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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-16
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~ BERTS, Brazil Nuts, English Walnuts, Figs,
Dates, Raisins, Currants, Rock Candy, Oysters,
HOLSTERS, Sardines, Alum, EPSON Salts, Sulphur,
Roll Birthstone, Copperas, Madder, Ext. LOgwood,
Indigo, Cream Tartar, Soda, Bedcords, Backing,
Batting, Gloves, Cement, Cigars of all kinds, Nut
megs Ginger of all kinds, Glass Jars, Tumblers,
Lanterns and Flasks, Lemon Syrup, Mustard,
Matches, Pepper Sauce, Spanish Moss, Stone Pipes,
Powder, Safety Fuse, Tobacco of all kinds, Fancy
Soaps, Starch, Vinegar, Cordage, Letter, Note Cap
and Writing Paper, Teas, Flour, Camphor, Envel
opes, Saltpetre, British Lustre, etc, etc.
A supply of the above kept constantly on hand,
and for sale low, by 5. L. GILBERT co,
dec22 Sycamore street, Water.
NJ EGRT .-LXGHT THE UNDER
A< signed beg leave to offer to the citizens of Ev-
ansvlle superior Burning Fluid at the reTg oiUea
price. We manufacture Fluid fresh every da
by entire new process, and warrant 1t not Il
smoke or explode. Persons using Fluid for light
respectfully invited to call and give it trial.
We feel confident our Fluid is superior to any
offered for sale in this city.
deco sToDDARD d THOMPSON, Druggists.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-16
Special Notices.


Bodiam Mining Company, Evansville, Indiana.
Office on Water street, between Main and Locust
Coal, in quantities of not less than 20 bushels, de-
lyered to any part of the city, at 10 cents per bush
at the pit, cents JOHN WYMOND,
$50 Sacraforvoud Manager
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-16
RETAIL MARKEL.

CORRECTED DAILY BY z. H. COOK SON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

see checks; that he was not consulted
about the bonds before or after they
were made.
Thus the matter stands.
-
We do not see, nor is it vet indicated
by his counsel, the course that Gov.
Matteson will pursue to relieve h;mself.
of the responsibility thrown upon him
by the evidence above presented I,
is understood that the recent Of the
trunk and box by him at Springfield
where they were conveyed, bv, express,
is susceptible of proof: But, let no
premature judgments be formed.
Z. S. Further examination of the
Fund Commissioners books, show that
the amount, principal and interest, Of
money bonds and certificates felonious
ly obtained, will not fall short of 1885,
600! The proper officers are diving
deep into the fraud, and it is feared
that new and more astonishing fraud,
will be brought to light The end ia
not yet!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

The New York correspondent of
the Charleston Neacs says: "Apropos of
Lectures and Lecturers, a private let
ter from London states that Barnum is
clearing 500 per week. The lecture,
How to Make Money! was prepared
for him by an eminent literary gentle
of this metropolis, who edits an inter-
estlng weekly journal. The price paid
for it by the great Snowman was Just
twenty-five dollars 1t is all bosh about
Barnum having lost all his money when
he failed here. He still has control of
the Museum here, his lease having
nineteen years to run yet, at an annual
rental of $4,000. He has repeatedly
been offered a bonus of $4,000 for
his lease. He also owns Though in
somebody else's name) nearly a whole
block in the most pupulous and valua-
BILE part Of Broadway, adjoining the
theatre Of Laura Keene, which is prob
ably worth a quarter Of million of
dollars"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

LAND REFoRM.-We see by the last
New York Tribune that Grows Home
stead Bill passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, Feb. LIST, by a handsome
majority. The indications are strong
of its passing the Senate.
The bill provides that any one who
under the present pre-emption law is
competent to make presumption, may
enter upon quarter section of any sur
Seyed, unoccupied government land
and by inhabiting and cultivating the
same for five years will be entitled to a
patent therefor free of cost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

The Pixies PEAK GOLD REGIONS
The Mineral Point Tribune saws: "We
conversed few days since with gen
tleman of rehable veracity who has
been through large portion Of the
country claims to be gold bearing Kan
sas, and prospected with others for the
gllttering ore. From him we learn that
while others claimed to find "the COLOR
he had never discovered anything like
gold, though he had washed many a
painful Of dirt in various locations where
gold is now said to be most abundant.
He is Of the opinion that there may be
gold in some portions of the country
about Pixies Peak, though he thinks
the stories circulated in relation to it's
abundance are gotten up by spectators
for mercenary purposes" This is dir
ect testimony and should have its full
weight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
Wisconsin Legislature.
Madison, Fe b. 5, 1859.
ASSEMBLY.
BILLS INTRODUCED.


To amend chapt Is of statutes, re-
lating to assessment and collection of
taxes for protection of persons who
shall receive. reward for meritorious
conduct; to.yacate part Of village plat
in village of Rochester.
BILLS PASSED.
To amend chapter so Of statutes re-
lating to county agricultural societies
so as to enable them to receive 800
appropriation, although they may have
failed to comply with the law; to change
time of holding Circuit Court in Coun-
ty of Washington to first Wednesday
in April and the first Monday in Octo-
Der; 70 appropriate to J. A. Crane sss.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Relating to amount of printing in all
languages requesting Principal of Blind
Asylum to visit the Capital, with pupils
for exhibition; granting use of Assem-
bly, Chamber at P. NJ, of some future
day for exhibition of pupils from Deaf
and Dumb Asylum. Adjourned till
Monday. 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

ME-. HUDsoN's DoNATIoN.-The do
nation party ma de to Rev. Mr.. Hudson
last Tuesday evening was a very pleas
ant affair-the happiest one we ever at
tended. The evening was spent in in
styumental and vocal music by volun-
teers, chit-chat, feasting, DC. One of
the novelties of the occasion was the
arrival of Prof. c. Mallory with his
apparatus for taking Candleotypes, Of
which he secured the shadow" of sixty
four, and the proceeds of which he
kindly placed in the hand Of the gen
tleman whom we had met to benefit
Much mirth was afforded by the as
tonishing correctness which marked the
pictures.
We learn that about s3l in cash, and
about as much more in useful articles.
were donated, besides the expenses of
the supper, which, we must not neglect
to mention, was a tip-top one. Oysters.
pies, cake, coffee, etc, were dealt out
IN abundance. The occasion will long
be remembered by the participants as
very happy one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

Thirty MILLION BRIDE There is
a strong effort being made in Congress
to pass bill putting $40, 1000, 900 at the
disposal of the President for the osten-
slble purpose of purchasing Cuba
If it should succeed it will amount to a
sSo,ooo,ooo bribing fund. The Span
ish Minister declares his intention to
demand his credentials, should the bill
pass. He probably prefers to stand
before the lannon's mouth, rather than
before 100000 gold dollars. Judas
only asked one-millionth part as much
for betraying his Savior.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

~ The Republican members of
Congress-Senators and Representa-
tlves-intend to procure service of
plate worth several hundred dollars, for
presentation to Hon. J. r. Giddings, at
the close OF his service in the House.
Several Democrats have also subscribed
to the fund, and others who do not wish
to have their names appear, have prof.
fered subscription; but as the names
are to be engraved on the plate, such
offers are declined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
The State Tax.

MIR. ED1ToR:-It is quite certain that
a large proportion of the counties 10
this State will be delinquent in paying
their State tax; at least, this county I
am sure will be. understand there X
a law of this Stste, Withholding The
School money from such Delinquent.
counties.
Now, wish to call public attention
to this matter, and inquire if such a law
is constitutional. 1 do not wish to in.
quirc if it is just and equitable, mas
much as the State takes away large
proportion of the means to pay this said
tax In Withholding the delinquent lands
from sale, and to make it still more diff.
ficult for the county to pay, 25 per cent.
per annum is added as a penalty to such
delinquent amount as the county is un-
able to pay at the time the law requires.
l confess that | cannot see the proprie-
ty of Withholding an education from
the children of county, because their
dads are unable to fork over the spon-
dulix In time, when the means is taken
from them by the party requiring pay
ment. n.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

LEcTUREs.-The discourse of Rev.
II. B. Philleo before the s'Home Lee
ture Society" last wednesday evening,
was, to our mind, a very excellent pro-
duction and read in an admirable style.
If we were disposed to scold, we should
express the opinion that a few senti-
nents were uttered which even the au-
thor himself believes to be untenab4e.
The subject was, 'sThe Progressive and
the Conservative" and the lecture start
ed off on the false basis that at the Gre
alton of man, all was perfection. But
We must not criticize these lectures. or
somebody will pull our hair.
Mr.. L. P. Powers is expected to
speak next Wednesday evening; but
in case it should be impossible for him
to comply with the invitation, DR..
Whitney has promised to substitute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
Arrival Of the Asia-Nine DAYS later
from Europe.
Sandy Hook Ian 7

Sandy Hook, Jan. 7.
The steamship Fulton arrived out on
2lst ult.
The political rumors are conflicting.
Warllke rumors continued, notwith-
standing peace intelligence.
Warlike preparations continued in
France.
1t is again reported, but not believed,
that Persigney would soon succeed
Walweski in the French foreign minis
try.
There had been a partial recurrence
OF the panic on the Paris Bourse, 8
per cents closing fat at IS 95. Lon
Ion exchange responded to the fall,
but not to the same extent.
1t is reported that an offensive and
defensive alliance was concluded be-
tween France and Sardinia.
The British Government had resolv-
ed to take sufficient measures to pro-
tect England's interest in Mexico.
The King of Naples is reported i'll.
The London Post Of the 21st announc-
ed his death, but it was not confirmed.
and on the following day the Post re-
GREETED its error
1t is denied that Prince Napoleon
was received with enthusiasm in Turin.
His marriage is said to be unpopular
there.
Quiet prevailed in Lombardy.
The Austrian loan of six million
pounds sterling was announced for the
London money market.
The Swiss National Council voted
half a million to immediately convert
all their guns into the percussion prin-
ciple.
The n. Y. frigate Mace dorian was
at Alexandria January 9th.
The Paris Debots thinks there are
excellent reasons for trusting in the
preservation Of the general peace.
Steam engines at Vincennes are still
making rided cannon.
On the 14th the Prairie had an ar
tlcle to the effect that the avoidance of
war was not to be considered altogeth-
er certain. This, with false reports of
an instruction at Milan and Venice.
and a collision between the Austrian
and Sandman troops caused reaction
on the Bourse and a decline of 8 per
cent. On the following day the mar
ket was more steady and closing at a
fractional improvement On the 2lst
the market opened firm and animated,
but subsequently declined and closed
flat.
At Turin the belief in the coming
war was decidedly increasing.
Letters from reliable authority at
Milan, say there was not the least
chance of an Instruction. It is stated
that the sending Of troops from Aus
trla had been suspended.
Accounts from Lombardy still speak
OF disaffection, but no outbreaks. Aus
TRAN re-intorcements were pouring in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

CENTRALIA HoUsE.-This institution
was founded last fall, and has already
won very favorable reputation. Cen
tralis is rapidly gathering together all
the paraphenralia of an infant village.
Washington's birth day is to be COM
memorated by our west side friends,
with a dance and supper. Billy
gets up the supper and the 'Metropoli-
TAM furnishes the music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
icy Senator Hancbett stated

B Senator Hanchett stated, in the
course of a speech on the subject in
the Senate, that if all the errors that
had been discovered in the statutes
were put together, they would not num-
Der %, and all those, with the excep-
ton of two or three, were of nature
to be easily corrected II this is the
case, we hope our representative will
stop talking about the errors and cor
rect them at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

For MADIsoN.-Our friends through
out the Pinery will remember that the
fare from Portage City to Madison by
stage is only So; while, by way OF
Milwaukee, it is 81. The difference is
worth saving these times; and so far
as pleasure may be taken into the &C
count, we would as soon ride with a
load of jolly stage passengers as in a
noisy railroad car.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
We clip the following item from the

We clip the following item from the
GAINESVILLE Times .ss,
can examination is in progress be-
fore Justice Doty of this city, in the
case Of the State VS.. Chas. M. Drake.
1t is alleged that Mr.. Drake, who is
clergyman, and who took one of the
children brought to this place some
time ago by the Society called the
Home of the Friendless, of the city of
New York, has been guilty of great
cruelty to the girl who was left with
him. It appears from the evidence of
the girl, who is about fourteen years of
age, that he whipped her so cruelty that
the scars are plainly visible upon her
person more than a year after the whip
ping. and that permanent injury was
lone to her person and health" -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

sD We see that some of the State
officers at Madison are trying to con-
vince the State Printer that quire of
blanks may DO more than twenty-four.
When it is established that more than
twenty-four blanks make a quire, we
shall either quit the printing business
or sell blanks by the bunch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

s8 The St. Louis Democrat states
that the slaves of Missouri are rapidly
finding purchasers who take them out
OF the State, and leave in their stead
thousands OF good dollars, enabling
their former owners to pay for the labor
of white men in tilling the ground and
raising the rich crops which our farms
are capable Of producing. under labor
intelligentlv directed,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

JOHN ABRowN.-We regret to learn
that this gentleman was Frustrated by
asevere tit of paralysis on the other day,
and is lying very dangerously ill at the
house of his brother, Beriah Brown, in
Madison.
Mr.. Brown has just been confirmed
as Postmaster of Portage CITY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
. The Worcester /,

@The Worcester Spy says the
author of the remarkable story, "In a
Cellar" In the atlantic Mozthzu. is
Miss Harriet Prescott, of Newbury-
port, young lady, the knowledge Of
whose gifts and requirements has been.
hitherto confined ts the circle of her
private friends :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
News from all Parts of the Country

Washington, Feb. Mr.. Garnest's.
report at the Democratic caucus on =.
Saturday evening, favored a reduction
In the expenses Of lithographine, en-
craving, printing, and binding the pub.
nc documents, cutting off the Congress.
lonal Globe, reducing the expenses Of
the branch minis, reducing the army
estimates several millions, and the navy
two millions, the saving of nearly two.
millions, by suspension of the work
on public buildings, the reduction Of
the franking privilege to two ounces,
making the ocean mail service selfsus-
tanning, and cutting off light
supporting them hereafter by tonnage
duties.
Mr.. Crawford offered resolution. in
which no action was taken, authorizing
the Secretary Of the Treasury to re-is-
sue 100000 treasury notes, and that
any other deficiency should be supplied
by retrenchment.
Resolutions opposed to permanent
national debt were adopted repudiating
the acts and proceedings of the other
democratic caucus, and appointing 3
committee to take steps for united ac-
ton with other democrats who approve
of their position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

az Henry Jumpertz, whose trial
for the murder of Sophia Werner has
just concluded, was found guilty. It
will be remembered that the defendant
cut up the deceased, placed the remains
in a barrel and shipped it to New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

w 1t will be seen by new adv.
is this issue, that Messrs. Corivean d
Hamilton have established q wagon
and blacksmith shop on the Centralia
side. This firm is reliable, prompt and
honest We wish them success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED,

Instrueting Committee on Printing
to report daily costs of journals of the
Senate; requesting opinion of Attorney
General whether the State is liable for
loss Of lumber on account of bridges
on Wisconsin river erected by r. r.
Companies.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
To attach certain towns therein, to
Outagamie county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

~ The Buffalo Express says that
no less than fifty three propellers are
being built for the purpose of llavigat-
ing our canals next summer. a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
Our Agents.
Winter Evenings in Grand Rapids

The various rational entertainments
given in Grand Rapids the present win
ter, for the instruction and amusement
OF our citizens, are productive of much
good, and worthy the enterprise of any
community. Being located away from
any great thoroughfare, no concerts or
shows visit us, and our citizens realized
the fact that we must originate enter
tainments which the human mind con-
tinually Graves. In this they have adj
mirably succeeded. And what is also
praisewortby in these hard times, the
"shows" instituted by them are all free.
In the first place, Mr. L. M. Hawley
has generously been teaching tho art
of pensmanship on almost every even
ing when nothing else was going on.-
His pupils are numerous, and their I'M
provemeut in quil-driving is evidenced
by the interest evinced in being on
band at every session. Our ssdevils'
no longer produce manuscript bearing
the marks of geese-tracks, but it is now
clear, plain and handsome. Mr.. FL.
should be kindly remembered by those
who have been instructed in the neces.
sary accomplishment of penmanship.
Mr.. J. H. Lang has succeeded in
making a geography school very at
tractiye to both old and young. Most
unbounded interest is taken by all who
have had the opportunity of attending.
The teacher manages to internix
amusement with instruction, which is a
favorable feature, for the younger por-
ton of the class would soon become
discouraged by the monotonous course
usually pursued.
A course of lectures is being deliv-
cred on Wednesday evenings, by our
citizens as they are invited by the au-
dience. The hall is invariably filled
to Observation-Disclosures it is difficult
to find even standing place. The
lectures thus far given, are written
with marked ability and good TASTE
No rules curb those called upon to lee
ture IN either choosing his theme or in
expressing his own views, however un-
popular or heretical they may be.
Each week is very pleasantly closed
by social gathering across the River,
at the Garrison Hall, where a tip-top
band play for those who delight to
trip the light fantastic toe"
Thus our metropolitan friends will
see, that, although we are very seldom
honored with the presence of good
concert or afflicted by the arrival of a
catch-psnny humbus, we have devised
ways by which both old and Young
may employ the long winter evenings
IN an interesting and beneficial manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.

Instructing the Comptroller to report
amount audited and countersigned by
him during his term of office; referring
report of State Prison Commissioner to
Committee on Printing, to see if it is
correctly printed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
SENATE.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.

FEIIIIUNS PRESENTED.
For establishment Of Board of r.
r. Commissioners; for prohibitory
liquor law; for annexation of Adams
to Juneau County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

Holmes Hole, Mass, Feb. The
schooner Mercer, which arrived hero
last night, brings Port au Prince dates
to January 10. :
The revolution has extended to near
ly all parts Of the Empire. At St. Ma
ries some severe fighting had taken
place both on land and at sea, with con-
siderable loss of life. Solouque had
been compelled to retire.
A naval engagement had taken place
off St. Marie, 6 vessels taking part
The Admirals vessels were badly dam
aged and the whole fleet bore up for
Port au Prince. Reinforcements were
joining Gerard from all points.
It was believed that Solouque would
not be able to force his way into Port
au Prince. the city being surrounded Lv
Republicans. Solouque's coffee had all
been seized and sold at auction. A
Danish brig had been chartered by hins
to load, but it was thought it would not
be allowed to enter at Port an Prince.
When the schooner Mercer left, the
city was under arms, and no man was
allowed to pass out. s.-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12
GRAND RAPIDS. WIS:
Baturdav Morning, February 10Th, 1859.

= Single copies of the REPORTER may be
Mad at this Office, at FIVE CENTS each.
Office on the bluff opposite Magnolia House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-12

Albany, Feb. Mrs. M,ry Hsr-
tung, who has been on trial here tho
past week for the murder of her hus-
band, Emil Hartrlng, was this morning
found guilty of murder. Her trial has
excited intense interest and the Jury
have been outside this afternoon. The
prisoner is quite young and handsome.
and her case has created the greatest
sympathy.