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Advice to the Girls.

four times us many females as there ar,
males in the world, think the men ca,
have plenty to choose from, but YOU hay,
but few; and girls, when You arc looking fo
husband, get a sensible one, with soul i,
| his body. l mean one that will take car,
q you, himself, and the family. Have a.
little as possible to say to the fancy or fash
ionable gents, as tho y manage to take tho
heart, and then it leads to unhappy or bad
results. Very good looking men scarcely
ever make good husbands, but if you do
lind one make sure Of linn. Don't triflc
with the men, because YOU may be sorry for
it when it is too latc.
At eighteen was considered q beautiful
young women. | was considerable of n CO.
quctte, and loved to show nv power over the
men. i almost destroyed my happiness for
my last trial, l was loved by young man
named Augustus Edwards, and he met with
my favor. determined one evening to put
his love to the test, and have the pleasure of
seeing him on his knees before me. When
hc came met him with cold bow, and no
smile. Hcl looked very much surprised, ask
cd me what the matter was.
"Mr. Edwards" answered, "you have
placed your affections OH me, supposing that
they were returned"
Il thought SO, certainly" lie replied
turned very pale, and tightly graspcd the
chair Ec was standing by.
Anhic," lie exclaimed, the blood rushing
to his face, 81 have loved you, aud l love
you still; but" his manly form tremblcd
with emotion, farewell, will never trouble
you more"
:. lie was gone. The scene was so different
from what ] expected that could not utter
a word. My affections became strong in n
moment. All at once life became dark to
me, and by my own folly. ran to the win
dow to call him back, but he was out of hear
ing. resolved to send note to him next
morning, begging his forgiveness, and recall
ing all / had said in the evening. passed
long and sleeplcss night, wishing anxious
ly for the morning to come. 1t came at last,
and l sent the note, and waited in dreadful
suspense until the afternoon for an answer,
but received none. sent another, but it
did not succeed any better than the first. l
could not wait and suffer any longer, SO I
hurriedly prepared myself, and went to his
house. Augustus was in, and in lew mo-
ments he came into the room, flew to him,
and taking his hand begged his forgiveness
for what had said.
"What difference does it make, if yo,,
are going to wed anothcr2" he asked.
II did not mean what 1 said last evening,
dear Gus" answered, my heart beating
very fast.
Il forgive you," said lie.
II shall not be forgiven unless you return
your love to me. Oh! say that Imay again
be what / was to you'll" implored. 81
can never love another"
"You need not" he answered, folding mt
10 his heart,
We were married three months after, ant
he proved to be kind and affectionnte hus
band. Heisd dead now, but he is always fresl
in my memory. Girls, now remember this
and all that have said, and never be co
quette, for it destroys all the finer, feelings Q
love, and you may not succeed as we'll as
did in redceming your man after a test.
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Burglary.

Two men were arrested in our town on
Monday last, for breaking into the Boot and
Shoe shop of Mr.. B. Derrer, one being ta-
ken in the store, having forced the lock of
the back door with chisel; his accomplice
was also taken in close neiglborhood. They
call themselves Brown and Lyons, and an
swer the description Of Parker and Fox, ad-
vertised as having broke Jail in Columbia a
short time since. This is something new
among US, chicken coops having heretofore
been the scenes Of operations; but such
nice young men will find when they visit us
a moro vigifant, community than they give
.us credit, for. IS e
As il is not altogether unusual for good 70
bring out Of eyil--we would like to see the
Sl00, reward offered fol. the above gentle,
men turned OYER TO the Independent Church
Yard fund, or, . satHcient enclosure. A
there ware several G our Yong citizens en-:
gagedd ddfl thu assest, ,ue think sShis the bessj
way % ddisids Il i 1T iia Ieceiged .st All. 8
- @ so's,Sssl3s Fsesl q
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POETsY.
To a Drunken Husband

To q Drunken Husband.
whrrrEN BY LADY.
My husband, twas for thee left
Ny own. my happy h0hes;
for thee I left my cottage bowers,
=. With thee in joy to roam;.
And where are all the holy VOWS,
- -. The truth, the love, the trustsststssss
- ahdt won my heart tall scattefsd now.
- All tramplcd in tho dust.
aaored thee will. love untold;
And when I'stood beside
Thy noble form, joycd to,tiink
was thy chosen bridc:..
They told me, ere was thine own,
How sad my lot would be;
thought not of the future then
only thought of thee.
1leftmy homo, my happy home,
unnyheartcd thing,
Forgetting TINT my happiness
A shadowing cloud might bring.
The sunny side of life is gone,
It's shadows only mine;
And thorns are springing in my heart,
Where blossoms used to twinc.
do not blame thee fdnmy lot,
only pray for thee,
That thou may'st from Che tcmptcrs power
70 joyful thought } be free;
That thou may'st bend above my grave,
With penitcrce sincere,
And fae;the broken hearted one
.iet 'fail q sober tear
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Ar q hotel, a,shost tims since, a. girl, in
quifed of q gentleman atsthe table if his
cup was out ass;s y 81! 3
.sl No" said he, but my c5 5se is, = I
The poor. girl was considesat confused,
bot determined to pay him iuthiis own CON,
While at dinner sfls stage dfoviss np, and
Issysrd coming in, the gent oman :i:i,
Boes he sasaga Sps here 31 IS w ~
- No, siE.r enolaiilhed 3tbe EiilyF ID d sass
castle tone, 4lbpt thc passesg sgsn
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/. MISCELLANY.
The Credit Svstero

=. WV ho iHtul any tnlnT, was Tie ln]unc-
ton of Christian Apostle, whose lessons
were seldom if ever unworthy of attention.
IT we were to express the sentiment, we
should prefer the motto of John Randolph.
'pay as you 60" The politician comprised
the idea better than the Apostle. Owe men
we must, III all the courtcsics and kindncs.
ses which belong to4anl grace humanity:
1t is debt collateral with our bcinr-an
obligation Of our nature; therefore the
Apostle was not definite enough; but Ran
dolph hit the mark when lie confined his
maxim TO debts pecuniary, which men, un-
der the present order of things, are liable to
incur. lie touched with true and noble
philosophy one ofthc commonest and great
est of society evils.
We take it for granted that, as general
rule, debts pccuniary are contracted to be
paid, sooner or later. AS general rule
their burthcn is least the sooner they arc
paid. Interest, usury, dependence, law
suits, and costs Of all kinds that hang over
standing and litigatcd debts add, five could
but get at their total for a single year in this
country, millions Of dollars to the original
obligations. Friendships arc broken over
debts; forgeries and murders are committed
on their account; and-lioweyer considered,
they arc source Of cost, annoyance and
evil-and that continually. They break in
everywhere upon the harmonious relations
of individuals and society; they blunt SEN
sitiveness to personal independence; and,
in no respect that we can fathom, do they
advance the general well-being.
Well. rs debts are incurred to be paid,
and9s the saving all lies on the side Of the
earliest payment, why not manage to pay
as we go, and thus avoid all debts, duns,
broken friendships, writs, constables, shcriffs
and court costsa We buy this or that, of
A, B or c, and We propose to pay him in a
weeks q month, three months, and so on,
the common rule of credit not running be-
yond six months-for which credit We have
70 pay advance prices and intercst-wly
snot, even at soniasbsavc sacrifice, contrive tc
get so far the start Of custom as to pass by
= this perpetual credit system, and from tina,
point beginning with the world anew and
even, keep even by paying as VIC 60. Il
would be infinitely cheaper, better, and NOR,
as INSTRUMENTATION us all. five can ever pay
why not at once-now2 Will it be casio
when interest ii added to principals
The rich have mo excuse for not paying
..ssE they 20, though, to their sllainebe it said
4 eheyare oftenest the ones to deetec niser,
and ruin by the credit they use-or rathe
Ssatlse ~ins their business intercourse witt
4hewcrld. They, by Withholding the hon
est dues Of the laborer, the mechanic, til
merchant and the professional man, al
poor oomparatiyely, force these classes int
Indebtedness until communities become
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Shocking Death.

We arc informed by Maj. J. F. Cooper
that his brotl,cv-in-law, DR.. Mcdonald, was
brutally murdered by his servant boy few
days since, at Mt. Meigs, Ala. The citizens
Of the vicinity were SO cnragcd at the af
fair, that an immediate meeting was con-
vencd, and it was unanimously agreed that
the murderer should be burned alive. The
execution was performed before DR.. McDon-
aid was buried. This is only another added
to the many crimes which now dcfacc tie
Southern calendar. Itstrikc us with force,
that if more summary mode of furnishing
murlercrs were adopted in Georgia, and
the Southern States generally, we should
have less crime of this kind. We arc en-
tirely too rcmiss in enforcing the law against
offenders, until it has become by-word in
the South that no man can hang who has
money. We hope to see, and we believe
the period is approaching, when there will
be m entire revolution in the public mind
upon this matter. The times arc prolific Of
murder, and tho only effectual remedy is
the enforcement Of the law in all its justice
and rigor. Five hangings will do more te
prevent murder than twenty penitentiaries
Indeed the penitcntiary system of our State
is convenient retreat for tho murderer ant
thief-Atlanta (Ga.) Examiner.
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WHOLE NUMBER.71.
CHEAP WASH FOR CorrAdEs or wooi,

CHEAP WASH FOR CorrAdEs OF Wooi,.
For the outside of wooden cottage barns.
outbuildings, fences, &C., where economy ;s
important, the following wash is recommend.
edl
Take clcah barrel that will hold water.
Put in it half bushel of fresh quick-lime,
and slake it by pouring over it. boiling water
sufficient to cover it or inches dcep, and
stirring it till slaked.
When quite slaked, dissolve it in water
and add Obs sulphate of link (white vitri-
ol,) which may be had at any of the drug.
gists, and which in few weeks will cause
the whitcwash to harden on the wood work.
Add sufficient water to bring it to the con-
sistcncy of thick whitcwasll. This wash is
of course white, and as white is color which
we think should never be used, except upon
buildings good deal surrounded by trees,
so as to prevent its glare, we would make it
a fawn or drab color before using it.
10 make the above wash pleasing cream
color, add Abs. yellow ochre.
For fawn color, take lbs. umbcr. | lb.
Indian rcd, and lib. lampLlack.
To make the wash grey or stone color add
Abs; raw umber and 2lbs. lampblack.
The color may be put on with a common
whitcwasll brush, and will be found much
moro durable than common whitewasl,, rs
tho sulphatc of zinc sets or hardcns the
whitewaslI.
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REvIvALs.-Wc arc glad to hear that
quite an interest has been awakened within
afew weeks past in the congregations at
Cedar Spring and Long Cane, in this Dis
trict- Some fifteen persons have been add
ed to the Church, and many others are
thought to be inquiring the way to zion.-
Such an awakening has not been expert.
euced in these old congregations, it is said,
for many, many years. God speed the
work! We need revivals Of religion-we
need more fervency among ministers-n,ess
"wrestling" among tho people, and then we
will have more converts in our churches.
Due Vest Telescope.
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l4Mas d sApextpH q Esesf e TacEson's q
ssIske time to dsifi6ssatA but when sth
time foE action arrives, stop thinking" &
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and sits in the dark.-Punch.

CLEANING WALL PAPERs.-As many of
our lady readers may desire, at this season
Of house cleaning, to renovate the paper
upon the walls Of the rooms, we copy from
the Ohio Cultivator method prescribed
for so doing:
"Take about two quarts Of wheat bran,
enclose it in bag made of thin, open fan
mel, or straincr cloth, and with this rub the
paper, shaking up the bran occasionally SO
as to keep the surface fresh. With this ap-
paratus smoke can easily be removed from
wall paper. Grease spots can be partially
removed by rubbing them with chalk and
then laying over them several thickncsses Of
brown papor, and press on q fat iron.
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laAw, Doctaw, does the choleraw, awfect
the hiehdaw awdawi" asked an exquisite
Iof celebrated physician inNew Orleans.
3 No, replied the NJ. D., a.sbut it's death
on fools, and yond better leave the city ir,.
medistelym The fellow sloped. ,;,s sS ~; Il
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SEVEN FooLs.-1. The cnvious NAH
who sends away his mutton, because the
person next to him is eating vcnison.
2. The Jealous man-who spreads his
bed with stinging ncttlcs, and then sleeps
on it.
a.The proud man-who gets wet through,
sooner than ride in the carriage of an Id y
fcrior.
4; The liligous man-who goes 10 law id
the hopes of running his opponent, and gets
ruined himself.
5. The extravagant n,an-who buys a
her1ng, and takes cab to carry it home
q. The angry man-who learns the ophi.'
cle'de, because he is annoyed by the playing
of his neighbor's piano.
1.-The ostentatious man-who illuminates
and sits in the dark.-Punch.
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u We'll John, said d man, ia his SON of,
the aay hs was one and twenty, !, yoa have
|sot s ioSi 81 fos amSstsf :.iu nSs q 60 sa aid
J6Rn, aand siaves iiisllifs ,t;S,r efhess twShty
years sSsa+s s. s'',,t:t
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A Striking Illustration.

a company Of individuals united them
selves together in Il mutual benefit society.
The Blacksmith comes and says: "Gcn-
tlcIncn, TssG'~' 40 lrr.o,n. 6, r.--.i-. &c 49,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-01
NEW HARDwARE sTORE!!!
CHARLES s WELLS


now opening new and very extensive Spyinr stool
J. of ARDwARE, CUTLERY and HARVEST TOOLS
and as the Goods were purchased direct from Sheelt
eng and American Manufacturers he ia nrenared u
sell at close figures house In the West Mer
chants and others will find IL their To ex
anime his stock, is quite large se s.ieefed
purchased ior and with entire to fine
this market. 81 - ;
Thankfulto the merchants Of the interior and the c;n
of this city, for their vors already hs
will endeavor merit Gin future) their confidence and
patronage Among his stock may befound the following
loo doz Waldron Grass, Grain and Bfiar Scythea.'
co doz Scythe Snathes (assorted).
SO doz Hay and Manure Forks.
III doz Grain Cradles.
O doz Scythc Stones. ~
100 doz Steel and iron Hoes.
IS doz sAmes" & 'Rowand's' Shovels& Spades,
SO boxes 'Leyerett's.' 'Lippncou's and Collins
la casks Trace and Log Chains.
50 doZ Wagon and Coach Hames.e
50 Platform, Coulter md Tea Scales.
3 cases Mill and Cross-cut Saws.
100 packages Pittsburgh Novelty Goods.
30 doz Selves and Biddles. :. .hl
loo gross Table Knives and Forks. rff
$50 doz Pocket Knives Complete varieyJ f
"A LS0 o.
Shears, Scissors, Butcher Knives, Locks, Iatches
Butts Screws Brass Kettles Sadirons STRAP Hinges
Files, Chisels and Augers. Carpenters and Soopers
Planes and Edge Tools, Wood Saws. Bru shes Horse
Brads, Curry Combs, Horse, Wool and CottonC Cards
Wagon and Buggy Whips. &c, de-, together nth ali
articles necessary, kept in u Hardware House. Il
CHAS. s. WELL, Main stree :
ID door below Branch Bsk.
mill 3mdSsw EvansvillelEd.
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DAILY JOURNAL.
Local and River Brevities.

- Yesterday was dull Steamboats,
were scarce, the draymen comparatively idle
on account Of the rain, the ladies closely
housed, aud general depression prevailing.
Such days will occasionally drop in; but they
make US appreciate the bright ones. -r
THE city is in great agitation. There
appear to be but few persons who are not
candidates. All who are candidates are ex-
ceedingly busy. The excitement is rising.
It will DE at fever heat on Monday. Tickets
for sale at this Office, according to the pre-
scribed form. We have tried to make them
complete. Payment to be made in advance for
these documents!
- Mr.. Heinrich, candidate for Council in
the 9Th ward, defines his position. See can
didate's notices. ~rr
- The building in Evansville will be
very great the coming season. The busy
notes of preparation already ring in our ears.
There will be some marked changes in the
appearance of certain parts of Evansville by
next fall For the last FIVE years there has
been more building to do than we could fluid
mechanics and material to accomplish; al
least at the proper seasons. Such promises
to be the case this summer.
- Thursday night we were visited by q
very heavy rain, with very well got up ac-
compartments of thunder and lightning
Yesterday was mild and damp.
- All the rivers above st. Louis are in
abad condition, and no prospect of speedy
rise.
- The White River arrived here night
before last with large cargo of tobacco and
produce from Green River. The water has
receded so far now as to admit of produce
being shipped from the banks which have
been for several weeks inundated.
- The Justice, Evansville and Mt. Car.
mel packet. has been thoroughly repaired
and will commence loading for the Wabash
to-day.
- The Wabash continues to fall slowly
but is yet at a navigable stage for ligh
draught boats.
At Cincinnati, on the goth, the rive
had fallen I2 inches. At Pittsburgh, SAM
evening, 5 feet in channel and falling. A
Louisville, sOth, river falling. with a fee
water in canal, and A. on falls. Recedin!
here slowly.
The Fashion was here early yester
day morning from I.ouisv lille, and brought tn
mail. The mail boats are now making ex
celIent time, and the mails have been deliv
cred with commendable punctuality the lui
week.
The Federal Arch, reported sank
few days since, has been raised.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

THE qualified OF the city OF Evansville, are
L hereby notified that the neXt Charter Election,
will held Monday the 81 day of prl next for the
purpose of eeciing 10 Counc linen for said city, Ciy
Clerk Collector Assessor Mrrsal, Treasurer and Sur
veyor, three School Trustees, School Clerk and
School Treasurer, for the District composed OK the city
of Evansville, at the following places. viz:
..The Neptune Engine hous on Second street above
Main. and the Phoenix Engine House, on Vine greet
between LIST and sd streets. Marcus Sherwood appoint
ed Inspector OF Election at the Nepune,' and John
Crisp Inspector at the Phoenix Engine House." BY
mh2O.te GEO. Fl. TODD, City Clerk.
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HOSIERY AND GLOVES.

"7E are now opening good Spring stOcpf Wo'
w mems and Misses white, brown, mik,, m ode
colored and black Cotton Hose; Mems whitsbrown,
and mixed Cotton Half hose; Womens whi. black
and cold Cotton Gloves, and Men do togetf win
handsome Of Ladies' Kid, Silk, Liz thread
and embroidered Gloves. We invite The eseciai at
tenon of the trade to examination OF the goods
having purchased them on favorable ternas an! Oh
the Eastern Jobbers, will sell them low, adng trans
portaiion. (mh2D MORGAN, KEEN e. PEsToN'
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RLACHLY & SIMPSON
NOTICE,

NTOTICE hereby given that by order OF the Board Of
N President and Directors ofthe Evansville Gas Light
Company, de at n called meeting OF said Board on
the I'd day March 1854 there will be meeting of the
Stakeholder. of said Company, held at the Office Of
John j. Chandler in Evansville Ind. on the 18th day OF
O'Clock p NJ. for the purpose of taking into cosdera
ton proposition to increase the Capital Stock OF said
Company by the amount of $4,000 addional Stock
cordng the provisions OF ofthc General Assem-
bly, OF State of Indiana authorize the formation
Gas Light Companies, approved February I3,h, 1851.
C. G.. KEATS,
JOHN J. CHANDLER,
mh4-I Directors.
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SPRING STYLES OF

JOHN c. DEVEREUx JR'S.
rTNEN of WALLPAPER the latest spring Styles be-
l. ing the first lot OF Spring Goods, has Just arrived
and for sale low will be receiving weekly supplies
until my stock will be complete which will be the largest
and best assortment ever before roseht TO kvansvie
Persons in want of Wallpaper Borders Frescreens,
Bed Teasters, Window Blinds, &c. of the latest Spring
Styles are requested call early and examine them,
atm determined TO sell as low as possible. Store on
Main street, between First and Second. mig
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PROCLAMATION.

NOTICE is he eby given to the legal voters OF Van
IN derburgh county, that the Annual AprA Election
will be held the rsi Monday in APRIL A. ID 1854 at
the usual places OF holding such Elections in the several
Townships in said county, for the following Officers,
to- wit:
For Pigeon Township.-Four Constables.
For knight Township.-0n Justice OF the Peace, two
Constables.
For Scott Township.-one Justice of the Peace, two
Constables.
For Armstrong Township.-one Justice of the Peace,
two Constables.
Constabes
For Union Township.-One Justice of the Peace, two
Constables.
For Centre Township.-One Justice Of the Peace two
Consablcs.
For German Township.-Two Justices OF the Peace,
two Constables. JOHN =. GAVITT,
mh7 10 Sheriff OF Vanderburgh County.
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DESSOIUrgON

ry>HE co partnership formerly existing between the
4 subscribers, under the name and style OF GraIam
d Farrell dissolved by mutual consent on the 1s;h
day Of December A. d. 1853. I'll persons indebted to
said frm are requested TO make payment to Morris -
Johnson with whom the and notes are et for
collection. Prompt payment is expected ne u is mpor'
tant that this business should be immediately settled
JOHN GRAHAM.
mhl5.3wd JOHN FARRELL.