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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

ELECTRIC LIGHT.-The Philadelphia Led
ger describes new application Of the Elec-
trio Battery to the production of light. which
is very curious and very successful. The
light is OF the most intense nature, so bright
as TO render it almost as impossible to look at
it directly as at the rays OF the sun. The
gas-lght was burning in the room where II
was exhibited, but the electric light was so
much stronger as to give a perfectly black
shadow upon the wall of the pipe which held
the gas-light. 1t is produced by an electric
battery of nearly fifty cups, acting upon char
coal points. There seems no obstacle to
every man producing his own light in this
manner.
We publish the above, that the reader may
perceive how needless some people are in re-
spect to what is transpiring in the world
even editors of popular journals. Has not
the editor of the Ledger heard that Professor
SANDERS, of the Memphis Institute invented
and took to Europe. and there patented an
Electric Light2 Does not the editor of the
Ledger know, that this same light has crea.
ted quite sensati ton in England and France
and not little excitement in this country
and that the inventor sold this light in Eng
land to man who is now exhibiting 1t and
selling it as his own invention? These things
the Ledger editor ought to know, is he notes
the various discoveries and inventions daily
published in the papers. And now at this
late day, when the invention of Professor
Sanders is adopted in the Mines and Light
Houses Of England and France, the Ledger
editor comes out and announces as new
thing a light produced from electricity !
Through The developments made in late
lawsuit the name of Professor J. Mutton
SANDERS was necessarily brought before the
European public, as the inventor Of the Elec-
trio Light; and his name how as Chemist
and Electrician is known there to all those
who devote any time or interest to SCIENCE
Honor to whom honor is due"
memphis Express.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
Information wanted.

A young lady living in the neighborhood of
Caledonia, ILL.,, named Eliza Comstock, is de-
sirous of attaining information relative TO her
brother William, from whom she has been
separated sometime. Hsis supposed to be in
N. York. Miss c. is pretty and interesting
young lady, but is now laboring in the capaci-
ty of servant girl, while she has relatives
whom if she could find, could lend her good
support. She has connections in Cincinnati
and ST. Louis, but is particularly DESTROYS of
finding her brother. Our gallant Cincinnati
and N. York contemporaries will be doing a
most gallant act, by itemizing this. Where
Is William?
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

JENNY LINDA friend Tsays the Boston
Transcript who recently encountered Bar
mum Oh board of one of the Norwich boats,
and who was shown all the documents re-
Iating TO the engagement with Jenny Lind,
informs US that she writes English with much
propriety. and her letters give a favorable
idea OF her womanly character. She asks
Mr.. Barnum to "save her from her friends -
in Other words, to protect her from the many
well-meaning people who always crowd to
make her acquaintance, and rob her of the
time essential to practice or to repose. She
writes, that while not performing, she would
like TO be located in some quiet, secluded vii
lage, where she could have ga few poor
families to visit, and be spared fashionable in
trusions."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

red and eleven students received diplomas at
the annual commencement of the N. Y. Uni
versity, on Friday week, and the degree of
M. D. was conferred upon "a graduates at
the Pennsylvania Medical College in Phila-
delphia, the same day. On Saturday the
Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia,
had its annual commencement also. The
candidates for the honors of this unprecedent-
ly prosperous institution, numbered. 2l1,
forming the largest medical class that ever
graduated in the United States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
Prescription.

Notice has been given by Mr.. Bradbury, of
the Senate, that he would move his resolution
in relation to removals from office by the
present administration, be taken up on the
18th. With the Washington Republic, we
hope the resolution will be taken up and fully
and fairly discussed. This administration
will fear no scrutiny-no comparison with any
preceding administration. The falsehoods.
and calumny, of Democrat
ic orators and presses, on the subject of re-
movals by Gen. Taylor, should now cease,
and debate in the U. S. Senate will vindi-
cate the President. We give the Democrats
credit for reviving morality, which has long
laid dormant in their bosoms. During the
late administration, they never knew how
dreadful in its moral character was the pro-
scription which they supported. They never
thought that the power which filled the Offices
of the county with men of the Democratic
party alone, could be the father of single
iniquitous and unrightous act They looked
on complacently while they undisturbedly
fed at the public trough and seemed to think
this the age OF justice and good living. But
no sooner does this administration say to some
of these men-get away from that trough,
and let a few Wings feed in YOU. place-than
the moral feelings of these martyrs are shock
ed beyond description. That which in far
more exaggerated form, they once viewed as
the refinement of righteous justice, they now
turn up their eyes at, as something TOO abom-
Unable for christian endurance. How they
have abused Gen. Taylor for prescription
What rage they have INDUCED in-what
falsehoods they have spoken and penned-
what biingsgate they have given utterance
to-and all because the President, in looking
over the country saw nearly every Office in
! it filled by members OF one party, while ir
justice they should have been divided be-
tween the two, and he endeavored to accom-
plish this justice. Till his task be fully per
formed, we hope the arm Of prescription vii
not be stayed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

Mn. ZALMA Block Has lately been ap-
pointed Agent of the Post Office Department
at Cairo, ILL.,. in place of J. w. Work, resign
ed. The contention for this agency, of late
has ragged to an almost ungovernabe extent,
but, looking upon the present incumbent OF
that office as an efficient and accommodating
man, we presume the strife will for time
cease. 1t is highly important that prompt
and capable man should be the mail agent at
the mouth of the Ohio, as that point is the
terminus of River route 50O5 from Louisville,
KY, on which all intermediate P Offices
mainly depend for the receipt and transporta-
ton Of their mails.
Mr.. Work. Mr.. Blocks predecessor, proved
faithful oficer-one who paid all necessary
attention to the proper disposal of such
mails as come under his charge.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

The mammoth steamer Uncle Sam arrived
at Cairo from New Orleans on the evening of
the 2lst inst, crowded with freight and pas
sengers. Among her passengers were five
hundred and seventy Mormon emigrantF, late
from England, destined for Salt Lake. There
was but enc case of sickness during the trip
of the boat to Cairo, among this immense
number ofpersons.
The Uncle Sam had on board 1900 tons
of freight-the largest cargo, perhaps ever
carried between New Orleans and St. Lou
is.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

STEAMBOAT RAcING.-The Pontiac and
Gen. Washington, St. Louis packets, had a
long race on their last tripfrom that city, and
proved themselves precisely equal in speed
There was great excitement among officers
and passengers, all of whom come near en-
gaging in general "muss.
The Belle Key and Bostona passed here
early yesterday morning, without stopping,
on race. and almost obscured in the smoke
of coal and pine knots, the Belle Key three
miles ahead. When this racing thus inter-
feres with boats stopping at place of the
importance of this, and where passengers and
freight are nearly always waiting, it should be
rebuked. The Belle Key left N. Orleans on
Wednesday the goth. We don know what
time the Bostona left. THIS was undoubtedly
quick time. The former boat as we learn
by telegraphic dispatch made the quickest
time TO Memphis on record.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
TEmpERANcE LEcrUREs.--on Sunday

TEMPERANCE LEcTUREs.--On Sunday
afternoon the Rev. Mr. McCARER delivered
discourse on Temperance, at his Church.
There was large attendance. We had the
pleasure of listening to his remarks, and were
much grat:fed with the firmness of his posi-
tons, and the general hberality of his views.
There was nothing approaching the ultra or
personal in his discourse, or anything in it cal
culated to give offence to those entertaining
different opinions, 1t was manly, dignifed
effort, founded upon christian spirit. The
preroration was beautiful and affecting.
The Rev. Mr.. GOODWIN, delivered at his
church, discourse on the same subject in the
evening. We were not present, but have
heard it spoken of in the highest terms
ofpraise. Had these lectures contained any
thing verging upon ultraisp or personality,
they would have had a contrary affect to
what they were intended, but as it was, those
who heard them were pleased.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
POSTMASTER IMpRrsoNED.-We learn fir

POSTMASTER IMPRIsoNED.-We learn from
gentleman from the neighborhood of Bland
vile, KY, that the Postmaster of that place
is now in prison, for robbing the mail. A few
days back, we published an item from the
Paducah Journal, stating that on the route of
which Blandville is one oftIle offices, sums of
money had been distracted from the mail
A trap was laid bya special Agent from the
Departmental detect the robber. Said pack
age, made up in such manner, as to have
the appearance of containing money, was
followed up, and found in the BIandvilIe of
fee. 1t twas laid on a shelf, and opened, but
the contents were still there. The Postmaster,
said it had accidentally dropped from the
mail, and was not discovered till it had left
The package was then laid away for the next
mail. These are the facts of the case. The
Postmaster has been believed man of integ-
rity, and in our personal intercourse with him
in the transaction Of business, we have al
ways found him such.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

CANNELToN, Troy AND JASPER PLANK
RoAD.-Subscriptio to this have been made
very literally. The amount of stock taken
in this place, we understand is about $4,000
already or more than is sufficient to ensure
an organization for the road between this
place and Troy At the latter place we learn
that between Sc 5000 and $1,000 in stock were
taken at the outset. and at Jasper we are in
formed that $14, 900 and upwards were sub
scribed Immediately on the opening OF books.
How much stock has been taken by the other
towns upon the line we are not informed, but
we feel every assurance that the work will
60 rapidly torward.-F CanneIton Economist.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

SAD ACcIDENT-FOur Men Dro,1ned -
An esteemed friend writing US from Troy,
Ia, under date of Goth inst, gives the follow
ing account of melancholy accident that
happened near that place:
| have learned that four men-three Ger
mans and one OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, a few
hours since. drowned in attempting 10 cross
Anderson's River, about one and half miles
east of this place, in a small craft built in the
form of ferry boat. Bepreus. Rice and
Grass were the names of the three Germans.
The Engishman's name have not learned.
Lou. Cour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

GFThe Telegraph wires were put up on
White River last week, after delay OF sew
eral days, and have been in order several
days. But they are again down, and as is
supposed at the same place, the river being
high. This section of the line has been re-
markatle for its freedom from accidents here
tofore, it having from the start continued in
good order, while almost every other line in
the country has been occasionally stopped
by breakage of wires, &c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

The Louisville Courier o.
the following account of thes
steamer Richland, to which we
yesterday;
STEAMER HIGHLAND SUNK on Tt
The steamer Richland, Capt. tlu
on the falls Thursday night in attem
cross the river from Jefersonville durl
prevalence of fog. She had discharg
cargo of grain at Carrolton, at the mout.
Kentucky river. and was returning on h
way to the Wabash. She had landed at Jet
lersonvilIe, and while trying TO cross to this
side in the fog drifted on the falls and struck
the rocky shore Just above the lime kiln, which
stove in her stern, and caused her TO leak so
badIp that she sunk. supposed that some
of her timbers are broken.
The boat had no freight in her. She lies
bow up stream, one guard on shore, the lower
guard in about 5 feet water. The machinery,
and possibly the boat can be saved. She is
an old boat, however, and not very valuable.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

MUSICAL RIvALRY.-Yes terday morning,
the steamers James MiLtingar and Mt.
Vernon, were about starting 70 st. Louis
The former had band, the latter "A whistle.
fcourse the whistle made the most noise
The friends of the band, however, sent for
the Mayor, who went TO the wharland listen
ed. At length he opened his mouth and
spoke as follows: "That there drum is In
Jun. the horn is French. the clarionett is
Dutch, and the whistle is American. So
hurrah for the whistle" The Mt. Vernon
gained the victory Pitts. Post.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

The Secretary of War has made re-
port in relation to the army employed in Mex
leo. Of the 1871 men of the old line, 500
were either killed or mortally wounded. OF
the 70, 26O volunteers, 600 only were killed or
mortally Notwithstanding a difference of
five to one. AtMolino del Rey, in two hours
706 men were killed and wounded. AtBuena
Vista, which lasted two dads. Gen. Taylor's
loss was ga,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

ONE OF 'EM.-The Boston Post tells sto-
ry Of man who, after taking into his employ
a female servant sat down in his pdrlor one
evening with couple of neighbors and his
wife TO civil game of whist. The next
morning the new "halP" observed shat card
playing must be put stop to, or she should
be obliged to leave, as,she didn't approve OF
the practice; and neUer alLo,psd at in families
where she hvedi"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

n " OruI4ahCe 10 amend an Ordinance, emit
N tied AN Ordinance concerning the Wharf 81
the City Of Evansville" passed November Is, le4S
Be 1t ordained by the Common Council Of the CITY
of Evansville. that hereafter the following rates OF
wharfage shall be charged against and collected
from all Steam Boats receiving or dischaI ging
freight at the city Wharf, in front OF the CITY OF v-
ansville:
l. On all steam boats of $50 tons burthen or
less ..........-. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 So
2 On all steam boats OF over $50 tons and
less than $50 tons ......2 90
3. On all steam boats of over $50 tons and
less than $50 tons ......................2 so
4. On all steam boats of over $50 tons and
less than $50 tons. IS co
5. IN all steam boats OF over $50 tons .....6 90
And the following rates OF wharfage shall be
charged against and collected from all steam boats
stopping or landing in front of the said wharf
without receiving or discharging freigh
!. On all boats of $50 tons burthen or less 50
2. On all boats OF over $50 tons and less than
3. On all boats of over $50 tons and less than
$50 tons ........l 90
4. On all boats of over $50 tons and less than
$50 tons .-......1 so
s. On all boats oil $50 tons burthen or over...2 90
And wood boats lying at the city wharf shall pay
wharfage at the rate of lour cents per month for
each foot in length of such boats.
Attest: JAS. G. JONES, Mayor.
j. J. CHANDLER, elk. mh26,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
An Ordinance concerning City Elections.


Gee. /. Belt ordained by the Common Council of
~ the city of E. ansve, that hereafter all elections
for Councilmen of Wards southeast of MAN street.
shall be held in the Engine House; known as he
NEPTUNE Engine House, situated on Second street,
between Main and Locust streets; and all elections
held for Councilman of Wards northwest of Main
street, shall be held at the Engine House known as
the PHOENIX Engine House, situated on Vine be.
tween First and Second streets; and that al cleo
tons for Mayor and Recorder of the City be held at
the said two Engine Houses, and at such elections,
the voters residing southeast OF Main street shall
vote at said Neptune engine house, and the voters
residing northwest of Main street shall vote at the
said Phoenix engine house.
Sec. 2. In all cases where an election is held for
the election of Mayor or Recorder, the several in
spectors shall meet at the city Clerks office and
pare the poll books of the several polls and make
out certificate of the aggregate number of votes
received by each person for the Office OF Mayor or
Recorder, and that one of said inspectors shall re-
turn said certificate to the city Clerks office the
same time that they make of the election of
Councilman JAS G. JONES,
Attest Mayor.
j. j. CHANDLER; Clerk lmh26l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

To PRESERVE BEEF STEAKs.-As the
warm season is fast approaching when meat
cannot be kept for more than day or two in
a fresh state, it will be of no lnconsiderabNe
benefit tc many TO be informed that if fresh
meat is rolled up in Indian corn meal, it will
keep fresh for four or fise days. The steak
81 ould be laid down in pieces from one 10
thsee pounds, and each piece covered entire
ly with the meal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

New CuNARD STEAMsHIP.-The Asia,
the new steamship for the Cunard line, has
been launched at Greenock. She is 265 feet
in length, 81 in breadth, and measures 1926
N. NJ; being 400 tons larger than those last
built for her owners. She is II feet longer
and 4 wider. She is to be commanded by
Capt. Judkins.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

DISTRESSING CAsUALTY.-On Friday
week, at Richmond, Va, little daughter of
MIR. Carr, toll gatherer on Mayo's bridge, &C
cidently fell off into the river. The agonized
father plunged in to rescue his child, but sad
70 relate, they both persisted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

DOn the 1st of March. during the snow
storm, q tremendous thunderbolt fell upon an
immense oak tree in Windsor, Conn, ground
parts of it 10 powder, and scattered the frao
ments including the roots, over eight or ten
acres Of pasture. Some pieces were found
one hundred rods off So says the Boston
Post
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

GFMr. Henry Grinnell's arctic expedition
is likely to get under aay. Several officers Of
the expedition have volunteered their servi-
ces, and the benevolent protector of the en-
terprise says that he is determined to carry
it out, cost what it may.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

DOn Sunday. a man three-fourths under
the influence of spirited beverages, tumbled
overheard from one of our wharf boats, and
was rescued only with much difficulty. He
offered beautiful commentary on the lectures
of the same day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

EIt appears by the report made by the
Secretary OF the State of New York that
there are articles of association filed in his
Office contemplating the construction of more
than 1000 miles CT Plank Road and invoIv-
ing the expenditure of about 100000 of
money.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

DFMr. Morse, one OF the Democratic
Representatives In Congress from Indiana,
announced with exultaton ON the 18th inst,
upon the floor of the House that Texas had
appointed delegates to the Nashville conven-
ton and had not Instructed them TO go
against the dissolution Of the Union.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
HARDwARE AND CUTLERY

A I the old stand opposite the Bank, consisting
N in part of Pocket Cutlery, Razors, &c, Amer
lean and English Locks, Monkey tail Bolts, Hunts
brand Axes, Hoes of all sizes, OK, Log, Trace, Hal
ter, Breast and Dog Chains, VIM. Rowlands cross
cut and mill Saws, Horse, Cow and Sheep Bells,
with general assortment of shelf goods.
o. B. GRIFFITH,
mh26 Main ST., Evansville
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
LOUISVILLE & ST. LOUIS PACKET.

nS@a - The hne, last running, and suDsIantIaI
kssst4sssss9AsttsHs7 Steamer,
GEN. WASHINGTON,
Capt. Jas. RUSSELL, Master, will run during the
season as a regular Louisville, Evansville and ST
Louis Packet She will leave Louisville every We'd
nesday at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, passing Evansville ev-
cry Thursday morning at 4 O'Clock. Returning
will leave St. Louis every Saturday evening at o.
clock and pass Evansville every Monday morning at
O'Clock
For freight or passage apply on board or to
mh26 3m O'RlLEY & MITCHELL, Ag'ts.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

GFThe first breach of promise case ever
tried IN Louisiana has just come off before the
Supreme Court of that State. Damage OBJ
tanned, 81, 1000, but 10000 were claimed
Few suits Of that kind are brought in the
South.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
MCRRIS S. JOHNSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.

EVANSVILLE, IA,
WILL attend promptly to the bringing of suits,
w collection of money, any other business
confded to him in the counties OF Gibson, Posey,.
Vanderburg, Warrick, and Spencer.
0crOffce on First street, one door fromthe corner
of Main. mh23
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
EXPENSIVE GARBLE.-A Georgia paper

makes the following extract and comment:
SIN the Kentucky Convention one man
spoke 200 times, another $50, and another
100." There were few members in the
Georgia Legislature who beat the above ''all
hollow" 1t is estimated that one gentleman
made on an average, screen speeches per day
for eighty-seuen days, being sac hundred and
nine speeches during the session The cost
of these speeches to the Treasury could not
have been much under eighteen Thousand
dollars
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26

HARDwARE.-Mr. Griffith advertises his
assortment OF Hardware, in to-day's paper
Those who call on him will find everything in
his line required, and they will not complain
Of prices. Examine his goods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
AUCTION SALES.

.NTILL be sold at Auction at the City Auction
w Rooms on Water street, on Wednesday the
9th inst, at 10 O'Clock, A NJ, lot of Dry Goods,
Boots and Shoes Hardware, &c. &c. to close con-
signment. WOOLSEY & NELSON-
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