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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-08-24
An Important Movement.

A recent letter from an officer in the
U. S. Fleet at Hong Kong, makes very
important and interesting revelation. 1t
says that some five months ago, Captain
Simms Of the Marine Corps, on board
the o. S. ship San Jacinto, was mysteri-
ously missing-gone no one knew where,
except the officials. 1t was reported he
had been detailed on some secret service
IL is now aScertained that he vas sent to
the Island of Formosa, and directed to
raise the American flag in its principal
city, Fungshan, and take formal pos
session OF the whole Island in the name
of the United States 10 be held as an
indemnity for the losses sustained by
American citizens in the present Chinese
war. As the American claim under this
act, will be the first, it will be respected
by the other .belllgerent parties. Whe-
/ Their the seizure is TO favor the Chinese,
and to preserve the Island from the
grasp Of France or England; or whether
it has becn taken at their instigation. to
deprive the Chinese of it and involve us
still more directly and deeply IN the
war, is not known The letter remarks
This step has given the English authorities
/ in China huge satisfaction, as every success
/ i've step toAa ards further collision with tn,
/ Chinese does. This, in my opinion, is a wise
step towards securing our rights In China
| and a safe way OF making sure of remunera-
ton for our losses. Should we seek territorial
acquisitions in this part OF the world, no
more desirable portion OF the Chinese Empire
could be seized upon than Formosa-rich III
mineral an agricultural wealth, its valuable
coal mines, make il coveted spot with thC
| maritime nations OF the world. IL is only
/ within a few years that Its resources have be-
leone known, owing 70 the hostility and eX-
| elusivencss of the people, who are ChiDamen
Already there is u profitable trade carried or
between foreigners in China and its people
and it only needs developing to make it IN
! valuable. OF this matter, more anon.
The Island of Formosa has 1900
square miles, as is OF itself small con
tinent. By what means Capt. Simm'
reached the Island is not stated. Blu
the idea of a single man taking possession
Of kingdom and declaring Its 8,0OO,OO(
Of its inhabitants his prisoners, border
slightly upon the ridiculous but it rnal
serve the purpose.
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S

Prepared from prescription Of Sir James Clarke, NJ.
d., Physician Extraordinary 20 the Queen. This in
valuable Medicine is unfiiug In the of all those
painful and dangerous diseases incident to the Female
constitution.
1t modeTates all excess. all distractions and
brings the monthly periods with regularity These
Pills should he used two or three weeks previous 10
confinement; they fortfy the constitution and lessen
the suffering during labor, enabling the mother per-
form her duties with safety to hersef and child
These Pills should not be taken by females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS OF Pregnancy, rs they
to bring on Miscarriage but at any other time
they safe.
In all cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pain
in the Back and Limbs, HeavincSs, Fatigue on Slight
Exerion palpitatiOn of the Heart Lowness of Spirits
Mysteries Sick Headache, Whites and all the painful
diseases occasoned by disoriered SYSTEM these Pill,
will effect .shen all other have failed and
although a Do serful remedy do not contain iron
calomel, anthony, or any other mineral.
Full directio ns accompanying each package. Pric,
in the Unitei States and Canada. One Dollar.
N.B.-sl % and postage stamps enclosed 10 any
authorized Agent, viii insure bottle of the pills i,
| return mail. W. W. ROBERTS, indianapolis,
Sole Agent for Indiana
HALLOCK * STODDARD,
ape '57-lyis General Agents, Evansville.
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FEMALE INSTITUTE AT Mt VERNON
We refer our readers to the advertise
ment Of the Rev. G. a. Foster, who has
removed to Mt. Vernon, and is about to
open Female Seminary Of an elevated
character in that pleasant town. Mr..
Foster was for many years rector Of the
Episcopal church in this city, where he
is remembered with affection and respect
His qualifications for the new position
he has assumed are eminent, and the
Institution, will soon acquire an enviable
reputation. The citizens of Mt. Vernon
are fortunate in having secured the
services Of so competent an instructor.
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Wheeler High srhnnI.

Some one in the Enquirer objects
to the designation Of our excellent High
School, by the name of gentleman who
has worthily won the honor by the devo-
ton Of his time and labor, more than any
other citizen, to the establishment and
success Of our school system. 1t was an
honor unsought-and was conferred by
no clique of friends or partizans, but was
the spontaneous award of the citizens
and scholars, assembled at the last
examination, after witnessing the ad-
mirsble and surprising progress of the
pupils under our graduated system
of the schools and their efficient corps OF
teachers, for which, all present felt that
they were chiefly indebted to the labors
Of Mr. Wheeler. The scholars with a
sentiment of gratitude that does them
credit, adopted the name by reclamation,
as an honor due to benefactor. Mr.
Wheeler has not only given his time
freely to promote the interests of the
schools, but-though not rich-he has
made the only valuable donation they
have received from any source, in the
gift of an excellent philosophical appara-
tus, which will connect his name with
the institution as its generous benefactor
as long as an instrument of it remains in
use. When instances Of disinterested
devotion to the public good are so seldom
witnessed, j. is duty Of all those who
would arouse a more honorable public
spirit, to bestow commentator and
honors upon those who do labor for the
good Of the public in any Of its essential
interests.
The following has been handed to us
since the above was in type:
Mr.. CARLILE:-I wish to say to 'M.," the
correspondent Of the Enquirer of Saturday,
on the Wheeler High School, that had he
been present at the last examination of that
School, he, ''M.," would have learned how
that name was given to it. At the close OF
the examination some one moved that the
High School should be known as the Wheeler
High School, which was acceded to without
dissenting voice. And why was this done'
Did an" know the reason, think he would
have had sense enough to have kept silent on
the subject, had he any objections.
All who have taken any interest in ouI
Public Schools, know how much time Mr
Wheeler has devoted to bring them to theil
present efficient state and not only that, but
Mr.. Wheeler donated to the School PhilO-
sophical Apparatus costing three hundred
and sixty dollars. Let ''M.," whom l doubt
not feels grieved that his name is not coupled
with an institution so full of good IS ON
Public Schools, do as Mr.. Wheeler has done
and grateful public will award to him the
praise due him. would suggest that he be-
gins with the primary department, and if h
fails to get higher he may be honored by
having his name coupled with the Primary
School-whether the School would be honor
ed or not. EAAMlNER.
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PROCLAMATION!

BE ii known by all sckly, weak and debitated per-
sons, that MCLEAN's STRENGTHENING CORDIAL
is the only remedy that viii strengthen and nvigorae
the system, and remove all impurities in the Blood.
1t is very pleasant to take.
In il is combined the properties Of Tonic Diaretic
and Alternative.
1t will cure any disease of the Stomach, Liver OF
Bowels, such as
Diarrhea, Biiousness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
Ileodache, Intermittent Pevers, Sour Stomach. Liver
Complaint, Costiyeness- Weakness Debility, Pain
in the Stomach or Bowels, Night Fevers, Ysllownss:
of the Skin, &c, &c.
When taken, it neutTlizes and removes any morbid
tive organs.
twill also any disease of the Uterus, Kidneys
Bladders or Urinary organs; and an Alternative,
purihes and creates healthy circulation Of blood,
moving all sores, bois, pimpes or blotches from the
| skin.
TRY 1T, and be convinced Of its wonderful invigo
| rating properties.
| For Children, who are puny, weak and sckly, W,
advise parents to give them a teaspoonful Of this Cor
| dial daily.
| II See Circular.
| ]. II. MCLEAN, Sole Proprietor Of this Cordial.
| Also, McLeans Volcanic Oil Lnment.
81 Principal Depot-Comer of Third and PIN
| treets, ST. Louis, Mo. ap27-1yd&wis
Sold by Keller & White, Druggists, Main-street.
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(-r Mrs. Cunningham is treated with

OF Mrs. Cunningham is treated with
distinguished consideration at the Tombs
in New York. She complained the air
Of her cell was too confined, and grated
door was substituted for the close one.
She now finds her slumbers disturbed
by bed bugs. and the prison is to be
cleaned.
The agent OF the legal heirs OF DIR.
Burdell, has taken possession Of the Bond
street house;-and Mrs. Cunningham's
three daughters have gone to their aunt,
and public curiosity, by common consent,
10 to pursue the girls no further.
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The Transatlantic TELEGRAPH.

As the time approaches for the COM
pletion of this stupendous undertaking
the public become more interested in the
subject and more anxious as to the result
Every accident which human skill could
foresee has been guarded against. The
many difficulties which gathered about
the plan first adopted have been set aside
by the last arrangement, and before a
week the result will be known-while
we write, unless some untoward accident
has already frustrated the objects Of the
expedition-the wire which is toconnect
the old and new world is dropping
silently to its bed in the ocean. The
month of August 1857 will long be re-
membered by those who have watched
with trembling solicitude the laying o.
the submarine cable. II was intended
that the Telegraphic feet should have
left Valencia Bay on the Sd of August
the anniversary Of the day on which
Columbus departed from Spain on hi
voyage of discovery, and thus associate
the two greatest events in the history O
the world. Capt. Hudson writes to tn
Navy Department that he can reduce tn
speed Of the Niagara to one and quartz
miles an hour, if it be necessary, and We
hold her on Der course, in laying tn
cable. The st. Johns Telegraph Com
pany are dispatching to Boston, daily
accounts Of weather along the coast, j
order that some opinion may be forme
Of the weather which the telegraph
feet is favored with. Up to the 10t
inst, it had been most favorable and tn
prospects were cheering. These report
will be continued till it reaches Trinit
Bay in Newfoundland.
1t is feared by the friends ofthe entel
prise that the line from Newfoundlan
to New York vii. interfere with Il
regular transmission of dispatches, pas
ing as it does through several hundre
miles Of unbroken wilderness, visited FRI
quently by the most severe storm
known on tie continent. A submariI
cable will probably be laid from New
foundland to New York, should Il
present undertaking succeed.
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JUDGE GooKINs.-We regret to see our
friend of the Evansville Journal giving any
attention to the absurd story respecting
Judge Gookins, started by that most unprinc-
ipled sheet. the New Albany Ledger, for po-
litical purposes solely. We do not believe
there is the slightest shadow for the founda-
ton of any sucn mean insinuation, as that
eoncocted by the Ledger. It's manufactured
out of whole cloth.-IiR. Ca.
We have usually found the Ledger
more truthful and reliable-ahd less un-
scrupulous in its political cOurse--than a
large portion of the ultra party pres les
Of the State. If the statement had ap
peared in almost any other paper, we
should have paid no regard to it. Such
charge emanating from such source,
if basely slanderouS, ought to be met by
prompt denial from the Judge himself
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W The Enquirer has grossly libelled
It's own friends, by implying that they
were drunkards and free fighters" and
when exposed. it attempts to hide its
modification in TRADE Of personal in
vective and abuse, which is the only
reply the motley association that manage
it are capable Of making to any exposition
OF their. folly and ignorance. 1t is itself
libel upon the party of which it pre-
tends to be the organ.
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OF The two murderers at Leaven-
worth, Kansas. who were saved with so
much difficulty from the violence Of the
mob, have made their escape. They
broke Jail at Delaware, to which place
they had been sent for safe keeping
They made their escape through the
criminal negligence and supposed com
plicity of the guard. There is no fear of
their being again arrested.
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OF BY the new arrangements effected,
by our efficient and active Postmaster
we are to receive part Of our Eastern
mail by the half past ten morning train.
The first installment was received on
Saturday morning. Mr.. Rudd is active
in his endeavors to improve our mail
service Ifhe will get us daily mail to
Rockport and q mail to the Bayou, he
will be entitled to our hearty thanks.
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KANSAS MATTERs.--The Herald OF
Freedom, published a. Lawrence, says
that the payment of territorial tax,
will not be demanded as a condition OF
voting, and adyices the Free State men
to go to the polls and vote and thus end
the trouble in that territory. Flour was
selling in Lawrence at $3.50 per hundred
and wheat 50 bushel. Provisions ofall
kinds were very high.
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~ Travellers along our western waters should

az Travellers along our western waters should al
ways take the precaution 10 supply themselves with
genuine article of lioSTgTTERS Stomach Bters, as it
is nov conceded by all who have tried this nvalua he
medicine, that they will regulate the stomach, If used
as Per directions the bottle, and carry traveller
safe through all the various changes Of Diet well
water which, without, often will produce sickness and
death. Hence one ounce Of preventive is worth a
pound OF cure. For sale by druggists and dealers gen.
orally. laug20-lwd&w
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20 Mr.. George Peabody, of EoT on, ar
rived in this city this morning. frof. Boston.
He will sail tomorrow for England. We
understand that it is Mr.. Peabody's inten-
ton, if his health will permit, TO return 70
tins country three years hence. when he hopes
to escape the friendly ovations which have
somewhat interfered with the plan of his
visit and the freedom Of his movements.-N.
T. Post 18th
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~ Our readers will observe the adj
vertisement of the sale of a splendid villa,
and number Of beautiful bdilding lots,
in the vicinity Of Louisville, to take place
on the 9th of Sept. a plot Of the
grounds can be seen at our Office.
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HOIloway's Ointment.

The dry eruptions annoying to many aged per-
sons, well hos, rngwo scald head fever sores,
bruises, and I'LL external Inflammation, whether the
sut Of accident of disease, heal rapidly uniier the
application of this Ointment Sold "a; the manufacto
ries, No. 20 Maiden Lane, New York, and No. 2it
Strand London; and by all druggists, at p cents,
axe, and 81 per pot. aug10-lw.
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MORE CONFERENCE.-The ussellville
Spectator recommends Hon. Elijah Hise,
for the U. S. Senate, from Kentucky
The Paducah Times recommends Hon.
Linn Boyd for the same position.
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Very Desirable, Valuable s. Highly
Improved
: L b L II q y - II l. SID z y G Z
AND TEN-ACRE LOTS,

Gn the Vicinity of Louisville, Ky.,D
ON LONG CREDITS, AT AUCTION.
q AN Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9, commencing a,
~ "a o'clock, will lie sod, o. the premises, AIr.
Geo. 4. llensohn's valuable and highly improve
Suburban Residence and uuirnIrOved lO-acre Subur-
ban building Lots; lying on the Newburgh and Barls
town tunpIkos, about one mile and half from the
city. The sale viii he as falSUws Commencing with
Lot No. l. fdesigrated on The plat), conainc nj acrs
and fronting the SewbGrgh turnpike; then Lot No =
containing about 10 acres, south of and Gjoinng the
first; Lot Not. 3, containing aboat IL acres, inn
med lately in of Lot o. having entrance from
the Bars,own turnpike; aer which Lot No. 4, being
the mansio With traction over u acres fronting the
BaristOwn turnpike.
~ This property is generally acknowled to be the
desirable for country residences in the vicinity
the city. The ground of the best quality and gently
and the country around unsurpassed for health and
picturesque scenery. The dwelling Is double brick
house OF modern style, sub tantiay and tastefully
built, and cOntanselg rooms. The grounds attached
handsomely laid out in rural artistic and
with every variety OF evergreens, rosebushes and
namental trees. The eut-hudings are complete and
built ir a subStant al and workmaniiks manner The
orchard and garden contain the finest selected varieties
OF apple, peach pun, cherTy, hlner aud English al
beds, gpevnes, and other choice varieties OF native
rdfDreign trees, shrubs and vines. In fact this is the
mo thighly improved and desirable SUI urtn residence
ever offered III auction IN THIS vicinity. further de
scriptOn 10 unnecessary, as purchasers requested
t. examine the premises for themselves. The whole
will he sold without reservation, as Mr.. ueinsohn con
! templates making Europeaa tour.
~ confidently call the attention Of those wishing
splendid s ur residence beautiful villa sites
this SAFE feeling assured that the property is all TIA,
| most fastido taste could desire.
EB- plat of the ground can be at the Office Of
| the Evansville Journal.
sf- omnibuses will leave my store at precisely
o'clock p NJ, the day of sale to convey persons
| and fr m the sale free II charge.
| TERMS--One-fOurth cash or negotiable note ut
months. eh interest and security, payable in hank
balance in ], and years, with Interest aud lien.
sug24l Z. e. SPENCER. Auctioneer.
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o. Mhe Missouri Democrat says, "a
spurious bill of the denomination Of SO,
on the Exchange Bank Of Providence, r.
l., is in circulation, Vignette, an Indian
spearing a buffalo, the figure ten twice
on each end The words providence,
State Of Rhode Island" stamped on.
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o. The bogus baby is having great
run at the Museum in New York, at 25
cents sight. 1t receives hundreds Of
visitors daily.
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EVAN SVILLE COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE,
IRsT STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND SYCAMORE 81
VANSVILLE, INDIANA.
The Fifth Annual Session will Commence
Monday, August 81, 1857.

TENuE course Of study in this Institution is thor
n ough and practical, embracing all that is requi-
site 70 tit young for the active duties of the
Counting Room, among which are
DO Bile BNTRY OK-KEEPING,
With forms adapted to Wholesale and Retail;
STEAMBOAT HOUSEKEEPING, BANKING. 81. 4:
Commercial Calculation, Penmanship, Accounts Cur
rent, Accounts Sales, and complete system of Com.
mermerciai Correspondence.
Course OF Lessons can be completed in from six to
ten weeks. Time, however, is not limited, and stu
dents review, free OF further charge at any time
Diplomas awarded to those who are deemed worthy
~ Hours OF instruction from 10 l24 a. NJ; Ia
to =. NJ. AMI to Top. NJ.
TERMS = Payable in advance
Mercantile Course 800 on
Steamboat BOok-h eeping. 90
Mercantile Calculation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Penmlnshp.. 3 90
Gas Light, per month. ..........~...... 80
sF- For Catalogue and further particulars, address
aug2l. j. Benin, Principal.
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o. The Hon. Jas. B. Clay was at
indianapolis on Thursday. where he was
received with congratulations by large
crowd. He was on his way North upon
hunting excursion.
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"HoUsE FOR THE FALLEN."-An insti-
tuition has just been established in Bos-
ton, called the Blouse for the Fallen."-
Rooms have been fitted up and placed
under the care OF Mr.. Ruby, where it is
proposed to care properly for drunken
men, and induce them if possible, by
kindness, to reform. Far better than
prisons for all such.
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OF The exports Of Great Britain have
increased only 80 per cent. in ten years.
Those of the United States have advanced
107 per cent. Those of France $50 per
cent. By this it would appear that
French commerce was more Furnishing
than its rivals
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A. ANsPACHER e. CO.,

A. ANsPACHER e. CO.,
Manufacturers of CLOTHING,
Also Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
Cloths, Cnssimeres, sattine.ts, Vestings
TAILoR'S TRIMMINGS
GENTLENEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR TO BRANCH BANK,
Evansville, Indiana.
aug1f-t janl ISL
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o. Wheat was selling in st. Louis on
the Goth at S1,10@1,25 for choice red.
The highest price paid for flour was
S5,75.
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Missouri ELECTIoN.-The result is
still in doubt. The Democrats claim the
election of Stewart by less than 100
majority and the opposition contend
that Rollins has succeeded by majority
Of about 49, The issue can only be
determined we presume by an official
cnupt
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Murray d Lanman,s Florida Wafer,

The lady no desires to furnish her toilet with AN ar
ticle which IS at unrivaed perfume for the
mouchoir, cosmetic fragrant mouth wash,a for
Hysteria and nervous Headache aud floral odOr for
lavation should hasten to Obtain delightful scented
water. Sold by u. T. Lanman * Co., wholesale drug
gsts, 50 Water street, New York, and by all druggists,
at SIC. per bottle. au720-Iw
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GA large hemp factory belonging to
McGrew & Bro, was burned in Lexing-
ton, Missouri, last Wednesday. Loss
$4,000.
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49, EVANSVILLE temple OF HONOR, No
49, a, meets every THURSDAY evening, in the
Hall, on Water street, over the Canal Bank.
G.. W. RUDlARD, W. C. 7.
A. j. O'REILIy, W. Il. jan20ly
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BEACON LIGHT SOCIAL TEMPLE, No.
49, a., meets every alternate Friday evening,
"a above. j. WALKER, b. PIT.
A. j. O'RILEY, b. K. jan30ly
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Dyspsptic Women Notice.-BGRHAvE's
HOLLAND BITTERs has cured me of Dyspepsia
by using it only one week. | recommend it
confidently to all suffering from this disease.
CLARA Z. SCHUCHMAN.
Pittsburgh, Oct. "a, 1856.
Mrs. S. is the wife of the noted Ltho-
crauher)