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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08
spiritualism and a Spirit Lamp.

We are not certain that it does any good to
chren' Gle the frequent exposures of those who
pre- tend to bring the dead to life and make
those spirits performances which if done when
in their mortal bodies would have consigned
them to a lunatic asylum, yet the day must
come when men and women, in their right
minds will at least make the exhibition of
spirit rappings by day light a condition prece-
dent to any faith in the manifestations. 1t
thus far has been conclusiyely evident, that
these pretended mediums prefer darkness
rather than light because their deedssare evil.
The Circleville Herald relates an instance
lately in Ross county, in which spirit lamp
shed sud len light upon these dark nantes
tations, which had the effect to blow up one of
these rapping lotteries. An old man, named
Moses, near Hallsville, was so deeply engaged
in these rappings as to build house II feet by
20, for the nightly display Of these humbugs,
and party from Circleville, having previously
prepared spirit lamp which could be ignited
Fon the instant, were admitted to the circle
The room was constructed so as to be perfect
~ dark. The Herald says:
The old man Moses arranged the company
to suit his own notion; or rather, as he said as
the spirits directed, when through his two
daughters, Awho were the mediums, the mani
drumming guitar, jingIing of bells, beating
of6rGIls, humping on the floor, and other
noises, which all contributed to create an un-
earthly din. The din ceased, when one of the
mediums informed Capt Rice that the spirit of
his grandfather desired to communicate with
him. After making some communication, of
little Importance, the din again cOmmenced.-
In the height oft the lamp was suddenly ig-
nited, which instantly illuminated the room,
and the imposture was unmasked. Oaeef the
mediums, who sat near Mr.. Rice, Rad the quit
ar in her lap, and was busily drumming it
She turned to Mr.. Rice, and remarked, "Well,
you came very near catching me at my music"
The exposure was followed by shout oflaugh-
ter from the visitors while the actors were
downcast and had nothing to say. An exam
nation of the premises was then gone into
at the.end Of the room opposite the door, was
long table with arches sprung over the top of
| it. The arches were inteFlacedWith wires, on
which were hung %Curte number of small
open mouthed BELLS sAt one corner of the IT,
bic was suspended bass drum, at another a
tenor drum, and on the table were several tea
bells. The table was so fixe3. that loose
board in the floor, by being operated upon with
the foot, would set the table to rocking to and
fro, when the bells would ofcourse jingle.
Among other manifestations was that of the
spirit-hand. They found the means by-wf1ich
this remarkable manifestation was produced.
1t was done by means of phosphorus placed
between paper previously dampened.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08
All Right-Go Ahead!

We have never in the same period received
more subscribers to our Weekly journal
than during the last ten days. 1t is encouraging
to receive these. testimonials of friendship. 1t
proves to us that all our labors and expense in
making good paper are not unappreciated.-
1t illustrates more than this-that the course
ofthe Journal and the cause it advocates, are
popular. We thank our friends for their exer-
tons. Without their aid we could accomplish
but little in increasing the Journals circula-
tion-and without this increase thatnuch less
would be the influence of the paper. We
want the Journal during the coming campaign
to visit, and visit freely, every neighborhood
in the District. If our friends strike for us
3 with their strong arms, this can be DONE
The Journal will be twenty-five years old in
few days. 'It.is old enough to vote! But as
it can't vote, we are determined it shall make
q few votes for the American cause during the
coming campaign.
Send along the Clubs. The campaign has
opened, and we are ready to receive campaign
subscribers for the Weekly Journal, accord
ing to terms; already published, which are GER
tainly low encugheto be agreeable. If there
are any who wish the Weekly Jearnal, and
Are,too poor. to- pay the small sum,asked du.
Sringthe campaign-why, send along THEN
names and they shall have the paper anyhow
Our harp is a harp of thousand strings, and
the "poor devils" who can't afford to pay fol
the luxury, shall twang these strings or listen
to their music without paying red copper
THE spirits of just men made .perfeck" are
aroused, and every spirit is raising its voice
for Fillmore, Deneison and the Union. AL
right-geahead.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

a SHARP GAME.-We learn that Fyler, who
murdered his wife some time since near SYRIA
ctlse, s.playing sharp game upon the coun-
sci who defended him. 1t appears the agree
mtnt between them was, in case Z yler was
saTel from hanging, his counsel was to have
S4OG. 'Of'this amount ST. 900 was paid in
cash, and the remainder secured by mort
gage on his farm. The counseLput in a plea of
insanity, and Flyer was sent to the lunatic
asylum. The mortgage is now about due, and
the holders, on proposing to foreclose it, were
met with the defense, that il the maker of it
was insane when the murder was committed,
could he have been sane at the time of giving
the mortgage? 1t looks as though the law
yers were caught this time.
auburn ( A. ~ diner.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

6TThe Boston Chronicle, speaking of a
menace in one of the Lonnon papers, that, in
the event of war the British would burn the
city Of New York, says:
II is no more than the New Workers do
themselves, once in every five years; and when
they should have destroyed that village, they
would have the satisfaction of knowing that
they mad burned up $100OOO,OOo worth Of
property belonging 70 their own countrymen.
Strike whatever blow you might in such a
war, and the one side would feel the effectDflit
almost as much as the other.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08
Immediate ORGANIZATION Neoe,sarv,


tits time the Americans of the First Dis
trict of Indiana were beginning to organize.
We need not tell them, that the Old Liners
will not be found negligeutin that great means
OF success, complete organization. They
have already commenced the work, or are con.
tinuing and perfecting their old organization
In view'oft this, it becomes pus ut once COM
mence organizing the American party in this
District. An~early organization is of impor-
lance. The earlier it is begun, the stronger
and more efficient it will prove for good works.
-Letthe leading Americans in every county at
%once consult together, form their plans, and
0c*-and see that every township is included
In the general organization. Re-lght the Coun-
cil fires, and with them let your old enthusi-
asm be kindled anew. Start the ball at once,
land then keep it going till the day of cleo
stion. Raise the shout for FILLMORE AND THE
UNION, andlet you strong arms labor for both
This is no time for weak. and uncertain action
Union of purpose and union of action, are pre-.
- sminently required among the American party
= OF the First District. We cannot be too early
lin forming that unity. Every weeks delay
viii make the task greater-every weeks de-
tlay is yielding advantages to the enemy. We
: call upon Americans to do their duty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

Mr.. John R. Jones died at Vincennes
last Tuesday of consumption. Mr.Jones had
been known for many years as one of the most
prominent Democrats of Knox county, and as
editor atdiferent times of several Democratic
sheets. "A short time since he was Assistant
Clerk in~the House of Congress, and after that
was appointed Register of the Land Office at
Vmeennes, and "one of the Commissioners to
sadjustland titles.
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III = &C %
SPENCER.

CosT OF NIBL.-A Mr.. Thomas Cubbist
lately died in Scotland, and left an immense
estate. His,persCnal property alone is estma-
tedat over Ave million dollars. His will COW
ers three hundred and eighty six folio sheets.
requiring thirty skins of parchment The
stamp dnty upon it was only $4,000! His
widow is provided with an annuity of forty
Thousand dollars year, and a large amount
Of real estate
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

The Missing STEAMER PAcIFIc-The N.
Y. Journal of Commerce, referring to the miss
ing steamer Pacific, says the insurance on her
is very large; the amount enthe ship is $780,
900, halfin this country and half in Europe;
the freight money is insured for $4,000 more.
She had between six and seven hundred tons
of cargo, valued at over $1,5OO,OOO, naostof
(which was insured, a good part in this coun-
try. The insurance is divided among various
Offices throughout the country, SO that i1,case
'of loss or damage to the ship orteargo, the
blow.would not fall exclusiTely on NewfYotk
The"Paciffc is commanded by CAPT. Asa Ed
ridge, who has navigated the Atlantic with the
most responsible commands for nearly 'aidnar-
ter'bf acentury. AS some reason for the en-
couragement of hope in her safety, the long
delay of the Atlantic in 1851 is rsfersed to-
The Atlantic left Liverpool Dec. Is, 1851, and
not a lisp of intelligence of her reached ltel
owner for. J0Gty-nine days. She wentsashoft
on the ccast'of Ireland, and her passenger.
themselves brought the news'of her safety by
the Africa. SheNwas missing eleven days long
er than the Pacific has been missing and ye
she and her passengers were ali safe. The
Pacific left Liverpool on the ;22d'of January
and has, therefore, been out ethirty-eight
days.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08
Mr.. Clay's Opinion Of Willard Fillmore.

The Eastern papers are publishing portions
of the correspondence of Henry Clay, which
have not heretofore been made public, but
which are shortly to appear in book FORM
The following letter to Daniel Ullman, of New
York, gives the reader Mr.. Clay's opinion of
Willard Fillmore one of the purest statesmen
our country has produced:
WASHINGTON, March, 1852.
Ne Dear Sir: You rightly understand me
in expressing preference for Mr.. Fillmore as
the'WAig candidate for the Presidency. This
/ did before left home, and have frequently
here in private intercourse, since my '2rrival
at Washington. / care not how generally the
fact be known, but Eshoud not deem it
right to publish any formal avewaE Of that
preference under my own signature in the
newspapers. Such course Would subject
net~to the imputation Of supposing that my
opinions possessed more weight with the pnb-
lie than l apprehenh~ they do. The founda-
ton ofmy preference is, that Mr.. Fillmore has
administered the Executive Government with
signal success and ability. He has been tried
and found true; faithful, honestAnd conscien-
tious. l wish to say nothing in derogation
from his eminent competitors; they have both
rendered great services to their country; the
one in the field, the other in the Cabinet
They might possibly administer the Govern
ment as well as Mr.. Fillmore has done. But
then neither of them has been tried in the ele-
waited position he now holds, and think that
prudence and wisdom had better restrain us
from making any change without necessity
for it, the existence of which do not per-
ceive HENRY CLAY.
| IL. r Al
when Willard Fillmore went out of Office
friends and enemies i'll cheerfully admitted
that he-had been "true, honest, faithful, and
CONSCIENTIOUS" in the discharge of the duties
e6his high station. and that he administered
the Government with signal success and ability
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

OtTThe name of Rev. Geo. B. IJoeelyn hay
ing been mentioned by some ofthe Fusion pa
pers in connection with the nomination for
State Superintendent of Public Schools, the
Evansville Journal, full bEoodedK N, objects,
and hopes he will not be candidate We
suppose he is too much tinged'with Republic
canism to suit tkesFftEMeREfTEs
9tfre Hottie Jour.
Why did not the Journal have the fairness
to give our objection? We objected Simply
because we thought the name of Mr.. Jocelyn
entirely too respectable to be connected with
Mr.. Larrabee's name in any contest. We did
not think virtue and vice should be brought
so closely in contact.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

CUR1ors Funeral ExPENsEs.--A bill, of
which the following is copy, is now before
the Finance Committee of the Board Of Coun-
cilmen:
NEW YORK, Feb. 1856.
THE CITY NEW YORK
To THE NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, DR..
For advertising notice of funeral of Councilman
Dixon, two times special, $500
Editorial report of funeral $500
Total SIS, co
Editorial report of funeral, twenty-six dbl
lars" Cheap as dirt for deceased Council
man, but what would an editorial report
of the Mayor or the Governor amount to at
this rate? But suppose all the papers in the
city had published an editorial notice of the
funeral of Councilman Dixon" charging each
twenty-six dollars for the same, what bill of
costs it would have made! And had not the
Board rejected this extraordinary claim for
want of precedent, there is no telling where
the experiment would stop. What a lucky
thing for the treasury that they couldn't find
precedent n. 7. Herald.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

Our Pt91r0KN. will be of little conse-t
quence now whether we have any platform or
not for the American Party. Nillard Fill
naOre's name is platform enough. One hundred
18th sections viii rot go so far with the poo
pie as good man; and that we have in Fill
more.--f St.Ioust4htel
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

IMPROBABLE, BUT TRUE.--Mr. Jas. Camp
bell, of this county, has now in his cellar four
hundred gallons of pure wine, manufactured
from the crop of $50 vines, chiefly of native
grape, raised on his place in this county, on less
than an acre of ground. This is strong sto-
~, but we are assured it is true.
KnorUile (Ienn.) Register.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

SERIOUS ACCIDENT on THE New York AND
ERIE RAILRoAD.-The mail train bound West,
win passenger car and forty passengers, was
thrown down high bank, at the town of AM
'ity, on last Thursday afternoon Several pas
sengers were severely injured, but none fatal
iy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

01TThe New York Express is confident
and Senator Brooks, its editor, generally knows
what he is talking about. Hear the Express:
AS for New York, set it down SURF, strong,
mighty, for Fillmore and Done,son, 10Th is 33
ELECTORAL rotcs IN solid columns.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

ST.. JOHN FREE -MAsoS-At the celebra-
ton of John, the Evangclists' Day, by the
Masonic Lodge, in Honolulu, Sandwich Is
land, d. a. Ogden, Esq, in an address. said
tina; the Evangelist Ohm, after he Mas ninety
years Of age, and while Bishop of, Ephesus,
became she Patron or Grand Master Of the Mas
ter of the 8asonic Lodge at Jerusalem.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

0FThe new park in New York will be the
largest in the world. The amount awarded to
the owners of land and for expenses, is a sum
of $5,169,369 80, of which the sum of ST.
657,590 is payable by the owners of adjacent
lands, who are assessed for benefit.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

SUSPENDED PAYMENT.-John Scott Russell
d. Co., the eminent ship builders of London,
who are now building the immense steamship
Great Eastern, have suspended payment-lia-
bilities 2l8oOOO sterling.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

OIThe Boston Bee the leading American
paper in Massachusetts,, stronly endorses Fill
more and Donelson.
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GA man ceases to be good fellow" the
moment he refuses to do&precisely what other
people wish him to do.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

OTWilliam Russell, the Times correspon-
dent in the Crimea, has received the degree Of
l.. L. D. from his alma mater, Trinity College,
Dublin.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

6TThos. Corwin has recovered ,fra, Che
injuries sustained by'his recent fall at Cincin-
natl, but it is thought he will be lame for life
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

GTThe Lapwing has returned to New Bed
ford, from her first whaling cruise of thirty
months, with cargo worth $4,000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

0TJackson' Bradley escaped from the Jail
IN hershaw District, S. c., on the 18th ult.-
AS ne was sentenced to be hanged on the 18th
d inst, he can't be blamed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

CSTEhe New York Journal of Commerce
tDemocratic) says:
The nomination of Willard Fillmore is the
best they could have made, and that of Andrew
j. Denelsen is not bad. Mr.. Fillmore is
thoroughly national, and when in the Presi-
dental chair on a former occasion, gained the
confidence of the whole country. alweys ex-
cepting the Ablitionists and their eoadiutors
He will command large vote, but whether
sufficient to carry him in, remains to be seen
In relation to the Democratic nomination it
adds:
In short they will nominate a good man,
and very probably will elect him. But should
they fail in this, it is some comfort to believe
that his place will be occupied by so safe, up
right, judicious and worthy man as Willard
Fillmore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

0-We reply-Always, unless some acct
dent happens to our powerpress. 1t is very
seldom that it ever fails. The promptness
with which 1t is forwarded, renders it relia-
BILE medium of news and commercial intelli-
gence to every one within the range of daily
mail facilities.-E Lou Dem.
We hope the Democrat will forward IT'S
power press to us among others! We are
badly in want of more machinery to accommo-
date'our rapidly increasing circulation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-08

aNiRsT ARRIVAL-ofsp Spring and summer Dry Goods
The subscriber is receiynga large stock of the
style Of spring and dry goods boots and
tons &c. to which the attention of purchasers solicited
and they will be sold unusually low Call
mbs WIN. HUGHES.
n ADIBs AND CHILDREN,s sHOEs.-A general
mb3 VIM HUGHES
EbRiNTs-One hundred pieces Prints spring STYLE now
n opened by mh8 WIN. HUGHES.
BE LINES AND GINGNAMS.-Ab beautiful assort-
AZ ment Of all kinds iast rec d, by the subscriber.
mhS VIM. HUGHES.
GNFNTS SPRING AND SIMMER WEAR.-A
~ general assortment of nearly all Kinds for sale low by
mhs Wa, HUGHES.
GARDEN BEDs.1o1 boxes war; nted. fresh frst of
"a the season, Just ree'd Railroad
mh8 Z.H. COOK SON. Corner Mainssnd'1s.st.
HAVANA CIGARS.
UST received by steamer Trabue large lot of
~ the choicest brands of Cigars direct from Havana
which are offered for sale at Wholesale retail invite
the attention Of tho who love good eigarso this stock
JACOB SOHREUDER,
mho-lw Main st. bes. lst and I'd.
GLOVER REED.-A fresh lot received and for sale by
~ mhS VIM. Reilly.
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

A II. SANDERS: Sir. please announce ths rame Of AS
G. JONES candidate Mayer ensuing election
mh6 MANY VOTERS
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HI MS EXP1L ESS COMPANY.
EzE=
AGSSizR az aFaE5FHr aIa5lI E7757ss5sEs
80 EstESss = s. esssStSsF
NEW ARR ANGEMENT

.TTTHE ADAMS IMPRESS COMPANY respectfully an
to their friends the public Evansville and
vicinity, that they have determined open an ONCE Is
Evansville to he devoted exclusively the
the business Of their Line and have appointed Mr. GEO
MCBRIDE as their Agent who. from his
with the business is perfectly all the outef
and the details of their operation This arrangement h
been made with the sole object of increasing facilities
the Express and thereby increase its desiraby
co accomplish which the best efforts Of aEsn
will be especially directed
All persons having business with company will
call Mr.. MaBride at Office First street.
tween Locust and MAN, who alone is authorised for
-nav2-dsf ALFRED GATHER Superintsnaent
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SGT oke,s 81 Ggi Tickets S. ciet s ST. wv
The hrst drawn number being entitled nd
50 on to the end ofthe gifts all free of charge.
H- Those drawing priZeE residing distance
Ter the wholesale value in cash to the article drawn
accommodated by addressing the proprietoIs
Tickets will be any part United States to
agents, by addressing l.. P. HUNT co. Louisville KY
Payn emit for tickets be made previous day
drawing to entitle the holder any prize copy the
and all the small prizes will be
hold ng tickets by mail otherwise Immediately after
drawing free ofcharge.
The present have given bonds deeds
mediately after the drawing, Address
LIP. HUNT & CO..
mhoeow-d&wtt Louisville KY.
Journ
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CEAR THE TRACK!

6NSAGE ORANGE sEED.-A fresh supply of Orange
" Seed just rec d and for sale by
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wooD1CoNvExIENr ENHANCEMENT.

PERSONS DESIRING WooD CAN BIZ SUPPLIED BY LEAVING
THEIR ORDERS II E. f. WHEELEE'E GROCERY STORE. ON
MAIN STREET. eb2I-d LOUIS BECKER.
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COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

have rented the Brick Building FRS. street.
two doors below Mssrs. Bement Yele and in few
will be receiving Snring Stock. We would respectfully
invite all I'd friends and
rally to call and shall be
great b-h in the quality Goods
prices We will offer goods to all cash
buyers as low other house in the West and
the patronage of all such custom.
feb29 j. H. & W W MORGAN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28

FRENCH INTERVENTION IN SPAIN.-A letter
from one of our Paris correspondents, and an
extract from the London Times, which will be
found in another part of our paper, strongly
tend to confirm the statement recently set
forth by one of the Madrid journals, that it was
the intention of Louis Napoleon to interfere as
q psci6cator in the affairs of Spain. The
marked attention paid to that shewolf Christi
ma by the Emperor, the establishment of a
French imperial organ at Madrid, which does
not hesitate to call loudly for the Intervention
of France, and the tone of the Paris press &c.
nerally, lead to the belief that this step is only
. question oftime. Its object is stated to be to
crush the republican spirit, which threatens
the repose Of Europe. Knowing how little any
danger Of this sort is to be apprehended from
Spain, people are tempted TO ask what are the
real motives Of this project. A prospective ap.
pansge for an Imperial Prince in the Spanish
throne, and the acquisition to France of the
richest colony in our hemisphere, are, in all
probability, the prizes aimed at Look out,
therefore, for another coup d'etat in Spain, with
the ceseion of Cuba to France as It's conse.
quence.