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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
German Postal treaty.

Our large German population, who
are SO deeply and personally interested
in the matter. viii be gratifed to learn
that MI. .sKAssoN,I N agent of the
United States, is now at Berlin, en-
gagged 10 ssnego tiating postal treaty
with the North, German Federation.
1t is reported that he finds Count
8IssAkcks the German Prime Minis
ter, quite acknowledgement Mr..
KAssoN proposes reduction of rates
equal to that agreed . to- BY Great
Britain, which is operhalfoc All let
tiers to Germany to be prepaid by the
sender; the same on the other side
as to all letters to. the United States !;
each power touretainl 4alioth cpostage
it collects, thereby avoiding the keep
ing of complex accounts and settling
balances. bTheipresentrateso of post
age on letters to Germany are cppres-
sive and exorbitant; reduction Of
one half would afford great relief;
butts not Fas low as the postage ought
to be. Ten cents per single letter is.
amply high enough to defray all ex-
penses oftd transportation including
inland postage and before long we
have no doubt but. that rate viii be,
adopted. mon sass, ss.1e. tic TIN sai SOC
The postal communication OF this
part of the country, especially through
the Evansville pestofice. is greater
than that with any OF her foreign coan.
try, and tits a mater, Of. much ilhpos =
lance to US, thatssuchaa. treaty as Us =,
being negotiated be made. Weekly
lines of steamers ply between New
York and Rremen and Hamburg. The
Emigration from Germany to- gcthe
United States exceeds that from
Britain to our shores. and gives no,
indications Of decrease or cessation.
1t is estimatedcthatlone fourth of the
whole population of this Republic
is of German birth or extraction, sand
hundreds of thousands of people from
the old Fatherland, are constantly
writing letters to their friends at
home" A treaty with the Courtiip
Berlin will RieTnbrace allo Germany
outside ofHAusfria and Switzerland,
and will represent forty millions of
people on that. side. and twill lead
to similar reductions of postal rates
with Fra nee and all the other nowers
of Europe. ;sssTfe iiaw 81 Oh
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

10 We publish elsewhere a communi-
ation from Gen. VIM. HARROW, of
Mount Vernon, which was handed to
us by 3 gentleman, who stated that
the General intimated a doubt as to
whether we would publish it, and that
he was Instructed in case oforE-refusal
to hand it to the Courier. We regret
that he should entertain a doubt of
our willingness to give him a hearing,
tsor thafhe should think circumstances
had occurred which required him to
write an article which it might be-
come necessaryRo insert ina Demo
cratic newspaper.
HI We publish in connection with
Gen. HARROw's communication, the
article from the Journal of which he
complains, and also the resolution of
the Republican Convention of Van
derburgh County endorsing Captain
HARGRAvE. With the facts before
them, our readers can judge Of the
grounds of the Generals grievance,
as against us. We were DESTROYS of
remaining quiet upon the subject, but
were drawn out by the special invi-
tatson Of the Mount Vernon Union,
which certainly would not act in the
matter without conference with Geni
eral HARROW. He ought not to COM
plain ofsthe manner in which we re-
ferred to him. With the resolution
of the Vanderburgh County Conven-
ton before US, we certainly could
draw no other inference than the one
we did, as to the duty of the Republi-
cans of Il bis county, in the absence of
a District Convention or an agree
ment of the rival candidates. We
did not instigate the resolution and
Are in no wise responsible for it.
The local item in the Journal of
which he complains was written
with no Intention whatever to operate
injuriouslyS Against R71nf.s AAS@OO
We do netSdesireigas eentroyersB
with Gen. HARROW, and therefore
omit any reference TO sHe 16hEnsas of
his 6tnmunieati0pp, CAPTAINS HAR55l
GRASEais doubtless able to fight his
own battleks IWesshowever, irepeats
our earnest desire. that the division
should in Sonic Way be adjusted, and
that the votes of the Unians party Of
thislJ judicial Circuit be cast as unit
at the approaching elecsionsdt ii yiobi
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
NEWS ITEMS

Gold closed in New YORK on yesterdagr
at 1875.
The National Cemetry, at Antietan, was
dedicated on the 18th inst rs ezals9Q-
Special Treasury "A gent forboufn. died.
at New Orleans, of yellow feveraa. Gensl
Wheaton is considered out of dangef.ni -
The Union Pacific Railroad is now IN
ished AGO miles, West OF 0ma Ia, and wi ;hip
so miles OF Cheyenne City.o r. s1n09 sHi elk
The citizens. of ga Montana are cailing,
loudly for the Government to stop Indian
outrages, or let them do 1t themselves Ice =
Ex-Mayor -'withsrs IS now urging the
removal of GeneraI Pope. J fwithefsa is
anxious to be reinstated Mayor OF Mobile.
General Schofield has ordered an cleo
tion for a State Convention In yir9fnia.A
disregarding the Presidents suggestion to
have all elections south take place on the
same day. bGs aGa 1a1 10 SsSaaJ xDk.'
The registration returns FROM North Car
ohna indicate that inn the YVES eeTrTp arss OF
the State more white voters Win be regis
tered than the total vote ofGdsSJo IT he prof
portion OF white to black was six 10 five.
The colored vote will beJincreassd q 70 tat;
over that OF 1860 at least fifteen per cent.
The official returns of the Maine Erection
AcSSlNtG al baic o. Ss % VtHSF1S6ISldLS1Oin
State, from 540g tow rs, give chi am berlai n
56.4o6, and Pftlsbhrys Area. Majority sfors
ChamberiaiR HH+ kNE 10 xisirsv IS
The Indiansare osalf Committing depfe.
dations on the border. On the 18th a Gov
eminent trafE eesst OF Hays City was a..
tackled, and about thirty animals cap
tured, and two drivers killed.. Disguised
white men are among the Indians. soW -
The base ba9Yp nratehs for me ef,arnpion-
ship of the country, came of on, the 10Th at
New YORK, between the At.antics of
Brooklyn and the Athletics of Rhiiadsf-
phia, which resulted In a victory for the for
mer. by % to!6 -t2o5c 'sJ9Hnff raj sIaisst
An Omahss dispatch says the Montana
Volunteers had q tight with the Crow and
Sioux Indians. on the Yellow Stone River,
on SepteIn Der /, in which two whites Were
killed. The Indian loss is unknown. 'ot q
General iekles has been ordered to re-
port 10 person, at the headquarters of the
army III Washington, between the l7th
and 2lst.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

We never notice communications
not accompanied with the name Of
the author. ghe must be made knewni
to US if unacquainted.
Write ON only one side Of the paper. :"
Don't write unless you have Some
thing to ssyqf ipterest to fheiph bic !;
and be as brief as the spbiectMiH al
low. e
The publication of colnmunica-
ton is no evidence that the editors
adopt its sentiments. The. author ,,is
alone responsible tor. them .,oc
Communications should be address
ed to the Editors of the JOURNAL,
and not to individuals.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
The Journal Abroad.

Our citizens ,WhooareI1ab sehtlffom
the city and want to, see the DAILY
JOURNAL, will find It regularly on file
in Cincinnatiat the Mercantile Libra.
ry; in Chicago atthe Board of Trade
Rooms; in st. Louis at the Mercan-
tile Library; in Indianapolis at the
Bates House, and at st. Nicholas
Hotel, New York.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

A MERCANTILE friend has furnish :
ed US with a. list oftlegaI, weights and
measures, which vii be found in the
Commercial columns.
bGG agaaoxI .aGfEasa fsssai
SlfEes5
| yfcEVonl 81 sT0l - N 81
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

9sSVALLANDIGHAM said in a recent
speech in Ohio that he was prouder
than ever of bis warirecofd, and was
daily growing still prouder of it.
Happy man.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
les. Success to it.

WE publish in to-day's CONNER
cial columns the returns of sales for
the month of August. of some of the
leading wholesale houses of the city.
The list only includes such as have
sold over $40, 900 for the month, and
over $5O, 900 worth since thefrst of
May,fwhen the Government license
was Issued For the current month
there will be better showing, as bus
mess will be better, and a larger num-
Der Of the wholesale houses will have
sold more than $4,000. and over the
$4,000.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

popular ed1rIOn. me remaining ST.
or seven volumes VIII be published in
- z 80
volumes, will be- a choice library in
itself They can be had of our booksell-
ers, or will hesent by mail; postage paid
by the publishers, at the price stated
above -@iE 'E1'heol q '@' :" 'es o
sssaa@z - ,,..e...t
- EVERY SATURDAY, for September
u is received with its usual choice
miscellany, amopgIxhich are several
articles from the advanced sheets OF.
the london ,Sdcfety.enT his popular
weekly presents Stsifeaders just those
portions Of European current litera-'
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can wishes and needs to see. Any
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essays a ny Interesting semi-scientific
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intelligence ppearing an a European
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paa : . : > 70 *. s;e.i 1,isi'. q
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
- .21E.a 8sA $
oysters! oysters! oysters!

Plat & Co.'s Celebrated Bal more
s oysters 00.G
XYFCKERY Ea0s. being appointed
" Agents for the above popular brand
OF Oysters, expect to be able 10 supply
Families, Hoteis.b steam boats Saloons,
and all others wholesale and retail-at as
low VII lFH feesl as a ssm ns daily
,sonsty express WICK E. Y~BROS.
sel41 & Z" Eureka Bazaar" 10 Nam It.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

anticipation of the yellow feterreacff-a
ing Mobile, il is ordered that the city. be
abandoned by Govern meut officissls.k Gen
Spinner, U. S. Treasurer has, from good
motives, thought 1t proper to Withdraw all
Government funds deposited there, and
place them in some eity furtner North 81
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18
- 8. N. ROLEY'S
Heal Estate Agency.

Rea1 Estate Agency.
I'm the office Of Wm.sEmery, Justice of the
Peace, on Third Street, between Main and
LOcusfs
Real Estate bought and sold On commits
sion at reasonable rates. No charge if the
sale isaTsot effected. wiz artendfto the pay
ment of taxes, collecting of debts, renting
of houses, &c, &c. jy25 dam
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-18

I'Fs.i'1s.3 sF8-'l'l 3'iih ,t.eIeSi'''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Exciting Scene at a Menagerie.


A group OF rattlesuakes, says an English
paper, which had been landed at Liverpool.
were purchased by William Manders. and
were first exhibited by that gentleman at
Northampton. AS the box in which the
snakes were brought over was to a certain
extent unsafe, Mr.. Manders had stout case
expressly manufactured for their reception
The keeper, who attends the reptile depart
ment OF the menageTie put a large pan on the
coke lire which stood in the center of the
menagerie. During the time the pan was
heating, he proceeded with his work, and at
length he took the case containing the rattle
snakes out of the box, and commenced clean
ing the exterior. While he was so engaged,
the spring latch at the side of the case became
detached, aud the door dropped down. At
this moment the water in the pan boiled over,
and the keeper rushed to the fire to remove
the pan, incau;iOusly leaving the door open
of the Tattlesnake case. On his return to
resume work he found that one of the largest
of the snakes had escaped from the case and
Peering about Kissing in terrible manner,
and shaking his rattlcs. The man closed the
open door of the case and warned his COM
panIOn. a panic seized the man, and with
the greatest difficulty, an elderly man named
Frank Godfrey prevailed on some of them
to remain in the enclosure and endeavo- to
capture the fearful reptile Aiming theni>
selves with shovels, forks, scrapers and brooms
the keepers under the direction of Godfrey,
proceeded toward the snake The reptile,
during these preparations, remained perfectly
quiet, but on the approach of the keepers leis-
urely proceeded up the center of the euclo>
sure, Kissing fearfully all the time. 1t did
not appear to notice any of the occupants of
the numerous cages and dens, until it came to
the caravan containing the bonassus, spe-
cies of bufalO-an immense animal, weighing
upward of two tons. On arriving opposite
this caravan the rattlesnake paused for a mo-
nent, and then made spring, fastened on the
boRassus, and bit it in the left nostril. The
reptile then let go its hold, and, shaking its
rattles, Glided through an opening between
two caravans, where some of Mr.. Mander's
grOOniS were filling cart with straw To
this cart was attached one of the finest horses
belonging to Mr.. Mauder's extensive stud
The rattlesnake fastened on the off fetlock
of the horse, which Immediately reared and
plunged to such an extent as to shake the
reptile of, and, before it could move away, it
was crushed to pieces beneath the hoois of
the horse, which died in fearful agony
Meanwhile the bonassus was in such an infuri-
atcd condition that the doors of its den had
to be put up and securely boltcd, and shortly
atterward it died.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
Honesty" of Bank officials.

The correspondent, at New York, of the
Mobile Adeertiser, relates the following of
what he calls an ''honest" cashier:
''Not long ago the cashier of well.known
bank informed the directors that he wished
to resign. He was supposed to be a poor man
IN the comparative sense, and they asked him
IT he could afford to resign"
Yes" said the cashier, ''if could not
would not"
How is that? We thought you had moth
ing but your salary
''Gentlemen," said he, perfectly cool and
frank, 81 have used the money of the bank
used it literally. But the bank has not
lost anything. saw chances, made the best
OF them, and returned every dollar took
have enough now, and want to resign Have
the books examined; you will find everything
straight. 1t may have been wrong to use
The money, but there's nothing lost, and it's
not worth your while to make any trouble.
They did not make any trouble, and the
lucky cashier IS now a member of the best
society in New York"
Something akin to the above. saws the
Philadelphia Ledger, is q fact in the life of a
newly elected bank director in this city, as
the same was told us by the individual HIM
self. lie was staid, active business man. a
member of the Society of Friends, and like
the most of that unobtrusive sect, rarely took
part IN affairs outside of his own store. Be.
ing man of means. and keeping good bank
account, one of our Oldest banks solicited him
to become director. 1t being grave ques-
tiOn with him, he said he would think of l..
and after consultation with his wife, who be-
ing little ambitious insisted that he should
accept it, and he did. At the first meeting
OF the Board there after he took his seal. and
after the disposal OF the business before it.
some cigars, usual, were brought in, and
those who desired helped themselves aud
smoked, leaving at the time of the adjourn
ment dozen or more in the glass tumbIer
containing them. At the Board was another
quite straishtlaced old Friend, who, re-
naming little behind mis- fellows, our new
director saw him give quick glance round
the room to assure himself that he was
unobseTved, and then stcalthily wipe the
remaining cigars into his pocket In alarm,
our new director walked directly home, and
to the surprise of his wife. informed her that
he meant forthwith to resign his Office, aud
relating what he had seen, said he thought
there must be something in the airof bank
to create an itching palm. and make men dis
honest. True to his word, he did resign, and
has never since taken seat at Board of
bank directors
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
POETICAL.
VIRGINIA.


When Greece, In arts and AIMS supreme,r--
i Aoee soyereign DER her daFkened Age,
ARD lent Its old, immortal theme,
10 grateful HistOTy's buFningPage;
When words, like arrows winged with FIRE,
Touched HEARTS that kindled at the fame,
Aud Song re-echOing to her Tyre.
Heard the far voice OfcOming Fame;
Then Freedom kept. guarded mound,
That fOrITessed rock where Athens sates
Aud Wisdom's soul divinely crowned.
It's shelteTinE Genius, held the STATE
Resistless Thought its vital beam
90. To bard and sage, and hero gave
That long has lit Times upward stream,
And shines eternal on the wave.
-r This was her boa ct, and Is her pride.
The old Republic steTu bchest;
That mind TO answering mind replied;
And they who swayed her were her BEsT.
This wrote her story with the stars;
She persisted How hes annals tell;
Hate. envy, aIeanness. all that mars,
And Folly AuIcd, as Greatness fell.
Then. Fo-ce and Fraud's barbarian will.
Rose Ger the nObleT nind's decay,
And sank, on tower and tempted hill.
The twilight shades that closed her day.
This golden moral Ed unroIls,
OProud Virginia to thine eyes;
Bids thee love most thy nObIest souls,
For Freedom sinks, when Honor dice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
Signing the Pledge.

A man long noted for Incorporate habits
was induced by Rev. John Abbott, to sign
the pledge, in his own way which he did in
these words:
Il pledge myself to drink no intoxicating
drinks for one year.
Few believed he would keep it; but at the
end of the year he again appeared at a tenn
perancc meeting without having touched a
drop.
Are you going to sign again ?" asked Mr..
Abbott.
Yes replied he, 'if I can do it in my own
way
And accordingly he signed the pledge for
ninety-nine years.
And if said he, Il live to that time it is
my intention to take off life lease
a few days after, he called on the tavern
keeper, who welcomed him back to his old
haunts.
ooh, landlord said he, as if in pain, Il
have such lump on my side.'
That's because you have stopped drinking
said the landlord. You won't live long if
you keep on
Will drinking take that lump away"
yes, and if you don't drink you'll soon
have lump ON the other side Come let's
have drink together and he poured out two
glasses.
4 reckon won't drink said the former
inebriatc, especially, if keeping the pledge
will bring another lump, for it isn't very hard
to bear, after ALL and with this he drew the
lump-a roll of greenbacks from his pocket,
and walked off, leaving the landlord to his re-
Elections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
HUMOROUS.
A Sea-Sick Tragedian.

Sickness is a sad leveler, TO which the
strongest minds succumb, leaving nothing
but the desire TO touch terra firma again. An
eminent artist, who has recently made most
successful tour in California, returned East
by steamer. Scarcely had the ship got out of
sight of land before the Thespian was laid by
the heels with nauL de nler. In the depths Of
his despair he called for the Captain, and
when that worthy arrived the tragedian gazed
at him for few moments aud then asked:
'Ar-r>e-yOu the Captain p
i have that honor, said the SON Of Nep-
tune.
'Ver-r y well-sir. want you to run this
blasted ship ashore. III pay for her, hull,
engines and cargo
The Captain smiled and told his unhappy
passenger 1t was impossible. 80
Very well, sir.r-r. Tie her to rock,
then, and stop this blasted rolling
Being assured that this was also impossible.
the Wretehed actor retired to his stateroom,
and lying there in mortal agony, cursed the
sea and all that appertained to il with oaths
both loud and deep.
Now 1t SO happened that the Rev. Dir.
Chadband, who had collected large amount
OF money in California, to purchase fine tooth
combs and tracts for the Digger Indians, was
pied the stateroom next to the actors. Hor-
riied at the rOars Of the silk lion, he walked
into his stateroom Just as he let of another
vOlley of anathemas, which extorted q deep
grOan from Chadband.
HALO said the player, ARE you siek?'
Sick at heart, BROTHER was the response,
'tO hear you use such bad language
st is bad habit said the wretched artist,
'but hang it, sir, here I've been turned in
side out for three days, thrown up everything
possible, and if I'm sick any longer, curse
me if I don't think shall throw up my en-
gagement in New York Blast the sea r
Don't. my dear sir, don't curse so. Re-
member One who was patient under much
greater sUferiDgs than yours
the tragedian rose up to his full height,
and, running his fingers through his hair, as
he chewed his voice for a moment, replied:
1 do remember Him, sir-r-r, and remem-
Der that when he was caught at sea, He gotout
and walked, and wish could follow His
example, in that respect at least
Mr.. ChadbaRd concluded that any more
missionary efforts in that direction would not
be very profitable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS AND
FANCY GOODS. q

THE undersigned wishes to inform the Ladies of
Il Jefferson and surrounding counties, that he has
received large and ha ndsOme assortment of La
dies Dress Trimmings and Fancy GoOds, such as
COLD AND BLACK VELVET RIBBONS,
BUGLE BRAID AND PRINCES,
MOhair aud Grape Fringcs and Binding, Velvet
Crepe, Silk and BombaZinc Buttons: Blue, Green
Scarlet and Black Belt Ribbons, and many more
Trimmings too numerous to mention. beautiful
assortment of Fancy Goods. such as Jet. Crystal
and Plated Belt Buckles; Jet Brcnstpins, Ladies'
Companions and Reticules, Wax and Glass Beads.
a handsome assortment of Embroidered Cushions
tor Rocking Chairs and Lounges, all cOlOrs OF
Zephyr WOTsIed and Knitting Yarn, Canvass for
EmbTOderie1, Children = Legings and ScarEs, full
line of Ladies' and ChiIdren's Cloves, Buck Gaunt-
let's for Ladies and Gentlemen.
The above articles have been selected with great
care, and will be sold at low prices.
NJ. BEHREND,
Opposite Campbell & MasOn'0.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
NOTICE.

ITNHE undersigned having returned TO Charles
i town, with the view of locating in HE native
county takes this method Of announcing that he
will give his prompt attention to the execution of
all work entrusted to him, in the
BUILDING AND HOUSEKEEPING LINE.
AstheTe may be those who not familiar with
his qualifica rkman, he would that
father, Mr.. Nathaniel My5rs, whose experience as
a builder Is known to ali.
o. Orders for work solicited, and may be left at
the residence OF his father, in ChaTlestOwn.
SAMUEL MYERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

The young lady who was recommended
to take exercise 20 improve her health, says
that she will jump at an offer and run her
Own risk"
"A movement is on foot to start "semi-
religious" newspaper in Brighton. Semi
religious is a curious cause to advocate.