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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04
Temporal Power of the Pope.

Some of the newspapers are publishing a
letter from Orestes A. Brownson, in which
he attempts to show that he has claimed for
the Pope no temporal or civil jurisdiction.
power or authority, properly SO called, out OF
The Ecclesiastical States of which he is the
temporal sovereign. But in this letter he
begs the whole question by asserting
"The Pope is the proper authority to decide
for me whether the Constitution of this coun-
try is or is not repugnant to the laws of God.
II he decides that it is not, as he has decided
then am bound in conscience to obey every
law made in accordance with it; and under
no circumstance can he absolve me from my
obligation to obey or interfere with the I'D
minstration of government under it, for the
civil government is free to do according to
it's constitution whatever it plesses that is not
repugnans to the laws of God, or to natural
justice. That it is free to do more than that.
i presume no nam in this country will pre-
tend"
This is but half the question. If the Pope
decides that the constitution is not repug-
nant to the laws Of God, well and good-but
ii he makes reverse decision, how then,
great Orestes! Does that absolye you from
all obligation to.obey the government-nay;
does it not make it virtue to oppose it as
heretical and damnable1 .
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

The WAsHINGToN TERRITORY BOUNDARY
DIsPuTE.-The Washington Star learns that
the President will urge on Congress to pro
vide, Immediately after they come together.
the means of making the survey, on our part,
necessary to establish beyond future cavil,
the boundary between our territory of Wash
ington and that of Vancouver's Island, and
the rest of the possessions of the British
Hudson's Bay COMPANY, lying contiguous to
the territory in question. The House, last
session, passed bill to that end, which was
defeated in the Senate. Recently, the diff
culties growing out of Misunderstanding be-
tween the people and authorities of the two
Governments, in that quarter, with reference
to the precise locality of that boundary, have
increased SO as to be most harassing and per-
picking to both-thus proving the pressing
necessity for the survey the Senate refused to
order to be made.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

0FThe consistency of the Democratic
party is well exemplifed by the late conven-
ton of that party in Louisiana. That party
processes to have strong objections to the Sc
lection of preachers for Office, and rdcule
the Know Nothings for the elevation of
several of this class-and they also object
to the Know Nothing creed in opposition to
foreigners for Office, and call it prescription;
and yet in their late convention the only one
of the old incumbents prescribed by them was
Mr.. ]. N. Carrigan, Superintendent of Public
Education, because he was an Irishman-and
the Rev. S. Bard was nominated for the
same station. How consistent! How they
love foreigners!-when they want their votes
only,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

~ The candidates for Governor in Ala
bama had another personal difficulty week
before last. They were speaking at Jones'
borough, and Gov. Winston called Judge
Shortridge, the American can didate, a liar.
Judge Shortridge replied to him, "You are
an Infamous liar, sir" and as he said this, he
made his way out of the pulpit, and toward
Winston. AS the Judge descended from the
stand, Winston drew his pistol. By this
time he whole house wss thrown into con-
fusion. A large crowd surrounded the COM
batants, and general fight was prevented.
Rev. Mr.. Phillips then interfered, and,
with the assistance of others, brought the
gentlemen to a mutual understanding. Pro-
per explanations were made, and Judge
Shortridge proceeded with his speech.
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SATURDAY MoRNING:::.:AUGUsT 4:
Kentucky, Tennessee and North Caro-

keutucky, Tennessee and North Caro-
lima.
Z. The eyes of the whole nation are directed
TO the political action of these States, at the
present moment. North Carolina and Ten
nessee have spoken, End the public are
awaiting in anxious suspense to learn their
verdict. They are noble trio of American
States and we entertain no doubts that they
will stand firm, and by their united voices
send up a chime of American victories,
worthy Of the better days of the Republic.
The American party has fought bravely for
the maintenance of American principles in
all these States, against the 6ercest, most
corrupt and unprincipled opposition which
any party ever had to contend with. II
ever party deserved victory, the manner in
which the sons and grand-sons of nc have
conducted their contests in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, and the old North State, is truly
deserving triumph,
A few faint sparks from the electric wires,
received last night, indicate that the triumph
in Tennessee will be all tn at the most ardent
friends OF the American cause could desire.
But we shall not claim a victory for them
until our present authority is confirmed by
the inmutable figures themselves. We only
say now that they deserve it.
The most cheering news continues to
come up from Kentucky, as the contest ap
proaches its final climax on Monday next.
The Old Liners are exhibiting the most
enemies taxable signs of despair all over the
State. They have exhausted their entire
stock of calunmis and blackguardism, and
have only succeeded in disgusting thou
sands of honest Democrats who have
taken refuge in the American Order, and
are working zealously for the cause. The
yeomanry of Kentucky are fully aroused;
every nook and corner in the State has
been properly looked after, and every legal
voter will be at the polls. The Sag NIGHT
leaders are bawling Justify for Democrats
who have joined the American Order "to
come out from amongst the foul party"
They pray, beseech and try to bribe, but
oil to little purpose. they may succeed in
getting some of the weak and wavering to
leave the Order, but it will only be for the
ORDERS good. The last and most wicked
argument that the Old Liners have resorted
10, is to advise their foreign brethren to go
to the polls in large bodies armed to the
teeth. In this they will also meet sorry
failure.
The Americans have had the advantage of
this advice for weeks, and will no doubt
be prepared to welcome all who come to
the polls, peaceably If they can but forcibly
IL they must. We hope to hear of nothing
dsgracefuI on the day of election in our sister
city of Louisville, but still we fear
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

THE CRoPs learn from several gen.
tlemen from the country. that the injury done
the crops by the late wet weather will not
be SO serious as at first anticipated. The
wheat and oats have sprouted, but not to a
very serious extent The corn is growing
and maturing finely, and there will no doubt
be the heaviest crops of corn and potatoes by
thirty per cent over any previous year. The
farmers have great cause of encouragement
this year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04
Another Terrible Casualty ON the
River
EXPLOSION OF THE STEAMBOAT
LANCASTER!
FIVE LIVES SACRIFICED.
Iaoo Persons Missing j.

We learn from the Cincinnati Times of
Ist, that the new Richmond and Neville
packet Lancaster, commanded by Capt. Con-
ner, exploded branch of her main steam
pipe, on Tuesday night last, while lying at
StePtoe's (Ky.l landing, and horribly scalded
five persons, three of whom are known to
be dead, two MORALLY wounded, and two
missing. The following particulars were
derived from Capt. ]. ]. Blagg, who was pres
ent at the time.
The steamer Lancaster left the Cincinna-
ii landing on the evening of the Soth, with
heavy cargo of corn, for Neville, taking up
a number of extra hands-Irish laborers-
to assist in dscharging her freight, to en-
able her to make her regular time. She made
landing at Steptoe, KY. about one mile
about Moscow, and about thirty miles above
Cincinnati, for the purpose of receiving addi-
tional freight.
At about 10 o'clock at night, while the
hands were busily employed carrying freight
on board, branch of one of the steampipes
suddenly burst, and scattered fearful destruc-
ton among them.
The report is said to have been like that
of heavy cannon. The steam swept
through the engine room and round the boil
ers in dense volume, horribly scalding five
men who were in the immediate vicinity of
the engines, and sweeping overheard, it is
supposed, two others who we're standing On
the larboard guard, midships.
The force of the steam likewise tore up
The floor of the cabin above, and shattered d
table and chandelier which was suspended
at the head of the main cabin.
The CONSERVATION among the few passen-
gers was fearful, and persons ashore, to es-
cape the steam, rushed into the adjacent for
est.
AS soon as the steam cleared up, the ex-
tent of the catastrophe was discovered to
the officers of the unfortunate steamer, who
Immediately rushed to the scene to alleviate
the sufferings of the wounded.
The Ohio No. afterward hove in sight,
and being signalled, rounded to and took on
board the wounded and conveyed two of them
to Moscow. where medical assistance was
procured. The other three were taken to
Cincinnati. Two of them expired before
reaching the landing, and the third died soon
after reaching his home.
The bodies of the dead presented a shock
ing spectacle. The skin was stripped from
their heads, bosoms and limbs, and their
blackened bodies were otherwise wretchedly
mutiated.
Several others were slightly scaided, while
some, with remarkable presence of mind
threw themselves fiat upon the ground, and
thus avoided the fatal inhalation of steam.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

ATcHsoN REPUDIArED AT HoME.-A COR
respondent of the st. Louis Democrat
writing from Westport, Missouri, under date
OF july Sd, states that at meeting of the
citizens of Platte county, held on the previ-
GUS day, for the purpose of getting up in
structions TO the Platte members in the
Legislature, to vote for Atchison for SEN
ator this fall, the public voice was over
whelmingly against hims
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

~ A personal rencontre took place yes
terday morning at Vincennes between Col.
]. N. Eastman, mail contractor, and Mr.
Gofanour, deputy Sheriff, in which Mr.. E
received severe wound in the left arm by a
knife, severiDg an artery and several leaders.
Politics was the cause of it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

COMING BAcx.-The lafayette Journ al
mentions that party of emigrants from one
of the southern counties this State, pass
ed through that city, day or two ago, re-
turning to their old homes, from Kansas.
One of them in conversation remarked: 81
would rather live under the most tyrannical
government of the Old World, than submit
to the Missouri slave drivers. There is more
freedom in Russia, than in Kansas under the
present state of pffairs."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

Or We invite the attention of the mem.
bers of Neptune Fire Co., to The advertise
ment in another column, in relation to pro.
curing uniforms.
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HORTICULTURAL MEErlre.-We commit.
ted n error in noticing the regular monthly
mee,inO o, his Society for yesterday instead
Of today At O'Clock. The members will
h..Y i. mind the importance of the meeting
::Ssae,sal IN attendance,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04
DIED,

ON Friday. August 3D. MATTE only daughter Of o. B.
and Lucy j. Kldd. aged 7yssrs and seven months.
The funeral will take place o'clock this from
the residence her father 1t Pigeon Mills the family
buryiDg ground on the premises.
The friends and acguanances Of the family requested
40 ate nd without further note,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

~ At late celebration of the old bach
elors at Bloomington, Indiana, the following
villainous toast was drank:
"The Fair!-Ssints in churches-angels
in the ball roon-and devils in the kitchen %
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

o. He who studies books will know how
thinga ought TO be, and he who studies man
will know bow things are,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04
MARRIED.

ON the 2dfnst BY william R vann, ESQ.,. Mr. JoHN d.
BARRETT AGNES JANE BRYANT all Of this county
Accompanying this notice received the compliments Of
the loving couple Of the good things they onoy
ed on the occasion their nuptiAs. LosG MAY THEF
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

T He that will not reason, is bigot;
he that cannot is fool; and he who dares
not reason ia g coward,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04
SELECT FEMALE INSTITUTE OF EVANS

WILLIE
VHNHE Rev O. A. Foster, about to undertake
IL the thorough education % his daughter is willing
to receive young ladies between the ages ten and four
teen years, with whom and his daughter class
COURSE OF :TUDY:
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT..
Alphabetical Lessons, Reading, Spelling Numbers
orthography, Writing Elements Of Geography ahd Arith
metic.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT:
Arithmetic. Geography. by and more impressive
mode Of teaching Grammar Readipg Spelling by dcaton
Elements of Natural Science the Bible.
SENIOR DEPARrMENr:
Arithmetic and Grammar eontinued Geography AucieaE
and MOiern History Ancen: and Modern; Logic; Nstpra
Intellectual and Moral Philosophy Chemistry Botany Min
sralosy. Geology astronomy Political Economy algebra.
Geometry Natural Theology Mythology Grecan AID Roman
Antiquities. Evidences Of Christia nity. the Bible.
Regular critical exercises through the Of Read
ing Defining Orthogrsphy Writing Grammar and Compost
familiar lectures
ths studies pursued
Strict attention shall be given to all those of
requisite -plished lady.
This furnished with Phoso phcal and chemical
apparatus superior cabinets of minerals, fossils and
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

CORPORATION NOTICE.
ORDERED that the of lots No. 81 80, and 81.
~ Old Plan OF the city of Evansville. brick side
walk he laid along foovig portions of said lots
wits along North side 81 extending the
of Main Second the alley of said
lOt also along the North end Of lots end 49, extend
the alley lots Nos "a and 50 the
of second Sycamore also along the West side of
81 extending from said the alley in ofsad
lot No. 81; and that the be done within
days after the publication OF this notice and in default
thereof Marshal perform said work and tia
and accrunR thereby will be and
sale said lots much thereof will
satisfy said lien aud costs.
BY order of the Council.
aug3-2w WELL. H. WALKER. Clerk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

JUST RECEIVED.
HEARPFR'S Magazine for August;
II II Maury's Geography of the Seas;
Putnam's Magazine for August;
Lite Of Lady Biessington;
Godey's Ladies' Book August;
Black woods Magazirs for July;
Knickerhocker for August;
Loome's Geometry;
Yankee Notions for August
sug3 atSAM'L LISTERS Bookstore.
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DAYTON AN IN DkAro rUEASg
COLUMBUS, GAINESVILLE,
WHEELING, BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA. WASHINGTON CITY,
NEW YORK, ETC; VIA
INDIANA CENT RAJ RAILWAY,
AND coSEEcrINg Lisks kAsTwAkpi
Great Eastern and Western U. S. Mail and
American Express Line!
SHORTEST ROUTE TO DAYTON % MILxs, NO cHASsR
OF CARS BAGGAeAl
TWO TRAINS DAILY SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.)
nav ORNING EXPRESS leaves 4:40 A. NJ, a.
I'VE Richmond Eaton and Hamilton,
Ralroad for Cincinnati direct arriving
DayteD l0:3e. al
XeDia Columbus Lanesvlle heelng Baltimore,
CITY, pha New York and Bston Alsos
with for Springfield UrbanF Forest
Clyde Cleveland buffalo, Sandusky Tvledo Fort
Troy Piaua, etc. breakfast at Indianapolis.
Passengers this train arrive Columbus eight heursfI
advance Ola IBdiRnA polls.
MAIL TRAIN leaves Indianapolis II M, the Arrivf
Of all the West North and South arrives Rich
mond st 3P M Cincinnati 545 p Ia. arriving Day
ton P NJ directly with trains tor Xenia Gee
mmbus Springfield Cresline Pittsburgh. Phadelphia etc..
arriving at Columbus &C SIS M
PITTSBURGH PASSENGE leaving % NO on trains hays
enc hour stop in Dayton and make tn
Crssne Tor other train from indians pes
Passeng BY this route through Cricn quick
by any other. !.
The only route having sure setions vt Dayton
Columbus Baggage check through Pittsburgh and Phiia-
del phia baggsget re- =, che eked =. CeiuF bus
DAYTON, OR QOLUMBES VIA DAYTON.
X T.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-08-04

CHEAP LUMBER 10000 feet Hsmlook Joists and
Seantlins IOr sale At 81 Psrhundred Call Lose
. bargain JOHN F. GLOVER,
Jzt psalsx IN Lumber.
- sis Il 4 -fs-'
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CEMENT.
WTHoLESALE "a 40. Retail % so, for sale by
w y20 GEO. FOSTER CO.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

The violin player, Solomons, who gave
lessons to George the Third of England, once
said to his noble scholar Z" Violin players are
divided into three classes to the first belong
those who cannot play at all to the second
belong those who play very miserably; and to
the third, those who play linely; your Males.
ty has already elevated yourself to the rank Of
the second class"
Mr.. George w. Lamb, of Groton, Ct.
caught in his fish weir, last week, Goldfish
weighing sixty-Oye pounds. In the stomach
of the cod were found six smaller fish. six
squids. and complete Ca fishing gear, to
which was attached lead weighing ten and
quarter poun,s.
In the recent balloon excursion of M.
GODDARD, it Is stated by the passengers that at
the height Of ID, 900 feet from the earth. eve
rythng said or spoken out distinctly by them
was returned in about minute in an echo.
and this echo was as clear and distinct as the
words uttered by the voice.
Unusually large numbers of our for
eign population are returning to their former
homes IN Europe Since the Goth of April
two thousand at least have been sent from
New York by the South street shipping agen.
cios.
At New Bedford, on Wednesday, Mr..
Charles Folger, a native Of Nantucket, seven-
ty-six years of age, arrived from the Island, it
being the first time he ever set foot upon the
continent.
Senator Sumner has gone upon an ex-
cuision to the west. as far az Minnesota.
The farmers Of Nantucket are export
ing hay from their island 10 Virginia.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

SUIcEDE.-A man named Roylston recently
died at London, by his own act, who had re-
duced gluttony to science; had made God
OF his belly, worshipped it with earnest and
costly devotion, and died martyr TO it at last
len years ago he was worth one hundred and
fifty thousand pounds sterling, which he has
since squandered in the qualification of his
appetite. He had agents in China, Mexico,
Canada, and other places, to supply him with
the rarest delicacies and single dish some
times cost him fifty pounds. At length, on
the 10th OF April, nothing was left him but
solitary guinea, a shirt, and battered hat
He bought woodcock with the guinea, which
he had served up in the highest style of the
culinary art. He gave himself two hours for
an easy digestion, and then jumped INTO the
Thames from Westminster bridge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH. = On
Wednesday, upon the Worcester Railroad, at
Newton Corner, lady tried to get upon the
train after it had started. A gentleman tried
to save her, and seeing that without violent
effort both would go under the cars, he seiz-
ed her in his arms and jumped with her, both
falling upon the platform of the depot, the cars
rolling past their PROSTATE bodies. The day
before. young lady named Wilkinson, took
the Worcester train at Newton Corner to go
to Auburn Dale 1t is not the practice for
this train To stop at this place, and seeing it
go by, the young lady rushed to the door and
before she could be stopped jumped off, the
train going at that time at the rate of over
thirty miles an hour. Of course she was
thrown with great violence to the ground,
but fortunately escaped with few severe
bruises Trauejler.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

STATE SCHooL FOR IDIoTs. = The State
School for idiots and feeble minded youth, es
tablished by the interchangeable exertions Of
DR.. Howe, has now been in operation for
seven years, and has proved highly success
iul. Its means are not adequate for the re-
ception of all for whom application is made,
and the late Legislature wisely granted S25,
GOO for the erection of suitable building for
the school, on condition that $4,000 should be
raised by subscription. This is in addition to
an annual grant of $4,000 from the State, in
consideration of which thirty State pupils are
supported.
The school has had since its commencement
one hundred and thirteen pupils, of whom Al
still continue. In most cases there has been
marked improvement in habits, the forma-
ton OF habits of self control, and the growth
of decent and becoming manners. Some of
the pupils have been prepared 10 earn their
living, in whole or in part. In some favora-
BILE cases the mind has been healed of the par
alysis of idiocy, and put upon the path of pro-
gress and improvement. The beneficial re-
suits Of the system pursued at the school have
been most gratefully acknowledged by the
friends and relations of the pupils. Dir. Howe
remarks III his report, that g much of the idi.
oYy in the ord, arises from the violation of
natural laws in marriage, in regard to which
most men and women are alike ignorant and
indifferent. AS knowledge on this subject is
increased, it is to be hoped that conscientious
ness will also be increased. Sprinqfeld Re.
publican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

CAPTAIN DRAYToN. = The gallant Captain
Drayton, who suffered years of Imprisonment in
the Jail at Washington, D. c.. for his attempt to
rescue seventy of his fellow beings from Slavery,
called upon us yesterday. His health which was
broken down by hard fare and close confinement,
is still eneebled so as to incapacitate him for the
performance of any arduous labor and he has
therefore prepared and published narrative of
his lie, which he proposes to sell for the benefit
of himself and family. 1t is an interesting vol
ume, and we heartily commend it to the attention
of all those. who. feeling an interest in the anti
Slavery cause, have it in their power to assist one
of its heroes and martyrs, by purchasing a copy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-06-02

ExcELsIoR.-lce creams, ce.waters, ginger-pop, and
all the Other luxurious beverages which have been in
vented "n this fair land" to rival the nectar that poes
sing about, can be found at 2s7 Main-st Ambrosa is
hcton but the lemon strawberry, melon, sarsaparia,
and other delicious syrups which permeate the sparkling
soda Of the Excelsior hctons, but refreshing re-
hes that imparadize the palate they glide down the
throat The Excelsior keeps up It's high celebrity for cuts
Of meat and cookery Maurice will have chowder this
day and evening, which will be worthy to accompany the
solids that grace the board