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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
Agricultural and Horticultural Fair.

The members of the Agricultural and Horti-
cultural Society of Vanderburg County, are
making extensive preparations for their first
Annual Fair, to be held on the second Satur-
dav in October and in this city. Pre-
miums will be offered for the best Mechanical
Productions, Agricultural Implements, Cattle,
Horses, Jacks and Mules, Sheep, Hogs, Poul-
trv, Farmers Tools, Leather, articles Of Home
Manufacture, Grain, Seeds and Vegetables,
Fruits, Flowers, Preserves and Jellies, Green
House Plants, &c. We will give our farmer
friends the full particulars of the articles to be
brought for exhibition, or to compete for pre-
miums, and of the Committees appointed to
examine articles and bestow premiums. In
the meantime, letters of inquiry, &C., may be
directed to Mr.. Phil. Hornbrook, Secretary Of
the A. and H. Society.
This will be the first Fair of this Society,
and every means will be taken to make it in
teresting to the public, and of public benefit
We are glad to see the society already attract
ing so much attention, and so rapidly increas-
ing in numbers. Every farmer in the county
should become member of this society, and
regularly attend its meetings. The expense
will only be one dollar, while he will receive
in seeds alone ten times the amount in value.
There are besides many other advantages too
numerous to mention. This society will be
the means of great good in elevating the sci
ences of Agriculture and Horticulture in our
midst, and it becomes every good citizen to
encourage it by all means in his power: The
leading members of the Society are now busily
engaged in making preparations for the Fair
and have already made out their lists of articles
to compete for premiums, and their Commit
tees of Examination. They will soon be dis
tributed in handful form, and otherwise made
public. Their Fair, although not so extensive
probably as those which will annually follow
will be well worth attending, and may give a
fair idea of the progress of Agriculture and
Horticulture in Vanderburg County.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
Anew Political Secret Society.

The New York Tribune and Times of last
Wednesday publish an expose" of the Obliga-
fions. ritual, &C., of a new order called "the
Templars," which the Tribune says can now
probably muster 10 OOOvo in New York and
Kings counties. From the Tribune's own
account of the origin of this new Order, it did
not spring from Know Nothingism, nor is it
in any manner connected with the American
party except so far as to endorse part of its
principles. They go aaoay beyond these princi-
pies, however, and beyond reason. The Tri-
bune says this order has been swelled by
disaffected members of the Know Nothing
councils, thus proving the two have no con-
nection: Whether the ritual published by the
New York papers be correct or not, it is inn
possible to say If they are, then there is
some thrice perlured scoundrel in New York,
who after making the expose should spend the
rest of his days outside of civilization. We
hope the American party will at once clear Its
slx;rts ofall connection with an order which can
only iniure this party from supposed
similarity of views and action. We presume
this new and enterprising Order or body, has
no existence outside Of New York and its imme-
date neighborhood, and we trust it never will
have. Itsvery penalty of death for any viola
ton of its obligations, should turn from 1t
every good citizen with disgust. But there is
no telling whether or not this EXPOSE" is
humbug. We think these New York editors
have either been humbuged or are lending
their aid to humbug the community. If not
then there is political secret society in New
York almost as bad as the Old Line Sag
NIGHTS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

ALMOST A FRE.-Yesterday afternoon
there was an alarm Of fire caused by smoke
seen issuing from warehouse back of Mr..
R. Raleigh's store. 1t appears some carboys OF
acid had been deposited there with other goods
from Keller, Farnsley & Co.'s store, which was
blown down by the tornado. The warm
weather probably caused the acid to expand,
and burst the vessel. Fire was instantly COM
municated, but was at once discovered and
promptly put out. Had the accident occurred
in the night, we should probably have had
another big fire.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
A Wise man in Israel.

A late arrival from Europe gave news highly
encouraging to the Allies. A grand flourish
was made over the bonbardment and capture
of Sweaborg. The English papers were ex-
ultant, the people apparently nearly insane
with their success, and so sanguine by the
pol had come, there would have been but lit
tie establishment The news ran like wild fire
over this country, and with it not mingled
doubt, apparently, Of its truth, for none came
across the ocean with the news itself. But one
Ivan Gilorvine, whom we presume to be a Rus
sian, sent his compliments to the N. Y. Mir
ror, and begged leave to state that Sweaborg
was not yet taken, and not so much from any
private news he had obtained, as simply from
the fact that it is impregnable. He said:
at is impregnable. 1t is no use to the Al
lies to take fortresses they can not keep. The
fact'is that Sweaborg was bombarded for two
days, and some stores around it were destroy
ed. Sweaborg commands Helsingfors, where
a part of the Russian feet is stationed. The
capture of the former should then cause the
surrender of the latter, which is not reported.
The fleet Of tire Allies have not even silenced
the batteries of Sweaborg, that could never be
taken by the Russians themselves, who cor
rupted the Swedish General, Suehtein."
Mr.. Ivan Gilorvine was of course treated
with deserved contempt and had to submit to
considerable ridicule. But his day of triumph
has arrived, and Mr.. Ivan Gilorvine can now
pass for a very respectable prophet. The last
news brought by the Atlantic declares Swea-
borg not taken. Only some of the outer works
injured, and the immense number of forty Of
the enemy killed Thus ends this great tri-
umph which set England crazy for day and
astonished the United States out of her equi-
librium for several hours. We hope Mr.. Ivan
Gilorvine will speak out in meetin' every time
astonishing news comes from the seat of war.
We shall hereafter take his views in preference
to the opinions of the almighty Times.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

pect pardon for asking this question: Ifrelig-
ion manifests itself in shouting and uproarious-
ness, have the Presbyterians, Episcopalians,
&C., who never do shout, any of that article
among them? l have given the subject tho't
or two, merely concluded, ~ reckon" and
dropped it.
Labors, so far, have been blessed with seve-
raj additions to the church, and the meeting
seems to be increasing in interest. People re-
siding at distance of ten and twelve miles at
tend, notwithstanding the bad roads and wealth
er, and in view of this fact it still remains a
matter of surprise, the country considered, that
an immense crowd can be collected. Horses,
wagons, half way carriages, carts and coaches
fill the woods around and all about the old
church, for quarter of q mile, and long
before service commences, the church is jam
med and those arriving late are emphatically
outsiders, P" of which there generally are from
one to three hundred.
The greatest hberality and good feeling is
manifested by the neighbors living in close
proximity to the church toward visiting friends
The hospitality of an 'old Kentucky home" is
extended-the latch string is always out
One man, last night-a poor farmer, accommo-
dated fifty-one men, women and children, and
forty-four horses
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
VILLA RIDGE ITEMS.
BY THE SAME TELLER.
VILLA RIDGE, Sept.

VILLA RIDGE Sept. 8.
or Astonishing as itmay seem to the whole
world, Pm actually in the Country Mel who'd
a thought it. Came out to eat plums. Villa
Ridge is richly productive in that way Dis
tant, only twenty minutes "kear" ride from
Cairo and a sight at the place pays back ex-
penses-30 cents.
Now, what in the %d--dickens" can phel-
Ter find to write about in the country. Oh for
the sagacity ofan N. P. Willis, who wiped his
nose on a leaf, and then told about it Could
dish up such items in the proper garb, you'd
need no other editor for the Evansville Journal
But 7 cannot. Fmplain, simple NOSE, who, in
the absence of handkerchief" (Which article
was hooked from him by bad boys,) wipes his
probocis on his coat sleeve. Don't expect
much, therefore, and sure as you live you'll
not be disappointed.
don't wish to be considered irreverent.
love that which is good. love all of that
which is ''best of dark and BRIGHT but l re-
ally can't help speaking fiippantly of a Baptist
meeting going on at this time, within 372 yards
of my place OF writing. Every occasion, thro'
rain and mud, a crowd gathers. The sermon
over, the doors of the church are thrown open
and then follow affecting appeals to outsiders
to come up and 'jine'' 'em. Squeaking songs
are raised, and he or she who sings with the
loudest squall, chall1ed down as an excellent
musicianer'' Then follows flat contradic-
ton of Shake his-speare's QbelieVe, and Idon't
care if am mistaken) assertion, that Emusic
hath charms to soothe the savage breast" &c.
Instead of soothing anybody, in this case, it
kicks up thunder, and keeps it up. Jealous
brothers and bawling sisters pitch into one an
other and show such striking exhibitions of af-
fiction and religious % earnestness as knock
one out of every couple sprawling. do not
say that this is not all the genuine operation
ofreligion. have a plain, blunt way of speak
ing things generally, and while l expect to be
pardoned fol- this fippancy, may not also ex-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
FLOR the Journal.l

Mr.. SANDERS In the Journal of this morn
ing, DR.. Wood notifies the public that he is
now ready to discuss "Spiritualism' with my
SELF in compliance with the request of num-
Der of our citizens. He also states that he has
been waiting for some movement on my part
in this matter.
1t is proper that this community should
Know that l offered to meet DR.. Wood at any
place he might choose, to hear and reply to
his defence Of "Spiritualism,' except the Metlo-
diSt Church. But the Doctor said no 1 will
discuss it no where else. This of course put
an end to the matter. Now he waits until the
very day am to leave home for the session of
our Annual Conference when he tells the pub
lie he is ready to meet Mr.. Davidson For
nearly two weeks he lodged behind the Meth
odist Church to escape the task of defending
this humbug publicly; and now, when must
leave the city, he makes flourish of trumpets
to make the people believe he is ready and
willing to rush to the charge.
DR.. Wood wishes to reply to me, he says,
because he was shocked at some statements |
made in preaching upon the subject. The
amount of it is, that in his estimation 1 mis-
stated one fact. On this one fact he has been
harping on the street, in shops and in stores
and now having written to and obtained re-
ports from three asylums, and taken time to
screw his courage to the sticking place." he
is prepared to demolish that one statement
But even to do this he must needs pervert what
l said. III had said what he attributes to me
acitlsoat correcting it instantly, any blockhead
would have known what meant. When
said "all other causes instantly corrected
myself and said amy other one cause" A mere
lapsus lngua is seized on; and weeks of prepa-
ration made by him to demolish it.
Let me give one fact as an Offset tohis report
from three Institutions. About two years ago a
gentleman in New York collected the statistics
from all the Asylums, and the result showed
that sir hundred had been made lunatics by
Spiritualism, and from the same cause about
fifty had committed suicide.
As l leave the city to-day, and when re-
turn expect to have to prepare to move to a
distant part Of the State, can, of course, pay
no further attention to the Doctor His arttal
lodging has screened him from public exposure,
and he will have the glory of the last tag"
c. B. DAVIDSON.
Evansville, Sept 10 1855.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

BODY. FoUND.-Yesterday morning while
search was being made at the wharf for the
body Of the German drowned, few minutes
before, a body was found in an advanced stage
of decomposition. A Coroner's Inquest was
held over it. 1t was supposed it might prob
ably be the body of Hargraye, who has been
missing at Newbnrg several weeks, but we
believe it was not the case. 1t had on a check
shirt and linen pants.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
The Kansas Legislature, SO.

We learn by the st. Louis Republican Of
Saturday that the Kansas Legislature; that re-
markable body, adjourned on the Both ult.
An act was passed to establish the statutes Of
Kansas, and for other purposes. This act
adopts the Missouri code, except where it is
locally inapplicable or inconsistent with the
constitution, the Kansas Nebraska act, or the
statutes of Kansas already established, and re-
peals all the laws of the Territories of Indiana,
Missouri and louisiana supposed to be in force
at the organization of the Territory.
The following acts were also passed:
An act concerning Slaves, Free Negroes and
Mulattoes Under the operations of this act
there can be no schools for colored children;
no meetings except when the constable or
sheriff is present; no free negro can emigrate
to the Territory. (This act was finally laid
over.)
An act apportioning representation in the
Legislature. There are, according to this act,
to-be thirty members of the House. and fifteen
of the Council.
An act concerning Free Colored People.
The Council passed these bills, some of them
with amendments.
The convention to nominate pro-slavery
candidate for congress met at the Mission on
the 31st ult. On the LIST inst, Gen. J. W.
Whitfield was nominated by aeclimation.
The correspondent of the Republican says the
pro-slavery party is an unit, and will doubtless
carry the election triumphantly. There is no
doubt of it if Missouri lends her available aid
again.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

OF Considerable excitement at present e&-
lists in this remarkably quiet and order loving
village, from the fact that one of Tom Rod
ney's slaves recently left the diggings for
Chicago, for Illinois Central Railroad. Facts
elected so far, seem to exonerate the agents
of the Railroad from all blame in the matter,
but Rodney has instituted suit against the
Road for the recovery of damages sustained.
How it will terminate cannot, of course, be
foreseen.
Rodney followed his negro to Chicago, saw
him in the streets-at once took legal steps to
secure him, but before arranging the prelimi-
naries the darkey was miles on his way to-
ward Canada through the friendly aid OF
fellow negroes and other respectable and prom
iq,ent citizens of Chicago Mr.. R. was contin-
ually harrassed by negro porters, cooks, bar
bers, boot blackers, and their bosom friends
and associates-=the abolitionists-crowds of
whom followed him about the city during his
stay, goading him with the most insulting
taunts and jeers. He returned home, o.
course; and as last resort, has sued the Rail
road company.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

AMERICAN Mass MEETING AT CoRYDoN.-
The Americans had mass meeting and barbe-
cue at Corydon, Indiana, on Wednesday. The
gathering was exceedingly large and enthusi-
astic. The number of persons present was va
riously estimated at from six to eight thou
sand, and there were many ladies among
them. Several speeches were made and re-
ceived with much applause. Every thing in
dictated that the American party is full of spir-
it and determination and confidence.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
Evansville, Sept. 10, 1856.

0TThe editor of the Henderson Reporter
complain that the Old Liners who went from
Henderson and Evansville to the State Demo-
cratic Convention, were charged full price on
the Jeffersonville and indianapolis Railroad!
All ha so its leaked out, has it? These fell
lows would not travel on our railroad because
the Superintendent would not let their little
sqad go over at half price. So they took a
steamboat. and after worrying time got on
Jeffersonsiile Railroad, thinking there they
could travel like negro servants or children, at
halfprice-but they had to pay for full tick
cts! Good-sefved 'em right
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

SHIP BUILDING IN MEDFoRD, MAss.-Five
hundred and thirteen vessels have been built
in Medford, between the years 1900 and 1866,
with an average of $4,000 tons, and at cost
according to the estimate of $40 per ton, of
S1O,449,270. The greatest number construct
ed in any one yard, is So; and in any single
year, 80. That year was 1915.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

OF During the fire here last week, an
Irishman was caught with two or three suits of
clothes on--rendering his face, feet and hands
horribly disproportioned to the great bulk of
his body. He was allowed to retain them I'M
then assisting him rather unceremoniously to
disrobe himself they administered to his naked
hide a splendid coat of tar One side of his
head was shaved rather closely to be fashiona-
ble and the gentleman was very kindly rowed
to Kentucky, kicked ashore, and religiously adj
vised to 'humpit."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

ME undersigned Wholesale Paper Dealers invite the
II attention OF dealers their
varied stock of Papers Our arrangements With
and dealers such that enabled
Keep hand at all times large stock of Caps and Letters
plain and ruled; Flat Demys. Mediums Royals and
Super Royals Blank Book Papers Plstner
& smith. and other first class manufacturers.
We agents for the best Printers Cards
hand ct all times stock Of Printers Papers Of
every description. Lightbody's Book and News Inks
MeCreary's Colored Inks. vsrnish and Gold Size.
We have hand in large of the Four
drnter News Book Paper and supply orders al
most any extent with regular Sizes and irregular sizes
make to order short notice.
We the highest market price in cash. Rags Bag
ging, Rope and Cotton Waste.
NIXON GOODMAN.
Wholesale Paper Dealers, 4 Manufacturer Agents,
and7Q hst Nincin mail
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

ADVANCE IN PowDER.-The Pittsburg Ga
zette notices an advance of so cent per keg in
powder and large advance in saltpetre, caused
by the continuation of the European war; which
has caused large export demand for the ar
ticle. The Gazette quotes blasting at 81 and
rife at SIS 25.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

0FThe next foreign arrival is looked for
with great deal Of interest. On the day fol-
lowing the arrival of the steamers news at
New York; it will be published in the Daily
Journal, and probably before the steamer her.
self arrives at harbori
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

OF A fire, destroying ten or twelve thou
sand dollars worth Of property, occurred in
Cairo last week-the result no doubt of the
use of liquor and tobacco. I can account for
it in no other way than that some drunken
loafer took lodging, with lighted pipe in his
mouth, amongst the shavings beneath the un-
finished house where the fire originated. The
principal sufferers were j. H. Hall, of Rock
port, B. S. Harsell G.. D. Finch; DIR. McFean,
and I. D. Hastings.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

GA fire company in Detroit, Michigan,
has adopted resolution forbidding the use of
Intoxicating liquors by its members at the en-
gine-house, at fires, or while wearing the uni
form of the company.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

or Mr.. Chase, the Republican candidate
for Governor of Ohio, has written letter, in
which he comes out strongly in favor Of a Pro-
hibitory Liquor Law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

0TA monster military concert was recent
" given at Breslau, Germany, in the presence
of over Is, 900 persons.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

GT" A railroad, leading from Mound City
a point eight miles above Cairo on the Ohio
river-to connect with the Illinois Cetnral, at
the nearest point, is now being built The iron
arrived two weeks ago-contracts for grading
and ties have been made, and every other step
preparatoryto rushing the thing right ahead,
has been taken. Some timid individuals are
predicting the utter humiliation of Cairo by
the operation of this road--but the wiser peo-
pie think differently-that it will actually OPP
crate advantageously to Cairo. But I'll not
try to wiring the thing into great notoriety-
will therefore quit. It's only two and half
miles long, anyhow
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
ITEMS FROM CAIRO, ILLS.
BY NOSE.
CAIRO, H., Sept. 2, 185;

CAIRO, H., Sept 2 1855.
o. Alcohol was chiefly used, Immediately
after its first discovery, for giving flush to
ladies' cheeks Cairo Delta. q
Since which time it has been very success
fully used in coloring gentlemen's noses.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11

0TDescribing thunder storm, Western
paper says: Several cattle were killed, but
fortunately no lives were lost"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
a THE Evansville Lodge No, g. A. Y. NJ, meets
IN the first and third Monday evenings every me- tn
X ~ at their Hall. Fosters Block. VIM. A. hcfea, W =.
~\M. a Ii. SANDERS. See'y.
q EVANSVILLE Chapter No. r. A. Y. NJ. meet s
EA the first Friday evening in each month, the
w WIN. BROWN. secy.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PuRLIC NOTICE,

LII persons hereby forbidden from harboring or
trusting my wife my will pay debts
her Contracting she having my board
INST eausS provoeation.
sep1l 3wa HUGH G, CALDWELL
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ADMTNTSTRATRIx SALE.

- virtue of order of the Common Pleas of
- Vapderburg Coun Indiana the undersigned admins
ssatrx Of the estate Of John smith, deceased will unless
the sold private sale public
the sth day October 1885, the Court House
city of Evansville between 10 O'Clock and clock
M the following described property lots
Block hundred and ftytwo (I52) in the La
masco city subj eet to the wi interest in the
sep1I4w SARAH SMITH, Adm'x.
CORN MILLS.
THE best Corn Mills in procured by call
sepI0tt T. GRANT & co.
PLOWS.
FRESH supply prime steel plows, just received
IN for sale by sepl0 tt T. GRANT d 90.
OFFICE EVANSVILLE CBAwFoRDsvILLE r. r. Co
EVANSVILLE. SEPT. sth 1855. {
STOCKHOLDERS win take notice that the annual
- the etion Directors ensuing
will be held the Court House in the city
Vile Monday the ft day of October at 10 O'Clock
A. M Stockholders win be conveyed and from the meet
BY ora er ofthe Board,
seps daw JOHN E. MARTIN SEQ
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