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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

o. The London Times appears to have
Just made the discovery that the federal con
stitution Of this Union, does not possess with
in itself the power to alter the law Of State,
which relates to and regulates its own domes-
tic institutions. The same paper anticipates
great danger to the Union, growing out Of the
slavery question, Notwithstanding It's discoye-
ry that the Federal Government has nothing
to do with the matter in the States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

CII.7rThe f. & c. Railroad is at present de-
ing large business, both in passengers and
freight. The Superintendent informs US that
the road is now worked to its utmost capacity
in transportation of frcights, principally OF a
local character. Large lots of produce are
arriving at the depot daily, principally for re-
shipment to New Orleans.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

" A memorial has been sent to Congress
from Cincinnati. praying for an appropriation
for the construction of canal on the Indiana
side, at the Falls of the Ohio. The memorial
is signed twenty five hundred business nen, of
Cincinnati. The estimated cost of the canal
is eighteen hundred thousand dollars -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

GA meeting Of the free State men has
been held in Lawrence to establish college
in Kansas. The trustees were appointed and
the preliminary steps taken to carry the project
into operation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

(IFThe New Orleans chief OF the police has
adopted the plan of attiXing pIacards upon the
breasts of notorious thieves burglars and pick
pockets and on which is printed in large let
ters, the nature of the offence for which he
has been convicted. They are then marched
through the streets and made public eXhib.-
ton.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

~ The Illinois House of Representatives,
was organized on the 9Th, by the election Of
Sam1 Holmes OF Quincy, Speaker. The
Senate did not organize and a long and cX-
cited contest is expected in the election Of
its officers, for as parties at present stand,
thore is tie, caused by the absence Of one
member, detained by severe illness. Cox.
Dissell Will he naugurated on Monday next,
and it is intimated, that the oath that ''he
was never concerned in any wise.in sending
or accepting challenge will be PROFOUND
ed to him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

J. F2EDGt1I j BROS have just received large stock
oainporei and d, site cs1rs They have also received
large sock oftAo yiruiau Tobacco thai c5
of good Csrs aad To'acco would advise them cali
F. FaN0REJG & BROS,
noyI7 MAR st.. door above First
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

o. At several Of the towns on the Misss-
sipp river they have introduced sailing sieishs
on the ice. With good large sail and q drag
behind to act as a rudder, they are quite
manageable, and with clear course and
smooth ice, they will outstrip the speed Of a
railroad train On the beaches Of Texas they
have SAL wagons that are managed ina Similar
way, and which are made to run over their
hard sand beaches, at the rate Of twenty miles
an hour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

( OF It is understood among the "knowing
Jnes' at Washington, that Hon. Howell Cobb
has been designated as Mr. Guthrie's success
sor in the Treasury Department.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08
Ngzvg ADVEEsFz@E3gs H2NTs.


square lines less, time three times 81;
oneweok 81 50 two weeks 80 so; month. 81; three
months So six months $40; year. $l5 Discount
aGyertsements Cards of six lines under A. per
charge 70 marriage death religious notices
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

teN5iNBHEES.-
- doz fresh Eggs;
It's Butter warranted;
30 bushels Potatoes; bbl Sweet Cider, just received
an for sale at TtNS. LANGLEY'S,
jau9-21d Corner Oak and Second ets
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08
StSF.D ecEW,

tire stocks OF Family Groceries. &c., to MI sam
NicSery.
take pleasure returning sincere than rs to
numerous frsns and for their liberal
exten led anu solicit tpaanee OF tn t
our successor. zE7 HERSHBGKuIh L CARSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

INDIANA TRADE WITH ST.. Is.-The fol-
lowing article is from the Washington, Davies
County, Telegraph, published within fifty
miles of Evansville, within our own State:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

Daily Freight Trains leave Evansville and T-rro-Isute
40 A. ". which local passengers will BE- taken
For Information through Tickets. arrly a. II e
Compauys Transportation oce head Of Locust Fv
| arsvile. dec1S j. j. DANIELS, Supb.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08
CHANGE.

EEAvIS bought sessrs Hershberger & Car,on 'sstoot
a Il Of Family Groceries. Produce. &c. would BE- glad
receive the patronage OF tue the late fi
Also tL=t my many old friends and the public gnorily
iroal5r on my part TO do utmost to entire
iaetieD to ell.
will main for few days in the store occupied by
the late hrm previous TO locating permanently in the
'enoon9n old stand' Of Main
"l end to Keep such stock OF goods Il hand
as the Ba1tsoi families demand.
Jau7 SAM'L TICEERY.
s:'F0 y4EA yvEsO31z HasY CcxCEsN.,,
ANINF sold oHt il becomes necessary order
= a cets, that collect debts due Persons
terestod viii please call F. p Carson, old
staHd or Main street.
laH7 HERsHBERGER & CARSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-08

nCYlT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
Ctr Intelligence.

NAvIGsuos Orrs osoE MoRr-uovEnpSrs og srxGs
BosIe AND RAnpospe We announced sundsy the ar
rival on saturday evening Of the Kim CITY and traveller
from New Haven they being the rst boats that forced
the -,y through the Sound after had been closed for
thirty days On Saturday morniss the Bay state and
state Of Maine lett the CITY for Pail River and the fcrmer
succeeded In reaching her destination n o'clocs
On sunday morning. ssd the latter during the
day. Ibe Empire City len for Fall Rlver yesterday
s4 N ano The Bay state lett FAN RIVER .i,h the
Boston passengers last evening The Corneius Wander
bin lsn her pier No. 2 North river for Ssoninaton
a 2. n. yesterday, and the steamer Commodore sas
e,peo'ed 70 leave stopipgton o. the same time The Wof
cester left yesterday for Aliens Point and the Conneo
ucut left that place for this city. The steamers Anso
MIA and Catalins recommepced running yesterday he
tween % s. oy and B,s.po The ss'Sos being
on Wednesday, arrived In this city on sunday having
been detained By the nee in the Delaware river All the
other boat: running e pcu on the co, are being over
bauled and rented preparatory 70 running again
The nt train ssos the frsshet got through the Ere
road yesterday, The bridge a Nsrrovssurs being par
usly rsp,ired. The Camden and Amboy usof no'
yet In order.
suAros BsoDmcK AT rux Crr Hall David c. Bro
derrick, United sasss Ne, str IRON California, received
bs friends II the eovernors room In ths CITY Hall res
terdsy, between the hours OF twelve and voP. NJ He
In charge OF the Com mtee Of the Board OF Aldermen
and vss quite . Hon during the day.
FRp srnso srssu.-Aboui half pas. O'Clock on
Monday morning Gre broke on, In the bacr roo OF
building No. 400 spring street, occupied By A. Cohen
me arcmen soon srrivod and expFuished the hames
The Ire was caused By little boy about three years od
and wst6r about 500. Insurei rne buldirg u owned
byJ G. Quicsenbu,h II "a damaged abou f0J insured.
Foe A hesvy fos hung over lae city sad bays ye'tor'
day morning Thefeyry bosw al long intervals s1d 70
far tav heard, IN safety except the Ezaoe
bcst NE water Witch, which her ers trp 70 tnc ciY
N Ihe morning wens lahore Bas.er5 enlargement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17

any bod, who engaged In the row; McCasry en =
8 on Saturday morning for New York; witneo ~
not leave her ahaDty, having fvo children 70 seaA ~
has not tsk'c 70 any snce Saturday about We s
eieht or Dpe on Nttncsss b0aPders have bees u ~
shany sace the day Of the row, but have remained y
New York city; cllo siok, and stayed In bed he
GA n 70 p N. eaturday; hs did not 80 OIL ail -
time
This wss the Lass witness, and the investigates ID.
journed I'll 10 O'Clock A. n hh day.
The following the uameo Of the prisoners now
iocket up In the jail at Hu dSoa-
James Barvest, Michael David,
Philip 0tlmArun, Charles Touy,
John Sullivan, James Brssnau,
James Fisnnlgan, Taomss FArrei,
Timothy Corolw, Thomas Ososbsy,
Dennis Fslvey, Michse Burns,
Thomas huiisney, John hoareevey,
owen Connolly, james Amin.
Thomas Stokes Tncmas Sbarty,
Michael ManAhan, Martin Hunt,
John Quinn, Michael Dolou,
Patr, K Coleman, Thomas R,lsy
Jerry Delay, n ohael Couih
John HAD,ey, James Dandy,
Morris Lee, John Moran.
Thomas Mccarthy, Edward GIlmartia.
James BoIan, foler Cshii
John Corbitt PAtrick Tracy,
Thomas Castillo, Michael Padea,
Pstrick Rey nods, Patrick Donly
Thomas Morrison, James McBermou
PAtsey Poole Thomas No xohoa,
Patrick Cullen.
The Washington 0rsys ha charge the Court Hs1se
and patrol through the town. Ihere has been ~ d.
turbanoe snce Sunday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
Court OF Common Pleas.
Before Hon. Judge Brady.

ASorHxR BREACH or PROMISE OF MARRIAGE
Fee. Is-EsA~ L~po,d -. kcvrl keyr-rhs paruss
In this case are Germans, and Mss Leopold Ia her CON-
psint alleges that Mr. Meyer made her soquainsAsss s
February lsse In the secoad avenue where she rssss
with her yarsns and represented himself 70 be The evn
OF property-slaves and other kind-in klssssi ppe-
defendant propo cd marriage 10 her, which she nothing
10th, acoepsed The day s@ appointed, but shs agrss
mert has been fuded, and the disappointed MP
claims s10, 900 for the loss of the husband.
The present molten 10 10 discharge the defendant nom
arrest reduce the ball. be being held 70 answer In sAs
suw q IS coo.
Judge Brady this morning made order reducing The
hal N
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
The Dfsa bled Ste amer at SEQ.

The report which appeared I, the Hs.AID yesterday
morning relative 10 The dsab cd steamship or III
ocast on Friday est BY the packet ship Sheridas was
received BY reporter wh he visited that vessel fs0
the oisr In ohsYge. Capt. Russell, com mander ~
Sheridan oa cd last evening" has furnished tho ep
owing detas;-
Tho ship Sheridan steering direct west In order -
mako New York, when she discovered steamer. WITH
black funnel, having lights steering Wild. and svi-
dentyfrom the last named faots disabed souddD9
% ct he OF from three TO four knots hour TAs
steamer was supposed to be making course west north
west, and steering sbesm OF the Sheridan o. ths
starboard beam Upon being hailed by the ship NE
steamer sheered to the ward and eastws d. an1
q complete circle OF five six miles 10
tent round the ship. The wind then blowing south
southwest.
The steamer had her mizzen spencer set, and CApe-
Russell thankful that no I'd his sails we'll braoed up,
else his vessel would have been seriously by
the steamer.
Oap Russell eftor took pilot board from boe
No. T. and told him OF the occurrence, and that he
Of opnlou the steamship would brirg up either Bar
nesat Fire leland
Capt Russell u of opinion that the steamer 10 stn
cruisins around dissbed and 10 probably within sAeet
distance Of the coast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
CORONER CONNERYTs CHARGE TO THE
JURY.
TO The RDIroR or THE HERALD.

TO fHB BDiTOH Of TIN HhhALDs
see statedyin OF the morning papers OF yesterday
that my written charge 10 the jury In the Of Dr. Bur-
dell, which handed TO the reporters 70 enable them
10 uke copy, ~1 In the hand writing Of Juge Capron
This q most unwarrAn.sbe assertion. Tho whole Of IL
vas in my handwriting with the exception Of a few
sheets which my copied for me by reason OF 30
vers n'erlinea ions made by me In my nst copy Judge
usprop never ioe OF my address, knew anything
OF i contents TIL he heard nom my lips the inquest
l. alone responsible for the charge and am deurous
that my mpersctons should not bo laid on the head o.
the learned OF Judge.
EDWARD DowNEs CONNERY Coroner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
ARRIVALS.

MoNrnNr TO GENERAL trrEs.-We learn from
tbe nose uapers that an effort will be made 10
raise a sufficient amount By subscripion 10 defrsy t,s
expenssp of procurns suitable monument 70 place
,he gssvc oi Major General Gaines The Tribune calls
rrrs ~ rrnercus irencs OF the late General 10 aid in
o. .r ire esrtnly rensins oi the Eslsut old soldier
roe .. ne old graveyard IN Mobile, without evea an
~. ...i.l gg ssoue 10 ma sk IEeT r0sNng place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
The French Railroad Case.
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before bon. Judge Boswcrsh.

Frs. 10 me hsesa, corpus 10 bring up Ihs parties
calr ed By he French govern 70 be guiy Of ihs
frauds on the Northern RsrOa Of Frame was rsurss-
bic this morning before Jadge BOsworth There vas
srons muster of counsel but In consequences OF soms
technical objections raised the mode OF serving the
~r ue OF the prisoners c,nciu ed 10 withdraw
H. and imneoisioy issued another, returus5ls eu the
lsih. At 10 O'Clock A. NJ
The neafirK 0efre Commisslorcr 1Nr walf- s1ff
stoUrntd Until LH u0Tbtng all was aso s-iJalaaG
untl Wednesday Eext al IA O'Clock IA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
VISIT TO MR.. ECKEI,.


Eour reporter found . crowd Of persons round Mr..
Eskels cell door (which olossd) having been waiting
some time 10 zee him nr. Eckel appeared fresh aud
pleasant be merely visiter like the others.
He says that full thres hundred persons DAY must have
been 10 him for the last fev days. many Of wnou
annoy him By opening his oel door peerng through
The grssings He says be has nothing further Of Inpor
tancs which be wishes 10 say 70 the pubns he 70 viii.
ue 70 lei nansrs take their own course asd sl feels
toufdent that the result Will be him liberty He
Ia provided With good counsel aad judging from hh
raj dsnasnor guile sincere when he says be has no
fssr.
took any 70 mx himself In with We orosd. These
facss in connection with the fact that had
week In pubio and his portrait had been about
the seess suoeat 70 ccavics any that tns
co4nItion was grca, matter afer all
Mr. Eche appears perfectly natural and easy, and 70
zee him standing his oe with his nicey brushed hair
and vhiskers and new beaver, no Que would suspect
thai he vas confined . change OF murder He Jester
DAY received q letter postmarked nom some southern
city, and signed "a Bold writey," sympathzns wth his
condition A. an innocent man
Nh. JoHx J. EcKu--The murderer OF Dr. Burdel
iaus he at the surmsss Of the id fools OF New York
city I am truly sorry for you ths, you are suspected
Tor n my crime yours and toe authorities oti 80
to bell and eaten me n they can Yours .
INTERVIEW WITH Mr. SN0DGRAsS.
Our reporter found Mr. George Vail suodgrssi sitting
scar the open inner door Of hIs CELL engaged Ia whins
.wsy Of the bunk berth in which be sleeps lie ssil
maintains bis air Of nonchsance though MT difficult
10 see that Il mostly ~svnsd &c IA maintains hs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
MIR. j. T. HILDRETH.

We are assured that Mrs Cunaipgnam, in her vtssc.
men, reporter Friday last has done injustice 10
Mr.. Hildreth. Oar informant states that Mr. q has
been for thirty six years member In good standing Of
the he,hoeht church, 90 as present. and has never
been expelled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
THE BOND STREET TRAGEDY.
EXAMINATION Of THE PRISONERS BY THE eoRoNEA
slsGULAR REPLY OF sSODGRAss.

Interesting Interviews with Mrs. Cunningham
Mr.. Eckel and Mr.. Snodgrass-Mrs Cunning
ham Explains why no Noise was Heard In
the House on the Night Of the Murder
Further Particulars Regarding
the Alleged Marriage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
THE CHILDREN NOT IN THE CONVENT.
The Case Submitted to the Grand jury,
&C., &c, DO.
He EXAMINATION OF THE PRISONERS BY
THE CORONER.

THE CORONER.
Coroner Counery yesterday morning. proceeded TO the
Tumbs for the purpose Of examining the prisoners con-
fined there suspicion Of having been implicated In the
murder OF Or. Burdell The accused parties we're OK
amined separately, and then fully committed to
await the action Of the Grand jury In session. The
examination papers read a. follows
EXAMINATION OF JOHN EcKRL.
City and County of Nea0 York John :. Ecke being
duly naed before the underg gnod according 70 law,
the annexed charge, and being informed that he WAS
at liberty 10 snsver or not all or any questions put TO him.
Q. wbasisyour nanei A. John J. Eckel.
.. Bow old are youi A. Thirt, four , cars.
Q Where were you born New Jersey.
Q. Where do you liver A No 81 Bond street
Q What is your occupa.ioni A. Ny occupation 10
O. Have you anything to say, and II what, relative
to ths oesrye here preferred siainst yoa can cay
no more than that am innocent Of the oaHrse ,,,,
Taken before me this 10th day Of February, 1851
EDWARD DowSEs CorNERY, Coroner.
EXAMINATION OF EMMA AUGUSTA BURDsLL.
Cru and County Of Ne0 York e nina AugustA Bur-
deli being duly examined before the understgned ac-
oording law the annexed charge and being inform.
ed that liberty 10 answer or not al or any
questions put 10 her, states Is follows -
9 What 4 your namsi A. Emu. Augusta Burdsll.
Q How OLD youY A. Thirty six, SIR.
Q Where were you bornS New York.
Q. Where DO you liver A. have lived N 81 Bond
O. what Ia your occupaiion9 A. Well, sir never
had any occupation except as q mother and vile.
O. Have oa any thing TO say and If 20 what relative
10 the charge here preferred against your A.
EauA AUGUSTA BURDELL.
Tsken before me this 18th day Of February, 1867.
kDwARD DOwsKs OoNnlRY, Coroner.
FXAMINATION OF GEORGE VAIL sN0DGRASS.
City Coatnty Of Reo York, IS -aeorge Val snod-
HYAss being duly examined before the undersigned so
oordIng 70 law, the annexed charge, and being In
that he liberty 10 not all or any
questions put 10 him, states a. folows-
Q what's your nsmei A. George Vail Snodgrass.
Q How old Jour A. Eighteen years.
O. Where you bornf A. Troy. New York.
@ Where do you liver A. No 81 8ond street.
O. What s your occupHton2 Entry clerk sir.
Q Have you anything 10 say, And II 20 what relative
70 the charge here preferred against your That am
entirely innocent know nothing whatever OF the facts
relating 10 the murder OF Dr. Burdell; any one Knows
anything about the murder ,he family think Miss
Augusta Cupnin gham with the mother. Unoerstnd mo
thai H. murder perpctrAted by any o. tbs In
NATE OF the bousc GEORGE v. SNOD0R ASS.
Taken before me this leth day Of r ibrusry, 1897.
EDWARD DowSEs CosSsRY, Coroner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17
THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

q
situation Of his son.
THE SCENE OF THE MURDER
The house No 81 Bond street still the object Of curl
osisy to the crowd or ozons who oopgregate near H.
Yesterday nearly all dsy thore were as least two hun
dred collected the sidewalks and In the street
gaping for hours sA the house. The building nov under
charge OF The Public Adninistrator whose ocials
stands like Cerberus at the door pertently reusug
entrance to al The difficulty OF procuring entrance sas
most graphically described by Lieut. Bantar Of the Ff
teenth ward police whs, 10 demonstrating the imp,ssi.
b,lity procuring admisson said, "Why, sir, the 70
porter Of the herald could not get In"
The official at the door 10 regular Know Nothing and
MsSse OF seoo@sn wouS G Sa
whether the Misses Cunningham were La tho house or
NOT or where the little boys were.
THE FAMILY OF MRS. CUNNINGHAM.
The two young ladies and the two boys su In the
house No 81 Bond street, the former from neocssty the
latter from onoice The girls detained Witnesses,
by order Of the Coroner to await the action Of the
Grand Jury The Dhrict Attorney rays that he does mot
want them Is probable that they will soon be 70
leassc either with without habeas cor Jus. Mrs.
Cunpr CHAM intends keep boys with their
for short time and then TO send them 10 school, Az TO
the report that the children In the house OF the
'ss!ers OF Mercy, the following letter from the Lady
Superior will explain Itself
G BENNETT ESQ
The Sisters Of yercy will feel grateful TO nr Bennett n
will Rave "a Kindness 10 contradict the uciosed
tce ~hioh sppea red In the tribune OF this morniag-
We understand it is intention of authorities to place
them In the Convert OF the sisters Mercy Houston street
uatil their Ia disposed of.
No application has been made for the admission OF
Helen and Augusta Cunnngham 70 the lnsution sdjoin
Ing the Convent Of Mercy, and, made would not
be acceoed To under taeir present circumstances.
hosDAY, 10th February. -
SAINT CATHERINE'S
CONVENT or OUR LADY or nER1Y,
oustnn natra
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17

an pathy to the press and endorses his previously puo
llrhed opinion that REPORTERS are all set Of swindsrs
Upon being asked sher the press treated him unfairly
he replied that they did, and that nearly very nowspA
per had grossly sAndered him To the question % TO
whether he wished any corrections made he replied that
experience had taught him thN the bes way TO do was
70 keep bis mouth shut he denied that had made
the vemarks duplicating Mrs Cunningham which mad
been imputed 70 him, and stated that thero foun
dation for them.
chased dagger Of her, ho says that she must be mis-
taken. At any rate rays he prove aIsM BY nts
employ er He decnes speaking about the
OF the murder ana his connection with the family for the
reasons before stated, that he 'oAnnot speak word
without having snapped mp and put In the papers"
He says he shall keep quiet and let things take their
course His father still In the csy, much grlsved d the
situation OF his son