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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23
Emigration Westward.

The number of emgrants going to the Wes-
tern States, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
and to Nebraska and Kansas territories, is
said to far exceed those of any previous year
JVe-can we'll believe this In recent trip in
the northern part of Illinois, and along the
borders Of Wisconsin and Iowa, it was sub
Liect of unceasing astonishment to US in motto
ing the crowded trains and Steamboats, and
even loaded wagons of emigrants. Every
train arriving NNestward-8 train especi-
ally entering Chicago, as a distributing point
seemed crowded with men, women and
children, and generally in apparent comForta-
be circumstances, seeking homes in the West,
These emigrants seemed principally from the
Eastern States, although many were from the
more thiclIy settled Western States, Of this
great mass. so far as we could ascertain, and
we made diligent enquiries but comparatively
few were going to Kansas and Nebraska
They were ,acsing much more wisely-going
to the unsurpassed regions of Iowa, Wiscon-
SIN and Minnesota, and theupper prairies Of
Illinois. The tide Of emigration which so
recently turned to California and Oregon, has
been changed Our own Great West is once
more becoming appreciated. Why go to Ore
gon in search ola more promising land? Why
search in the. bowels Of California for gold
more precious. orlmore plentiful than lies in
the rich soil the West, readily to be plucked
forth b. honest industry. and the application
re tl,ol cc;srco ~ f,r,,irr . -'@Nc
It is needless to say, the States alluded te
are fast filling up with the very men calcula-
ted to deyelope the natural wealth of the soil
Villages are springing up, towns becoming cit
les, and the broad praries being reclaimed from
their native state, and madeito teena with the
richest treasures Of mans Industry. Five years
ago, we were familiar with the Upper Missis-
sippi, at least with its prominent pointsfrom st
Louis. to Galena. But these five years have
wrought wonderful change. We could point
to town after town which five years age, con
tanned from one to two thousand people, tina
now number. thair ten to twelve thousand
and are still gnowing with undiminished Eigor
The banks of the whole river Between The
towns are like one continuous farm. I'll,
granary of mighty kingdom might be there
SO rich is the extent, fertility, and cultivation
of this region. saai aaa95 a'digts5 sn'H 81 e
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23
p0wn Les for Sale

a I PU BIC. AUC IICN !!
AATfIL be SOLD at paaiit wednesday ths7
day Of May The following Lots in theciy Of Esans
The third of Lot37 Old at formerly occupied Y
". A. Lawrenee Marble yard. sale VS.
Lots p 81, s. and CT. Upper .lare sssrf
Lots 4, Block z; ~ Block 9; Fl Block S.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23

E.SRItSH COVE OTsTEg.s.-5o doz one and two
a pound eaus in store and for sale by ets14
apf4 PRESTON BROS
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23

tLsREr W ss.-5s box es iu store and tor sale by
~ EsaFE s7f PRESTON lBREiS. =
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23
Evansville, HIeEsisviAfe and Hendcrse
s4.lF-s

ffAFr. WA. R.suOLCR0FT Master. continues running
~ regularly in tine above trade for which she
arriving and departing Evansville Henderson and
Louivile edn sday saturday. For freight
having excellent apply board
The Rainbow regularly with Cincinnati
louisville packets the leaving
Passengers Evansville can procure through tickets il
they desire. aa3 $50 -sFtaaE asrrl s-tfl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23

Main Corner Fourth Louvftle KY IFS Water
-5- ST.. New York ltti ,fH
EETHO LIE dealers in Hats Caps and Stray Goods
% have in and in daily receipt
nosseomrete gends in their line. found
any est Enlistment Vest of New York City We
ling and shall CONTINUE d. Z" Indiana Mercha
others. favorable and prices
same articles can be bought in of the Eastern MARKERS
Va invite exaY,in Eek vincing proof
Of our assertion = FheaH - apI5-3m
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23

3. III. TEsGHEE & CO.,
81 AflNG closed out nearly whole first purchases
s. Spring Goods. ind heavy the past s.
weeks We are receiving second edition purehaeed
and eleant stock o. Dry Goods br7ughto the West
very Tow prIcs ssnd oud call ard
ane for tn sselyes il th4y cheaper than the
haze bought before. We lust receiving new Fs9eE
Prints. -r.-5 Cotton - Cir sno-,s
Jeans. Apron Checks az SattipstsF
Chai:iS Cas=imeves, Bereges.
Festings, ReLaius. Jaeeenets
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23

= = : :
a FLATB0AT lying at the mouth Of the BAYOU mil
IA h If west FrakIin oigpred ior sal
The boatds occupied ty Ed@ White wood
The boat is CT feet long II feet inches wide
Kan led strong and durable rely to " N. A CATLETT
miles the Henderson ferry, the Indiana side
ap1t tt rsF seaztsHse
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23
4 ElAHGss EXPHkEsS COHEPAN z
'VELEEAND WABASH PACKET.

~ The stauneh and good steamer
k-eaa&s-saa d. A. G [ v E N,
Capt OATMAN. Master will run during the sea-
in the Evansville Wabash River trad5 For freight
having good Recommendations apply board.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-23
NASHgss PRACTICES
pwELLlNG HOUSE AND LoI i 0Ls

Saturdav the 18th day April nexst lock- P
NJ. will sell bile
a0 the Donation Evansville with the inn
prcvements thereon. which is bounded folloEs:s Begin
ming our5 the limo div ding lots 1879 and
thence along Fourth street of said lot No
AO forty thence right angles Fourth
feet the alley in the of said lot thence along said
ally 40 Walnut begin
The sale nethird of
down third in one aud the remaining third in two
purchaser
exchange ntne Banks of the city, E5h def FRED
to he red by ein the property ar in such way
be agreed1bv the parties
WILLARD CARP ENTER & j Ohm A. REITZ. +
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

rOal sixty -four thousand and forty nins tons o. 049
Number of miles run by passenger, freight and
other trains. 49, 5e3
The following table exhibits the cost of each rail-
road and canal Of New Jersey. up to the commence
ment of the present year, with their earnings and
for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08
The Weather.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD,

A change Of temperature came this morning At 8
O'Clock the temperature at II degrees at it had
risen to q degrees; and at to 20 degrees when
commenced, he flakes in the shape of six pointed
stars rain and hail mixed with the snow the tenn
perature then at "a degrees; at the rain in
creased, and froze it fell, the Temperature
20 degrees; at 10 1t had fallen to Is degrees, bu
the rain continued at II 1t 70 a. and the rain In
creased. From to p M. 81 degrees NORTH with tn
ice the Thermometer stu unmelted 80 to 33 degree
south, with free rain falling.
1t will be SEEM by counting the hours Of the cold term,
from December &c. between and A. NJ, to this
ing between the hours of and TO- that the cold term has
continued thousand and thirty five ,0;5) hours,
equal to two great circles Of 800 hours EACH aud
hours forty five hour sections of third circle
The cold and its changes have therefore, In this demon
sated the accuracy of the Of the great circle to
be SEQ hours will be by comparing this statement
with my memoranda of this cold term, published from
time to time since Goth December
Tuesday, 9Th, the lowest temperature 8; and
Wednesday, 9th, degrees Highest, both days, IL
degrees
The spsrrows and birds early this morning.
In increased numbers, for food and vera active
than heretofore flying much about the yard.
The third circle ends between and A. NJ Of Saturday
9th. Whether the seventh section of the circle term
mates the cold term remains to be n. MERRIAM
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, P. NJ, Feb. 7, 1866.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08
SECOND BOARD.
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

THURSDAY, Feb TO P. M.
BREADsrUFFs.-Four-The market heavy, and
prices dull The sales embraced about 1000 5000
hbs including State at 81 So and extra do. at
81 62H; and 900 bpls. common State was sold, do
vsred shpbosrd clear of charges 81 81 3d. Western
Mixed fancy extra, at 81 30 81 10 and So, with
figure Genesee ranged fion 50 $40 so; Canadian
quiet at SO $40, with triing GALES; Southern
In light supply and prices firm. with sales Of about 600
bbs including liked to good and extra at IS 80 $40
-four was quiet and Domnal and meal uuchang ID for
New Jersey. Wheat was quiet, and in the absence Of
sales the market Dominal Corn insc i've, and
tales limited We noticed sale Of 900 bnshe Jersey
yellow aacst and delivered, At 8is, aud 500 DO. from
store, at Gle. There was Southern yellow Offering
White was at abont Shc., with slsn sales. Rye " n
quiet 81 81 and 81 70 81 80 asked Oats were dull
"A 47c. for state and d8c so, Tor good V.,tsrn
BffswAx.-Sses Of l. eco lbs. we're ina s :. 2eAc.
CoFrM-The market frep bus -sl.s acre light.
Java and Msracaibo at FULL pri.es.
CoTroN.-The sales embraced about 900 500 bales,
part in transitu, the market closing firm.
FRncHT-Io Liverpool 1000 bbls. -four were engaged
at 26s 200 barrels pork at 81 500 terces beef and
100 hhds talow at private terms. cotton about
1929. To Bremen 5000 bushels rye were ergagei--
10000 BY vessel and 5000 oy another, ri
vae terms To Havre, cotton wes engage q. 40 a,ur
was at Ibc.; grain at 16c. and 10 Rates to
California averaged about 800 GER soot c.nt
HiDfs-rrant actions nave ,een cheek ID 4ce our last
report by the severity Of the gss'ner The 4ss #
week comprise 5000 cry slid and day Ma spoos a.
about 18hc Gle per H. 100 Dry Ma acaio, "a tps at
mon his
HAY was steady, but inactive, atiI2,
lHoN-Scotch was 'elling In lots s3s 20 s3s six
mon ths
TArm.-Transsctions Hunted owiOg to tho ~.
st'n oticps to transportation Prices, however wers
unchanged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08
Superior COurt-Part First.
Before Hon. Judge Woodruff.

FEB 7.-Lecis M ballard bv his Guardian, u.s. the NcU
Fork and Harlem Rditrodd Company. The plaintiff In
ibis case purchased Communication tisket giving him the
light to travel in the defendants from December
1854 7, July 1855, aud in the months of January aud
February the plaintiff alleges that the conductor put him
but OF the cars on five six OCCASIONS and at time
orcbly compelled him to leave the platform and 90 into
he cars. The conductor also took the Communication
ticket from the plaintiff and refused to give II back to
him. but told him he would send IL to the President of
The company and that plaintiff night apply to him for
IT, For the defence IL contenaed that the plaintiff
Delaying him in producing his ticket and pretending to
Eummsge for II in all his pockets. This conduct was
calculated to inconvenence the rest of the passengers
the Court charged that the directors the road we're AZ
liberty to make their own regulations and If they were
bot asonabe passengers should obey them and II
hem Verdict for plaintiff, six cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
M NEN RIk Il II.

THURSDAY, Feb. 7-6 Z. M.
Notwithstanding the horrible condition of the
streets, the sidewalks and the weather generally,
making all outdoor operations disagreeable, the
stock market opened and closed buoyant and active.
At the first board Michigan Southern bonds, East
ern line, advanced per cent Illinois Central bonds,
/; Nicaragua Transit, d; Erie, Q; Reading, 1; Michi
gan Central, 4; Panama, 4; Michigan Southern, IL;
Chicago and Rock Island l. Galena and Chicago
declined per cent; Cleveland and Toledo, l. Mica
ragua Transit closed a little heavy, but at the
proper time there will be a reaction. We congratu-
late the stockholders upon the election Of Commo-
dore Vanderbilt to the presidency Of the company.
As man of energy and great wealth, he will infuse
new life into the administration Of affairs. The
change in the presidency is very important move.
ment. AS an evidence of what the new party in
power intend, we learn that the expenses on the
lsthmus have already been largely reduced. In sala
res alone, saving Of fourteen thousand dollars per
annum has already been m do, and other changes
are in contemplation which will add largely to the
efficiency of the line, and reduce largely the cur
rent expenditures. Michigan Southern Railroad
still continues active. good deal of stock
has, we learn, been taken out of the street,
and placed for permanent investment where
even par would not disturb it, Capitalists who are
p rfectly satisfied about the safety of the invest
ment, consider twelve per cent in dividends per
annum about as productive as can reasonably be
expected. This is the feeling that is attracting out
side purchasers to Michigan Southern and inducing
holders to retain possession. New York Central
Railroad stock Is now selling at 30 per cent divi
dend of, which is equal to "a per cent dividend on
and that road does not pretend to earn more than
eight per cent on its capital and to pay that rate
admits that 1t takes every cent 1--WE think considera
bly, more) of its net income, while the Michigan
Southern paid last year ten per cent, and had on
hand large surplus 1t does not appear to us very
difficult with these facts in view to tell which of
these stocks Is the cheapest at current rates. Erie
was in demand at better prices to-day. It opened
at $50, and closed at 81 per cent Galena and Chi
cago was freely offered to-day, and sold down about
one per cent. The sales were larger than usual,
principally on time few days since this stock fell
back to los o LOG per cent, under the influence of
large sales, and it may move in that way again. but
far as the intrinsic value of the stock is concerned
It is actually worth more to-day than 1t ever was
before.
After the adjournment Of the Board, the follow.
ing sales of bonds and stocks were made at auction
by A. H Nicolay;-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

MeIAss@ About 100 bbls. New Orleans soA %
44c. 45c.
NAVAL STORES were quiet, and prices unchanged.
PROVISIONS -Pork-fhe market exhibited rather moso
frmness, but sales modersts sving amounted -
about 800 bbls., including at SIS "a 49, With
small lot reported at sic H. which this asking price,
and prime at $l4 Beet was heavy; sales Of boat $50
and country prime at 80 50 rs. Rspacked Western
was Si1 $l4 TO, and prime mess at sl8 S2s Beef
hams steady: 100 bbls. prime quality sold ct
SIS. The range was from Sill SIS. Bacon continued
fair demand with sales OF $50 boxes snort mddss
b in at Co., and SO do. long do at 9Hc. Cut mests-
Sales Of about 200 packages were reported ct 7Ko
7xc. for shoulders. and 6Hc. eye. for hams. Lard
active without change In prices and the fass
were at 1Okc 1OAc. Butter and cheese unchang-
ed and transactions moderate.
Rits was quiet, without change in prices.
sros.-Two hundred bags pimento sold at private
terms.
SuGARs-The bad state Of the westher checked trans
actions and sales Of moment were reported whias
prices were steady.
WHIsKxY.-Sales Of about 800 bills, all grades q
s2hc &c., and 800 Do TO arrive in March, at 32Ks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
Gov WickIne was duly inaugurated at B4ton Rouge
In the 28th ult. There a grand civil aud military
fsceesion on the occasion, quite large multitude being
but TO the ceremony Of COURSE the usual
kas fired.
The proprietors Of the New Orleans Courier have been
ected by the Louisiana legislature public printers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08
ANOTHER INDIAN MASSACRE IN FLORIDA.

ANOTHER INDIAN MASSACRE IN FLoRIDA.-A
letter to the Philadelphia Ledger dated Fort Myers Fla
another massacre by the Seminole Indians. five
beon eing to Company, Second Artillery, while po
lice duty three miles from Fort Deynaud 80 miles from
this were attacked, and all massacrei There
are but few troops lying in the part of the country
on to attack add unless receive acquisition
they and set may be numbered among those
were Durrpe the pas. month eleven men, ten hor-ss
twenty mules together with other stores belonging
to the Une1 ates have been wantonly sacrificed by
these redskins. T. ST. have just learned the Of
II ose killed corporal Love. privAtes James
SLAYER Jemes Fancy, McCanna, Buxby. VIII.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

AT the second board there was quite an improve
ment In several Of the leading stocks. Erie went up
per cent; Reading Railroad, O.; Nicaragua Transit,
1; Michigan Central, 1; Chicago and Rock Island,
d; Illinois Central Bonds,A Galena and Chicago
sold at 1854 per cent this afternoon. Michigan
Southern closed steady at 90 per cent cash. After the
board Reading Railroad was offered at SO per cent
s72 bid; Michigan Southern, 934 bid-9st asked;
Galena and Chicago, 1854 bid-lOSa asked; New
York Central, 80 offered.
The receipts of the Erie Railroad Company for
January, 1866, amounted to s546 ,OOO The New
York Central Railroad Company received in the
same month $4,000. According to this the Erie
company received $4,000 in January more than the
New York Central. This does not look well for the
Central with its stock at 90, alongside of the Erie,
with its stock at 81 per cent.
The Assistant Treasurer reports to-day as fol.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

Commerce of the Port Of now Y0rk-Im-
ports and Exports.
We annex tables giving the quantity and value Of
each article exported from this port last week. dis
tinguishing the destination, and also the quantity
and value of each article exported
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

The last annasl report on the South Carolina Rail-
road Company gives the annexed exhibit Of its
financial operations during the year ending Dec. 81,
1866 -
SOUTH CAROLINA KnRoAD-ls65.
income OF the year. 81 606 0ol 81
Expenses OF management ordinary and ex-
0aordinary ....................... T02 $50 81
Out OF the rema nder. =. ......... Ssa2 aO2 II
The interest on the foreign and domestic
debt, claims for damages, &C., have been
paid, say. ........... 202, 6s6 10
And tSO semi annual dividends Of ..... S58 TIA 20
Leaving Q bslarce Observation-Disclosures. 32z OCT o.
for the maintenance and improvement propertv
and the reduction OF the Indebtedness of the company
The annual statement of the New Jersey Railroad
and Transportation Company gives the annexed OK.
hibit of that company's operations for the past
year.
NEW JERSEY RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 1856.
Funded debt Including $4S5, 900, the cost Of
the property and privileges purchased Of
the Jersey Associates. ............... 600 900 90
Profit and loss, being surplus earnings
expended in the construction Of the
read, and In payment of the proper
~ stated below. Sl66, 643 %
Less paid In for reIaying the road
with new rail-. .................37 y, S94 "
Dividend LIST January payable LIST February. 174 10 o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

The annual report of che Vermont and Massachu-
sets Railroad states the whole cost of the road at
81 1922. The debt of the company is-mortgage
bonds, $956,s0O; the notes payable amounted on
December lst, 1865, to $s7574, making total of
81 O443 74. The reduction on notes payable in two
years had been $sS 1850 much had the debt les
sened after paying all the expenses of the company,
of every kind, and approprating the interest on all
its bonds and debts. The income Of the road from
the opening was as follows:-ls4o, s145,ll7 60;
1850, sl77,694 6s; 1851, $l95,923 81; 1852, $780,
9O6 TO- 1858, $24SS5 II; 1854 1918 ,s14 Oh; 1856,
1867 ,90s "a. or the income of 1866, SIS, 444 was
from passengers and ,OO9 from freight The
aggregate expenses were $lS3 1902.
The last annual report Of the Reading Railroad
Company is very voluminous document. 1t forms
a book of seventy five pages, and is probably the
most comprehensive exhibit ever put forth by any
railroad company in the country. Every man in ths
Union interested in railroad operations or railroad
property should carefully read this report. We
have osly space to give digest of the past years
operations. The following extracts exhibit the
financial operations for the fiscal year ending Nov
3d. 1866
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-08

The Z. s. fiigate Cons ellation Com. Charles IT. Bal
at Malta the 2Sth Of December last The Off ser
and crew we're al well, eD#n frY aaT tIf #D
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-13
The Works Of Humboldt and j. 8, Thrasher
Cuba.


Baron Won Humboldt has cauf ed the following article
TO be inserted in the SpeaeTsche Zeitung-
Under the title Of Essai Politique plse de Cuba
published in Paris in 1926 collected together all that
noxaies du Nonveaa Cor tneni' contained upon the
state OF agriculture and slavery The Antilles There
translation Of this work, the latter entitled Ensayo
Politco sobre Ia Isle de Cuba neither OF which
omitted any Of the frank and open remarks which
feelings q humanity had inspired But there ap
pears Just now, strangely enough translated from
the Spanish translation, and not from the French ofgi
nal, and published by Derby jackson in New York.
octave volume Of AGO pages under the title of "rhe
Island OF Cuba" by Alexander Humboldt; with notes
tor who has lived long time on that beautiful island
has enriched my work by more recent data the sub
ec of the numerical standing OF the population, Of the
cultivation Of the SOIL and the state Of trade, and gene
rally speaking, exhibited charitable moderation in
his discussion Of conflicting opinions. I owe it,
Il in me as ii was IN 1873. publicly to complain
that IN. work which bears my the entire
venh chapter Ct the Spanish translation with which my
essd politlqtb ended has been arbitrarily omitted To
this very portion Of my work attach greater Importance
than TO any astronomical observations, experiments Of
magnetic intensity or statistical staenents Jai exam.
inc avec Franchise here repeat the words which used
thirty years sgo) ce qnl concerne Porgansauon des SO
des cros Ct des oussances &c la vie les caagers
cns la sagesse des legisatecrs ct la moderation
des hommes HIRES penvent c'osner quelleaue soil
la forme des gouvernements. II appartient al
yoyageur Gui a w de pres &c qu tourmtnte Ct de-
grace nature humane de are parvenir les paintes
de rinortune ceux qu ont 10 devor de les toulager
Ja rsppel dsns Get expose comben ancienne legisa-
ton Espagnolle de 'escavage est mons inhumline ct
mons que celle des Fiat esclaves dams Anne
risue continentae nord ct au sud de Peluateur"
steady advocate for the most untettered expires
sion of opinion in speech or in wiring should never
have thought OF complaining il had been attacked on
account Of my statement BIT do think am entitled 10
demand Il at IN the free states OF the continent OF Aneri-
ca people should be allow read what has been per
med circulate from the first year OF its appearance IL
a Spanish translation. - -,.
ALEXANDER Won HUMBOLDT,
Berlin, July, 1856.