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The daily union., 1856-12-25
REDUCTION OF POSTAGE TO THE WEST COAST
OF SOUTH AMERICA

We are authorized to say that the Postmaster General
by and with the advice and of the President of the
United States agreeaby provision in section second
Of the Of March g. 1851 has made order fixing the
uniform rate Of 10 cents United States postage for all let
ters to and from all points south of Panama the west
coast of South America and cents each the United
States postage newspapers Adding the British Pacific
postage therefore the rates will be follows viz
Bogota New Granada ls cents on letters sent being
the United States and foreign postage Prepayment re-
qured.
New Granada 10 cents letters received
being the United States postage only
Newspapers sent cents and newspapers received 2
cents TO be collected in the United States
Payta Lambayeque, Huanchaco, Casma, Huacho and
Caao PERU % cents letters sent being the United
States and foreign postage. Prepayment required.
Lima Pisco Islay, Africa and lquique (Peu) 10 cents
on letters recUed being the United States postage only
Newspapers sent cents and newspapers received 2
cents each 70 be collected in the United States,
Guayaquil and Quito Ecuador,) Cobija and La Paez,
CBsliva) and Copapo, (Ch) "a cents letters sent
being the United States and foreign postage Prepayment
required.
Huasco Coquimbo Valparaiso, and s Iago (Chili) 10
cents letters recUed being the United States postage
only.
Newspapers sent cents and newspapers received 2
cents each, TO be collected In the United States.
The daily union., 1856-12-25
KANSAS.

The Washington correspondent Of the Philadelphia Penn
sylvanian states that Gov Geary in letter to friend
speaks in glowing of the present condition Of the
Territory Of Kansas and appears confident that further
cause will be given the country for anxiety and alarm in
regard to it
oHe says that the actual number OF inhabitants in the
Territory about OOO and those who have business
there present only to take part in the difficult
ties which recently existed rapidly leaving for other
parts The free-Stae men, who have been figuring in To
peka conventions and in supporting Governor Reeder and
General in their revolutionary movements, have, by
their excesses brought them the condemnation Of all
the settlers who love peace and order, and are,
aueny in large minority and Mr.. Whitfield, the del.
eRate elect who was admitted a in the House
Monday last represents large majority Of legal votes"
The daily union., 1856-12-25
POSTAGE TO PANAMA.

The act of March B. 1885, provides that except where
specially otherwise adjusted the rate of postage from
foreign country, for any distance 1900 miles shall
be twenty cents and for any distance under $500 miles
ten cents From New York. via Havana to Panama, the
regularly established mail route the distance $500
miles consequently, the hitherto collected letters
go from New York Panama has been twenty cents
1t appearing however that the distance between those
points by the direct line is only 2345 miles author
lied say that the Postmaster General has made order
receive postage accordingly therefore, from New York
or any place within l55 miles of that city Panama. the
rate will hereafter be ten cents prepayment required
From all points $500 miles, of course the is
twenty cents, prepayment also required.
The daily union., 1856-12-25
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.

The Lancaster Pennsylvania) Tntegencer OF Tuesday
last says:
The President elect has been absent visit to Phade
phia since Tuesday last He expected return Wheat
land to-day tomorrow.
During the time be has been in the city we learn from the
papers that he has been visited by great crowds fellow
citizens who anxious and make the acquain
Of the Chief Magistrate elect mighty republic
whom have been inrused its desnies for the ensuing four
They we're received with that kindness cordaty
for which Mr.. b. is noted"
We learn from the Philadelphia papers that the Pres-
dent elect paid visit Girard College on Monday last
The daily union., 1856-12-25
CoNGREss-wEDNEsDAY.
he Senate was not in session to-day.

The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTArvEs.-The Committee of Ways
and Means reported bill making appropriations to sup
ply the deficiencies in the service for the fiscal year ending
June 3o 1858, the Post Office appropriation bill for the
year. and the bill making appropriations for the
transportation of the United States mail by
and otherwise for the year. which severaly
read twice and committed.
The consideration OF the Senate bill relating to for
egn coin and to the coinage OF cents at the United
States mint reported from the same committee with
amendments was postponed until this day two weeks
resolution was adopted calling upon the Secretary of
the Treasury to communicate to the House the decision
of the First Comptroller of the Treasury upon the claims
of the employees Of the House to compensation and
also upon the Attorney General for his opinion in relation
thereto. The House then into Committee of the
Whole the state of the Union and proceeded to con
slider the consular and diplomatic appropriation BILL Mr..
Herbert Of California addressed the House in defence of
the bill introduced by him the first session of Congress
to expedite the settlement of land claims in California
when the committee rose and the House dourned till Fri
day next
The daily union., 1856-12-25
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 30. 1856

QJ-Mr ISRAEL JAHRs No 1872 South street, Phadel
pha Is our general travelling AGENT assisted Wa II. WELD
JoH COLLINS, JAAEs DEEEISG HAhBuTT, s. JAHEs THos
u. NoE, r. W. MORRISON, Il. w. Wiley, WM l.. WArERMAR
ALEI H. CAEsoS, MrsTIS, BEN r. SWAIN, T. AEHMAS ana
z. DAVIS.
G9Hr HESRY LEwIs OF Montgomery Alabama Is our gen
eTa travelling agent for the Sta Alabama
sisted by C. T. LKwIs, JAMES o. LEws Lewis
W Mr. G. W JANIS No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio, l.
our general collecting agent the
assisted by H. THoAAs, WILLIAM H. THOMAS, Tuos. NJ JAaEs
Dr. a. L. CHrLDs, GEoRoE MoRRs, and RICHARD LEAKE. Re
cepls Of either viii be good
The daily union., 1856-12-25
THE LATE DEBATE.

In the course ofa very able article the debate in Con-
gress on the Presidents message the Boston Post Gays
zone thing about this debate is worthy Of remark the
Fremont leaders have been largely the defensve have
abored hard make appear that they never advocated
favored interference with the rights Of the Stateswih
slavery in the Statesor have denied TO section its
stutona rights Indeed they affect to come forth the
champions Of the rights Of the States The very politicians
follow VIM II. Seward and allow that be Is their Ga
malie saw all this We have in all the disclaimers
vet no comment by Seward his eIhotston to the people
Of the States Correct the that slavery has any
guarantees which may not be released and
ought not be relinquhed comment by Senator VIII
SON. for instance, his declarations Pass that the agts
ton Of the slavery question shall continue while the foot Of
slave presses soil Of the republics or IL IL be required
TO be more specific g comment the letter he wrote to
the Garsonans telling how three millions Of slaves looked
to the friends OF freedom for deiveranoe He might cite
columns Of such declarations and positions What did these
mean if they did not interference with constitu
tonnl rights7"
The daily union., 1856-12-25
SPEECH OF HON MR.. ENGLISH.

The speech of Hon. Mr. English, delivered in the House
of Representatives the nth inst which give entire
this morning. is able and successful vindcaon of the
northern democracy from the combined assaults of the
know-Dohngs and black republicans 1t will be read with
both pleasure and profit.
The daily union., 1856-12-25

into the Union an equal footing with the original
States.
bill TO authorize the establishment Of county courts in
the Territory OF Minnesota
bill to create the Office Of surveyor general Of public
lands in the Territory OF Minnesota
BY Mr.. DENVER, OF California joint resolution in
laton TO the accounts OF Calhoun Benbam and David
Douglas
And then, at twenty minutes past three o'clock the
House adjourned.
The daily union., 1856-12-25
the RETIREMENT OF SENATOR DODGE,

distinguished democrat encloses to the folio ang
article on the approaching retirement from the Senale u
the United States Of Ex-Governor Dodge written By til,
editor Of the Milwaukee Sentinel paper which has tor
many years been Of Senator Dodges most uneompro
missing opponents Our esteemed correspondent writes %
Us in such truthful aud feeling the subject
that we take the liberty Of using his remarks which were
intended only for eye in this conneHOn liz
says The noble old Roman, Gen Dodge Of Wisconsin
like his compeer and personal and political friend the ven
erable statesman and patriot Oas win long be driven
from the present theatre of his usefulness through The
natica influences which have swept their respective
States.
Governor Dodge will bear with him in his retiracy lie
plaudts Of all who love their country better than they
do wild and headstrong anStcsm He has for years and
as think even to fault in conformity to his voluntary
pledges obeyed the instructions of his Legislature Dis
covering however of late the utter deseron of the great
principles upon which constitution and the Union was
framed and stood in the party faction which had for
years ruled the Legislature Of his State he was forced either
to go with them in their mad stand by the stars
and stripes the constitution and the Union lie preferred
the latter course and for doing is destined doubt not
to fall in their defence He is pure patriot ever
served his country either the field Of battle in the
ecutive chair the hall of the House of Representatives or
of the Senate"
The daily union., 1856-12-25
MORE INVITATIONS

The Day Book has more revelations in regard 10 the
New York Heralds busness connexions with the "rss
cay bulls and bears of Wall street The Day Book SAYS
1--WE do not to reveal what may once been con
sdered secrets confidential but when Ben
nett talks about those connected with the Herald never
ing been engaged in bosering fancy Stocks and specua
ting In them the very horses in Wall laugh at the
sbsurdty Of his stuff.
"Why, we have ourselves corrected manuscript Of BIO
ker putting his speculation, and with twenty dollars
TO the writer OF the Herad money article and read It there
the next day. and so common such transaction
that thought Of Il than sent an
tsement and the old Scoohman turns up his eyes in
holy horror at the bare mention Of the thing"
The daily union., 1856-12-25

With the view of enabling all the persons attached to
this office to participate in the festivities of this day
paper will be issued from this Office to-morroM
The daily union., 1856-12-25

Mrs. Sarah B. Scott the last surviving daughter OF
Patrick Henry died on the 10th instant at even leland
in Halifax county, Virginia She was u years old.
The daily union., 1856-12-25

Mr.. Goodrich, in his Recollectons, gives the following
anecdote of political barber In Washington at the tine
Madison Grst nominated by the democrats:
"A very keen Observer then and long afterwards
senator Of the United States told that at this pe
rod all the BARRIERS Of Washington we're federas and
he imputed II to the fact that the leaders that party
Congress powder and long queues and OF course
had them dressed every day BY the barber. The demo
Gratis the contrary, short hair or at least small
queues tied up careessly with ribRnd and therefore
gave little encouragement TO the tonsoria One day.
the narrator told mo- while he being shaved by
the leading barber OF the city, who was Of course fed
eraist the latter suddenly and vehemeny burst against
the nomination Of Madison for the presidency by dem
ocratc party, which had been that morning announced
"'Doar mel said the barber, surely this country Il
doomed to disgrace and shame. What Presidents might
have, siri Just look at DaRge Of Connecticut, and
Stockton, Of New Jersey What queues they have got
sir-ss big as your wrist and powdered every day sir
like real gentlemen, they Are. Such men, sir would
confer dignity upon the chief magistrhcy but this little
Jim Madison, with qucae bigger than pipe stem
Sir, Il Is enough to make forswear his country
The daily union., 1856-12-25

SIZZLING sLAyEs,-The Point Pleasant Mason county,
Virginia. Republican states that negro property Is becom-
ing precarious owing to the Vaccinations Of the abo-
onists, that the shareholders Of Western VIRGINIA arc
generally taking to guard against their loss BY
dsposng Of them to those who will carry them beyond the
reach Of the underground railroad few DAYS since Mr.
Joseph Machir sold to Messr Stern Of Richmond 6f
teen slaves old and young, for the sum Of $3.50. Mr..
WIN. Love also sold to the gentleman two likely girls
and boy for S245O. These negroes never would have
been sold had not been discovered that they were ma
king preparations 70 leave for free territory
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-17
Fab. CAMPAIGN!
HARDIN A HE AT WHOLESALEs
NEW AND VERY LARGE YsLL STOCK.
GHAS g WELLS


thanks for the patrcnAges
apprise Merchants Indiana Illinois and Ken
lucky also that he sheivoa
in Heaviest stock of tardw and Cut
erv by that he has offered the Evans
by him. during depressed state OF the markets.
England and by importing (direc from Europe
Goods filled ut the Manu-
Works he is not only able but decidedly d possd
offer and sell at as low figures as any house
afford the Goods. to cash or good time buyers.
examination of his stock and pricee
and Traders feeling assured that he them
full justice. - = isiy .tHt ftLe1 .fEfltela.E :.
stock he names the following to the trade: y..I
Axes-Yes Lippincotts LeveretE and Collins;
500 dozen Pocket Knives tf.lly assorted; -
Is do Steel Shears and Scissors; ISIS .rrv
100 do Razors and Stropst t-~t
100 gross spoons-IrOp Brittania aud Gsrmaa silvsE
so dozen Coffee Mills. all grades;
306 do Files and Rasps. all kinasf AZ IN,
1000 lbs Brass Kettles turned bottoms e f-'-s
20 lbs Sadiron5. ahsoTted:
400 Butt Hinges, 6os at 81
1900 gross Serews siml pointed
$50 dozen Door Sccksand rockets; ~ ~
30 DO Curry Comh- Aad Horse Oardsylg gstS b9
800 pairs Shovel and f.aEs, iron and brass heads
so dozen saws firm ssil 70 Key-hole: fEIt ina
IS dc Stesfy AIDS and Scale Beams;
50 Gard osher brandsD Shsveis and spadesg
casks Pump Chain and Fixtures:
case Japanned Tinware fully assorted.
Whips and Lases. Brushes. Combs. Needles SpecacieE
Fancy Hardware generally together wit
Chains Dog Irons Strap Hinges Tea Kst
ties. Knives and Riddles and
GUN Barrels and Gun Trimnsings,
Carpepers and Ceopers fools Window Sash.
1rffif CHA LES s. WELLS,
oct2 Main greet. I'd door below Branch Bank.
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NEW A &C Il a \ G q M r. \ II.

Norder that be able to devote time more part
u larly to the IRON HEAVY HARDWARE part eff e.
business have posed of Of interest the
Gerry house Mr.. MATTHEW DALZELL, who will
tnue the stand under the style Of ORR DALzELL
with complete OF everything in the Grocery
line would this opportunity returning sincere
thanks to the pang Of the house for the very
patronage extended to many and respectfully
them frm and would say
TO the slow pay all gentlemen that they need
Tot ask credit at this house.
March l. 1855. SAMUEL ORR
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EaNA ASSURANCES COgEPAN y
- M Aaxtfnrd Gann Acficuf.

CAPITAL 100, u0O-ail paid IN aud tnDssted-
TE1HTS with perpetual charter
1872 against loss or damage by Fire
Dwelling stores house
hold and general Also. inland
perls Navigation Losses Will be ber
ally ad jused and paid with prom ptness .
80 - - THOMAS +. BRACE, Pres't.
. Z. G.. RIPLEY, Secretary.
for Insurance may be made she subseri
ber who receive posals issue poll
ices Insurance ohce Agency
In the West. a G. HAhLOCk, Ag't.,
ey11 If Main street, nearly opposite the 6ank.
CAGAis AND TOBACCO STORE DE
JACOB SCHEURER, MAIN ST., BET. 1ST AND I'D.
70. Sehae Ter g. Schroeder's old stand)
RES ?ECTFULt.Y inform the citizens of Evansville
and surrounding country, that have taken the above
stand, determined to continue the business and
will constant hand Havana Cigars,
Tobacco ofthe besi brands that Eastern markets
ord also Snufand Smoking Tobacco # all kinds. Mer-
shaun, China and Wooden Pipes of all sizes and quail
es at the lowest cash prices at Wholesale and Retail.
Myiengthy experience in the business convinces me
that give general satisfaction, and respectfully
solicita share of public patronage lap1n
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CARRIERS SPANISH MIN TIHE!

CARRIERS SPANISH MIN TIfIE! =
THE GREAT PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD!
NOT a. PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN TT
Let fhe Afflicted Read and P0n6leri
"a infalhle remedy for Scrofua, Kings evil Rheuma-
IA tism Obstinate Cuaneous EruptionF P;mpies or p 81
tales on the Face Botches Boils Fever Chronic
sore eyes Rngworm letter, ScaId Enlargsue
md tain ofthe Bones and oints Stubborn hilis
tie disorders Lumbago Spinal Complaints a Diseases
rising Tom an injudcions of Mercury Imprudence Id
Life. or Inpurity Of the Blood.
a3 This great Alternative meiieine and Purifier Of the
BLOOD is used by the hHsands from
kabe cures performed by the greatest Of all
.CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE" Neuralgia Rbeu-
natism Scrofaa. Eruptons the Skin, Liver Disease
FeTers Ulcers Old Sores Affections the Kidnevs
tie Bones and Joints speedily flight by using this
great and inestimable remedy. -.
For aldiseases the Blood nsthn yet been found
whit. It ceansesthe of all impurities
gently and eeeny the liver and tdneys strength
the digestion, wives the Stomach
clear aud healthy aud he constitution
disease or broken down OF youth to its pr
tive vigor strength.
Forhe Ladies' parably better than all the Cos
netics used. few doses Of OARTER,S SPANISH Nix
lure i remove all Salowness bring the
sne general health remarkable degree beyond all the
meoleinese heardof. Ha7 -a.sfssF
Inc large number which have received
persons from all of the United States is the best
eepers magistrates physicians public we'll tnown
ne community all add to the wonderful
eneess OF this GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER o.
we AGENT an get Cir sui and Almanac and read
performed - 10y sie~'ese % M ms nae
None genuine unlesssigned BEsxE+T 4 BErRs Pron,i
soors street Richmond Va. orders
For sale By Hallock Il Stoddard EYaesyilIe HsIook
Armenters princeton: o. H. Clark Yinoennes ara Nv
sts'A nseeseiaes senefhiy' augs
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tINEt LONiIsrft

FlAE LUMBER.
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY,
John r. GLOVER E co corner of Main and Seventh
~ streets Evansville, Ind word respectfully INFORM the
Public they have in yard aud for sale low CASH
complete ssortme ofScasoned Pine Lumber embracing
and Tongued Grooyed Pin
Ash tooring Dressed and undressed Ceiling Castings
Pannsl O 600 feet sound Common Roards suitable for
shops fenefng Pine
Can have made ordsr the prices Shelving
Doors Sash Blinds Mantle Pieces Moudings
Doors an Windows &c, Bills prices rewarded
who send for them Orders distabee will receive
promptattentiop fsbi2 If
n MES SH0VELS.-25 doz No. o genuine article TO
N contractors for alsiow st CHAS. >. WELLS
dee6 - New iardwara Enmaa. d,nrs helnE Rr
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-17
OLD ESTABLISHED FOUNDR
kfsATZ a. HEss MAN,

Evansville. HnG.
Propretors of the City Foundry have recently
ted large reproof bnildng the he old place,
and are now fully do all hue and
nnisng work and everything appertaning the Focury
busuess NJ Aehinery of all KINDS
have every facility Of she best machinery kmen
give all work entrusted undivided
we are nos manufacturing STEAM ENGIN DO yer
required and ready promptly fill
machinery warrantngour work
prices The Foundry. Finishing shops &c. are on Pine
street and Sale Room Main street. Just above Second
where orders will be received =
ian23-tf -FT FF'sT KRATZ & IJFIIMAN 2
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EWNHE Propretors of this House
I'LL old stand Main their Hotel. finish
opposite the Court House. where they
their old and all others
fit call them in much superior style than orner'v
Thank for past patronage respectfully solicit cOnt
ofthe which shall all endeavors
it, Our fare will be the best the market affords and
sharges moderate.
Good StablI and Wagon Yard kept forcountry custom
eyIO-d&wtf FELKER & HEDDERECH
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HOME aNsUR NNGE ONP&NY,
OF Z " OF NEW YORK. ~

y JaPfTaL 3 90 000--a raid in IN CASH
1sSais Tom pany business about Oneyear
wita4.s atsntior oinga AM fair business with
sslsrgs Capital g. omis its head.
s1c Protection to the equal to aay Insurance Com
9~ay world. Polio viliEs iesued by the
auildngs. Merchandise Household Goods 60, &C.,
eTns favorable with other good solvent Companies.
. s1sa -ls 9fe 8. L. LOOMS, Pres't.
ALLEN O. HALLooK. Ag't.. b
Main street opposite the Bank.
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SS5sS. RRAY A PEN

ID ESPECTFULLY inforw the citizens Evansville
~ ITS vicinity that they have formed partnership
practice of Medicin" and Surgery.
Having actively engaged in the profession for
become familiar With the diseases Incl
lent this climate thew their pereuee
will entitls them share Of public patronage.
Their office Frsr between Main Locust
poste the Post Once, where ethe both them may
consulted unless absent protest. onal business
nrl9-tt /
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a ATlH RNISAIRlN1j

FEVBE Uadersigned having the above busn
in EVausille hatter himself with the hope that his
and skill in all descriptions time
machinery will upon trial. be found worthy the
only the resi- citizens o. the city hut ass these
somprising the ''ciTcuu1 s1a hient vicinage.p
the Post Once where he be found At all
nrEIcF HouRS. mrS r. II. GATES.
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GTOR NEE WANTEil

A are prepared to store in Fire Proof arehouse
Wv any quantity of Grain. Produce Merchandise, OF
tho most liberal terms.
Havngiarge and airy rooms stairs particular care will
taken of Household Furniture Agricultural IMPLEMENTS
and all kinds goods waresable damage from damp
rust.
the 10 west Ere prOofraes by
c r when desired.
located Locust street and W. and y
ana and venient for Shipping by Riveror Rail-
road Applyto D nov1 GEO. FOSTER & co.
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DAVID O.NEIL,
MI ERIC Ell A N Il T. AILOR.

Second street. between Main and Locust.
AS received and opened fine of Cloths
of different eoors Casmeres of fine 1naiity and the
Yestings plain and
velvets silks with goods for hush
All these goods the best quality and hand
varieties broua this city Ny old customers
ard citizens morally are invited to examine them
prepared with frstrate work make goods in
the a1lcases sepl2tf
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.NEw STOLE ANo NEW Goods!

y 2 " n . 70 " tEUWUSs
leave uhlic of evans willie
wv the aies ps-sicWlary. thar open for
entire stock of Fan Staple Dry Goods
Our aortmens Of fancy DIR goods has rival in point
also mbreisres mantillas
which only appreciated By Inspection, Call
Store recently occupied by L. W. Hebberd
will llways ready to sell bargains.
- epi7tf Poser BRO. & FREY.
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NDTIONa! NOTlON 5

ENLOWER thermometers. travelling pan ions.
n best London ing eight and ten key'd French
aacordeons, fine French harps dolls. marbss toys
monnaes combs superior needles pins tooth
picks, key rings, pencils steel pens. tooth brushes
beads dominoes chess Emerson's toilet
Jumping and battle DOORS together with
variety o. notions for sale by A. @. PUSHEE.
ap26 under Odd Fellows Hall, Firstst.