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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

Then follows a statement showing interest
on principal $405 IS for 70 years, 3 months,
and II days, $191, 352 89-less James Bry-
ans less halfinterest. $94.176 44-rest to be
divided among the executors and heirs of
Galphin
The report concludes with the following
resolutions;
l. ReSolred, That the claim of Geo Gal
phn was not just against the United States
2. Resolred, That the act of Congref 5
made it the duty of the Secretary to pay the
principal OF said claim, and it was then paid
in conformity with law and precedent.
3. Resoired, That the act aforesaid did not
authorize the Secretary of the Treasury 10
pay the interest of said claim, and its pay
ment WAS not in conformity with law or pre-
cedent.
1st- Agreed to by Messrs. Burt Disney
Featherstone, and jackson; disagreed to by
Conrad, Breck, Grinnell and King, OF New
Y ork.
2d-Agreed to unanimously.
3d-Agreed to by Burt, Disney, Feather
stone, jackson, and Mann; disagreed to by
Breck, Grinnell, Conrad, and King.
The report was signed by Jackson and
King.
The statement of facts contained in the re-
port was agreed to by Burt Breck, Conrad,
GrinneIl, Jackson, and King disagreed to in
part by Disney, Featherstonc, and Mann.
Mr. Disney read a report, signed by him
self. Featherstone, and Mann, that govern
ment was under no obligations to pay claim
and interest; that they were paid without
authority off law.
Mr.. -- said he desired to reply to Mr..
Brooks, and wanted a full investigation.
Mr. Wentworth wanted to make it a sub
ect of special order. and moved it be so made
on the fourth Tuesday Of Jute
The Export was ordered to be printed, and
Mr.. Wentworth's motion agreed to.
The special committee. appointed to inves-
tIgate the conduct ofthe doorkeeper. acquit-
ted him of the charges made by Mr.. Brown
of Miss.
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JOHN o. SARGENT.

BREEzEs AND TREEsEs-Thc Editor of
the Henderson Democratic Banner discourses
about May Day very eloquently, as may be
supposed from the following extract:
''May-Day is a time which awakens so
many pleasing recolIectious of the past-it is
calculated to excite longings for the balmy
breezes OF the rural flowers, and give free
scope to our fancy"
Now in giving free scope to our fancy 81
I'VE have always wished for . baimy breezes"
and rural fowers.' but in the highest
flights of OR Imagination we never desired
the baImy breezes Of rural flowers. y
Flowers are very good in their way, but we
doubt whether they can :; raise the wind " by
giving birth to balmy breezes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

Mr.. CLAWS SPEEcH.-Mr. Clay made a
great speech on the Compromise Bill on the
18th inst. 1t was long, but an abstract Of it
will prove so interesting, as its subject is the
exciting one of the day, that tomorrow we
shall publish an epitome of bis remarks. He
spoke two hours and a half One Of the
Washington correspondents of the Baltimore
Sun says:
fit were possible to add to the stature OF
Henry Clay, his speech of to-day would have
done it. 1t was eloquent statesmanlike, and
poIitic-a combination rarely to be met with
in the work Of any man.
There is but little prospect of the Compro-
mise Bill passing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

I%The great Bostona arrived here yes
terday morning from Louisville, and re-
manned the greater part of the day, receiving
freight for New Orleans. The Bostona is
ore of the most magnificent passenger steam
ers in the West and for her unsurpassed &C
commodations has an unbounded reputation
Her officers, (among whom are the well
known and polite Marshall and Kerby,) are
just such men as should control so superb a
steamer They are deservedly popular with
all who know them. For their many kind
attentions to the Journal office we acknowl-
edge our obligations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

STABBING.-The officers of the steamer
Bostona, here yesterday, inform US that Capt.
Davis. of the steamer Chas. Hammond, had
been very dangerously wounded recently, at
Memphis, by Mr. Hudley, mate of the
steamer Natchez. Hudley attacked Davis
with bowie-knife for something which the
latter had said about him in New Orleans.
Davis received several severe wounds in
the side and arm, and his case was considered
dangerous one. Hudley escaped
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

A CuRIosITY.-Wc noticed on board the
steamer Hiram Powers, Yesterday, a deck
passenger, whose legs were evidently without
bones, but who could, notwithstanding this
walk with apparent ease and feetness. His
feet seemed entirely ungovernable and when
raised from the deck of the boat dangled as
loosely as if they were suspended by cord.
His legs could be coiled like rope, and when
walking would twist into all imaginable
shapes. His name we understood to be Smith
the veritable John Smith we suppose-and
his destination st. Louis, Mo. The only in
convenience which he spoke of was the fact
that when he raised his feet, in walking, he
couln not precisely determine where they
would light.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

~ The steamer Oregon started off, Tues
day evening, with our wharf master, P. G.
O'Riley, who had stepped on board to col
lect wharlage-evidenty intending to relieve
steamboatmen of the accomplished dun whom
Evansville has stationed at her wharf In
compliment to his family, we presume, and
not for his annoying perseverance in the dis
charge of his duties as an officer, the boat re-
turned and put him on shore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
NEW GOODS IN AN OLD HOUSE

FOSTER q BROWN, have just received at tho
Il S. w. corner of ain and First streers, large
and varied assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, Shoes, Hats, Bonnets, &c. &c, to which
they would solicit call from the public to
animation of their Stock. Their Goods having
been selected In New York, from first hands, they
will be enabled TO sell cwerand offer better qualities
than merchants purchasing in western Cities
anticipated change in their business-rare induce
ments will be offered The latest styles and pat
terms oil fashionable Dry Goods will be sold at
small advance cost prices. Thankful for past Ia
vors so very literally extended to hem they hope to
merit continuance of the same by the price and
quality Of their goods and strict attention TO their
business
myI4 IF
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

as Two men named Sublet and Letter
we're recently arrested at st. Louis by the
Marshal of that city, who had received tele-
graph dispatch from Evansville, stating that
these men had stolen $1,000 from Mr., Girls
sem, a resident of Greensboro, KY, and were
passengers on board the Telegraph No. l.
They passed this city last Saturday in charge
of the Marshal, on their way to Owensboro
there to be surrendered up to justice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

IPA man by the name of Sanders was
lately robbed of $50 on the steamer South
America, while on her way from N. Orleans
to st. Louis. Ofcourse he was no relative of
ours, as we distinctly deny any member OF
the family the honest right of having that
much money IN his possession. a passenger
on the same boat lost about $500 or 5000 in
gold dust.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
PAVING NOTICE.

" Of Evansville, May 18th, 1880.
That the owners OF lots and parts of lots on each
side OF the Alley running from Walnut to Locust
to grade sqid alley by the first day OF June next,
and pave the same, as other alleys have heretofore
been ordered to be paved by the LIST da of July next
my22 1t JNO. J. CHANDLER, elk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

7 ETTERS Of Administration on the estate of
Il Andrew Hoppe. deceased, have this day beer
granted to the undersigned by The Clerk # the Pro-
bate Curt IF Vanderburgh County. All persons
having claims against said estate are requested to
present the same to the undersigned, and those in
debted the estate also requested 10 make pay
ment TO me. The estate is supposed to be solvent.
DANIEL CHUTE,
my20 d6w1 Administrator
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A STEAMBOAT AT AUCTION

rfESl q The steamboat ]. B. PORI Err VIII
49, 49,: -: - be sold at Auction at Evansville,
ma. on 10th day Of June, 1850. The boat has
a good sound hull, two and half years DID, the
boilers eighteen months old, and good new;
the engines are good and will be repaired and put
in running order; all clear OF incum brances.
Terms of sale-C ASH. Imy22 Isl
n Paducah Journal copy till sale, and send bill
O Ibis nlhce
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

"The steamer Lake of the Woods re-
ports to the St. Louis Reveille that the Mon
roe had laid up in the Missouri river, on &C
count OF having the cholera on board. The
Monroe will be rccolIected as the most i'll
lated boat, during the existence of the chol-
era last Spring, on the Western waters.
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ADMTNTsTRA TTON NOTICE.

7 ETfERS of Administration on the estate of
IL Hardin Johnson, deceased. la se this day been
granted TO the Undersigned by the Clerk of the Pro-
bate Coart of Marlborough county. All persons
having claims galnst said estate are requested to
present the same Morris S. Johnson, Esq, and
those indebted to the estate requested to make
payment to him The estate is supposed to be sol
vent. Vanderburgh county, April %, 1850.
SARAH JOHNSON,
ny2I 81 Administrators
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
SIDE WALK NOTICE.

THE Common Council of the City OF Evansville
L al its session May 18th, 1850.
Orderel, That a Pans sidewalk be laid down
the North cast side of Second from Chest
nut TO Mulberry street. feet in width; and that the
owners Of lots and parts of lots on the South east
side OF said End street. between said Chestnut and
Mulberry street be required TO lay down similar
sidewalk as heretofore ordered, and take up and
relay their side walks where they have not been
put down in conformity with the former order.
my22 1t JNO. J. CHANDLER, City elk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

~ The Cincinnati Gazette says that a
lady, fancifully dressed and worth $25, OOOhaE
been promenading Fourth street, between
Walnut and Sycamore, on the look out for a
Preacher of sound doctrines who will become
a husband to her. Our unmarried Divines
now have a rare chance to marry fortune,
Remember-4th, between Walnut and Syca-
more streets, Cincinnati.
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TO TIE LADIES.

FTHE LA DIES of Evansville and vicinity are re-
spectiully invited 10 coll and examine the stock
of Fancy Articles. Shoes, &c, at my establishment
on First street, between Main and Sycamore, up
per side Hoping that my endeavors to obtain sue
cess in this enterprise. viii be properly appre-
Ella ted and rewarded by old acquaintances. and
that | will receive the encouragement of their pre-
sence often, / shall spare pains to please.
my7 If JOSEPHINE FAUNTLEROY.
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NOTICE

THE Common Council of the City OF Evansville,
L May 18th, 1850.
Ordered, That the Alley between 2nd and 3rd
street, running from Chestnut to Locust street, be
brought nearly practicable to the established
grade of the city interfere with tie pres
ent grade of the streets in the neighborhood; and
that the owners of property each side of said al
ley be required to do said work bv the 10th day OF
June next JNO. J. CHANDLER.
my22 1t City Clerk
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
BOARDING HOUSE

HAVING established Boarding House at the
Ii corner of First and Main streets, am pre-
pared to furnish good boarding reasonable terms
My prices are for boarding and room, three dol
Hoping that ] will be enabled to please those who
patronz2 my house lrequest the patronage Of those
interested. MRS. PENTICOST.
mYl8 2W
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

OREGoN.-The magnificent steamer Ore
gon was here from New Orleans Monday
evening, having left that city on the 18th
inst. The Oregon brings US papers of the
evening Of the 10Th, from which we take full
markets. Her trip from New Orleans to this
city was made in about five days. Fast run
ming.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

~ The steamer Hibernia No.2 has a
steam pipe leading from the boilers into the
hold, as a safe guard against fire. We hope
to see this example followed by all thesteam-
ers ofour Western waters It's cheap, simple
and safe.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

%Thc steamer Winfield Scott was here
from New Orleans yesterday, crowded with
passengers both in cabin and on deck, among
whom there was not a single death during the
trip.
Mr.. Lafayette Divinney, clerk: has our
thanks for papers, &c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

NOur friend Capt. j. O'RHey. passed
this point on Sunday afternoon, on the w.
G. Campbell We learn from him that he
has succeeded in putting the Telegraph lines
south, in working order, and that they are
n ow in full operation to New Orleans, di
rect.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
LOT SO, OLD PLAN.

ORDERED by the Common Council of the City
~ of Evansville, May 18th, 1850.
That the side walk in front of Lot No. 80. Old
Plan on Walnut street be reduced to the proper
grade, and sidewalks laid by the lst day of June
next, A, d. 1850. JNO. J. CHANDLER,
my22 1t Clerk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
RIVER AND STEAMBOAT NEWS.

OHlo.-The Ohio at Louisville during the
"a hours preceding Monday evening, had been
nearly stationary, with 7 feet water on the
falls. The weather was pleasant. AT this
point the river is failing. Weather unset
tied.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
The GaInhin Claim.

By our telegraph dispatches, which will
be found very interesting to-day, it appears
that the Committee appointed to investigate
the Galphin Claim, and secretary Crawfo' DIS
connection with it, have reported. 1t APP
pears the committee decided unanimously
that the act of the st Congress rendered it
the duty ofthe Secretary to pay the princi-
pal of the claim, but upon the question Of the
proFrety of the payment ofinterest. the com
mittee was divided-fve condemning the
payment oil interest, and four approving it
In regard to this matter ofinterest, the Wash
ington correspondent Of the North American
says:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

~ An unusual crowd of matter in our
commercial columns precIudes the publication
of the Receipts and Shipments of yesterday,
in to-day's paper. They will appear to-mor-
row.
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BANK DIVIDEND.

BRANCH BANK,
Evansvi lie, May Is, 1850 J
4 DIVIDEND of Five per cent has been de-
"A clared Fom the profits OF this Bank for the six
months ending Both ul;.. payable to Stockh plders
on demand. G.. w. RATHBONE
myl6 dSCw3 Cashier
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

n+It is said there are nineteen thousand
five hundred lawyers in the United States
No wonder there is so little justice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
CINCINNATI. Nav IS

The jury in the case eff Summons was dis
charged to-day. being unable to agree. The
prisoner will be tried, commenting on Mon
day, on another Indictment fer murder in the
first degree.
River rising slowly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

~ MIR. Allen, clerk of the Hiram Powers
will accept our thanks for full! files Cincinnati
and Louisville papers.
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NOTICE.

The Steamer SAINT CGoUD will leave Cincin-
natl for Evansville and Memphis Sunday morn
ing. May 26lh, and arrive at Evansville, Tues
day morning. 2Sjh inst. [my2I 4l*l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

II Capt Devinney, of the steamer Ocean
Wave, has purchased the steamer America,
and will hereafter run her in the st. Louis
and Illinois river trade.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
BOOTS AND SHOES

i 81 CASES just received, embracing very
40 full and complete assortment, well worthy
the attention OF country merchants and the trade
generally, for sale low by
my7 dtfw2m J. II. MAGHEE & co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22
WASHINGTON. May IL.

There is good reason TO believe if the
House of Representatives should adopt the
majority report on the Galphin claim, disap-
proving Of the allowance OF inte:est, that Il
proposition will be submitted on behalf of
the Secretary of War to deposit The amount
received by him in the hands OF trustees, sub
ject to the decision of any judicial tribunal
that may be ordered by Congress, TO Investi-
gate the legal merits of the case. An over
ture like this would remove every cause Of
objection which has been urged by those who
have found it convenient to follow Hamlet's
advice, and assume the virtue which they
have not while it would exhibit an anxious
and sincere disposition to place the whole
question where cavaliers and calumnlators
could not approach or assail it. The princi-
pies involved IN this case are those of alb
stract law. They have been decided by the
first law officer of the Government, ana, ifhis
decision is chllenged by Doors and pumpkins
in Congress, who know as much of laws as
they do of Arabic, it seems only reasonable
thai the judgment Of a competent court should
be invoked If special act were passed cover
ing the authority to institute suit it would
ultimately be carried TO the Supreme Court
where there are eight Democrats and one
Wing on the bench So that the political
majority in the House would have little to APP
prehend in a party aspect, if they have full
confidence in this appellate tribunal.
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PITTsBURGH, May IS.
Ten feet water and falling. Weather
pleasant.
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CANDIDATES..

Mr.. EDlroR You viii please announce the
name of SIMEON B. STODDARD as a candidate
for the Office of County Recorder at the Angus
election. lap23*l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

n-MR SANDERs-Will please announce JOHN
GREGG, alias - Old Hcnesty as candidate Tor
the office of Recorder of Vanderburgh County and
obige majority of the voters OF the County
apl2
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

9r Mr. EDlToR:- y GU will please Announce my
name a ca hddate for County Recorder at the
next August election. F. PAGAN
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31~A. II. SANDELs, Esq-You viii please an
nounce ny name a candidate for the office of
Recor er Of Vanderburgh county, at lhe next Au.
gust election. mh25* c. NJ. GRIFFITH.
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QTMR. A H. SANDERs-You will please an.
nounce my name as candidate for reelection 50
the office of Recorder of Vanderburgh county, AZ
the ensuing August election.
mhl9* SAMUEL T. JENKINS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-05-22

* To TIE VOTERS OF VANDERBUR6H COUNTY.
Gentlenlel and Fellow -CiuzeIs--l am candidate
for the office of Recorder of Vanderbe : county
at the next August election.
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A. H. SANDERS, Esq.,-You viii please announce
DANIEL CHUTE as a Candidate for the Office of
Recordert for the County OF Nanderburgh the next
August Election Yours, Respectfully,
NH 20* DANIEL CHUTE.
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above in your paper, and oblige yours.
apps BRACKET MILLS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30

O. President Fillmore has signed the
Fugitive Slave Bill. This, we suppose, will
furnish whiggery with additional evidence
Of the strong anti-slavery predictions Of
their President 'by the grace of God.' Two
years ago, the whig leaders in urging the
people to support Taylor and Fillmore, told
them that, whatever might be the opinions
Of the former, there could be no doubt that
Millard Fillmore's sentiments and princi-
Piles were opposed to the curse Of slavery.
and that he would uss the powers Of his
station to promote the cause of freedom and
human rights. And yet he has given the
influence of his station to secure the adop
ton Of every enc Of those measures which
have been so universally denounced by the
people of the north, and given his sanction
to their adoption. Have not the people
been grossly deceived by the profession.
and promises of whiggery? Still the whig.
will stick to the administration like wax
and at the same time claim to be the only
anti-slavery party in the country! Such
are the professions of whiggery, and such
the manner in which they redeem their
pledges to the psople.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30

should engage in any of said pursuits should
be adjudged guilty Of an offence against
the law and made to pay heavy penalty2 Z
What would the farmer say if the Legisla-
ture should provide that the merchant and
trader should be taxed upon their profits
only, while the farmers and laborers should
be taxed upon the entire amount of their
property? The men who should be guilty
of such acts and the party that should dare
to espouse their cause would bs swept a
way before the rushing tide of popular in
dignation like chaff before the wind. And
yet, what rights have the bankers which
are not common to all classes? Why sho'd
they be privileged above citizens employed
in other pursuits? Why should we have
this class Legislation, these privileged orders
why should legislation favor capital at ths
expense Of industry and toll in a Stat
professedly republican and where the pso
pie are entitled to the enjoyment of equa
rights and privileges? The contest is nea
) at hand when the battle is to be fought b.
| tween the great monopoly power and tn
, friends of equality, and let no man be blind
, ed by bare professions.