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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

MURDER IN BLooMINGToN, IND.-Dr. Meause
accused James Rainwater of speaking of him
disrespectfully and mentioned to others that
he would cowhide Rainwater. On the 4th inst
there was collection of people at the office
of a justice of the peace, where Rainwater was
standing talking with some one, when Meause
came up behind him and struck him with a
herse-whip. Rainwater made an attempt to
get something to defend himself with, when
Meause drew revolver and fred. The first shot
missed. He Immediately fired again and hit
Rainwater in the groin, cutting the main ar
terry Rainwater expiring within half an hour
from receiving the shot. Doctor Meause was
formerly of indianapolis.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

ADVANCE IN FREIGHTs AT LOUISVILLE
On Monday freights at Louisville for the Mis-
sissippi River and New Orleans, by steamers,
were advanced from 81 to 81 Is and 81 so
per 100 lbs. For Ohio river freights 81 was
charged.
Orders had been received from Terre Haute
and Richmond Railway not to forward any
more freight to pass over that road Over 200
car loads have accumulated at their depots
which they had been unable to get forward.
All the Northwestern Railroads are oVer-run
with freight.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

PoRTER's SPIRIT OF THE TIMEs.-We have
received the first number of this excellent pa
per, published in New York by William I.
Porter, the editor of the "old Spirit" The pa
per is devoted to the interests of American
field sports, to racing, hunting, fishing and all
sorts of out door manly exercises. But while
liberal portion Of its columns are given up to
these topics it is we'll filled with excellent lit
erary articles, and among its contributors are
some of our best American writer's The
Spirit is published at 348 Broadway, New
York at So year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
Fillmore Mass Meeting at Terre Raute.

Fillmore Mass meeting at Ierre Haute.
The Fillmore men of Terre Haute are pre-
pairing for large Mass Meeting to be held at
that place on the 9Th of October 1t was origi-
nally called for the 25th of September but
was postponed owing to several other gather
ings in the neighborhood being advertised for
the same time. 1t isexpected that the Fill
more men of Evansville will be largely repre-
scented at this Mass Meeting. Thousands of
Americans gathered at Terre Haute few days
ago on short call. Let thousands more rally
there on the 9Th Of October. The latch-string
will hang out!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

o. 1t is said by the ST. Louis papers that
Gov Geary has no idea of exercising the pow
ers conferred on him by the President to call
out the Militia Of Illinois and Kentucky to
suppress the civil war in Kansas. He believes
quiet can be restored by gentler means.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

o. 1t is stated tnat the Administration
have determined, in consequence of tie I'M
settled condition of affairs in Nicaragua, not
to receive the new minister from that country.
The opinions of Mr.. Pierce appear to vascil-
late with every apparent change in the for
tunes of Walker.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
REpoRTEp ExPREssLY FOR THE JoURNAL
National WING Convention.
RArrInopE Sant II

National WING Convention.
BALTIMORE, Sept. II.
The city is thronged with Delegates to the
Convention, and persons DESTROYS of listening to
its proceedings. The day is propitious for a
gallant show, and the streets are all hustle
and actively; every train that arrives brings
accessons to the throng. The sessions of the
Convention are to be held at the immense Hall
of America Institute, and the arrangements for
the accommodation of the Delegates and spec
tators are admirable. The Hall has been
handsomely decorated, the delegates occupy
seats around in the centre of the Hall in
spacious platform, and space of 100 feet is left
on each side for the audience, which together
with the galleries will accommodate 1000
spectators.
The hall is crowded there is a full attend
ance Of delegates representing 26 States, all
except California, Wisconsin, Texas, Iowa and
Michigan. AT II o'clock the Convention was
called to order by VIM. Schley, of Baltimore;
ex Gov. Hunt, of New York, temporary
Chairman, made an eloquent speech in &C
acknowledgement of the honor conferred upon
him, he spoke Of the present critical position
ofaffairs in the country and the danger men,
aced against the perpetuation of the constitu-
ton from sectional agitation, sectional parties
and called upon the Wigs Of the Union in
the exercise Of thoir conservative efforts to in
terpose to preserve peace. They had assem-
bled on this suspicious day in the name of the
/ Constitution and the Union, and he argued his
fellow Wings to stand in their might to rebuke
fanaticism and sectonalsm and particularly
labor to secure posteritv the precious inheri-
lance secured to US by our fathers. He ex-
pressed the pleasure he felt in meeting such a
number of that gallant old Wing band which
in times past had done such good service in
preserving the interests and honor of our COM
mon country. ,a
| He for one did not admit that the old Wing
party was dead, and here was proof When
he concluded at the suggestion of the delega-
ton. Washington's farewell address was read
by Hiram Ketchum amid applause.
Un motion Henry W. Thomas of Pennsyl-
vania was appointed temporary Secretary, and
a committee of one from each State represent
ed was appointed to make permanent orga-
nization red by David Paul Brown of Penn
Il
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snaaking in vandsrbnra County!

The Candidates for Representative and otner County
Offices will address their citizens the following
times and places:
Knight township at Terry's School House, Thursday,
Sept. 25th, at O'Clock.
Scott township, at Charley Knowles, Saturday. Sept.
9th, at O'Clock.
Centre township, at Mechanicsvlle, Monday, Sept.
Goth at O'Clock.
Armstrong township. at Fishers Cross Roads, Wed
nesday, Oct. LIST, at o'clock
German township, at Leel's Friday, October Sd, at
] O'Clock.
Union township. at Anthony's Ferry, wednesday,
Oct. 9Th, at o'clock.
Perry township, at Babytown, Friday, October 10th,
at o'clock. -
Pigeon township at Apollo Hail. Saturday, Oct 18th,
at "a O'Clock, P. NJ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

OF The people of Vicksburg appear to be
very proud of the acquisition of the famous
steamer Eclipse, as packet in their trade be-
tween Vicksburgh and New Orleans. She
took her place in the line last week, and her
arrival at her new home was greeted with
demonstrations of public rejoicing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

SICK AGAIN. Up Town, Esq's." innu-
merable patrons, friends and admirers will re-
greet to learn that he is again under the wealth
er. He expects soon to get used to this state
of affairs, after which he proposes to practice
hanging, with view to becoming accustomed
to that also.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
COMMERCIAL COLLEGl
lavansvtlle. Indinna.

TENHE Fourth Annual Session the above Institution will
n Monday. the day of Seprem 1896.
Young of thoroughly qualifying themselves
for respectfully invited the advantages pre-
by this School.
The is practical and embraces Double
Entry Book Keeping all its various branches including
Accounts Curren5 Sales Commercial Correspon-
denee enmanship and Mercantile Calculations.
fell Course blossoms be completed in from six
ten weeks. Time limited Students commence
any time For Catalogue giving full particulars address
aug23-tf JEREMIAH Benin, Principal
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

THREATENED INDIAN WAR-The Mime
sofa papers say serious war is appehended
between the Sioux and Chippewa Indians,
growing out in the first instance of aggressions
and murders by the Chippewas upon their he
redtary enemies, the Sioux. The Sioux in
revenge made forrays into the Chippewa's
country and captured some of their young
men, which the u S. Indian Agent ordered
them to give up; and on their refusal to COM
ply, the annuities were suspended. The Sioux
have since yielded; but a state of bad feeling
has been produced by these occurrences, which,
it is feared, will lead to a bloody contest.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

fSF The Hon. Geo. g. Dunn is confined to
his home by Illness and is unable to take any
active part now in the canvas. He has, how
ever, written to all his friends to support Nor
ton and the Republican State ticket.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

Of The old Stuyvesant Pear tree in New
York city, which is now over century old,
continues to bear fruit. More than bushel
of pears were gathered from it the present
season.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
COMMERCIAL.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
CINCINNATI, Sept. II.

CINCINNATI, Sept. II.
Flour dull at SIS 7e@59O. White wheat held at 81 251
Whisky unchanged. Mess Pork SIS 90. Groceries
unchanged and steady.
BALTIMORE, Sept. II
Flour and wheat steady at former quotations. Corn
sales at 90 964 and 65956 for yellow Whisky quiet at
35835A.
NEW YORK, Sept. IL
Flour declined sales of 6OOO bbls Southern at $40
so. Wheat dull sales Of eco bushels Southern white
at ST. 6O@S1 Us. Western 81 6G9l g.. Corn also de-
clining sales of $4,000 bushels mixed 6s1Sc white
7I@75. Pork firm, sales of 1880 bbls at go l21<
Beef firm.
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HOMESTEAD FOE SALE.

WILL sell at private sae; DIV Iii House on Lots
q 45 49, Upper Enlargement the Evans
vile. 1t is that part OF the city which is desirable
residences The lots $50 feet First and $50
Oak Streets II foot alley passing in the rear from
Oak to Mulberry streets The house modern
Brick with parloTs, hail. enclosed porch kitchen,
dningroom and pantry the lower floor and four bed
rooms bath and wash in the second story All the
good cellar csterns hoig TO barrels of water ice
house. house and stable, the premises. and a
quantity shru obery fruit trees. grape vines.
The whole will private sale until Monday, the
9th October 1856 II then sod will be sold in par
cells auction, and will be divided follows: Lot IS will
divided engshwise fronting 37
FIRST Lot As will be divided lengthwse
equal parts part which the house
ssaated fronting feet southeast part feet
first street.
TERMS.-one-thrd cash; i in months ard q in one
year. with interest secured by notes payable without relief
and mortgage the premises. G. BELL.
Enquirer and Yolksbote copy till sale. sepS- ids
an * BUSH Sweet Potatoes, very large and fine;
q 80 so doz Bed Cords; 10 reels Cotton Rope;
wrapping paper Tea Paper salo by
aug26 z. II. COOK Il SON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

OF The number Of postage stamps now
sold by our government is 100000. In
England the consumption is 1S6,00o,ooo per
annum.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

MANUM1ssIoN.-On Monday last gentle
man from North Carolina had deed Of manu-
mission of five valuable slaves recorded in the
Probate Court in Cincinnati.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
WHOLESALE AND REFAIL

ENRANoIs FENDRICH & BROTHERS respectfully inc
II form the citizens Evansville aad vicinity they hav
established branch of their old and extensively known Bal
tmore house in this place. where they will and
constantly have sale all kinds of Domestic and Imported
Cigars and Snuff Their Tobacco and
Cigars every variety and brand. IL per will be
saved to the purchaser by giving CALL warrant
esIl at prices Please call and examine. aug233m
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

~ A semi political concert was given at
the Crystal Palace in New York, last week,
and SO arranged as to draw out the support
ers of the three candidates for President
Three ticket offices were opened, with tickets
marked to designate the three different par
ties, which as they were received at the door,
were counted. 1t appeared that there had
been $3.50 Fremont, 1867 Fillmore, and q,
962 Buchanan tickets sold showing the rela-
tive strength of the parties in the audience
This is new scheme for drawing large
house.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
Republican Convention!
WORCESTER, Sept. II.

The Republican State Convention to-day
was largely attended. Hon. Mr.. Bartlett pre-
sided, assisted by Josiah Quincy, Sam'l Hoore,
Chas. Francis Adams and other prominent
men.
Indications are favorable to denomination
Iof Gov. Gardener, but it will be a close strug-
gle.
PITTsBURG, Sept. II.
The city is alive with excitement, caused by
the great Republican Mass Convention, which
is most imposing in numbers and appearance.
Business is almost entirely suspended. The
procession is immensely long, and has been
over two hours passing the Telegraph Office.
The streets are decorated with flags and ban
ners and present holiday appearance. The
windows are crowded with ladies who cheer
the procession as 1t passes. The greatest en-
thusasm prevails. Several distinguished
strangers are here among others Cassius NJ.
Clay, N. P, Banks, Lieut.. Gov. Rob't Bing-
ham. Owing to indispositlon, Burllngame is
not here. Sumner was also expected, but is
absent.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept II.
Lewis c. Levin called a meeting last even
ing at the National Hall for the purpose of
representing the Union State ticket A large
crowd was present who refused to let Levin
speak and he was finally booted down and
hustled out of the Hail. The crowd passed
resolution endorsing the Union ticket aud de-
nouncing Levin. They then adjourned to at
tend the Fillmore meeting at Spring Garden.
where semilar resolutions were passed.
New YORK, Sept. IL.
The steamer New York from Glasgow Sept.
I'd arrived this morning.
NEW YORK, Sept. II.
The Persia took over million and half in
specie. She left this afternoon.
WASHINGTON, Scot. II.
Senator Bell, owing to political engagements
made for him at home, will not attend the
National Wing Convention in Baltimore, and
has left for Tennessee.
BALTIMORE, Sept II.
Edward Bates of Missouri is the permanent
President and is now speaking.
CINCINNATI, Sept. II.
River 20 inches and falling slowly. Wealth
er clear and warm.
PITTSBURGH, Sept II.
River, II inches water in channel by metal
mark and at stand. Weather clear and
warm.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
SALES OF EAL EsTATE.

The first Monday of every month, at 10 clock A. NJ
Having provided ourselves with large Map OF the City of
Evansville containing all the recent Enlsrgements and be-
ieving will be for the interest OF all concerned have
Mo njay of Every month for the sale of
Real Estate auction Ali those wishing sell
their lists time the public due notice.
The patronage of those having Houses and Lands
sale public private SALE solicit
ted. jyI5 WoOLSEY NELSON, Auet's.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

DRIED NEW NOVEL BY HARRIET BEEcHER
STowE.-Messrs Dobell & Lister have received
this long announced book, by Mrs. Stowe
Her "Uncle Toms Cabin" reached sale of
nearly four hundred thousand copies in the
United States; and in England its success was
even more universal than in this country. It
was read and re-read in almost every house,
from the palace to the cottage. On the CONT
nent it was translated into every written Ian
guage, and has been read by all the nations
between the German ocean and the Bosphorus
from the Spanish Peninsula to Siberia
This book will fully sustain the reputation OF
its gifted author, and we bespeak for it large
circulation in this place.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and iseaI E.tife EGr0Hers.

EEAVING leased for term of years and fitted the
Old Court House of Main and Third Streets
receive for sale private
SALE all kinds ogoods and merchandise household
furniture. horses. buFgies, etc.
Cash advances lie u consignments when required.
Regular sales Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
clock, A, NJ. Also Tuesday, Wednesday
Erih r,irl+s a. In lirht
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18
AUCTION SALES.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AT AUCTION!
WNTE viii sell Auction Thursday morning. Sepem
wv Der 18Th commencing at O'Clock at our Auction
Rooms, old Court House. lot of Household and Kitchen
Furniture consisting Bureaus. Tables Bedstead Side
board, Cane Woodseat Chairs Cooking and ParlOr
Stoves. Light Stands. Cupbosr. Carpetn Kitchen and
Gu picard Ware, &c, sc. Terms cash.
sepl3-tds WOOLSEY & NELSON, Auc'rs.
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ENANDLES.-1oo boxes Star. Opal and pressed Summe
augl2 GEO. FOSTER & 90.
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= BBLS prime Leaf Lard; 20 kegs prime Butter;
augl5 III. COOK & SON
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

THHE partnership heretOfore existing between Fielding
I'll johnson and VIM. E. French known the firm of
French, is this day dissolved by
VIM E. French is alone authorized settle the business
said firm. FIELDING JOHNSON.
augl4-tf WIN. L, FRENCH
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PwINCE * co IS mELODEoNs,
paw yOyTFS TAXES FOR 1856.

Pay YOUR TAAES FOX 1856
THNHE Duplicate the city of Evansville for 1885, is
81 no " hands and under the instruction OF the
collect to the first Monday In No
veuher 1856 is but little time in which TO do the
business those will the necessity of calling
carly to settle Council has decided to tae
from the Collector. Office ct HoDgworth Hughes. on
Main street. j. WESLEY hUGHES- COLLECTOR.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

stTOCKHOLDERS in the Northern Plank Road Company.
y who paid twenty aoiiars on eaen ana every
Gent IN make said twenty dollars shall be paid to Jonathan
the Treasurer of said Company. at his counting
room in Evansville before the 10th day of October
next and all thereon made will be for
sen2-2wd VIM. II. WALKER, Secretary.
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NEW GROCERY ANDPROYlsEON Ste

ONE DOOR ABOVE CRESCENT CITY BUILDING.
STAFFORD has Just opened Grocery and Provision
Store Main street. above where he will be pleas
his friends and the public generay and he hope
attention business merit liberal share of tn
public my3I-1y
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LII who have claims against will please
"A them Immediately for payment; aud all those VII
know themselves in debted to will do favor by
ing the same. iyl7-tf ]. W. & s. VICKERY.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-12

N0rRNED HIS OWN DEATH.-in book Just
published descriptive of scenes among the
Indians in the early times OF the Northwest
the following ludicrous incident was told
"A little drunken Indian, named by the
French people around. Old BoiivInI from his
resemblance to an Indian agent by that Lame,
at Prairie du Chen, was the person Oh ac-
count Of whose death the application was
made. He had been fishing, they SAID. en-
the shores of one of the little lakes near the
Portage. and having taken little too much
'whiskee.' had fallen into the water and been
drowned Nothing of him had cen found
but his blanket on the bank, 80 there could
be no funeral ceremonies, but they were pre-
pared 10 make a great iamentation about hirh
There was no difficulty, notwithstanding
the prohibition on the subject, in procuring
kes of !. hiskey from some OF the traders
who vet remained so, armed with that ana
the other treasures. they assembled at an ap-
pointed spot, not far from the scene OF tine
catastrophe, and sitting DOWN with the keg
in the midst, the commenced then a!filction'
The more they drank the more clamorous.be
came their grief, and the faster flowed theh
tears.
In the midst of these demonstrations, a
little figure, bent and staggering, covered
with mud and all in disorder, with coun-
tenance full of wonder and sympathy, ap-
preached them and began:
Why, what's the matter! Who's dead p
"Ahol dead 7n repeated they, looking up
in astonishneut,, why you're dead! you
were drowned IT. Swan Lake Did we no'
find your blanket there Come, sit down
and help Us mourn"
| The old man did not wait for second IN,
vitaton He took his seat and cned ana
drank with the rest, weeping and lamen-
ting us bitterly as any OF them, and the
| strange scene was continued as long as they
had power to articulate, and any portion ol
| the whisky vas left.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-12


CoNvEEsArtoN IN TIE DARK,-lt We lake
II first a,d last through life, it's really ANA.
zIng what raft Of people we've heard and
never seen, Especially in hotels.
II has been Mace SiopeTS luck to be Ecf'
frequently qaartsred in rooms with nothing
but door bet"lxt his room and ms ne'%h-
boris; and whenever tins happened he has
been pretty generally about as certain I"
hear, willing OF not. considerable that was
nos spoken to him. Particularly when gIr,S
W"r" III the next room! not giving ih{Se'
sry credit for especial cateness, cant bFag
OF ever having got up any wise theory "h the
subject butt does seem to me mar The queer
est, widest and most amazing SpeecheS
ever heard IL al my lie from MOI. - liI'>,
always come from people co"I1ht see.
MoreoveJ-and every OodYli agree with mr.
II nell rake out his own experience ,!''ie
i MAINTAIN that no TWO people can ta'k /"
the dark TO one another as 'hey 40 ~ 'h7
light. Report such talk, read 1t to them,
and they'll as soon believe that they We oeeh
talking lnIun. hats 50;
Which reminds Mace SioPeT OF a fS1h ne
once heard III New Jersey hotei. nan
quietly smoked myself INTO regular nap
such as the good alone ENJOY. when was
awoke by hearing somebody enter the next
room. Apparently ne woke Sofneoohy else
up, toD, who was sleeping there in advance
OF bu>-
"HuIio thas?' says the Man aoed
"HuI-lo and behold p answered the one
entering.
Wait tor your welcome atoFe you come
in" said No. !.
"ln-comes are always welcome" answered
No. 2 The moxotoglst OF t'polals aliecleo
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-12

Mr. F1LLNoREis PaosPEcTs-The st. Lou
is News, in noticing Mr.. FilIuore's accept
ance' says
He has an oId-fashoned way Of hugging
the Constitution to his bosom as the guide OF
his actions, instead OF shaping his course ac-
coriing to the theories o! either the Southern
or the Northern school of politics. He has
made good President once, and, if elected,
would undoubtedly do so again"
The uprising of the people on his return to
his native land is but She dawn of the slorlou.
day which shall hail him the President of
free, united and prosperous people.