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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.


THE RIVER, since Saturday morning, has
been steadily rising, and there is now fair
prospects of its continuing open, both above
and below the Falls, for some time to come
Business, on our levee, has resumed its wonted
briskness, and we have fairly entered upon
the long looked for better times for river men,
and all our numerous and important river in
tercsts. In the lower Ohio channel, there
is eight feet water, and above louisville, ac-
cording to our latest dates, the river is still
swelling slowly, with favorable weather.
By St. Louis papers of the 18th, We learn
that there has been a great rise in the Mis-
souri,, Illinois and Upper Mississippi rivers,
which is predicting rapid change in the
business aspect of St. Louis, as we'll as the
towns so dependent upon a rise of those up
per waters. Boatmen who had resolved to
take the world easy till spring, began to put
on an air of business on the prospect o.
there being something for them to do; boats
that had been laid up for the winter, were
brought to the landing and resumed business,
and increased business activity was visible on
all sides.
O. The tow-boat built at New Albany by
Capt BEAGDoS, for the Mobile trade, was
laupcbed last Tuesday. She is named the
Baltic.
| t. We are indebted to the ever attentive
Northerner, and the assiduous Southerncr
for their attentions as they pass to and fro tc
St. Louis and Louisville, and Memphis ant
Louisville, They are crack boats, and The
corps of officers on both, are unsurpassed fol
skill, kindness and attention. \ parent may
trust his child, husband the partner of hi.
bos5El-or the lover the object he holds mos
dear in life, to their care and guardianship, anc
be sure that his own presence could not guart
them more carefully or minister more cheer
fully and constantly to their comfort and pleas
ure.
Cr-F A new boat, called the VIM. L. Ewing
was to have been launched from the ship-yart
of While & Conover, New Albany, last Wed
resday.
. ~ The John Briggs, another new boa
from new Albany, IS just Iauncned, and o
her way South.
81 The Robt. ]. Ward, took on larg
lot of produce, at this port, on Saturday
destined for New Orleans.
~ he heavy aud almost continuou
rains for the past ten days, have caused
u great rise in the Tennessee. The largest
0 boats can so up to Tuscumbia and FIorenc
and boats are running from Decatur to Knol
Vile
: az We learn that the Wabash, up to Il
q 10Th inst, had risen altogether but about ]
e inches, and was at stand.
it ~ Owing to the increased number
e boats running, freights have declined som
what, since last quoted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

SLAVE TRADE on THE AFRICAN COAST
The New York Journal Of Commerce says:
A gentleman, who has recently arrived in
this city from the coast of Africa, states that
he learned from good authority that there
were thirty vessels, principally Portuguese, or
sailing under that character, lying in the
creeks at the mouth of the Congo river, wait
ing for cargoes of slaves and on the look out
for opportunities to get to sea unperceived by
the cruisers. Sheltered by the thick growth
of forest which abounds there, these slavers
are safe from observation. Persons are sta
toned near the mouth Of the river to give
warning of the vicinity of national vessels
and. when the coast is clear. the traders select
dark night and fair wind, and effect their
escape in safety.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

0-T We are glad to hear that DR.. FLEAGER
has given up his trip South, and now intends
to remain at his office in this city, during the
winter. We would advise those who require
any operation performed pertaining to the
TEETH, to cali on the Doctor, as he is regard
ed by all who have avaiIed themselves of bis
professional services, as a skillful operator
Office on Second street, in the rear of the
Sherwood House 1t
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

~ There have been immense rains in Ar
kansas and Tennessee the last week. The
Legislature Of Arkansas has made to the
Cairo and Fulton Railroad, an extravagant
grant of land, which the papers say will make
smother great land monopoly in that State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
Police.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Coming down
through long lapse Of time, from the dimly
defined perddo Of the past, we find but three
cases reported by the municipal magistracy,
the first before Esq. Durham, for the above
entitled cause. The difficulty was between
two law abiding and orderly citizens and
about money matters. Without entering too
infinitely into a detail of the facts, we will
simply state that friends, RAsCH and KRoN,
stood in the relationship Of debtor and creditor
towards each other. RAsoH representing the
latter character applied to KRoE for funds,
and alleges that the latter administered a kick
in lieu thereof RAsCH complained and sum
moned divers witnesses to prove the battery or
,kickery; but the said witnesses solemnIy tes-
titled that KRox didn't kick-and so the de-
PENDANT was discharged. During the trial,
however, KRoN's excited temper took possess
sion ofhis tongue and wagged out two or three
hard words, Notwithstanding athe SQuirB's ad-
monitions, and for this little offence he was
mulcted in 50. being 81 per swear, for two
sWears.
ANoTHER.-The other case arose out of a
difficulty between Ludwig and Gossen, Cos
sen was the depredator and Ludwig was the
victim. 1t occurred on Friday evening. On
Saturday morning Ludwing made his affidavit
setting forth the facts and Gossen plead guilty
and the cause being duly considered defend
ant was fined 50 and costs-paid up.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

~ Hog killing is going on briskly. II.
c. COOPER opened his establishment on Fri
day afternoon, by slaughtering 100 head
The other pork houses are all busy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

THE MAMMOTH HoG-Au those fond Of
looking upon great productions should 90
and see the mammoth hog weighing over 1900
lbs. and not very fat at that
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

DOH - Soh
The BENEVOLENT AssooIATIoN.--Those
who axe disposed to contribute to the funds Of
this excellent Association, can hand their do
nations to DocToa HALLocK the Treasured
Last year these silent voluntary tributes ma
teriaIly enlarged the benefits conferred by the
Society, and it is TO lie hoped that in this year
of prosperity, they will not fall short Of last
years sum.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
P. G. O'RILEY & Co,
Storage, Forwarding and Commission
III z Il. g XII "a NJ TT 6,
EVANSVILLE. IND,

- HAVING fitted up mammo 49,. =
ssss5sF Wharf Boat, the largest on the q
Ohio River in the mostsubstaGtal manner, pre-
any ntrustGdO ourcare eth
or by RIVER. EsABH.EsOAD ORE CANAL
without posing the nclemency ofthe weather any
property; bepaid to keeeiy
ing Storing and FORWARDING and also to the sale Of any
Produce consigned to and all orders promptly filed.
2 .O'RILFY returns his sincere thanks to his
friends for their former patronage and respect
u y solcits continuance Ofthe same, which will be
duly reciprocatBd.
A store Room well supplied, will be kept for the
commodaon of Boats and their orders carefully filed.
mh3-d&wIy +. G. oRILEf d GO
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

0.T The safest (over the Left and most de-
lightful (over the left again. piece of road that
We know of in this immediate vicinity, may
b. found extending along the bank Of the riy-
er between the city mills and Pigeon bridge.
We-the "L1cal"--would like to see some one
or moro of the County Commissioners, or
Township Trustees, or Lamasco Council
Board, OF whoever mas the superv sion of that
ghost of a road, just gently dumped over the
bank, by some good -natured horse, without
doing him or them further damage than break
ing two or three necks, in the hope that the
same might possibly suggest to said supervi-
sors the new tangled idea that some slight
improvement or protection along the precipice
wouldn't be out of place. An "Abrogwoin
from Patagonia-nay, even a Hottentot
wouldn't be found dead driving along that
road, and here it is, right within city limits.
WASHED OUr.--Two or three days ago, al
individual accompanied by a female, whom
he represented to be his sister, put up at the
Washington Hotel, with the view of rustica
ting for a season. Soon the proprietors hac
good reason to suspect that his guests wer,
"no better than they ought to be-" and he de
termined to be rid of them instanter Blu
instead of an ejectment NJ ct a1nls, hydro
pathic notice was served on them; and
stream from force pump, brought to bea
within their apartment, SO eftectually damp
ened their ardor, that their "swarrees" wor
deferred, and the twain deciding at once up
on an immediate change of atmosphere, tool
up their line of march. We did not lear
their names.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
whole Tickets alo Halves IS: Quarters g o.
BRILLIANT SCHEJfE!
ce,xn CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY OF MT.
CT ASS
T =, Drawn in Baltimore. Md. Satur1ay Dec. 27th 1885,
" - SCHEME.

- prizes AfV
Wholes 800; Hals $40; Quarters -; Eghths $50.
All orders for tickets or packages ia any OF the Mary
will receyproupt attention and the draw
ipg mailed to all purchasers Immediately after it is
II. H. FCBRARD & co.
No. SO Fayette ST.. Box No. 40.
nov2i-tf Baltimore MARYLAND.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
E.OSY A CE Saved an TEAGAZENES.

, 4
1a ESS Frs Dohell lister beg call pUic attention
I7E the ilc7 that they supply HARTEF PUTN CODY
6NICKE5Ce Household WORDS. GRAHAM. Gc.. at the
price publishers. either by the year single
Number. thus the subscriber the entire Postage and
usually his Magazine week earlier than
Per the usual routine The volume OF Harper com
ncuccs Will December 70, which Wlihe received - tu =
week by -Vy15 D0DELL * LIS TER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
AUCTION SALES.
HlhAh hELSON
AUCTIeNEERs, COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and Real Estate Brokers,

NEAYTNG leased for aterm of years and fsted urthe
Old Court House Of Main and Third streets.
preparedto receive for sale auction private
sale all kinds aad household
furniture horses. hurgies. etc. etc
Cash advances de on siguuerts y hen required.
Regular sales every Tuesday Thursday AMI Saturday,
elm at ao'cjock, a, Also Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday lights. ct early gasiight.
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.
The first Monday every month, 10 clock A. NJ.
Having pro ourselves with large Map the City
Evansville containing all the Endorsements and he
evng will be the interest of all concerned We have
apart Monday Every month the sale OF
Real Estate atauctol 81 those wishing sell regues
give the public due notice.
patronage Of those having Houses and Lots Lands
public Prva" sale respectfully solicit
ted. jyI5 WOODS Ky & NELSON. Auct's.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
pEY GOODS Az AUCEEnN!

gE-ST received will he sold auction
sG ton Rooms regular sale days large and
assortment Dry Goods. Notions fancy articles
consisting part Of Brown and Beaehed Shestng+ and
Shrtings S4tjnets Casmeaes Coangs Faanels Blankes
Jeans HosIuz. Gloves. Mis. Spool Threads I-iRcys,
Nerines. ShawIs Sus0arders. &c sc.
ALso:-Tabes Pocket Cutlery. Jewery and Watches
Cloths Brushes fan Soaps Razors Pins Needles
Accordeons and great variety
Gus to mention WOOLSEG Il NELSON.
novI Aucti Jueers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

EXC ANGE HOT Il L.,
Row bnrra Ind.

NeWburgs Ano.
- THORNBURG az WfMAN All
sci BEG leave inform the eitlzens Of arr p So
formerly kent by Mr. T. Hazen and intend 70 keep up %
yood the acquired under its preN1op
n.nsgenent They have REFURNIsHED and REFITTEp tn
whole concern prepared to accommodate All tTei
in the style Their table VIII
su pred with the the market affords; IN snort
Mains will he spared make the EXCHANGE mrs,
lass Hotel will he kept in the best
condition in ate persons with animals
NH IwdI
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.

S fends and customers their large and well Sc
leced assoc of spring and summer dTy goos,
dur the weeks, comprising one o. the
ALE stocks found in the city which they Ger ~
ale and retail their and the pubic seney
riees for cash or prompt time buyers Their con-
ist in part Of the foIloing3road cloths black ana fancy
Tweeds white buff and fancy Marsall les and
m Vestngs Cotonades Croton cloths and Plain an fanya
linen Drills rich Caicoes Of Philip Allen Spragues, Bnc
SEQ Mills and other rich printed French and Scotch Jaeo-
s and Lawns printed French Robes plain and salty
tra5 colored Grape Mantz. white Cash
plain and fancy Gnghams rich printed Organ d e.
and Cha de Lanrs. white grape ShaWs blfek
silk shawl ic stilla shaw and scarf black and
White lace Canes Mora tque PaFasois silk and gin CHAM
Inhrella Panama Leghorn and Braid Hats straw
and fancy Bonnets. rcn bonnet Ribbons Hosng gloves
boots and shoes Carpets moor ana
,tair oil Cloth printed window blinds together with
- &c J,nv1 SHANRLIN & RELY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15

wv Il. AND EEERTEEAN ARM CHEESE
~ . boxes Choice " Z. Cheese:
l0extra Kinsuran Farm do. reed per railroad by
nov6 Z. H COOK & SON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-15
C0NNTruUTEON AND TIL

WYE ere receiving fall and winter stock of good
NA and invite liberal public to call US at our store
LIST Street three below Main Fosters Block ou
stock con Cloths Cassimeres. Cassn cts
lsoneJs BIans Dress silks Cashmeres Delanes Print
Sbawls Nantiias Ladies' Misses and Children ShoH
tigscr; CIoyns Floor Oil Cloths Carpets Rugs. Dana.
Hats and Caps all other goods usually EePtin
koou .s ~ aT vS ~ JAMES OAKLEY 4 SON.
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MINIATURE ALMANAC:

HIM
Sun RISES IA SUN SETS. "a
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-13

We may learn more than one valuable les.
son from this war, says the New York Times.
What have the most powerful fleets the world
has ever seen effected upon the Baltic? Moth
ing at all. Under the most enterprising leader
known in the British navy, they have not at
tempted real attack upon any of the well for
tilted harbors of Russia. No more convincing
argument of the protection afforded by judici-
ously planned, well constructed and powerfully
armed Notifications need be sought than this,
and, it is hoped, will have its due effect with
those who provide for the national defence in
placing our great harbors in a state of complete
security,
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The Minden papers report the lake and bayou
to be rising fast, with sufficient water to afford
navigation for steamboats,.
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The Philadelphia Bulletin translates from
the Independence Beige, at Brussels, the fol-
lowing passages of letter from Madrid, dated
December 49,, which contains some illusions
to diplomatic correspondence with the United
States in relation to Cuba, which are curious
and interesting:
.'Lovers of scandal will soon be fully salts
fed. In the session of December /, as well
as in that of December 2, on the occasion of
the violent attack of the democrats on mar
shall O'Donnel, NJ. Orense in order to vindicate
himself from some illusions that had been ad-
dressed to him in regard to the understanding
established between the Spanish democrats and
Mr.. Soule, declared that man who was at the
Saladero at the time of the revolution Of July,
had falsifed signatures and documents design
ed to make it appear that negotiations had been
concluded between the late minister of the o.
States and the Spanish democrats on the sub
ject of the sale of the island of Cuba. NJ de
Lazen (the person accused of the forgeries by
NJ Orensey) had resolved, in view of this pub
lie accusation, to publish pamphlet which
will reveal every thing on this grave question,
and to make known the names of all the prin-.
cipal democrats who were pledged, in case they
came into power, to sell the island of Cuba to
the United States"
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ST
A bill is now pending before the New York
legislature, which provides that all bills Of ex-
change, drafts, or checks, payable at sight,
shall be due on presentation without any days
of grace, and that it shall not be necessary to
present for acceptance any such check before
it becomes due; but all parties thereto shall be
and remain equally liable, as if the same had
been presented and accepted. At present banks
and bankers are unsettled as to the law, and
to the practice, and all they want on this subject
is that statute shall provide either that grace
shall or shall not be allowed on sight bills. In
Massachusetts, the law provides that grace on
sight bills shall be allowed, but not on paper
payable ON demand, such as bank checks. It
is matter of no importance as to which way
the question may be settled, so that definite
practice is recognised and enforced by law.
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The New York Herald notices it as re-
markable fact that the three chief counsellors
of general Jacksonville men who, of all 9TH
ers, most received his confidence and influenced
his opinions, Martin Van Buren,, Churchill G.
Cambreleng and Francis 2. Blair-are all rank
freesoilers, and leading "black republicans"
If the old hero could rise from the grave, how
he would storm and rave. Cambreleng, how
ever, has published long letter in the N. Y.
Evening Post and the Tribune, urging his DO.
liticalfriends, freesoilers, black republicans and
abolitionists, to support ..the regular democrat
tic party and its policy" He wants to gather
all 'sthe faithful in one fold and pen them ND.
4.==szztsz -~-~ocoo1e-11sr4o-o1o~0
The Texas house of representatives, on the
esth ult., passed, BY vote AZ to So, the bill
accepting the act passed by congress, appro-
priating s7,75o,ooo for the payment of the
creditors of the late republic of Texas. The
bill now only requires the signature ofthe gov
ernor to become law. He will SIGN il.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-13

CoTroN SEED.-Planters are referred to the
advertisement of premium Petit Gulf cotton
seed. Advantage should be taken of the OPP
portunity to secure superior article for the ap-
preaching planting season.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-13

lg- Those of our town subscribers who dc
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the Office
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FLoR1DA.-Colonel Monroe has mustered in
to service several volunteer companies, for the
purpose of defending the frontier settlements
Preparations are being made for an active cam
paign against the Indians, and it is said to be
the fixed determination of the government te
force them to leave the country. 1t seems to
be the Seminole's game to cut off or attack all
small parties that are sent out, and it is not
considered safe to despatch less than fifty men
--~o--->~~~-~~--N-o~-c~eo 5.55H ef$ss#zI
Very vigorous measures have been adopted
TO suppress the liquor traffic among the Eng
lish soldiers in the Crimea. Rum is doing more
mischief than the Russians. The liquors. seized
and thrown into the sea, and the sellers are
sent away. Cargoes Of liquor have been con-
fscated and the vessels driven away. Tempe
rance is now the order Of the day
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Thanks to Mr.. S. A. Wbyte, clerk of the
Storm, Mr.. Remondet, clerk Of the Lor tar,
Mr. Murdoch, clerk Of the Linda, Mr. Ferry,
clerk of the H. III. Wright, Mr.. ]. 7. Alban, of
the Aida, captain Dowd, ofthe Rosa, Mr.. Bay
less, of the Grenada, and The clerk of the Effort
for late New Orleans papers.
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The peach and pear trees throughout Vir
ginia have been killed by the cold weather.
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The New York Mirror states that VIM. G.
Kendall, Pierce's ex-postmaster at N. Orleans,
has adjusted his accounts with the department,
by the payment of $3.50, which was the ba-
lance found against him. The department
claimed s27, 900 balance. We are uniformed
as to how the great discrepancy was adjusted.
Resolutions have been adopted in nearly eve
ry county in Indiana, where democratic con-
ventions have been held, recommending Jesse
D. Bright as their first choice for the presidency
and instructing the delegates to urge his claims
before the national convention, to be held at
Cincinnati.
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The Minden Herald says, few DAYS ago,
D.. Morris killed John Markham-both Of
Claiborne parish-by stabbing him in the breast
and side. 1t occurred at the house of Morris.
The case was investigated before Judge H. A.
Drew, and Morris discharged.
The peach and pear trees throughout Vir-
ginia have been killed by the cold weather
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| Democrat, has been reelected reporter of the
senate; Mr.. Warner, of the Minden Banner
made secretary of the senate; and Dennis Cor.
eoran, Of the Delta, appointed reporter Of the
house. And not content with one public prin
ter, the Legislators have resolved that the laws
and journals shall be promulgated in both the
Louisiana Courier and Baton Rouge Advocate
This latter is another specimen Of democratic
retrenchment and REFORM But the tax payers
must foot the bill. @@4
E4s@ -ll-~~-~I4--~--1~oo--- NJ.
The South Carolina law, passed at the re-
cent session Of the Legislature, ito prohibit non
residents from hunting, ducking and fishing
within the limits Of the State is very stringent
and arbitrary. 1t forbids any person not resi-
dent Of the State for two years preceding the
act, to hunt or fish in South Carolina, under a
penalty Of fine not exceeding two hundred
nor less than one hundred dollars, and impri-
sonment not exceeding three months nor less
than one month! It was designed to operate
against party from the north, who yearly re-
Sort to South Carolina for gaming purposes, but
IN effect and by its terms it applies to all nom
residents. Some of the papers say that it will
| not be enforced against the citizens of adioin-
ing States, but such are not the plain words of
the act.
The official reports, recently published Of the
tonnage of the three great commercial nations
shows that the United States is now entitled to
the honor of being called the "Queen of the
Seas title which Great Britain has hereto
fore enjoyed an undisputabe right to possess.
The tonnage of the United States for 1855, is
stated at 5,912,ool tons; that of Great Britain
at 5, 053, go tons; and that of France at only
10000 tons. The tonnage Of the State of
Maine alone exceeds that of France by more
than I0O, 900 tons.
At the latest accounts the Mississippi river
was gorged with ice at President sisland, a few
miles below Memphis. The like was never
before seen BY the oldest boatman.