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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
COY. Mnrtnn,s ElIrIhilitr

We copy from the indianapolis Jour
nal, on our first page, an article relative
to Gov, MOrton's eligibility to a second
term as Governor of the State. In some
way, We know not how, our friends at
the Capital credit us with having origin
ated the idea of his ineligibility. We
have said nothing in regard to the mat
ter heretofore, nor should we now. had
not the Indianapolis Journal e broken
the ice" with the article we have copied in
full For our part We have never enter
tanned any doubts as to Gov. Morton's
eligibility. There can be no possible
reason assigned, SO far as we can see,
why he is not in every particular illegal
ly qualified to be chosen" Grating that
the Constitution means, what it does not
say, that no man shall act as Governor
more than four years in any period of
eight years" Gov Morton is still eligible,
for he will not have filled the position
OF Governor, at the time of his election
and inauguration, the flour years" con-
tsnplated by the Constitution. But if
We really believed, which ire do not. that
the Governor, in case he is elected could
not hold the Office for a period loprer
than eight or nine days after his imam
gurstion- the time the duties of Cover.
nor were discharged by Hon. Henry 8
Lane-he would still be our first choice
as the Union candidate for that position
in the ensuing canvass.
bis nomination is the only way in
which the people can have the opportu-
nifty Of approving or condemning his ad-
mInIstration of the Gubernatorial Office.
We want the issue placed before them in
distinct and unequivocal manner; and
IN no way can it be SO well done as nv
presenting the Governor himself for their
sufrages. No resolutions of a State
Convention, however positively thew
might indorse his administration. wouId
answer the purpose We prefer to have
the Governor himself go before the peo-
pie, and say to them, Hero / am such
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
partment will rot complain.


SAD ACCIDENT AT LEAvENwoRTH-Mr
Edward Caldwell, of Leavenworth, at
tended a festival at the Presbyterian
Church in that town on Christmas eve,
accompanied by his wife and his little
son Eugene. In leaving the church, at
the conclusion of the ceremonies, the
steps by which the entry to the building
was made, gave way and precipitated
Mr. Caldwell and his child, which he held
in his arms, to the ground, the child
head striking with such force upon a
stone as to fracture its skull, from the
effects of which the little sufferer died
on Saturday evening. In their sad be-
reayement the afflicted parents have the
warmest sympathies Of their large circle
of friends.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

has been my policy. If you approve,
elect me if not, cast your votes for an
other"
Gov. Morton has gained an enviable
uotoriety all over the Union for the en-
ergy and sound judgment he has display
ed in welding the moral and material
power of his State in defense of the Gov
ernment 1t is for the people of Indi-
ana to say whether his reputation shall
become the property of their State 1t
can only become so By nominating him
for Governor and electing him by an
overwhelming majority. 1t is for the
people to say whether the Governor-as
Henry Ward Beecher eloquently said of
the General Government-has been car
ried upon the wave of popular senti-
ment as the ocean caEies a ship of war;
or whether he has immortalized our
State in spite Of tho inherent meanness
of its citizens. Gov Morton has been
compelled to assume fearful RESPONSE
bilities, by reason of the contemplate
demagoguery of political strictsters
These responsibilities should be lifted
from his shoulders oy the action of a
large majority of the people Of this
State, and in no way can they extend
the helping hand so easily and emphati-
cally as by casting ballot for him for
their next Governor Such an act is
equivalent to saying swell done thou
good and faithful servant" while it will
also serve as a lasting rebuke to the
time-servers who haze been DIGGING his
footsteps for the past four,'years, and do
ing oil they could to thwart his plans ant
disgrace the State
Feeling thus as to his merits, and hav
ing no doubts as to his eligibility, W.
have not cared to discuss the question
as to how long he can hold the position
of Goyernor-whether for nine days O.
four years. We think 1t not improbable
that the people will call upon him, be
fore his term as Governor expires, to as
sumo some position more digni6ed ever
than the one he now fills, and the conven
ton thatmsets on tho 22d inst, should b
very careful in the selection of can
didate for Lieut. Governor. He shout,
be man that possesses the same kim
administrative ability which has accom-
plished such wonders. during the past tire
years.
We have no fears, whatever, in regar
to this whole question Of eligibility. TIL
Governor is eligible and he will be cleo
ed; and if he is eligible and is cleo
ed in the name of common sense wha
can prevent him discharging the dutie
of the Office
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
Renndiafian.

The people may not think it, but the
question of reputation will enter large.
ly into the canvass of this year. If they
do not believe it, let them read the arti-
Gle from the Covington Friend, which
we print in another column. The Gov.
ington Friend is one of the leading Dem
ocratic papers of the State Its editor
is one of the recognized leaders of the
party, and there is little danger that
what he says is, informal He speaks
from the card. He utters what the other
leaders of the party think It is, per-
haps, true that the article in the Friend
is put out as feeler, for the purpose Of
ascertaining whether the party win go
that kind of doctrine; but the party will
go anything, if it is labeled Democracy,
and administered by political quacks as
the genuine DR.. Jacob Townsend.
We are not surprised that the Demo
cratic party favors the reputation OF
tAe interest due on our State bonds
JEFF Davis is its ideal of a Democrat,
and is he not the father of Reputation?
Mississippi repudiated her State Debt,
and has Mississippi ever been anything
else than Democratic and rebellious +?
Arkansas repudiated her bonds and did
Arkansas ever cast any other than a
Democratic electoral vote? It's accord
ing to the eternal fitness of things, then,
that the Democracy of Indiana prove the
commences of their political faith, and
its identity with the Southern article, by
urging that our State also repudiate her
honest debts.
The talk about Winslow, Lanier & Co.
paying the interest on our bonds in VIC
lation oflaw, and that they ought to lose
the money they advanced for that reason,
is not decent quibbling. Our State owed
the money, and had the money with
which to pay, yet the Democratic officials
refused to apply the funds in their
hands to that legitimate object. The
reason of this is obvious. They could
make more money specializing with
them, and leaving the State debt unpaid.
To such an extent has this been done,
that the agent of the State, we under
stand, has had a row with the Treas
urer, Mr.. Brett, because the latter would
not place all the money in the State
treasury at his disposal to gamble. with
in Wall street Mr.. Brett believes in
moderation in all things, and can't see
why Mr.. Walker is not satisfied with
having the use of 100000 or $4,000
of the State money. We think, with
Mr.. Brett, that the demands of the Agent
of State are unreasonable, unless he
makes fair divide with the other Demo
cratic oficials-a point on which they
seem to have doubts.
All that can be said of Winslow, La
nier 81 Co., is, that they are more jealous
for the reputation of our State, than
some of the officials to whose keepinp
her honor has unfortunately been en-
trusted. The people will see that their
liberality is not betrayed.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

Gs% The election. on the 4th inst, of
Directors of the Terre Haute and Rich
mond railroad resulted in the choice of
Chauncy Rose, Dumas Denning, James
Harrington, Chas. Wood, W. K Edwards =
F. Nippert, w. R. McKeen, and L. G.
Warren, of Terre Haute, and Z. j. Peck,
Of Indianapolis.
The Board of Directors was organized
by the election of E. ]. Peck, President;
Chas. Wood, Secretary; John Scott,
Treasurer, and R. E. S. Kicker, Superin-
tendent.
This road has declared dividend of
seven per cent Gree of Government tax)
on the earnings of the past six months,
which shows it the best managed as well
as the most successful road in the West.
With such directors and officers as con.
duct It's affairs, how can it be otherwise?
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
NOTICE.
Notice of Leasing Abandoned
Plantations.


DY DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF
ID the Treasury, and in pursuance of the order OF
the Secretary of War, have assumed the super
houses in insurrectionary States within the First
so much of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as
North.
shall go down the Mississippi at once, to make
the necessary arrangements for leasing plantations
and providing them with the labor of freedmen.
Information to terms, &C., will be published
as soon possible. In the meantime, parsons de-
sirous of leasing plantations FER the coming year,
may feel assured that every effort will be made to
insure protection to those working such lands,
and to allow profits commensurate to the enter
prise.
Persons with small means disposed TO devote
their personal labor with those employed by them,
will be particularly encouraged.
1t is estimated by those who have examined the
subject, that the capital required for working one
hundred acres will be about 5000 and the net
profits about COO at present prices of the staples
Agricultural implements and all other articles
used in cultiyating the plantations, must be fur
nished by the lessees.
The freedmen will be forwarded to places con-
venient for employment, and it is supposed that as
many as are wanted can be found ready to labor.
Agents will be Immediately appointed, author
lied TO lease to those who apply at Goodrich's
Landing Vicksburg, Natchez, and such other
places may he convenient to persons interested.
Dated at Cincinnati, December 80 1868.
WA. p. MELLEN,
Supervising Special Agent,
jan6 Nv First Agency Treasury Dept.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
LET THE MARCH PRoeEED.-A

LET THE MARCH PRoeEED.-A dis
patch from Washington city says:
General Butler has been in consulta-
ton with the President, Secretary of
War and General Halleck most of the
day He proposes that the President
issue proclamation for 100000 volun-
teers for a limited number of days for
the special purpose of a crusade on Rich
mond, and liberating our starving pris-
oners there. He says be can with that
number take the whole concern and thus
clean out the rebel nest 1t is not known
what will be done in the matter.
The idea of raising an army for the
express purpose of taking Richmond
was, we believe, first pat forth in the
Journal and we are glad to see General
Butler endorsing it, even if he does not
give us credit for it.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
FOE PEN or SALE.
COMP0sIT0Rs WANTED.

Two OF three first rate News
paper Compositors can find steady
employment at So Cents per 1000,
and pay in full every Saturday
night, by immediate application
ct this Office.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
FOR SALE.

THOSE IN WANT OF coon WOOD CAN BE
l supplied by leaving their orders at Charles
MeJehnston's Store, on Main street, near theta
nal To insure prompt delivery, leave the cash
With the erdsr. dec4 TH0S. D. SMYEH.
TOR sALE-A HOUSE AND LOT ON THE
4 river bank, south of Gum street. The house
g slRost new, contains rooms, hall, pantry,
ec. Good stable, wood shed, outbuildings, &C.
Lot 621S feet front By $50 feet deep.
bargain will be given Inquire at this Office,
srof JNO. s. McC0RKLE.
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No. SO
ri AIN 81 tn q . {
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.

I RITTENBERG HAS NOW ON HANDS
L splendid assortment of Optical Instruments
which he will dispose of at greatly reduced
prices his goods being all of the very latest i'm
provemenis in manufacture, consisting of a very
large variety OF Spect.cIes from tie most common
to the very best, viz: The finest quality OF Gold
Spectaeies. these GlSsEss being constructed the
most accurate adaptation Of tina Convex ConcaEo
Periscopic principles. Also, Silver of three diff
ferent grades Of Glasses, No being on the same
principle as the Gold Spectacles. No 2 is Peri
focal Lense; No. being fine Aehromatic Lense,
mirror shape.
In addition TO the above have fine assort-
ment of Steel, of the very best quality OF Lenses
the frames being groovcd into the Glasses. The
frames ara so fine as TO be scarcely visible. No
of steel is Perifocal No. the globules Of
smoked Lense, adapted for weak sight where
strong light, snow wind affects the vision
These Specscles are perfect preventative bv use
ing them constantly, causing tbs eve to gain its
healthy power and retain 1t to old ace.
Having had very considerable experiences also in
cateract eyes, la adapting glasses to such vision.
would impress on the minds OF all persons reed
ing glasses Of any description, to apply fer such
only to a regular 0ptician, making that his sole
study and business for years, he alone being able
to know from The peculiar anatomy of the eye the
nature Of the defect. whether arising from weak
ness OF sight, fattening of the pupil or ether
misfortune occurring 10 the vision. The eve be
ing the most delicate organ, and Of the most vital
importance to the happiness and prosperity Of
man, should never be tempered with either by
the individual or by those who, for mere profit
take upon themselves the selling of Optical In
struments and who know nothing of the anatomy
of heeye or how to discover the proper glasses to
suit the popularity of the different sights Of those
needing spectacles. Thousands have lost their
vision entirely from not applying to those only
qualified TO know the different detects in each in
dividuals sight, and how TO remedy it by wearing
the proper kind of spcctacss. l. Rittenberg
having had over twenty-five years experience as a
regular practical optician, assure those giving
him their patronage that by applying to him thew
can get the very right kind of glasses adapted to
their case, and in aimsst every one secure good
eye sight to old age. Ner sighted persons can
also obtain OF him the latest Improvement in
spectaeles suited to them, being new invention
have also the most recently new Field Glasses
with Astromical eye pieces, being very supporter
to the old opera glass arrangement. All kinds OF
Optical Instruments repaired at the shortest no.
ice, and these having purchased spectacles of me-
aud having had he misfortune TO break one Of the
lenses, can have it replaced gratuitously by apply
ing to
I. RITTENBERG.
81 Main Street.
Bet. Second and Third SITS,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
sep. %.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
COOLEY PUMP!

TO TIE CITIZENS OF WARRTCK Co,
= IND.-to you Farmers, lawyers doctors
and preachers: The Cooley Pump is undonbtedly
aud precisely the property you, and all other men
that have wells or cisterus, want and mostly nee
These pumps are double acting, throwing the
water constantly when the lever is moved either
way These Pumps not only do this, but they
will By hand-force throw water from co to so and
100 feet They are perfectly durable, cast iron
with wrought iron gas piping for conveying the
water from he pump TO the top, into bucket or
trongh. also warrant them never to freeze un.
unless your we'll OF cistern cOngeais; neither does
the wafer stand in the gas pipe above the evel of
the wat Therefore, they viii not make the wafer
taste; and they Will not rust under wafer C,pe
man can put them in csteTn they weigh Is his
the inch cylinder requiring q inch gas pipe. 1
shall also have them larger, for stock wells nv
screWing the Hose on, sou put out fire If vonr
house or buildings FIRE, water your gardens
in dry weather, &c, &c. Finally, they are given
up to be the best. Pump ever made by ali the feund
drymen in the United States, and by eyerv mar
that has tried them. have sold ali of the first
lot of them that came on, and will send for anotS
er biii next week. Iexpeet to canvass Warrick
county las have the right either in person. or
together with an agent y
was raised in old Wsrrick county, Ind and the
people know me, generally, and i expect TO d
them justice. Save loo lbs uftobacco ana perl,ans
it viii get you Pump. A uTITT
Miiierseprsh, Ind Jan. ], 1864. ian 1 emi
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
AUCTION SALE.
Sale of Cheap Building Lots.

Sale of Cheap Building Lots.
WILL OFFER AT AUCTION, a. the Court
Il House door, in the city of Evansville, en- the
9th OF january, at two O'Clock, the following de-
scribed Lots to-wit:
Lots &c, II, Is 49, A, 49, &c, AZ, IS, 30, 80, 81,
SO, So, ", 49, 49, all in Isabella Place. These lots
lie east of the Eastern boundary OF Lamasco, and
south of the old Armstrong chair factory-are
above the grade; and
Also Lots 2. 5, 4, 5 and in Block C, and Lots
l. 3 q 5, s, 7, s, 16 and IL in Block I, and Lots
Is, 10 aud 90 in Block I, in Sharp's Enlargement.
Also and 9 in Block 70, Lamasco City.
Also Lots 7, S, 9, 10 and IL, Block 70, Eastern
Enlargement, being the building aud premises
formerly occupied and used as a Barrel Factory by
nj, ssrs. J. Oakley & Son.
The title to all this property is perfect, and as
the sale will be without reserve, there will be
bargains had by those who wish to buy cheap
residence Lots.
TERMS.-0ne-thir cash; balance in six and
twelve months with interest.
ASA IGLEHEART,
decl6 Real Estate Agent.
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LOST.

ok FIRST STREET, BETWEEN CHESTNUT
" and Sycamore, black velvet Belt and Gold
Buckle. The finder will be literally rewarded
and receive the thanks of the owner by leaving
st the store Of c. MAGHEE & co.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
WANTS..

@FIoB ooMMIssARY OF SUBSTANCE !
AsD Acr. Afs'T CHARACTERISTICS q. S. A,
Evansville, Ind, Jan. 3, 1854.
9 YHTAETED-A PERSON COMPLIANT TO
wv take charge Of the Government Bakery et
shfa'post. For further particulars apply imInedl-
esaly AZ 4. Is Office. +. II. EHRmAN,
Capt. @. s. & A. A. Q. ri.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

BD~ Gen. Cass is said to be SO feeble
that he cannot live much longer. He is
in his eighty-frst year.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
NEW ADVERV TsE.E ETTTS
DISSOLUTION.


MJ b, THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING SOLD
w out our entire stock Of Saddlery and Har-
ness to Thomas G. ada ghee, do this day dessolve
the firm by mutual consent. All persons having
claims against said firm viii present them imrne-
dlately'ior payments while those indebted will
come and settle up. We return oHr thanks toold
patrons for past faYors and solicit continuance
OF felr trade with oar successor, whom, we are
satisfied will give general satisfaction
Dec ~, 1858. W. +. C0RWIN & CO
'ENHOMAS g. MAGHEE HAVING PURCH-
l. ASED the entire business of w. +. Corwip &
Co., respectfully solcits the attention of the pub
llc to the large and well selected stock of Harness
and Saddles, Martingales, Collars, &c now on
hand and constantly increasing Employing only
the best vorkmen, every article viii be paapufac-
tured under his personal supervisors cut Of th.
best material, and when sold will be guaranteed
Determined TO be eXcelled by none in tbs STYLE
finish, durability of his goods, and being prepared
TO furnish everything in his line in any quantity
at the shortest notice, all he asks is n trial Be-
fore purchasing elsewhere call at No. - locust
Street, between First and Second, and examine for
yourselves. l.lt-Ht jams
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

wo R g IA . H.
Enabling US to offer INDUCEMENTS to ,Pur
chasers rarely found in the West. We
call the special attention of Dealers to
our large and well selected Stock, con-
sisting in part Of
Axeg---All the celebrated
brands,
Chains 49, Log, Trace 1 and
Halter,
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Shovels and Spades,
Cotton and Wool Cards,
Wheel Heads, @
Weaver's Reeds, f
Spinning Wheels,
locks, Latches, Butts and
Screws,
Gun Trimmings,
Brass Kettles,
Shot Guns,
Rifles and Revolvers,
Chain Pump Fixtures,
Hollow Ware,
Dog Irons,
Gum Betting, ma
J&panned Ware, = '''~ "'
Notiong---Large Stock.
WELLS, KELLOGG & CO.,
- No. Is First Street.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
FOR RENT.

foE HOUSE FOR RENT-THE LARGEST and
Il meat souvvniant Ice House in tho city for rent
I,,pIy to GEO. FOSTER d co.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

FTVHB LARGE BRICK BUILDINGS, CORNER
! Of Locust and Water streets, now occupied by
- eaArtsrmastsr's Department
EeR particulars enquire of
ALEX. FOSTER,
.~rzl AZ Warehouse Of Foster Gwynn & Co.
aes1S-dtf
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Il. B. CLIFFORD,
Commission Merchant
EX LUSIV ELY.

T HAVE DISPOSED OF MY STOCK OF GRO
L ceries, Produce &c, as find that cannot,
nor can any one else do Justice to themselves and
their shippers rhen they buy, for it is natural
that they will sell their own goods first. As I
have many shippers, viii hereafter eonfns NY
self strictly to the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

". s. A'oLURB. B. T. BALLARD. o.NcLuRE.
W. s. MCCLURE & CO.,
PRODUCE
Confession MERCHANTS,
FOR THE SALE OF
Butter. Cheese, Lard, Eggs, Beans,
Peas, Dried Fruits, Flour
and Provisions,
geo Fulton 1t.s
OPP. Washington Market, NEW YORK.
REFERENCES
Gee ". White, Cash. Mechanics Bank, Brook
Iyu, New York.
Hon. HoratiO Ballard, Sec. State of Kew York.
VIM. Grips, Pres. Standard Ins. Co. New York
A. III. Ballard, Ypsilanti, Michigan
]. L. Kelly, Milvaukee, Wisconsin
r. II. Huntington, Adsm,kIrd Co. NY
J. II Reed. Utica, New rex.
Hon. nenryJ Raymond, Nav York Times -
C.H. Wheeler, Sc. kibans Vt.
.. Ward, Lancaster Grant Co. Wisconsin
ieI0dly
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

EKw Tosk, Nov 1st, 1863.
NJ. VIM Z. spoddy, Of Louisville, Kentucky.
this day becenss partner in cur house He rs-
mains in Louisville. and viii make liberal ad
vaEcss on shipments Of ProdHcs to our address
Communications addressed to snoddy How
ard, Louisville, Kentucky, in relation to ad-
vanees on shipments, will have prompt attention
zessrs- Cox Humphrey, Evansville, Indiana.
are our Agents, and will make advances on ship
ments to address
Thankful fer tia patronage go literally extend
Ell TO Us, we hope continuation of the t.ros a
Snoddy & Howard.
Your ob't servants,
deel5d5m RoBT. s. HOWARD & co.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

THOR RENF-A SMALL FARM, ABOUT
e swo miles from Evansville, below Pigeon
ossk. There Is good frame house of four rooms
gpen abs premises. Possession given first JaRu-
aTy. There is an abundance Of limestone upon
- farm and kiln fer Burning lime. For furth-
3 particulars enquire Of o. 3. LEWIS.
az32
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NO. 81
Main Street, Sales Room
Factory, Cor. Locust & Water SIS.

We manufacture all the above goods, and will sci
30 per cent. cheaper than any House in our State
We would call the attention of Merchants who
deal in our line, to buy from the manufacturers,
where they can save so per cent
4. EENDRICH BROS,
ap2l Evansville, Indiana.