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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-05-18
MELANCnOLY 0CcURRENCE.

We are exceedingly sorry To hear that the
Rev, 4, J, TEssEY, Of the centfe Village IN
this town, lost mn Interesting daughter few
days since IN iordiuR a stream in lNuleu, N.
( u. Mr Tennoy, with hia ihmily, loli This
place on the OH TO wish his friends n, his for
inor pInce 0ffcsidcncc m Maine, THH H0Io
dated tie 0lh the afflicted farther eommuni.
Gates to " the painful bereavement, ns fol-
lows
DENMARK, Me-, May o, 1850.
DEAH SW-Wo have iust passed through
one Of lho heaviest berenycmonls that chn
a0liel parents heart. We len StJohusbu-
~, FOE this plscc May Glh, and although the
rnad,- pnflienlnrly ihrnngh the Mhile Mnnn,
tain Notch, was iEiolerable, met with no dif,
dcully until Tuesdny,tho 7lh. Tho late rains
had raisod tho streams on this side Of the
hills, aud IN fordng Que in Bartlett, n. H.,
where the bridge had been swept away, the
cuulnge was partially overturned, and our
two eldest children were thrown out, aud
borne away on the fouuiiug, overlapping tor
rent. caught AnSAn, the eldest, some 20
or 30 rods hollow, bat REnECCA was not
found un,il 10 o'clock "Wednesday, M
llep rcfnHius will be removed TO Denmark
md Inferred hyttreritr ut n iitttr-truttrr,wiIu-
died IN 1876 o. how uncertain il life and
how soon are our.i"ndcsl hopes blasted We
marvel mat these prcliy pluyIhinga should
be taken away from ~, md yc, We have no
doubt of the " isdom aud goodness Of Cod
Shadows aud clouds surround us, bui sun.
shine IN beyond them. The age Of Rebcrcn
was two years and ten mouths.
The people Of Bartlett have pat ~ under
q great many obligations for their kindness.
fhcy uscdcvery cXcrri0H 10 AID ne, nntwiit
merit our uufcigned thanks.
Yours Truly, T. y. TENNEY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-05-18

ASoTHsR STEAMBOAT DISASTER ASp GNhA
loss or LrE.-Ba6dlo, Tuesday May - =
The British sienmcrs nislnlch anu -
mercc camo in collision last night near -, -
Maitland, on the Canada side of Lake L.,s'
The Commerce sunk in eight tahoms OF M"'
ter She was Transporting portion OF c ',,r
ODD regiment ofBritish troops, 'wgnlyN ,nJ
of whom were drowned: also one oinc'r o''
eleven pusscuCcrs--thiriy eight IN a'',
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-05-18
Si.ifs ye4sgggf gasyylL.,g
SATURDAY, MAYls. lsao

a. oar friend "MarioH '-whs.o letter
nom Cal'lofnla we publish upon .r'ie outside
th,s weeks rather caihHsiatiG We sus.
pect he docs NOT dig into the bowclu Of the
earth for gold, but suooccds well ia diggHg
Tor el'enla So far NJ W. havaoblnlncd in(or
nation from private letters by tic n, It arrival,
from individuals thcrr, formerly /rom this
section, We do not yet learn Of q GrN' one
who - very eonGdontof returning with moro
money than he carried out With hNn Others
may know Of persons who have due better,
hut We hear Of several who have nd There
hBvc born heavy failures at San \Fpneis.
co and wages Of carPrntors SC have S,llcn a.
bout one half az two thirda
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
Weekly InmruaI

Hereafter the Evansville Weekly Journal
will give its patrons more reading matter than
any other weekly paper in the State of In
diana 1t is encountered with but few ad-
vertisements, and will contain weekly at least
twenty-three large columns Of reading mat
ter: embracing the latest and most interesting
Foreign news; full report of Congressional
proceedings Home and Commercial news +;
River intelligence; large share of Literary
Miscellany; weekly review of the Evans
vile market. and weekly statement of the
condition of the New Orleans, Cincinnati and
st. Louis markets.
We are fully determined, if proper energy
and industry avail us anything, to make the
Weekly Journal the best, as it is the largest
newspaper IN Indiana and as reward we
claim but fitting support from our fellow
citizens.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
telegraph Line.

DIR. Hastings was recently in Terre Haute
soliciting subscriptions to the Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois Telegraph line This line COM
mences at Cincinnati: and extends through
Indianapolis and Lafayette TO Toledo, Chica-
go, Terre Haute and Evansville. The Terre
Haute Courier, in speaking of this matter,
says: CDR. Hastings has been engaged for
the last two weeks in putting up the poles
and now has them up as far as Perrysville,
and expects to have them to Terre Haute in
two weeks from this time. If sufficient en-
enlargement is offered at this town, the line
will be in operation thus far in six weeks, and
the whole line completed to Evansville by the
4th of July. The Importance of this line is
obvious to every man in our community
The facilities extended to men IN every branch
of business will be greatly accelerated by this
Telegraph. This line gives US connection
with every telegraphic point In the U. States
and direct line with Evansville and Toledo
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
CanaIarOund the Falls.

The construction ofaC Canal around the Falls
of the Ohio on the Indiana side, has been re-
peatedly discussed without effecting any i'm
portant result.
The Engineer Of the Canal Company re-
Gently made report to the President and
directors, respecting the various proposed
plans for the construction of the Canal, from
which we take the following extract exhib-
ting the advantages to be derived from the
adoption of a plan he most favorably recon-
mends: "The canal will be short-not quite
u miles in length. 1t will be Of enlarged ca
pac.ty: in no place less than 100 feet wide.
and for two-thirds its length varying from
15G to 200 feet in width. 1t will have five
feet depth of water at extreme low stages,
and boats may traverse it under good head
way, without danger of getting aground or
striking against the rough sides.
1t will not be INSTRUCTED by any bridge, a
source of great inconvenience on the Louis
vile and Portland canal.
There are but two locks, and they are Of
such dimensions as to allow the largest class
of boats to pass through, the gates and fix
lures of which will be so arranged as 10 re-
quire the least possible time to open and shut
and ell the locks with water"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
Perfectly Outrageous.

An old widower, long resident Of Zanes-
vile, Ohio, recently completed his happi-
ness" by marrying bouncing young damsel
of his neighborhood, and, after short enjoy
ment of the young bride, fell a hopeless vic
tim to the gold fever. and at once commenced
preparations for his own and wife's departure
for the gold regions. To defray the expenses
OF the trip he confided to his better half"
about six hundred dollars in cash, and both
took passage for st Louis on board the
steamer Ben West on which boat there were
number of emlgrants bound for the same
destination. On the arrival OF the boat at St
Louis young emigrant who haG been pay
ing the most devoted attentions to the old
mans young bride during the trip, ramosed
in her company, carrying with him the six
hundred dollars and leaving the old man sole
possessor Of two mules and a wagon with
which to continue his expedition.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
District of Columbia.

An examination of the proceedings of the
present session of Congress will at once de-
monstrate the fact, that at no period during
the last five years, has that body escaped so
well from the meporials from the North ask
ing an abolition of slavery in the District of
Columbia, as it mas during the existing ses-
sion. Legislation on the subject of slavery
in the District OF Columbia during this Con-
gress, seems to be entirely foreign to its pro-
ceedings, and the expectations for the lmme-
date future. But it appears there are mem
bers of that body who have knowingly per-
verted facts, and in all their addresses and re-
solutions addressed to the people of the
Southern States during the agtations of the
past few months, have plainly minated that
slavery in the District of Columbia will short
ly be abolished. This perversion of facts oil
course has been attended by evil consequent
ces, as it was calculated to increase the ex-
element of the slavery question, which al
ready had commenced assuming an alarming
character.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

Dun OPINION EXACTLY.-It is not often
that we can find a Locofoco honest enough
to "Come down." when a Wing makes a
charge against his party, and it is highly
probable that the following admission would
not have been made under other clrcumstan-
ces We have often charged that the pub
lie opinion OF the I.ocofoco party was manu-
featured about the court houses or secret holes
where the Locoloco leaders do love to con-
gregate, and peddled alb Dad, as the honest
opinions of the Masses and that the bone and
sinew of the Locoloco party were honest in
their conviction, but placing too much conf
dence IN their leaders, were lead into error.
Mr. Pike, formerly Editor Of the Ohio
Eagle, Lancaster, and now of the Kentucky
Flag, has just got into quarrel with his bro
Their Locofocn of the Hillsborough Gazette,
and in one article, concludes as follows, sub
Stimulating all that we have ever said on the
subject Of manufacturing Locofoco public
opinion:
in conclusion, we would just inform the
Gazette that our "Kentuf ky readers kno1C
the position Of the Ohio Democracy on the
question of the eXtentiOn of slavery as well
as the Ohioans themselves. They also know
that what is usually called the Ohio Democ-
racy is composed of a few individuals at the
county seat of every county, l0hO undertake
TO manufacture public opinion for the mass
es. and that the people themselves are often
lead into error through the wiles and Strata
gems of these party leaders. VI True Wig.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

LAW AGAINST TRuANcY-An important
bill is al present before the Educational COM
mittee of the Legislature of Massachusetts.
1t is reported on petition from a committee
of the Teachers Association in Boston, and
authorizes towns to take all necessary meas
ures to compel the att enhance at school Of
children, between the ages of six and fifteen
who are permitted by their parents and friends
to wander about the streets, and grow up ir
ignorance and vice. Very important princl
pies are involved in this bill, and its exactior
would be attended with many difficulties.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
E MPIRE STORE!
HOPKINS & co.
MAIN STREET, scANTLIN's BUILDING.

MAIN STREET, sCANTLIN's BUILDING.
HEALERSin Hats, Caps. Boots and Shoes.
~ Wholesale and Retail. Gentlemen's and
Youths Dress Hats, the latest French and Ameil-
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
America and European styles OF r iding Has and
Caps. Our arrangements such that we shall at
all 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
II an object to call aud examine stock,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Also, one OF the most complete and extensive
STOCKS of Boots and Shoes ever offered in this mar
ket, comprising Ladies and Misses wear, Of every
style, variety and description, 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 unqualihedly.-
All we ask is, that you call and see US before you
purchase, 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, 1850-04-18
Invasion of Cuba.

Rumor has again waxed rife that another
enterprise for the invasion of Cuba is on foot,
and that the project will soon be consuma-
ted. The embarkation of large number of
persons from New Orleans for Chagres, and
the number of small vessels which have re-
Gently left that port for this destination make
it quite obvious that Chagres is the place Of
rendezvous for the invasionists. Although
it seems to be generally believed that multi
tudes persons are leaving the United States
with this adventure in view, still nothing oil
a tangible nature has been discovered. The
suspicious movements OF persons in N. York
have created some excitement rel tive to this
matter, and the authorities there are con-
stantly on vigiant look out. As rumors in
dicating this expedition reach US from various
sections of the country, we are inclined to be
lieve a consumation of the project will not be
undertaken until tremendous force for the
purpose shall have been secured. The ad-
venturers in this scheme possess ample means
in a pecuniary way, but their movements are
doubtless much retarded for the want Of q
proper leader.
Advices fiom Cuba assure US the Cubans
are not entirely unacquainted with this move
ment, and will desperately resist it at prop
er time. There are now 10000 troops il
Cuba which are being concentrated; and i
is reported that the Spanish government has
dispatched minister to Cuba to ascertain the
state of affairs in this connection.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

CHEAP PosTAGE.-Mr. Rusk has intro
duced bill INTO the Senate, by which all the
mailed letters are carried for two cents, the
postage being prepaid. The operations of
the Post Office Department come home to
the business and bosoms of all; and there is
no branch of the public service by which the
people are made to feel so frequently and
sensiby the blessings of a wise and efficient
government. The value of It's aid in promo
ting the business and the social happiness of
all classes of men, could hardly be overstated.
lis influence. too, in sustaining the Union. by
the sale aud expeditions transmission OF let
ters and newspapers, to and from all quarters
of the land, intellectually enhances its impor-
lance. All efforts. therefore, to reduce the
rates of postage and thereby extend its use
fulness in all these important regards, should
be hailed as benefactions' Whatever reduc-
tons can be made, without impalring the eff
ficiency of the Department are demanded by
public sentiment as a policy of wisdom and
beni6cence.- Cincinnati Chronicle & atlas.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

Mr.. Fillmore has given the Senate fair no.
tice that he shall henceforth take the rspon-
sibility ofrepressing scurriiity and blAckguard-
ism in the deiDeration Of that body, even
though no Senator should call to ORDER
This is entirely right though it subverts the
rule established by Mr.. Calhoun nearly a
quarter of century ago, and ever since till
now acquiesced in. We trust the Vice Pres
ident will draw the snaffle with a firm hand,
now that he has undertaken it. There IDdS
q time when the Senate needed no rigor of
discipline on the part Of its presiding officer,
bnt since the Eruption of Foote it has become
almost as rowdy as the House. The Coun-
try will thank Mr.. Fillmore for resoute
persistence in his justly announced determine
/ tion.-TM Y Tribune
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

~ An individual of our acquaintance
thinks it impossible for the great number of
stores and groceries in Evansville to do lu-
crative business He must bear in mind that
our business men in this line do not wholly
rely on the patronage of the citizens Of
Evansville for their support, but receive as
well the liberal patronage of the people ofour
neighboring towns and country, who begin to
open their eyes to the fact that Evansville
is emphatically the place to make their pur-
Chases.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, April Is.
SENATE.


SENATE.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Foote for
purchasing thousand copies of the debates
on the California convention adopted.
A number of petitions and various reports
from committees were read but none of gem
eral interest were presented.
Mr. Dickinson moved to take up the reve-
nue. bill, which was carried. The bill was
then taken up.
Mr. Dickinson hoped the Senate would
be able to get through the bill to-day. 1t
was important thatit shoaId
The bill is still nnder consideration.
After the presentation of petitions and
some unimportant morning business the de-
ficiency bill was taken up.
Mr.. Dickinson supported his views in re-
gard to the proposition to arrest the further
enlargement of the Patent Office bulldogs.
Alter much discussion, Mr.. Chase's amend
ment was passed. approprialing $40 900 for
the purpose of completing the east wing Of
the Patent Office according to the original
/ plan and placing in a state Of security the
west wing. The sum to be paid out of the
patent Office fund
/ Mr.. Rusk moved an amendment for the
employment of twenty clerks III the Genera
Post Office Department in addition to thu
present force. Mr.. Rusk said the force was
absolutely necessary, and there was no telling
when the regular civil list bill would come up
The Department could not carry into effec
the postal arrangements without more clerks
this was his own opinion and the officers 0
the Department.
The amendment was agreed to after a Ions
debate.
Other amendments were agreed to, and TIL
Senate adjourned
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
REMOVAL,
CITY CTION USE,

y \ "A L " N III ~ u II
ME undersigned have removed into the four
i story fire-proof building or Water street, two
doors above Main, formerly occupied by R. Barnes,
and are prepared TO sell at Auction all descriptions
of property entrusted to them They will attend TO
selling OF Real Estate in any part of the city.
REGULAR Sale Days, Wednesdays, and for second
hand Furniture and Calamities'' in general Satur
days. Having an abundance Of room, persons wish
ing Goods stored can be accommodated
They keep on hand general assortment of FUR
NlTURE, consisting OF Sofas, Bureaus, Tables,
Chairs Looking Glasses, Looking Glass Plates & c.,
&c. Also, Dry Goods, Books, Fancy Articles, and
Notions. Also general assortment of Clocks at
wholesale and retail
NH WOOLSEY x NELSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

IL A lady at st. Louis, we learn, finding
it impossible to persuade her iege lord from .
trip to the gold regions; equipped herself in
male attire, with the intention of following
him, and went on board the steamer Jewess
as a preparatory step to her departure, when
she was discovered and exposed
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

- Attend Mr.. Fishers lecture, at the
Lyceum Hall tonight. From the evident
satisfaction given by his recent lectures in
this city, and the manner in which he comes
recommended to us, we believe him to be an
able and useful lecturer. Should we have
favorable weather Mr.. F, will have crowded
house tonight.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

~A member of the New York Legisla-
lure recently said that New York is the most
wicked city in the Union, except New Or
leans. If so, our New Orleans friends are
past redemption, unless New York has i'm
proved in morals wonderfully oflate
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

"The editor Of the Wabash Courier, in
an article under the head of "Glory," an
nounced to his readers that his sanctum had
lately been visited by two interesting young
ladies. OF course his readers were confoun-
ded with astonishme nt-not at the ladies
but at the editors wild enthusiasm OCCASION
ed by their visit. Some athletic individual
had be tier hold that editor!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
FIRE, MARINE AND RIVER
TNGTTR q NICE

HE EVANSVILLE INsURANcN COMPANY, of Evans
vile, Indiana, will insure Buildings and per
sonal property i'll course OF transportation, anC
Steamboats, and Vessels, against loss or damage by
fire or water, on as favorable terms as any othel
responsible company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Sam'l Hall, Peter Sharpe,
John Ingle Jr., Henry O. Babcock
Conrad Baker, Philip Decker
JOHN NJ. STOCKWELI1, Pres't
JAS G. JONES, Sec'y. apl8 tfI
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
SURGICAL INsTRUMENTS.

w WARD & CO, (Successors to w. r. Goul.
w ding, agt.l SO Maiden Lane, New York,
manufacture and have constantly on hand q large
assortment of SURGICAL AND DENTAL IN
STRUMENTS, Syringes, Trusses, &c &c.
Their Establishment being the oldest and largest
in the United States. enables them to furnish the
above articles OF Superior quality and tl0W prices.
Druggists and Country Dealers when visiting the
CITY are requested to call and examine their stock
prices, forwarded by mail on application. "Orders
promptly attended tor
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 Stufs, which they offer low prices, as
any other house in the trade.
New York April, 1850. [aplS 3tl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
$4,000 WORTH OF GOLD WATCHES,
JEWELRY. &c, &c.
AT AUCTION !


ON Tuesday evening, April 10Th, commencing at
~ early candle light, and ut private sale any time
thereafter, at our Auction Room, on Water street,
consisting in part Of fine Gold English levers, An;
Choir Levers, Double time do. Silver Lever and
Virgo Watches. Gold Chains, Gold Pencils, Colo
Lockets, Gold Breast Pins, Gold Ear Rings, CIus-
ter Pins, Diamond Rings Gold Pens. Gold Brace
lets, Gold Rings, Gold Necklaces, Cammeo Pinss
Bon Set Pins, Diamond Pins, together with large
lot of Cutlery, Pearl Buttons, Neesles, Ivory
Combs, &c. .
The Goods are now open fen inspection and all
articles warranted as represented. The ladies arc
especially Invited to call and examine our stock
WUOLSEY q NELSON,
anl6-3f Auctioneers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

IL More houses are now in progress of
construction in this city. and far more new
buildings will be put up here this season, in
proportion to population than in any other
city in the West Lou. COur.
1t is taken for granted that the editor of the
Courier intended the above remarks to apply
to Evansville, and not to Louisville as some
suppose.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18
apI6--3t
NEW GOODS.

A BEAUTIFUL Assortment Of Cassimeres,
n Tweeds. Cloths. Casinos, Linen and Cottori
Pantaloonery, black summer Cloth, Satin and Mar
saees Vesting, Wool and Cotton half Hose, Silk
and Cotton Gum Suspenders, black Italian craxass
chiefs, Umbrellas, Parasols, Summer hats, Caps,
and beautiful Slippers, which will be soiL very
cheap for cash, ty the subscriber
WILLIAM HUGHES.
ap9 If Corner Main and Second sts
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-18

0- Judge Walker has withdrawn from
the editorial chair of the st. Louis Times
Mr.. S. H. Mcfarland, formerly of the Cape
Girardeau Standard, has now sole control OF
the Times, and from his ability and exper-
fence in editorialIzing, we believe he will con-
duct his paper in such a spirit as to make il
compare favorably with the best papers o.
Missouri.