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to the paper died before the old lady,
and the other witness testified that he
did not consider, from the age and fee
bleness OF the testatrix, that she was
capable of making will; that the de-
ceased witness raised her head from the
pillow, placed the viii. before her eyes,
and asked her II she desired them to
witness the will. She answered, in a
very low voice, eyes, Sir" and witness
did not believe that she knew what she
was doing. Many witnesses were ex-
amined as to the physical and mental
condition of the old lady. The physi-
clan who had attended her was
dead. The case was heard at the
last term of the Circuit Court for
Hampshire county. The contest ex-
cited much interest, and when the
legatees had nearly closed their evil
dence, one OF them lett the Courthouse
but soon returned with another wit
ness, black ''as the ace of spades''-
PhilliS, the old black nurse and late
servant Of Mrs. Long was called to the
stand-She had decked herself with all
the gaudy ribbons and little trinkets
she could command for this great occa-
sion-With solemn air she marched to
the clerk, and when he uttered the last
words of the oath, $50 help you God, y
she gave the old testament a kiss that
could be heard all over the Courtroom,
Phillis was in earnest; she told n plain,
unvarnished story, and upon cross ex-
animation said, ''Ise got no interest in
eds case, but 1 want old Missus' will
"tO be carried out. She tell me dat
night she made dat WILL loves old
Missus and wants her to have her
way" Phillis lives near Frostburg,
Nd, but the Long devisees under the
will, the men who a few months ago
were SO much opposed to "nigger testi-
mony" had hunted her up and brought
her to ROmney to testify for them.
Their whole case now hinges in all
probability on the testimony of this
one negro woman; and the very men,
her late owners, who at the time OF the
passage of the law giving negroes the
right to testify in court, were ready to
sink the Radicals to perditIon for such
legislation, are now but too willing
and too glad to avail themselves of the
testimony Of negro to save their for
tune. Strange it is, but SO 1T is, never
theless, that their minds could undergo
such change in SO short time, as to
the competency of n negro to give evil
dence for and against white people.
We have hopes ofthe "chivalric" and
Democratic mind from these noticeable
and rapid conversions.
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Our friend McKelvey, at his news de-
pot, will supply any orders for it.
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The initial number of the revived
Charleston Mercury contains the fol
lowing;
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Tho Convenience of the Negro I'm Con.
sentative Hands.

EVIL birds that every rock infest
And foul nom choice their parent nest"
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-06-08


STREET RAILROADS IN MEMPHIS
The Memphis correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette, in late letter,
speaking of the Inauguration of street
railways in Memphis, on the 9th ult,
says:
It must be confessed it was great
day for Memphis-not so much for the
paraphernalia attending the occasion,
for there was none; but as marking
an era in the development and pro-
gress of the city. 1t will be great
convenience, the need of which has
long been felt by those whose business
or pleasure required them frequently
to traverse the town. 1t will also fur
nish the means of living cheaper, as
suburban residences can be obtained
at cheaper rents, and yet be sufficient
ly convenient to daily business. Hith-
erto these have not been secured, be-
cause of the difficulty, if not impossi-
bility, Of making them convenient to
business, especially in wet weather.
The cars are from the celebrated
mandatory of j. NJ. Jones & Co.,
West Troy, New York, are very com
modious and elegant, and have all the
latest improvements; The seats are
beveled, composed ofmaple and black
walnut. in alternate stripes, and with
out cushions. The ordinary mating
or straw that usually covers the cars
in Northern cities, gives place to a
grated floor, through which rain drip
pings from umbrellas will pass, and
into which the dust and mud that ac-
cumulates in the bottom, is easily
swept. This is a decided advantage
in city like this, where nine-tenths
of the time we are almost buried in
dust gnsl fna and gb9tsSd and e e Ws
way offer pleasure to those who ride
in them. Externally they present a
very fine appearance. The paneliAg
under the windows is of bright red,
while. the bars above and below are
yellow The name of the route is
plainly marked along the top, Main
Street, Fort Pickering and Chelsea, y
and on this line they will be designat-
ed by red light at night. The road
has been so well graded and the track
is so level, that it will be one of the
best street railways in the. country.
1t will be a great blessing to the
poor, and indeed to all the people Of
Memphis, and we congratulate all in
terested on its successful Inauguration
The officers of the company deserve
great credit for the energy with which
they have pushed on the work to com
pletion It is not more than two
months since the work was first com
menced.
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Annexation of Territory to the City
-t..ll-l Z of. Evansville.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the
VN Common Council of the city of Evans
ville in pursuance of the provisions of an
Act of tie General Assembly of the State
of Indiana, approved March 6, 1865, entitled
"An Act to amend the Seventy-firSt section
of an Act entitled An Act granting to the
citizens of the town OF Evansville, in the
county of Vanderburgh, City Charter,
approved January q, 1917, and to add sup
Elemental sections to said Act" will, on
the 18th day of June, 1856, present to the
Board of County Commissioners of Van
derburgh County a petition praying for the
described territory, and setting forth the
reasons for such annexation, viz: The
southwest quarter of Section No. 20, Town
ship No. south, of Range No. 10 west, in
Vanderburgh County, Indiana, the same
being known as the "Longworth Tract y;
said territory being contiguous to the city
of Evansville, and not plated or lain of.
w. BAKER, Mayor.
Attest: A. NJ. MCGRIFF, Clerk.
may24 till june25
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STRAWBERRY SUPPER.-There was
large attendance at the Strawberry
Supper last night. The Hall was
crowded again, with ladies and gen
tlemen, who were enjoying themselves
as we'll as it was possible on such a
warm night. The tables were spread
with the richest delicacies, with great
profusion. The Fish-pond was we'll
patronized, and we are told that $3.50
was realized from that source, the
first night. It was a grand success,
decidedly.
The Silver Band, as usual, enlivened
the occasion with their sweetest music.
Our city would be lost on festive Oc-
casions but for the Crescent City
Silver Band.
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We have put up and sold this article for
ever thirty years, and can sag IN confidence
and truth of it what we have never been
able to say of any other medicine: neUeT
has ii failed in q single instance to effect q
cure, when timely used. Never did we
know an instance of dissatisfaction by any
one who used it. On the contrary, ali are
delighted with its operations, and speak in
terms of commentator of its magical
effects and medical virtues. We speak in
this matter "iUhat zoe do KNOX, after thirty
years experience, and pledge our reputation
for the Jttlilnaent Of aOIat zoe here declare. In
almost every instance where the infant is
suffering from pain and exhaustion, relief
will be found in fifteen or twenty minutes
after the Syrup is administered.
Full directions for using will accompany
each bottle. None genuine unless the fac
simile of CURTIS g. PERKINS, New York,
is ON the outside wrapper.
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world.
PRICE, ONLY 80 CENTS A BOTTLE.
mayl0 decd, w If
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Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills

Are prepared only for legitimate pur-
pose, and are the only safe and effective
medicine for all those painful and danger
Gus disorders to which the Female Consti-
tuition is subject. They are the only Genu-
inc Female Pills extant. No article of
medicine intended for the exclusive use of
Females, that has ever made its appear
ance, has met with such universal favor as
Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills. By their in
vigoratiug properties the appetite and di-
gestion is improved, the hue of health is
restored to the cheeks, weakness of the
spine relieved, and all the indications of
Nervous Debility removed. No maiden,
wife or mother should be without the Mys-
tic Pills. Try them, and be convinced that
they are the Lady's Friend. Price 81 per
box, or boxes for SIS. For sale by all drug
giStS in Evansville.
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MEDICAL.
DR., Easicrly'S Iodine and Sarsapa,
Pilla


~HIS rs THE ONLY MEDICINE
IL that win cure diseases arising from an
impure state OF the blood, VIZ; Scrofula
of the Skin, Erysipelas, CHRONIC sore Eyes,
Ringworm or letter, Scald- Head, Old Sores,
Swelling of the GLANDS Leprosy, White
Swelling BlOtcheS, Boils, PimpleS on the
Face, Goitre, rheumatism Liver COM
plant, Dropsy or Gravel, Dyspepsia; Merry
Gus Affections, General Deolllty IAN C xn
mic Diseases, and all Diseases arising lrOIn
the Use of Mercury.
This medicine combines in highly con-
centrated state the Fluid Extracts OF Sar-
saparilla, Yellow DOCK, Stilllngla; buruock'
and the Iodi6e of Potassium; also the ex-
tracts of several other valuable Roots ana
Banks, prepared by q new and hlgnIy I'M
proved chemical process for ootaln M rne
and most perfect volatile state, reloerlIiS
the compound the most perfect ana eH1ca-
cious remedy known to man Tor tne cure sl
of all those diseases arising from an inn
pure state of the blood or the other nuloS
DIR. EASTFRL US IODINE AND SAR-
SAPARILLA searches out the very germ
or roots of diseases by purifying the blood,
producing a healthy action of the liver
and its secretlons, expelIlng all morplo'
impure, and diseased matter from the sys-
tenn, and by its simultaneous action on all
the various organs of the body,-it impartS
! new life and activity to the whole physl-
blood-purifying properties is the reason
why it is equally efficacious in so many
Q1u6r6nG Complains. NO, OJ0GT
can compare with DR.. Easterly's Iodine
and Sarsaparilla for the cure of Scrofula,
obstinate Old Sores, letter, Ringworm,
Salt Rheum, Scald-Head, Pimples on the
Face, Prairie Itch, Illinois Mango, Missouri
Scratches, and all Eruptions Of the Skin.
But for the cure of all Old Sores and Skin
| Diseases of every kind, .-
GRIDLEY7S SALT RHEUN AND
TiETT,ER OINTMENT
| is a valuable assistant to the Iodine and
Sarsaparilla in curing the disease. The
nd o1sitl blood
and removes the cause, and the Ointment
heals the sores and kills the disease, and
thus speedy and permanent cure is effect
ed. Both are recommended to be used for
hese complaints.
DIR. Easterly's Iodine and Sarsaparilla is
rapidly superseding all other Sarsaparillas
and blood purifying medicines. Nearly all
the old Sarsaparillas are discarded as
worthless, and are nearly obsolete, while
this is'every day increasing in popular IA
vor. Druggists and dealers who formerly
gross and five gross at a time. 1t is war
ranted six times stronger, cheaper, and
better than any other Sarsaparilla or
blood-purffying medicine now offered to
the public, or no money will be taken for
it. Therefore, ask for DIR. EaSterly'S Iodine
and Sarsaparilla, and take nothing else.
Price-The Iodine and Sarsaparilla, 81 So
per bottle.
Price-Gridley's Salt Rheum and letter
Ointment, rs cents per bottle.
Prepared and sold by DIR. K. EaSterly 81
Co., Nc. 20 North Fifth street, st. Louis,
Mo. Sold at their branch Family Medi-
cine Store, No. 80 Madison street, Chicago,
Illinois.
For sale by the druggists, Evansville.
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West Baden Springs.
To 1nValfIls and Pleasure-Seekers

TVHHS DELIGHTFUL w AT ERIN G.
II place has been for years recognized as
the chief resort of health and pleasure
seekers from all parts of the country.
During the past season very large and
attractive buildings have been added to
the West Baden-a splendid dining hall,
los feet long by 80 feet in width; also addi-
tional chambers and rooms for twenty-five
families.
The West Baden Springs are situated in
Orange County, Ind. They are reached by
the New Albany and Salem Railroad,
which carries passengers to Orleans and
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad to the
Shoals, whence coaches carry them to the
Springs, which are eighteen miles from
the former and fourteen miles from the
latter place.
For accommodation, terms, &C., applica-
ton should be promptly made to
IL. WILKINS, Proprietor.
Messrs. ]. BREINIG & Co. have taken ex-
elusive control for the season of the BAR,
which has been refurnfshed and resupplied
with the purest and choicest of all kinds of
LIQUORS. Also, the fine BILLIARD Ia
BLES and superior TEN-PIN ALLEYS,
which have been remodeled and inn
proved.
BEALL & BREINIG'S STRING BAND
has been engaged for the season, and those
who incline to "trip 1t on the light fantas-
tic toe" will have full opportunity to par
ticipate in this delightful, healthful, in
vigorating recreation.
The first Grand Ball of the season comes
off on the first Thursday in June.
Mayo dim H. WILKINS.
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LADIES OF DELICATE CONSTITUTION

And uncertain health are StrenuouSly adj
vised to throw aside the nauseouS and use
less preparations with which they are &C
customed to drug themselves, and test the
hygeian, body and mind strengthening
virtues of HoSTETTER'S CELEBRATED SToM-
ACH BITTERS. In all the complaints and
disabilities arising from various causes,
they will find this cheering, refreshing,
and invigorating preparation of extraor-
binary efficacy. Its regulating properties
are wonderful, and as a remedy for the
languor, nausea, tremors, commissions, hys-
terra, &C., which often accompanies the
development of womanhood, it has no
equal among the prescriptions of the fac
ulty or advertised medicines. For the
many distress ng feelings which usher in
and often follow the period of maternity,
and also for the painful and dangerous
symptoms which sometimes accompany
change of life," HOSTETTER'S BITTERs
are earnestly recommended. No other re-
storative seems to suit so well the constitu-
lions and the organization of the weaker
sex. In all cases of Female Debility,
where there is a want of brisk vital action,
the BITTERs produce a most important
change-relieving local weakness, and re-
establishing the general health.
may31 div
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SPECIAL NOTICE
BULLS CEDRON BITTERS.
Read Mr.. Ed,Oards's Statement.

y LOUISVILLE, KY, April y, 1888.
DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: Gratitude to
you, as well ASA sense of duty to the pub
lie, requires that / should give you a state
nent, for public use, of the great benefit L
have derived from the use of your Cedron
teen months, embracing the Pea Ridge
campaign and battle, l was discharged
from the service and came home to die.
Dyspepsia, liver complaint, and general
debility were fast hurrying me to the
grave, and every remedy prescribed by
physicians seemed only TO aggravate my
diseases. About four weeks ago was for
tunate enough to procure your "Cedron
Bitters," and by the use of them alone
have been restored to perfe 1t and robust
health. / can most earnestly recommend
are recommended to be. You are at liberty
to make any use you wish of this state
ment. ~
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OPERA HoUSE.-We do not believe
that there is man in the city of
Evansville who does not recognize In
the erection of an Opera House in
our city, not only one of the great
necessities of the place, but means
of securing a large trade that could
not be realized in any other way, or
by means of any other enterprise. AS
we are informed, there is still lacking
in stock necessary to the erection of
the proposed edifce, some fifteen or
twenty thousand dollars; that is, to
make it just what it ought to be for
the credit of the city The increase
of the value of property in the vicinity
of its erection, ought to be an incen-
tive to all, even out of personal inter
ests to take stock literally, even
though it would not pay of itself so
well, but that it is a good investment,
and will pay a hundred per cent. on
the capital invested is readily admitted
by all. Then what face of the spirit
OF fogyisin 10 that Is presvnted,
when those who feel sure they
will reap largely by the enterprise,
continue to withhold the necessary
means for the erection and compile
ton of the edifce? Can men feel
that they are dealing fairly with their
neighbors, whose enterprising spirit
so largely increases the value of their
own estates, when such backward
members of society sit quietly and
reap this reward or benefit and re-
alize the great advance on the price OF
property, increased in value at the ex-
pense of others, to whom no assistance
has been given by many who reap the
reward nevertheless? This does not
look fair; and certainly should not
be. To say the least of it, it is not
a sure means of securing the compile
ton Of very many enterprises, so
many of which our city needs at pre-
sent. That the Opera House will be
built is fixed fact now, but the ques-
ton is, will the stock be so increased
that the structure will prove an orna-
ment to the city, as we'll as to satisfy
great demand of public interest,
and that is one worthy the conAidera-
ton of all our people, whether they
expect toreap reward in the increase
of the value of property in the i'm
mediate vicinity or not. 1t is hoped
| that no further delay will occur in
raising the full amount of money re
quired. sl
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A Crown of Glory.

Every Man, Woman and Child who has
used
STERLING'S AMBROSIA
Is willing to recommend it. Three years
of rapidly increasing sale have made the
Ambrosia famous all over the world.
IT is WARRANTED TO PLEASE.
1t cures Itching of the Head.
1t makes new Hair grow on Bald Heads
1t prevents the Hair from Falling Out.
1t renders the Hair Soft and Glossy.
Cleanses the Scalp, Cools the Heated Brow,
Removes Dandruff, Cures Nervous Head
ache Cures Badness, Insures LuXuriant
Locks, InclineS Hair to Curl, Supercedes
Wigs, Kills Hair Eaters-effect apparent at
once.
TO THE LADIES
We say, the Ambrosia will suit you to a T.
ELEGANTLY put up. Delicately perfumed.
Patronized by Opera Singers and Actresses.
Sold in splendid boxes or cartons, contain
ing two large bottles-No. for morning,
No. for evening.
There is no mistake about it, STER-
JING'S AMBROSIA is the best, most
agreeable and effective toilet in the world.
To prove this, try a carton.
Sold by Druggists
STERLING's AMBRoSIA MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
2l5 Fulton Street, New York.
noy12dwly.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-06-08

B9r Yesterday was decidedly the
hottest of the season. The rays of
the sun came down direct, and
straight at you. There was no ex-
element of any kind on the streets or
elsewhere that we could learn of.
Even the Fenians and the Street
Railway were not sufficiently exciting
to create " buzz" It was one of the
hottest days.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-06-08
DR.. Carriers Cough Balsam
TWILL CURE COUGHS, COLDS

Wv Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis,
Splitting of Blood, Pain in the Side and
Breast, Whooping Cough, Group, and all
Diseases of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs,
The most perfect, pleasant, and eftica-
cious remedy ever discovered for all Dis
eases of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs is
DIR. Carriers Cough Balsam. This medicine
Immediately stops the cough, produces
free and easy eXpectoration, removes all
Mucous and foul matter from the air pas
sages, gives ease in difficult breathing,
allays the irritation of the Lungs, and
ing al seeSIIIEe y, se9f ng elad'e
Dir. Carriers Cough Balsam never fails to
cure Coughs and Colds in q few days, and
has cured thousands upon thousands Of
cases OF, Consumption after physicians and
all other remedies had failed, and the pa
tients given up to die. This BalsaIa is the
most perfect and infallible remedy for all
diseases of the Lungs known TO the civil
lied world.
Ask for DIR. Carriers Cough Balsam, and
take nothing else. Price 70 cents for trial
bottle; large bottles, 81 80 per bottle. -
Prepared and sold by DIR. u. Easterly &
Co. No. 20 North Fifth street, st. Louis
Mo- Sold at their branch Family Medi-
cine Store, No. 80 Madison street, Chicago,
Illinois.
For sale by the druggists, Evansville.
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! am reSp RicHKRD EDWARDS.
AlvoIcE FROM vtCKsRJ1RG.

VICKSBURG, MISS, Aug. 9, I6b3,T
So DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: / am happy
to state to you that have used your ya1u-
> able g Cedron Bitters y with great benefit to
8amyself, in general debility and prostration
of my system produced by the unhealthy
b and miasmatic influence of the Mississippi
River around Vicksburg, having been with
General Grants army through its whole
Southern campaign. l confidently recon-
mend its use to all persons who are ex-
posed to unhealthy climates. N
H. w. FOGLE,
Agent u. S. Sanitary Commission.
For sale by PETER VIERLING, Water
street. HfF.f may14.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
INFORMANT TO THE SICK.

We invite the special attention of our
leaders to DR.. Easterly's advertisements,
which can be seen in our advertising col
amns. DR.. Easterly's Family Medicines
are deservedly popular, have rapid sale,
give general satisfaction, and are kept in
all the principal drug-stores throughout
the Western and Southern States. 1t will
be seen that DR.. Easterly does not recon-
mend one medicine to cure all diseases,
but prepares remedy for each particular
disease, which can be relied upon to cure.
mayIO
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Eureka
KVHE INFALLIBLE HAIR RE

Il STORER.-Decidedly the best article
for restoring grey hair to its original color
mot dyeing), effectually curing all diseases
OF the scalp, preventing the hair from fall
ing off, giving it a softness and gloss that
nothing else can produce. Price 81 per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Robert Fisher, Agent and Manufacturer
st. Louis, Mo.
Sold by DIR. z. Easterly & Co., No. 20
North Fifth street, st. Louis, Mo-, and at
their branch Family Medicine Store, No
80 Madison street, Chicago, Illinois, sole
General Agents, to whom all orders must
be addressed.
For sale by the DRUGGISTS of Evansville.