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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-05
FIRE at Chafteris, England.

For the benefit of our English friends,
we clip the following account of q
fire that occurred at the old home of many
of them. The article is taken the Eastern
Counties Gazette: - a. y
About noon on Saturday last fire broke
out upon the premises occupied by Mrs. Al
len, situated in Slade Lode, near the bridge,
and hadit not been for the prompt attend
ance, and strenuous exertions of the neigh
bors (women as well mcn), the conflagra-
ton must inevitably have been great, the
neighborhood being thickly studded with
matched cottages, and the wind blowing
very strong at the time. The fire is thought
to have been caused by some children play
ing with lucifer Klathes. Surely this ought
to put parents on their guard against allow
ing matches 10 be within reach of their
children. H@ r. .s..- am -r...4.
FIRE.-On Tuesday, about IL A. NJ, the
town was thrown into state of alarm by
the cry of fire, and it was soon discovered
that one end of the town must be destroyed,
unless every attempt be made to check the
progress of the flames, which were ascend
ing from dwelling house in the occupation
of Mr.. Joseph Abbott, shoemaker, which,
like squirrel, as it were, leaped from house
to house, and within a very short space of
time spread from Mill End to Wenny End,
a distance of not less than quarter of a
mile, and in less than two hours no fewer
than seventeen houses were on fire, sixteen
of which were burned to the ground, and
seventeen families rendered homeless. For
tunately, the wind, which at times rose al
most to gale, blew across instead of down
the town, for, having but short supply of
water, nothing could have averted the de-
struction of hundred of houses. .epa1 g
Happily it was not night, so that most of
the sufferers were able to save some of their
things, and no lives lost; but we regret to
say that nearly all the parties were uninsur-
ed. AT the same time too much praise can
not be bestowed On the inhabitants who
rendered every assistance in their power,
and to their noble efforts may be attributed
the saving from destruction of the whole
town. The origin of the FIRE was undonbt-
edly spark from the oven chimney of Mr..
Joseph Abbott, who had been heating it for
baking. The Doddington and Somersham
engine were sent for and were quickly on
the spot; but we are sorry to say that Mr..
W.Fryer (who rendered great service had
q very valuable horse ruined in going for the
Doddington engine. A large meeting has
been held at the Police Station, and COM
mittee formed for the purpose of inquiring
into the amount of damage done, and also
to receive subscriptions in aid of the suffer-
ers. This is the largest fire that can ever
be remembered to have occurred in this
town. The sufferers by this sad calamity are
Joseph Abbott Joseph Lamb James Green,
Matthew Negus, Thomas Dust, widow Ray,
Thomas Powers, : Blake, William Cutter
idge, Thomas Reighton, widow Neal, VIM
Negus, Edward Lamb, Samuel Peggs, -
Hafden, = Dawson, and Watts. it8n
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The Canal.

A committee has been appointed by the
Board of Managers of the Southern Canal
Company, who will Immediately commence
canvassing our city for subscriptions to its
stock. Judge Foster has been selected to
wait upon all above Main street, and Messrs.
Aikman and Klusman will call upon those
below that street. 1t is expected that our
people will subscribe all of ST. 5, 900, as their
share for carrying on the work, and, We
have no doubt, the amount will be promptly
subscribed. A complete list of the stock
holders will be published, together with the
amount subscribed, so soon as the committee
We think the whole canal matter has been
properly set before this community, and
nothing remains, but generous response to
the committees call for aid, to ensure the
entire success of the undertaking, and reli-
able canal for the four years to, come.
Along the entire line of the canal much
interest is manifested as to the energy dis
played by Evansville in this matter, and q
stingy course here will ruin the cause alto
gether. AS we give here, so will the bal
ance of the line respond. However, we.feel
assured that extra..urging on our part is un-
necessary, and useless.
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BGas The charter election in Louisville on
Saturday was more quiet than usual, al
though considerable fighting was DONE The
Democrat says it was all occasiOncd by the
Opposition endeavoring 10 prevent DemS-
Gratis from voting. We should judge from
reports Ia the Courter and Democrat that the
" unterrified in Louisville are much more
lamb-like than in other portions of the
Union. Although in only a small minority,
they are notwithstanding TO these pa
pers-driven from the polls, and prevented
from voting.
The Opposition succeeded in carrying the
city by a small majority. Should this not
be largely increased in the Gubernatorial
election, we apprehend Mr.. Bells prospects
of success will be small indeed.
The majority for the water-works appro-
priation was large.
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peA- A Mr.. Schleich, a member of the
Ohio State Senate thinking he had caught
Gov. Chase in a peculating scheme, intro
duced into that body certain grossly of
fensive resolutions, in substance demanding
of Gov. Chase to explain why he had COW
cred up a monstrous fraud, of which he had
knowledge; why he had suppressed" the
report of Mr.. Collins exposing it, and Gre
quiring" him to communicate the same to
the Senate forthwith. OF course that DEM
ocratic body promptly passed the resolutions.
The Governor quietly replied to this insult
by stating that he knew nothing of the
fraud, save what was contained in the Col
Inns, report, which he told them would be
found on certain pages Of their OVn Journal
of last session. That was enough. The
people are left in doubt, says the Gazette,
which to wonder at most--the malice or the
stupidity of the aforesaid Senators.
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eS~ The ALBANY, N. y Journal i


gg~ The Albany, N. Y, journal, in
speaking of Washington City, says: ----
The Federal Capitafhas always been noted
for its immense designs and imperfect re-
suits, but the contrast was never more strik-
ing than now. The capitol is majestic
pile of marble, but it is left unfinished. 1t
is surmounted by the most magnificent dome
in the world, or would be if the said dome
was not left unfinished. In front of it,
stretches away for a mile a broad expanse
of unfinished parks, surrounded by unfn-
ished fences, shaded by unfinished groves,
and traversed by unfinished drives and
walks. In the midst of these stands the
Smithsonian Institute, picturesque but still
unfinished. Beyond that rises the tallest
monument in the world--or rather should
rise, for the workmen left off halfway up
and it remains unfinished. To the right
stands the long white collonade of the
Treasury, left unfinished. Further on is a
magnificent marble structure for the General
Posteffice, but it is unfinished. Covering
the whole next block is-another, for the
Patent Office, likewise unfinished. In all
directions from these central shortcomings
radiate miles of unfinished streets, half
paved, half lighted, half numbered, and not
half drained giving access to rows of houses
that, for the most part, are not only not fin
ished, but not even begun. ttta
The Louisville Journal adds: /" Nothing
seems finished but Buchanan and his party"
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psn, The contest for city officers, in Gin
cinnati, was short. Both parties put off
making nominations until the last moment,
thus rendering the campaign a few days in
length. The Opposition had grand rally
on Saturday night, when the "Flying Ar
tillery !" and the " German Light Guard
were expected TO be out in grand torch
light procession. The election took place
yesterday.
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MONEY IMMoRTALITY.-M. Salamanca, of
Madrid, one of the most celebrated-as he is
one of the wealthiest-of European bankers,
was recently invited to dine in company
with party of literary men. In the centre
of the table was huge pile of books. Sur
rounding these books were the busts of the
most distinguished writers of Spain and the
Continent. On being called upon to reply
to toast he made use of the following sig
nifcant language: 1850,
"Here,p said he, care before you the
busts of men who have gloriously cultivat-
ed the liberal arts. l have met with those
busts, and other busts like them, wherever
have traveled-all over the world Paint
ers, poets, sculptures, statesmen-men dis
tinguished in every field of genius-have
their passports to Immortality erected in
stone, throughout the globe; but, my
friends, | have never yet seen a statue erect
ed in memory of q man who has devoted
his life to making money! The affluence
of such man must be his only consolation.
He viii be honored in life-but in death he
is forgotten; for he has lief. behind him moth
ing to exalt his race, or honor the nature of
the divinity within him, beyond that of the
greatest who obeyed him for " considera-
tion." b. sI1- 9ssa al e tah
That sentiment is worthy of being pom
dered over.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-05

BE- The Hon. James Guthrie, of Ken
lucky, is having his claims to the Presidency
urged with good deal of spirit The New
Orleans Delta, the Mobile Register, and the
Mississippi organ of Jefferson Davis, at
Jackson, have all indicated their preference
for Mr.. Guthrie. IL is said that feelers have
been thrown out in some of the papers in
Pennsylvania aud New York Mr.. Guthrie
of course looks TO the Charleston Conventie n
for nomination. .s .+sf..t ...t .ss
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BEsA- We clip the following from the

BEA- We clip the following from the
Petersburgh Reporter:
While in Evansville last week, we dropped
in at the fine clothing establishment of Mr..
Lyons, AMI were quite surprised TO see his
large and varied stock Of elegant clothing.
He had just returned from New York with
a superior stock Of clothing from the cele-
brated establishment of ID. Devlin & Co.
The clothing is not only far superior in
quality, style and fit, but is far more durable
and will wear better than custom made
work. Mr.. Lyons has manner OF selecting
such clothing as will take with even the
most fastdious, and we advise our readers
to give him call when they visit the city
for we are confident they cannot do as well
at any other establishment. l..EsF fFr II
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SUIciDE.-A young man named Smith
singular name--committed suicide at the
Calf House, louisville, on Saturday morn
ing. lie shot, himself through the head No
reason is assigned for the act and no cine
to his history has been discovered
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nm. One of the first movements Of Cen

n@- One of the first movements of Gen
eral Bowman, as editor of the Washington
Union, is to denounce the New York Herald.
The Philadelphia Press says the article re-
pudiating the Herald is undoubtedly the
Presidents own. He il forced to cut loose
from Bennett, in order to propitiate his cabi-
net, however disagreeable it may be to him.
self. No doubt, however, the President has
been piqued at Mr.. Benefits recent course.
The Herald has grown alarmed at the fading
prospects of the Administration, and with
characteristic shrewdness, deserts the sink
ing ship The Press, in commenting upon
the course of the Herald, says D. g 4a
2 The opposition of the Herald to James
Buchanan in 1856 intellectually assisted his
cause, and the support of his Administra-
ton by the same journal has incalculably
contributed to crush it. We fear it has now
fallen so low that the characteristic deser-
ton of the Herald and the characteristic at
tacks of thatpaper will not elevate it even
into transient responsibility. We admire
the Herald as we admire a plucky foot-pad
or desperate pirate on the high seas-not
for its integrity, but for the sublime reck-
lessness with which it changes front, and
the cool aadacity with which its title to
rascality, s go, 9TWzRE FG@g j
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AtPREJN'G HARD WIRE
~ 50 dozen C. S PlanterS' Hoes
spR RRR II x TIE n POPLA n
@bVDe1HVV SHINGLES to sell less than can
be bought elsewhere. Enquire at this office.


AJe0. g .S.0RTH FIRST STREET.-
0E We are receiving and opening at our store,
No. North First street, very desirable stock of
Spring and Summer Goods, consisting in part of
Shawls, Lace Points and Mantilas Skirts, Corsets,
Supporters. Fancy Dress Silks, Plain and Fig
ured Black Silks, Lawns, Ginghams, Organdies,
Robes, Prints, Delaines, Hosiery, Gloves, Beached
and Brown Muslins, Drills, White Goods, Irish
Linens, Linen Handkerchiefs, Cloths, .Cassimeres,
Vesting Goods for Boys Clothing, Fans, Parasols,
Embroideries, &c. &c. .sssei !. ,H-7o ebsssI sl
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. is az
Brussels, Ingram, and Hemp Carpets; India
Mating, Drugitt, Floor, and Stair Oil Cloths !;
Hearth and Door Rugs, and IL Quarter Linen
Crum Cloth, Table Linen, Towels, Napkins, Dam
ask for Curtains, Marseles Quilts Table and Piano
Covers, Stair Rods, Curtain Hooks, Window Cor
nces 8, 10, and II Quarter Sheetings Patent PEN
dulum Window Pullies, Mosquito Netting, s and II
Quarter Painted Window Shades, &c., &c, which
offer to the citizens of Evansville and ad :
joining county, at a small advance Eastern cost
Give CALL and examine our stock. Terms cash.
mar29-1wd JAMES OAKLEY & SON.
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MTSCELLANEO
N0OTFCE.-THE U.V,pE

Ou respectfully informs the pV
this day sold out his entire stock 81
Messrs. Henry i. Miller and Henri
will carry on the business under th
LER & EiEHAUS, at the same old
street. rhe stock will be repleni1
pleted III few days, when they wi
ceiye the calls of their friends and I
ers of the house. 1 recommend m
the favor tf the public, and have I
that my personal attendance viii be.
settled affairs of the late firm.
mar18 WIN. J.
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Bay The Washington correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette says the President
and Cabinet are much annoyed at the fail
ton Of the British Treaty. They now real
ize how Ousley deceived them throughout,
and discover what the country has known
for year. In this extremity they propose
retaliation, but fear the consequences. To
assert our rights under the Clayton Bulwer
treaty, involves direct collision with Eng
land, which will insist upon its own inter
probation at every hazard. Buchanan is not
equal to that resistance, and hence he will
dodge, as usual wnSaatrF TfEEasb
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Be5- Many of the best posted politicians
in Washington insist that nothing can pre-
vent the calling of an extra session about
the first of September. .xss -if iaaE na"
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aeA- Large quantities Of maple sugar
were made in the vicinity of Cleveland, sthis
Spring. One firm, in Cincinnati purchased
5000 pounds from that region of country.
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De7y~ The Louisville Journal of Saturday
last made the following affeetionate appeal
to the voters of that city: ~ ,.5,. :.
Men of the Opposition-l. remember What
you are opposed to, and take inspiration
from the thought"
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ES.aSTks TIkSES nv EsOUEg Ks.z n kOR
N FUTURE lEF Err ENCE.-Tif.t we have not
taitett yet, or sold ont large and we'll selected
stock of Dry Tine Lumber but are selling at
prices that defy all competition, and sell
ing so low that eertan other dealer has advanced
the idea that about 10 fail, Which take
the liberty t say he koics not the fact, (tlogh
we must say sit we are nnclI obliged, nefghbor."
Hope sUu will keep dn Er it is bringing ms
cheap of caIstom). We are we'll aware, that our
present prices would Indicate results detrimental To
our pecnniary interests. iIowever, customers
win please bear in mind, that We; will GOA ito To
soil at present Iricss and lower, (Which il from 10
10 - per cent lower DIAN bu bnusht ia lliis
nmrkotl until further notice.. We will satisfy all
that caf ms hat this l., no hunli,Is aud can
convince them of the f'Ilow org facts. FirstLtlmt
wo have brought down he priceOf lumber from Is
to 80 per cent Secondhand are selling cheaper
than can bc bought in this market. Third-tiiat
pf,as.nt prices afford IA fair com pcisiiiun Fourth
and ast-tll;it owing to superior a'lvanfass, in
buy ing TOR The ediiictt ic of particular friend
we pay when we buy), we therefor rnlbe,l Ia
sell at small a,ivancr cost, for cash, lo
prompt pay ms shprt-;inlo buyers.
Thankful f,'r PAST favrrs, hope to merit a
tnutncA OF the sstnc. Hoping that all no wish TO
.spy good seasoned bliia1er viii give acIll- ..
-..-s..-- NEWBERRI d CLEMENT,
ap2 Cor. Main 4 Eighth sts.. r. X. Depot.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

HOHyve m. ST.a.N.PXELLS, C.EHksE.N-
thing apertaining to either of the above branches
Particular attention paid to the fitting up of Store
Rooms; also to the building of Barns, Mills, Fac
tories and Dwelling Houses in town or country.
Mills fitted I'D to order when required. Those wish
ing work done will please give me call, as viii
always be ready at shor test notice.
Bd- Terms easy. Shop on Third street, between
C,bestnut and Cherry On alley mar12-em
IUIAILORS TRI.M.mf.N'Gs-FAkM d B
IL Satins-black, red, green, and blue sublime
quality italian Sewing Silk, Canvas, Padding i;
Goa, Vest, and Pant Buttons of every variety I;
Irish Measures, Selesias, Innings, Staying Linen,
Spool Cotton, Linen Thread SILK Cord, Binding,
Vest Paddlng-black and white; Velvet, Silk, and
Tabby, in black, brown, and fancy colors; good
Needles, and many other articles which Taiiors and
all others in want of Trimmings, required to ex
anime. They viii be sold cheapat HUGHES,
: mario Corner Main and Second streets.
!" .AD.uL.NXSTR.GTOR S.2LE.-sN'O-
Oh tice is hereby given that will sell, at public
auction, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of April 1859,
at the residence of David Aiken Jr., deceased, all
his personal property, consisting of -four Mules one
yoke of oxen, one wagon, about 800 bushels Corn
Be-, dc. ~%-Sn q Ez2 r.
A credit of nine months will given all sums
over three dollars the purchaser. giving his note
with approved surety, with interest from date,
waving valuation and appraisement laws,
mar28-3wd DANIEL AIKEN, Admir-.
IEoxys-ES-5O C.aSES OF CL.aRET
~ Wines; baskets Champagne Wines-su-
perior article, just received and for sale by
mar2S ts.tFa PRESTON BROS.
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DIERBO W.ER q HROl

DxERBO W.ER ~ HROi
I'D WILLIAM BIERB0WER &
+. BR0UGHT0N having this day en-
nership at the old stand, Washingte
street, Evansville, Ind, take this
offer their grateful acknowledgement
lie who have so literally patroDis
would also call the attention of the
city and surrounding county, of dru;
try merchants, to their extensive {
Chemicals, Paints, Dyes, Glassware
personally selected with great care q
kets. s.4
Be Particulaf attention will be
pounding of FAIRLY receipts and ]
scriPtions, aud it win be tlR study d
to oblige those who may honor q
CUSTOM.
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SesHOEst sH0EsA2,OoO P.AXR or
~ Ladies' Bootees, Caters, Buskins and slippers;
siisses' do do, .Chidrens Shoes of all sizes and
ofaities, from the neat Shoe for twenty-five cents
to tie finest article made by Webster Call and see
aed you will be convinced that HUGHES has the
best stock Of Shoes in tho city. "a = e. zs marl5
"e4.NTE ID K.n.MEDEsTELI.
" practical Farmer. Apply at this Office.
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DEERRRF.,-G TO THE

Ia notice of Mr.. w. j. Deubler,
pectfully solicit a share of the pu
which viii be thankfully ackno'
young beginners. MILLER &
EVANSVILLE. Indiana
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AUR .nUsrc.4L RRIE.V

!. AUR MUSICAL RRLE.N
W PAGES OF POPULAR MUi
CENTS. Musical FRIEND b
the best Plane Solos, Duets, Songs,
Polkas. Maznrkas, Quadrilles, We
other species of musical composition
Piano by the best Americas and Ez
ers; printed on full-sized music pa
every grade of performer. -
The same quantity of music, lSer
regular publishers, would cost more
what we charge.
A years subscription ~ ss0UR Nv
will secure new anl fashionable !
leastTwo Hnndrel Dollars, and ep
for the home Circle.
itt PRICE TEN CEN9s, VIZ
Yearly, Ga; Half Yearly, 81 so; q
The volume commenced on the LIST
G.. II. SEYMOUR Il CO., 1
mara lmdaew IL Frankfort st
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HRS. PEJS.v.Xyv-GTO.N
IL BRULER, having formed a c.
the practice of Medicine, offer their
citizens of Evansville and vicinity.
Office on Third street, in the first
the Crescent City Bank, over Jones
office.
DR.. rennington's residence, on (
opposite the Episcopal Church.
DIR. De Buffers residence, corner
Gacnnd S4raafo
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~a.sTLs.-sOo KEGS< =

- TIMOTHY SEED,
100 bush. prine now. For sale
senta3 ORR. DAY
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KARES.SED PINE EG0RRyN-Ss.-.s
IMH large and constant supply for sale by 49,
apI JOHN +. GLOVER.
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G0R ID n g IL .aJy.D .M.aTCKRS.-5O
" reels and coils Cotton Hemp and Manila
Rope assorted sizes; $50 gross Gates Matches.
Just received from the factory and for sale cheap
by .ssaf-1.l e1'ta p CHAS McJOHNSTON,
: NJ IN, fl.af llama