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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
COLLECTOR,s SALE.
NToTIcE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, JOHN
IN SCHUBERT, Colleetor Of the City Of Eyans-
vIIle between the hours Of and IL O'Clock An :
and and O'Clock P. NJ, on

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY PATH, 1865,
viii sen at public auctiop. at the door Of he
Court-houss in the city of EVsnsyfIle, Indiana
.4he following lots, parts Of lots and parcels OF
real estate and improvements, assessed Tor ths
paymest Of 0itv Taxes for the year 1865 due from
the owners thereof TO the city OF Evsnsviils, said
taxes being now due and unpaid, and for the costs
Of sai sale and that ths sale will be contiSurd
on the next day 4heTaafesr, viz: on Thursday, the
25th day IF January, 1866, at O'Clock p. M-s at
the door OF the Court house In Evansyiles for the
purpose Of selling Breh property ss msy have
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

esptnSn aarlson Morgans brother Of
General John Fl. Morgan,
ID Baltimore few days
Toward, granddaughter Of
fraacis 81 (6hthor of the = Star
spapg Hanner y. and niece Of the
wife of Ne Hon. Geo. Fl. Pendleton, of
4l4so
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
BOARDING.

(NOoD FIRST CLASS BoARDING CAN m
" had on Vine street, betxe.n Birst and Sec
ond streets, next or to Slerritt's Onurch, half
square from Behm's College dse2s div
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
outhern ~ NeVSa- 7teFas.

s,NEw 0RLEANs, Dec '28.--Three -po-
Iicrmen were seriously wounded on
'Ghsistmas day by a party of excited ne.
groes, most of whom were arres ed. .--A
Affairs on he Rio Grande remain in
statn quo The Liberals are up the riv-
er idle. $~o~es, w-ceT 80 ~6~
~ The planters, farmers and freedmen
Qenefsily.are making Contracts for next
year satisfactory, to- all parties In
Central Texas the prospects are not soa
good. s,Pianters are discouraged on
snch sngarvand cotton. plantations as
those on the B azos,s Colorado, sCaneya
and other streams near the coast.
Gen. Gregory is making tour, ad-
dressing thes Freedme1, WitfS aview to
4ersuRdeaihem to make contracts for
next wear. f@Atigs w 2 ra aas4aE se8
There Is much complaint about tie
mail serviee.aoItq Itqtakes II days to take
letter from Houston to New Orleans
which can be travelled in three. days
Businsss.~in.sa Galveston is dropping sof,
iand goods daily declining in price.
Hon John Ray, member OF Congress
from Northern Louisiana, writes or, the
5th of December from Washington.
that he is satisied that the Presidents
a
reconstruction policy win be abandoned
or not carried out by the admission Of
Southern members. 50 N "a -.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax will deliver an
address before the Union Central Club
of Brooklyn at the Academy this even
| ing. a-esB s.eai ~ 2ais-se q iaaaaelslai E
The Times Washington special says:
General Grant willloccupy his new reis-
| dence in Washington about the 10Th of
Hon. N. E. Chandler, Assistant. Sec
retary Of the Treasury, left Washington
| yesterday 10 be absent about {. month on
business connected with the Treasury.
Large numbers of the speeches o.
Sumner and Raymond have been order,
ed by private subscriptions. Seventeen
thousand of the former and eighteen
thousand of the latter have already beer
struck off for distribution sNew
/ Earlythis month, at Jefferson, Texas
the military rescued, in open .Distric
Court two treasury. agents, indicted b,
the grand jury for swindling.
Telegraphic Communication from
New Orleans north and east very irreg
ular. .aAs .ass shao9 /
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
SHIRT MANUFACTORY.
j. SMITHS
SHIRT MANUFACTORTs
cIo g. q Sc e00nd Sc,

CHIRTs MADE TO ORDER FEoM MEAS
- uruaent and . At warranted. A stock o
ready made Shirts and Collars aiwayson hand, and
At prices that viii suit che purchaser. Trckine
and despatch. 5 Is ess. F5.sr x f-
Thankful for past fzxesss the subscriber respect
falIy sollcits 3 centuance OF the patronage %
a orally bestowed for ths past aTs years.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

he nisp party 2 Y igo copriy meet meet
os the 19i AZ Eel select their
deieeaie ae ease Cos ation ealled
fos lbs I'D ybsn shall there 5e a
Saaesins * Unioa lnel ofthis eoAnty.
IN like purpose2
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

Az GIN hEiIo There is ore story
ama na1se ext door TO the old Treas
y naisdsas, opposite the Sate House
MeN hiugton street, that was
pail 1855 y Samual MerrelI, then
lhe hrAi afEd ewiy elected President Of
tie sste Back Of I1diana, for bis own
rasidesee, ard was sold, with the lot, 677
~ g feet Mr. Merreil 10 the autumn
81 1914 81 i Authur Hi4, for $1,000
u Jaited sues Bank paper, ST 900 Of
mhlca gas @ lnGbiil Theg snms rool
z hot eaa put % in 1888 is still on, and
ia sfiis water oof Il Indianapolis Jour
nt T~ - ---a,.s =
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

HsY-A kteh from Washingiop an
siaee death Of Captain George
cussf "a poet nWzI1 y
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
Ketchum's sentcncc.

NEW rYoRK, Dec S0--The CONNER
cials Washington special says: Com
manAer Shulriek will be President of
the Court Martial for the trial of Capt /
Semmes.
General Grant win attend The wedding
OF General Wilson, the capturer Of JEFF,
Davis, at WILMINGTON, next Tuesday.
Considerable annoyance was felt this
morning by employees in the Custom
House, owing to failure on the part of
the cashier to pay them off for the month
of December Payday has been defer
red till Tuesday. A communication was
handed into the board Of aldermen this
morning from DR. r. z Brandford, late
public administrator, stating that his an
ual -report-for 1865 would show q def
1ciency of $4o,000in that office, and con-
Tossing that this amount had been inn
properly used by him while holding Of
foe, in stock speculation. Hesays no
| one but himself knew be had become inn
rrpperly possessediof funds. or received
- any manner any advantage from the
Pc Sssigned aif his effects, With
she pToHes OF Sis wife, to q trustee, to
pay, nfst nlse>andsG>en, and then to pay
the city tawaEoss. liun; ;sating the def
cheney which ssila S,1r,.aT M the. settle
ment Of bis accounts. >-5sfe 1eIars'L
Edward 3 AeFeh1ua. issSner.s Of .fhe
frnz of Morris kaseham, Soa>S 20. @-as
to-day arrsigned IA the Court os>cseasr-
al Sessions and was sentenced hSsSa-
corder HoHm1n to be confined Is the
State prison Ifora. period Of four years
and six months The prisoner entered
the courtroom accompanied by ais fash-
er and three Of his brotherS His face
was deathly pale, but he exhibited no
trepidation, though his features showed
he had endured mental suffering. lis
fathers manifestation Of grief was in
tense, and hia brothers were visibly af-
fected The court room was crowded
| with spectators when the clerk of the
court asked, "What have, you now to
say why Judgment should not be pro-
nounced against yonH Ketchnm re.
piled, in fall voice, Nothing The
Recorder then passed sentence as men
toned
Gold 10 decidedly weak. A consider
able amount has been sold. Three per
cent. interest u paid for eold 70 cover
contracts, IA expectation OF an increased
, exportation of 5-2Us abroad, and tbs
paymen. Of s. 10000 due January lst
The price has averaged lA5 daring th,
mofning
This morning the AueFi12 tcnk 1922,
Coo. and the 4tna S2z, Tie sun
'af 900 was shipped for Hia jansra.
EcsHa Dec 81, M.--The rive
sizes azles~-kt feet inehsz :
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
DYE HOUSE

anc " Dye House.
ftAV ER, COB. OAK 4 CENTRE SITS,
Near the eAnall
saa Dye House at the above place, and
e % color Silks, W0olen or Cotton
az 3a, Es &C In All colors. = a
Il -spa engaged IL. the business over thirty
ri ks - have been employed in the largest
T. . In Europe and this country, 80
myself reHponsibie for ali damaee
-. goods undaF my charge
ket lt ag and Securing Of Ladies' and
ast soods done at short notice Give ne
tdlo- o-6fnl f. GRkHRHER
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

Erlaa47l Dec 50, M.-The rivss
ss @ 3 stss-- lsst sinchss d
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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
aIa antlrnal,
Evans lie Journal Company.

" . FsE HNNIA h.D IAAIAANA1SS S 9
JUST STREET.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01

A $@ RAILROAD SwINDLE -
fassrs & Eaton, contractors on
rhs between Elyria and ober-
0h sAr placing an unusually
gs e opon the work, and making
coahacts for tools and supplies,
employees the slip on Friday
Saying with them $25,000 which
"a Ese7iFsd from the company for
payment of hands. The excite
Ht ran very high, but the company
se announced that the laborers shall
plfes " The dishonesty Of the con-
sAetofs tioagh they are not legslly
uud to pay 9em. at
~ y. 10 ~ aI r|a
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-01
=
LARABEE's ENLARGE AENT.

CARPENTER'S FIELD. -
Rassler Mrs Margaret. .2sxl00ft g.. 4.-.. 81
BRINKMKYER's ENLARGEMKFr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17
GROCERIES,,
FOR SALE By
EDGAR SPEIDEN.

!
T. bles the subscriber to offer choice articles
in this line. E. SPEIDEN,
ap 6-3m No. II. south Fairfax st.
POTOMAC SHAD AND HERRING.
The subscribers have now on hand supply
Of POTOMAC SHAD and HERRING of the
best quality, in barrels and in bulk, which sup
ply will be kept up constantly, curing the fish
ing season. These fish will be sold at the lowest
market rates. All orders from the country at
tended to and filed, as if the purchaser were
present; and correspondents will be promptly
answered. Particular attention paid to putting
up FAMILY FISH.
x JAS. Z. McGRAW & CO.,
APP 1G-1m Fish Town.
Rich Eng. Lynch. News. Charlottesville
Chron., Leesburg Wash, WarrentoD Index,
and Fred. (Md.) Citizen, awlml
.GMOkING AND CHEWING TOBACCO.
Cases Killickinick
do Knckerbocker.
Barrels General Lee.
20 Boxes Van Trump, Extra.
Is do Billy Watts.
20 do W. Fl. Smiley Honey Dew.
For sale by MATTHEW'S 81 LOVING.
feb 26-tf No. 4, Janney's Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17
DUBLIC SALE OF
NAILIARI1E PEAL ESTAT I'VE

DUBLIC SALE OF
L VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Under authority Of q decree OF the Circuit
and others, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein named will, on Monday, the Dist day of
May, 1866, at II O clock, NJ, Chat being court
day. } at the front door Of the Court House of
said county of Farta::, offer at public auction,
that portion Of the valuable tract Of land called
RED HILL" containing by recent survey
$50 ACRES. This land lies partly in the coun-
ty Of Fairfax and partly in the county Of Prince
William. The portions situated in the respcc
tive counties will be sold separately. The pro-
Jccted independent line Of the Manassas Gap
Railroad, passes by, or through the tract audit
Is near Il contemplated depot. The land is con-
sidcrcd the very best and most productive in
that region of country, and is of the red clay
soil. there held in such high estimation,. and is
well adapted to the production of all kinds of
wood on the land, and tits provcrbially healthy
The buildings are comfortable.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent. Of the
purchase money, to be paid in cash, on the day of
Salc as deposit, to be forfeited on the al lure OF
the purchaser to complete his purchase; the res
idue Of the purchase money to be paid in three
equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day Of sale, to be secured by
the bonds of the purchaser, and the title to be
retained until the purchase money is fully paid;
the land to be re-sod, at the risk OF the purcha-
ser, upon his default, at any time to pay the
cash deposit or the deferred instalments. Con-
vcyancing and stamps at cost of purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
MATTHEW HARRISON,
ap 11-eots Comm'rs Of Sale
A PRIL' APRIL
1866. 1866.
NJ TAYLOR s. co.
Are now receiving from the late large Auction
Sales, q beautiful stock Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS,
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS
NEW CLOTH WRAPPINGS.
NEW SILK WRAPPINGS
PARASOLS AND SUNSHADES,
HOSIERY AND KID GLOVES,
HOPED SKIRTS. &c,
All Of which we offer at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
No. AZ Centre Market Space, Washington.
Washington, ap loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

The Supreme Council, thirty third degree of
the Ancient and Accepted Rite Of Masonry,
for the Southern jurisdiction of the United
States, is in session in Washington
It is understood that Henry S. Stansbury: of
Ohio, has been appointed by the President to
the Supreme Court bench, to fill the place
formerly occupied by Justice Catron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17
Insurance.
\ I. THOMAS

e. l. THOMAS,
NO. 70, PRINCE STREET,
OPPOSITE THE GAZETTE OFFICE.1
FIRE, MARINE
AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY.
Alexandria, Va.
Agent for the following first class BALTl-
MARYLAND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
JOS. K. MINOR, THOS. Z. HAMBLET0N
Secretary. President.
THE MERCHANTS AID MECHANICS FIRE
ISAAC WILLIAMS n. P. CAMPBELL,
THE HoWARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
G. HARLAN sadS.. WILLIAMS AND DEVIL REESE
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW HAVEN
CHAs. WILSON D. r. sATTERLEE,
SECURITY (slARrEEj INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
X. l.. lIAYD0cK. THos. ". E1RDsALL
Secretary. President.
Policies of the above reliable companies, is
sued at this office, Immediately application,
against loss or damage by fire, on all descrip-
tons of property in the city country, on terms
as favorable as those of any other company, of
equal strength and responsibility.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co.. OF Il. T.,
Cash Assets, July l, Sl3, 500, 900
The dividends Of this company are larger in
amount for premiums paid than in any Com
pany in the world.
All the profits arising from this immense fuAl.
are ANNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the
sured.
Applications received at my office No 81
Prince St. G. l. THOMAS, Agent.
DR.. CHARLES ". CHASCELLoR.
NH lO--tf Medical Examiner.
HIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY
Assets (Gold),. Sl5CO0092
g in the United States 100000
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,
As, WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK.
POLICIES ISSUED PAYABLE IN GOLD, STERLING
OR CURRENCY.
Shareholders personally responsible tor Vii
liabilities Of the company.
All Directors Must Be Shareholders
Directors in New York:
f. Cottenet, Henry Grinnel!,
JOS Galard, Alex Hamilton, Jr.,
E. NJ Archibald, EFF Sanderson,
H. B. NJ Consul
Alfred Pcll Resident Secretary.
Risks taken in the above desirable company
on all descriptions of property, at the lowest
current rates, and policies issued, payable in
Gold, Sterling, or currency, BY .
HOOE & WEDDERBURN.A Agents.
nov 3-tf Foot of Prince st Alexa.. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

TINE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
ALIEN ANDRIA.
CHARTERED IN 1871
Continues to insure against loss or damage
by fire. The company which has had the
confidence Of the community for more than
half century, again solicits the patronage OF
the public. Risks will be taken at the estab.
lished rates, and losses promptly paid.
Office hours 80 q. m, to 3 p. m.
G. ". WATTLES, Secretary.
Directors:
A. P. Cover, Pres. c. ". Wattles,
VIM. Gregory, Bcnj. Barton
J. H. Brent. aug 10y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

Mr.. Stevens proposed to the House Of Rep
resentatives, yesterday, to subscribe for the
Washington Chronicle, for the use Of the for
eign legations but it was no go, that
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

The negroes at Norfolk turned out in pro-
cession yesterday, when difficulty occurred
between the latter and some whites, in which
one white man was killed, and his brother and
step mother mortally wounded-order was re-
stored by the military.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17
IIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.

TNIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
The undersigned has been appointed agent
for the following companies, viz:
FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Of Baltimore.
Ihos Y. Candy, +. j. McGinnis,
President Secretary.
ASSOCIATED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Baltimore
VIM A. Hack John Dukehart,
President. Secretary.
MARYLAND LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
Of Baltimore
Geo. P. Thomas, ,Jno. W. Davis,
President. Secretary.
Policy holders participate in the profits.
The above companies stand as high and are rs
popular as any others in the city of Baltimore.
Risks will be taken st the lowest rates charged
by frst-cass companies.
SAMUEL H. JANNEY,
at Janney s. Co. Drug store No. l15, King s.
above St Asaph jan lS-eott
ROBERT JAMESON. GEO. W. JAM!ESoE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

The amount now in bank, deposited as the
proceeds of the late great Southern Relief Fair
in Baltimore, amounts to $4,000, and it is
supposed that by the time the receipts are all
handed in it will fall but little, if any, short Of
$l5O,OO0 The entire expenses are estimated
within S., 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

The probabilities are, that the constitution
ality of what is called the Civil Rights Bill
will speedily be tested before the Courts. -
President johnson in his veto demonstrated its
unconstitutionality and we hope the judiciary
will sustain his opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

w. W. Boyd, Senator in the last State
Legislature, from the Boutctort district, died
recently in tbatcounty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

Fire insurance companies in New York have
determined TO raise their rates. a committee
is engaged on a new tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

MUTILATED CURRENCY. "A great many per
sons are at loss to know how to dispose of
ragged and mutilated currency that accunu-
lates on their hands. Itisthe easiest thing in
you get three dollars worth on hand, put it
in small package, pin paper band around it
withyour name, post Office address, and amount
then put it in an envelope and address it to-
the Treasury of the United States, Washing
ton, d. In a few days you will receive
new currency in return. It goes and returns
free Of postage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

Colonel W. ]. Wiley, brother Of Senator
Wiley, Of West Virginia, was tried last week
at Paramount for bridge. burning. He was in
dicted, for a violation of a law Of the State
making it felony to burn bridges Of a certain
description He filed plea stating that at
the time of the commission of the offence, war
was being waged between the Government of
the United States and persons in war against
it, under the name Of the Confederate States ;
that he was 40 officer; that be burned the
bridge by order of bis commanding officer; that
the act was an act of war, and that for it, since
it was done, the President had pardoned him.
The Attorney for the State demurrcd to the
plea, and the Court held that fer an act Of war
committed by soldier under The order of his
commanding officer, and in accordance with
the usages of war, the pardon of the President
IS bar to prosecution Of the soldier in a
State court for the same act, as violation Of
the State law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

Tho Northern papers have kindly vouchsaf-
ed to make known to an admlring world that
General B. F. Butler has magnanimously de-
cided not to reply to the structures of General
Grant, but to uncork himselfin a more COM
prensive work, in which he proposes to give
a complete history of his military career!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

ROBERT JAMESON. GEO. w. JAMESON
JAMESON & BRO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-17

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. Editions
were presented in the Senate yesterday, asking
for reduction Of the duty on foreign barley,
acd for an increase of duty on foreign wool
The military committee made favorable re-
port on the House joint resolution extending
the thanks of Congress to Major General Han.
cock for gallant services in the field. The bill
in relation to the Sioux City and Pacific Rail
road Company was then taken up, when Messrs
CONFESS and McDougall, of California, got in
to personal discussion, and INDUCED 10 Ian
guage of the most violent character, as will be
seen by our regular report, A bill was report
ed by Senator johnson, of Maryland, to estab-
lish navy yard and coal and naval depot at
Annapolis.
In the House, a constitutional amendment
was introduced basing representation on voters
A resolution was adopted calling on the Pres-
dent for any new correspondence relative to
tn the Withdrawal Of French troops from Mexico
The chairman Of the judiciary committee an
nounced that bill would be reported constitut-
ing eight hours day work for all government
laborers The bill to reorganize the army was
then taken up, and most exciting debate and
great disorder ensued, but no vote was taken,
There was also sharp discussion between
Messrs. Raymond and Gonking concerning .
publication in relation to the course Of tho Iat.
ter on the bankrupt bill. The House refused sod
to suspend the rules to enable Mr.. Stevens 70
introduce resolution to send three copies of
the Washington Chronicle to each of our for
eign legations consulates and commercial agen-
cies, to be paid for out of the contingent fund
OF the House.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-05

JOHN FORSYTH declares in the Mo-
bile Advertiser, that those blind leaders
of the blind, who are responsible for
the woes and horrors of the war, for
the humiliation and disfrancbisement
which now weigh upon the South, "are
now planning again to become leaders
of the peopIe,S and to plume themselves
as the true soptherners, and TO ostracise
the men who had the sagacity to see,
and the courage to predict, the
truth as it has turned out. And the
same madness with which these men
took counsel in precipitating us into a
hopeless struggle governs them noWs
for the experience of adyersity has
taught them no wisdom. al
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-05
DRUNKENNESS AND RIBAIDRY.

"The truth is that the crowd on Ep-
som Downs, is a crowd of gamblers,
and has the code, the manners, the as
pect, the recklessaess and the eXtrava-
gance of gamblers, and in the capacity
of gamblers, southern nations seem TO
us to be superior in behavior to north
ern ones. Any one who has witnessed
the drawings oftbe 'sTOmbola" in Italy,
and the running of a great race like the
Derby in England, can hardly fail TO
draw Comparisons unfavorable in this
respect 10 our own countrymen.
"Of the twenty thousand people who,
it is calculated; were present at EPSON
Downs, we should say that at least
nineteen thousand left the course more
or less the worse for liqucr. According
to phrase much affected by policemen
who have to give evidence in court, the
majority of the spectators present
''were not drunk, but had been drink
ing" To this stnte of well nigh uni
versal semi-intoxication we should
ascribe the extraordinary coarseness of
language and gesture which character
lied the conduct of the crowd. Songs
of the lowest character were sung be-
fore the carriages of the 'aristocracy
and gentry who were assembled on the
course. Jokes whose humor, if humor
there was, was entirely fescennine, were
banded freely to and fro between the
occupants of drags and mail phaetons,
and the tramps and giPsies who swarm
ed within the enclosure supposed to be
set apart for the Upper Ten Thousand,
and the great amusement of the day
consisted in an interchange of chaff and
volley of dried peas fired from pop
guns between the fast men about town
and the Anonymas and Marguerites
who formed greater portion of the fe-
male spectators. Possibly our view
NAV seem exaggerated, but as q matter
of fact we believe that the chief attrac-
tions of the Derby consist in the first
place in the possibility afforded by the
race of picking up money; and in the
second in the extraordinary license OF
conduct and language which, somehow
or other, has become recognized as per-
missible on the great day of what Lord
Palmerston called our 1sthmlan
games."