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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-14
Correction.

Yesterday, in an article we wrote giving
some account of our thriving city, we stated
that the population of Evansville in 1850
was 1926 This was correct, 80 far as it
went, but we find by further examinas ion
that the population of Lamasco was not in
yesterdays article, we had at hand only
DeBow's Compendium of the U. S. Census,
in which the names of Evansville and La
masco were separated. Being different corr
porations, they were placed apart, alphabet
ically. Although we were OF the impress
sion that the figures were not sufficiently
high, it did not occur tous to refer to La
masco in addition To Evansville
Since then, we have referred to the un-
abridged Government edition of the Census,
where the two places are placed in juxta-
position, together with our Townships,
County, and State. The population of
Evansville was.as we stated, viz: 3, ,235.-
The population of Lamasco was lin 1860
l, ,44l. Total, 4,676. Counting our popu-
lation now at between 5000 and 10000,
the city has about quadruPted its population
an ten yearsi We can safely say that no
other city in Indiana has done so well as
this.
While we are publishing figures, We give
the following.
Pigeon Township (outside the city, in
1850, had 629 inhabitants. Vanderburg
county had IL, ,4l4. The State of Indiana
had 9ss,4 Thus it appears that Evans
Vile now has about fifty per cent. more peo-
pie than the whole county had in 1850.
The State will probably have over a million
and a quarter of inhabitants the coming
census.
In 1880 Ito the shame of the State be it
said) there were 72,7Io adults in the State
who could not read and write. OF these our
county furnished only l58. We hope to
show better figures all over the State this
year
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CIncinnatiM Market.

CINCINNATI, April l3, P. M-Demand for
money good and fully up to the supply; ex-
change unaltered, with pressing demand at
extreme rates. Provisions-little change
taken place in market since yesterday de-
mand moderate for any article; holders firm.
Demand for mess pork good sales 400 bar
rels at ST 90. Little demand for bacon.
Nothing done in bulk meats. Lard is still
neglected so bbls sold at l04. Flour
demand continues moderate; prices steady
and firm; sales 300 bbls extra at GOA
5 75. Whisky in active demand at full
prices; sales l 200 bbls at 18@ls8. Gro
ceries quiet; common to fair sugar sells at
740S, and good fair to choice at s3(99.-
Molasses-45@46 and firm. Coffee un-
changed moderate demand at l34@134-
Wheat firm and in good demand at 35@
1 80 for prime white. Corn dull and un-
changed; ear in bulk 44@45; shelled 46.
Oats in fair demand and steady at AZ in
bulk Rye dull at l 90 for prime Barley
dull prime fall at SO@92.
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NEW DIRK, April l3, P. M.-Flour rules
firm with fair demand for home trade
moderate inquiry for export; sales ll,60O
bbls at 35 for super state; 5 45@5 SO
for extra ditto; 6 0O@6 Is for shipping
brands extra round hoop Ohio; market closing
quiet aud firm; Included in sales are 1000
bbls extra state for export to London and
Liverpool at 1905 SO. Rye -four quiet
trifling sales at 3 1904 40 for common to
choice. Corn meal steady; sales 200 bbls
at 90. Whisky heavy; shade lower /;
sales $50 bbls at 2l4@22-chiefy the
inside price. Wheat dull aud spring 1@2c
lower; shippers not anxious TO purchase,
while millers insist upon still lower prices
sales $500 bushels good milwaukee Club
at / SO; 1000 bushels inferior red south
ern on private terms 600 bushels white at
l S.; 500 bushels red state at l 40. Rye
scarce and frmer, sales 1900 bushels ut IS.
Barley dull and heavy; sales G, 500 bushels
at 80. Corn dull and dropping; sales
thirteen thousand bushels at "A for mixed
western; 76 for white. Oats quiet at 449
45. Hides quiet; 81 for western slaughter
ed. Leather quiet; moderate business
doing at previous quotations. Pork quiet
and unchanged sales 900 bbls at II 65 for
new mess; II 81 old do; II 90 for thin
ditto. Beef quiet and unchanged Cut
meats dull and heavy; sales IA pkgs at 7c
for shoulders; $500 for hams. Bacon
quiet and unchanged. Lard quiet; sales
375 bbls at los@lo5 800 kegs sold at l2c.
Butter selling slowly; 1l@13 Ohio; 100
20 for state. Cheese firm at l0013. Cof-
fee firm and quiet; sales of IOg bags Rio
at 134(@134; so bags San Domingo at l24 /;
so bags Maracaibo at 131. Sugnr-conse
quent upon the large receipts to-day the
market is quite heavy and unsettled, and we
hear of only a sale of so hhds Porto Rico at
81. Tobacco in moderate request; sales of
l25 hhds Ky. at oo@l2 so; and rs cases
seed leaf
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Henderson, Correspondence.
HENDERsoN, KY. April II, I8(

AIANDEh0UNi II . n hVIII II AOVV'
EDIToRs JoURNAL.-Messrs Campbell of
Christian and Sebree of Todd counties in
this State, to-day received the contract for
the building of ten miles of the Henderson
and Nashville r. R., from Henderson out,
for ninety-five thousand dollars (for the ten
miles, the Company to prepare the road
ready for superstructure and iron. The
contractors will begin the work immediate
ly, and finish it by the first of October next
There is considerable excitement over this
matter here. P D., JR.
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A COIncidence.

On last Wednesday there met, by mere
streets, seven men who have been residents
of this county over forty years. Six out of
the seven are now residents. The names of
the gentlemen alluded to were: JOHN
TNGLE of Scott Township; JOHN FIcKAs, Of
Knight; ZERAH FAIRcHILD, of Pigeon; WILL
LIAM 5. MARTIN, of Perry; EDWARD BUR-
TIss, of Pigeon; p. HoRNBRooK, of this city !;
and Mr.. Cox, OF Rising Sun, Indiana.
MIR. Iugle is the oldest Postmaster in the
United States 1--WE are informed). He was
commissioned by President Monroe, and is
still holding the Office.
Would il not be good idea tS call a
meeting of the old settlers of this couHty
some time during May or June. An Old
Settlers Picnic might be gotten up-com-
posed OF all who have been residents Of the
county for forty years and upwards--to
meet at the Fair Ground, and tell the stories
of olden times. This is the plan that is fol-
10 wed in other localities, and such gather
ings are always highly interesting.
Much of the history of our county has
never been put upon record, but it is treas
ured up in the memories of men and wo-
men who will soon pass away. The plan
we have suggested is the best way 10 perpet-
uate these in nteresting annals, and we hope
1t may be carried into effect.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-14

WASHINGTON, Apr. I3, P. M.-The grounds
on which the Commissioner of Patents
granted An extension of the Morse patent
of 1916, are that the invention was origin
al, novel, useful, and patentable; that it
was valuable and important to the public;
and that the invention has not been ade-
quately remunerative for his time, ingenuity,
and expense in originating and perfecting it.
Semi-official advices from China state
that peace has been entirely restored, and
the people are prosperous.
Mr.. Carvallo, formerly Minister to the q.
S, has been appointed in like capacity to
England.
The Senate, to-day, confirmed about 80
appointments of captains and lower grades
to fill vacancies caused By death and resig-
nation.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-14

ST.. LOUIS, April 13, p. M.-The Pony
Express that left San Francisco at P. N.
April Sd, reached st. Joseph few minutes
after o'clock this evening, but while they
were opening the dispatches and reports
preparatory to transmission East, the wire
broke down between Kansas City and Lea
venworth, and it is too late to repair to-
night. We will have it up early in the
morning.
An organized band Of horse thieves have
annoyed us all the spring in the Territory.
They cnt the wire simultaneously in several
places, and often carry off and hide por-
ton of it, and once threatened the life of
the repairer.
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WASHINGTON, April I2.-Notwithstand-
ing the various rumors to the contrary
concerning the Potter and Pryor difficulty,
to this time but one note has passed, and
Mr. Potter has not determined on his course
lie will not recede from his position as
sumed yesterday in the House, nor compro-
mise himself by apologetic declarations,
having neither given nor intended affronts
justifying the peremptory demand. 1t is
said Col. Landers is acting for him, but
others advice has been taken, whose names
are Withheld to prevent interference or ar
rest. Mr. Potter is within convenient reach,
though without access to any person but
those Immediately concerned. His family
are ignorant of his whereabouts. No fur
ther action of any kind will be taken until
to- morrow, and all statements TO the con-
trary are merely speculative.
MIR. Vandyke was before Mr.. Covode's
Committee and testified that bis difficulty
with the President, resulting in his removal
was occasioned because he protested against
the Federal ofice-holders controlling DEM
ocratic policy in the city and State He had
a long correspondence with the President
His testimony established the fact that Geo
NJ. Baker, the Collectors brother, received
pay for an Office which did not exist by
law. Shaw, of the Herald, testified that be
was called upon by Mr.. Butterworth several
times, and finally furnished with a state
ment by him, protesting to give an account
of a scene in the committee room with Mr..
Train, which was published in the Herald,
and by which Mr.. Bntterworth was repre-
sented as requiring Mr.. Train to make some
concession.
The papers connected with the public
stores of New York were sent to the House.
Mr.. Cobb admi Is in his letter that he did
not intend to give the contract TO the lowest
bidder
Geo. II. Pursey offered to perform the
service at a reduction of IL per cent, fur
nishing responsible security.
Jas. Reilly proposed to take the contract
at S25, 000 per year less than Messrs. Ma
ther, McIntyre& Co., with abundant securi-
ties.
Geo. W. Ditchell offered to perform the
work for Is per cent. less than the present
rate.
The Territorial committee to-day ordered
bills, to be prepared for the organization
If Dacotah, Pixies Peak, Nevada, and Ari-
zonia, the latter bill to include the Western
portion of the Territory and let the South
ern half be as desired by the Fillibusters.
The bills will be very much like the Sen
ate bill so far as boundaries are concerned
NJ. W. Clusky, late Post Master of the
House of Representatives, has been rendered
by the President the post of Assistant Sec
retary of the legation to France, Mr..
Wilbur of New York having been removed.
Mr.. Clusky declined and Mr.. Clark of
Maine has been nominated to the Senate
for the place
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CINcINXATI, April 13, M.--The Columbus
papers of yesterday state that the injuries
sustained by railroads and canals in central
portions of the State are much greater than
anticipated. The damage to the public
works is inmense-not less than $50, 900.
East of Newark the Central Ohio Road is
covered with water for miles. At Marietta,
yesterday, the water was six feet deep on
Harmer street, and rising three inches per
hour At GAINESVILLE, the Muskingum is
higher than ever known. West GAINESVILLE is
all under water, and the lower end of Zanes-
vile is in the same condition. The Central
Ohio Road is very much damaged. Several
warehouses are washed away.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Exclusively for the Journal.
XXXVICONGREss--First session


WASHINGTON, April 18th, M-The House
in engaged in private bills.
SENATE.-Several executive communica-
tions ofno specialIimportance were present.
ed.
WAsHIGroN, April l3th.-SENATE.- The
House act for the admission of Kansas, was
read and referred to the committee on ter
ritories.
Mr.. Fitch offered q resolution, directing
the proper acting officers of the treasury to
settle the accounts of Randolph Clay, min
lister to Peru. Referred.
Mr., Wilson's resolutions in relation to
the suppression of the slave trade, were re-
ferred to the committee on foreign rela-
tions.
Mr.. Sumner presented supplementary pa
pers to the memorial of Mr.. Sanborn, con-
tanning authenticated comics of the writ of
-habeas corpus IN the case of his discharge.
Mr.. Sumner alluded to the fact that there
was no resisting a mob. as previously stated
in the Senate, unless it was by the kidnap-
pers who arrested Mr.. Sanborn. The spe-
cial committee knew that ex-Gov. Wise
was in possession of important facts, relating
TO the Harper.s Ferry affair, which he would
not disclose for rubies, and threw down the
challenge to the committee and the coun-
try, that he would not appear. and yet he
was not summoned. Yet men who knew
nothing about the affair were arrested and
put in Jail, and others kidnapped.
Mr.. Mason said, so far as he spoke of the
actions of the committee, the Senator knew
nothing of them. The committee would
report in due time.
Mr.. Sumner replied that Mr.. Wise was
not kidnapped nor hand-cuffed-a fact ap-
parent to all.
The papers and memorials were laid on
the table.
The bill amending the patent law came
up. Some verbal amendments were made.
At one o'clock it was laid aside, and the
private calender resumed. 3. So 4
The Senate went into executive session,
and then adjou rned.
HoU sE.-Mr. Carter, from the committee
on the District of Columbia, moved for au-
thority to employ clerk. This being re-
fused he asked to be excused from service
as the Chairman of the committee.
No action taken on the request.
Mr.. Carter asked leave to introduce res
olution instructing the committee on agri-
culture to report a bill for an fficient re-or-
ganization of the agricultural bureau. OBJ
jected to.
On motion of Mr.. Potter, the report of the
committee on revolutionary pensions was
authorized to be printed and referred back.
Several private bills were passed.
The House adjourned till Monday.
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"WAUGHs MIRRoR OF ITALY."-This
splendid work of art, under the proprietor
ship of Messrs. Doyle & Co., will be exhib-
tied here for a short season, at Marble
Hall, commencing next Friday night. 1t
will be exhibited at Henderson, Tuesday
night.
The manager, Capt. Woods, was in the city
yesterday, making the necessary arrange
ments for giving our citizens a sight at a
encomiums from the press and people OF the
country.
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Troy, N. Y, April 13th.-A Most de-
structive fire occurred at White Hall, N. Y,
this P. NJ. The telegraph Office having been
burnt, we are unable to obtain full particu-
lars. The fire broke out in Halls drug
store, in Canal street, and at o'clock there
were 20 buildings destroyed, including two
banks, the post Office, telegraph Office, and
express Office. The FIRE was still raging
An engine left Rutland at o'clock this
evening for the scene, and help was also ex-
pected from Saratoga and other places.
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SAVANNAH, April 12-Advices from Vera
Cruz of April Ist confirm the raising of the
siege by Miramon, owing to want of provi-
sions and munitions of war. He had lost
1000 out of 5000 men. The loss to the city
is trifiing.
Adviees from the city of Mexico state
that the feeling in that city is very strong
in favor of a war with the United States.
The American Minister arrived at Vera
Cruz on the 28th.
Degollado had gone to Tampico to enter
upon campaign. Valdez with $500 men
had been defeated with loss of 1900.
The steamer PocQhontas left Key West on
the 10th for Vera Cruz
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nag- Ladies wishinr to nnrchase a a

E2s~ Ladies wishing to purchase sup
ply of jaconett muslin, Victoria lawn, Swiss
null, plain or striped Nansook muslin,
twilled India long cloth, book muslin for
Innings, wash blonde, bobinet, or any other
white goods, can find at HUGHES the
very article they want, and at reduced
prices. He has choice stock of notions
and ribbons, which he will sell at prices to
suit purchasers
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uss.. Remember the sale of fine Saddles
auction room, this morning at 9 o'clock. 1t
is the stock of Mr.. D. NJ. Schnee, and is al
good custom-made work. Also, lot o
Saddlery and Harness Trimmings. They
will be sold without reserve, as Mr.. Schnee
is going 20 change his business
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EH- Our readers will notice by letter
from our correspondent, "P. D., jr.," from
Henderson, that measures have been taken
for the active prosecution of work on the
Henderson and Nashville Railroad. This is
good news, not only to the people of our
sister city, but to our own citizens, who feel
a deep interest in the said road.
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ST.. LOUIS, April I3th.-The trussel work
three miles north of Springfield, on the st.
Louis, Alton Chicago Railroad, gave way
under a passenger train about ten o'clock
last night, precipitating the engine, baggage
car and one passenger car down the EN-
bankment, instantly killing two men, and
injuring several other persons. Names un-
known
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Bs5~ If you want a Hair, Tooth, Nail,
Flesh, Horse. Backing, Paint or Yarnish
Brush, 20 to WM. BrERBowER's Drug store on
Nam street near the Washington House,
where they can be bought for small ad-
vance on cost. apr l3-2td
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CHARLESTON, April 13, P. M.-The steaI4--
er Isabel left Havana and Key West on the
10th inst, and arrived at Savannah in 81
hours, and at Charleston in so hours from
Key West, and 60 hoursfrom Havana. The
sugar market was quiet
1t is proposed by house at Barcelona, to
lay submarine cable between the Islands
of St. Thomas and Porto Rico.
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MADISON, IND, April l3, P. M.-Cortland
Cowden, who was on trial to-day in the
Circuit Court for the murder of Valentine
Dietz in October last, was acquitted.
The jury in the case of Rev. VIM. II.
Sheets, for seduction, failed yesterday to
agree on a verdict. The defendant was
admitted to bail to the next term of the court.
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BALTIMORE, April 13, M.-The damage by
the recent freshet along the line of the B. &
o. Railroad proves TO have been slight.
All the bridges and embankments are in
good condition, and business on the Road is
fully resumed.
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BosroN, April l3th.-The steamer s. r.
lSpautdimg, amply provisioned, and with
about go passengers, including the delegates
to the National Democratic Convention, and
with band of music, left this evening for
Charleston via Baltimore
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gEI- Mr.. LOUIS FREY has removed his
Dry Goods Store from First street to No.
Main street. He started East yesterday,
and inteHds to bring on fine stock of Goods.
Look out for bargains when he comes.
apr14-tf Volksbote copy.1
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Ba- The Democrats from this State who
designed taking with them to Charleston
their own tent and fixtures, and living on
their own resources, have abandoned the
idea. They have concluded to go and live
like white men.
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ST. JOSEPH, April I3, P. M.-The second
messenger on the Great Overland Express
Route left here at o'clock this morning
with fair number ofletters, and a full sum-
mary of telegraphic news, and some private
dispatches for San Francisco and Sacra-
mento.
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NEW YORK, April l3, M.-A letter from
Cassius NJ. Clay, dated April 10th, says :
sour troubles with the committee are, trust,
ended forever. We are left to the enjoy
ment of our Constitutional rights"
The New York Methodist Conference
have been engaged in an exciting debate on
Slavery
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Local and Miscellaneous.
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For SALE.--A new and handsome resi-
dence in, one OF the most pleasant parts of the
city. For terms and particulars enquire at
this office
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CINCINNATI, April IS, M-River has risen
8 feet 2 inches in the last ID hours, and is
rising at the rate of 3 inches per hour.
There are now 3S feet inches in the chan
mel. Weather clear and cool.
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SARNIA, c. W., April l3th.-The North
ern Transportation Company's propeller,
Michigan, bound for Ogdensburg, the first
boat from Chicago this season, passed down
this afternoon. She reports but little ice
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e2S The printers of Portsmouth, N. H.,
rather than cut down prices by underbid
ding for city printing, fix on certain rate
per page, and draw lots for the job.-Er-
change.
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RsA,A serious break has been made in
the w. & f. Canal near Lafayette. Eavi-
cation up there will be interrupted about
ten days
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BosToN, April 13, M.-The master and
seven of the crew of the whaling bark Roscoe
were drowned off Cape Horn by the boat
being smashed by whale. The Roscoe ar
rived at New Bedford last night.
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WASHINGTON, April l3, P. M.--Mr. Potter
came into the House at half past one, and
was greeted by a number of his friends,
with whom be retired to cloak room.
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S&- Life OF Stephen A. Douglas is
about to be issued by Mr. Sheahan of the
Chicago Times.