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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

THE FIRST PACIFIC RAILRoAD-We see
it stated that a few days since Robert j.
Walker and T. Butler King started for Tex.
as, for the purpose of entering into the con.
tract with that State, if possible, and that
they carried with them United States stocks
to the value of 100000, to be deposited as
security for its performance, and letters of
credit on a New York banking house for
$3.50, 900, to be used in carrying on the con-
struc,ion of the first fifty miles of the work.
II they succeed in making the contract, they
estimate that the value of the lands to be
acquired from Texas will ultimately be eqnal
to the cost of constructing the road all the
way to the Pacific. From the State of Tex
as they obtain 100000 acres of as good
lands as a pod oil cotton ever grew upon.-
Notwithstanding the charges of "moonshine"
made against this enterprise, the managers
seem to be going ahead.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

CT In Baltimore Hebrew woman, who
was supposed to be dead, was dressed in her
shroud, placed in her coffin, and the lid was
about TO be screwed down, when it was dis
covered that life was not extinct. All pres.
ent Immediately gathered around the coffin
and the enshrouded corpse-like form arose
from her narrow bed, and embraced her child
rem andrelatives with all the fervor ofrenew.
ed life. To all appearances she became con.
valescent, and subsequently partook of food.
She remained in this condition until the ap.
proach of night, when she tottered to the bed
and in few moments breathed her last.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

U"People are too much given to SLAM
der" said Mrs. Pennington solemnly, as she
took her hands out of some gingerbread she
mass. She turned half round as she spoke,
and Mrs. Sted, who was busy with her sew
ing, looked up. "Why will people indulge
in calomel," continued she, "and give OPP
proprious names, when they could 60 along
in peace and harmony, with consciences
voiding offence. Whole neighborhoods are
sot into blaze by scandaliars and tale bear
ers, and envy is to the bottom of it, six times
out OF FIVE. Some folks can't bear to see
some folks prosper. Now, il know my
own heart, don't believe I've got single
enviable quality, and | thank heaven for it..
Bost Post
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20
For the Evansville Journal.
Correction .

In yesterdsy's Journal ] noticed piece
headed "Inhuman," in which ] am basely
sls ndered. In the first place, it stated that
left early ia the morning, and that did not
return until about IL o'clock at night. which
deny, for / old not leave my house until
about half past four O'Clock in the afternoon,
and / returned about ten o'clock at night
had the misfortune 70 get lost in the woods,
which is my excuse for being absent from
home as long as ! was. ard should not have
left but at earnest solicitation OF my wife for
a squirrel, thought that would go and try
to shoot one for her. And az Tor there be.
ing no food nor drink in the house, have only
to say that, before left, placed BUCKET
of water on a chair beside the beG, and
placed a pitcher Of coffee and piece oil
cuke, which deemed sufficient until my re-
turn. I also state that the front door was
locked but the back door wac not, through
which my next door neighbour went in and
lit candle, after which the front door was
broken open and quite q disturbance raised.
NV wife did not die until about FIVE o'clock
the next morning, and DR.. Lewis was pres
ent a; the time. would also state that my
child has been very sick for some time past,
but is nrw much better; and as for the child
being brutality neglected, I do not think any
one who has any regard for the truth would
make any such a statement.
And il is also my belief that those persons
who created such a disturbance, fastened my
wife's departure several days at least.
GEO, HARTHAL
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

no The Enquirer comments upon our
mention Of his business-like report Of the
Petersburgh Convention, made by that pa
per. We did intend to compliment you,
neighbor, upon the business-like manner in
which the doings of the Convention were
done up. but were little disappointed that
you did not endorse the nominee Of that Con.
vention-except in the cold terms-"iaat he
,oas the second choice of ii. Convention srhers he
,Oas not the first"
We know our neighbor's appreciation OF
Col. Miller, and think be has said all that an
honest man could say in his behalf, but we
expect something more from Partizan pa
per that has htheto glorifed in advocating
his claims and defending his course a. men,
Der Of Congress. Policy would dictate that
the Enquirer keeps silence, but consistency
direct otherwise.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

The WATERING PLAcEs.--Almost every
place of Summer resort, of any notoriety, is
beginning to be actually crowded with visi-
tors. We wonder that more Evansvillians
who have plenty of time and means do not
spend month or two Of this intolerable hot
weather, at some pleasant and healthful wa
tering place. We understand that there 10
quite large party in town contemplating a
visit to Mammoth Cave" soon. We hope
an Evansville party will succeed this time
The trip has been often talked of in past
years, but always caued before it started.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

40 The Indian treaties confirmed on the
18th inst, cover nearly the whole Of the
contemplated State of Kansas, and comprise
about 100000 of acres. The price paid
is roughly estimated at twenty cents per
acre; but as other land are assigned the In
dams for reside nce, the actual value received
by them is more. They will not, as hereto
fore. receive very large sums in hand, but
portions Of the consideration will consist OF
goods, stock. farming materials, &c. The
policy now observed toward the Indians,
always excepting the objectionable crime Of
driving them away from lands solemnly guar.
antied to them. Is liberal and humane.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20
DREsprUL DEATH Miss Elizabeth Rand,

DRENprUL DEATH Miss Elizabeth Rand,
of Bangor, Me-, young lady aged twenty
two years, highly respectable and possessed
of much personal beauty, thOugbtlessly un.
dertook to fill fluid lamp, on the 9th inst. /,
from can which contaised gallon of the
internal liquid. An explosion took place by
which she was covered with the burning
fluid and instantly enveloped in flames. She
made frightful leap into the entry, where
she fell, exclaiming that she was burning TO-.
death. Instant efforts were made to extin-
guish the flames by smothering them, which,
on account of her skirts being very much
saturated, was difficult. They were finally
extinguished with water. More than two
thirds Of the surface of her body were shock.
ingly burned, and in her writings, the flesh
was rolled off in huge wales. After few
hours Of the most intense torture, her vital
powers gave way.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

UHrTMELY DEATH.-On Tuesday last a
gentleman from the eighth ward called upon
the city marshal and requested him to make
examination Of house somewhere in that
vicinity. The house was shut up, and, for
some reason, it was thought by the neigh.
bors to contain a dead person. The mar.
shall broke open the door, and discovered a
most mourniul sight. A gallon jug, partly
filled with whisky. sat upon the floor, and in
close proximity lay the forms of it's four IN
fortunate victims. A man, his wife, and
two children were quite dead, with only the
jug TO give an intimation Of their untimely
fate. II possible that something else than
bad whisky was the cause, and we regret to
have the presumption forced upon US.
Detroit ADD.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

"You were seen coming out Of the
Know Nothing convention ct Indianapolis 81
said friend to US yesterday, almost as soon
as we reached our Office.
Certainly We were. Seeing a crowd 60.
ing into Masonic Hall, we, thinking it was
an apti.Nebraska meeting, went in too; and
we were seen coming out for the very good
reason thar we were not allowed to stay in.
But it the very respectable men and good
citizens we saw in the hall and left in it were
Know Nothings, we have no objection to be-
ing called one.-[ Mod. Cour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

PUNISHMENT CoMMurEp.-Gov. Matteson,
Of Illinois, has commuted the punishment Of
the three men who were sentenced to be
hung, for murder committed at Las slle, on
the person Of contractor, to imprisonment
for life. The prisoners have been sent to
the Alton Psnitentiary, and it is said that
they will not long remain there's pardon
being confidently predicted. The Chicago
Tribune is greatly worried about it, and pours
out its wrath upon the Governor for his &C.
ton in the matter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

PoLirrcAL.-The New York Commercial
Advertiser has very able leader upon the
present state of political matters in the coun-
try. After stating the proclivitiss Of the adj
ministsation. and alluding to the signs of the
times, it remarks:
The Wings will do best to keep up faith
fully their party organization, and await the
course of events. The signs OF the times, in
dictate that they will have abundant need of
perfect organization and unity before long.
A grsver issue than even the extension of
slavery may probably be brought before the
Union, if not during the present session OF
Congress, at least during the tenure of Office
of the present administration.
1t 10 not difficult to conjecture what will
follow. There may come up an issue worthy
of the Wing party to contend for. At any
rate, we had better be az we are than be q
party limited by geographical lines.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

III We have been surprised at not seeing
some reply from Mr.. Petit, to the letter Of
Col. Benton, branding him as ga h&r and a
dirty dog" Perhaps Petit is at less to find
epithets that he thinks strong enough for the
occasion. II that's the case, we give him
free permission to use over again those
which he bestowed on us in his famous
"card" in 1859. We surrender all title to
them, and he may consider them just as
much his own, as if he had never bestowed
them on US. So now let Old Bullion look
out for a hare shower Lou. Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

DR.. SAwYER.-We would invite the at
tention of the citizens of Evansville and
vicinity to the professional card Of DR.. Saw
yer in to-dsy's Journal. and take pleasure in
introducing the Doctor to our citizens, As
gentleman and physician worthy their conf.
dence. He has had much experience and
a long practice in Indiana. and comes to our
city to open a practice, highly recommended
by several of the most celebrated medical
professors in the State. The Dr.s offise
will be found next door to Dr.. Bray's.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

We presume the State Of Indiana was
never before in such chaotic state, political
", as at present. How the elements, which
have entered into the political arena thus far,
are TO be reconciled, and their influence and
effects adjusted, are all matters of the most
intense and curious interest. The great
fountains of Democracy, which have so long
swayed the political destinies Of this State,
are most essentially broken up; the structures
of party discipline are apparently no longer
potent in asserting and maintaining their
rigorous control of the masses; the true idea
of "popular sovereignty" is now uppermost
in their hearts and they are determined to
think, act and govern themselves. The old
plea of fealty to party and fidelity to party
platforms is principle but coldly received
even by the failhfulof the Democratic school.
We observe that the unterrifed are exceed.
ingly nervous all over the State; in some in
stances they give vent to their passions in
the most bitter straas-some are more eau
tious, however. and are philosopher abb
The two great elements which disturb the
meditations of the great body polite are
evnced in the temperance and anti Nebraska
demonstrations, which are making formid-
able obtruson at the present moment, upon
oil old party organizations and party policy.
We do not in any sense deprerate the
present attitude Of political parties in Indi-
ana, for we believe that the fermentation
which they are undergoing cannot but work
9 much needed publication. The alarm
which Democratic demegogues and Office
seekers are everywhere manifesting at the
obvious uncertainty Of their prospects, az
fords abundant proof of their consciousness
ofthe imminent peril in which they stand. The
attempt Of the Democratic State Convention
TO foist upon the people, the Infamous" Nebras-
ka swindle. "and pei them under the penal
ty Of mourning the dspleasure Of the admin
istration TO swallow it, and to support its vo-
taries for Office has awakened an Indignation
among the honest masses which begins to
threaten the hireling minions CT Pierce and
Douglas with total annihilation. The cham
pions of the Douglas State Convention find
it much more difficult than they apprehended
to "crush out" the Indignation and suspicion
which recent events at Washington has
aroused in the minds of the more unsophisti-
Gated of the Democratic party.
The ugly Nebraska bill will hang like a
milestone about the neck of the Democratic
party in ell the free States in the Union
The leaders of that shattered party know it
and feel it, yet they are too far committed to
avert the desolating calamity which awaits
them.
The temperance question presents itself
for the first time, in formidable and deter
mined attitude. Ii will be all exciting and
prominent element in the coming contest,
and the trainers OF the Whisky State ticket
are quaking with fear lest their hostile posi-
ton towards the friends Of temperance of
their own party, will be alenated from its
support. The ensuing contest is to be one
Of great excitement and most glorious
amusement, and We mean to be in for our
share.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20
RIVER AND HAnro. ArrxoraiArroxs.-

RIVER AND HARnoR APPxoPRiArroNs.-
The appropriations for the improvement OF
Western Rivers are as follows: For the i'm.
provsment of the Mississippi, below the
Rapids, $4,000; Des Moines Rapids. Sis,.
900; Dubuque Harbor, $4,000; Missouri
river. s4o. 1000; Ohio river $3.50. 900. to keep
in order the Louisville and Portland canal.
which is to be free of toll from the CONNIE nee
ment of the next year, S25, 900 per annum;
Tennessee river $4,000: Arkansas river
$4,000; snag and dredge boats for the Mis-.
sippi, Missouri. Illinois, Ohio. and Arkansas
rivers S7o,500; for continuing the levee
across the mouth of San Diego river, and
for other works to turn it into the former
channel, &C.. $4,000; for the preservation
ofpublic property and contingencies in Wes-
tern river improvements, $4,000.
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Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,
BALTI MORH AND NEW AOKK.


NEW RouTE OPENED 40 NEW YORK ALL THE
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The quickest cheapest peasantroute to Pittsburgh
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hrousht he obtained from Cincinnati New York.
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Passenger leaving Al on o'clock Morning Inn Of
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a. PitsLurxh AZ p NJ Leave ittsbursh via
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p. NJ.
Railroad clock minutes every morning. arrives
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Baltimore at ~ O'Clock and 30 minutes. midnight.
The only Offices in Cincinnati BY which Through can
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Spencer House. and door below
the Gibson House on Walnut s ssTss..
From Cincin nati to Pittsburgh. frst class 90
From Cncinna Pittsburgh. front %
From Cincinnati to Philadelphia 90
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From Cincinnati New York via Pittsburgh and Phil
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H For through tickets and in ormsn please apply at
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W. sHIPLEY ut Railroad Once Walnut street.
Fourth Fifth door South ofths Gibson
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

OF Brig. Gen. Greathouse left here yes.
terday morning on the Cline for St. Louis,
on business connected with his snag boat
The General has been few days with his
friends in the "Pocket" to see if they desired
his services in the next Congress. He came
too late, however, and could not unpack the
county delegations which other aspirants had
made for themselves. He obtained very
complimentary vote in the convention--but
was fortunate enough not to receive the
nomination. The General was our candi.
date against the Democratic field, but we
think it is bad time for him to run now.
Any man that runs in Indiana for Congress
with any Of the Observation-Disclosures
taints about him, will have an uphill BUSH
ness
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

~ II is said Of a man who lives some.
where in the valley Of the Mississippi, that
Ma system is SO saturated with whisky that
ne can lie out all night without being trou-
oied with the mosquitoes. The reason is
that coming in contact with his breath, they
become intoxicated and fall apparently life
less.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

Or The Northern States are represented
in Congress BY thirty-two Senators and one
hundred and thirty.fve members Of the
House; the Southern BY thirty Senators and
ninety members.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20
PERFECTLY DTsAPPOINTED.

WE had until oflas considered the days for selling and
course buying Patent Medicines
Medicine must soon greet the worlds f.vsr.d
used more and greater sensaon than
other before puddle should not this be TIE
esse! IL positively producing other
Medicine now ext mt ostsnsbis this Med-
cine - good for what 1t claims warrantee-and We are
learn OF the hrst failure in what claims to DO We
testimonials in this paper ~ ~
See Advertissmsnt n psper avs
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

OF The Cincinnati Gazette states that
the culture of the grape is rapidly extending
through the interior of Ohio, and thus foun-
dation is being laid for heavy and most i'm
portsnt trade in native wine.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20
PROCLAMATION.

,.hnoW Al Men BY these rPesents, That the Mexican
nss.n Nsnrss naln ,or es.ry Wound acure for khes-
P Sss s.a a'nS clsd Bs:. sore Nipples Scr. shn.
Gas spawn Spiint Rsgbons sweeney. Sores Scratehss
Poll Evil Hard Lumrs Tumen and Al kinds Of Pains
Indsnmations. in man or beast
See Hdvsrtissmsptis another eelunn e7-1
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

Cr Archbishop Hughes lies at the point
Of death. Casting prejudice aside, this most
ambitious prelate must be regarded rs an ex.
man-without an equal in the
ecclesiastical history of this country
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

% The Mt. Carnal Register says that
there are now six candidates in the field for
Congress from that District: Judge Denning,
Col. Dougherty, Col. Hacker, Judge Marshall
DR.. Thompson, and Rosert Bell.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

@ Promise made in time Of affection re.
CURED better memory than people common
" rosssss.
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A STOCK ExcHANGE.-Puttng on a summer
cravat instead of that you wore during the
winter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

CERTAIN CURE FOR STOUT PEoPLE.-Get
situation a. letter-carrier and live on your
salary
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

A CONVERSATIONAL TRUTR.-Women new
er tire of talking about babies, and men about
horses.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

AE We authorized to Asa Iglehart
didsts for the Office ofJudgs Of the Court
mmon Pea lot the District composed OF the counties
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

AZ The stepping stone to fortune is not
to be found in jewellers shop.
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CURIOSITY. Looking over the affairs oil
others, and overlooking their own.
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Ma EDIroRPleass q Of Indiana that
JOHN g. WEEKS. Of Marion county Independent Caa
ddass for the once Of Auditor Of STATE the
election. je2s TIE PEOPLE
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az Air is dish one feeds on every min.
ute, and, therefore, it need be good.
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~ Death is black camel, which kneels
at the gates of all-Orientai Maxim.
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EAST AMWTLL, N. ].

EAST AMwELL, N. ].
DEAR BRorHER:-I have got one of the
handsomest farms in the State, and have il
nearly paid for. Crops are good, and prices
were never better. We have had a glorious
revival Of religion in our church, and both
our children (the Lord be prasedD are con-
verted. Father got to be rather an incum-
brance, and last week took him to the poor.
house. Your affectionate brother,
l. s. d.
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WHITE RIVER BRIDGE.

PROPOSALS will be received BY the unders'gned until
August covering the Railroad Fridge
White Rvsrths to furnish all the maeri
ais and finish Job according to plan furnished BY the Ens
shingles
Bidders will state what per cent viii be taken In Stock Of
the Stock Wabash Navigation Company
bill materials required be Jewetts Car
Shop the once Of the vincenncs Depot or At
N ofhoe in Princeton. SAM'L HALL. Prsst
ey7-u 3. r R. CO.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

A MODEL LETTER.-The following is a
genuine letter, and a model for brevity and
other things:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-20

HOME INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
CAPITAL $500O0o-oH Psid IN ~ CASH.
UNHfS Compsny connsnssd business about ags.
vita the intention of doing sad fay Susiasss With
large Cash Capital and s. L. LOOMS is head
pany IN the world Policies vn Be .ssd TIE suhsersss,
BuildnEs Merchandise. usehold Goods Re-. &s
terms favoIab,s withothsr good solvent cepye.iss:
ALLEN C. HALLocK. Age.
Main street. eppssiss the Bsnk.