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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

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Goys WIZARDS INTERFERENoE wITH THE
BOARD OF EDUcATroS.--By virtue of his Of
flee, the Governor is a member of the State
Board of Education. AS such, his powers
are simply advisory. The School Law dis
timely states (see Sec. llS) that the Super
intendento of Public Instruction shall be en-
shah submit for the approval = Of said Board
a list of textbooks for schools. The Su.
pcrintendent, and he alone, is authorized by
law to propose measures upon which the
State Board may act; yet, Notwithstanding
his legal incompetency to move in this mat
ter, our ever-officious and over-oflicious Gov
ernor, from some consideration, thought
proper to have particular series of school
books adopted by the State Board. He,
therefore, called meeting of the Board, he
drafted q resolution in favor of said books,
he submitted it, and he engineered it thro',
perfectly Indifferent TO the wants of the
people and the welfare of our schools; in
opposition to the views Of the Superintend-
ent, and in reckless disregard Of the defer
ence and courtesy due an associate officer.
This action of the State Board, il regard
cd, would impose upon the people of Indi-
ana thx of over one hundred thousand dol
lars. The books already adopted in our
schools were recommended by the first State
Board of Education, have been Endorsed by
every Superintendent of Public Instruction
during period of seven years, and are now
used with general satisfaction in nearly all
parts of the State. They are much cheap
er than the series just recommended, and,
judging from the opinions expressed by
competent teachers who have examined and
compared both series, they are greatly SUI
perior. tsr salTfl5
Mr.. Charles Barnes, former Superintend-
emit of the public schools in New Albany, in
commenting on the proceedings, says:
The State Board of Education recommends
that whenever new readers are TO be obtain
ed, Goodriche's be substituted for McGuf-
fey's or the Indiana Series. Who that is ut
all familiar with the duties of the school
room, does not see that such in operate n
would cause the direct confusion in the cli Q.
ses? A pupil loses or wears out his book,
and another has TO be purchased. In ac-
cordance with the recommendation of the
State Board, he purchases Goodrich Read
er, and presents himself for instruction.
The teacher, in dismay, receives him, and
thus suffers himself to be sadded with n
double burden, by doubling the number of
his classes. In the name of the teachers of
the State protest against any such opera
ton.
In the name of the parents of the State, |
protest against the movement; for why
should they be taxed TO purchase series of
Readers trenty.fDe per cent. dearer than the
one now in nse2 To show that this will be
the case, / give the retail price of the diff
ferent Nos of the two series:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28


SENATOR HAMMOND, OF s. g., AGAINST THE
SLAVE TRADE.-On Beech Island, in South
Carolina, there is Planters Club, which
meets monthly for the discussion of agricul-
tural subjects. On the. 3D. inst, the African
Slave Trade was up for debate, and the dis
tinguished Senator from South Carolina took
ground boldly against this new project of
the Ultraists:
Senator Hammond spoke with unusual
zeal and earnestness, and INDUCED pretty
freely in epithets and rhetoric. He said
that the slave trade agitation is calculated to
strengthen the anti-slavery and political
power at the north, and elect ~ Presi-
dent, whose polly and administration
would be most hostile to the South and
that no Southern State would go for seces-
sion on the African Slave Trade issue. The
consumation Of this scheme would reduce the
price of negroes TO two hundred dollars n
head, and cotton TO four cents pound.
That while the people Of the North and
of Great Britain might not be unwilling TO
see both cotton and slaves reduced in price,
for moral and political reasons, they would
never approve of the conveyance Of persons
who are slaves in Africa TO the cotton fields
Of the Southern States.
In pointing out the horrors of /" the mid
die passage" he said that an average Of
seven or eight murders were committed fol
every slave delivered in America. and very
adroitly assumed that all the crimes tha'
ever attended "this infamous traffic." will
necessarily attach to it so long as negroe:
are brought to this country, no matter under
what laws or regulations they come.
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Tn GREAT EAsrERs.-In the trial trip
the Leviafhan met with an accident to her
machinery. which viii delay her departure
onher transatlantic voyage for three weeks
The feed-pipe casing in one Of her tunnels
exploded during the trial trip, with terrific
force, causing the death of FIVE of the fire.
men and wounding others. The damage to
the fittings Of the vessel are serious, but the
ship and machinery received no harm. 1t
requires about $25, 900 to repair the damage.
The explosion occurred off Hastings. The
funnel was blown into the air, tearing to
pieces the great saloon, and doing great
damage to the internal fittings of the vessel.
The guests on board had just quilted the
saloon, and all fortunately escaped without
injury. The explosion was terrific, but the
ship resisted the shock. The frame sustain
ing no injury. The accident made SO little
difference in the movements of the ship,
that her engines were not stopped till she
reached Portland, her place OF destination,
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" in our midst within the last few days,
by the cry OF "mad dogs" A pet Of q citi-
zen's, evinding some symptoms Of hydropho-
bia, bit lad and q drayinan, wounding
them very slightly. Our worthy Sheriff,
to whom the animal belonged, got some Of
the saliva of the enraged creature into a
wound on his hand, which some persons
think to be a, dangerous as bite. We have
a communication from an intelligent and ex-
perienced physician who is clearly of the
opinion that the dog could not have been
affected by hydrophobia. Other members
of the profession, who have made an inves-
tigation of the facts attending the case, are
of the opinion that it was a well marked
case of hydrophobia. lis difficult in this
case, as in others, for the initiated to decide'
when the doctors disagree.
1t is wise, however, to avail ourselves Of
the benefits of all doubts, and to believe in
the most favorable report, when all danger
is past. Every dog has disappeared from
the streets, and is safely chained or locked
up at home Another case is not likely to
occur, or il it does, the poo: victim viii be
able to do harm. The parties who have
been wounded. have gone to distant city,
to seek the most eminent medical protec-
ton against the apprehended consequences,
should there really have been any danger.
If there were at any time any cause of ap-
prehension from mad dogs, the danger is re-
moved; for the dogs have all disappeared,
and we are now really safer thar we have
been in ten years before; the alarm has
awakened the people to sense Of the need,
and to the proper means of protection
The community has already returned to its
composurc and equanimity on the subject.
We believe the old theory is still good, that
dogs living on the banks Of fresh water riv-
ers, with free access to the streams, are new
er affected by hydrophobia. While the poor
animals are under suspicion, people from the
country should not allow their canine pets
to follow them into the city, lest they fall
victims to the general proclamation of out
lawry issued against the race.
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SAN JUAN DIFFIcULTY.-Victoria papers,
Of the ed ult., say that five companies of
infantry, four of artillery, and battery of
eight 80 Founders, from the United
States steamer Massachusetts, were at the
Island of San Juan. The House of AS
sembly, on the 18th, adopted an address to
Governor Douglas, urgently requesting him
to enforce upon the English government the
necessity of demanding from the United
States the immediate withdrawal of all its
troops, but strenuously, and at all risks, to
maintain her rights to the island, and also
to all the other islands in the same archi-
pelago, now clandestinely, dishonrably, and
dishonesty invaded. A motion was also
adopted, urging Gov. Douglas to form VOL
unteer military companies.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

GENERAL ScoTT AND HIS STAFF.-The de-
parture of General Scott, from New York,
on the steamer Of the goth for San Francis
co, and thence to Vancouver's Island, to adj
just the unfortunate difference which has
there sprung mp, has ELECTED on the part of
the people of that city, and general express
sion oftheir high regard for the old veteran.
He was met at the vessel by crowd of cit
liens, who testified their feelings by repeat
cd cheers. The occasion was signalized al
so by military parade, and by salutes from
the cannon Of Governors Island, Fort Ham,
ilton and Fort Columbus, as the Star of the
Vest passed down the bay. - -, -.
4 The Herald says, he walked the gang
plank with as firm step as many a young
er man, mounted the marrow ladder, amidst
the crowd of baggage, assengers and spec.
tators, as if he wasn't Of any more conse.
quence than anybody else, turning as he
was obliged to do occasionally, to acknowl-
edge the hearty cheers VIII. :h followed him
every STEP sp{he great e han hi in IS s,h sd
hoss." didn't lie give the Mexicans fits?'
Hes the greatest man Of the country.
AYES, and any other country, too" "Hel
my boy awell he will. aHe o1ghi
to be President; hes not too old yet. y
.As good as old Buck any day" "A won.
derful man, sir. "a great General, sir.
"May his shadow never be less" Thes,
and thousands of the. other complimentary
illusions greeted the veteran as he made hi.
way with difficulty through the crowd te
the stern Of the vessel on the main deck.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28
say- The beautifaI styles. seryieeabi

Va The beautiful styles, serviceabie
manner in which it is made, the large stock
there is to select from, and the extremely
low prices at which Lyoy's is selling goods
has caused quite run for his superior cloth
ing since his return from New York. He
has already sent on an order to have q
large lot OF select goods manufactured, so as
to arrive here by the time he removes into
Judge FosrERs new block on First street.
Bear in mind, gentlemen, that DEvLIN's
superior clothing capvbe bought in no other
establishment in this part Of the State.
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The WAY IN WHICH THE PARTY LEADERS
TRADE FOR OPFIcR.-An independent DEM
ocratic paper in New York, exposes the
schemes of the leaders of the Albany Re.
gency in packing the Democratic State Con-
vention at Syracuse as follows:
If they had met no opposition to packing
the Delegation from New York State to the
Charleston Convention to their liking. they
wonld have nearly a year within which to
sell out to advantage. They could go to
any Presidential aspirant and say, ave
have IS votes that we can cast for or against
you in the National Convention--making a
relative difference of 40 i'm that body (which
consists OF about 3O0.) Now if you agree
that A shall be Secretary of the Treasury,
Tor OF State perhaps,) that b shall be Col
lector OF the port OF New York, G POST
master, Marshal, (and so on, embracing
all the most profitable and responsible ofii-
GERS under the goyernment,) you shall have
our 80 votes. Otherwise We must cast them
for some one who will give us such assur-
ance." BY such means these gentlemen ex-
pected, to obtain control of Federal patron
age to the amount of millions per annum
and the handling of hundreds OF millions
OF the government revenue. Well might
they play n bold game for such results, if
destitute OF all respect for principle, or the
intelligence and rights of the peoplel
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

What is the necessity of taxing teachers,
by imposing additional burdens, and inevita-
bly, Introducing confusion into their schools
Why the necessity Of taxing parents, by ma
king them pay twenty-five per cent. more
for The same amount Of matter, and in the
opinion of many Of us. inferior matter?
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

COUNTY CoxnlssIoNER.-It,w will be seen
by the note of Mr.. Parrett, that he accepts
the call made by his fellow-citizens of all
parties, to bccomsa candidate for County
Commissioner. His intimate acquaintance
with the interests of the county-his char
acter for intelligence, practical experience,
and probity, viii give him almost unani-
nous vote, OF this time when the need ofre-
form is so sensibly felt by the citizens gen.
orally. With younger man, like Mr..
Purit to aid him in the discharge Of the
active business of the Board, the people may
hope for an economical and efficient admin
istration of the county affairs in the future.
From intimations given, it is probable one
or two Of the candidates already in the field,
will withdraw and give their support to Mr..
Parrett, noncompliance with the public wishes
manifested in the nomination of Mr.P.
To Ksssrs. y. j. Chandler, J. II. Aagse,
Nicholas Long, and Others:
GySrLINEN:-I have never been q candi.
date for any Office in my life, and much dis.
like the idea of becoming 30 at this late
period of it, but fully appreciate the great
importance to the citizens OF the county O
the office you mention me for, and am con
strained to say, that If elected to it, I shall
feel it incumbent upon me to accept its du
ties and burthens with an homes intention
to perform them to the best of my ability.
| Very respectfully,
ROBERT PARRErT.
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IConmraioufed.

Commnnicufed.
The adog story" has assumed such wide
spread interest that it becomes desirable for
the public TO know some OF the facts. As
Tar as it could be ascertained, the supposed
mad dog drank water up to the time OF his
death, knew his master, and 'obeycdN his 4
calling. At his post morton examination,
however; some pieces of-ilannei-were- found
in his stomach. The question now to be
solved is, Was the dog really mad ? tits
question of the highest Importance to every
one in the community, and every one has
right to ask it. Upon what authority did
the attending physicians pronounce this
case of Hydrophobia? We are unable to
discover single instance which would prove
that dog seized with Hydrophobia was
able to swallow waterway, more, who did
not dread it. The very name of the disease
implies it Hydrophobia; that is, persons
who are thus bitten dread the sight or the
feeling of water. That the dog does not
know his master, is likewise characteristic
of this disease; which symptoms, together
with the open mouth and the discharge OF
froth, we entirely miss. 1t is even matter
of doubt whether the qualities Of the blood
are altered in this disease, or not; the latter
opinion is the most common among the most
scientific and experienced physicians. It is
held that the poison is wholly confined to
the nervous system. But more, the dis
ease is characterized by horror and dread OF
water, both in man and animals, that, even
| IL they should labor under the greatest thirst
at the time, we may fearlessly say, s@'Witf.
out this symptom, no Hydrophobia.D J =.
Cullen, Bcrhave, Hufeland, Pereira, Shen-
lien, and the works on Medical Jurispru-
dence, have advanced and sustained this
principle. Taylor'ss (Hartshorne) Medical
Jurisprudence contains nothing about this
disease at oil. What now are the authoritie:
of the physicians in question, upon which
they have termed this case Of hydropho-
The supposed remedy in Pennsylvania
seems to us a mere humbug. All the scien.
tifc men of the past and present century
have vainly endeavored- to find specific fol
this disease; and any cure which apparent
ly has been made, proved afterwards to b.
no case of bydrophobia at all. A man VIII
Il ~ \ = !
for this disease, would be hailed as a secon,
Jenner; and if mercenary motives shout
guide him, he would find the amplest re
wards from all the existing governments
If We recollect Alright, II was a sum OF El0O,
600, which was awarded TO Jenner for tn
discovery Of iinnoculation; and simila
: sum would await the glorious discoverer {
an infallible remedy for hydrophobia. az
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

DH Vice President breckenridge, Gov.
Magofiin, and Hon. j. .Crittenden are ex-
pected to attend the State Fair at New Al
bany, this week.
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RLr There is not a more desirable stock
of cloths, doe skins, cassimeres, fancy cas-
simeres, tweeds, jeans or satinets, to he
found in the city than can be had at
HUGHES. His stock of tailors trimmings
is complete. He has an extra fine piece of
black silk velvet. We invite buyers to give
particular attention to his stock.
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by Ladies' there is certainly the best op-

gEs- Ladies there is certainly the best OPP
portnnity at NELSON & Co.'s this morning
to purchase fine linen goods that has ever
offered for long time the goods are of the
very best quality, and the stock large. MEL
SON will put them through without res erve,
as the owners object is to clear out the
goods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

CoRDovA CoFFRR.-We have been pre-
sented by Mr.. YENSEMAS with specimen
Of Mexican coffee raised in the vicinity Of
Cordova, which excels in perfectress of
bean, color, and aroma the finest Cuba cof-
fee. We learn that this coffee appeared in
the New Orleans market for the first time
last season, and at once became popular and
met with rapid sales at prices two cents
higher than the primest Rio. The bean is
more perfect than the Laguyra with the fine
flavor and aroma of the coffee from that
country. Coffee is a new import from
Mexico, and if she can furnish an article so
superior, il will quicken the desires Of our
countrymen for speedy annexation. With
Mexico attached we might be tindepen-
dent of the world for the supply of all our
commercial necessities. The various por-
tions of the Republic extending from the
Lakes to the tropics mutually ministering
to the wants of each other, we could upon
this continent realize in our commerce the
dreams of the advocates of free trade
Specimens of this beautiful new Mexican
coffee can be seen ut Messrs. ,ALLIs & HowEs.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

r1. TIE American Agrieultmist, pub
lished in New York, by o. Judd, is one of
the best agricultural monthlies published in
the Union. II is afforded at 81 per annum,
and has already attained circulation of
45,lO0. Each number contains thirty-two
large quarto pages, with a number of ex-
cellent illustrations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-28

nA. The Hanoverian government, in re-
leasing Christian Enst from military duty
in the Hanoverian army, processes that the
act was concession of personal courtesy to
Gov. Wright, our Minister at Berlin. and
was not done in compliance with any prin-
ciple of international law which It recog-
Mics. Nothing has, therefore, been gained
be the act in settling the question.
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mARRlEp.

BY Rev. ii. Gilmore, on Monday, Sept. 10th, at the
residence Of Judge Iglehart, Miss SARAH A. CowLE
and Mr.. JAMES ERsKIxE, all of this city.
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II rO.fRLErS son, .V-O. 6 .N-ORTA
- First street, are in receipt Of large stock
Of Carpets, Floor, Table, aud Stair Oil Cloths !:
Wiudos Shades, stair Rods Cotton, Linen, wo ~
en-, and SILK DaniassSs; Rugs, Mats, Bleached and
Brown Muslin, Cotton and woolen Flannels, CT
ton aud Linen. SIleetngs all grades and sizes Of
Blankets, all qualities OF Shawis, Knitting Yarn,
and Cotton Hosiery and Gloves; casinets, Carl
mores, Cloths, Chillren's Plaids, Merinoes Ladies
Dress Goods, Silks, DeBeraees, Plain and Figured
DeLaines, Jac0nes and Swiss Mnslins, Embroidery
and Embroidered Collars, Wooden Goods, all shades
Of Worsted and Cheneal Calicoes, Ginghams, Um-
breilas for Gents, Ladies'. and Misses; Hoops, Hoop
skirts, &c, whieha Ofeel Tor cash at reasonable
prices andonc prizes tn ALA - t e.
We also have on hand "a large amount Of Pork.
Lard, Moiasses, aud Whisky cooperage. Orders MI
ed at short notice and lowprices asepls-lm
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EVANSVILLE TEA STORE.

EVANSVILLE TEA STORE.
IHoARRR.GS, In ILL GO.M.uRR-
~ cial cenfSes- 4 Ike Boston, New York, and
Evansville business 10 gradually classifying itself,
thus afor,ling goods 70 dealers aud consumers at
IRA, TOBACCO, Dc, Se., Instead OF general gro
lWesleg leave to call attention TO our large aud
well selected stock OF goods in our line: tl-ta
luo chests and caddies assorted I cas- q 80
I 100 boxes Tobacco. 0 III -tr &c
100000 Cigars. ~ -ear
bbis Backing. sgu1 aF .er
GU boxes Ground Spices.
25 bbls Vinegar. --s--.
"a gross Gates Matches.
~ bags Grain Pepper and Spice IN
100 bdis Wrapping Paper. 1ts ar
90 realms Writing do j lrsf
500 Paper Bags, assorted sizes, very convenient
for retail purposes. '-t
Mustard, i'm small and large tin cans. =
Common and fancy Candies, Butterssoteh, &c :,
with many other articles usually keIt in such
stores. a. ID at . -. .' lIf4ta.t ~ IT,
Speaking of Teas, let it he understood that We
are anxious To sell Tea, aud will self good Tea at
45c, zoe, 6c G5e, Toe, 7sc s0c 90c, 81, aud 81 20
per pound
We also have Teas put up in 2, 4, AMI D, caddics
TO our order, to sell 10 families. IL you want good
and cheap Tea, call For the present in Po-
seys Block after the 18th IF October, in Fosters
new Block, on First street. lsf
No" Call and get some Tea. ..-.a.i n
Ell SABIN L co.
R6- Rags wanted, for Groceries or Ca-h
Enquirer copy sep26
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New HorEL.-Those of our citizens who
wish to examine the plans for the elegant
Hotel which our citizens propose to erect,
can see the beautiful designs drawn by Mr..
RoBr. BOYD and Mr. MARsINNA, at the Lii
brary. Each does credit to its designs, and
either would he an ornament to the city !;
and if placed upon the river bank, would
make elegant and imposing appearance
from the river. AS mere ornaments 70 the
city, they would be worth their estimated
cost. They were not drawn asregular plans,
but designed for mere sketches to give sub.
scribers an idea of the appearance OF the
building their money would erect. More
elaborate and perfect drawings viii be made
for the workingplans. While We have such
artists among us, there is certainly no need
for sending abroad for plans Of any strue-
ture The styles selected, are quite differ
ent--are simple and plain as Doric-the
other moro Orrate, and of a Corinthian taste
Both are excellent, but the majority will, we
think, prefer Mr.. BoYD's, the cost of each
being about the same. - GD