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HUNTING PARK TROTTING COURSE
II At the south end Of the Long B,idgs
The Propnetors of this new complete and elegant
Course take pleasure IN being able To D
say that their arrangements all oom-<-G<94
plete, and that their track is now open ~[S$X>
TO the public In all its arrangements il 6A-z<.-~&
advantages for the trial OF speed any other Amer
loan frottng Course. Ii is precisely mile IN cir
cnmference, fifty feet wide, graded and prepared
with care and Judgment, and is in perfect order.
The House connected with il, too, is unsurpasse ed
urles always to be obtained there. The public may
rely on IL that, under any and all circumstances
premises. an IL pm
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EOR RENT.-A modern built HOUSE, contain
i Ing II rooms, comfortably furnished In delight
full and airy location, fronting of the public res
ervatons. and commanding an ex tensIve view of the
CITY, the river and Georgetown. IL has gas through
out water and bath room. To n careful tenant the
rent will be moderate. Inquire at 4O4 street, sec
Ond door from 18Th street. je 24-tf
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AssAULT.-Yesterday, George Kentrick was a
rested by officer DAWSON, for an assault on Mr.
Ann kenifeck. He was taken before Justice M
ers and held to security for peace
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FARM FOR SALE.-A piece OF fine LAND on
u Rock Creek, IN Montgomery county, Md, six
miles from the heights of Georgetown, adjoining the
lands Of Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, NoWles,
BOhrer, and Hawkins ll21a acres. beautiflIt loca
ton; partially improved; new house Is acres rich
creek bqttom, ana Some Ene yeliu~ pine TIMBER. 1t
can be divided II DIES lred. Gall and see the premi-
SEES those who desire to purchase, e4-tf
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REAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK.

The most beautiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON
UMENT ever behed IN this vicinity, lust imported
from Italy, may be seen at ALEX. RIITHER-
Pennsylvania avenue.
persons who admire rich specimens Of art are
invited TO call and examine.
au l0-4w (Intell
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EOR RENT..The three STORY BRICK HOUSE
s ny on 18th street opposite the new extern
sion oil the treasury department, and within step
OF Penn avenue and Wizards Hotel. The house
contains 10 good rooms, besides store room and
vaults Tor fuel. The location is one of the best in
the city for professional gent leman or business
stand. Apply on the premises, No. 474.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE-House No.
IL IS Louisiana avenue. Washington city-a Brick
Dwelling, nearly new, four stories and finished
basement. containing twelve rooms. with all the
modern improvements, water, gas and bells through
out-wll he sold at bargain for cash, or a reasOna-
BILE credit would be given. Apply to r. X. LUNDY,
No. l23 Bridge street. Georgetown, or on the premi
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FOR SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner O
= New Jersey avenue and street south, Capitol
Hill, fronting on the l62 feet inches and on
street south 26 feet IL inches and containing nearly
81, 600 square feet.
may 8-tf w F. PHILLIPS
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WATCH REruRxs.-I.ast night the following
persons were arrested, and this morning their
cases tried:
Isabella Penny, colored, disorderly; fine and
costs. S3.l9. Lewis Fleming, do; S2Ig. Lewis
Alondee, do; 10. Henry Brown, colored, do =;
A
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You've AMERrcA.-A gentleman Of Washing
ton, aged nearly twelve, now spending the holt
days in Prince Georges county, Md, who, we
thought a week ago, was yet almost afraid to be
out after p III. lest the bugaboos might run off
with him, writes home for 90 a gun, powder, shot
caps, and some cigars" So We 90.
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AT VULTEE & D'UNGER's Metropolitan sa
loon. last night, there was some capital singing
and dancing, and large attendance TO-nigh
more of the same sort
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TOR SALE OR RENT-THE DESIRABLE

Il RESIDENCE on tie corner of ara 2Ist SITS,
together with the Grounds surrounding it. The
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout,
ard furnace. The stable will he sold or rented with
the house II desired. The lot the house stands on
is 81 ly lS feet, but the purchaser can have more
ALSO, for Sale-The LOT OF GROUND on the
corner of and 18th streets and LOTS on 18th near
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To-MoRRow the steamer Maryland starts on
another Of her popular excursion trips to Norfolk
and places of interest on the bay and lower river
We never see the Maryland leaving her wharf
gers, without INDUCING a slight regret that we
belong to the H Can't get away Cluh.n
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EOR SALE CHEAP comfortable BRICK
J. wv Filling. situated on the northeast corner
OF 4th and streets north. Price Sll5O; half in
cash. balance ~ SIX and twelve months, If all paid
WEBB. No. 5l2 7th street. au3-tf
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The NATIoYAL HOTEL LEAsEp.-We hear, to-
day, that a New Hampshire firm-Chapman L
Co.-have leased the National Hotel in this CITY.
and that preparations for its complete renovation
will be commenced immediately
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To-Day the first Of the long pilasters Of the
second story Of the south wing Of the Treasury
Extension is being {aised to its position, requir-
ing hOisting Apparatus OF great power This
block OF granite Is thirty-twO feet five inches In
length, and weighs some twenty-eiyht tons
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Professor CRoUcH's MUSICAL LECTURE. last
night, was q capital one indeed. II was not only
acceptable as popular lecture, but conveyed
vast amount Of information in regard to music
and musicians
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EOR RENT ON REASONABLE TERMS-A
b = BUitDiNG suitable for q private boarding
tween ~ and 9Th streets. The inside is Handsomely
decorated and newly painted. Gas lights are in
every room, and the house well supplied with hot
ana cold water. Apply TO POLLARD WEBB,
o..
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CENTRE MARKET.-The shed erecting on the
Canal wharfat the foot of Eighth street is nearly
completed. The location will be advantageous
to fish dealers and will also abate nuisance in
the centre OF the market space.
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Il discontinue house keeping, offers for sale his
splendid four-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
situated between the City Hall and Pennsy lvana
avenue. The House is nearly new, containing I6
rooms, with Gas Fixtures, Warm, Cold, and Shower
Baths. Pump of excellent water in the yard
and Kitchen. Also, q Brick Stable and Carriage
Honse upon the premines. Apply to POLLARD
WEBB. No. 5l2 18th street. au3-tf
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The YouSG LADIES in the vicinity Of Massa-
chusetts avenue and Seventh street must be great
favorites. Two bands Were out serenadinp last
night in this quarter, and everybody thereabouts
enjoyed the delicious music intended no doubt
for the especial benefit OF favored few.
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FULLY CoNNITTED.-Thetwo young men who
were found in Mr.. JOhnson's wine cellar, and
sent to Jail under the names of John Doe and
Richard Roe, We're yesterday brought out for a
further hearing. and fully committed for trial at
the ensuing term of the Criminal Court as Mi
chael Doyle and Michael Orr.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
AUCTION AND .UCTIOyEEpss

-dB ORDKNANCB to amend an Oydinance
passed WagT, lS47, concerning " -auetion
and 1RctfoHeers," passed Nag Is, 1857.
EgE 1T ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
Ak THE CITY or EVANSVILLE. That every Auction
eer licensed under the provisions OF the ordinance of
which this is anendment, shall before the last
Gay or each month. le in the Office Of the CITY Clerk
aful sta ement, under OATH of the value of the mer
candse, vehicles and live stock belonging to others
than the citizens of Eyansvlle which have been con-
sgned or deVered to Them during said month"; for sale
at auction or otherwise. , e. ...f.... =
The City Clerk, upon receipt of which statement
shall enter upon the tax duplicate, for the current wear
on page TO be reserved for that purpose, The amount
thus reported III the of the auctioneer repOrting
the same. and shall charge and thereon the same
rte oftaNaton assessed upon the personal rropertv
ofotheFs for such year, and shall at once report said
entry and the amount assessed in writing the CITY
Collector, who shall make similar entry ON the lti-
plicte IN his possession, and shall proceed to collect
from such auctiOneer, the tax thus In the same
manner as other taxes collected.
Any auctOneer who shall fail to make any report
provided Tor by this ordinance, at the time above spe
iiie1- sa for each OH nce-be fined in sum not
tiHn ftecn doilarS than fifty do',afs; ard
Tor any second Subsequent failure to make such
monthly report, l addition to such tine, the Common
Council may in their discretion revoke the license
granted To such aucti0neer.
The price of license under this ordinance sha from
and after the publication hereof, be one hundt dol
any shorter period, and all licenses granted to auction
eers shall expire the first Monday in August and no
license shall he transferable.
Approved by Common Council.
JOHN HEWSON, Mayor.
Attest: W ELL H. WALKER, Cle.k. Taug2D-3sd
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GbansbiIle Daily sournal.
CIyilization.Under Water,

We take from Professor Agassiz's late
report on fishes, the following descsip-
ton Of an American fish:
al have had ample opportunity to
watch the Pamotis, in the breeding sea-
son every spring, for the last eight years.
At that time it approaches in pairs the
shores Of the ponds in which it lives. and
selects shadows, gravelly places, over
grown with Potamogtom. water.lillies
and otheraquatic plants, in which it begins
by clearing. a space of about a foot in di-
ameter, roofing out the plants, removing
with violent jerks of its tail the larger
pebbles, and leaving clean spot of fine
sand, in which it deposits its eggs, sur
rounded and er-shadowed by grove
of verdure In this enclosure one of the
parents remains l4'ering over its brood
and keeping at distance all intruders.
"The office of watching over the prog
eny does not devolve exclusively upon
either of the sexes. but the males and fe-
males watch alternately. The. fierce
ness with which they dart at their enc
miles, and the anxiety with which they
look out for every approaching danger,
show that they are endowed with strong
er instincts than have been known here /
tofore in any of their class. Their fore |
sight goes so far as to avoid the bait at |
tached to any hook, however near il may |
be brought to them, and however lively |
and tempting it may be. However near
to one another, the pair of one nest does
not interfere with those of another; but
like good neighbors, they live peaceably
to- -gether, passing over each others do
mains when going out for food without
making any disturbance. But whenever
an minated single fish makes its appear
ance among the nests, he is chased away
like an intruding libertine and vagabond.
The development of the egg is very rap
id. In less than week the young are
and the parents soon cease to
take any further care of thern."
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"a THE GoopwooDRACE.-The Detroit
Advertiser says:-"A gentleman of this
city informs us, upon the authority of
letters from England, through friend in
New York, that question has been rails
ed upon the race in reference to the
horse Monarque. This horse was sired
by an English horse. out Of an English
mare, and the dam was taken across the
channel, for the purpose Of having the
colt dropped in France, with the purpose
to claim the light weight, which, BIZ the
rules of the English turf is given to all
foreign horses. Upon this state Of facts,
the opinion of the Judges is pending,
and all bets are in allegiance, until that
decision is made known
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-08-28

OPENING OF AFRIcA.-Great Britain
permits no opportunity to pass unimpro-
we'd which promises to extend her power
and influence in or over Africa. Lately
that sagacious nation has arranged with
Spain for certain privileges at the Island
of Fernando Po, with view to locate
there commercial depot, and to estab.
lish thence a line of steamers on the far
famed Niger. More recently the same
Government promptly and cheerfully re
ceived and accredited our fellow-citizen.
Gerald Ralston ESQ.,, as Consul General
of the Republic of Liberia. These events
indicate that the far-seeing eyes of Brit
ish statesman are justly looking out TO
have the lions share of the rapidly increas-
ing and profitable trade with Africa
Philadelphia Ledger. e.f.
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GChemists tell us. and they prove
it very beautifully, too, that the sea is
full ofsilver; and now everybody is find
ing that muscles are full of pearls; one
mans breakfast cost him twenty five
thousand dollars while ago just be-
cause he didn't happen to know it.
There is said to be an epidemic among
the bivalves; in word, the muscle fam
lily are all sick, and the pearl in the
shell is the brilliant symptom of the dis
ease.
So the necklace the lady wears, is
nothing more than the record ef the
dead, nothing more than the legacy of a
departed oyster to the world; small
monument that attests the melancholy
fact: "there lived a clam"
Take that delicate, little paralelogram
of spotless white, as smooth and fair as
the snow white fields of the Arctic, we
call a card.
1 We wondes if the lady thinks as she
delicately traces 'at home" threon. that
it is cemetery-that little field; that
the pencil point is gliding among graves,
with its record of fpleasure, that the beau
ty of that card. is the beauty of death.
But so it is. that fair area is strown
thickly; like battlefield, with the pol
ished shields Of thousands of little crea.
lures that have fought their little day
and died; and thus, it is mosaic of cast
off armor, and perhaps of the bones of
the dead.
The queerest part Of the world is that
which the chemists have not analyzed.
Human pride is content to wait the silk
worms death, for the sake of its shroud;
is not above robbing the goats of Cash
mere for shawl, docs not scruple to
waylay the little white ermine, and little
black sable. just for the winter coats; to
be the heir of unhappy oysters that have
and died; to plunder the tail of
II e ostrich for the nodding plume, and
dip the robe it would turn crimson, in
the blood Of miserable bug of Mexico.
And so, decked in the old clothes of
beast and bird, Human Pride compla-
Gently writes itself cat home' on the
glittering graveyard, under its hand,
while its smile reveals the teeth hip
popotamus used to wear, and its bosom
heaves with a pure, white cotton
emotion.
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CORpORATION NOTICE.

GARDERED, That the owners Of property on Ipul-
" ton Avenue, and extending from Water street to
To Canal cause the sidewalks 10 he brought prnper
ade and to ne laid with good brick pavement of The
proper width, both sides of said avenue within ~
days after the publication Of this notice; land in default
thereof the y Council will proceed to LET the work IN
the lowest bb!er, and have the dOne-the costs
and expenses arising tIerefrom. will he assessed to
thereof will satisfy said lien and COSTS BY order of
the Council. WELL. ii. WALKER, Clerk
Nokspote copy Iang2l -Nh.
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a GARDERED, That the owners OF Lots ], 2, 3s4. 5 6
" and in Block No e and Lots 3, and 4, Block
D. all in Stockwels Enhancement of the city Of Evans
vile. cause the to be filled up as to Correspond
withthe city grade, within ten days after the puhlca
ton Of this notice; and in default thereof, the
Street Comm ssoner is hereby directed to perform said
work, and the costs aud expenses aooruing thereby
viii be assessed to and collected by sale Of said prop
ery, much thereof will satisfy said lien and
costs. Bv order OF the Common Council.
augls-iOs WELL. II. WALKER, City CPk.
Noikshofe rNpV
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CoRPORATIOy yOTICE

EHRDFRED. That the owners of Lots Nos1. = and 8
W in he Old Plan Of the city of Evansville cnse
the sidewalks fronting Water street tof said otsl 10
he reraired and relaid with good lEc, of the estah
lished width, within thirty CH) DAYS after the pub
ication of this notice. and in default thereof the
Street Commissioner Il hereby directed to perform said
work. and the costs and expenses accruing thereby
will assessed to- and collected nv sale of said proI
ertv or much thereof will satisfy said lien and
costs. BY order of CommonC Council.
WELL II. WALKER. Clerk
Volksbote copy. iy3a-IIno
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CORP0R ALTON NOTICE.

hRDERED, That the owners of Lots Nos. 1. ., 8, 4,
= s, Z. 2, eand 10, in hloc No. "a, in the Eastern
Enlargement ef the city of Evansville cause the side
walk fronting on said lots To he brought to the proper
slde and laid with good brick, of the proper width
within thirty GOD days after the publication of this
notice, and in default thereof the Street Commissioner
is directed 10 have said WORK done and the accruing
expenses will lie assessed to and collected by sale of
sd property, or so much thereof as will satisfy said
lien aud costs. by order of Council.
WELL II. WALKER, Clerk.
NOlkSh0te COPY. iv9o- M
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"NAnvE' CIGARs.-A joint stock
cigar manufacturing company has been
organized at Westfeld, CT. with
capital of Sl50,0O0 half OF which was
Immediately pledged. "whereupon," says
the Hrrtford Times, ''the price of cab
bsge leaves Immediately advanced,
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PROPOs

6SEALED Proposals will he received until the fst
- Of septemher,ls ,ls5T bv the undersigned ut his Office
for the building OF Chesnu street, Canal Bridge, the
sanie 70 he double track Bridge, corresponding with
the other double Bridges; For plan and Specifications
of same, call at the Citv Clerks office =
aug2l-lhu WELL. ii. WALKER, Clerk.
- Volk sfote enp, 1 = -
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AN ORDINANCE
TO Provide for the Extension of Gas Lights
within the City of Evansville. Passed Aug.

tst, n. ID. S57.
tNE1T1ON J. BE il ordained bv the Common Conn
~ Gil OF the City of Evinsyille, that whenever any
person or persons interested i'm extending the gas anv
point IN tie city will advance to the city fifty (5)
percent o The amount necessary to procure and laN
down the service pipe to such point along the rr
poser me ~ eXteSion the City will tereUpon, With
on hnnece y delay cause such pipe to he laid down
such line, and will furnish TO individual consumers
along such line who may have I,ade such advances
gas Tor private CONSUMPTION, at the which
II or may he furnished by the Gas Company to other
private consumers, until the amount furnished 10 each
person any such advance shall he equal 10 the
amount ADVANCED by such person; Provided, how ever
t the city shall not lie liable for interest on any such
5dNance and sll not he required to refund or repay
me same otherwise than in gas above in this section
provided for r r.. = N~
force from and after its publication.
JOHN iIEWsON, Mayor.
Attest: WE'LL. II. WALKER, City Clerk.
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DR0DAS AIG

eSEALED Proposals viii be received hy the under
- signed, ut the City CLERKS office, until the eve.
ming Of the 5h Of September, 1861, for the building of
Oak Street Cnlvert Sewer. extending from VI after
street nj the terminus of Oak the river For
plan and specifications Of same. call at said office.
WE'LL III. WALKER, Clerk.
Nolk sbore COPY. aug1Qtd.
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STEAMBOATS,.
REGULAR LOUISVILLE AND
MEMPHIS PACKET.

fCII~sk - THE splendid passen ger steam
- 80 -1----sysy1 j er N0ifTHERNER, j. y.
ssz--l< Smith. Master; Archer Clerk,
Passing Evansville, going up every Wednesday, at :
O'Clock. p. NJ. Going down passes Evansville every
Saturday at II O'Clock, NJ. Will make regular week.
trips between Memphis and Louisville, landing az all
principal way places for rc ht and passengers The
Norherner is unsurpassed for speed comfort and safe
ty. Connects at Louisville with the mammoth ID. $.
mail steamers jacob Strader and Telegraph No. B,
for Cincinnati, and by Railroad thence to all Eastern
cities.
Passengers going East by taking through tickets on
this stamer, will save time expense and 20 to % hours
disagFeeable Railroad travel.
Connects at Memphis with the splendid line of y ew
Orleans and Memphis packets, and the Napoleon and
w hte River boats, and at Paduclh with the Cumher
land and Tennessee River packets; at Cairo with the
st. Louis packe-s. apps
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LOUISVILLE AND EVANSVILLE REGU-
LAR Jacket.

n ClL-elk - THE well known and fast
ts.sl--cr,----F1 | steamboat W. A. EAVES, Cant.
Duncan, has re-entorel tile
trade for the season. and will continue 10 make reu nr
trips. The accommodations for passengers are of a
superior order. For freight passage apply hoard
Leaves Louisville every Monday and THURSDAY at
O'Clock. p. m, and returning, leaves Evansville
every Tuesday and Friday at clock, p. m.
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pR0pnShIa

SEALED Proposals viii I've received by the CITY of
- Evansville, nc the Office of the undersigned, until
the li Jay of September, 1851, for the building of D-
vision Stree- Cuver, according to the plans and spec
tications on fe in my Oce,-said work 10 be compile
ted by the lst day of January, A. d. 1859.
augi-lml WE'LL. IL. WALKER, City Clerk
80 yolk sl,ote cfuv - '
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Ss VTrIIEN in the course of human events it be-
90 comes necessary. " that we should look to
home manufacturing. those wanting Books ofanv kind
Bound, or Blank Rocks. rules 90 PATTERN, will find
to sGitthe taste and fancy. Can and see. iva
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LOUISVILLE AND HENDERSON PACKET
STATESMAN.

a SITEA - CAPT. SULLIVAN, will run
fTS7-lr sss-sss4 las regular lslcket between
Louisville and Henderson, pass
ing Evansville FRIDAY and TUESDAY afternoons.
af.l-