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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

"A man supposed to be 9 spy OF the 1 1eao,a
government has been arrested DC fio' 'D'''
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

THAT UNION MEEr1NG.-The largest por-
ton of the exordum of the Martinsburg
Union Meeting, is so general in its applica-
ton that any Secession meeting might con.
sistently adopt it. When it asserts, howey.
er, "that the people have done nothing to
produce" the present crisis, we protest
that it is wholly untrue. Did not the people
elect Lincoln upon the basis of the Chicago
platform which maintains
The equality of the negro with the white
man?
That there can be no property in MANI
That slaves cannot be held in territory Z
Having obtained power upon principles
80 entirely subversive Of the Constitution
and Southern Rights, is to be imagined that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

Judge J. Thompson Mason, Of Maryland,
was arrested at Cham bersburg Pa, on Sat-
urday, but released aftera short detention.
He claimed to be there on private business.
His release was generally approved of by the
citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

At the latest reports, Senator Douglas re-
ported very i'll. bad improved, but his con-
dition is still critical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

The Rochester IN. " Union says that the
prospects for fair crop of peaches this fall
are very good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

It appears from q notice in the Wheeling
Intelligencer, that Gov. Denuison of Ohio
has extended his Jurisdiction into at least
portion Of Virginia. Mr. w. Campbell,
of Wheeling says in the notice referred to-
Under the proclamation of the Federal and
several of the State authorities Of the coun-
try, esta blishing list of articles contraband
of war, was appointed by Gov: Dennison,
Of 0 hio, some days ago, to wait upon the
shippers of -four, grain produce, and other
articles of a contrahand kind, in Wheeling,
and inform them of the desire of the afore-
said authorities, that they should not ship
any such articles over the Baltimore and
Ga 10 road I did so to limited extent, and
after doing so, returned word to Gov. Denni-
son, that having fulfilled the primary duties
of his REQ uest, would much prefer thar he
would exonerate me from further action. |
also stated to the Governor, that thought it
expedient for him to prepare some general
order for publication at Wheeling, so that all
should read it, and govern themselves accor-
dinghy" ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

INTERESTING FROM JApAN.-Letters from
Japan, dated Il pril +th, say that confer
encc had been held at Jeddn, by the English.
French and American ministers in regard
to the affairs Of foreign residents, that the
American minister, Mr. Harris, bad suhse-
qacntly refused TO sign the minutes Of the
conferences, because at the second meeting
be was not present, and so of course would
not declare thatthe report of it's deliberations
WAS correct
It is stated in Hong Kong journal, that Mr..
Harris is the only individual among the diplomat
ic corps who understands the trnc position Of the
foreigners in japan. AssaSSinations OF strangers
in the streets still common, and the Japan.
csc officials evinccd no disposition to carry out
the provisions Of their treaties with respect TO the
relief Of foreign vessels in distress Mr. Harris
has had an audience of the Tycoon in his new
palace, the first interview accorded by that potcn-
tate in the royal dnmcilc. The new palace is IN
exact copy of the old one, burned in 1859, ard oc
cupies the same site. The tycoon was married
on the 18th of March, to the only daughter Of the
Mikado, or Spiritual Emperor, who is represented
10 be Il beautiful aud acpmplished' lady OF
eighteen summers Mr. Harris was having
monument erected to the plemory Of the late Mr.
lleusken, interpreter to the American legation
The commercial report is not at all encouraging
for the interest oftoreign traders.
The Richmond Enquirer says: "Mr. A. NJ
Ball, the late United States Armorer Har-
per's Ferry, is now in this city, at the request
Of Gov. Lctcher, giving instructions in rela-
ton to the removal TO Richmond of the Har-
pers Ferry machinery, &C., abandoned by
Jones and his troops. The machinery will
soon be put in operation for the manufacture
Of arms for the Southern Confederacy.
Mr.. Ball is the inventor of the celebrated
machine used in ritlng the Minnie Rifle, and
also many other valuable machines, and i'm
provements on machines used in the United
States Armories.
We trust the services of Mr.. Ball will be
secured for the South, because he is a native
SOutherner, and because he is eminently
qualified By talent and experience TO super
intend the manufacture of the various de-
scriptions of arms now in USE"
Judge J. Thompso Mason, of Maryland,
was arrested at Cham bersburg Pa, on Sat
urday, but released after a short detention.
He claimed to be there on private business.
His release was generally approved of by the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

Hon. John Forsyth, late Minister to Mex
leo, has been chosen mayor of Mobile.
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ALEX ANDRlA:.
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1851.

The Washington correspondent OF the
baltimore Sun saws: Lord John Russell's
remark that the British government would
recognize the Confederate States as bellig-
erent power, has been interpreted to imply
the recognition of their right TO issue letters
of marque and reprisal, and siso to take their
prizes into neutral ports for condemnation
and sale. In that case the privateersmen
would not be surrendered at the demand Of
this government, under the extradtion trea-
ty, as pirates. It would also follow that, as
a neutral government, Britain would be con-
strained from sending any articles contra
band of war to either of the belligerent par
ties, and the consequence would be, as the
British Journals foresee, that the federal
government would also resort to privateering
rs we'll as to blockade, and capture enemy's
property in neutral ships whenever it could
De found upon the SEAS and also enemy's
ships with neutral property. But the posi-
tons taken by the London Post, the reputed
organ Of Lord Palmersson, entirely super
cedes this Interpretation Of Lord Russelps
declaration and all its consequences, and at
urm the flgQG vi the leueFbi soseiuu1Sut W
treat privateering as piracy, and also to block
ade the ports where cotton is shipped. We
are yet at 3 loss, therefore, TO conjecture
what will be the course of the British gov
ernment in respect to the disturbances in
America, and whether it will take a position
of absolute neutrality, or will favor in any
way either one side or the other. If the
blockade be made effective, the destruction
Of the British cotton trade, amounting to
forty millions stirling year, seems inevta-
BILE Cotton can, it is true, be transported
with the assent Of the federal government
by the interior routes to Baltimore, Phila-
delphia New York and Portland, and there
shipped But it is said that the Confederate
States will close this outlet, and thus impose
upon the British government the necessity
Of forcing the blockade, or Of suspending
their cotton trade. When Congress meets
we shall have something more definite CON
corning the result OF negotiations, which
will no doubt be commenced on this subject
as soon as Mr. Adams shall reach London
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Uhe 4ailg guntmal.
fComn,s,tlicatel


EDITORS JoURNAL:-A vague and con-
Trajectory article appeared in your issue of
the 2Ist inst, signed "GBsoN."
He objects to the people ofGibson Comfy
sending to schools not aOitIn that County !;
but sends his objections out of the County
for publication. Says 1--WE must cooperate
with our neighbors in establishing good
schools )" yet complains that rural residents
without such, shave sent abroad hrty
daughters. TO receive an education , and
tifs expense "every cent goes out of the
County"
He speaks in sighting terms of Boarding
SchoOls-but, to remedy his money trouble,
tablish good (boarding) school at home :"
"and have the money spent in our own
County"
What an educational man G) upon whose
mere suggestion, learned institutions are to
be founded. And he proposes another trial
at Princeton, where school attempts have
been unfortunate. Merit is not rewarded
there; favoritism and money-money is
the object. Even the expense on a school
girls expense is coveted.
Princeton has seen three signal school
failures within a short time. One able
teacher they rejected, had since built up the
best High School in that county. Another
competent scholar, expended several thous-
and dollars upon the Princeton Academy
but, instead of success--he met almost
bankruptcy. Two gentlemen succeeded him,
endured for q while--then also failed a
rather novel plan is now in progress-FREE
SCHOOLS uppOrted By subscription, and be-
ing free they are crowded. Their principal
teacher, good disciplinarian and thorough
instructor, does nearly double labor, on
about haifpay salary. "Gibson" does
are praiseworthy. And the creditors he
sighted ~ are working earnestly for these
home sckooJs-while he ventilales his vision
ary suggestions in a foreign paper.
He says he is not teacher-never ex-
poets to be-" Your intelligent readers
would not honor him with that suspicion.
The true Teacher, does not disparage
schools or scholars, by counting "price per
head, of expenses,aS we do cattle; this is in
sulting to his neighbors, and their daugh-
ters.
But Gibson county has many liberal
minded educational citizens, who, having
the means and will, send their children to
the best Institutions our country affords
regardless of county or State lines. Many
of these may return schoIars-and some
worthy working teachers like the Princi-
pal at Princeton) blessing their honored pa
rents, and their early homes.
INDIANA.
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K.nPORT.G.V-r RE.nRDTB $.

If there is in the list of Remedies given to the
world for acceptaLCe and approval, any which
entitled to confidence by their perfect adherence
to the laws and intention of the Creator, is the
UNIVERSAL COUGH REMEDY, fer every species of
Lung, Throat, and Broncha difficulty, even that of
Actual Consumption, and the other the Justly cele
brated TOLU AEoDYNE, a most perfect remedy for
Neuralgia, GOut, Rheumatistn, Partial aud Actual
Paralysis, St. Vitus's Dance, Chronic, Spasmodic
and Nervous Head Ache, Teoth Ache, Ear Ache
and that chief Of all causes of diseases, Loss of
Sleep.
If our friends viii accept the declaration that for
six eight years these preparations have been
through tests that would satisfy all, in place of
sweeping declarations that mean nothing, and then
procure and read the pamphlets, to be found
with all dealers and agents, they will be able to
judge how far they can be relied on.
GENERAL AGENTS.
]. W. HUNNEWELL & Co., and 8 Com
mercial Wharf Boston.
GEO. HUNNEWELL, l45 Water street,
New York. y
Under the special supervision of JOHN L. HUN
NEWELL, Chemist and Pharmaceutist, Boston,
Mass, whose signature the corks of the gen-
uine only, and to whom address all communications
Sold by all respectable dealers everywhere.
KELLER & WHITE,
Wholesale and Retail Agents, Evansville.
nov 5-4n d&w
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folded by Mr.. Achey of Indianapolis 1.-THE
same man that Gov. Willard on a former
occasion paid $50 to carry reprieve from
Indianapolis to Greencastle, a run by rail-
road of 40 miles, who states that he arrang-
ed the whole matter in consideration that
he was to receive 81, 900 for his friendly
services. The Committee subp9naed Chan
cy P. Blair, the lessor of the land on which
the prison is built at Michigan City, to get
at the facts, but he would not appear before
the Committee.
The next thing was to LET out the build
ing of the prison, the act of the General As
sembly declaring that the prison should not
cost, exclusive of convict labor, more than
fifty thousand dollars. The Directors ad-
vertised the letting of the work, and propo-
sails were to be received until the 7th of
May, 1860. There were several bids for va
rious parts of the work, but the principal
ones were those of Talbot and Costigan, of
Indianapolis, and G. w. Dunlap, and with
him to small extent Mr.. Bagot TI,~
bfuQlnG- of the latter did s.OG cover as much
work as the former, but the law contem-
plates the letting out of it in parcels. AS
far as they bid, DunIap's offer was less than
Talbotts by $3I, 1898 IL, and the evidence
shows that on the whole of the work COW
cred by Talbotts offer, the difference in fa-
vor of Dunlap's bid would have been $685.
O93 80.
The Governor, Mullen and Blake, and
Talbot, set themselves to negotiating how
Dunlap's bid could be got out of the way
and the arrangement was at last consum-
mated by which Bagot was to be paid
1000 to Withdraw, and when he did 80 Dun
laps bid was not considered, but the con-
tract for the entire work, except the plumb
ing, was given to Talbot and Costigan.
The infamy of this transaction rests on
all parties concerned in it; aud leads to the
belief that corruption like this must have
looked to bribes at every step it took in the
matters pertaining to the prison.
When the General Assembly met, it found
that there had been paid out of the Treas
ury on this Prison account, $l0l, 752-
so, besides the work of the convicts, esti-
mated ct Sc, ia 90. Here we see the ap-
preparation overdrawn by $51, 1852 80, of
which the directors, Seely and May, receiv-
i r.
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Advertisements published in both the
charged the full Daily rates, with one half
the Weekly rates added.
Business notices published in the local
columns, will be charged for each insertion
ten cents per line.
Charges will be made for inserting the
notices of the following Orders, Societies
and Associations at the rates named, to be
paid in advance.
Military Companies, Order of Odd Fell
lows, Masonic Orders, benevolent Societies
and Singing Societies
For each notice not exceeding 8 lines IS
cents for each Insertion; over eight lines at
this rate.
Announcing deaths with funeral notice
attached, 81 without notice, free.
Marriage notices so cents.
Notices Of Festivals, Picnics and Excur-
sions, gotten up by individuals or associa-
tiens, or by churches, at regular prices.
Advertisements loaded and placed under
the head of Special Notices, if ten lines or
over, will be charged double the usual
rates.
Advertisements making less than three
lines inserted once in the Daily, will be
charged fifty cents.
Yearly advertisers to pay quarterly.
Announcing candidates of every descrip-
ton to be charged at the rate of 81 so for
each name in the Daily, and 50 in the Daily
and Weekly, the same to be, in all cases,
paid in advance.
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL CO.
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NAKssOLUTKO.n- OF COP.aRr.N.ER-

AKSSOL DTIdb.F' OF COE'.4R q TJF-Sk Il
-A1 SHIP.
The Copartnership heretofore existing under the
title of Scantlin Stephens is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, by r. z. Stephens retiring from
the concern. The business of the old firm will
be settled up by James Scantlin Co., who will
continue business at the old stand.
.s JAS. SCANTLIG, JR.
.. R. E. STEPHENS.
Having disposed of my interest in the firm OF
ScaDtlin & Stephens to James Scantlin Co,
take pleasure in recommending the establiB b :
InenJ to all the patrons of the old firm.
maTI5-3wd ROB'T 4. STEPHENS.
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HIRAM NELSON REYNOLDS.
Auction and Commission.

HE WILSON q co., SUCEE ESSORS
Aks to Woolsey Nelson, will continue the
Commission business, both at private sale and at
auction, at the old stand, corner Main and Third
streets, opposite the Washington Hotel, whore
they will pay particular attention to the sale of
everything entrusted to them they will attend to
any auction sales anywhere in the city.
Particular attention given to the sale of Lands
and Town Lots &C., &c. febI7-1N
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RNO OTECE.

Hj@OTKCE.
- wish to inform my customers and the pub
lie generally, that from and after the date of this
notice my business shall be conducted on the CASH
SYSTEM will take all passable bank notes at par,
but will sell my Lard, Oil, Soap and Candles for
cash only. This rule applies to al alike, and SO
nobody needs to be offended.
PHILIP DECKER.
Evansville, Ind, Jan. %.
PIANOS FOR SALE.
Owing TO the scarci ty of money! offer for sale
at Wholesale manufacturing prices,
FOUR SQUARE PIANOS,
Which, for volume of tone easiness of touch, ele-
gance of finish, and durability of construction are
surpassed by in the world.
L. KESSLER,
ian7 Al Main street.
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PEOPLES GALLERY.

''Secure the sh tdow the substance fade
Let nature copy that which nature made"
WRRR.WERR BUIS.V-s " 90, or
~ 1t. Louis, would respectfully inform the oiti-
zens of Evansville and vicinity, that they have
fitted up a nice suit Of rooms az "Hau's Block"
on Third street, a few doors above Main, and are
now prepared to take superior Am brOtypes u
CASES for the triding SUI of TWENTR'FINh
CENTS. A fine variety Of cases always on hand
all Of which Will be sold propOrtionately low
CAN and give us a trial BURNS 90.
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CHARLES BABCOCK,
Importer and Dealer in
Coach and Saddlery Hardware,
MAIN STREET,


RHH U'1sN-aT COsEIE1 ANHSW m = n II
KK rangements with European and American
manu- facturers for direct supply Of all goods in On.
line, ar enabled to offer Inducements, that can
not fail be to the interest of all engaged In the
business to give me- trial.
name in part: axles, springs made OF the pas
steel; bands enameled and of all kinds Of leather
cloths, Innings for carriages vaTnshee, castings o.
all kinds saddle trees English bride leatheTs DIS
gtirrups, spurs, names, fine silver names OF "a
kinds, Jenny Lind Gig Trees, sef-aogus ustIli6 F-st
TavIors Dafent bames v nets, shoe shroadsI nc rst
blankets, London Girth Webs, American VI, n
and Rein Webs, both cotton and worstedi Lono9n
"a h-ass l;neT martengal rings; superior keraeya
for horse covers, the best quality Of carriage boa,
patent gig trees, &C., &c. -.
l-eep In fact everything appertaiping 70 either
hranch OF the business, aud understanding bOth
brsnohes thoroughly, we would respectfully invttf
your attention before purchasing elsewhere -.
am also agent for Wards Patent Spring Saddle
ap20-d&W
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By the law the Directors were each to re-
ceive So per day for each day they were
necessarily and actually employed, yet they
charged for the whole two years, although
doing nothing oue-half that time, during
which time the Governor would nst sane
ton the location at Fort Wayne add before
the location at Michigan City. The per
diem of each would not have been over 81,
095 90, but the amount actually received
by each was four times this amount, the ex-
cess being made up of the year when they
were doing nothing, and expenses. Wheth-
er the committee examined the vouchers to
see whether the expenses were specifically
set out as required by law, cannot say
The employment of Seely and May tor
year before the location of the prison, was
part and parcel of the infamy of this whole
matter.
We have seen that May was made tool
Of by the Directors, through whom the
bribes were to be negotiated, and his pay
for his service therein, appears in the fol-
lowing allowance by the Directors. AL
though employed by the year, at 1000, yet
this allowance was for "plans and improve
ments the very duty he was paid for by
the annual salary. For some reason, this
allowance was not paid by the Auditor of
State.
Such is the brief exposition of these dis
graceful proceedings. The General Assem-
bly, refused to appropriate anything for the
prison under the contract of Talbot and
Costigan, and they gave it up just before
the adjournment. 1t elected three Repub-
lican Directors, and appropriated $4,000
for 1861, and the same amount for 1862,
for the prison and the maintenance of the
prisoners. l.. B.
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H U N N ELLIS

III u N N E L i S
(FORMERLY OF STEELE & HUNNELLO
ElOorinE Mills.
CORNER OF
WALNUT STREET AND THE CANAL
EVANSVILLE, IND.
TMvAGS NE u Y ST.4RLESH.TF F9yN~T
~ is now in full operation, with new and COM
plete Machinery of the latest STYLE for Planning aud
making Doors and Sash Mouldings, Window
Blinds, and every other description of work done
in such establishments.
All work at these Mills warranted to be well
done and ill be offered at the lowest cash prices.
Dry Poplar Flooring and Misunderstanding con-
staDtly on hand, and will be sold for cash.
Brackets and Scrolls sawed to any pattern.
Sitting and all kinds of Saving done to order
and in the most approved style.
jy22 WIN, HUNNELL.
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BARGAINSI BARGAINSII
On Main St.. OppOsite Branch Bank,
NE 8. RUsTO.N" a co.

R D' W
Respectfully announce to their friends and eiti-
zens of Evansville generally, that they are stu In
the Feed business, and are thankful for past ta-
voTs, and hope by strict attention to business, 70
merit continuance of patronage on our new plan,
which we now adopt from this date, which is strict
ly for cash. All orders accompanied with the cash
will be promptly attended TO NONE OTHERS NEED
APPLY
We have now on hand and for sale 200 tons prime
Hay, 500 bush old white Corn, selected expressly
for Bread, 500 bush Corn in Ear, 600 busA
Oats tons Oil Meal, and a full supply Of BTan,
Fesd store all of which will be sold cheap for cash,
and cash only. Respectfully,
dec5 r. S. RUsToN q co.
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@7H.9REEs yHcJ0 04.VTsTO.V', WHOLE
- sale aud Retail GROCER AND PROVISION
-IERCH ANT, dealer in Cordage, Nails Glass, Ce-
alent, Powder, Plaster Paris, &c, No. 12s Main
street, near the Canal, Evansville, Ind. feb2s