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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

II is with regret we perceive the improve
ments Of the city have for the present much
interfered with the beauty Of few streets, by
destroying some noble old shade trees. The
nakedness and barren appearance Of some
houses, in contrast with the shadings and
shadowings Of the tall trees which formerly
almost obscured the buildings from view, is
desolate. We suppose the nprootng of these
trees could not be avoided in the grading ofthe
pavements-yet many dear and precious as
sociations were uprooted with those old trees.
They have spread their arms as in protection
over infancy and youth, that since have ma
tured almost under their branches unto man
hood or womanhood! Many tear dropped
with their fall
But we again suggest, what we have sew
eral times done before, the planting OF shade
trees. We need not allude to their virtues in
identifying a city, or to the comforts OF their
grateful shades-for we know those to whJm
we speak are as well ifnot better acquainted
with these things. The expenditure will be
slight, the trouble little, and the eventual re-
ward great.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

Yesterday, through the kindness OF MI
Matheney, we received full particulars OF the
mournful casualty 10 which we briefly alluded
Tuesday. The two men struck and killed
by lightning were brothers, named Joseph
and Umphrey Barnett. Their deaths were
instantaneous. The bodyof Umphrey could
not be rescued from the flames, aud was con-
sumed-that of Joseph was saved, but much
scared. They were both respectable citi-
zens-born and raised in Vanderburgh cOun-
ty, and the owners of two good farms, on
which they lived, situated on the Boonvllle
road about three miles from this city. Jo-
seph was the father OF Jour children, and
Umphrey Of three.
1t is due Mr.. Arthur Johnson to remark
that, disregarding the loss OF property to
which he was submitting. his great aim seem
ed to be to rescue the dead bodies from the
fire. He made every possible exertion to do
so, but unfortunately was not entirely sue
cessful. For the loss of the body which was
burned, no one can be censured. Had it been
possible to have done so, it would have been
saved.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

MORAL WoRTH-A mans moral worth is
not TO be graduated by his negative virtues
the evil he merely reirains from loing-but
by the amount of temptation he overcomes-
He is not to be Judged by his defeats alone
but also by his victories. Many man pas
ses through life without spot on his charac-
ter who notwithstanding, never Struggled so
bravely as he who fell and was disgraced- -
The latter may have called to his aid more
principle, resisted more evil, before he yield
ed. than the former, either from circumstan-
ces or his physical constitution was ever call
ed TO do. 1t would be as unnatural, it would
require as great an effort for the cold, phIeg,
matte and passionless being to be vehement
wild and headlong as for the fiery and tenn
pestuous man TO be quiet and emotionless.-
Victory is nothing. 1t depends upon the ma
ture of the conflict and the odds overcome
Greater generalshp. cooler bravery, and
loftier effort may be shown in one defeat than
in hundred victories. We have no patience
with those moralists ofmere animal organiza.
ton, who place the finest wrought spirits
God ever let visit the earth on their iron bed
stead, and stretch and clip according TO the
simple rule Of long measure. A higher and
juster standard is needed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

THE SENATE.-The U. S. Senate appears
to be doing more work and less talking now
than at any previous time of the session.
Several important bills have lately been
passed, and with a kind of tacit understanding
that there should be as little debate upon
them as possible. From present indications,
all the individual features forming the gene
raj Compromise bill will be passed separate
", at least through the Senate. But we
much fear the angry discussions of the House.
There are SO many demagogres in it who
will want to make "buncombe," political
capital. that it may be d difficult matter to
suppress their long winded speeches. But
we will soon be enabled to Judge Of the mat
ter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

%About half dozen ofour citizens start
to the Union White Sulpher Springs this
week, to rus;icate during this hot weather
mid the beauties of that delightful place.
We thank one Of the gentIemanIy propretors
for the frequent and earnest invitations he
has been so polite as to extend u.s. to visit the
Springs, and much regret our present inabl-
ity to accept. We had snug little party got
up to start yesterday, but press o business
and sickness in the office prevented our atten
dance. Better luck next time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

PRINTING OFFICE MoBBED.-The Office Of
the Marlborough Democrat, at Evansville,
Indiana, was mobbed on Monday night week.
the type pied. the press partially broken. and
some OF the material thrown into the river
1t was alledged that the editor had circulated
a statement through his paper of the declina-
ton oil candidate who had not declined 1t
turned out that the editor had been imposed
upon, and so the aggrived parties took ven
geance in the manner described. no doubt
urged on by the Wing press, just as the
Wing press Of this city endeavored TO Incite
violence against the Union Office for even
a less worthy cause.-I 81. Louis Onion.
The extreme and laughable folly of the
above can be appreciated here where the
facts are known. The editor Of the Union
either has no knowledge of what he is talking
about, or for the sake of making political cap
ital perverts the facts to suit his own aims
He evidently does not know that in supper
ting the scamp who was mobbed, he is oppo-
sing his own party as well as the "Whig
press. He does not know he is placing
himself by the side of one of the greatest
blackguards ever connected with the Western
press. IL the editor of the Union made such
a paper as did he ofthe Democrat, the Wing
press" Of ST. Louis were fivoring Justice,
though opposing law, in seeking to rid the
city of such nuisance.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

HAn Irishman has published, in Eng
land, some notes on America, in which he
gives glowing description of the United
States, and advises his countrymen to emf
CRATE to the West. Irishmen who don't
feed themselves, he says, are fed by tax OIL
the citizens, and his account Of penal ar
engagements is not calculated to discourage
emigration. He says that criminals are on
ly put to profitable labor in the prisons which
are fitted up as great factories with steam
engines and water wheels for moving ma
chinery to make all kinds Of articles" A
criminal if he knows no trade, may choose
what one he will learn and be taught in the
prison. Prisons. in fact, are ''species Of
model mechanical school in the district where
they are located"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

How Horses GET THE CoLIc.-A boy re-
turning from work. with heated and sweat
ing horses, to save himself trouble, allows
them TO drink copiously at some pool or stream
he passes. Suddenly. one or more of the
horses exhibit symptoms of grippe. suddenly
lies down, rolls about looks at his sides, rises
up, seems relieved, and again speedy relap-
ses. The sudden application of the cold wa
ter has produced spasms in the bowels,
through which i has passed. This is neg
lected, or perhaps gin or whiskey. aided by
pepper. is administered as a remedy. and Sc
we're and general mitigation of the bowels is
the result; this is mistaken for another at
tack, and again the poison is administered,
and the Inflammation increased, and death
follows:
| Prerention.--See tina the horses are walk
ed home. A horse never ought to be rode
nor driven out of a walk or slow trot. for a
fill half hour after eating or drinking Am.
AZ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22
The Popularity OF

FILLMoRE's ADMINISTRATIONS is very
extraordinary that the Democratic press has
not found anything yet to condemn in the
present Administration. Even Father Rtch-
lie, that venerable and vigilant watchman up
on the tower, that opposer of Whiggery in
whatever form il may appear-seems not to
have found n single flaw in the preliminary
workings Of the new Wing Administration,
except to grumble little at the Cabinet APP
pointmenls through his paper, the Washing
ton Union. The Presidents late message on
the Texas question, we thought would GER
tainly call forth the ire ofthe Union-not that
there was anything in it TO which an honest
and wise statesman should object, but that
to preserve his consistency, the editor of the
Union ought certainly to have attacked the
document merely because it was the produc-
ton of Wing President. But, whatever
may be his opinion of president Fillmore. it is
to be supposed he had no particular desire to
run tilt with Secretary Webster, whose
opinions are those of the former. 1t will be
recolected that Richie attacked not only ev-
cry prominent act OF Taylor's administration,
but he was often caught IN the grossest in
cousistencles by attacking it for doing or not
doing certain things and then after discover
ing the administration had done precisely as
he had desired, actually turning around and
abusing it for accidentally agreeing with him
in acting certain way.
We thus allude particularly to the Wash
ington Union, because all the little Demo-
cratic papers over the country are in the hab.
it of taking their cue from it as 10 what stand
ing they shall! take on every vexed question
abusing that which the Union condemns.
and lauding to the skies those measures and
men Of which it approves. Therefore, it is
or should be a matter Of peculiar rejoicing to
the Wings that the great daddy OF Democrat
cy, Pappy Richie, has not yet seen fit to
pounce down upon this administration, and
give it parental castigation, for in that case,
the universal yelping Of the Democratic edi-
tors over the country, might have made some
portion of the people suspect that in which
they are now disposed to give their whole
confidence.
We rejoice with the Wing party, that this
administration, coming directly from and rep
resen,ing them, is formed Of the best mate
rial the wisdom oil the country affords, and
gives such happy promises of long contin-
uance of its present popularity. Let the
great Wing rsrty do honor TO it as it does
honor to them, and lend the administration
that warm support we are sure it will always
deserve fom its own worth
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

SuBLrME.-It was lovely evening. nature
was hushed in repose-naught was heard Ia
disturb the stiffness Of the nght-the gentle
zephyrs tanned The earth from sunny south
to the black regions of the norih-when my
dear Ireua in all her beauty and loveliness
came bounding like fawn in front Of her
fathers mansion. She stopped, her lead
bent as il in the act of Iistening-s notes Of
music held my enraptured spirit in an ecs'acy
of bliss. Her brain reeled-her senses were
dumb. it seemed as if she had been wander
ing IN Imagination to some fair land Of love
and fancy, when. with one wild spring. she
screamed aloud-"Get out you darled old
sow Rootin' up all our Eaters %
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22
Mail Meeting at Newburgh, &c.

The Warrick Democrat Of Tuesday, pub
fishes the proceedings of meeting OF the
citizens of Newburgh, held on the 18th inst,
to consider movements to make in order to
secure daily river mail between Louisville
and Henderson. A committee of three was
appointed by the meeting to confer with the
several committees acting in this matter, and
10 transact such other business as may de-
volve upon them in carrying out the object of
the meeting. We hope and believe that
committee will be active in getting up and
forwarding proper memorials to Washington
Mt once. We presume there is still time TO
work and with effect.
The last number of the Owensboro' Amer
lean received by us, appeals to the citizens
Of that place to take this important matter in
hands, but as yet we have heard Of no
movements among them calculated TO furth-
er the project. Will they remain inactive
when their aid is SO much needed? Will
they let the present-a desirable opportuni-
ty to secure to themselves and to assist in
securing to Others daily river mail, pass
unimproved2 We hope not. 1t is matter
in which every business community on the
proposed route is directly interested, and we
shall look to Owensboro', as one Of such
communities, for an active and useful COO
ration. Stir up your citizens, Mr.. Ameri-
can, and don't lay down your arms until
you have accomplished something.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

RoBBERY.-During the recent trip Of tie
Greek Slave from the Tennessee river, one
OF her cabin passengers named McCutchen
a merchant of Dresden Tennessee. missed
$4,000. one half OF which was in money and
the other half in checks. He was not sure
whether he had placed it in his trunk or left j,
at home in belt. On The arrival oil the boat
at Paducah, McCutchen got off and returned
home. On Friday, an hour or two after the
Greek Slave passed Evansville, it was found
that one ofthe cabin passengers had left the
boat at that place without taking any Of his
baggage Off This created suspicion. II
was discovered that he under some pretence
or other. had borrowed shovel from the en-
gineer, broken open his own state room with
it rs an experiment it is supposed, in which
he was successful, and then tried TO break
open other rooms. but failed. Several of the
officers Of the Greek Slave immediately re-
turned to Evansville in the yawl. 1t has not
yet been ascertained whether they caught the
fellow there or not. The officers Of the Greek
Slave seem to entertain no doubt that he
stole McCutchen's money and obtained it
from his trunk which he opened with skeIe-
ton key.
p. S. The officers OF the Greek Slave.
who returned to Evansville, arrived last night,
having in charge the man suspected of hav-
ing committed the robbery. Neither the
stolen money nor checks were found in his
possession. He is now in Jail here. His
name is Fish, Lou. Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

The CHEERFUL HART.-It is not essential
to the happy home that there should be the
luxury Of the carpeted floor, the cushioned
sofa, or the soft shade Of the astral lamp
These elegances gild the apartments but
they reach not the bert. 1t is neatness, Or
der, and cheerful heart which makes home
that sweet paradise it is SO often found to be.
There is Joy, as real, as heartfelt by the cot
tage Preside, as in the most splendid saloons
of wealth and refinement. The Injuries
and elegancies of life are not despised.-
They are to be received with gratitude
But their possession does not insure happi-
ness. The sources of true joys are not SO
shallow. The cheerful heart like the ka-
Telescope. causes most discordant materials
TO arrange themselves in harmony and beau
~.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22
ATTENTION. CASH BUYERS.

HAVING disposed vi large portion OF my stock
i of Dry Goods, a wholesale aud being desi.
rous of changing my business. now offer the re.
mainder of my stock at Eastern cost prices. with
out charges. Ii consists in part OF The following
articles: Prints lawns, ginghams, Summer goods,
hosiery. aces, bohinets edgines Insertions, hand.
ktrchief plain and embroided Swiss and Bishop
lawns, iackonets cambrics, linen lawns, ribbon
bonnes. superior embroidered curtains, musins,
and many other articles not above me itioned. The
goods all new. HAVING BEEN DorGHT WITHIN
THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS, FOR CASH. Therefore.
feel confident in sal ng TO those wishing TO buy,
that il vii be greatly Io their interest to call and
examine my stock and prices, before purchasing.
will positively close out by the 18th of September
,"rr2 In GOODLET MORGAN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

PUBLIC PARK.-There is beautiful plat
of ground on the river bank just below MIR.
Barnes new house, which Is worthy of some
attention from the corporation as delightful
tract Of ground for Public Park. We have
as yet, SO far as I'VE understand, no ground
cid in reserve for even one park. 1t is Il
great fault in our rapidly springing up West
ern cities, that corporations follow the exam
pie of individuals, by looking at every thing
through the spectacles Of dollars and cents.
Thus our corporations, possessing piece oil
ground suitable for a pubic park which
would be an ornament TO the city and a de-
Iiehtful place ofrecreation to the inha btants.
instead Of giving this serious consideration.
commence minute calculation as to IFS val
ne in dollars and cents in market-and against
the speculation afforded in this viewof the sub
iect il is alIidleness for the health and beau
ty of city. and the comfort and pleasure oil
citizens, to plead. But we hope it is not so
in Evansville. A beautiful park might be
made with very little trouble and expense oil
the ground above alluded to. Then, that
which is now comparatively speaking, an I'M
.eemly patch of land, would become an orna-
ment to the city. and afford delightful prom
enade and place of recreation fer citizens and
their families. We introduce the subject Tor
the consideration Of others.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

DMr. Rhett, the South Carolina Dis
unionst and John O. Adams, are descen-
dants from the same common ancestor
Prentice does not think this at all strange, as
same tree, and planted in different sections,
the one to produce a scraggly little scrub oak
and the other one Of the most beautiful and
majestic trees OF the forest.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

rs The Southern ultras now contend
that Texas has no right, for a pecuniary or
any other consideration, 10 give up any por-
ton OF the territory to which she has laid
claim. They say that her territory belongs
TO the South and that The South alone has q
right to dispose Of At!
Theresa specimen Of State rights for you.
A State is not to be permitted 10 make an
amicable arrangement in regard TO her own
boundary, hut must submit TO the dctation of
what is called "the South" What next
Lou Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

EO'Riley's Ohio. Indiana and Illinois
Telegraph, line extending from Cincinnati to
Chicago, and from Toledo to Evansville, is
now completed to Terre-H aute; and dis
patches can now be transmitted from that
place to the principle cities and towns in the
Union. This event should make Terre-
Haute look up, somewhat.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

To RAISE TuRNiPs.-Pare and burn
Spread the ashes. Plow 3 inches deep, roll,
harrow, and harrow again. When that plow-
ing is reduced to n filth, cross pillow at double
the depth, and repeat the tilage. Sow 3
cwt. superphosphate of lime, broadcast. drill
up in rows, &c inches apart, and sow 3 lbs. Of
seed on the tops of the drills. Sow or lbs.
per acre. in rows 2 feet or more apart, and
single out to 10 or IL inches.
Horticultural Gazette.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

Evansville Lodge. No. Ga, A. ". NJ.
Meets LIST and Sd Monday evenings, in SHANK
Inns Building, corner of W. alter and Locust SITS.
w. Hubbell, w. NJ; r. T. Cosby S. W.; w.
E. Hollingsworth J. W.; A. HI. Sanders, Sect;
J. C. Heberd. Treas; r. Partridge, S. D.; w.
Brown, J. D.; T. Venneman: T.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22
NOTICE.

4 LII persons who have erected or placed any
IA wooden building upon any lot within The Fire
limits of the city, in violation of the First Section
OF the Or finance defining the limits within which
no frame or wooden huilding shall be erected. &c,"
passed May lst. lS47, are hereby required TO re-
move the same by the first day Of October dexf or
in default Of their SO doing, the Council will imme-
diately thereafter suits To be brought against
them for the penalties prescribed by said ordinance
By order OF the Common Council, oil the City of
Evansville,
aug2l-3t JNO, J. CHANDLER, Clerk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

HoMIcIDEs IN ARKANsAs.-WeI learn that
four men were killed on Monday, the 5ih inst,
in Arkansas two in St. Francis county, who
were intoxicated and fought with knives; one
in Crittenden county. bv a blow of the fist
and ore in Mississippi county, with knife
We have not obtained particulars.
memphis appeal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

A religious sect has arisen in Persia, in
consequence Of the preachlngs Of a man
named Bah. who has written new book to
take the place of the Koran. He is said to
have already made several thousand prose-
lytes and eighteen of these Babbees. as hs
followers are called, have been publicly be-
headed by order of the Shah.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22
~aSmart weed.n which grows in abund-

H"Smart weed" which grows in abund-
ance by the road side, and along the margin
Of bitches, clay pits, &C., is said to be worth
SIS per hundred for a stock OF cattle. if cut
and well cured when in bloom. One pound
per week given TO cow, OK or horse. when
ny TO hay, will keep their bowels from con-
sIipato ion, and their hide loose. 1t is also
said to be a sure remedy for cholic, in which
case it is to be stepped and drank as any 9th
or herb tea.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

HIn Thctiord, Mich, two children OF
Mr.. Piper, and their blind grandmother
were burnt to death, during the absence of
the rest of the family. The clothes of one
of the children got fire and she ran in fright
TO the arms Of her grandmother, who had
the other, and younger child in her lap.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-22

How TO KEEP CooL.-Wc commend 10
our readers the very seasonable advice Of
Major Noah, upon the matter Of keeping
cool:
After, says he, a sultry night, in which
sleep has been almost impossible, and one
rises iethargic and languid, what more nat
ural than that a man should first seek to Gre
ate an appetite with glass Of brandy and
soda and then fortify himself against a torrd
day with beefsteak, couple ofeggs, and a
few cups Of chocolate ? Such breakfast
with the thermometer at ninety Degrees will
be found strong enough for the strongest con-
stitution. 1t may. after walking to your bus
mess, produce thirst in the course OF an hour.
This you can allay with iced water, which
must on every occasion, he modified" with a
little drop Of brandy. This drink can be
varied with 'juIep," ''cobbier," or a
smash" AT noon your several drinks may
have created little appetite. Lunch can
be found ready prepared anywhere within
fifty yards Eat now some liver fried in the
richest kind of gravy, some hash, or, in fact
anything of the kind that is set before you
The ad iitional heat produced thereby may
be cooled by more drinks, and will also escape
in perspiration. At dinner-soup, salmon,
meat, and dessert. You may then, after a
haitian hours broiling sleep; when, if you
do not wake up cool enough, try two or three
cups Of coffee, more drinks, and a cigar or
two, till supper time. This system, we
know, is much praciiced. lfpeople cannot
keep cool on such diet, why then we will
say the heat is really oppressive.