The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-16
Editors Journal:

bHG Traveller DeQOlUS sCcuciy wiz dHs
grand. IF accustomed to look on fla
or level lands the change to the rug
ged hills, with lowering cliffs of rocks
the ascent of which is most difficult
and the tops of which are covered
with evergreens, is truly refreshing, al
least to lover of Natures stipend.
Gus works.
Eddyville is small place. Before
the war 2 great deal of business was
done but since trade has greatly de-
creased, but a good crop of tobacco
wheat, and corn will, in great meas
ure, setathe people all right again
Lyon County is small, polling about
six hundred votes all told OF these
six hundred, $50 are. for the Union,
while the. balance vote with aud for
the rebel Democracy. Although
greatly in the minority. the Unto n
men are firm, determined, out-speken
and boldY Sc - g on
A few days ago, Col. Symes, candi-
date for Congress, made am excellent
speech in the Court House. at this
place, and although his competitor,
Judge Trimble, was on boat at this
place, he refused to speak to the peo-
pie. 1t is possible that as he has been
obliged to listen to the plain truth
a time or two of late, and such truths,
too, as make him appear IN ridicu-
lous light, he is DESTROYS of escaping
as far as may be the fagellation he
gets at the hands of fearless expo
nent of Union principles. But, be
that as it may, Col. S. produced a
favorable impression on the minds of
those who heardshim, and it is to be
regretted that every voter in the coun-
ty was not present. Truth is mighty,
and must prevail, hence the great inn
portance of a vigorous canvass in this
The wheat crop in this coanty looks
quite favorable, and If nothing befalls
it., a good yield win be realized, at
least If present prospects are to be
taken as indications. The far mers.
or such as have sold their last years
crop of tobacco, are now delivering
1T, but many have not yet disposed Of
what they have. The last few days of
good weather has set the farmers
busily at work, and as a matter Of
course this little place is much duller
than usual. 1t is a good sign at this
season of the year.
If the business men of Evansville
would cultivate the acquaintance of
the traders on Cumberland River |
more, it would result in great good to |
that city. The merchants say if the |
wholesale men of Evansville would |
come and see them, and tell what
could be done at Evansville, it
would afford them great satisfaction,
and would be taken as an evidence
thatvEvansville merchants are <anx-
ious to establish friendship. So far
as an effort to secure the trade is con-
cerned. many of the merchants talk
as It IN doubt as. to whether the mer-
chants OF Evansville really consider
this trade worth looking, after at all.
The result IS, many purchase supplies
in louisville and Cincinnati, feeling
allsthe. while that Evansville is the
natural marketfor the tobacco of this
country, as well as the place best
suited to purchase. supplies. But
while your merchants are neglecting
this trade, and these people, other
cities, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and
Louisville are bidding and working
for it by sending out practical, sound
sense men, who are able to under
stand the character of this people.
and by this means, the trade which
ought, and could be secured to your
city, is divided between the cities
above named. Is there no remedy?
Certainly there is. Send practical
men who have not passed through the
world SO far with eyes half closed. to
visit the people IN this trade. cultivate
their acquaintance, and by this means
induce them to visit your city, and
then when you have them there sell
at fair rates, as all merchants there
can, and most. probably do, and
the Cumberland River trade is yours;
provided j always that you have the
means of transportation at your com
mand. Fortunately for your city,
that Obstacle Is overcome The sPhan-
tom is at the service of your people. I
and Capt. Hodge Brown, with his
good little. boat. is deserving the most
liberal patronage. The travelling publ
lie will find that boat Offered by as
polite and courteous gentlemen as
can be found. Mr.. Wilson will spare
no pains TO make thosevwhe travel on
that boat Comfortable and pleasant.
Let the lbeatsand its obliging officers
he commended to the travelling public.
>Amercha1t at Dyeusbarg, who has
for long time purchased his goods at
your city, and who has repeatedly Wis
tied the Louisville and Cincinnati
markets, said he could do far better
at Evansville than at either of the
placesAabove named; and little doubt
exists, that with a proper effort on the
part of your i've business men. and