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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-11-01

ESTATE OF RICHARD R. COMBS.
ETTERS have be- issued the undersgn-
A ed. Execu of the last will Richard B. Combs
diseased The estate solvent prompt settlement all
connected with said desired
oct23-3w MRS. AMELIA COMBS, Executrix
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Foreign Items.

The Scotch papers make the following an
nouncement: "Died, at Abbotsford, on the
It'll instant, in his S5th year, Peter Matbieson,
the old and faithful servant of Sir Walter Scott,
and for nearly thirty years his coachman."
A London paper, the Field, notices an ex-
traordinary American invention, just now be-
ing submitted to the French Government by
two gentlemen from New York. 1t is intended
specially for the services of 0oyage,lrs between
England and France, which it proposes to
unite by kind of floating bridge, or sea way,
by which the royageairs may cross the channel
literally upon land at least it is so stated by
the prospectus. The plan consists in the con-
struction Of a gigantic raft, of half a mile in
length and nearly the same in breadth, the
foundation being made of the trunks Of cork
trees strongly bound together.
Prince Albert, Chancellor Of the University
of Cambridge, having engaged to give annu-
ally gold medal for the encouragement Of
English poetry, the Vice Chancellor has just
given notice that the prize will be given this
year to such resident undergraduate as shall
compose the best poem on the war in the
Crimea The exercises are to be sent to the
Vice Chancellor on or before March 81, 1855,
and are not to exceed two hundred lines in
length.
The children Of Schiller are endeavoring 10
obtain, from the Prussian Chamber, an exten.
sion Of the copy right which they at present
enjoy in the works of their illustrious parent.
According to the present law, their peculiar
property in Schillers works is secured until
1858, and they pray that the term may be ex-
tended twenty years.
The Chevalier Bunson, says the Gazette de
rAcddemie, Of st. Petersburg, continues to re-
side in retirement at Heidelberg, and has just
sent to publisher in Berlin an historical work,
the fruit of his regained leisure.
The Senate of the University of Glasgow
have conferred the degree of ID. D. on the Rev.
Patrick Fairbaign, Professor Of Divinity in the
Free Church Theological College Of Aberdeen.
and author of the "Typology of Scripture,
and other works, and the degree of l.. L. ID. on
the Rev. Mr.. Livingstone, the distinguished
African traveller.
The Aheneum mentions two literary works
ain progress" of unusual interest. One is by
M. Kossuth-the other by M. Mazzini. M
Kossuth is preparing for the press collection
of his letters from Turkey, which will probably
contain some curious pieces Of secret history.
A revised edition Of the Great Magyar's
speeches on the question Of the day-the war
and how to manage it in the interests of free
dom-may also be expected from M. Kossuth's
hand The Atben9um says there is no truth in
the story that M. Mazzini is engaged, at the in.
stance Of an American publisher, on a "His
tory of Italy, 1t adds The Roman triumvir
we believe, is employing his leisure on work
| likely to be of importance for the future o.
Italy--the Development of the Italian Religious
| Question
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Bloody Tragedy at New Orieans-Fiye Men
WOunded-Three Fatally.

The New Orleans hcdyune, of the LIST inst,
contaius the following account of most bloody
affair which occurred in that city on Sunday
night, the 3lst of December, at the mouth OF
| Corduroy alley, on st. Thomas street, ssA,
1t appears that murderous gang went to
the entrance of the alley and made noise
which induced a man named Manion, who
keeps little boarding house in the alley, to
go out, in order to ascertain what was the
matter. As he approached the street, he was
knocked down by a blow from a heavy stone
bottle, and nearly killed.
Other inmates of the boarding house then
rushed out, and as each passed into the street
he was cut across the abdomen with huge
keen knife. Four were thus cut, and the fifth
made his escape and alarmed the police, who
finally succeeded in arresting two of the cut
throats, who are known as Dan Callaghan and
Pat Haggerty Dan had his knife in his hand
when he was arrested, and the crimson blade
but too well attested the work it had been do
ing.
The wounded men are respectively named
Coyle, Mccormack, Keenan, and Hannegan.
They were conveyed to the Charity Hospital,
and all, save one, are thought to be fatally
wounded. A feud Of long standing is supposed
to have led to this frightfnl and demoniac
deed of blood.
The Tragedy Complete. The New Orleans
Crescent, Of the Sd instant, contains the fol-
lowing:
John Hallighan, one Of the men cut in the
Corduroy alley affair on Sunday morning, died
at the Charity Hospital on Monday morning.
The coroner held an inquest over the body,
and returned verdict that death was caused
by wound in the abdomen, inflicted by a
sharp pointed instrument in the hands Of
Daniel Callaghan, with John Haggerty as ac-
cessory. He was twenty-five years of age.
Peter Mccormack, another of the wounded,
who had been left in Manion's house, was taken
to the hospital on Monday forenoon, and died
at o'clock in the afternoon. The coroners
verdict in his case was the same as that in re-
ference to Callighan the wound being in the
abdomen. Two other accessories are imph-
Gated by this verdict, whose names it is best to
suppress till they shall be arrested. McCor-
mack was only twenty-five years of age.
Coyle, who was supposed to be MORALLY
wounded, was considered in a fair way Of re-
covery last night.
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For the Journal Of Commerce

MEssRs. EDITORS: A6w evenings ago was
invited to attend a meeting for charitable pur.
poses. The assembly was very meagre. Yet,
was informed, theatre in the vicinity was
crowded. It at once brought to my mind the
following verse, written on the wall Of the
pump room at Bath, England, in the days Of
Bean Nash:
"The church and rooms the other day,
Opened their books for prayer and play
The priest got twelve Hoyle, sirty-seusnt
How great the odds for Hell 'gainst Heaven"
OLD TIMES.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
The Wood-Gaa Controversy.
RATHER sharp hut blatant f3~,o

A RATHER sharp but distant firing a
IA carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive thai the
smoke Of their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. DR.. c. G. Page, as the attorney for
W. p. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, L. r. Breisach, Of this citv
has presented those OF Pettenkofer 81 Rutland. on
Bavaria--he being their assignee--throuQh the
columns of the Daily Tunes Of the Sd instant He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven-
ton was issued on February 81 1851, an suthcn-
ticated copy of which has been filed in our Patent
Office also, that the claims Of his assignors were
filed in the office, to protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be Obtained
for making or using Wood-Gas, the disputed
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
the reheating OF the gas-passing it red hot
surface in i,s way TO the cooler-afier il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in Dr. Pages letter.
on page so. Now, as Mcconnell claims 10 have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood Gas,
far back lS49-two years pre- vious 10 The
granting Of the Bavarian patent--and as he OBJ
tanned a patent for the same, on the Goth dsy O,
September last, although contested by Pettenko.
fer d Rutland, we cannot well conceive who L. r.
Breisach wants TO frightsn, by declaring, through
the columns of the Times, that he will prosecute
the violators of the Bavarian invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
ducton OF this invention, but, in doing So he for
got 10 present any fact upon which the Pablo can
rely 10 show what patent rights he possesses
When he again writes TO inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will be so rood !,
to state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he means.--Solenftfc Apaer,cas,.
Nov left
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zsy- Special Notice.-HENRYS INVIGOR-
ATING CORD1AL.-The merits Of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
steal prostration, genital debility, nervous aTec-
ton, DC, &c, are fully described in another col
umn of,his paper, TO which the reader is referred
SO per bottle, bottles for IS, six bottles for SIS,
SIC per dozen. Observe the marks Of the gen
uine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. II. GILMAN, Washington, ID. c.
CANDY a. HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL IL STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
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GLOVES. GLOVES. GLovEs.-Flfty

rLOVEs! CLOVES GLOVEs!--Flfty
VI Dozen Bujou's and Alexanders Fine Kid
Gloves, all sizes and colors.
Ribbons and Flouers.
An assortment offne French Flowers, Feathers,
and Ribbons.
Fans for the EpeHing.
5Pearl Stick Fans, elegantly carved.
10 Fine Ivory
~ Sandal Wood I" finely perforated.
100 In Bone, Satin Wood, and PEPPER Mache, &c
Combs, Psrtamrg DC, &c.
Another fresh supply Of Lubn's Extracts.
Twelve Shell Tuck Combs, latest Paris style
Just opened al PARKER'S
Fancy and Periumery Store under National
Jan 11--3t Hotel Penn. avenue
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H0titts.
The hest ArticI

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneously
changes the hair TO brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broom, which is permanent--does not stain or in
any way njure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy it, for il
nspsr fails Boston Post
For sale by z. D. GILMAN Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
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NJ Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy

III Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache which has been recently offered
TO the public, is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials 10
its efficacy which have been volunteered by MANY
who have been benefited by IL, but also because
there great number of people who are af
ficted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public DIR.
Eastman who discovered the efficacy Of his "rem.
edy,n is physician in this city, in high standing
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been longneeded, has attracted the attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard of H.
From our own knowledge Of DIR. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med.
cine deserves the favor il receives, and that twill
prove to be great benefit 10 all who may give il
trial.--Lynn Ne,cs, December 80 1853
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr Q
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

A CARD.-Our patrons and the public IN
IA general are most respectfully informed that
we have this day, the llth instant, opened, with
large additional stock, our New Music Depot at
the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue, Eleventh, and
d streets, where Music and Musical Merchan dise
Of every description can be found on the most
reasonable terms.
A call is respectfully solicited.
Dec l2-eo3t HILBUS 81 HITZ.
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Increase Of salaries.--The City Councils
have passed an act, which has received the ap.
proval Of the Mayor, increasing the salaries ofthe
police officers TO six hundred dollars per annum,
except the salary of the police officer employed at
the railroad station, who is 10 receive but three
hundred and sixty dollars year. In other words,
the increase is twenty per cent. over the former
pay.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

The Columbia typographical Society cele-
brsted their forterh anniversary, last night by a
bali and supper, at Jackson Hail. There were
many persons Of both sexes in attendance, and
the time passed more pleasantly, by far than il
the typos had been engaged in type dancing on a
morning paper
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR

Il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No
S,966, for 1884 acres, issued on the I'D Septem-
Der, 1871, in the name Of Ann Bronaugh one Of
the heirs Of Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line, has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made 10 the General Land Office, for the issue Of
script on duplicate of said warrant in accordance
with the dth section of the rules and regulations
Of said Office dated November 20th, 1852.
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronaush.
Nov 29--cw3m
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The Railroad Riot at Erie,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10.-In the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania this morning writ of assistance
was granted and ex-police Marshal Keyser was
ordered 10 proceed TO Erie with such force as he
may choose 10 summon here or at Erie, and en-.
force the decree OF the court. He will start this
afternoon.
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Supreme Court of the United states.
WEDNESDAY, January 10, 1854.

WEDNESDAY, January 10, 1854.
No. 40. Edward NJ. West plaintiff in error,
vs. Joseph Cochran.
The argument Of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Ewing, for the plaintiff in error, and
continued by Mr.. Hill, for the defendant in
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow at IL O'clock
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

The Old soldiers.-A large number of tn,
delegates to the convention, in this city, yesterday
went TO Mount Vernon, to visit the tomb OF tn,
Father OF his Country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

~ ERERAL Notions of Chemistry, by j..
NJ Pelouze and H. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent, or
Last summers Trip 10 the Old World, by orvile
Horwitz. r. FARNHAM.
Dee ~
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MODERN LANGUAGEs.-D.E u. Groux,

M ODERN LANSUAt'ES.-D.E H.. Gr0ut,
w native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guagcs, especially French Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor OF Numcsmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south SIDE between 9th
and 18th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 2l-dtf
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Senatorial struggle in Missouri.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. S.--The Missouri legislature
on the 4ih had seven ballots for a United States
Senator. The last stood Doniphan 81 Benton,
40; Atchison, Sc; Wilson, Doniphan voting for
Mr.. Wilson. The Senate then adjourned till next
day. The vote was strictly party vote.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

The Dying Gladiator is still on exhibition at
Morrison's building, on Four.and. half street, and
has been visited by thousands of the admirers OF
classic works Of art.
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lizard TIMES, a New Novel, by Chas

IT 1t DICktHS'
The Metallic Wealth of the United States, de.
acrbed and compared with that of other countries,
by j. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs of Joseph John Quincy, with selec.
lions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwae in 2 vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR az MAURY'S
Aug IS Bookstore near 9th ri.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

Senator Norris.-We are gratfed TO learn
that the health Of this gentleman is somewhat i'm
proved, and that there is now strong probability
of his recovery.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

Flour.-Eleven hundred. and fifty barrels OF
-four were brought 10 Georgetown, on Tuesday,
from WilIiamsport, Maryland, in single boat.
This shows there is no scarcity of the article on
the line Of the canal.
Superfne -four is retailed in this city at ten, and
the best family -four ct eleven dollars and half a
barrel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11
The Southern Mail difficulty.

CHARLESTON, Jan. s.-The difficulty in regard 10
the southern mail will soon be definitely arranged.
The terms have been agreed upon, but the SEIZED.
ule is not yet fixed
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NOR SALE, a large and well-selected

1t stock of Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, to-
gether with Store Fixtures, almost entirely new.
The owner, beng DESTROYS OF changing his present
business, offers his entire Stock and Fixtures for
sale. To any one wishing TO embark in the Gro
Gerry Business rare opportunity is now offered.
The position and size of the store, as well as the
family trade OF The same, are unexceptionable.
For further particulars address l. E. D., with real
name, through the post Office. Jan. ll-3tf
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r ATER YEARS. by the Author of tn,

r AFTER YEARS, by the Author Of {" the
II The Old House by the River
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
The French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. D.
The Land OF the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry R. Schoocrah.
Dana's Minrealogy, 4ih edition.
The above selected from large arrival Of
new books al TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Dec 9 Bookstore, near 9Th ST.
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HHICORA and other Regions OF the
~ Conquerors and the Conquered, by Mrs Mary
II. Eastman.
Old Redstone; or, Historical Sketches Of West.
ern Presbyterianism, its early ministers, its peril
ID. ID.
Just received and for sale by
Oct21 r. FARNHAM.
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DOR OVERCOATS and Clothing of
IL every description, gentlemen should not fail
TO visit the extensive establishment of the sub.
scribers where they will find very large and COM
plete assortment of every style and quality OF
Fashionable Garments manufactured in the neat
est and most desirable manner, which we are sell
ing at the lowest prices on the most accommods.
ing terms.
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
322 Penn. avenue, next door TO Iron Hall
Dac
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11

"ARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHTLLINeToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
TENDER is one Of the best that has been issued
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions
The Knckerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book Graham's Magazine, and
Puinams Magazine, all for September, received
aud for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstores
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Eotal ann 4ersonal.
The Exhibition of the METROPOLITAN Me-

The Exhibition Of the Metropolitan Me-
chanics' Institute.-This grand display will be
commenced on the Sth day Of February, in the
principal halls Of the Smithsonian Institution. The
busy work Of preparation is now in progress, and
everything gives promise of success. The ar.
engagements for the display Of articles of taste are
on magnificent scale. The main hall is, perhaps
the most beautiful in the country, and will be en-
bellished with everything that taste can suggest
This hall is two hundred feet in length, and Of ad
lnirable proportions. In il there will be band OF
music in constant attendance one and perhaps
Two splendid church organs, pianos, harps, &c.
The entrances will be al both the northern and
southern great doors in the centre of this hall
The gas illumination will be very brilliant in all
the apartments devoted TO the exhibition. The
promenades will be kept wide and clear; that ex.
tending along the main hall will be fifteen or six
teen feet wide throughout its whole length.
The applications for space are becoming very
numerous, and the department Of machinery will
be highly interesting. No less than four fine steam
engines are already noted among the offerings in
this department, and these will be capable of pro-
pelling any number Of machines that may possibly
be exhibited.
The Superintendent, Mr.. t. C. Connolly, is de-
voting his utmost energies 10 the advancement Of
this noble enterprise and il affords us much
pleasure 10 learn that his efforts are fruitful of
good results. Persons desiring particular nforma-
ton should apply TO Mr. Connolly, at his residence
at 49l, Seventh street but we will here state that
the office at the Smithsonian building will be open
for the reception OF all kinds of goods, on the
goth of January; that Mr. Connolly will receive
all articles not of extraordinary weight, at the
depot, in Washington, and convey them thence to
the exhibition and so return them, free Of expense
10 the depostors; that The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, and Washington branch thereof will
convey all goods for the exhibition TO and from
Washington, free Of cost and that other roads
are expected TO do in like manner
We most heartily commend this praseworthy
enterprise and its Superintendent, to the favor
and good Offices Of allsgho value the progress of
labor the aborer and the consumer. All are in
terested in the patriotic and benefcent undertake
ing and all should in some manner contribute TO
its efficiency and success.
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MORNING GOwNs.--A large and fine
lyl assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL az STEPHENS,
Dec l3 Pa. av. next door 10 Iron Hall
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The Fair.-At the meeting Of the committee
on exhibition Of the Mechanics Metropolitan In
stituie, on Tuesday night, the following officers
were appointed, in view of the proposed fair in
February: Clerks, Messrs. Peter M. Pearson,
Hollis Amidon, and Thomas c. Magruder; ticket
clerk, Charles p Wannell; door keepers, Lewis
Wright and James Sutton; watchmen and as
sistanis, Samuel Mcpherson and Lewis Burk.
hart
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%I ~ car, on Saturday, the 10th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington. .
Gentiemans Overcoa,, which was wrapped in a
cloth bearing the name Of residence and strapped
on the top Of trunk; also, new Leather STRAP
and Buckle from sno,.aer trunk belonging TO ths
same person. ne advertiser considers this an
occasme.i to represent TO the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad on this route that, for the
fort of passengers and security ef baggage, in
creased responsibility should be required oftheir
agents.
| Any communication addressed 10 the Office Of
National Irtciigener will be received and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will be
pa,d Nov 26--tf