid for the entertainment sure
feeling of regret did not get chance to enter their minds
until the Concert was over
We have authority for saying that Jenny Lind yester
day gave one thousand dolarslO the Female Orphan ay
l,nl" of Richmond,
beautiful boquet was thrown on the stage last night
just after the song of"Home, Sweet Home" 1t was pre
pared by the little hands of the Orphans, and presented
through their maton 10 Jenny Lind-Riclmond Disp o.
The 2lSt inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

HARRISON REPuBLIcAN.--This paper, formerly
under the control of Mr.. GEORGE HARPER, has been
purchased and is now published by Mr.. SAMUEL Mop.
osT, late of this office Mr. Yosr is young gen.
Iieman OF considerable promise writer, and he
mas our pest wishes for the success of himself and
paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

o. The State Convention of Georgia adjourned on Sat-
urday night the 18th ns after adopting report acques-
cling in the action of Congress- ard declaring that the
perpe,uy of the Union depends on the faithful execu
ton of the Fugitive Slave Law The on the report
237 in favor and 10 against it-eght members not
voting The tone of The report adopted by the Convention
is firm, but conciliatory
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

O. The Committee appointed by the House OIL
DELEGATES to visit the Western Lunac Asylum arri-
we'd in town on Monday last. 1t is composed ofthe
following gentlemen Messrs Hays, ofLous, ITALIA
ferro, of Gloucester, Martz, of Rockingham, Calvert
of Shenandoah, and Tompkins, ofBedford.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

o5.The Common Council of Norfolk have unanimously
Invited the Virginia Convention to hold its session there
tending the use Of The City Hall, and pIedgng the public
authorizes and the citizens, for the furnishing every ia
ciy and comfort for the promotion OF their business and
their nersonal qualification while there The Beacon, to
strengthen the invitation, presents Norfolk bill of fare of
salt Water luxuries for their Dis
match
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25
ANXIOUS.

Gs- The President has sent special message TO Con-
gress informing them officially that the people of Texas
have accepted the in ference 10 the Boundary and
has also issued his proclamation declaring the act to be in
full force and operation. In the Message the President
says:
81 cannot refrain from congratua.ing Congress and the
country The Of this great and leading measure
of Cancellation and peace The difficulties felt, and the
dangers apprehended from the vast acquisitions of terri
tory under the late treaty with Mexico now happily
overcome by the wisdom Of Congress.
cover The residue Of the acquired Territories, regu-
lar Territorial Governments established, in
the manner which has been usual in The history of this
Government Various other of Congress may undoubt
eddy be requisite for the benefit well for The proper
government of these distant parts of the country But
the same legislative wisdom which has trumphedover the
principal difficulties, and accomplished the main end, may
safely be relied on for whatever may yet be found
necessary perfect its work that the accession ofhese
vast regions TO the United States may rather strengthen
than weaken the Constitution, which is us all and
of the Union which affords such ample daily proofs Of its
ines,imabe value"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

SPECIAL MEssAaE-We publish at length the recent
specia Message from Gov FLOYD to the Legislature in
relation to Southern grievances and recommending Ma
ona Convention to be held in Baltimore, the best means
of securing final settlement of the Slavery agitation There
can certainly be no objection to such Convention embra-
cling as will the Friends of the Union of all parties and
from all sections and much good may result from its de-
beraons So far as have observed, the proposition
has met with general appreciation Should the recommend
alton of the Governor be carried into effect, trust that
the sentiments of The people of Virginia may be fully and
fairly reflected Unprincpled politicians are too apt to
work themselves into such bodies should be taken
that in the proposed Convention such delegates be found
as will speak the language of the people and tell tale in
behalf of the Union The buster and bavado of selfish
and heated politicians has done proong and perpet
uae the sectional controversy, than all else beside and it
is high time that their chaering should be lost amid the
thunders of the popular voice Let the repeal or
tia modification of the Fugitive Slave law be our ,tiat,
On this platform the people of the whole South can plant
themselvs prepared 10 defend their rights with unanmty
and without compromise. Let the Northern people know
that on this point unhinchng and we may hope
that the deliberations of the National Convention will re-
suit in the restoration of harmony and the perpeuy the
Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

BAND OF RoBBERs.-At the late term of the Circuit
Court of Henry Va, man calling himself Kellum, whose
fenced to five years confnemt at in tie Penenary He
gave the names of Ten men in Virginia and nine in Norm
Carolina and says there are many more, with whom no
not acquainted who are accompces eagued oeeInef n an
organized band extending from James River 29u' Toso
ona and from Tennessee TO Rockingham, t' w. ""'''
proessed calling ia horse stealing and rODoely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

The WHITNEY RAnRoAD.--Letters from Washington
inform tina, highly favorable feeling exists in relation
to this great enterprise. Now to be the
idea. Mr. Whitney is on the ground, prepared TO give
full information. BY the bill reported the House, Mr..
w. is TO have strip of land thirty miles wide, each
side of the road throughout its length only about third of
which, however, good and valuable land From The sales
of this belt he engages TO raise the funds TO carry on the
grand enterprise of which he is pay into the national
treasury the acre, which will amount to the
eight millions menoned the two belts comprising seventy
eight millions of acres. The country thus to be presen
ted with railway from Lake Michigan 10 Inc Pacific, open
and free to the of the whole world, upon pay
men only of such tolls for passengers and merchandise
may be necessary to keep the road and its apparatus in
working oder which tolls to be determined and regu-
lated by Congress. passenger, is supposed, will be
taken the road 2090 miles for $780, bushe of for
rs cents barrel of flour for ST. weight of merchan-
die for Sl0 and ton in measurement of (haf ton in
weight for S. At these rates. it is expected that corn
may be placed in China for 90 cents bushe trans and
Of other things Such rates these would not satisfy
railroad coporaon TO which for that among 9th
it would be unwise 10 commit The management of work
Of such vast magnitude.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

The PUBLIC LANDS OF THE United STATEs.-From
all exhibit which has just been published OF the number Of
acres of Public Lands granted for various purposes which
have been selected Sc, from the LIST of January 1915
September 1850 inclusive take the following interest
nr statistics: No of Warrants located 5000 Area,
SQUARE miles. 674,205 Value at l25 per acre. $l4,
SOP 765. Estimated number of warrants TO be located 33S
co., The estimated number of acres which will be select
ed during the ensuing five years 7S92573 acres the
supposed value Of which 81 25 per acre, $685.
The grants for all these lands include these coming under
the act of September lS4l Mexican War Bounties Inter
nal improvements Choctaw Certificates, War oflSl2 Rev.
dictionary War, Colleges, Sanes, Sc, Bounes, October
49, September, go Swamp Lauds, and Railroad from Chi
cago 10 Mobile,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

o. Mad lie Jenny Lind arrived in this city last evening
in train and took apartments the Exchange
Hotel She will give her first and only concert the Thea
ire 10 night The occasion will PROFESSIONALLY draw TO-
geher the largest and fashionable audience which has
eve. assembled in this city.
Theatre were sud public auction. The attendance was
very large and the bidding spirited The first premium
seat, was knocked down to"Slrnger Morn, ofthe City
and Penny Express Baltimore Maryland at the price OF
Sl05! The second choice fell 10 the lot of Mr. H. White
hurst, daguereoyps of this city, that gentleman having
The premium located on The front bench of box
No. 2 in the dress cclea George Jones formerly syl
ed the first tier of boxes.
During the progress of the sale of seats, at least 1000
persons entered the Theatre each of whom paid adms
sion fee of 2z cents at the door, lhe money thus received
amounting probably TO $l20-will be handed by Mr.
Potter 10 the Directors OF the Orphan Asyums of the city
Richmond Repub. Of Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

aS VIC are mueo'ed to the SECRETARY OF THE
INTERIOR Tor copy of the repor, of the Secretary
of the Treasury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

ns- A Washington correspondent of the New York Mir
ror says cat the National, there no less than egh
brides, several of them being Congressional brides.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

OS- Brougham will open his new theatre, in New York
with fine company, shortly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25

Cheerfulness and good humor refine the feelings
and purify the heart and we hope to promote both
in some degree this morning around the hearlh-stone
of our patrons, On the first page may be iound
"Christmas Song'' aud sketch Of "Chr;smas in the
olden Time" which will be read with Interest,"
Whilst we would not have our readers initiate The
ebaucheres of their anccsors,as set forth IN this lat
ter article, we wish one an all more solid happiness
than such Gollies can afford.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
fELEGRAPII= DISPATCHES
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHrNGroN, May II
SENATE.


The finarce committee reported back the
Deficiency bill recommending thai the II use
amendments be- conrurred in, which was
agreed 10.
After The transaction of the usual morning.
business the Census hill was taken up.
After dispo$ing Of, the various amendments
of the House. which were of no general i'm
poriancr. IN additional section was adopted.
making the present census act perpetual until
some law shall be pissed. was adopted. The
House amendment fixing the number Of Rep
rrsentHrIves to be 233 was adopted the adj
ditional sections made by The House were also
adopted after some debate.
Tie Senate then went into Executive ses-
sion and shortly after adInurled.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Stanley of, red ii resolution 10 termi-
nate the debate on the Presidents message
rtl ting TO California, on Tie second Tuesday
in Ju il.
lie House then went into committee of
the hole on the Presidents California mes
sage.
Mr.. McMechan spoke in Glvnr of the adj
mission of Ctliloepia as an i dependent
measure, and Eot TO be mixed up with other
Questions.
MIR. Julian denied flIat the North had ac-
greSsrd upon. the Souh. EIr made ID caIiu
ard drcid d anfi-sl,vrry SPEECH.
The House Iien adjourned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17


1rStfrddy We saw letters from Mr. Chas.
Builder President of the Board of Trustees at
New York. and Mr.. Th0S DowiIg. the Iite
~ appointed Trustee, residing at Tcrrr-
tiaute, To gen'lcmln in this city. which
contHined some items Of interest tlative to
in these letters that the plan for completing
the unfinished portion Of this canal would be
determined upon at tie next meeting OF the
Board. which will be in June, and e work
would he Immediately commenced and indus
lrou<ly prosecuted to its complexion The
Canal is now III operation to Point Commerce,
while contracts are now in existence and the
work rogresSing. to complete the improve
ment to MhysvIle From Evansville. the
Canal has been dug twenty one miles. From
this point 10 MaysvIIe is about tn rty five
miles thus leaving thu di,tiure to be put un-
der contract at the next sitting of the Board,
1t affords us much satisfaction tn announce
this state OF att i's. There is evi leIIce offer
ed in the statement, that the Board OF Trus
tees are acting vigorously TO complete this
The prosperity of our city more hinany single
enterprise that has been oliLnated, or that
may be started hall century to come And
il exhibits. that the great Wabash and Erie
Canal. about fur hundred and fifty miles IN
length. running through il rich agricultural
country and cOIHrclfy- us with the Ltkes. is
almost finished. The remi,ilng unfinished
portion will Sool be under contract. and speed
lily completed. Mr.. Butler spoke in the hi Oh
est term Of Mr.. Dowlilg ia his letter, and
expressed full coIfl enre that his appoint
ment us Trustee would he benefi i Il to the III
teTesIs Of HE Cln,l. Mr.. D1Tiilg siyrlifi.'d
his intention of wishing Evansville so soon as
his health would permit, TO forward the Canal
enteIprisr. Thus everything appears going
on well. We Look forward to the completion
Of this important improvements with that
gladness We shall always regard the progress
OF work tending greatly to the advancement
of this city. The Wabash and Erie Ctrml
will he Of bou rdIe.s benefit to Evansville
The Michigan Canal almost built up New
\ DIRK, ana we see 10 reason why. ia lying
from the past Influence OF canals this work
will not united to our r lilro I'd ana the public
spirit of our citizens bull up Evansville
Without entering into details, it is sufficient 10
saw that this canal connects uS with the Wa
bash river and the LaNes. 1t opens IL new
and navigable river To Evansville runni Ig
not only to important POINTS, but through a
country whose agricultural resources i'm
mense, rich and vnlu1hlr VIII through this
channel be poured into our lap We do not
date the greatness of Evansville from the
time when mere village, she commenced
rising through nnmherltss improvements to
ii city-hut from that day when the first boat
arrives here on this c.ln,I. THAI will be an
era in the history of Evansville, to which
when years have rolled by. we may proudly
look back as the begi.l.riig Of our greatness.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

1t is with regret we mark the death of Mrs
Frances S. OSgOOd, one of our sweetest
American pnetcsSes. She dted in New York
last Sulllly. For several years Mrs. Os-
good has occupied il conspicuous position in
the regard of lovers of a u"ric IN poetry.
The great Wordsworth has ceased TO sing
On earth. lie lateIy died in England. at the
advanced age of eighty. We place him in
the first rank Of English poets, and b lieve
the world will appreciate and admire in
more half century hrnce than it does now.
1t is SOrrowIul task to announces the death
Of my person WHO fills ii rfsponsl L. position
in the hearts of friends; hut il i particularly
sad to record that an Intellect has suddenly
been ex'inguished. which by lis lrhors had
long contributed to the instruct on or enter
'ainment of any considerable portion of tie
pnhlic. Tn. re are lot merely family ties
discovered N this death bur there are chords
cut asunder. which boumi the departed to
thousands of hearts. Thus il WAS with Mrs
O<gonl and particularly with Wordsworth
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

I5 A correspondent in the nrighborhood
OF Aurora, wiring to us under date of 18Th
il.r., says the Cholera has agaiI made lis APP
petrance il that quarter. Tnrec deaths had
occurred and Ihrra exists much al irn amo y
!he people of Au.orI although there hal
teen 10 cases within The corporation of that
iity. 1t will he remembered that during the
prevalence of lhr cholera hast Spring. Auro
RI, all things considered suffered more than
any ether town in the West.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

EXTRAORDINARY OCCURRENCE --Ehrly
yesterday morning ;trin III WON IN hy tae
name ~ Elrz .bcth Gcbrl, employeu ina fam
lily on Locust street, was taken suddenly ILL.,
and o.t4a ply sclan beng called, she was pro-
mouHceil 10y HIM 10 be on the poat I brIng
del vesd OF ii chIId. She was placed ia il
cab, aed orders wcr" givcu To drive .lume,li-
aley II the Residence OF her tirndS ia the
Fist Wand. Whilst Seventh street near
the c0tsipr OF Gratioi. she was srIzrd with
the pains OF Labor, which rendered her in
senslhE'. airi " Is delivered. Tne child ell
OUT ofsthe carriage tp the street and the
woalali wien taken out by her friends, had
not rccuv, red her corr>cIuusnrss. A short
time Subsequent one OF the Deputy Marshals
of theslty passed up the street and discov
cred tie rlllid alive. and carried it 10 his
houses. During the day. he made search af er
the nlolh"r and she, on rcgaInlng her SenSrS
gave g. accourt Of ht matter. Tn two
storir soon spread abroad; and the officer
Oh finding the mother. restored the child.
which i alive, aud likely TO he for ii long
time. Notwithstanding the ruu 5h reception 1t
met wuh o. It's entrance in the w0r ].
ThiSis truly ii strange story. bal the facts
ARE gfvFn aS iIctS I'VE Sh al hear more about
the cas4 81. Louis RereHte.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

~ The ultra Southern party are about
establishing an organ at Wash ngton city to
be called The Crisis, Mr.. EIwooI Fisher and
Mr.. Garrett editors MIR. Butler. of South
Cilruitia, is al the head of the movement
twenty thouS; nd COZ les to be distributed
forthwith. The funds ARE ample.
Mr.. Fisher is il keen and able man. nut,
upon the subject Of slavery, he is il iatiatic =
His paper wall undoubtedly obtain wide cir
'ul zion in the S puIh but we much tear that
lis Influences WILL all IA, itlh ,nnarory aud
hostile to the maintenance of the Umoi.
Lou. Journal
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
NEW GOODS IN AN OLD HOUSE.

l. Us t.tt ~ I1,&tJn n, have lueI received the
l. >. w. corner of Vain and FIRST stree's, a large
and varied assortment oi Staple and Fancy Dry
Goud,. Shoe, Hats, BonneiE, sc. &c, TO whicn
hey would solicit call from the public TO an ex
animation If their Stock. Their Goods having
been selected IN New York, from first hands, they
wild be ena5ed sell lcweIand offer lettei qualities
than merchants purchasing in western cities
antIciiared change in their business-rare induce
rnents will be Offered. The latest styles an. pat
terms fashionable Dry Coos will he sold At a
small advance cost pric s. Thankful for past Ia
V, very literally extended To them. they hupe
merit a continuance of the same by The pnee and
quality OF their goods and strict attention to their
bu -inesS tit'i!3l
mVl1 If 20 1899
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
SHERWOOD REUSE SALOON

TTNiiE troprie.Ur tue sherwood Lou Informs
Il his hiends AMI the public, that he has refitted
The Bar OI This establishment, and pro sded it with
the best warn ties of he choicest liquors. &c lie
is opening the seasnn with Mint and Pine APP
pie Juleps, and will continue furnish them in the
best style, with everything else demanded by the
taste q his patruns PETER BURK,
InylI Il Proprietor
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
FRIEMps O. PHAcn

meeting Of tht CulAens generally who are
in favor of The efforts, now being m de in various
parts OF The world to abolish International wars,
by the settlement of difficulties BY Affiliations,
Congress of nations &c., will be hell on Saturday
afternoon az ? o'clock, in Lyceum Hall.
1t is intended 10 appoint Delegates 10 attend th-
Indiana State Peace Society, 10 meet in Indiana
polls on he 29th of the present month
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

T%ThP fine steamer Fanny Smith, Capt
Richards. arrived here early Wednesday
morning from New Orleans. By reference
to her memoranda, of river news ('pr which,
and late papers we are Obliged to Mir KERRY,
cLrrk) it will be seen that Fanny has been
doihg some swift triveling-m king the run
from New Orleans to Evansville Including
all lndings 10 transact husin, - receive fuel,
&c, il. four days p hours and 50 minutes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17

PARAMOUNT SUNK-The steamer Fair
mount, commanded by Cam. Ebert, struck
a snag Mond ~ evening Immediately above
Brandenburg and sunk. Passengers and
their luggage were saved. together with a
few hogsheads tobacco. The boat. it is
thought. will prove Il total loss. She is
owned in Pittsburgh. 70 which city she was
hound III the time Of sinking. We learn ofno
insurance on the boat
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
FACTS FOR TIE PEOPLE CT
"a : Nskaf s.
And fhe rrst an Mankind.

AID The rest OF Mahklnue
THE subscribers have opened Wholesale ana
l ketaii Grocery Store Main St, one door
north If BaIcock Brothers. where may be found tia
To- wing art Giles. in part OF their stock
Sugar and S, ap, Coffee and Starch. Mulasses and
Star Candles. Tea. Pepper. MaCkertl. Almonds
itazins, Scotch Herrings Sardlnes, acking: Lob
-,erS. Maccarnn, lgars Vermacilla. Cordials. l.
We OIL Port Wine A spice Brandy Fruits. White
Wine. V:EegIr Scotch Snuff. S'oughI"n Bitttis,
ro!,acco, Mo. IRA and Claret Wires. &c &c; all
OF which We will take great pleasure in ling, as
cheap as the cheapest, tor C.sh Country Produce
please call and test sincerity
ntT7 n Us. KENNEDY g. co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-17
THE AMERICAN LIVE STOCK
INSURANCE COMPANY.

NIncenneSs Ands
CHARTER UNLIMITED: GRANTED, January 2p, 1859
CAFlTAL-S5O,OOO.
Stockholders Individually Liable.
TOR the Insurance of HORSES, MuLEs, PRIzE
l. BULLS, SHEEP and CATTLE of every description,
agail.si he combined risks Of Fire, Water, Acct.
dents and Disease; also up N stock driven to east
ern Markets; transported South.
9cT- Losses paid in 80 days alter proof Of death.
DIRECTORS:
Joseph G. Bowman. Counsellor;
Ferdinand Eherwinc Merchant;
Capt. aac Mass, Morchanti
Hon. Thos. Bshop,
John Wise. Merchant ard Fenk Director;
Alvin w. Tracy. do dn; do.
Hon. Abner r. Ellis. Stale Senator and
Mayer Of yincennes;
Adm Smith FARMER, Bank Director, and
Auditor KNOX county.
JOSfiHG q. BOWMAN, President.
B SHuRTIEFF WHIrNEY, Secretary.
WIN BrRTcr Treasurer. Merchant, and President
Vincennes anch IF State Bank OF Ind.
Al.ANSaDN WARN CN, Agent al Evansville.
nIye