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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

Machines Use Clark's Spool Cotto,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

CoRsETs Corsets of very
superior quality, at the lowest cash
prices, at Hughes. aug22.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR - MAN
AND WOMAN DRowNED.=O On Satur-
day morning last, before daylight.
two passengers "a man and a woman
left the steamer Rose Hite at Alton,
Crawford County, and were noticed
by the Agent of the Packet Company
going up the bank towards the town.
After, daylight their baggage was
found on the river bank, some three
hundred yards above the landing,
and the ground was marked as if by a
struggle, WHICH had terminated in
the parties going oyer the bank. On
the shore between the bank and the
waters edge, but a single track could
be traced, with one or two indenta-
Itions in the sand, as fla woman had
knelt down on the sand. ,-~e,,v, 7n<rl
p These indications led to a search + IN
the water, which resulted in the find
ing of both bodies, In the baggage
of the man was found a note, sup
posed tozhave been written by the
woman, from Cincinnati, stating that
she would be down on the mail boat.
The officers of the Palestine, from
whom We get this information, did not
remember the names of the, parties.
1T was impossible to determine wheth-
'er twas mutual suicide, or as the
marks on the bank would seem to in
dictate. murder on the part of the
man, which had proved fatal to him
self a. well as to his victim, The par
ties are represented as being rather
young. 1t is strange affair, but we
will probably obtain further partieu-
lars. -v.s .,5t,y az ax-sE
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26


RECORDER CoURr.-There was
but single case adjudicated in the
Recorders Court on Saturday. Ann
Mills, fallen and degraded female,
for being drunk the. second time
during the past week, was fined $40,
with Sc 35 costs. Being moneyless,
friendless and homeless, she was sent
to Jail. rsaa53 .sf.5s
A number of boys who had been
caught, swimming in the river in front
of the city, in daylight, were taken into
court on Saturday morning, but the
Recorder was not ready to attend TO
their case, and set the matter for a
hearing at Up. NJ. But the boys seem
not to have been ready at that hour,
and failed to put in an appearance,
and tie river was again full of day
Hight, swimmers Saturday afternoon.
An example should be made
/ BISHOP SIMPSONS LECTURE. - 1t
has already been announced that
Bishop Simpson will lecture in this
city on Thursday night of this week,
and we speak of it now only to keep
the fact before the. people. Bishop
Simpson is one of the most distin-
guished divines in the United States,
and hasa worldwide reputation as a
profound scholar and eloquent speak
er. He comes all the way from Phil
adelphia to fill his engagement in this
city, and no one should lose this op-
portunity to hear him.
FIRE ALARM.-There was an alarm
of fire sounded about 81 o'clock last
night at the Vine Street Engine
House, and at once taken up by the
bells of the other engine houses. 1t
proved, however, a false alarm, aud
was caused We are told, by the light
of burning brush above the city. 1t
would seem a strange time, however,
we should think, to be burning brush,
on Sunday evening. 1a
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

COUNTY CONVENTION The Repub-
lican County Executive Committee
held meeting on Saturday afternoon
at the office of Alvah johnson, Esq,
on Third Street, at which there was
nearly full attendance of the MEM
bers. The special objectof the meet
ing was to consider the time, place
and method of holding a, convention
to nominate candidates for the county
Offices to be filled at the October cleo
ton. 1t was resolved to hold the
Convention on Saturday, the 7th of
September, at the Court House in
Evansville, to assemble at o'clock p.
NJ. 1t was also resolved that
it be made Moss Com
veation, and that all Union
voters of the county be invited to par
ticipate. 1t is expected that the
votes will be. cast by townships, in the
proportion of their party strength,
but il was thought best to leave the
details of organization to the Conven-
ton, when assembled. In free con-
ference upon the political situation of
thercounty, the promise of continued
success was very encouraging, and the
only fear was that the enemy was en-
couraged to hope for lethargy in the
Union forces and thus steal victory
while the. friends of the county were
asleep. 1t is true. it is only county
election, but we must be awake to the
Importance Of polling our full
strength. .o ssss H .J so- tla7aA
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

Mil,oards Needles for sale everywhere
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-26

Hand sewing try Mil,oards Needles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Characteristic POPPING.

The Chimney Corner, that very interesting
periodical of Frank Leslie has the following In
its funny column, on characteristic popping:
Yankee style.-Jonathan- Sal, der yer. love
doughnuts p
Sal-''Yes, Jonathan, why p
Jonathan-"Oh nothin only just consider
me one O. them doughnuts -
Western. Individuals ollo,
old gal-see here I've scatterefstercated all
over the equimity of this ere country looking
for just such critter as you. What say, will
yer hitch p
Western Gal-s'O shucks, I calkerlate; SC
let's git up and git. %
utch.-Hans-''Ic wild haben you, Johan
mas [ loves you better than does mein lager
beer" 2. q
Johannas-"Oh, va, Hans, dat ish goot.
French.-French Gallant-"Oh, Mademoi-
selle, you will do me re very much honor to &C
cept re hand p
Mademoiselle-Oh Monster, you make my
face very much rouge Ask madam. Voulez-
vous p
Jeao-Haman. Matilda, have five gold
watches, almost as good as new, you good LOT
of second hand clothing, and you good camel
hair shawl, which will give to you if you will
be mine bride. %
Matilda. Dear Hannah, can't resist but
let me see the camel hair shawl first"
Individuality, darling, would yees
like new house, COW, a pig, and meself in
the bargain?''
Bridget.-''Och, Paddy, don't be taxing me
It's the praste we're after wanting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Cheese and Crackers.


What was Adams religious belief? Eve-an-
gelical.
IF one pine tree can make pitch, how many
can make a pitcher? l--
If it takes four men two days to eat ham
how long will it take them to eat hammer.
A poet intended to say, See the pale martyr
in sheet of fire, - instead of which the prin-
ter made him say, "See the pale martyr with
his shirt on fire. -
''Have you found verdict?" said Judge to
the foreman of ajury. No, your honor; we
have hunted in every corner of the room, and
there isn't one there"
A certain sign-board has the following CLASH
cal inscription All persons what are found
fyghteing or trespussing on this ground will be
executed wild de utmost wigger of the law. .
A freedman was found on the street the 9TH
er day hunting for the gemman who 'ployed
jurormen Sumbody said dat he was givin' s.
day for hands; but he would work for ST., spe-
Gle"
In Plymouth, North Carolina, negro by the
name of Ash is elected to town Office. Ash
says he lis agwine to stop de niggers from to-
ting guns and pistils troo de streets; day am
too careless how dey shoot dem off, and dey
might happen, cidentally, to kill a niger in
stead of white man. -
A duel was fought in Texas lately by Alex
ander Shot and John s. Mott. Mott was shot
and Shot was not. In this case it was better
to be Shot than Mott. There was rumor that
Mott was not shot, but Shot swears that he
shot Mott which proves either that the shot
Shot shot at Mott was not shot, or that Mott
is shot Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Smith, you once officiated in pulpit
did you me34 that you preached?'
''No, sir, [ held the light for the man what
did, I'D
''Ah, the court understood you different, they
supposed that the discourse came from YOU
''No, sir, only throwed a light on it. -
''No levity, Mr.. Smith. Crier, wipe youl
nose, and call the next witness"
In suit in Georgia, in regard to the delivery
of some corn, a freedman gave the following ex
tensive evidence
81 know no MORN dis. De pertractors, de
commanders, and de allemanders sent me on tt
anser for de corn. [ delivered de corn at Viii
liam's stable and disclaimed: here's Mucco
vey's corn. Day sent on de anser alright, ano
OATS all de prefxes of de circumstances knowc
by the drayman. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
A Good Joke.

Many years ago, when church organs first
came in use, worthy old clergyman was pas
tor of a church where they had just purchased
an organ. Not far from the church was large
town pasture, where a great many cattle grazed
and among them a large bull One hot Sab
bath, Mr.. Bull came up near the church gra-
zing, and just as the Rev. Mr.. B was in
the midst of his sermon-"bo boo WOO WOO" went
the bull
The parson paused, looked up at the singing
seats, and, with grave face, said:
Il would thank the musicians not to tune
their instruments during service it annoys me
very much. -
The people stared, and the minister went on
"Boo-woo-woo, went the bull again, as he
drew a little nearer the church.
The parson paused again and addressed the
choir:
Il really wish the singers would not tune
their instruments while [ am preaching"
The congregation Uttered, for they knew
what the real cause of this disturbance was.
The old parson went on again, and he had
just about started good, when "Boo-woo WOO
came from Mr. Bull
The minister paused once more and ex-
claimed:
II have requested the musicians in the gal
lery not to tune their instruments during the
sermon. | now particularly request Mr.. T.
that he will not tune his double base organ
while [ am preaching"
This was too much. T. got up, too much
agitated at the idea of speaking out in church.
and stammered out
1T is-isnt me, Parson-, tit is that old
town bull.''
Minnesota expects to yield 100000 bush
els OF wheat this year.
In PASSPORT: Maine, recently, six Indians
were married to white girls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Essa onto Frogs.
Respectfully Dedicated to our Horned Eros


"Benvolao. In writing for VI an analasiss
of the frog, [ must confess that [ have COPIED
the whole thing, 'verbatis ad liberating," from
the works of celebrated French writer, or
natural history ov the 10th sentry.
The frog Is, in the first case, a tadpole, al
boldly and tail, without coming to head
He travels in pond holes, bi the side ov the
turnpike, and is accelerated by the activity ov
his tail, which wiggles with uncommon timber
ness and vivacity. BY and by, pretty soon, be-
fore long. in few days. his tail is no more, and
ieggs begin to emerge from the South end OF
the animal, and from the north end, at the
same time, may be seen a disposition to head
out.
In this cautious way the frog is built and
then TOR the first time in his life, begins to git
his head above water. IL
His success is now certain, and soon, in about
I'VE days more, ne may be seen sitting down on
himself by the side ov the pond hole. and look
ing at the dinner baskets ov the children on
their way to the district skoolhous.
AS the children cum more nearer with club
or chunk OF brlckbat in his hand to swott him
with, he rares up on his behind leggs and en-
tiers the water, he'd fust, without opening the
door, '''0
Thus the frog does bizzness for smell Of
time, until he gifts to be 81 and then his life is
more ramifed. ~
Frogs have 2 naturs, ground and water. and
are as free from sin as an oyster
Their behind legs are used for refreshments
but the rest of him wont pay for eating.
The bull-frog is the boss of the mud-puddle
and has log tn sit on, over on the other side
of the puddle, and talks tn the rest ov the frogs
away down in his throat SO that you cant un-
derstand more than half what he seq: he is
generally cross and lazy old devil, all over
warts.
This IL all that is worth knowing now about
the frog, except that they ketch flize during fiji
time, and winter on nothing, by freezing up
solid. Josh Billings. "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Pertinent Questions Answered,

The New Orleans Times, contains the follow
ing pertinent bit Of catechism, which will puz-
zle some of our Radical friends to eonfute;
Did the Northern States ever have the insti-
tuition of slavery? Yes.
Did they free their slaves? No.
How did they get rid of the accursed thing
They sold their slaves to the people OF the
South.
Why did they discontinue slavery in their
midst? Because it paid better to sell their
slaves than to keep them.
Did they make any provision for the future
freedom of their slaves when they sold them
No.
What States were chiefly engaged in the slave
trade? The Northern States.
Did they continue the trade after slavery was
abolished in their midst? Yes-they continued
it until the commencement of the war.
Which Of the Northern States had the great
est number of vessels engaged in this trade,
cans and selling them into bondagel Massa-
chusetts.
Could not Congress have passed a gradual
emancipation and colonization act, allowing a
moderate compensation for slaves? 1t could.
Would such an act have been accepted by the
South? Undoubtedly.
What prompted the rebellion in the South
An assurance that the very men from whom
originally the Southern people purchased their
slaves, after they had been stolen from Africa,
were determined to release them without res
titution of their own ill-gotten gains in the
premises, and to make use of the Freedmen as
tools, in order to perpetuate their political su-
premacy.
Have the fears of the South been realized :?
Yes
1t is unnecessary to make further extracts
from this suggestive and retrospective cate
chism. IF order is to be brought forth from
the existing chaos, the people of the whole
country must forget their chickering's, and ex-
hibit spirit Of mutual concession and mutual
forbearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
PLAN OF DRAWING

Duplicate numbers from to 500, 600 are placed
in wheel; the LIST number when drawn out),
draws the highest or first gift; the I'd number
(when drawn out,) the next highest, or second
gift, &C., until the whole number is drawn
The distribution will take place after the Con-
cert, where 5000 persons can witness it. A COM
mittee will be chosen from the audience to take
charge of the same
Ali agents and purchasers will be supplied with
a correct list of the awards as soon as published.
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS.
Tickets will be supplied to all Booksellers, Mu-
sic Dealers, Druggists, &c, where they, can be
obtained at ST each in quantities at club rates.
Circulars, containing full instructions and terms
to agents, will be mailed upon receipt of stamp
for return postage
Orders may be sent to US, inclosing the money
from 81 to $25 in registered letter, stamp en-
closed, at our risk. Larger amounts by POst-of-
flee order, draft or express, at the following club
rates
tickets to one address $4 SO
10 tickets to one address. 900
20 tickets to one address. IL w
so tickets to one address. A %
The names of the agents will be published from
the central office.
Tickets will be supplied to agents at Is per cent.
discount.
Under, and in pursuance of the provisions of
the Internal Revenue Law, His Honor, the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has, upon due
proof, granted permit to the Southern Orphans
Association to hold its Gift Concert exempt from
all charges whether from the special tax or other
duty in respect to such Gift Concert.
This is protection to all agents and exempts
them from any and all liability for license tax or
otherwise.
REFEREN CES:
Lit. Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD, New Orleans
Maj Gen. I. R. TRIMBLE, Baltimore.
Brig. Gen. JEFF. THOMPSON, New Orleans.
Maj. Gen. S. b. BUCKNER, New Orleans
j. S. MORROW, Publisher, Baltimore.
formerly of j. S. Morrow & Coz
Col. GEO. P. KAM Danville, Va.
Col. MUMFoRD Richmond, Va.
G. M. STIEFF, Baltimore.
G. MCKEEvER & Co., Baltimore.
All orders and communications should be adj
dressed to the Central Office
L. T. PALMER s. CO.,
No. Is Holiday street, Baltimore
Mar 5-2m Managing Agetns
Ms- Tickets can be purchased at the Book
Store of Rob't Cowan, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Ready Made Clothing.
EMPORIUM OF FASHION!

G. MANDELBAUM,
New Street. Staunton, Virginia,
has received and is daily receiving, large lot O.
SPRING s. SUMNER CLOTHING,
including boys suits, assorted sizes.
Also large and varied assortment of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting in part of
Boots, Shirts, Trunks,
Shoes, Linen Collars, Valises,
Hats, Paper do Umbrellas
Caps, do cuffs, and Carpet Bags
AS our Clothing is manufactured at our
Baltimore House,
from first class material, made expressly for oua
retail trade, and NOT for AUCTION purposes, and
as we SAGE the enormous profit paid to Northern
merchants, WE CAN AND WILL sell maucI
cheaper than any other house in the Valley.
We tender our heartfelt thanks for past favors
and extend to all polite and cordial invitation
to give us call, when anything in our line is
needed. Our motto is ever,
First in Fashion and Cheapest in Price.
G. MANDELBAUM
ap9-tf e ... j. w. NEWTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Dry Goods.
SUMMER GOODS.

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS gsi
with full stock of Staples, all of which we can
sell cheap. $780, .l-.,a .-.l.y
We buy every few days, both by Order and
Personal Selection. Ours is 3
Dry Goods Store,
and we claim to sell First Glass Goods at Fair
Rates. ~a .r
@a- No Goods bought at AUCTION, for only
TRASH GOODS can be found at auction !! .
Our Dress Goods are as cheap now as before the
war and in great variety. ~.
We are sure to make a sale when good judges
want the very best goods.
A careful examination is all we ask. -
CALL AND PAY. e...zEl -ssy
r. KAYSER s. YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
The Puzzled Census Taker.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.


Got any boysr' the Marshal said
To lady from over the Rhine; -
And the lady shook her faxen head,
And civilly answered ''Neinr'%
''Got any girls pr the Marshal said -r
, To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again the lady shook her head,
And civilly answered, 'iNeinW
"But some are dead ~ the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again the lady shook her head,
And civilly answered "Neinp '
Husband of course ?" the Marshal said
10 the lady from over the Rhine;
And again she shook her faxen head,
And clvilly answered 'Neinl !"
''The devil you have a' the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again she shook her faxen head,
And civilly answered 'Nein!'
''Now what do you mean by shaking you
head
And always answering mine p
'sIch kamn NIGHT EngtichF civilly said
The lady from over the Rhine.
:Nein is the German for no-pronounced nine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11

The co-partnership between Col. Chas. T.. o.
Ferrall and myself, by which the Virginia and
American Hotels were united and managed joint
~, has been dissolved by mutual consent, and the
Virginia Hotel is now under my sole and exclu-
sive control.
This large and popular Hotel has been
Remodeled, Painted and R1pere1
in the best style and furnished with
NEW and ELEGANT FURNITURE,
and possesses every modern Improvement for the
comfort of guests, and kept in style not sur
passed by any Hotel in the State.
The accommodations Of no Hotel shall be supe-
4ior to this!
The Adams. Express Office and a fine Billiard
Saloon are in this building and a good Livery
Stable is connected with the Hotel.
STAGES on the various lines will take passen-
gers to this Hotel and call for them when they
wish to leave.
Omnibuses to and from the Depot free
gS- Connection with all Trains leaving town
guaranteed.
Having had twelve years experience as Hotel
Keeper, [ trust, with moderate charges and lib
eral policy. to maintain the favorable reputation
of the Old Virginia Hotel" My best efforts are
pledged to secure every comfort for my guests,
and respectfully ask the support of friends and
the public generally.
Feb 19-tf GEO. L. PEYTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
ID. G ID. Dc b. Institution.

NOTICE-HOURS FOR VISITORS
~ Hereafter persons desiring to visit the In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind,
will please call between the hours of II, A. NJ,
and H. p NJ, when the Steward or some other
officer will be in attendance.
Visiting at all other hours seriously interrupts
he schools.
By order of the Board,
=. j. G. COVELL,
mar 19-3mo Principal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
u OBERTs, NELSON & CO.,

ID OBERTS, NELSON e. CO.,
II FOUNDERS & MANUFACTURERS
OF Machinery and Agricultural Implements,
at the AUGUSTA FOUNDRY, HYgz sa5
j.. as 4. Staunton, Va,
keep constantly on hand Livingstonand Virginia
Plows and P1ow Castings, Cultivators, Straw
Cutters, Box, Template and Cooking Stoves
Other Castings furnished to order. e
Having provided themselves with complete
set OF patterns of the eight horse Pitt Threshing
Machine (new style) they are prepared to furnish
warranted machines at Buffalo prices.
Old style machine Castings kept constantly on
hand. I9 as - = =
For their Livingston Plows they challenge COM
parlson with the best in the market. # - .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11

Sole Agents for the celebrated Iron Harvester
and Excelsior Reaper and Mower
for the Valley of Virginia.
The attention of Farmers is respectfully called
to these machines, as being the best, cheapest,
and combining more advantages than any others.
The Iron Harvester as a hand Raker cannot be
equalled in durability, simplicity of mechanism,
and ightness of draught. 1t being coupled as a
wagon which effectually obviates all side drafts
It is a combined machine working equally well
In grain or grass.
The Excelsior Reaper and MoaDer'
excels all others in ightness of draught, smplic-
ity of construction, ease of management, cheap
ness, durability, and general utility. AS self
raker or dropper it is the best; the grain being
dropped from the platform at the will of the dri-
yer, in better condition than than any reaper can
that has no ''cut off rod' which no other machine
has but the choppers. The Excelsior is COM
bined machine; it can be changed from reaper
to perfect mower, and from mower to per-
feet reaper in few minutes. The Excelsior as a
mower is far superior to all others. All we ask
is a trial. Sample machines can be seen at Nc
Clure & Bumgardner's, Staunton
Terms liberal and on time Send for circular,
or call on the undersigned before purchasing.
ISAAC S. & G. A. MYERS,
New Hope Augu; ia county, Va
G. w. SMELL,
BridgeWater Rockingham county, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
NNcCORMICK's REAPERS & NOV.

NNcCORNIECK's REAPERS 4 NOW
wi ERS.-The undersigned are the SOLE
AGENTS for the sale Of McCormick's
MOWERS AND SELF-RAKERS q. +.
in Augusta county.
Samples of this greatly improved machine for
1867, can be seen at their Warehouse
They are also prepared to furnish all kinds of
Repairs at short notice. Early orders for repairs
are solicited-(especiaHy for old machines ito
insure their arrival in time
MCCLURE s. BUMGARDNER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-11
Lo! the poor Indian.

Lo, the poor Indian! whose unscrup'lous mind
Steals our best OK, nor leaves a horse behind
Oh, no! his soul was never taught to stray
Into our corral at close or break of day.
Upon that cloud-topped hill all day he lies
At night he steals what in the day he spies;
Then hurries off his tillicunnis to meet,
Eating as they kill, killing as they eat;
They then once more their lovely squaws behold
Enjoy connubial bliss, nor thirst for gold.
To steals not half their natural desire,
IT'S their delight to set house on fire,
And shoot the inmates who attempt to flee
Old Beelzebub bears them company.