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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

ACCIDENT FROM FIREARMs.---On New
Year morning, while the steamer Mariner,
Capt. Archer, was lying ut Cannelton, sew
eral of the officers and passengers were fir
ing off a couple of shot gune and a pistol
loaded with powder, for the amusement of
themselves and some boys on the landing
and boat. Those who were thus enjoying
themselves were on the hurricane deck
when they got tired of the sport they went
into the pilot-house While tuore, young
lady named Lorette G. Coltrin, who had
been placed in Capt. Archer'a charge by
Bishop Smith of Louisville, picked up the
pistol a self-cocking one) supposing it was
not loaded, and was about pouring charge
of powder in from flask, when the pistol
went off and fred the charge into the face
of the young lady who held it, injuring her
eyes severely, backing her countenance all
over with the powder inbedded in it, and
scorching her face painfully. 80.
Capt. A. sent Immediately for a physi-
clan, who put soothing application on
the wounds. The boat was then run down
here, arriving at midnight Dr. Magennis
was called, who had the young lady taken
to his residence, where she now is, under
the care of himself and family. Her con-
dition is very painful, but it is hoped that
the eyesight is not gone. The eyelids are
much swollen when the eyes are presented
to the light there is slight sensation Of
sense of sight remains.
Miss O. has relatives in Jackson, Michi-
gan, and when she met the accident was
on her way to Memphis, in charge of Capt.
Archer. She has acquaintance both at
Louisville and Memphis, but none here ex-
cept those she has just formed. She bears
her pain brayely.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
And see Jim Grant !
And hear his Comic Songs

AN OLD MANS ADVICE The Rev. Mr..
Waldo says: am now an old man. I
have seen near Il century. Do you know
how to grow old slowly and happily? Let
me tell you. Always eat slowly, masticate
well, go to your occupation smiling, keep n
good nature aud soft temper everywhere,
cultivate q good memory, and to do this you
must be communicative, repeat what yon
have read, talk about it, particularly if it
has any reference to the elegant Fall and
Winter Clothing sold at New York prices at
s. RosenwaId & Co.'S Oak Hall Clothing
House, No 73 Main street jan. 2-1td&w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
Who has seen the Ministries

GEgn Owing to the present crisis in the
monetary and political affairs of our eoun-
try, and the consequent stagnation of all
kinds OF business, many persons-hoTo bcen
unfortunately thrown out of employment
There are, no doubt, many who are thus de-
prIved Of employment who have sufficient
to support themselves comfortably for some
time; to such we would therefore say that
a very fine opportunity is presented through
Behms Commercial College, in this city, for
spending their leiaure time to advantage, in
acquiring q thorough practical knowledge
of Double Entry Book Keeping, and gen
eral business education. at II very trifing
cost; less,-in all probability, than it would
cost them if they spent their time otherwise,
and thus be better prepared when the storm
passes over for conducting their business
with more satisfaction, and at the same time
be in possession of a lucrative and honor
able profession. dec3 -d&w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMbER,
Evansville, Dec. %, 1861.

Evansville, Dec. % 1861.
Council met-the Mayor AID CouuclImen
Cook, Chandler, Decker, Reitz, RoeIter ana
Foster being present.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were
read and approved.
The Street Commissioner report was read
and his bill amounting to 81 81 allowed.
The following other bills were allowed
VIM. Storton Sc 40; Bodiam Mining Co.
$3.50, Perry Baker 81 %; Meyer Gugen
heimer 50 40; Orr, Dalzell & Co 1913
Reitz i Haney Ssl 95; E. J. Ehrman
$40 80 City Watchmen $33 90.
Thomas Redmond was allowed $28 IS on
taxes overpaid by him on personal prof. erty.
1t was ordered that the taxes assessed in
the name of Morris S. Johnson as admins
traitor of the estate of Peter Sharpe, be re-
mitted in full.
Mrs. Jas Laughlin was RENTED $l3 81
on over charged taxes. Also the taxes
against Messrs Young Il Limburg; also 81
dog tax collected of VIM. Kersteman also
SO Is, taxes returned delinquent for 1859
against John Gregg.
The Mayor presented the receipt of c. G.
Keats, President of the Gas Co, acknowledg-
ing the reception of the citys note for $3.50
and cash order for $3.50 in full for ex-
tension of gas on Main street between Ca
nal and Eighth street.
The receipt Of Dusouchet & Tibbett9 for
money received of sundry property holders
For paving the alley running from First to
Second streets and between Main and Syca-
| more was received.
The transfer of VIM. Jaglings half of the
contract with city of Evansville to f. J.
| Ehrman was accepted.
The Mayor was directed to transmit a
copy of the Charter'to the Mayor of Cam
bridge City, Wayne County, Indiana.
| The contractors for matchmaking Main
street, and paving the alley betw een Sd and
4th, and Sycamore and Vine streets, made
| application that further time be granted az
follows:
Thirty days further time is granted on
! the contract for macadamizing Main street
between the Canal and Seventh street, and
sixty days upon the contract from 18th to 9Th
| street, and thirty days further time is also
| granted for the completion of said alley
provided the contractors indemnify the city
| against the claims of H. Noble for work
done to protect house of T. Laval, situate
on said alley.
Ordered that the price of the revised edi-
ton of the Charter and ordinances he re-
duced to twenty-five cents.
The Mayor was authorized to cause ring
bolts to be placed on the wharf where need
ed.
The Mayor reported to the Council thai
the following amount had been RENTED tc
| New York since the last meeting Of the
Council, in payment of the bonds of the city
issued to the Z. & G. R. R., and due Nov.
1860: 81, 22680.
Ordered that the entire condition Of the
city wharf be reported to committee con-
| sisting of Councilmen Foster, Cook, and the
| Mayor. Adopted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

A CoNTRAsT.-At Indianapolis, Green
castle, Terre Haute, and thence north, there
was good sleighing on New Year. Here,
however, we enjoyed nothing of the kind.
Evansville is so far South that we rarely
enjoy good sleighing-that pleasure which
renders the holidays in colder ATTITUDES sea-
sons Of the most uproarious outdoor mirth.
AZ the principle of compensation per-
vades nature, we don't know but our peo-
pie feel very well satisfied to exchange
seghing and deep and long continued snow
for our comparatively mild and short win
ter and long season of spring, summer, and
fall.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
RAILROAD RECEIPTS.

JANUARY 2 IcbI-
Lbl eggs, bh beans, Orr, Dalzell & Co.; Us kegs
lard, bhs pork, Bement & Viele; BIDS sacks,
Alls & H0wes; 3U5 bush corn, 315 bush wheat,
s. sucks bran, NJ. Sensinnel lis bush corn, w.
II. Altman IL Co; bbls green apples, Josiah
Wolfe; I bx, ). II. Calvert, Princeton, Ky; bx,
& mcPheeters; I Lx thread, Archer & Mackey :;
Tx d. goods. J. H. Maghee & Co; , bxs butter,
Dbl eggs, Cook & Langley bxs frames, J. Malha-
Go; As bales hay, Brandss & Crawford 81 bales
hay, Crane & Brown.
AE SHRADER, Agent.
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Go and hear them

BsF- Now, that the holidays are over, and
the good people have time to attend to their
comforts and interests, we call attention to
Hughes's stock of dry goods shoes, notions,
clothing, broad cloths, cassimeres, cloaks,
corsets, hosiery, and hoop skirts, which he
offers at prices to suit these very hard times.
He takes the usual money in circulation
here in payment for goods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

NorIcE.-On and after this day our estab
lishment will be conducted on the CASH
PRINCIPLE. In doing so we have as much
at heart the interest of our patrons as that
of ourselves. It will allow us more time to
attend to our business, and facilitate US in
making great many improvements in our
manufacturing department. The time has
come when everything must be produced at
the lowest possible rate, and in order to be
enabled to carry this out and let our GUS
toners derive it's benefits (Which shall be
done), we are compelled TO adopt the Cash
System. No one need be offended if refused
credit as the rule will be invariable.
ianl-Gtd VAUTIER Il MARcoNNIER
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
Reading matter on every page
BUSINESS LOCALS.

EB-We commence in to-day's Daily
to make change in our mode of arranging
the reading matter in the paper. Our adj
vertisers find fault with the recent style
of making up and as the change viii
be unimportant to our readers, we make
it, in obedience to the preferences of our
advertisers, whom it is our earnest aim to
please.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

Bgs~ Our friend Herman, the noted con
fectioner near the Postofice, has just re-
ceived lot of nice, freah oranges and pine
apples from down the river. Some Of them
now before rs redolent of the balmy
odors of the Sunny South. Go and try
them
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

Ssa. We commence the new year with
some rules in relation to our business that
we are compelled to adopt to prevent losses
that we have been heretofore subjected to.
They will be found published in the appro-
pirate place. We hope no one will find
fault; the regulations are nothing more
than fair to ourselves and others. All are
treated alike.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

"a Mrs. Webb, the hostess of the Wal
nut Street House, set her guests a sumptu-
GUS and boun,ifuI dinner on New Year,
that was eaten with all the honors Some
of those who enjoyed it speak in glowing
terms of it's excellence.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

BfzT- We believe a secret military organ
ization is now being formed in Indiana and
perhaps throughout the entire North. We
have been led t. believe this from some mo-
tons we have seen--we cannot tell what its
object is Princeton Ind.
All the secret military organization P"
we have heard of Is the one now suddenly
springing up in many counties, under the
management OF Democratic politicians. The
"object is we suppose, to get little cheap
glory for the aforesaid politicians.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

BeE~ Our Public Schools, which had Il
vacation during Holiday week, opened
again on Wednesday morning. Teachers
and pupils returned to their lessons with
refreshed energies and new zeal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

lCE.-The cold spell that has prevailed
here for few days has frozen the Canal
over, so that those who haze ice-houses are
enabled to store within them the giittering
crystals designed to allay the heat of sum
mer AS we don't have Eluch hard freez-
ing weather, the ice men are industriously
improving their time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

MR Governors Dennison of Ohio and
Morgan of New York, both Republicans,
have issued proclamatiOns recommending
the observance of Friday, the 4th inst, as a
day of prayer, Thanksgiving, and humilia-
ton. in accordance with the suggestion of
the President, while Gov. Hammond Dem
ocrat) of our State has made no such recon-
incubation
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
COUNCIL CHAMBER,

MONDAY, DEC. 5IstI IoOU.
The Council met upon call of the Mayor,
Councilmen Cook, Chandler, Decker, Sauer,
Dannettell, and Foster being present.
The Mayor presented his report of the
Mayors Court for the month of September,
October, November and December showing
the number of cases tried to be 76, fines as
sessed. $3.50 so, fines collected $50 SO.
The committee on Wharf reported relative
to the collection of wharfage. The subject
was postponed until Saturday evening.
On motionfadjourned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

BB@ An interesting letter from our In
dianapolis correspondent, "Scribe, appear
on the first page of the Daily.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

ggtOn Christmas night an aftay occur
red at Connersville, between two brothers
named Smith and 4 man named Wesley
George, in which the latter was stabbed nine
times, so that he died on Monday night.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

On New Years day, JOHN f., only child of John
W. and WIhelmine Bussing, aged one year, two
months aud tWenty-six days.
The funeral will take place this morning, Jan
uary Sd, at o'clock, corner Third and Cherry
afIPnfs
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

Be7@A number of ladies of Lafayette have
formed a skating club. Some of them are
said to be excellent skaters.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

9ffg- II will be seen that the Minstrels
perform at Marble Hall to ri shl Rare fun
is expected.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

u.s.. Mr.. Hugh Neeley, of Indianapolis,
will he a candidate for Clerk of the House.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
The New American Watch
MADE AT WkLTHAM. MASS

In order to meet the requirements of gentle
mon who prefer thinner Watch than those usually
made by us, we have lately issued q now style of
Watch on the three-quarter plate model, especially
designed for this purpose
In establishing this now series, it has also been
our design to produce a Watch in every way superb
or 10 the best and highest priced products of the
most reputable of English and Swiss Watch manu-
fcturers; and no labor and expense has been spar
cd 10 this end.
In all respects Of fine and durable material of
external and internal finish of accurate compensa-
ton and adjustment, of mathematically just pro-
portions, and OF practical results, our new three
quarter plate watch challenges comparison with
any in the world.
TIE fOIE0SUfnK NAMED GenfEensen may be
referred 10 sss relation to these Watches:
Hon. II. Hamlin, Name John G. SAKE, Vermont,
n. P. Willis, Nei0 York, Hon. n. P Banks, Mass,
Horace Greeley, Frank Leslie,
Cyrus W. Field, ". y, VIM. II. Cary, N Y,
Pau Morphy, Ne1 Orleans, Norman Wizard, Wis
DR.. }. Marion Sims, Prof. Bartlett, Vest Pr,
Lieut. II. A. Wise, U. 8. n. Col w j Hardee, U.SA
j. / Prime d D., WE Prs, Wilson G. Hunt, n Y,
Gonl c. P. Morris, N. Y. Peter Cooper, ". Y.
CAUrIoN.-As our Watch is now extensively
counterteited by foreign manufacturers, we have
to Inform the public that Watch is of our pro-
ducton which is unaccompanied by a certificate OF
seDuiueness, bearing the number of the Watch,
and signed by our Treasurer, R. E. Robbins, by
-p.- r,-ctse I'F1sr5Ii, TIdicJ 81 Co..
As these Watches for sale by jewellers gener-
ally throughout the Union, the American Watch
Company do not solicit orders for single Watches
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
Wholesale Agents, No. 1872 Broadway, N. Y.
aoJd- off
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

mI0GE Lila " EOOSs
IRRESISTIBLE STYLES AT
PERSUASIVE PRICES.
SHANKLLN & REILLY
Have now in store, aud submitting for in
spection, their recent extensive purchases oil ran
and Winter Fancy and Staple Dry Goods which
for Elegance, Variety and Cheapness, are unsur-
passed They would direct particular attention 70
the annexed list which will DO disposed OF At prices
that caunot fail to meet with the appreciation OF
the most fastidious. The Goods all new and
warranted perfect. They embrace
Black and Colored Cloths,
Black and Fancy Doeskins,
Fancy English Tweeds, Cas-
simeres, Sattinets, Jeans,
&c. Blankets, Flannels,
Plain and Fancy Plaid
Lindseys, Ladies' Strip
ed and Plain Middle
sex Cloakings, Eng
lish, French, and
American Prints
and Ginghams,
Silks and Fancy
Dress Goods of
the most approved styles,
Renfrew Plaids, Royal Pop
Inns, Plain and Fancy Cash
meres, Plain and Fancy
French and English Mer-
inoes, Pacific, Manches-
ter and Hamilton De
LANES and Alpaccas,
a large stock of Bro
che, Stella, Fancy
Snow Flake, Sup.
Scotch Clan Tar
tans, Mcdonald
& Malcolm Long
and Square
Shawls, Fancy Bonnelli and
Striped Wool Shawls & Hand
kerchiefs, Plain and Fancy
All-Wool DeLaines.
In tho Hosiery department will be found re-
plete Stock, in Plain, Mixed, and Fancy Wool and
Fleeced Cotton Hose, Fancy Wool Knitted Goods,
including shaws, Hoods, sontags, Nubias, &C.
Ladies' aud Gents Kid, r. silk, Cloth, and Buck
skin Gloves and Gauntlets, Ladies' and Gents L.
Wool and Merino Vests and Drawers, Hats and Gaps
i'll new shapes, and Ladies' Furs.
They are prepared to exhibit their late importa-
ton IF Irish Linen Goods, comprising Irish Linens
and Handkerchiefs, the best assortment of Sheet
ings and Shirtings ever offered Linen DAmask
Table Cloths, BIeached and Brown. all sizes, Nap
kius, Towels, Doylies, and every other description
pertaining to this class of man facture.
n. B.-Now on hands, great variety of Thomp-
sons Celebrated Skirts, now fsvorably known to
the ladies of this city, and which s. & X. have
had the pleasure of introducing
Z. 80. bonn
advantage possible and having facilities for 30 do
ing second to none in line of business, We are
therefore fully determined to dispose Of our pres
ent large stock at the smallest renuneratiye prices
A call respectfully solicited. octlT
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

EeA. Mr. Van Buren,, it is said, is occupied
in PREF airing a history of his times, begin
ming with the great struggle between John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson in the close
of the last centary, and to end with tue
present extraordinary year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03

Bg-The b'hoys were out on New Years,
as on Christmas, eve. At daylight on New
Year morning, there were hanging on sun
dry lamp posts divers gates " and things,
indicating that the aforesaid b'hoys had
been on a geral tare." Like Hamlet
daddy's ghost they "revisted the glimpses
of the moon, making night hideous."
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NEW FALL MILLINERY,



a TR.9 X'ID OR STOLEN; DECE.W-
bV Der LIST, 1860.
FROM Evansviile-two Mares and Colt-one
Gray and two Bays Any person finding said
Will be literally rewarded. decd -4tw
eStURT-R xs6k's .H'O TFCE
~ All persons owning or interested in lands
adjoining the following described tract hereby
notified that On the 18th of January, 1861, the
County Surveyor of VandeFburgh County will pro-
ceed the lines and Perpottiate the rs Of
the south quarter OF section No. twenty six
,ze} in township No. seven (7) south of range No.
eleven IN west containing, ono hundred and sixty
acres, in the finrennes Land District, Wander
burch county, Indiana.
deo22-3Ww ANDREW SIRKLE.
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This evening at Marble Hall, January Z
1861.
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No. Look on fourth page for reading
matter.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ROEDER & BECKER'S
SHOE SToR Il,
lst st, bet Main and SYCAMORE

ROEDER & BECKER'S
SHOE SToR e.
1st st, bet. Main and Sycamore.
Ths undersigned would resi- ectfully inf ,rrn their
customers, and the public in general, that they
have moved their store and shop to the next door
west Of their old place. and that they now have on
hand large assortment of Boots and Shoes for
gentlemen, ladies', and children CATERS of every
description, &c, which they will sell at very low
prices.
EzS- Orders and repairing will be promptly at
tended to. Only frst-rate- hands employed in
our business.
tan3-ly R0EDER & BECKER.
E1~OR BEAT.
n two-story frame house Che corner OF
Third and Cherry streets. Enquire of
Jano'IWd H. ii. COOh.
Y ORsnSTxO.S. OF CO-P.RRT.N RR-
~ SHIP
The undersigned have this day formed q CO part
nership for the purpose of transacting and carry
stand occupied by VIM. Borrower, No. IS Main
OF Rierbower 4 Pearce
VIM. BIERBOWER,
Jan. l, 1s61.-jan3 JAS. II. PEARCE.
&PRCE.RE N@OTxCH.
~ take pleasure to thank my friends and the
public for their past patronage, and solicit
tinuance for the new concern. L respectfully re-
quest all persons indebted to me by open account,
bond and notes overdue, to settle the same, I
ara anxious 10 close mp my old business as
possible. jans) WIN. BIEKBOWER.
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II Store, lately owned and occupied by MichGal
Gavisk, deceased, a grocery and provision store,
corner OF Main aud Fourth streets. There 80
hrst-ratQ smoke house attached to the store.
Apply 20 John Gay5k, or WIN. RIA HA, Jr.
july9-d&wtf
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WWUU In . LR8 AIaMeM I'm II Tn ~ UVU
- lbs Bi-Carb. Soda, gross f. R. Durkee CO.
Celebrated Baking Powder, bbls Bath Brick, p
doz Transparent Soap, 2 gross Hummel's Essence
Of Coffee, just received and for sale Mt
dec15 ELLIOTT'S Family Grocery
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WHITE & FANCY SHIRTS,
HATS OF ALL KINDS.

P / u - In @ a ID -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-09-18
a aW0oDSFIElD MONROE COUNTY OHIO SEPTEMBER 49, 1861

when they lose sight of these plain guar.
antees, when they propose to abateI one
jot or little Of what is honestly due oil
Southern men. they not only parslyze the
arm of the Federal Government to tha.
extent, but at the same time they strike d
deadly blow at all Union sentiment 10 the
South upon which our wisest statesmen
must hereafter rely for reconstruction. >
There is another point for the considera-
tion of the free States: Let them repeal
the last shred Of unconstitutional legislas
ton hostile to the spirit Of conciliation;
let them leave nothing undone to set them
selves. right, while they are asking of the
civilized world verdict in favor of the
Constitutional Government.