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BEAR RIVER, Jan. 5th, IS

To-day makes 81 days that have been
in the Rocky mountains, this winter auG
have travelled most of the time; the thermom-
eter has been 80 below zero l will write
you again from the plains.
Yours, PHILLIP RITZ.
, 1868-01-24
AN INTERESTING QUARREL.-Tbe D.u,o

AN INTERESTING QUARREL.-The Demo-
erdt and the Statesman at Boise City are
having pretty little quarrel-each editor
accusing TIE other with drunken conduct at
recent balls held there. Back somersaults
while sitting between two ladies', are mem
toned among the performances. At this
distance it is difficult to tell which of the two
gets the drunkest But it is clear that Rev
nolds "gluts" (feeO are invariably in the
way Of Brownies fantastic toes.
, 1868-01-24

DANCING CLURs-TWO dancing clubs have
been formed at Boise City lately. A dance
every night in that village is said to be look
ed upon as ''going it slow"
, 1868-01-24
HELENA, Dec. 2sth. 1867.

HELENAi Dec. 18th, 1867.
reached here all right this evening after three
very pleasant days ride from Hellgate. The
weather is delightful for this time ofyear-clear
and frosty. There is but six inches of snow on
the summit of the Rocky mountains, and. most
OF the mountain streams are not yet frozen over.
Since entered the mountains on the 9th of
November, at the Ceur d'Alene Mission, have
travelled hundreds of miles right into the heart
OF Ithe Rocky mountains most of the time
without an overeoat on, aud have experienced
no Inconvenience from the cold.
Ny report to the North Pacific Railroad 90.
Of the range Of the thermometer, depth of snow
&C., will astOnish those who claim that a rail.
, 1868-01-24
PLEASANT VALLEY, l. T, Jan. 8, 1868.

PLEASANT VALLEY, 1. T., Jan. 8, 1868.
This little hole in the ground is a little
nook of valley almost on the very summit
of the Rocky mountains, just over the sum-
nit, on the Pacific slope in Idaho. In com.
ing up this pass we followed up the Beaver
Head river, branch of the Jefferson, which
is probably the longest, and rises the far
thest Of any of the waters of the Missouri
BY the meanderings of this stream it is more
than 500 miles to Fort Benton, and about
5000 to the Cult of Mexico. One of the
forks of Snake river head in this little val
ley in the same divide, SO that person can
in one step place one foot on the head wa.
ters of the Gulf Of Mexico and the other on
the streams rnnning into the waters of the
Pacific.
, 1868-01-24
.o7.S esnnot. ~ worked 50 far north over the


Rocky mountains in the wiuter.-
DEC. 2eth.-This evening after church, 1
took stroll out of town around the spurs
Of the mountains, and up the gulch by the
tree on whose limb have so often hung the
sad results of misspent and dissipated life.
No less than nine persons have been taken
ont and hung on that tree by the vigilan-
tees. Il is permitted by all persons to stand
there. a sad relic of the early history OF
Montana. As the church bell rang out loud
and distant through the clear frosty air l
could not help comparing the great changes
civilization has made in the short space OF
two wears. And yet cilization could scarce
IL have obtained foothold in these noun
tains had it not have been for the determin-
ed efforts of few good brave men, who we're
willing to risk their lives and their property
in maintaining order when the law was not
equal to the tesk.
/ find that the fare to Omaha is but few
dollars more than to Walla Walla, and the
time three or four days less. If any of my
friends bave any matters that could attend
to for them they will please write me. 1
will be back early in the spring, and will
write you from every point, aud particulars
ly from that type of young Amcrica-that
fast young place Cheyenne City.
VIRGINIA CITY, NJ. T., Jan. LIST, 1868.
1 don't know what kind of weather you
may be having at Walla Walla, but such
weather as this is for mid-wintcr in the
Rocky mountains is almost incredible. [
found it very comfortable sleeping with my
bedroom window open last night. The
streams are nearly all running, and in some
places the miners are at;work. The cattle runs
ing out on the hills are fat and sleek. spent
a very pleasant evening with Gov. Smith
and several other gentlemen, from whom 1
obtained much valuable information of the
country south and east of the Missouri
river.
The Yellowstone Valley is probably the
largest and finest body of land in Montana,
and will make three or four good counties.
The Yellowstone river is said to be half as
large as the Missouri at Omaha, and along
ry in the world. The Yellowstone rises in
a large lake, which is formed by two main
forks, one heading in the Wind River noun,
tains and the other opposite Henry's Fork
of Snake river. Just below the lake the
whole river falls over the face of mountain,
thousands of feet below. A pebble was timed
by watch in dropping from an overhang.
ing crag, and it is said to have required eleV-
en- and half seconds to strike the water be-
low This lake is full of salmon front of
from five to twenty pounds.
, 1868-01-24
SNAKE RIVER, Jan. 4th, 1868.

Snake river is quite stream here, and at
this point is confined to a very deep narrow
channel, with perpendicular walls of rock,
and is spanned by bridge ofa single arch
W., are making excellent time through here
One station of nine miles we made in 45
minutes.
l expect to reach Omaha in II days from
Virginia City, and lay over at night half the
time. Next season there will be some of
the best time made on this route ever known
in the history of staging.
, 1868-01-24
WALLA WALLA, JANUARY 81. lsss

EDITOR STATESMAN ia may be Of interest To
the many readers Of your valuable paper to know
the amount of prairie chickens and other game.
KILLED BY one man since the first of September
last: The following is the list of chickens: Sen
temeer and October, l54 November, leo Der
cemoer, zoo January, lsO. Total, 694. Be-
sues cn tnis nave killed so ducks, 40 phesants,
60 rabbits, one goose and l5 miuks. ana still
there is an immense amount of game len I
nave lived In this valley since 1861, aud never
have known game to be so plenty as this sea
son. Yours truly, G. n. FLowEas,
, 1868-01-24

WHO CAN BEAT ITH-A sportsman sends
the following for publication. If any one in
the valley can beat the list of game here
given, (cOu6ning himself to the truth he
will be duly credited with being the sdnsest
shootist on record. -
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
Stew arts Bill for the Admission of
Alabama.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 20
Stewards bill tor the admission of
Alabama, under the Constitution sub
miited February 4th, which is to be
the fundamental law for the Provi-
sional Government, provides that the
Governor and officers then elected
shall enter upon the duties of the
Government. They thereafter shall
empowered to re-submit said Consti-
tuition to the qualified electors of Ala
bama for ratification. When a ma
j3rity Of the votes shall have ratified
the Constitution, and the Legislature
shall have ratified the amendment to
the Constitution of the United States
known as the Fourteenth Article, the
Constitution of Alabama may be pre-
sented TO Congress for approval.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
Raaroad Msetlng Lad HOpkinstLIIe.

Railroad Meeting "a; HOpkinsEille.
HoPK4EsvILLE KY, March 10, s.
Editors Journal:
On Yesterday, the stockholders of
the Evansville, Henderson and Nash
vile Railroad Company had their
meeting here, for the election of
Board Of Directors for the ensuing
year.
Expecting delegations from your
city, Henderson, Nashville, and other
points. our authorities determined to
extend to them the Inequalities Of
the city. Such is the ciYilizing infu
ence of railroads.
The day was as bright and beautiful
as could have been desired. As the
track was only finished to within four
miles of the town, our people turned
out with their best buggies, rocka-
ways, carriages, &c, to bring the WISH
tors into town.
At about noon they all got in and
pretty we'll filed our only hotel,
where they pretty soon sat down to
dinner prepared for them. | cannot
say whether the dinner was good or
not, but I can say that the wine was
not stale, though some of the Jokes it
provoked may have been. After din
ner the crowd repaired to the Chris
tian Church (Which had been rendered
to them In the absence of a Town
Hall or Court Housed, and after going
through some. preliminary business,
the Board was filled by the election
of Gen. j. T. BOyle-who, of course,
will be President-E. g. Selree, Rich
ard Durrett, Thos. Green, William
Bradley, w. j Marshall, and John
H. Barrett, with authority to them of
electing two others, one from Nash
vile aud one from Evansville.
This gave great satisfaction to our
citizens, except to few who are op-
posed to the road, or at least to Gen.
Boyle. Some difficulty was appre-
hended from this source as to the
rate of the stock Of this County, but
as the scheme had been organized by
some disreputable and incompetent
characters here, it did not come TO
maturity, and resulted in the great
confusion and modification of its de-
visers. The spirit manifested was
very enthusiastic, and gave great en-
couragement to all the friends of the
road.
l. nave no UOuUJ, however, JudC you
have heard all these matters in a more
satisfactory manner from the gentle
men of your city who were here and
in the meeting, among whom were
his Honor, Mayor Baker, and Mr.. j.
S. Hopkins. Grant Green, j. III.
Barrett, and others, of Henderson,
and several prominent men from
Nashville and elsewhere were, also,
In attendance.
Everything augers well for the
completion Of the road. The one
thing needful is all that is lacking,
and we hope that will not be lacking
long. More anon.
Very truly, EDELwEIs.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
Fire.

CINCINNATI, March 26.-The stores
of Il. Cohen and Simon Silverman,
OF Pomeroy, Ohio, were destroyed by
FIRE at y o'clock last night. Silver
man saved portion Of his goods, but
Cohcp's stock was completely destroy
ed. Two dwelling houses adjoining
were damaged The loss Is estimated
at $4,000 The insurance is $4,000.
Mr.. Cohen was found in his store
shot through the back of his neck,
and died this morning. It's supposed
the fire was the work Of ineendlaries
ana ulUTQereTs,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
The PPuSSlan treaty - Important
Amendments Pending.

New York, March 26.-The Her
dLd's Washington special states that
at the urgent solicitation of Secretary
Seward, Mr.. Sumner will endeavor to
have the Prussian treaty ratified i'm
mediately.
The Times special says that the
Post Office Sub Committee have as
certained that the department does not
pay Wells, Fargo & Co., aud the Post
road besides for carrying the overland
mills.
The Times special says that the
Senate in executive session considered
the Prussian treaty. Several import
ant amendments are pending
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
Indiana state Normal School.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED
until the DIST of April, at 4 O'Clock
p. 81, at the Office of J. A. Nrydagn, Arch1-
tect, southeast corner of Wabash and Fifth
Streets, Terre Haute, Indiana, for the Oh
lowing work:
from the third floor upWar is, and all the
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? The furn ishing of G ass and Glazing.
8 The work of Carpentry. from the third
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4. All sthe roofing, consisting Of slate,
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D All the iron work to anchOring of
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pounds.
These various works are estimated at
from $4,000 TO $4,000, and are intended TO
be completed by next Fall
Plans. Specifications. AMI Conditions
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the LIST to the 10th OF April.
No proposals will be entertained un ess
accompanied with offer of suitable SecuTi-
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The Board reserves the right to reject
any, or all, of the proposals, if not deemed
favorable.
The Board of Trustees Indiana state
Normal School. j. INGLE, Jr.. PreS't.
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MORNING DISPATCHES.
Mexican News.

Mexican News,
HAVANA, March 25.-The Hera7ds
special says The steamer Marul la
brings City OF Mexico dates Of the
18th. A meeting Of the Presidents
Cabinet was held to consider the case
of the British steamer Danube, which
was engaged In the recent case Of
smuggling. A committee has been
appointed by Congress to investigate
the matter and report thereon.
Another British mail steamer has
arrived at Vera Cruz The clergy
here refuse to confess those who in
habit confscated converts.
The brigade of General Ance has
been sent South. When they arrived
at Ignola, they found that Hinchapon
had committed a number of murders.
There are still some disturbances IN
Tamulipas. A conductor of specie
has been authorized to leave here for
Vera Cruz on the goth inst.
The Minister of the Treasury has
declared that no more Of the Spanish
debt is outstanding.
Documents duplicating parties have
been discovered on the pirate Juan
Juarez recently captured for the raid
on Corner Island.
The credentials Of Senior Riva Pc
lacas, as Deputy for Topic, have been
approved.
Ex-Governor Placido Vega has
escaped to Calima.
General Escabedo has managed to
secure subvention of $4,000 for the
construction of telegraph from San
Luis Potosi to Matamoras.
VERA CRUZ, March 19.-The Her
aids special says the traitor Lopez
has been imprisoned.
General Negrette had been con-
Veyed to the capital.
The press as well as the judiciary
now denounce as unconstitutional,
the law against traitors passed Janu-
airy 25th, 1862, under which Maxi
milan was tried and executed.
The Legislature Of Oxaca supports
Senior Senactoas.
A motion had been made In Con-
gress favoring the free export of gold
and silver.
A heavy fine has been imposed on
the British steamer Danube and her
owners. 1t is still unpaid. Captain
West will be imprisoned if he returns
to Vera Cruz.
The Yucatan expedition have all
returned, with General Alatorre and
Ex-Governor Cepena.
SAN Francisco, March 25.-The
opposition steamer Oregonian for
Panama sailed to-day with $303. 600
in treasure, and $500 barrels of flour
for New York.
The opposition steamer Moses Tay-
Tor, from San Juan, arrived this morn
ing. The Congress at Nicaragua has
ratified the Dickinson Ayou treaty
between that country and the United
States.
The American ship Christina and
Lewis Walsh have arrived at Mama
Milo.
The Government Of Nicaragua had
contracted with foreign capitalists for
the establishment of a bank at Mica
ragua, granting exclusive privilege of
issuing paper money, giving tue bank
the first lien on the property.
The British war vessel Scout had
arrived at Capllia from Mazatlan.
She reports fighting in the streets be-
tween the opposing parties. One side
was supposed to be fillibusters under
Martinez, who claims that before next
Summer Republic will be estab lish-
ed from Matamoras to Mazatlan.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27

Having expended a large amount Of
money IN refttlng the Book and job De-
partments of this office, the proprietors
feel satisfied that they are now able to
compete, successfully, with any like estab-
Iishment in this section OF the country,
and are prepared to offer such induce
ments to the public as they have not hith-
erto enjoyed.
We are prepared to print, in the bes
style,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
DRY GOODS.
FALL = n ID e. h
SECOND ARRIVAL
AT THE
MAMMOTH HOUSE
HUDSPETH. ADAMS G. CO.,
63 Main Street.

TFYE NOW OFFER TO THE PUB
wv lie a large and Well-selccted stock
OF Fall and Winter Dry Goods. Having
bought new goods recently, and selling
all our goods al prices only justified By
present low prices East, we respectfully
Ieduest the public 20 call and see our stock
iu Dress Goods. All the newest shades iu
French and Irish POplius, French aieri-
nos, Emf press Cloths, Wiuseys, Melauge
Scotch Plaids, and ATWOOD Delaines.
Our stock ID Wooden Goods rs the largest
in the city. IN Cloths Of ali cOlOEs CASH
meres. Satinets. TWeeds, Jeans, and Flau-
neIs, we are able 10 offer TO customers tn-
ducements no other house in the city can.
Our stock Of Notions Is large, comprising
everything expected 10 be found. We have
a large stock Of Knit Goods, Shirts aud
Drawers. Hoods and &ubias, ShaWls and
HoOp-Skirts, Blankets &C.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
Domestic Goods.

We have now IN stock, in Bieached and
Brown MusIns, Canton Fiannels, Prints
Checks, and Hickory stripes, goods Of the
best brands produced ia this country.
The house that Will sell goods at marked
value Is
HUDSPETH. ADAMS q CO.,
63 Main Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-04
An Example to be Followed.

The infrmities of great men are always
brought TO light when these heroic individuals
go before the people for endorsement. Yet,
in nine cases out of ter, the disclosure is the
result Of an indiscreet use of the tongue or
pen. When General Harrison was candi-
date for the Presidency, he became such pro-
life epistle writer that his friends were at
last obliged 10 suppress him, but not before
he had done the Whig cause infinite
damage by his indiscretions. General Scott,
whose vanity was one of his most prominent
characteristics, greatly diminished his Presi-
Dental prospects by its outcroppings in the
lugubrious speeches which he made; and Ste
phen A. Douglas was guilty of the same politi
cal felo dc Sc in his Presidential -seeking peram-
bulations. The most notable instance Of recent
date in this country was the unseemly ex-
hibition which Horatio Seymour made,
during the last fortnight of the late
campaign, of those very qualities for which
General Dix arraigned him in the famous
Paris letter of September 4. General Grant
pursued directly the opposite course, smoking
his cigar in silence and keeping his infrmities
to himself, with very happy results. Just at
present our British cousins are lamenting this
tendency of human nature to spread itself out
30 thin that all the world may see through it.
Mr.. Gladstone, the leader of the Liberal
party and the future Premier of
Great Britain, was so impressed
with sense of his own Importance
that he could not resist the inclination to give
the public few chapters from his autobio-
graphy, in the hope OF influencing the Parlia-
mentary elections. lie succeeded, but in the
opposite direction from that intended, and we
are informed that on all sides this publication
at the present time is deemed exceedingly in
judicious and has served to ALLEVIATE many of
his former friends. Let all future aspirants
for high official positions keep these lessons in
mind, and, like General Grant, smoke a great
deal and say but little.