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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-15

-YE Il. gW'RE.v1E, WHOLE

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" HA 8 sale and Retail Dei,ier in American and
italian Marble, and Manufacturer Of Monuments.
Nantels, Hcad-stoncs, Vases, Urns, &c. All work
done in a superior style, at the lowest fgures.-
BE- Aarbe Hall BniIding, Evansville, Ind [nct9 -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-15
Che 1ailp gonrnal.
PUBLISHED BY

PUBLISHED BY
y. 7. CARLILE.
L. VI. THAYER.
JN0 ". McNEELY.
rNpER THE FIRM OF THE
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A<DLEE aud BLYTHE IIS NES have associated
themselves together partners in The practice Of
law and will attend promptly jo ali business con-
iected with their profession, which may he eHtrust
III 10 them.
p5-Oflice on Locust street, opposite the Sherwood
1ouse Evansville, Ind. sept2G-ly
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MISCELLANEOUS. -
'PoSTPONEMENT.

In and adjoining the Town of Cannelton, will be
offered at Auction the premises.
SALE ABSOLCTE-TERMS EXTREMELY EASY
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form Of government, be ultimately determin-
ed by the Supreme Court Of the United
States, whenever it can be applied 10 the
decision of SUIT; and it is the duty of all
loyal citizens to acquiesce in such decisions.
Hon. Garrett Davis, being called upon,
responded in brief and eloquent speech.
George r. Mckee, oil Pulaski, was NOM
mated Tor Clerk OF the Court Of Appeals.
Col. John w. Crockett, Gen. w. Dun.
lap. Col. Tho. L. Criuendon, Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Col. w. B. Allan, Maj. L. b. Bart
lett, Gen. John b. Huston, Hon. l.. w.
Andrews, and Col. Tho. l.. Jones, being
severally called on, addressed the conven.
ton in potriotic speeches.
Mr.. Thomas Shanks offered the following
resolution, which was adopted.
Resolved, That there shall be an Executive
committee for the State at large, 10 consis
of the following persons, towit, w. K
Thoms, L. A, Whitley, L. D. Weaherrort
T. C. Pomerry, II. ]. Billings, Jas. p
Chambers, Joseph A. Gilliss, Jas. Ficklin
Sidney A. Foss, and Blanton Duncan, anC
said committee shall have power TO appon
Secretary.
I'd. That it shall be the duty of said com
mittee TO have general supervision OF IN
interests of the party in The State.
After speeches by w. c. Anderson, Esq
Col John W. Crockett. E. D. Southgate
Esq, Thomas Nj. Green, and w. c. Whit
taker, Esq, the convention adjourned.
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into all the facts and proceedings which have
TRANSFERRED since the formation OF the Consti-
tuition, and whether il is satisfactory TO the
legal voters OF the Territory the com
mittee TO have power 10 send for persons
and papers.
The Speaker said that Mr.. Harris could
offer his resolution, only as an amendment
to Mr.. Hughes motion TO refer the message
10 a select committee OF thirteen.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling Of the
Speaker to be correct, and in order TO as.
certain the fate Of his resolution moved the
previous question.
Mr.. Stephens in vain appealed 10 Mr..
Harris TO withdraw his motion, and moved
that there be call of the House.
The House, by yeas and nays, first voted
down motion 10 adjourn till Monday.
A scene of great confusion ensued; mo-
lions 10 adjourn were repeatedly voted
down, both parties being evidently nerved
for the contest.
HousE-530 P. M.-The House refused
to adjourn by 81 majority. Not half the
members occupied their seats.
A variety OF motions to excuse Democrats
from voting, TO send for a daguerreotypi,
10 take a view OF the scene, &C., were de.
cl0red out Of order.
Various questions, principally adjourn
ments, were decided negatively by yeas and
nays,
Several clerks broke down in calling the
roll, and inexperienced subordnates were
dispatched 10 their relief.
Members were continually going out and
coming in from lunch, some eating al their
desks.
Come" said one, "let's adjourn,
What's the use continuing this farce"
Another replied: "I'll bring my bed and
stay here till Monday, before Igive way tc
the Lecomptonites." ...
A voice: :Good for you"
7p. M.-Both parties are still determi
nedly holding out
Mr.. NILS was excused from voting.
Mr.. Phillips moved TO reconsider and lay
on the table.
The Opposition refused TO vote.
Mr.. Keitt demanded the vote.
Could not vote, there not being quorum
The Speaker decided that a quorum was
not needed on the yeas and nays.
Appealed from, and the yeas and nays
called, which was declared out OF order, as
former appeal was pending.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

TINE Undersigned has still on hand the follow
L ing articles which he will dispose of either by
the whole lot or single package, at cost:
2 bbls Golden syrup, (Belcher's)
S. H. Molasses, do
2 coils Manila rope, (iIch)
Dbl Crackers, (soda)
1000 gallons Hollow ware, (well assorted)
chests No. l Imperial Tea,
8 bbis New York Brandy,
! " Peach do;
" Apple do:
&" Pot WINE, (fne article)
Together with general assortment Of Gin, Rum
Wild Cherry and French brandes.
larege fine fire proof safe in good order,
large Fairbanks platform scales,
200 bushels Camel coal
l large coal stove,
81 dozen Buckets, hoops,
lot grind stones,
dozen buckets, hoops,
4 kegs Sd nails, A kegs I'D nails,
2 '' pod d" 8 boxes OF TASKS,
box Tumblers,
l keg Peppermint,
II dozen scythe cradles,
dozen snalhes,
dozen boxes glass, ass'd,
sets grind stone fixtures.
Any one wishing TO purchase, as we'll as those
indebted 10 the late firm of Mason & Tooley, will
find me at the office of Thomson, Lewis g. Co.
JOHN T. MASON,
Jan IA, 1858, surviving partner and admir-.
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NOTICE.

vTNHE Co-Partnership heretofore existing in the
Il name Of Pitts & Jones, has been dissolved by
mutual consent, and the undersigned Aquilla H..
Jones' having sold his entire interest in the goods
on hand, and the accounts and notes due the firm,
TO William p. Pitts, the said Pitts is authorized TO
collect all demands due the late firm, and TO sign
name of firm in liquidation, and all persons having
demands against the late firm, will present them
for payment to said Pitts.
VIM. P. PITTS,
A. H. JONES.
Jan. IL, 1858.
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1853
Take Special Notice.

A IL who know themselves indebted to us, eth
n err by note or open account, will please pay
up promptly, as we must have money to pay oul
debis, and purchase spring supply. You al
know Groceries cannot be bought on credit il
st. Louis or New Orleans.
THOMSON, LEWIS s. CO.
January Ia, 1858.
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Secretaries Monroe, ohm NJ
Harlan, M. T. Chrisman, Samuel c. Sayers.
Mr.. Allan, upon taking his seat, return
ed his thanks 10 the Convention Tor the hon
or conferred,
On motion of Mr., King, committee oftwo
from each Congressional district for the pur-
pose OF reporting resolutions for the consid-
Grafton of the body was appointed, as fol-
lows:
First Congressional District-E. l. Bull
lock, of Hickman, J ohm d. McGoodwin, OF
McCracken.
Second Congressional District-J. w.
Crockett, Of Henderson, James S. Jackson,
oil Christian.
Third Congressional Disrict-Dr. David
King, of Logan, George Wright, OF War
rem.
Fourth Congressional Dstrct-W, T.
Ward, of Green, w. c. Anderson, Of Boyle.
Fifth Congressional Dis,rict-W. L. Ri.
ley, of Washington, Samuel Haycratt, Of
Hardin.
Sixth Congressional District - G Gorge
w. Duniay, OF Garrard, w. c. Glliss, Of
Whitley.
Seventh Congressional District-Robert
Mallory, OF Oldham, l.. A. Whitley, OF
Louisville.
Eighth Congressional Dstrct-Garre,
Davis, .of Bourbon, Orlando Brown, OF
Franklin.
Ninth Congressional District Charles
A. Marshall, Of Mason, James Luddre;h,
of Bath
Tenth Congressional District-John w
Menzies, of Kenton, Thomas l.. Jones, oil
Campbell.
Hon. Garrett Davis, from the Committee
on Resolutions, made the following report
which was adopted unanimously amidst the
greatest enthusiasm.
The American party of the State of Ken.
lucky, assembled in convention, at Frank
iort.on thes27lh.of January, 1858, do assert
the following political principles, and adop
the following platform:
|. The Federal Union must be main
tanned.
2. The rights of the States must be re
spected.
) 3. The rights Of con cience must be guar
anteed, and the union OF Church and Stat
} must be prevented.
; 4. American interests must be promoted
B. An American nationality must be cher
J ISL ed
6. Sectional agitation must be terminated
I 7. The true interests Of the country, pre-
sent and prospective, demand that ioreig
paupers and criminals should be excluded
E and that the naturalization laws should b
5 amended to guard against foreign iniluenc
, in the administration of the Government.
s. The right OF suffrage in the States an
Territories should be restricted TO citizen
of the United States, and the proposition @
r the Democracy TO enable aliens 10 partici
, pate in the formation of State constitutions
is gross perversion oil principle, and tn
{ best evidence that time and events have ad
ded TO the reasons that first induced the or
+ ganization of the American party.
8. The abuses of power and ultra ten
denotes of the so-called Democratic part
+ call for the earnest opposition of ever,
friend of the Union and the Constitution.
10. All the States OF the Union are enti
tied 10 participate in the public bounty, an
the policy Of the party in power, by whie
the public lands are appropriated in larg
3 quantities 10 particular States, is unjust, un
, equal, and oug ht not 10 be tolerated.
, IL. We hold it as a cardinal priueipl
that divisions growing out Of questions o
] constitutional construction must, under GU
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CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT,
OFFICE OF WESTON f. BIRCH g. Son,

OFFICE OF WESTON i. B1RCH q SON,
Glasgow, Dec. "a, 1857.
I'VE will receive money on deposit, and issue
w certificates therefor, at the following rate:
60 days, or more, 4per cent. per annum.
months, or more, 6per cent. " &c
No interest allowed on current accounts, subject
to draft at sight, without notice.
Dec. "a, lS57-tf
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The Americans of Kentucky.

A State Convention of the American
Party of Ketucky, was held at Frankfort
on the 9th OF January, differed as follows
President Hon. Chiffon Allan.
V. Presidents-Jno Q. A. King, 1st Dist.
Jno, b. Bruner, I'd
G. T. Edwards, Sd
VIM. T. Ward, 4th
V. P. Armstrong, 9th L"
G. w. White, 9th
Rob't Mallory, 7th "
II. A. Buckner, 9Th "
l.. W. Andrews, 9th "
Rich'd Showers, 10th "
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The undersigned having purchased the entire in
terest of A. H. Jones in the stock of goods belong
ing 10 the late firm of Pitts & Jones, will continue
the business at the old stand. Grateful for the pa
tronage bestowed upon the firm, during the past
year, he solicits continuance of the same to him
self as successor; and hopes by unremiting atten-
ton 10 his business and desire to make all trans
actions mutually beneficial, 10 merit still more
extensive encouragement. His goods will be sold
10 cash and prompt time buyers at very low figures.
Desiring TO reduce his stock as much as possible
preparatory TO the spring purchases he offers libe
raj inducements to such as wish to buy.
W. P. PITTS.
January II, 1858.
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WALL PAPER--WEh have fine assert
w me-N Of Wall Paper to which we invite the
attention OF purchasers.
march5. THOMSON, LEWIS & CO.
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TO THE TRADE.

W7E have large lot of Sugar, Coffee, IRoN,
w Salt, Nails, Castings, Whisky, and other
neeessaries of life, which we will sell for Mssoari
Paper, or other good Banks GoId--we have no
use for. THOMSON, LIE WIS L CO.
December 10, 1851
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A M B 20 YPING.

VA would respectfully annonnce to the citizens
rooms over Whites Drug Store, for q short time
only, for the purpose OF TAKING PICTURES
in in the above named Art
This style of Pictures is fast taking the place
of all other methods OF producing Photographic pic
lures, as they possess all the beauty OF light and
shade so much desired in likeness of ones self; at
the same time they cannot be surpassed in beauty
OF finish and depth of tone. The picture is taken up
on glass and is subject to change in any climate,
giving the true position of the subect and the time
Of sitting is reduced 10 about e-third; therefore,
the beauty of expression is preserved in all its
truthfulness.
Jan. IA, 1858. H. F. BURCH.
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WELL YOU PLEASE READ
IL IN i @ ard,

WE beg leave respectfully 10 inform our
w friends that their accounts are now ready
for delivery, and we will be greatly obliged by
early sttlements. Our claims as well as our en-
gagements are large, extensive collections are in
dspemsabe, and cannot be made too soon. Those
who are not at present prepared TO make full pay
mentS will please give us their notes. the terms of
which we will endeavor TO make mutually salts
factory.
There is disposition evincea in MANY p1rts of
the country, toremodel the general system of bust
ness by the nominal adoption of exclusive cash
payments, half yearly accounts &C., but we have
no confidence in such movements, as they do not
reach the true difficulty. The theory upon which
business is generally done amongst us is good
enough, il is the practice lchich is arrOng What we
all want is a well grounded confidence that debts
are not simply good, but will be paid at maturity,
and ii is this feature which gives business its true
vitality and checks evil tendencies.
| We have annually to thank many of our friends,
not only for liberal bills, but for payment sutfi-
GENTLY close TO maturity for all practical uses but
a too prevalent careessncss on this subject here,
as elsewhere has been the great consuming evil at
tending the transaction of husiness-its most nal
pable effect has been upon the merchant, but the
injurious influence has oppressed the business and
prosperity OF the entire country and formed a
principal element in the fierce money panic which
! has Just swept over us.
1t is only by the application of sound and prac.
tic al principles 10 the details OF business that we
| could offer The fullest advantages TO our custom.
ers, and we shall always be happy 10 sell every ar.
ticle at the lowest possible profit for cash, or OF
account as heretofore 10 approved purchasers, on
prices however in no case admit of anything shor
Of positively prompt settlements at maturity.
Mr.. ISAAC PEARSON having become partne
in the house, it will be continued without chang,
of style, with improved facilities, and as we hope
with increased public favor, which we shall exer
our best efforts 10 deserve
Very Respectfully,
BOON, DUNCAN & SMITH.
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I II E 0. B A RTH 0L0 W ,
Forwarding and Comm issiOn

MERCHNAT, And STE.4MBO ONT AGENT.
GLASGOW, MO.
XN7OULD respectfully inform the Merchants
w of the interior, that he is prepared to trans
act all business in his line, with promptness and
dispatch. Thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed, respectfully asks a continu-
ance, assuring them that his utmost exertons will
be used 10 give entire satisfaction 10 all who nav
patronize him.
He has a large and commodious Warehouse and
Merchants who wish 10 leave Groceries or heavy
Goods in store until suitable to haul them will moi
be charged extra storage.
THEO. BARTHOLOW.
Jan. 81, 1858.
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Northern Markets.


.ssu,u,xa, psa-s..yEyr."-~Tno knickerbocker
ua,sx;pa IL responsible fer the following:
one pleasant Suaday la Glasgow, a staiwart
Highland man entered drug store, or apotheca-
wy's shop, aud ssfd
sTIave yoa any spirits, or alcehely All the.
shops are closed. and Gamma get auaigh o. Client.
vat or islsy: I'm sair thirsty. Gamma ye gle nse
"a woe drap o. somethin warmin?"
II really seemed hard case; aud the good heart
ed to be an nacommaais stiff horn pure spirits
Of alcohol The man drank it Off gave him one ~iid
look, spread his two hands suddenly oyec the all
douinat portion Of his person, and Immediately va
Gated the premises. The apothecary was startled !:
siwhat was the matter" lie took down the yes
sci from which he had poured the devouring fluid,
and found that he had given the man. in mistake,
q samper OF aqua fortisl He was half frightened
% DEATH THE man had left his hat behiud him,
and ths .po,heeary, bsre-headed, rushed out with
Il in hfs hand, his hair flying in the wind, and
made hot pursuit after the fugitive. But he was
hopelessly gone. What a life Of anxiety the poor
fellow lived for some three months! He was
afraid to open the daily newspapers, lest he should
see recorded the mysterious and melancholy
death of his victim in the public streets length
his fear, however. died away. Nothing was heard
from the missing sufferer, until six months from
the event; when, one Sunday morning, who should
walk into his shop bat the identical individual
himsslf
ssIIsve you got said he to the astonished
apothecary, shave You got any more OF that liquor
you sofd me tue last time was herel If you
have, give me a horn. l never tasted anything
like Il. Il weni right to the spot Why 1t lasted
me Fortnight No reduction about that auid"
But the apothecary contsuted himself this time,
by giving his return customer glass of pure
spirits, and his old hat which he had esf the time
+ before.
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oEflcs sOnTH1slph hAILRs,AD d, -
fr@tssssJss, ssAt hi. I,sTvsk
G REsEzp on AND ATTN
- - s6a--xxM 0NDAY next. x "
ana nnsi tnrtlior nsice, the filesna ses.is
the Passenger TrsiT,ss V"A'"S' Jaw rSlr ~
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SADDLERY.

ca NQTICB.-NEW SAD ~
k&A DLERY AND HARNESS KS. AG
10 TABIISH MENT.--The subscriber ~
spectfully informs his old ehstornets and
the public generally. that he has purchased from
Mr. JOHN w DENNIS his entire stock of SADDLERf
and FIXTURES; also, leased the house, (more IA.
miliarly known as Utey's old stand.) where may be
found large and varied stock usually kept in the
line which he will sell on reasonable terms he
can afford. Having engaged the services Of Mr..
JOHN 0TEY, acknowledged TO be the bts' sadder
department, those who may be in want Of superior
Saddle or any other article In my line. will please
give me call.
JOSEPH II. C0LQUITT, Agent,
No. "a Main street, doors above
St Charles Hotel.
". B.-Those who are In want Of Mr. H. P. Brown.
ing's COLLARS, Can be furnished by leaving their
orders A full supply always on hand.
Richmond December 18th 1851. de g-ts
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DRY GOODS.
+ ARGE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES.
Foreign and Domestic Dry 0oods.


sf THOs II. PRICE - co,
BY arrivals within the past few days and by vessels
daily expected, are making large additions " .eh
80 STABLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, :.
~ il unnecessary to asteuspt an enufnstation on
their leading styles nor win fie limits OF an adsar
tisenrnt admit Of II. suffice II to say thai 10 every
department of imported aid domestic Abrics, theif
stock IL At ali times kept faiI and eo,uplste
In extent, selection. Variety, and price tney ieel
willing and Able 10 stand any test which the most
discriminating buyer. either at wholesale OF retai
may RIBS sss3sss a sas'ss In elegant
ee' wv k,SguRNiyS, Gootis.
EaBROfpERIES.
hefr assortment Is always large even at the dulest
teaspns of the year; whilst in every description Oh
Heavy Goods for families. housekeepers servants
aud outhands their supply j. Ut all times agelate
20 meet the beaviestde{na that may be made upou
III and as these goods are bought OF the manntac.
turers or their agents, chiefly for cash, enables
them 30 offer them at the very lowest rates such
goods can be sold for by the largest houses IN the
United States and will give their customers the al
yantages of any diminution in price which such r.
cities afford them. They. therefore confident
invite call from all who have never visited their
warerooms or given their stock the benefit OF an cx-
animation, feeling assured that they can Satisfy tne
most waver,ng that better nc suantance viii WORK
20 the profit aud advantage Of the buyer They
have experienced buyers always 10 market, VINO
Keep them supplied constantly with the newest and
best things brought to the country aud at the same
time 10 affords them fhe means of exhibiting aeiec'
tion which, in extent and freshness cannot be sur
passed even in the larger cities OF the North
THOS r. PRICE IL CO.,
% haIa 10 nd RnfaI Dualprs
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<nvr ATTENTION ANGLERS

yN-ASsS FRESH SUPPLY OF F1SHiNH
TACKLE am now opening my spring supply 81
Fishing Tackle. Amongst my assortment may br
found all the variety If HOOKS. such Virgins.
limerick. Kirby, Sockdologers, Sea and other
Hooks. Gut aud Gimp extra, single and double
Trimmings; extra rugged ines, with Floats aEd
Ito Ks complete; Cotton, Linen and Flax Lines,
twisted plated spun and braided; silk Lines in
rolls of superior quality; received Bamboo tDd
Walking Cane Fishing Rods in great variety. Al-o,
lust received fine assortment of Colts aud Hens
Reviewers. JAMES WALSH,
ap lg--Im Maker aud Importer of Guns. sc
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SADDLE AND HARNESS

"a SADDLE AND HARNESS
r. HSxA MANUFACT0RY.--SANUE g. COT
IL SE TRELL, Wholesale and retail, No. Ms
Main street, Richmond, Va. returns hi
thanks 10 his old friends and .he pablo generally,
for the very liberal patronage he has received at
their hands for the last sixteen years aud assures
them that he is at present better prepared 10 sCcOm
MEDIATE them than ever. from the fact that he has in
his employment the very best hands, and uses none
but the best materials.
He has always on hand good supply of al! quail
ties of articles usually kept in his line. which will
be sold as low as they be purchased any where.
He invites the public and his OLD friends and CgstO
mers to give him call. A silver medal has been
awarded to him by the Mechanics Institute, al ia
two last exhhitiOGs-honorable testimonials Of The
skill and fidelity of the weIk done i'm his establish
ment. SAM'L 4 CUTTRELL
fe I7--d&cW3m Nc. lis Main 81.