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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
From New orlaana.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 14-Mardigras
day was celebrated here last evening in
style unsurpassed for many years, in
the number and splendor of balls and
other kind OF public amusement Hosts
of people attended them, or filed the
streets to watch the maskers. Only
one act of violence occurred in the
whole scene, and unrestrained mirih and
reckless joy prevailed
The Grand Lodge of Masons is holi-
ing its annual communication here.
Country Lodges are fully represented
for the first time in FIVE years
The Governor to day vetoed the pa
rochial election bill, on the ground of
sufficient notice not being given for the
election. BE had tin hand nearly two
weeks. ss--letr 4~sF -4es =
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
REWARD.
$500 Reward

WE WILL PAY THE BovE REWARD
w for the recovery Of the body of Dewitt O.
Evans, who was drowned on the evening Of the
14th of February. 1866. in the Ohio river oppo-
site the city ef Evansville, Indiana. Dewitt O.
Evans was about rs years OF age, about 6 feet in
height, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair
cut close, and light moustache; had on, when
he left home, large light-colored corduray h. ot
ing coat, with two large pockets inside; light.
coiored corduroy hunting vest, black silk neck.
handkerchief gold watch, with name d. G. Evans
eueraysd on it, gold chain with gold cross al :
tached to it,sa checked shirt, pair Of shoes laced
up in front, one black woslen SOCK and one viii 9
cotton cock, pair of black cashmere pants, y ell
worn and old. fashioned. large plain heavy gold
ring on the third fnger Of his left hand. As hs
was returning from hunting expedition, IL 4
posaible that ne might have had his hos-pouch
powder flask, and other hunting accoutFementi
upon Ms persou al we'll as some game in hiI
pockets BEN sTINSON,
eILAS STEPHENS.
JAS SCAHTLIN, JR,
fsbl5tf II. G. STEPHENS.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

New YoRK, Feb. 15-The steamship
Bremen, from Southampton, Jan. 81 10
below.
The Worlds Washington special says
the special committee on the debts of the
loyal States had another session to-day,
for the purpose of determining the basis
of apportionment to which each State is
entitled. 1t appears Missouri 10 not dis
posed to accept her apportionment. She
claims eight million more than the Com
mittee are willing to allow. The matter
will be resumed to morrow.
The Ways and Means Committee have
requested the Commissioner of Customs
to propose bill abolishing the office of
Surveyor and Naval olHcer. The Com
missioner, in report which he submit
tedsto the Committee, shows to their sat
isfaction that these offices should be abol-
ished, not only without any detriment to
the service, but with very great saving
to the Government They are regarded
as mere sinecures, and ought to be dis.
pensed with
The Senate Judiciary Committee had
under consideration to-day Senator How
ards bill recognising the Judiciary of
the United States. This bill differs ma
terially from the bill introduced by Sens.
tors Doolittle and Henderson. It invests
all authority and jurisdiction in the
Circuit Court of the United States in the
District Court of the United States, abol-
ishing the former. It provides for the
establishment in each of the circuits OF
the United States Court to be called the
Court of Appeals, which shall have iu.
risdiction Of all cases arising in the 8 sv.
eral District Courts within said circuits
respectively, but not original iurisdic
ton
The 7inaess Washington special says:
The q. s. Court Of Claims to-day de-.
cided the case of Pierce gs the United
States, involving the validity of the
Floyd acceptancies. The decision is ad
verse to- the claimant The opinion of
the Court is, those scceptancies were
iseued without authority of law for
foundation purpose, and therefore the
Government 10 not bound to pay them,
although they are in the hands of bona
fde holders. Over 81, 100, 600 are in-
VOWED in this case, and dependent on
the above decision.
The Iribune's Washington special
says; It is reported o-day. and seems
to be generally believed, that Mr.. Ban,
croft is candidate for the Custom
House in New York. 1t ia believed by
some who are generally believed to be
in the confidence of the Administration.
Mr.. Seward gave dinner YESTERDAY,
to which the members Of the Diplom attic
| Corps and other distinguished individu-
ais we're invited.
1t is expected that General James
WYE will deliver speech on reconstruc.
| ton to morrow.
Within the past fortnight Eve hundred
post Offices have been opened in the
4 Southern States
The Union Pacific Railroad Company,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
Boat RncInr.

New YORK, Feb. l5.-The wynooske
returned from the Navy Yard al, half
past 2 o'clock TO day The race was
abandoned last night on account of q
storm on the Sound. When the Wy
nooke had made three complete heads
and was just 65 miles ahead of the Al
gcnquip, running at the rate of % knots
per hour at 8 clock this morning, both
vessels started for New York, and in 3
hours the Wynooske ran the Algonquin
out of sight from her mast heads. The
Wynooske worked1 beautifully, making
l2l4 turns per minute with 35 pounds Of
steam.
The Supreme Court of this city has de.
MED application in behalf of female
sufferers by the Mercer frauds, for an
injunction against the owners of the
Continental. Messrs. Buck and Chit
tenden, counsel, will take further steps
for their cient 4us8t eyg,I
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
MARRIED.

BENNETT-STEEL-At the residence of the
brides parents. on Thursday evening, 18th inst,
w. BENNETr.e
Thus has handsome fellow stolen one Of Ev-
ansvills's fairsst daughters. In wanton disregard
Of the scriptural injunction, Thou shalt not -
steal. What Is little singular the stealing seems
to have been regarded by ministers and friends IS
both proper ard ereditAble, and we understand
that one Of the former class had hand in help
Ing the young fslow afoi esaid to bis przs.
To what are we all comm. when ministers ao
pland and iadarse such prOceesings. We really
are afraid that other young chaps wIlI be induced
10 attempt similar violation Of the Decalogus.
We know they are already tempted
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

not intend that q solitary Union working
man in the city shall be deceived into
voting against his principles by a
false hue and cry on q side issue. We
ask them to investigate the truth of our
statements. If they will come to US we
can give them dates and names
We urge every reader of the JOURNAL
to spread these facts among his neigh
bors. With most of them the JOURNAL
has been a household companion for
years, and We are resolved not to forfeit
their good opinion. We urge Union
men to bestir themselves, that the under
ground plots of conspirators may be
frustrated. e-s rT r
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

having fled q map in the Interior De-
partment Of the permanent location of
the road west Of Omaha, Nebraska, for
the second hundred miles, the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office has
instructed the local land Offices 10 with
hold from sale the odd section within
twenty miles on each side of the road.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
$500 Reward.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL PAY FOB THE
Il recovery Of the body Of William IL. Stock
ton, who was drowned ON the owe ling ofthe l4th
Of February, 1866, in the Ohio river opposite Ey-
about 40 years Of age, slightly built about feet
10 inches high, dark hair, heavy moustache and
whiskers; had on, when be left home, grsy seek
hunting coat with large pockets, brown Telve-
teen pants, long par hunting boots, reaching
we'll above the knee white shirt, light vest, sill.
yer huntiDg-eass watch, with the initials W. Il.
little finger left hand and arm cripp4ed, ca 'sed
by being shot through tbe hand, ball coming out
abou the elbow joint; hid hunting W hiatle tied
TO his coat collar.
AS he was returning from n hunting expedi.
tIon, 10 is possible that hs had his shot pouch,
powder fask aud other acoutrements, on his per.
son, a. we'll 81 some game Ia his pockets
fsbletf ms. VIZ. E.aToCKT0N.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

B@-A Connecticut paper tells the
following. It may be true, but it reads
like well-gotten up Parisian story
Norfolk is exercised about body.
snatchers, who, ON Sunday night last,
dug up the body of o young lady who
had been buried that afternoon, and
succceded beyond their anticipations
She had been buried while in a catalep-
tic fit, and, upon being exposed to the
night air, animation was restored. The
Fesurrectionists fed, and she walked
home. Her parents refused to admit
her, believing her to be q ghost. She
then went to the house of young man
to whom she was engaged. He took her
in, and on Monday morning they were
married.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

n@rThe fifth resolution adopted at
the late Tippecanoe county Convention
reads as follows:
ResolUed, That We regard the express
ion of the Richmond Enquirer, "s0e
stoop to conquer" as key to the whole
policy Of the South upon the question of
reconstruction, and that we look upon
the clamorous appeals of the so-called
Democratic party for the immediate rec
ognition of the Southern representatives
into Congress as branch Of the same
policy"
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
NOTICE.
Attanhmant Nntina,- -

NToTICEIs HEREBY GIVEN THAT, ON 1BE
IN 18th day Of Febru Try, 1866, writ Of Attach
ment was issu d by me. A w. Chute, Justice Of
the Peace of vanderbureh county, Indiana, upon
the affidavit Of A. y. Wilkinson ard against the
goods, rights, chattles moneys, credits and effects
OF Robert Hu1tz, and that on Monday, the 12th
day of March, 1866 ct 10 o'clock in the forenoon
at my fics In Pigeon township, will proceed to
hear and decide on said ciaim Of Andrew ]. Will
kinson, whereof said Robert Hultz, and all others
fsSis.wsS '~.s " 4. W. CHUTE. J. P.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
RELIGIOUS NOTICE,
Liberai Christinn worah,p.

In Masonic Hall, corner OF First aud Main Streets
on Sunday next, the 18th inst. Subject CT morn
ing lecture: " Walking with God; - In the even :
ing: On " Building the Tower Of Babsl.'' Ser
visss at the usual hours. Seats free. The pnblic
are cordially invited. fsb16-2t
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
FRIDAY.................F FEBRUARY le
HO ! for the UnlOn State convention

We are glad to be able to say that the
principalifailroads centering in Indian
apolis have consented to arrange for
half-fare tickets for delegates to the
State Convention, on the 22d instant.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Markets.

.s-rsres NEW YORK. FEB. lo--E. n
COTTON scarcely SO firm at 44944Z 50
FL OUR heavys common grades 10es16c lower,
z 6067 80 for extra State; 459s IS for extes
B. h o; so910 Is tor-tiads brands; market
closing heavy.
WHISKY dull at 90 for State, and 2 % for
Western. &AAA As
WHEAT dull and fully 2@so lower / CT for
mixed spring; 20 for lew amber Milwaukee
as for new amber Michigan.
BAILEY AND MALT dull End nominal.
CORN heavy, &c lower; T2@74 for unsound ;
74%@7s for sound mixed Western in store ana
delivered.
OATS dull end 1c lover: 3s@43 for unsound
Western; 53G55 .or sound do
COFFEE firm and less active.
SUGAR firm and Ia fair d mand Cuba Mus. /,
11%9ll5s, Havana, IL.
WOOL dull.
PETROLRUM dull aud nominal.
FORK irmer at % 37928 SIX for new mess I;
closing o. % s751; regular, % 90; old do, 20 so
92l prize; % 0O923 81 p. frne mess
LARD heavy anu easier at l51zJ9le. g
BUTTER steady at 20@s21z for Ohio, 2s9sS for
State.
CHEESE active at 15@zlc.
MONEY easy at 5@6 per cent.
= STERLING lower ard dull at -1071z631 071I.
GOLD lower; opeui at 1875, declined to
1917, closing at 1877
GOVERNMENT STOCKS steady.
STOCKS rather strong; U. s. 6's Of
go coupons, l041S: 5 20 coupons Of 's2.. 1031z;
sf '64. 1n3; of '65. 1e3 1900, first sc iss. 9e1z
2nd do 99ss; Sd do, ss1z one year certiAcates,
new 9s5S.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

TRENTON, NJ j., Feb. 15.--The New
ark and NewJersey Railroad bill passed
the House this morning by vote of Al
to 81. The result was received with
great applause The House of Assem-
bly,, late last night, after stubborn
fight, passed the bill ratifying the lease
of the Morris & Essex Railroad to the
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

New YoRK, Feb. 15th.-The Posts
special says: The President has not yet
signed the Freedmen's Bureau bill. 1t
is understood that the subject will be
considered at the next meeting of the
Cabinet. : AUe UHk}t3 EA
The Commercials special says: John
Minor Bolts was examined before the
Reconstruction Committee to-day.
H. R. Pollard has had an interview
with the President, to day, to get per-
mission to publish the Richmond Ex.
Gmiaer again. a. q snalsas d
The fate of the Bankrupt bill in the
House is doubtful.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
CIneInnarI mnrker.

C1netmnaAA IA MAEkeG.
OIRcIsEATa. February 15-P.M.
FLOUR is quiet. without change in prices I;
sales OF l, 700 bbls. family at 10, 30.
WhEAT dull, at 1880 for No. / new red. ~
CORN IL dull at 52o for No shelled.
OATS are dull at 35c for No 2.
RYE continues dull at 73c for No 1.
HOGS dull, and prices nominal. Receipts 800
head.
PROVISIONS 6rmer, but not quotably higher.
City mesa pork is held generally at 20 90, with
buyers ct 40 90. BaIk meats are held at IL, 140
49, for shoulders, SIC es, and clear sides.
BACON 10 In moderate demand at Az 161z@
1870 for shoulders, sides aud clear sides.
LAID Ia generally held at lsc with buyers at
GROCERIES, dull ~
COTTON qu:st at 42c for middIlng.
nominal -
GOLD 1873
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

BUFFALO, Feb. l5.-The reports that
smalI-pox is raging in this city, are un-
true. There has not been over two
hundred cases at one time, and the num-
Der is fast decreasing.
To-day, first snow of the season. The
mercnry stood at 60 above zero at IL A.
M. High winds and driving snow u
The Central and Lake Shore Rail-
roads are running as usnnl. 5lAt = .l-e -.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

CLEvELAkD, Feb. 15.-The Reno Times
says, the Reno, Oil Creek and Pithole
railroad is now open to Oil Creek, and
commenced hauling oil to McClintocks
vile tcslay. TX IN
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
hank Rnhharx

Kansas CRY, Mo, Feb. l5.-The bank
at Liberty, Clay county, Mo-. was robbed
yesterday afternoon, of $4,000.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

CIEcIENATI, Feb. l5.-Riyer rising
with Is feet in the channel.
! Weather clear and cold. Thermome-
ter 50 below zero.Irs sg- er~e
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
Large Fire in New York.

New YORK, Feb. 15.-A destructive
fire this morning destroyed the City AS
sembly Rooms, American Theatre, and
stores. on Broadway. Loss, 500, 900
The goods in the stores were mostly
moved, SO that the loss to store keepers
will be slight. The buildings were owned
by Edward Matthews His loss will be
nearly Sl50,000, on which there is an in
surance OF $80,000. III III =.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16
HlRks HilRREH
18 Main street. { re-, 18

nUR STOCK is one of the largest and best as
~ sorted to be fonnd in the West, an for sale
at extreiaely low prices sss4 : .,,,. q. .ass Z
We are now manufacturing every description Of
Ccal OIL Lamps, Candle and Coal on Lanterns,
which we will sell at less THAI Cincinnati prices.
Lamp Stock, consisting of Burners, Shades,
Chimneys, Pege and Feet, for sale at Inanu'actur-
ers' prices. JHa 1asf 9lf.La Fl.
Our new Catalogue and Price List, for 1886, Is
now ready for distribution, which wiil be fur
nished TO Merchants only, on application. fs
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-16

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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-22
singular story Of a Lost child.

On the 18th of April, an interesting boy,
three years of age, was found In the streets
of New York. and taken to the lost child
ren's department., at police headquarters
No one claimed the child, and "A few days
ago the facts were published in the city
papers. The notice was seen by Mrs.
Robinson, living In Naugatuck. Conn, who
went to that city on Saturday night to
claim the child. She related a singular
story In connection with the child, which
Is substantially as follows: Her husband
lost his life in the army during the early
part of the war. Nearly three years ago
while in lawyers Office in New Haven,
she was addressed by stranger, who
asked her If she would object to take
charge of a male infant until It was old
enough to enter school. He said he was
the guardian of the child and would pro-
vide literally for its support. After several
interviews she consented to receive the
child. At about twelve o'clock at night
the pretended guardian and lady drove
to Mrs. Robinson's house and ieft tho
child. The man said the boys mother was
dead and requested that he should be well
cared for. The board money was promptly
paid. He grew finely, and was much loved
by Mrs. Robinson. On the 18th of April
Mrs. Robinson received letter from
the gentleman, asking her to meet him at
the New Haven railroad depot, on the 18th
ultimo, and to bring the boy with her. The
request was complied with. On reaching
the depot the man said he wanted TO take
the boy to see his mother. Mrs. Robinson
was surprised, having understood the boys
mother was dead, but she consented, on
condition that the boy should be restored
TO her. The guardian left and soon returned
home under promise that the child should
be restored 70 her in a few days, She heard
nothing further of the boy until notice
attracted her attention, and she hastencd to
New York 10 reclaim him. She became
convinced that the boys mother did not
live In New York. and that the guardian,
who was undoubtedly his father, had at
tempted to lose him In New York. aud de-
stroy Ihls identity, At present the boy is
IN the charge Of the Commissioners Of Char
tiles and Corrections. The guardian" Is,
Il is believed, lawyer doing business in
New York, and living in New Haven.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-22

A ',colored LADY, In Memphis was in
suited by newsboy who shouted. 'NOl
wat waterfalll" The mig" said, "Ef
YOU take me for northern nlgger you'se
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-22
Fellow Citizens:
To Build sinks 10 Order.
Who Wants Bargains.

MARTIN BOMBERG REAL
Rsl'ATE AGENT, DAYTON, OHIO, has for sale.
Twenty Houses and Lots ranging nom 500 10
Also six Farms-,threc Ia Darke, two In Mont.
gomery and one IN Van Vert County p iTI' M
: The undersigned can always be found at the
Ohio Insurance Once, when not out on business,
or at the Post Once corner. =
Bays and sells property, Terms liberal Hnl
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-22
AmerIcan Trayel TO Enrone.

The New York papers say that never be-
fore were the steamers so crowded with
passengers-Amerlcans going ON European
tours. The EVsntng Post says:
There seems 10 be far greater desire on
the part of our people 10 visit Europe this
year than usual, The enormous rents de-
mAnded by house-owners, fear of the chol-
era, the heavy charges made ct watering
places, and the increasing systems OF fraud
practieed upon tourists, all tend to send
people across the Atlantic, There Is no
doubt that n person or family can cross
the ocean, spend two OF three weeks In
visiting places of Interest ON the continent,
of pleasure excursion thss would occupy
tine same length of time in the United
states" InIe tn rH.N'a.E Sos .uliH
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-10-25
Keeping too Many Fowls.

Farmers generally make decided
mistake in wintering too many fowls.
Twenty hens, well cared for, will pro-
duce TWICE as many eggs as any far
mer's family, of six persons, will use,
and raise 200, or, ifdesired, 500 chick
ems: but one hundred will not do it if
forced to roost, in winter, in trees, de-
prived of busting wallows, water, and
sunny, bare ground exposures.
Small farms well cultivated are
more profitable than large plantations
half tilted, and so with farm stock of
all kinds. Keep not a single head more
than you can keep well, Purchase only
the very best, bestow the utmost care
upon it, and your reward is certain
Cultiootor and C0Gatyy Gentleman.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-10-25
The marriage Record Of a Hard
Shell baptist.

Elder VIM. Steele, ofHenderson Ky.
reports the following as his experience
in the marriage line:
Within the last twenty years I have
Joined in marriage three hundred and
thirty couples. Ten couples of the
above number were married at my of
flee, five at my residence, two on the
bank Of the Ohio river, standing under
the shelter of an umbrella. In three
cases married four couples in one day.
My fees in all the above marriages have
varied from Mazaky up to $50 per
marriage I married one man worth
from S9, 900 to $4,000 for which he
paid me nothing, because he said ''SaP'
(as he called her) "was sichy." Well,
/ could not help that. Since that time
''Sar' was called home, passed over
on the other side of ''the Jordon," but
he is on this side, with another wife
From the best information / can get,
about one fourth Of the above number
have passed off of the stage of action,
and are now numbered with the dead.
Sic transit gloria muadi.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-10-25
Eloquent Appeal.


in Texas, advertised barbecue, with
better liquor than is usually furnished.
When the people were assembled, de-
sperado in the crowd cried out, "Mr.
Paul Denton, your reverence has lied.
You promised not only good barbe-
cue, but better liquor. Where is the
liquor? p
"There!" answered the missionary,
in tones Of thunder, and pointing his
motionless finger at the double spring,
gushing up in two strong columns, with
a sound like a shout Of joy from the
bosom of the earth.
"Therep' he repeated with a look as
terrible as the tightening, while his
enemy actually trembled at his feet !;
'sthere is the liquor which God the
Eternal hrews ordained for all his chill
dren.
"Not in the simmering still, over
smoky fires, choked with poisonous
gases, and surrounded with the stencil
of sickening odors and rank corrup-
tions, does our Father in Heaven pre-
pare the precious essence Of ife-pure
cold water; bnt in the green and grassy
dell, where the red deer wanders, and
the child loves to play-there God
brews it; and down, dow in the deep
est valleys, where the fountains MUIR
mur and the rills sing, and high up the
mountain tops, where naked granite
glitters like gold in the sun, where the
storm cloud broods and the thunder
storms crash; and away, far out on the
wide, wide sea, where the wind howls
music, and the big waves roar the
chorus, sweeping the march Of God
there he brews it-that beverage of life
health giving water.
'And everywhere it is a thing Of
beauty-gleaming in the dew-drops
shining in the gem, till the trees al
seem to turn to living jewels, spread
ing a golden veil over the setting sun
or white gauze around the midnight
moon, sporting in the cataracts, dane
ing in the hail showers, folding its
bright snow curtain softly about tht
world, and weaving the many-colored
iris, seraph's zone Of the sky, whose
root is the euab-e,m of Heaven, al
checked over with the celestial flowers
by the mystic hand Of refraction, still
always it is beautiful-that blessed life
water No poison bubbles on its brink
it's form brings not madness and mur
der; no blood stains its liquid glass
pale widows and orphans weep not
burning tears in its depths, and nc
drunkard's ghost from the grave cur
ses it in words of eternal despair -
Speak out, my friends, would you ever
change it for the demons drink
alcohol %
A shout, like the roar Of the temp
est, answered ssNo , -