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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

OPINIONS ABnoAD.-Thc Indianapolis Jour
nal contains the following article upon the
abortive efforts to sustain the Free Schools in
the cities of this State, to which it subjoins
remarks upon the infatuation and folly Of
our abandoning our old charter and sacrific-
ing our schools.
The Lafayette Courier announces the fail
ure Of the subscription plan" of sustaining
the schools in that city. II says nothing OF
consequences was secured, except in ono ward
and only about $500 was subscribed in that.
The effort to continue the schools was for
mally abandoned. as it has been. in effect, in
Shelhyville and New Albany. and. we fear,
will be here az soon as the prcsent quarter
expires. Even Evansville, happily saved. by
q wise adherence to her special charter.
from the Courts decision, Is threatened with
an effort to secure the adoption Of the Rener-
al charter, ard with it the destruction Of tine
schools. Why her citizens are anxious to
throw off the shield that projects them from
the Court. we do notclearly learn, bat it must
be q moot urgent necessity that .overbears
the Importance of educating their fourteen
hundred children. From all the indications
now before us we are compelled to believe
that in a few days. or weeks ut most. not O
solitary school of all that blessed the State Q
month sgo, will be in existence.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

time clothed with the whole power of the |
executive of the Territory, under the organic |
law. The people in great masses, and the
Legislature that had been elected with al
most unanimous voice, called upon me TO
convene the Legislature III order that they
might take such steps as they could 70 coun-
teract the misfortune which they conceived
was about to befall them in the adoption Of
this Constitution. [Applause.l l did not
doubt for moment that ive to one OF the
people in Kansas were against the Constitu-
| ion-deli5erately, formally, and determin-
eddy. know it, for the people themselves
had told ms 90. saw them in the masses,
heard them in their public meetings. and
| Of them through their representative
everywhere they proclaimed their determine
| ton not to submit to the imposition oil this
Constitution.
what was to do under the circumstan-
cesi What might 1, too, have donef You
all know what did. took the responsible
ty Of calling the Legislature together. Inc
speaker was here interrupted by burst OF
enthusiasm such as We have never before
witnessed.l And ifunder the same circum-
stances, l was to be placed there again,
would repeat my action though thousand
scaffolds stared me IN the face. Cheer after
cheer here went up for Stanton, and q man
in the crowd observed, "Thesc are regular
old jackson times."l
Again in alluding to the vote Of the peo-
pie on the 4th Of January, when more than
1000 votes were cast against the Lccomp-
J ton Constitution, and the remark ofthe Pres
ident, that he had no eficial information o.
that vote, Mr.. s. says:
81 doubt not that the presidents statement
, is correct; but tell you that was present OF
the 18th or l4th Of January when Governor
Denver, my successor, formerly, in the pro-
i sence of the Speaker Of the House and thu
/ President Of Council opened the votes anS
counted ten thousand Of them, and it wa
; then well understood that considerable
f number Of precincts had not yet sent in 70
? turns. Since that time have seen by tn
, newspapers that the vote had reached twelv
4 thousand. The whole vote of the election o
| tho 2lst Of December held by the suthorit,
of the Convention, both tor and against tn
Z slavery clause in the Convention was 900
{ and at least one half of that was utterly fraud
0 ulent, as is known and will be acknowledge
v by every fair, Intelligent and candid man il
the Territory and on the borders of Missouri
e whilst it is evident that on the 4th Of Jan
{ uary there were from ten to twelve thousan
votes cast against the Constitution.
S 81 have heard of no charge OF fraud agains
e the party who polled this large vote agains
n the Constitution. Even if these gentleme
had been as ready to commit fraud as tn
Q other party, there was no necessity for it, an
n certainly they showed disposition not TO d
g it, because they threw around the law ever
), possible guard which was necessary TO secur
e honesty.
"Thc real vote of tho whole Pro- SLAYER
y Party could not be, Mr.. s. thought, NOR
c than 5000 or $500; that Of the Free Sta,
y men was from IL. 900 to 5000"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

They contemplate an iniquitcus rob
berry BY spreading their authority
over all the land in the nsighborhood,
and seiaing it for the use Of the city in
spite Of its owners. and making it' con-
tribute to pay their debts contracted TO-
improve their own property in the centre
Of the city. A species Of usurpation
and conquest that no court in Chisten-
dom will sustain, il it were passed BY
dozen successive Legislatures, for it is
against natural justice. and every prin-
ciple Of our common law.
They affect to be Temperance men
and profess to Be seeking the power to
close the grogshops; but their New
Charter is 80 vague upon the subject.
chat no sound lawyer believes they
could enforce apy re 'trictions upon the
sale of liquor were it attempted. There
are now dozen appeals before the Su-
preme Court, on the enactmsnts Of other
cities, and there is no hope that in 9
single case they will be sustained.
The sole benefit Of . city charter is in
its peculiar adaptation to the local. 80
cial and commercial wants Of city. Tt
make charters for all the cities in thu
State by one general law. is as prepos
ferrous as to cut coats for all the men in
the State by one general measure. It il
impossible to suit all, and in the univerD
sal effort to modify the plan, it is prob
able none will be satisfied; and Char
ter under grneral law. will be found b
be little better than M charter at ALL
II there were, therefore no special powe
in our Old Charter not found in the New
it is best for Us to retain it. for it il GU
own. and We can preserve it intact. an
unchanged, except in such form IS W
may desire to have il altered. II ono
resigned it is irrecoverable.
| We might enumerats multitude q
other reasons. but they have been full
discussed and We commit the subjec
without further words, to our fellow cit
izsns, in full confidence that the end wi
be right. We have less personal intel
est in the issue than large majority (
the people. but II many months labt
would save the city from the dire conss
qucnces Of IN erroneous decision Of Til
vital question. We would most Cheerful
ly give it. We have tried to do our d,
ty to our fellow citizens. and the resu
is now with them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20
EWe call attention to the advcrtisemsp

EWe call attention to the advertisement
of Messrs. z. H. Cook Il Sons, who have
made change in their business. They now
receive for their seeds and groceries cattle Of
all kinds, and agricultural produce Of every
description, in lieu Of each. Messrs. Cook &
Sons are among the most enterprising bust
meas men in the city, and we are pleased to
find that their efforts to secure custom, and
confidence Of their patrons, arc being duly
appreciated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

The Meet 9kepticsl People-Can be convinced
BY trial that all the family medicines not humbus,
aud that among the thousand Of butterfly life, there
are few Of great merit and undoubted worth. or
hess. Dr.. sASpoRpS IxvIooRAroR OR LIVER Rem.
Eny stands first and foremost among the remedies Of
the day that be relied medicine that all Il
Is recommended by its PROJECTORS. Itavertises itse
on every trial, for thre none who use II but tell
their friends DO so, and 50 II goes from mouth to
mouth, till all the people Of the Union have learned
the good Of this truly valuable meieAe. Nisrecem-
menaed with tsstimonia prove its virtue. for the
cure Of liver complaints OF every kisd, from the worst
Dyspepsa to common headache. and Is particularly
adaptsa to Jaundiee, Desaneed Stomach, Bowel Com
plants, aad dt,sases Of Children. csee Advertise
ment.) de-e
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20
E We have received the second Annual

~ We have received the second Annual
Message Of Governor johnson to the Lcgis-
lature Of California. 1t is an able document,
and discusses with marked ability several
measures Of importance to DO presented to
the House during its present session. 1t is
thoroughly practical, and presents q plain
and lucid exposition Of the affairs Of the
State. The Governor is o native Of Evans
villes and has risen to his present distin-
guished position solely by his own honorable
exertions. de now retires from the guber-
Material chair with an independent fortune,
and the well merited esteem Of the people
from whom he received his honon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

W-Professor Motifs first class in dancing
will assemble at Marble Hall on Tuesday
evening next. The list Of members COM
prises the names of some Of our most re-
spectacle and influential citizens, and we
doubt not that many others will avail them
selves Of the rare opportunity now presented
of acquiring the fashionable accomplishment
Of dancing. The professor is au .fait in hil
accomplishment, and eminensly deserves thu
patronage of our citizens.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

TIE GERMAN MEErNo last night was large
and spirited affair. Mr.. Kehr made an able and
eloquent speech, which, in al the graces Of
oratory, il seldom eqslled by our native ora
tors. Mr.. Schmuck followed in defence of
the New Charter. Mr.. Bitchof called down
the house repeatedly by his stirring appeals
in favor Of FREQ Schools. Col. Drew closed
the meeting by one Of his best efforts in de-
fence Of the cause Of education.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

ISDIANA SENATORIAL ELEcrIoN.-The
Senate have postponed the consideration
Of Messrs- Bright and Fitch's case for
ninety days, and authorized the parties
to take testimony. This will retain
them in their seats during the present
session, and enable the Administration
to carry the Lecompton swindle. And
in order to accomplish that wrong, the
Lecomptonites will perpetrats an out
rage almost as great upon the rights Of
Indiana. Jno L Robinson writing from
Washington to the State Sentinel. says
the indications are that they will perma-
nently retain their seats.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

HEAVY OPERATIoNs.-The 81. Louis Re-
publican of Wednesday mentions 4 heavy
operation in provisions, amounting in value
to over slO0,OO The seller is q gentleman
of Peoria, and delivers most Of tie stuff in
that place at advanced quotations. This
transaction includes, in round figures, $500
barrels of mess pork, I 900 tierces Of lard, and
over so, 900 pieces Of cut meats.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

LIQUOR LAW DECISION A case againstJ /.
o. Daily, for retailing liquor contrary to the
law of 1855, was taken to the Supreme Court
from the Court of Common Pleas Of T.ppe-
canoe county. A majority of the Supreme
Judges have decided that tho Act of 1855 is
void, aud that the decision Of the court be-
low be reversed, and the information quash-
"A
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

~ According to late advices from Mic
aragua, the treaty negotiated between Mr..
Yrisarri and our government had been rat
fled. The treaty between Costa Rica and
Nicaragua had been rejected by the former
and it was thought renewed hostilities would
be the consequence. The news Of tho cap.
ture of General Walker was received in Ora
NADIA with great rejoicing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
CoUxolL CHAMBER, Feb. ID, Is


Board met pasuant to adjournment. Pres
ent: His Honor the Mayor and Councilmen
Hopkins, Scantlin, Elliot, Hedderick, McIn
ncrny, Nurrie, Hunnell, Mentzer, Mulhauscn,
SchmuteY; Bish, Warner, Sullivan, and Do
land-H.
Allowed John Smith the sum of "a for la
Dor performed with horse and cart, as per bill
filed. r,rsr., aau
On motion, the sum of es7 so was allowed
various parties for services performed.
Allowed Ignitius Schwartz the sum Of
a 20, that being the amount due said
Schwartz after deducting ten per cent, to in
sure the completion of the contract for filing
in blocks 20 and 81 Stockwelrs enlargement.
Allowed Marcus Sherwood cash order
for 1855 so, being the balance due on School
bond, No. !.
The bill Of his Honor the Mayor for two
orders, one for 800 in cash, and tho other
900 in City orders on salary-the cash por-
ton being for tax paying purposes, was read,
when Mr.. Sullivan moved to allow the bill
Tie yeas and nays, after considerable dis
cussion were called for, and the motion
prevailed s to s. 8
Engineer Saunders submitted the appor-
tionment of the Oak street culvert contract
as follows:
Gross amount Of work done, and
materials furnished BY Gottman
Amount received by Gottmsn d
C0................... 500 90
Balance due Gottman & Co...... $Is4 70
- Which balance ~as on motion allowed.
Mr.. Nurrie. Chairman OF wharf com mittee.
reported on Mr.. Hugo's proposition, when on
motion it was ordered by the Council 60
make no change in the wharf rules and reg
ulations.
| The injunction granted by the Judge of
the Circuit Court restraining the City Collec-
tor from selling the property of willard Car
penter for taxes, was read, and referred to the
Mayor with discretionary power to act thereon
The Clerk here proceeded to read the pro-
posals Of various persons for the filing in o.
lots IL. l2 and Is, Block l fourth enlarge
ment, and after the reading Of the same, il
having been found that John Gocring and
Henry Bower were tho lowest at Is cents pei
yard, inclusive OF excavating, the said two
were called mp, and the job auctioned off tc
John Gocring at IA cents per yard, he having
been the lowest bidder at that price.
On motion Council adjourned.
Attest WELL II. WALKER, Crk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

w Mr.. Lyons Is now selling clothing,
piece goods and furnishing goods at greatly
reduced rates, rs he wishes to reduce his
present stock before starting East for spring
0oods
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

~ FREE LABOR PARTY.-The Free Dem
ocrats of St. Louis arc taking measures to
organize Free Labor Party in the city Of st.
Louis under the appellation of Free Democ-
racy. The excited discussion which the
wroLgs of Kansas has elected, instead OF
securing new slave State, is more likely
to lead to the abolition of SLAVERY in Mis-
souri,.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

- Mrs. Senator Douglas, whose sudden
death was reported, is now out Of danger.
A Washington correspondent says, Mrs.
Douglas was suddenly taken i'll, and the
Judge has Loot an heir"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

u In Paddock's Book OF Plates and illustrated
Counterfeit Detector for 1856, he says "Hostetters
Btters really what their implies, tonic ard
gentle stmulant, calculated TO act upon the system rs
medicine, and not, u too often the case, mere
invention under which 10 indulge in tipping. We
would not venture TO make this statement did not
feel it would be corroborated by the willing tes
timony OF thou ands all the United States, and
especially throughout the western and southern paris,
here certain disorders prevail which require just such
q prescrip ion. We are assured by gentleman Of
large experience, who 10 Travelled man." and
whose judgment and impartiaty may be relied upon,
that "Hostetter's Bitters" . thing Fever
and Ague, that scourge Of our newly settled r1gons;
which indeed has, within the past year, prevailed to
an alarming extent In sections generally exempt
These Bitters are sold BY all druggists.
febl7-dkwlw
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

u The Legislature of Alabama has
chartered new bank with ca pital stock of
$500, 900, to be called "The Eastern Bank of
Alabama" and located it at Enfaula.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

B Intense excitement prevailed at Los
Angeles. CAL, in consequence of the murder
of two sheriffs by a man named Reed. The
murderer was afterwards sho: by the people,
and his body completely riddled oy bullets.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

~ An attempt to sustain the public
schools in Lafayette. by subscription has
failed, and it is now proposed to give up the
school houses to the teachers, and allow them
TO open pay schools upon their own terms.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

n A terrible accident occurred . few
days sines At the Union Furnace, in Dsuphin
county, Penn. The hot liquid metal sud
denly flowed ont in torrents, and burned i've
psrsons in most shockipe manner. None
Of them can survive.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

~It isrumored that powerful military
expedition is fitting out in New York to assist
the present Administration of Mexico against
Santa Anna and his party.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

u We ara indebted to the Hon. VIM.
Nibiaek for valuable pablo Documents, and
for regular hlss Of the Congressional Globe
paper which every one who desires . full
report OF all tho proceedings in Congress
should subscribe fss.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

~ Christian Hohl, the German who was
wounded in the ARRAY at Indianapolis, on
Saturday night last, 10 thought to be recov-
ing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

We Challenge the World-ro produce prepa-
ration eminently harmless 70 generally approved,
and 90 perfect in its operations -
"CRIsTADORO's HAIR DYE"
II coects the injurious effects Of other dyes invgor-
the Hair, s applied in simple manner, operates
instantanecusly. does not stain the stin and Its tint
ere he
COUyrERFE1Ts OF NATURE.
Sold everywhere and applied by all Hair Dresszs.
JOSEPH CRISTADOR0,
febS- I'M No. 6 Astor House, New York.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20
MARRIED.;

In this city. at the residence Of Emanuel Hull. ESQ.,
E. COwLE and Miss AMERIC A L. GUILKEY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

- The British victories in India were
recently celebrated in Richmond, Va, BY 8
splendid supper.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

Murray & Lanman's Florida Water.-The
powerful, yet exquisite fragrance Of this preparation
neuras,s the odor Of ohacco, and II is admirable
mouth wash after smoking. As soothes all itatons
Of the skin, should also be applied the face after
shaving; and for Chaps, Rmples, Blotches, is ad
mirable remedy. Sold ny d. T. LaLman & Coz
wholesale druggists, 90 Water street, New York, ard
by all druggists, at Soc. per bottle. febl'.d&wlw
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20
To RENT.

a TWO-STORY DWELLING HOUSE on Water
n street, between Chestnut and Walnut, containing
four large rooms, two small ditto, and good kitchen
stabl and wood shed to be let at moderate rent. 1t
can be divided for two families, Is suitable for
Apply to X. RENSSELAER,, ON the premises.
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CANAL STORAGE.

7 HAVE a large double Warehouse at the Cana
Basin. ca able Of storing any amount Of produce,
which will he received stored, taken OF and held
subject to the owners orders. the most reasonable
terms. u. q. O'RILEV
mhsf,6.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

IL Capt. Duncan, Of the packet Scioto,
will accept our thanks for a file OF late Louis
willie papers.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

-~~~~O~~~O~<O~O~~~Or~N ~I~@NNO~OND@-~~NONDN~@~
~ NOTICES In this place, 10 cents per line
49, one insertion; 20 cents per line three times
70 cents per line one week. discount on longer time.
-~~~>>~~~s>~~~~~~-~~~-~~~
There will be Divine Service at the Cum.
bertsnd Presbyterian Church tomorrow at IoS
O'Clock A. H., and 3P. ~, by Rev. A. Burow. Sub.
ject Of afternoons discouneOrigin ane Progress Of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. febeo.lt
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-20

CAUTION.
Merchants and Traders will be on their guard and \
mot b imposed upon ny q Counterfeit Of Morse's
Indian Root Pills, signed A. ID. MOORE. All Z
genuine Root Pills have the name and signature
vOf A. j WHITE l. CO., on each box.
DIR. MORSE, the inventor OF MORSE'S I'M
0D1AN ROOT PILLS, has spent the greater part OF
ibis life In travelling. having visited Europe, Asia
and Africs, As well as North Americe-has spentv
three years among the Indians OF our Western
kcountrv-it was in this way that the Indian Root
vPlls were first disc vered DIR. Morse the first
Rman o establish the fact that diseases arisex
from IMPURITY OF THE BL0OD-that our
vstrength, health and life depended upon this vital
vhuid. A. j. WHITE CO,
II 50 Leonzrd Street, New York.
vTHREE COWS AND CALVES FOR SALE
- Enquire Of z. ii. COOK & SON.
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DISSOLUTION.
ROELKER, KLUsMAN 4 CO.,

books! BOOKs.-B00Ks OF ALL KINDS
can ne found at NJ. l. Johnson's Book Store and
Hindery: Blank, Blank Books, School Books, Copy
Books, &c. First store close to the Postofce, near
Main. febl7
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STORAGE WANTED.

XKTE are prepared to store in Fire Proof Ware
w house any quantity Of Grain, Produce, or Msr-'
chandize, on the most liberal terms.
Having large and airy up stairs, particular
will be taken of Household Furniture, Agricultural
Implements and all kinds OF goods wares liable TO
damage from damp rust.
Insurance effected at the lowest fire proof rates. by tho
month, or longer, when desired.
Warehouse located OF Locust street and W
and 4. Canal, and most convenient for shippnA %,
River or Railroad. Apply to g go. FOSTER & ca
an2e.
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FOR RENT.

VNilE H0CsE on tie ccresy Of corner cf Tn I'd and
IL Chestnut sFeets, formerly occupied bv J. n
Daniels. Esq.,, very desireshir situalon, with ec~s
s'shng and ca,riaFs house Is for rent 10 good Ter
am suqpirc of .'anaifl J. y. RYRSE.