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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-10-24
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IN o a r o r a r q " " o TT O &
81 Order for Plank Sidewalk. Council Cham beg.
o It p, 1860. And now it is hereby ordered and
q irected, by the Common Council OF the City OF
Il vansvi.le, that the owners OF all Lots or parts
OF Lots fronting adjoining the west side
OF Second avenue from Sixth street to Canal
st rect, in said City, cause the sidewalks
ID oreon to be brought TO the proper grade, and
tb at they IA sidewalk of Glass No. to be
Ia id down thereon, within thirty days from the pub
lie tion of thit order. -
2. BURKE,!C
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-10-24

<TfOR.R" .TkI.4 Las RUSH. FRESH
u ground Corn Neal from NEW Corn. Just re-
ceired and for sale by
oct24 Jas. ERSKINE & co.
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BsRF- Lottie Rowland in her beautiful
dances
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-10-24

EVE UKTS, ~ e .--R.4ESE-E-S Ill
z mouds Currants, Primes, Chocolate, Cranber-
ries, Chestuuts, &c, for sale by -
octIS JAS. ERSKINE & co.
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Hu.z TCHE s.-5 C.AsES, Hill
@Ek klqlds, for sale by
oct24 S. E. GILBERT 6 co.
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Coroner's INQUEST

peSs ~ 510.M 0.N'E:-5 BRES HON
O. ony from New Corn bbIs Fine Homony
or Gritts, received this day at
ociS COOIN & LANGLEY,S
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AgfE r. - - Es-3 o ROXES.-ChOECE
q English Dairy, Western Reserve, and Ham
burgh Cheese received and for sale l,y
0CtIS JAS EESEINE & co
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RRE ~" LROP .nOL.ASSES.--.z
O. v small lot In half barrels, very choice, just
received and for sale by
oct2l s. GILBERT & co.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

THG CHICAGO WiGwAM-Irs CAPAciry-The
erection of the great wigwsm at Chicago. to be
used for the Republican National Convention, s
rapidly progressing. The Press SAYS 1.-THE i'm
mense structure. one hundred and eighty by one
hundred feet, will accommodate about ten thcs-
sand persons on its immense floor area, deep gal
leries and broad platform. Only the platform 10
at present TO be seated, aud the floor and gale.
ries to be left series of broad stairs or plat.
forms on All incline which will allow short men
every advantage.
1.-THE building will be strong, compact and
weather-proof, and will cost about a., 600 II
is being built and paid for by voluntary contri-
buttons of our Republicans In the centre Of
the front on Market street will be dome, sur.
mounted by large eagle and shield supporting
flagstaff. In the original plan, the archiiec,
has very pertinently represented banner float.
ing in the breeze, inscribed with the sentiment
/" Irrepressible and Undivided"
upon each corner Of the building viii be q
tower with some appropriate divice. The whole
building seems planned not only in accordance
with good taste, but the acoustic principle and
other matters have been cared for. Both fronts
will stand thirty feet high, and viii be plainly
but neatly finished and painted.
"The wigwam will be lighted with gas, ard
when its vast interior is alive with live Republ-
cans looking down upon the broad platform upon
which, perchance, National Republican Con.
venton is in session, that will be sight memor-
able and grand, which many will come hundreds
of miles to see. II will remain during the entire
campaign, a marvel in size, and a happy emblem
of great purposes"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
knowing too Much.

We find in one Of the Memphis papers the
following anecdote OF a man WHOM knew too
much
During the administration of President Jack
son, there was a singular young gentleman EN-.
ployed in the public service at Washington. His
name was e.. he was from Tennessee, the son Of
A widow, a neghbor of the President, on which
account the old hero had a kind feeling for him,
and always got him out of his difficulties with
some of the higher officials, TO whom his singu-
lar nterierences were dstastetul.
Among other things, il is said of him that
while he was employed in the General Post
Office. on one occasion he had TO copy letter
of Major H., high officer, in answer to an ap-
plica,ion made by an old gentleman in Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA for the establishment of a new
post Office The writer of the letter often used
classical language; in this letter he said the
application could not be granted, in consequence
of the applicants proximity" TO another office.
When the letter came into G's hands TO copy,
being great stickler for plainness. he altered
proximity" to "nearness to-" Major ii. OBJ
served il, and asked Il. why he altered his let
ter Why, replied g., because | don't think
the man would understand what you mean by
proximity. Well, said Major H., try him; put
in the proximity" again.
In few days u letter was received from the
applicant, in which he very Indignantly said
"That father had fought for liberty in the first
and he himself in the second war OF indepen.
dencc, and he would like to have the name OF
the scoundrel who brought the charge OF proX
Unity or anything else wrong against him =
There" said c., did not say sou G.. car
red his improvements SO far that MIR. Barry, tn,
Postmaster General, said to him, ~ do no
want YOU here any longer-you know too much.
Poor q. went out but his old friend, the General
again got him another place. This time G.'
ideas underwent a change. He was one ia,
very busy writing, when a stranger calling in
asked him where the Patent Office was.
IL don't know" said g. "Can YOU tell M
where the Treasury Department -" said tn
stranger. "No," said e. "NOr the President
house, "No.' The stranger finally aske'
him if he knew where the Capital wass "No,
replied G. "Do you live in Washington, sir :?
said the stranger. "Yes, sir" said G. "Goo
Lord and don't know where the Patent Office
Treasury, Presidents house and Capitol are |.
Stranger" said G., 81 was turned out of th
Post Office for knowing too much. don't inca
To offend in that way again. l am paid for keep
ing this look. believe do know that much
but il you find ME knowing anything more yo
may take my head. GOOD morning" said III
|
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Washington, April %

As the FIRST legislative step on the subie..
which has been privately discussed during n.
past six months, Mr.. Morris, OF Illinois. viii
urge the passage Of joint resolution appout;nc
Mr.. Orr, of South Carolina, Gen. Doniphsn 81
Missouri, and Gov. Wood of Illinois, Comm;.
sioners, TO negotiate with the Mormons for N.
sale of their possessions, on the express conS,
ton that they remove within reasonable tim.
from the limits and jurisdiction of the Uni,cS
States. The Commissioners are to make Ira.
report TO the President by the next session ~
Congress. The ground for this movement il q,
prevent a recurrence Of war and bloodshed =.
the history OF the Mormons in Missouri; ara
Illinois shows that they cannot, owing to thsi,
peculiarities, live on terms Of peace and cooS
neighborhood with contiguous settlements 7,
is also treated as question of eccnomy "a
the Treasury.
Mr.. Burlingame, from the Committee on For.
eign Affairs, will report bill in accordance
with his resolution providing for frst-cl.s
mission toSardna, the Envoy to receive 81 Ga,
and the Secretary of Legation 81, 500 Der an.
num- The Sandman Charge TI flares is a..
lighted with the movement
Railroad officials state that large amount a,
bills on the Clinton Bank of Westernport Ma
broken concern, are being forced upon The
unwary, and il is believed that a still lareey
amount has been sent into the West.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

STARTLING Discovery - THREE SKELETONS
DISCOVERED IN A FIELD NEAR ROCKY RIVER
Yesterday, while Mr. James Eaton, Of Rockport,
in this county, was blowing on bis farm, he was
startled by the ploughshsre turning up some
human bones. Mr. Eaton, assisted by 7. K.
Irons. proceeded to dig around the spot, aud
succeeded in turning up the skeletons Of three
persons. Two Of the skeletons had all double
teeth and sound. The three skeletons Law close
together, and were only about foot beneath
the surface.
About year ago, Mr. Eaton plowed up a
skeleton near the same place. The position Of
the skeletons, the fact Of their being buried a,
such shallow depth, and the whole circum-
stances surrounding the matter, render it prob
able that some tragedy ia conn cted with this
my sterious affair. The farm is near the mouth
Of the Rocky river.
We get the above particulars from Mr. Irons
himself.-Ciepeidnd Herald
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
Charleston, Nav /:

The Convention reassembied this morning.
Mr.. Russell, OF Va, made an explanation with
regard to the Tennessee compromise, and offer
ed resolution that when this Convention adj
ourn, il adjourn to meet at Baltimore on the
18th of June.
Mr.. Mason, Of KY, raised a point o. order
that the resolution must lay over one day.
The President decided the resolution in order,
except filling the place of reassembling-if the
present order for balloiing be suspended.
motion was made to suspend the order for
balloting and carried, yeas l99, nays 81.
Mr.. Russelrs resolution is as follows:
Resolre9 That when this Convention adjourn
to-day, it viii be to NEE; in Baltimore Oh Mon
day the 18th of June, in order TO afford States
that are not represented here all opportunity to
I'll up their delegations.
delegate from Tennessee moved to strike
out Baltimore and insert Philadelphia.
The confusion and excitement was 80 great
that il was difficult TO hear anything that was
said.
Mr.. Randall moved 10 insert Philadelphia, and
the ith Of July.
Mr. Ludlow moved to meet in New York.
Motion rejected.
vote was taken Oh the substitution Of Phil.
adelphia for Baltimore. Rejected, ayes IS, nays
I6s.
The resolution to meet in Baltimore was adop-
ted, ayes l95, nays IS.
Mr.. Stuart of Michigan moved that the Con-
yention adjourn.
Gen. Sprsst proposed three cheers for the Ma.
tional Democratic party, which we're enthusiast.
csllv given.
Mr.. Miles, Of Md. hoped tina, arrangements
would be made for printing the oticiaI proceed.
ings
Mr.. Cushing, before putting the motion, asked
permission TO address the Convention in a few
words. He said Notwithstanding the deep and
conflicting interests here at stake, may say 70
the country that no Convention has ever sat for
so great lenge.h Of time with the observance
of 50 great share Of order and freedom from
personalities or offensive language, as this. He
bad endeavOred most inpartially and honestly to
fulfill the duties of Chairman, and il, in the eI.
element of the moment, he had been led TO use
any improper language to gentlemen, he hearth
lily apologzed for it. He regarded this Conven-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
From the Detroit Avertiser, Thursday, Nay 80.
MEXICAN State Republican Convention.

Pursuant to call, the delegates appointed Tor
the purpose by the several county conventions,
met in State Convention, at Merrill Hail. yester'
day morning, at IL o'clock, TO appoint twelve
delegates to represent the Republican party OF
the State at the Republican Convention at CHI
cago the 10th inst.
Hon. Charles Epson, of Branch, was ehosed
temporary Chairman, and c. Y. DeLand, OF JACK
son, Secretary.
The following committee on credentials ana
permanent organization, composed OF three per-
sons from each Congressional District, was APP
pointed, viz:
LIST. J. W. Tillman, Chas. Trip, A. Blair:
cd. Z. c. Beaman, W. L. Stoughton, T.. "
Grosvenor.
Sd. C. +. Gorham, F. Quinn, A. Sessions
4th. o. d. Conger, d. Mussey, j. W. Toms
On motion, it was resolved that the delegations
Of the several Congressional districts present, FOL
the action of the Convention, the names OF such
persons as they might wish to represent thei'
several districts at the Chicago Convention, ant
that each district also present the names oil
delegate to represent the State at large, an'
three aternates.
The Convention then adjourned till half-past
o'clock p. NJ.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

JArASEsE visuUA. Ono OF tho bo.a,;fsI
breed OF japanese spanels, brought from Kama.
gawa by sea captain just returned from that
port, was a distinguished passenger on Fall
River boat last Monday night. 1t occupied the
principal part of a state-room, and the entire at
tention of the other travellers Only three Of
this breed are known TO have been brought TO
this country before, and they came with Comrno-
dore Perry. They are very highly valued. even
in japan, where perfect specimens are seldom
sold for less than $50. They are exceedingly
beautiful, much more so than the King Charles
breed OF which they are supposed TO have been
the original stock. This little creature was
about sight inches in length, symmetrieally form
ed, and thickly covered with delicate black and
white hair The ears were quite as long as the
King Charles spaniel, but handsotner, by their
slight projection from the head. The small
stranger bore all attentions with much dignity
and serenity, and responded to American en-
dearments quite as readily as if uttered in the
purest Jspanese.-Iritune
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
ADULTERY. ASSAULT AND InssSIYY.-A mer

ADULTERY, ASSAULT AND InsASIrr.-A mer'
chant Of Groton, Tonpkins county, has got him
self into trouble, and all about a sister Of the
Methodist church TO which he belonged. The
woman is the wife Of machinist. "Wednesday
evening, on coming home, he found the HOUSE
deserted, and instituting a search, found the
merchant and his wife at or near barn, standing
in field some distance from the house. The
outraged husband knocked the merchant down
and jumped on bis face with both feet, breaking
the bridge of his hose and cutting his face IN
shocking manner. The husband continued 10
stamp him until he supposed life was eItinct, when
he took his faithless wife home. She said thai
she and the merchant bad met cIandestinely Tor
the last six or eight months. She has been sent |"
her friends. The affair has made the husband IN
sane.-Roch. Dem.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

Few persons are aware of the great number Of
letters that pass through the Post Office sealed
or 30 not sealed, that they might be opened, e1-
anined, and re-sealed, and no evidence left Of
their having been "broken." OF si1ty-6ve letters
recently received in one week at one of the State
Departments thirty-three were opened without
tearing the envelopes, and might have been re-
sealed 90 as to show no sign Of having been
opened.
In using "self-sealing" envelope. the mucil-
ass should be carefully wet, and the fold press
ID down with some hard substance, to make it
adhere thoroughly-as rubbing q paper folder
several times slowly over it. If nothing is at
hand, the finger nail pressed hard over it half q
dozen times. viii render it tolerably secure. il
she gum is properly vet.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
Conversational COnvention-4sh District.

The Republican Congressional Convention Tor the 4th
Dstriet for the nomination Of Representative, vii BE-
Led At the Court House Of Genesee County, in the Cy
Ct Flint ON TuEDAY SIN DAY OF JUNE, $50, Ut l.
ocloek The several counties within the district val
send txo deeaes for each Representative TO the lower
branch Of the state legislature and every organized
county having Representative will be entitled to one
delegate
The Committee recommend the observance OF the ioi
loving resolution adopted by the last Republican State
Convention
Resred That in the opinion OF this Convention, th'
app0niment IL any individual 10 represent any county
in which be does not reside should not be recognized
any failure Convention.
W. N. MCCONNELL,
WM HEMINGWAY
JAMES BIRNEY,
T. w. HARRIS,
~ v. BENTLEY,
Com. Of Al Congressional Distria.
Pontiac, April l., 1850.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

An EARL CUEED BIZ NEW REcIPE-There
Is a curious traditionary story current in some
families regarding celebrated Scottish noble
man, which, am assured, is true, and further,
that It has never yet appeared in print The
Earl Of Landerdale was 80 i'll az TO cause great
alarm. One distressing symptom va. q total
absence Of sleep, and the medical men declared
their opinion that without sleep being induced
ne could not recover. His con, queer, eccen-
tric-looking boy, who was considered a kind Of
daft, and had had little attention paid 10 his ed.
ucation, was sitting under the table, and cried
out, "Sen for that preaching man frae Livings.
stone, for he aye sleep. in the kirk" Que Of
the doctors thought this hint worth attending
20. The experiment Of getting minister till
him succeeded, and sleep coming on he recov-
cred. The earl, Out Of gratitude for this benefit,
took more notice Of his con, pad attention 70
his education, and that boy became the Duke of
Landerdale, Afterwards % famous, or Infamous,
IN his countrys history.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
The Convention then adjourned.

g. R. & IND. RAILRoAD.-The G.. L. i /. K. r.
Co. have just let twenty miles of their road ex-
tending from Grand Rapids to Cedar Springs to
Fisk & Co., with the agreement that the present
force shall be kept on the work. and that the
road shall be finished and ready for the ears
within ninety days from the time the company
shall give notice of their readiness to furnish
the iron. The contract was concluded on Mon
day last, and possession taken, with all the tools
and fixtures which were purchased of Mr.. God
frey. Col. Fisk, though of late resident Of
Chicago, previously for years resided in this VIII
lage.-Aiecan Record. Nav .
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

ton as having in its destiny, not only the per.
manence of the Democratic party, but the ques-
ton. also, whether these great United States
shall continue and endure. We will not, howe.
yer, relnquish the hope that the Union will con-
tinue or ill eternity, and he felt confident that
the Convention will adjourn to-day with the de-
termination to Go all in their power to restore
harmony and confidence.
Mr.. Brent OF Baltimore, extended Il cordial
invitation TO the Democracy of the Union to
the Inequalities of that city
The Convention adjourned at P NJ.
The delegates left in crowds for home. The
adjournment was effected by the Douglas party,
under instructions from Washington.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

The following is the platform adopted by the
majority of the Charleston delegates, reatiirm-
ing the Cincinnati resolutions, and recognizing
the bred Scott decision:
Resolrei, That we, the Democracy of the
Union, in Convention assembled hereby declare
our affirmation of the resolutions, unanimously
adopted and declared as II platform of principles
by the Democratic Convention at Cincinnati in
the the year 1856, believing that Democratic
principles are Interchangeable in their nature
when applied to the same subject matter, and
We recommend as our only further resolutions
the following:
That inasmuch as difference of opinion exist
in the Democratic party as to the nature Of the
powers of a Territorial Legislature, and as to
the powers and duties of Congress, under the
constitution OF the United States, over the insti.
tuition of slavery within the Territories
Resolyed, That the Democratic party win
abide by the decision of the Supreme Court Of
the United States over the institution of slave
~ within the Territories
Resolred That it is the duty of the United
States to afford ample and complete protection
TO all its citizens, at home or abroad, and
whether native or foreign born.
Resoiyed, That one of the necessities of the
age, in military, commercial and postal point
OF view, Is speedy communication between the
Atlantic and Pacific States, and the Democratic
party pledge such constitutional enactment as
will insure the construction Of railroad to
the Pacific coast at the earliest practicable
period.
Kesoloed, That the Democratic party are in
favor of the acquisition Of the island of Cuba,
on such terms as shall be honorable TO our
selves and just TO Spain.
Resotyed, That the enactment Of the State
Legislatures to defeat the faithful execution oil
the fugitive slave law are hostile in character
subverslve of the constitution, and revolutionary
in their effect.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
Too MASY CHuRcHEs,-A prominent slave,

Too MANY CHURcHEs,-A prominent slave
ocrat in this city, few days since boasuaiiy DE-
claring his assurance Of the success Of he pan!
in the Presidential contest and freely offered 70
bet upon the result, Our Republican friend, >.
w. Yawkey, formerly Of this city, but nov Oh
Chicago,) very opporunely appeared, stauns
that he wasn't betting man, but proposed tns'
each should subscribe $500 toward the erecnon
Of Congregational Church in this city, the coe
whose party should be defeated in the Presiden-
tsl election to pay the whole. The Slavery man
quickly backed down on this proposition. no,
no." said he, "there are TOO many churches J"
as here already ."-!Sdginar Enterpri'e.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. MAY ., lsoo.
RRPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Republican state Convention TO nominAte candidates
for ssss Oesrs and Electors Of and Vice Pre
dent, and for the transaction Of other business, will be
held in tn, Cay Of Detroit, a! Merrill Hall, on Thursday,
June at IL The several counties will send two
delegates for each Representative in the lover branch Of
the state legislature and every organized county having
no Rsprs. entative vii be entitled to delegate.
Tbs following adopted By the Republican state
Couysntea, August 18th, le5s
Resloed That in the opinion Of this Convection the
sppointment Of any Individual % represent any county
m which be does not resde should not be recognized IN
.py future INVENTIONS AID that the State Committee be
Instructed To make calls for failure Conventions accord
ingly T. WAikk
j. w. TiLIMAN,
Z. A. TkOW BRIDGE,
Ez Gem Of Pep. state Cent'l Committee.
Detroit, April Il, 1880.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09

DARING RoBBKgr.-On Thursday afternoon,
scamp broke into the house Of Mr.. Holden, q
laborer, while his wife was carrying him lis din
ner. On her return home she saw a man com.
ing out of the house, and caught hold of him,
but the rascal. after dslocating her thumb, sue
ceeded in escaping, and ran Of. He was a
stranger. The amount he stole was three dol.
lars il money.-NarshaH Expownder.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-09
AccrpESr.-Erastus Wheeler. me, with A

AcCIDENr.-Erastus Wheeler, met with SCI
rious accident at John Bryan's saw mill. in
Woodbridge on Wednesday last. The particu.
lars as We learn are as follows: The mil runs a
large circular saw. Mr.. W. happening in the
mill when the saw needed turning, took hold Of
the machinery to start il. when he was pulled on
it, the saw striking his leg below the knee, Ia
king the flesh and part Of the knee bones Of,
also the flesh from the hip, leaving the bone
bare.-Hillsdale Standard, lat.