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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
EVANSVILLE IND. THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 2s 1860


THE Cincinnati Enquirer has the following
in reference to novel banking institution
it is proposed to start in that city:
We learn that new Banking project is
on foot in our city, of no little interest to
Bankers and the commercial community
generally, and of infinite Importance to those
directly interested. The project is as yet
only partially matured, and we are able to
give only the outlines, which we under
stand to be as follows: Some of the more
active and influential members of the Me-
chanies and Manufacturers Exchange, are
agitating the starting of Bank of Deposit
and Discount, for the accommodation Off
chanics and manufacturers only, said Bank
to do no business whatever except for mem
bers of the above named Society, and to
charge only such rate of interest upon
loans as will suffice to pay the expenses of
the Bank. When started, the present Bank
ing institutions of the city will lose the de-
posits of the iron manufacturers, the lum-
ber dealers, furniture manufacturers, saw
mill men, &C., &c, which will be placed in
the new institution, and kept for the accom-
modation of that class of people only, and
which they will have the benefit of at
mere nominal rate of interest. -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

FRIGHTFUL CALAMITY !-FoRTY-NINE
CHILDREN DROWNED From Mr. Brooks,
editor of the Quincy Herald, we learn that
a most terrible calamity, rivaling that of the
Pemberton Mills, occurred on Thursday last
near the town of Hardin, Illinois, on the
Illinois River, and about twenty-five miles
above Alton.
Fifty school children, in attendance at
university at that place, went out,upon the
ice to play. The ice gave way, and, with
one exception, all were lost.
Our informant was unable to give further
particulars, but he represented that the viii
lage was scene of universal mourning, al
most every family in it having lost one or
more of its members.-St. Louis Herald
Of the 18th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BI A grand Union meeting of those in
favor of upholding the Union, Constitution
and laws of the country; of keeping the
rights of the slave States inviolate,. restrain
ing all attempts to interfere with their re-
spective institutions and policy; opposed to
all sectional parties and in favor of elevat-
ing men to office who will administer the
Government in the spirit of its founders,
was held at the Cooper Institute, n. :, on
the 2lst. Able and eloquent addresses were
made by ]. Morrison Harris, of Md, Hon.
George Briggs, of New York, James W.
Girard, Esq, and others. General Scott,
who appeared upon the speakers stand,
was greeted with most enthusiastic applause.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

gGsH Evansville has its Board of Trade
which reports the transactions in grain
flour and other artieles-thus exhibiting the
business of that city in manner which is
at all times reliable. Why cannot our
Board of Trade be given new life, be re-
organized and set to doing something which
will enhance the business interests of the
city ?-IndianapoIis Journal.
Judging from the falling off in sales re-
ported, to our Trade Exchange lately, We
are very. sorry to say that the prospect
looks gloomy for continuation of these
reports. .
1t is highly desirable that they be kept
up, and we once more appeal to our business
men, with great earnestness, to send in their
reports daily. It is but little trouble, and
is both profit and credit to the city. If
our merchants and manufacturers would
only get into the habit of sending in these
reports, and seeing them published, they
would on no account have them discontinued.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
Cincinnati nIarket.

CINcINNATI, Feb. 21.-Money unchanged
and firm. Exchange unaltered. Provisions:
The demand for bulk meats is quite limited
to-day. Mess pork and lard neglected pri-
ces nominal. Bacon is offered at 5-8@93.
Flour dull +; demand local and limited at
$5 5O@5 60 for superfne. Wheat dull and
unchanged. Corn steady; fair demand at
48@49c in brls. There is a. good deal Of
sheIled offered with but little demand, and
prices declined to 5O@52c. Oats in pretty
fair demand at 47@48c. Rye in fair de-
mand at 9sc Barley is in good demand /;
sales of prime fall at 64G97o. -5.'a 81
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

THE JACKSON ARTILLERY fred their field.
piece yesterday morning, in commemoration
of the one hundred and twenty-eighth birth
day of the Father of his Country.
In the forenoon they had parade on
horseback, through the principal streets
Their fine uniform, grim-looking cannon.
gay plumes, and drawn swords, all presented
martial aspect, and gave us an impressive
idea of the {" "pomp and circumstance of
glorious war"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

WALKING HoRsEs-A SUGGEsTIoN-I
would like to suggest an idea, which, if you
approve, you can prepare an article, or get
some of your correspondents to discuss, as
to the proprety of a premium being offered
at our annual fairs for fast walking horses
trained to walk fast, would be greater ben
eft to farmers in general than fast trotters,
as almost all their work has to be done with
a walk. .n
| once knew man in Massachusetts,,
who, before the railroads were built, kept
from two to four teams at work on the road,
and never allowed them to trot at all, and
made the distance in quicker time than his
neighbors, who made their horses trot at
every convenient place. He said that when
a horse commenced to walk after trot, he
walked much slower than his common gait
if kept on a walk, and thereby lost more
than he gained Country Gentleman.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
TO OUR WEEKLY EXCHANGES.


TO OUR WEEKLY EXCHANGES.
We notice that some of our Weekly ex-
changes-to which we have long been send
ing the Daily without charging difference
have not complied with our request to pub
lish the short Prospectus which will be
found in this paper, on the third page. We
say to our brethren of the Weekly press in
this section, that what we ask is no more
than q the fair thing" as they are getting
six Of our papers to one of theirs. We do
hope they will be willing to give our Pros
pectus a fair and equitable number of in
sertions and call editorial attention to it.
We do not seek to run in our Weekly
ahead of the county papers; this intention
we distinctly discIaim in the Prospectus.-
We only want the people of the Pocket to
take paper identified with their interests,
and published at home, instead of sending
off for the Eastern weeklies, which have no
sympathy with this part of the country.
We are under heavy expense in getting
up our Daily, and have to look toour Weekly
circulation for our profit, if we are to have
any. Therefore, it is not unreasonable for
US to ask-t those county papers which get the
benefit of the expensive telegraphic, market,
and river reports in the Daily, to indirectly
aid us in extending our Weekly circulation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

A WELL-MANAGED RAILRoAD.-Ttis is worthy
of note, in the midst of an almost epidemic
of railroad slaughter, that there is one COM
pany who need not place a single casualty
upon their record. The Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, in the last annual report,
informs the public that there has not been
a life lost upon their line, and this notwith-
standing that in 1859 there were l, 1,459, 10
passengers transported, and 54,839, sol
miles travelled. zs
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

FIRE.-The steam Touring mill of GRANT,
KNOWLES & Co, at Millersburg, about twenty
miles up on the W. & E. Canal, was burned
yesterday morning about four o'clock
The cause of the fire is unknown 1t
commenced in the third story and complete
ly destroyed the establishment.
The loss is estimated at about $4,000 to
$4,000. There was $4,000 insurance in
the 1Etna Insurance Co.. of Hartford, Conn.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

DIRECT TRADE-Last month the ship
Dragon brought cargo of India bagging
direct from Calcutta to New Orleans in one
hundred and eight days. This is said to
save thirty days in time, compared with
importation through Boston, besides the
striking off of one commission for discharge
and reshipment. Another cargo had previ-
ously arrived and two more were on their
way.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

DECIMAL SYSTEM OF MEAsUREs.-The use
of the decimal system, as regards measures
of length, was made obligatory in Portugal
from the first of January. Such an arrange
ment would much facilitate computations,
and it is to be hoped that our own country
will not delay very long in introducing so
useful an improvement. We already ex-
perience the advantages OF the system in
our own coins.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

SPEAKER Pennington is strict observer
of the Sabbath. In reply to a political
friend who proposed to meet him on Sun
day and assist him in the formation of com
mittees, he said, g Sir, you will excuse me.
but at home am in the habit of attending
church, and tomorrow l hope to be able to
hear DR.. Gurley. At any rate shall not
transact any business, but on Monday shall
be glad to see you."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Rg-Remember the Concert of the Phil
harmonic Society tonight at Marble Hall.
The programme comprises some of thosegood
old pieces like "the old Sexton" cold
Cottage clock" Z" the Brave old Oak" "the
Ivy Green" and columbia, the Gem of
the Ocean," which make the soul feel good.
Give the performers full house
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

RooFs OFF.-The severe wind yesterday
was rather damaging to tin-ro~fs. Those
on DUNCAN's, SLAUGHTER & DUNKERsoN's,
ScHAEFFER's, and Posey's Block, were peeled
off, and the one on BARNEs's store was
started. The rafters and sheathing were
blown from DUNCAN's.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

A2S Yesterday we published statement
that Judge William Perkins Bryant of
Rockville, Parke county, was very sick.
To-day we have to announce his death,
which occurred on the 18th. He formerly
acted as Judge of the Vlncennes Circuit
Court, and was appointed Chief Justice of
Oregon by President Polk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

SAD ACCIDENT.-Mr. Jacob Sinzich, we
regret to learn, broke his leg yesterday.
He was attending the funeral of Mr.. Jacob
Fix, and when in front ofSt. Johns Church
caught his foot in some way and fell, and
suffered as above. a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

EGF We call attention to the card of DR.
WrLL1AM COURTNEY. The DR.. has been
practicing in Lafayette for a number of
years, and has now located himself here.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

HATS OFF."-There was quite I" She'd
ding of hats yesterday. Mr.. Southern
Gale was dignifed gentleman, and exacted
respeetl Men had to doff their hats to him.
Some boys made good thing of it by
wading into the river and rescuing hats at
a dime apiece. Beavers took to their native
water wonderfully.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-A
State Mechanics and Agricultural Associa-
ton has been organized in Louisiana, and
will receive a charter during the present
session of the legislature. The capital pro-
posed is $l5O,0O0, in shares of S25. An
exhibition is projected, to be held at New
Orleans next fall. The g Commercial Bull
letin refers to the success of the st. Louis
Association as stimulating example.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BggH We regret exceedingly thatthe tel
egraph lines are down at this particular
juncture, and that we can not give in this
issue the nominations by the Opposition
State Convention. There is great anxiety
to know who is nominated, but we shall
have to exercise patience till evening, when
we shall know all about it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BS- We are happy to learn from Mr..
Gwynn, that the former editor of the Jour
nal Mr.. Garlic, is re covering from his late
illness. He is yet in Memphis, where he
was on business when taken with his severe
;II,asS
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

B4F The Ball of the Union Fire Co. went
off, as usual, last night, in tip-top style.
There was big crowd there, and fun and
frolic was the order of the night.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Bas- The Madisonville (Ky.) Register ap-'
proves of Lonis Napoleons Free Trade
movement, and favors a free trade policy in
our own country, together with its inevit-
able accompani1nent-d direct taxation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

GEORGE H. CHAPMAN-a son of J. P.
Chapman, formerly editor of the State Sen
tirse5, and well known as Grow, Chapman,
crow has been appointed by John W.
Forney to an $500 clerkship, in Wash
ington. Mr.. c. is skilIful business man
in filing such position.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
By THE L. W. LINE.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE JOURNAL


EDIToR JOURNAL No prospect of any
Report tonight. Itseems the gale not only
prevailed here, but the whole length of the
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad The operator
at Vincennes says the lines are all knocked
into pi." OPERATOR.
Feb. %, 1860.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Boy HURT.-A boy about twelve years
of age was thrown from a horse on the tow
path of the Canal, between Main and Locust
streets, yesterday evening, and was severely,
and perhaps seriously, hurt. He was tramp
led by the horse. We could not learn the
name of the unfortunate youth.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

pea-At fire in Boston on the 18th,
Carter and Charles E. Danton. They both
left families. The fire destroyed 100000
worth of property er--
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

MEssRs Pryor, Clemens, o. Jennings
Wise, and some other Virginia duelists,
have been amnestied by the Legislature in
a special act removing their inability to
hold office in consequence of obedience to
the Code of Homer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

pa- We are under obligations to the
steamers Psytona and Mcclellan, and to our
friend, VIM. A. GwYEN, for late papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Bsg- 1t is feared that the steamer Hun
gdrian, bound from Liverpool to Portland
has been wrecked at Cape Sable, and all on
board lost.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

WHEAT PRosPEcTs. learn from our
farmers that the prospects for wheat next
year is not of a very promising nature
Early small grain promises very well, we
understand, but that put in late has been
badly frozen out Winchester Ky.) Csronf-
Il
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

WHAT is called half-holiday move
ment" has been started in London 1t is
to give merchants, mechanics, Iaborers and
others, Saturday afternoon for leisure
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Beg Fincennes rs infested with incendi-
aries. Attempts have been made to burn
the stables of Drs. Hit and Sawyer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

RSS@ Mrs. NJ. NJ. Gross will remain for
three days at No, 81, corner of First and
Walnut streets, and will receive conSulta-
ton and treat patients. feb21-3td
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BS% Austin H. Brown, of Indianapolis,
formerly Publisher of the State Sentinel, and
6rst-rate fellow, has been elected Grand
Secretary of the Supreme Grand Council
of the Sons of Malta for the United States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For RENT.-The well-6tted up, and cen
trally located Business House, now occupied
by H. o. Babcock, No. Is, Main street.
Possession given March 1st 1860. For
particulars enquire of ofCoSvERsE CLEMENTS, at
Jewell, Newberry & Co.'s. feb22-1wd
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Hka5- A band-wagon and several horses
belonging to Spaldiug & Rogers's Circus,
were brought up by the Peytona yesterday,
and sent out into the interior. ia
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

e~ The Washington Telegraph says
that the Opposition in Martin county have
organized and intend making fight after a
brave fashion. Glad to hear it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

SOME enterprising chap is engaged in
making the identical razor used by John
Brown while. in Kansas. He makes about
thirty day, and sells them to the good peo-
pie of New Haven. 80 sa# .a" -F9'l.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

Eas- Dunbar's Gun Squad s'awakened
the echoes " (fguratively speaking-for the
wind blew SO bard that Echo was mutel
yesterday, in honor of Washington's birth
dav
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

DE~The funeral of our deceased fellow
citizen, Jacob Fix, took place yesterday
The Odd Fellows turned out in regalia and
with music. ..s
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

\ LARGE cotton factory, capable of run
ming $500 spindles, has just been put in
operation at Jefferson City, Louisiana, by
Mr.. L. n. Lane of New Orleans.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BGF Senator Seward has introduced a
bill for the admission of Kansas under the
Wyandotte Constitution. The subject will
be considered on the 29th inst, and Mr..
Seward will make speech on the occasion.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

H15@ Since the formation of Newton
county, this State has ninety-two counties.
Projects are on foot for forming three or
four more.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

BE The Terre Haute Journal says that
Judge Bryant, of Rockville, is very seriously
ill at his residence in that place, and it is
not expected he will recover ...tF
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

AsA, The House of Representatives have
voted to restore the old fashioned desks and
seats by nine majority.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

THE Texas Legislature has given the Pa
ci6c Railroad the privilege of making
connection with the Vicksburg and Shrevc-
port railway, with the Texas loan and land
bonus.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
City Items.

RE- We are again indebted to Mr.. DAVIS,
of the Adams Express, for fa-
vors rendered.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

gsy- The House of Representatives at
Washington, on Tuesday last, postponed
the election of Printer till to-day
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

HfH@ At recent soiree at the White
House, President Buchanan shook hands
with 5000 people.-Ex. -a,
That was giving the old fellow fair
shake with a vengeance. Who will say
that that affair was "no great shakes"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
News Items.

Gea. Long John Wentworth has been
nominated by the Republicans as Mayor of
Chicago
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

A FRUIT dealer in Rochester is sending
scores of tons of dried apples to South
America
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

THE New York Times advises the 'inslr-
ance companies of New York to organize
paid =" brigade u of picked men to put out
their fires there, like the celebrated London
Fire Brigade. --''' 90 tF
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

THE Legislature of Kentucky has passed
a bill offering 81 goo to any one who will
discover a cure for the hog cholera.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
VOLUME XII. XII
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

Daily Paper.s "a
By the week (payable to Oarrers) ....-.....-. le
Er-Weekly .--,''.' = > ~
E....-
g Clubs of 10 or more...---......'::- i W W
nes The privilege Of yearly adNeriIsers Is lthttS
ko their immediate business, IN their OWL haei
and ali advertisements for the benefit Of other
persons as well as legal advertisements ana adSer
tfsements of auction sales, and advertisements WITH
the name of other persons, sent III Dy theh' mus
be paid for at the usual rates. s-
ne No report, resolutions or proceedings OF any
corporation, society, association or puohc meeting
and no communication designed to call attention to
an matter OF imtedof individual interest can DC
inserted uriiesss paid for as advertisement :
asn Contracts for yearly advertising viii not oe
diserDtinued unless order to that effect Is lett At
the Office, and when discontinued in less than
year, the price of the whole year will be ehargeo
ished at the expense of the attorneys oruerng, anu
not delayable for legal proceedings, Uut coiec'@De
at our usual time. ...l =,
lsc Our terms for Job Work and transient adVer-
eisemeuts are CASH.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23

4 PROJECT is on foot for building in one
of the avenues of Paris twelve large man
sions or palaces for the twelve Marshals of
France
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-23
Evansville wholesale Market.

Sales Reported TO the Trade Erei01tge.
E@~The only sale reported yesterday at
the Trade Exchange was 80 bbls of snper-
fine -four at $500.