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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
Letter from Princeton.
PRINCETON, Ind, Aug. 20

! hlhS64OSI AuuI aug ~
EDIToRs JOURNAL My attention was
| directed few days since to letter in the
Indianiaa, that had been written from this
place to the Evansville Enquirer, by one
calling himself " A Democrat" 1t is too
pueriIe to look at But there is cowardly
attack made upon our town m arshal, aud
wish to say few words in his defense
This correspondent says: .-
Last Monday night was the regular
meeting of the Douglas club here, at which
time Mr. S. NJ. Holcomb our candidate for
Representative, was present by invitation to
address the club. When Mr.. Fl. began
speaking, the marshal of our town (cele-
brated you viii recollect for seeing fair play
in dog fight, together with some of his
'plug ugly associates, could not stand it,
but broke down stairs, believing like wild
bulls"
And who but the Locofocos could have
stood it.. Lincoln men are not accustomed
to hearing such scandalsm as was putferth
that night. Holcomb's entire speech was
one TRADE of abuse, and a concatenation of
vuglar epithets. Our marshal, not choos-
ing to listen to such stnf, quietly left the
room. Even the boys, actuated by spirit
of decency, left the house. The trouble is
Just this Our marshal was rather neutral
on politics before, and for sometime after his
election to that office. AS political excite
ment increased, his political sentiments de-
veloped themselves, and he became an en-
thusiastic Republican. He has been an ef-
ficient peace officer, and has faithfully lis
charged his official duties.
There can be no mistake about the in
crease of Republicanism in the county The
speech of Hon. Will Cumback did much
good here. He spoke to a large and en-
thusiastic assemblage, mostly Republican
at the commencement, and still more so at
the close of his speech. His arguments were
irresistible, and his entire speech, so far as
true principle is concerned, altogether un-
answerable. He strengthened the courage
of those already in the cause, sent conviction
to the hearts of the hesitating, and threw a
gloom over the bright visions of the I" un-
terrified" The Democratic majority, which
has existed for some years in old Gibson, has
become " beautifully less )" in fact divided
into a hopeless minority. The Republicans /
here are all wide awake, and feel confident
from the signs of the times, that they will |
be able to roll up a majority for that en-
bodiment of Republican principles-ABRA- !
HAM LINCOLN.
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
Republican Mass Meeting at Indian
polls.

The Republicans of Indiana will meet in
a Grand Mass Convention at Indianapolis
on Wednesday, August 29th, 1860, to rati-
fly the nomination of Abraham Lincoln and
Hannibal Hamln. Distinguished Republi-
can orators will be present Hon. Henry
S. Lane, o. P. Morton, Caleb B. Smith
Schuyler COlfax, VIM. NJ. Dunn, aud others,
of Indiana; the Hon. VIM. H. Seward of
New York; the Hons. Thomas Corwin,
Salmon 2. Chase, Ben. Stanton, Samuel
Galloway, and others of Ohio; the Hons.
Lyman Trumbull, Richard Yates, Leonard
SWEET, and John u. Palmer of Illinois; the
Hon. Frank P. Blair of Missouri, and Cas-
sius NJ. Clay, have been invited, and are ex-
pected to address the people.
A splendid American flag will represent
ed by the Lincoln Wide-Awakes of Indian
apolis to the largest Republican delegation
of Wide-Awakes, Rangers, or other Lincoln
association, from any county, Marion except
ed.
Arrangements will be made with railroad
companies for half fare tickets.
A grand torchlight procession v Ill come
off on the night of the 28th, and another on
the night of the 29th, when 5000 torches
will be in procession.
A splendid display of fireworks will be
exhibited on both evenings.
Let every citizen of Indiana attend and
all Of other States are invited.
he latchstring will be out and hearty
greeting given to all.
Come with music and banners with
torches and badges; and with the thunder
of cannon. Come by railroads, plank roads,
gravel roads, and woodpaths. Come in
cars, in wagons, or horses, or on foot, and
swell the chorus of Freedom
The Republicans of Ohio are specially in
vited to aLtend.-Lud. Journal
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

DoUGLAsIsH WISHES TO FUSE IN ILLINOIS /!
In Illinois, the home of Mr.. Douglas, the
State he was to carry by countless thou
sands of majority, the tide has so changed
=" the sober, second thought" has been so
efficient, that the Douglas men are now ex-
ceedingly anxious to run a mongrel EIecto-
raj Ticket, composed of Breckinridge,
Douglas, and Rell men, in order to prevent
Lincoln from carrying the State.
DR.. L. D. Boone, of Chicago, is said to be
one of the leading men in getting up this
fusion, and is willing to pledge that the
Douglas Electoral Ticket shall be with
drawn if the supporters of Breckenridge
and Lane, and those of Bell and Everett
will agree to Union Ticket, to be compos-
ed of four Douglas men, three for Breckin-
ridge, and three for Bell old Line Guard.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

THE BELL-DoUGLAs CoALITIoN.-The New
York Sun, a paper of decided Democratic
leanings, says of the Bell-Douglas coalition
in that State:
Exactly such coalition as this has never
before been seen, even in politics, and it is
improbable that its success will be such as
to encourage speedy repetition of the ex-
pertinent 1t is doubtful if the double
headed ticket will receive as many votes as
a pure Douglas ticket would have COM
manded
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
aea Our Bell and Everett friends r.

Rea- Our Bell and Everett friends raised
a pole yesterday at the foot of Walnut
street, on the river bank. At the first at
tempt it unluekily broke. A new splice
was made, and second and successful
hoist was given TO it, and the butt safely
landed in the hole in the ground, the top
kissing the upper air. The pole was 100
feet long in the clear before it broke. 1t is
now somewhere between 80 and 90 feet
high. An immense streamer, with " Bell
and Everett" ;" in large letters on it, waves
from its upper extremity. The pole is of
sycamore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

Benin COMMERCIAL CoLLEGE.--The
Eighth Annual Session of the above insti-
tuition, will commence on Monday, the 3rd
of September. The course Of session will
embrace the Mercantile course of lessons in
Double Entry Book keeping, Steam Boating
Banking, Mandatory, Mercantile Calcula-
ton, and Penmanship. The advantages
presented in this school, for acquiring
thorough knowledge of practical book keep
ing, and general business qualifications, are
equal, if not superior to any school in the
country. The terms are liberal. For cir
culars giving full particulars, address Jere-
miah Behm, Evansville, Ind
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Prosperity OF BoATMEx-The syracus,

PROSPERITY OF BoATMEN.-The Syracuse
IN. " journal thinks the canalers will
reap a rich harvest this season. 1t says !:
4" We are informed of instances in which
men who have purchased boats for one
thousand dollars each, have already very
nearly earned that sum this season, besides
paying the running expenses. The rise in
the price of canal-boats is almost Hnpreee
dented. Boats costing from one thousand
to one thousand two hundred dollars at the
opening of the season, command from one
thousand six hundred to two thousand dol
lars now.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, August 2O.-To-day the
Missouri and Western Telegraph Company
commenced stretching their wire westward
in the direction of Fort Kearney. The
poles are set 160 miles out from here, and
the wire will be put up that distance in two
weeks. a large party is at work farther
west, setting out the poles. 1t is expected
the line will be finished to Fort Kearney by
the middle OF November The different routes
west of Fort Kearney are being surveyed
and the Company will soon be in possession
of accurate information as to timber and
other facilities, which will enable them to
push forward rapidly aud to the best advan-
tage next season.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

son of Mr.. G. S. Wells, hoisted a Lincoln
pole, sixty-fve feet high, by the aid of sew
eral grown Republicans, Tuesday afternoon.
After the pole was erected, those present
were invited to sumptuouS supper, at Mr..
W.'s, which they disposed of with a relish.
The spirit is up amongst Young America.
Lincoln poles may be seen in every part of
town pointing skyward, bearing at their
peaks the names of Lincoln and HamIin.
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g6y~ln to-days issue we call atten tion to
the Advertisement of the Hartford Fire In
surance Company, of Hartford Connecticut.
The oldest of the Hartford Companies-and
for the past eight years represented by our
insurance friend A. c. Hallock ofthis city, to
the full satisfaction of all who have had losses
in the County. The journal Company, can
testify to the fact of receiving a claim just
one week from the time Of burning, much
to our comfort and convenience. To our
friends we say don't forget the old Hartford
in making new or increasing present Insur-
ance. A. c. Hallock & Son, office Marble
Hall Building, are always ready to accomo-
date the public in this line
Our State Auditor being invited by the
Company to visit Hartford and examine its
affairs, makes the following certificate
/, John w. Dodd, Auditor of the State OF
Indiana, hereby certify that have made
personal and thorough examination of the
books and assets of the Company, at their
Office in the City of Hartford, Conn, and
that the Company own and have in their
possession in cash and in securities CONVEX
tible at pleasure nearly One Million of Dol
lars, applicable to the payment of losses-an
amount corresponding with their official
statement of January last. The Hartford
Fire Insurance Company has been in exis-
istence for half a century. The high char
acter of its officers for experience and pro-
blythe promptness and fidelity with
which it has met all its Justly
entities it to the highest rank among the
Insurance Companies of the country, and
commends it to the patronage of the people
of Indiana.
JOHN W. DoDD, Auditor of State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

JOHN S. HorKINs.-EAery good aud sub
stautial citizen of fVanderburgh County will
rejoice to learn that the friends of the above
named gentleman have prevailed upon him
to submit his name to his fellow citizens,
for the honorable position of Representative
in the General Assembly Mr Hopkins is
well known to nearly every voter in the
"aunty. He is an old citizen, respected for
his many good qualities of head and heart
Against his good name no word of detFac-
tion can be whispered. He has filed with
honor to himself and advantage to his fell
low-ctizens several public stations. He is
no office seeker. Endowed with the Jeffer-
sonan qualifications, 'honesty, faithfulness
and capability," he follows the rule which
every good citizen ought to observe, viz.
Neither to seek nor decline Office" So
licited by many of his friends, ofall parties,
to allow his name to be used, he consented,
not because he sought the Office, but because
he deemed it his duty to respond to the dis
interested solicitations of his friends in this
matter of importance to the whole commu-
nifty.
Mr.. Hopkins's name carries with it the
prestige of success. He is sure to be elected.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

= SARATOGA, August 2I.-The Breckinridge
State Committee met at Z. s. Hotel, John
A. Green jr., in the chair and M. Mcmahon
Secretary. l3 out of l6 members of the
Committee were present, namely: Messrs.
G. w. Smith and J. P. Mott, of New York,
Folk of Brooklyn, Redford of Westchester,
Hasbrouck of Ulster, Taylor of Washing
ton, Maltby of Oneida, Miller of Tioga,
Rapslie of Yates, Hatch of Erie, and Eddy
of Niagara. Arrangements were made for
an active and powerful prosecution of the
campaign. The Committee was satisfied by
facts presented, that the Cagger and Rich
mond Committee do not desire any Union of
the party that will result in the election of
Breckenridge and Lane.
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american House,
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american House, !
CLEVELAND, ONO.
EDITORS EVANSVILLE JOURNAL Il ar
rived at the Forest City Tuesday evening,
after pleasant, though extremely dusty,
ride as far as Cincinnati. Through Ohio
there have been fine rains, aud tue crops
never looked more promising than now.
The topic of corner and family conversa-
ton here, as in your city, is political, though
I am sorry to inform my Bell friends
that the name of John Bell is but rarely
spoken. They are all for Lincoln, with a
few Struggling Douglasites, but SO very few
they are hardly percsph6Le.
The air is cool and bracilg here. The
Lake breeze is refreshing. There are some
of the most pleasant drives imaginable, out
from this city. The splendid couutry resi-
dences, with their beautiful gardens inter-
spersed with small lakes and jetting foun-
tains and pretty girls, took the writer's eye
amazingly.
The stock of horses is good, andt the roads
we'll calculated to try their speed. The
streets are being improved so they will
compare favorably with those of any city.
Very many fine buildings are in process of
erection, though Cleveland, as business
city, has about reached its climax. As a
place of residence, in my estimation, it has
no equal.
The American House is one well calcu-
lated to make you at home. The clerks
are agreeable; the walters understand and
rightly fill their places; and everything
that can add to ones comfort and enjoy
ment is found here. ZAcH..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

BS~ln l846,the gallant Col John J. Har.
din, OF Illinois, who afterwards fell at the
battle OF Buena Vista, remarked to gentle
man of New York, in speaking of Mr.. Lin
coin, as follows; " Lincoln is really the fore
most man in our State, and if his merit
should ever become properly knoson, be will
lead the nation" The correctness of the
Coloners judgment is about to be verified.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

FLAG PREsENTATIoN.-Don't forget the
presentation of a flag by the ladies, to the
Wide Awakes, tonight, in front of Mr..
Robert Barness residence. 1t will be a
scene worth witnessing. The public gem
orally are invited. Hon. H. ". Ellsworth
will deliver an address on the occasion.
If there should be rain the presentation
will be postponed, but Mr. Ellsworth's ad-
dress will be delivered in Mozart Hall.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

WIDE AwAKEs, remember the expedition
to Newburgh Tomorrow friday night
Boys, have your lamps in order, and your
uniform ready. The cost of the excursion
will be small. AS many should go as pos
sible the more the cheaper and merrier.-
Those who go can get home by midnight.
The time for starting will be about six
o o'clock in the evening.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
gag- Friend HUaHEs received this week

Bs7J- Friend HUGHES received this week
nice addition to his stock of goods, con-
sisting of large lot of Prints, Delaines,
Muslins, &C. He has also on hand nice
lot of French worked Collars, which he Of
fers cheap. He viii sell all kinds of goods
in his line very cheap, until the first ofSep-
tember, when he will be going East for his
Fall stock. Persons can make from ten to
twenty five per cent. by trading with him.
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Communicated.
Honest Abraham.
Tune" Washing Day


Tune Washing Day"
T is well to have the people meer,
And manifest their joy,
By singing songs and talking of
's Old Abe" of Illinois
He is the only man, my boys,
OF all the candidates, a
Who s fit to be the President
OF these United States.
CHORUs.-Burra, hurra, hurra, hurra,
For Honest Abraham
Hurra, hurra, hurra, hurra,
For he is just the
There's Breckinridge and old John Bell,
And little " Stevy Dug"
motley crew, t is very true,
And each is a hUnsbug.
But Abraham, the peoples choice.
Is honest, frank, aud true.
And he can beat them all at once,
And he will do It, too.
CHoRUs.-Hurra, &c.
'Mong all the other candidates,
There s not one of the three
Would raise his voice or hand to keep
Our Territories free.
But " Honest Abe ~ has always been,
And is the white mans friend,
And therefore does not wish the curse
OF slavery to extend.
CHORUs.--Hurra, sc.
We II send him up to Washington,
To dwell the next four years,
Which will no doubt make Democrats
Shed alligator tears
And in that famed '' Salt River ''
They had better let them fall,
For up that melancholy stream
We II send them one and all
CHORUS s.-Hurra, hurra, hurra, hurra,
For Honest Abraham;
Hurra, hurra, hurra, hRrra,
For he is just the man.
pure
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

Eas@ The journal predicts that Warrick
county will give 500 votes out of 2,O93 for
Lincoln. Not very flattering for the Re-
publicans, even if the blacks should get so
many"
Suppose you take your slate and pencil
and cipher out this proposition; If Fre-
county, and Lincoln gets 500 in 1860, ard
the Republicans gain in all the ninety-two
counties of the State in the same proper
ton and no greater than they do in
this Locofoco stronghold-how much ma
jority will the Republicans carry the State
by in October and November? The result
of this sum " will scare you, neighbor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
Local and Miscellaneous.
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Losr.-Two pairs of Silver-framed Spec
tacles, on or near Main street--One pair ten
days ago, the other last evening. The lat
ter pair were in a morocco case. Any
person finding the same and leaving them
at this Office, will be suitably rewarded
aug. 22-2td*
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

EsS~ the Democracy of Daviess county
held their Convention on Saturday, and
nominated N. L. Brett for the Legislature,
Ben. Goodwin for Treasurer and James
Brown, for Sheriff
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

eey~ The proposition which the Breckin-
ridge Convention of the 31st of July made
to the Douglas State Central Committee for
a joint Electoral ticket has been rejected
by the Douglas Committee; or rather, the
said committee as the Old Line Guard says,
skulk behind the plea of want of 'author-
ity. The Guard is rampant.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

6GE Immense preparations are being
made at Indianapolis for the Republican
State Ratification Meeting of the 29th.-
The largest crowd will be there that was
ever at the Capital on similar occasion.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

HeA- The Republicans of the goth Ohio
District have unanimously nominated Hon.
John Hutchins for reelection to Congress.
That is GiddiHgss District. Giddings talk
ed of trying for the nomination, but found
he couldn't succeed and withdrew.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23
ATTENTION, WIDE AWAKES.

The Battalion will meet at the
Headquarters, on Water street,
this evening at z o'clock precisely,
and march to the residence of Rob't
Barnes, to receive the Flag to be
presented by the Ladies Of Evans
vile. Be PROMPT. By order of
THE COLONEL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

CooL.-The New Albany Ledger pleads
IN mitigation of the swamp land specula-
tions (specuations , of Gov. Willard, that
the land was donated by the Government, t,
and didn't cost the people anything.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

h25H Mr. Ellsworth returned from Posev
county last night. He had fine meetings, and
is we'll pleased with his good success.
''The skies bright;
Onr hearts are light
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

PEACHES are plenty and cheap here. They
can be bought at 4o@5O cents per bushel
of a fair quality. Our timers are very busy
making cans to supply the demand
Peaches can be bought, we presume, before
the season is over, for IS and 80 cents per
bushel
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

New YORK, Aug. %, Subscriptions
in this city in aid OF the Pope of Rome up
to the goth inst, amount to upwards of
$51 900.
The committee of invitations to the
Prince of Wales, Messrs. Wilson G. Hunt,
j. B. Astor, Robt D. Mintern, and Robert
Kelly left yesterday for Montreal
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

H9- Judge DeBruler, candidate for Con-
gress, spoke at Nashville, in this county, on
yesterday, to fair audience. He is every
where met with the strongest assurances
that he will be triumphantly elected in Oc-
tober.- Yin. Sun.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

B4rC Col. Thomas H. Seymour, of Con-
necticut, minister to Russia, and recently
the candidate of the Connecticut Democra-
cy for Governor, is for Breckinridge and
Lane.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

Mr.. PENNINGTON, Speakerof the House of
Represen ntatives, has just addressed a letter
to his constituents of the 5th district of
New Jersey, declining reelection to Con-
gress. He will serve out bis present term,
ending with next winter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

LOUISVILLE, August 2l.-Returns from
40 counties in Arkansas show the following
vote : Rector, Z 1853 johnson, 3,69I. Six
counties unreported.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

HALIFAX, August 2l.-The Great East
erH arrived here on Saturday morning-48
hours from New York. She sailed at A.
N. Sunday for Milford Haven
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

The report that Ex-Governor johnson, Of
Pennsylvania, had declared for Bell and
Everett, is not true. He declares himself
for Lincoln and Hamlin.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 2I.-The Democrat esti-
mates the complexion of the next House of
Representatives in the State Legislature
Republicans II, Breckenridge Democrats
&c, Bell men SO, Douglas Democrats AZ, and
10 counties to hear from.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

BE9r The earthquake of the 7th that we
felt here, was also felt very plainly at Rock
port.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-08-23

New YORK, Aug. %, M.--The steamer
BienciIte, from New Orleans via Havana is
below.