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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19

nant OF the Old Twenty Fifth, the
Generals ownregiment, aud pPmised
for the soldiers hearty and enthu-
siastic support.
Daviess County, by John N. Evans,
Esq promised that all that could be
done would be accomplished by the
Republicans of that County. There
was not a man IN the District more
acceptable to the party of Daviess
than Gen. James G. Veatch, and they
pledge for him a majority of the
votes. n
8 Knox County-Capt- J. H. Massey
stated that they we're surrounded by
COpperheads and rebels. but they
were not undaunted, and that for Gen.
Veatch they would poll large and
full vote and give him an enthusiastic
support.
Perry County, BY DR.. Bgueker
promised their neighbor, GENERAL
Veatch, the vote of the )unty aud the
best efforts of the party for the entire
ticket.
Posey County responded by Wm.
=. Edison saying that never but once
was old Posey carried against tEe
Democracy, and that IN the last fight.
The b9ttie Was once won, and Il
would be again this Fall for General
Veatch, vino viii be warmly support
ed By every Republican and friend Of
the soldiers.
Vanderburgh County answered
through Col Philip Hornb-ook, who
promised to do for our soldier candi-
date al we can and mare too We
will give him our united and hearty
/ support.
Warrick County-Maj. a. T. Ba
-ker said that at the last election the
county was carried by the Democracy.
The year before that it was carried hy
the Republicans. 1t is our time
again for victory, and we must have i
with General Veatch as our. .leader
DISTRICT CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The District Central Committee wa,
announced as follows: Vanderburgh
William Baker, James Fl. McNeeiy
aud Capt Isadore Esslinger; Davies
| Nelson J Barbour; Gibson, Captain
r NJ } Miller; Knox, Capt. J II
Massey; Perry, Judge Charles h
/ Mason; Pike, Can't Levi Ferguson
Posey. VIM. p Elson Spencer. J
w. Wartman; Warriek, Capt. J Il
( Masters
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19

Hndfau AHairs, took grouad-lthst the
fteaty making power did not .Gtve TO the
anv part OF the nstgonaI domain 10 which
these indian lands oelonge1.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19

The heavy storms at Indianapolis
and TeTre Haute this evening have
deranged the lines, SO that we cannot
get another word Of report.-lOPk.
RATOR ra
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19

5re gallant soEdier, General James @.
Veatch as she leader, Victory " il
their FatchWor3
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
First Congressional District
All the COGnties Fully Repre-
gented by Large Dele
cations.
INTEREST, HARMONY & ENTHUSIASM
Major General James G. EeatCh
for Congress.
Speeches by Gen. Kim bali,
GOz. umi3aek. Eea1CA
and Re bInsOm.

THE PLEDGES OF THE COUNTIES.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19
T Ell e CIR q ? Z.

~ Commercial asad Rsvsr Dtspotchss zee
FFy1a Fe5e.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19

= &C.
The Speaker annouaced that he had sp-
pointed ID siano to Ill lheVac3ncy on the
Commtttee On Foreign Affairs, and h n Ut
to hu the vactncy on the Committee o.
EXpen itures int e Interior Department,
instead OF Morgan
Bingham eAlled up he motion to recon
slider The vote by which tue joint resolu-
tion was passed giving 20 per cent. addl-
tional eOmpens lIIon to civil employees OF
the Governments g " ashington
Washourn, OF IndiaHa, moved 10 Lay
tae motion TO re ousdtr on tue table The
H0u-e refused by 40 to S., ana then lie
vO'e passing tie res olutiOn was recon-
sid-red The resolution was then tlble q
Clark ot Kansas, fgom Committee on
Indian Affairs ma report on the sub
jeessofa treaty re- ept.y made with.theGreat
aud LiHtle QsaZe Initans, for &c @SattOnl 70
thetLeavt nWotth, Lawre cce and. .eis,i weston
Railroad, Ot S,QvV,u00 acres OF iaUd IN
Southern Kansas, +At about 10 cents an
acre. Zoe report &Iter recltlnS the tafcts
concludes at tue treaty Is IN vIolttlon oL
tire rights OF setilerS and justice t. IudI
ans, and 1'eeOula ends the adoption Of the
following resolutions:
ResolUed As the sense of the Hose OF
Representative that the treaty cOncinded
on the 9Th of May. 1865, with the Great
and L tile OSaze trineS OF lntianS, both in
its express terms and stipulations, and In
the means emp Dyed 20 procure their &c
their rights; that IN transferring 70 d
sing le ia iTOad corporation eight millions
o. acre O. land, u oot oitS as e5afoN tue
rights and interests OF oCaSF Ialifoaa cor
pOrattODs ln the state OF Kansas, auC
Suilds nD a frtg Atfui and monopoly iL
defiance OF the just rights ot settlers auC
OF le people CT the Unu ed ties, QUt 4
assumes the authority, repeatedly 0enleC
by rkis Efous 20 dispO e lf those lands b..
trpary. o. ilerWise- ttasst as aG>O. Ute re s.
ton 70 the United tates, O. q .tor parPs- e,
for which CG ssress alone Is coupe el, &,
provide.
Resolved That this House doe her bs
SOlpmuty aud earh e>tly profess g;ttnst n
rat ticstioa Sai1 pretisndeQ tI,- & by h.
Senate. aud VIII feel bound 10 refuse tay
apprOp stations in lts behalf or rec 5gliiz
It's ldt. y n any form.
ResOIDsd, THAT. copy of the foregoiu;
reSolu ion be ira nSmlLteQ 10 tue SenaLe o
the United states,
Clark addressed the House in tustihca-
tiOn of the report aud resolutions.
Schofeld, member OF the Committee on
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19
GEN. VEATCH's sPEECH.

General Veatch, being introduced
by President Baker, said that seven
years ago he went into the field at the
call of lis country, and after four
years Of exposure to the camp and
march he returned TO mis- home,
and o. three years be had been IN
able. en- account Of his he4lth, to
m.ugle among the people OF give at
teutiuu to political affairs, mach Of
the time havlng beea absent from the
8 ate in search Of health and re
. Sc He was to day, pays 'eally
uuabie 60 make he canvass,and 4 was not
such candidate they should choose
to make the race Ia this closely ecu
tested district. The Convention
ought seriously to consider this ques-
tion before they required him to ac-
cept the Uominstiou,. [ Delegates
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-19
JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS.

The delegates from the counties Of
Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick. and
Gibson selected Isaac S. Moore Esq of
Warrick. as the candidate for Judge
OF the First Common Pleas District,
and Major John 4. Phillips, of Glib
son, for Prosecuting Attorney. The
vote for Judge stood as follows:
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

CHRsrNAs-As is usual on such occasions, every
emo seems 90 be in a merry mood during the holi-
days Not tho least attractive feature in the obser-
walton Of Christmas in Knoxville, was the distribu-
ton Of presents among the children Of several of
tho Sabbath Schools. Beautiful Christmas trees
were erected in The Churches TO the limbs OF which
hundreds Of trinkots dols toys, candles, &c, were
hung, and Santa Claus got up FOR the occasion
dispensed them TO the merry bright-eyed girls and
hoys and il really cheering 10 the old folks to
.cg how tho little ones enjoyed themselves. Right
zlid were we 20 see Christmas thus enjoyed.
But we turn 10 another picture, from which We
would leign turn away Hundreds Of men were on
,ho streets beastly drunk Keeling 70 and fro wal
lowing in tho mire, Disappearing and until mid
night their bideops yols could be heard all around
hallooing like msdmen We hope such a thing
vilI not soon again occur in our community. Young
men and old men, white men and black mon, joined
in q general spree and confusion reignel supreme
on our streets
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

AT the regular session Of the East Knoxville
Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School, Sunday, De
cembef let 1867, the death Of Miss Belle Ella,
long a successful teacher in the School, was an
nounced by the Pastor After remarks by the Su-
perintendent the suggestion Of Rev. DR.. Pearne,
it was unanimously
ResoJUed That this School hears with unfeigned
sorrow Of the death of Sister Belle Eliza, whose
faithful discharge Of her duties as a teacher and
Christian have endeared her 20 the Sabbath School
and 20 the Church.
ResoIeed That her earnest and consistent life as
follower Of Christ afford us a bright example.
which, by Gods help, we will endeavor to follow.
Resoloed, That we offer TO the surviving relations
and friends Of the deceased the expression of our
sincere sympathy in their bereaSement
ResotUcd, That this School attend the funeral ser
vices in body that copy Of these resolutions be
furnished the family Of the deceased and that the
local papers DO requested TO publish them
BY direction Of the School
RALPH w CUMMIEGs, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

JOINS NANCE, tho murderer Of VIM. McBee, was
hung az Rutledge Friday last in the presence Of
a very large number Of citizens. lie protested his
innocence 30 the last, denying over having TO his
own knowledge, killed McBee. He stated that he
bad said that he killed McBee, but that he said it in
order 20 obtain information relative 10 the killing Of
another. lie expressed himself as being prepared
for bis terrible fate, having made his everlasting
peace with his God During the few remarks made
by him at the gslows, the greatest solemnity pre-
vailed throughout the assembly present He aver
red that strong drink was the cause Of his mislor-
tune and in taking leave of younger brother,
warned him against its bansful influences Though
s condemned culprit awaiting his doom for having
committed one Of the highest crimes known to the
law. this advice is such viii be profitable to all
who Will be governed by it, Young men, think Of
John Nances fate, and beware of strong drink.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

CHANCE ~ TEE WEArHEE.-Ihe weather, for
several days previous 10 Monday, had been dsa-
greeabIy warm for tie season. On Sunday night
however, snow commenced falling, while a strong
wind from the North. east blew az such rate as 10
make il tho most disagreesble day Of the season.
Indeed we do not remember 10 have experienced
such a day for years. All kinds Of outdoor bust
mesa entirely suspended, and The streets almost
deserted The snow continued 10 fall all day on
Monday and until Tuesday morning, though the
temperature of the earth was such that II is fast
melting sway. Winter seems to have set in in
aatnesi-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

EDUCATIONAL CoNyENuoN.-The Educational
Convention held here last week Was decided sue
CESS. Tho Convention was organized on the 10Th
inst hy the election OF DIR. T. II. Pearne, Of this
NY, President Charles D. McGuhey, Of Clinton
was chosen Secretary.
Committee, consisting OF Hon. j. W North
snI Rev C. L. Bowling, appointed to request
he presence of Dr. Sears, Treasurer Of the Peabody
Fund, in the Convention.
s short address on the Importance Of education
was delivered by Judge Temple.
The Common School Law wa taken up and dis
essscd by several gentlemen, and a Committee OF
three appointed 70 report 20 the Convention the
workings of this law.
un Thursday evening Rev. Il. Bokum delivered
an admirable lecture on the subject of immigration
Do which great many interesting facts we're re-
lated
Judge North was called upon aud made a few
interesting remarks On the same subject, aud pro
posed the formation OF Nm East Tennessee Immi-
grafton Society, for The purpose Of collecting and
publishing ,o The world such information as viii
arlus cmgrants 70 our section.
Hon. Horace Maynard was then called for and
Iisie few well-umed remarks on the subject IN
der consideration, striking some hard blows Al the
spirit Of old iogysm which, if persisted in by Us,
vii keep Js poor al cur lives notwithstanding we
live IN section So highly favored by nature.
AZ the close of Mr.. Maynsrds rema rks, on mo-
uol OF Judge North, The Chair Apo inted Hon.
Horace Maynard, Hon. j. W. North Rev. I. w.
Humes. Rev. NJ. Rankin, and Mr.. VIM. Cruetou, a
Committee to draft Constitution, and nominate
permanent officers for the last Tennessee Imuicra-
uon Association and after short absence they re-
ported basis for Constitution, and nominated
The following gentlemen as officers OF such Assoc-
alton President Hon. S. J. W. Luckey Secretary,
Charlie Seymour Treasurer, {. NJ. McGhee which
report was unanimously adopted
On Friday, Constitution lor the East Tennessee
Teachers Association was adopted DR.. Pesrne
was declared President Of the Association, Charles
D. McGuHey was elected Recording Secretary,
Prof john-k Payne Corresponding Secretary, and
ell. II. c. Wilcox Treasurer. The County super.
n'endents Of the several counties in East Tennes
tae were elected Vice Presidents
Gen. Eaton addressed tho Convention al som,
length on The mode Of examining teachers. lie ais,
made some admirable remarks on the subject o
"o'i discipline, snd alluded 10 the subject o
'oe Constitutions Of the United States, an,
'''e Of Tennessee in our public schools.
- evening very large number Of our citi
~, .1,l.' on' be Church being flled, 10 lister
-, 49,. 80 o. o. 0es Eaton and DR.. Sears. Gen
Ea''" "e1fs'ea the lsrte audieacs on ,be .,h,sc
Of our school system. O'' '"e '''I7'
lie wsl followed by DR. Sea. ,.,,....,
n'ghiy interesting address on tho sbect Of educ'
lion, maintaining that Il was the sur,-, ,,.,hoA
preventing crime. At the conclusion - M ,
marks, resolution vas adopted expresssg i
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Dior THAT, young man, into the ear OF your
neighbor-t may cary gladness into his household,
and cause him 10 ever hold you in grateful remem-
brance-wo mean the fact that the Barley Sheaf r"
is tho handsomest, most economical and altogether
the best Cooking Stove ever invented. The great
stove will burn either wood OF coal and soon sub
sLantiate all that il claims 10 be. Tho manufacture
ers Messrs. Stuart, Peterson & Co of Philsdel-
phia, Of the Oldest and most liberal stove firms
in the Union. Write for descriptive circular, and
beware Of Fraadgg
Adney, Knoxville, Tenn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Mhsomc CELEBEATIoS.-The nativity Of st
John the Evangelist celebrated on the 27th ul-
limo by The Masonic fraternity, in which hey we're
9ned by the Odd Fellow The procession was
formed al the court house, and with The Knoxville
Braa Band at tho head, passed through several Of
The principal streets 10 the First Presbyterian
Church, where large crowd Of spectators had as
fembied Here DR.. J. G. Cswood delivered an ad-
de appropriate 10 the occasion, full Of beauty and
coquence. After the address the officers Of Mas
tsr Lodge, No. 24i q portion Of the officers Of
Bro elton Lodge No l90, and Of Pearl Chapter
No 30, installed with the usual impressive
ceremonies Of such occasions
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Thanks Of The Convention Tor his address
mooiing held Saturday morning 20 con-
Eult with d. sears tho subject sresarsf
with special reference to Lhcr organization in
Knoxville. We learn arrangements are being made
whereby aportion Of tho PeabOdy Fund is heing
secured for the benefit Of public schools in Knox
vile.
We are happy ~ announce the interest manifest
ed at this Convention, and hope it may continue 10
increase until it shall embrace our whole popula-
ton. Notwithstanding the extreme foolish and
wicked prejudice which exists in the minds Of some
very inconsderate men, which leads them TO oppose
anything in which Northern men engage the sys-
lem Of education now being introduced in Tennes-
Zoe is bound 20 be successful.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
SUPREME COURT OPINION.
Knoxville, TENNESSEE, SEFTEMBEB TERN, 1861
ROGERS IN ERROR vs.. RUSH.

hDhEhe IN EhhUh 10. RUSH.
The Judgment rendered BY the Circuit Court al its T
~ term 1906 and void for jurisd
The code provides that, In any civil action the
70 all or any Of the defendants the county
le plainln may nave an otlas or plrsummons for the
nleha OF &c MS election may out attachment against
the estate OF such defendant and upon return Of the
attachmencved upon property Of the defendant the
aS Iooeeus against such defendant IN all respects if
originally commenced by attachment" S. S. J6G,Jl67
attachment The officer granting the attachment may al he
time direct that the attachment levied publ
TO at time and place to be mentioned such publ
cation before the court justice having cognzance
attachment, and defend the action thus commenced ohor
order Of pubIca5p be pot then made nv tS m BEt IL nHs
ing the attachment the Clerk Of the court court itself
the justice before whom the attachment returned may
make such order az any time Thereafter This order in ali
when the attachment court should be
upon the minutes rule docket Of the court and
the attachment levied upon property Of the defendant
the clerk Of the shall pursuance OF the or
der Of publication memorandum notice thereof which
TO which the attachment is made rernsble
legged oI sueng It out and the time and place at which the
defendant required appear and defend tue
suit and the TO be published forthwith in
convenient newspaper to be designated the
before the time fixed for the defendants appearance
personal upon defendant and the
plaintiff many proceed return Of the attachment duly
In this case the officer granting the judicial attachment
made order of publication at the tme and is question
able whether be had the to have done for viii be
Observed the statute provides that ppoH ne he judi
ciaI attachment d upon the property the the
proceeds ell respects commenced by orisnsa
tachment.
No order Of public appears TO have been made by eth
the clerk the court after the levy of the judicial attach
ment and publication required by the statute appears
have been made in the record neither is there
much the recital in the judg
nent Of court, which would furnish at Leaf. paa foca
evidence Of the fact that any publication has been
made.
The declares the attachment and publication
lieu Of personal service of process the defendant aud
follows that without both the court had jurisdiction
to pronounce the judgment.
The judgment upon the dismissal OF the w of error
Ho being founded upon void judgment is erroneous,
II will be reversed and set aside
The Judgment rendered at the February 1856, Cf the
Jlrcuit court will he reversed and the Tcmauded
HAWKINS, Judge.
4 true copy test.
NJ. L. PATTERSON, Clerk
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

CoNoERr.-A concert will be given at g. Johns
tEpisoopal) Church on Tuesday evening Al
O'Clock. some Of the best musical talent in the city
will take part in the exercises, and lovers Of good
music are promised rare treat. The object il 10
aid in increasing the organ fund Of The Church.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

MEETING oN THURSDAY EvEsIsG.-Let all turn
olt At The meeting TO be held at the court house To-
morrow evening Issues interesting 10 the people
cf Knoxville will be discussed Let every man
who favors the election Of Captain Bearden and
the Republican ticksi be present Let every man
who has any doubts as 20 who is right in this con-
test, come out tomorrow evening.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

.1lrr. rsssrssEr, sErrzanra TrRH.4se7.
1HonAa r. eoIBvaII, ArroRSEr eIsrRAL AAD nrroprrs

'h'AAA p eoip"all' ArroRsEr eEstRAL AND HrroErEs
1Loh"A '" bhlifoN aud A }. LONG -. the STATE
us y an Indictment charging the pisiutias in . an
etheft, with the murder Of one DYKES 80 ''''i 1i'
On the trial in the Circuit Cont M MI. IL,
ie state was asked what Martin Crsw6 "a had 80
~ w ~ three weeks after the killing 10 mis- sstiony
-, IN error objected the objection was oyerr1
anu the witness permitted TO
stance that some weeks after the killing and while he
hoeng eern for her. Crawford her Long ana Rri,t
ang others were along when the killing was done fbt nj,
trsNore WAS jointly indicted with the piaintigs in rS
crawford made this statement TO the witness ~
Minets Henderson states that on the morning lafr H.
khng he saw the plaintiffs in in COMPANY With sosf
OF soioeTs Or the next day be same partv ret
ing but he did not the plaintiffs error along AZ
times the witness then stated in substance that s squad Of
soldiers on its return, told him they killed Jones
and Dykes this evidence also objected to- but the
jury. ~ " - u 'ne
Witness Jones stated in substance that he heard Ion
one OF the plaintiffs in error in at the
jan with one GenEater VINO lawyer, while Long was
prisoner and Immediately after he had been told if he
that he in the the time Dykes was killed b
evidence also objected to, but the objection was overru
Cd and the testimony permitted TO go TO tho jury.
We think each Of these instances action Of the cout
overrulng the objections and admitting the testimony
was clearly erroneous, the ground that the testimony
was incompetent.
The Judgment the Circuit Court will therefore be re-
verssd snd the cause remanded.
HAWKINS, Judge.
A true copy, NJ. L. PATTERSON CIeTk
NJ L. PATTERSON, Clerk. ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

MAJOR wAINwEIoHr, for considerable length
Of time duty at this place as Post Quartermaster,
and mere recently on duty 1t Chattanooga, is as
signed 70 duty at Louisville Kentucky. he goes
there on the ST Of The present month.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

CHURCH NoTIcE-Tbere will be a meeting held
s.. the Second Presbyterian Church this evening,
for the purpose Of renting epews for the ensuing
year Those desiring 10 rent requested TO be
present at O'Clock, p NJ
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

JAMES o BHEN, an Irishmsn, died very suddenly
at his residence Gay street. on Thursday OF last
week To free use Of strong drink is said TO have
been The cause Of bis death.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
GUANO.

ME ARE AGENTS FOR THE SALE
w Of PHGNIX GUANo, imported direct from McKeau's
Island South Pacific Ocean Also MANIPULATED GUANO,
prepared by WILCOX Gibbs Il Co., Augusta Ga
We propose to furnish thrse Guano to the Farmers of East
Tennessee confidence that they the best and cheap
Fertilizers yet discovered The Phoenix is bar
Of 800 lbs and bags Of 200 bs price at Savannah s5
ton Of 1000 s 70 which freight alone viii be added Ma
npulated GuanO costs in Augusta SIS per freight to be
added.
The proper quantity he used l5O lbs per
corn and 200 TO 800 bs for wheat.
If desired also furnish the PERUVIAN GUANO.
Mr. Philip Shettey, Of this county has used the Phoenix
Guano with great and refer farmers to him
for particulars
oct 23-tf jos. L. KING It Sun.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
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PERsosAL-Rev. DR.. Cobleigb President Of The
Wesleyan University At Athens, Tennessee, was in
,ur city ON Sabbath last.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

COLONEL w. F. PRossER Representative in the
Legislature from Davidson county, has been in our
city for few days. He left for Nashville yester-
dev.