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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

Accident on the=0hf0 a Mississippi
RailrOad-An EnglHeeF Reported
Killed. Large Amount OF Treas
uFe Burned. .reo r-
The telegraph brings US a brief
notice of an accident that occurred
on the o. NJ r. r. at q O'Clock
yesterday morning, near North Yer
non From Mr.. Hiram j. Read. who,
with his excellent wife, was On board,
we learn the following particulars Of
the disaster
The accident occurred while the
train was running at a high rate Of
speed on down grade and on q curve.
by the breaking Of fange Of one Of E.
the wheels of the locomotive The
locomotive was thrown down an en-
bankment, turned half over and half
buried 10 the hill beyond. The ex-
press car was also thrown down the
embaukment, took FIRE and burned up
with all its contents, including some
100000 10 treasure.
The train was composed of seven
cars, all of which were thrown from
the track, except the Crystal Palace
Sleeping Car. 10 which Mr. and Mrs.
head were sleeping. The after trucks
OF the coach Immediately il front Of
the sleeping car, also remained on the
track Engineer Kidd, who has been
on the road thirteen years, and never
before met with an accident, was bad
ly bruised aud mangled, aud will
possibly die The fireman was
hurled headlong through the look
ont into the woods and received a
few slight bruises and scratches
Strangely aud almost miracuiousiy,
no one else was injured.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

A Broken GAS PIPE-For several
dsys past strong odor Of gas offend
Cd the nostrils of people passing the
ozsner Of Locust and First Streets.
On Tuesday, workmen made an ex-
a1yation on the street, and found the
EaIu gas pipe broken. 1t has been
Impaired, and it is hoped the villain
ems smell will cease.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

BEFORE JUSTICE STINsoN. - A
tszTial case Of assault and battery,
wzich originated in a dispute about
Ire cents, was tried before Justice
E1son, who fined the accused 50 90,
Wsth costs amounting to 81 so We
CvzId not learn the names of the par
t5ss, but think the five cents was poor
u invested.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

STRENGTHENED UP.-A portion of
BE front wall Of the building adjoin-
ing the New Opera House, occupied
81 Messrs. Altering & Ha>sler as a
confectionery, on First Street, has
5ssn Torn out and built up again. It
E5ll be remembered that this building
vas badly crushed by the settling of
lie wall Of the Opera House, giving
Gan .nsightIy. appearance 1 looks
mght enough now.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23


fictitious literature from Sabbath
Schools.
Rev. George W Walker inquired
if that included +" Pilgrims Pro-
gress"
Several gentlemen, among whom
was Rev. Mr.. Culmer, Joined In de-
bate on the resolution, after which,
on motion of Rev Stephen 5. Bowers,
the resolution was tabled.
The convention then sung the
hymn commencing,
sWhere are you going, my brother?"
Rev J. J. Hight then proceeded to
sIeak Of the " Special duties Of a
Pastor to the Sunday School,. hand
ling the subject with ingenuity and
skill, pointing out all the duties laid
down in the discipline, and many
others not mentioned in the discip-
line. The address was listened to
with interest by the members of the
convention.
Rev. John Kiger followed, speak
ing on the same subject, IN a forcible
style and with earnestness, during
which time several questions relating
to the subject under consideration
were prOpounded to the gentleman,
which were satisfactorily disposed of.
Music followed, hymn commenc-
ing,
"Strains of music often greet me-"
Rev. f. Gaskens then moved to
proceed to fix the place and time of
meeting of the next Convention. The
motion, after some debate, prevailed.
Mr.. George W. Glover then put In
nomination Washington, Indiana, as
the place for holding the next Con-
vention. The motion was agreed to,
and after some time spent in talking
about the time, the second Tuesday
of May, 1869, was agreed upon
Then followed quite a debate in
relation to the Convention, the at
tendance, the invitation of Sabbath
School men, &c, which was joined in
by Rev. Mr. Turner, john T.
Glover. Rev. J. j, Stallard, Mr..
T NJ Thayer, Rev j. j Hight, aud
others. The subject of invitation of
distinguished Sabbath School men,
which was the chief topic of debate,
was at last referred to the Committee
on Programme. The Convention
then adjourned.
NIGHT SESSION. -
In consequence of the great length
of the report of the Convention, we
can only allude, in brief, TO the night
session. The night session was held
In the main audience room, which was
filled with delegates and citizens Of
our city. The opening exercises were
conducted by Rev. W. NJ. Earring,
which consisted of singing and prayer
Mr.. John f. Glover then stated
that about $500 would be required to
defray the expenses incurred by the
Convention, and urged that the sum
be raised at once. Several gentlemen
were then appointed to take up the
collection. The amount raised was
not learned.
Rev. Stephen S. Bowers then pro-
ceeded to speak of the qualification
of teachers, aud presented some ex-
cellent thoughts.
He was followed by Rev. J. VI.
! O'Flyng, Mr.. Enos, and Dr. Rucker
on the same subject, and By Rev. r.
Andrus on the subject of Sunday
/ School Literature, who, in few min
utes' speech, presented more solid
/ ideas than are often listened to IN
1 that space of time.
He was followed by Rev. j. j. Stall
lard, who spoke on the same subject,
earnestly and we'll. The proceedings
of the night session we're interpreted
with singing by the choir, which was
greatly admired The Convention 50
far has proved a great success, and
must be so considered.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

THE FIRST WATER. - Messrs.
Hubbs, Patrick & Co desire us to
shy that Engine No. ? threw the first
aaser Oh the fire yesterday morning,
an3 also wish to tender their thanks to
aEa citizens who interested them
szslges in saving their property.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

LEAP YEAR BALL-The young
aides Of the Evening Star" gave a
grand hop at Masonic Hall last
night. It was one of the most inter
ssting parties that we have seen in
The city. About forty couple were in
attendance. and the gay dancers
tripped the light fantastic toe till
che wee sma' hours of morn" The
ladies' were fair and beautiful, and we
predict that not few of those fair
ines will fnd husbands before Leap
Year expires. At midnight a splen-
lid supper, prepared by the young
ladies', was served up in the old
library room, to which those in at
tendance did full justice.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

UNITED STATES CoURT.-A sum
ganns has been issued from the United
fBates Court at indianapolis, to Will
Esnn Brown, Of this city, to serve as a
rggand Juror in that court.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
CITY NEW S .

THANKS. - The American and
dams Express messengers, Geo. Il.
sh & Co.. and Master Henry II.
.lney have our thanks daily for
Zest napers.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

Runaway Yesterday evening
while one Of the steam-6re engines
was being drawn along Sycamore
street, a horse attached 70 an express
wagon belonging to Btoso Bros. took
fright and ran at a frightful rate
out Sycamore street to Third,
when the wagon came in con
tact with a post and was then
smashed to pieces. No one was hurt.
fortunately aud the horse escaped IN
iniurned.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

BUSINESS N THE CITY.-There was
a lively trade done by our wholesale
merchants yesterday, and vast piles of
freight numbered the sidewalk almost
up to the hour for the departure Of the
packets. five Of which went out with
excellent trips of freight, purchased
exclusively 10 this market.
BOARD OF EQUALIzAFION The
County Commissioners are still sit
ting as a Board Of Equalization. They
fnd large amount of business claim
ing their attention, and the session
will likely be a pgofracted Que.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
q MslIPHIs-seml-weekly

2Oekport Stage (vta Newburgh and Boon
H4s,) carrying the mail, leaves at A. M,
~ Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays.
-EErives by P. NJ, Tuesdays, Thursdays
-1sGi5 Saturdays.
HeW Harmony Mail Stage leaves Mon
.EgTE and Fridays at A. II. Arrives Tues
5sys and Saturdays by p. ".
III. Vernon Mail Stage leaves daily lex
1l~st Sundays at z A. NJ Arrives daily lex
sEpt Sundays by . P. Ii
20 NEWBURG.-HacK daily except Sun
iag1 from the Merchants Hotel, at 3
lg1flDclg p NJ
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

SHIPMENT OF Doors AND Shoes
Lhe shipment of boots and shoes
sHom Boston to the cities Of Indiana
4Hl lne weeks ending April 9, and
sDril Is. !. as follows.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
Tsre HaUIe and IndiaaaD lis.
FkOM TERRE HAuTE.
3aL8 and mississippi Railroad.


- LOUIsvIBLE.-Every Monday and
MElrday at 10 o'clock A. n. Every Tuesday,
lEsanesdayl Thursday, and Saturday at
1s1zcck P. N.
% CAIRo-Daily. except Sunday, at
ss1sUck P. n.
- GREEN RIvER.-Every Wednesday
MA Saturday at O'Clock P. NJ. Every
EA1day and Thursday al o'clock P. n.
% EAsTPORT. - Every Tuesday and
lfSaRy at 4 o'clock p. M.
- BE sDERSON-Daily, except Sundays,
4@0'ciOck pm.
10 EAsHvTLLE-Every Thursday at four
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
PEasoNAL.-Thomas S. Petit, odi-

PERsoNAL.-Thomas s. Petit ed-
tor Of the Greensboro Monitor, was 10
the city yesterday. .H
Also Mr. Martin Schmidt, Of the
Tell City Aazejger
DR.. Josh. Cobb, uncle to Capt. josh.
Throop, from Eddyville, KY, is
spending day or two 10 the city
Among the arrivals by last nights
train, were J. S. Bingham, Of Patoka,
Gen. john Love, Of Indianapoisi
also, Mr. Hiram E Reed and wif5
Mr.. John I. 0vermeyer, General
River Agent Of Adams Express, is ia
the city.
Col Guthrie lelt By the Armada
yesterday for Cairo and Memphis.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

It will be observed that the ship
aent to Evansville is much greater
man TO either of the other places.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
RsconnEa.s corar. ~. 49,

RECORDERS CoURr. - VIM. Tracy
was charged before His Honor. Re
corder Nelson, with selling goods 90
auction without having first procured
a license. The defendant demanded
a jury, who, falling to agree, were dis
charged. The Recorder aud Marshal
thought il was a plain case, but FIVE
Of the jurymen thought differently,
while seven coincided with the views
Of the Court. A second trial viii be
had
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23
Notiee Of Dlssolutlon.

4& the partnership heretofore exis ting
between Henry Rlchstein and Fred ka rges5
under the name and 81 F'e ~ hle.thlet ia y
Karges. was dissolved Dy mutual con sent
on Monday, April 18Th.
The business Of the firm Will be settled
by Fred. Karges, who continues the Dusi-
tween Leet and GoodsfH streets, and 81
alone authorized tD collect and pay an
deb.s HENRY RfCH=IE 81.
FRED. KARGES.
Aprll b. Is5s. rapII l3L
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

Circuit CoURT The only case Of
interest in the Circuit Court yester-
day was that Of the State rs. Thomas
Skeels, for fornication. Tried b. a
jury; verdict not guilty. The crime
was alleged to have been committed
with his former wife, from whom he
was divorced about a year ago.
After the verdict was rendered a.
above, a l9lle prosiq u was entered ia
a Ike charge, pending against the
woman. Willard for the State, Gen.
ShackeIford for the defense. Consid-
cradle other business was transacted,
but nothing Of public interest.
The case Of the STATE vs.. Mat.
Burns, Tor manslaughter. Is set for
TO-DAY.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02

THE FATE OF THOSE WHO Con-
DEMNED Mrs. SURRATT TO THE GAL
Lows.-The Cambridge (Maryland)
Democrat alludes to the infamous
witnesses for the Government upon
whose testimony an innocent wo-
man, Mrs. .Surratt, was murdered
upon the gallows, by the order OF
an illegal picked military tribunal.
1t says:
"Conover, the particular friend
and associate of Ashley, is now re
siding in the penitentiary Cleaver
has been once convicted of an infa-
nous crime, and is awaiting a new
trial Baker is an absconding Grim
inal and fugitive from justice, and
Richard Montgomery has been ar
rested, and is to be tried for embez-
Element and swindIing."
And Preston King, who, it is said
prevented Miss Anna Surratt from
having an Interview with President
johnson on the morning her moth
or was executed, committed suicide
a few months after by. throwing
bimselfi into the waters of the Hud-
son. There are others in the bloody
drama who will have fortunes equal
ly bad with those already spoken
of. There is a retribution always
in the moral as well as in the phys
ical world for those who commit
outrages against humanity. and sin
against the laws of justice.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02

A CLEAN SWEEP IN VIRGINIA.
Another turn Of the screw has been
experienced by the Virginia people
in late order of General Schofield,
which makes u clean sweep of all
the officials in the State whose torn
of Office has expired, by demanding
Of them what is called the iron clad
oath, in order to be eligible for re-
election, and which directs the mill
tary commissioners to forward the
names of suitable persons to fill the
vacancies. The oath to be admin
istered TO persons taking Office under
this order is, that he has never vol
UNFAIRLY borne arms against the Uni-
ted States, nor sought nor held Office
under the Confederacy, mol yielded
voluntary support to it. 1t is not
supposed that Gen. Schoficld has
issued this order of his own motion,
but has done it in obedience to or
dcrs from higher authority. The
order cleans out pretty much every
grade of officer, State, county and
municipal, including mayors, city
councils, constables. hustings courts,
etc, and in the different cities and
towns lists Of the expected to. be
officials are being canvassed and
made up by the accepted class"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02
"No Probability OF Another War"

Under this heading the following
extract FROM II Washington letter ol
Col, John forsyth's is making Tia,
circuit of the Southern press;
"Tho readers of the Register
know how | have been haunted i0I
some time back with the apprchcn,
sion that tho spirit of the North
was not equal TO the duty of defend,
ing its liberties against the daring
purity that is openly assailing them,
Since ] have been here have eager.
ly watched the temper Of the pub.
lie mind and the public mon, and |
have seen nothing to lay the ghosts
of my apprchenSions. l have not
met the first man who will admit
that the people will resist except
ut the ballot.boX) ut any, even the
EXTREMIST point of ususpation."
This statement no doubt is cor.
rect; but it hardly justifies the
heading which our Southern breth-
rcn have given to the extract A
more justiiiablc heading, we think,
would be: "CERTAINTY OF ANOTHER
WAR" For n people who let il be
understood that they will never re
sist nsurpation by force, thereby in
vitc intolerable usurpation, which,
when invited, never fails to come,
and, when it comes, they must either
sobmit to it or fight; and we all
know that the American people will
never submit to intolerablc usurpa
ton. What follows2 The certainty
of another war, without timcly y
manifestation Of greater spirit on
the part Of the people. Nothing
could be palmer.
If the people were even prepared
tamel y to submit to everything,
their present tameness would be
selt-destroying, because it serves to
bring on fresh oppression, inviting
the worst but, as they are not and
never will be prepared to submit to
everything, their present tameness
is doubly self-destroying, because it
serves to bring on bloodshed as well
as fresh oppression. Let them con-
tinue much longer in their present
complying temper, and no earthly
power can avert another war. And
the terrible responsibility will rest
partly on the people themselves. IF
they shall deceive this revolutionary
league into believing that they will
indeed submit to everything, theirs
will be portion of the guilt, and
all the ruin. And fearful indeed
will be the ruin.-LouiSuitle Journal.
In our mind there is no doubt as to who
is the more correct, Mr.. Forsyth or Mr..
Prentice. The latter not only shows bet.
ter and deeper knowledge of human nature,
but more thorough acquaintance with
the history of its pliancy, affability and
justice, which is sufferance of oppression
for while, and afterwards the wreakng
of retribution.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02

AN INGENIoUs NovELTY.-Mr. D.
r. Kennedy, of Philadelphia, has
invented and constructed an inge-
nious device, by which persons sit
ting inside their own houses can see
everything that is passing on the
street, not only in front of their
doors, but for many squares in both
directions and on both sides of the
street. 1t is a simple arrangement
of two mirrors placed at right an
giles to each other, and set in tin
or other case or frame. 1t is de-
signed to be set in one of the second
story chamber windows, and can be
used while the blinds are down.
Placed in the proper position, it will
even show who is at the front door
bell, matter of no small convent
ence in these days of troublesome
pedlars, importunatc beggars, and
intruders generally. But its most
interesting employment is for the
use of invalids, who cannot look out
Of the window, and who still would
like the mcnotony of the sick room
to be relieved by sight of what is
going on in the street. For this use
it is admirable. 1t is called the
" window reflector" and is both
simple in construction and iDexpen-
sive iH cost.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02

The last report of the Bureau Of
Statistics at Washington, gives the
population of the thirteen Southern
States, (Virginia, West Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Missis-
sippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas,
Kentucky and Tennessee } at $685.
70) for 1866. Their loss since 1860
is estimated at 690.30S. In this
computation it will be noticed that
Maryland is not classed as a South
crn State. The thirteen Western
Pacific States that in 1860 had
million less inhabitants, have gained
meanwhile in population 1889, 3S7.
The whole population of the United
States, it is thought, cannot now be
less than 39,0O0,C00 of inhabitants.
In the MONTH y report of the Bu-
rcau of Statistics, Treasury Depart
ment, to the 1st of March, the num-
Der of cotton. growing States are
numbered at thirteen, with one Ter
ritory. There are 526 internal rev
enue divisions. In 1867 there were
5 5,4S9,525 acres of cotton, and 1,917,-
3S5 bales. The commonly received
estimate Of those best qualified to
judge was 100000 bales.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02

A NEGRO LAWYER REFUSED An
MISSION TO THE BAR.-In the Court
of QuarterSessions, Saturday morn
ing, Judges Sterrett, Mellon and
Stowe being present, the decision
of the Court was rendered, denying
the application of George b. Vashon,
colored, for admission TO the bar.
The Court was unanimously of the
opinion that the application should
bo refused. Judge Stowe read a
brief written opinion. Judge Mel
lon gave his views, verbally, at some
length PittsJrg Post, March 30.
Congress will have to reconstrct
Pennsylvania. 1t will never do in
the world for Thad. Stevens State
TO ego back" on the dear ncgrol
Richmond Enquirer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02
News from Western Mexieo-..
dinner TO The Chinese En bassy.


We copy as follows from a dis
patch dated san Francisco, April
4 lllh:
The Sierra Nevada, from Maza,.
lan' has arrived with advises 10
April ~,
Tho u, ), steamer Resaea, and
English steamer Chahiinleer were in
port at Mazallan also tho U. s.
steamer SuWanee.
Lopez aud GcReral Corona, with
about 5000 troops, were daily ex-
Deeled at Mazatlan from Guadalala-
"a, 10 suppress the rebellion OF Mar
lincz, A bloody conflict was con.
sidorvd inevitable, Martinez was
pressing every man into his service,
and was about attacking Rubi with
his mll force, with the object Of de.
moralizing him previous 10 his
forming n junction With Corona.
Gen. Martinez WAS supported by
Gen. Toledo aud Coils. Palacio aud
Granadas.
Col, GranadgS, who raised the war
cry IN cutican, and appropriated
s'l 900 from the mint TO deifay OK
penses, publishes circular 10 his
compatriotS, dcnunncing Corona in
strong terms US the author of the
troubles IN Northwestern Mexico.
The new steamship contracts for
the Pacific coast werc looked upon
as matter of great future signif-
caEcv. The leading business men
and merchants would greet tho
change with appreciation, but many
exhibit animosity against the Amor
leans, from the belief that largo
portion of this territory would be
wrcstcd from them by force of arms
and the intrigucs for aggrandize-
ment by the United States.
Mining interests were ruined by
tho military operations, tho labor
ors being generally pressed into tho
army corps.
News from Sinaloa was unsatis.
factory. Cotton was almost fail
ure. Many fields would barely pay
the expense Of picking. Early and
late crops suffered equally. The
planters were abandoning the rails
ing of cotton; and turning their at
tcntion to cereals. Many foreign
crs were locating in the country be-
tween Polacan and Trcnte, the land
OF which was represented rs equal
to tho best on the Pacific coast and
free from military trouble. The CHI
mate is salubrous.
Arrangements were making at
San Francisco for u banquet to An.
son Buringamc and the Chinese
embassy. The affair will bo on
grand scale. Gov. lIaight is to pro-
side. Eugene Casscrly, and other
prominent citizens, will participate
on the occasion.
Leading merchants and business
men have organized Labor Ex-
change, for the purpose of obtain
ing information and employment for
the numerous immigrants arriving
from the East and Europe.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02
Valuable Town Property
For Sale.

II oTs No. 4 and and one-balf Of lot,
LIMO. 3 and 6, in Block No. 10, and the
whole Of Block No. 20, ia the town Dallas
are offered for sale 10 n cash purchaser
The first named premises comprises dwell
ing with tWo-rooms, Clubhouse, kitchen, .
good well, and some fruit trees. Block No
20 has on il a large roomy house, with two
rooms, and hall between, kitchen, smoke
house, stables, well, 6e.
For further particulars enquire at the
Herald Office, Of J. W. SN1NDELIsS.
Februarv Is. 1efs-22-tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-05-02
IxFoRxATrox WANrEp.-on ve

INFoRNATIoN WANTED.-On yes
terday We received a letter from
Mrs. Juliet Gilreath, of Louisville,
Kentucky, making enquiries con
eeTDing her two sons, William G.
and Columbus Gilreath from whom
she has received no tidings since
1866. They are supposed 10 be
somewhere in this State or IN Mexi-
&c Any Information concerning
their whereabouts will be thankful-
ly received BY Us, and forwarded to
their distressed mother. Our breih-
ren Of the press will Oblige us By
giving general circulation TO this
notice.-G0lresfon CiUilian.