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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

New YORK, Feb. 17.-Las. evening
heavy ice struck the Bremen on her
water line. She speedily sunk below
her decks. Her cargo consisted of to-
bacco, cotton aud stores The loss will
be very heavy. There is insurance on
the vessel in Bremen to the amount OF
$4,000 TIE perils of navigation were
never greater on East and North rivers
than at present, owing to immense guam
titles of floating ice Last night the
Second street ferry boats were with
drawn. The boats of the principal fer
ries are making trips to day, but in
some cases it takes them two to three
hours to make trip.
g" The Commercials special says twen-
tythree Senators declare they will vote
against the constitutional amendment.
This morning a fire occurred in the
tenement house No. l09 Mall street,
owned by Charles Spright Loss about
$1,000 Insured. 8fan4oa u
The latest English journals state that
Sir John Lawrence has sent thres native
agents, disguised as merchants, TO ex.
plore Central Asia By different rontes,
each Independent of the other, and all
are kept in ignorance of their appoint
ments, SO that on their return three in
dependent narratives may be looked for.
They are instructed to take note of all
they see, and to observe the temper of
the different people among whom they
travel, and whether the Governmeats are
taking place in favor of Russia, and to.
visit Balaklava, and Khokan and Rama
ria before their return. ssEg zHs
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

NEW YoRK, Feb fl7.-The Herald s
Vera Cruz dispatch of the Ist instant
states that there was great activity in
French military affairs at Vera Cruz,
but none Of a character to indicate an
early evacuation of the country by the
Europeans. French troops in large
Numbers were arriving at Vera Cruz
from the interior, and embarking in
transports.s 1t was understood that they
were bound for the defense of Tampico,
which was seriously threatened By. the
Republicans 1t was even intimAted
that they were intended for frontier
service on this side of the line of the
Paunco river, in order to be ready TO
meet and check the advance of the allies
the Liberal Mexicsns and United
States troops There was rumor that
the Imperialists had already been COM
PEELED to surrender Tampico, though an
account of the defeat of the Republicans
in the vicinity of that city comes to us
by way of New Orleans. 18zli@
Large quantities of military stores
were still arriving at Vera Cruz from
France, and being sent into the interior.
An Imp rial train, valued at $3.50, 900,
was recently captured by the Republi-
cans. i14
The report of the committee appoint
ed by Gen Weiizel to investi gate the
Bagdad affair, shows conclusively that
no United States army officers were con-
eerned with she said affair, and General
Crawford is charged with being its insti
gator and director. The testimony TAX
en- by the commission was very extern
sive.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Another Charce to CraVflsh.


In the Louisville Courier, of Wednes-
day, we find the following paragraph in
response to long article in the Courier
of this city, on Sunday last 1t strikes
US we are to witness another case OF
crawfshing. The Courier of this city
win be compelled to confess that it was
talking on a subject it knew nothing
about. 1t declared, with grave and owl
like ssgacity, that the Louisville Courier
occupied " ridiculous position that
"it was more than ridiculous, ,--etc
1t seems from the following paragraph
that, as usual, it is our Courier that oc-
cupies the ridiculous position:
If our spirited and usually well inform
ed Tgoak1 contemporary of the Evans
Vile C,urier had read our paper to
ascertain our views instead of adopting
the ISLANDERS and Misrepresentation of
us by Radical journals, before it pub
lished it's long article on Sunday last,
headed "The Louisville Courier and
John G. Breckenridge" it would have
snarad itself the modification it mus
now feel in having given currency TO q
INTERPRETATION OF our position wnlcr
has lot the shadow of foundation II
anything thai has appeared In oul
coiumns. We cannot for momen
imagine that the Courier designed VIII
fully to misrepresent US, and yet 1t II
difficult to see how it could have beer
so misled.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

New YoRK, Feb. 1.-THE Herald s
special says that the Diplomatic Corps
are indigsnt over Mr.. Baneroft's orstion,
especially the Austrian and British Min.
listers. The latter retreated from the
acceptatien of the dinner invitation at
the house of the Congressman as soon
as be heard that the dinner was given 10
honor of Mr.. Bancroft. ns-f 81
The story that Mr. Romero, the Mexi-
can Minister, was refused admission to
the ball room, and went away indig lant
is explained. Mr.. Romero presented
himself at the main entrance to the hall
shortly before the exercises commenced,
when be discovered that be had neglect
ed to bring his letter of invitation. The
door-keeper. in obeying positive direc-s
tious from the Committee, could not ad-
NIT him without the ticket. Romero ap-
pesled to Senator Foote, chairman of
the committee, who just then approach
ed the door with the President. Sena-
tor Foote could not attend to it then,
and passed on. Mr.. Romero departed,
and the Senator who sought him after
the President was seated, could not find
him. The Chairman of the Com mittee
deeply regrets the seemingly discour-
tey to the representative of the Repub-.
lie of Mexico. r.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
ARTICLE /.
Ii oDJ ECTs- ANp NAMEs.

sEcriSox 4. The object Of this Associa-
ton shall be - r IA 81 yFE
4 l. To perpetuate friendship formed IN
the service of the National Government
during the late rebellion. 4 ~
2. To cherish the heroism and memory
of the brave who have fallen in The
great struggle.
3. To aid and prote ct those who have
participated in the war, their families
and dependent ones; and .sa .ii s.
4. To foster and encourage love of
country, and the inseperable Union of
States rfielf# wmF#Wntf fnF@fra
SECTION 2 This organization shall be
known as The Indiana Soldiers Asso-
citation" a 40
SEcr1oS 3. This Association shall be
open and public in its character, and
shall not be perverted to political and
sectarian purposes. hrs k9En q
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
ARTICLE w
COUNTY Associations.

SECTION /. County Associations shall
be formed of members possessing the
qualifications hereinbefore stated, resid-
ing in the several counties of the State,
to be known by the name of the Indiana
Soldiers Association of - ccunty,
who shall elect for their government a
President, Vice President Secretary and
Treasurer, who shall hold their Office for
the term of six months, to commence
on the first days of January and July in
each year, and until their successors are
elected, and such officers are qualified;
they shall constitute the Executive
Board Of such County Association.
SEC. 2 The officers of the County As
sociations shall perform the same duties
as are required OF the officers of the
State Association, so far as the same
may be necessary and applicable to the
proper management of the County Asso-
Citations.
The Secretary shall semi annually, on
the first days of July and January of
each year, make such reports as NAV be
| required by the State Association TO
the Secretary thereof Us
The Treasurer shall give bond, with
approved security, to the County Execu-
tive Board, for the faithful performance
of his duties.
SEC. 3. The fees Of membership tc
the County Associations shall be one
dollar, to be paid at the time of admis
| sion, and the current dues of each mem
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Napoleon at Home.

IFIbM FhILH A0stO1sI
The French Emperor insists upon re-.
tanning in his study, in the Palace OF
the Tuileries, the mahogany library he
had in his chamber at Ham, and he for
bade glass front being put TO it to pro-
tect bis books. There ia in his study q
magnificent collection Of meerschaum
pipe but they have, of late years, been
relieved of duty, his physicians having
forbidden their use. The Emperor takes
bis revenge by giving them away when.
ever he has chance. he has not .
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

CINCINNATI, Feb l7.-The city Coun-
ell yesterday passed resolutions asking
the Legislature to issue bonds for the
purpose of constructing new gas works
amount not specified, and bonds to the
amount of S500,000 for the construction
of new hospital and to levy a tax of
one mill on the dollar for sewerage pur-
poses. Navigation at this point was
partially suspended yesterday, but the
regular line of boats will resume trips
to-day. ~ G5At asa vf -"
There was considerable confusion and
excitement in the Tennessee House of
Representatives, yesterday over a dis
cussion of the franchise bill. Hard
words passed between the Speaker and
Mr.. Mullens. The former threw his
mallet at the latter's head. - -
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
nay- The Louisville Democrat assigns

B0- The Louisville Democrat assigns
O. novel reason for its opposltionto the
equality of the negro before the Law.
sUgder the mild rule of slavery, negroes
CONVICTED of stealing and pilfering were
let off with reprimand, or at mos; a
little whipping" These were regarded
as the iufirmities1of the race, not to be
punished as in The case of white men.
The sensibilities of the Democrat are
shocked when it contemplates what viii
be the sad fate of majority of the ne
groes, once they are made equal before
the law The pepiten'iary will be their
doom. 1t prefers that they should be
encouraged to steal, that charity may
abound. There is nothing TO be added
TO the force Of the Democrats logic or
the tenderness of its philanthropy Ii
it is not the friend of the negro, it evil
IDENTIFY is the advocate of his vices
Cincinnati Commercial. rta
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
ARTICLE Y.
REPRESENTATION .

SECTION l. Each County Association
shall be entitled to one Representative
to the annual meeting of the State As
sociation for every one hundred men,
bers, or fraction over fifty; Provided,
however, that each County Association
shall be entitled to at least one Repre-
sentative, who shall be chosen at the
monthly meeting Immediately proceed
ing the council meeting of the State As.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

Der shall be two dollars, payable quar-
terly, and 1t shall be the duty of each
County Association, through it's Treas
urer, to transmit, at the close of each
semi-snnual term. ten per cent. Of all
dues and fees received during the pre-
ceding half year to the Treasurer of the
State Association, as revenue for de-
fraying the expenses of the State Asso-
citation. t
See 4, County Associations may
adopt constitutions and bylaws for their
own government not inconsistent With
these articles, 4e.- .rs
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

C3 orxcIsHArI. February III. n.
Z FLOUR isquiet, without change in prices.
- WHEAT is du at / 80 f3r No. / new red. 8
C0RN Is IN better dsuand and prices q shade
frmer, closing at 52s9S3c for No. l shelIed.
OATS are dull at 3593Sc for No. 1 &nd No. 2.
BYE is dull and prices nominal, say Toe for
ess. |. a
PROVISIONS are quiet but firm. with not much
disposition the part of either buyers SELL rs
TO operate; mess Pork at % 5O629 co. the latter
the rate asked; bulk Meas are dull at u, IA and
Ice for shoulders, sides and clear sides bacon Is
in small jobbing demand at 141<0I61Se for shouI
derss sides and clear sides Lard is held at ISc for
prime city, with buyers at I7s<,
AGROCERIES are dull
WHIsKY is dull for good, and prices nominal !;
q nal sales ct % ia bond AHt
COTTON i dull aad prices nominal.
GOLD I371L
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
MARKET REPORTS.



COTTON dull and ore cent lover.
FL0UR dull; CON mon grades heavy and de-
ci ning;7 to97 95 for extra state; 8 IS for extra
Round Hoop Ohio, and 8 sO910 IS for trade
lrands, the market closing oufI
WhISHY 7 heavy and declining. at a0@2 22.
WHEAT dull, with strong downward IeEden-
cy; so for Milwaukee IN store.
h BYE quiet; Inferior Western at 75c.
OORA in fir r. quest, without decided change
70@74c for ruDsound, and 74oa7Sc for so und mixed
Wes ern in store and delivered
OATS dnli, heavy and lower; 38,a42c for un
sound Western. and 53G54c for sound
PETROLEUM at 291z930c for crude, and 4jta
4sc for fined in bond. u sa7-7'l y
PORK more ective; 2s 5o@2s rs for new m ess,
costaR at Is 621z cash. 2S 90 for old mesa; 20 so
@Zl 90 for prize, z3 00923 Is for prime mess
LARD frmer at 1515915c. and small lots at
1876. -Efs+ttt =
BUrTER active at 23@25c for Ohio, and s2a
Soc for State.
= CHEESE firmer at I6022c .
MONTY quiet at per cent. on call loans
s STERLING quiet at IO75z310S
GOLD opened at 1917. declined to 1877, and
c,ossd at 1878; to:Cl exports Cf specie to-day,
S195 sos
STOCKS. business in stocks strong; o s 6s Of
81 coupsns. 1914; do 5-2oc ucons Of g, 1031zz I;
Of "a, 105L. 90 ~
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

B6- The Courier says our statement
that one of its proprietors tried to cut
down the wages OF printers five cents
nper thousand ems, when that paper was
first started, is lie-but confesses that
we can prove it, and at once proceeds to
viiify one of our supposed witnesses.
The Courier forgets that its reputation
for veracity is at such low ebh that
anybody's testimony would hold good
as against its statements. Two wit.
nesses would not be likely to be mistak'
en- as to q mean trick like that in which
the Courier was detected, its denial to
to the contrary notwithstanding. CAS- II
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19

NEW YoRK, Feb. 1.-THE Steamship
City of London arrived at 10 e'clos * to-
day. Her dates are of the 1st; advices
mainly anticipated by the Bremen.
ChandIer's non-intercourse resolution
in the Senate has no effect in ENG gland,
it's decisive rejection being evidence
that the Senate desires TO remain at
peace.
The Fenian Commission is still pro-
crossing. .saioAd 4hf Vi
1t 10 rumored Parliament will be asked
to suspend the Habeas Corpus, to give
the Government power TO deal with for
eign conspirstors. ars
Additional reward is offered for infor.
nation leading TO the capture of Ste
phers .bEfkHA8M
Another, regiment embarked from
Liverpool for Dublin. at-4 'aA''ie''. -
1t is officially announced from Vien-
ma, that negotiations for, the formation
of new corps of Austrian volunteers
for Mexico. will shortly be brought to a
conclusion. .....---.---.----A4--4.. -4..s=--z >
The reported appearance of Chilian
privateers off the Spanish coast, excites
attention. No ravages reported
uc cSEAu3 ht4 1Ct8tAtA III tLfC 44AmC6
was found TO be built for the Peruvian
Cos and was allowed to depart
on The 9th. 4tpa@s f.1a.- Aes+ 2 =
Another steam ram, built by Laird,
for Peru, rec ntiy left Liverpool and was
at Brest where, the Pdtrie says, she will
be detained till the Spanish difficulty
with Peruis adjusted. Rumc- connects
these two vessels With designs against
Spain.
1t is reported that Spain has dozen
ships building in England and is hurry
ing their completion. - k
LIVERPOOL, Feb. Cotton sales, for
two days, were $1,000 bales, including
5000 to spectators and exporters The
market was dull-and declining, but
closed steady; middle upland about 184
Breadstuffs are quiet and steady. Lard
is advancing. ,r+ aHzsao g9e
LONDON, Feb. 1.-Consols closed 861
@S64 for money. U. s. 5-20s, 664@
664 Great depression continues in the
money market, with a tendency toward
panic in funds. Political news, to.
day, is unimportsnt.
4ADRlD, Jau, 30.-Two. GILLIAN pri-.
VateeFs nave peen seen Oh tue COAST OF
Spain. The frigate Isabel has received
orders to pursue them. f.
DUBLIN, Feb. Ia notice was issued
by the police Commissioners, last night,
prohibiting the holding of the fancy fair
and bazaar in aid of the families of the
State prisoners, which. was announced
for to night. The concert Announced
for TO morrow, for the same purpose,
was also prohibited. Eha
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
oRGASlzATIoN AND MEMBERsH1P.

SECTION l. This Association shall be
formed of representatives chosen by
County Associations, to be appointed as
hereinafter provided.
SEC 2 4 All persons residing in Indi-
ana who have served in the army or
navy of the United States during the
war for the suppression of the rebellion,
who have been honorably discharged or
still remain in service, the Governor of
the StateAend those who have been mem
bers of his military staff. are eligible to
membership 4sssfs Nfn SOP
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Indiana soldiers, Convention,

The Executive Committee appointed
by the general meeting of soldiers, held
in Indianapolis on the 10th Of December,
1865, to prepare a plan of organization
for the Indiana Soldiers Association,
have had the subject under consideration,
and atstheir final meeting unanimously
agreed 10 report the following:
ARTICLE
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
ARTICLE III.
oFF1cERs OF STATE Association.


SEoFIoN r An annual meeting shall
be held at indianapolis, unless other
wise ordered, on the (lst) FIRST Wednes-
day of September ia each year, atwhich
time the following officers shall be
elected:
A President, one Vice President from.
each Congressional District, Secretary
and Treasurer, who shall bold their
respective offices for one year, and until
their successors are elected. Said Off
GERS, or majority thereo', shall consti-
tute the Executive Board of the Associ-
alton, with power to fill vacancies, and
generally to do and perform allnecessa-
ry and proper acts, subject to the aps
proval Of the Association at the next
annual meeting.
SEC. 2. All officers shall be chosen
without reference to their former rank
in the military or naval service.
SIC 8. The President shall preside
at all meetings of the Association or
Executive Board, and shall, when in his
judgment It may be necessary, cell to-
gether the Executive Board for business.
SEC. 4. In case of the disability or
absence of the President, the duties Of
his Office shall devolve upon the Vice
President, and SO on in succession.
SEo. 5. The Secretary shall reside as
Indianapolis, aud shall provide suitable
books and keep accurate records of the
transactions of the Association and the
Executive Board; he shall register all
warrants drawn upon the. Treasury, and
shall generally discharge all duties Incl
dent to his position. His books and pa
pers shall be open for inspection BY any
member of the Association, at all times.
The Treasurer shall receive all mon
les accruing or belonging to the Associ-
alton, and shall disburse the same on
the order of the Association, evidenced
by the written warrant. of the President
and attested by the Secretary. He shall
give bond in the sum of ten thousand
dollars with security, TO be approved BY
the Executive Board, which bond shall
be filed with the Secretary, and be placed
on record in the Recorders Office ol
Marion county, Indiana.
SEC. Z, No officer of this Association
shall be entitled to receive any compen-
sation for services, except the Secretary,
who shall be- entitled to such allowance
for actual work done as the Association
may in annual meeting determine.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Ho! for the Convention
~ Half Fare

Arrangements have been completed
by which delegates and others wishing
to attend the Union State Convention to
be held on Thursday, 22d inst, at In
dianapolis, can travel at HALF FACE over
ALL the roads. ~
This is an important epoch in the his
tory of the great Union party which has
saved this country from anarchy and
miserable serfdom, and il. behooves the
true Union men who have never been
tainted with treason, or sympathy for
traitors, to rally once more, and over
turn and upset the Vaccinations of those
who were the enemies of the Govern
ment, from the first firing of the guns
on Sumter, till the present time. Let
no ordinary matter keep you away from
the Convention. Remember, eternal
vigilance is the price of Liberty" Do
not forget that the bones Of your fa-
Tiers, brothers and sons lie bleaching
on many battle field, and that to-day
you are called upon to defend their hon.
or, and vindicate the cause of Liberty
and Union for which those heroes laid
down their lives. The same subtle
spirit of anarchy diucord and disuuion
still exists, and must be battled down at
the polls. In order TO. be successful,
the right men should be chosen as can
didates for the great Union party to vote
for. Let the Convention on the I'D be
q council of iOisdOm, PHILANTHROPY and
of PATRIOTISM, as upon the coming
contest hangs the destiny of nation.
Again we say, let the Urion men assem-
BILE in council. Let them go, bearing in
mind the terrible struggles of the past,
and keep in view the great principles
upon which our battles were fought.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
TIE VERY EAfESS1a [
sgAaBY. eab-e5i S
TELEGRAPH "a HI.
Interesting Foreign News.
WAS n---- aIA4
Late Mexican News. p.
Diplomatic Corps Indig-
nant. @ ass
Spanish War Vessels in
New York Harbor.
The Tennessee Legislature.
Interesting Scene.
General Lee before the
Committee on Re-
construction.
d Eli e.


Interesting Scene in the Tennessee
Legislature.
NASHVILLE, Feb. ia passage al
arrns occurred in the House to-day, be-
tween the Speaker, Mr. Haskell, and Mr..
Mullens, a Representative. A discuss
ion arose about the power of the Speak
er to compel members to vote, when Mr..
H. called Mr.. MnIlens q g did old liar,
and lying scoundrel," accompanying
the words with his mallet, which he
whirled at the members head. Mullen
drew his pistol, but the members rushed
in, and quiet was restored rSsa
The steamer Luna, with 400 barrels
Of oil from Crow Greek we'll, Burksville,
arrived to-day. 1T win be shipped to St.
Louis to be refined
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Spanish Naval steamer.

NEw YoRE, Feb. 1.-THE Spanish
naval steamers Carmea and Isabella,
which arrived in our harbor from Ha-
vana within the past few days, are nov
lying off the battery. They came here
with sealed orders, which have not been
opened yet. The vessels have received
aUthorough a overhauling in this port,
when it. is supposed their officers will
find themselves directed either to pro-
ceed to reinforce the Spanish squadron
off the Chilian coast, or to ernizs in
this vicinity for the protection of Span
ish commerce against Chilian privateers.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
COMMTSsTON.
WHARF BOATS.
COURT NOTICE

STATE OF INDIANA. tlss Y HNh
Vanderburgh County, .l4-sts fg
In the vauderburgh Circuit Court, April Term,
A. ID. 1865. sa gEHlfe go 8 w
Eva Newman,
George Newman,
TT appearing By affidavit, on file in the ofics of
l. the Clerk Of the Vanderburgh Circust Court,
resident Of the State Of Indiana, notice of the
pendency Of this action, he object OF which is to
obtain divCrcel, 10 therefore given TO said de-
fsnda1t and that the same will stand for II Al at
the next term of said Court, to be begun and held
at the Court-kcuse in this city Of Kvsnsville in
the County and ttate Aforesaid, on tbs ID Monday
In April, A. D. 1896. aW ASST 10y
Witness: Blythe HyRes, Clerk Of said Conrt,
this 9th day Of February, 1866. Is
BLYTHE RYEEs, Clerk v. O. @.
CHAs. W. BENNETT, PIGS Atty. fsb7-stw
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-19
Examtnation OF Gen. Lee.

WAsHIEGros, Feb. l7.-Gen. Robert
E Lee was for some hours examined,
this morning, by the joint Committee
on Reconstruction.