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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-20
rATER WHEEI,s

WE arcs prepared to fill orders for Parker,
wv Hotcb & Johnston Water Wheels, with all the
appurtenanc elonging thereto. These Wheels being
Submerged 'periorm without disadvantage under
high or back er, provided the head is preserved.
We are noompIeting full set Of Parker Wheels,
embodying ne latest Improvements, under the l,rr.
sonal superr. OF Mr.. JAMES SLOAN. celebrated as
the builder as best Water Mills i'm Ohio and Ken
tucky and fa5ly known TO the readers OF the Scien
tifc Americas" s., of KY" We have model of
the most aprs Sluce, constructed on correct scale,
which Milri will find il to the. advantage TO call and
examine.
The Comre OF the Franklin Institute Of the State
of Pennsyv. their Report Of juno llth, lsi6, rank
the Parker e With the over shot; giving it the pre-.
ference owe dher Wheels for power, its adaptation
TO high or leeds, and with reference TO the action
upon it of bw.ters ice, and the with which
access may nc TO il for inspection or repair.
mhls G. ID. EGGLESTON e. CO.
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LEWIS & GRAY, Agents.
BA MIXING AND DExCHANGE OFFICE.

BA n a ING AND ENCE EdftUL VI Tue.
COPELAND would respectfully announce 80 the
II. citizens Of Evansville and its vi unity, that he has
opened an Office First street, Man, in the room
formerly occupied Post Office, where all transac-
lions the business OF Banking and of Ex
change will be carried on with promptness fidelity and
dispatch ,,,y,.
Me.srs. ATWOOD, DuNI.EvEY & CO., New York:
ADAMS GRAHAM, New Orleans.
: ELLIS & STURGES, Cincinnati o.
o: BOWEN, Esq ,Prest Central Bank. Indi.
dianapclis, la. jIans-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-20
WHITE GOODS.

VXTE have II eceived a choice selection Of White
wv Cambr ain and plaid Jaconet Musns, Vic
toria Lawns. III plain and dotted Swiss Musins, di-
rect from thep,rters, which we will sell low as
any Jobber Eor West. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will please gus a call.
mh3l MORGAN, KEEN & PRESTON.
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ATNA
FIRE INSURA NCE COMPANY,
OF Hartford. Conn.
CAPITAL s300, ,O00-aH paid in and INFESTED.
Reserved EARSIses S2JD.OO0.
Total Assets 3J0s 900.
yVyHIS COMPANY was Incorporated with perpetual
charter in 1872 and nsures agninstoss or damage by
Fire on dwelling Houses. Manufacturing establishments.
stores furniture, and merchandise in general.
ON the most favorable terms. and losses occurring In tbs
agency will literally adjusted and paid with Prompf-
DIRECTORS:
Thos X Brace Robert Buel.
Sa,nuel Tudor Miles 4. Tuttle,
Iosanh Pratt John l.. Boswell.
Austin Dunham, Eoenezer tio"er'
yVard woodbridge. T.. "A. Bulkley,
Joseph Church, Roland Mathei,
Edwin G.. Ripley, Siias H. haminton
Frederick Tyler, Samneis. "ard'
Henry z. Pratt.
THOMAS X. BRACE, Pres't.
s. L. LOOMS, Secretary.
rnlicat;ops for nav be made 10 the sub
scriber who duly authorized to reseve proposals ana
or AGENCY in the West A.C. HALLOCK, ,Agt.,
febau Main street. nearly opposite the Bank.
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For baltimore, Washtngto ton, PhiIadel
phia and New York.
II Al<Tl MORT = An m OHIO n All n N A m

from wheeling TO Baltimore. and connecting with the
Washington Branch X. X. at the Junction, (lately
called the Relay House,) nine miles from Bal
timere. and with the Philadelphia. Will
-t.l miDgton and Baltimore X. X. to
t.s Philadelphia.
NHE great tunnels upon the new part of the line are
Il now fully completed and the whole road is in fine
lconditon presenting OF the most picturesque
romantic routes in the world. The for the
comfort and safety Of passengersis constantly exercised
no saer road in the United States Notwithstanding
reports OF Interested and unscrupulous agents Of other
The new and splendid steamers of the Union Line
rom Louisville, Madison and Cincinnati. connect with
the road at Wheeling, and through tickets from these
may be had of j. t. Morehesd ON The Ievee =, Ioni.
willie, the boats (ofthe Union Line uny at Louisville
The steamers leave the wharfa al Louisville daily 70
neeng where passengers and baggage are carefully
The express mail train leaves Wheeling daily AT hal
past and arrive ut Cumberland (y0l miles) at
P. and allowing two hours there arrives in alti
more $3.50 miles at day light morning in full time
10 connect with early Washington and Philadelphia
trains. making the passage through from Wheeling il
less than twenty hours, including stoppages
Travellers will not fail to observe that this is TIA
nsArssr as well rs one of the most pleasant routes To
the East.
Baggage checked through any the Eastern points
without charge Passengers and baggage aretransfer
red to the for Washington the Junction and for
philadelpha at Baltimore. wi hout charge Trav
elers allowed ample time opportunity st ALI
points to obtain their meals.
Through tickets from Louisville TO Baltimore with
the privilege oflying over any where the roue) sI
TO WashiDgo Sl 50 to Philadelphia l2; 20 New York
SH To be had as above only. ihe rail road fare alone
from wheelingto Baltimore 10 81 SO; to Phladeirhia or
Washington 80 50.)
Whilethe water slow in the Ohio, light drauyht but
swift steamers will keep up tie connection between
Cincnnatiand wheeling. Passengers may also leave
river at Cincinnati, and ..aeh Wheeling by the way of
railroad to Columbus and Zanesve and stages thence
TO wheeling. For this route passengers buy through
tickets In Cincinnati and leave the re at or y ocIocE
NJ daily. ..-i : =.
PFreishts 10 all Eastern points, by this safe direct
and speedy line (which is now to mmanss
busness) Wilt taken SLOW by any other route All
property carefully handled and deliv good orde
Inquire as above. .a C WM. PARKER
jy25-y General Superintendent Baltimore,
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TAS G. JONES and JAS. Z. BLYTHE, Auornies al
81 Law Evansville. Indiana. veassociaed
partners in the psctice Of the law and VIII eon.ns m
Sapreme and District Court They design turning tneii
attention particularly land law In short Tune tne!
viii be prepared to give in few minutes, an abstract
She title to almost any lot in Evansville or It's enlarge
ments or in Lamasco togethe with taeir professioaa
sion a. !, The title ifdesired Gjy25dawf
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Transportation
tlL WESTERN STATES LINE
by Railroadsand Canals, running in connection wit
u Steamers and Propeers on the Lakes.
NO TRANSPARENT AT ALBANY OR TROY,
.rr.-a .s PRoPRuToRs:
"A. r. Cobb & Co., Foot of Indiana ST. Buffalo.
A. w. Palmer & Co., 12I, Broad ST. New York,
+. w. Sloan. 12I Broad st. New YORK.
Scott & Co., Toledo.
j. 3. Chenoweth d Co., Cincinnati,
This is ofthe Oldest best established and most
liable lines Of transportation in the country and sole
Agents for this section. are authorised 10 give
through receipts for fregnts TO and from the East,
very low rates guaranteeing against any charges
on the route.
auy9 LEWIS & GRAY, Agents.
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HOSIERY " ladies' white and black Silk; black,
III white, slateld mixed Cotton Hose; Misses do.
Gents extra sup brown Cotton Half Hose; Youths,
do, for sale low
,0LBURN e. HERSHBERGER,
mh3l Fos's Block, First street below Main.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

IoHS C.. DgvBREUX, ia, wholesale and R Ketai
81 dealer in Wall Paper. Fire Screens wndow ollnas
fsss<ers Wrapping aud Roofing Paper
sSas ess e.c street, between First and Seeone
$3.50. laugl0 ly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-18

PROMPT AcrIoN IN CoEGREss ON THE LATE
: DIsAsTER.--ste are glad 10 observe that Con-
gtess has promptly responded the national will in
regard 10 the SUI vivors Of the San francisco, and
in regard 10 hose who so much impered their own
lives TO save those Of its helpless pasHengels. In
the iiouseyof Representatives, on Monday, Mr. Or
introduced a bin for the RELIEF Of the survivors Of
the army, saved from the steamer San francisco,
which was referred TO the Committee on Military
Affairs. A resolution, offered by Mr. Chandler, for
the appointment Of Joint Committee 10 express
suitable thanks, 10 the rescuers Of the San Francis
CO.'S passengers, adopted. A resolution similar
70 Mr. Chander's was offered ia the Senate by M
Pearce Of Maryland. Ii is gratifying 10 witness
these energetic measures, and we trust that they will
be pushed nlong until I'll who participated in the
gallant deeds of heroism shall meet a suitable re-
o ward. IA ....-.lla ~. u
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Gbt Dailp Spy.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY IS. 1854.



IL appears by the latest news from Great Britain,
that the mbeciiity displayed by the British Govern.
meal IN The Russo ruSkish qaeaicn, has arisen from
tie influence and inrienes Of Albert, Queen Veto.
ria's husband. This gentleman, whose position +
Court Is tina, Of 4 mere dumb dog, is precluded by
the British Consrutoa FROM interfering inthe POii.
tics Of that country; he TAKES advantage Of his in.
t6ence over his wife, however, to do by secret plot
ting, what he dare no, do openly He rs an impe-
rialist, aud strongly sympa,h'zes with the Russian
Gar. He has therefore done all be could to pro-
duce disirost among the so called allied powers, and
atempOrizing policy in The British Cabinet. Lord
Palmersson's late retirement from Office was caused
by this Albert influence, aud his return TO office was
complete triumph over the Coburg int,iger. The
British public denouacs the husband Of the Queen
in 40 measured terms, and express the conviction
that energetic measures will now be adopted toward
Russia. @&
IN the meantime, Russia makes extensive prepar.
aious for war, and is intriguing with the former al
lies and dependencies of Turkey, in order TO
rouse them Up against The Ottoman empire
In the meantime, conference has been proposed
By France, Britain and Austria to devise some mode
of settling those Russo. Turkish difficulties. Tur.
key consents to send Commissioner 10 this confer
ence but declares she will abate hone Of her jus,
demands. 1850,
Z Lord Dudley Stuart, Scotch nobIeman, who has
distinguished hmsellas The 'sIrend Of Poland" Is
now at Constanlinople with view to induce the
Grand Turk to raise Polish legion. a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-18
The wreck Of the San Francisco.

The barque KiIby. Captain Low. with % Of the
passengers Of the San francisco reached Boston
on Tuesday, i7'h. The civilians brought ia by The
KiIby, are Mr.. Falcon, the Brazilian Consul ];
Madame Besse and servant, and Mr. and Mrs Abrio
add IL soldiers They we're all we'll. Every atlen-
tion was besowed upon them al the fremont House,
where they were taken. The soldiers repaired to
The U. 8. recruiting Office, on Merrinlack ST.,
where they were fed and clothed They were then
sent in steamer to.Fort Independence. MIR. and
Mrs. Abrioproceeded 10 New \ ok, Monday, p. NJ.
"A meeting IL the Merchants Of Boston, is TO be
held at the Merchants Exchange, 18th inst 10 take
into consideration the Propresy Of offering come tes
timonia 10 the commanders and officers Of the Kill
by, the Three Bells, and the Antarctic, Tor their
humane efforts in rescuing the passengers of the
San Francisco from their late pesilous situation.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

MONDAY, Jan. 16.
SENATE.-Mr Pearce, of Nd, offered
luton for the appointment Of joint special commit.
lee Ia express suitable thanks 10 the Iescuers of the
San Francisco passengers, which was adopted, as
was also additional one on the same subject, offer
cd by Mr.. Shields. W
Mr. Pearce supported his resolution at some length,
recapuating the prominent features of The disaster,
and concluding with the expression that the acknow-
edgmen to the rescuers, to be grateful should be
piompJ as possible.
He was followed by MIR Shields, who had just
had an interview with The Secretary Of war, and
had prepared resolution the subject after con.
sultaton with that officer. He oonlended that the
matter belonged to the war department, and propos-
ed TO offer his resolution as substitute for that of
Mr. Pedrce.
discussion ensued, partly as to the authenticity
of the information before the senate, in the course
Of which, Mr. Shields said that the war department
had sent to New ork, and was collecting iniurma-i
ton. His resolution did rot conflict with the other
except that it did not contemplate bestowng thanks
or having any action on newspaper reports alone
Both resolutions were finally adopted.
Mr. Dixon gavesnotice of an amendment to the
Nebraska bill, repeating that part oil the act admit
ting Missouri which prohibits slavery north of
$3.50.
Mr. Dixon's amendment to the Nebraska bill was
ordered to be printed. Ii proposes 10 add an addl-
tional section, providing that much Of the 9Th
Sccloh VI tue ACT admitting nllFsouiI as proHlultS
slavery involuntary servitude, other than pun
Ishment for crime in the territory, obtained ia the
cession Of Louisiana. laying north of Sc 80, shall be
deemed wholly nappIIcable to the territory Of Ne.
brasa and all other territories ofthe United Sates
the people of whom shall alone have the right of
deciding whether slavery shall or shall not exist
therein.
The Clayton and Buwer treaty was then taken up,
and Mr. Ckyton proceeded win his remarks unIil
the adjournment.
Mr. Pettis' report on the Phelps case is favora.
bic to MIR Phelpss right to his seat, and is signed by
Messrs. Fitch, Geyer and Williams. The minori-
tY report is signed by Messls. Butler and Bsyard
HoUsE.-Mr Orr introduced bill Tor the relief
of the Survivors Of the army saved from the steam
er San Francisco which referred to he commit
tee on military affairs.
resolution similar TO that offered by Mr. Pearce
in the senate offered by Mi Chandler, and
adopted.
Mr. McDougaII introduced bill TO establish line
Of military posts, opening common road and su-
th0rizing the construction Of telegraph line and
railroad from the Mississippi TO San Francisco, and
moved that it be referred TO special committee.
Agreed 10.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-18
One Price Clothing Warehouse!
&P NV ARE


Merchant Tailor and Dealer IN Reaay-ATdde
Clothing and Gardeners Furnishing Goods, G
Nos 1863 and 10 Main ST. Worcester [Store formerly
occupied by II !. II. hamberlin g. Coz 4
Purchasers will find iii the above establishment every
description Of CLOTHING and Flu NISHING
GOODS in prouse variety and the Clothing generally
Of very superior workmanship and styla it being al
made by persons in the immediate employ of Mr. are
urder the supervision of a careful assistant %
No similar establishment in the Commonw eath 10
conducted upon a liberal SCALE or can present
stronger Inducements for genarsl patronage. very
small and uniform profit upon great of bust
ness is The controaling idea in each department. Tie
common practice of demanding grea. prices getting
The largest possible sum ,ishefe systematically repuFia,
ted and instead, the honorable and Just rule Of Some
price only,pi adhered to with strict fidelity Every
garment is marked in plain figures, the lowest price
IL can be Sold and from the price there can be no abate
lnent or variation.
y one can fail TO perceive that this is the only just
and strictly honest rule for the dealer and experience
has tverywhere abund-ntly proved it c be aiso in the
long run much the most the purchaser
II Is obvious that is here liable to pay above the
lowesmarket valuation for any aricla and that those
who are well acquainted with the goods, and those
who are not, pay precisely the same p,ice -
Tie lower story and basement OF the Store, are ape
propriated TO the sale of Ready -maae Clothing and
Furnishing Goods, and ia The Chambers aboUe islhe Gus
meNt OF Good Tor all kinds Of Goats, Pants and Vests
aad also large variety OF Clothing OF superior work
manship All persons fnr ana near, who may want any
description or MEMS OR BOYS CLOTHING, are re-
sDecliy invited 10 istthls sxtBhAve and well stocked
establishments where Goods low prices and fair
dealing may Ia every case be depended upon.
mch29 ,n5udIuaFu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-18


MoNpAv EvrxiNa, Jan. l6, 1874.
n Convention, q. Foster was qualified a member
Ofths Common cOpnsik The Convention then adj
Ioaaned. ga
samuei Davis declined to be candidate for Street
Commissioner.
Hon. chss. AlIen declined the appointment of City
Solicitor
The report ofihs City Treasurer was referred the
Auditor If Accounts.
The rspor. Of the Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
parment accepted, and part of it wns referred to
the Committee on the Fire Department sse.sa,
8. w. SeIby was licensed as an Auctioneer.
On petition of P. w TAN and others, that Pearl
Street be made public, order of notice was issued for
Saturday, January 9sth at o,c locK p NJ.
The report of Water Commissioners was accept
ed and referred TO the Committee on Water
The petition Of Loriug Cues aud others, for New
School House at NEW WORCESTER, referred TO the
Committee on Education IS
The Committee, on the petition of J r. Kettel and
others relson having signs sidewaiks,repored
Ordinance amndatorx Of the ordinance in forces
which was passed through its various stages be
rolled.
The petition Of w. W. Pratt and Others, in re laton
to the Public Common Referred in concurrence
a Joint Special ommittee. The Mayor and Alderman
Woodwork, and Brown. were iolned, on the part oil
the Common Couneil
The report Of the Committee of last year, on the
same subject was taken the flies OF unfinished bu
slness and referred, in concurrence. the Com
miltee.
An Ordinance, to regulate the travel over Long Pond
Bridge was referred the Committee Of Bills to
cond reading
Aid w. A. Williams moved hat the license to 6 i've
dramatic entertainments be extended to Gates & Brown
fcrawo WEEKS and that Monday evening, Soh inst, be
assigned for hearing Laid the table to allow Aid
Washbnrn TO present aremolsifance. Afterihe remon
STRANGE was presented The motion Of Aid w. A. VIII
liams was taken up and decided ia ative.8 Ids
Walker, II Williams, Wall, 81 hbnrn, and Thayer.
voting no; aud Aids w. A. Williams and Harding
ing yes.
Aid Phillips abs ent
motion to extend the license for week also
lost Ihv v,te being the the above. Z.
w A williams CAV, .nptice that he wonli move a
reconsideration of the question: next Monday evening
&c rye Sessions Horace Merrick, and Thomas Ma
Rennis were, in concurrence. elected Uudertakers.
The petition OF d Bessenherz and the petition Of
C HatsLorn and Others, aid thereof referred
to Committee, consisting OF Aids Wall, W VII
liams, and Walker.
The Board adjourned for one week.
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wreck ID enc stafrordshire.

MIR. Alden, the first mate Of this III fated vessel,
arrived at Boston on Monday, 10Th inst, and gives
detailed account of the sad catastrophe which be-
feI the noble ship. On the PSI Of December, a tree
mendoUs gale twisted the rvider head, and other.
wise damaged the StatFordshire, bat she was par.
italy repaired and proceeded on her voyage till the
25th,.when she was taken by hurricane, and lost
all her spa,s hut the foremast. On that day Capt
Richardson fell from alo IS feet, and injured him.
self severely that he had be carriedto his state
room.
On the 29th, II blew heavily, which towards
night increased to perfect hurricane, with blind
ing snow storm. AT midnight, the light ~ Seal
Island was discovered. Upon Captain Richardson
being informed of this, he ordered the ship TO be
put about. When coming round on the southern
tack, she struck several times and then went off in.
TO deep water. 81
When the pumps were sounded, IA inches of wat.
er was found in the hold, in ten minutes had in-
creased to four feet. Her head was then got to the
eastward, with the intention Of Bleaching her, bu,
she became Interchangeable, and measures we're then
taken to save the lives.
Captain Richardson refused 10 leave his vessel.
He refused, saying the ship was so near shore that
she would strike before she could go down. Mr..
Alden then said, il is impossible, for she will sink
in very few minutes. The captain answered.
were the last words Mr.. Alden heard.
Mr. Alden says Finding ii impossible to move
him then left the cabin, and found the long boat
was just leaving. | threw my big coat into her as
she was leaving the ship. went aft, and the boat
came 10 under the stern. when jumped from the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-18
How TO tell a good Teacher.

A gentleman from Swampvile, State of New
York, was telling how many different occupations
he had attempted. Among Others, he had tried
school teaching.
How long did you leach y asked bys ander
Wal, didn't teach long, that lie, ! only ,csnt TO
teach,
did you hire out p
.Wa, didn't hire out, only ,cest TO hire out.
.Why did you give it upP
wal, gave il up-for seine reason or nuiher
You see, travelled into deestlct and inquired for
the trustees. Somebody said Mr. Snickrs Was lie
man wanted tunsee. So found NJ. snickles--
named my objiet in introducing mysef--and asked
him what he thought about letting me try my luck
with the big boys and unruly gals in the desstr,ct -
? capbIe; and told him wondn't mind his asking
ME a few easy questions in 'rhmetic and biography,
or showing my handwriting. But he said no, new
er mind, he could tell good teacher by his gait
Lei me see you walk Of little ways says he.
'and can tell says he, .s's wells I'D heered you
exaInined,' says he. Ga
.sHe sot in the door, as he spoke, and thought he
looked little skittish but i was considerable
frustrated, and didn't mind much so urned about
and walked off as smart as know'h how.' He
said he'd tell me when to stop, so KEEP on till
thought I'D gone bout fur enough--then L s'peced
suhing was to pay, and looked round. Wal, the
door spas sdet and Snickies iOas gone y
did you go back q es, sai
wal, mol didn't go back slesoJ
did you apply for another school = q ilIg
sWa., mol didn't apply for another school, said
the gentleman from SwampvilIe, 4 rather judged my
appearance was against me- its.5l 4s