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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19

day and saturday;
BY Grand Cane, Keatchie, and Blossom Hill,
To Greenwood by m, AZ miles,
And back beaween a m Monday and Friday, and
pm same day.
6l57 From Mansfield at q m once week, Mondays
by Durhsms and Wiliamsport 70 keache by p N, 30
And bick between a m and m Tuesday.
Proposals TO extend 10 Shreveport are invited
6I5s From Nanny at Q ia m once week, Tuesday,
BY Mill Greek and Toro
To Bur's Ferry by Up m, 40 miles
And back between q and p m wednesday.
el6s From Fort Jcsup at ~ m, ti-weeky, Sunday, We'd
nesdsy, and Friday
BY Pleasant Hill
To Mansfield by 9pmy
Thence by Summer Grove;
To Shreveport by 4 p m next day. 50 miles
And back between m Sunday, Wednesday. and
Friday, and II m next days.
6l60 From Grand Ecore m, three times week. Bun.
day, Wednesday, and Friday,
BY Adsir's,
To Fort Jcsup by II am,
Thence by Nanny,
To ssbinetown, Texas, by pm, so miles,
And back between m Monday, Thursday, and
Saturday, and Jpn
6lel From Grand Ecors q. q M once week. Monday
BY Saint Maudce, Cedar Creek Saline Mills, Ieales
WYATT, and Harris's
To Monroe by 10 m Wednesday, 30 miles
And back between m Thursday, and N sssur-
day.
ele2 From Grand Ecore At m once week, Monday,
Along the bank Of Red River,
To Shreveport BY z m Thursday
And back between Monday and z pm Thursday.
Proposals 70 carry only between Jordsns and Cypress
Bayou, so miles, BY schedule, 70 be proposed BY the
bidder, are invited.
SPECIAL OFFICES.
Proposals invited for supplying the following Offices in
Louisans for the nett proceeds Of said Offices respectively
limited IN each 10 be named in the prcposals
Albany and Csddo from Greenwood ls miles. once week
Ashton from Lake Providence. 10 miles, once wsek.
Bayou Pierre from Greenwood, 10 miles, ones week.
Canollton from New Ohesns mills, three times week.
Dallas from Richmond, ~ miles, once week.
DeClsixs from Basrop 10 miles, week.
Fausse Point from New Iberia, 3 miles, onco week.
Mavbuyylle from SibiIs, miles, = week
Milford from Baton Rouge, IA miles, once week.
Salt Spring from Sparta. ~ miles, once 4 week.
Spcsrs Store from Cherry Ridge, 10 miles, once week
81. Charles from Caroltou, 20 miles, once week.
Taylor from Bonnet Care. u miles. once week.
TEXAS
e2oi From Galveston 10 M twics week, Sunday and
Wednesdays
70 New oilssn. " % N Tuesday and Friday. $50
mike
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ARKANSAS.
600i From Little Rock st three times week. Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday,
BY Pine Bluff. Dugsn Landing, New Gascony, Rich
land. Nickatoo. South Bend. Arkansas Post, and
Wellington;
To Napoleon BY II p m next days, 27S miles
And back between m Monday, "wednesday. and
Friday. and IL m Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Proposals carry MA Grand Prsirie. Rssgan's Bluff,
and the White River will be considered also for ex-
tension Of the first mentioned service. twice
week. 70 Fort Smith and back, supplying the Offices on
the river.
Separate proposals for this extenion BY schedule to
b. specified in the bids, will be considered.
5000 From Little Rock 1t m, ui-weeky, Monday, We'd
nesdsy, and Friday;
BY Collsgsvlls. Benton, Fair Play, Rockpor, Ray
mond, Antoine, Graves, and Msrlbrook
To Washington BY :. m Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday, lat miles
And back between m Tuesday. Thursday, and Ss-
turdsy, and m next days
Bids % 60 BY Arkadepha. emitting Raymond, are
invited
Bids for branch mail between Fair Play and Hot
Springs three times week from II juno 70 LIT Oc-
tobsr, residue Of year week, making the trips
each way in eight hours, in close connexion with the
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And back between m Friday and m Monday.
$3.50 From Pittsburg st twice week, Sunday and
Wednesday,
By CIsrksviIs, Horsehead, Ozark, and PIcssan, Hill
To Van Buren, by 10 m, and to Fort Smith by ~
pm m, rs miles,
Back to Van Buren between q m and . m Mon
day and Friday, end 70 Pittsburg by m next day.
Bids for three trips week will BE- considered.
1857 From Pitshurg ct q . week. Wednesday;
by Morrison's Bluff, RosevilIe, Point Prairie, and
Chsrestown;
To Fort Smith by 3 m next day. 81 miles,
And back between a m Friday, and II m NEXT day.
bs5s From Noristown II p week. Saturday,
To Dover by m. 10 miles
And back between m and 2 m. same day.
| Proposals for twice week service are invited.
osos From Norristown at week. Monday,
| " DsrdaneIes, Chckssh. Pssins Creek, DsnvilIs,
Springfield, Rock Creek and Reveilee;
10 Bonneville BY II M NEXT day. So miles,
AND back between Saturday, and \ m nsrt day
esso From Dwight at q week, Wednesday,
by sulphur Springs. and Glass Village,
70 un.cn ny m merit day, 90 miles
And BACK between m Friday, and m NEXT dsy
Win view 10 the conveyance of the Memphis and
| eastern mails, pia The White River and Bstsxvills.
proposals to commence this route at CIsrksvlle and
run semi. weekly greater speed 10 he specified pio
Dover, Glass Village, and Clinton to Baiesvire 20
| miles, will Be considered - =
1891 From Lswisburs a p m once a week, Tuesday.
| BY Csntrsville and Lick Mountain,
| TO Clinton BY N next day. 40 miles
And bsek between a, Monday, and 10 4 next dsv
| 6o62 From Lswisburs q m once week, Tuesday.
| To fmryvis By ? p m. IA milss
And baek bswssn 70 and - n sams days.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

SLAVE RESURRECTION IN ALABAMA.-The
Columbus Times learns by telegraphic dis
patch from Montgomery, Alabama, that an
insurrecton, IN which 400 negroes were en-
gagged, had taken place in Lowndes county,
in that State. Fortunately the plot was di-
yulged before the insurrectionists had time to
accomplish their plans; the rendezvous of
The negroes was discovered by the whites,
who fired upon them, killing one aud wound
ing twenty Of their number, when the party
dispersed. A large number Of prisoners were
t; KIN.
The Savannah Morning News Of the
10th inst, publishes the above and adds:
A gentlemen who arrived from the West,
in the cars last night, confirms this report,
and informs us that great excitement pre-
vailed iG that section. The slaves had been
melted 10 instruction by an a6olltionst, for
whose apprehension a reward of $4,000 had
been offered. A number of persons were in
pursuit OF him and it was believed he would
be taken. 1t was reported That he had ia
ken the road to Charleston by way OF Angus
/ IN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

ASHES AND LINE FOR PLUM TREEs.-Thc
following is taken from the Berkshire CuItu-
rst
Friend Reed have in my garden plum
tree which for three or four years past has
borne very full but not until this year has
any of the plums been sound.
They were all bored or rotted and fell from
the tree before they were ripe. Two or three
other plum trees. of n different kind which
had borne less. shared the same fate. Last
year young tree which stood near the ash
leach, and which had never borne before. pro-
duced q solitary plum, and that was sound.
This suggested the idea that It's preservation
was owing TO the ashes which had been scat
tered around the roots of the tree. Following
out the hint thus given, last spring spread
ashes and lime, with manure and salt around
all of my trees. The result has been that
they have all borne this year more than usual,
and most of the fruit has been sound.
II. GOODWIN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

MAKING HASTE TO GET RIcH.--One great
ana growing sin of national character. Is an
inordinaie desire to get rich, and rich in a
hurry. As wealth is the OILY aristocracy in
America, every man setms bent on attaining
TO that important distinction. Competency
Is not enough with the majority every one
seems ambitious of being Cresus. The
haste to get rich"'' fosters a speculative spr
1t, Than which nothing can be more generally
fatal to The individual. or demoralizing 10 the
State. Tired OF slow gains, despisinp the
laborlous ascent up the steep OF fortune, men
rush hap-hazard into schemes for the sudden
acquisition of wealth. Bubbles are blown
consequently. all around us. To-day there is
a great speculation in ,his thing. as yesterday
it was in that, and as tomorrow it will be in
something else. A few, by lucky turn OF
the card, makes fortunes, but the great mass
oil The players stake and lose their all. What
can be more fatal to society than such prac-
tees The man who amasses wealth thus
suddenly rarely retains it, while his momen-
tary success lures thousands to the same de-
lusIve pursuits. Honorable labor is. there
lore, almost despised man of parts is ex-
pected to be above hard labors.
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Last Moments and Execution of
PROF. w EBSTER
BosToN. AUGUST 80.

BOSTON. August 80
Prof. Webster after his family left him
last night, as he confidently alledgcd, in per-
feet Inconsistencies of his coming fate, was
searched and placed in a new cell, in order TO
prevent the possibility of suicide. From 9
o'clock last night till IL, he passed in devot
tional conversation with his Watchers. A
IL, he fell into short doZe. but did not sleeD
heavily. He spoke of his impending fate
with fortitude and resignation, and seemed
grateful that the time oil his death had been
kept from his family. AT the various noises
of the opening of the new day, he seemed 10
be somewhat agitated, but soon recovered his
composure. By advice, he breaklasted upon
tea and Bread inviting the officers TO partake
with him. He made preparation for ascen-
ding the scafiold with firmness. About 80
persons were admitted to the Jail yard, and
the house-tops and windows adjoining the
Jail were crowded with persons, amongst
whom many ladies. (doubtiul.) The stands
near the Jail were also crowded. but not
densely. At 9 o'clock this morning, the last
religious ceremony commenced with a formal
prayer. Jones was the officer who attended
during the scene. He and Lighton treated
the prisoner with the utmost kindness. Last
right DIR. Putnam remained more han two
houiS WITH LII w CuSdStu III uCtotlOiihl OK
ercises. Webster conversed with the officers
said he had had great dread at the thought Of
being hung, but was now indifferent TO it,
He was perfectly prepared to meet his fate
His appearance confirmed his statement
His health remained good, and he had not
lost flesh during his confinement, but proba-
bly, gained The erection of the gaIIows was
commenced after daylight, and completed be-
fore O'Clock. Upon the requisition of high
sheriff Eveleth, a force of l25 men, consisting
of police and watchmen, were detailed to keep
guard OF whom % were stationed within the
yard. The scaflold was in the centre of the
yard, and the witnesses invited were admii-
ted at 10 minutes before 9. Their names
were called, and The business stated by the
sheriff. They formed in columns two and
two, and visited the prisoners cell, when Dr.
Putnam offered prayer. The hall leading
to the cell was full. stiffness and solemnity
prevailed. The witnesses then returned to
the yard. AT 20 minutes before 10. high
sheriff Eveleth, attended by deputies Led
burn, Fireman. Rulel, and others, conducted
Webster TO the scallod. The last duty was
then performed. Webster died almost with
out a struggle.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
COLLECTORS Notice.

The taxpayers of the city of Evansville are
hereby notified that the tax duplicate has been
placed in my hands and am now ready TO re-
ceive taxes for the current year at my Office, at
the Drug store of Crawford Bell, on Main ST I,
which will be kept open from 10 o'clock A. Milo
5 o'clock P. NJ, for The reception of Taxes, for
one month next before the first Monday in Octo-
Der next; after which time it will be my duty TO
collect The taxes not paid by Selling and selling
The property of delirquents, as required by the
10Th section of the city charter. % cents ON the
500 of taxablcs is payable in cash, 43 cents on
the 500 may be paid in city orders
WIN BELL,
sept2-tf City Collector.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
WASHINGTON, Aug. 80
SENATE.

West Point appointment bill was taken up
and amended by the insertion OF ii provision,
raising salaries OF professors. and was ordered
TO a third reading The Bounty Land bill was
then taken up. Mr.. Mason moved an amend
ment providing for the issue OF military land
scrip. which shall be received in payment OF
public lands, no matter by whom presented,
instead of leaving the location OF land option
al with the holders. Debate was continued
on this subject until one clock, when the sub
ject was postponed until today, and Sen
ale then went into executive session.
HOUSE.
The morning session was occupied with the
discussion Of the resolution TO bring Richie
to the bar OF the House for alledged contempt.
The subject not yet disposed oil
The consideration of the Texas boundary
bill was then resumed, when number OF
amendments were proposed aud debated till
n late hour The debate was accompanied
with much confusion until the House adjourn
ed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
DISPATCHES.

ST.. Louis. Aug. 20.
All doubts rs to the result Of the Congress
sional election in this State are now removed.
The delegation in the next Congress will
stand
First Distret-John f. Darby (Whig).
Second District Gilchrist Porter (Whig)
Third District-John G.. Miller (Whig).
Fourth District-Willard z. Hall (Auti-
Benton).
Fifth District-John S. Phelps (Benton)
The Senate will stand IL Wings. 13 Ben.
tonites. s Anti Bentoniies. The House, 81
Wings, A Bentonites, 81 Anti-Bentonites.
THE Eastern telegraph line is out oforder.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
Plank Roads.

Under this head the Mt. Vernon Advocate
of the 30th ult., urges the construction oil q
Plank Road, commencing at the New Har-
mony and Mt. Vernon road, on the north side
of Big Creek, and extending through Spring
field to Cynthiana, and connecting Blairs-
vile and Poseyvle by collateral branches
Ii is said that thirty thousand dollars will
build the road and branches.
In this enterprise we wish our neighbors
every success. New Harmony ard Evans
vile are destined to be connected by Plank
Road before the expiration Of twelve months
suggestions Of the Advocate the citizens Of
nearly every township in Posey county, can
avail themselves OF the superior advantages
of both the Evansville and Mt. Vernon mar
kets. The excellence of these markets will
not only be thus opened TO the products of the
rich county of Posey: but 10 the citizens OF
at least ten counties in the State of Illinois,
Construct the road advocated by our cotem-
porary, and connect, as we have said, Evans
vile with New Harmony, and points from
which annually are shipped more than two
hundred thousand tons Of pork-points too
at once accessible to the roads-wil pour
their heavy products into our ample mar
kets.
The propriety Of constructing these roads
is fully worthy the attention of the citizens Of
this section of Indiana, and the project should
receive immediate encouragement. We shall
probably have more TO say OIL this subject.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

MYsTERIoUs.--The Cannelton Economist
publishes letter from Sam'l Frisbie, Jus
tice Of the Peace, ut Rome, Ind, from which
we take the following singular facts:
One day last week an individual went into
the house OF Lewis Taylor, in Clark township,
in Perry county, IN the absence of the family.
took from the house black silk dress. a
black lustre dress, and another article of ic-
male clothing, all of the value of 50 Co.
They were all found in the possession OF an
Individual whose only disclosed name is
Billy" Billy. however-on close female
scrutlny-turned out to be a female in male
attire. The females of Rome, are preparing
suitable apparel for the unfortunate Billy.
She is of quite an interesting countenance
blue eyes light hair-a beautiful set OF
teeth. and Of medium size; has flow o;
chasle language, but frequently (as am
told) breaks over the decorum oil female pro-
priety in the use Of language. think her
between the years Of Is and 20. But all at
tempts to get her name, either by threats or
fldttery, are utterly useless. She AYERS that
her name and cause of her present position
shall die with her.
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A. II. SANDERS, Eso.-Dedr Sir The
undersigned, commissioners appointed for this
place, by the charter of the Henderson and
Nashville Railroad Company, learned with
regret tins morning that Judge Hall, your
self and other gentlemen from your State,
in accordance with a notice given in your pa
per. and verbal communication, said to have
been given for the information Of our citizens,
had yesterday visited our town, under the
expectation that there would be a meeting OF
those favorable TO said Railroad, and that in
stead of finding our people advised OF and
attending such meeting, there were but very
few of our prominent citizens to be seen, and
they (no notice having been given) entirely
ignorant oil any expectation of such meeting
We can truly say, in behalf of ourselves
and very large majority Of our citizens
that the apparent unccurleous reception Of
the delegation is matter of great mortified
ton to all; and we sincerely hope they vii
have the magnanimity TO overlook any sup
posed intended neglect OH our part, and give
us an opportunity of "picking our fints ant
trying again." by making another appoint
mcnt t. meet, and give US another hearing
in sell-dcience. We are satisfied that such ;
meeting and interchange ofviews on the sub
ject of Railroads, and the particular impor
lance of our contemplated connecting link il
the grand chain, which we are advised wa
tie object of your visit. would have at thi
time very happy effect upon many Of on
undecided citizens.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

AN Action OF TIE BEAUTIFUL.-I have
said great deal about prospect and land
scape. | will mention an action or two, which
appear TO me to convey as distinct 4 feeling
of the beautiful as any landscape Whatever
a London merchant who believe is still
alive, while he was staying in the country
with friend, happened TO mention that he
intended. the next year, TO buy a ticket in
the lottery; his friend desired he would buy
one for him at the same time. which ofcoursc
was very willingly agreed TO. The CONVEX
sation dropped, the ticket never arrived, and
the whole 1iiair was entirely forgotten. when
the country gentleman received information
that the ticket purchased for him by his friend
had come up prize of 100000. Upon his
arrival in London he inquired of his friend
where he had put the ticket, and why he had
not informed him that it was purchased II
bought them beth the same day. mine and
your ticket, and | flung them both into a
drawer ofmy bureau. and never thought OF
them afterwards But how do you disiil :
gulsh one ticket from the other? and why
am the holder of the fortunate ticket, more
than you ?' "Why, ut the time put them
into the drawer, put little mark I'm ink up
on the ticket which | resolved should be
yours; and upon re-opening the drawer,
found that the one so marked was the fortu-
nate ticket" Now this action appears to me
perfectly beautiful; it is te beau ideal in NOR
ais, and gives that calm, yet deep emotion o.
pleasure which every one so easily receive;
from the beauty Of the exterior world.
Sidney Smith.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

INDIAN AND NEGRO SUFFRAGE IN MrcHI-
GAN.-The new constitution of Michigan con-
talns clause extending the elective fran
chise to Indians and their descendants A
resolution was also submitted TO the people,
as separate proposition, extending the same
right to the African race.
The constitution also provides that any in
habfant who may here after be engaged in
duel either as principal or accessory before
the fact, shall be disqualified from holding
any Office. and shall not he permitted to vote
at any election Lou. Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
A observation-disclosures blown down.

During the storm of last Friday night a
violent hurricane swept over the Salt We'll
and adjacent property, creating considerable
damage and CONSERVATION. The Bowling
saloon at the Salt Wells was blown down;
trees were stripped OF their limbs, torn up
by the roots, twisted in two, in large mum
bers, and dashed about at a furious rate
The house oil Mr.. Mitchell, in the neigh
borhood was prostrated-iences and grain
stacks leveled and considerable damage done
Of which we have not full account. The
hurricane passed overa strip of country about
forty-fve rods in width. To what length il
continued we are unable TO say.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINGToN, Aug 20.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate made number Of confrma-
lions. Amongst others, that oil our postmas
ter Mr.. L. Edwards.
The Senate then went into debate on Il
bill TO grant lands to Michigan. Tie bill
was ordered aud read a third time.
HOUSE.
The bill to settle the boundary of Texas
was read. Mr.. Inge asked it 10 be subjected
to the test presented By the ll6th rule.
The Speaker said the question is, shall
the bill be rejected? Rules that the bill be
first read for information, and il opposition is
made TO it; the question shall be: shall the
bill be rejected? lfno opposition, or, il the
question 10 reject be negaiIved the bill shall
90 TO the second reading without question.
Mr.. Hilliard proposed to address the House
said the question was, shall we give peace
to the country2 There were several matters
before them-all in some sense connected, and
may be said all to grow out of the annexation
Of Texas. He was willing 10 act OH them
separately and in good Euth. The first III i'm
portancc was The boundary bill. He advoca-
ted the full boundary of Texas. was willing
to give her ten millions, besides that govern
ments should be provided for the territories;
that the Wimot provlso would shake the
Union to its centre. He eulogzed our gov
ernment over all others, ancient or modern,
and appealed to their patriotism for It's preser-
Walton. Alter a confused debate, she ques
ton was put. 81 all Tie Till be rejected de
cided in the negative, 81 10 l6S. An unsuc-
cesslul attempt was made, and the House add
jOurned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02

SUICIDE, &o.-A girl-an inmate ola broth
ell in Louisville, kept by Mrs. Renlro-known
as Elizabeth Sinkhorne, but whose real name
is Spikewel, was shot last Wednesday eve
ming. by man named John Figg. The ball
lodged in her abdomen. The wound, it is
thought, will prove fatal. Figg Immediately
thereafter shot himself through the heart and
died instantly. The affair was the result Of
love, anger and drunkenness.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-09-02
Very Respectfully,
JAMES ALVES,
w. III. INGRAM.
GEO. ATKINSON.
WIN. ID. AMBER SON,
SAMUEL Sites.
JAMES ROUSE.
.Consr's.

ISThe above communication was re-
ceived last Saturday. We are authorized
to say that the gentlemen who composed the
delegation above alluded TO, or Il part OF
them, with other citizens, express willing
ness to visit Henderson at some period be-
tween the present and the Goth inst. Stuff
cent notice OF the time fixed upon will be
given the citizens of Henderson.