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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
The Bell of the Opera Bali.

The Cincinnati papers have sketched a
good many incidants which transpired at
the grand ball given in that city on the 22d
instant, in honor of the completion of their
magnificent Opera House. The following
we clip from the Times
Among the ladies at the Opera Ball, was
one whose great personal beauty elici-
ted general admiration. Among the Vast
cluster of beauties, she stood prominent, the
most lovely of them all. Her features
seemed perfect, and she presenteda symmetry
of figure completely charming. Her step
was that of fairy, light, elastic, graceful,
without fault, and there was a charm, a
sweetness in her manner that elected prompt
admiration from all around her. Added to
this was modesty of demeanor, coupled
with simplicity OF dress, which presented
the lady in that gay throng as the admired
of admirers.
Much anxiety was manifested 10 learn who
| this bewitching creature was. In that vast
assembly she knew but one-one only
knew her. She chung to the arm OF plain
" dressed young man, and together they
danced, promenadeG, sat and conversed.-
They had no disposition, apparently, 10 min.
gle with the throng. This increased the
anxiety to learn who she was. The conjec
tule was that she was a stranger, anC
strange it appeared that no one knew her
| We have since learned that this belle o
the eEcning is an orphan girl in very hum
| BILE circumstances. She works for very
small salary in TN establishment in this city
| She is engaged to be married to the young
man she was with, and the happy day il
close at hand The dress she wore on tina
occasion is to be her wedding dress. Hel
attendance at the ball was freak OF her
| lover, whose admiration led him to believe
that his humble but pretty sweetheart, woul'
compare favorably with the fashionable
beauty of the city. He noticed the admir-
ing eyes she attracted, and we presume
| loves her all the better for it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

Hsaz, The Hon. E. A. Hannegan, former
ly distinguished lawyer and politician of
this State, died in st. Louis on Saturday
last. He was a man of eminent talent, but
his usefulness was destroyed by habits OF
incompetence. Mr.. flanagan is identified
with the public history of Indiana. He was
an eminent member of the legal profession,
and served the State with distinguished
ability in her legislative halls, and as a
Representative and Senator in Congress. By
President Polk he was appointed Minister to
Berlin, where he remained but a short time
About three years ago Mr.. Hannegan re.
moved from Covington, where he had long
been a resident to ST. Louis, to enter upon
more enlarged field for the practice of his
profession. There, as he did in Indiana, he
soon gathered around him host of friends
During his residence in St. Louis he lost his
wife, to whom he was devotedly attached
and now he has followed her.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
From Mexico.

The latest accounts from Vera Cruz say
that the English and French fleets were in
hostile attitude before that city, and were
favoring Miramon, the young usurper, and
the leader of the church party He was
still at Orizaba with 1900 men, collecting
forced loans.
The French and English commanders
notified the Captain of the United States
ship-ef-war Saratoga that they should
board the Tennessee to see if any flibusters
were on board, The Captain of the Sara
toga intimated that such thing should not
be done while the Saratoga was near enough
to prevent it.
he-foreign Ministers at the Capital had
not recognized Miramon.
The English and French merchants had
renowned the protection of their own flags,
and placed themselves under the American
| flag
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
LegislatIve Procedures.

But little of interest was done in the
Legislature on Saturday. The Senate dis
cussed the bill for recognizing the districts
of the Courts of Common Pleas-reducing
the number from forty -four to twenty-one-
but took no vote on it.
In the House, the Senate's bill for distrib-
uting the Sinking Fund was discussed, and
finally passed. The report of the Commit
fee, with the bill authorizing the Board Of
Agriculture to have geological recon,
noisance of the State made, was concurred
in and the bill ordered to be engrossed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

Hea- Great excitement has been occasion
ed in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, by
the return of several gold diggers to those
places from Pixies Peak. One man brought
back, in scale gold, $500, washed out in
fifteen days. 1t is said there will be great
rush from that Territory to the gold dig
gings in the Spring. 80
In all parts of the country preparations
are being made by large parties for starting
with the opening Spring for the Peak. We
observe that spectators through Missouri,
Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, are preparing
large stores of provisions and goods, to be
forwarded with the first tide of emigration.
1t is is said there is more fear of a glut than
famine at the mines during the Summer
While nearly all the reports are so fatter-
ing in regard to prospects of gold, there Is
much distrust felt in the truth of reports Ill
which so many are deeply interested in get
| ting up an excitement by exaggeration. In
the editor of the ST. Louis Republican, that
paper says it has not entire confidence yet
in the stories that are told of the produc-
tiveness of gold digging at Pixies Peak !;
but in the case of hardy young men, who
are, in the common phrase, "foot loose, or
out of employment, a venture in gold
seeking expedition, may be advised without
any rashness. They may find gold in Kan
sas or Nebraska, in paying quantities. 1t is
probable they will. But, if they do not,
other sources of employment will OPEN
Kansas and Nebraska, and Western Mis-
souri, are new and good fields for the exer-
cisi of industry and talent. If they do not
care to turn back, they can go forward to
California, where if they choose to dig for
gold, they are quite sure to find and can
always command good wages in and about
the gold mills there.
To most of those young men, however,
who are well enough off where they are
the.sensible advice is, it strikes US, that they
should remain where they are, letting vel
enough alone. a-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

Rg Oscar s. Field, paying teller of the
Atlantic Bank, in Brooklyn, New York, alb
seconded last week with S37, 900 of the funds
of the Bank. He left wife and two chill
dren in profound ignorance of his criminal
designs, and in destitute circumstances. 1t
is supposed that he will attempt to make
his way to Europe, but the secret machinery
of the police has been put in active opera
ton to catch him, and it will be very diff
cult for him to escape. With the officers
and directors of the Bank he sustained a
most exemplary character; he was punctual
and attentive to his business, agreeable and
obliging in his manners; of fine personal
appearance and endowments-a man to be
trusted and respected. He was a kind hus-
band and father TO his family, and had 6
large circle of friends. He was one of the
last men to be suspected.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

The Ice Boar A SUCcEss.-The Ice Boat,
of which we gave an account few days
ago, has been completed, and has made her
first trip up the Mississippi river. She ar
rived at Lacrosse on the 23d, in four days
from Prairie du Chen, with a heavy load of
freight. The Lacrosse paper gives the fol-
lowing account of her arrival
About two o'clock last night, hundreds of
our sleeping citizens were called into the
open air, by the sudden bursting of an un-
earthly sound, as if the whole packet erea-
ton had blowed their whistles simultane-
ously. For few moments there was great
excitement, and running to and fro of the
bootless, hatless, coatless people, who were
all anxious to solve the important question,
What's up2" The leyee was soon crowded
with astonished admirers of the mammoth
Ice Boat. Well they might stare, for she
looked like thing of life, as she laid nose
to the shore, with her walking apparatus
exposed, and clawing away as if weary OF
the long delay.
After remaining at the levee 80 minutes
| she made a break for up river, and as she
left, it reminded us of microscopic view
we once had of huge land turtle. Three
loud cheers were given by the multitude as
she departed, and all seemed highly pleased
except the agent of Burbanks Express, who
Immediately dispatched an extra for st
Paul, swearing he'd "beat that Ice Boat OIL
jump in the river /" At Dresbach city the
boat was ahead, but between there anC
WinoEa the gap was gradually closed by the
gaining of the wagon. When last hearC
from, the contestants were going in hip anC
thigh, nipand nip, little this side of Rec
Wing and the chances were considered {
leetle in favor of the boat
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

R@- A young girl only sixteen years old,
of respectable family in Xenia, Ohio, was
recently delivered of black child, to the
amazement and horror of her friends. She
confessed that about ten months ago, while
out in the evening, she was assaulted and
violated by negro man; she did not dis
close the horrid crime at the time, from fear
of the negro, who threatened to kill her if
she revealed the shocking deed, and also
from dread of publishing her own infamy,
believing that no one would ever know the
dreadful secret, she buried it in her own
bosom till concealment was no longer posi-
BILE. Public excitement was great, and pur-
suit was made for the negro who had left
the place. The citizens, Notwithstanding
their abolition propensities, threatened to
lynch him if he fell into their power.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
EXTENSION OF EXPRESSES TO MRx1co.-l

EXTENSION OF EXPRESSES TO MExICo.-A
company of capitalists in New Orleans, New
York and St. Louis has been formed TO ex-
tend our active express system to all the
principal cities Of Mexico. Such an expan-
secure its trade to the United States, than
the efforts of our present superannuated
cabinet. The private enterprise of our citi-
zens does more to extend American domin-
ion than the Government.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
Congressional Control OF the Terri
tories.

A motion of Mr.. Hale's to repeal the
English Kansas restrictive law of last ses-
sion, few days ago, produced an animated
debate in the Senate upon the right of Con-
gress to govern the Territories, and its OBJ
legation to protect slavery therein. Senator
Brown, from Mississippi, shocked his North
ern Democratic friends by insisting, in the
most explicit terms, upon the obligation OF
Congress to protect slavery in the Terrific
ries. He said the Constitution alone could
not protect slavery in the Territories, and
that legislation is necessary. If the people
of the Territory would not protect it by
special law, Congress must do it. He fur
Their said, that unless Congress should in
tervene, if requested, to protect slavery in
the Territories, the South must withdraw
from the Union. This audacious speech,
which completely repudiated the Democratic
doctrine of non-intervention, was ably re-
piled to by Senators Pugh, Douglas, and
other Northern Democratic Senators. They
were directly appealed to by Senator
Brown TO know whether the Northern
Democracy would protect slavery in the
Territories by Congressional legislation
Douglas and Pugh assured him. in the most
emphatic manner, that the Northern De-
mocracy would not. The Northern Democ-
racy would agree that Congress should
neither prohibit nor protect slavery in the
Territories. Beyond that they would never
do. Mr.. Pugh declared that Browns de-
mand was monstrous, and involved a
breach of plighted faith. If there was any
thing that the Democracy North and South
have agreed upon, it was that Congress
should do nothing in respect to slavery in
the Territories
Senators Hunter, Jefferson Davis, Green
and Mason took part in the discussion, and
all favored Congressional protection to
slavery in the Territories. Mr.. Davis was
exceedingly metaphysical
Senator Mason talked about the Terrific
res as British Prime Minister speaks of
the dependencies of the British Crown
People there, he said, had no rights except
what Congress gave them.
Senators Hunter and Green were more
conciliatory in their remarks, the former in
sisting that the South had understood the
Nebraska bill to yield the rights now claim
ed by the South.
A letter from Washington to the Cincin-
natl Enquirer--the organ of the Ohio De-
mocracy-says it is admitted generally
there that if the South insists on Congress
sional protection to slavery in the Terrific
ries, it will divide the Democratic party
There is no man from a free State who be-
lieves that any party at the North would
support the doctrine. All say it would be
utter ruin to the Democracy, while it could
confer no practical advantage To tho South
II IS impossible for Congress to Legisatt
slavery into a Territory if the people there
are opposed to it. If the South insist OF
this demand as sine qua non of its remain
ing in the Union, it might as well prepare
to go out at once.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

EXTRA SEssToN.-It is the prevalent opin-
ion at Washington that Congress will be
unable to get through with the appropria-
ton bills in the two days only which re-
main ofthe session; that one or two of them
will fail in the disputes between the Senate
and House. In that case an extra session
will be inevitable
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

Major Heiss, who founded the Wash
ington States newspaper, and who is very
clear man, is soon to be married to Miss Mar
tina Haines Butt, of Norfolk, Va. The lady
is an accomplished authoress old Virginia,
and is said to be as amiable and handsome
as she is talanted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

THE HOMESTEAD BILL, which passed the
House in spite of one Representative against
it, and is now before the Senate, provides
that every head of family and every citi-
zen 81 years old, and foreigners who have
declared their intention to become citizens,
shall have the right to enter ON any vacant
and unappropriated quarter section of Gov
eminent land that is subject to private en-
try, and receive patent therefor, after occu-
plying and actually residing on said land for
FIVE years, free of cost, except fee of $40
on receiving his patent. This fee is merely
intended to cover the cost of survey and
transfer. Such quarter section is protect
ed as a homestead, and shall in no event
become liable to the satisfaction of any debt
or debts contracted prior to the issuing of
the patent therefor. In case of the death
of the party so entering upon Government
lands, the claim shall descend to the wife
or children, and enure to their benefit
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE-The
President has issued proclamation con-
vening the Senate in extra session on the
fourth of March, at noon, to receive and act
upon important communications which the
Executive will there make to it,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

ssA-The State Journal says it is under
stood that the Governor will veto the new
temperance law, on the ground that it is
unconstitutional, because the license may
not be made uniform in every county in the
State by the Board of County Commission
ers
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

rm. The Administration is doing the De-
mocracy immense harm in Virginia. Lead
ing democrats say that John Letcher, their
candidate for Governor, cannot carry it on
his back through the coming contest with
out being crushed by the load.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

BG~ In the report of the proceedings of
a meeting held in London for the purpose OF
attempting to do something for the promo
ton of popular education, the statement
was made on the responsible authority Of
Prince Albert, who was the presiding officer,
that of about FIVE millions of children, in
England alone, of suitable age to attend
school, more than three millions, or three
tifths of the whole number, were receiving
no instruction at all. We have also the
testimony of Lord John Russell to the hui
initiating fact that about one-half of the
adult population of Great Britain are
not able to read and write England boasts
of her wealth, is proud of her war-like con-
quests, is proud of her powerful aristoeracy
and rejoices in the prestige of her name
but with disgrace is obliged to confess that
her Industrious masses, the real foundation
of her power are still left in condition o
ignorance more suited to a race of savage.
than a civilized people.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
SYRUP
OF
HOPS A ND BONESE

IT is the safest, surest, cheapest, and most reia
BILE remedy for tho permanent euro of
COLDS, COUGHS,
H0ARSENESS, ASTHMA,
GROUP, wH0oPING COUGH,
And all affections of the Throat and Lungs. 1t ba-
ing prepared upon Scientific principles, and from
articles that are entirely vegetable. The
COMPOUND SYRUP OF HOPS AND BONEsET
Is manufactured by
C. ROTHENBUSH & SON,
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, to whom ell
ders must be addressed; and sold by
KELLER & WHITE, Druggists
Evansville, Indiana, and by Druggists and Mer
chants throughout the country. jsn26-1y
Ed E.HO V.SL--.F, ". [O[RVh.Nsf 90.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
Wood Yard!

RAKSSOLUTKO.N' OF P.4RT.N'E * -
HI SHIP.-The connection heretofore existing
between I'll. Lutz and Samuel Stillwell in the Wood
business, has been dissolved, III. LUTZ having pur-
chased the entire interest of Samuel Stilwel in the
concern. Mr.. Lutz will settle all outstanding ac-
counts of the wood yard and will hereafter condnct
it by himself for his own account. He will keep on
hand at all times, full supply Of wood both sawed
and in cord wood ength-as may be ordered
which he will deliver at the lowest marke prices to
his customers in any part of the city.
Orders left at his grocery store, OF at the wood
yard on the Canal, will receive prompt attention.
MARI HENRY LUTZ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
DRY GOODS
FOR THE
- prin Trade :
CIRCULAR.

WE are now prepared to exhibit our usual extern
siye and varied stock of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS, for the Spring Trade, asking special
attention to stock of Dress Goods, comprising
all that is rick in fabric and new in style. Our
stock, embracing, it does, every department of
the trade is unsurpassed by that of any other House
ia the country, and will se kept full and complete
throughout the season. With the simple addition
of freight and exchange, we will duplicate any in
voice of Goods bought in New York. We show in our
BASEMENT-Brown and Beached Shirtings
and Sheetings Tickings, Shifting Tweeds and
Stripes, Brown and Beached Drills, Corset Jeans,
Denims, Blue Drills, Apron Checks, Flannels, Ia
BILE Diapers, Towelings Grain Bags, Paddings, Can
vas, Plantation Twis and Stripes, 0snaburgs, &c.
FIRST PLOOR-Satinets and Union Cassmeres
in large variety, Tweeds, Jeans, Cotton Pantaoon-
cry, French, Irish and American Drills and Ducks;
Blay and Blouse Linens, Brown Hollands, Genoa
Cords Beayerteens, Velveteens, Colored Cambrics,
Roll Jaconets, dc.
SECOND FLOOR-French, Belgian and Domes-
tic Cloths, Black and Colorsd Doeskins, Fancy Cas-
Emeres, Drab de Etc. italian Cloths, Fancy Coat
ings Silk, Satin and Marseiles Nestings new
styles; Yelyets, Satin De Chenes Scrgcs, Pongee
Innings, Black Gro de Rhine and Tafeta Silks best
makes; Fancy Silks, very rich in styl and quality
Lustrines, Marceilin and Florence Silks Foulsrd,s
Travelling Dress Goods, Paris and Lyons Flounced
Silk Robes, Printed Berege, and Jaconet Lawn
Robes, Fancy Challis, Bereges, Grenadines, De
LANES, French, English. Scotch and American
Lawns, Organizes, Silk Tissues, and Poplins Print
ed Jaconets White and Coored Brilliants Alpacas,
Mouslines, De Berges, French, Scotch and Ameri-
can Ginghams
SHAWL R0OM-La Refine de Antilles. and
Chene Mantle Shawls, Black and Coored Silk
Thibit, Cashmere and Printed Stella do, White and
Colored Grape do. Talmas, Mantillas and Nisettes
new patterns.
WHITE GOODS R00M-Shrtings, Pillow and
Sheeting Linens, Table Diapers, Cloths and Nap
kns, Jaconets Canbrics, Tape Checks, Swiss Mulls,
Book Musns, Victoria Lawns, Brocades, Dotted
Swiss, Bishops Lawn, Drapery Muslins, Hoped
Skirts, &c.
THIRD FLOOR-Englisn and German Hosiery,
Gloves and Mitts; French, Swiss and Scotch EN-
broderies and Laces; Linen, silk and Cotton Hand
| kerchiefs, Cravats Taiors' Trimmings, Parasols,
| Umbrellas, large stock of Variety and Fancy
| Goods, etc, etc.
RIBBON R00h-A complete assortment of Bon
net Ribbons of latest Spring Styles, Taffetas Dress
Trimmings, Berege, Love and Chiutills Volts, etc.
! FOURTH FL0OR-A large line of all we'll
| known brands of French, English and American
Prints, viz: Hoyle's Potter's, SChwabe's, Brooks
Phillip Aliens, Pacific, Bay State, Washington,
| American Spragues, DunneIl's, Manchester, jack
! son, COcheco, Conestoga, Union, Atlantic, &c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

BI@Seventeen hundred shoemakers are
on strike in Philadelphia for higher wages
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02
INSURANCE AGENCY.
ALLEN C. HALLOCk,
Evansville.

UNDERWATER AND GENERAL INSURANCE
AGENT
ADJUsTER OF AVERAGES, AND NOTARY PUBLIC
He continues to issue Policies from several First
Glass and most reliable
INSURANCE COMPANIES
In the Country on Inland and Fire Risks. He will
also receive applications for
LIFE INSURANCE.
He will attend to the Adjustment of Losses
of every description under policies from other
agencies, and attend TO the settlement of all mat
tiers connected with INSURANCE, for parties in
terested. His long experience as an INSURANCE.
Aren't, has made him familiar with all subjects
connected with Insurance.
n1- Office, Marble Hall Building, No. 9 Main st.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-02

EM/0 % u ID n ~ W.9RE.-TAE SUB
W scriber has just returned from the East with
large and fresh stock of everything in his line pur
chased from the manufacturers, and which viii be
sold low be purchased in Cincinnati,
which has heretofore had the bulk of this trade,
with the exception of few leading articles. He
has now in store, and is daily receiving
1000 dozen Painted Buckets, all colors,
GOO nests Painted and Cedar Tubs, all sizes.
200 dozen Bras bound Cedar Buckets
200 nests Painted and Cedar Keelers,
100 dozen Cedar Piggins, in nests, brass and iron
bound,
100 dozen Cedar Churns, bras bound,
100 do Red Cedar Churns iron bonnd,
100 do Well Buckets vanished, grades,
300 do Brooms all grades, from large stable
to small hearth,
1000 NJ Percussion Caps imported,
800 dozen Baskets, imported, fancy common,
100 do Washboards, zinc ana Sannister,
100 do Hand Whisks. plain and tsncy-
Also
Broom Makers Observation-Disclosures. Irvine, Tscks.
and Wire,
Rolling Pins, Potato Washers, Pastry Boards,
Wooden Bowls, Chopping Knives, Clothes Pins,
Nests Measures, Flower Baskets Barrel Covers,
Butter Stamps, &C., &c, including too large va
rety for enumeration in an advertisement. Pur-
chasers requested to call and examine for them
selves J. b. RUSSELL, 800 Main street,
MARI Between Sd and 4th, Louisville, Ky.