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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

ray The Louisville Journal says that
Kentucky at the late election, will not be 25
years old till the second session, and eonse-
quently cannot take his seat at the organi-
zation of the House. He made nc conceal
ment of his age, and openly declared that
if elected he would not attempt to claim his
seat till he could do SO lawfully. Now here
comes the pinch. If he keeps his word the
Democrats lose one vote for Speaker, and as
the parties now stand they can i'll afford the
loss. The whole management of the next
Congress may depend on that one vote, and
the result of the contest of 1860 may de-
pend on the management of this Congress
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02
Er. Dougias makes his own fiat-

In his recent article on slavery in the
Territories Mr.. Douglas says there are rad
zeal differences" of opinion among the de-
moeracy on the subject, and that the disa-
greeting factions may be ciassed as follows:
LIST. Those who believe that the constitu-
ton of the United States neither establishes
nor prohibits slavery in the United States
or Territories beyond the power Of the peo-
pie legally to control it, but "leayes the
people thereof perfectly free to form and
regulate their domestic Institutions in their
own way, subject only to the constitution
of the United States -. ~ sc4z 4aa
I'd. Those who believe that the constitu-
ton establishes slavery in the territories,
and withhold from Congress and the Ter
ritorial Legislature the power to control it,
and who insist that, in the event of the
Territorial Legislature failing to enact the
requisite laws for Its prosection, il becomes
the imperative duty of Congress to inter-
pose its authority and furnish such protec-
ton. - II zs,f .as H la
Sd. Those who, while protesting to be-
lieve that the constitution establishes slav-
cry in the Territories beyond the power of
Congress or the Territorial Legislature to
control it, at the same time protest against
the duty of Congress TO interfere for its
protection; but insist that it is the duty of
the Judiciary to protect and maintain slavery
in the Territories without any law upon the
subject. -g-, - 81
Then follows the argument of the Sena-
. tor TO prove that the true and only tenable
position is that occupied by the first ofthese
three classes-the position of popular SOW
erelgnty which accords to the Terrific
rial authorities, as to the authorities Of a
State, the right, by friendly or unfriendly
legislation, to encourage or exclude the in
stitution of slavery" In this he boldly de-
clares what his own platform is, and if the
Charleston Convention nominate him, it
ncst take him as he stands He has reliev-
ed it Of the labor of constructing platform
for him, as he has already erectedit for him.
self He has placed himself so squarely
and firmly upon it, he cannot retreat. Is
there any probability that the Convention
will accept him and his platform? VIII
the section of the Northern Democracy
which he represents stand by him? We
don't believe it viii. If he runs at all, it
must be as candidate of one wing Of
the Democracy, OF as an independent can
didate for the sufrages Of all the conserva-
tive and anti-Lecomptonvo voters in the Union.
The last is the only alternative that will
secure his success. He had better declare
himself as such before than after the
Charleston meeting - f-sl.S.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

A SMALL PEcuLATIoS.-Straws, it is said,
show the direction of currents. The outer
edges of the malstrom of corruption and
peculation, which takes in all the streams of
public expenditure, are found in our lowest
municipal trusts; chip thrown upon the
waters will show the FIRST movements of the
engulfng current. "A few weeks ago we had
an election for Justice of the Peace, and,
of course, judges, inspectors, and clerks Of
the election were employed. The law al
lows each one of these gentlemen dollar
and a half for his days work. The persons
who officiated on this last important occa-
sion presented their bills for services to the
Township Trustee, and were paid. They
then presented a duplicate account for the
same services to the County Commissioners,
and were paid again. One gentleman who
took double pay has q seat at the Commis-
sioners Board. We are told that, in excuse
for the act, they plead custom and usage as
paramount to the statute. There are a great
many OF the customs ana usages, grown out
of old abuses in our county and municipal
affairs, that need the scrutiny of the public
10 reform them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02
rho new Fair Grounds.

The workmen are making rapid progress
in fitting up the new Fan Grou nds- Tine
Directors are pushing the work fotwardwith
a determination to have the place in good
order for the District Fair. The location
will be one of the most suitable and con-
venient for agricultural and mechanical
shows, of any in the State.
Our citizens of all classes should be re-
minded that the reputation of the city and
county for advancement in the mechanical
and manufacturing arts, and in agriculture
and horticulture, are involved in the display
made at the approaching Fair. Its attrae-
tons and success will depend, in good
degree, upon the contribution from our own
county. The farmers who have anything
worthy of exhibition, should reserve it for
the fair. The handiwork of the women in
dairy and household productions constitute,
in all our fairs, one of the most interesting
departments, and we hope that all the ladies
are thinking of something to display at the
fair. But upon our mechanics must we de-
pend for contributions, to give the fair its most
attractive feature. This is the age
machinery is gaining its greatest triumphs,
and eliciting the deepest interest in its pro-
gress. All other improvements are wait
ing the impulses which the mechanical
forces and appliances impart to them. The
origin of every new impetus to labor and
improvement is now from the workshops.
Our mechanics ought to prove, by specimens
of their labor, that they are not behind the
best workmen in other places. They will
be judged from the exhibition they make at
this District Fair, by the numerous strangers
who viii attend it. 1t will not do for them
TO presume that their work is SO well known
that there is no need to parade specimens Of
their skill at fair. Thousands of people
will attend the exhibition who never saw
Evansville, or heard of any firm among her
mechanics. Their opinions Of Evansville
manufactures and artizsns, will be formed
by the work displayed at the fair, not in one
department, but general impression will
be impaired by the exhibition as whole
The mechanics, individually and in a body,
are interested in it, and each one should dc
all he can to exhibit the excellence of his
own products, and to induce others to make
contributions of their best work. Each one
win aid in giving reputation to all asa body,
and every one will be benefited by the gen.
sral credit of the city for good workmen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

Bay- The Rockville Republican gives an
account of crock of butter taken from the
well of gentleman near Russellville, in a
state of perfect preservation, which is
known to have been there at least fourteen
years, and how much longer is not known,
In cleaning out the well the crock, contain
ing about six pounds of butter, was found
in bucket at the bottom of the well. The
butter was perfectly sound.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02


p~ The following table showing the
number of marriage licenses issued by the
Hamilton County Probate Court during the
last eight years. We clip from the Cincinnati
Times. 1t presents curious profile m to the
thinking. For three years, up to August,
1854, there was gradual increase; but,
from that time to the present, the ANIMAL
number of licenses issued mas been steadily
on the decrease, until, in 1859, there are not
so many issued, by 2s5, as there were in
1852. This, too, when the population Of
the city has increased some 30 per cent
How is this to be accounted for? Some
think immortality may be attributed as one
of the causes. We apprehend the main
trouble originates in the extravagant habits
of living into which our people have fallen.
A young man receiving small salary dare
not get married for fear be will be unable to
support his wife in the same style with that
of some of bis neighbors. His pride will
not permit him to live on a less snowy scale
consequently he refuses to marry alto
gether: 4
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

The NAUTICAL WoyDER---One feature in
tue construction Of the Great Eastern is
novel aud remarkable. Her entire upper
deck, measuring seven hundred feet in
length-or, as it Is described by our CORES
pondeut, an acre of land elongated to an
oval-is flush from stem to stern, without
poop or house to obstruct the view--nothing
but the masts, wheelhouse for the helnsman,
and staircase-so that her commandsr, stand
ing on the paddle box, can survey every inch
of that vast area, aud with wave of bis
hand convey his orders to every officer on
duty.
Her speed is estimated at twenty miles an
hour, and her dimensions equal to the ac-
commodation of the population of mode
rate sized town. The port from which
she is to start on her first voyage remains
yet undetermined; but Mr.. John Orreu
Lever, "the man for Galway" has made
the munifcent offer of 100000 for the
privilege of running her from that point.
Should her speed equal the calculations OF
her constructors, she will be able to make
the voyage from Galway to New York, a
distance of 2,736 miles, at least within a
week, probably within six days. a-E '
She is announced to sail for America
sometime in October; so that about the end
of that month we may behold this giant of
the deep, this triumph of human genius,
floating proudly in the waters of an Ameri-
can port. Its not too much to predict that
the Great Eastern is but the precursor Of o
race of gigantic steamships which will, over
run the smaller craft of that genus until
they shall be seen on the face of the waters
no more rr Is 49, f
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

, aS Mr. Townsend, of Sarsaparilla no.
toriety, disguised with an ungrateful Repub-
lie, has sold his magnificent browl stone
front and sided palace, Chapel, rosewood
staircase, pistol gallery, billiard room and
all, to Abott, of the Spiugler Institute, tor
about $500, 900, with about sac, 900 more
charged to Messrs.} Profit aud Loss. Mr..
Townsend retires to beautiful country
seat to mediate on the ingratitude Of bu-
man kind. The fact is he was too nttO an
sristocrat for Gotham's upper ten. Sarsa-
parilla is not taken in that social sphere.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

In his inaugural he alluded to his own
election as the FIRST change in twentyiyea
of the political character Of the State lad-
ministration. He looked upon his own
election as a Triumphant vindication of the
Administration of President Buchananfrom
the charges Of fraud and corruption, and Of
the principles and policy advocated by the
Democracy of Kentucky upon the question
of slavery, which constituted so prominent
an issue in the late exciting canvass. The
Democratic party endorsed fully the doctrine
of the bred Scott decision. In the language
of that decision, they hold that the right of
property in slaves is distinctly and expressly
affirmed in the Constitution, and that the
only power over it conferred upon Congress
is the power coupled with the duty of guard
ing and protecting the owners in their
rights. The power to protect does not carry
along with il the correlatiye right to impair
or destroy. a,a - sii 80 Oar
7 The Territories are the property of the
States, and all have an equal right to go
there with their property, and to be protect
ed in its enjoyment. The people who emigrate
there have the right to, and will determine
for themselves, whether they will or will not
have slavery when they have framed con-
stitution and propose to Congress to come
into the Union as a sovereign State. But
they have no right to do so while they are
in Territorial condition. The Democratic
party is pledged to resist all attempts at a
renewal in Congress, or out of it, of the
agitation of the slavery question, under
whatever shape or color the attempt may be
made. Since the late election, our position
cannot be misunderstood. ~
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

neA. Further evidence of the condition
on which Office is held under Buchanan has
just been given. A late Custom-H House Off
Ger in Alexandria, Va, John T. Johnson
has published a card in the Gazette of that
city, explaining the cause of his removal
from office He had the misfortune to sup
pose that it was his privilege to "yote for
the candidates Of his choice, as the Cincin-
natl Enquirer says people do in Kentucky !;
consequently, he voted for the independent
Democratic candidate for. member of Con-
gress in biz District Mr. Shackleford, in
stead Of Mr.. Smith, who offered himself for
reelection. Mr. johnson @called to see
President Buchanan on the subject of his
removal, and received some important in
formafion-yaluable TO others still in favor,
though too late to be of material service to
him. He says; -
1.-THE President informed US that persons
who hold Office under his Administration
would be expected to support the reelection
of members of Congress who Were friendly
to his Administration, regardless of their
antecedents. Opposition to- such candidates
be regarded as just cause for renopat" =
Mr. buchanan has not yet got rid Of the
idea that be is presiding over the LecomP-
ton party, and that administering its discip-
line is his chief duty. -H
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02
irish Adopted CitiLens.

The Irish adopted Democratic citizens of
Terre Haute held a meeting an the 9th inst
and, among other resolutions, adopted were
the following o.saaHs-AR
i2esoIUed, That general observation of
recent events, and self-respect, clearly DEM
onstrate to us as adopted citizens, the pro-
priety of pursuing an independent political
course.
Res0lVed, That we enter our solemn pro-
test against the wire-working clique compos-
ed of State and Federal Office holders, in the
course which they have pursued, and the
secret influence which they hold over con-
ventions. All of which meet our entire dis
appreciation. -, ~.
RESOLVED, That We will withhold our sup
port from all such cliques under whatever
cloak they may assume.
Resolved, That our object is to reason to-
gether, as men determined 10 do right, and to
vote for him or them who may be consider
ed by us as best suited for the Office or Offices
to which he or they may aspire, and who
viii give general satisfaction to all con-
cerned.
We are glad TO see the first effort made
by adopted citizens to emancipate themselves
from the tyranny of caucuses and political
cliques, who have used them as despots do
their rnercenary troops, tofght for or against
any cause, as they are lead or hidden. All
the prejudices and odium on which Know
Nothingism arose, were excited by foreign
citizens being so easily duped and led to aid
in the basest party schemes. If self-respect
and proper appreciation of the dignity of
American citizenship shall induce them to
confer together and act as their own judg-
ment dictates, and as independent citizens,
we shall never hear again Of Know Moth
ingisni. q = .tA
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a6E A letter from Raleigh. N. C.. dat

E6- A letter from Raleigh, N. c., dated
Aug. 10, says that about noon on that day
SON of the Hon. Kenneth Rayner, fine,
promising youth, about thirteen years old.
was hunting with a shot gun, in company
with his brother several years younger than
himself. The gun went off accidentally,
the whole load passing through the head
OF the elder, and producing instant death.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

- DISTRACTED CONDITION OF JAMAICA.-The
intelligence from the Island of Jamaica
is important. Rioting, lawlessness, and
bloOdshed seem to have become the normal
condition of the people. safa-e.
The anniversary Of Emancipation was
celebrated by scenes of turbulence and riot,
in the course of which several persons met
their death. Quiet had been temporarily
restored, but no one could say how long it
would last. -fr7
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

EARLY FRosT.-Ice was formed at Somer-
set Pa, one night last week, and clothes
hung out TO dry wero frozen stiff. The frost
was very heavy and did much damage.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-02

BE- The keeper OF an Irish dance-house,
in Cincinuati IN quarre1 With one of his
visitors fellow eountryman, was stabbed
to the heart, and died instantly, on Tuesday
evening.
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N0.vsTITETIO.S:sL co .rTE.N

Notice is hereby given that on the second Tues
day ia October, being the eleventh day of said
mouth, in the year a. D. 1859, there will be poll
opened in each township il Vanderburgh county,
the usual places Of holding elections therein, for
the purpose Of taking the sense Of the qualified
voters OF said county, on calling convention to
alter, amend revise the Constitution Of the state
of Indiana. JOHN 5. GAyITT.
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st. Charles Saloon.
NEW PROPRIETORSHIP-7AN ENTIRl
REORGANIZATION ~ fe-.ia

NEW PROPRIETORSHIP-7AN ENTIRE
REORGANIZATION. q. felria
HUESSRS. HAMMER y DREKFUSS,
OEA from New Orleane, have PURCHASED the ST.
CHARLES SALOON, on First street, nearly opro-
site the Post Office, and have retec Ii In an ele
CANT and attractive style. s--il Lns H-
The new proprietors have had long experience as
keepers of fashionable and popular Restaurants i'm
New Orleans, and they will endeayor, In their new
house, TO com bine all the elegances and Injuries
of Northern and Southern Restaurats in the ST.
CHARLES. -.--..t.f.a Ill - a
They have brought large and complete stock
Of choice Liquors frem New Orleans, which they
collected with care during their business in that
CITY, Their connections and acquainta In that
city will enable them to obtain the choicest sup
plies of Liquors, Fruits, and luxuries from that
market in future, aud they will spare no expense
nor pains to make the ST. CHARLES surpass,
hereafter, its former representation, as pleasant
Saloon, place Of good living, and elegant, refined
and luxurious resort cat f.l......T
H5y Billiard players will find at this Saloon set
of the finest marble top Billiard Tables from the
well known and celebrated fsctory off NJ. Bruins
wick 6 Co.
The undersigned istter themselves that long ex.
perience and careful attention will enable them to
merit reputation equal to any Saloon In the west
country IL ODD
Es5- splendid Lunch will be served Up in the
most approved style, every morning at 10 o'clock.
.se..t .lt HAMMER DREIfUSS,
augi Late of New Orleans
HYSK TR.MR[ R,S f,6D.U - a E.N.lS
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GSTOCH FOR sale CHR.AP.-O.V9F
~ pair year old Mules, perfectly kind and of
good sire. .s- ~.
One Mich Cow. ... .-.
One fine Saddle Horse and good in any harness.
One Indian Pony, also good worker in harness.
Y. ii. COOK & SONS
aug3l-d&w Stock Yard.
HUOOP IRO.f.-I00 BE.NDLES Is
III sorted sizes, wal ranted to be of the very best
quality, just received and for sale by
au24 .t.t JACOB STRAUB & SON.
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I'm p n TT Mt TO .GLL.-.nR. IL.
takas this nnrnrtunit,. 70 Inf. Ia

Nm p % AT.A Mt TO .4LL.-sHR. IL.
II KAHN takes this opportunity TO inform the
citizens Of Evansville and the public generally that
he has his stock Of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
complete, and particularly, that he has bought
some of the finest ready made Clothing at the es-
Enlistment of Brooks Bro, New York; much
better made-up Clothing than Devlin's, and fifteen
per cent. cheaper in the price-of which he invites
the public to satisfy themselves, and be their own
judges, in regard to the Clothing and price. He
has also employed first-rate Tailor at his estab
lshment, which will enable him to make up any
thing in his line to order, as cheap they be
bought ready made. Besides this, he keeps gen.
eral assortment Of Gentlemens Furnishing Goods,
and a very good assortment Of Boys and Chill
dren's Clothing.
Please call at his store, Main street, and sat-
istY yourselves of the above facts nng3n
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.. Mons. Danielle's
DANCING ACADEMY,
MARBLE HALL. FI
RIO.N.S. D.H.vIELLE WOULD RE.

DIO.N'S. D.S.vIELLE WOULD RE.
OH spectfully advertise to the Parents and
young Ladies aud Gentlemen of Evansville, that he
will commence his second course Of instruction in
October, when he will guarantee 10 learn all Ladies
and Gentlemen who will place themselves under
hs instruction all the dances Of the day (eghtee
in number,) in a single course, or will make no
charge. The safest guarantee the public can have,
that Monsieur will do all he processes, is reference
10 any one and every one who have been under his
tutorshp, the term just closed, all of whom can
boast Of having learned TO dance correctly eighteen
dances in twenty lessons. Ny contract with each
aud every adult pupil il TO learn them all the
dances danced, for the sum Of ten dollars each,
regardless Of the number of lessons required 10 do
so. With some pupils ! can accomplish this in
twelve and fifteen lessons. and with some it rO-
quires forty. f. '..r...."
will also guarantee 10 learn all Children be-
tween the ages of and II in one and a half
course Of essons--the parents themselves and tho
public to be the judges, as 10 whether they dance
or only jump in bad time 10 music, as they have
been taught by soi-dsant Dancing mimics who
formerly visited this city.
Parents and friends will DO at all times admitted
TO the Childrens school, when they themselves
see Monsieur's system Of imparting this very i'm
portant branch OF education 20 the young
Monsieur will als, devote part of his time to
teaching private classes Of young Ladies at private
residences. Also TO give private Instructions TO
any young lady who may prefer To be instructed In
ChiIdrcn's Class every "Wednesday aud Saturday,
from 2 10 T. VI.
Young LADIES' Glass every "Wednesday aud sat
urday, from 10 o.
Gentlemen's Class every Monday aud Thursday
evening, from Co 10.
augl0-Im CuARL II. DANIELLE, p ID.
EVOOP sKIRTs 1T REDUCED
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- received few choice Ladies' Gold Watches,
Diamond back. Also a few fine English Watches
and some beautiful sets Of Coral Jewelry In a
short time shall receive our Fall stock, In the
meantime will sell at remarkably low prices.
BITTROLFF BROS,
anglo AZ Main street