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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Mass CoYvEN-
TIoN.-This body met at Winslow on the
30th ult. There was Il very large attend
ance, four or five hundred voters being pres
ent. Temple Woolsey was chosen President,
and J. E. Phillips and Z. P Thorpe, Secre-
tarieS.
Resolutions were passed, endorsing the
platform and nominees Of the State and
National Republican Conventions.
Harvey Greene of Dubois county was re-
commended for State Senator, for the dis
trict composed of the counties of Pike, Glib
son, and Dubois. Mr. Greene is a very
popular man, and will make a strong race.
1t is highly probable that he will be elected.
Al. Wells of Winslow was nominated for
Representative. He is a frst.rate man and
will run well. Indeed, some of the Demo-
Gratis confess that he will be elected.
D. Hewins was nominated for treasur er,
and Richard Gladish for commissioner.
A resolution was unanimo usy adopted
requesting Judge L. Q. DeBruler of Spencer
county, to allow himself to be run for
Congress. This is very fattering compIi-
ment to Judge DeBruler, and indicates the
strong feeling in his favor all over the Dis
trict
James G.. Jones, Esq, of this city, ad-
dressed the meeting in one of his convinc-
ing efforts. The nominee for Representa-
tive also made a speech accepting the
nomination.
The Bell men in the county, with very
few exceptions, have, we are told, gone
heartily into the Lincoln movement. The
feeling in favor of the Chicago nominees,
and the State ticket, headed by Lane and
Morton, is strong and increasing. Repub
licans feel certain of carrying Pike county.
They say they are determined to defeat the
Democracy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

THE HIGH SCHoOL.-The closing exercises
of our public schools terminated yesterday
with the examination of the High School
Department, taught by Mr.. ButterfieId
There were present ffty-five pupils. The
examinations comprised thirteen classes,
viz: In Latin three French two, Algebra
two, Geometry, Physical Geography, Natu-
raj Philosophy, Astronomy, Physiology,
and Parsing, each one. Tie examinations
were thorough, and were well met by the
pupils in the different classes.
The examination of three classes, viz
English Grammar, Boys Arithmetic and
Mental Arithmetic, were omitted for want
of time to attend to them. These classes
properly belong to the Grammar Depart
ment, but were forced into their present
place by the crowded state of the inferior
departments.
The exercises closed in the evening with
declamations and the reading of manu-
script paper, entitled "The Acorn edited
BY the pupils. The name of this little lit
erary offering has been we'll chosen. and the
essays embodied in it betrayed some vigor-
Gus gems of talent which if properly cared
for and cultivated may yet cause their pos
SCISSORS to be regarded as oaks in the ltera-
ry world. The declamations showed study
and training, in the cultiyation of oratory-
an art of the first Importance to citizens of
a Republican government. Throughout the
day the scholars acquitted themselves well.
Thus has closed one of the most compre-
hensive, thorough, and successful examina-
tions which it has ever fallen to our lot to
witness. The whole proceeding through
out, for strict decorum, promptness and pro-
fcency on the part of the students, would
lose nothing by a comparison with similar
exercises in our best collegiate institutions
The examinations have proved how ear
nestly the students have labored, and how
faithfully the teachers have discharged the
trust reposed in them. The schoo OILS have
been a credit to the community and an hon
or to the city which supports them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

THE WEEKLY EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, No.
1G, Vol. XVI, is out. 1t contains the lat
ter portion of our interesting Eastern cor
respondence from the ready pen of Of; y
Edward Bates's Letter in support of Lin
coin and Hamlin; the Chicago Platform
accounts of the Douglas Ratification and
the rival Lincoln Club Meeting which over
shadowed it; Cincinnati, New Orleans,
Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore,
and Evansville wholesale and retail mar
ket reports Original Lincoln Song; cor
respondence from various points; river
items; besides large mass of telegraphic
news, news items, anecdotes, etc, Price
Sl.5O for single subscriptions, 81 to clubs,
per year, IS cents for the campaign, invari-
able in advance. Single copies enveloped,
FIVE cents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04
Prize FIghting in Classic Times.

A correspondent of Miss Dill's Gazette
indianapolis, reproduces from Virgil's 1Eae-
ad the following poetic description of 6
prize fight in olden times. Eneas had beer
in a sea-storm, and after he had escaped
sa..e4y afl 4essoEset3 The shore of Sicily, ht
offered q sacrifice to the protecting gods
and instituted games in honor of his sires
A pugilistic encounter was one of these
festal games. The correspondent thus de-
scribes the encounter, and quotes few lines
from the heroic epic;
The cestus and gauntlets and greaves
were brought forward, and the com batants
chosen amid wild shouts of applause
brawny Dares and de-shouldered En-
tellus." After the usual preliminaries, the
performance begins
q Both on tiptoe stand, at full extent
Their arms aloft, their bodies inly bent
Their heads from aiming blows they bear
affair."
With clashing gauntlets then provoke the
war.
One on his youth and plant limbs relies
One on his sinews and his giant size;
Yet equal in success, they ward, they strike,
uelf ways are QlHerenC, out tnelr ART alike.
Before, behind, the blows are dealt; around
Their hollow sides the rattling thumps re-
sound.
a storm of strokes, well meant, with fury
flies,
And errs about their temples, ears ana
eyes
Nor always errs; for oft the gauntlet
draws
4 sweeping stroke along the cracking jaws,
And mouth and rostrilS poured purple
flood,
And pounded teeth came rushing with the
blood"
The crowd becomes insane, and prolong-
ed yells of fierce delight rend the air, as
each blow goes fearfully home, till finally,
when old Entellus bites the dust in mortal
agony, they seemed too full for utterance of
all they felt, and danced and leaped be-
tween their shouts as if in overw helming
joy.
The correspondent then goes on to ad-
minister a singing rebuke to England and
America for the barbaric interest they dis
play in this heathenish practice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Penova1
$ ms RENO OD.HE

SEA her stock of Millinery
Goods from her old stand on First
street, to No. 90 Main street,
next door to Bittrolff Bros, where
she will continue to keep "A large
and beautiful stock of Bonnets,
Ribbons, and Millinery Goods gem
orally.
The Ladies are invited to call
and examine her stock before pur-
chasing.
iuIy4- lWd
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

A Coon SALvE.-At Thompson's Drug
Store, corner of Main and Second Streets
may be found for sale Kiersteds Sa1pe, an
excellent article for the cure of cuts, bruises
old and new sores, caked breasts, and hun
dred other /" ills that flesh is heir to-" We
have used this salve and seen it used for
years, and know it to be the best article
that is made. 1t is clean and agreeable TO
the smell and touch, and contains no ingre-
dients but such as are sooting and healing.
This notice is an editorial one, and not an
advertisement. The writer can recommend
this salve as an article which, when once
used, can not be dispensed with.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

s9~ A new paper called the Republican
Campaign Guzette has been started in Jeffer-
sonville, Clark county, by Messrs. S. E,
Brewer Co. 1t is large and well printed
paper, and ably edited. 1t has at its mast
head the whole Republican National and
State tickets, besides the name of Mr.. A. S.
Crothers for Congress in that District (the
Second). Mr.. Crothers is frst-class bust
ness man, personally very popular, but we
thought he was a Democrat. If he has be-
come Republican, it shows the drift of the
great political current. He is Superintend-
ent of the Jeffersonville Railroad
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

THEATRICALs FOR THE FoURTH.-The Gin
cinnati Dramatic Company, whose return
we noticed yesterday, are here very oppor-
tunely, and have determined to do their
part toward entertaining the numerous visi =
ors who are expected to be present at our cele-
bration of the national holyday. To this
end they have arranged a magnificent pro-
gramme with special reference to the occa-
sion.
Tho bill is exceedingly recherche, and
presents unusual attractions. The enter
lanment will open with the great play La
Tour de Nesle, or the Chamber of Death"
which for thrilling dramatic effect is wor-
thy to rank with the celebrated tragedy of
" Lucretia Borgia." Miss Fanny Denham
will ther sing the favorite national song of
" The Red, White and Blue" and Miss
Bella Llewellyn will trip through the mazes
of her favorite Grand Dance, after which
the popular national drama, " Daughter OF
the Revolution, or the Yankee Girl"
will be presented. This will be followed
by a grand national tableaux, which closes
the entertainment.
In order to accommodate the admirers of
histrionic sports among our visitors from
abroad, who may not have time to remain
until the evenings performance, the Compa-
ny will give an afternoon entertainment,
commencing at 2 O'cloell P. NJ. The even
ing's reunion will open at the usual hour.
For further particulars we would suggest
Il reference to their published programme
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04
For Sale.
TEAHnER SSER GRnF,RRW-

~ ness.-The undersigned intends to retire
from business after the Ist of September next. and
in the meantime would negotiate for the sale of he
stock in trade and good will of the business of NJ.
W. Foster Co, and will also lease for a term
OF years the store house now occupied by them
The stand is one Of the eligible III the city,
and the house is a new, substantial, modern style
foHr-sory building in compete repair
The present trade of the house is safe and p ont
able one, and to active business men having a falr
amount of capital, a more certain opportunity TO
build up large and profitable business Is seldom
offered.
For further particulars enquire Of Geo Foster
Co.. the subscriber. M W. EOSIEh-
iuIY4-ImdHW
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

HSs- The performance of Signor SLIM
and his four ducks will take place at 4
o clock. Let all our readers be at the levee
at the appointed time. The performance
will come off without fail Go and see it
" free gratis for nothing"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

The Cleveland Democrat reports Breck-
inridge demonstrations and great enthusiasm
for the Seceders' ticket in Stark and Ashta-
bula counties. A formidable split is antic-
ipated in the Democratic State Convention,
which meets at Columbus on the 4th of July.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

ss1- All those visiting the Grove to-day
will find refreshments such as Ice-cold Lee
monade, " Pop" Cakes, Candies, Pea Nuts,
Cigars, &C., &c, at JAS. L. SPALDTNG's stand,
Immediately in the rear of the Brick School
House. Give him a call, call ye that hun
ger and thirst after good things"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

nA. .Recollect that the sale of fine paint
ings-the production of home artist
takes place at No. so Main street (Mr. Thys-
sens's studio, at the Sunbeam Gallery to-
morrow Thursday forenoon, at / 0 0 clock.
The Ladies are particularly invited to be
present.
The particulars may be learned by refer
ence to an advertisement headed "Fine
Arts in this paper.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

BeS~ CoSRAD BAKER, Esq, has been se-
lected to deliver the Grafton to-day, and Mr..
VICTOR B1scH will read the Declaration of
Independence. These are good selections.
Both gentlemen are competent to perform
well the work assigned them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

CAPT. P. G. O'R1LEY, with that enterprise
so characteristic of him in all things, had
bis wharf-boat decked with flags last even
ing, and after dark brilliantly illuminated
with red lights. He was preparing to give
a patriotic and enthusiastic reception to the
packets due last night with their crowds
coming here to the celebration of the glo-
rious Fourth
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

B5~The Sio,an City Times is the title ola
new Lincoln paper in Sioux City, Ia, start
ed lately by Messrs. Pendleton Il Swiggett.
The latter gentleman-our old foreman
when we used to "set type" formerly
had strong Democratic tendencies. but we
are glad that he has got around all right.
He will do good service in the cause.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

JOURNALISM UNDER DIFFICULTIEs.-The
Otaheite Gazette is printed in a barn, which
answers every purpose for publication Of
flee, bulletin Office, editorial office, printing
office, and chamber, parlor, kitchen, dog
house and stable for the editor, his family
and cattle. He does all the composition,
writing, selecting, bookkeeping, marketing
and deviling himself. He says, with perse-
yerance and economy, he thinks he can get
along. If he don't it will not be his fault
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

EGs~ large number of Fourth of July
celebrations are being held to-day through
out the country. The day will be COM
memorated by the firing of cannon, the
discharge of fireworks, the ringing of
bells; by orations, reading of the Declara-
ton, singing of patriotic songs, and by Of
fering up thanks to that Merciful Being who
vouchsafes US the inestimable blessings we
enjoy in this happy land.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

E2g~We have received the List of Pre-
miums to be awarded at the Seventh Fair
of the Daviess County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, to be held at the Fair
Grounds near Owensboro Ky, on the 9th,
10th, 1lth and 18th of October, 1860. The
fair will be highly interesting season for
our Kentucky neighbors.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

BF@ We noticed that the Arcade Saloon
was illuminated last night. The Sherwood
House had displayed, on the First street
front, an illuminated painting of the God
dess of Liberty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

EVANSVILLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Those members of the association desirous
of running an independent ticket, for the
Board Of Officers, are requested to meet at
a o'clock.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

Bsg@ Our friend Read, of the firm Of
Read & Burrow, has just returned from a
tour in Southern Illinois, and reports the
crop prospect good, times improving, and
farmers in good spirits
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

FOURTH OF JULY NOTICE AFTER the
procession has left the city, the Crescent
City Gallery will be open to the public,
where those who are fond of beauty should
call. Mr. Smiths pictures are first rate in
quality and the cheapest in the city.
N. B. Opposite the Court House, Main
street. july 3-2td.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

pJ Strangers visiting Evansville should
not fail to drop in at LYoNs's fashionable
and popular clothing house, in Judge Fos-
ter's new block, near the Postoffice, where
they will find large stock of light cool
and beautiful clothing for summer wear.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

hI., In order that the Journal attaches
may enjoy the glorious Fourth like other
people, no paper will be issued from this
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

ToBAcco.-Fully twenty-five per cent.
more acres have been planted in tobacco in
Kentucky this year than at any other previ-
Gus season.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

WASHINGTON, June 3d,-Democratic pol
ticians have abandoned all nope of efecting
any accomm 0dation whatever between their
respective candidates by joint electoral tick
cts or otherwise
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

BG@ 1t is stated that the new crop of
coffee in Brazil is larger than ever before
known; the limbs of the trees having to be
propped up to prevent their breaking be-
meath the weight of the growing berries.
The new coffee would not be in MAJ ket be"
fore the middle of June.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

BG~We have an interesting communi-
cation the subject of the High School
Examination, which we have to lay over
until rext issue.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

EDITORS JOURNAL Please state that the
Post Office will be closed on the Fourth of
July, from A VI. till o'clock P. NJ.
Z. r. RUDD, P. NJ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

EsS~ The Lincoln Clarion is the name Of
a new paper just started at Springfield, H.,
by Z. r. Wiley, jr. 1t is a wide wake pa
per and mistake.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

RaP The Princeton Inldiani4n has amongst
its candidates the name of Benjamin Stin-
son for Common Pleas Judge. Who is
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

A MONSTER CIrY.-The city Of Jeddo,
the capital of Japan, is said to be, without
exception, the largest city in the world. 1t
contains 100000 inhabitants.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
E. "
Exclusively for the Journal.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2d.-A large and
enthusiastic meeting was held here this
evening to ratify the nomination of Breck-
inridge and Lane.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

To the Members Of the EO. Library Assn,
GENTLEMEN We, your committee, elect
ed for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the ensuing election, present the. fore
going ticket for your suffrages, and trust it
will meet with the hearty support of every
friend of the Association.
JOHN INGLE, JR.,
BLYTHE HYNES,
WM. HEILMAN,
GEO. FOSTER,
G.. W. RATHBONE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

BI@The Democracy intend to hold a
State Ratification Meeting at Indianapolis
on the 18th inst
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

gSS~T The Comet is to be seen every even
ing until about ten o'clock, in the north
west. 1t is easily discernible by the naked
eye.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

Ea-James e. Jones, Esq, has furnished
us with the full proceedings of the Pike
County Convention held last Saturday at
Winslow. We publish an abstract, but are
next issue.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04
Local and Miscellaneous.

p6- Reading Matter on Every Page.
River Report on the First and Conn
mercIaI Report ON the Fourth col
umn of the Fourth page.6a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

THE New York Herald is out in favor of
Bell and Everett, but its editor, James G..
Bennett, is one of the Breckenridge Central
Committee at Washington.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

THE three candidates for the Governor
ship of Arkansas are Thomas Hubbard,
Richard H. Johnson and Henry NJ. Rector
" Tom, Dick, and Harry"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

ReE-The Posey County Agricultural So
ciety hold their Second Annual Fair on the
ID, Sd, 4th, and 9th of next October.
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TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

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Weekly P,le ........ z 90
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to their ovT immediate business, in their own namej
and all advertisements for the benefit of other
persons, Well legal advertisements and adver-
tsements of auction sales, and advertisements with
H.e name of other persons, sent in by them must
bs Vad for at the usual rates.
ne No report, resolutions or proceedings OF any
corporation, society, association public meeting
and ~ communication designed to call attention to
any matter of limited Of individual interest be
inserted, unlesss paid for an advertisement
80 Contracts for yearly advertising will not be
discf Htinued unless order to that effect is left at
the offce, and when discontinued in less than a
year. the price of the whole year will be charged
nR Legal advertisements hereafter, will be pub
slel at the expense of the attorneys ordering, and
deayabe for legal proceedings, but collectable
1T usual time.
RS Our terms for Job Work and transient sdver-
tisenients CASH.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

SYRACUSE, June 3d.-The Democracy are
out in force to night to ratify the nomina-
tion Of Douglas.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

Ba- The clerk of the Grey Eagle has our
thanks for late Louisville and New Albany
papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-04

HsA.T Thanks to Hon. W. e. Niblack for
Congressional documents.
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K. l.. A.
Election, Monday evening, July 9th, 1860

hs LIE A.
Election, Monday evening, July 9th, 1860
REGULAR TICKET.
President
JOHN w. FOSTER.
Vice President,
CARL SCHMITT.
Corresponding Secretary
JOHN E. MARTIN.
Recording Secretary,
F. NJ. THAYER.
Treasurer,
VIM. A. GWYN.
Directors,
JAMES l.. ORR,
R0BT. EARLEY,
NJ. r. ANTHES
PHILIP DECKER,
WIN. I. IGLEHART