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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

Not within the recollection of the "oldes:
inhabitant" have house-keepers and hotel
keepers been SO hard up to find sufficient
amount of palatable eatables for their tables.
Every thing is scarce, and most articles of
food SO high as to be beyond the reach OF
those who have not long purse to stand on.
The old cant which has often been thrown
at us, that "Hoosiers live on 'hog and hom.
my" is being practically experienced just
now. The market is as barren of vegeta-
bles, with the exception of corn meal and
and sassengers,) as Scuffletown sand bar
in dogdays. There are no reserves in the
country to draw upon, either, for the country
Is quite as hard up as the city. Farmers
going days journey to snatch chance to
buy seed potatoes, and small ones at that, for
SIS a basket full and no questions asked
about the size OF the BASKETS decidedly a
rough commentary upon the independence
of the farmers life.
The farmer, hitherto accustomed to live
upon the STAT of the land" and to see his
table groan beneath the productions of his
own hands, from his own soil, is now COM
PEELED to 60 upon short allowance with the
rest of mankind. The bountiful wheat crop
of last year has been made, as far as it would
60, to supply the vacancy caused by the fail
ure of almost every other crop, and in many
instances has long since been exhausted.
We can revel in our Imagination on the
luxuries of the vegetable kingdom which we
may have enjoyed in former years, and per.
haps now and then see the skeleton remains
of half-starved parsnip, or a carricature
carrot grace our boards, but when the old
familiar dinner bell rings us up, and we hear
the bill of fare announced, it requires more
than the courage of Russian soldier to un.
dertake the task of satisfying what of us is
mortal. Then comes, not only the "war to
the knife" but to the teeth also. That roas,
beef, which was once considered meet only
for aldermen, falls as bloodess upon oul
plates now as the sole of an old shoe. The
cattle have nearly all been slaughtered
throughout the country, as fast as The hay
and fodder gave out, the backwardness O
the season rendering such a course necessa
ry.
But this scarcity in every thing good to ca
is not without its blessings. We have thu
satisfaction to know, that our "hog and HON
iny," with our corn bread, &C., &C., and no
much else, is very anti.dyspeptic diet. w,
are safe from govt or gourmandizing, and OF
the whole we have no doubt that our tempo
rary Privation will have its effects upon TIL
human race.
Everything eatable is now duly appreciat
ed. The few potatoes, withered parsnp
and gaunt carrots. that once were thrown
aside, are now husbanded with the utmos
care, and given to understand that they mus
60 as far as they can. What was once bare
ly tolerable as necessary, is now grateful
comfort, and former comforts are esteeme
luxuries, while what was formerly luxury
is not to be had now for love nor money!
Truly, the times have been severe, but
the present warm weather should continu
for while longer, things will begin shortl
; to improve.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

IL We don't want the burlesque edi-
torial to-day on the Ex-Constables to be
taken as siur in any degree on them. They
are clever set of boys, and if the present
constabes do their duty half as well, they
will give very general satisfaction.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

0-Bya census recently taken at Cleve-
land. the population is set down al 'o'!y'
three Thousand seven hundred and forty, in
ereose in fourteen nssnths, two thousand six
hundred.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

" Nothing of public interest occurred
at the Circuit Court yesterday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

The temperature of He'll has exercised
the speculations of very many divines, but
we think the talented and eccentric Burchard
must take the palm for giowfng illustration
of the question. Burchard once passing
through furnace with a theological pupil
stopped aud gszed into the white heat of
the melted iron. said he, in his deep, solemn
musical voice "do you wish to know how hot
hell isl III tell you. He'll is so much hotter
than the fiery furnace, that supposing being
who could live in He'll, should jump thence
into that furnace. he arould freeze TO death irr
fiue minutes. II Cleveland Hercid.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

OF The thermometer stood at severar
places we noticed yesterday at SS'. 'hae
is pretty tolerable warm for an APrii Day
The wind blew suriously alb day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-04-19

BUSINESS AND LOVE CoRREsPoHDEScE.-
The following letters were picked up in,
Evansville couple days ago by steamboat
friend. We give literal copies, excepting
names of porties. They are addressed to-
mother and daughter:
march 18th wei mrs. got hear safe
but canle sende you that money now but
viii sende hit in a weake or two. pleas ex-
cuse me for shorte Letter for hav one OF
CRATE Importers TO rite. no NOR at present
rite to me at bickry grove massac county
IL.
Here is the letter of "grate I'm portens"
he wrote:
Mis- Ann
Iwant one worde long with you. hope
hit will provale for worde to the wise is a
nuf. if you will con cente to have me th'nke
ccd live happy, il you will name the time ono
am redy, if not than misabIe is my CAGE out
If you will not pleas let me no enc hour, h'e
to me at lickry grove massac county H'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27

On his return to Taku Capt Crosbe at first thought that
he would not be able TO trade with the natives as they
refused to deliver him rice sugar till II was hrst PAID
for, alleging as that the junks Of their own
countrymen wh had been laden ut that port requent-
sailed of without recoecting TO pay for their cargo
by whom he informed that 1t was all right ana Una.
any one acted wrong to inform him. and that nc woua
cut OF his head An agreement was then entered INTO
between Captain Crosbe and the natives by when the
former to pay half the price Of the number OF SACKS
contracted for with each individual before the rice was
livery Of the first nstalment. This plan Captain eros
bic found to work very we'll and during his entire inter
course with the people, he was never cheated 70
his knowledge out Of the value of one cent In
regard to the price Of rice at the port Of Taku Captain
Crosbie could not, consistently with his own interests
and sugar with which he there loaded turned out to be
lucrative speculation. Eggs, he says could pe
bought at the rate of three hundred and fifty for dollar
and pine apples at twenty-five cents per hundred La
be procured at five cents per day, TO ad In
loading and unloading vessels The people of the island
is Spanish and Mexican dollars concluding this art
Gle it Is but just to say that most of the information re-
ceiyed from Captain Crosbe agrees with the accounts
meagre though they be- given by the best navgators OF
the island.
The following is a list Of the principal ports on
Goals and SULPHUR Sam Sugexports rice and sugar. TUX
Luna shoal water harbor, and difficult Of access ex
ports rice; Sag Lum-exF0rts tamphor and lice layon
exports sugar. rice and indigo Taku-exports RICE su-
gar indigo and camphor; Tong Kowexpors rice; Sing
Kow-exports very little rice. Captain Crose had only
to ray the Mandarin of Taku $100 as dues u per every
100 bags of rice sugar and 50 cents upon each bale OF
opium cargo Of which he brought to the island On
his arrival in China afterwards he sent the ship Arch
tect to Keleang to lead with coal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27
The Kinney and Walker Expeditions.

From the Asp.nwaN courier, Aug. u
By the arrival Of the w. l. r. NJ steamer, yesterday
at this port learn that Col Kinney and company had
fully themselves with the people Of san Juan
Of all classes that the agent Of the Transit Contrary
had agreed to allow Of the party passage up The
river, upon their procuring permit from socaled
representative Of the Nicaraguan government OF whose
authority before cognzant-but, that the
Company had utterly refused to convey any letters or
dispatches TO the United states their steamers for any
Of kinney's party.
person connected with the expedition arrived here
in the Bitsh steamer from whom learn that Col X
and men clearing land, laying lots, and building
houses. The most Of the account Of their wreck at
Turks Island confirmed by the gentleman aforesaidos
well the fact that the Ocean Wave and another
sci supposed TO have left the United States for san
Juan.
Our informant also says, that Col. Walker with the
frce with which he has already been reported being
In Nicaragua had battle and killed hundred Near
aguans losing Is hmsefthat he then crossed into
Costa Rica. There he told TO give up his
neht-he chose the latter alternative but after further
the Costa Rcans agreed II he would give up
his arms TO protect himself and force from the NcaraQ
an government. shortly after their given up
party OF Ncaraguans captured some twenty OF Col VS.
party--w hereupon the Costa Rcans raised fifteen hun
dred men and sent word to the Nicaraguan authorities
who had the prisoners that II they did not deliver chem
up they would make war upon them immediately
since the receipt Of this intelligence nothing farther IN
been heard; but II supposed that fighting between
the two States had commenced
The Kinney party have already prepared and planted
considerable ground and all hands we're AZ vorksomc
at numbering, some az tiling and some at building
We understand that Col Kinney expects considerable
aceesaicns 70 be paryby Early arrivals from the une
Statca.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27

Of Capt. Jacks seriously bruised The above facts OBJ
tain from eye witness We have room for further
details in relation to this subject One officer however
who placed guard to prevent the crowd Of people
(who came from twenty leagues inland from stealing the
goods which foaed ashore to strip himself and
wind himself into roll of velvet soldier holding on 70
one end and the officer revolving his axis until
the whole piece was wound up around his bodhe then
put on as many of his clothes he could. Men,
satins and small children engaged in selling bottles
OF wine at half price about town. which they had stolen
other native in Mazatlan was drunk and the disaster
seemed the basis Of general bacchanaan orge through
out that section of country.
The shipwrecked mariners provided for by the
English Consul at Masatlan there being no American
Consul there. By arrangement between this gentle
man and the American Consul at Topic the English and
Americans shipped in the bark Serene to this port
She sailed from Mazatan on the 10th OF June. They
number with the French about forty.
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Summary or Foreign News Published ]
Sundays Herald.

The HERALD OF yesterday morning contained var
Of most important foreign news, brief resume of vi
we publish cday for the benefit Of such our reader
do not take paper on the Sabbath.
From Russian America we learn that the garriso
Petropaulowski in accordance with orders receivedf
headquarters in Siberia had evacuated the place on
18th Of April and taken all their munitions Of war;
two war vessels to the settlement the river Am
in China The English blockade sIfully evaded, and
chance Of distinguishing themselves thus taken Fl
the commanders Of the Allied Pacific squadron. Ther
from the ships destroyed the Notifications of the p
and erected tablet in memory of their brethren
had fallen in the assaults Of last year. The aeets
away, leaving few American citizens In possession
the grounds The Russians forming an eastern Bel
topol on the Amoor They had not abandoned Sitka
reported. An exchange of prisoners had ia
place between the French board the
Trncomalee and the Russians. portion Of
Allied feet had arrived at San Francisco. The Ere
had good many seamen sick. grand ball was given
board the English ship Monarch at which British Free
and American Off GERS were present.
Baron Bulow, Engneer-in-Chief Of Public Roads
Costa Rica officially invites mechanics, laborers |
small farmers to emigrate to that republic under
rantee of plenty of work. secure land tenure, reig
reedom and cheap living His letters publishet
!. The CONSTITUENT. Assembly Of the new State Of Pana
had met and passed most arbitrary shipping law in no
Of filling the treasury by the taxes imposed on ira
1t was more likely to impoverish that portion Of
Granada, by driving commercial vessels from Its POI
We gave the bill in ertens0 yesterday. Panama and
pnwal we're connected by electric telegraph the
inst. when messages were sent across, and the rep
received in thirty seconds. A series Of masqucra
had taken place at Panama, in which George Law I,
represented prominently Full reports OF the late ra
GEES OF the cholera on board the steamship Sierra New
were given.
Advices from South America dated ct Valparaiso
July 14th and Callao July 18th, also publish
Mercantile, educational and banking affairs went
satisfactorily in Chilli Bolivia and Peru yet agt
ed with the Presidential canvasses Trade was lang
at Valparaiso.
The two houses of the Sandwich Islands Tegslat
having come to " dead lock" on the question of an
preparation BILL King Kamehameha went down to
House of Mobiles and, in a spirited speech, dissolved
Parliament sending the refractory members about t
business. He explained his reasons to the people
proclamation. Sundays Herald contained the TO
speech and proclamation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27

the report which contained concise statement of the
efforts and success Of the society and earnestly urged
Wesleyan Church In these colonies stands in new
ecclesiastical position having been recently constituted
a distinct church from the British Conference, and will
be expected to sustain all the Polyuesan missions and
the native missions in Western Australia. The amount
collected f53 o. 3d. which with the collections on
the Sunday and the Missionary boxes made f103 8s 3d.
On the following day Tuesday meeting was held for the
object at Macquarie Plains and sermon preached
the previous Sabbath by the Rev. j. Dram. At the
meeting Missionary boxes placed the table which
contained COS 6s. 3d. wrich, with the collections and
hs sm e Is @ the osss
ons at Guyong and at the settlement with the Mission
cry boxes, amounted to f72 D. d. and at Orange Ell
Is 3D. that the realized from the above services
is $500 lis. Sad,
MELBOURNE MARKETS.
MmRouRNE, May 2S.-Compared with March and April,
May throughout has been dull month in town; and the
stoTekeepers the dggngs have complained that little
impression has hitherto been made upon their heavy
stocks. The roads still good, carriage remains low,
and supplies forwarded should the present rains
continue storekeepers will reap their reward and the
merchants in town will receive remttances on account OF
begun TO tell in reference both TO the quantity dust
and COIN the Of which received by escort IN the
weeks prices the demand has fallen off, but the arrivals
have been very limited the ners have advanced their
price and the bakers have raised the price OF Bread 1T
is lilely that we shall have very firm II not an ad
vancing market for months. Iquors-The price OF
the best Burton ale is reported to be Eli supplies are
pretty freely coming in; bottled beer rather declining
at present. Cordage is still in good demand, but the
larger sizes have rather declined in value All kinds OF
suitable ironmongery getting scarce the demand for
the dggngs being steady and great cooking stoves shelf
hardware well assorted hoowware and CRATES, also
in fair demand. Provisions-Checse ham, bacon, pork,
butter pearl barley split peas and rice still scarce and
likely to continue so arrivals OF butter are report
3D. but they have had effect upon the market Tim
MISUNDERSTANDING the late arrivals this article is
held firmly. Tobacco-Negrohead and No Manias have
rather improved sundries--Tbree bushel bags are in
better demand. Candles still very FIRM Blasting
gunpowder has been affected by recent arrivah Pickles.
in ns advancing also carbonate of Soda suphuric
acid and turpentne.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27
News from Bermuda.

THE PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER SALARY BrLL-A Sc
BAsTOPoL .HERo-MURDER AND SUicIDE-THE
WEATHER. TERRIFIC STORM.
Our files from Bermuda dated to tie 10Th Of
August.
The Bermudian of that date has the following
bill providing stipend in aid of the support OF the min
lister Of the Presbyterian church in these islands
up second reading in the Legislative Council yes
terday, and have the pleasure to announce that
the bill passed through that critical stage the numbers
being, upon DIVISION for the second reading, and
against Il. There was animated discussion in the
Council on the BILL Cnanswerable observations in sup
pert Of the made by the Hon. Mr. Kenne.
dy, the mover; and by the Hon. Messrs. Hail. Smith
and Ioego. The Hon. Messrs. Batterfeld, Tucker and
Darrell sToke against IL.
Among the passengers by the Merlin from HALIFAX,
John Rees ESQ., Iepuy Inspector Of Hospital and Fleets
the Royal Naval Hospital at these islands Doctor Rees
has recently returned from active service at the seat Of
war the Black Sea and he has been eyewitness Of
Of hosegaant exploits in battle which have marked
the efforts of the allied forces at SebastopoI
The signal Station at Gibbs Hill was on the even
ing Of the sh the Of most revolving ard irghu
eventthe murder Of Louisa Wilson, and the suicide OF
the murderer herown husband Sergeant William Wilson,
of the 2oth Cameronans The verdict Of the Coroners
Jury was temporary insanity, under the influence Of
which the sergeant had taken the life of his wife and then
committed suicide.
The Bernudian Of August J. says:-The weather has
oppressvey hot during the last ten days notwith
standing the prevalence for more than week Of steady
breeze from the northwest; and this too it s worthy Of
remark, Is most unusual occurrence here during the
Vummer months, southery and westerly airs being the
rule from June 10 october.
Last night, few minutes before ten O'Clock thunder
storm Of terrific power passed these Islands. 1t
was ushered in By violent gust Of wind from the west
ward and brief but heavy fall OF rain Then came the
lightning awfully fierce, followed by thunder Of the
grandest volume peal peal contending clashed for
the space Of twenty minutes, which at ten O'Clock
broke alarmngy close over the town shaking almost
every house within the circuit of mile. We have heard
Of no damage from the electric aud beyond the shaeng
Of the manopmast OF the schooner General Grant lying
in this harbor The atmosphere Il now happy TO
say, delightfully."- cool and clear.
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G.. w. MarstOn,

Halter AND DEALER IN FURS,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock Of
Gentlemen's and Boys Hats ofthe latest
fashions. Furs Of the bestqualty,
anil of the newest sty lcs cheap.
Duokskin Gloves, Mittens Of every variety
Spring Styles just received
.nder G. Leonard's Hotel 137tf
Store u
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N. MarstOn,

Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, and every description Of La
dies work; also, Gentlemen's Boots,
Caters, sc, of a superiorqual-
ity and workmanship.
Constantly on hand, a large Stock Of Goods
in tho Boot and Shoe line.
Store ON Main St. 1871
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D,y Goods-Prints, Muslins, Cambrics, d,
Lanes, Brown and bleached Sheetings,
Broadcloths, ,Cassimeres, Satinetts.
observation-disclosures, White and Brown su'
snrs. Teas, pure Coffee, Spices. &c.
AGENTS for the sale Of valuable Medicines
stsre next TO Pswcatuck Bank.
ls7tf PAwoATucKt CT.
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SI nm uel A. Coy,
PAPER-HANGER

PAPER LANCER.
Paper Hangings Of the latest md most de.
sirAble styles furnished when desired.
Aren't for c. q. Dodge's Dye House, of Prov
idence Orders left at Messrs. S.
g. D. Smiths Store will re-
ccive pr omrt attention. l3Stf
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George G. Wells,

Dealer in Boots and Shoes of all descrp-
tions. Gentlemen's fine Calf Boots,
Gaiters Of all descriptions, Rubbers
and rubber Boots. Thick Boots,
Brogans, Shoes, &c.
aides CATERS, Walking Shoes Slippers sc
Main Street, Westerly, r. l. 134tf
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II ~. Dunn,

T. Dunn,
l., I'D large stock OF
Gentlcmen's and Boys CloI. "p
ed to the season, such as, 1. "'''
Caps Goats, Vests, Pants, Shirts,
Undershirts, Draws, Boots
I'D Shoes, Sc, &c.
-. and Ready Made Clothing
Fancy "t'''t at low prices. l37u
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william II. Gov

Is prepared to have Books bound in neat
and desirable styles at short notice.
N. u. Books ready for delivery in two weeks
from the time they are left. 106tf
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Francis hemcld,

.1g ent Of the yNev London County
Office West Broad Street, Pawcatuck.
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u.OVeland.
Porter Il ~

Manufacturers Of Tin and SheefIron Ware
u fuia supply of Stoves, Of the mostap-
proved patterns, always on ! and.
,,s and Shaet Iron Ware for sale, or made
to order, at short notice.
shop on High street. 1911
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CAN be found at his Office in
QYYv0 Westerly, from the lst to the
A-A1 22d Of each month 231
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O. Stillnlan.

Dealer in Miscellaneous, School. and Blank
Bssks, Stationery, Embroidery Mate
risls, Perfumeries. Fancy Articles
oys west end Of Pawca-
ridge l12tf
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Business CARDS.
Ladies Fancy Goods Store
NEAR THE RAILROAD STATION.
n w UIA NJ m ANn

NEAt HE NhILNOlfD n NlIVN.
ID. w. HAM MOND.
Constantly on hand and for sale at fair
prices, an assortment of
FANCY GooDs, Books, ST.TIoNERY. PER-
FUMERx, FoRrIGN AND DOMESTIC
FRUIT, PATENT MEDICINES. &C.
Also receiving fresh supplies of Stuart's
Superior Steam Refined Confectionery,
Councilman's Broadway do, Stuart
& Co., do, with large assort-
nent of Refined Broken Candy, &c. 80
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E. G.. Barnes.

DsAlsrin Daily and Weekly Newspapers
Magazines and Books, and the latest
Publications Of the day.
Depet under C. Leonard's Hotel, 1877
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-12-13

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court holden At
LAnonLE DIsrRicr, 81. Johnson, within and fer said
District, on the 9Th day If iiecemher, A. ID. 1855,
II G. B0YEs, Administrator on the Estate of
IL William d. Boyes, late of Johnson, in said Dis.
trict. deceased. makes application 10 said Cout to extend
from said Estate and to render his administration nc.
count until some future day Wherrupon It u ordered
Office. in Johnson at = Probate Couri to be hold en- on Sat-
urday, the 5b day of January next, and that all concerned
be notified hereof, by the publication Of this order In the
@ reen Mountain freeman. a newspaper printed at Mont.
pclier, three weeks excessively before said hearing.
81 SAMUEL MERRIAM, Jnd &c.