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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

The following gems are taken from one
copy of the Louisville Courier, Breckin-
ridge and Lane paper.
THE claims and boasts of the Douglasites
that their champion will be elected Presi-
dent, are absurd and ridiculous clustering.
There is not man who believes that he
has the ghost of a chance. If there are,
will any of them name ten. or five, or even
three States he will get, and put their money
up on it?
The nine delegates from Kentucky who
remained in what was pretty much semi
abolition Convention, have earned for them
selves a reputation that will not be envied
by Southern men. If they have political
aspirations they have taken the most effectu-
al way of sealing their fate forever.
WE do not think that there is a very
brilliant future before any man in Kentucky
who will join the Abolitionized Douglasites
of the North in opposing Kentucky's own
tavorite, the gallant Jno. G. Breckenridge.
NOTWITHSTANDING the Douglasites admit
ted into their Convention every bogus dele
gate, from whatever section or locality, that
applied, or they could drum up, they could
after all muster only 1941 votes-74 less
than the two-thirds of a whole convention,
and that number less than was required by
the resolution adopted at Charleston to make
a nomination.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

WASHINGTON, June 27.-The National
Democratic Douglas Committee met at
Washington to-day for organization and to
prepare for the campaign. August Belmont
of N. Y, E. H. Tieman and Thomas
Cottman of La, T. E. Prince of Mass, Jno.
A. Harmon of Va, and Hugh J. Jewett OF
Ohio are Secretaries. The executive COM
nttee is as follows:
Belmont of ~ Y, Jewett of Ohio, Dick
ofN. c., Converse of Conn, Hildmend Hank
lin of Pa.
A resolution was passed recommending
to TIE general State committees that they
take measures for the adoption of an electo-
raj ticket in their respective States to the
unequivocal support of the nominee of the
National Democratic convention and h. V.
johnson; also if any State convention shall
omit to take the proper steps for securing
such a ticket, then the member of this com
mittee in that State is hereby authorized to
take such action as may be necessary for
that purpose.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

BSS~ A letter from Eureka, Spencer coun-
ty, published to-day, tells us that the good
work has commenced in earnest up there.
The Lincoln men are wide awake up in
Spencer, and with the Democratic division in
their favor, which division will be rancor-
GUS and deadly amongst the Democracy of
Spencer, the Republicans can carry the coun-
ty by good management. We have learned
that there is talk of putting u2 Hon. JAMES
C. YEATCH for the Legislature. That would
be nomination eminently fit to be made
by the people of Spencer. We believe he
could be elected, and we know he would
make one of the best of legislators. By all
means, we must put up our best men for
that position.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28
sG-To-day Benjamin Harrison, Esq, our

eES~ To-day Benjamin Harrison, Esq, our
nominee for Reporter of the Supreme Court,
is advertized to speak at Petersburgh, Pike
County; tomorrow at Princeton and on
Saturday evening in this city. Mozart late
Apollo) Hall has been engaged for the meet
ing. There will be music to diversity the
exercises. All who want to hear sound,
sensible speech ought to attend. Though a
young man, Mr.. Harrison is frst-class
speaker. He is a grandson of I" Old Tippe
canoe" and "chp of the old block -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

E. & c. r. R. EXTENSION survey
Jog and final location of the Evansville and
Charlottesville R. R. Extension to Rock Vile
is now under way, as we learn from the
Terre Haute papers. We are told that Il
few days ago enough money was subscrib-
ed by some of our business men to insure
the building of the Extension.
1t is very important for Evansville that
this work should be completed as speedi-
ly as possible. When done, this city will
be the natural outlet for most of the rich
county OF Parke, and the entrepot to that
section of country for its heavy articles of
Southern production, and our merchants
and manufacturers will also be able to COM
pete with those of other cities in supply
ing the county with merchandise and man
ufactured articles
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

THE School EXAMNATIoNs.-We were
present yesterday at the examination of the
Boys Intermediate School, under the tutor
ship of Miss Hooker, at the Public School
building. The pupils are all small boys
between the ages of and /, and we were
ficiency which they exhibited in those stu
dies in which they were examined. Their
orderly manner and the readiness with
which they answered the questions pro-
pounded to them, attest the thorou ghness
of their training and reflect great credit up
on their teacher This School contains 78
scholars.
Quite number of spectators were present.
all seeming much pleased with the success
full manner in which the examinations were
conducted.
In the afternoon the Girls intermediate
School under Miss Lawrence was examined
This School contains 73 scholars. 1t is we'll
drilled.
In the evening the prize spelling classes
in tue two Schools recited, the pupils ac-
quitting themselves creditably.
On Monday four primary schools were
examined, viz; Miss McKay's, 46 pupils:
Miss Linxwiler's, 81 pupils; Miss Eaton's,
81 pupils Miss O'Birne's, so pupils. The
Spelling classes from these schools met at
the Crescent School House, and had trial
OF proficiency.
On Tuesday, three primary schools were
examined-MiSs Ross's, 81 pupils; Miss
Streets, SO pupils; Miss Haff s. 95 pupils.
There was a trial of spelling powers by
these schools also, in the afternoon, at Miss
Haff's School room.
The order in these spelling schools was
excellent The German classes under the
charge of Mr.. Dehl, form highly interest
ing feature of the examinations
Our citizens have reason TO be proud Of
their public schools and there ought TO be
larger attendance on the other examina-
tions. See our third page for programme.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28
Mass Meeting.

There will be an Opposition Mass Meet
ing on Saturday evening at Mozart former
ly Apollo) Hall, on which occasion BENJA-
MIN HARRIsoN will address the audience
Other distinguished speakers are also ex-
pected to be present.
There will be music on the occasion, both
vocal and instrumental. A GLee Cub has
been organized, and will make its debut in
several soul-stirring songs.
Friends of Lincoln and Hamlin, Lane
and Morton: be sure and attend. Spread
the news of the meeting in town and coun-
try, and when you go to the meeting, take
one or more of your neighbors along -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

DREADFUL DISASTER AT SEA.-On Thurs
day morning, about 3 o'clock, the U. S.
revenue cutter Walker was run into off Alb
secom by an unknown schooner and sunk
in thirty minutes after the collision. The
revenue cutter was coming in toward land
at the time.
A high wind was blowing at the time,
and much confusion ensued, of course, but
the captain, officers, and about forty of TIE
crew took to the boats, and were saved.
About twenty of the crew are missing.
The boats made directly for Cape Island,
which they reached yesterday.
The Walker had recently been employed
in the Coast Survey, taking soundings in
the Gufand elsewhere--PhiladeLphia Bul-
2etin, Saturday, 23d.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

THE VICE PREs1DENcY.-We heard the
surmise made by Breckenridge man yes
terday, Chow was Herschel V. johnson
brought out i'll place of Fitzpatrick p
1t is rather strange. There was no account
that we saw of an executive committee be-
ing formed by the Rump Convention
las the Administration folks call the Doug
las Convention, and if not, who was au-
thOrized to bring out Johnson ? Was it
done by a clique of Douglas delegates, or
by a Congressional caucus?
1t seems that a brass band was serenading
Douglas and Fitzpatrick. Douglas, in his
response to the compliment, accepted his
nomination Fitz. didn't show his face,
and didnot accept the nomination Where
upon, the band went around to Mr.. John
sons lodgings, serenaded him, and he then
and there accepted the nomination for the
Vice Presidency. These circumstances we
gather from the Washington correspondent
of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The plan of brass band making a nom
ination for the Vice Presidency, ia some
thing new, as we'll as slightly rich. 1t is
equal to circumstance that took place in
the last Indiana Democratic State Conven-
ton. Gordon Tanner, Esq, a strong Doug
las man, was defeated for the nomination an
Reporter of the Supreme Court. He was
SO rearing, tearing, raving mad about his
disappointment, that he went behind the
scene of the theater in which the Conven-
ton was held, and after walking about for
few minutes in great distress of mind,
walked up to a desk, wrote out his resigna-
ton as Reporter of the Supreme Court
(which office he then heidi, and insisted on
the President, Mr.. Lowry, reading it to the
Convention. That was n new idea-re-
signing a State Office to the Democratic
State Convention
Mr.. Johnson, we suppose, is the Brass
Band nominee.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

TIMERS MEETING.-A meeting of the
above trade was held on W ednPsday evening,
pursuant to notice, at j.. B. MeSker's, when
J. Bissell was appointed chairman, and c..
B. Niehaus Secretary.
The meeting then passed the following
resolutions
lst. That we turn out as mechanics at the
celebration on the 4th of July.
End. That we represent orr craft on d
wagon, with machines and tools. and that
one person from each of the shops do work
thereon at the making of tin-w
3rd. That j. b. Mesker, Jos. CuppleS, and
C. B. Niehaus be appointed committee to
make the necessary arrangements.
4th That Fred Feldhacker and Hen.
Stephens be appointed Marshals of parade.
CHAs. B. NIEHAUs Sec'y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

BGE- Messrs. Morton and Turpie, opposing
nominees for Lieutenant Governor, close
their joint tour at Sullivan on Friday
To-day (28th) they speak at-Vincennes.
The most reliable accounts state that Mr.
Morton is - skinning Turpie alive We
are afraid there will be nothing left of the
victim when Morton finishes his ponderous
strokes on the feeble Turpie.
Mr. Morton is one of the most convincing
speakers in the West and there is some
prospect of having him here next Saturday
night to make speech after Mr.. Harrison
closes. We feel anxious to hear the two
gentlemen deal with the terrified, divided
Democracy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28
From Eureka.
EuREKA, Ind, June 23d. 1860

EUREKA, Ind, June 23d 1860.
EDITOR JOURNAL The Lincoln men up
here are all right and wide awake, and in
creasing in numbers. The leaders Of the
Democratic party in Spencer are sadly dis
appointed in their calculations as regards
the nomination of Judge Niblack. They
say that 1" if Niblack had been nominated,
out of personal obligations, DeBruler would
doubtless have been his supporter" but now,
he not only fails to support the Democratic
candidate, who appears in the person of
" "acquiescence Law" but comes out in op-
position to him, and great fear is entertain
ed among the Unterrifed" here of a defeat
As for "old Luce Township" can say that
she will be as thoroughly canvassed as ever,
and no pains will be spared to circulate doc
uments of the right sort.
The Germans express themselves as high
ly favorable to the "Chicago Nominee" as
well as to our patriotic friend, Henry S.
Lane. The Democracy of Old Spencer are
at work trying to heal those wounds so
deeply inflicted in their family during the
Lecompton trouble.
There has been quite large number of
Bell men in this place, but the number is
decreasing and the Lincoln men increase at
the same rate. Others say, if they are forced
to the necessity of choosing aud voting for
either of the opposite candidates, to prevent
another corrapt and extravagant Admins
tration, they must quickly fall into the ranks
of the Republican party.
political discussion took place here a
few nights ago One DR.. b of Rock
port was here and defended the Democratic
doctrine, but not to any advantage. He
was followed by citizen of our place. who
received great applause for his pointed ar
guments.
Tie canvass has Thoroughly commenced,
and thus far, on private canvass, we find the
prospects quite favorable. l shall be able
to give you a minute report soon of our
canvaSsing committee. EUREKA.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

AsToUNDING.-The Chicago JoarRat says,
when Mr.. Buchanan entered upon the du-
ties of the Presidential Office there was a
surplus of eighteen millions in the .. S
Treasury and public debt of only twenty
nine millions. During the past three years
Mr.. Buchanan and his party friends have
managed to squander this surplus as well
as the annual revenue, and have swollen
the public debt to si1ty-six millions. This
is a sample of the economy and reform that
the People were promised if they would
trust the Sham-D Democracy with power for
another term.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

nsa-We copy few items of interest
from the Washington correspondence of the
Cincinnati Gazette of the 9th
The decIination of Gov Fitzpatrick is a
terrible blow to the Douglas ticket. They
fully calculated upon his acceptance. The
Southern pressure, however, was more than
he could stand, and he gave way.
Altogether the Douglas men have abund-
ant cause for grief, and they show it in their
faces. Mr.. Cluskey of the National Com
mittee has resigned, and Pryor of Virginia
and others who had sneaking inclination
for the Little Giant, have abandoned him,
resolving to cast their fortunes with those
OF their section.
The speeches made last night (25th) by
Breckenridge, Lane, Toombs, and others,
indicate that the war against Douglas is to
be waged with unremitting bitterness,
The Constitution still remains silent,
which leads to the belief that the report is
true that it is about to suspend its publica-
ton.
1t is now arranged that Douglas shall ad-
dress the Democracy at Atlanta, Ga, and
Johnson stump the State for him.
Forney gives Douglas an independent
support, which don't amount to much. He
will be for Lincoln before the end of the
campaign.
Humphrey Marshall of Kentucky has
come out for Breckenridge, which is regard
ed as indicative that the late American par
ty of that State are not unfrendly to Mr.. B.
Gov. H. V. johnson of Georgia, who ac-
cepts the nomination for Vice President on
the Douglas ticket, is an ultra State Rights
man, and, l think, was a secessionist in
1851.
Ex-President Pierce pronounces the NOM
naton of Douglas sectional one.
The secession of the Boston Post creates
quite stir among the old political stagers
here.
All the papers in New Hampshire will
support Douglas except Edmund Burke's
Democrat.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

meeting at the Crescent City Hall this
Thursday evening at y O'Clock. All
committees all communications deferred, re-
ferred or otherwise, are expected to report
in writing, as it is important that all busi-
ness connected with, or those who wish cC
will join this celebration, should be on hand
early. Turn out, one and all.
". H. CHANDLER, Pres't NJ. Ass.
John S. McCRACKEN, Sec.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28
pg-The commencement exercises of the

la The commencement exercises Of the
State University at Bloomington extend
from the 9TH to the 18th of July. Rev. DR.
c. B. Parsons of Louisville breaches the
baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, the 9th, at
P. NJ. Rev. A. c. Todd, of EIkhorn, ILL.,,
makes the annual address before the Athe-
nian Society on the 9th. James NJ. Shank
lin, Esq, of this city, delivers the annual
address before the Philomathean Society on
the 10th. The ceremony of Investiture will
be performed by Gov. A. P. Willard on the
llth. The President elect, J. H. Lathrop,
L. L. D., delivers his inaugural address on
the same day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

HB@The facetious editor of the Evansville
Journal urges the people of Vincennes to
come down on the 4th of July and see their
" beautiful river Yes go by all means
and at the same time lake an admiring
glance at the still more " beautiful sand
bars in the vicinity. We advise all to goI
Yin San.
The penning of such an article as the
above indicates that it came from a Jealous
envious, groveling mind. We do not envy
any man the possession of such feelings.
not troubled with them near 50 much as the
San man. The trouble in the latter case is,
that they are so dry A damper kind of
bar" suits him better
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

B3- The Douglasites have announced
Daniel W Voorhees, to speak at their glori-
fcation on Saturday night. We notice by
the Terre Haute papers that Mr.. V. has gone
to Virginia to deliver an address before the
Virginia State University, and will be gone
from home three weeks. So the brethren
will have to get along without him. Even
if hE were at home, we do not believe he
could be prevailed on to make a Douglas
speech, having been rampant Administra-
ton man.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

sgE' We are under obligations to Hon.
Wm. Mckee Dunn, of the Third District, for
a copy of the last Annual Message of the
President to Congress, with the accompany
ing documents. 1t is a book which we shall
probably have frequent occasion to refer to
during the campaign.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

B65~ We have assurances which may be
relied on, that Hon. THOMAS CoRwIN will
address the people at three or four points in
this Congressional District during the cam
paign.
Also, that Hon. CALEB B. SMITH will fa-
vor the people of this city with speech
some time during the latter part of July
We presume he can be induced to visit other
PORTIONS of the district while in this part of
the State.
1t is unnecessary for US to assure our
readers that addresses from these two gen
tlenen will be richly worth hearing, and
that their efforts will give a strong impetus
TO correct principles in this part of Indiana.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

By The Boonville Democrat, Dalrym-
pies paper, has hoisted the Douglas and
Fitzpatrick flag. Wesuppose at the time the
last number was issued, the editor hadn't
heard of the change from Fitzpatrick to
johnson.
We presume the Warrick Denocrat,
Frary's organ, will come out for Breckin-
ridge and Lane, as it has been an Admins
traton paper.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

SALE oT MILLINERY GOoDs.-rhere will be
sale of Bonnets and Millinery Goods, and
fixtures appertaining to the business, at the
store of Mrs FISHER, on First street, between
Vine and Sycamore, commencing on We'd
nesday morning at O'Clock, and continu-
ing every day till the stock is disposed Of
Bargains may be expected.
iune 26 If
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

ReA- Hughes has just received per Adams
Express a nice addition to his stock of
Hoosiery. He has very choice lot of Fans,
Parasois, Ribbons, Shoes, Hoop Skirts, and
Notions generally, which he will sell at very
low prices. He has lot of very nice
French Worked Collars which he sells at
nearly half the old prices. Call and pur~
hase in time
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

BEay- The Douglas men are riding along
in their CART whistling to keep their courage
up. Suppose the genuine Democratic ticket
should force Douglas and johnson off the
track, thereby pulling out the fastening
which secures the body of the cart. The
result would be that our Douglas friends
would be dumped out in the mud.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

Esg" \ man named Christian Leather
man was murdered at indianapolis on last
Sunday, for his money. Four young men
have been arrested oil suspicion of being
the murderers. The Capital seems to be
murders have been perpetrated there within
a year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

LANCASTER, Pa, June 27.-The Supreme
Court of Pa. met to-day, on the answer TO
a writ of attachment for contempt on the
part of the authorities of Allegheny county.
The sheriff produced l3 members of the
Pittsburg Council, who refused to vote to
levy a tax to pay the interest on the Char
ter Valley Railroad bonds. The ourt APP
pointed Judges Smyser of Montgomery and
Long of Lancaster, commissioners to hear
the answers of the cOuncilmen, if desirous
to purge themselves of contempt. The decis-
ion will probably be rendered this P. NJ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

Day' A man named William Keely was
found on the Bellefontaine Railroad track
at Indianapolis, on Sunday last, with his
legs cut off by a traih. His death was at
first supposed to be accidental, but it is sup
posed now that lie was murdered, ard his
body placed on the track to be run over, so
it might appear that he was killed in that
waY
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

EF- Yesterday, just as the day was get
ting warm, Mrs. KURTz, Confectioner, near
the POstoffice, sent over to the Journal Of
6ce a pitcher of ice.cold lemonade and
plate of sponge cake. The latter was tooth
some, and the former cooling to parched
nalateS
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

SOUTHERN ILLNoIs.-A friend who has
just returned from business tour in South
ern Illinois, ha7ing Travelled over a wide ex-
tent of country, reports the feeling in favor
of Lincoln as very intense. "The prairies
are on fire." In counties where Fremonts 3
vote did not reach one hundred Old Abe
will get four and FIVE hundred. 1t is
thought by good judges that the vote soath
of the National Road can be made nearly
even by hard work on the part of the Re-
publicans, thus giving Lincoln and Hamlin
the benefit of the immense majorities of the
north. Other persons who have travelled in
Southern Illinois since the Chicago Con-
yention, concur with our aforementioned
informant in the opinion that great revo-
luton is going on in "Egypt"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-06-28

n9AMR. S. IRVING DoCKsTADER, trav-
cling agent for the St. Louis Bulletin, is in
the city, at the Pavilion Hotel lie is
making tour in this part of the country
on business of his paper 1t is a strong
Breckenridge and Lane paper, and we pre-
sumo will supersede the Republican ms the
Democratic organ