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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-06
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The chief engineer Of the navy-yard, Mr.. King, has
just obtained permission from the authorities to test
the engines of the u s. frigate Niagara when she is
ready for sea, the practical value of steam revers
ing machine, principally invented by himself Naval
officers are tired of the old system of reversing by band
and although several persons have introduced substitutes
for it, nothing has been found to all the desired
ends. Mr. King novelty however, promises to become
universally applied in the navy should its be such
as is expected The work the steam frigate San Ja
cnto has been hurried vigorously Of late Her boilers
will be ready in few weeks, and will consist of (not
two as previously stated of Martins patent, which will
measure q feet inches in width, ii feet inches in
height and contain furnaces and TAO upright compo
son tubes. g inches in diameter and 81 inches long
The other will be horizontal one of the external
dimensions containing Ala composition tubes inches
in diameter and feet long Both are to be made of
2inch iron except water bottom bottom of furnaces
ZIG of inch tube heads half inch thick braces fo
q pressure of so lbs per square inch.
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LEXINGTON ymcrNiA.The Virginia Military Institute
at Lexington numbers 100 cadets There are at
Washington College seventy students This is of the
Oldest of our literary institutions, and its students
fine body OF young men, who do credit by their talents
and application to the instructions Of the faithful and
competent professors
rule has been adopted by which the doors Of the
Virginia Military Institute open to the natives OF
other States well Virginia This will bring large
accession of cadets from States south of u.s. in which there
numbers anxious to enjoy the advantages of this
far famed insttutonan institution which promotes the
development Of mind and body rendering both vigorous
and hardy, and prepared to grappe inteigently and
manfully with the realities and hardshps of life. We
learn that it is in contemplation to add several de-
partmens to the circle of studies pursued here.
Col Smith the able and ndomitabe superintendent has
lately returned from extensive European tour, in
which he visited all the principal military schools OF the
Old World. This tour of observation will, have no
doubt be of much practical value and interest to bis
plpils
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The SKErcu Club or CINCINNATI. The artists COM
prsing this club in the habit of holding stated meet
iugs at which sketches shown made upon subjects
given ont previously. For instance, the subject is
Broke, and the ingenuity Of the artists is shown in
illustrating this word The different ideas suggested
of creditor leaving the door OF broken bank
fast horse who has broken his gait and everything else
connected with him boy with broken knife fat
old gentleman in broken down swing. One of the
most elaborate and affecting sketches in which
the large centre piece represented scene river.
Ono two trees tumblcd and broken and there
ugly Jagged splnte of ice round hole in the frozen
sheet in the foreground Underneath the words 1t
Broke The rest of the story is told in little Wig
nettes ut the In the mother bids her
boy be careful in another the boy is skating in the
third the father seeks with setting pole for the body
through the ice and in the fourth the mother stands
the bed on which is stretched her sons eess corpse.
Another vignette at the top, of weeping woman, adds
to the pathos
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The fourth column represents The actual customs re-
ceived nom Zoe tariff of 1876 during the period de-
signated (which were equal TO an average revenue
per annum for tbs i've last years Of s6loooooo.
II Ia only, however, with The saria law Of 1927
that We have 70 do and i il plain from ths third
column above presented that the mporiations of the
country for period of seven years would have pro
duced a fe9ente - only an average Of 44,00000o
per annum, on tariff lsvyng niheiesh her cent, of
revenue Nor must it be forgotten that this small
revenue is calculated upon imporiatons SO large
exorbiant as TO have ended in collapse in 1857
which bankrupted the whole country. There is no
chance, therefore, of Increase Of the revenue
from an increase Of importations; and IL can only
be effected by an increase Of duties. Importaiions
greater than those of ls54-'5-'6-7 would produce
another frightful collapse in the commerce of the
country.
IL is therefore clear that either the duties levied
imports must be increased above the present rate of
nineteen per cent, or that the present system of
legislation calling for an expenditure Of upwards of
500 900 900 must be changed. Either the garment
must be stretched to fit the man. or the man dwarfed
to fit the garment.
It would seem to be too late in the session for the
second alternative, and it follows that Congress is
bound on the basis Of its legislation, either tc
raise the duties on poftdtons above The average rate
Of nineteen per cent to standard moro nearly that f
afcvenue standard to adopt the maxim thata "pub
lie debt is public blessing" and provide for meet
ing the demands Of their own legislation by adding
new loans to the public debt The dilemma is pure
Iy aud exclusively congressional dilemma, and it
remains to be nwhcther the statesmanship of the
present Congress- is equal to the exigences of the
occa s =, y !.
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Fixes PEAK GOLD MIsEs.-NEw AVENUES CT

BUSINESS
We have been permitted to read letters from
intelligent sources at Pixies Peak, which describe
the operations of tho miners in the gold region
in language which might well have been borrowed
from the early descriptions of California The
miners are engaged in the work of preparing for the
permanent settlement OF the country building
houses, laying out gardens, and constructing inn
plcments for the opening Of spring. One place,
which is yet without name, is building one hum
bred and fifty houses. Those engaged in the mines
secure from three to fifteen dollars day. Large
preparations are making in all the northern and
western States for the conveyance Of emigrants'
freight TO the new region during the coming spring
aud summer Ancxpress company has been formed
we see by the New York papers, with VIM. II. Rus
sell, esq, the able and energetic transporter OF
military stores, at its head to from Leavenworth
city to Pixies Peak, to carry freight and persons,
This company has very heavy capital and is to
be placed under the immediate management of Mr.
Russell and his experienced associates, who thus
early scent out channels of business, and are
the first to enter into arrangements with the public
in the way of providing ways and means of travel
and transportation.
The last twelve years have been peculiarly signal
lied by the quick succession of startling events in
our national history. The Mexican war, the con-
quest Of California the discovery of tho precious
metals, the rapid settlement Of the Pacific coast the
organization and population of Territories tho
exodus OF the Mormons and Che reconstruction of
their theocratic system in the very heart of the viii
derness their rebellion and subiugaion the dis
eovery Of gold Va few hundred miles from the from
tiers Of Kansas and Nebraska the movement Of the
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: Tho third column represents what would have
been the product Of the tariff Of 1857 had IL been in
operation previously to the fiscal year 1863, and
shows That there would have been an average re-
ccipt under that tarG Of only about Sii 100000.
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IL would be 46 miles nearer TO Wheeling by that route
than by the line uayeic and eseEy Interested
In the shipment Of freight from the western country
would two dollars per ton and three hours in tme
by that road lie moved to postpone the further consd
Grafton OF the bill until Saturday next
The motion was not agreed TO-
The bill having been reported 10 the senP' Al, -.
ton arose on ooncurring in the -, W ~
boep made in Committee of lib" Sp a. ,'
fused 10 concur in tina ~ Whole. The Senate re-
M gat ..endment extending the road 10
,rs1F by the following vote
~ Bei, Bgler Bright COamer Dayis Fitch,
ck Foot Houston, Hunter Jonson ronnessee Jones, King,
NAYsMessrs Alien Byard Bfoderick Brown, Cameron enand
f Clark, xoD Doohttlc, Dakeo hamn Harlan,
Kennedy Rice, Seward simmons, wsde, and wisoris ds
The question being taken ON ooncurlAg In the amend
ment 10 carry the road into Georgetown instead OF stop
ping at Rock creek, IL agreed toyeas H. nays
al h9 ttiti irtfeH
The question being then taken concurring IN the
amendment which gives the power of taxation OF the
equipments Of the road it was not agreed toyeas 49,
nays I'll. t
The question was then stated on concurring in the
amendment made ia committee, fixing the width of
gauge at not less than 81 feet and the width of the
at feet i'a
Mr.. BROWN obtained leave to modify the amendment
that the width of the track should not be less than
FIVE feet two-and half inches and the width of the
not less than seven feet.
The question being taken, the result was--ycas IS,
nays Is less than quorum voting.
Mr.. BROWN said that what he had been expect
ing. He would give notice, however, if the Senate
finished business Monday, and he should insist on
having vote ON it them in spite of appropriation bills,
anything else that might be in the way whereupon
motion, the Senate adjourned
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Mr.. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, gave notice that on
Monday next he should call up the river and harbor
bill
Mr.. LEACH OF Michigan, presented joint resolutions
of the legislature of that State in regard to the snpove
ment of the St Clair Flats which laid the Ia
bic and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. MORGAN, of New York, presented joint resou-
tons of the legislature Of New York against the
of the present rates of postage which laid the
table and ordered to be printed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
Steaml Steam!! Steamll! Steam
THE ONLY STEAM PRINTING EsTABl,f sn
MENT IN SOUTHERN INDIANA.
IEvHE EH.4.N,SELLLE .EOVR.N III

THE ONLY STEAM PRINTING ESTABLISH
MENT IN SOUTHERN INDIANA.
IEHR EH.4.N,SE.LLLE JOURNAL
M COMPANY are now under full headway ia
their building, on LoCUsr STREET, between
FIRST and WATER, which has been fitted up purpose
ly tor the Printing business and are prepared dc
all kinds of BOOK and JOB PRINTING, at the
shortest notice and in the Reatest manner.
OUR MATERIAL Is ALL NEW, and was selected BY
practical printers, with great and judgement.
Cur stock Of Papers purchased direct Of the
manufacturers, and have availed ourselves of
everything that tends towards enabling us 10 10
work WELL and CHEAP.
Ne hare the largest Seam Press an Isdiana-one OF
Hoes MAMMOTH CYLINDERS which prints 1000 inn
pressiOns per hour. and does IL we'll.
For fancy printing, have Gordsn's Franklin
Press, of which took the Silver Medal at the
Mechanics Institute, Cincinnati, and i conceded
by all Printers be the best press use for print
ing CARDS, CIRCULARS, BILL HEADS and BLASKs Q!
every description
way that challenges ths admiration of all who ha
examined our specimens, which took the premium
at the Vanderburgh County Fair and at the Vim
TEAMBOAT PRINTING
Done promptly, and in style warranted to give
satisfaction We have a choice selection of Cuts
all electrotyped, which makes them print clearer
and we have every facility for doing this kind OF
work promptly.
We have choice Card and Paper Cutter, by which
turn Jobs ''ship shape and ready
for use, without compelling the person getting ths
work done' TO haggle them mn mp with pen-knife
Wanting Checks, Drafts, Bills Of Exchange, Bank
Notes. Certificates, Notices of Protests, Bank No
tees, and all kinds OF Blanks, will get them cheap
by leaving their orders at the Journal Building.
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
Wanting Bill Heads, Cards, Circulars, Bills of La
ding, Blank Notes. Posters, Handbills, &C, should
remember that they get them done quicker and
better at the JOURNAL OFFICE than anywhere else.
RAILROADS
Wanting Route Bills Posters, Handbills, Conduct
ors' Reports, Blanks of all descriptions, Checks,
Cards, Tickets Coupons, &C., can obtain them at
the Journal Office, short notice.
SHOWMEN
VIII find the Journal Office to be the best place in
the city to get Posters, Programmes and Tickets.
SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
Wanting Pamphlets, Books, Programmes, Tickets,
Circulars, or whatever else they may need, should
not order until they have called and examined the
Journal Companys specimens and prices.
Df5- Remember the place-LoCUsF STREET, be-
tween FIRST and WATER ga deco
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
Il Il n. Il

A .
~ YER have this day associated themselves to-
gether in the practice Of Medicine and Surgery, I'M
der the style Of BRAY j. SAWYER.
Both having had long experience in heir profess
sion, they feel confidence that by strict attention,
they give satisfaction to all who may favor
them with their patronage Office ON First street,
opposite the Postoffice, where the other can
at all times, during their Office hours, be found
ready attend to professional business. Office
hours from to II a. M, and from TO z. M
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name in part: axles. springs made of the best
steel; bands, enameled and of all kinds of leather
cloths Innings for carriages varnshes, castings of
all kinds, saddle trees, English bride leathers bits
stirrups, spurs, names, fine silver names of all
kinds, Jenny Lind Gig Trees, self-adjusting pads,
Taylors patent names, fly nets, shoe threads horse
Blankets London Girth Webs, American Girth
and Rein Webs, both cotton and worsted; London
Welt Skins, superior article; ivory, gutta percha
and brass lined mArtengal rings; superior kerseys
for horse covers, the best quality of carriage bolts
patent gig trees, &c, &c.
keep in fact everything appertaining to either
branch of the business, and understanding both
branches thoroughly, would respectfully invite
your attention before purchasing elsewhere.
am also agent for Wards Patent Spring Saddle.
ap20-d&w
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Ns0sS~ rs TIE 7FgnE "a PUR-
OS GHASE-Haviug received lot of
choice and fancy Groceries, prepared 10
present to the public stock az nearly complete ia
articles Of our line be found anywhere, and
facilities for purchasing and connections ena-
bic us to offer goods a prices low, if not
lower, than be had anywhere else in this mar
ket. Our motto is ''Value against Vahe,' and
how far we have adhered to this, may be seen by
the patronage bestowed upon hitherto, and it
is the interest of the public to patronize estab-
hshment where they get the best and the most for
their money invested. All we ask is to examine
stock aud prices every information about the
will be CHI erfullY given.
sep1Z 2. II. COOK h SON.
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VpHRU.n.sTTs.u CURED W-xrMOU7

Ne fail, by DIR. r. McGOWN'S SARSApA-
R1LLA and IODIDE OF POTASH, the great
Blood Purifier and Health Restorer, prepared from
Fresh Root, the only kind worthy tbs confidence
of physicians or the public, old imported root being
inert. The componeats OF this medicine high
ly extolled by some of the most distinguished ply
sicians in the world, Sir VIM. Furdyce, Brode,
Bell, &c, for the of rheumatism, ScrOfula,
White Swelling, Syphilis Neuralgia, Diseases Of
the Kidneys, Liver, Spine and Skin Dropsy, Female
Complaints, Old Sores, Pimples the Face, &c.
1t makes the skin clear and smooth-an object of
interest with the ladies. 1t removes mercury, or
any impurities of the blood or system, and should
be used in the Spring TO purify the blood and pre-
vent sickness. Price, 81 bottle.
McGown's Essence Tar, q certain cure for Bowel
Complaints, as Diarrhea, Dysentery, Flux, &c.
South American Tar, Spring Eminent, and Fcr-
mifuge, unparalleled for its success.
The three above medicines prepared by. II. S.
HUGHEs, Memphis, Tennessee. Sold in Evansville by
KELLER Il WHITE, LEIscH & KARLsrEDr, DIR. JOHN
MAGENIsS- oct29-I2md
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Is LIN d ; .
n.a

D4- BLINDS of all sizes made to order.
EG7 DOORS other than regular sizes on hand, or
made on short notice.
Doors moulded TO order. Builders should, ifpos-
sible, make their Frames of regular sizes, they can
then be supplied at any time.
Ceiling, Siding, and Flooring fo- sale. Mould
ings of all sizes. Fencing Boards AZ feet long, for
sale cheap. One Window contains twelves lights.
All orders must be addressed to
Z. S. BABCOCK,
my11-1yd&w Evansville. Ind.
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INSURANCE AGENCY
ALLEN c. HAELoCK,

Evansville.
UNDERWATER AND GENERAL INSURANCE
AGENT,
ADJUsTER OF AVERAGES, AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
He continues to issue Policies from several First
Glass and most reliable
INSURANCE COMPANIES
In the Country, on Inland and Fire Risks. He will
also receive applications for
LIFE INSURANCE.
He will attend TO the Adjustment of Losses
of every description under policies from other
agencies, aud attend the settlement of all
connected with INSURANCE, for parties iu-
terested. His long experience ASSURANCE
AFENT, has made him familiar with all subjects
connected with Insurance.
EfS- Office. Marble Hall Building, No. Main st.
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To the Public.
HzUHR u ST 5LSENNTRR RAsTa cpP


Il so far, have been wet ones, causing many
of our rivers to overflow their banks, back
ing mp the water in the creeks and bayous, and
floediLg to a considerable extent the bottom
lands when the rivers recede, which may be ex-
pected soon, then the large surface of decayng veg
etable matter exposed the searching rays of the
summer sun, produces the malaria, which proves
80 fatal in its course, sweeping whole States, and
sparing neither age nor sex in its conquering
march.
After a residence of more than twenty years in
the middle and Southern States, think have
discovered a medicine which, to certain extent,
is a preventative of the attacks Of bilious fever,
ague, &C.. and as such we recommend our Magnolia
Whisky.
We wish the public to understand that we are
not urging upon them the of strong Liquors as
beverage. We are and always have been, opposed to
their being used i'll that way, but if people will
them such, let them have by all means a
pure article. that VIII keep them in health, and
longthen instead of shortening their lives. We pro-
for medicinal purposes, and little for the stom-
ach's sake, if required, and will challenge in
spection by the best chemists i'll this amy other
country, to find any impurity adulteration in
the whisky branded by us, Sails Il Howe's Mag
noa." 1t is warranted, it is distilled from the
corn, rye, wheat, with slight addition of good
cistern water. We have doubt many persons
have beea ruined in health if not actually killed. Ply
drinking bad whisky, the greater the reason that
Ails IL Howes' pure Magnolia should be in gem
era use Just received and in store for sale
10 % pipes assd Brandies (old) from TO 81 8 gal.
II u pipes do (Old) from to 81 b gal.
pipes Holland Gin; pnncheons old Rum.
APPS ALLIS & HOWES. Wafer st.
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/ Saw and Grist Mill Machinery, Tobacco Screws,
Cumming Machines, Chinese Sugar Cane Mills.
Thrasing Machines, Sc.
EVANSVILLE, IND.
| EEvHE PROPRIETORS OF THE CITY FOUN-
/ III dry beg leave TO inform their friends and the
public in general, that they prepared to do all
kinds of
MACHINE AND FINISHING WORK
and everything appertaining to the Foundry bust
ness. They are manufacturing STEAM ENGINES AND
BOILERS of any size and power required. Saw Mill
Machinery and Mill Gearing OF any size; Distil-
Iery and Mining Machinery, Tobacco Screws, Cum
ming Machines, Thrashing Machines, Matt Mills,
Horsepowers Corn shelters, M achnery OF all Kinds
made and repaired. Iron and Brass Castings,
every description, Iron Housefronts, Cellar Crates
dc. Cooking and Heating Stoves OF the latest in
proved patterns; Hollow Ware, Dog Irons, &c.
BREWERS, DISTILLEf,S, RECTIFIEES, &c,
Supplied with every description of Copper
Sheet iron Work, Brewing Kettles, Refrigerators,
AttempoTitors, Sparges, Stllheads and Worms
an improved principle, Columns for Alcohol Stills
Yeast Jugs, Cans, Syphons &C; Copper, Lead and
Iron Pipe; Copper, Brass and Iron Pumps of every
variety, for beer, spirits OIL DC: Brass Cocks and
Valves, Steam Whistles, dc.
Workmen sent to all parts to fit up work and do
repairs Steam Boilers, Copper and Sheet Iron
OLD METALS BOUGHT.
They dealing in and selling Aliens Improved
Steam Gauge, Wrought Iron welded Pipes and Tu-
bling, Hiram Hopkins Improved Smut Machine,
Stephen Hughes Flour Separators, Co Bolt
ing Cloth, Gum Elastic Rolling, Packing, Hoe, Dc,
of the best kind; Tnplate, Sheet Iror. Block Tin,
Pig Iron, B'Ibt Metal, Speter, Fire Brick.
They have every facility of the best Machinery
and workmen, and win give all work entrusted to
them, their individual attention, filing orderE
promptly, warrantng their work, and are satisfied
with reasonable prices
g1- Office and Sale Rooms, No. co Main street,
Found Y, Boiler Yard and Machine Shop Pne
street, between First and Second streets, Eyans-
willie. Indiana. tec7
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ENCOURAGE HOME LABOR.
EH III. DE GARsMO, G.4RRE.RGE
A\e MANUFACTURER,
Main street, near the Canal,

EyASsAILLE, IND.
Has on hand large stock of Buggies and Wagons
Of every variety--all of his manufacture
which he will warrant to be superior to any work
to be purchased at the East for the same prices.
During the late hard times, and the inclenent win
ter with its impassably muddy roads, the demand
for Carriages has been light, and his stock has
cumuated in his wareroonIs; to dispose OF it, and
to relieve himself from slight pecuniary pressure
he will sell at remarkably low prices. ANY person
who wants a beautiful Buggy at bargain, will find
a better chance for trade than he has ever had be-
fore, at DEGARM0'S.
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BHRE SH .2AsREE: OF DOOTS IND
~ SHOES.-We have just received, of our second
purchase $50 cases of BOOTS AND SHOES of va
rious qualities.
We have o. hand one Of the best stocks of Boots
and Shoes ever brought to the city, embracing the
best makes of New England manufactures.
We have all kinds of Kip Boots, Nth Kip backs,
side stitched brdced, and OAK tanned leather bottoms,
and would mention the best manufacturers names
whose makes we offer for sale, if it not for
posting up the Dealers where 10 get the best goods
Tn trade viii ind our stock sa1 stairs, second
floor, with no connection with the Dry Goods floor
below except by flight of stairs We have rest 10
pay, and can sell just a. cheap though we had
them III another House. We have now fresh
stock of desirable goods, and cordially invite the
trade who want goods, to call and examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
decIs KEEN & PRESTON.