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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
Singular Theory.

Mr.. ]. Nickles, in letter from Paris to
the Ameriean Journal Of Science and Dirt
communicates the following interesting dis
covery:
NJ. Cagniard Lateur, one of the principal
French Accousticians, has satisfied himself
that he hears the note ala" of the musical
scale, sounding within his head when he
agitates il from side to side. Mr.. .Jobari
has confirmed this observation in himself,
and asserts that any one can verify it, if he
will disembarraSs his neck of the cravat
and collar, and place himself apart from all
noise. Mr.. Jobarl says this natural ala y is
caused by the contact Of the malleus against
the incuS of the ear; contact easily made
by rapid movement of the head. lie goes
still further, and asserts that those who on
shaking the head, hear two alas - in perfect
unison, are born musicians; they have the
voice and ear perfectly correct.
But those who hear the ala" only in one
ear have an imperfect appreciation OF
sounds; while those who perceive two DIFF
fcrent sounds, "la and another note not
only do not love music, but detest and avoid
it; and he proposes by this method to dis
cover who may become musicians. The
point whether the note produced by this
quick motion of the head is the same i'm al
persons is yet under discussion. This queS-
ton will be difficult one TO solve, as the
:. la of the opera of Paris differs from that
of the theatre Of Strasburg, Lille, Vienna
and London, and Is becoming more and
more elevated, so that in twenty years il
will correspond to many more vibration:
than now, and be, therefore, still NOR,
acute.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
New York Market.

NEW YORK, August 3--P. NJ.
Flour buoyant; sales of 1900 bblS, Mt
81 15(G4 Il for State-an advance of &C.;
and s4 9OG,5 10 for Ohio, and So O0G5 10
for Southern--an advance of I0c on both.
Wheat-sales Of ls, 900 bush at decline OF
lG2c. Common Southern red 81 81
White 81 10; Western red 81 OS; White
81 12Gl Ia. Corn is quiet; sales of l 0, 0Oo
bush. at 66G9l for mixed. Mess pork
has advanced SC. being quoted at ST. so
Prime pork has advanced l5e. Whisky j,
firm ut 25c. Coffee is firm; sales of 1000
bags by auction at 9l6IlI, average nearly
log. Sugar is firm; Muscovado 1}G79
Molasses: sales Of MuScovado at 80.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04


BOGUs WIFE AND SwINDLE THEREwITH.
"A new piece of rascality is recorded in the
Rochester Union: Z" A man who lives in
Brighton, was taken into custody yesterday,
for performing piece of roguery which
ought, if the facts are stated to us correctly,
10 be the means of sending him to the State
Prison for pretty long term. He recently
bought tavern stand, and having contract
p e1 bill Of $50 or more, for liquors at
wholesale establishment in the city, offered
that his wife should give mortgage upon a
piece of real estate which she owns, to Sc
cure the debt. The creditors agreed, and the
mortgage was made out in form.
On Wednesday, the debtor came into this
city, bringing with hima young woman whom
he introduced as his wife, and the latter
executed the mortgage as such So far, all
seemed right, but somehow it leaked out
subsequently that the woman who signed
the paper was not the wife who owned the
property, but poor servant girl, who had
been induced by the man to personate his
wife for the time being. The girl was also
arrested yesterday and is in Jail. We ar,
told that she is an ignorent creature, anC
was probably not aware OF the Grim,
she was committing"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
Liverpool Markets.

LIVERPOOL, July Odd.
The weather has been favorable for L Q
crops. Flour closed very dull; prizes
easier, but quotations unchanged. Phila-
delphia aud Baltimore -four, Dps. cd. Ohio,
22s.@ 24s Western Canal, 2ls@2ls. Cd
Wheat closed at a declining tendency, tie
quotations being Id lower. Sales of South
ern red az 6S.(T6S. I'd. White, 6s. 9d.G6 6s
I'd. Red Western, IS. 5d.66s. 3D. White,
CSC 6s. al. Corn is also declining prices
are 6d.Gls. lower. Yellow quoted at $685.
Cd. White, 33S.(d 33s. Cd Provisions
Beef heavy with little inquiry at weak
prices. Pork is steady. Bacon dull at a
decline of IS. Lard firm at 55s.(a57s Cd.
In the House of Commons Fitzgerald
stated that the steamer CyclopS was on the
way to Jeddah TO demand ample compen-
sation and insist on the punishment of the
parties concerned in the recent massacre.
The Cyclops is so heavily armed that she
could execute any service. The Porte was
notified that measures must he taken to
vindicate British prestige in the east.
The House of Lords rejected the bill le-
galizing marriage with "A deceased wife's
sister.
The Earl of Derby stated that the Gov
eminent would give indiscriminent protec-
ton 10 all creeds of religion in India, but
would give no material assistance To any
measures for converting the natives, and
thought it would he undesirable to attempt
to make distinctions i'm caste.
Dlsraeli stated there had been communi-
cations between the English and American
Governments respecting the alleged acts Of
the British cruisers and these communion
tions were now in allegiance; during the
allegiance, the United States Government
had made friendly overtures and that Her
MajeStyS Government would offer the
United States plan for their consideration
which will accomplish the putting down of
the slave trade, without producing misun-
derStanding. Her Majestys Government
had accepted, and were now engaged in the
consideration of plan which they believed
would satisfactorily accomplish all objects
that both parties desire. Cheers.
The Times correspondent on board the
Agamemnon, pronounces the wire covered
cable wholly unfit for the submarine tele-
graph across the Atlantic. He suggests
thin copper wire covered with gutta perclia,
| and CREASED yarn.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

A BANK RUS--0n Friday last the Branch
Bank of Connersville redeemed in gold
Sl3,2j3 of its paper, which was presented
by the messenger-boy of Messrs. Wright
Co., Cincinnati. After receiving the money
at their counter, the messenger placed it in
his bag, and requested the use of their seal
and wax to seal it up. This being denied
him, unpleasant words ensued-a difficulty
grew out of 1.-THE cashier raised hammer
the messenger drew revolver-high
words were freely used-suddenly calm
took place, aud the messenger left the room
and thus ended the programme.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

The trustees, pastor, and congregation Of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, pre-
sent their most cordial thanks to the fire.
men of the city, for their active efforts to
save the Church from destruction. The So
eiety will make am effort to repair the edi-
flee, and when it shall be restored, they in
wife the fremen as body to attend the first
service within its walls, and receive from
the pastor, in the name of the congregation
fuller expression of their gratitude.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

IL HARN ESTER, FOR MOVING * fEtt'1NH.
This Machine introduced and used for the
first time during the harvest uf lsJt; and thpush
new il ha- already established for itself rcmta-
tion which has never been reached by any 'fii"r
combined Reaper and Mower, South aud Nest and
il now occupies position fan in advance of all It's
competitors
Nearly Thousand Of these Machines were r,'Jd
during the lat TIVE laTycsts, aud tie demand MOI
supplied IN the States of Kentucky, Tennessee ln-
diana Illinois, Missouri, Iowa. Arkansas, Alabinia
Georgia, South Carolina. Virginia, Mississippi ana
establishing the fact most conclusiyey that Tor ulu
yersa use, economy, strength, and efficiency, this
Machine IL everything that Is desirable, both a. a
Reaper and az Mower.
We have made some valuable Improvements, sue-
gcsted by careful observation and experiment du-
ring the last harvest These viii be added u ~!
our Keepers AID Mowers DOW building Tor the bar
ves: .. lBjS
ap2e-5n56w ALLIS How!.s.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
River Items.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

From Monday p. NJ, till Tuesday p N.
John Raine, New Orleans to Louisville.
Grecnville, Evansville 10 Bowling Green.
Clifton. Nashville to Pittsburg.
Southerner, Memphis To Louisville.
Business was exceedingly dull yesterday.
No life was visible on the wharf. The
weather in the forenoon waSl,ot, hut II little
after dinner we had severe storm OF thun-
der aud lightning, and large quantities of
rain fell, effectually settling the dust for {.
season. No boats have been taking on
freight. The Done failed to make her time,
and had not arrived at the time We write,
4 p. NJ. We are unable to give the reason
for her delay. f
The river continues to fall, and the wealth
or is very hot ut St. Louis. The upper
rivers are also reported to be on the decline.
The steamer William Garvin was sold at
St. Louis on Saturday, to MessrS Hancock
Il Ball of the st. Louis, Yicks5urs, and
Memphis mail line, for the sum of SO 900
The Cairo correspondent Of the RepuJk-
can, says that work has not yet been begun
on the lcvees, and that mosquitoes arc thick
er than bees.
\ man 10y the name of Hugh Patton
pNNihUtlh Niit NtAN-
Island No. 10, but was picked up by the
yawl.
The accident TO the Falls City, consisted
in bursting her cylinder next to the T head
by which three deck passengers were killed
instantly, and one boy SO seriously injured
that he afterwards died.
The Highfyer is to lay up for rep;iirs al
Paducah. A large force is to be put e
work ON her, and she will soon re-appeal
looking frirer than ever. She is TO be fur
niShcd with new guards; she viii I've caulk-
ed and furnished with new floor, carpets
furniture, and bedding, and also new pan
try outfit.
The Telegraph No. 3, at last accounts
was hard aground on the Rising Sun bar
and the Boston made the trip on Saturday
in her place.
The swift steamer Silver Star will lie the
regular Paducah packet, to-day. This is
her first trip in this trade, and we have nc
doubt it will be but the beginning of s pop
ular and profitable season.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BES@ Through tickets are now issued be-
tween New York to New Orleans 10y way
of the Virginia, Tennessee, and Mississippi
Railroads. The only gap is distance OF
about seventy miles in Mississippi, over
which stages are established. The distance
from New Orleans to a point twenty five
miles east of Canton, in Mississippi, is now
made by the ears, in twelve hours. At thi;
rate of travel, passengers will reach the
Ohio from New Orleans, at Paducah, il
about twenty hours when the roads are com
Melted
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

DISTINGUISHED BENEvoLENcE," A wear
ago last November, Moses knecland of Mil
waukie, presented his reverend pastor with
"a thousand dollar bond of the La Crosse
Railroad Company as a Thanksgiving pres
ent. His liberality was herslded East and
West But the other day il appeared, by
the report of the Company, that Deacon
Kneeland availed himself of his confidential
position rs Director in the La Crosse road,
10 help himself To a goodly number Of the
bonds of the Company. Comment is need
To-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
Louisville Election.

LOUISVILLE, Ang. 3.-P. ".
Cay Proper.-American Judge of Court
Of Appeals, 22s majority; Clerk. 337 ma
iority. American county officers all,
probably, elected by small majortics' The
polls were generally quiet.
DIR. Standiford shot Capt. Rousseau, dan
gcrously, in fight, growing ont of a
grudge and partly from political feelings
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BSS~ Judge Douglas and Mr.. Lincoln,
candidates for the U. S. Senate, have made
mutual agreement to speak together al
one point in each Congressional District in
the State. They are to speak one hour
and half each, and alternate with close.
The arrangements extend from August 2lst
TO Oct 18th
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BE- A new and independent line of tel
cinnati to Baltimore, where it connects with
the Northern and Southern lines extending
from Boston to New Orleans. This breaks
up the old monopoly and imposition from
which the Western public have suffered
gross impositiOnS for so long time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
Cincinnati Market.

CINKINNATI, Aug. 81. NJ.
There is no change in the market for
-four or provisions. The demand for the
latter is quite limited. Whisky is "a
Oats have advanced to -, with a continued
speculative demand. Corn is scarce and
wanted at 60. Money matters unchanged.
Heavy rains this afternoon which lasted
two hours. The water fell in torrents
The streets were flooded. The thunder and
lightning were terribly grand.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
4 SHOCKING AND PRovoKlyG OccrRRrxc,

n SHOCKING AND PROvoKIyG OCCURRENCE.
The Dubuque Times relates the following
piece Of provoking ''serrmt-gdii,sm:
\ lady of Dubuque, boarding at the IRE
mont House, was the hap V owner Of address
of unusual magnifcence ! ID value. 1t had
been her wedding robe, and had cost over
$500. The lace of which twas partly COM
posed and decorated was of the finest point,
of the most delicate finish, and of the high
est price, while the fabric of the dress itself
was matchlesS for its elegance. Although a
number of months had elapsed since her
wedding, the lady had never worn this
beautiful dress but once, bat had kept it
carefully laid away in one of her trunks.
On the 4th of July a servant girl belong ing
to the hotel, went clandcstinely TO this lady s
room, and in her absence opened her trunks.
and selected this $500 dress rs the one " hich
pleased her fancy the Rost. Taking it to
her own room she arrayed herself therein,
/ and proceeded TO the National Garden where
she spent the entire day.
She returned at night, slipped up TO the
lady'S room, again, replaced the dress i'll the
trunk and skulkcd away again.
No discovery was made of this fact until
a day or two since, when the lady opened
the trunk containing the dress, having
made up her mind TO wear il TO u wedding
party that evening. What was her horror,
on taking out her beautiful dress, 10 find
the skirt oft all bcdraggled with mud the
front stained with the drippings of lager
beer; the breast bearing the impress OF thc
hands of the amorous SWANS with whom
the girl had whirled through tie mazes Of
| the waltz, and the lace torn and soilcd be-
| yond redemption
An examination set on foot soon brought
out the facts in the case, and the ambitious
maid will he brought up this afternoon tc
receive her punishment.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

gy- The Moravian community at Bethle-
hem, Pennsylvania, have fund of nearly
one million dollars at interest. This has
been accumulated by thrift and economy,
principally from the profits of their excel
lent schools, t which scholars from all parts
of the country resort, and procure a thor
ough domestic and CLASSICAL education.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

Basr A new idea has been started at New
York, that coal is liable to propagate yellow
fever. Mr.. Thompson, the health officer,
says: 1t is singular and well attested
fact, that the Goals which are brought to st.
Thomas from Liverpool, and discharged in
large quantities upon wharves emit a gas
which favors the generation and spread of
the infection of yellow fever"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BD~The Valley Times says: "Hon. y
Humphreys has received the appointment
of Indian Agent over one scattering Indian
i'm the Territory of Kansas He has not yet
accepted. Andy has labored hard for the
Democracy for several years, and deserves a
better paying Office"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Last Nights Dispatches.
Arrival OF the Persia.

NEW YORK, Aug.3.-N.
The royal mail steamship Persia, with
Liverpool dates To the 2lst, has arrived.
Her adyiceS have been anticipated via
Cape Race, but we obtain the following
further intelligence from her papers:
The India bill had finally passed both
Houses of Parliament, also the bill author
izing the House of Commons 10 admit Jews
to a seat in Parliament.
In the course of the debate Mr.. D1sra'
gave notice that the government was pre-
pairing plan FOR submission to America on
the matter of visiting suspected slavers
which it was believed would he satisfactory
and accomplish the ends in view.
Continental affairs were unimportant.
The f;lnatieal movements against Chris
tians in Turkey were undated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
Special Notices.
r.. C.rf,Y,, cough Baisam, ~su cure

DR.. Carriers Cough Batsam, srtH cure
Coughs Colds, Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis,
Splitting of Blood, Pain in the Side and Breast,
Pleurisy whooping Cough, Group, Liver Com
pant Palpitation of the Heart aud all diseases Of
the Throat and Chest and Lungs. No one should
neglect a Cough or Cold single day. Millions die
annually by neglectng Common Cold Coughs
and Colds lead TO Consumption, aud then to early
d sti Reader, have You Cough, Cold or any
disease Of tn. lungs? Procure at that ceeira-
ted remedy, DIR. CARrR's CoUGH BALsAM, which
never fails o relieve a Cough in twentyfour hours,
and always cures the worst cases Of Colds, Conghs
I and all diseases If the Throat and Lungs in few
days Pricc-Trial bottles, - cents. Largo bottles
/ 81 per bottle, or BEETLES for S..
DIR. E,srrrIr, corner Third and Chestnut, ST.
Louis NO., sole proprietor, to whom all orders must
be addressed to get the genuine. Sold by IialloCk
siodlard, ". B-rbower, Liech & Calslett, Keller
and White, and 10y druggists generally.
my3l-ly -
.uerfeaa .nussaaS LtRfmenr.-H d
eighty years since this Linimen first offered to
the afflicted Many millions Of bottles have been
used and it has given letter satisfaction than any
article ever before tried for similar purposes. Ii
possesses a specific power inflammstions, and
chronic or accluchla u'flllSchcht Vi the MUSCLES
Joints, Ligamcnts or Skin. Ii IL source of great
pleasure to feel that have been the humble
means of relieving such an immense amount Of
suffering, and have caused many thousands to ''leap
for joy because their pains We're relieved, their
wounds healed and their still joints made elastic
interruptions parties, regardless Of their obliga-
tons to ourselves the public, engaged in at
tempting to introduce spurious and miserable ar
tcle under another name, by representing it to lie
the same similar. BS BE your guard Buy
none but the original MEXICAN MUSTANG LIN
INTENT. and you will not be deceived. C. W.
Westbrcok, Originator. BARNES & PARK,
feb25-dSw3mos. Prvprietors, New York.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

rag We invite the attention of the sick
and afflicted, to the advertisements in our
columns of DIR. EaSterly's Iodine and Sar-
saparilla, and Gridleys Salt Rheum and Tet-
ter Ointment DIR. Carriers Cough Balsam,
DIR. Bakers Specific, DIR. Hoopers Female
Cordial, and DIR. Easterly's Fever and Ague
Killer These medicines are prepared by a
thoroughly educated Physician, Chemist and
Pharmaceutist so that all can rely upon
them as being safe and effectual in curing
thediseases for which they are recommended.
They are standard remedies, and can be found
in nearly every Drug and Apothecary store
10 the United States
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
News by Last Nights Mail.

BE~By the st. Louis Republican of yes
terday morning, we learn that Barrel. Adj
ministration Democrat, has been elected TO
Congress. The RepubiicoR says:
We have complete Congressional returns
from all the voting places in the city limits
excepting the western precincts of two
wards and of the county precincts we in
clude Carondelet, Gravois Harlem and the
Abbey. Adding these, the vote of each
candidates is as follows: Barrett, 6,459;
Breckenridge, 1895; Blair, 1929; grand
total, l1,2S4.
This leaves Barrett $50 over Blair, and
l 1853 over Breckenridge.
In me last Congressional election Blair
received 5,l60 votes in the city, and S75 in
the COMMUNICATING whole vote of 6,O35.
EkB Some fighting was done in Louisville.
The whole American ticket is elected by
maiorities of about 200. The following are
the majorities in the city, as clipped from
the Courier:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
River and Weather.

PITTSBCRG, Aug. IN.
River feet inches by the metal mark
and rising. Weather clear and cloudy
Heavy rains last night.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3.-M.
River still receding Scant 4 feet in tho
canal Weather clear. Mercury $50.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

Bay1 Madame Ida Pfeiffer, whose singular
perigrinations in barbarous regions, have
long occupied the public, has just found a
pillow in the hospital of Hamburg, where
DR.. Tungel is treating her for chronic ague,
caught at Madagascar.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BY~ The Philadelphia Press says that the
editor of the Washington Union would sell
his soul for mess of pottage. If he did,
says Prentice, he would cheat the Pottage
yendcr OutrageOuSly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04

BSs- Fifty fat men, of Mansfield, Ohio,
had a parade on the 9Th. The lightest in the
company weighed 200 pounds. The cap
tain was estimated at 25S pounds; the
heaviest man in the crowd weighed 335, and
the next 900 pounds.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-04
AoEH. ORkE.f.N.S IND ET.s.Iss-
D VILE pALk ET- TIE CHnCr


e-=zass The steamer CH0CTAW, Captain
f-Ill,S- SNEDLEY, will run regularly for the
Ss-'-sszs.----1- remainder of the season, and
hong as the water will permit, a regular packet,
between Evansville aad New Orleans. From her
great speed, she easily make the trip in thirteen
days and viii leave here every fifteenth day after
her departure. She will return on her third trip
ON PIE nth OR 18TH OF MAY.
The time Of her arrival will he telegrsphed from
Nickshnrgh and Memphis, and duly announced in
the papers, that shippers may know and rely upon
her movements.
Fer officers plcdSc themselves TO do all in their
power Tor the interest and fame Of the city with
which they seek TO identify themselves, ED they
solicit in return from citizens such enccuragenlert
a. will make their connection with the city perma-
nent and reciprcealiy profitable. The boat will
need for her support Up freights rs web IS down
cargoes, and in proportion 10 her receipts up, can
she afford TO reduce her down freights. Shippers
here should, therefore, for their interest en-
devor TO secure her up frcights from their corres-
pondents. i. 4. CRANE, Agent.
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