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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
ST. LOUIS. April II.


Later from Ne1D lNerico-F Flight acith the
indians. have later advices from New
Mexico. Account of the Los Vegos to the
10Th of March give details of further depre-
dations by the Indians in that country. The
American citizens were living in constant
alarm, and the savages were daily becoming
more daring. A runner, sent out by party
of buffalo hunters, had arrived at Los Vegos
and reported that the company had fallen in
with body of Apeaches An engagement
ensued, in which two of the hunters were xii.
led and three or four wounded; their animals
were all captured. and at the time OF the run
ner's departure their ammunition was nearly
exhausted. On reception of this intelligence
at Los Vegos, the commander of that post
was called upon for military aid, and the
Project was called upon to order out COM
pany of militia. The Apeaches in the mean
time had retreated, being satisfied with their
booty
Three Mexicars had been killed at Bernal
Springs, on the road from Los Vegos to San
ia Fe.
Complaints are made that sufficient pre-
caution is not observed by Col. Monroe in
granting licenses TO traders, many of them
having been in the habit Of selling arms and
ammunition to the hostile Indians.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22

The Court of Spencer county adjourned OH
Saturday last. The Court convenes to-day
at Rome, which we believe is the last of the
season. At Rockport, Masterson, on trial for
manslaughter, was acquitted. A young man
named Miller was sentenced to the peniten-
liary for three years, for burglary, but on
Friday night made his escape from the Jail.
Rice, young man up on the same charge,
and very sick, was sentenced for two years to
the penitentiary, but the jury recommended
that he be paraoned, and the court prosecu-
ting attorney, and lawyers, signed petition
to that effect
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22

CANAL TRUsTEEs.-The State Journal Of
Saturday last, says: owe learn by tele-
graphic dispatch from gentleman in New
York, that Charles Butler Esq. of N York,
and Col. Thomas Bowling, OF this State,
were, on the 10th inst, elected Trustees Of
the Wabash and Erie Canal.
s'Mr. Butler has served as Trustee since
the creation of the trust. Col. Bowling will
be new member of the board, but his init
mate acquaintance with our State affairs and
the business of the trust, renders his selection
very appropriate. A better one could not
have been made"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
The Charter Oak.

By the most lively exertions this venerable
cid tree was recently saved from being burn
ed. Some mizchievous boys, by exploding
Chinese crackers within its trunk communi-
Gated fire to the spunk with which the inner
surface is lined. The destruction Of the tree
seemed inevitable, until the well directed
streams of three engines commenced deiu-
ging it with water. 1t was rescued, unin-
iured.
That old Oak should be preserved, for there
are few "reminiscences of the past, Of greater
interest to the people of the present age. II
is associated with the most thrilling ideas Of
our earlier days, and is never thought ofwith-
out arousing the most patriotic sensations
1t is almost an object of our veneraton; and
we hope TO see it live to "a green old age, ,
as a monument TO the memory of the event
from which it received Its peculiar reputa
ton.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
ohstrnction OF sldevalks.


From several Of our merchants we have
heard complaints against the newly elected
Marshall, for refusing to permit them to let
bill of goods remain on the pavement in front
of their stores for any length of time longer
than that necessary to dray them away II
these complaints did not come from persons
whom we know well disposed toward that
officer personally, and not apt to find fault
generally. we should not feel called upon per-
haps to express the complaints publicly
The law allows every merchant three feet
of the pavement during the day time. His
business requires that at certain times, and
for short intervals of time, he should occupy
a greater space than this, which he can do
without incommoding the public, or establish
ing general nuisance, or doing anything
more than is done in every business city, and
under an ordinary extension of the srictest
law In Cincinnati and Louisville, the law
allows three feet of pavement to occupants
.of houses-yet no objection is made TO mer
chants placing bills of goods in front of their
stores during the day time, so that room be
allowed for passers by. In New York and
Philadelphia, two and one half feet of pave
ment are allowed by law, yet goods are fire.
quently piled not only on the narrow pave
ments, but out into the streets. The business
Of our city must receive certain accommoda-
ton in this manner, and IN every place Of i'm
portance in the Union it is freely granted
by the officers Of the law and by public opin-
ion.
| There are no better or stronger evidences
of the business Of a city, than this very thing
for which merchants of Evansville have
within few days past, been punished by
fines for permitting on their premises We
like to see these piles of goods before the
doors of our stores especially as they never
seriously discommode waylarers. They
speak of business-of a fourishing city-of a
prospecting community. But it is almost dis
heartenng to walk throu Oh the streets of a
city, and see none of these outward evidences
Of business. 1t Is enough to deter country
dealers from purchasing
We believe the Marshall has been actua-
ted in this by no wrong motives-by no de
sire either to prosecute, or TO astonish the
good people with the power of official station
but simply by desire to do his duty. If
he be as active in all the other duties of his
office, as he has been in this, the city will not
regret his election; but we respectfully sub
NIT, that in this matter, too nice or severe a
construction of the law Is not best either for
the interests of tie citizens or of the city
P. S. We distinctly disclaim being actua-
ted in these remarks by any spirit OF revenge
on account OF the Marshall victimizing us
first, by making us sacrifice a couple barrels
to the names of the law. No longer do they
adorn the street in front of the Journal office,
and manufacture local items by frightening
horses into running away. They have fun
lxed away before the iron arm Of the law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
E.Ine Polishing Powder.

MOUNT EAGLE TRIPoLI.-An article SUI
perior to any polishing powder before in use,
has lately been discovered, and is now exten-
sively put up, and offered for sale over the
country, under the above name. As a polish
ing powder for glass, metals, &C., it cannot
be excelled. The agent for the sale of this
powder, who can be found for few days at
the Sherwood House, called on US last Satur-
day, and exhibited practically its superior
qualities. Its lustre is produced rapidly and
easily, and is peculiarly brilliant and lasting.
For families, workers in the soft metals, and all
using articles in the way of refectors or orna-
mental work, that require polishing, nothing
better can be found than this powder. It is
now used in Glass Manufactures, Light
Houses, on Ocean and Inland steamers, &C.,
as the best polishing powder in vogue. We
commend it to the public.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
Lecture ToaNiglaf.

On Saturday evening the Rev. Mr.. Fish
er's lecture on the worth of Liberty, was well
The sneaker was happy in pleas
ing. He has been invited by number ofour
citizens through letter, to repeat his lecture
on Penalties of Opinion. We are pleased to
say, that he has accepted the invitation, and
will lecture this evening at the Vine street
Presbyterian church. From the eulogies we
have heard pronounced on this Lecture by
those who heard it last week, it will richly re-
pay those who attend this evening.
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e MPIRE STORE!
HOPKINS q co.
MAIN sTREEr, scANTLIN's BuADINe.

MAIN STREET, SCANTLIN'S BUILDING.
HEALERSin Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
IL Wholesale and Retail Gentlemen's and
Youths Dress Hats, the latest French and AmeIi-
can styles, always on hand, with every variety of
Travelling, Business and Sporting Hats, including
Leghorn and Straw, Mems, Youths and Infants
PLAIN and embroidered cloth and silk velvet Caps
Also, hunting, sporting and travelling Caps.
LADIES' RIDING HATS AND CAPS.
The Ladies may always txpec, to find the latest
American and European styles OF Riding Has and
Caps Our arrangements are such that we shall at
oil times be receiving the very latest styles, and
think we hazard nothing in saying to those wishing
TO purchase, wholesale RETAIL that they will find
1t an object to call and examine our stock.
BOOTS AND SHOES
Also, one of the most complete and extensive
STOCKS OF Boots and Shoes ever offered in this
ket, comprising Ladies' and Misses wear, of every
style, variety and description, now manufactured
IN the u. S. These Goods all manufactured
IN Cincinnati and expressly for this market; and.
we wish to say, that we warrant every article that
goes out of store; and also wish it distinctly
understood that we intend selling our goods much
cheaper than they were ever sold in this Market
Now we do not say this in catch 2enny'' way,
but say it because we mean it most unqualifedly.-
All we ask is, that you call and us before you
purchase, as we only wish to prove what we have
stated by our acts. So if you want cheap Hats,
Caps, Boots and Shoes, call in at the Empire Store
Scantlin's Building, Main street, Evansville.
apis mi
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
WASHINGTON, April 10.



After the presentation of petitions, Mr.
Douglass moved that the California bill be
taken up, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Douglass moved that il be made the
special order for to-day, immediately after the
appointment of the select committee.
Mr.. Turney moved TO refer the bill 10 a Sc
lect committee.
The question Of pcstponement taking pri-
GRITTY. it was put and agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for
chairman of the select committee upon the
compromise resolutions OF Messrs Bell and
| Clay On the list ballot Clay had Is votes,
Bell l, Mangum. and blank L. So Mr. Clay
was declared duly elected.
/ Messrs. Cass. Dickinson, Bright, Webster,
Phelps. Cooper, King, Mason, Downs Man
gum, Bell, and Berrien were on the next bal
lot elected the remaining members of the
committee without opposition.
| 1t will be observed from the number OF
votes cast for the chairman of the committee,
and about the same number was cast for the
other members. that the opponents Of the
committee failed to vote at all upon its APP
| pointment
Mr. Hale's resolution making the same dis
position of all petitions, memorials, and re-
momstrances relating to subjects referred TO
the select committee was laid on the table
yeas "a, nays %.
The Senate then adjourned until Mon
day.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Cobb, the Speaker, being absent, Mr..
Winthrop, by consent the House, acted as
/ Speaker.
Mr.. Allen offered a resolution as a priv
| LEGGED question. to terminate the debate on the
Presidents California message on Friday
next. at o'clock, and that the several propo-
sitions pending be then voted upon, if the
committee should not sooner come to con-
clusion.
The Speaker said the gentleman could not
offer resolutions. as Mr.. Thomas had pre-
viously obtained the floor and made motion
10 90 into committee Of the whole on the prl-
vate calendar.
Mr.. Thompson of Pa, made an Intellectual
effort to make a report from the Judiciary
committee on the Senate bill for taking the
next census.
Mr.. Vinton wanted the standing commit
tees called on for reports.
Mr.. Thomas's motion was finally agreed
TO.
Mr.. Odds offered resolution. which was
adopted, that the committee appointed to in
vestigate the charges against Mr.. Horner
(door-keeper.) shall have power to send fol
persons and papers,
The House then again went into committee
of the whole on the state of the Union, and
proceeded to the consideration of the Presi-
dents California message
Mr. Cleveland repeated the history Of the
doings of the House since the commencement
of the session. Unless the proviso should be
passed, slavery would be established in the
territories. He did not believe there were
one hundred men IN Connecticut in favor o
: slavery extension. He had no Tears Of the
: dissolution of the Union. The Nashville con
: vention will be a second edition of the Hart
ford convention. Slavery was a sin in the
: sight of God, and he never would vote to ex
: tend it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
HTatrimonY and GInrY1

The Editor Of the Mt. Carmel Register, in
alluding to a paragraph OF ours, about ladies
visiting the Journal sanctum, says:
"Why, friend Sanders, if one visit from
these love inspirers shed an halo of glory
around your sanctum, do you not take up your
abode with some one of the angeefric crea-
lures and have pure blaze of paradisiacal
glory poured down upon you like a thousand
ofbrick, rendering you the most eXcruciatng
happy mann alive? 2"
Why, my belubed felIur sinners, ex-
claimed sable minister to his congregation
in great excitement after describing the Par
adisian delights of Heaven, "why, will you
not leah de sorrows and de woes and de cher
listing troubles dat surround de poor niger
in dis world, aud go to dat region of perpet-
ual bliss, where de niger Is taken 10 de arms
oh Abraham, and Ibis on de corn cakes and
lasses of his 'fecshun; and in de eyes OXIDE
Lord, dere be no KINKS in he wool, and his
skin be as de driven snow, and he smell as de
perfume oh de rose 2"
Gosh-or-mighty !" shouted big smutty
in rapture, as he jumped up and clapped his
hands" How you gwine to git dar 81
In tie words ofthe darkey, we reply to our
friend. His description of the happy state is
very rich, but" How are we gwine TO git
dar ?''
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
The Harmonious Democracy.

The harmony of Democracy seems to be
in great danger all over the Union. Even in
Congress, Democracy is at fsticufs-and the
brethren appear wondrously disposed to wool
each other. The late disgracelul scene be-
tween Foote and Benton, leaders of Democ
racy in Congress, which occurred in the hall
of the Senate, and was published in the Jour
nal onSaturday, was disgrace to the coun-
try and party. Both of these statesmen have
before acted like children in quarrel, and like
mutinous, insubordinate children, should have
been punished. Instead of setting an exam
pie to younger members of the National Leg
islature, and exhibiting that harmony and
spirit of concession, and dignity, which the
people expect especially from men occupying
the conspicuous position of these individuals.
who are the acknowledged leaders of two
divisions of great party-they have by their
ridiculous conduct, disgraced themselves and
the body of which they are members. Foote,
actually drew pistol in the Senate of the
United States, cooked and aimed it at another
member ofthat body. For this, he should be
at once expelled, and Benton, for demonstra~
tons made at the same time almost equally
offensive, if not expelled should be publicly
reprimanded by the body thus insulted.
But in this encounter, these leaders of De-
mocracy appear to be carrying out the bit
ter antagonism of several divisions of the
party they represent. In Benton's own State,
the Democratic party is divided into two ven
omous sections, who are more bitterly opposed
to each other than ever were Wings and
Democrats. In Mississippi, Foote'S State.
the Democracy are anything but dwelling
together in peace and harmony. In our
neighboring State, Illinois, the Democrats arc
beIaboring each other with hearty good will.
Before US now lie two Democratic organs the
Benton Standard, and Shawneetown Advo-
cate, the editors of which instead of demolish-
ing Wings and Whiggery, are warning bit
terly upon each other, and upon sections OF
the party which they represent. And in this
war; there are precious Developments
Charges which were made against the De-
mocracy by the Wings, and at the time in
dignantly pronounced by these editors false
and foul are now admitted, and the disgrace
full wire working fully revealed. They have
even proved themselves more corrupt than
the Wings supposed or charged. Both edi-
tors, with their correspondents appear to be
turning States evidence.
But these party divisions are not confined
merely to the States we have mentioned
They exist in a greater or less degree over
the whole Union. Office, and the hope Of
office, bound the party together, while the
Administration was Democratic. They were
united in dividing spoiIs and while there were
spoils to divide, an exhibition Of affection and
harmony was presented, beautiful to contem-
plate. But now, soured by the loss of office
and cut off from their dearly loved spoils, they
dwell together like cats and dogs.
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Stick to it.

The Louisville Journal has some Jealous
friends in the country-iriends who IN all con-
troverses concerning the peculiar merits of
newspapers never fail to introduce the Tour-
nal and insist omit superiorties over all other
papers.
We were amused, not long since, in giving
our attention TO warm confab on the deck
Of a steamer at our wharf, between two in
dividuals evidently serving in the capacity of
deck hands. The Washington Republic had
been spoken Of as the standard paper of the
country; its abilities as a political paper ex-
toed to the very neplus ultra, when our
friend OF the Journal, wishing TO introduce his
lavorite paper, exclaimed in great earnestness
and becoming dignity, that the Republic was
a very good : country paper" but when indi-
viduals insisted on It's superiority over the
Louisville Journal, he just scratched ZEN
down as rumbsculls. "lor sure" quoth he
" the Journal is quoted from more than any
other single paper in the country combined.
so its no use talkin' any more"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
THE RAIL ROAD IS COMMENCED
Aud we are off the hrsf Trim.

THEREFORE,, be it known to one and all, that
L we are determined to make a change in our bu-
siness, and will sell our present Stock Of Grocer
iess>which consists of general stock, with large
and well Selected stock of FINE LIQUORS of all
grades, inferior to in market, and to all, as
well as cd customers in particular, we will selk
at low figures for Cash, or such paper rs will be
taken in Bank with approved security, and in no
Other way. And TO keep all quiet, would ask
all that US cent, either by Note or Account,
TO call and see us soon, and let us compromise tn
save further steps. And TO all having claims against
US, they had better be after getting them as soon as
possible. This is by sober reflection our determined
resolution and we will be greatly obliged TO all Of
particular friends and customers not to ask us
to violate this pledge we shall most assuredlv
deny them, Once said is good as a thousand times
To any one DESTROYS OF locating in Furnishing
city and getting into good trade, we will sell our
entire Stock on good terms. We have been doing
Grocery business here for ten years past and can
re OF much use TO our successors.
ALLlS & HOWES,
ap2a If Evansville, Ind.
90 Gazette, Vincennes; Register, Mt. Camel;
Express, Terre- Haute; Journal. Lafayette; copy TO
amount of SIS, and send bills to this office
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22

~ An anecdote illustrative of Gen. Tay-
lor's firmness as to the Union is told N public
companies. A Southern man undertook to
give the General all needful information as to
the benefits profits, and favorable results that
would ensue to the South from a dissolution
of the Union. The General, after hearing
him patiently, inquired how this profitable
dissolution was to be brought about? "By
force, suppose" replied the Southerner.-
A very troublesome and dangerous way"
coolly replied the General, "for shall hang
the first man that attempts IT'D Washing
ton Cor. st. Louis Repub
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22
Solitary.

There is, within ten miles ofElizabethtown,
o., rocky cave among the widest hills of
that section, which for the last twenty-eight
years has been occupied by an aged man.
He has as nearly as possible secluded him
self from the world, and forbids the visits OF
the few who in early life were his bosom
friends. He seldom wanders from his seclu-
sion only when driven to do so TO procure the
necessities of life. He is usua.y habited in
a long blue gown, white cravat and hat, all
Of which of late bear evidence of having
been worn for time almost, "whereunto
the memory ofman" finds no commencement.
1t is the opinion of persons residing in the vi
entity of his cave, that the old man has for a
number OF years been engaged writing a
book the publication of which has been long
hoped for, most anxiously by those who are
acquainted with his peculiar characteristics
The old man is said of late to bear marks Of
great personal neglect and evident distrac-
ton of mind We know not the cause of his
disgust for society and but little of his early
lite.
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DISSOLUTION.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

w WARD & CO., Successors to w. X. Goui-
w ding, ogt) IS Maiden Lane, New York,
manufacture and have constantly on hand large
assortment of SURGICAL AND DENTAL IN
SIRUMENIS, Syringes, Trusses, sc. &c.
in the United States enables them TO furnish the
above articles OF superior quality and lolO prices
Druggists and Country Dealers when visiting the
before purchasing. Descriptive Catalogues with
prices, forwarded by mail on application. "Orders
promptly attended TO-"
w. WARD & CO., continue to keep on hand, at
their old stand SO Maiden Lane near Gold street. an
extensive stock of Drugs Medicines, Paints, Oils
and Dye Srufs, which they offer as low prices, as
any other house in the trade
New York, April, 1850 [ap16 3tl
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By Geographic dispatch from Mr.. ]. NJ.
Poole, received late Saturday evening, we
learn that the Wabash and Evansville packet
Confidence, struck a snag two miles above
Hutsonville, and sunk above her main deck in
very few minutes. She had on board at
the time of sinking, some thirty tons of corn
and whisky.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-22

nWe understand that large steamer
has been contracted for in Cincinnati to ply
between that city and ST. Louis. She will
be exclusively a passenger packet Should
the travel between those two cities not abate,
she will certainly receive a handsome sup
port.
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lFThe steamer Memphis recently made
the quickest trip between Memphis and Gin
cinnati ever made between these ports Elk
elusive OF eight hours time lost in the canal
at Louisville, she made the trip in three days
fourteen hours and twenty-five minutes.
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Sr.LonIs. April Is.

The Galena Advertiser learns that Il band
of Sioux Indians, under their chief Little
Ears, recently attacked family of Chippe-
was, numbering II, at the falls of st. Croix,
and murdered them all.
The trial of the brothers Montesquois
closed today at noon. Uriel Wright, for the
State, spoke two and a half days The jury
retired but has brought m no verdict yet
They probably will not agree.
The river is rising rapidly with from II to
Is feet water in the channel to Cairo.