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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04

Great Britain has but one mint, that
upon Tower Hill, London. The Bank of
England may be said to have o. monopoly
of the gold coinage of Great Britain, since
the law. which cOmpels 1t to take of ala
merchants and dealers all the bullion ten
dered at O. fixed price of f3 lis. 3d., brings
into its vaults all the gold bullion imports
ed. When the Bank of England needs q
coinage of gold, the bullion is carried to
the mint by the bank in parcels of 100 in
COTS or bars, and these deliveries are termed
fmportations. The largest coinage ever
undertaken by the English mint was In
1928, when for several consecutive months
the mint received each week gold to be
coined into soyereigns to the value of
about ESQ 900.
The prospects OF the crops throughout
the South is reported by the Southern
press generally az poor, the crop being
represented as almost q failure, even In the
great growing State of Texas. IL these re-
ports should prove even partially true, q
large demand for corn, and Western pro-
duce generally, would continue from that
section, which would prove extremely lu-
cratiye to our Western farmers.
The Pacific slope is beginning to yield a
large surplus of grain. It is not imprOba-
BILE that this year California will have
1900 00' bushels of wheat TO spare for ex-
portation.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04

D@Ten dozen nice Shetland
Shawls, justreceived and selling cheap,
at SCHAPKER, Busting & Co.'s
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
]. Smiths Shirt Mandatory,
No. Second Street, in Bray's Block.

No. 8 Second Street, in Bray's Block.
SHIRTs MADE TO ORDER FROM
- measurement, and q fit warranted. A
Stock of ready made Shirts and collars
always on hand, and at prices that VIII
suit the purchaser. Tucking Skirts, Stltcn..
ing Bosoms, &C., done with neatness anu
dispatch.
Thankful for past favors, the SUBSCRIBER
respectfully solfcits q continuance OF the
patronage so generally bestowed Tor the
past i've wears. SmAA0'
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
Annexation of Territory to the City
of Evansville.

MJOTFCE rs HEREBY GIVEN, that the
~ Common Council of the city of Evans
Act of the General Assembly of the state
of Indiana, approved March 8. 1855, entitled
:" An Act to amend the seventy-hrst section
citizens of the town of Evansville, in the
county of vanderburgh, q City Charter,
approved January ~, TS47, and to add sup
Elemental sections TO said Act. Z Will, on Inc
10th day of September, 1865, present 70 the
Board of County Commissioners OF VAN
derburgh County q petition praying for the
annexation to said city of the following
reasons for such annexation, viz: The
southwest quarter of Section No. 20, Town
ship No. south, of Range No. 10 west, In
being known as the "Longworth Tract ~;
said territory being contiguous to the city
of Evansville, and not plated or laid off.
Attest A. M. McGRIFF, Clerk.
aug9 till sepl0
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
COAL.
ROCKPORT COAL.

UTE ARE NOW READY TO DE-
WV liver ROCKPORT COAL to any part
of the city.
Orders promptly filed.
Office-No. % Water Street, over Venne-
man a. Behme's store.
july26 div assa SPEER 81 co.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
Philadelphia Market.

* PHILADELPHIA, September 3.
The Convention attracts the attention of
trade
FLOUR-Dull and unchanged. tie e
WHEAT-Firm at 81 75@2 80 for White.
CORN-DulI and unchanged.
WHIsKY-Steady at 81 40 for Ohio, and
81 1892 80 for Pennsylvania.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
A Beautiful Suburban Residence for
Sale at a Great Bargain.

sale &C q UT6aL Bargain.
" OFFER FOR SALE A WELL
4 built, commodious brick house, situate
In the suburbs of the city, with q lot con-
tanning near an acre. The house contains
ten rooms, and is handsomely located,
commanding view of the Ohio River and
the city, is surrounded with beautiful shade
trees and shrubbery, and as residence is
comfortable, conveniant, and attractive.
The premises also contain stable, wood
shed, carriage-house, and other convent
enceS. t.=4sf.5s
AS the property must sell, some one ap-
plying soon will obtain great bargain.
Title perfect. ASA IGLEHART,
Real Estate Agent,
aul8 diff Third Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
BUSINESS CARDS.
SASH, DOORS, LUMBER, &c.
Hummel az Sons.
Manufacturers of

AJuSFtf A/OUI5s AJVtFttLOy LTUUJSS, &c.
Also, Dealers in
MICHIGAN PINE LUMBER:
Keep constantly on hand Lumber of every
description, Pine and Poplar Flooring.
Misunderstanding Shingles, Lath, &c.
Saving of every description done to
order.
Orders from abroad will be promptly
attended to.
Factory and Yard,
CORNER WALNUT STREET AND CANAL,
april Evansville, Ind.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04

INSURANCE.

INSURANCE. Is.
Notary Public. .r4E
w. A. PAGE & CO,
"a rr n nam $3.50 dH 4
FIRE, RIVER, LIFE,
te and
ACCIDENT
Insurance Agents,
No. 6 South Water Street,
Between Main and Locust,
ee3 ffe EVANSVILLE, IND.
Home Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK. -.
Cash Capital .................. $4,000, 600
assets, july LIST, 1866......." 1856, 922
FIRE, MARINE, 6 RIVER INSURANCE
Washington Insurance Co.
K OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital ........-......... $400, 600
Assets, July LIST, 1866 ......... 6SS, 39l
Columbia Insurance Company
II OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital ........... ........ $500, 900
Assets, July Isl, 1866 ...-..... $4,000
UNITED aaD 4tI
Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
OF covrxGroN AND c1NcTSNAT1.
Cash Cdpital,................... $3.50, 600
Assets, july LIST, 1866 ........ 1886, 600
New York Accidental Inns. Co.
OF NEW YORK. ia
Cash Capital $3.50, 600
ASSETS, July LIST, 1866 ......... ZIG, 900
Insures against ACCIDENTS of every de-
scriptl0n. ia 91 EZfs bes ~ iHal
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04
Northwestern Mutual Life In.
'ae surance Company {
OF MILWAUKEE,. sget

Cash Assets, July LIST, 1866. 81 ,250, 900
The greatest success of any Life Company
ever organized.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04

DOLICIES ISSUED IN THE ABOVE
well-known Companies. and all losses
promptly adjusted and paid at this ONCE.
WA. PAGE & CO., Agents,
fQ q 8b.a9 No South Water Street,
auIs div vna Nrg Evansville, Ind. i
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
/" Bite Bigger, Billy

One day gentleman saw two boys going
along one of the streets of a great city.
They were bare-footed Their clothes " ere
ragged and dirty, and tied together by
pieces of string One Of the boys was per-
feetly happy over lialfwithered bunch of
flowers which he had just picked up in the
street.
II say, Billy" said he to his companion,
:. wasn't somebody very good to drop these
'ere posies where could find them--and
they're SC. pooty and nice? Look shaly,
Billy, mebby you'll findsomething bimeby. y
Presently the gentleman heard the merry
voice again saying, oh! jolly, Billy, if
here ant most halfa peach, and tan't
much dirty neither; cause you liant found
nothin,' You may bite first"
Billy was gong to take very little taste
oft, when his compani0n said, Bite bigger,
Billy; mebby we'll find another fore long. =
What noble heart that boy had in spite
of his rags and dirt He was doing
good"
There was no one for him to be kind to
but his companion in poverty-the poor
ragged boy at his side But he was show.
ing him all the kindness in his power when
he said, q Bite bigger, Billy" There was
nothing greedy, nothing selfish about the
boy. His conduct shows us how even a
poor. ragged beggar boy cando good by
showing kindness.
Bite bigger, Billy, pebby we'll find
another 4 re long" Who can help admiring
the noble heart Of that poor boy2 Iwould
rather have that boys kind and generous
spirit than have merchants crown with
out it. ia ~
"Bite bigger, Billy" Think of these
words, if you are ever tempted to be unkind
| or selfish to your companions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

BrLLIARDs-A Few EASY RULES FOR
NEW BEGINNERs.-A small piece of chalk
glued to the end Of the cue viii save much
time, and you will be sure of having your
cue always Oh liked. -
Square balls should be used, as they PIE
sent plain surface, and there will be-,
consequently, less liability of a miss.
It would be well to have the balls cllsh-
toned, as it would counteract any iinper-
fections in the cushion of the table, and
likewise protect the ivory, from injury,
which it might sustain from being fire.
quently punched off the table.
Cover that portion of the left hand
which comes in contact with the cue in
making bridge with sole leather; it will
protect the flesh, which, from constant
saving, might become blistered.
When making shot, bring the body, if
possible, on level with the table, stretch
ing the legs as far backward jas, you CAN
This will enable y0n 10 make an easy and
graceful appearance while playing.
After making shot, and before it is de-
cided whether you will count, if there is
the least doubt, stroke the air gently with
your cue, above the table, and In the di-
rection you wish the bah to go. By SO do
ing, You will influence the direction Of the
ball, and make count.
II, by a brilliant shot, You should make
fifteen or sixteen, be generous, and tell the
marker to count YOU only ten.
Don't play moe than thirty-five or forty
games n day. 4f!.s3
BY observing these hints, young players
will be able in a short time to challenge
Phelan, Tiemann, Mons. Carme, or Foley,
and to play for the champion cue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
Very Unsafe.

Under this caption. the New Orleans
Com,aereial funishe thefollowirg flstIate
notice o, Big Lazy Lynch, the ex-secession
schoolmaste, Of Alexandria:
We notice on the streets yesterdaythe
Hon. B. L. Lynch, ,rho ia reported TO have
lent his eeuntenance, ,;;'hile in washington
rity, to the statement, TIT IT was u''sa'e
for himself or any other unlon n n,an =
called--to live in New Orleans. The non 70 !.
B. L. walked around as lively MS q crlc =,
and as elastic as a spring mattress, with,
ont anv appearance Of apprehension; and
was as confidential as a confessional as he
passed onr modest little Office on CONNER
cial Alley. He wore an rltEa fashionable
hat, and his general git up vas cretiita-
bleto his tailor We congra tu...ate the
community that the ex-Attorney General
has negatiyed. his statements by his con-
duct,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

ETERNITY" Eternity has no gray
hairs.n The flowers fade, the heart
withers, man grows old and dies; the
world lies down in the sepulchre OF
ages, but time writes no wrinkles on
the brow of eternity. Eternity! Stu
pendous thought! The ever present,
unborn, undecaying and undying-the
endless chain, comprising the life OF
God-the golden thread. entwining the
destinies ofthe universe. Earth has its
beauties, but time shrouds them for the
grave; its honors, they are but as the
gilded sepulchres; its possessions, they
are but toys of changing fortune; its
pleasures, they are but bursting bub-
bles. Not so in the ,mtried bourne. In
the dwelling ofthe Almighty, can come
no footstep of decay. Its day will
know no darkening- eternal splendors
forbid the approach ofnight. It's foun-
itains will never fail; they are fresh
from the eternal throne. Its glory will
never wane, for there is the ever pres
ent God. Its harmonies will never
cease; exhaustless love supplies the
song.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
The Cotton Tax and Regulations

The New York Journal of Commerce,
in publishing the following communication
says the author is a gentleman of rare
commercial intelligence, at whose feet many
of those who clamored for the cotton tax
were willing aforetime to sit for instruction.
His structures upon the tax, and the
methods of collecting it, are not prompted
by any special affection for Southern inter
ests, and, both from his position and ex
perience, he is fully entitled to be heard !"
The inexpediency of the excise tax of3
cents per pound on cotton is now evident
enough from the increase cultivation We
hear of in Brazil, India and Egypt.
The injustice of it is equally, plain, be-
cause cotton is debarred from the privilege
of expectation to foreign countries in bond
and free of duty, which is enjoyed by
breadstuffs, petroleum and tobacco
And the oppressiveness of it is more
striking than ever, since it has become
probable that the product Of cotton per
acre planted, and hands employed, will he
very short.
j am NOT going, however, to discuss the
cotton tax, because the propriety of repeal
ing it will force itself even upon Commits
sioner Wells, Secretary McCulloch, and the
House Of Representatives at the next meet
ing of Congress in December
My object is to direct your attention to
the nearly two Glossy pr nted columns OF
regulation for the collection of the tax,
signed f. A. Rollins, Commissioner, and
approved, W. E. Chandler, Acting Secre-
tary ofthe Treasury; which are in the New
Orleans Price Current, of 9th inst.
Whether there is any excuse for these
gentlemen in the law itself, / will not de-
eide only. if there is, one object Of the law
seems to have been to create offices for d
respectable regiment of what old Goblet
called tax eaters And if they had regard
to the interests of the planters, they night
have extended the inland bonding for a
term of six months, to give Congress time
to alter or repeal the law.
The law contemplates du'y Of three
cents on all cotton, whether exported to
foreign countries or consumed in the United
States, except such old cotton as is only
liable to the old duty of two cents.
How easy, then, it would have been to in
struct the Custom Houses to require proof
of the tax having been paid before allowing
a foreign clearance of the ship and cargo,
and to require bond from the coastwise
vessel not to land the cargo in q foreign
country. And as to home consumption, let
the spinner pay the tax before he takes The
cotton into his mill.
There were probably officers enough
three months ago to attend to these things,
without appointing additional tax eaters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

THE Contest FOR Governor IN PENy-
sYLyAN1A.-Writes the Lancaster cores
poncent of the New York Herald i:
Clymer's chances for Governor have i'm
proved wonderfully oflate. and even bets
are now made on his election by prominent
Democrats in this town. This disgusting
exhibition at Philadelphia last week. where
men, white and black, aud women in
breeches and without, were assembled to
give expression to the sentiments Of the
Radical wing of the Republican party on
the question of negro suffrage and womens
rights. has drawn at least five thousand
votes from Geary's st tndard, and rendered
the chances. if any, in favor of the opposing
candidate, Mr.. Clymer.
Gen. Geary is not so popular among the
returned soldiers as most people imagine,
In this town aloe there are three hundred
organized veterans who express their deter
mination to stand by Clymer to the last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
"A GA r d

-
A COMMUNICATION from this Parish to
the New Orleans Times, appears in
that journal of the ODD ult., which de-
mands word Of explanation from me.
Passing by the clap-trap and foolish
comments of the Times as entirely out
OF place and unnecessary, / will remark
that in all this matter / am acting nm
der instructions from superior quarters
and am simply doing my duty. 1t was
intended from the start to make Echo
landing shipping point, but under
standing from many sources, that the
road leading from Cheneyyille to that
point was impossible, it was not done.
/ have stated to all that so soon as that
road was repaired it would be made a
shipping point, and further that l
would go to Cheneyyille at any time
and fix up their cotton for shipment,
paying half of the expenses myself.
The people of that section have never
been detained one hour from shipping,
on my account; in fact, they have
shipped, at every high water, their SUI
gar and cotton, "direct from their
Sugar houses and Gins, on boats at
their doors going direct to New Or
leans.n And | assure them, and par
ticularly the correspondent OF the
Times, they can still do SO. Another
fact and | am done. Freights of all
kinds are being sent from Alexandria
to Cheneyville and rice rersa every
day; and in the last three weeks over
three hundred bales Of cotton alone
have been hauled from Cheneyville to
Alexandra ''duty paid and free from
Federal shackles.n The owners were
not compelled to haul it 30 miles, still
they did it, and whyi Let the Times
correspondent find out.
In conclusion let ME remind the pub
lie OF, one notable fact, that in. Rapides
there has been less trouble in reference
to Revenue taxes than in any Parish in
the State, and complaint, without
cause, is very unjust. No one has en-
deavored, more than myself to give
satisfaction and aid and assist the pub
lie in my official capacity, and / will
continue to render them all the assist
ANGEL can, consistent with my duties
to the Government.
P. CONLIN,
q. S. Revenue Collector.
Oct. 8, 1886, It.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

THE TRADE IN ToADs We all know
that some Frenchmen have weakness for
frogs you may see them spitted in rows in
the market places. As yet our country
men have not acquired the taste for these
creatures. But this is not the case with
toads. You will he surprised to hear that
the export trade in toads has been unusual
" brisk oflate. there being large demand
for them in the English market. We agree
with Shakespeare in thinking them ugly and
venomohs; but they must have some pre-
cious jewel in their head, since they are SO
priced by our market gardeners. Itappears
that teads were heavy in the London mar
ket lately at IS. the dozen they were easy
on Change here to-day, and were done OF
Is. per DOZEN Paris letter, Aug. lS
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

Nh. EDITOR You will please re-
produce in your columns the subjoined
poem from the pen of the lamented
DAVID MARTIN, the former Editor and
founder of the Democrat It breathes
in its tenderness and simplicity the in
SEPARATION of a poet "born-not made:"
MY BROTHERS GRAVE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

Topographic FEAT. The telegraph match
for the golden champion key, which took
place at Worcester, Mass, on The It'll
between w. E. Kettles, the champion Of
Fall River. and P. H. Burns, OF Worcester
and formerly of New York, resulted in
favor of Mr.. Burns. who sent the allotted
two hundred and fifty wordsl in five minutes
and forty-one seconds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

nS~ A colored girl of sixteen, a refugee
from Alabama, has been kept for two and a
half years in state Of slavery in Chicago,
by Mr.. Taylor, half clothed, compelled to
saw all the wood, do all tho washing, ETC.,
of his family of ten, withour pay, to sleep
in cellar, forbidden to go out, and on one
occasion, when she got away, bad y whip
ned Ft5 80
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

nsg@ AS the bosom Of earth blooms
again and again, having buried out OF
sight the dead leaves of autumn and
loosened the frosty bands Of winter, SO
does the heart, in spite If all that melan-
choly poe write, feel many renewed
summers and springs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

ssy An emigrant, who had been some
what roughly dealt with by the wildcat
gentry Of Virginia City, thus expresses his
opinion OF that lively town e" lfGabriel
happens to light at Virginia City, there'll
be no resurrection, for they'll swindle him
out of his horn before be can make single
toot."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

~ An Eastern contemporary regrets
to learn that Appointment citizen Of st.
Louis, who has been drinking impru-
IDENTIFY of the muddy water furnished
for that place, died last week from a
sand bar in his alimentary canal"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
HEADoUARTERs IN THE FIELD

n Herr Won Dreyse, theinventor Of the
Prussian needle gun, has constructed d new
rifle in every respect a fac smile Of the old.
but three pounds lighter, and wholly of
iron. A new and most effective cannon
has also been completed by the restless
octogenarian.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

" Ex-Governor John NJ. Morehead,
of North Carolina, who died at Rock
bridge, Alum Springs, Virginia, was
elected on the Wing ticket in 1912, by
a majority of over 1000. He was chair
man of the convention which nominated
Zachary TAYLOR. e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

An oscillating saving M chiuehas been
introduced into Baltimore shlpyard. The
invention does away with a large amount
Of hand work, and does the work much
quicker 1t is used for saving out twists,
beyels. and bends in ship timber.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

lT Lord Derby, who has been in Office
only two months, has already had The nom
nation to four juageships, bishopric, two
garters, and two lord lieutenancies, while
be has created Elk peers, three sbaronets
and dozen privy councillors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

nap At the late New York Democratic
State Convention, Hon. John F. Hoffman
was nominated for the Office Of Governor,
and Robert Fl. Pruyn for Lieutenant Gov.
ernor. y. ~ w..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

Hg Thelar e.tmasses ofgold eyerfonnd
were first, that found at BaIlarat, Austria
liza. in 1859, which weighed ga lbs; second,
that found in Calaveras county, California,
in 1854, which weighed 1875 lbs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

pmp Pleasure is never solid enough to
bear analysis. 1t should be passed lightly
over, as boys are, never letting the feet re-
main a minute in the same place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

ssa. Staple products of Vermont-sugar
and girls, horses and sheep, butter and
wool, school-houses and men, but unfor-
tuaately no "policy."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

n a young man named David Leslie
saGt q young lady named Martha Kaylor,
III New Lebanon, Ohio, Friday, because she
refused to marry him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

HD A young lady says the reason why
tall men best succeed in matrlmony Is be-
cause all sensible women favor Hymen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

DIED On the 10th inst, ut his resi-
dence in this place, after a brief illness
JACOB SPRIEGEL, in the 5sth year Of his
age. He leaves wife and three chiIdiel.
to mourn his untimely loss.
"An honest mans the noblestwork of Cod y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

nA- Young men who idolize yonng
women always long to be joined to their
idols.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03
Of the souls eternal heaven.

Farewell, my young, loved brother!
| wander-God knows where!
The Earth to me a Wilderness
| breathe Sahara's air!
I feel life's bloom departing,
The current running slow;
I've lost a hand that clasped my own
Wherever l might go!
But I'll kneel with those who weep,
In home far, far away;
Though all is dark as Erebus,
For sorrow hath no day!
Sealed fountains now are open!
Time closes them at will!
But they'll flow for thee, my brother,
Until each pulse is still!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-03

~ Rich people in cities are reviving
rhe old fashion Of bereayement-wa
ing to funerals.