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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RE-
l. turned from the East, where he has laid in
one of the best stocks of Clothing and Gents Fur
nlshlng Goods ever brought TO this City. NV
Cloths, Cassimercs, Vestings. &c, were sslectad
with an eye single to quality and style; aud hav-
ing become conve rsant with the taste of our peo-
pie, am satisfied that in this particular my Goods
will give excellent satisfaction.
Gents Furnishing Goods of every description
will also be found at my esta5lishment-suoh as
Gloves, Hosiery, Heck-Ties, Shirts, Collars, Sus-
penders, &c.
My facilities for nanufacturin Clothing arc
excellent; and for Cutting Ca menis to ht-no
satisfaction no pay. ask no one TO take mean
fitting garment off my hands.
Over-Coatings of every variety snd style will be
found at my establishment. Though it may
/ sound unreasonable tet- K 0verooats during
| the cheated term," must remember that in
'peace is the time to s-ss re for war" and in
Summer make our preparations for the cold blast,
| OF Winter. No better preparation be devised
/ than the ordering of good reliable Ovsreost
| such as may be found at No. First Street.
Orders for Clothing of every description vii
receive the personal attention of the undersigned
| and will be promptly attended TO. The notte a
/ No. is, '' Promises punctually fzlniled."
Before ordering Fall or Winter suits Gents viii
| consult their own interest by examining m,
Goods and Prices. Remember the place
No. First. Street, (near Post 0hice,)
auglS j. H. GARLIK,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28
MEDICAL.
C A N G. T. r s

GtAN BE PERMANENTLY CURED WITH
~ out pain, caustic eating, or the use of the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28
COLLECTORS SALE.

Oof the costs and expenses of Sidewalk Improve
ments.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT BY
IN virtue of precept issued by the Mayor of the
City of Evansville and to me directed, will sell
at public auction, at the door Of the Court House
in said City, Thursday, December 81 at 10 o'clock
m, tho following Lots parcels of Real Est abe,
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the
amount charged and assessed against said Lots re-
spectiTgly for the costs and expenses Of making
sidewalk improvements upon said Lots, together
with the costa Of sale, and that the said sale will be
continued on the next day thereafter rix: Friday,
the place for the purpose of selling such prop
srty may have heon sold ON the day above mem
onod and NOT Maid for.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28
/" Old John Brown"
An Unpublished Letter--HOw He
Faced Death.

The Cleveland (Ohio) Herald publishes
the following letter, never before print
ed, written by Captain John Brown, who
was hung at Charlestown, Virginia, four
years ago last Wednesday, to a relative
and old friend in Windham, Ohio 1t
shows how calmly he contemplated death
and clung to his opinions, even with
the shadow of the gallows falling on
him., r-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28

DERFUMERY, SOAPS, TOILET ARTICLES,
L Pomades, Cosmetiques, Tooth, Nail, Flesh,
Hair and Cloth Brushes; Combs in great variety.
May be found at
wM. E. EALLoCK's Drug Store.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28
CHARLEsrowN, Va, Nov. 10, 1859.

him.;
CHARLEsTowN, Va, Nov. 10, 1859.
Rev. Luther Humphrey: My clear
friend Your kind letter OF the 18th inst.
is now before me. So far as my knowl-
edge goes as to our mutual kindred,
suppose l am the first since the landing
of Peter Brown on the Mayfower that
has either been sentenced to imprison-
ment, or to the gallows. But, my dear
old friend, let not that fact alone grieve
you. You cannot have forgotten how
and where our grandfather Captain ohm
Brown) fell in 1776, and that he, too,
might have perished on the scafold, had
circumstances been but very little differ
rent TE nrH
The fact that man dies under the
hand of an .executioner (or otherwise)
has but little to do with his true charac-
ter, as | suppose John Rogers perish
ed at the stake, great and good man,
as suppose; bat his doing so does not
prove that any other man who has died
in the same way was good or otherwise
Whether have any reason to be of good
| cheer (or not) in view of my end, can
assure you that feel so; and that l am
totally blinded if do not really exper-
ience that strengthing consolation you so
faithfully.implore in my behalf Meth.
er feel mortified, degraded, nor in the
least ashamed of my Imprisonment, my
chain, or near prospect of death by hang
ing. L feel assured that not one hair
shall fall from my head without the will
of my heavenly Father. also feel that
have long been endeavoriug to hold ex-
actly'such a FAST as God has chosen.
See the passage in Isaiah which you have
quoted; No part of my life has been
more happily spent than that / have
spent here, and L humbly trust that no
part has been spent to better purpose. ]
would not say this boastingly but thanks
be unto God who giveth US the victory
through infinite grace.
:" should be sixty years old were ] to
live till May 9th, 1860 l have enjoyed
much of life as it is, and have been re
markably prosperous; having early learn
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-28
sADDLERY.

yHE, TIE SUBSCRIBERS, wHOLRALK,
w manufacturers of Saddles, Bridles Collars,
Harness, &c, desire to inform the public that We
have largely increased our stock on hand, and IA
close application ourselves and the employment
OF good workman in our shops we are able to fur
nish on short notice any and all kinds and uanti
ties of work TO suit the trade. Those who will
favor US with call, can satisfy themselves, that
they can procure, at lower prices, good substan-
tial, fancy and durable work of than they can
anywhere else, (and far better than the Eastern
sh0p-work.) -.---
The members of the frm being practical work
men themselves, attending personally to all
orders with promptness, care and dispatch, deter
mined that none shall excel in style of finish or
quality of work, give better satisfaction to those
patronizing us; feel confident it will be to the
interest of all to come aud for themselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Store on Locust Street, above the Sherwood
House, between First and Second Streets. No. 25
N. B.-Guarantee all we SELL
sep3 WE. CORWIN & co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

10y reporter OF the Convention, whose
motives for doing so were Just as strong
as those which actuate my political oppo-
nents now.
Another allegation, that opposed
Judge Campbell last fall, is as false as any
other OF the numerous miss,atements re-
Gently made against me. never opposed
any nominee on account of his birth or
religion, and | supported no nominee last
fall more heartily than did Judge Camp
bell.
IL is with infinite reluctance | appear
before the public at this time, even in
self-defence. A candidate for judicial
office is, perhaps more than any other
candidate, required to await quietly the
decision Of the people. am as sensible
is any man can be, that politics ought to
be kept away as far as possible from judi
cial elections, but the terms of your letter
leave me no choice but TO answer. | have
answered by giving you briefly the truth.
| give it because it is the truth, and | ac-
company it with no appeal to party
passion or prejudice.
II industrious defamation can succeed in
repl esenting me as having ever sustained
any illiberal or proscriptve ism, then the
Truth and i!tc are powerless against SLAM
der.
There are some presses, and many men
opposed to me in political sentiments, who
arc disposed to treat me fairly, and who
will not decend to low appliances, to ac-
complish party purpose. Such men and
presses command my respect. Against
others who are less scrupulous, have no
shield but the truth and my life and re-
lying on these, | can afford to wait, in
patience, the verdict of the people
Thanking you, gentleman, for the kind
feelings manifested in your letter, aul,
with great respect,
Your obeoient servant, ia
GEc. W. WOODWARD.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09
GOLDEN GRAINS
IRON .nE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE.


If men did but know themselves more
they would be more humble.
The virtue of paganism was strength
the virtue of christianity is obedience
Hare.
The poorest education that teaches self
control is better than the best that neg
lects il.
Self-will is 80 active and ardent that il
will break world to pieces TO make 9
stool to sit Cecil.
Judge thyself with a judgment of sin,
certify and thou wilt judge Others with q
judgment of charity Mason
The bad fortunes OF the good, turn
their faces up TO heaven and the good
fortune of the bad bows their heads down
to the earth.
The covetous person lives as il the
worlu were made altogether for him, and
not he for the world to take in every
thing, and part with nothing.
There are eras in our spirits existence,
as there ara eras in our fortunes eras
when the fate of the character hangs sus-
pended upon some act of violation, some
determination Of the will Bogec'
Ifyou have trouble, keep it to your
self A jolly fellow can raise bali an eagle
at any time. A dismal indN idual. on
the contrary, would not negotiate a loan
OF one and Eine-pence, if his life depended
on it.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

DoN'T STAND THE TEsT.-Many proverbs
admit OF contradiction, as witness the fol
lowing -" The more the merrier." Not
50: one hand is enough in a purse
|" Nothing but what has an end" Not
so: a ring has none, for it is round
" Money is great comfort" Not when
it brings thief to the gallows "rhe
world is q long journey" Not so: the
sun goes over it every day. at is a great
way 10 the bottom of the sea" Not so:
1t is bat stones cast "A friend is best
found in adversely" Not so: for then
there is none to be found. THE pride Of
the rich makes the labor of the poor. p
Not so the labor of tho poor makes the
pride of the rich.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

A GENERAL IN Brigadier Gen.
eral jeff Thompson, of the Confederate
army, attended by his staff off GERS, Cap,
tain Rueben Kay, adjulaat general; Cap.
tam Robert Mcdonald, assistant adjutant
general, and DR.. Marcus Train, surgeon.
all of whom were captured with their
chief, at Pocahontas, Ark. have been
placed in the GraIot street prison in st.
Louis.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09
Eesy-The following advertisement =

BsS"The following advertisement APP
pears in the columns Of Paris paper:
" A student Of three years standing at a
German University wishes to marry, attel
taking his degree. lie is desirous of find
ing a young lady who will advance him
money to pay the sum necessary to finish
his university career. Thus bound TO hi,
fate, she would aftel two or three years
become his wife"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

Dsf' Hon, RIB. Brabson, formerly mem
Der OF the United States Congress from
Tennessee, died few days since.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

psy-It was a solemnly funny joke, that
ofthe bonviant who said there weraonly two
occasions when gentleman could drink
brandy without a sacrifice Of dignity and
self-respect, "when no has had salt fish for
dinner. and lehen he hasnin
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

A MAN DRAFTED THRLE TuEs.-James
Marshall. eX-foremar of SouthHalk En-
gne Company, in New York, was drafted
no less than three imes-once at his place
OF business, at his residence, ard at his
fathers residence.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

QuANTKELi, TIE GUERILLA RUFFIAS.-
Quantrell, the butcher of Kansas citizens,
Is AN Ohioan by birth, went to Kansas as
school-teacher, and turns up the leader
ofd banditli. The Worcester Mass.) Spy
says:
His real name is Hart. Sometime after
Kansas was organized as a Territory he
wen. there and became resident of Law
renee. When the torder ruffians began
their outrages in Kansas he acted with
the free State men, joining one of the
military companies, and for short time,
we believe, was connected with John
Browns men, and failed to win his conf
dence.
After time "QuantrelP' Tor Hart rath-
er) formed secret connection with the
border ruffians lie was fast losing repu-
tation at Lawrence, and found it desirable
10 seek new and more congenial associ-
ations. lie served the ruthans as spy,
concerted with them plans for abductiug
colored people from Ksnsas. and contin-
ued TO operate in this way until Lawrence
was not likely to tolerate him much lon
ger The fear Of lynch law constrained
him 10 leave the State. Soon after the
present war began he turned up in Mis-
souri, as the leader OF lawle7s band Of
guerlllas.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

B1~SoldieTs ought TO be quiet set--for
every man Of them is made to hold his
piece.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

sSs~Mrs Lincoln and son, with General
Doubleday and wife, are Rt The Equinox
House, Manchester, Vermont.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

ssdr An order from the War Department
discontinues the fourth army corps, and
the troops composing it are distributed to
other corps. The Seventh army corps is
also discontinued, and the troops COM
posing 1t are transferred to the Eighteenth
corps, under the command of General
Foster.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

Esi~ Why is a wssberwoman the most
cruel person in The world ? Because she
daily wringS mems bosoms.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

sD-A pupil who has bad teacher
is lessened by every lesson.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

sk5@ The mind is like trunk if we'll
packed, IL holds almost everything if i'll
packed, next to nothing.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09


same should be raised or repaid in q Just man
ner, by placing the burden equally upon the
property and resources Of the colony. Equality
OF Ia NatOn as an essential principle of ELsrfy
was then sternly vindicated by the men Of Penn.
sylvaniu, and military necessity was plead TO
them in vain ~ reason for surrendering or
waving their rights as freemen, and bending
their backs to burthen Of injustice. DR.. Frank
lin was II member of the Assembly and prepared
most OF the documents on It's behalf in the dis
pute. See Life Of Sparks, Works, v. /, PIP.
1850. 100.
A PRNCELY PUGILIsT.--John Morrisey,
the rel owned pugilist. has had a splendid
season at Saratoga. He had magnificent
season OF IL before he went up to Saratoga.
he knew Commodore Vanderbit's Har-
lem ropes, and he beat the City Hall Jun
to the extent of $4,000 clear profits on
Harlem stocks lie went up to Saratoga
and opened sporting" saloon and race
course. The saloon was on cross street
near the United States. He paid 10000
for furnishing the establishment the rent
is in proportion. lie set three tables a
day, oil free TO the elect, His dinners
were the best OF the resort Tree to the
invitcd)- game and champagne UNI
rivalIed. None but the select few could
get in. More than once the ownership
of fifteen millions of capital had his legs
under Morrisey'S mahogany. A clergy
man of Troy, a devotee of the pugilist,
brought TO the latter's table several cIeri-
cal guests, through his kind but generally
warmly solicited introductions. Morris,
sey's hospitality was principally divided
between Capital, Divinity and the Turf
The Turf paid well he is to be the own
er in Chief of the new and magnificent
Saratoga race course. lie has several
horses in band; two Of them alone he has
been offered 1000 for, and which $50,
600 would not buy. lie has one which
$4,000 would not buy. lie has another
that he will put to the pole on a S2j, 900
wager against any horse of the United
States or any other man" A few DAYS
since he bad the honor of drawing prize
in the draft lottery, and though exempted
by age from the first class, he immediate
ly wrote to his barker in New York to
furnish substitute for him, promising
that he must be five feet eleven inches
high, weigh 1873 pounds, and BE- a eoura-
Ceous man in every sense Of the word. -
TO such one no would pay $1,000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

By" If men should rise from the deaC
and read their epitaPhs, some of then
wonld think they had got into the wronj
grave.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

DeA-Old Ben. Franklin says "thcrc
never wasa good war nor a bad peace.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

EsS"rhe Cincinnati, Wilmington and
Ianesville railroad has been sold for 5000,
600 to the New \ ~: agent of the fist
mortgage bond-holders.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

CoNscRrPTs VS.. VoLrNrEERs.- There are
few who understand that the provisions
OF the Conscripiion act place drafted men
on terms of perfect equality with volun-
teers, giving them the same Government
bounty, the same title to pensions. the
same pay, the same everything. When
the statement has been made heretofore,
many have dIscredited il, and TO end all
question upon the subject, we quote from
the &C. itself:
SEC. 2.-And be il further enacted, That
all persons thus enrolled shall be subject
for two years after the first day OF July
succeeding the enrolment TO be called
into the military service Of the United
States, and to continue in service during
the present rebellion, not however ex-
ceeding the term of three years and when
called into service shall be placed on The
same footing, in all respects, as UoL,mters for
three yeals; or during the war, including
Advance pay and bounty as no,o prouided By Ldw
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

As5~Of2 2,GO0 drafted men examined at
Augusta, Maine, l,07l were accepted, Of
whom $50 paid the communication and oj7
furnished substitutes.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

Ba~The heart that scars upward escapes
little cares and vexations the birds that
hy high have not the dust Of the road up-
on their feet.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

gay~Do one thing az a time-that's the
rule when You have done slaaderine
your neighbors then begin to say your
prayers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-09

sworks Of Franklin, by Sparks, v. III, PIP.
1O7, 429, 4S0.
This was the declaration Of the Provincial
Assembly OF Pennsylvania, November IL, 1855,
in answer TO Governor Morris, upon the question
Of exempting Proprietary property from taxa
ton. Despite the act Of Indian depredations in
the border settlements and the danger Of extend-
ed hOstilitiss, the Assembly refused an appropri.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

THE FAsnIoNABLE DANcIHo ACADEMY OF Wiz
,Apo,s uAtt.--Mr j. X. coodal. tie Well-kpown
orchestral leader and ls1perisneed instructor Of
graceful and popular ball room and parlor dances,
by advertiasment IN our columns, Informs masters
and misses that dancing lessons for the young foks
are taught every saturday At bis srst-class aeHde-
my-williard's Haii. Mlr coodali ia entrnsted
with the dancing tuition Of the children Of most Of
our first families, and at his assembly room OF a
Saturday Is brilliant reunion Of the masters and
misses Of our fashionable society. As a further
lndueement, pupils commencing at once aresn'
titled 10 admission to the oral May ball, which will
be given by Mr.. Goodall. Dancing is an old and
admired pastime. Scripture speaks Of it, "Merris
England" practices 1t, America proiessoaAR and tho
people Of every other nation, from heather oanni
bal dances to the waltz and quATlle Of the present
vota ries Of fashion.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
I1NTIL FURTHER ORDERs, ALL

Until FURTHER ORDERS, ALL
u Dead Horses will be buried near the Anacos-
tia river, north OF the Poor House
The police and others will confer favor by CIV
ing me the names Of parties who carry cArcaEses In
their respective districts or neighborhood outside
OF the designated place, 80 that can ping them
ing TO law for creating nuisance.
fhis has reference TO Georgetown, as well as
ANY notices or information may be sent to the
Superintendent Of Metropolitan Police, or my Of
Ace, corner OF Sixth street and PennBylvania ave
nue. Capitol Hill, and will be promptly attended to-
' CHI. SfRAUSE,
Captain and A. A. q. NJ.
NJ b. IfpaTles will support me in this measure
no more complaints will be necessary, as can EN-
ploy my force to more advantage, instead OF scat
tering them all over the District. feb l9-6t
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

FESIALEs on a sTRIKE.-1he females employed
in the Government printing ONCE as presa-feedeTs
Iately sruek" for an increase Of their weekly sal
ary. They were receiving, II seems, - per week,
and demanded 81 per day. No attention being paid
to their demand, they yesterday refused to go to
work, and seemed disposed to make 1t somewhat
uncomfortable for any who might attempt to as'
sumo their duties. The work on hand admitting
Of no delay, after short lapse of time they were
Informed that the advance would be granted. The
STRIKERS" then resumed their work.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
s.. T-.i--sIs 4.
pRAKErs PLANTATION BITTERs.

They purify, strengthen, and tnVlgoTate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote TO change Of water and diet
They overcome effects OF dissipation and late
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind
They prevent miAsmAtlc and Intermittent ieveie'
They purify the bFe Ath and acidity ofthe stomach.
They cure DYSPEPSIA and Constipation.
They cure DiAfrhGa, Cholera, and Cholera msr-
bus, ,,.
they cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
Ache. ...- . IA, -
They are the best Bltters In the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures greHt restOrer. They are made OF pure
81 CroiN hum. the celebrated CAlisAya BARK rootI
and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure Of a
| beverage, without regard TO age or time OF day
Particularly Recommended TO delicate persons re-
ouiringi gentle stmulant. Sold by all Groeers
| Druggists, Hotels aud saloons. =, II DRAKE
| CO., 302 broadway, New York. seD-bm
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

A Word OF ADvICE.-ThoBe who have been
doctoring for weeks and months without obtaining
relief should consult DR., FiBhblatt, whose ONCE 10
At No All street. corner Of Eighth street, and be
radically cured, Twenty-Five yeafg experience has
established Or. Eishblatps reputation. as phyAi-
clan. Recent cases cured In few days. charges
moderate. -,- DIR. ,FISHBLATT,
No. t21 Il street, corner Of Eighth
Opposite the General Post once.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

SUSPICION or RoBBERY.-BaTney Tunnel was
arrested yesterday by ofhceF Lewis, OF the Fourth
ward, on suspicion OF robbing Nn Jacob in the
Northern Liberties, on Tuesday night last. Mr.
Jacob was IN company with friend, when he was
Assailed by two men who knocked him down and
robbed him. Yesterday oficer Lewis arrested
Tunnel az one of the parties who committed the
robbery. He was held for fur ther hearing by
NIstlee FurguHon.