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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-20

DIsSOLUTlON-The partnership here
Atofore existing between Geo Watt & P II Starke
having been dissosred, L would inform the public,
that have taken the store No 50 Main street. here
/ shall keep constantly on hand, for sale. (of my
own manufacturing supply of the following
Plows. to which al the attention OF farmers, and
would especially ask a call from Commission Mer-
chants before they buy elsewhere as shall offer
usual Inducements to them.
Cuff Brace Plows OF all sizes
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

the Desert, doubling her steam service on the
route, and preparing the way for telegraph
lines.
But the most magnificent scheme for i'm
provement for the navigation of the Indian
Seas is the project of ship canal across the
Malay Peninsula, which stretches down be-
tween the Gulf of Bengal on one side and
the China Seas on the other 1t takes twelve
hundred miles of navigation to get round
this Peninsula through a dangerous naviga-
ton. The distance across is but about fifty
miles, and there is said to be only passage
Of twelve or fifteen miles between streams
that run in opposite directions and fail into
the opposite CULTS. 1t would be great
point gained if the vast commerce from the
west, going eastward from Southern Europe
could save a week or ten days, in time, and
the perils of very dangerous route through
the Straits of Malacca and along the islands
of the East Indies, by brief cut through
the narrow neck of land which bears the
name of the Kraw Isthmus. Part of it is
British territory, and the other belongs to
the King of Siam, from whom England may
expect to get any concession she wants to
this purpose. We have seen no estimate of
the probable cost, or land survey of the
route.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
The Echon Slave Case

The United States Circuit Court, Judge
Wayne presiding, met at Charleston on the
7th inst, and the Court charged the Grand
Jury in reference to the slave brig Echo
The witnesses were called, and after some
time spent in elaboration, two bills of in
dictment were found, one against the six
teen prisoners now in Jail, and the other
against the one sent to Africa on board the
Niagara. This finding of the Grand Jury,
says the Mercury, will raise the question of
availability in the law in a case rs marked
and decided as could we'll occur.
II was mentioned. few days since, that
the prisoners were taken for trial to Colum-
bia, at which place occurred the first session
of the District Court after their arrest. Then
there was decided feeling in opposition to
the law; and the Grand Jury, to whom bills
were submitted failed to find them. A mo-
ton to discharge them was then made, and
pressed with great zeal. The motion was
unsuccessful, however, and the prisoners
were ordered back 10 Charleston for trial at
the present term.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

The EUROPEAN PEACE CoSGpEss.-The
Congress that is to be assembled to settle
the international affairs of Europe, and es-
pecially, to adjust the Italian question be-
tween Austria and France, is to assemble
during April, in the town of Baden. Eng
land, France, Russia, Austria and Prussia,
have already named their representatives
Sardinia and the smaller States of Italy
would, it is said, be admitted to Il seat but
not to the right of voting. Tho PROPOSE
ton for submitting the disputed points to a
conference, is said TO be an adroit maumuvre
OIL the part of the French Emperor, to gain
time for more complete preparation FOR war,
and TO secure the advantages which the
course of events was certain to give him.
There are doubts of the efficacy of the Con-
gress and the sincerity Of the powers, most
interested in il. France and Austria both
continue their ornaments.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
The Canal.

While the managers and their forces were
employed in repairing the break at Dongola,
another occurred on Friday near Newark,
about fourteen miles from this city. The
injury, we learn, is not very serious one,
but will have the effect to close navigation
for week or more. The management of
the canal has not yet been organized. Had
the managers had time to complete their ar
rangements this accident would probably
have been prevented.
We learn that about six thousand five
hundred dollars have been subscribed for the
canal fund above Main street, and the can
vasser in the lower part of the city, who has
been unable, from the pressure of private
business, to give his attention to the work for
the last week, is confident that he will raise
as much or more below Main street. The
city subscription viii probably give the man
ayers about one half the amount needed to
complete their undertakings. The balance
will be raised along the line between here
and Newberry. The subscription has not
been made with the liberal public spirit,
which the projectors of the undertaking ex-
pected, yet there is no doubt that all that
is absolutely required will be finally raised.
Many have put down liberal amounts, freely
and promptly, with expressions of regret
that they could not do more for the public
good. Others have hesitated and procrasti-
mated, and have required weeks to reflect
upon duty, obvious and patent to every
mans senses; hesitation and delay are more
discouraging to the canvassers than fat re-
fusals. ~ a-l
To give detailed account to the canvass
er of every dollar each one has lost in the
stock of the Straight Line and the Craw-
louisville Railroad, affords to his mind nc
satisfactory reasons for not subscribing to
the canal. Those accounts relate to another
and past events, which time has closed and
settled; and adjusted, too, in manner to
render the supposed lost money a good in
vestment for the city and the individual
loser. But the canal is living present
question; and the simple interrogatory fol-
every citizen to answer, when the subscrip.
ton paper is presented to him, is, show
much can, or will, you subscribe out of you
present means for its preservation lie
this answer be put at once upon the can
vasser's book, in figures, and let him go OF
his way. .7e.-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
A Family of Horse Thieves.

1t will be recollected that last autumn a
gang of horse thieves was arrested, consist
ing of the father and seven sons, named
Prathers, who had lived together in remote
and secluded settlement in the upper part of
Perry county, in this State. They had been
suspected for many years of living by dis
honest means, but as they did not depredate
upon their neighbors, paid their debts, and
had, apparently, good deaf of property, no
one in;erfered with them. Last fall some
stolen horses were traced to their neighbor-
hood and found in their possession. This
led to the arrest of the father and six sons
the seventh was over in Kentucky where he
acted as striker for the gang, and escaped.
Five of the sons were committed to Leav-
enworth Jail, and one son and the father
were imprisoned in Perry county. The eld-
est of the sons, a man over 40 years old, died
in prison few weeks ago at Leayenworth.
The other four were tried there last week,
and all convicted and sentenced to the PEN
itentiary for two years.
= Old man Prather and his youngest son.
% years of age, are to be tried in Perry
county in May, and will probably be sent
with the others to Jacksonville.
The father of this family of thieves is a
remarkable specimen of humanity From
some rheumatic affection he is drawn into
every conceivable i'll shape, and has been
confined to his bed for the last fifteen years,
being unable to.:use any 70 his members
except his hands and tongue, the latter OF
which he uses with great facility. While
his Affections of body prevented him from
engaging in the active operations of the
| business, he was nevertheless the ruling
spirit Of the clan, and is supposed to have
planned every expedition or foray upon the
property and even lives Of the people; for
they are strongly suspected of having dis
posed of several individuals, for the sake OF
their money. The persons engaged in
breaking up this desperate clan of outlaws,
are entitled to the gratitude of the people
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

Bea.. The following statement from the
Madison Courier is true in nearly every city
and town in the Northwest. Why don't
men who have been educated for il, go to
farming? Its, if properly conducted, the
most profitable pursuit that nan with II
thousand dollars or more can engage in:
The supply of beef in the city markets
for month past has not been equal to the
demand, and the quality not as good as
formerly. Butchers tell us fat cattle arc
not III the country, that it is with much
labor and trouble they are able to moke any
show. This accounts also for the high prices
of all descriptions of butchers meat. We
have never known butchers meat and but
| ter. so scarce and high in this market.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
The Commerce of Asia.

The opening of the Chinese and japanese
ports has impaired an impetus to the COM
merce of the world, and there is likely to be
d spirited competition for the first harvests
of this new field of commerce Russia and
England are making the most strenuous eff
forts for the ascendancy in the general rival
~ for Eastern trade. The Emperor of Rus
sia, immediately upon the cession of the
Amoor country and the opening of the
Chinese ports, established land route by
which communications from Pekin and the
Chinese coast are received at ST. Petersburg
- month earlier than they can reach London
through the English channels OF in,ercom-
IBnnication. The Russian Gar is now push
Tag telegraph lines through to the Chinese
frontier, and to the Pacific coast which will
shortly give 81. Petersburg and Moscow
Chinese intelligence in less nnmber Of
hours than it requires days to get in Eng
land
England, too, is exerting herself to inn
prove her means Of intercOmmunicalion by
the way OF the Mediterranean seas She is
aiding in the construction Of railways acrOss
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

Ran- The cities that are Incorporated I'M
der the general act for the incorporation of
cities have been left in great perplexity and
doubt by an amendment made to the law by
the Legislature last winter. They cannot de-
termine, under the new provisions, whether
their old officers are continued in Office, or
are to be elected the present spring The
question has been referred by New Albany
to Randall Crawford and Judge Otto, who
have decided that the officers must be elect
ed in May; and New Albany has determin-
ed, under this opinion, to have an election
But Mr. Gregory, of Lafayette, and 9TH
ers contend that the old officers hold over for
another year or two. In the latter opinion,
the Attorney General of the State concurs,
and is about to publish his extra official
opinion as rescript for the guidance of the
doubtful. We suppose the matter must be
carried up to cur august Supreme Court, to
be decided on an application for manda-
mus to compel some one to give up a covet-
ed place. II is unfortunate, that with so
many lawyers in the legislature, we cannot
get an important law framed so as to be I'M
derstOOd in its most important provisions, or
through which an ingenious attorney can
not drive a two horse team loaded with
doubts, exceptions, and bubbles.
We learn that the law prohibiting indi-
vidual banking, and the issue of private
notes as currencies, is made entirely nuga-
tory by the Inconsistency of its own provis-
ions. Two attempts were made to suppress
that kind of banking; a bill was passed at
the extra session for the purpose, which, on
examination, WAS found to recognize the
system instead of eradicating it. Another
attempt was made at the regular session to
correct the blunder, and we are told that the
second is as complete failure as the first
and that an ingenious attorney, for fee OF
500, can safely insure any one, who per-
sists in the business, against its penalties.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

THE OPPOSITION IN PHILADELPHIA.-OH
Monday last there was one of the most ire
mendous meetings of the people ever wit
messed in Philadelphia. The Inquirer, a
Democratic paper, says its object was not
only TO ratify the nominations made by the
Peoples Party, but to honor in proper
manner the anniversary of the birthday of
the immortal Clay. Ii was an immense out
pouring of the people, who are in favor of an
honest administration of the National,
State and City Administrations aud of all
those opposed to the tyranny and corruption
OF the Democratic party.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

BDURLKC S.ALE.-lOT SIX (8) IN
II the Old Plan Of Evansville, will be sold At
public auction at the Court House door, on TUES
DAY, May 8, 1853. This Lot Is beautifully situated
on Water street. between Walnut and Locust SITS.
and would answer admirably for business lsca-
tion for private residence. Ii is Is feet in front
on Water street and runs back $50 feet to alley
This is the only full Lot on Water street, Ia this
part of the city, now in the market, and presents
opportunity 10 thosedesring To make profita-
ble investment.
TERNs-one-third cash balance In o and Is
months, with interest For further information,
enquire of CONRAD BAKER, or
THoS. +. GARyIN.
ap7-deodtt Third street
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

neA. The nomination of Col. Netherland,
for Governor Of Tennessee has excited an
enthusiasm in the ranks Of the opposition
that promise triumphant election of the
American candidate Ii is said that the
misfortunes which have been hanging like a
dark cloud over the party in Tennessee, are
now beginning to clear away, and that a
period of sunshine and prosperity is coming
overus
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

gA. A case Of some importance to rail-
roads was decided in Vermont recently. A
man named French was killed by the explo-
Sion of "A locomotive, ana his relatives sued
the Company. The jury gave 81 900 dam
ages. The ground OF the decision was, that
companies are bound to know that they are
using good aud safe locomotives, and if they
send one ia MI unsafe condition, they are Ii
able for nll injuries that may result from
accident from explosion or other accident OF
a like kind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
The Sickles Trial.

The exposure of his wifes confession, and
the use attempted to be made of it, has pro-
duced a reaction in the Sickles case, and it
is now reported that it is likely the jury will
disagree, and be unable to form verdict.
His counsel are, however, confident of an ac-
quittal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOOK BindinE,
S. M. G UPEL,

rD- Magazines will be bound very neat and good
in half bound sheep, ..nc.
Haf-boundsuk 75c.
Musc-half bound sheep 25
DO do turkey ......................... l 50.
will also make the music paper strong, durable,
aud fit for writing, by "a certain method Of sizing,
for extra charge Of 20 cents volume.
E1- Particular care is given to the manufacture
Of PACED Blank Books. The best material will he
worked always, ii not extra cheap imitation bind
ing il ordered. apis
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
Executtxe Patronage.

The following is list of the appointments
made by Mr.. Buchanan among his partizans
In his own State. If party leaders had not
lost their control Of the people, the rewards
would have been ample to have preserved
the loyalty of the State TO the great diSpen-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18


IMPROVED 1859. WITH NEW & EXTRA LARGE FLuEs
THE STEWART STOVE
Is the only true Economist among Cooking Stoves.
THE STEWART STOVE
Operates to perfection with Bituminous coal
THE STEWART STOVE
Will pay for itself in sayirg of fuel every years.
THE STEWART STOVE
Does all kinds of Cooking at the same time. and
gives you also plenty Of hot water, and warming
closet without cost. .t..
THE STEWART STOVE
Combines the entire knowledge of a veteran inven-
tor Of Is years experience.
THE STEWART STOVE
Bakes perfectly top and in oven. and rossts in
front, all at the same time. .
THE STEWART STOVE 800
Will do twice tho work of any other Stove with the
THE STEWART STOVE
Cooks meat and pastry together without imparting
the flavor of one to the other.
THE STEWART STOVE
Will last twenty years. Many are now In use that
purchased fifteen and twenty years ago. Al
though costing more at first il is in tho end cheaper
than any Common Stove.
THE STEWART STOVE
Il the article suited to every fan ilyit will aid In
promoting luxury with economy. While IL will DO
found an invaluable servant in the house Of the
wealthy, IL will prove Good Samaritan in secur-
ing mfort and happiness TO tho families of the
poor. To those in moderate circumstances Ii makes
itself indispensable by its labor saving and
nomical qualities.
THE STEWART STOVE
Is warranted for three months, and may then be
retnrned-so you run no kind of risk in trying IL.
THOMAS sCANTLIN,
Sole Agent for Evansville.
FULLER, WARREN CO., Manufacturers,
Troy, New York. apls-lm
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18

DIR. HAAS, having leased the rouir formerly oc-
cupied by DR.. kivett, in Dr. Bray's building, oppo-
site the POST Office, wonld respectfully solicit the
citizens of Evansville and the surrounding towns
and country, 20 visit his aud the sleci-
mons ON exhibition. All those who need Dental
OPERATIONS performed, and pleased with his work
shall Ice attended to with great pleasure. His
CONTINUOUS GUM
works without "a seam or crevice. Nothing will De
more clean. or have greater strength. His BLOCK
set. Persons can laugh as heartily they choose
without showing that their teeth artificial, and
cheeks that are sunken be restored t. nearly
their original contour.
He also makes the us;:ai sty les of plain and sim
pie gum tooth work gold and silver plaie-snd
also the CheOplastic work, which Is much liked by
those who have used it,. lie has also two processes
for extracting teeth without pain-no inhalation
no injurious effects arising from their usethe most
delicate have them applied with perfect safety
BG- Parents will consult the health and beauty of
their children 10y having the Dentist direct their
second dentit0n, thereby producing symmetry and
health {" those invaluable organs.
ES- | take pleasure ia introducing nr. IIass
formerly Of Lafayette, Ind. my succrssur TO the
them both pleasant aud profitable. From my in
teTcour-e with the Doctor, am pleased To find him
of the progressing; possessing taste aud high
professional ability and standing. With this view,
can, with safety, recommend him to the community
as skilful and competent dentist.
apis y klNETT.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
ISsEG.N.RFs SIZE ORWAT CNEs

LASSfGsv ~ Ss1LE OF u s1TChES
~ and Jewelry at Auction, at our Auction rooms.
corner Main and Third streets, commencing
WEDNESDAY, April 18th, and continue day and
evening during the week.
This is without exception, the largest and finest
assortment of Jewelry ever brought to this market.
The stock consists of Fine Gold and Silver English,
Lever, Duplex, Anchor and
CYLINDER WATCHES.
Gold Guard Fob, and Vest Chains; fine Gold Sets,
tine, Jet, Paintings, California Diamonds, and all
Gold, Sleeve buttons, Studs, Gun Pins, Gold Thin
bles, Rings, Gold Pencils and Pens l, q 4, Il, and
Z, Glass LOckets
Also-a fine ~ Ortmcnt of Plated and Fancy
tices, such Silver Platr Tea, Table and Dessert
Forks and spoons, tasi"rs, Cup. aud Goblets, both
Silver and Plated Silver Fruit Knives Portmonies
aud Card Cases, Clocks, Fancy Boxes, &c.
Together with an entire assOrtmen uf such goods
a. are usually kept IL. "a nrst-class Jewelry store
anC must lie sold
40 CLOSE BUSINESS
We Persons in want OF ANY OF the above goods
would do well to attend this sale.
h1- Every article warranted Of the quality re-
presented or the MONEY refunded.
The Ladies are respectfully invited to call aud CA
anime The Goods during the day. Sale porit,e.
apl3 II. Nelson q co, Auction, ers.
aEL S.f.N'TED.-A gentleman aud his wife
" wishes boarding. III private family, any one
hrslrohs Ol accommodating them lcarn parlic-
usiS by addressing "A note '.wAhrED," calling
at this Office. Immediately. april.
HeUTTEk. 500 LBs. ". n. HUT.
NJ ter. z bbis \. No | Butter. Received this
day at t III. COOK 8 SONS
AoEb' sPHx.N'ss SAsf W.LS.[I,OU
VIII mud n beautiful assortment of nice Spring
and Summer silk aud hae wool sha~ls a ii UGhEs,
who Is selling them very cheap. Lei, spil
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
he II. BAIRD, IN. d., Ho.n9o-

ak6 II. BAfAD, III. ID, HOMO d.
" l'athie Physician and Surgeon, re-pect-
fully tenders his professional ervic. 10 the cit-
Gems Of Evansville and vicinity
For the satisfaction Uf thcs" whom it niay con
Germ, DR. Baird would state that, ia addition T. =
scientific education Ia Homeopathy. be graduated
with thu hOnOrs at of the best Ailslst h,r m H.
cal colleges IN the country.
Having devoted special attention sars.ty and
having comTl'te set If splinis, &c,. be l. Preard
=" render satisfactory aid t. those requiring SURG
cal treatment.
sf5- ofhco, No. a. Main street oaic.. h"nTs-
from TO 3 p. =. .ty
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-18
CHEWING TOBACCO.
An IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT ia putting al
EINE CIT CNEWING TAR ACCN

An IMPORTANT lMPRON EMENT ia putting zap
FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO,
has been adopted by Messr- GOODWIN BRO,
OF New York City.
TOBACCO, of the BEST QUALITY, is selected,
neatly wrapped ia TIN FOIL, and PATENT
PRESSED.
The great adyanti yes of this over other brands
consist in the size Of the packages, rendering it
more convenient to carry in the pocket, and by be-
ing PRESSED soLIDit keepsSloIST and FRESH
and improves in quality As 1T j. used; while in
other brands, as the package is opened, the
Quality rapidly DETERIoRATES-:be tobacco
growing dry-and ittering the pocket, to the great
annoyance of the consumer. The Dressing which
the Fine Cut Tobacco undergoes in the process Of
manufacture frees it from all grit OF Impurities
objectionable in the Of Plug Tobacco. Chew
ers will do well to give tile Patent Pressed trial,
and Judge for themselves.
For sale 10y Wholesale Merchants who receive it
direct from the Manufacturers.
T. GOODWIN BRO.
apls-ImdSw 207 a 2C1 Water ST., New York.
1yLOVR-.f s.HOICE .SRTSCLE OF
n slueriine always ON hand. in sacks aud bar
rrls for sale hy b. GlLBERr n 90,
apis No Sycamore street.
~ ABfTE EK.nR-3OO RRLS. FRESH
w Lime Just received anu LOT SAFE bA
apls s f. GILBERT x co.
IN es.N.EI0 s.3SH-.fLL sfZESL.x
" supply kept constantly on hand, and for
sale by :. r.. GILBEBT 4 co.
<6sBPET (ys.sf.N.2,UOO POG.N'Ds
u Cypress Mills for sale by
apis ). I. GILBERT a co.
E9.5fsE.N's-IO0 B.NDEE .3.S'Es BE.
HI boxes best quality, for sale low 10y
apis ;. r. GILBERT go.
I
~ half blils best No. for sale by
apls ). l.. GILBERT 30.
HDJCA ED .n"ss-sS H.fLE 1.sLEs
~ i1r sale by :. T.. GILBERT 4 co.
GfOTTO.r B.!TTI.s'G-IOO BALES
u Tor s.,i,.luw to the trade by
:. y. GILBERT & CO., L..
apis Agents "i the Cypress Mills.
1eE a. .fEEI I.RL az GDODS-
SV Ladies' FINE KID THICK SOLE gOOTEES
of the very hest mske-the ID'st beautifully hitting
article la the city-rseeiyed this day per Adams
Express, and for sale io~ at HUGHES Call aud
purcha-e pair apis
p