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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-12-15
r From the National Era.
THE WANDERER.
ny N. MEMrsTEAD.i

Twas stern December sunset i
Storm, though fair and gorgeous still =.
Blushiug crimson was the river, x9xss4
And the cloud upon the hill;
But the north size Of the Forest
Oh! twas bitter cold and chill.
Father" said 3 little daughter -
OF the minister. ..to.dsy, ...-,..........-
Whom you told US about Daniel,
How he would not cease to pray,
Though q law vas made against it,
1t was righteous, did you Say!
"And the Hebrew men who boldly
.4D Dared to disobey the king: -, .-..-. So
Was it right for them to venture
On 50 dangerous thing,
When they knew not, of surety,
What deliverance God would bring p
"Yea, my child" replied the father,
And his look was almost stern;
"wherefore does my daughter question?
Surely thou art slow to learn
OF the prophets aud apostles,
A ID the martyrs in their turn,
"That higher law than human
Is the fearless Christians guide;
Sinful men make sinful statutes,
And the truth is turned aside,
But the laws of God are perfect,
And must evermore abide"
Not again the child made answer,
But in silence bowed her head.
While upon the wall the freight
Mingled with the sunset red;
Then in haste servant entt ring,
To his reverend master said
" Sir, there is stranger woman
Waits to see you at the door;
So 'for)orn human being
Never did see before
One that such q scanty garment
Or 80 wild an aspect WORE"
Worderingly the little railen
Close against the window pane
Pressed her cheek to see the stranger:
"None have ever sought in vain,
At my hand" replied the master,
A the servant 1urned again.
TO his door the good man FASTENED,
But the half had not been told;
Twas no strolling aims honse vaxrant,
Twas no beggar taught and bold
But . WOMAN, faint with travel,
Shuddering with alright and cold!
81 have need of food and clothing,
But ask them not" she cried
49, Ills fugitive entreats you,
Only let me here abide;
Give me but one nights protection,
And q corner where to hide! ,,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
Hon. John Bell.

Arrived in this city by yesterdays train,
and is receiving the attentions of Mr.. Nc
Cracker, the worthy host of the Pavilion
A number ofour most prominent citizens Of
all parties called to pay their respects to the
veteran statesman-the upright and consis-
tent politician. bis presence seems to call
his name to the lips of every one as suita-
Die candidate for the Presidency. His noble
simplicity of character, eminent services and
abilities, and courteous manners win all
hearts that approach him. He is one of the
last representatives of u school of statesmen
who have shed the brightest lustre upon
the records of the country, and who have
passed away. Though his name has been
familiar to us from childhood, he is vet as
hale and vigorous as man of fifty. He
will leave at noon to-day by the packet
Silver Star, for his coal mines on the Trade
water, near Caseyille.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
The Opera COMPANY.

We have among US a most talented and
excellent Opera Company, whose perform
ances are not much exceled by the best
troupes in the country. We are mortified
to see that they have not drawn such au-
diences here as their claims richly merit
Not many of our citizens ever enjoy an op-
portunity of listening to a good Opera, and
acuriosity to witness such performance,
when sustained by talented artists, ought to
have filed the Hall to overlooking every
evening of the engagement. We can as
sure our readers of all classes, who have any
taste for sweet music and refined dramatic
exhibitions, that they will find rich treat
at Crescent City Hall this evening. The
gentlemen can attend the Canal Meeting
and then be in season to hear the beat part
of the opera.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
Canal Meeting Mt Petersburg.

A large meeting of the citizens of Peters
burg was held on Wednesday last, at which
the following resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That our dc legates be instructed
to use their influence in favor of leasing the
canal from Newberry to Evansville.
Resolpedi That the delegates be instruct
ed to use their influence to have the tolls
raised 50 as to ply the expenses of the
canal.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to attend the Convention in this
city.
Jonathan Wilson, Reuben Case, W. L.
Scott, John w. Posey, Marcellus Chew, Rob-
ert Logan, DIR. G. d. Jaquess James David
son, Simeon Lamasters, Goodlct Morgan,
VIM. Barr, DIR. j. R. Adams, W. H. Dew off,
Henry B. Custin, Page Coleman, James c.
Graham, f. P. Thorp, James Barker, Peter
b. Selby, Robert Hawthorn, Dr. G. DeTar,
A. j. Wells, James Edmonson, Frederick
Stuckey, Thomas Davidson, Onias Smith,
Thomas Hutchens, Henry Gladish, Thomas
Martini F.. G. Hammond, Robert McBty, Gus.
hisgen, and on motion, William Haw thorn
was also appointed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

date all tina passengers and freight, and the
thing is being done, in a manner satisfac-
tory to all parties. Come on, Pixies Peak
ers, st. Louis is the place to get your outfits,
and our fine Missouri river steamers will
put you through in quick time.
The same paper offers the following rules
to all who may wish 10 have an infallible
guide in steamboat travel. Having ex-
perienced the benefit, it speaks with con-
yiction of its Importance
Rule LIST. When you 60 on board step
directly up to the Office, no matter how busy
the clerk is, and ask him the following
questions:
"Where's the captain When do you
go out? What time do you get to a dozen
diffent places ? Do you land at dozen diff
ferent places and what time do you reach
each place? How much freight for each
place? How much freight will your boat
carry2 What draught is she How many
passengers can she accommodate How
many has she on board now? What is the
fare to a dozen different places Who are
your Pilots now ? Who is your Steward
now your Chamber-maid2 your Cabin
Boys? your Mates? your Engineers your
Watchmen? your Barkeeper 2 your I'd
Clerk your Carpenter When did you
get in? How long did it take you to come?
What is the depth of water ? Any new
bars formed? What boats did you leave in
port ? Did you hear of any accidents or
occurrences of interest? Did my friend
the Hon. Mr.. Shocks come up with You
Did you have much wind If we have
omitted any questions which it will be
necessary to ask the clerk, and keep him
from signing bills of lading, &C., we are
sorry, and hope to do better next time.
The clerk of a boat is bound to answer all
the questions above /; that is what he is in
the Office for.
Owing to the storm the Charley Bowen
failed to start for Cairo yesterday. We are
told that she will leave positively this morn
ing. The Bowen will not fail to attract the
attention of every one down the river by
the beauty of her new dress" The ur-
banity of her officers and crew have already
made the boat a great favorite with all
classes, and having undergone a thorough
overhauling and fixing up, she will now be
one of the most comfortable boats for pas
sengers on the river--not excepting any OF
the Lightning Line"
Shipments of cotton from Memphis for the
week ending last Saturday night, amounted
to 5,343 bales of which 4,007 went to
New Orleans, l,243 to the Ohio river, and
93 to st. Louis.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

Rag One of the most extraordinary
events in this region at this day, is the
growth of Tell City--a town only ten
months old-the title TO whose site was not
acquired until May last, has now as many
buildings, and as many good ones, and al
most as large population as the city of
Evansville had in the year ls49-ten years
ago. Without developed resources to sup
port so large population, suddenly gather
ed together without any digested plans of
support, or pre-arranged system of employ
ment, it was predicted, by shrewd and OBJ
serving men, that the winter would starve
them out, and scatter the whole crowd
Instead of fulfilling these evil prophecies,
the season appears to have confirmed the cit
liens in the wisdom of their choice, and
strengthened their resolution to go ahead
with their town. All winter frames have
continued to go up, be covered in, and, in a
short time, swarm with inmates
There are now said to be nearly 300
buildings, and over $500 inhabitants in the
place. We are informed that last week con-
tracts for building sixty dwellings were
signed, and an immi grafton of 500 families
is looked for the present spring. We OBJ
serve that some of the Pittsburg steamers
carry conspicuous canvass sign, inscribed
Z" Fol- TELL CITY and st. Louis" The
small intermediate ports ofCincinnati, Lou
isville, and Evansville are omitted in the
announcement as way stations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
DRY GOODS
FOR THE
Trade +!
CIRCULAR.

WE are now prepared TO exhibit our usual extern
sive and varied stock of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS, for the Spring Trade, asking special
attention to stock of Dress Goods, comprising
all that il rich in fabric and new in STYLE Our
stock, embracing, IS it does, every department of
the trade is unsurpassed by that of any other House
in the country, and will BE kept full and complete
throughout the season. With the simple addition
of freight and exchange, Will duplicate any in
voice of Goods bought in New York. We show in our
BAsEMENT-Brown and BIeached shrtings
and Sheetings, Tickings, Shifting Tweeds and
Stripes, Brown and Bleached Drills, Corset Jeans,
Denims, Blue Drills, Apron Checks, Flannels, Ia
bic Diapers, Towelings Grain Bags, Paddings, Cam
vas, Plantation Twils and Stripes, 0snaburgs, &c.
FIRST PLO0R-Satinets and Union Cassmeres
in large variety, Tweeds, JEANS Cotton Pantaloon-
cry, French, Irish and American Drills and Ducks;
Blay and Blouse Linens, Brown Hollands, Genoa
Cords, Beaverteens, Velyeteens, Colorcd Cambrics,
Roll Jaconets, DC.
SECOND FLOOR-French, Belgian and Domes-
tic Cloths, Black and Colorsd Doaskins, Fancy Cas-
simeres, Drab de Etc, Italian Cloths, Fancy Coat
ings, Silk, Satin and Marseilles Vestings,
styles yelvets, Satin De Chenes, Serges, Pongee
Innings, Black Gro de Rhine and Tafeta Silks best
makes; Fancy Silks, very rich in style and quality;
Lustrines, Marcelln and Florence Silks, Foulards
Travelling Dress Goods, Paris and Lyons Flounced
Silk Robes, Printed Berege, and Jaconet Lawn
Robes, Fancy Challs, Bereges, Grenadines, De
Lanes, French, English. Scotch and American
Lawns, Organizes, Silk Tissues, and Poplns, Print
ed Jaeonets, White aud Oolored Briiants, Alpacas,
Mousnes, De Berges, French, Scotch and Ameri
can UinRhaHs
SHAWL ROOM-La Refine de Antilles. and
Chene Mantle Shawls, Black and Colored Silk,
Thibit, Cashmere and Printed Stellado, White and
Colored Grape do Talmas, Mantllas and Visettes
patterns.
WHITE GOODS INCONSISTENCIES, Pillow and
Sheeting Linens, Table Diapers, Cloths and Nap
kins, Jaconets, Cambrc5 Tape Checks, Swiss Mulls,
Book Muslins, Victoria Lawns Brocades, Dotted
SWISS Bishops Lawn, Drapery Muslins, Hoped
Skirts, &c.
THIRD FL00R-Englisn and German Hosiery,
Gloves and Mitts; French, Swiss and Scotch En-
broderics and Laces; Linen, Silk and Cotton Hand
kerchiefs, Crayats, Tailors' Trimmings, Parasols,
Umbrellas, large stock of Variety and Fancy
Goods, ETC., etc.
RIBBON R00M-A complete assortment of Bon
net Ribbons of latest Spring Styles, Taetas Dress
Trimmings, Berege, Love and Chiutilla Wells, etc.
FOURTH FL0OR-A large line of all we'll
known brands of French, English and American
Prints, viz: Hoyle's, Potters, SChwabe's, Brooks,
Phillip Aliens Pacific Bay State, Washington,
American, Sprague's, Dunnells, Manchester, jack
son, Coeheco, Conestoga, Union, Atlantic, &c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

VOLUNTARY RETURN TO SERvIrUDE.-About
six months since, negro belonging to Mr..
Charles Gross, in Bourbon county, Ky, ran
away, and his master made no particular stir
in any attempt to capture him, he escaped
into Canada. On Wednesday he re-appear-
ed upon the farm ofhis former owner, having
travelled principally on foot, all the way from
Toronto, Canada. He was, SO far as habili-
ments went, in a very dilapidated condition,
and had thus voluntarily returned to slave
~, which he found preferable to shifting for
his own livelihood
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
MIR. Sicklcs' Child Visits him In
Prison.

On Wednesday, when it was ascertained
that Mrs. Sickles would be able to leave in
the train at clock the next morning, Mrs.
Bagioli carried Miss Laura Sickles to see
her father. Up to this time, out of dread
that the place in which she would find him
would create a terror in her mind, Mr.
Sickles had refused to have her brought to
him, but when he found she was about to
leave, and that having been kept under TIE
impression that he was in New York, with
er she was going. and that arriving there
and not finding her father she would expe-
rience great disappointment, he finally
gave orders to have her brought to him,
expressing at the same time fear, which
afterwards proved to be too well founded,
that the visit, much as he wanted to see the
child, would result in the formation of some
gloomy impression in her mind. Brought
down in carriage on bright beautiful
day, the little girl passed, in few moments,
from the clear sunlight into a vaulted room;
with bare white-washed walls and brick
floor; at first the joy of seeing her father
engrossed her attention, but soon the strange
appearance of things excited her wonder.
In one corner she found rack contain
ing a few old muskets belonging to the Jail,
and now superseded by the more efficient
revolvers with which the guards are all
armed in another corner was narrow
cot for sleeping, poorer lacking affair than
her fathers servants have and then out
side the windows there was q row of iron
bars and, altogether, she was evidently at
loss to know what to make of her fathers
surroundings, but fully convinced that it
was all very queer She wanted to know
why her father did not come home, and was
told he had great deal to do, and could
not leave it at present; then she asked if
he was not going with mamma and Laura
to New York in the morning, and was
answered that he could not leave at present,
but hoped to see his little daughter again
soon.
A hundred questions, such as a puzzled
and excited child would naturally raise,
were propounded, and all apparently par
ried; but at last some dark forebodings
seemed to fall upon her delicate soul, as if
the very proximity of prison and crimi-
mails shocked the purity which could not even
comprehend the meaning OF. crime, for sud-
denly her fair little face became troubled,
and her beautiful large, dark eyes filed with
tears that multiplied and flowed freely down
her cheeks and, when tho fountain was ex-
hausted, were replaced by sobs. She could
give no answer to the many coaxing IN
quiries as to what made her weep, and her
grief was so great that she was at last taken
away by her grandmother, bearing with her
a small bunch of flowers which her father
had culled from boquet on his table, and
followed by yearning agony which caused
the strong man to hide his face in his
pillow and weep the most bitter tears he has
shed since he has been in prison.-Harpers
Weekly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
River Items.

ARRIVALS AND NATURALIZATION . O'CLOCK THURS
DAY I'LL D O'Clock FRIDAY.
Greeuville, Bowling Green to Evansville.
Cambridge, Pittsburg 10 St. Louis
Die Vernon, st. Louis to Louisville.
TigresS, New Orleans to Pittsburg.
Aitamont, st. Louis to Wheeling.
Lightfeot, Cincinnati to Nashville.
sam. Kirkman, Nashville to Cincinnati.
W. Baird, New Orleans to do
Judge Terrence, Cincinnati to New Orleans
J. W. Cheesman, Cincinnati to ST. Louis
Robt. J. Ward, Louisville to Now Orleans.
III. Bridges, do to- Green.
Lady Walden, Ark. River to Cincinnati.
Union, Evansville to Bowling Green.
OF all the disagreeable days March is Ca
pable of producing, we had the worst yes
terday. In the morning, as well as the
night before, it WAS raining; before noon
the wind was blowing almost hurricane,
and forcing sharp particles of snow and ice
through the thickest of clothing. 1t was
next to an impossibility to get about.
On the landing the Ward was the only
boat that appeared to be taking ON any
freight. The loads of the Greenyille and
Union, which arrived out of Green river the
night before, were early all transferred to
the Ward.
The Union left again yesterday afternoon
for Green river, with light trip.
The Tishomingo will be down on to-
morrow and return to Louisville. Those
who have travelled on the Tishomingo speak
in terms of the highest commentator of the
accommodations.
The trial trip of the Duncan +. Kenner at
Louisville, on Wednesday, gave the fullest
satisfaction to the owners. She ran about
nine miles below New Albany, and return
ed to Louisville. Her machinery worked
smoothly, and she was easily handled She
was landed Mt Portland to receive her out
fit, and was expected to leave for New Or
leans last evening.
The St. Louis Republican of the 1 eth
says:
The captains, clerks and mates of Missouri
river packets have to fight the freight away
All the packets go out damned with passen-
gers, large proportion of whom are bound
for Pixies Peak. We never saw such a rush
of travel as is going up the Missouri at the
present time, and we are glad of the rich
harvest the Missouri river men are now reap
ing. There are plenty of boats to accommo-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

ssa- In Cleveland, on Monday night,
Miss Theodosia Smith, young lady of nine
teen, while singing in the basement of St.
Paups Church, suddenly complained that
one of her feet was asleep. Her friends told
her to stand up, but she replied that she
could not adding, alt is true, although
do laugh" They at once assisted her to
rise, when she fell back unconscious, and
never revived, dying in the course of few
hours. The physicians attribute her decease
to paralysis of the lungs.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
The Opera Mt Crescent city Hall.

The Opera Mt Crescent City Hall.
Last night magnificent performance of
Bellini's ever-charming Opera ala Somnam-
bula was given by the Cooper Troupe at
the above Hall. Miss Miners rendition of
the role of Amina was everything that
could be wished for. Perfect vocaization,
guided by consummate taste, at once arrests
the attention, and charms the ear of the
audience. There is a naivete about her act
ing which is quite refreshing, and we have
no hesitation in CHASING this young but &C
complished lady among the greatest Lyric
Artists. Mr.. Bowler sang the music of FL
virus capitally. His voice is extremely
sweet, and the upper notes clear and sono-
rous. He is great acquisition to the
Troupe. Count Rudolpho was sustained by
Mr.. Rudolphsen. In the lovely song ''As
View Now he sang with brilliancy OF
execution and purity of expression that at
once enlisted the synpathies ofthe audience,
and proved him to be true artist. Miss
Payne as Liza, and Mrs. Smith as Dame
teresa, were equally uSefui ana accept'iole
Verbs Grand Opera "Il Trovatore' will
be given tonight for the benefit of Miss
Miner, the Prima Donna. AS this is work
which has completely taken the world by
storm, and will oe positively the last ap-
pearance of this talented Company, we
do trust that, rain or snow, ur,citizens viii
turn out in such numbers as to induce Mr.
Cooper to pay US a second visit at some fu
ture time. Entertainments of really frs
rate character land these are essentially So
should be supported, as they tend to human.
ize. the listener, and work an infnity o
good in the human heart Let every per
son who appreciates true merit be presen
at the Crescent City Hall this evening.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

AGRICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT Perhaps
our citizens are not aware that All establish
ment of this kind has been put into opera
ton in our city. Such is the fact, and we
call attention to his advertisement in this
mornings paper. Every variety of seed
and farming implements, we understand,
are TO be kept constantly on hand. Mr..
Ramey asks that he may receive the pat
ronage of our farmers and gardeners
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

ANOTHER SIcKLEs AFFA1R.-A very sim
liar homicide to the late Sickles affair took
place at Port Hope, Canada, not long since.
A lawyers wife proved false to him the
husbands wrath was reused by the insult
ing manner of the adulterer, and he shot
him dead. Sir John Robinson, Chief JUS
tice, charged the jury at the assizes strongly
in favor of a verdict of murder, but they ac-
quilted him amidst the plaudits Of a crowd
ed Court
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

Rea- The last sale of jewelry will take
place this afternoon and evening. All that
wish bargains will do well to attend, as it
is probably the last chance that will be pre-
scented. The ladies in particular are invited
to be present this afternoon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

HEa. The Burlington Hawkeyc warns
credulous Spectators against purchasing lots
in the city of Lawrence, Des Moines county,
Iowa. 1t says, in low water, the town is
more than two miles from the river, and
when the foods come it is usually from ten
to twenty feet under it. Its lots are worth
in cash not more than two dimes each in
federal money.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
Local and Miscellaneous.

nm. All the letters from Washington
concur in asserting that the Cabinet have
determined that an extra session is unavoid-
able; it will not be called, however, till af-
ter the first of August.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

gaE" A recent letter from Kentucky says
the growing crops of small grain have come
out wonderfully. The prospects of an
abundant yield of wheat are highly fatter-
ing Similar reports are received from all
parts of Tennessee.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
Receipts by Railroad.

y = = ------. MAfch 70, 800.
cases Mdse., ] bundle Reeds, w. Il. French
1 Lard Press, Screws, p. G. O. Riley; "a bushels
Wheat, Igleheart Bros; Dbl Bacon Hams, l keg
Pork, s. Il. Gilbert; lG hbds of Bacon Sides, L. A.
Crane; 20 coops Chickens, j. III. Kirkpatrick; "a
hhds Pork, Dbl do, Dbl Lard Keen & Pres
sack do, box Eggs, basket Eggs, Preston &
Bros. A Z. SHRAbER, Agent. .
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19

nA- Mrs. Catherine N. Brigham, a lady
81 years of age, of retired habits, left her
home in New York several days since, and
up to this time nothing has been heard of
her. One hundred dollars reward is offered
for information that will lead to her dis
coVery
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-19
DAY & MATLACK.
b2-Im SO PEARL ST, Cincinnati, o.
Wood Yard!


AAIBBULUTfUsE OF n n FsE II n !"
IL SHIP.-The connection heretofore existing
between H. LutE and Samuel Stilwell In tho Wood
business, has been dissolved, III. LUTZ having pur-
chased the entire interest of Samuel Stillwe in the
concern. Mr. Lutz will settle all outstanding ac-
counts OF the wood yard, and will hereafter conduct
it by himself for his own account. He will keep on
hand, at all times full supply of wood, both sawed
and In cord wood length--as may DO ordered
which he will deliver at the lowest market prices to
his customers In any part of the city.
Orders left at his grocery store, at the wood
yard on the Canal, win receive prompt attention.
MARI HENRY LUTZ.