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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-08-03

is made OF cast iron, about an inch.and-s.
haIf square, with a mark upon it reeem.
bling the Roman character T. After the
marriage has been dissolved, and the wo-
man dismissed from the sacrifice, the heart
Of the horse is taken out and roasted with
fire, then sprinkled with vinegar or brandy,
and eaten by the husband aud friends then
present; the female not being allowed to
join in this part Of the ceremony. The
body of the horse, skin and every thing
about it, except the heart, is buried on the
spot; and years after the ceremony has
taken place. the husband and his friends
visit the grave of the animal, TO see wheth-
'er it has been disturbed. At these visits,
they walk round about the grave, with
much grief and mourning.
The husband may take another wife
whenever he pleases, but the female is nev-
er permitted to marry again. The token,
or rather bill of divorce, which she re-
ceives must never be from about her per,
son. 1t she loses it, or attempts to pass
herself off rs woman never before mar
ried, she becomes liable to the punishment
of death. In the event of Der breaking
this law, council Of the chiefs is held up-
on Der conduct, and her fate is decided by
majority OF the members, and, if she is to
suffer death, her sentence must be confirm.
ed by the king or principal leader. The
cuIprt ia then tied to stake, with an iron
chain, and there cudgeled to death. The
executioners do not extinguish life at one
beating, but leave the unhappy woman
Tor little while, and return to her, and at
last complete their work by despatchiug
her on the spot.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-08-03

: a hump.back whale, IL feet 10 length,
visited the Portsmouth IN. H.} navy yard
iast week, and wsscsptarsd, >. : >,
A man in Philsaelehia attempted to me.
diate 10 .; quarrel bstwees man and wife,
and had; his bsad spfit open for his palma Z
I 4 brother-in-law af the Sultan : bssp,e-. l1
ssOtsd him with gold iakstand oruamsus.
ed with diamonds, II cost ~, 900.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-08-03

The CoMIcAL TROUBLES OF MR. JOHN.
soN.-Our usually quiet city has given
birth lately to fret. class sensation, in the
shape of the Pollard and James difficulty,
of which you have doubtless been duly in
formed. Pollard was arrested; but James
has succeeded up to this time in eludiug
the police. Their efforts to arrest him
have occasioned the most amusing farce
of the season. On the arrival of the
Northern train at 2 1.2 A. NJ, day or go
since, Mr.. Johnsop, engaged in the 'irou
'front.' business, who bears striking resem-
blance to James brother, was arrested as Mr..
James. notwithstanding his earnest asser.
ton that Johnson was bis name. Not
wishing to alarm his wife by appearing be-
lore her under police escort, be requested
10 be carried to suudry bars on Broad
street to prove bis identity, when, to bis
great surprise and horror, he was invaria-
bly, addressed as James, and the police we're
convinced that they had the right man,
but in compliance with his urgent entreat-
les, they went with him to several more
bare and hotels where he was always call
ed James. At last, perfectly fuJdIed, be
was carried by his captors to the St. Charles
Hotel, on the way to. the station house.
where the proprietor spoke to him as John.
son, and Mrs. johnson rushed to his arms,
claiming him as her husband, but unfortu-
na.ely be had not previously stated that be
was married man, and the 'myrmidons
OF the law smelt q rat, and, saying that
game could not be played off on them.
marched their prisoner to the lookup,
where he sweltered until breakfast time.
for the weattar was hot enough to boil a
man in his own perspiration. He then
induced The officers to allow him another
chance, but the people having got wind of
the joke, insisted that he was James. So,at
10 A. H., perfectly bewildered by the de-
nial of bis name by acquaintances and
friends, and doubtless affected by frequent
visits to the bar, be appeared before the May.
or, and in answer 10 the inquiry who he
was, replied he really did not know; That
he had always thought himself johnson,
but now be. coud not say whether he was
James or johnson. At this point, amid
The laughter of the crowd, some persons
came.forward and identified the gentleman
that didB't know himself and delivered
him from limbo. Since then he has been
70 persisseh.ly ignored as johnson, that he
stays at home, tearing that Pollard will.
shoot him with doubls;barreied shot gun
'or James. Ws understand be propose.
'aising,a novel legal question In trying to
have Pollard bound over to keep the peace
,. fsr a. he is .oonesrned.-Ns.0 FORK
Nsws. -.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-08-03

when he has made complaint OF ap y,hing
in his treatment, General Miles has rectified
it; and the prisoners only further ground
of dissatisfaction was, that it was not done
at once, the General taking his own time
to work the reform.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-15

driven back the allied outposts, and
were advancing against the regular
army under Baron Algeru.
Buenos Ayres was visited by ter
rifle hurricane ON the. 14th of March,
blowing down several houses and do
ing great damage
Bahia sugar market dull.
Trade brisk at Buenos Ayres, but
rather unsettled in Rio.
New YoRK, May 1.-The Bank
statement shows: loans increased,
s., ,647 ,183; specie increase, 1886, ,000,-
405; circulation decrease. $722, AIS;
deposits increase, $719, $50 Legal Ten
der increase, So, ,S36, ,212. rs
Officer Kinney, ofthe Atlantic Dock
Police, this morning discovered the
body of aman floating in the dock from
Buttermilk channel, and from appear
ance twas believed to be the body of
the late Preston King. subsequently
the body was positively identified BY
Preston King Webster, Mr. Kings
nephew, Mr. Snydecker and others of
the Custom House. The Coroner will
hold an inquest on Thursday.
New YORK, May 1.-THE Herald's
Fort Monroe correspondent says Jeff
Davis received the announcement OF
his Indictment with indifference. His
main point of defence will be based
on the point of the prerogative grant
ed to every citizen to sutain the Of
fetal action of his respective State.
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FROM CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, May IA. = Professor
w. Bard Howell died yesterday.
r. T. Armstrong, formerly of Cha
pei, Rouse & Co., was killed at Paris,
KY, on Saturday, by a man named
Maxwell.
There were seven deaths by suicide
in this city last week.
A special to the Commercial, dated
New Orleans, May 13, says that one
white man and i've negroes were
burned to death at a fire on New
Ievee Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-15
FROM wAsmINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The Sab
bath schools, composed of thirty-eight
schools, 878 teachers, and z 900 schol-
ars, celebrated their anniversary to-
day with six bands of music, national
flags, emblems, floral decorations, &c.
They proceeded to the Capitol ground,
where they were entertained with
vocal and instrumental music and ad-
dresses. The spectacle was beautiful
and interesting.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-15
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE fail
ure of Work, McCouch & Co, Bank
ers of this city, caused much excite
ment at the Stock Board this morning.
Their failure has entailed heavy losses
ON stock spectators. They were great
bears ii Westonyille railroad shares,
which were forced up to forty five
dollars, then fell to twenty, and to-
day declined to eight dollars per
share.
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FROM EAsTP0RT, MAINE.

EAsTPoRT, Me-, May 14.-Acting
Admiral Boggs has just left here in
the steamer De Soto, to demand ex-
planation from the English steamer at
st. Andrews, in regard to firing into a
pleasure boat off Robinstone, with a
party of Americans board.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Indiana.
Evansville,
Extremely Low Prices.

We are now manufacturing every de-
scription of COAL OIL LAMPS, CANDLE
and COAL OIL LANTERS, which we will
sell at less than Cincinnati prices.
Lamp Stock, consisting of Burners,
Shades, Chimneys, Pegs, and Feet, for sale
at manufacturers prices.
Our new Catalogue and Price List for 1866
is now ready for distribution, which will
be furnished TO Merchants only, on appli-
cation.
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FROM RALEIGH. N. G.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 1.-THE re-
mains of the Hon George E. Badger
were followed to the grave by an un-
usual concourse of citizens.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-15

We have the facility of the best Ma
chinery and Workmen, and will give all
work entrusted to us our individual atten-
tlon, MI orders promptly, warrant our
work, and charge reasonable prices.
ONCE and Foundry, corner of First and
Leet Streets, Evansville, Ind.
N. B.-Workmen sent to all parts to fit
up work and do repairing.
feb26m SCHULTZE, TRUMAN & co.
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Removal.

a G. PUsaEE,S VARIETY STORE
-EEs has been removed to No. 20 MAIN
STREET where can be found great va
riety Of New Goods, Toys, and Notions,
both useful and ornamental, at reduced
prices. mays DIV
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WOOL FACTORS.
Schefer, HSimrOtIl az Co..
VANDERBURGH WOOLEN MILLS
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA,

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA,
AwANUFACTURER OF JEANS, SATI-
N1. nets, Flannels, Linseys, Coverlets,
Blankets, Balmoral Skirts, Stocking Yarn,
&C., &c. Factory at Franklin Street Bridge,
I.amasco Enlargement. store on Third
street, between Main and Sycamore, back
of Washington House. Wool bought az
the Factory or Store for cash, at Cincinnati
market prices, or in exchange for goods.
Custom Work of all kinds
Solicited and promptly done, Price lists
and samples sent if requested, Persons
sending us their wool to be worked up for
them, or to be exchanged for goods, ought
to give full directions what kind OF goods
they want, and where they want them
shipped and, also, ifthey want to get their
wool worked mp on shares. We warrant
them fair business-like treatment
We are running two of the largest and
best sets of Wooden Machinery, and can
fill all orders promptly.
apr18d&w3m
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-15

pB IMPORTANT TO LADIES. = Mrs
Winslow's Mystic PILLS, for Females, are
the best and safest in the market. No bad
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which arises from interruption of Mature
Ask for Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills; take
none other. Price $2 or three boxes for s..
Address Box 64I, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sold
by all respectable druggists.
JOHN d. PARK,
feb7 d6m General Agent.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BaS- A COUGH, COLE, or SORE THROAT
requires immediate attention, and should
be checked. Ifallowed to continue, Irrita-
ton of the Lungs, "a Permanent Throat
Affection, or an Incurable Lung Disease, is
often the result AZ
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES,
having direct influence on the parts, give
immediate relief. A
For Bronchitis, Asthma! Catarrh,. Con-
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~ SINGERS AND PUBLIC Speakers
win find '' ''Troches y useful in clearing the
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world, and the & aTroches" are universally
pronounced better than other articles.
OBTAIN only "BRow Ms BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs," and do not take any of the
WORTHLESS INVITATIONS that may be
offered
Sold everywhere in the United States,
and in foreign countries at 35 cents box.
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pB- COLGATE'S HONEY SOAP. This
celebrated Toilet Soap, in such universal
demand, is made from the CHOICEST mate
rials, is MILD and EMoLLIENT in its nature,
FRAGRANTLY SCENTED, and extremely
BENEFICIAL in its action upon the skin.
For. sale by druggists and fancy goods
dealers. aug4 1y
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Marine Hospital Notice,

5ss - SURVEYORS OFFICE,
EVANSVILLE, IND, May !, 1855. G
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE
- received at this Office until II o'clock
meridian, on Tuesday, the 5th day of June
next, for boarding and nursing, Including
medicine and medical attendance, of Ma
rine Hospital patients at this port from the
first day of July, 1866, to the 30th day of
June, 1867.
Bidders will please state the price per
week for each patient.
The successful bidder will be required to
enter into a written contract, in the PEN
atty of one thousand dollars, with suffi-
cient personal security for his faithful per-
formance. A. l.. ROBINSON,
mayl dtd Surveyor of Customs.
lVolksbOte please copy.l
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A. Card.
MARINE HOSPITAL. FOR sALI

AMR SURVEYORS UFFICE,.
EVANSVILLE, IND, May 3, 1866.
9Th Ta %aY recgive , selep RroP6saiS Pos rn1 .ne os
the Marine Hospital near this city. ~
The grounds contain about three acres.
The building lnow well adapted for hospi-
tai uses, with little alteration, might be
converted into factory. El
Terms Of sale, cash; or, by paying interest,
the purchaser may have time, as follows:
One-third cash, one-third in one year, and
one-third in two years, by giving notes,
with personal security. $50 u col kt
property for one or two years from the 30tlt
of June next. A. L. ROBINSON.
maY4 dtiIliune6 Surveyor of Customs
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-15

THE TENNESSEE MEMBERS OF CoNGREss.-The New
York Tribune thus Classics the Tennessee Congress
iona delegation: The admission Of representatives
from Tennessee will leave the balance Of parties al
most undisturbed In the senate Mr.. David T. Pat
terson, son-n-law Of Andrew Johnson may be casscd
with the conservatives; his term expires in 1862 Mr.
J. S Fowler, whose term ends in 1871, is known as
strong radical. In the house, the representatives
elected as Unionists are Nathaniel E. Taylor Horace
Maynard, VIM B. Stokes, S. NJ. Arnell and Isaac r.
Hawkins. The democrats are Edmund Cooper, VIM
B. Campbell and John w. Leltwich"
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Ur.-u of Uosrn .Nu Ua1 y-The New Orleans
Crescent. Of he aM s.g5 r. Dostie died al the
hotel Dieu last evening, between fve;and TX O'Clock,
O.. .ag wounds lie received il .he riot at Mech#nics
institute on Monday. A few hours before, lie took
some medicine, prescribed by his attending physician
and then seemed cheerful. About one hour preceding
his demise, however, he became inaensibIe, ana re-
NAMED in that condition up to tho moFRent ct his
death. lie was one of few men who brought about
lamentabe state of affairs in the community bit he
had an earnesness and courage which received from
his opponents certain kind Of respect not girtn to
equally or more dangerous men to thc public peace,
whose frequent changes Of opinion and prudenFe in
avoiding personal consequences, provoke suspicious
that their politics are tentative, and are abandoned
and changed when found Improbable unsafe, while
their dupes are left to the fate better mcited b the
crafty knavcs who toc them on.
We also learn that Rev. Mr. Horton, who OPENED
the convention on Monday last with prayer, alsq died
yesterday afternoon Of wounds received IL the riot.
Mr.. John Henderson, Jr., likewise Heard yFster-
day, was in a dying condition. The most cxclsable
man concerned in the conspiracy, as a leader, wqs Mr.
Henderson, og his mind has been IN an usound state
many years.
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JOHN HENDERSON STILL LIyEs.-The New Orleans
Crescent says that, notwithstanding the various re
ports which have been circulated, this gentleman is
not only still living, but is gaining strength. we are
reliably informed that Lis wounds are not considered
necessarily fatal and that the chief danger is from
modification, which the present hot weather may
cause Mr.. Henderson is badly beaten about the
head has pistol shot in each shoulder, stab in the
neck, and shot wound in or near the groin. The
latter is said to be the only one from which dangerous
results are to be apprehendcd.
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Governor Wells Defines his Position.

j. Madison Wells is out in lengthy address, adj
dressed to the "loyal people Of Louisiana, defining
Ills position W. defined last week and are pleased
to learn that We were not in The whole Dur-
den Of Lis address is defence Of the revolutionary
schcmers who attempted to ovcrurn the State govern
ment and set up in its place rampant radical cabal
composed Of fanatics and incendares. It would be
perfect waste OF time and space part to publish
the governors address in full after the exposition we
made Of Ills views last week. lie, however, speaks
for himself this time and feel more than gratifed
that VIC have not misrepresened him It is estab-
lshed rule of this Office not to misrcprcscnt even
"yeow purp,' we ant be dgnifcd when Wells
name is mentioned and we feel truly pleased that
we have not broken the rule in the case Of governor
Wells. We have now done with him. The New Orleans
Times i'll reviewing this address, says that, It will be
perceived that he defends his course with great gravity
covers up all his offences under mantle of conci-
alton; charges bis constituents with reasonable in
tcntions notwithstanding their admitted loyalty to the
Union, the constitution and the chief magistrate OF
the nation, and defends tie reasscmbling Of the de-
funct convention Of 1861, because Sumner and Ste
Yens wish the federal constitution to be changed, ana
R. King Cutler is anxious to disfranchise the white
citizens Of the State, and enfanchisc the negroes
Filled with the prejudice of party the governor sees
in the efforts of our municipal authorities to preserve
the peace only desire to bring on collision and
redien our streets with blood The grave response
bities which attach to bis vascillating and dis
creditabe course be strives in vain TO cast tht
shoulders Of Others Pursued BY an avenging Meme
sis, he hides his head, like the ostrich, and tries tc
convince himself that his whole body is secure. Dis
trusted by the radicals dcspiscd by the conservatives
he finds none SO poor as to do him reverence" Oh
shame where is thy bush?n"
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THE New POSTMASTER GENERAL.-We read in an
exchange that Alexander Williams Randall, Mr. John
sons new postmaster general born in Montgomery
county, New York, in the year 1919, and is therefore
only forty .soven years old. He emigratcd in early
life, with his parents, to Wisconsin, studied law and
in l847 was member of the territorial convention
that framed a constitution for the State. He was
elected governor of Wisconsinin 1856, and held that
Office when the war broke out lie supported Mr..
Lincoln's policy very energeticaIy, and on the
expiration Of his term Of Office, in 1861 1862
sent as minister to Rome He soon resigned and re-
turned to America, and in 1868 was appointed first
assistant postmaster general Office which he con-
tinued to hold until his recent promotion to the head
Of the post Office department
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-15

RAILROADS. IN TIE UNITED SrATEs.--Thc boston
Courier says there in the United Stes abot nine
hundred railroad corporations that operate steam pow
or roads; the joint length Of the steam-powqr roads
in the United States is about $4,000 miles anil their
Joint cost is about 81 geo, equal to a aver
age Of $40, 600 for each mile.
The Pacific railroad is open and running 125
miles west from Omaha aud the overlaad mail stages
now start from the end Of the rails, 1T the Gown Of
Columbus, instead Of from Che Missouri river t Atoh
ison. There is also daily stage overland from the
termination Of the lower line of the Pacific road Al
Topeka, Kansas. On the California end, the Pacif,
railroad is open to Dutch Flat, CT miles FROM Sacra
mento and 8, 4l6 feet up among the sierras.
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MoRE MISCHIEF Last Monday week small squad
Of colorcd soldiers belonging to The 60th Z. s. O. l.,
under command of a commissioned officer, left this
city with instructions to proceed to the residence
r. C. Boney, near Keaebi for the purpose of arrest
ing tie proprietor and all white persons found bis
premises. Under this order Mr.. Boney, N. J. DAILY,
his ovcrscor, VIM. Wyche, J. J. Brooks and J. "
Talbot (he last three merely visitors at the time
were arrested These gentlemen we're brought to thi:
city last Tuesday evening and confined in the guard
house. On Wednesday an investigation took place
when Messrs. Wyche, Brooks and Talbot were dis
charged.
Messrs. Boney and DAILY were held to answer before
military commission to the charge q treating freed
men brutally" They are now closely confined in tic
guard house victims to their ndiscretion and the
beauties of the civil rights bill.
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TIE LADIES' BAzAAR.-Our young friend ]. II.
McDermott on Texas street, has just received and is
now opening fresh invoice Of fancy and ST ple dry
goods ladies' bonnets, hats and millinery goodF Also,
clothing, gents boots, shoes, and urn.shing goods.
These goods were bought from first hauds, aid were
selected with an eye to the wants of this com munity
both in regard to quality and prices. Country
chants have their orders filed at slight advance
on New York prices Mrs. Well has charge Of tic
millinery department, and She always takes PHI asuro in
waiting upon the ladies. Call soon if you want first
choice.
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Our friend Chauncey Ford is prepared to advance
cash or supplies on cotton to be shipped to bib house
in the city Office at White Cos drug sore on
Texas street. See advertisement.
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1t il said that it costs the government no e|s than
fifteen millions of dollars annually to collect thd inter
nal revenue, as the thing is managed.
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Col Beck, Of the old and respectable firm Of W G.
Beck & Co., No. 4 on the lcvec has just returned
from the city with large stock of every description
of merchandise. They are also prepared to advance
cash on cotton shipped by them to their itend in the
city
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By reference to advertisement in another dolumn
it will be seen that Grswods school for boys t Fill
more, Bosscr parish, La, will be rcJPoned he lst
Of September next.