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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
The New Bank of the state,

The Indlanap Oils Sentinel states that the
stock in the branch of the new bank at that
place was taken "e0Hh avidity," and that
double the amount would have been sub
scriOed lift had been offered.
Will the Sentinel Say how many persons
were allowed TO take the stock, and who they
were, and the amounts taken by each! AnG
whether the responsible, substantial and
valuable business men Of the place, were al
lowed to subscribe to any but a very smal
extent! And also whether the books were
kept fairly and fully open to all from till Il
O'clock as the law requires! We wish to
learn how the thing was managed at other
places than Evansville. Here, when our
best citizens-our most substantial, infuen-
tial, respectable men, went up to ask for
be opened-the SUBJ commissioners (who are
honorable meD) having resigned rather than
do, as they were expected to do by those
through whom they received their appoint
ment-deny the citizens clear right, right
to subscribe any time between the hours speci-
fed; in other words, rather than do an act Of
infamy-of inexcusable, atrocious infamy.
Will the Sentinel-answer! We desire the
facts and Intend to have them--and not only
as they were at indianapolis. but at every
point where is located branch of the new
State Bank, and we intend that our people
shall be fully warned, should any further
fraud be attempted with respect to the new
branch here.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

fairs,make peace with God and man ind sub
side. Now let these croakers stop their misera.
BILE hootngs II there is not left in them suffici.
ent of the energy and enterprise of men-of that
same spirit which has built up Evansville
thus far, and upon which we must depend for
all that we are to be-to vigorously take
action to counterbalance evils of any nature
threatening their business, at least we may
call upon them to stand aside and let others
who do possess this spirit, accomplish their
mission of usefulness free from the interfe-
renee of most dispiriting croakings.
We have honestly sought trial for this
liquor law, just as honestly believing the
slight evils it might bring in its train, would
be thousand times counterbalanced by
its blessings. But at the same time we
said, that if after trial this law were found
inadequate to accomplish it's purpose, and
proved other than a benefit and blessing
to the State, we should just as warmly op-
pose as we then supported it. And SO we
still say-but at the same time beg leave to
suggest, that this trial of the law has not
yet progressed lar enough to enable us or
any other man to determine what the final
result will be. We are satisfied, however,
that it has entailed evils as well as bless
lngs on this community not to that ex-
tent believed at the present or anticipated
for the future, by the croakers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

EXPLOSION OF BAG OF PowDER-FoUR
Boys BLOWN UP.-While the United States
artillery were firing the salute yesterday, a
bag of powder, which was damaged, was
thrown aside as unfit for use, andcarelessly
allowed to remain without any one in charge
oft. Four small boys the sons Of Mr.. Ross,
Mr.. Frear and Mr.. Kepmon, seeing that it
was not claimed by any one. and thinking
it great prize. conveyed it to the neighbour
hood of the residence of Mr.. Ross on Thir-
teenth street, and having obtained some
matches, amused themselves by setting off
portions of it. Suddenly the whole mass
took fire and exploded with great violence,
dangerously burning all the lads. One of
them, son Of Mr.. Keemon, is since dead, and
two of the others are in very dangerous
situation,-[ Wash. Organ, 5th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

DEATH OF THE ONO FAT WomAa.-Mrs
Catharine Scholey, the largest woman in the
world, whom our citizens will recollect as
being exhibited in this city by Col. Wood,
some TWO years since, we learn died in Sci
ota township, PIqua county, Ohio, while Sit
ting in her chair, on the 9TH inst. Her COM
pialnt was pronounced by the physicians
neuralgia. She died sitting in her chair,
without either struggle or groan. Indeed
she was supposed to be asleep. when it was
found, upon an effrrt being mpde to awaken
her, that she had thus calmly EXPIRED
Col. Wood had a life insurance on Mrs.
Seholey to the amount of S25, 900, fifteen
thousand in the companies of Hartford. Con.
necticut, and ten thousand in Ohio Compa-
MES.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
Change of Time.

The cars will to-day commence leaving
for Vincennes and Terre Haute at b P. NJ,
instead Of O'Clock A. NJ, as formerly
They will thus arrive at Vincennes at 80
and at Terre Haute at 8.45, making direct
connection with trains for the East. The
Vincennes train will leave that place at s
A. NJ, and arrive at Terre Hante a: o..
clock, where passengers will breakfast be-
fore starting East. The mail train will
leave Terre Haute at So A N, and arrive
at Evansville at 9.55, thus giving US our
mails in the morning instead of evening -
Another train leaves Trrre Haute at 50 P.
NJ. for Vincennes. All these trains connect
with trains fer ST. Louis, via o. & NJ. rail-
road, and for the East via Terre Haute &
Richmond railroad.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
The American state council.

We received letter from Mr.. Jas. Har.
Ian, Esq, Saturday evening, dated Indiana
polls, 18th, which simply contained the fol-
lowing platform adopted by the American
State Convention, previous to the Republi.
can Convention. 1t is as follows:
Resolutions on the slavery question re-
ported by the majority of the committee, and
adopted in the platform:
RESOLVED, That the delegates of Indiana
in the national convention OF the American
order, at its annual session recently held in
Philadelphia, in protesting against the report
adopted by the majority of the committee on
platform, did faithfully represent the order in
this State, and also the public sentiment of
the people of Indiana as expressed at the
ballot box in October last, and that this
Council does hereby cordially approve and
endorse their action, and would earnestly
recommen nd the adoption Of and stcadfast ad-
herence TO the following principles:
ReSolvcd, That we are uncompromisingly
opposed to the extension Of slavery, and that
we will by all lawful means seek to
place every branch of the federal gov
eminent in the hands of men who will
assert the rights OF Freedom, reslo ore the
Missouri Compromise, aud refuse under all
circumstances to tolerate slavery in any
portion of the territory secured to Freedom
by that compromise.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

CORN Uf!-Leuers were received in this
city last Friday, from New Orleans, stating
that the warehouses were fall of corn, mar
ket glutted, and prices ranging at 65@7Oc.
But the same day a dispatch was received
by one OF our corn men, that tn re was but
little corn in the market, and rrices ranged
at 9o@95c! OF course the dispatch was
several days latcF than the letters.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

CJThe Gazette and the News at Vincen-
hes give Us a shot IN reply to a quizzical ar
ticle we published few days since about the
Old Post. That of the former is failure,
having neither wit nor point Of any kind
not even the merit of good humor. The News;
howevtr is cool and pleasant and said some
thing. He'll do
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

OE The military company recently formed
in this city, met on Friday night at Crescent
City Hall. The committee for the occurring
of arms from the State reported that they had
waited upon Governor Wright, az directed,
and had obtained the requisite amount OF
ammunition to form the company, as con-
tempIated. A Constitution and Bylaws
were adopted, and the company dubbed
Crescent City Guards" Some further un-
important business was transacted, and the
meeting adjourned to Wednesday, 18th inst.
to meet pursuant to call hereafter to be made.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
H The members of the new miIitar,

as The members of the new military
company will be called upon to-day, by a
committee appointed for that purpose, to en-
roll all who have signed the constitution, and
collect the imitation fee. Those who are
willing to contribute to the support of the
said company, and do not expect to become
active members, will signify the same to the
committee. Messrs. McCracken, Billy
Brown and Henry Mitchell are the commit
tee.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
&C., &C., &c.
Minority Report.


The undersigned, delegate from Wander
burgh Council Of the American Order and
member of the Committee, on the p lalform,
for the first Congressional District, dissent
ing from the opinions of the majority, but
anxious so far as is consistent with principle
to preserve harmony and unity of action, res
pectlully recommended for the consideration
of the Order in State Council Assembled:
The ratification and adoption of the Plat
form OF Principles published by the National
Council of the American Order, at It's June
session 855, subject for the sake of compro-
mise, to a modification of the 18th Sec
lion, setting forth, the nationality of the
American Party, its uncomPromise hos
tiliiy 10 the systematic agitation of the
slavery question in Congress or elsewhere,
aud every attempt to organize the Amrrican
party, upon issues merely sectional in their
character, as foreign to the original design oil
the order and fatal to the success of A eri-
can principles-and atquiescence in and
maintenance of all the laws OF Congress
upon the subject of slavery as they now exists,
except SO far as they may be modified by
restoration of the Missouri compromise.
With perfect respect.
JAMES HARLAN, Jr.,
Member of Committee on Platform.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

0TThe canal was reported last Saturday
in good order throughout. The Toledo Blade
of the 9th says the breaks in The canal at
Fort Wayne were expected to be completed
about last Wednesday or Thursday. The
packets have been steadily rum ing, making
connections around the breaks by teams.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

o. There was an attempt on Saturday
last to get up another tornado. The wind
blew strongly for few moments, but with
out doing any damage the storm subsded
into a gentle shower.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

OF The falling offiu the amount received
for tolls, on the New York canals, since the
opening of navigation this season. COM
pared with the receipts of last year, amounts
to SI25 OSl.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

~ Powers, the sculptor, has invented a
file, for which he has taken out patents IN
Europe and America. The English cutters
pronounce it admirable, and say that "roy-
atty" of half farthing Oil all sold in that
kingdoms, will make a handsome fortune.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
w III PciiSCt iSsPCCt'
JAMES HARLAN, Jr.,
Member Of Committee on Platform.
The Republican Convention.

The Republican Convention me at the
Capital asst Friday. There was a very large
attendance. We had expected letter from
our Reporter, but it did not reach gs.e A
number of speeches were made on Friday,
and the principles as set forth in the pre-
ambe and resolutions of the Republican
Convention of last year, were irmed-also
resolutions declaring freedom national, and
slavery Acknowledgements the administration
for not protecting the free exercise of the
elective franchise in Kansas-in favor of the
Prohbltory Liquor Law-and in favor Of a
change in the Constitution of this State TO
make the elective franchise correspond TO
the requirements of the National Constitu-
ton. We shall give particulars tomorrow.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

" An English mathematician, named
Daily, lately performed the feat of ,0etghtng
the earth. He does not tell US the scales he
used. but here Is the buLance-l ,956, 1875, &c.,
10000, 200, Oo0,O 900 tons.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

0rFThe market on Saturday morning was
well attended, and good supply of vegetab les,
meats and fru is was displayed. The market
is most admirably conducted under MosIey's
administration, and kept neat and clean.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

~ On the last trip OF the Atlantic, Capt.
West completed his two hundred and thirty
sixth voyage, which is about equal 10 7O8, 700
miles of ocean travel
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

KEY FoUND.-rbere is large brass key
at this Office evidently belonging to some
large store or warehouse, which we presume
the owner would be glad to call and get, and
pay an honest trIfs for this notice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

IE A letter from Toledo to u gentlefiian
of this city, says that over million bushels
OF corn mere have been received at that city
this season tn an last. Where did all the
corn come FRONT Not such very short crops
at last.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

as 1t is feared that the recent and FREE
quent rains will materially iajure the gra pc
crop in this vicinity. With a favorable sea-
son there would b large crop in this coun
ty, and largely increased production of ma
tive vine.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

az The occupants of the old Jail COM
plain loudly OF the insecurity of their quar-
tiers, where they are subject to the intrusion
of evil disposed persons from without, and
also 20 the Inconvenience occasioned by the
mobility of the logs, which are liable to push
out and sdmi. the cold air when one reclines
against the walls. The high board fence
surrounding the yard is certainly symbolic
representation of security; it only needs a
little patching up to keep out hogs and other
cattle.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

o. A number of the Germans committed
to Jail for being engaged in the riot of the
4th, in Columbus, have been let out on Civ
ing $500 bail for their appearance at Court.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
For Governnr Of ohin

Last Friday the Republican Convention of
Ohio nominated on the first ballot, AID by
large majority, Hon. Salmon P. Chase, for
Governor of that State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

800 Bill LosT.-A 800 bill on the
Southern Bank OF Kentucky, was lost in this
city last Saturday or Sunday. The finder OF
i: will be rewarded by leaving it at this office
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

~ For the community to honor one who
spends his lie in genteel ideness rs like dress
ing hog in silk stockings.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

OF A monument is to be erected in Mon
ument Square, Savannah, in honor of Gen
eral Nathaniel Greene, of Revolutionary
memory.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

o. See advertisement in another column
directed to the girls. A good place is offered
in small family, to the proper kind of per.
son.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

ATTENTION CoMPANY!-The Crescent City
Guards received their muskets and other
equippage Saturday night. 1t is all of
madern style and OF superior quality. The
muskets are light, neatly mounted and have
PERCUSSION locks The artillery eqnippnge
including fine brass "six-pounder" will be
received in a few d ,ys.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

~ Seven States, besides New York, take
full censuses this year, viz: New Jersey, VIZ
ginia, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and
Minnesota.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
UP TOWN ITEMS.

The growth Of Evansville has been for
the last two years, if we except the unnaI-
uraI springing into existence Of the cities of
California, without a parallel. Those who
last saw Evansville two years ago, need not
fatter themselves at all that they have any
acquaintance with the present city, and not
withstanding the legion Of impediments it
has encountered and overcome, the spirit of
Improvement seems undated.
On the public square alone, there have
been completed and put in course Of con-
struction during eighteen months past, five
three-story and one four-story brick ware
houses, with stone fronts; large four-story
hotel, one of the finest court houses in the
State, if not the finest, with Jail attached; a
very large bank building and warehouse ad-
joining; and two more stores have just been
commenced.
The liquor law has not yet quite killed our
city. Slight evidences OF vitality are visible
in every portion of the town, and the organi-
cation of an infantry and artillery company.
a new fire company, and an insurance COM
pany, certainly indicate that property is still
worth protection. All that is now wanting
to place US in few years far beyond the RI
valry of all other Indiana cities, is mitiga-
ton of our intolerable incubus of taxes, and
slight change in our municipal economy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

CO The new military company re-
ceive their arms and requirements by the
freight train Saturday evening.
The brass field piece is expected to arrive
within a month. Then look out invaders !.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
CABINET WARE HOUSE.
kU MBER AND SINGLE DEPOT!

E====77e=5TT-. have hand large supply ofevery
variety Cabinet Ware of the best work
Rs=fse7sr& mansl1ip and material. Main, between
- Third and Fourth streets, just above the
Court House
have received Poplar and Pine Shingles
large lot of Lumb suitable
ing attention builders an
citizens purchasing elsewhere ash
at the lowest market prices.
CABINET WARE AATERIAL-always on hard in overvv
variety. with COFFINS of all kinds Id sizes.
Enqaila of the establishment above
new Court House Main street. ROBERT FERGUS.
yf2-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
SP ECIAL NOTICES
MASO NC,

TIE Evansville Lodge. No. Ct. A. Y M meets
~ the FIRST and third Monday evenings OF every
V ~ AZ their Hall. Fosters Block. VIM. A NeRea W
wv Nj. "A. Fl. SANDERS, See'y
O NASHVILLE CHAPTER No. IL. A. Y NJ meets
"a the friday evening in each month at the
~ WIZ. BROWN. see'y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16

MACHINERY FOR THE CRIMEA.-Our Yam
kee manufacturers do not fail to turn PEN
ny by the Eastern war. The Robbins and
Lawrence Company, at Windsor. on the
British Government for machinery for max
leg arms to the amount of one hundred
thousand dollars, and another, with individu-
ais, for twenty-fv thousand MIME rifss.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

LIST OF LETTERS
y EMAINING in the Post Once at Eyansv lille, Ind.
IL July 18th, 1855.
10 Persons calling for these letters will please say
advertised" and give date of List.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-16
NEW ARRANGEMENTS


THNHE undersigned his opposite psst
u fc-, all newly and neatly fitted up. and is fully
AIRED all orders his line with and
isPaeh Personal snd strict attention will be RAID to all
work enirrstsd him whether the material furnished by
himself the He has hand exeellent
cloths cassim and vestng which lie will msnufacure
orjer reasona' lie terms. NELMS.
P -Reparing cleaning and renovang old clothes done
on application at short notice j. L. GBLMs.
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Boston, March p. dly formerly 50 & Gil
- METBElB(lLII,AN

Tx M III IEG)GS)lJII'AN
A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man
uactured and for sale wholesale and retail by CHIISON
RICHARDSON, X CO., 374 Broadway, New York; also
81 and % Blackstone street, Boston,
II embraces all the modern Improvements, Combining
beauty, durability and economy in the use of fuel with
Perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity of its con,
sflction, and the consequent facility with which il ia
managed, particularly commend the attention of those
IN want Of tirstclass cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that of any other range in present use being so construct
ed that by spreading the coal over a large surface and
burning it in thin stratum, the heat is equalizcd under
all The boiler openings.
The revolving CRATE, supported by lever is adj ust in
such manner that the re-chamber can be instantaneous
II emped while the range is so closed as to prevent the
escape Of dust or ashes into the room.
The oven Of extra size, with the ues so arranged as
70 secure in the highest possible degree an equal
OF radiation on every side, being elevated and on Level
win the top Of the recnber; the draft is entirely up.
ward and natural. The external plates are lined with
composition, which being non-cOnductor of heat gives H.
the advantages of a brick oven.
Under the oven is large and capacious Hot Closet
where is continually found mild and gentle heat render.
ing valuable service for warming dishes Of food.
Beng supplied with powerful Water-baCk. the ranpe
may be made to furnish without fire. large amount
Of hot water at all times for bath or other purposes
Provision is also made for the attachment of hot-air fix
lures by which, in addition 10 it's culinary department
subseryes an important purpose for warming a dinina
room or paror, either above adjacent to the appar
ment in which it is placed.
The Flues are large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and BituminOus Coal Coke or Wood n re-
qures no for tbs either For those
purchasing for transportation TO distance it offers pccl.
liar advantages being complete in Itself and in no reseo
dependent on brcEwork for any Of its fues
In points Of hnish workmanship and general appesr.
ance, 1t VIII not suffer by contrast with any.
In respect to cost, It compares fayorably with either
of the Eleyated-oven Ranges now in market
mch2l dawly