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With the wondrous instances which befell them Tn the land of gold, and gratifying them with sight of the monkeys, paroquets, etc., which they picked up on the Isthmus of Nicaragua. The above facts are gathered from gentlemen who came through with the slaves and their master, and who are perfectly cognizant of the matters stated.-M o. Pscouune.
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Masonic.

Rockport, July 1st, 1854 MT. JNo. P. EMERsoN-Brotber:-T Rock port Lodge Mo- 58, of Free and Accepted Ma sons have appointed us as committee, to re- quest of you copy of your address, deliver ed on the 24th day of June, 1854, at the cele- bration of the anniversary of St. John the Bap- tist; therefore we respectfully solicit from you acopy Republication. By your compliance with this request we believe the correct principles of our order will be advanced, and the unanimity of the fraterity strengthened.
 Fraternally yours,
 JOHN G. HALLIBURTON, )
 JACKSON CORNELIUS, } Com. JOSEPH JESTER.
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NOTICE.

A bOQT to be absent on busuess, authorise Mr. uA B. LEVY, to attend to my entire business here & ry wi receive and receipt for me, and such receipts VII pc acknowledged J. LEVY.
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Maps of the Seat of War in Turkey and
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A MAP of the frontier provinces of Turkey. Rus A sia, Austria, and the Black sea- with detailed map of the river Danube showing the fortified towns etc, along its course Also map of the North and Baltic seas with plans of the harbors of St. Peters burg, Revel, etc. Price of both maps. 75c.
 July JNO. E. REARDON
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the morning, all the negroes of the plantation were permitted to assemble around and take a good look at the balloon and basket when a most amusing scene was enacted.
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SUMMER CLOTHING AT COST

I AM now offering the balance of my very larce l stock of superior SUMMER CLOTHING. at COST, for CASH. Call and examine for yourselves.
 July 12 '54 E. MAPCTTS
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FLOUR.
FLOUR.
 10k bbls. St. Louis eAtra received and for sale by IUeD July w. E. WAIT. PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR. WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the wv oofA rlranSaS renura that ranaral elac=

WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the w State of Arkansas require that general cleo ton shall be held therein the first Monday in Au- gust next: Therefore, Elias N. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas do hereby declare and make known that such general election will be held in the respective counties of this State the said first Mon day of August 1S54 that is to say, in the counties composing the first congressional district for the cleo ton of Representative to the thirty fourth Con- gress of the United Staes in the counties composing the second congressional district for the election of Representative to the thirty Congress of the United States:
 In the counties composing the second judicial cir cult for the election of judge of the circuit court in the counties composing the sixth judicial circuit for the election of judge of the circuit court; in the counties composing each respective judicial circuit for the election, by the qualified voters thereof of an at torney for the Stae and for the election of one State Senator from each of the following senatorial distncts to wit:
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st district, county of Washington: nd Madison and Benton

And also for the election of one State Senator from the 8rd senatorial district composed of the counties of Carroll and Newton to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William c. Mitchell.
 And also for the election of members of the House of Representatives of the next General Assembly of this State from the respective counties thereof to witt From the county of Arkansas one Renresentatiye
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Es 10n BRLS. Utica, received and for sale by lUU July VIM. B. WAIT. QOLTING CLOTHS.-Received this day pei ID steamer Drennen, from Messrs Havt Ss Sons agents, New York, 100 yards GA boiling cloths as sorted numbers say No. 4, 6, S. and g. for sale at small advance on eastern cost, by
 June l5 '54 TUCKER x ROSS
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Or The weather has been intensely hot in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, etc.
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ous facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work c.n 0 ye any printing establishment in the country
 nave procured at cost of sixteen hundred dol a one or Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines which us to do book and pamphlet work in superior style
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MONEY MUST and WILL have, and therefor 4Vl l request those who desire to saue Hnonev f, come forward and settle. E. MARCUS.
 July 12 '54
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AN ADDRESS,.

To JOHN G. HALLIBURTON, and others.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

A NEw PAPER.--We have received the
first number of the Lafayette American, a
new and beautiful sheet just starting in life
at Lafayette, Ind. We are unaquainted with
the proprietors, either personally or editorial.
ly, and all We can say of their enterprise al
present, is, that "they sample WELL" Their
motto. "Independent in all things, neutral in
none," promises to be well sustained. II i;
opposed TO the Nebraska bill and federal
dictation, and promises to sustain Wright il
he goes right. We wish SO able paper TN.
bounded success.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

OF 1t Is in vain for the organs of the Ad-
minstration to pretend to think that the Me-
braska law has not crushed out Democatic
strength in the nonslaveholding States.
Three States, all of which gave majorities for
Gen. Pierce, have held elections since the
Nebraska bill came before the country.
Those States are New Hampshire, Connec.
ticut, and Rhode Island. The New Hamp-
shire election took place before the passage
of the bill and when its passage was consid-
cred improbable, and yet the result was the
practical defeat Of the Administration. The
newly-elected Legislature distinctly refused
to approve the Nebraska bill, and has refused
in spite of all sorts of Administration inter-
position, 10 elect Admnist.a tion candidates
to the u. s. Senate. The elections in con-
necticut and Rhode Island took place after
the Nebraska policy became a test question
at the seat OF Government, and in both those
States apti-N ebraska Legislatures and Wing
Legislatures were elected by large majorities.
About dozen other free States are soon 10
hold their local elections, and we have no
doubt, that, in all or nearly all of them, the
Democratic strength will be swept away.
The tremendous result Of the election in
Philadelphia is something more then an
omen Of what is to be expected in Pennsyl-
vaIia.-[ Lou. Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

OPENING OF THE WASHINGTON HorEL.-
The opening of the Washington Hotel on
the 4th, was really an imposing affair. The
proprietors spared no pains in their prepare
tons, and about IL O'Clock their sumptuous
table groaned under its load of the richest
delicacies and choicest viands which the
country affords. About 100 persons sat
down at the first table, to the best dinner
ever set before the same number of epicures
in this city. The same scene was repeated
for the sixth time with undiminished attrac-
tons. besides hundreds who were served with
private snacks. Our reporter was on the
ground several times during the day, and re.
turns his thanks to the propretors for their
special attentions, and regrets his inability
to enjoy their excellent dinner with them
Messrs. Feker g. Hedderech are justly en-
titled to "the horns"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
MYSTERIOUS Signs

Our citizens have been very much startled
at some Of the wondrous "sgns OF the
times" exhibiting themselves Ire in very
mysterious forms. On 4th OF July, they
read in the Journal in conspicuous letters,
among the advertisements, "Now A-DAYs,"
and that was all. Then on the corners Of
streets were stuck triangular pieces ofPaper
very mys,erious-ver meaning doubtless
to somebody. But the grand climax" twas,
a large sheet also posted at corners, with
the following scrawled in large ink lines
"j-lo." Big heads aud little heads were
stuck together to unravel this mystery
Some Of these heads were shaken very mys-
teriously, as If the owners knew all about
the matter, which they did not. TWAS final
ly settled however, that these singular hand
bills were connected in some manner with
the "Know Nothings," and were doubtless
call for meeting. But this speculation was
entirely destroyed by knowing one, and
therefore not "Know Nothing" who said
il meant "Jims-lO o'clock"--and that
meant there would be turtle soup served up
ut Jim Cartsr's restaurat at 10 O'Clock that
morning! Hereafter when "J-l0" stares
you in the face, just drop in at Jim's, and see
if he has not some excellent soup.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
Sudden Death.

A young woman named Sarah Gruce Cohn,
a servant in Mr.. Jonathan Newman's family,
was found dead in her bed last Monday night
about l o'clock. She had walked probably
several miles that day in hot sun, and with
out even parasol. In the evening she re-
turned, and complained of indspositiun.-
Refusing medical aid, she retired to bed, and
evidently died very soon thereafter. She
was aged about % years. An Inquest was
held over her body, and a verdict rendered Of
death by apoplexy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
Goops MADE no ORpER.-At one of the reli

GOODS MADE TO ORDER.-At one of the relt
gious anniversaries just held in London, Rev.
Dr.. Archer read the advertisement Of Chi
nese idol-maker, as published in one of the
Canton papers in 1928. The artist declared
himself ready to execute to order idols from
- feet higher to the size of marmoset mon
key, or the most hideous monster that can
be conceived, to inspire awe or revere nee
for religion" His charges were for an our
ang.outange, 3 feet high, 500, sphinx,
$500; bull with hump and horns, $3.50; a
sphinx, S4oo; buffalo, $500; dog, $500;
an ass in braying attitude, $3.50.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

MR. PETIT OF ISpIAsA.-The New Yorl
Evening Post, leading Democratic paper
speaking Of the debate in the U. S. Senate
on Wednesday last, says:
1.-THE lowest rum holes which have beer
closed under the operation of the liquor Law
had been emptied into the Senate chamber
it could be understood how such thorough
backyard as Petit, of Indiana, should have
got there. But that the Legislature of any
State should have sent him there is incom
prehensble.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06


sidsnt of that railroad. Nearly all accidents
occur on curves. To make this curve would
endanger life and the value Of properly
After the report of the engineer, it was IN
reasonable in Washington to insist upon this
injustice to stockholders, and blame Mr.. Car
penter for that which be had nothing TO do
with more than they had. Besides, Wash
ington had not complied with her agree
ment. Her citizens had offered stock which
we would not receive-they offered fictitious
lands at exorbitant rates, &c. He alluded to
threats to the effect that if the road be no,
run through Washington. that place will no,
trade with Evansville. This revenge would
only injure themselves, and was unjust as
Evansville did not interfere with them in
changing the line of the road. Trade will
always find its level. Others can buy at Ev.
ansville, and will do the business of Daviess
county, If she does not. Mr.. Lockhart had
at Washington stated the people Of Evans
vile were in favor Of locating the road
through Washington. The people of Ev-
ansvills are in favor of No such thing if they
consider the report of the Engineer as worth
any thing. 1t lie impossible to run the road
through that place, unless at ruinous sacri.
flee of the interests Ct the road and of stock
holders.
He alluded to the prospects of the road
value of stock, &c. Said he would rather
have the stock of this road at par than OF
any other road at so per cent. on the dollar
and gave bis reasons in detail. This road
would traverse the richest agricultural and
mineral regions, blessed with the creates,
hydraulic powers, the finest limestone, white
marble, &c.-the best timber counties in
the State. From Greene to Morgan, through
Morgan, Monroe, Owen, Green and Davies
counties, to counties Of Dubois and Warrick
every ten miles afforded immense coal de-
pots.
But our limited space compels us to cul
short even this abstract. No report of ours
could probably do justice to the speech, anc
we feel now il were almost better to make
no report than SO feeble a sketch. Ii gau.
satisfaction, and we only regret every either
could not have been present to hear it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

OF The bill to increase the rates of post
age passed the House of Representatives
last Thursday. We have not seen the yeas
and nays, but we are well convinced that
every member, who voted for the bill, voted
in opposition to the will of his constitute hts.
We do not believe there is Congressional
district in the United States that would not
by an overwhelming majority 80 against the
increase OF the rates of postage if the ques-
ton were submitted to the people
Has solitary public meeting passed a res
olutlon in favor of an increase of postage!
Has single petition for such an increase
been sent to Congress! What can be the
design of the increase, Can it be aught else
than TO swell revenue universally complained
Of as besng already TOO !arqei-- lou. Jour
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
Fourth OF .July.

The weather was comparatively cool on
the 4th, fine breeze prevailing during the
whole day. There was no celebration at
Evansville, although in the afternoon the
stores were generally closed, and things look
ed holiday like. The German Benevolent
Association formed in procession at Apollo
Hall in the morning, to the number OF seve-
raj hundred, and after marching through the
principal streets, preceded by fine band OF
music, went to beautiful grove near the city,
where they had their celebration. We were
not present, and therefore Gun give no oc-
count OF their proceedings. We are sorry 10
learn, however, that at its close there was
considerable fighting both between the Ger
mans themselves, and between them ind a
few A mericans on the ground. But that is
being made subject Of legal investigation
and we withhold at present any expression oil
opinion.
In German Tow nship, there were two cele.
brations, both largely attended, ably address.
ed, and highly agreeable in every feature
These were at Mr.. Dorman's and at Mr.
Nicholas Longs. Speeches were made BY
Messrs. Summers, DENLY and Harlan, ant
in German. by Messrs. Deitsch and Baker
At both places there were very fine dinners
an abundance for oil, and everything provi
ded by the hoepitable citizens to contribute
to the enjoyment of their guests. Had W.
not been unavoidably absent, we should hav,
Given a detailed account Of these celebra
tons. As it is, We can only say, that thos,
who went from Evansville were highly pleas
ed, and assure us everything passed off de
lightfully.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
Eoy Drowned.

Last Monday evening about o'clock, a
German boy aged Is years. named Chas.
Wigginghause, son of Dir. John p. Wigging.
hause, was drowned while in bathing at the
river. 1t is supposed he was seized with a
crnmp, and he drowned in the presence OF
several men. His body vas found next day.
Charles was a very steady and nice boy, and
had the full confidence of his employers,
Messrs. Hopkins & Read.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
HenfOn on Petit.

We have on divers occasions felt called
upon TO notice that Senatorial BLACKBOARD,
John Petit. But below we publish letter
from Dir. Benton. rather prominent Demo-
crat, on this Petit. The letter was written
to the editor of the Lafayette American:
WASHINGTON. June 18th, 1854.
JAMES HOWE, Esq Lafayette Ind.
Sir--Your letter has just been received,
informing me that Mr.. Petit. in puplic
speech in your town, stated that was the
first man to break the Missouri Compromise
that had law passed By Congress, an
nexing TO the State large territory, &c.
Sir. your Senator is great liar and dirty
dog, falsifying public history for criminal
purpose. The Missouri ComprnIse line was
not riolated in annexing the Platte country.
Both parties to the Compromise agreed to it,
the free States being unanimous. The Gen.
eral Assembly of Missouri requested it. We
applied TO the members personally and indi
vdually for their consent, which they gave,
and without their conset no movement was
made, or would have been made. The journ
ais prove this. There is full account of it
in my Thirty years view," in the chapter
headed Extension of the Missouri Boundary"
also in my late Nebraska speech il Is
briefly alluded to, and that probably is all that
the dirty dog knows about it, and which he
falsified TO answer his criminal purposes. !
send you some of my Nebraska speeches, and
hone you will find the chapter in the "Thir-
ty Years." and see that this change in the
Ene was asked as boon from the Northern
States, and by them granted in spirit of kind
ness, and in way to prove that they would
not suffer anti-s.avery feelings to prevent
them from doing an act of great favor to the
State of Missouri, and for which all Missouri
was thankful at the time, aud am still. MIR.
Petit, must feel that his cause is viilainous
when he eau thus stand up before his consti'
tuents TO fasify public history, and to justify
his own violation of the Missouri ComProm-
Use, by telling lie upon me. Respectfully
| THOMAS II. BENTON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
WABASH VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

EALED Proposals will BE- received the Office Of Allen
~ NJ Grady Co. Nineennes Ind until the 18th
July 1885, for the grading bridgns masonry furnishing
and laying the track the ere line Wabash
Valley Railroad. extending from t.ncennes Ind TO Paris
III distance OF IS niles.
Plans prohes and specifications
the once Of Allen NeGrady Co., yincsnnes and also at the
ohee OF the Wabash Valley Railroad Company Marshall III
The line passes through density populated and highly
nvaed country afordin every facility for obtaining
plies and other convenience for carrying the work.
The works Of exceedingly charzsr and well
worth the attention OF experienced Contractors.
Contractors especially requested work
sonsl examination before submitting their positions.
The work will be divided into sections Of about mile
eaoh for the convenience of and bids will be
tor the whole portion of the road rservin the
right reject all propositions deemed
Bids wall also be considered for the payments for the work TO
be either all cash or part cash and part stock
A. I. ELLIS. President.
CHAS. SCMMERS. Chief Eng
McGRADY. ALLEN a. CO., Contractors.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

To CosTKAcToKs.-By advertisement il
will be seen that sealed proposals are solicit
ed by Messrs. Allen, McGrady g. Co., Vim.
cennes, Ind, for the grading, bridging, ma
son,y, furnishing cross ties, aud laying the
track, Of the entire line of the Wabash Val
ley railroad, extending from Vincennes to
Paris, ILL.,, GO miles. Contractors would dc
we'll to examine the specifications, plans and
profles, Of this road.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
VA gsfg u.

At raviuzou Ky the evening of tho n inst, bv Rev.
I'm Newsn Mr.. GroHGE y SoSTAG of Granville. to Miss
Lnzrs !. GRANT. of Cevingt"r.
Right heartily do congratulate good friends
this CONSERVATION OF their hsppies wishes Hosts ofwarm
friends here will unite with in pleasant
We wish them deshiul ESiers speedy return and
then quiet settling down the duties and responsibilities
Of ms rried life n Evansville
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

OF Several Intellectual attempts were
made on the 3oth ult., in the New Hamp-
shire Legislature to elect u. s. Senator
Wells, the Douglas Nebraska. Administra.
ton candidate, stuck at $50 votes, 1877 being
necessary to choice. The Senate succeed
ed in electing him on the same day. and the
matter now rests with the lower House.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
FrsE.-This morning about 5 O'Clock q {

FIRE.-This morning about 5 O'Clock fire
was discovered in the store occupied by vii.
kes e. Co., on Main street. The fremen
were promptly on hand and worked manfully
to check the course of the CONGREGATION, bu,
without effect-it gained upon them, and
when we left, the adjacent houses of Lch-
ten, Lowenihal g. Co., and Emory Low g.
Co., were girdled in flames, and there is nc
telling where it vii! be checkad.
Lou. Caur. fti.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

o. A gang of counterfeilers has recently
been discovered in Lafayette. Ind. Their
names are Haggeraty. Enderton, Dye, Clerk,
John Walsh, Abe Rile, Lemuel Breese, Rob-
ert Marshell, and Capt Stocking. Some OF
them have been examined and held to bail in
from 81 500 to $4,000 for their appearance
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

CHOLERA AT Bowling GREES.-There
appears to be a good deal of cholera at Bow.
ling Green. KY, from private accounts
There have been a number OF Deaths
Among them was Mr. Geo. Adams. There
is great deal of alarm in the community
and MANY are leaving
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

FIRE.-Very early Tuesday morning, a
board pile in Mr.. Fergus lumber yard was
discovered on fire. With good deal of labor
the flames were extinguished, befure they
had done much damage. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiery, but
may have been the result of fire crackers, or
other 1th of July demonstrations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
PERyECTLy p,sAppo,NTrp.

wv had until of late considered the days for selling and Of
huying Parent Medicines Part aud that the
Aeaicine greet the worlds fsyered lRhabit,n
give up. Dr. L. Adams Liver Basam Is tsE ed
usrd and than
other Compound before the public and should this be the
CASE IL 10 positively producing than other
Med II nshie that this hsd
good what claims Warrantee-and
Of the first failure in what IL claims We
edge Ourselves that there humbug about it, See the
uet mon isls in this paper.
see Advertissment in this paper. ev3
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06
sHIRJFF,s SALE.

NOTICE hereby given that BY virtue OF an c
mon Pleas of yanderburgh County and 20 me IN
OF ALFRED K W. Carpenter and azsin joseph As
and oh Woods as Repevn Ball. have levied upon
and will upon the 18th day OF July D. ,sS between the
to sell al the CONT House in the City Of
Evansville the issues ana profits Tor the term oil seven
years of the following described property t9-wlE
Lot No (I7) in Block one Eastern ENLARGE
en-, the City and houd the said
nro6ts mot bring sufficient satisfy sad
and costs will az the time and place. offer for
sv. * sx P'' " JOHN S. GAvITT. S. VIC.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-06

OF BY the report of the State Superin-
tendent Of Common Schools we learn, that
Vanderburgh county looses near $500 per
annum, by the consolidation of the school
fund