The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-04-08

Of my being a small man and unarmed The |
first time was awakened by his opening
the door. On discovering that acas a. ...e, |
he turned around very cooIIy, aud without
saying word went out, respectfully closing
the door after him, and contemporary de-
Ginning to answer a question had presump-
tuously propounded. had locked the door
before retiring, leaving the key in the lock.
| again locked it firmly, and in about an hour
afterwards, when wide awake, heard the
key turn alu:ost noiseIessly, and the door
was slightly opened. waited in great trep-
idation and silence for further proceedings,
Tor here was "locaI item" for the Journal al
most within my grasp. l was determined,
armed with the desperate spunk for which
little men are so notable, TO let him come in
and search for that fifty cent piece l lelt quite
sure was in some pocket, and while engaged
at this, aise "muss" on my own hook,
which might have all sorts of consequences.
But from some cause the burglar did not
come in. The door was pulled too cautious
ly by large hand which could see, as j,
was not more than a foot from my nose. AT.
ter waiting moment got up, looked out oil
the door several minutes, but saw no one. l
am thus particular in reco' ding these details,
Tor two reasons. First, because it Is the only
approach to a desperate adventure l have
had during my absence, with the exception
oil sliding down flight Of stairs at the Burnett
House, which would certainly have resulted
IN the dashing out OF my brains, if nature had
not very wisely located them in my head.
Secondly, wish to warn travellers not to
trust vauables as in place Of safety, be-
cause they have ID door Of their state rooms
locked. Alter locking the door, take the key
out-as by :: outsiders a rogue will as easily
unlock il by the key in the lock, as if he had
r it on the outside. By not having been thus
warned, l might have lost every dime in my
pocket, about five, and thus been ruined.
was rather flush for an editor, that's fact,
but how did this man know it2
: This morning on stepping from the boat !
found Capt. German, Commander Of the
Turkish fleet, awaiting me. We had visited
Cincinnati together, and all the curiosiiies we
could there find in company. He is now
, making his contracts for building a large
steam vessel at that city. 1t is intended 10
run from Constantinople to some point one
hundred and fifty miles distant, the name oil
which forget, and will be owned by the
Turkish Government. After visiting many
different points, he has selected Cincinnati a.
that place promising the greatest adyanta
= ges for the building Of such q steamer. II,
>. has rented house, and will live year in h,
u Queen City. Those who make his acquain
lance, will find him gentleman in ever,
particular.
. The Jenny Lind excitement 10 now rix il
. this city. She is expected here tonight, an.
{ will give her first concert on Monday evening
at the Mozart Hall. A great many stran
!, gera have already arrived. I secured TIT
:, last single room to be obtained at the Gal
j. House, and that only by the leaving OF ;
guest this norning. am now writing in al
elevated situation-lookng complacen,Iy on
over the roofs Of a multitude Of houses an,
with the chimney Of three-story brcl
yawning almost directly under my window
e but tomorrow shall be envied for my nc
:, commodations. Having considerable bust
ness here, have concluded 10 stop and hea
the sweet songstress. But business ur N
business, ! confess i would be the same
" yes, even II had TO borrow money TO pa,
my hotel bill, and secure the loan of a clear
shirt, and hang up Of nights by the hooks Q
butchers stall in the market house. In
getting excited. I've caught the contagior
= There's no use talking. The Journal offic
may burn up-'he city may conbIustificate-
" Major Robinson may have you all chasin
= :. runaway nirgers, and Todd chasing him
- the world Of Evansville may crack, and b
l. swallowed up in the terrible tides Of Pigeo
lie Creek--and Pat Riley run his legs off j
y excitemen;-bul I'm going to hear Jenn
r Lind, or collapse So there's no use tryin
i to hold me. 1t can'' be done.
III Being compelled to stop and cool of, CT
u my letter short. Mr.. w. Brown Butler
e stopping here. He says Jenny Lind and
parted at ST. Louis to meet in Louisville
VI Its my OPINION he came here to tell the pee
pie all about her, and the particulars Of he
. success in st. Louis, SO that they might kno,
what to expect. was introduced to judy
" Ellis this morning, and was glad to reeogniz
him as man no taller than myself.
The election takes place here next Nor
day, and the candidates are active. This
EN- vides the Jenny Lind excitement Their
~ are a multitude Of candidates anxious I
,st serve the public in city Offices, and bets at