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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-06
Ninety Cents on the Dollar.

2 THIS ROAD is already completed 10 ul6S-
burg, 80 miles west of Omaha, and
is fully equipped, and trains are regu-
Iarly unning over it. The Company has
now on hand sufficient iron, ties, ETC., to
finish the remaining portion to The east
ern base of the Rocky Mountains, 14I
miles, which Is under contract to be done
pecled that the entire road viii be in rum
nlng order from Omaha to Its western
connection with the Central Pacing, now
being ra idly built eastward from Sacra-
mento, CAL, during 1870. a. teut
ss Means of the Company.
Estimating the distance to be built by
the Union racine to be LOS miles Is, the the
per Cent. Thirty Year Bonds to the Com
pany as the road is finished, at the average
rate OF about $500 ner mile. amounting to
The Companyis also permitted to issue
its own First Mortgage Bonds to an equal
amount, and at the same time; which. by
special Act OF Congress, are made First
Mortgage on the entire line, the bonds of
the United states being stsbordiaote % them,
The Government makes a donation of
l2.5OD acres of land to'the mile, amounting
TO 20,U32. 900 acres, estimated to be worth
elusive Of the capital Sis AS 90; but the
lied. tI
pany is one hundred million dollars, OF
which five millions have already been
paia In, and of which 1t Is not supposed
most will be required.
The cost OF the road is estimated by COM
pe,ent engineers TO be about one hundred
million dollars, exclusive of equipment.
Falue and Security of the Bonds.
The Company respectfully submit, that
the above statement of facts fully demon
strates the security of their Bonds; and as
additional proof, they, would suggest that
million dollars on 5l7 miles OF road. on
which twenty mill dollars have ale
rosd the cars are now running, and the re-
maing 1877 miles are nearly completed.
At the present rate ef premium on gold,
these bonds pay an annual interest on the
Nine per Cent. ~ i9ild
and IL is believed that on the completion
oil the road, like the Government Bonds,
they will go above par. The Company in
present low rate, and retain the right to
advance the price at their option.
subscriptions will be received in New
CosriNENrAL NATIONAL BAsK.
No. Nassau Street;
CLARK. DODGE & Co.. Banksrs, -.
JOHN ]. CISCO & SON, Bankers,
q-sfIt No. 80 Wal Sstreet,
and by Banks and Bankers generally
throughout the. United States, OK whom
maps and descriptive pamphlets may be
obtained. They will also be sent by mail
Street, New, York. on application: Sub
seribers will select their own Agents, in
whom they have conhdence, who alone
will be responsible to them for the safe
delivery OF the bonds. o-if 9'l3
5 JOHN j. CISCO, go
,f4 Treasurer,
- Ift NEW YORK.
Agents at Evansville,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-06
fPUBLIc-No. 1871

AN Acr making Appropriations to
supply Deficiencies in the Appropri-
3 ations for contingent Expenses of
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-06
WATERING PLACES.
Ind 11 nFn ~ pHriHFngs'.
Martin County Indiana.

:. =
NyHE PKOPRIETOR OFTHIS CELE-
u brated Watering Place, and well known
resort fQraIppalids, announces to the ipub-
lie that ft will be- open for the reception of
visitors from and after the FIRST OF
JUNE. During the last year the Bald
ings at this delightful Summer Resort
have been mucn ENLARGED AND I'M
PROVED. ItOenty.four additional Rooms
hare been completed, together NTH three large
porches, and the, establishment thoroughly
re1rntsheG aud in the best order for the COM
fort and convenience Of Guests.
The Bath Rooms, Swings, and Alleys are
new and complete, and the lately dfscov.
cred Cave on the premises furnishes cool
and refreshing retreat. THE MEDICINAL
AND CURATIVE PROPERTIES of the waters
are acknowledged and attested by all who
have used them. The Group consist OF
WHITE SULPHUR, BLACK SULPHUR,CHALY-
BEATE, and FRESH WATER, and especially
-eficacious for Dyspepsia, Diseases OF The
Stomach, BotOels Eyes, for Dropsy, Neural
otG, and Rheunsdttsnl. The vicinity Is
WILD AND ROMANTIC, Astounding in GAME
and FISH, as well as MINERAL and BOTAN-
ICAL SPECIMENS, and INDIAN RELICS Z. u.
Hacks will convey passengers 70 and
from the springs, connecting with the
Mississippi Railroad at the Shoals and
Huron For further information address
may24 tt ID. r. DUNIHUE, Propr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

in closest attention 20 official duty The people of
the state who have sent here expect this OF u.s. ana
We must not dsappoint their confidence Lot us them
be prompt TO give attention to the business which
We have been delegated TO transact permitting no unne
cessary delay and with the light Of the republican
cpos which have inherited from our fathers 70 guide
us, perform our work with resouteness courage and
profound sense OF responsibility 10 our God our
commerce and the people represent In the honor
able but aborous position which your generous conn.,
dence and Partially have assigned me shall enaeavor
to act with hrmness with strict regard TO the rights
OF the minority and with the purpose 70 forward the
business which here TO accomplish Having long
sustained relations of the most friendly character WITH
large number OF and entertaining the klndest ana
most grateful sentiments towards you ALL rely with
CONFIDENCE upon your cooperation and indulgence WINE
performing the duties OF this most difficult and delicate
position. Thanking you for your kindness,
what % the pleasure OF the House
ELECTION or CLERK, SERGEANT DooRKEEpERs
ballot then taken for Clerk with the following
result For Luther Caldwell so; for NJ NJ Denoyelles
~. Mr.. Caldwell was declared elected
For John H. Kempcr, so; for Edward r Fitzpatnok 80
Mr.. kemper was declared elected.
The Following Doorkeepers we're then elected by
rasolution:-J. b. Davis, M. }. Gardiner and James
Tanner
The cergymen OF the city were invited to open the
daily sessions with prayer.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
MT WILBUR offered concurrent resolution ratifying
tne constitutional amendment II was laid over under
the rule.
THE GOVERNOR INFORMED OF THE ORGANIZATION.
committee was appointed to walt upon the Governor
and the Senate and inform than that the House was
organized and ready 70 proceed 70 business
CoMrLIMENTs SEASON. re N'
On motion Of Mr.. LrTTiIJoHS the House resolved 10
wait upon the Governor in body and tender him the
compliments OF the season.
RECESS.
A recess to four O'Clock p NJ was then taken, when
the House will meet TO draw seats.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
our wAsH.NsTsx coaaas7osGscs.
Tax an Cotton.

Tax Cotton.
WAsHrSrroy, Doc 60 lsC8
The export cotton Is tho subjec. OF very crave
inquiry at present At the Sonth loud complaints
made ouly of tho hardship attending the collection
of the tax bu; OF its effect in enabling foreign pro-
ducer compete successfully with tho producers tho
American staple. Before our unfortunate civil war IL
the boast OF Americans that other country under
the could compete successfully with in the pro.
ducton Of this much article and various
experiments in India Turkey in Brazil and elsewhere
II be acknowledged generally by citizens OF other
countries and hence tho boast that "Cotion
King when our civil war commenced. But necessity
tie mother of invention, has caused change in all this
Toe blockade OF the Southern ports compelled the Eng
lish spinncrs to contrive substitute for tho American
article. and stimulated the production In Egypt IN AZ
RIGA and in India that now by the did OF altered
chinery they use but ons pound OF tho American staple
where they formerly used tour, and hence tho demand
f,r our staple is not what |, was before the war; So
with the diminished demand comes the reduction 10
price and the inability Of the Amer can grower to CON-
pete with tho foreign producer Is IL wise, then, to
den the American producer with this export taxi
May we not render it necessary to dimin-
used In this cultivation % seek other en-
ploymentS And may We not thereby destroy very
convenient means o. paying on our balances d.s for
the European market that the Secretary OF the Treasury
bases much Of his hope OF an early resumption OF
get his supplies from Egypt, Africa and India %
make his fabrics ~ good as when using tho American
staple ana ~ much less cost Is reasonable that he
should continue 70 buy In our markctS
II appears that in great danger Of fostering
the growth Of the Egyptian cotton At the expense or
own country; and recent interview with Eng
sh manufacturer has confirmed this opinion He stated
that before the civil his company manufactured
American only; bat finding that the supply
TO suit the Indian cotton; and now with the American
supply again open TO them they but onefouh part
OF American cotton. And, - the Egyptian cotton 10
also Of good staple. We In danger OF causing the
English manufacturer 70 supply the oue-fourth part
used with the Egyptian article. IL II good policy,
therefore, 10 foster the production OF foreign cotton IL
the expcnse Of owni We may think this 10 reiYi-
butive justice upon tho Southern rebel; bus must
recollect that the Northern Union vir In future
wise the loss Of market for this staple will make sof
felt In all business Then lot be careful We tax IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN RAILWAY

BANGOR, Jan. j, loOS
The ceremony Of breaking groand on the line OK
the European and North American Railway TOOK
OF spectators The city government and public
officials were present in a Body. Mr.. g. X jew
ett President Of the Corporation, In an appro.
pirate Speech congratulated tho people on the assured
success Of the enterprise, and called on MT A. u
Wakefield the Mayor, to commence the work OF break
ing ground. The Mayor eloquenty REPLIED and them
proceeded TO strike the first blow amid the cheers OF the
pppaace the ringing Of bells and the firing OF cannon
Mr. Jewett then called upon Mr.. John A Poor, who may
be sad be the originator this gigantic enterprise
He made few appropriate remarks, after which the
peoe dispersed in the hope OF witnessing the cora
nleon of the road.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 1, 1857.
In consequence Of the stormy weather tcleraphic
munication has been interrupted with the North and tho
mails detained the Baltimore steamer being unable
sail from ice In Chesapeake Bay.
The steamer Mcclellan sailed this morning for Boston,
but put back owing TO thick northeast weather outside
Tho revenue cutter Noherner with her Congressional
party detained by the weather LEFT this morning for
Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. i, 1857
60 many destitute travellers have passed through
Chattanooga who spend the night huddcd together
promiscuousIy without either bedding nre food In
the Union passenger depot, that the Louisville and
Chattanooga railroad proposes IN cooperation with
other roads ceneng a that point, 60 erect buildings
and III them up with all needed appendices, purchase
food hire cooks prepare meals aud watchmen to
keep up Tres throughout the night and Ia this way re-
licve TO considersbb cstent Me suffering now en-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
SEIZURE OF LIQUOR IN MASSACHUSETTS.

BOSTON, Jan l, 1867
The heaviest and most valuable seizure o. liquors war
made in Brighton to-day. All Of the hotels had their
entire stock taken Brighton is where Bostonians 60
for their sleighng sport and the State constaoes very
shrewdy delayed their operations until there was good
sleirhinr There is considerable hard talk among the
seighing parties who drove ont there this afternoon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
NO TROOPS 10 Be REMOVED FROM RICHMOND.

M RIcHxoSD. Jan. ], 1867
the statement published in the papers here to-day,
and autographed by the Associated Press that General
Grant had ordered the troops here TO Washington, Is
without foundation He merely telegraphed to know Il
Genea Schoned could spare two regiments Tor duty ~
another point receiving reply that only one could Do
spared from this department at present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
The tWluSuN W TIVE SItAMtR ECLIPSE.
Additienal observation-disclosures Of tho Crew
Known to have been Lost.

Known to have been Lost.
" AUGUSTA, Co., Jan. I, 1857
The steamer Eclipse, Captain Robert L. Carter plying
between this city and Savannah exploded her boiler at
half-past nine Sunday morning while stopping one
mile below Perysburg The explosion terrific tear.
M the boat IN pieces and killing nearly all on board
The following persons known TO have been lost
Robert Carter, captain Thomas Bottoms, second
necr; George Iask tcoloredh pilot; Dick Williams tool.
ored) fireman. Their bodies sank with the wreck Az
the time OF the disaster the Eclipse had about sixty
I've pounds of steam, her capacity being hundred
pounds She built in this city in 1865 expressly for
the purpose OF carrying freight from this place 10 sa
vannah She left hero last THURSDAY, loaded with
tyve boxes OF government saddles and thirty thousand
feet OF Lumbar.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
MYSTERY AND EXCITEMENT IN BOSTON.

. ~ 5000 BOSTON, Jan. ], 1907.
Among the cargo Of the Saxon, from Phladel
phia boxes discovered yesterday, one of them
containing the bodies OF and woman, apparently
about thirty years OF age EACH with their throats
and the other containing the body Of large with
out any mark OF violence The bodies taken to the
dead house. aud viewed by the coroner There COM
plete mystery about the affair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
Nc CONGRESSIONAL ExeuasonEn fn ROUTE 70 WASH
INeIoM.


CHATTANOOGA, nsnn Jan. l. 1867.
The party Of Congressional excursoniss eft here to-
night rvss for Washington The return trip has been
marked BY the Inequalities and evidences Of good
feeling tie part Of all that characterized the excursion
South The meeting between the citizens and the dis
tinguishcd visitors a. every point has been mutually
gratifying The party expect TO arrive In Washington
the night OF the ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
The Speaker Of the Assembly.

The speaker OF the Assembly.
Mr.. Edmund l. Pitts, who has been chosen speaker Of
the Assembly, represents tho whole Of Orleans county.
he is republican Of the radical ORDER evincad
by his In the last Legislature Our Albany
spondent says he is small, little bit Of bodv, tribe
five feet high, but with just much animation
nature could well afford to intrust with 30 small
Of age he speake like steam engine, has sharp eye
prompt way Of doing things and forms altogether
good specimen OF q smart Yankee. He was member
last ear when he showed himself 70 be possessed Of
considerable ability . debater and man Of action
He s said TO be well versed In the complications Of
parliamentary mattersL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

f# HARRISBURG, Jan. !, 1857.
The legislature met today. John p. Glass, Of Ale
ghany, was elected Speaker Of the House.
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LARGE FIRE At RICHMOND, INDIANA.


INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Jan. I, 1867
Van Newman. Reed 4 Company's grocery, pork and
grain warehouse, Dayton and Western Railway Office,
with that Of the Western Union telegraph Company, a
Richmond. Indiana, were destroyed by are at about
three O'Clock this morning. The are originated from
stove on The 0rst floor. Loes over 500 600.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
neuIcATloN or 4 SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

BosroN, Jan !. 1861
A large and beautiful monument erected 70 the
memory u the fallen soldiers from Southboro. was
dedicated in that town to-day. The Grafton was by
Samuel Appleton and there addresses by General
Gordon and Others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

BosroS. Jan. 4, 1881
Joseph p. Shaw, engaged In q house on MIX street.
and prominent citizen Of Rpxbury, run over on
the Providence Raissd 10 that city Lest evening and
Insanity k,Iisa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
AoyuTANT GENERAL Of PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRISBURG, Jan. l, 1867
Major David D. McCreery has accepted the position Of
Adjulant General OF Pennsylvania, offered him by the
Governor elect, General 0eary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
FIRE IN soMenvAlE, MASS.

BoSror, Jan. 1. 1851.
The Prescott school IN Somervie the largest In the
town, was DESTROYED by Ore this mornps Joss $4,000
I,sured fes $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

A WANT SUPPLlED.
"A HOFF'S MALT EXTRACT
BEVERAGE OF HEALTH.
Bl2 BROADWAY, between Spring and Prince streeti
The attention OF all --

"A HOFF's MALT EXTRACT
Sl9 BROADWAY, between Spring and Prince streets
INC a''enu0n o. - SUFFERING AND DEBrLrrArED.
s5GS Az HN0 F sgssEs,sa'
cameo j. aishGs
Pr r y p RckkkEpYY
soedEs "a s Isssi 4 3; TooP ga
Arousoas Earops for he past eighteen years provs
l. A N extremely sAHHaAaAnEH
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rs THE BEST AND Mosr xGREExBLk REMEDY.
AWARDED WITH THREE COLD AND ONE SILVER;
IT IS USED As SUCH II HaE Es;iiusr HOSPITALS AND
s Fan T5ERs PEcskBEn Is 1856
fHssSSiSS5FSsssEFIssy agxszarrIOs,
S SssEE sESEA0a'
Price Sd per DOZEN with discount. TO wholesale dsas
One dozen and upwards delivered any part Of the city
Orders by mail promptly executed.
Circulars sent on application s
HoFrs MATT EXTRACT DEPOT
so Broadway
between Prince aud Spring streets
SOLE AGENT FOR PENNsYLvANIA.
WA s, =; GorFEk,
corner Front and it Chestnut Si streets
A COMFORT BLESSING AND RELTEF--xTsE ELEY's
"A Hard Rubber Truss establishment lsT Chestnut
iars frees the cor ras breaks nSers
sy . ssssa ana z 81
Pamphiets free. -
A BsoLurE LEGAL DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM
AZ inc S sr. q no cos o'
~ 7. !. KING. Counsellor at Law ~ broadway.
CRosBY OPERA HOUSE ART ASSOCIATION.
THE FINAL AwARDii
TO TAKE PLACE sssa
nsr OF JANUARY NEXT
WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS or THE cor
xrrrEE TO REPRESENT THE
INTERESTS on SUB
M scRiBERs In
rHE EAsfERN srArEsi
The following gentlemen have kindly CONSENTED y 81 a.
dsssasss 70 the Dsnbusn Of Premiums Of the Crosby
Ara Association positively 70 als place on the ns q jan
uAry 1857 and WIN short, proceed to Chicago ana sssin
conjunction win the commiiss for the purpose Of repre-
ssn.ins the nssrssss Of subscrSs 10 the Eastern sA
g. cAsrxER, coal merchant Nov York
n. n. HEDDEN. iAss Cashier Of the Croson National
Bank. New York
R. y. DExxoS Presidents q The Howard National Bank,
Boston
DAVID PuLsrFER, D. Pulafer Psysos Boston.
G. r. sr1cKNEY. President MsssasoA BAnh, Fan River.
Colonel W. h. THOMAS, nour merchant PhnAdslphiA
CALEB H. NEEDLES. druaeiss PhnadslpAia
SMITH, L. johnson Co, yps founders PhiiAdsiphi
=. s. RowsE. Lavender Rowse. bankers, b. Louis
WALTER 1sozRsoIr. Cashier Of the National rnsa-
Bank, Detroit
THE ABOVE NAMED GExrIRNEx
win &C, In conjunction with the
CHICAGO COMMITTEE,
who recently published she card Announcing FINAL
AWARD.
CERTIFICATES, SIS
The remaining shares can now DO had application
PRINCIPAL EASTERN AGENCY,
THE ART INSTITUTE, No. s2S BROADWAY.
BRANCH AGENCIES
n O. ROOT ANTHONY co. n Nassau street.,
VIZ oBRIEN BRO, n rbrd avesue.
BROOKLYN AGENCY,
j. MORRIS co., No. 1874 Fulton street
PHILADELPHIA AGENCY,
y. PUaH, Bulletin Building, Chestnut street
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-21
mn q IF N EW C O @ ID S /.

LIN
We are now prepared to offer to Who osale
and retail purchasers, great bargains iii almost
every description Of DRY GOODS, CARPET
INGs, MATTLNGS, OIL CLOTHS, &c, &c.
We can only name in part
Linen and Cotton Sheetinga, Pillow Linens
and Cotto"s, Counterpanes, Doyies, Napkins,
Towels Toweling Of every description Table
Damask, Bleached and Brown; Wine Cloths
Shifting Linen, Cottons, Bleached and Brown,
of every kind Blne ID meatics, Ilcklngs,
Checks, Ginghams, and ull kinds Of Gloves,
Hosiery and Notions.
A very large assortment Of MOURNING
GOODS, suchas "a, A and Cd superior all
wool Mouslins, Florentines, By@antinea, Tam
mortines. Bombaznes, Hernanies Tamese
Cloth, Challies, Canton Cloth, Alpaeass, rnre
NJ CHAIRS Silk Grenadines, Beragns and Love
Wells also Il fine line Of English Grape Wells,
from $3. 80 to $40.
We have also received another largo supply
Of those elegant Black Gros. Grain Sil,s, rang
ing from 81. SO to $50 per yard.
We have also splendid rich lu,tre Gro. de
Rhine and Semper ldem Silk9,in Black, Green,
Blue, Brown and other colors.
A full line of CAMBRICS and .lACkn-
N FITS, both hard and soft finish; Nalh3ooks
and Malls plain and barred White Organdies'
A and Sd wide, some otthem very lne; piaIn,
barred and striped Swiss Muslins; whitennd col
ored Piques, Organdies, Lawns. Pcrcuis, llnen
Lawns, figured and PLAIN.
We have Il good assortment Of Silk and Cloth
Mantels, newest styles; also, Shaws and Lace
Points.
A very large stock Of Cloths, Cassmeres and
Linen Goods, for gents wear; Cass!mercs, Cot
tonades and Linens, suitable for boys wea1.
japanese Ties for gentlemen. new arti lo
and very fashionable. But VIC must iorbear.-
We can only add our stool, is very complete,
and at prices that cannot fail to please.
| Our New York correspondents keep us con-
stantly advised as to the state Of the mar k ct,
and it is not our purpose to hold any goods nj
prices above their market value.
We invite an examination Of our stock.
my 9-tf WILMER 81 SLAYMAkER
NEW SPRING GOODS.
A variety Of
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
MOURNING SILKS,
ALPACAS, BOMBAZlN Els
MOUSLINS. BLACK LAWNS.
PARASOLS, CORSETS, SKIRTS,
.... GLOVES. HOSIERY, &c, &c.
ALSO,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES .a..
COTTON AND LINEN SHEETlNGS
HARPER s. BRO, ...
lO9 corner King and Pitt streets.
Gs>A lot Of FA NCY SILKS, will be sold
at IS cents ap s.,