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The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26
The Postal Service.

The Cincinnati Gazette, and many of the
ablest Journalism the country, are discussing
the relations of the Post Office Department
to the Government and the people. 1t is.
declared to be rapidly falling short of full
filling its proper functions, and the objects
Of its institution. If it cannot be radically
reformed, if it cannot be made to perform
its proper service to the public, it ought to
be abolished as Government monopoly
The question is, what is the duty of the
Government in its postal service? Is it its
duty to carry the mails to every cross road
and hamlet in the remotest settlement has
every citizen, wherever located, a claim
upon the Government to be served with
mails Is there an entire equality right
in this matter to the service of the Govern
ment7 If there is, the revenues of the
Government would not long support the ex-
panding system, and its profigate Admins
iration, that is annually increasing in its
extravaganza. ~ ~
If the obligations of the Government are
limited to the service that pays its expenses
then there is no moral or political duty on
its part to continue the service at all tbs
mere question of finance; and if it be a
question of mere financial expsdiency with
the Government-involving no political
rights and co-relative duties--it is equally
question of pecuniary interest with the peo-
pie. If they can establish system better
and cheaper of their own, they ought to be
permitted to do it. 80 '-a
The Treasury pays the Post Office De-
partment s7oo,ooO for the transmission of
public documents and for the franking
privileges of members of Congress; besides
this public endowment it is annually call
ing for four or five millions1 to supply its
deficient revenues THE defeated Postal
Bill is said to have contained appropriations
for nineteen millions. The following table
shows the increase of expenditures. and de-
ficiencies from the last year of Mr.. Fill
more's Administration to Mr.. Pierce's last
wear of service inclusive ~ 'f i-i
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

&H~F-a &.~t- Receipts. Erpe1ses
In 1s52.........,..$6,e25su S7,lOs, ,459
"l853........... 5,94O,725 7.9s2,757
"1s54.........a6 G, ,655, $50 y 8,577,424
" 1855,...-....- 7,342, l36 9,90S, ,342
1s56..........H7, 7,o20,s22 1o,405,2S6
The Gazette says in these FIVE fiscal years
the deficiency ran up, from almost nothing,
to near 100000 per annum. In the four
years of Taylor and Fillmore, the whole de-
fciency did not amount to $4,000 per
annum; while in that of Pierce it averaged
over too millions per annum. In the above
years the increase of expenses was so per
cent. Now, if each five years is to produce
that result, the whole Treasury of the United
States will not meet the wants of the Post
Office.
While the expenditures are thus rapidly
increasing, the service is daily more irregu-
ar and inefficient. Borrowed from the mon
archical countries of Europe, where its mo-,
nopoly is maintained for revenue it affords,
we are accustomed to think the carrying
of letters peculiar function of Govern
ment "If it can be shown, that it is the
duty of the Government to carry booksel-
lers ora merchants letters, why is it not
its duty to carry books, -four and pork P
Why should the Government do what is ex-
clusively aprivate busincss2 Besides letters
(the great mass of them), are written by
comparatively few people, and for the Gov
eminent to pay for them, is to apply the
general fund for private benefit. The case,
however, is past arguing. As the matter
stand, the Government cannot afford to sus-
tain the Post-0ffice Department. On the
other hand we believe, the present rate of
postage is sufficient little Department be
properly administered.
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

EyLECTXO-y~ .v-OTIGE.-xT rs OR-
-A/ dered by the Township Trustees that the
Monday in April, 1860, the qualified voters Of said
Township proceed 10 elect one Township Trustee,
in pursuance Of the law Of the last session of the
Legislature of Indiana. Also, one Supervisor for
each of the 1--WE road districts of said Township
Rar24-tt JAS. T. WALKER, Acting Clerk.
DRU.S,ES . PRU.N.ES!!--2 s.gSHS
mar28 s. i. GILRERT co.
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BIo.4LU.gBZE P.aR.M FOR SIZE.
" ON FAVOR ARI.E TERNS --flne of The varv

ON FAVORABLE TERMS.--0ne of the very
best farms, situated in Scott Township in Wander
burgh county, the homestead of Edmund Maidlow,
Esq, is offered for sale account of the death of
the late There will be sold either 125 acres
or 245 acres; 80 acres clear and in the highest
state of cultivation. Balance goed timber Iand.-
30 acres of the clearing in grass clover, and
about acres in wheat. The clearing is divided
into seven fields. There is geod orchard, fine
garden, good well and cistern, good house with
about rooms, good barn, stable. &c.
This is model farm and the soil has never been
exhausted; the Princeton road runs through the
land, and the buildings within mile of Ingies
Station, regular stopping place on tho Evansville
Il Crawfortsville Railroad, within nine miles of
Evans vile. Es 3errn ~
Price moderate and terms very easy. For fur
ther particulars enquire of a-.ss s,.s 81
ml7-3md&w DENNY &LUNKENHEIMER
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AoE ~ WHITE FISH .syv.D S.AL-
Vy M0N-75 hf bbls No. for sale by
mar23 s. Z. GILBERT & co.
HL.H0.f.DS, BR.GZxL .V-UTS, FL
Oh berts and English walnuts--40 bbls, new
crop, just received and for sale by
mar23 8. i. GILBERT Il co.
EUGs.-30O DRUMS IND H.gLF
n drums for sale bJ s. Z. GILBERT co.
G0SHE.sr CHEEsRL25 RXs. FOR
w sale by S. E. GILBERT 4 CO.,
mar23 No. Sycamore street.
D.AISI.s;S-IO0 WHOLE .a.N.D HF.
HI boxes for sale low by aHeas
mar2s 8. E. GILBERT q co.
yByOR.aCCO- BOXES .A.V.D CHI
II dies of pounds, 5's, SIS, Twist, Pancake, etc,
for sale by s. E. GILBERT & co.
EE.a.NS-PL.aI.N'. IND C.4.N'V.ESS-
AA ed Sugar cured Hams, superior article just
mar22 GEO. FOSTER & co.
Id ~ o TxSTO O.NS.-H.GCO.N'. .G.v.D
- Bulk Sides, Shoulders and Hams, Mess Pork,
Rump Pork, Prime Lard, &C., for sale in lots to
suit, by GEO. FOSTER & co. a
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26
MTscELLANEnUS

-N3OTfCE.-T TIE U.SDERSxG.N.ED
q v respectfully informs the public that he has
this day sold out his entire stock of Dry Goods to
hlessrs- Henrysf Miller and Henry Niehaus, who
will carry on the business under the firm of ME-
bER N1EHAUS, at the same old stand, AZ Main
street. The stock viii be replenished and COM
pleted in few days, when they will be glad to
csiye the calls of their friends and the old custom
ers OF the house recommend my successors to
the favor of the public, and have only to remark
that my personal attendance will be given to all
settled affairs of The late firm. - gA4 -
marlS VIM J. DEUBLER
DEFERRE.N.G T0 THE II II q E.E
IL u notice of Mr.. WI. Deubler, we woulld res
pectfully solicit a share OF the public patronage,
which will be thankfully acknowledged by the
young beginners. MILLER Il NIEHAUS
EVANSVILLE, Indiana t5a mar18
EBEERBO HER y BROUGNTO.N:-
-H1 WILEIAAI BIER BOWER and CHARLES
y. BR0UGHT0N wing this day entered into part
nership at the old stand Washington Block, Main
street, Evansville, Ind, take this opportunity TO
offer their grateful acknowledgements TO the pub
lie who have so literally patronized them and
would also call the attention of the families Of the
city and surrounding county, of druggists and coun
try merchants, to their extensive stock of Drugs
Chemicals, Paints, Dyes Glassware and Perfumery
personally selected with great at tho best mar
kets.
.GS Particular attention will be paid 10 the COM
pounding OF family receipts and physicians pre-
scriptons and it will be the study of the new irm
to oblige those who may honor them with their
CUSTOM ....--..-.el.as .1. - E, asia5ts MARLIN
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

~ RE.aT SALE OF p.SLU.GHLE
| Wv BUILDING LOTS.-0n SATURDAY the
26th day of March, 1859, at o'clock T.. NJ, at
the door of the Court House, in the City of Evans
ville the undersigned will offer for sale and sell
public auction to the highest bidders without re
serye-Thirty-two (32) Lots, ting the whole of
block No. Fifty (5i) in the Township of La
masco City. s- a. - = -.
This is the finest property for residences ever put
iE market; il is on high elevation, and is "a very
desirable part of the town. The title is perfect and
indisputable. Maps be at the Office of the
undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE-one-fourth cash, and the bal
in three equal illstalments. with interest from
day of sale, payable annually. the purchasers Civ
;ng their notes, waivlng vaiua ion and apprasement
Jaws, to be secured by mortgages on the D emises
.oid. [mar3l DENBY &LUNKENHEIMER. 2
BEFORE FRUIT r
0EA 20 bxs Oranges, 20 bxs Lemous,
DIT prIr.. L..
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26
AYERS AcuE CURE:


blood and stimulates the liver to expe ii from the
body As it should, so it does this afIiicting
disorder with perfect certainty. And it does more
rather does what is of service to those sub
ject to this infection. If taken in season it expel
it from the system it is obsorbed and thus keeps
those who use 1t free free from its attacks; keeps
the system in health although exposed to the dis
ease. Consequently it not only cures but protects
from the great variety of affections which are in
duced by this malignant influence, such as Remit
tent Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb Masked Ague,
Periodical Headache, Bilious Headache, Bilious
Fevers, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Cont, Blindness,
Tootllache, Earache Catarrh Asthma, Palpita-
tions, Painful Affections of the Spleen, Mysteries
Colic Paralysis and Painful Affections of the Stom-
acli and Bowels, all of which, when arising from
this cause, will be found to more or less of
the intermittent type. This ''AGUE CURE'' removes
the cause OF these arrangements, and cures the
disease.
This it accomplishes by stimulating the exereto-
ries to expel the virus from the system and these
organs by degrees become habited to do this their
office of their own accord. Hence arises what we
term dcclimdtion. Time may accomplish the same
end but often life is not long enough, Is sacri
feed in the attempt, while this 'sAGUE CURE" does
it at once, and with safety. We have great
to believe this is surer as well as safer remedy
for the whole class of diseases which are caused by
the miasmatic Infection, than any other which has
been discovered; and it has still another important
advantage to the public, which is, that it is cheap
well as good.
pa-Prepared by DIR. J. c. AVER & Co, Lowell,
Mass. Price One Dollar per Bottle.
BE- Sold by KELLER & WHITE, Evansville,
and by all Druggists and Merchants throughout
this country. ~ mar22-d&weow
HDIPES IND STE.uS-1OO BOXEs
II for sale by S. Z, GILBERT a CO., 8
mar23 ..-.- ~ No. Sycamore street.
N1L prER SEED.-25 BUSHELS
u Clover Seed for sale by III RAMEY, JR.,
mario Corner First and Vine streets
w so bushels Timothy Seeds,
,sra 30 do Orchard Grass Seeds, - :
so do Hungarian do
2l do Ky Blue Grass do.
For sale by II. RAMEY, JR.,
mario Corner First and Vine streets.
&tUG.2R <.4.y.E SEED.-12 HUSH-
~ ella China Sugar Cane Seed for sale by
8 - atassz - = III. RAMEY, JR,,
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

~ N. RRECh, .ERCHITECTS IND
eSe o SUPERINTENDENT, CRESCENT CITY
BANK BUILDINGS, EVANSVILLE, IND.
Plans, Specifications, Detailed Drawings and rs
Inmates of Public and Private Buildings, Stores,
and Churches, will be carefully prepared and salts
faction guaranteed. lie solicits the patronage of
the citizens Of Evansville aud vicinity. mar5-3m
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26
En BBLS. SEED POT.9TOEs-Pink
eIO Eyes and Meshanocks, very cheap.

eIO Eyes and Meshanocks, very cheap.
Inar24 OIMSTED Il SABIN
+ III ECTURE ON SFIRETU.fLfS.H.-
Ell The Hon. WARREN CHACE will deliver a
course of three Lectures SPIRITuALIsa, at the
Court House in this city, the evenings of the
first, second, and third Of April Tho subject of
the first Lecture will he the philosophy of spiritual
Intercourse, and the facts OF its occurrence. Mr.
Ghace is a gentleman who has made his mark in
the political world, and is eloquent speaker and
profound and original thinker. His discourses
are deeply Interesting to ALTO those who dissent
from his opinions well as to those who agree with
him in his theories. mar23
EE0HETE LIME IND CE.mE.NsT-
W 200 bbls fresh for sale by m8s -
sf- ,aF s. f.. GILBERT 4 CO., -
mar23 No. Sycamore street,
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26


IHxHHE NOTICE, EEsERx.ROD x.-
~ We have on hand, and are manufacturing to
order, all kinds of Fringes Buttons Cord Tassels,
&c. Ladies' wishing the above named articles,
would do well TO give call before purchasing
elsev here, as they get what they want. We
also wholesale 10 merchants by the piece yard,
that il will be Gu object for them to give us their
orders. All orders sent us will be filled with neat
ness and dispatch.
We also keep an assortment of SEWING MACHINES
constantly hand. Wheeler & Wilson's j. NJ.
Singer d Co.'s, and five different kinds of Single
Thread Machines We have adjustable Binder
and Hemmer. All persons having Machines vii do
well to send order for these articles, they
are great saving of labor. Price of each S5.
~ II. NJ. SELLMAN, Agent,
mar1S No 3 First street EyansyiIie Ind
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

q U.S.DELEs-
- 300 bags Coffee, fair to prime,
49, 100 bbis Molasses, plantation & s. H.,
100 hhds Sugar, fair to choice,
u $50 kegs Mackerei,
so bbls Tar,
30 bbls Rosin,
175 boxes Soap,
200 boxes Candles,
25 bags Pepper,
Is bags Spice,
- 300mats Cinnamon,
120 boxes Tobacco,
5000 Cigars, Alsfa ~
- 800 boxes Matches
200 kegs White Lead,
so kegs Zinc White,
boxes Linseed Oil, el.fr
boxes Turpentine
Whiting, Putty, Glass (all sizes), Doors, Sash,
Blinds, Lime, Sand, Cement Plaster Paris, &C, for
sale by GEO. FOSTER n co.
8 DORERT BOE.D, .sRCRKTECT.---
AA Office on Second street, between Vine and
Division, next door to Old School Presbyterian
Church, Evansville, Ind. MARYLAND
K .9sNDRETH G.zRDE.r SEEDS
-A< case Landreth's celebrated Seeds, assorted
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26
FINE Millinery!

DRESS TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
Tassels, White Goods, Fringes, Hosiery, Buttons
Gloves, &c. Also, complete stock of Fine Ne,
Style RIBBONS AND ARTIFICIAL. FLOWERS
always on hand.
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-26

SSHOES! SHOES $4,000 P.7xIs OF
AY Ladies' Bootees, Caters, Buskns, and Slippers
Misses do. do Children's Shoes of all sizes and
qualities, from the neat Shoe for twenty-five cents
to the finest article made by Webster. Call and see
and you will be convinced that HUGHES has the
best stock of Shoes in the city. mar15
HNIe.s.y'TE E.n.N1eD LgTEZ E-S
w practical Farmer. Apply at this office.
NTOR ID n g. II IND .r.aTCkgES.Z5O
" reels and coils Cotton Hemp and Manila
Rope, assorted sizes; $50 gross Gates Matches.
Just received from the factory aud for sale cheap
by -ef at -a CHAS. MCJOUNSTON,
marc Main street near the Canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08
Letter from the Northern Neck.

Correspondence Of tie Alerandrid Gdlr'
RICHMOND COUNTY, Sept. lit is near.
cold enough for frost, though farmers al
not near ready for it, as but few have besl
to pull fodder, that being quite valuable 4
this section of country, where little or D
hay is grown. The wheat did not turn 90
near so well az was expected, and ma.
farmers aIe holding on for higher price,
Corn is worth 81 per barrel, and mthr
scarce, rs large growers usually ship in'rea
Of selling in small lots.
Money is still hard to get, though by n
exchange of bonds and giving notes WIN
are called negotiable, we manage 10 keep
little above water.
The people here are talking of the neE
President; Wise, Hunter, Douglas and b 4"
get their share Of praise and abuse, al
really, | think, that no one cares much VI.
will be elected.
1t is comparatively dull here, as many /:
our residents have gone ~ the Spring so
those remaining attend protracted meeting
or 90 a-fshng, according to taste.
The Sora season il now here, and the
delicious birds are 80 abundant in ol
marshes, rs 10 afford much sport both !.
shooting and eating them! The person, %
this section, who know most about the -
and their habits, say that they donOtmlerAi'
Notwithstanding what others say on the -.
ject; so your readers may thank me for e
thing this long disputed question, though
can't crafty their curiosity further, BY ID
forming them "Who struck Billy Paii,
son." but will only suggest that It m.
have been large MOSQIllV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08
Mexican Affairs.

WASHINGTON, September 6.-There is no
truth in the recent statement from Vera
Cruz that Minister McLane had presented
an ultimatum to the Mexican government,
and demanded the immediate ratification OF
the treaty; for it is known here that the pre-
liminary points thereof were mutually salts
factory to both this government and that OF
the constitutionalists. 1t was also under
stood that if the treaty should be ratified on
this basis, Mr.. McLane himself would return
with it to Washington.
The main points of the treaty probably
are The right of way across the Northern
States of Mexico, from the Rio Grande to
Mazatlan; and from Arizona to Guaymas or
some other outlet in the Gulf of California,
the United States to have the privilege OF
transporting troops and munitions of war
over these routes. and to protect the latter in
case of Mexico's Inability to do so. In consid'
GRAFTON of these grants. the United States TO
pay 81, OOo, 00C, one-half to be appropriated
for the satisfaction of the claims Of Ameri-
can citizens against Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

wholly withdrawn from the arena of national
politics and left, where it belongs, to the con-
troll and jurisdiction of the people among
whom it exists.
5. An economical administration Of the
Federal Government, not merely in name,
but in reality to be effected by limiting the
expenses of printing to the actual necessities
Of the Government, by abolishing the frank
ing privilege, and separating altogether the
contracts of the Government from corrupt
political influences.
6. The preservation of the integrity of the
National Legislature by misunderstanding
the appointment of members of Congress to
Office by condemning the indiscriminate use
of the Executive vote; by retaining in its full
force the treaty-making power to the Senate,
and reserving the control of the purse and the
power of declaring war where it now rests, in
Congress-.
l. No interference with the rights and
prosperity of the States by bringing within
| the control of Federal laws and the Federal
Judiciary, the entire currency and nineteen
| twentieths of the Indebtedness of the people.
s. 4 Just and manly administration of the
foreign policy Of the government; protecting
and asserting the rights of the government
and of its citizens, whether native or natu-
rallied, against foreign aggression from any
quarter.
9. A bold and vigorous enforcement of the
| laws against Territorial insubordination, and
the enactment of additional ones if needed
| 10. The appointment to office of faithful
and patriotic men, and not of mere partisans,
who for years past have, to the discredit of
the nation, filled the most prominent places
both at home and abroad.
IL. The preservation of tho national honor,
by the fultilment of all national obligations,
and just and equal dealings with other Gov
ernments.
With such or similar principles it would be
immaterial under what leadership, the party
holding them would march to assured vic
tory. Without the sacrifice of substantial
advantage, the South could yield its real or
supposed right to the positive Intervention Of
Congress in behalf slavery in the Territories.
and leave the development and spread of the
institution to the energy of its people and its
own inherent advantages, where the fertility
of the soil and the popularity fcimate make
it desirable. The North, by simple. act of
equal and exact Justice, could grant all that
is asked for in the propositions have sub
mitted. This or any other basis of settle
ment once agreed on, and rigdly adhered to,
land the man who would disturb it should be
regarded as public encmy,) there would be
nothing to interrupt the harmony or arrest
the progress of the nation. Already one of
the first Powers on the globe, the Republic
needs but union at home and peace abroad,
to become the greatest Of which history has
any record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08
Affairs in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, lS59.-Powerful eff
forts are still being bypretended friends
of the administration, to GUST prominent tede'
raj officers in Detroit, Chicago and Buffalo.
Investigations are constantly demanded up
on charges which thus far have proved friv-
olous, eIcep. in the case of the late Post
master at Detroit. Charges are now pending,
and investigations going forward, in the cases
of the Postmasters at Chicago and Buffalo,
and the Collector at Detroit. 1t is said the
United States Attorney at Detroit is also in
trouble. He is brother-in law to ex Senator
Stuart. The administration is determined
to investigate with the closest scrutiny; and
if the charges are sustained, off will 90
their heads, even though the practices char
ged NAV have been sanctioned by custom
and precedent for years. As stated previous
", these charges are instigated by parties Sc
cretly friendly to Senator Douglas and OPP
posed to the administration, who are strain
Ing every nerve to obtain positions which
can be used in favor Of his designs ut Charles
ton-N y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

KENMORE SoLD-IxPRovEMENTs.-The es-
tate known as Kenmore has been sold by W.
K. Gordon, ESQ.,, for 1926, 900, to F. Slaughter,
Geo. Guest, j. NJ. Herndon and j. l.: Marly;e.
1t contains 400 acres, half in the limits OF the
Corporation, and very valuable residence.
A mill is to be built near the Monument to
Mary the Mother Of Washington-the water
to be carried by a race round the town, and
another mill to be erected near the railroad
bridgs.-Fred. Ncics.
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ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1859.

In pursuance to the call issued by the
Virginia Central Committee for the assem-
bling Of State Opposition Convention on
the 18th December next, we presume that
our Opposition friends in the various cities
and counties of the Commonwealth will
during the next month or in November, pro-
coed to the holding of primary meetings.
and the appointment of delegates to the
Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

LOUISIANA SUGAR CRoP-DKorGHr IL TEX
As.-NHw ORLEANS, Sept. 5.-The papers
throughout the State generally concur III the
opinion that the sugar crop will be short
Experienced merchants here express the be-
lief that the crop will fall Oft fifty 10 seven
five thousand hogsheads.
Later Texas advices have been received,
but the only item of Importance is the an.
nouncement that in many Of the principal
counties the cotton crop is severely damaged
bydrOught
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

The vast quantity of market produce re-
ceived in New York, from the island of Ber-
muds, is astonishing. The export of pota-
toes to New York for tho last season, shows
an increase of 5000 bushels. The exporta-
ton of onions has reached over 800, 600
pounds; while that of tomatoes amounted to
1892 boxes. More than sixty vessels were
engaged in carrying the aforementioned
produce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

"A German publication" has given the
calculations to prove that the distance be-
tween the earth and the sun is annually in
creasing and attributes to this fact the in
creasing, humidity of our summers, and the
loss of fertility in the soil of the formerly
most favored regions of the earth. "a Ger
man publication" is almost continually Civ
ing some very remarkable and extraordina-
ry statements or speculations.