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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05
Sketches Of Authors" Sophie May"

From the New York Evening Gazette /
The North american Rerieac says
of the lady who bears the above pen
name, that her books are at the
head of juvenile literature. ~ These
books, known as the Little Prudy
Books, comprise six volumes, and are
published by Lee * Shepard, of Bos-
ton.
The lady is Miss Rebecca S. Clarke,
formerly school teacher, and at
present about twenty-five years old.
She is daughter of Maine, we be-
that State. She first taught school in
Maine, and afterward in Indiana;
but the occupation was too severe for
her, and her health gave way, so that
she was forced to abandon it. What
the little folks of Indiana lost those
of the whole country gained in the
change. Miss Clarke began to write
books for them, and has now devoted
herself to literature for several years.
Besides the juvenile magazines,
Grace Greenwood Little Pilgrim,
Culver Optics y Orr Boys and
Girls, Merry's Museum, and others, she
has written much for the Boston
C0ngregdtionotist. She is not volu-
minous writer, because her health is
not good.
Miss Clarke spends the most of her
time at the home Of her father, who
is aged and feeble, and she is the most
devoted of daughters, affectionate,
thoughtful, and self sacrificing.
Her first book, Little Prudy, was a
decided success. The 81 heroine was
a little girl four years old, who said
and did the funniest of funny things,
and who was delineated with such
clearness and naturalness that she
won the readers heart inevitably.
The same little girl appears again in
Captain Horace, Sister Susie, Dolly
Dimple, and other stories. r.
All Miss Clarke's characters are
drawn from life, and loving mothers
laugh and cry by turns over them and
their pranks. Though her stories are
often irresistibly funny, there are
many exquisite touches of pathos in
them, and an undercurrent of reli-
eious and moral sentiment runs
through them which the reader can
not we'll avoid being benefited by.
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more. than quarter, of a century,
having filed various positions OF
honor and usefulness, among which
were the efices of Circuit
Judge and Representative in. Con-
gress. Colonel EMBREE received
collegiate education at Asbury
University, and entered upon the
practice of the law at Princeton
about fifteen years ago. BY diligent
study and close attention TO business
he soon occupied a prominent posi-
ton at the bar; and was one of the
leading citizens of his county. He
was an ardent friend of freedom, and
early associated himself with the. Re-
publican party and the advocacy of
progressive principles. He therefore
naturally, and from patriotic sense
of duty, responded cheerfully ara
promptly to the call of the President
for troops to. suppress the late rebel
lion, and entered the service
in the Fifty-eighth Regiment, being
commissioned as Major by Governor
MORTON. He was afterwards pro-
NOTED to Lieutenant Colonel, and
during his entire service he conduct
ed himself in an honorable and gal
liant manner, possessing the esteem
and confidence of his command.
Gibson County has sustained the
loss of valuable citizen in his death.
His wife and children in their af-
Fiction have the sympathy of his
comrades in arms and a multitude
of friends at home and abroad
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

Our property holders will be in
terested in reading the article which
we publish from the Pittsbnrg Com
nrercial, on the second page. giving
the result of the Investigations of a
special committee of the City Council
at st. Louis and Chicago, as to the
merits of the Nicholson pavement
While it may be doubtful whether
it could be laid down in Evansville
with as satisfactory results as bowl
ders, it is a subject upon which our
property holders and citizens want all
the information they can get.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

AN exchange answers the query,
Do we want Mexico?',' very tersely
1t says, = Clearly not, we think. Who
would buy volcano for a quiet coun-
try residence? We have already some
elements of discord in this country
that are not yet remeved-Mexice-is
a rebellious. South "a u tab and an In
dian war rolled into one chronic pui-
sance What do you want It 'fo0r?''
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05
INDIANA ITEMS.

A Base BAH Club has been organized in
Princeton. rn1nFEC
Three of the cars for the Street Railroad
at Terre Haute have arrived at that place.
One line of street railway is now in run
ming order in that city. The people are
" slightualy excituated" over the event.
A young man named Stephens, in at
tempting to jump off a construction train
on the o. & NJ. Railroad, while passing
Brownstown, few days ago, fell under
the cars and had his arm severed from his
body.
The Madison Courier says the enumera.
ton of the children in that city for school
purposes for 1867 shows an increase Of IT'S
families overtime enumeration of 1885,
Is said. is now a fixed fact. Its location
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GEORGE w. KENDALL, formerly of

GEORGE w. KENDALL, formerly of
the New Orleans Ptcayune, now a
citizen of Texas, writes to his old
paper in very sensible way: -.
THE lessons which adversely
teaches are hard; yet they must be
learned. And these lessons are always
useful. | know that it comes hard
for young man to walk behind a
pillow who once rode behind a fast
trotter; nor is it agreeable to a young
lady to make and put on her dresses
all by herself, who formerly had
couple of servants to take these irk-
some jobs off her hands. Yet | can
see no other remedy, at least for those
who have simply been ruined by the
war-and the list is long one. That
a large majority have accepted the
situation cheerfully. am glad to say
is true-I mean the situation to earn
their own living; all must do it. And
there are many who think. and / am
one of them, that in the long run it
will be all the better for the rising gem
Grafton of the South--a generation
which is to follow one VIGOROUSLY
brought up in ignorance Of work and
Incidence as to any useful occupation.
The race of men growing up will be
more muscular-the women stronger
and heartier-and their children again
improve upon the stock. | have never
heard that exercise was hurtful, and
L have consulted good physicians on
tho cr, hioct ),
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05
CONSERVATIVE Appeal to the Negroes.

The Conservative State Committee
of Alabama issue the following spi-
der-to the-fy invitation:
Golored men Of Alabama l. The
mothers who gave you birth were
nursed by the whites. You have
played with the whites in infancy and
childhood. Your race is far fewer in
numbers than that of the white race
Of the South. The welfare of your
families, your employment your daily
bread, and whatever advantages and
aid you may receive, hereafter, must
come from the whites, who possess
means and intelligence. Come to-
gether, then, in a Conservative Con-
ventiop, and satisfy yourselves that
the whites of the South mean and in
tend that you shall remain free, and
possess your rights for all time
We guess the Conservative Com
mittee will recall this appeal after the
result Of the election in Tennessee.
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Agents for the journal.

JAMES L. THORNTON, Princeton, Ind.
Capt. LEVI FERGUSON, Petersburgh, Ind.
HARRY II. SMITH, Washington, Ind.
w. j. l.. HEsfMENwAY, Boonville, Ind.
G.. r.. DEBRULER, Newburgh, Ind.
JOHN NJ. LOCKWOOD, Mt. Vernon, Ind.
j. NJ. FOSTER, Fort Branch, Ind.
J. w. WEAVER, POseyville. Ind.
=. B. CoRwIN, Somerville, Ind.
Capt. WHITING, Cynthiana. Ind.
e. j. ROGERS. New Harmony, Ind.
@. A. HARPER, Owensville, Ind.
HARVEY BOND. Hazleton, Ind.
THos. MCCUTCHEN, Sandersville, Ind.
URBIN MARRS, Black Hawk Mills, Ind.
They will also receive and forward to us
orders for Binding and Job Printing.
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Register Your Names To-Day.

The township and city Boards of
Registry meet to-day at the
Court House to register the legal
voters. 1t is, important that every
voter should know that his name is
placed upon the Registry. This is
specially necessary in eases where
changes from wards or precincts have
occurred, or where voters have come
to the city, since the last election.
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In a recent letter TO THAD.

In recent letter TO THAD. STE
VEINS, GERRIT SaITHrurges that Con-
gress would do well to loan the South
ern States fifty million dollars, to be
apportioned among the different
States according to population and
the ravages of war, the latter furnish
ing adequate securities for the repay
ment of the same. In support of this
novel scheme Mr.. SMITH says: uI-
This, by proving the love and pity
of rhe North for her, would win the
heart of the South. and would thus
produce a true and lasting peace be-
tween them. And then it would be
worth to the nation, if only in a fnan-
cial point of view. many times fifty
million dollars. Gold would no Ion
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05
NEWS IrENI~,

Gold closed in New York Saturday at
1907.
1t is estimated that Brownlow's majority
in Tennessee will be at least $1,000.
Postmaster Kelly has gone to examine
the London and Paris postof1ices with.
view 10 improvements in this country.
Governor Perry of South Carolina, has
written another letter in opposition TO re-
construction on the Congressional plan.
Ex-Governor Brown is publishing a Sc
ries of letters in Georgia paper. in reply
to Ex-senator Hill, and in advocacy of
reconstruction under the military bill.
The United States Express was rob, "a of
1900 near Maysville, Lafayette County.
Missouri, on the I'd inst, by three men
who stopped the stage.
Gen. Rousseau is on his way to Wash
ington to hold y conference with the Rus
sian Commissioners regarding the transfer
OF new territory.
The widows who have been getting q
premium of half monthly pay OF their
husbands, under the law prior to the Act
of July 26th, 1865 are not entitled 20 the
increase of eight dollars per month under
that Act.
1t is stated now that General Thomas
will be the successor of General Sherman,
and that General Hancock will succeed
General Thomas. General Sheridan will
be ordered to report to General Sherman.
Gen. Sickles has removed the police of
of the town of Sumpter. uth<Caroli ma,
Tor ab0sing the freedmen, and for their in
efficiency. The new force is composed Of
TWO whites and one black. = .--t
United Statet Marshal Epping, of South
Carolina, has been arrested for attempting
TO fight duel with C. G.. Bowen. The
trouble grew out of an abusive letter
a5oat Epping, which Bowen published.
Several negroes, who emigrated from
South Carolina to Liberia, year ago.
have returned, bringing their friends with
them, and declaring that Liberia is good
p ace 20 stay away from. 1f.r
A large number of negroes were d s.
charged at Nashville for voting the Radi-
cal ticket. They were Immediately gwen
w TX in the Quarterniaster's pepartn cut
zen. Carlin Will publish the names OF ali
such as have discharged negroes ON that
account.
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Death OF Col. James r. Embree.

We are panied to announce the
death of Col. JAMES T. EMBREE, of
Gibson County, which occurred at
his home near Princeton on Saturday
morning. He had been in feeble
health for year or more, but for the
pas; few months it has been plain
that fatal disease had laid last hold
upon him.
Colonel EMBREE was the son Of
Hon. ELISHA EMBREE, one of the
leading men of Southern Indiana for
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

THAT Lopez who betrayed Maxi
milan for money, is likely to be shot
is good news. Macmillan deserved
his fate, but Lopez, who in becoming
an Imperiaiist became traitor, only
added crime to crime when for sum
of gold he delivered his master to
the Liberal authorities. Treason,
States evidence and bribery, the
most dishonorable of crimes, all COM
bine in him, and should he share the
fate of the man he betrayed it would
be simple act of justice. 1t must.
however, be admitted that the report
of such sudden reversion In his for
tunes is only one more indication
that there is reign of terror in
Mexico. eal nir >sfiyo4G
Its fact worthy of remark in
this connection that during the entire
civil war there Was not a Lopez on
either side. There were deserters
and some cases of official treachery,
no doubt, but no man of note in
either the Federal or Confederate
ranks proved Benedict Arnold or
Lopez. No other nation can boast
such a record, and it shows that our
people are as prominent over all
others in honor as in enterprise.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

REMARKABLE.-O the 21st of
August an event will occur which has
been only twice recorded in the his
tory of celestial phenomena--the ap-
pearance of Jupiter without satellites.
Three Of them viii be passing the
planets disc, aud the other will be
immersed in its shadow. = The APP
parent absence Of moons will not last
more than two hours.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

Important to Advertisers.

TIE circulation of the JOURNAL IN
the City of Erdnsville is three times
as large as that Of any other nerspa-
per.
Our circulation an Indiana and
Illinois is greater than any other nescs-
paper published ias this City.
In Kentucky IL IS more than al the
other Eronsrille papers combined. g
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

On the second page will be found
an able speech from Mr.. INGERsoLL,
of Illinois, delivered at the recent
session of Congress, on the right of
the Kentucky rebels to seats in that
body. The question is one Of nation
al significance, not limited in its ap-
plication to Kentucky, and will repay
a perusal by all. s1ts r-..lr no saLo
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

MANY of our readers win recog.
nize in the article we publish this
morning from the New Y ork EUening
Gazette. -" Sketches of Authors ~ :
the name of lady well-known in
this city, formerly connected with our
Public Schools. and a member of the
family of our late fellow citizen. H.
O. WHEELER. ef -if-ss, ire
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srArE. PRovINc1AI.. EXC.
MRS. PARTON Fanny FERN says
she preserves her health at City i've in


she preserves her health at fifty five in
this wise:
| don't eat pastry, nor candy, nor
ice cream. | don't drink tea-bah !!
/ .colh, not ride | own stout boots
pretty ores, toe! I have a water
proof cloak, and no diamonds. like
a nice piece OF beefsteak and a glass
of ale, and anybody else who wants it
may eat pap. go to bed at ten and
get up a. six. | dash out in the rain.
because it feels good on MY face
don't care for clothes; but | sci{J be
we'll: and after | am buried | warn
you. don't let any fresh air or sun
light down On my coffin, if you don't
want me to get up.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

E@~ During the erection Of oar Ne,o
Building, the JOURNAL Business
Office aeiU be located IN the rear
of Cloud &c Aims Drug Store.
Entrance through the Alley on Nam
Street, meet TO Marble Hall.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-05

ger bearlamong US premium of forty
per cent, and our Goyernm ent would
no longer have to pay seven per cent,
nor much more than half seven per
cent. interest on its loans.
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Agricultural Eyhibj,iOrs.

The followiug-is tabular list OF
State Fairs, with the time and place
Of exhibition, as far as they have been
announced.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-12
Real Estate Agency!
LANDHOLBERS READ!

q - = e
WAVING Tie advantage of an extensive
* acquaintance among The farmers "i
PenusyIyan aud numerous applications
,herefrom for purchasing fsrms and Prop
erly generally, in this section OF country.
| have a, their solicitations. and those OF
friends in Prnnsy lsania and Maryland.
who will &C, in my behalf 10, this work.
been induced 10 publish lie following re-
quest: -.r ;,
Tha, all persons having lands. dwell
Ilings, mills, or business stands, Tor sale
remit an accurate description OF 'heu
properties. location, price and terms oi
sale, 10 The undersigned. :.
Give This your early attention as well
% direct the attention Of your neighoors
TO it. as | will publish early IN January
catalogue OF properties. for circulation in
Pennsylvania and Maryland.
This will promote immigration. and as
the number of purchases increase SO viii
the price Of property advance.
Send by mail. or bring your descrlP'
ton. a, once 10 my Office. &- No SALE
G. NJ. BELTZHOOVER.
A,,or new a, Law and Real Estate Agent,
Shepherds,own, West Virginia.
December 8. 1866.
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NhhMAAM SSGGnOOha

A SCHOOL will be opened in Shep-
Il herdsioun, for the instruction oil
Young Ladies and Misses, CONNIE ncing
Monday, February 4'h. 1867. The
course OF instruction will embrace the Usu-
al English Branches. the higher Mslhe'
ms,ics, Natural S. fences, Languages and
Music.
Terms-per session OF FIVE months -
Primary Class. %l6 Oo
Senior Class. 10 include Latin, 22,OO
Modern Languages-each 5000
Semi.pay nent TO be made April LIST,
The rem ainder al the close Of The session.
Ii is designed to establish permanent
6,sl class school, 10 accomplish which,
the patronage of those having daughters
10 educate is respectfully solicited.
Several years experience as an Insnuc.
tor OF youths warrants The hope that com.
ple,e satisfaction cen be given.
w. Il. MORROW,
Principal.
January S, 1867. GIN
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n O TICE /!

HAVING been solicited By many friends
Ill TO open an Office 81 HE Couniy-Ses''
| take this method Of announcing my
compliance with their wishes.
After January LIST, 1857. | shall De al
Shepherds,ownr on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday Of each week. at The he
corder's Office. and The residue al my Of
fee in Harper's Ferry. :,
Prompt attention will be given TO all
business with which ] may Dc entrusted.
10 take this opportunity TO return
my hanks 10 my friends and the PUBLIC
in general for The many acts OF kindness
Of which | have been The recipient.
S. A. COX,
Attorney at Law.
December 22, 1866. 6m
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10 prnlect that STATE.

10 prn,ect that STATE. A
file 9an ,nas,-"The Federal constilu.
lion. smcndable only in The way prescri.
bed by itself: /, cannot lie changed by
mere constitutional majnriiies, was re.
sponded To by Hon. Montgomery Blair.
who read dispatch addressed 10 him con-
6den,islly while he was Postmaster Gen.
eral, dated Nashville, November "a. 1868,
and received on the 25ih from Andrew
Johnson. Military Governor of Tennes'
see. The later saying
IL hope President Lincoln will not be
commiued TO the proposition OF the States
relapsing into territories 1t he steers
clear of that extreme. his reelection 10
The Presidency is wiIhouIa reasonable
doubt. Iexpec'ed to be in Washington
before this time. 10 converse freely with
regard 10 The policy OF the government,
bn; i, is impossible for me 10 leave Nash
Vile" There is no reason 10 destroy The
States TO bring sbnu, the destruction Of
slavery. Did no, all the nation know,
Mr.. Blair added. that This advice was a.
,lopied. and reconsnu c!ion proceeded up
on The doctrine laid down in that dis
patch. President Johnson would carry
on, the principle he then laid down.
Senator Cowsn responded TO tie tenth
nssl. viz The RICH, Of representation
! in bo,h branches Of Copg'ess-ohe OF The
most invaluable and most unques'l"naoIt
If all those which ara secured IN GU
great federal compact"
The President afterwards retired iron
the hall. A number Of other ,oass were
drank aud responded 10. The proceed
ngs were enthusiastic. and terminated al
ter midnight.
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n OTICE!
OFFICE OF SUPERVISORS,
JEFFERSON County, WEST Va,

January /, 1867.
UlHE land Book of Logan Osburn. lie
I Commissioner appointed TO re-assess
the value of all the real estate within The
county. is now in The iands Of the Clerk
Of The Board Of Supervisors. Any person
feeling himself aggrieved by the assess
ment Of his lands or lots will make spPl-
cation 10 the Board Of Supervisors a, their
meeting on The Sd Monday OF February.
1857. But before making such sPPlica-
lion he shall give notice in wiring 10 the
Prosecuting Attorney Of The county, that
he will apply 10 The Board of Supervisors
on the Bird Monday OF February, 1867, TO
have such assessment corrected. Appen-
ded to such notice shall be an affidavit 10
The effect that in his opinion The assess
menv of his lands or lots is above their
true value or erroneous as TO quantity.
By. order Of the Board.
JAMES Logic. President.
H. C. ENTLEn, G.. b. s.
January s, 1867. Nv
o. Free Press copy ill Sd Monday Of
February.
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WHISPERS AND MUSTACHES

EORCED to grow upon the smootfrest face in
j. from three to five weeks By using DR.. Sc
VIGNE'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
tho most wohderfal discovery in modern sci
ience, acting upon the Beard and Hair in an al
most miraculous manner Ii has been used by
The elite Of Paris and london with the most fat
iering success. Names Of all purchasers will
De registered, and if entire satisfaction is not
given in every instance. the money will be
cheerfully refunded. Price by mail, sealed and
postpaid,sl Descriptive circulars and iestimo-
NAL. msiied free Address BERGER, SHUTS
s. CO. Chemists. No 2s5 River Street, Tro, +,
N. Y. Sole agents for The United States.
December %, 1866. I'm
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DUFFIELD'S DEPOT.

+ TAKE pleasure in calling the attention
l. of the Ladies 10 my large stock ot
Dress Goods, Bleached and Brown Mus
lin, Flannels, PIinu. Hosiery. Gloves,
ADD my large assortment OF Shoes. -.
70 .he Gentlemen would cay that
have the largest stock OF Csssi@eres IN
the county. and as ! am determined 10
&c II them, lonk oui for Bargalns. Snch
pin there. In order therefore 10 reduce
business to It's true system. viz cash
or lrade," | will pledge myself not 10 DO
undersold by any House outside OF We
city. and all ask is an examination Of
my Goods. that the Public can decide.
$4,000 fee, Of sessoked Lumber Loo
sale. pt
l an constantly purchasing Wheat.
Corn, Rye and Oats. -
J. II. L. liUNTERy
October 81, 1866. 3m
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CENTS FURNISHING
HOVSE.

A S you are passing along, don't iorgei
Il to call in al LlCKLlDER'S Cheap
Cash Store. His department consists ol
Clolhing. Hats, Caps, Boots. Shoes, No
lions, and Gents Furnishing Goods.
Goats from $3.50 10 SO, 90
Pants from 3,25 to 1900
Vests from 2,25 TO 900
Overcoais from l0,O0i 10 2O,00
Merino Undt rshirIs only l.25
Merino Drawers only LOO
Hickory Shirts only LOO
Fine While Shirts only 200
Calico Shirts only l,2o
Women's low quarted calf skin, mo
rocco and lasting shoes, Ladies, Misses
Chi!dreh, Men and Boys shoes of every
variety. Fashionable Hats, Ristori. CLIP
per, Reserle and Leon styles. Call in i
you wants bargains. P"sng cash bust
ness, am enabled TO sell goods al yer:
low figures.
Cone one--come all,
Both great and small
And give l.icklidtr an early call.
December 8, 1866. Il