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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

THB E. 4 G. RAIL RoAD.-The correspond
ent of the Cincinnati Commercial, who made
a visit to the Sullivan County Fair, speaks
thus of our road.
"This road, though not one Of the great
thCroughfares, and consequently but little
known to the masses of the travelling pub
lie, is, nevertheless, a good institution
Its through passenger and freight traffic is
comparatively little; and to Judge from the
towns along its line-smali and few and
far between,"-its local business cannot be
heavy. Yet, however, by rigid economy
and general good management on the part
Of the officers, it has been kept in excellent
running order, and fully sustained its credit
even through the hard times. The crops
along its line are far better than any one
who heard the croakings of last summer
might expect. There is scarcely person
offers word of complaint about the wheat
harvest. In fact, there is nothing to growl
for, unless at the price, which is low, only G5
cents. Oats have yielded in great abund-
ance, and everybody says the corn crop is
more than an average both in quantity and
quality.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

CULTIVATED CHEsTNUTs.-We yesterday
received specimen of chestnuts raised by
Mr.. Day, of Mechanicsville. They are from
trees raised from the chestnut planted nine
years ago, for shade and ornamental trees.
The tree bears in about eight years from the
seed. The fruit appears improved in yield
and quality by being planted in cultivated
ground. By selecting the chestnut in put
ting out ornamental and shade trees, valu-
able fruit as well as ornamental and shade
is 20 be secured. ,---...
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

Loss OF THE q. s. STEAMER FULTON
The old steam frigate Fulton, the FIRST
steamship built by the Government at New
York, twenty-five years ago. went ashore
in gale, at Santa Rosa Island, of Pensaco-
la, in the Gulf, on the 10th inst. The hull
lies high and dry on the island, and is COM
pletely broken up. The Fulton was a side
wheel steamer, OF the third class, is S9s
tons measurement and carrying FIVE guns
She was built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
in 1887, and is, therefore, twenty-five years
old. In her hull she was said to be one Of
the best and strongest vessels ever built al
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and superior to
many which have been constructed since
She was also fast sailing steamer, and was
considered one of the most serviceable YES
sells in the home squadron.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

CHANGE OF TRADE.-Ten years ago the
principal cargoes Of the packets from Gin
cinnati and Louisville to Nashville were
composed of -four, whisky, and bacon; in
boating seasons now, we see steamers from
Nashville loaded to the guards with flour,
whisky, tobacco and bacon bound up the
river for Cincinnati and Wheeling. Where
their freights take the Railroads for Balti-
more and New York. The -four now made
on the Cumberland, is the finest manufacture
ed in the country. 1t is sent to Chicago
and st. Louis and sold there for higher pri-
ces than any brands of the best mills in
those cities. In New York and Boston,
Tennessee -four has acquired high reputa-
ton. The superiority Of the -four is attrib-
uted to the excellent quality of wheat. Fiji
teen years ago the farmers on the Cumber.
land and Tennessee thought that their soil
and climate did not permit the cultivation Of
wheat. From experience they have learnt
that they can produce the best wheat in the
world.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

DG The city of Providence, Rhode Is
land, is noted for its comparative great
wealth. There is only one small city, we
believe, in the country that equals it in pro-
portion to the population, and that is New
Bedford, Massachusetts,. The Journal, con-
tains list of no less than two hundred aud
six taxpayers, who are assessed on over
$4,000 each, and nearly one-half above
100000. At the head of the list is Mr..
Alexander Duncan, senior member of the
Banking House of Duncan, Sherman & Co.,
Of New York. The first seven names, all
above half a million, arc the following, with
the proportion of tax upon each, which
would seem to be at the rate Of about 80 cts.
on the hundred dollars:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

FROM PIXIES PEAK.-The Express from
Denver City has brought news to the 18th
inst. The amount Of gold dust by this last
arrival was $4,000.
The State Constitution, has no doubt,
been rejected. So far as known. airs
voted against the Constitution, and 563
for it.
Heavy rains had fallen in the previous
two weeks, and there was rise in the
Platte and its tributaries consequence of
which the gold hunters were returning to
the States in boats fa
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

Coy" The Directors of the District Fair
are making the most of the fine weather to
push forward all their preparations for the
show. The amphitheatres are up, more
than fifty stalls are completed, the ladies'
cottage, with its appendages, will be in read
mess before it will be needed. Everything
will be done in season, and there is every
prospect of most brilliant exhibition; one
that will equal, If not surpass, the State
Fair.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
EnBEzzLsxESr OF 500, oOo.-The foreign

EnBEzzLExENT OF sec, ooo.-The foreign
note clerk in the Fulton Bank, New YORK,
son of the cashier of tho bank, whose name
is Lane, was detected last week, in a series
of embezrlements, carried on for several
years, to the amount Of 100000, which ne
had concealed by fraudulent entries In the
Books The whole of the large sum had
been squandered in dissipation and. extrava-
gan. living. He was married and lived in
his fathers family, but supported mistress
and her family in separate establishment.
His regular salary was but 5000 per annum.
He had a private stable and kept four fast
horses for which he had paid over $4,000.
In addition to the horses he had quite va
riety of elegant equipages double carriages
and single wagons, fancy sleighs and expen-
siye harness. Lane also told the officers
that he had expended large amount OF
money of late in the purchase OF lottery
tickets. A short time ago he invested in
one day 81 900, and upon another occasion,
for two weeks every day he bought tickets
to the amount of $3.50. He drew prize OF
$4,000 and that had been all the return the
the speculation had made him. . Disguised
at his i'll fortune he relinquished the amuse-
ment. sss-.E --
His mistress after being informed how
his means to support her had been obtained,
went to the fire place in her elegant
apartments, which.appeared to be the repos-
tory for her yaluables, produced her jewel
case. Init were diamond cross which had
cost 81, 900, one pair of gold bracelets, five
diamond rings, q pair Of diamond earrings,
a gold watch set with diamonds, and other
ieweley, in all worth between five and six
The value Of the property recovered is es-
timated at $780, 900. His father was the first
to make the disclosure to the Directory
Being surety on the sons bond, the father is
ruined by the sons hands.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

ILLINOIS .APPLEs.-The world must be
convinced by the testimony recently exhibi-
ted, that Southern Illinois is one of the finest
fruit regions in the Union. The mt. Carmel
paper says Mr.. Inland living near that
place, has furnished the editor with NAM
moth apples of the Pipkin species-one
weighing | h. 7ozs and measuring o inch
in circumference the other ID. ! ozs. and
measuring l54 inches. Dare any one at
tempt to beat this 2 t+tlt
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

BE- The corner stone of the new Church
edifce on the corner Of Locust and Second
streets, was laid with appropriate ceremonies
on Sunday afternoon. This bnilding is be-
ing erected by the New School Presbyterian
Congregation, Rev. w. II. McCARER, Pas
tor, and is intended to lie one of the finest
structures for religious purposes, in this part
of the State. 'tttL ..l IN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

B@. There appears to be no end to the
stock of goods to which HUGHES is receiv-
ing, he bought large stock of Dry Goods,
Ledger hats, fancy caps, new styles, and a
large stock of shawls and boots He had an
eye to the fact that there are four thousand
children entitled to 60 to school, and he has
laid in stock of calf skin boots and shoes
expressly for their use,-give him call
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
Day Lieut.. Mowry has been elected del
egate to Congress from Arizona, and Judge
0tero Is reelected from New Mexico.

EDGE TOoLs.-We refer our readers to
the advertisement of Messrs Smiths edge
tool manufacturers on Main Street. Their
establishment is one of the most creditable
to the mechanical enterprise and genius ofthe
city. They are self-made men common
cling in a humble way, like the Ames at
Springfield, Mass, they have educated them
selves by practical experiments in their bust
ness, till they have attained skill and pro-
ficiency that reflects credit upon the city
as well as upon themselves. They have
not yet the means Of giving to their wares
the high finish which some of the eastern
and English tools receive, but in quality
they equal the best made in the country
No workmen who has long used their tools
will consent to have any other when he can
procure them. The testimony is unanimous
in regard to the excellence Of Messrs.
SMITHS manufactures.
We are glad to see their business steadily
increasing, and we are confident that in a
few years. Messrs- SMIrH's Edge Tool factory
will be one Of the most important work
shops in the city, one to which we can point
with pride-as an instance of the triumph of
skill, industry and indomitable perseverance,.
The establishment should be cherished and
aided by our own citizens especially, and
should receive the fostering patronage of
every friend of home industry. II is such
men that build up our towns, and secure
the prosperity, and promote the true in
dependence of the country.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

The experimental trip of the Great East
srn proved very satisfactory. She was as
much under the control of her steering ap-
paratus and engines as any small river
steamer. She steers as easily as wager
boat, and her engines were found capable Of
starting her or arresting her motion literal
ly almost by o single motion Of the hand.
After passing down the Thames without
difficulty, on the 18th inst, the Great East
ern got up steam and started for the More
As on the preceding day, she was accompa-
MED by tugs, and the enthusiasm along the
river, particularly at Gravesend, was very
great. On arriving at Chapman's Head, at
the top of Sea Reach, the tugs were cast OF,
and the great vessel was left to herself
Increased speed was then got on her, simply
to give her good storage way and move her
engines readily, but with no view to test
her power. In ten minutes, however, she
set at rest all doubts as to her being the
fastest vessel, beyond comparison, in the
world Employing less than two-thiris Of
her power, in her worst trim, being siI
inches down by the head, and too high out
of water to permit her paddles or screw
blades to work properly, and with strong
tide against her, she ran distance of fifteen
statute miles in two minutes less than an
hour. The engines worked with astonish,
ing ease, and scarcely vibration was per
ceptible. Before anchoring, the vessel wa:
put about, and went completely round in
less than three-quarters of O mile.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

TEXAS PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Adyices from
Marshall, Texas, report that President
Fowlkes, of the Pacific Railroad has made a
final settlement with the new Company, and
the creditors have obtained full possession
Of the road. The work will be recommen-
ced Immediately.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

B67> A singular death has occurred ut
Hoxton, England. A woman was engaged
in the area in the front of her house, when
a monkey belonging to an Italian organ
grinder, jumped on her back from the street,
and so alarmed her that she was attacked
with commissions, and died two days after.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

Dar Henry Ward Beecher attended q
New York county fair last week with two
young heifers, yoke of short-yorn oxen,
and a pair Of Yorkshire pigs. lie got two
premiums and bad cold. .L -..'
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

nen. Six years ago the woods obtruded
themselves into our very streets; to-day
the shade seeker must walk long mortal
hour to find half dozen trees.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

p@ Should the Great Eastern prove
successful, the Cunard Company will at
once build vessel OF equal size, although
they have now in course of erection eight
steamers larger than the Persia.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
ma The Sentinel saws that the citizens o

nG. The Sentinel says that the citizens Of
Marion county, without respect to party,
have extended an invitation to Mr.. Douglas
to address the people of Indiana on the po-
litical topics of the day. Copies of the in
vitation are to be sent through the different
counties for signature. Time and place OF
the address not yet designated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

s@- The Decatur Democrat suggest o. B.
Hord, Esq, as the Democratic candidate for
Attorney General. The suggestion is en-
dorsed by the Richmond Jefersonian. i.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
ne Juags McCandless. of the Uni,

uG- Judge McCandless, Of the United
States Circuit Court, has delivered an opin-
ion in the important railroad bond case
of Oelricks & Co., European bankers, vs.
the city Of Pittsburg, deciding against the
city, and directing the United States Mar
shall to proceed with the sale Of the stocks
held by the city in the Pittsburg Gas
Works.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

ma We are informed by Mr.. ISGLE that
the Steam Fire Engine arrived by last
evenings train.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

These large fortunes, without one excep-
ton, lave been inherited. These persons
have large amounts of property out of the
city, that does not appear in the city tax
lists.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

nea- A man named SAN. STILLwELL, was
attacked in the street on Sunday, by dog.
The dog was mad, Of curse.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

nS War has been declared against the
dogs. Powder and Strychnine,-and the
dog dies. The dray, without pail OF plume,
bears away the mortal remains of the "dead'
wounded, and missing" of the defunct ca
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
CRESCENT CITY GALLERY.

WE ALL follow interest in spite of vain talk.
And to those who deal fairly, TO them should
walk,
Now, you who want Pictures, both cheap and first
rate, --fra -s.let ~ y !. e..t
Bring your dimes to SMITHS Gallery, (yeu don't
have to waltz. ls-
He fears competition from one OF the other,
But looks upon each n friend and q brother;
lie cares not for show, nor putting, nor blowing,
Mock seirees, CANNON, assuredly knowing
cash al
The people care nothing about any grand splash.
Now, all who want Pictures, large ones or small,
The Court House. you know, just over the way,
Examine his Pictures-we knaw what You'll Say
The best in the city, and cannot be beat
In finish or price-and by way OF tres.,
To Ladies' and Families he lessons his pay
Come along friends, don't neglect it dry.
sepl6-Gm
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27


EVANSVILLE TEA STORE.
"oNERE.aS, IN ILL GO.nf.nER-
~ cial centres like Boston, New York, and
Evansville, business Is gradually classifying ITSELF
thus aforing goods to dealers and consumers at
better rates; therefore, resolved, that We deal i'm
TEA, TOBACCO, DC, &c, instead Of general gro
ceries.
We beg leave to call attention to our large and
we'll selected stock Of goods inour line:
loo chests and caddies assorted 1oas.
100 boxes Tobacco
900 Cigars.
bbis Backing.
co boxes Ground Spices.
Is bbls Vinegar.
80 gross Gates Matches
20 bags Grain Pepper and Spice.
Ito bdls Wrapping Paper.
90 reams Writing do
400 Paper Bags, assorted sizes, very convenient
for retail purposes.
Mustard, in small and large tin cans.
Common and fancy Candies, Butterscotch, &C.,
with many other articles usually kept in such
stores.
Speaking of Teas, let il be understood that we
anxious to sell Tea, and will sell good Tea at
45c, 50c, Coz 65c Toe 75c, soc, 9ac, 81, and sl.20
per pound. ..l
We also have Teas put up in 2, 4, anI 10 caddies
to our order. TO sell to families If you want good
and cheap Tea, call us. For the present in Po-
sey's Block after the 18th Of October, ia Fosters
new Block, on First street.
b4J- Call and get some Tea.
f. II. sABIN & co.
&c Rags wanted, for Groceries or Cash.
Enquirer copy. sep26
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

as the clod or the wave entombs them for
ever.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

UUNoAETE FISH !-2O M.GLR BBLS
~ new and nice, just received and for sale 10y
sep27 s,.a --a.I. CHAS. McJ0HNST0N.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

(lUE.N'CRs! QUX.NEEsi-IO BUsH-
U els Of the finest ever offered for sale in this
maj ket, just received and for sale cheap by
sep II $3.50 ~ = CHAS. McJoHNSTON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27
SEPTEMBER 10Th, 1859.

Mr.. ROBERT PARRErr, Union Township:
The undersigned citizens OF vandcrburgh
county respectfully request you to become a
candidate for the Office of County Commits
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-27

n Lot or BOOTS, SHOES, IND
Oh CORN MEAL at auction. at our Auction
Rooms, on Saturday morning at o'clock =
% sacks Corn Meal
40 pair Mems Shoes; 81
q do do Boots;
90 do Ladies' Caters;
IL do Misses Shoes
boxes Currahts.
A fine lot of Ready Made Clothing, nc.
sep23-td III. NELSON q 90.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-04-30
From the Friend Of China, Feb. I2.

JAPANESE ESvoYa--Mr. Townsend Harris,
the able American diplomatist and negOtiator Of
the new American treaty with Japan, made a
great point Of obtaining the Emperor's consent
to the dispatch of two imperial Commissioners
to Washington--the United States Government
-as England did in the Samese Embassy mat
ter, paying all expenses. To carry out this part
of the negotiations, the United States steam
ship Mississippi leaves for Simoda tomorrow
morning. Arrived at Simoda, the arrangements
for new cabins on deck, &C., will be left to Jap
anese artisans The Powhattan, bearing Com
modOre TatnalIs flag, will also leave for japan,
and, after seeing the Mississippi of to San Fran
cisco. will then convey Mr.. Townsend Harris to
JeddO. Kapagaws is spoken Of as the most
likely port for foreign station hereafter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-04-30

HORRIBLE CANNIBALTsM--The survivor Of the
company of Chinese coolies, who we're wrecked
in the English ship at St Paul on Rosse Island,
in the South Pacific, and destroyed by the na-
tives, gives the following shocking account Of
the manner 10 which the barbarians disposed of
his companions -
"The only white man left with us, after
the departure of Captain Pennard, was a
Greek, who, having armed himself with a
cutlass, fought desperately, and killed a
great many of the natives before he was
overpowered They then took all our cloth
ing. &c, which they partly DESTROYED -
ANY valnables that they found, such MS
soveringuS, rings, &c, they placed in net
bag, which each man carried round his neck
A watch particularly excited their atten.
ton, as they were continually opening it to
observe the reflection of their faces in the
glass At night we were placed in the
center of clear piece of ground, and fires
lit in several places, the natives keeping a
regular watch over us, and during the day
they would select four OFF We Chinese, and
after killing them, roast the flesh, and eat
it what was not consumed being deposit
was as follows The victims being deci-
ded on, they were taken ont, beaten all
over excepting the head) with kind of
club, and then despatched by ripping the
stomach Open The body was then cut up
in small pieces and divided, the Fl gers, toes
and brains being eagerly sought after the
bones were then collected, and either burnt
or thrown away. saw ten of my fellow
passengers killed in this way. On one oc-
caSion some of the Chinese took a boat
which belonged to the ship, and went over
to the mainland at night to get some water
but never returned, so we thought they hao
been killed Every day they brought us
cocoanuts or some wild roots to eat, and
appeared TO be quite friendly with u.s.
This state Of things continued until left
the island When left there were only
four Chinese andsthe Greek alive, all the
. rest having been killed / saw these five
r the day the steamer came in sight, but wheT
The natives saw the boats coming on shore
they took them to the mountains. | wal
sick and lame, and they would not carry
; me. so that watched my opportunity anC
contrived TO conceal myself among the rocks
until the boat came on shore. They are
. very numerous, but do not appear to have
S any chiefs among them. They live on CO
coannts, of which there are large quantities
+. and kind of yam, which they roast befor
eating but, beyond few dogs, | saw
. neither animals nor fowls Of any kind"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-04-30


1S- An editor visiting the United States Su'
preme Court at Washington, says Of the judges
"eight of them looked for all the world like
row of worn out nurses sitting in an intelligence
Office waiting to be hired"
go- The New Yerk Euening POsi is fond Of
its peasantries. In recorning the fact of Mrs
BLACKWELL preaching in Music Hall, Sunday,
that paper states that in reading the scriptures,
irreverent people smiled when they came 10 the
chapter 10 the thirteenth chapter Of First Cor
inthions-'When was child ! spake as a
child understood as child. / thought as a
child but when became man, put off child
isb things'
aS- The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Press says that Mr.. Dallas will
certainly be recalled from the Court Of st.
james, and that among those named as his sue
cessor are Josiah Randall of Pennsylvania, Ru-
fus Choate, and William Wright Of New Jer-
soy.
NJ Ex-senator Jones of Iowa, having con-
cluded that he cannot get anything better than
the mission to Bogota. has accepted that. and
vii 90 out at once. Robert O. Morgan Of Wis
consin has been appointed U. s. consul at 81
John, N. B.