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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

" AsaNGToN, May 8--Mr. Swift Of New
Bedford was examined to day before the
Coyode committees CONCERNING the 1--we oak
contracts, he obtained from the navy de-
partment. Ii was proved that while other
contractors were required to furnish half
the timber they contracted for within six
teen days, no such restriction was imposed
on him, and the effect Of that limitation V as
to give him additional contracts through the
help OF others t1 meet its rigid enforcement.
The Ge0rgiA delegation To the Baltimore
Union Convention are reported in favor of
MIR. Crittenden AS a candidate instead of Nh
Houston, as formerly stated. Judge Nelson
of ;he supreme bench is spoken OF in high
quarters Us She possible nominee of the
Union Convention ia the hope that he vii!
be adopted by the Richmond and Baltimore
Conventions.
\ careful examination of the condition of
the treasury shows that there will be IA de-
felt of at least eight millions of dollars at
the close Of the fiscal year, on the 30tn of
June, on the basis of Secretary Oobb's re-
receipts which must he supplied from loan
or treasury note.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

CHICAGO MoRSISG CoUXsEL--This is the
name of Il "Constitutional-U L Union paper
published at Chicago, Daily and Weekly, by
Alfred Dutch, well known in Chicago news
paperdom, and Mr.. B. w. Speers, formerly
business manager of the Press, and almost
as well known as any Publisher in the
West. Mr.. Speer has just connected him
self with the Counsel, and we wish him
great success in this enterprise. Il is un-
necessary TO say that the Counsel is a neat
ly printed and vigorously edited paper
The Daily is Sc per annum, and Weekly
two dollars. The Counsel should have sub
scribers here.
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New York Market.

NEW YORK, May 9, p. M.-Flour quiet
AID prices without material change; only
very trifiing export demand, but we no.
tice Il, fair speculative inquiry inside of quota
tons, tor state, super and extra sales T.
500 bbls at 35(95 40 for super; 45M
> 50 for extra state; 3 3565 40 for super:
and 1905 80 for common to medium
extra Western; 1906 25 for shipping
brands extra round hoop Ohio, closing quiet
Rye flour continues steady, with moderate
sales ut 60@4 25 for common TO choice
super. heat-buSiness closed in favor OF
buyers sales 1000 bush white western at
60. Rye in fair supply and dull sales
10000 bush at 65@86. Barley dull and
heavy; sales l,400 bush fair state, changed
hands at 20. Corn in moderate demand for
export and home consumption, and prices
are without striking change; western mixed
rules firm but eau be bought cheaper to arrive
next week sales of SO, 900 bush at 77(c878
for mixed Western, including G,O00 very
choice at 70; white Northern 85 yellow
do. S2@83; and 500 bush white Southern
at 84(G86. Oats less active; moderate
sales reported at 424d343 for " estern, Cana
dian, and Slate, some holders of the latter
refuse to accept less than 43sG944. Pork
hrmer for mess and heavy for prime; sales
$3.50 bbls at II 85G0l8 90 for new mess;
II 10 for old mess; II 50 for thin mess
IA II for new prime; Il IS for old, in
Guiding 1000 bbls new mess at / s 90. Beef
quiet and unchanged; sales 300 bbls at 400
As for common prime; 0O95 so for COM
mon mess; 75@l0 so for re- packed
mess. Beef hams quiet and uncl.@aged.-
Cut meats dull; sales $50 pkgs at 8s(094.
Lard market very firm sales 800 bbls at
loh@I14. Butter unchanged.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

Bishop Simpson took the chair.
The first business in order was the elec-
tloa of a Court of Appeals, after which rou-
/ tine, business was resumed.
A petition was presented in relation to
the administration of the discipline in the
/ GeneSee Conference. Considerable discus
sion ensued upon the proper reference of the
petition. 1t is understood to be the subject OF
NaZaritism, question of cOnsidt rable i'm
pOrtance, which is expected to occupy much
of the time of the ConicreHce The petition
was finally referred to special committee
OF one from each delegation
4 petition was presented from the North
| Ohio Conference asking for change of the
rule so a majority may determine how q
congregation shall be seated, and another
from the Pittsburg Conference, asking for
the restoration of the old rule requiring men
and women OF congregations to sit apart.
ThS number OF petitions to-day in favor
of change of the rule on slavery was l79,
and against any change 10.
j. I. Mitchell from committe on disci-
pline, reported they had examined the plan
of pr. Osborne 1t includes a division of
. the discipline into parts, chapters, sectons
and paragraphs, but without changing any
of the language. The committee offered a
resolution that the book committee be di-
rected to arrange the contents of the next
edition of the discipline in accordance with
the following plan.
lst--Doctrine; 2d, Discernment Sd,
Ritual 4th, Benevolent Institutions 9Th,
Temporal Economy.
motion to lay The report on the table to
print for information prevailed
The committee on the book concern re-
ported adversely to the memorial asking Pc
cuniary assistance for missions in Germany,
and recommending a transfer Of papers to
the committee on missions. The report
was adopted.
The committee on correspondence was in
structed to inquire into the expediency of
sending delegates 10 the General Assembly
of the Old School Presbyterians, which as
sembles ut Rochester
The committee on law questions was in
structed to give opinion as to whether the
discipline, rs it now stands, prohibits hold
ing, as we'll as buying and selling, of slaves.
The committee on revisals were Instructed
to inquire Into The expediency of making
each annual Conference, except Oregon and
California, hereafter responsible fer expenses
OF their respective delegates TO the General
Conference.
The attendance OF spectators has been
larger to-day than any previous session, and
the proceedings, is they assume importance,
are becoming more interesting.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

HIGHWAY R0BBBRY.--On last FridaJ eve
ming II German, whose name we did not
learn, whilst walking along tIe railroad
track, about half mile from the city, was
attacked by II couple Of men who demanded
his money. On attempting To run, lac was
knocked down and lay insensible for some
time On recovering, he found that the
men had fied, leaving him minOs his pocket
book, containing $65, and suit Of clothes
which be had tied up in a bundle. We
have heard of one or two burglaries being
committed in the city within the last week,
and tLink our citizens should he watchtul,
rs the city is infested with thieves aud bur-
glars.-N Il ITtGuae.
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CIneimmatLH Market.

CINCINNATI, April 8, .M-Fiour--frnl
demand; fair sales of 900 brls at 5 GOA
5 65; super 10, and 6 90 for extra. Whisky
sales of 900 brls at l74@l7s. Mess pork
in fair demand at II 37@l7 SO. Bulk
meats held firmly at G3@64; shoulders So
as; sides 8; not much going at these
figures. Lard advanced to lO4 with an ac-
tive demand at 1Os. Wheat firm; good de-
mand white 4O@l 43; red l 359l SO.
Corn active ear. has advanced to 49@50 ;
and mixed shelled to 81. Oats steady Mt
1904. Rye advanced to 92@93. Barley
S3@85 for prime fall. Sugar firm at "A
for low fair to prime. Moldsses dull at As.
Coffee quiet and unchanged. Money in ac-
tive demand. Exchange uualtered.
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Illinois Republican Convention.

| ST. LoUGs, May p. M.-Thc Illinois Re
/ publican Stale Convention met at Decatur
to-day.
John N. Palmer Of Macoupin county was
chosen temporary chairman
The list Of counties was called, TO allow
delegates to answer 70 their names, instead
OF appointing appointing committee on
credentials.
\ committee on organization was ap-
pointed and the convention adjourned till ,
o clock
The Convention re-assembled
The committee on organization reported
Joseph Gillespie, Of Madison county. Presi-
dent, with nine Vice Presidents and i've
Secretaries.
The President was conducted to the Caair,
aud returned his thanks in Il neat speech
Mr.. Lincoln ana the State officers were
invited TO take seats On tie stand
Messrs. SWEET, Yates and Judd were then
pat in nomination for Governor
After several ballots Richard Yates of
Morgan county wits declared the unanimous
choice of the Convention. Francis A IIoff-
nan, OF DuPage county was nominated for
Lieutenant Governor by acciAmatiou
Yates aEas called aud addressed the Con
vention at some length, thanking them for
the honor coHferrcd-an honor which the
greatest statesman il the land might we'll
be proud. lie w;.s for freedom and I'M ion.
Douglas, Drcd Scott and Squatter SoYer-
eighty, had all gone to that bourne whence
no'traveller returns We have no trouble in
our ranks from the Wabash 30 the Mississip-
pi, from Cairo 10 Chicago. the Bepuhli-
cans ARE wide awake, and already shouting
victory. MIR. Yates declared ior the noun
inec OF the Convention, but expressed pref
errnce for l.incoln
Messrs. Judd and SWEET responded
to calls, expressed themselves satisfied with
The action of the Convention and pledeing
their support of the nominees.
\ committee to report delegates to the
Chicago Convention ana Electors, and anoth-
CT to report a platform was appointed
Adjourned TIL Tomorrow
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Ee" The Vinceu

Eey The Vincennes San says IA couple of
boys were recently hunting above RUSSELL
Vile, H., When they discovered man
hanging to p tree, with two other men near
him, and two horses hiiched in the vicinity.
The boys were too much frightened to Ob-
serve very closely, but ran to the nearest
honse and gave the alarm. Some of the
neighbors assembled and were guided to the
spot indicated, but the men had fled, and
the body OF the supposed murdered man
was also missing Marks of rope, how
ever, were distinctly visible on the tree
pointed ont by the boys rs the place where
the body was hanging. The whole affair is
shrouded in mystery but the neighbors
fear that foul murder has been commit ted
The same paper states that an unfortunate
inebriate named John Madison, committed
suicide on Sunday last by throwing him
self into the river lrom q skif He was res
cued from the water by Mr.. McCartY, but
life was too far gone to be resHscitatel =
The victim was oaly about % years of age,
was respectfully corrected, and had it not
been for his uncomfortable love of intoxicat-
ing drink, had capacity sufficient to have
become a useful member of society.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

gzFH Ladies who are in want OF very
nice shoes for themselves or children can
find at HUGAEs' very choice stock from
the very best factories. 1t is only necessary
to buy one pair of those very nice kid boots
which he recommends so highly, to be con-
vinced that he has not said one word too
lot of hoop skirts from the East in few
days, which he will sell for less money than
the watch steel springs they are made Of
cost
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

NOTTcE.-AIl persons having any business
with the undersigned, any enquiries to
make relative 10 any property owned hy
him in the City of Evansville or County Of
Vanderhnrgh, are requested 70 call on
Messrs. JOHN Law & NJ. K. Anfhes Altor-
neys aud Counsellors at Law, at their Office,
No. 81 Main street, Evansville, two doors
above the Crescent City Bank, who will
give all desired information relative to the
same. (may7-3wd&) WIN. II. Law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

Rsly"1he horses attached to Mr. Langlcy's
Express wagon ran away on yesterday af-
ternoon, starting from near the post office.
They were stopped opposite the Sherwood
House, on Locust street, by being run into
Il tree. The driver was out OF the wagon at
the time, taking a nail from the foot Of one
Of the horses. lie was thrown under the
wagon, and one of the wheels passed over
him, injurinG him considerably. No dam
age was sustained by the wagon or horses
worth mentioning.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

parties. They differed us 10 whether Con
gress has power to legislate in regard TO
slavery in the territories. Misses
Mr. Bresler of Pa moved an amendment
to the amendment, that individual dele
gates of different delegations be allowed a
hand in the nominations. If majority OF
delegation controls, the minority would
not be heard.
Mr.. Watson of Miss. advocated going into
nomination Tomorrow at 10 A. NJ.
Mr.. Swan of Nd. seconded the views of
the last speaker If the question of plat
form was opened there was much to be said.
lie wanted TO other platform in Maryland
but the constitution and the laws.
The chair announced the delegation from
Texas had Just arrived and was waiting nt
the door.
The delegates entered and were received
with three cheers.
Gen. Combs begged leave to introduce the
chairman of the Texas delegation, as the
man with hair on his face and head. He
had sworn twelve years ago, not to have
his beard or his hair cut until Henry Clay
was elected President. Laughter and Sp
plause.
Mr.. Switzler of Mo. said his State want
ed no platform, but would be satisfied with
a proper candidate.
G. ii. Hopkins of Georgia, would suggest
the platform, in one word-one on which
100000 of people could stand, and that
was Houston of Texas, the hero of San
Jacinto. Applause.
He was the man for the crisis and whose
life furnished platform.
Erastus Brooks of n. Y. did not propose
TO discuss the merits of candidates or plat
forms. he thought illusions made this af-
teTnoon premature and unfortunate
Speaking for 10 delegates from New York,
he desired to say he wanted no platform
but the Constitution interpreted by the con-
stitutional authorities. He trusted they
would take such action that neither extre-
mists of the North or South would be per-
mitted to administer the government. 1t
is wise to learn by experience to be Just and
tolerant TO each other. Experience showed
that party platforms were invented to de-
ceive the peoplo--tO wear one face mt the
North and another at the South.
After several other addresses were made,
the Convention adjourned to meet at ten
o'clock tomorrow.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

Ef2SI The democratic papers throughout
the State claiming that because Col
Hendricks has neither the wit, fancy. or elo-
quence of his competitor, he necessarily is
more logical solid, and practical The peo
pie who have enjoyed the privilege of hear
ing the two men will not be gulled by such
stuff. The idea that an owl was the wisest
of birds. because he looked knowing and
said but little, has long since exploded.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10
xxxvI CoNGREss--First Session


WAsHINGToN, May sth, ls60-HoUsE.
Mr.. Phelps amendment to make salt free
was rejected.
A debate of great length followed
The original bill was read through and
amended.
Mr.. Foster offered an additional section,
authorizing the President to terminate the
reciprocity treaty of 1854. Rejected.
Mr.. Florence proposed his substitute for
the bill, but the Chair decided that it was
not in order
BarksdaIo lrc losed to revise Che act of
1886
Mr.. Sherman proposed that the committee
report to the House, and the vote be FIRST
taken on the substitutes.
Branch objected
House adjourned.
SENA1E-Tbe Homestead bill VAS taken
up and Mr. Grimes moved to extend its pro-
visions to AT single persons over tweuty-oaa
rs well as heads Of families, and advocated
his amendment
Mr. Green opposed the bill Home
stead bill at all
johnson Of Ark, defended the present bill
as one Of compromise and concession, and
therefore opposed Mr.. Grimes resolution.
After considerable debate the amendment
was rcjccted-yeas II, nays IS.
Fitch offered an amendment extending
the present bounty system to soldiers who
have served less than / days. Rejected
yeas II, nays 30.
Mr.. Green moved 20 table the bill. Re
jected---l6 against 10.
Mr. Wade moved 10 substitute tie House
bill. Negutivci 20 to 40
Clark moved 10 strike ont the ltu sec
ton. Rrjecic6-7 against As.
Mr.. Rice moved to amend the same sec
tion by substituting five years for -. Not
carried.
Mr.. Clay moved to make it % years.
Hammond moved TO adjourn. Negatived
Clay moved TO make ii 80 years, and it
was adopted-27 against &C.
The discussion continued on various
amendments, and several motions 10 adjourn
were voted down.
Rice offered an amendment extending the
operation of the hill to lands not subject to
private enterprise Adopted
Lane moved to postpone the bill TO first
Monday in June, aud have amendments
printed so Senators could understand it.
Mr.. Wade said there must be an end to
ali things, and he hoped this bill would hc
finished Tonight.
Several dlatory motions were steadily
voted down by the friends OF the bill.
Al 7 o clock the bill was reported to the
Senate and further debate, without action,
took place.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10
Local and Miscellaneous.
BUSINESS locals.

BsIJ- JOHN RAscm, the old and popular
shoe manufacturer, on Second street, is on
hand again this spring with large slock Of
custom made boots and shoes for gents la
dies and childrens' wear. JOHN is too well
known in this community to require any
putting from rs. A mere mention of the
fact that he has received his spring stock
will secure him plenty OF customers
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

HIAE fLIIl IYUU'
bdIe wire Kraiz Heilman; case miso A
B. 2arret, Henderson, ky.i / bbl eggs. bag flax
seed } sacks rags, Wheeler & Riggs crate rags,
bdls do, = bbls sugar, boxes. stOVe pcs pipe,
Preston BFt,s.; 3CU bush corn, Brandiss & Cra"-
4..id: - boxes cheese, Preston BrOs-; Ia boxes,
tkgs, O'Riley 4e Co; box, Duncan Cooke; 1
I,ox, HsaIy q Warren; boAes, Keen 3 Preston; }
boxes hats, J. H. Maghee & Co; 4 reAping ma
chimes, AIIis & Howes; bbls eggs, A. Lemcke
CO.; 80 bbls Hour, L. A. Crane; l buggy, $500 lbs
uIInder, {. g. Mauzey. 4. f.. SHRADER, Ag't.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

AYMEssRs. HEALr u WARREN have laid
on our table that beautiful piece OF Music,
" les Cloches D9 Monosfere - or Monastery
Bells These gentlemen are winning col-
den opinions from the ladies by their
promptness i'll furnishing the latest music
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

WAsHISGToN, May 8.-The p. NJ. General
in communication to the Senate. to-day,
responsive to IA resolution OF enquiry on
the subject OF lessening the number of dead
letters, says that after the most carefu! con
sideration, he Is constrained to believe
that the chief improvement in the dead let
ter Office must Ice effected 10y providing for
the return of letters through the Office in q
greater number aud at shorter time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

s=l During the last week two companies,
numbering in all 594 Mormon emigrInts,
passed through Chicago on their way to
Salt Lake. Divided according to naiional-
ity, there were 800 English. l54 Swiss, 80
Welsh, l French, and irish OF the en-
tire number 1913 will travel with hand csa ts
and the balance by teams purchased on The
frontier
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

Ef51 n another place will be found the
resolutions passed at meeting of the Tur-
ncr Association. Having ascertaiued that
the Dunbar is IA capital boat they desire to
tell the people their experience
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

SAVANNAH, May 9th, N-The Federal
Court grand jury has tonnd an Indictment
against Carey w. Stiles. J. Mott Middleton,
and William Ilase, for the rescue of Capt
Fanshaw from the County Jail.
There was = large and enthusiastic meet
ing last night to approve the course Of the
Southern aelegAtes N! Charlesfou-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

Nkw YORK, May 9th, ~-The s;eamer
Qaaker Clty brings Havana dates of the 5th.
Tie steamer CoaGzacoajcos from Charles
ton arrived at Havana on the 4th
She reports Speaking, the day previous,
the steam irigate RoeHoke with the Japan
esc Embassv on board
Sugars At Havana are firm.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

WrLMISGToN, Dell May s.--A call has
been issued 10 the Democrats of New Castle
county, for q public meeting on the 9TH, to
take measures TO have the county fairly rep
resented liz the adjourned national convelI-
ton, and 10 repudih:e the course of Senatslc
Bayarl.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

BosToE, May s, P. M.-The brig r. W..
Dodge, from Sierra Leone March 2sth, re-
ports that the brig George Il. Jones, from
Salem, was seized ON the 18th of February,
ON the Rio Congo, by a British frigate, on
suspicion of being a SLAYER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

BosToN, May .. M-The titus and Bee,
this morning state that "a fugitive slave
named Norris, belonging to The estate of
Thos. Dixon, Of Georgia. smugged himself
in the ). r. Spalding, and NJ once left for
Canada on her arrival
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

WAsHMGroN, May ., M.-0wing TO some
Democrats declining 10 vote, the committce
repeatedly found itself without a quorum,
although it appeared by the consequent roll
calls that one was present. The struggle
was prolonged till s O'Clock, and the House
adjourned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

IT Is related that the japanese thought
the ladies whom they saw At the Sandwich
Islands wearing crinoline, seuIally filed
the immense skirts. They roarea on find
ing out the mistake 6Irs. ard Miss japan
don't indulge in crinolme.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-10

New ORLEANS, May 8.-The steamship
-4rizoha has arrived from Brazas on the 9Th, ,
withl :, 900 dollars in specie. News uniin-
porlant.
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VOLUME XII.
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

q CNa;Iadl .-.-..-.. o.
pv tha xreek fIloNaIIe 10 Carriers ....-... 10
r.; JTsaIrlg Pa,sT ... OO
STesllir Par ....... OO
% Gt Cr,bs of IL or more ....... 90
M@ The privilege of yearly ADVERTISERS Il tiHitcl
10 their own immediate business, their own HanIe
and all advertisements for the bcneht Of other
persons as well ss legal advertisements 5nd adNrr-
tisencnts Of auction saes ard advertisements with
Abe name of other persons, sent ia by them, must
BE- paid for at the usual rates
ne No report. resolutions proceedings of any
ooreoration society, association public meeting
aud No communication designed to call attention 10
an matter of limited Of individual interest can lie
Inserted, dnlesss paid for advertisement.
ne Contracts for yearly advertising will not be
disc, ntinued unless order to that effect is left ut
the Office, and when discontinued III less tii1n IA
year, the price of the WiiOlo year will BE- charged
40 Legal advertisements hereafter, will be- pub
shed at the expense Of the attorneys ordering, and
not delay able for legal proceedings but cnectnte
st our usual time
No Our terms for job Work and transient adver-
LiseHents CASH.
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Es9S" Thanks to Mr.. DAVIS, of the Adams
Express, for files of late papers