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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17
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Confecti0neries.
Altering & Hassler, 10 South FiFzasRazss. e
Christ A. & w, los Main street
Grocers (Retail).
Parsons, Scoville & Co.
Cook & Healy. 70 Main street,
Vickery Bros, rs Main street. b,
Merchant Tdtlors.
Smith & Darling, 54 Main street.
Hats and Gaps.
Lanphear & Mitchell, % First stree
Agricultural Implements.
Fullerton w. g., 46 Main street
Hornbrook & Co., Water street.
Babcock H. o., First street.
Iron and Hardacare { Who5exExA.
Snyder David & Co., Is. Main stree
Wells H. X. d son. 81 Main street.
B9tticher. Kellogg & Co., IL First s-ss@E-
Sonntag G. S. & Co., % First street
Orr Samuel, Water street.
Chas. Babcock, s Main Street.
Booksellers.
Geo.. H. Fish 81 Co., 10 Main street
Barter r. F.. & Co., 6 First st.
Miscellaneous.
Uhlhorn & Brinkman, Marble DssArSEx@aL,
l02, and 10f Main street.
Evansville Business College, LIE. EssNr--
field, Principal, First street.
Crescent City springs. Hit & OeiEsEEa.-
Bennett F W., Meat store, corner lsseazszk
and Second.
First National Bank, Main street.
hewitt w. G., Florist. y
Wolff O., SaddIer, IS Main street
Coal.
Bodiam Mines.
A. ]. Hutcheson.
~. . Ice.
T.. W. Murray.
Carpets.
w. E. French 81 Co..
Lumber.
John F. Glover.
] mes swanson & De.
Brass Foundry.
Turnock w. G. & Co., brass foun1er1,zzxr
Pine and First streets.
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FOR RENT.

rOR RENT "A large House with elev n
rooms. in good locality; will make a
first rate Boarding House. Also. a two
story dwelling, with five rooms, for reut.
Possession of both immediately.
A. JOHNSON, Real Estate Agent,
july9 If Evansville, Indiana.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

a l.. ROBINSON is a candidate for
IA Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
in the First District, composed of the coun-
ties of Posey, Vanderburgh, Gibson. and
Warrick. rs jyS diff
Editors Journal-Announce me to the
people of the District as a candidate for
the office of Prosecuting Attorney.
w. HARROW.
Mt. Vernon, Ind, July 4, 1867. jyS
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LOST.

r OST-City Order No. 3.2O8 for SIS, issued
in favor of James G. Blythe. A liberal
reward will be paid the finder by leaving
it at the JOURNAL Office. Payment has
been stopped. JyI73t
The national Republican., 1867-05-02
AMUsEM EnTs.

NATIONAL TnEATRE.-A new play, or Of
least new 10 the Washington public, was placsd
upon the boards at the National last evening.
We did not see H. and shall not therefore attempt
anything like oommondstion or csnsure Of the
piece. .ar.... -.
This evening Miss WESTERN appears In that
celebrated comedy In three acts, known as "Pes
wonangton." II Is the joint production Of ToN
TAYLOR and CHARLES READE. Miss LUCILLE
Is perfectly at home in this play and will doubt.
less draw q full house.
Tomorrow friday evening she has benefit,
whom she will appear as cyntharis the Gipsy Girl
In Buskstone's play entitled "Flowsrs Of the
Forest" II all Of Miss WESTERNS friends rally
on this occasion there will not be room for them
In this house. ...t
The printers made us say In our issue Of yes.
tsrday that Mr.. s. 8. Clark was underlined for
this theatre nszt week. II Is scarcely necessary
that We should make the correction, and say,
that We meant as q matter Of course, Mr.. J. g.
Clark, the accomplished comedian and thorough
gentleman.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02
Georgetown Matters.

SELLING WITHOUT LiCESsE-The buck
sters and butchers at the butohsr.j p,.,t.t -,
gresn-groeers throughout the town, were Al tbsi
places yesterday morning and transactine bu,I.
ness as usual, Notwithstanding the corporstion
has refused 10 grant them licenses, OF oon,..
they expected 10 have notices served mon ihsr,
TO appear before the magistrate, and considsra.
bic feeling was manifested by them and THAR
friends TO sec the issue, but up 10 the hour oi
closing business In the market house nothing was
done, and u was understood that the authorities
had concluded to postpone their setion In the
matter until Friday. In the meantime Il is sx.
pected that the City Councils will do something
to meet the case.
FAIR AT New MARKEr HALL.-on Monday
evening the members Of tho Young Catholics
Friend Society, 81. Vincent de Paul Society, and
Catholic Total Abstinence Society agreed 70 pay
visit to fair now being held at the New Mar.
ket Hall by the ladies Of the Union Benevolent
Society Accordingly on that evening, accom-.
panied BY the band, they proceeded In large
numbers to the above-namsd hall.
TuE Picnic POSTPONED Owing to tho un.
favorable state Of the weather yesterday, the
committee having in charge the picnic for the
benefit OF the Southern orphans are compelled to
postpone It until Thursday, May 18th, instant,
and all tickets out are good for that day.
MERCHANTS EIcHAsGE.-The offerings and
sales yesterday morning were light; 1000 bushels
red wheat at $3.l0, and 1000 bushels yellow
corn at 81. % per bushel.
The FisH WHARF.-The receipts yesterday
morning were about 1000 herring, which sold Al
$40 per 1000, and not over 100 shad, which re-
tailed at II cents each.
THE CANAL.-The rock thrown in the canal
at Sandy Hook by blast on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad has been removed, and tho coal
feet Is arriving. The arrivals yesterday were
twenty boats, all with coal consigned as follows:
To the Central Company, $50 O5 tons; Amsrican |
Company, 1,08612 tons Borden Company,
22Il7 tons; Hampshire and Baltimore Company,
22l II tons. Depsrted-Ten boats light.
PoRr OF GEoRGErowS-E Entered Schooner
Emma Virgins, Dennis, master, for Salisbury.
Cleared-sehooner Benjamin Stoakley, Hillman,
master, for Salisbury.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02
Aatipmal Aepnblitau.
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ons square, one Insertion, u; subsequent inser.
tons 80 cents. one square, one month, %, Liberal
induesmshts 70 quarterly, ssni annual and yearly
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livery other day sdvertisemsnts, 80 per cont addi.
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EiEht lines constitute square Less than sqaars
charged In proportion, At the above rates. Dol.
Editorial notices, 70 cents Per line zach Insertion
beeai notices, 20 cents psr line each Insertion
Advertisements coming under the heaas Of wants.
For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Pound, net exceeding
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RATES. - 7'a- r'
Advertisements should be handed Ia before . p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

REFUSED REGIsTRATroS.-On Tuesday
Dr. VIM Boyd, of the Seventh ward, we learn,
applied to the board Of registration to have his
name recorded 40 q voter, and an evening cotem.
porary says "he was rejected on the ground that
he had been convicted Of crime, having been in
the penitentiary for running slaves out of the
District. DR.. Boyd claimed that he had received
a full and unconditional pardon from the Prosi.
dent OF the United States, which restored him to
the rights OF citizenship. The registers decided
that under the law his name could not be ro-
ceiyed, 1t specifying among others whose names
shall not be registered those who have been con.
vieted Of an Infamous crime. DR.. Boyd gave no
tiee to the registers that he would take the mat.
ter before the courts"
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

MAIL AGENTS APPoNTED.-The Posmlas-
ter General has, 1t Is said assumed tho responsi,
biliy of appointing special agents to take chs rge
Of the post Offices LEFT vacant by failure of the
Senate to confirm nominations made to Gll those
offices. An agent has been appointed to take
charge Of the offices at Newburgh, New York,
and Jacksonville, Indiana.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

SANFORD CoNovER TAKES AN APPEAL
On Monday next II. @. Gooding, Esq, and Judge
Lanler, counsel for Sanford Conover, convicted
in the Criminal Cour of perjury, and sentenced
to ten years In the Albany penitentiary, will
argue the appeal from the sentence thereof in
tho court in 6aRc.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

INTERNAL REyENUE.-The assessor of in
ternal revenue taxes in this city, has requested
deiinquents to appear and render their tax re-
ports. 1t would be we'll for all such to remem
Der that the penalty for such neglect is an addi-
tion Of hfty per cent, and persons who do bust
ness after the LIST Of May without hrst obtai ning
an internal revenue license are liable to inc Of
from $40 to $500, and imprisonment from 81 xty
days to two years.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

BURIAL OF COLONEL BUsTEED.-The re-
mains Of this gentleman were followed to the
grave yesterday morning by his afflicted family
and friends. Tho funeral ceremonies took place
at St. Patrick's Church, Father Keane oficiat.
ingi and his discourse was admirably adapted to
the occasion, and his remarks on VANITY of van.
tiles, should bo treasured up as words of gold
by every one who were fortunate enough to be
present on this solemn occasion.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

REsIdSED.-Mr. J. @. @. Whaley, who
has for number Of years filed the position of
Proof:reader in the job-room at the Government
Printing oaice, has resigned for the purpose of
entering Into commercial pursuits In baltimore
ar. W, was one OF the model young men of this
city and leaves q large circle Of friends who
wish him hearty success In his new undertak.
ing. Ho is both energetic and gentlemanly.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

A RAID IN THE SEVENTH WARD-At
about u O'Clock last night, Lieut. Gossford, and
several Of his men made n raid on II house Of i'll.
fame, mo. 5l0l Third street, and captured
three women and one man. They are held at
the station house for hearing
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

The FISH WHARF.-There were but few
arrivals yesterday at the fish wharf. In fact no
boats came up during tho day. There were
some expected up last evening but none in sight
when we left the wharf, 0 p. m. The wind, how.
ever was from the west southwest, and fair
wind Tor craft bound up, and probably number
arrived up during the night. Shad brought $l4
per hundred on the wharf yesterday morning;
and we have no doubt that prices will be higher
to-day In market than Tuesday last.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-James Eagan
was arrested by Officer Cavanagh. on the COM
plant Of Mr. d, 0COnnell tailor, who charges
him with assault and battery, the particulars of
which were mentioned in Mondays REPUBLICAN.
Eagan was held to bail by Justice Thompson to
answer at court.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

YESTERDAY afternoon Mr.. John Ii. Con.
don, formerly of Baltimore, and more recently a
clerk In the General Post Office, sold his farm Of
one hundred acres, over Eastern Branch, near
Fort stOneman, to Mr.. Fitzgerald, for $lI, 900
cash
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

EMPLoYMEST.-The employment com,
mittee Of the Young Mems Christian. .Associa.
tion receives applications from those desiring
employment, either in person ut tho rooms over
MstEerott Hall, daily, at 80 p. IN, or by letter
addressed to Chairman Employment Commit.
zee, r.; NJ. q. A., Washington. Employers ART
invited to examine tho register Of applicants
kept at the rooms The committee endeavors tt
form just estimate Of the worth and ability o
the parties before commencing them.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

The JAPANESE COMMISSIONERS. - The
Japanese Commissioners. with their entire suite
numbering, In all, nine persons, wore yesterday
waited upon at their residence by Mr. Chiffon,
oil the State Department, and by that gentleman
presented to Secretary Seward. They arrived in
carriages, at the State Department, about l. $50
p. m, and were Immediately ushored into the
private room Of the Secretary, no publicity being
attached whatever to the interview. Mr.. Fred.
erick W. Seward and Mr. Chiffon were the only
persons admitted during the oonyersation betwe.n
Mr.. Seward and the Embassy. The Commission.
ers presented their credentials rs the accredited
representatives Of the Japanese Government;
which proved satisfactory to the American Pre-.
mier. The interview lasted nearly half an hour,
and the visitors were then conducted to tho
library and through other parts Of the building,
after which they returned TO Wormley's.
The secretary will present their credentials at
once to the President, and Mr. johnson will So
lect day on which TO receive them. Five Of tho
party, viz: the two Commissioners, Secretary Of
Legation, and two servants, were clothed In the
costume Of their country, without any decoration
whatever the others were attred In the citizen 8
dress OF this country, which they have only
adopted since their arrival here.
"Little Tommy" whose visit to this country
Is well remembered, Is yet attached to the Diplo-
matte Bureau at home, and anxiously longed to
return here again; but the ladies ruined Tommy 4
chances to come this time. He was petted 60
much while here by them, that, although II
might do very we'll whom he was boy, II Woult
not now, as he has grown somewhat older sine,
them and the present business is one Of weghty
State matters, and not Of loves diplomacy, pool
Tommy had to remain at home.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

The FENIANs-The ODonoyan Rossa
Circle Of the Fenian Brotherhood hold meeting
this evening, at Magee's Hall, L street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth street.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

REuIsTRATIoN.-The Board of Registra-
tiOn recorded 649 names of voters in tho Sew.
snth ward yesterday, Of which SS7 were white
and 262 eoloTed,
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

PErIr JURY.-The following-named gen,
temen have been drawn as the petit jury for the
Circuit Court during the May term:
Joseph Bryan, Third ward John E. Cox,
Georgetown; Charles Ball, Second ward George
Turnburke, Second ward George A. Spurgman,
Fourth ward Nicholas Mills, Fourth ward VIM.
Y. Given, Second ward ]. P, Klsngle, county;
Juo, W. Tucker, Second ward Daniel Black,
Fourth ward; d. Il. Kelley Sixth ward Il. b.
Barrett, Georgetown; Thomas A. Richards Fifth
ward; Wm. Cammnck, Seventh ward ]. +. San.
nor, First ward; p. Shoemaker, county John Z.
Kendall, Frank McGhsn, Third ward Il. Ubhof,
Georgetown Horatio N. Easily, First ward
Benjam Prosise. Third ward Charles Wilson,
Seventh ward; Robert Cohen, Fourth ward Jno.
II. Russell, Sixth ward A. M. Appler, George.
town; +. A. LutE, Fourth ward.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

FoUND.-The missing 81 900 bond, some
days since mislAid in the Printing Bureau of tho
Treasury Department, which has occHsioned con.
siderable investigation, has been discovered In q
waste basket
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

Music AT THE CAPITOL GRoUEDs.-In
consequence Of tho bad state Of the weather, no
music was to be heard on these grounds last eve.
ming. Should the weather prove favorable, the
Marine Band will discourse at the grounds south
Of the Presidential Mansion, on Saturday evening
next,
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The annexed sales
Of real estate were made by Messrs. Cooper 4
Latiuor, auetioneers! Lot 81, square n, contain.
ing O. 900 feet, at 81 cents per square FOOT X. H.
Ball, purchaser. Lot 80, in the same square, and
containing same number Of feet, to II. II. Tilly.
Lots II aud IL, square 102, purchased by John
Connolly for 1850. West half of lot 0, In Dew.
rvs subdivision, square 200, containing 2,I5O
feet purchased BY O. II. Darlington, at 35 cents
per square foot. Lots A and B, subdivision Of
lot 4, square 100, containing 4,3i7 feet, at 20
cents per foot purchased by q. @. D. Mitchell.
Lot Q, subdivision Of lot 4, containing 2, 44s
feet, at l9t cents per square FOOT purchased by
@. @. D. Mitchell. Lots d and Z, sub. division
Of lot 4, containing 3,94s feet, at 2OI cents per
square foot purchased by W. H. Philip.
The following. described lots were disposed Of
by Messrs. Green 4 Williams, real estate auc-
tioneers: South half Of lot 25 in square $685. hav.
ing front 24I feet on Third street, running back
30 foot, between G street and Indiana avenue,
containing 2,2l2I feet, at 81 27 per foOt-s2,.
SO9.s7; purchased by +, A. Lutz. Reservation
II, fronting on Third street, between B and G
street north, 26xl6O at 81 per foOt-$3, $780, John
A. Loary, purchaser.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

DRUNK AND DIsoRDERLY.-Matthew Sex
ton, for being drunk and disordsrly, was fined
% BY Justice Walter and dismissed.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

ALLEGED William Hays, col
ored, was before Justice Bates yesterday on
complaint of L. ]. Beard, colOred, who charged
the defendant with the larceny Of u revolver,
coat and two pairs of pantaloOns, taken from the
store of Mr.. Beard, whore Hays was employed.
In the absence of other witnesses, the Justice
held Hays for further hearing.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

The TRIAL OF SURRATT.-The trial Of
John H. Surratt will commence on the 9th Of
May, until which time the Criminal Court has
adjourned. The time named has been definitely
fixed upon by the court and the counsel for the
prosecution and for the prisoner,
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

ID UILDIN AT FOURTEENTH
~ STREET PARK, AT AUCTION.
DEPOT oUARrERNAsTER's OFFICE,
wAsHiNdros, D. O., April o, 1867 I
BY direction Of the ouartormaster General, the
0oysrnmsnt bulldiugs situated at Pourteenh Street
Park, near the Long Bridge, will bo sold at public
sale, under the superylsion Of Captain James O.
Payne, A. q n, on TUESDAY, May 7, commencing
~ o'clock, .. IN. These building consist Of
ltwo.story Mes,. House, 37xlOO feet.
two story storehouse, lsxi5 feet.
stables, n feet by from 1877 to 900 feet
Carpenter Shop, 2sxlO0 feet.
Kitchen, Wheelwright's and Blacksmith 's shops
storehouse. '''
Tool House, Sheds and 4 Sinks.
Terms: Cash, In Government funds
Buildings will be sold slngly.
CHAs. Ii. ToHPKINs,
BreVet Brig Cen. Derot Quartermaster.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

ILL.-Justice Samuel T. Drury, of the
First ward we regret to state, is lying quite III
at his residence.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

The SUFFRAGE LAws.-We publish on
our fourth page to-day the several laws passed
by Congress at the last session relating TO suf.
frage in the District Of Columbia. In view Of
the questions now arising under those laws we
print extra numbers Of the REPUBLICAN to-day
to supply those who may desire them.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

WASHINGTON ZouAvEsy-Another meet.
ing of this organization took place last night at
Magee's Hall, No. 1926 L street, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets.
The committee on uniforms asked for further
time to report which was granted them.
Thirteen new members signed the roll.
After all the business Of the meeting was I'm.
ished, the company went through their first drill,
which was witnessed by prominent military
officer Of the regular army, who complimented
them upon their accuracy In evolution and their
soldierly appearance.
The regular meetings Of the company are held
on Monday, the hall not being permans sntly en-.
gaged other evenings.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. - Rising Sun
Lodge, No. 8, I. o. of @. T., on Tuesday even.
ing, elected the following named persons to serve
as officers during the ensuing quarter: W. G. T.,
Mr.. A. T. Longleyi W " T., Mrs. A. L. Eddie
W. Secretary, Mr.. Q. II. Golden; W. Treasurer,
D. S. Blue; W. Chaplain, ]. p. G. Poulton; W.
NJ, T. CAlvsrj W. I, a., Mrs E, Hail. W. o. g.,
@. A. Berry.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE
Police FoRcE.--Last evening, Messrs. Norment,
Murtagh, and English, police commissioners,
held session at police headquarters for the pur.
pose oilOxamining applicants for positions on the
police force. Sixteen were examined. Two ad-
ditional policemen lat the Treasury building)
wero also examined, and passed very creditably
through the ordeal.
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

Having taken the stors.Tosm In the COLONIZATION
Building, we are now prepared to raesLye eonsiEu-
ments OF all kinds OF Goods aud HOussh9,t furni'
ture.
So Particular attention paid TO the sale % Real
Estate, privately and at auction.
As- Attached to our store 10 large Fire and Bar
glar proof Vault, for the safe-keeping Of Iswelry
and other VAluablcs consigned to us.
1S- Have Elways on hand city Property, and
Farms in Maryland aSd Virginia at private sale.
apl2-u
The national Republican., 1867-05-02

A AMARRIAGE.-The marriage OF Mr.. VIM.
II. II. Bates, of the Treasury Department, to
Miss Virginia Shirley, of this city, took place
yesterday, at IL a, m, at st. Johns Church. A
large number Of friends were present to witness
the interesting ceremony, which was performed
by the rector Of the church, Rev. Mr.. Lewis,
DR.. Baker "stood up" as the groomsmanj while
the sister Of the bride enacted the delightful role
Of bridesmaid. After the ceremony the BRIDES
friends offered her their congratulations; and the
happy pair left for New York last evening The
bride was robed In q beautiful white satin dress.
low.necksd and short sleeves. Her hair was
'crimped," with 4 wreath Of flowers tastefully
arranged around, and lace veil falling gracefully
over her shoulders. The bridegroom looked
everything q man should on such an occasion !
and We trust neither may ever have occasion to
regret the mutual vow they pledged each other
yesterday. Gems. Ekin and Tompkins and the
Rev. DR., Amery were among those present.