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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13
p. G. o'RILEY,
JOHN :. MITCHELL.

IHE undersigned having become the successor the
house and business of o'Rey S Mitchell, will continue
the same as heretofore.
ihakful to the friends of the late firm for former pat
ronage, he soleiis continuation confidence and
business his Wharf boat ut the river is Of the
largest size and noted for its capacity And alss hay
ing ample Warehouses; Water street. well
mammoth Warehouse In course Of construction on the
Canal and convenient to the Rarosl Depot his facili
ties FOR the receiving and of Nerchsn
die and Produce via River, Railroad and Canal,
very complete. r.
lie is also preparedso 20 make cash advances on all pro-
duce property consigned hin for sale be ship
ped TO his correspondents New Orleans the EaterE
cities. (octle-if) JOHN S. MITCHELL.
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G COPELaND'S BANKING AND EX.
CHANGE OFFICE

GRANTS temporary assistance to prompt persons, at
VI fair and uniform rates, al all seasons.
BUYS and sells Exchange on Eastern and Western
Cites Drafts Europe, Gold and er, Silver change,
Uncurrent Money. Land Warrants; RENTS Money any
part of Europe. makes Collections and RENTS proceeds
promptly, current rates Of Exchange. Pays Six per
cent interest Deposits, papable demand. Office
omen from A. M, till y. NJ
n BAH orders (post paid) promptly attended to.
ianl.U ....
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LAW PARrysRS1rp.

TAS. G. JONES and JAS. e. BLYTHE, Attornies at
~ Law, Evansville, Indiana. nave associated themselves
IS partners in the pslctce Of the law and will continue
10 practice in this and the adjoining counties and in the
Supreme and District Court They design turning theii
attention particularly 10 land law La short time they
will be prepared to give in few minutes abstract
the title almost any lot in Evansville its enlarge
nents orin Larnascc. togehe with tAeir professioRa
MSe 4sJ sIs Huv. II desired ljygJ dawu
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LOUISVILLE AND CINCINNATI


Nn OUsSELINE D'LAINE.-I case light sp,ing Col
w ors reed this day aud for sale by
apis JAS. Low d CO., Az Main ST.. Lou, KY.
lCAALLIS.-a cases Challis de LANES reed this da,
ns per express pres Ind anS fSr O. sal sale BY BY
FANCY CASsINEREs-s cases. handsome style,
| reed this day and for sale by
apls JAS. Low & Co., 4i7 Main ST., Lou, Ky.
ENGLiSH CRAPE.eoo pieces ofall colors reed this
u day per Expres ard for sale by
apis JAS. Low & CO., ALI Main st., Lou Ky
l-.-. --------------~-- -
II so very handsome styles Bonnet Rib
90 cartoons Ladies' Neck Ribbons;
10 do very a, n,s,some h CAP RieSST. n9% ,ssd this
apo ala Main St., Louisville Ky.
VELVET RIBBONS so cartoons, ass'd widths
black silk Velvet Ribbons, reed this day per kx
press and for sale BY JAS. Low & CO.,
ap2O Az Main st, Louis, lille, KY
CHILDKFN's FLATS.
chdr'n' handsome sn,imms trimmed Flats Sa.
Reed this day per Express and for safe by
,peo JAS. Low & CO., Az Main st.. Lou, KY.
CILK HANDK,FS.-2Oo pieces silk Hahdker.
ehisls very handsome Styles Teed this day per Ex
apa0 4l7 Main ST., Louisville, ny.
100 pieces r,s Rhine black Silks, &C. 90. 80, aa
"a and 50 inches;
100 pieces Lustrine do;
100 do Colore Gros de Naples; s-
10 do Black Mode;
50 do Bishof Black Silks; together with alarge
variety of Dress Silk, Founces Marceinss Sc, for
sale by HE JAS Low Co..
ap4 All Main street, Louisville, Ky.
CURT DAMAsK.-e cases Curtain Damask,
~ direct Importation, for sale by
sp4 JAS. Low g. CO., Az Main ST., LOU, ny.
EMBR,D - SWISS MULLS.-We have, direct from
Il the manufacturers in Switzerland, 2 cases Embroi
dered Swiss Muisln very handsome patterns, for sale
api ALI Main street, Louisville. Ky.
LNMBROIDERY.-w have this dav reed per
II Express large assortment of French Embroider-
les, TO which W. invite the attention of dealers.
ap4 JAS. LOW d CO., Az Main ST, LOU, KY
ID 1000 dozen Shaker. medium and common Brooms,
3Oo do extra. aud common Whisp and Hearth
Brooms;
800 nests blue oak aud red Tubs;
3UO dozen common 3-hoop and fancy Buckets;
800 nests covered Buckets;
100 do Pine Tubs;
100 do Cedar do;
81 dozen bail and nest Boxes; n -
100 do Wire Seves:
100 do Manii Bedcords;
200 do Zinc WashLOards;
80 do Barrel and half barrel Covers:
SO do Alicant, lutte. Coir aud Rope Matts;
200 nests Market Baskets;
50 do Clothes Baskets and Hampers;
100 boxes Clothes Pins;
200 nests Bowls;
100 gross wool-box Matches;
2J dozen Trays;
TOO do Cocoa Dippers;
100 do Cedar Buckets and Piggns, brass and iron
hoops:
SO do Painted Keelers
50 do Horse and Well buckets;
20 do Half Bushels;
2O0 Measures five in;
- dozen Churns; ffE-s.
With every article In the woolen and Willow Ware
ine which we will sell ut prices to the country trade
febl4 6md Louisville, Ky.
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MILLANERS N AND rANCA Il y OshE
MRS + NJ. RICH, No. 214 Fifth street, Cincinnati,
ltl would respectfully call public attention to her
large and r shionable Stock Of Millinery and Fancy
Goods consisting Of Silk, Satin. Velvei and Braid Bon
nets Caps and Fancy Trimmings, Ribbons. Man
tla Cloaks Black and Colored ilk and other Iaees,
Needie-worked Collars. Chemizettes. Sleeves, dc.
which she prepared to sell at prices which cannot fail
to give satisfaction.
When yeu visit Cincinnati, call on
- MRS. e. NJ. RICH,
mhl5y 204 Fifth street, between Elm aud Plum.
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= COPELAND would respectfully announce the
citizens Of Evansv lie and its vi unity, that be has
opened Office on First street Man, in the
formerly occupied Post Office where all transac-
tons apPertanng TO the business Of Banking and of Ex
change will be carried with promptness. fidelity and
dispatch.
REFERS To rf lll
Messrs. ATWOOD, DUNIEVEY &- CO.. New York.
=" ADAMS q GRAHAM. New Orleans.
ELLIS & STURGES.t incinRaii, O.
o. BOWEN, Esq Prcst Central Bank. Indi.
diaDapolis, la. iian4u
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INSURANCE COMPANIES. &c

AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY.
UTICA, N. Y.
CAPITAL, $15O,OO0.
Nelson Roth, Roswell p. Smith,
A. F. Rockwell, Z. J. Richardson.
George ID. Williams, Edward Hale,
Edward Edwards, Owen Richards.
BENJAMIN s. Graves, Samuel Bame
Israel G.. Atwood, Miner B. Blckn
Calvin Hall.
Nelson Roth, President A. +. Rockwell. Scs'y.
Edward Edwards, V. Pres. VI. T. Rodman, Trs as'r.
James H. Stevens, Actusry Z. Rockwell Apn'g. A gt
Insurance effected against loss or damage BY fire and
inland Navig alton, at current rates.
REFERENCES:
John T.. Human Ex Mayor.
Hon. Horatio Sey mour, Governor.
Read, Taylor & Co. Maiden Lane, New York
Pialt dk Brother 20 Maiden Lane. New York.
Richardson a. Hicks, 20 Maiden Lane New York.
Jas. 5. Lynch, Cashier. Ontario Branch Bank.
Samuel 3. Garvin District Attorney.
Sackett, Davis S Porter. cor Maiden Lane & Brd'y.
Sewell, simmons 6 Co. Maiden Lane.
William Hinman. IL Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
Samuel Perry, 3 Front Street, New York.
Applications received, and Policies ssaed at curreLt
rates by
jyl3 IL JOHN J. CHANDLER, Agent.
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1OS1 sDsMS Il CO.'S 1OS1
lO.)f.GREAT EASTERN & WEST. Il O.)A.
f ERN EXPRESS, r,sAa&ns. n
k1-tl For the RAJ l,d and safe convey kz.A.zz{Si
lA<S5s3.ance of Money Jewelry, valu- S-aIsAs!.a4
e {. =. able Packages aud lightweight S@sss~<ssaS
generally. Arrangements having been made with the
Evansville and Crawfordsville Railroad Company, for
running the Express their Road the business pub
lie Of Evansville respectfully informed that Mes.
senger will be dispatched Mon ny morning. 2Gth inst,
and daily thereafter Except Sunday y in chrg of pack
ages and freight forwarded through Adams & Co., to
Vncennes. aud Way Stations the road.
Iron Safe will be carried give greater security to
vauabes, and in all cases goods dcviv-red, Immediate
ly on arrival al either end. without extra charge.
The business connections aud arrangements OF dams
IL Co.'s Eastern Express have been extended to Evat
yiile aud L. q. O'klEY & co. appointed Agents for
receiving and shipI ~ At the River, on their wharf
boat, aid THOS. CONYNGTONd d 60. Agents for re
ceiSing and delyer all goods for the city, at their
Bookstore, corner OF Main and First streets.
Merchants ordering goods from the Eastern cities.
will find great advantage ia having them forwarded by
Adams Co.'s Express the time OF which is rarely over
five DAYS.
IT = Packages Of all descriptions. designed either TO
G. ORiley a. Co.'s Wbarfboat, or at Conyngton's &
Co.'S bookstore or if notice be given they will send for
them.
IT The Messenger, Mr. las. REYNOLDS, will be at
the train half an hour before its time of starting, TO take
charge Of whatever may be offered there.
Evansville, Feb. Is, '54. (ap2siy) ADAMS & co.
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CRACKERS AT WHOLESALE AND

THE undersigned constantly keeps hand large
assortment OF fresh Water Butter and sugar Crack
ers and also of Soda, Pilot aud Navy Bread which be
ing manufactured oy the latest improved Machinery
can sold at as low price i'm any place in the West
and not eXcelled in quality by any manufaco
in the country. large stock always hand at my
shopon Water street, between Sycamore aud Vine.
decli-tf J. SINZlCH.
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NUMBER 13.
MISC LANNON'S.
LKBANk,s rLATFORM AND COUN.
NOTICE.

THE partnership heretofore exisnngi n this city be
Il tween =; G.. O'Riey and John 5. MITCHELL under
The frm of o'Riley & Mitchell, is this day dissolved
mutual consent.
Jonn 3 Mitchell, having purchased the interest," OF
u u kiey Is alone authorized 10 clcSe up and settle
business of said frm. Signed: ef
p. G. O'RILEY,
JOHN s. MITCHELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13
TRANSPORTATION.

r a T.
DY Railroads and Canals running in connection wit
ID Steamers and Propellers on the Lakes.
NO TRANSPARENT AT ALBANY OR TROY.
PsoPRUTnRs:
A. Y. Cobb 81 Co., Foot If Indiana ST. Buffalo.
A. w. Palmer 81 Co.. lei, Broad ST. New York,
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
~ = CASES Boots and Shoes, comprising
10 Womens Patent Foxed Union Buskins;
do do do do Parsians:
do Ko.suth Boots:
do Enamelled Sontags;
do Bronzed, Heeed Eurskas;
do Enam1d SprDg-h eied J.. Lind Boosees
do Goat do do do do;
do Super CALI So. do;
da Bronze Spring heeied Enam1d do;
do do do do p. Leather do;
Misses do do do do B., do;
Mems Calf Boots, half welt;
do Kip do do;
do Calf do Pump Solei;
do Extra Prime p Boots;
do do do do do. Pump Soled;
do Patent Leather, Goat Calf aud Kip, Bro
gans and Monsoes; just reed per James Lyon
aud for sale oy J. II. MAGHEE ck CO.,
ap7 Evansville, Ind.
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SPseTSG STYLES OF

SrscESG STYLES OF
WALL PER II A y G. Nc AT
JOHN c. DEVBREUx JR'S.
JNEN cases of Wallpaper, the latest Spring Styles, be-
L ing the dr.t 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 sortment before rosght to Evansville
Persons in of Wali-Taper, Borders Fire
Bod Teasers Window Blinds, &c. OF the latest Spring
STYLES are requested call early and them as
am determined to sell as low possible. Store on
Main street, between First and Secobd. imhy
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13

NEW SPRING GOODS.
lust received per steamers Sultan and Granite State,
- 26 packages New Spring Dry Goods, comprising
Challi Bareges, Mousselne DeIaines,
Barege DeLaines, Portsmouth Lawns
Brocadel L.wns, French Figured Lawns,
Earlston Gingiams Manchester Ginghams,
Solid Check Ginghams, Figured black Alpaca Coat
Figured Lusires Linings,
English Cotton Drills, Fancy Linen Drills,
French Linen CoatiDgs, 90 cartoons Bonnet Ribbons,
All very desirable goods, for sale at low figures by
mh17 J. II. MAGHEE G CO.
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FIRE NOTICE

EslsE NOTICE.
sT "a meeting of tho Neptune <c
yIr@ysr- Fire Com pany. the evening ca
Essss~Aof the llth inst, it was unani- S1Sks-1>
RsOiusd That in future at any alarm Of fire that may
be given, whether fse real that the range Of this
Company be strictly confined to the Corporate limits Of
1.-The City of Evansville.
By order of the Company WM. HOLDEN. Pres't.
WILL n. WALKER. Sccty- febl5-u
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13

LEATHER AND FINDIN GS.
XTTILLIAM BELL. is just opening Main street
wv opposite th9 Bank, large and well
oflcather and findings, consisting in part OF
1000 sides Of soleleathcr, Hemlock and spanish
tanned.
SO doz morocco. No, 1. g and f. Tampico extra Mad
rass French and Cape boot, and Ladies' French.
IS doz Kir-Prime City, heavy country, light me
dunn
90 dog Cochineal Roam
10 Pink blue and green do . .....
20 Linings-Pink, blue. and green.
20 Bndings-Linisey's cape goat and sheep.
- Patent Kid skins.
$50 " Calf fskins-ligAt heavy, and medium wore
Fair and Caron, -
.. Oil thong leather,
10 '' Madras Kid -.
20 bbls pegs.
500 prs lasts, .ea1 .
Boot trees rasps avis, pincers, nails balls tacs
stamps, thread buffers, slicker wheels, Keys. nooA
and all other tools ana materials by shoe makeI
all Of which will be sold the most reasonable terh
je4 ,- -. ..i
CITY AUCTION STORE.
I B. FONDERSMlTH, Auctioneer: r,sl IT,, .,;
81 tween Main and Locust sts.. Will sel AZ = IA 81.
Goods, Furniture, Wares. &C., on commisson' ,%;s @
Real Estate and Horses Cash advaneeu -" os v
ments, il required. will sell my entre s.1A a. an
kee Notions aud Jewelry at auction- sI vi
sale-every Monday, Wednesday; fhoa! anu Ha'urua'
nights. ,nrr old .,.,o..-.
and s many new oues may favor me Win CALI and
will sell goods at private sale al Cincnnat prices al
Wholesale and retail lnn-oS Snu
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AGE IT'S.
z. w. Sloan. l2l Broad ST. New York.

J. S. Chenoweth Geo. Cincinnati,
This Is ofthe oldest, stestabshed and most re
liable lines in the country
Agents Tor this section, authorised to give
through receipts for freignts TO and from the East
very low rates. guaranteeing against any charge
the route.
auge LEWIS & GRAY. Agents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13

m OUsSELINE DLAINE.-I light spling Col
w reed this day aud for sale by
apis JAS. Low Il CO.. Az Main ST., Lou XIV.
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HHALLIS.-2 cases Chaliis de LANES reed this day
" per Express, and for sale by
apis JAS. Low q CO.. Az Main ST. Lou XIV,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13
EXCELSIOR CIGARS.

TOHN LAVAL. Druggist, Main street, between Sec
ond and Third has just received large lot Of very
choice Havana Cigars which he will sell at wholesale
retail very low. He invites the especial attention OF
Cigar Epicures to his stock. ljanI2-G
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

BOOTS AND SHOES.
.a.. V. X HENDRICKS g. CO. haven -
Spk{ ceived another large shipment of~E=
RRy Boots and Shoes, which, with those already re-
SG,eived and yet 10 come in. make larger and
more varied supply than they have before offered for
sale. Their will be found well worthy of the
tee of merchants who wish to find artices-suited to
this mark et--obtaned from the best manufactures and
sold low Fate the same qualities are by any
Western House. TmhI0
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BUSINESS CARDS.

NOHy G. DEvEREUX, JR., Wholesale and Retail
u dealer in Wall Paper Fire Screens Window Blinds
teasers Wrapping and Roofing Paper, Lamps Phosgene
gias etc. e.e Main street, between First and Second
Streets (augIO ly
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13

From Wheeling 10 Baltimore. and connecting with the
Washington Branch X. X. at the Junction, lstely
called the Relay House,) nine miles from Bal
tinere, and with the Philadelphia. IL
mington and Baltimore X. X. 10
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-13

ENANCY CASslNERES.-5 cases. handsome styles
reed this day and for sale by
apis JAS. Low & CO., All Main ST., Lou, Ky.
ENGLISH CRAPE.-e00 pieces OF all colors reed ths
Ia day per Expires ard for sale by
apis JAS, LOW & CO. All Main st. Lon XIV
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-08-22
Popular s sovereignty.

The twenty. second section Of the Nebras-
ka;kaDsas, bill, containing the Clayton
amendment and The tesl oath, are as follows:
+ use" 20. And be II further enacted,
Tha. every free while male inhabiiani above
the age OF twenty -one years, ,who shall be-
an actual resident Of said territory, and shall
possess the qualifications hereinafter pre-
scribed.. shall be entitled 10 vote at The first
election, and shall be eligible To- any office
within the said terriIory; but the qualificas
tons of yolers, and Of holding office, a. all
subsequent elections, shall be such as, shall
DO prescribed by The Legislative Assembly:
Pr6cidsd, Tha.she tigM Of suffrage and of
holding Office shall be exercised only by
ci,izensiofihe Uni,od Suites, aud ahose who
shall have declared on oath their intention
10 become such, and shall have taken an
oath 10 supper, ,Rs Constitution Of the Uni
led 'SIaes and fthe provisions or,his ac,:i
And provided further, That no officer soId-
ier. seaman, or mariBenor any other person
in ibe army, or Mayo ,he Unied States or
attached 10 troops in the service OF The Uni
ted States, shall be allowed tt, vote ot hold
Office in said territory by reason Of being on
servicB aherein. a5l }--,aael JAoTakaH 4
The New York Evening Posi- explains i
as follows: m NM ,,s,S.. L,,da as, .,,
"Thc declaration Of intention referred TO,
is that mentioned IN he naturalization acts,
and The osih to sdppof,ahe Constitution is
Ahat atiakenyatihelfe end of five years resi-.
dence pfiera declaration of inIenuon. None
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-08-22
80 " Efe 49, ~ l1faR n
III o w Railroads make Money
q t'' SARGE. -

The Railroad Journal, Of lhe 29.h July,
has sensible article on the above subject.
ltis,' no dddbt true that we, have ravtlgd
TOO fast in, Ihe process OF Railroad. maknG.
not that The roads are not needed; bu, ,ha,
100 large q share Of our capital has been de-.
voted 10 this business, leaving other interests isis
'has ought TO keep pace win their ptogress
10. suffer- lnJhis icounuyy where capital. is
leil free, twill, like, the pendulum, oscia,e
beyond the boundary tha, marks the limi, of
lis healthy movement Tho Introduction Of
Steam in nearly all business avocations ahId
the impe,ustithas given them, bave greatly
Increased the, productive capacity of society.
The demand for ,capisal has increased in
about the same ratio, Money now stands
for whatever results The steam engine can IAN,
accomplish Capital has become valuable
Justin proportion TO its increased capacity
for production, and lhs demand for capital
viii continue so long as tho active spir, of
business and Improvement continues 10 char.
acterize our people. .9ia'2soi IN a3>f'''Ao f
Railroads create vast channel for Other
departments Of industry. In. Ohio, for in.
stance, tho opening Of, a new road develops
resources Of wealth iha, have heretofore laid
dormant AT one point ,inlber and lumber
are manufactured. Al another coal mine
is opened. At, another. iron works are
erected. Al, another, some o,her mineral is
brought out. AT some other, water power
is TO be Sc, TO work. All these, offer prof.
liable investment for capital, SO tha, when
road is construcred, demand for capital, in
the mos. Of cases erceeding that Of the frs.
cost Of the road. is created. Besides, ,ke
roads, themselves require constant increase
of capital TO keep up with The demands upon
Them, to do the business of the community. !.
When il is remembered ,hat We have but
just commenced the construction OF Railroads.
~ ms country, and that ior filtyc years 10
[como, Inc Sysssiagn must be continued, and all
l,heso sources ol demand wiir III ss iReab up. we
lcanreadily see iha, there will be- no
VERY polawbeRmoneywjIl be dowiif to 0TSs sir
Ipey cent, and ahabundanceof itinshe mar.
ket seeking inyeslr. nj, Railroads are the
great leading iactS52 ihe age. They have
costa vasI amount of money, butthey have
increased the value Of the property Of the
country .fre times more than their cost. The
physical progress Of our people has been i'm.
mense, and Railroads have done their full
proportion the work. Other interests will
gradually receive their share Of auen,ion.
Meanwhile, capital will be kept busily Oms
Ployed., and our country for ages 10 come,
will afford no home for drones and misers.
| State Jotr.s w" q s2''Ni o''ts y N'''
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-08-22

'FPhe Presideniiof the Uureds Slaies, was
egged by drunken Carolini sn on the 6If
inst. We find the following accoun, ofi .lyos
ridiculous affair: aatia j ,as nprsoh mi.
Immediately after tho adjournment Of
the Sena,s,, this afternoon. as Prssidsn,
Pierce was leaving the Capitol at the Hor,lt4
ern door, under tho essiern arcade, he was
followed OUT and addressed by lanes IN. II
Jeffards Of Charleston, S. e. Joffsrds was
considerably intoxicated a, the lime. and !
was in company w,h,J. S. Duke. of 81. ,Enus
is, and J.iF' Wignans Of New York. alLofs
whom had been drinking. The Presiden.
shook hands with him, and Jctfards asked
tho President TO inke drink. which ho .de,
clined. and turned 10 enter his carriage ~ A.
he was doing so, his hatwas knocked of bv
Ia hard-boiled egg. JcfarJs returned in.n.,
the Capitol, saving the Presldcn, was a !
damned FOOL The Presidents, spoke to one
Of the. police, asking if no had authority 10
make nn arresl.y Capt. ,DunningloWand,o offi-
Ger Wales. shortly after arrested Jeffards,
who denied throwing The egg, An, exatnin,,
a'ionswas hadbelore CnpG Dunnng.on,. when
one witness testified that no. saw Jrffards, I
with an egg in his hand few mnu,ss pres
yious 70 The assaull--anolher testified that
,he saw him throw in The direction 5ofiihs
,Presidepi, and another that he saw him throw
an egg al, and biz the President. !, The yus-i
lice decided 10 boli, Jefards 10 bail, and ,he
accused sen, for Senator Evans, who de-,
rclined becoming bail. He then seni for
'ano'her, ~ NE meantime bscQming more. /