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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-01-27
A Card from !. N. HOleOmD.

Messrs Editors: t+-4--
read in your paper of the I'D
INST. a communication over the sigma
ture Of Flo, which, for falsehood,
excels anything have read for long
time. Indeed, there is scarcely SEN
tence of truth in the whole commu-
nication. 1 am informed and believe
this batch of lies is the production of
the fertile brain of little thing up
in Pike County, known by the cogno-
men of Levi Ferguson, whose repu-
tar;on for truth and veracity is so no.
toriously. bad in that county
that his near relatives even
his own brother and brother-in
law, as I am informed-would
swear in any court, if called on, that
they would not believe Furguson
under oath. And if his falsehoods
were only published in Pike County,
/ would not stoop tc notice them In
any way whatever. For there every
body knows him, and his lies can hurt
no one. But, as he has sent his false
and s1anderous communication to
your paper, where he is not generally
known, / hope / will be pardoned for
a brief notice of it. "FiIo is not
only guilty Of falsehood in almost
every line he writes, but he shows
himself to be. a great coward by in
slnuating q great many things that he
dare not assert to be true. By these
false and coWafdly insinuations, he
seeks to make the public believe
something that he has not the cour-
age to say is true, because he knows
he would be held responsible for the
falsehood. This is the npeanest of the
mean acts of a mean and coaodrdZg
man. And such acts never fail to
sink the man guilty of them beneath
the contempt of all honorable men.
/ will here say, in answer to his in
situations against me, / invite, l
challenge the most rigid inYestiga-
ton Of all my public acts;
and if the records will show
one act of mine while in the
discharge of any trust or Office
that was not in accordance with the
strlctest principles of honesty, then ] 4
will agree never to say another word
about the corruptions of Republican
officials. And If = Flo" will not &C.
eept this challenge. and investigate the
records like an honest man, in search
Of truth, let him ever hold his peace,
and not again make false and slander-
Gus insinuations against me.
But, Mr.. Editor, pardon the length
of this notice / did not intend to
spend SO much ammunition on a
: dead duck, nor a living skunk.
/ am, respectfully,
s. 81. HoLCoMB.
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Bibles. Surely here is a Geld for
earnest christians


TIE bext thing worthy of notice is
the Union Convention Of Montgomery
County. This was held this after
noon, and was very faIiy attended
Mr--Earxeg-,Harrison was chosen
Chairman, and Committees appointed
Ito draft resolutions and nominate
delegates 20 the State Convention.
While these Committees were consult
ing, the Convention was addressed by
ex-senator II. s. Lane Alter this
leIoqaent and patriotic speech, the
Committees reported The names of
some of the most prominent delegates
are, Hon. Fl. 8. Lane, John NJ. But
Ter, r. b. F. Price, and Captain Nc
Claskey. Several speeches were made
by good Union men, among which
was epeoby Iohpv NJ Butler, formerly
of Veure place r The Democracy got
little comfort from his speech. q After
this the Convention adjourned, feel
ing confident of victory next Fall.
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/ presented by his section OF the STATE,
! while two gentlemen who have already
AoceupiedA the office, Albert Lange
and Z. w. II. Ellis, are still talked Of.
/ somewhat. | cannot see that either
one of them stands much chance for
| the nomination, however. AlthGngh
good officers and excellent men, there
! seem to be a disposition to leave of
those who have already served their
\ two terms In the office. For Treas
urer Of State, General Nat Kimball
still has no opposition, and, il seems
quite certain he will not have. \ For
the other Offices various candidates
are proposed, and there wilLdoubtless
be others before the convention is
held. There is good material all the
way through. from which to choose,
and we shall certainly be able to Sc
lect good ticket from hegiR0iRg to-
end.
YOUNG CRIMINALS.
Judge Chapman, of the Criminal
Court, made application yesterday for
the admission of four boys TO the Rew
House of Refuge. Three of them
seemed to be fit subjects for reforma-
ton, having been drawn into crime
from sheer neglect to instruct or guide
them in the right way They are igno-s
rant orphans. who have been left to
wander without any one to greet them
with anything but kick or cuff. The
fourth boy Is an enigma. He seems
to be one who deliberately chooses
the path of crime, without any reason
for doing so, unless from a natural love
for it. He has attended schools in
Philadelphia and this city, has good
education, is intelligent, quick witted
and we'll -bred in his action. There is
a pleasant expression In his eounuen-
ance, and he speaks in a courteous
and polite manner, without any ap-
pearance of bravado. His father.
who is stove moulder, works in this
city, while his mother is a pleasant
appearing and intelligent looking lady.
They are evidently In comfortable
circumstances, and the boy has been
taught business habits, having been
employed in two or three mercantile !
establishments. But. for all this, he
seems to take naturally to stealing.
He went to Jail for sixty days,
in May, 1866, for grand larce-
ny, and was sent to the peni-
tertiary for two years In january,
1867, for similar offense. Behaving
himself well, be was pardsned out,
but was soon brought up on another
charge of larceny. The Judge was
at loss to decide what was best TO be
done with him. H is only now In
his sixteenth year, and yet the re-
marks of the Judge, yesterday, spoken
in the kindest manner, recalling the I
past and referring to the future, |
seemed to fail entirely in moving him I
in the least. Ee gave the most re-
spectfui attention to all that was said,
replied in courteous manner, but |
had no promises to make, and not a /
tear to shed. S. B. 4
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Domestic Goods.

We have now in stock, in Bleached and
Brown Musllns, Canton Fiannels, Prints.
Checks, and Hickory Stripes, goods Of the
best brands produced in this country.
The house that will sell goods at marked
value is
HUDSPETH. ADAMS & CO.,
6S Main Street.
OCH
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WYE NOW OFFER TO THE PUB.
w lie large and well-selected stock
of Fall and Winter Dry Goods. Having
bought new goods recently, and selling
all our goods at prices only justified BY
present low prices East, we respectfully
request the public to call and see our stock
in Dress Goods. All the newest shades IN
French and Irish PopIins, French Mert-
nos, Empress Cloths, Winseys, Melange
Scotch Pfaids, and ATWOOD Delaines.
Our stock in Wooden Goods is the largest
in the city. In Cloths of all colors, Cast
meres. Saiinets, Tweeds, Jeans, anS Elan
nels, we are able TO offer to custogners i'm
ducements no other house In the city can.
Our stock of Notions is large, comprising
everything expected 70 be found. We have
a large stock of Knit Goods, Shirts and
Drawers. Hoods and Nubfas, Shawls and
Hoop-Skirts, Blankets, &c.
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THE CANDIDATES.

The withdrawal of Mr.. Cumback
and the refusal of MIR. Colfax leaves
the field undisputed to Gov. Baker
for the nomination at the head of the
ticket. Mr.. Cumback persistently re-
fuses to allow his name to be used for
Lieutenant Governor, and there
seems to be no one uged very persist
emily for the Office although someexcel-
lent names are proposed, among them
Isaac Jenkinson, and Col n p. Rich.
mond. For Secretary of State, there
Is strong and growing feeling IN "a
vor Of DR.. Hoffman, Of Logansport,
who would represent az the same
time the substantial German element
most ably and satisfactorily, and give
the northern section of the State at
least one prominent man on the tick
ct. For Auditor, Major John. D.
Evans, of Noblesville, seems to have
strength, and has many friends who
will work hard for his nomination
Col. A. J. HAWKE, of New Albany, is
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

A gentleman Informs the Kansas City
Times that on Wsdasday, % The train on
The Cameron road was nearing Liberty,
Q little fellow Was seen approaehing tie
crossing, mounted on horse, with Z bas
or corn behind him. Tho engineer gave
the warning whistle, but the boy tried 10
cross the track before the train cons up.
His horse became frightened, and threw
his ysxng rider, who lay on the track,
stunned By his fall. The brakes we're
promptly applied to the train, snd Il vas
stopped in time to save tha boy from
desth. The passengers left the cars and
went to where the lad Was lying. He
was found to have been injured on bic
head BY bis tumble from the horse. His
scalp was torn open, and piece Of Il %
large % ones ksnd, was almost taken
from his head. He Was bleeding pro.
fusely. He was taken on board the train,
and bio father came running up to see
how badly his boy was hurt The little
fellow came 10 bis senses soon, asd like
. young Spartan, quietly asked IL be was
hurt so that he would die. He never
whimpered while bis Ugly wound was
being dressed BY . physician on tho cars,
but showed . pluck and mauliness far
beyond bis years. His father said some.
thing about the horse running away, and
the boy said sharply, 10, never mind the
horse, father you take me to..town. I've
gotto see Dr. there" The train moved
on, and the blood from the wound at last
stopped flowing. A. Liberty this brave
little fellow got OF and walked up town
to tho doctors @ss.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24
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The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

"IIow we'll he plays for one so young
said Mrs. Darlington, as the organ boy
performed with q monkey near the door
land how much his little brother looks
like him to be sure !"
There 10 st the present time question
of changing the Spanish Gag. Iustead Of
a stripe Of yellow between two Of red,
there would be one each Of yellow red and
violet. These we're the former colors Of
CASTLE.
An Irish soldier, who came over with
General Moore. being asked If be met
with much hospitality in Holland. ~,
yes," replied he, "too much; I was in
lhe hospital almost oil the time I was
there"
There 10 this difference between war.
rior and On infant: One 10 under arna
while the other 10 in arms.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24
TO CONsUMPTIvEs.

TNHE advertiser having been restored to health
i IN few weeks BY very simple remedy,
aftsr having suffered several ysa!s with sever q
lung affection, and that dread disease consump-
tion, 10 anxious to make known to bis fellow
sufferers the means Of cure.
To oil who desire Il, he will send copy Of The
isctions for preparing and using the same, which
they will and sure cure for Consumption, Asth.
ms, Bronchitis 10. The only object Of the ID.
vertiser 10 ssnding the Prescription 10 to benefit
the afiictsd, and spread information which h
eoneeives TO bs invaluable; and hs hopes evsry
sufferer may Try bis remedy, a:it will cost then
Parties wishing the prescription will please ID
dress REv. EDWARD 4. WILSON.
lOS 8. Second st., Williamsburg, Kings Co., N
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

:. How WEEDS SpREAD.-A writer in
the Journal Of Agricultural says that, for
the purpose Of determining the propoga.
ting power Of . plant Of purslaue, he
counted the number of seed. pods upon It.
There were 4,6l3. Fourteen Of these
seven small, four medium, and three
Of the largcst-were selected, and the
seeds counted. They gave an average Of
ninety seeds to tho pod, or 4l5,l70 seeds
to single plant.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

TIL, question Of the Spcakeiship for
tho Forsy.6rst Congress is being agitatsd,
though very quietly, says Washington
dispatch Of the 2lst 10 the Republican,
aud the merits of the different candidates
are being eanvasaed. Il is we'll settled
that no caudidate-from the West will be
urged, except, perhaps, as a compliment
to some member whom his colleagues
may delight to honor. The most prom.
inent aspirants seem to be Messrs. Blaine,
Dawes and Banks. But somo new man
may carry of the honors before the cleo.
ton. The fact that Messrs. Dawes and
Banks are both named, splits on the Mas.
sachusctts delegation. 1t seems agreed
that the election Of Speaker will take
place in March, when the Forty 6rst Con.
gross 6rst eonveres.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24
ERRORS or YOUTH.

"A Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and ell
The effects Of youthful indiscrstion will, for the
sake Ct suffering humanity, send free to oil who
need II, the recipe aud direction for making the
simple remedy BY which he wss cured. Sufferers
wishing to prodt BY the sdvsrti'sr's experience
JOHN B. OGDEN,
esle ~ ~ Iy] Nsl3 Cedar stFsss, New Ys'k'
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

paragraph telegraphed from Washing
ton City to . Northern paper, contains
what purports to be the substance Of q
conversation between . member Of Con-
gress aud the President, In which tht
latter is made to say that he was not II
favor Of an early resumption Of specie
payment. A Washington special to th,
Republican contradicts this statement
and ssys tho President 10 understood tt
be 10 favor Of immediate resumption,
though be has not authorised any one to
announce the plau or modus ope' andi, BY
which he would accomplish the end
sought to be attsined.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24
4 Washington special To the Republi

4 Washington special TO the Republi
can ssys: "Ths House Judiciary Com
ni.tss have still before them the propo
sition referred at the last session, locking
into the State governments Of Kentucky J
aud Maryland, TO decide whether they
are Republican In FORM" Il would bs
IN easier matter to decide the jackassical
qualities Of tho fellew who Matched ou,
the proposition.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

PAINTING HousEs.-Rspeated expert.
ments prove that painting applied between
November o. d March will last twice %
long % that IL warm weather. The REQ.
son 10 that in cold weather the component
parts Of the paint forms hsrd substance
on the surface, 40 hard alr ct - glass /;
but In warm weather the oil penetvates
the boards, and the paint wears Of.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

Il 10 stated that Mr.. Cclfax was almost
too late for his wedding. The Cleveland
Plaindsaler says he arrived At that city
on Tuesday morning, and found It neces
sary TO telegraph to Girard asking the
train authorities Of the Erie and Pitts
burg Railroad to hold The tssin until b
yssched that point.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

j. Stoddsrd johnson arrived 10 Wash.
iugtOn on tho r6th and delivered the
elsoto'ss vote Of Kentucky for Seymour
and Blair into the hands Of Senator
Wade, legally attestcd. Three oshes mes.
sengers Of the hind had arrived.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

With this number closes the Third
volume Of the Herald. We cannot re.
fraiu thanking our many readers for their
generous support, and here extend them
from fun and gushing heart. Since
our sojouru together, time hos kindly
strengthened the ties Of friendship here.
tofore existing, and gave US new friends
Of whom We are justly proud. Friends,
We trast, not in name, but in that noble
principle which lifts man above the com.
mon herd, aud engenders unity Of feel.
ing for other than purely selfish motives.
We believe such attachments are worthy
our natures; and We, too, believe that
this generous impulse 10 aglow in tho
wsrld to-day. The words
"Friendship 10 but name,
A charm that lulls to sleep,
A thing that follows wealth and fame,
And lssvss tho wretch to weep"
never found an echo in our soul. That
treacAery does at times worm itself into
con6ding natures by donniug tho beau
tiful robe Of this virtue, we doubt not ;
that true hcsrts have been betrayed by
false ones, is the story Of thousands; that
homes have been made desolate, and the
once innocent, happy ones caused to face
the cold pity and scorn Of the world, be-
tsaysd by the iusinuations Of false pro-
fsssions, 10 written 10 bitterest tears; bu|
70 believe that this principle Of our ua
t,rs 10 ssrs chimers, only name, would
d;.psl the to Us happy thought that VI
are Of God, aud that depraved and fa'leI
% some natures me! become, there 10 ye
. nobility in the hearts Of others.
But enough. The Third volume closes
and with II, tho Old Year looks into It
wiptry grave. Another "th:ob Of Time
old iron heart" has witnessed many
blossom jroop, and many stately foru
bow beneath its sickle; has sped relent
lessly BY while the fond mother watche'
the passing breath Of the household pei
or 10 The glowing hour Of pleasure winge'
swiftly il fight With the momentary joy
until is dying moaos sfe heard 10 tn
vsiling Of The winter winds. But "
trust Il has In store for you, kind reader
"A NxssY CHRIsTMAs
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

In German work called The History
Of the Rose" the writer mentions that
the largest rose.trce known to exist 10 10
the Marine Garden at Toulon, France.
It IL Of the species known as tho Banks
rose, be airing white flowers. The branches
stretch over length of seventy five feet
high. The stem near to the root meas
ures two feet eight iuches 10 circumfsr-
ence, and the plant yields fifty thousand
roses during the months Of April and
May.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

The Kansas. City Advertiser, hereto.
fors Democratic sheet, wss bought BY
Hoalowell, and announced 10 advocate
usgro suffrage. After two issues tho Or.
gan went up. Hollowell says for reasons
best known to himself be discontiaues Il.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

II 10 believed in Washington that Gen
Mcclellan will be offered the Secretary
ship Of War, because Of Granite admirs
Son for him, and his desire 70 show the
country that he 10 not . psrtisas.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

The credentials Of the sesro member
Of Congrsss from louisiaoa we're pre-
ssntcd to the House on tho 18th, and
duly referred to the Committee on Elec-
tions, the seat being contested. There
does not appear to be much probability
that he will get bis seat, owing to the
fact that the vacancy he assumes to gil
was cuused BY death, and that the boun.
daries Of the district were changed BY the
Louisiana Legislature before On election
was ordered, thereby changing very ma.
terially tho district In which the original
vacsncy existed.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24
NEW6PAPERS.
THE REST ARE THE CHEAPEST.

A"LIsr" has just been published for ske w Of
ods!.r', including The leading Ds""s' .tis :sa ~
United States, having more than 10000 Fopuls-
tion (dailies being given wherever any srs pub.
jishsd), and also most Of the weekly publications,
ths regular circulation Of which exceeds 10000
b. Sent TO any sddssss on receipt Of Is essts.
Gen p. HOWELL 4 CO.
Advertising Agsets, - Pssk Rev, n. T.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

Il has been said that Gen. Custar's
attack on the Indians was unjusti6sble,
aud that the bands attacked were peacea-
bly disposed. This statement is emphat.
ically denied by Col. Evans. ,..of Colorado,
who is now in Washington. He says the
large number Of horses found iby Gen
Custar at tho Indian camp at the receu,
battle is evidence that guilty and not in'
nocent Indians we're attacked, and lthat
hostilo bands of Cheyenuss, Aiapahoes,
Kiowss, Camanche and Apache Indians
have run of in that direction thousands
Of horses and mules taken from the from
tier eettlcrs Of Colorado and Kansas, en-
igraut trains and Government. During
the last four years they have been war.
ring on the whites. Gov. Evans Is con
Adent that Gen. Sheridan will have q
proposition for peace from those Indians
themselves, and that utter their punish.
nent the peace will be valuable.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

The Alaska corruption excitement is
about to play out, - will be seen BY the
following special to tho Republican: r..
J. Hinton, letter writer Of tho Worcester
Spy, on whose charges Of corruption In
the disbursement Of tho Alaska fund the
present investigation is based, was exam
fned to day BY the House Committee on
Public Expenditures. II was naturally
expected that be would furnish important
revelations, but he failed to substantiate
one Of his charges. He testified that he
wrote his letter on mere street rumor
that he Was unable even to give the name
Of the person who mentioned the rumor,
and that Of his own knowledge, he did
not know that any newspaper man or per.
son had received o cent from any fund
for urging the payment for Alaska.
The Lincoln County herald., 1868-12-24

ST. CHARLES CARDS,