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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-08-21

CONCERT AT THE CRESCENT City
SPRINGs.-The crowd at the Crescent
CRY Springs last night was, perhaps,
TIE largest and most brilliant of the
season, comprising a large portion of
the creme dc Ia creme of the fashion
ables of the city. The music by the
Evansville Orchestra was surprisingly
fine, and each successive performance
was received. with warm applause.
There is a universal desire that
these entertainments shall be eontin-
ued weekly, or oftener, during the
pleasant weather.
Among the persons present were a
number Of strangers from Tennessee,
who expressed their surprise and de-
light at finding such an attractive re-
sort in the vicinity of the city We
also had the exquisite pleasure of
meeting Latona," the fairest of the
fair correspondents of the Louisville
Sunday Courier, who has been spend
ing couple Of weeks in the city
the guest of DR.. Jones. She was not
only enthused by the beauty of this
fete dc mutt, but enthused all present
with her matchless bea uty.
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MEETING IN UNION TOWNSVILLE
Last night large number of the citi-
zens of Union Township in this coun-
ty, assembled at Williamson's Ware
house, on the river, two miles below
Henderson, and were entertained for
two hours by speech by Captain II.
G. Gooding, of Evansville, upon po-
litieal subjects. The speaker vindi-
Gated the justice and wisdom of the
measures of Congress upon the recon
struction and finance questions, and
showed that the management of our
Statesfnances by our Republican off
GERS had been extremely beneficial to
the peoples interests. The sound argu-
ments aud eloquent appeals of the
orator were listened to with profound
interest by the audience, and great
satisfaction was expressed by them.
After cheers for Grant and Colfax,
Baker and Cumback. Veatch and the
other HRepubican candidates, and a
vote of thanks to Mr.. B. E. William
son, liberal Democrat, for the use
Of his warehouse, the audience dis
persed. The meeting was very order
ly, and much good was done.
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RECoRDER's OoURr.-The first case
called by the Recorder yesterday was
the State vs.. Henry Burnett. alias
j. G. Buckets, who appeared on
charge of stealing valise of the value
of about S14. He was held to bail IN
the sum of $500, for his appearance
at higher court, in default of which
he was sent to the county Jail.
Chas. Kragner appeared on charge
of peddling cigar holders without
license, and was tined SIN fine and
costs, S11 10, which he repleyied.
Mary Hopper frail one, next ap-
peared before the Recorder on charge
of drunkenness. In fine and costs
$14 IS was taxed up, but not having
the ready cash, she was sent to the
lookup, where she will board it out
probably.
Doratha Bragler, on charge of al
assault and battery committed or
Mary Hopper, appeared, and wa:
charged in fine and costs s18 %
which she paid at once.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
S5.CO0 Reward

As some of the physicians of our
city are circulating the report that
Armistead's Tonic Syrup contains
quinine; and as some of them have
gone so far as to specify the number
OF grains in each bottle, we hereby
give them a good opportunity of veri-
flying their assertions, by Offering the
above reward for one grain of duinine
extracted from this justly celebrated
medicine. VIII also give five thou
sand dollars for the detection of one
atom of arsenic. and as any chemist
in the country will perform the anaIy-
sis for one Hundred dollars, we GER
tainly offer inducements If they
really believe their own asser-
tions. The remarkable prompt
1ess with which Armistead's
Tonic Syrip cures the fever and
ague, excites the wonder of all
who use it, and certain family physi-
clans have endeayored toquiet the in
terest in the medicine by the asser-
tons above referred to. They fail,
however, to inform the public why it
is that the Tonic leaves the patient in
so much better condition than qui-
nine or arsenic. CLOUD Il AKIN,
au20-2t Sole Agents.
..u.-u..-u-a-,-.- -.~,c 49,.
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TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-The an
nuaI session Of the Teachers Insti-
tute for Vanderburgh County will
convene at the Nineth Street school
building, on Monday. August 24th,
and continue in session during the
week. Prof Cow, Superintendent of
the Public Schools of Evansville, and
Principal of the Training School
about to be established, viii be the
principal Instructor, aided by other
competent teachers. These Institutes
have proved most valuable auxiliaries
in the preparation of teachers for the
proper discharge of their responsible
duties, and it is expected that all the
teachers in the county will be present.
The Institute will be conducted
under the general superintendent of
Prof. J. w. knight, School Ex-
aminer. The sessions Of the Insti-
tute will be public, and the friends of
education viii receive cordial well
come.
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Pole RAIsING.-A tall and beaat-
full Grant and Colfax Pole was raised
on the corner Of Seventh Street and
Second Avenue, last night, by Henry
Baur and Mr.. Thienis. The pole
stands one hundred and sixty-two
feet above the ground, aud is by far
the most beautiful one yet raised in
the city. on either side of the ques-
ton. The work was superintendent
by Dir. Alex. Simpson, who more
fully understands how to rig ropes
and perform such difficult work than
any other man in Evansville. After
the meeting of the Grant Guards had
concluded, at Turner Hall, the bat
talon formed and marched to the
pole, where speeches were made by
Col. James G. Jones and others, to a
very large and enthusiastic crowd of
people. a beautiful flag was hoisted,
amidst the shouts of enthusiastic ad-
mirers of the Stars and Stripes, and
all passed off in the pleasantest man
ner possible. We have not, during
the whole campaign, witnessed an ex-
hibition of more enthusiasm than was
manifest at the pole raising last night.
The good work goes bravely on.
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THAT ELoPEMENT CAsE-AN AT
TEMPT AT ABDUCTIoN.-Notiee Was
made in yesterdays paper OF the
escape of Thomas r. Smith with his
wife, who, short time ago, oloped to
Illinois and we're married. Since that
time, as has been noticed in the
JOURNAL, Mrs. Burton, the mother of
Mrs. Smith, the young wife, has been
harrassing the husband and wife in
every way possible. A few days ago
she met Smith on Third Street, and
administered a severe castigation to
him. AS before stated, night before
last the husband and wife made their
escape across the river, and it was
thought they had gone to Tennessee
but it appears they stopped at the
house of Mr.. Joshua Balauge, just
on the opposite side of the river.
Night before last Mrs. Burton, IN
company with a couple of men, pro
ceeded to the residence of Mr.. John
Balange, and seeing woman IN the
door, which she supposed was her
daughter, caught the lady and held
her tight until she discovered the
mistake. On learning that her
daughter and son-in-law were at the
residence Of Mr.. Joshua BALANCE,
they at once proceeded there, and
were shown to the room occupied
by the newly married couple.
When Mr.. Smith had opened the
door, Mrs. Burton rushed into
the room and commenced
an assault upon him, but he caught
her hand and got her in his power.
At that time two men entered the
room, while two others were waiting
outside. The names Of two of the
men have been furnished US. The
plot to abduct the wife having failed
the parties left and returned to the
city. Yesterday a man crossed over
the river and went to Mr.. b. S resi-
dence. On seeing lady in the house
/ he chased her from one room to an
other, until be learned she was not
Mrs. Smith. On meeting Smith, he
tried to induce him to return to this
side of the river, stating that he had
been sent by Mrs. Burton to tell Smith
if he would return all would be we'll
In the meantime, Mr. BALANCE, learn
ing of the outrageous conduct of the
stranger toward his daughter, hasten
ed to the house and drove the intruder
away, and thus the affair rested late
yesterday evening. Mrs. Burton
aceomplices arc all known to the hus
band, Mr.. Smith. Itappears that she
is bent on separating the young mar
ried folks. What the next chapter il
this elopement case viii disclose, We
are, Of course, unable to tell.
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SURETY OF THE PEACE.-Consta-
BILE Frank Morris had quite an adj
venture yesterday A man, Henry
Kote, swOre out q peace war
rant against a man named John
Meyer, who, it appeared, had made
such threats as to lead Kote to the
opinion that his life was not safe.
Morris proceeded to serve the writ on
Meyer, and found him near
Heartlin's, in German Township,
when he proceeded to make the
arrest, but Meyer made off, and at
tempted to escape. Morris pursued,
and caught him, when Meyer at once
drew a knife, but Was prevented us
ing it, if, indeed, he had such inten-
ton. After his arrest compromise
was effected with Kote, Meyer agree
lug to pay sum of money, we were
told, to escape prosecution, which
will, no doubt, heal all differences
and make the contestants friends
again. 1t is to be hoped so at least,
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We are grati6ed to learn that a
project is on foot to organize Club
Of young men who cast their first
Presidential vote at the ensuing No
vember election, and who favor the
election of GRANT and CoLFAx. We
'hlnk the movement a good one. A
lumber of names have already been
secured and a company, it is expect
IN, VIII De formed to participate in
inc various Republican demonstra-
tions,
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REV Err NE w s
For Other. RtUey. Items see Third Page.

The only additional arrivals
and departures last night were
the packets for Henderson, Morn
ing Star, Louisville and re-
turn; Quickstep, to Cairo..........The
Morning Star did not arrive till after
6 o'clock. She had an excellent trip
of people and good freight trip.......
The Argonaut No. 2 Will be here to-
day. en- route to New Orleans, with
Capt. Jim Lusk in command. If you
have any New Orleans freight give it
to the Argonaut.
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THE WoRKINGMEN's MEETING
From 300 to 400 people assembled on
the corner of Locust and Third
Streets, last night, to hear that wan
dering adventurer, r. TraVelleck, who
is always introduced as he was last
night, as the workingmen's orator"
He was introduced by John Haney,
and for an hour and half gastraded
in the usual style of adventures, who
seek TO make a living without work
He is maniiestly Democratic slang
whanger, in disguise-and very
iimsy disguise at that. He said he
had never been to school but three
hours in his life, and this assertion
was fully corroberated by the man
ner Of his speech, which, boiled down
and bereft of its tautology and rhodo-
mantade, was simply an assertion
of the doctrine that it was the duty
of the Government to divide out the
property of the nation among all peo-
pie, and as often as the spendthrifts
and drones in society exhausted
their means, that the operation
should be repeated. He denounced
the British landholders for holding
vast tracts of land, while the masses
of the people were landless, but had
not word to say against the same
principle as it existed in this country
when the slaveholding aristocracy
held thousands of acres which they
cultivated by the unrequited labor of
slaves. His frequent introduction of
slang phrases and olap-trap quotations
of course produced some applause,
just as the professor of the cork
opera would. The multitude OF
Public Schools, and the general in
telligenee of our citizens furnish a
specific against such heresies as the
Democracy imported this time. The
fact that he stated that he had spoken
seventeen consecutive days, is sufi-
Gent evidence that he does not work
any to hurt. Such sugar-coatcd pills
are swallowed by but few people in
Evansville.
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Nor DEAD.-We learn that Mr..
Amor Reed, the man who was shot
by man named Spradley, in Warrick
County, and of which mention was
made in yesterdays paper, was not
killed, as was reported in this city.
He was shot through the arm, but the
wound will not prove serious, it is
said. Further information about the
affair we were unable to obtain.
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st. Johns Church School.

We respectfully call every person s
attention to the above named school,
which will commence ON the 4th day
of September next. Any person de-
string to send their children will
please send in their names before
the 9th of this month, to
REV. CHAs. RUNCK.
An American born, we'll educated
for the English language, and Ger
man born, well educated for the Ger
man language, will be the school
teachers.
j. w. PoLsDRFER, Pres.
j. GEO. MILLER, Sec. au19-d1w
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MEETING AT BLAIRsvIr1.E.-,

MEETING AT BLAIRsvILLE.-There
will be a Republican meeting at
Blairsville, on Saturday, at which
time Hon. Albert LANCE of Terra
Haute, will address his fellow citizens
the German language. The Crescent
City Silver Band, and the Grant
Gun Squad Of this city, will be in
attendance. 1t will no doubt be a
grand affair. Speaking viii COM
mence at l O'clock.
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MEETiNa OF GRANT GUARDS.
RegimentaI Organization Effected.
FIELD OFFICERS SELECTED.

The Grant Guards met at Turner
Hall last night, fer the purpose OF
effeotinr a Regimental Organization.
The meeting was called to order by
VIII Warren, Jr., Major command
ing who stated the object of the
meeting. after which Lieutenant j.
w. Gorse was chosen Secretary.
Reports were then called for from
the various wards, as to what had
been done, when the Captains or
other officers of companies from the
various wards reported as follows:
First Ward-Fully organized, with
officers elected, and SO enrolled, rank
and file.
Second Word-One officer elected,
with 81 men enrolled, rank and file.
Third Hard-Twenty-fve men en-
rolled, but no election of officers.
Fourth Ward-Fully organized; all
officers elected, with forty-seven rank
and file.
Fifth Ward-One officer elected,
and twenty-eight rank and file en-
rolled. s
Sirth Ward-Fully organized and
officers elected. with thirty FIVE rank
and file.
Seuenth Kard-Ofcers all elected
company fully organized, with seven
| ty-four rank and file.
Eighth Ward-Fully organized
officers all elected, with ffty-One men
rank and file.
Ninth Ward-Oficers all elected,
with forty eight enrolleds rank and
file.
In all, enlisted so far, four hundred
and fourteen.
While the wards were getting ready
for a report, Mr.. Andrew j. Hutchin
son addressed the meeting in few
pertinent remarks, in his foreible and
earnest style, which were well re-
ceived.
The reports having all been receiv-
ed, Captain Doughty moved to pro
coed to the election Of regimental
officers at once. which motion pre-
vailed.
| Accordingly, the following named
gentlemen were put in nomination
/ For Colonel of the Regiment-Col
r. f. Barter, Major Mattison, Gel
Butterfeld, VIII. Warren, Jr., Capt
Darling, Capt. Reavis, aud Capt. Horn
brook. OF these, all declined except
Colonel Butterfeld and Colonel Bar
ter, and on taking the vote, it was de-
cided that Colonel Butterfeld had re-
ceived the majority Of the votes; he
was therefore declared elected. His
election was then made unanimous
after which three rousing cheers were
given for the commander of the
Fighting Boys in Blue
| Colonel J f. Grill was then elect
ed Lieutenant Colonel by acclama-
ton, and VIII. Warren, Jr., Major O
the regiment. The election of al
| Adjutant and Quartermaster was
postponed until a future meeting.
Captain Hornbrool1 then moveC
that the Grant Guards t-rn out OF
Monday evening, to assemble at Tur
ner Hall, on which occasion Hon. i
@. De Bruler will address the people
The meeting then adjourned, tn
members of the regiment proceeding
to the pole raising at the corner 0
| Seventh Street and Second Avenue.
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POLEs.-There is not, probably, a
city in Indiana in which so many
Grant and Colfax and Seymour and
Blair poles have been raised, as in
Evansville.
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TURNER & KUMLER,
aug18 IF. No. Z First Street.

IA What can't be cured must be
endured, but no one need suffer from
Scrofula, or any disease arising from
foul blood, now that DR.. j. w. Po-
land Is Humor Doctor is sold by Cloud
& Akin, at 81 per bottle.
auo21 d1tw0t
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OFF FOR New YoRK-Our neigh
Dor, Mr.. M. Lyon, the great clothing
nan, and Mr.. George S. Sonntag,
leave this evening for New York, to
make their Fall and Winter pur-
chases.
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UNAUTHoRIzED.-Rev. George w.
Wood desires US to say that he is not
q delegate to the Democratic Con-
vention that meets tomorrow, his
name having been used without his
knowledge or consent.
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4 STRAW.-After the down train
had passed Vincennes, night before
last. avote was taken, with the follow
5ng result: Grant and Colfax, %;
Seymour and Blair, 8.
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WHARF.-The farmers are now de-
livering their wheat, at Princeton,
and all along the road. For good
wheat 81 90 per bushel is paid.
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FOR R.EWp.

T1OE RENT BAslsAl EMIT The base
IS ment Ofthe Cumberlaud PfesbYIeHIau
Church. corner OF second and Chestnut
Streets This would be 3 VHrF DIES ma B1a
place for teacutuz AH SIC or llraauf7ll ar1l9
TtttHting- Also, a good fo1m for am 8 nee.
Inquire of AL4HA 81 .fLtFf SON
au2O dtf Real Estate AGENT
'ENOR EEEF-DtF L4LING-H0 TsE-A
Is large dWelliug-house. with ten rooms.
in q good locality, near the business part
of the city lt would m9 Ike am elezauf
boarding house. Inquire af
ALVAH JOHNSON.
au20 dtf Real Estate AGENT.
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PEAoHEs.-The Linton brought
nearly two hunered bushels of peach
es from Tennessee to this city yester-
day, and it is to be HOPED this large
arrival will have salutary influence
on the market.
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THE Pole RAISING AT KEssLER's.
The enthusiasm of the Republicans
increased on Wednesday night as the
work went on. The crowd at Kess-
ler's was even larger than at Philip
Klein's, and everything being ready,
the beautiful pole,- one hundred and
eight feet high, was raised in most
elegant style, amid the most enthusi-
astic vociferation and cheers of the
multitude, and as the beautiful flag
was hoisted to the peak the Crescent
City Silver Band played the Star
Spangled Banner in most inimitable
style.
After the flag was unfurled speak
ing was in order. Short, pungent and
pithy speeches were made by Captains
Gooding, Reavis, O. Tomhemelt and
Mr.. Matteson, which were received
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CUTTING BETWEEN WIND AND WA
TER.-A very prominent Democrat,
and most estimable citizen, while talk
ing to brave old soldier Of the Union
army yesterday morning, candidly
confessed that he desired and ex-
pected the election of Grant and Col
fax. He said that Grant was the
very man he wanted, but at the same
time said he was compelled to vote
for Seymour and Blair, because they
were nominated by the Democratic
party. What a humiliating confess
sionl We would rather be a toad
and feed upon the vapors of dun
geon" than to hold convictions that
We dare not utter or act upon.
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HARPER's MAGAzINE.-Mr. John
H. Scott, the distinguished News and
Periodical Dealer, corner of Main and
Second Streets, has our thanks for
Hag7er's Magasine, for September.
The initial article is rich one, being
devoted to silver and silver plating.
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Corn CRoP.-The corn crop in this
county gives promise Of an abundant
yield this Fall.
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River Dispatches.

PITTsBURG, Aug 20-Noon.-River
Is inches by the pier mark and at a
stand. Weather warm; mercury S00
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GRANT MEETINd.-The Grant meet
ing for Independence will be held in
the sshool-house tonight.