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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

Prof Morgan's entertainment at'Apoilo
Hall was largely attended, although the price
of tickets being low, the receipts were not
SO large as might have ben expected from
SO large On assembly. Thereceipts were
500 Is, from which the necessary expenses
are to be deducted, still, however, leav-
ing considerable aid to the fund for the
poor. Everything passed off very well, and
the audience were evidently highly pleased.
Prof. Morgan, and the artists who so kindly
volunteered their assistance, deserve the
gratitude OF the community. Prof. Morgan
labored industrioosly in getting up this en-
tertainment, and without any expectation OF
other reward, than the sease Of having Civ
en- his aid for the relief of the suffering
poor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18
Bodtam Mines

"Bodiam Mines" is the little given by MIR.
w. Kersteman, to his coal mines just below
Evansville, on the bank of the Ohio river.
We visited these mines, or rather the smart
to what will soon be "the mines" Tuesday,
and for the first time. We we're astonished
at what Mr.. X. had accomplished in the
space Of a few months, from the time of the
conclusion of his boring experiment.
Whe a short time before there was but a
rough hill side, are now houses, a steam en-
CINE working, railroad structure partially
laid, piles Of stone taken IRON the "bowels
Of the earth," and the busy life of industry.
will be coming at the rate of from FIVE to ten
thousand bushels per day from the depths
below, rafting across the railroad, dropping
into boats in the river, and lending its aid to
the wheels Of commerce and travel, and sup
plying city's wants fos coal fuel.
The shaft, as we have before said, is fif-
teen feet wide by seven feet. II is now l55
feet deep, within ten or fifteen feet Of the
first lerge vein Of c. aL A steam engine has
been put up near the mouth Of the shaft,
which commenced its work last Tuesday
lated in the shaft from a suspension Of the
work several weeks while putting up the en-.
CINE, and the machinery was in active wol
during our visit. drawing up the water. T0
Ia, late tI.o IL n,
ney has been erected, with a furnace in con-
neeiion, which is united by drift with the
lower depths Of the shaft. This will keep
the mines entirely tree from foul air and ex
cessive damPness. The engine house is q
roomy and comfortable building. There i:
also blacksmith shop, q carpenters shop
and boarding house. A great many men
will be employed at these mines after while
Those now employed receive high wages
and are doubtless doing much better thar
they could at the present time in almost an,
other field of manual labor.
Mr. K. anticipates that in about two
weeks he will be mining coal. He is build
ing railroad. double track, from the shat
to the river bank, and thus will be enabled I,
deposit the coal into boats, with but the sin
gle handling Of placing it 10 the cars. H,
anticipates having far superior article o
ofcoai to any other which is mined between
Louisville and the mouth of the Ohio. W.
hope he will not be disappointed. But W,
shall soon have an opportunity of reporting
on the subject.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

AN ASSIGNMENT MADE.-Gen. Lar'mer, o
Pittsburgh, has made an assignment Of all his
property, real and personal, to Thomas Da-
wilson, of East Liberty, and Thomas MeIlen,
of Pittsburgh, in trust for all his creditors
without preference TO any. The liabilite;
are established at about 3OO,O 900. The heav.
lest items are those of the Pittsburgh ane
Connersville Railroad Company, which
claims $40, 900 or more, and the Ohio aEt
Pennsylv ania Railroad about $40 900.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

SHOOTING AEFAIR.-Qn Saturday night
Mr.. Charles Ormsley, one Of the head clerks
i'm the National Telegraph Office Of this city,
visited some of the hotels with the object Of
finding young man. named Thomas Jen-
nings, son Of n. jennings, merchant tailor
|op Main street. alleging that he had repor.
ted viiiainous charge sgainst the character
Of young lady; who refused the attentions
Of Mr.. j., but was subsequently, engaged aud
married to MIR. O. Abuut 3 O'Clock, learn
ing that Jennings was in the National Thea.
tire, Mr.. q. went in and called him out, and
when about five feet out of the door, made u
demand, il he had reported as he alleged
and on answering that he had Mr.. D. pulled
out u six shooting revolver, and fred one
load directly in his face he being perhaps
but a step off; the ball entered at one nostrii
cutting the lip and under jaw in two; Mr.. J.
fell backwards with force, striking his head
on the stone ill OF the main entrance of the
Theatre, and presented a ghaslly sight
Deputy Marshal Crap, being close by, arres.
ted Mr. o.. who gave himself up, saying"l
am tie man; shot him." aud being asked
why he did it, said, she seduced my wife,
Both are young men. about % years old
The prisoner was taken to the station house
and the unfortunate man who was shot, wal
taken to room in tho Woodruff House op
posite, where, during the night, he was al
tended by Doctor N. Foster. $50
! The ball had not been found after an ex
animation by Drs. Muzzy and Wood, yester
day morning. Doubts are entertained il tn
wounded man will survive. The preliminary
examination will take place to day.
| On Saturday afternoon, the wounded maj
was removed from the hotel 10 his father
residence, where he is some easier.
! Gin. Gag.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

SlcKEsIxG. The N. Y. Day Book says
that some lady belonging to the supper ten
recomends that they have a soirce for the
poor, and all the ladies' on the occasion wear
shilling calico dresses, which after the party
shall be given to the destitute. She also
suggested that the gentlemen dress in some
ordinary material, and give their clothes,
alter this memoirs able occasion is past, TO the
same purpose. We do not wonder some Of
the laborers out of employment are Disguised
with the means suggested for their assistance
when such namby pamby doll woman ss
this "gives her mind.'
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

The recent crisis i'm the monetary aud
commercial affairs of the country. which re-
suited SO disastrously to banks and bankers
and the business community generally, does
not appear to be entirely over with yet
Some staunch old concerns, that had been
considered lucky enough to have weathered
the storm, and maintained an undaunted
trent against all the shocks and blows that
were aimed at them, have recently been
compelled to give up the ghost and share the
fate of those who fell earlier in the action.
But few Of the larger private bankers in the
country have been spared to continue their
business of shaving commercial paper, on
their own terms, or to furnish currency to
the public, of which none but themselv es
knew it's value or its security. The exten.
sive and hitherto favorably known house oil
Page, Bacon g. Co., was the last among the
larger western establishments to 90 by the
board, and no doubt many concerns deeply
interested in their affairs will soon follow
There is no longer any security in placing
confidence in these institutions. They have
had their day, and it is to BIZ hoped that the
experience of the last six months will ava
ken proper interest in the business public
to look speedily to the establishment of {
sound and stable currency.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

THIS EvENING!-The Gondola family will
give one more Of their excellent entertain
ments this evening at Apollo Hall. We
were present at Prof. Morgan's entertain
ment, in which this family lent their assis
lance, and take pleasure in stating that Prof
Warmers magical wonders, and Mile An
MOS wire walking and dancing, with Other
"aid and comfort" lent by the family, were
very good. AS these services were rendered
without charge, and they can give an excel
lent exhibition, we hope they will have
crowded house tonight
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

rHnrr-rnrHo. OovrE.s-sEcosD SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.

\ WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
SESArH.-Mr. Broadhead moved that the
Senate consider the joint resolution in favor
of sending relief to DIR. Kane. He said
there were special reasons for it.
y Mr., Gwin, from the select committee on
the Pacific Railway, proposed two substitutes
for the bill on that subject.
L. The bill was debated at some length, and
finally indefinitely postponed.
MIR. Broadhead again asked the considera-
ton OF the resolution on the Arctic Expedi-
lion and it was taken up.
Mr. Hunter OBJECTED 10 its passage, on the
ground that the search for DR.. Kane would
lead TO the loss Of more lives, owing TO the
uncertainty Of the position Of the Arctic Ex-
petition.
Mr. Mallory explained that DR.. Kane had
made arrangements by monuments and
signals, SO that il lost, his track and route
couldbe discovered. f Etat
DIR. Hunter acquiesced after Mr. Walkers
Explanation, and the joint resolution passed.
MIR. Dodge, OF Iowa from the Committee
on Public Lands, reported back the bill
establishing land Distri t in florida, which
was read and passed.
! The Annual Ocean Mail Appropriation Bill
which failed last session., was taken up and
passed.
| The judicial reform bill was taken up, and
ynrious ame ndments adopted. The Senate
then went into executive session, and soon
after adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr Letcher brought before the
House question Of privilege, in relation 10
w. b: Chase's refusing to give testimony
bfere the Select Committee appointed last
session, TO investigate whether money OF
OTTER improper means had been used to in.
fuence the passage of bills, an asking for a
process 10 compel Chase to answer. Alter
some debate the subject was postponed.
i The House went into Committee on tht
Pacific Railway bill.
Dir. Stephens, of Ga made a speech, te
show the great superiority of slave labor ia
) Georgia, over free labor in Ohio, and incl
dentally advocated tie acquis;tation OF Cuba
Dir. Boyer strongly opposed the acguis
ton Of the Island, and said the project was
fraught with danger to the South, and wholly
inexpedient. The House then took a recess.
till seven o'clock.
4 At 7o'clock, the House having again as
sembled, Mr.. Smith, of Alabama made a
strong Know Nothing speech. Several
speeches were made in favor of the Pacific
railway, alter which the House adj burned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

OF Acorrespondent ofihe Home Journalin
notice ola wedding he bad recently attend
ed, gives an amusing account OF the discom-
future of a beau in attempt to get the upper
hand IL young girl, whom from her modest
downcast eyes and unpresuming demeanor,
he doubtless thought fair butt for his pointed
wit.
"Do you know what was thinking Of all
the time during the ceremony
"No sir-what"
"Why, l was blessing my stars that was
not the bridegroom"
And 1 suppose the bride was doing the
same thing, rejoined his fair antagonist.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

LONG GUNs-It is known from official
sources that of The ordnance used in trying
to break up SevastoPol the ertrepae range oil
the heaviest cannon may be stated at 600,
1000, and even 5000 yards-in one case
5, 700 yards, or more than three miles. But
firing at such distance is too uncertain to be
more than an annoyance-never useful
II may destroy the buildings OF town, and
kill or drive out the unfortunate inhabitants
but can never touch the military strength
of any place or do more harm than amuse
good soldiers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

A WoMAH IN rr.-Rev. Mr.. Yatess late
President Of "a College at Lebanon, Illinois.
disappeared few weeks since most mysteri-
ously. Previous to his departure ne wrote
letter to a friend, requesting that no search
should be made for him, as he had become
disguised with life and was determined on
destroying himself by drowning. Recent
developments, however, seem TO indicate
that his disappearance is not SO suicidal in
it's character as at first supposed. A woman
is in the case.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

LAND SpEcULATIOS-The Wisconsin papers
pretty generally, are trying to stir up muss
WITH their State School Land Commissioners
for having, as they charge. disposed OF some
200 900 acres of the best farming land grant
ed by Congress to public schools. TO three
men, one of them ga Cincinnati specnlator,'
OF very low rates.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

0rThe Louisville Bulletin cites the fol.
lowing as an instance OF the manner in which
ness: The banks in Madison paid out at par
on Monday the Wabash Valley Bank, and
having got clear of all the paper on that
bank. refused to receive it on Tuesday u, less
at heavy discount. The Madison banks
are not The only ones that plt y that kind of q
game.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18
BlLLs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS bills amen

BILLS RECOMMENDATIONS bills amend.
ing existing laws were passed to second
reading also the following: to allow tax payers
to deduct the value of their lands occupi d
bysoads and their Indebtedness from The list
OF taxaeies; to repeal the general banking
act; 10 repeal the act prohibiting the evidence
Of negroes and Indians; the bill allowing
service of process on a defendant where
he may be found, was indefinitely post
poned. Il STATE Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

Nor LosT.-The st. Louis Democrat of
the 10th has il from reliable authority in
Illinois, that Sl55,OO0 sent forward to meet
the interest due on the debt Of that State. and
which was reported to have been lost by the
failure of the house If Wandsu orth q Shell
don, of New York, is amply secured by the
bonds Of those gentlemen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18
0E The Pittsburg Gazette of "Wednesday

says:
The coal-boats did not all get out. The
cold weather which supervened on the late
fl BOD prevented the boats from locking
through below the dam, and when the wealth.
err changed for the better the river went
down before they could all get down. About
200 boats, and the usual quantity Of barges
got out, and there are some 60 boats lett be.
hind. THIS calculation shows that there
was much less coal afoat than had been an.
ticipated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

A QUEER STATE OF THIxGs.-The Mich
igan papers assert that the prisoners in the
State prison at Jackson have actually been
engaged in the manufacture Of bogus coin
and by aid OF accompices outside the walls
have put the same in circulation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

WITHDRAWAL OF MISSIONARIES. "A letter
to DR.. Durbin states that all the missiona-
les connected with the Methodist Episcopal
Church in China would probably withdraw
from the empire by the close Of the presen,
year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

OUR NATIONAL DEBr.-As shown by the
Register of the Treasury, the total debt Ct
the United States is now $4S,37S 83l. Oh
this there is in the hands of foreigners Sl9,-
600, 900, On which we pay about Sl,l00.000
in interest. Since the 4th OF March, 1853,
there was redeemed OF the then debt S27,-
100000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

~ The Free Bankers, who are not hit by
the following excellent burlesque from the
Goshen Democrat, won't mind it, aud those
who are hurt, the public won't mind, and
oughtn't to, we publish it entire:
AT another meeting Of the Free Bankers,
held at the "Kankakee March," on Monday,
January LIST. 1855, to devise suitable means
for tie more ample protection of themselves
ut home, and an increased confidence abroad,
upon motion, the President of the Bank OF
Connersviile was chosen President, aud the
Cashier OF the Bank OF Poor Excuse was APP
pointed Secretary of the CONVEX tien.
The following questions were prUpOUnded
to each represent alive present, aud written
answer requ red to the same:
QUESTION LIST. Have you under any circum-
stances ever redeemed in any manner one
dollar Of your issue; or do you ever intend
doing So! The answer was, with one ex.
Gel iio", "No'-the representative from one
OF the institutions acknowledging that lie
had bought ~ cents worth of matches from
a pedlar aid paid the cash. II, is was
Ieemed an infringement OF the rule, and by
large vote lie was ruled out.
CUES. I'd. Has any one living ever discov
cred by accident or otherw Sc, the precise
location OF your Banking House! it SO, in
what manner?
| Here the Cashier of the Scat Swamp
Bauk" admitted that he was surprised one
/ night by man and his boy, who were hunt
ing coons; but he was positive they had nc
carpet bag, nor any dishonorable intention
towards the concern. ff,s.,s. -.-,sr ia. =,
| CUES. Sd. What are the securities depos.
tied for the perfect and absolute redemption
OF your notes! E
Ans. The following undcubted securities
were some Of the pr;ncipal:]
4 Five hundred shares in Perhan's Greal
Git Scheme.
Fix hundred Pictorial Enyelops of old ia.
cob Tow nsend's Sarsaparila.
One hundred Sandy Hook p per cents
Five hundred Militia officers commissions
ISSUED during the Stock War.
One thousand Sons of Temperance Trav
cling Cards, 10 per cent. discount.
i len one thousand dollar Bonds of lillian
thropy.
The following resolution was then unani
mously adoI ted: .r.......-.-.
q Res0lrtd, That no institution represented
in this convention, will ever be guilty of ex
tending any manner OF accommodation 10 citi
zens who are in the habit OF either directly
or indirectly countenancing the use OF eithe
gold or silver as circulating medium, ou
grand object being to drive all such trash on
Of the country. 1a
After the above proceedings were had, ant
the foregoing Exhibit made of the sound con
dition and commanding position Of the Banks
a motion was made to adjourn, "sine de-
bu, the proposition met with considerable,
opposition as some could not understand by
what right "sne die could expect them TO g
to his taver', any more than the grocery
keeper adjoining; but upon the ayes and noe,
being called, it finally prevailed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

UE The hog market is very dull. There
is nothing doing in them whatever. The
weather has been entirely too warm for kill
ing for several days, and the season will
therefore be prolonged another week We
learned from st. Louis that there is u defici.
ency of 90, 600 head up to this time as COM
pared with the same time last year, and the
season was about closirg.- Lou. Jour. 18Th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

" The Fawn arrived here yesterday
afternoon Punctuai to her time. She is q
good boat and regular in her trips. She
will be down again next Saturday afternoon,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

OF The city of st. Louis has consented
to pay damages and expenses accruing from
the late riot, amounting TO $4,000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

o. We thank AR. Paul Anderson, OF the
Y. " C. Railroad, for a package of late Gin
ciansti papers. They were very welcome.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

ISIS Stephen Wycoff, of Water Gap, N. ].
recently slaughtered a hog two years old
which weighed, when dressed, nine hundred
and twenty pounds. "A
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18

OF An Indiana paper gives the following
account of some ofthe" Antecedents' 'of Hon.
james Haslan, the recently elected U. s.
Senator from Iowa.
Some yeary ago scrawny,- little, dirty.
nose man came to -GreencastIe and entered
College as student. His money was scarce
but Of persevera nee Ire had stock worth
something, and stndionsly piled himself tc
manual labor to earn his bread. He strove
against every bese'ment, of which there are
not few in poverty's vale, uniil'he graduate
ly won The attention and esteem Of his couu
trymen. lie moved West, after graduating
with honor TO himself and the College-iand
ed in the clever little State of iowa, grew
with. it, and finally, after citizenship o
some years, was few days ago elected U. 8
Senator in Congress from that State
During Mr.. Harlan's attendance a
Greencastle, he and Harvey D.. Scott, th'
Congressman from the rerre Haute District
we are told, roomed together, doing thei
own cooking and other chores, and living il
the most economical manner, in order, witt
their scanty means, 10 get an education
They may both live 10 do more and be NOR
than they have yet attained TO, but they will
never achieve anything SO creditable as thi
I"pursuit of knowledge under difficulties.
They have earned their high places, and, w
doubt not, will fill them well.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18


OF Bulwer leads bache lor's life in Paris
and many singular stories are told of his &C.
centres. He is al the age of fifty, the same
dandy he was in the days when he wrote
,"Pelham," and really makes up exceedingly
well. His torture is very large and he per.
forms many acts OF considerations charity.
He is fatalist, and believes firmly in GER
tain periods being hazardous to his destiny.
One Day, full of gloomy forebodings, he vas
seated at his solitary brcakfast-table, when
the new house-keeper, who happened
to bear a striking resemblance to his wife,
entered. "Sir," said she, 81 shall do every
thing 10 give you satisfaction" "Will you,
madame" cried the Baronet, and ringing the
bell, he ordered the valet to pay the house
keeper years wages and her passage to the
most distant place she would consent to 90.
The lady happened 10 have daughter mar
ried to New Zealand chief at Koorakoo,
Bay of Island, and hither she was despatch
ed at Bulwer's expense.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18
Election OF q. $. senator Po..pon. ed:

Election OF u. 3. senator POstpon ed
Inst Monday the question Of appointing
day for the.elecion of u. s. Senator, came
up i'm the State Senate. Finally oil motion
of Mr.. Anthony, the election Of Senator
was postponed Till the cal of February, by
the following vote --ayes- S,noes:
AYEs--Messrs. Alexander, Anthony
Brookshire, Cutshaw, Drew, Hosbrook, Hos.
brook, Hostet.er, Jackson OF Madison, Nc
Cieary, Mcdowell, Mansfield, Mathes, Rey-
nolds, Richardson's Of Spencer, Rusg, Slater.
Spann, and Turkingion--lS. -
NAYs-slessrs. Combs, Ensey, Freeland,
Harris, Hawthorne, Helm, iendry, Meeker,
Parker, Sage, Suit, Vandeventer, Weston,
Wilson and Woods-I7.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-18
PRE- LECTURE ron THE PEOPLE.

uDROF. BANNING. of New YORK. will gIve q series OF
FREE Lectures before ladies and ntlemsn. Monday
Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings OF next
ocioekf in the Crescent City Hall Main street health.
Phyticsl Education and Voice music. All who
terested the culture Of the the deveio Of
symmetrical and graceful figure ind and say
recovery health aud strength invited TO attend.
For The benefit pe public he will repeat Of these
lectures before ladies' place. O'Clock Tues
Day. Wednesday and Thursda, All ladies
ved attend