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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

RECORDER 0oURT-The principal
business transacted in the Recorders
Court on Saturday-of course nothing
was done on Friday--was the arraign-
ment Of prisoners in State cases.
John Huunell, charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill-stab-
bling Chas. Seigler on Friday night
was held to appear before Recorder
Willard on Tuesday morning, in the
sum of $500. The bail was promptly
given. As the case IS to undergo
legal investigation. it is not proper to
give details Of the difficulty. We
understand that the man stabbed is
but slightly injured.
A man named CIV. Henesey fled an
affidavit before Recorder Willard,
charging that E. Q. Smith, a we'll
known and highly respectable and
esteemed citizen, had committed upon
him an assault and battery with in
tent to kill, by shooting at him three
times-two shots passing through his
hat and one into his body, where it
still remains. Mr.. Smith was brought
into court and gave his personal
recognizance in the sum Of $4,000 tC
appear this morning, when all the
facts in the case will, we presume
be fully developed, and until the in
vestigation IS had, We abstain from
further remarks on the subject.
John Foltz seem to have been tht
only man discovered by the polio,
with too much New Years on board
He was accused Of having been drunk
and disorderly, and was charged il
fine and costs 81 %, which he re
plevied and departed in peace.
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EIGHTH WARDERs.-It is just as
easy now to distinguish an Eighth
Warder by his boots as it was in form
er years to distinguish Scott County
farmer by his horse gear. which con-
sisted Of grape vines, ropes, hickory
withes, with an occasional adjunct of
chains and leather, with rope lines
and brides. IF you meet a man on
the street with his boots up to the an
kle joint covered over with yellow
mud, set him down at once and with
great confidence. as from the Eighth
Ward. 1t is no fault of theirs, how
ever, that their boots are in such a
condition, but the horrible condition
in which the streets have been left
by our very attentive and efficient city
authorities. To distinguish on Eighth
Warder and a Sixth Warder, or a
denizen of Independence, is some
what difficult, but we think the Sixth
Ward mud, from the bridge to Full
ton Avenue, is a shade darker and
reaches line or two higher on the
boot. 1t is said that the citizens OF
the Sixth and Eighth Wards are
continually singing:
" Fly swiftly round, We wheels of time,
And bring the welcome day."
when we can vote to re elect those
faithful servants who make us such
delightful streets and sidewalks.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

THE B.4NKaUer 1. Aw.--Last.T Thurs.
day, DeoVmber 31st, 1868, was the last
day on which voluntary petitions in
bankruptcy could be fled, emitting
the petitioner to a discharge, unless
he can pay fifty cents on each dollar
Of his Indebtedness. About 1000
persons in Indiana have availed them
selves of the provisions of the law
since it went into force. Of this
number, the Indianapolis Journal
says Fl. A. Davis, Esq, of that city,
has, as attorney. filed more than one
eighth, and attributes his good for
tune to his liberality in advertising,
which, we presume, is a just con-
clusion,
During the last two days of the
year ninety nine petitions were filed.
Among the petitioners we find the
following named persons Of Evans
vilie: Henry Baum, Julia L. Wag-
ley, Thomas Curnick, Thaddeus Z.
Gibson, Irwin T. SAMSON and Jesse
Armstrong. SIX citizens of New Al
bany availed themselves of the benefit
of the half dollar, and fled in time,
having held on to their property till
the last day of grace.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

FREE PEws IN WALNUT STREET
CHURCH. = The customary annual
business meeting at the Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church was held on Sat
urday evening. There was a large
attendance of the congregation, and
much interest was manifested in the
success and future pr perity of the
Church. The Treasurer, Elk Mayor
Baker, presented the annual report of
the Trustees, which showed larger
amount of contributions, and better
financial condition than for years
past. The question of Free Pews"
was fully discussed by the meeting,
and it was decided with an unex-
pected degree of unanimity to abolish
the system of renting the pews, aud
make the seating absolutely free and
welcome to all. We are confident
the public will interpret this action as
an earnest wish on the part of this
congregation to throw open the doors
| of the Church without restraint to
all, and make welcome every one who
chooses to visit it. With an attrac-
tive and comfortable house OF wor-
ship: popular preacher, and we'll
trained choir, we hope to see this new
system prove decided success.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

A VILLAINoUsLY BOLD ROBBERY.
On Friday night, about 8 o'clock, as
Mrs. Cunningham, dress maker, was
about to enter her house, on Third
Street, above Locust, having been ab
sent but a short time, the door, which
she had left locked, suddenly flew
open and man, supposed to be a
negro, rushed out, and running across
the street, disappeared. The lady
was, of course, terribly frightened and
called for the police, who succeeded
in arresting a negro woman, the re-
puted wife of the man suspected. The
only article Mrs. Cunningham missed,
we believe, was a dress of considera-
BILE value. The woman arrested was
held In custody for some time, and
then liberated aud her movements
watched. During the night, however,
she managed to elude the vigilence of
the police. and in the morning the
purloined dress was found at Mrs.
C.'s door, having been returned dur
ing the darkness of the morning.
There is but little doubt as to who
had it, though it may be impossible
to prove it.
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OPERA HOUsE.-On Friday and
Saturday nights good audiences at
tended the Opera House to witness
the representation of Evansville by
Gaslight" and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
White" On Friday night the house
was really crowded, and the playing
on both occasions was excellent, Mr..
Grierson, Mr.. Richmond, Mr.. Smith,
Miss Rickcords, Miss Lopez and Mrs.
Walters all displaying decided ability
Smiths Peter White was admirable,
and kept the house in a roar. We
were glad to see the Company so lib
orally patronized, and if the people
had displayed an equal disposition to
sustain the Company when they were
producing the finest plays ever put
upon any stage, and in man
ner seldom surpassed, the Opera
House would not now be closed.
&" Money and Misery" one of the
best sensational moral dramas we
know of, and played by Mr. and Mrs
Linden, and indeed, by the entire
company, in manner that would have
done credit to any metropolitan thea
tire, was played to ST and $50 houses.
We do not urge people to go to the
theatre, but as they do patronize places
amusement, we should prefer to see
them patronize the legitimate dramaA
when ably produced rather than
circuses and negro shows. 1t would
display more refined and discrim-
mating taste.
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DIED.

FEAST ON the 81 inst, at O'Clock AM.
of measles, ANNA LAURA, daughter OF
Thomas aud Elizabeth Feast, aged ? years,
IL months, and 10 days.
The funeral viii take place from the resi-
dence of the parents of the deceased, on
Locust Street, between Third and Fourth,
on Monday, at 2 O'Clock Pm. The friends
of the family are invited to attend.
January I'd. at 10 O'Clock, OF congestion OF
the lungs, EDWARD, second son of Edward
and Amelia Boettioher, aged 3 years and
Is days.
Funeral this (Monday) afternoon, at 2
O'Clock, from the residence of his parents.
Indianapolis Journal and Cincinnati
Commercial copy and send pill
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

BLAoKGUARDIsM.- usual, there
was large amount of rowdyism and
blackguardism perpetrated during the
late hours of Thursday night, or
rather the early hours of Friday mora
ing, under the gulse of celebrating
New Years. One set of blackguards
candidates for the penitentiary-re-
moved a score or more of gates from
their hinges and threw them into the
streets in the mud, exposing the yards
of citizens to depredations by hogs
or cattle. Others removed signs, ex-
changing them in all sorts of ride
ulous manners. This species of black
gnardism has been practiced annu-
ally for three or four years. 1t may
be INDUCED in once too often. Some
people have stupidity inquire, " Where
were the police while these things
were being done?" But echo an.
swers, +" Where?"
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

MArnIMoNIAL.--The matrimonial
market has been more lively during
the last week. closing very brisk on
Saturday, with large sales. The fol-
lowing persons received permits from
the County Clerk:
John B. Hutchinson and Jennie Marlin.
John Schaefer and Regina Gross.
Frederick Serber and Sophia Noller.
David Ball and Minerva Massey.
Simon Wellerding and Christina Helvert
Theodore WelIerding and Louisa Helvert
Joseph Il. Schu and Veronica Miller
Theodore Bradley and Magdaitne Prefer
Philip Butsch and Philopena Nogt.
Jesse II. Masser and Mary +. avldson.
Philip MundO and Margaret PreoStel.
Thomas Burns and Rose Ann Casner.
The last five of these were issued
in a single hour, showing that the
parties realized
ssTIme is short and moments fleeting."
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No. 8 SECOND STREET-A splendid
stock Of all kinds of boots and shoes
may always be found at John Rasch's,
on Second Street. Ladies' shoes of
yafities and styles Of the best make.
Boys boots and shoes. Ladies' and
gentlemen's over-shoes. Customers
cannot fail to be pleased, as the stock
has been selected with the greatest
care. Call at No s Second Street.
M, W. & f-nov12.
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W. III. WAND. Sole Proprietor,
No. 1.4es.l
United States MarshaPs Notice.

UO1G0u ObaG0S EIafSNaIS NOLlc6.
United States of America, District of In
diana, IS:
WYHEREAS. a LIE Il OF NJ
~ formation was filed III the District
Court of the United states for the District
of Indiana, On the 18TH day of NOvemb Der,
1868, by Charles W. Weisert and Charles L..
Canet, through their proc tor, Mr.. Marsh.
against the steamboat WesLnaoreland, her
engines, tackle. furo iture, and apparel,
seized at said District on q breach of con-
tract civil ana maritime. on damages OF
$40, and pray ing process against said goods,
and that the same may be condemned and
sold therefor.
Now, therefore, in pursu; Lnce of the mo-
milton under the seal OF said Court 10 me
directed and delivered, do hereby give
public notice to all persons claiming said
goods, or any part thereof, or in any man
ner interested therein, III at they be and
appear before the said, th e District Court
OF The United states, to be neId at the city
OF indianapolis. in aud foI' the District Of
Indiana, on the first Mono ay of February
next, at 10 o'clock OF the forenoon OF That
day, then and there to nterpOs5 their
claims end make their allie CATIONS in that
hehaf.
BEN. SPOONER. Marshal, u. S.
Attest: j. ID. HoWLAND, CLERK.
jan4 dl4t
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Back TO School. Several young
gentlemen of this city, who are attend
ing school at Hanover College, and
who have been home to spend the
holidays with their friends, return to
Hanover by the Tarascon this morn
ing. They have had a pleasant time
since their return.
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New YEARS DAY.-We have sell
dom seen New Years day pass off so
quietly as on Friday last. The
weather was SO gloomy and forbidding
that few persons felt inclined to make
calls, and the ladies generally, VIC
presume, viewing the filthy condition
of the streets and sidewalks, felt little
inclination to have their carpets
soiled. A few private parties and a
few balls were given on New Years
night. 1t was tame New Years day.
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Take Notice.

Owing to a recent decision of the
Supreme Court of this State, all notes
held by the Receiver of the Sinnis-
sippi Insurance Company are liable to
an assessment Of 20 per cent. Per-
sons whose notes are held by this
Company will do we'll to call at once
and avoid cost of suit. VIII be found
at Laws Office for a few days.
Il. L. BRACKINRIDGE,
dec27-tf Atty. for Receiver.
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A LARGE Stock OF SUPERIOR
LIoUoRs.-N. Il. Carr & Co., at No. 3
and 4 South Water Street, have very
large stock of superior Liquors of the
choicest brands, selected with great
care expressly for this market by Mr..
Carr himself, with special reference to
the wants of this trade, and offered at
very small profits by wholesale to cash
customers. Steamboat bars supplied
on liberal terms. dec10-dtf
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HOW 'F(b GET PATENTs.-For opin-
ion, no charge. Send sketch and descrip-
ZION. For application. send model, not
over one loot IN size, and 3l6 first Govern
ment and stamp fees. specifications, draw
1ngs, caveats; assignment prepared; re-
Jected claims prosecuted. Also, futerfer-
ences, extension of patents. and appeals.
Address MUM d Co, No. 3 Park Row,
New York. Tsp dep d3m
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B@- Toilet and Fancy Articles at
BRIDwELL & Co.'s Drug Store, cor
ner of Third and Main. Finest stock
in the city. Perfumeries of all kinds.
Attention of the ladies invited. None
but the best kept. loc26 diff
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CALrsAYA BARK.-It is said that Messrs.

CALIsAYA BARK.-It is said that Messrs.
DraEe 81 Co. (proprfetors OF the PLAETA-
TON BITTERs) are the largest importers of
CaliSaya Bark in this country, aud that,
with the exception of an occasional sale,
ali they import is used in the compounds
ing of their celebrated PLANTATION BIT
TERs-to viii h they undoubtedly are in
debted for their wonderful health-reStor-
ing properties, AS a Tonic and 4 ppetizer
they are not surpassed, and we cheerfully
recommend them. Ali first-class druggists
keen them for sale.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at
half the price. Jan4 d3teOdltw
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A GOOD MovEMENT.-A petition
is now being circulated in this city
aud throughout the State, praying the
Legislature that meets next Thurs
day to provide, by law. for the cree
tioE Of Prison for Women" and a
Girls Reformatory. !" This IS a
move In the right direction, and if
the scheme is properly carried out,
hundreds of young girls may be
rescued from life OF shame.
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No. 9t5 First Street.

We feel assured, we have facilities to COM
pete with any house in the country.
We receive our Queensware direct from
the Potteries of stafordshire, England,
via New Orleans and New York; hence
pay no secondhand profits which right
fully belong 20 our customers.
Having completed arrangements with
MEAKIN BROS. & CO, of StaGordshire,
England, for the EXCLUSIVE CONTROL
for this market,of their celebrated STONE
CHINA WARE, we are now prepar ed
supply the trade.
re Consult your own interest by exam
lining our stock before purchasing else
where. [janl
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

PERsoNAL.-Among the passengers
by the Nick Longworth on Friday,
we had the pleasure of making the
acquaintance of Captain Wesley Con-
ner, of Conoordia Parish, Louisiana,
where he is engaged in planting. Cap
tain Conner was raised in Indiana,
and served with credit to himself as
Captain IN the Thirty Eighth Indi-
ana, Coloael Scribner, during the war
for the Union. At the breaking out
OF the war he was engaged in business
in Memphis, and being Union man,
he refused to give aid or comfort to
the rebellion by even drilling in the
home guard. This contumqcy placed
him under the ban of the vigilance
committee, who were considering the
question of lynching him. This fact
coming to the knowledge of f. Y.
Carlyle, formerly proprietor and edi-
tor of the EVANSVILLE JOURNAL,
but then a resident of Memphis, and
a red-hot secessionist, that gentleman.
for old acquaintance sake. assisted
Captain Conner to leave the place
safely. At the close of the war Cap
tain Conner removed to 'Concordia
Parish, Louisiana, and has been quite
successful-as a planter.
Mr. Ira Brashears, Of Rockport
arrived in the city last night, and will
leave for Indianapolis this morning.
Eon. Robert 7. Glass, Representa-
tive to the Kentucky State Legisla-
ture from Henderson County, was a
passenger by the Morning Star Sat
urday night. ca route to Frankfort
Hon. r. I. Kercheval, Representa-,
tive elect from Spencer Coun ty, anc
Hon. S. f. johnson, State Senator
from the counties of Warrick, Spen
Ger, and Perry, were passengers By
the Morning Star Saturday night t
this city, en- route to Indianapolis.
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90 prove 10

FIRE Observation-Disclosures were, we
learn, policies of insurance on the
building, corner of Third and Syca.
more Streets, which was on fire on
Thursday night for the third time in
twelve days, for $1,000 in the Un-
derwriters' Agency, represented by
Lowry & Co., in this city, and $4,000
on the stock of liquors. The circum-
stances attending the fire were of such
a character as to induce the Under
writer's to make searching investiga-
ton of the matter.
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~ Never mind high taxes. Pay
them now and save FIVE per cent.
then go to Davidson & Becker's, 100
Main Street. and save 10 or 20 per
cent. more on a good warm suit, be-
fore the weather gets too cold.
noy2S-m NV Is.
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READY FOR DUTY-A large num-
Der of the lady teachers in the city
schools. who have been home during
the holidays, returned on Saturday
night ready to resume their duties
to-day.
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PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. All
young men who feel an interest in the
Young Mems Christian Association,
are requested to meet at the Library
Rooms over the Post Office this even
ing at u O'Clock, at which time per-
manent organization will be effected.
It is hoped the attendance will be
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-01

REMOVAL. = Evansville Business
College and Institute of Penmanship
has removed to Crescent City Hall,
and will open on Monday, January
18th, 1869. ian1 diff
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B@ Geo. S. Sonntag & Co. can be
found at the old Lowenthal store,
corner of First and Main Streets,
where they expect to supply their
customers with goods in their line.
de24 IF
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LOCAL NOTICES.

For SALE-For city orders or bonds
"A new dwelling house, with twelve
rooms, at less than cost.
jan1 d3t1 WILLARD CARPENTER.
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EOR RENT

aNUht AAAlN - BASEMENT - Taa saas.
- menb ~ the Cumberland preaBvfrrf5.
SHuIcht corner of Second and fhoefnrt
otIee1s This would be "a verv dcalrrIir
Pihce Iof teach ing Allrfc or Lr0lgfug 0HI
ftttntsItg. Also good room for an once.
Au44lf s ~ ALNAh JOHNSON
Nu@J dbi Real Estate Nunuf
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River Dispatches.

CINCINEATI, January 2-N'OOn.-Tbe river
has risen nine feet four inches during the
last forty eight hours, with twenty-five
feet of water III the channel. The weather
is cloudy Thermometer so. There was q
light ram yesi erday.
LOUISVILLE. January 2.-fhe river is ris-
ing; So feet or water in the canal. The
weather Is mild and cloudy.
NJ MEMPHIS. January 3.--W Gather clear an D
pleasant. River rose ten inches. Arrived I:
VIII Hays and MOuntatneer, st. Louis ;
Tempest, Louisville. Departed: he Ohve
Branch and Virginia, St. LOUIS; the Missis-
sippt and Robert Burns, New Orleans.
NASHVILLE, January 2.-The Talisman,
from afro, and Camelia, from Pittsburc ,
have arrived. The Robert Moore has de-
parted for Cincinnati.
CAIRO, Jan. sport List-Peoria city,
New Orleans to st. Louis 10 P NJ; Atlantic,
New Orleans to st. Louis IL PM: Henry
AmeS, New Orleans to St. Louis IL 7. N. I;
Darling, Mem phis to Cincinnati IL p II. !;
Peter Baien. st. Louis to Cairo 4. n; Ru-
btcOn, Vicksburg to St. Louis 10 An; Pey-
tona, New Orleans to Louisville 10 a NJ (;
Alice Dean, New Orleans to Cincinnati IL
An; 7. L. McGill. Cairo 10 st. Louis noon /;
Armada, Evansville packet at PM The
Continental viii probably get on tonight
for New Orleans. The river rose fourteen
inches. Weather clear and mild.
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GSFgAY EOFECE.-Talzen MP BY nd
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1868, Black Cow, marked with crop and
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Phai ana George Bennett. December 90,
1868
The above is o true copy. taken from my
dOcEet this 3lst day of December, 1858.
land II WM r TneriCp.
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City N EWS.

PRoF. MAxAMILLIAN-This great
Magician viii give an entertainment
at the new Opera House tonight. He
will give away quite number of pres
ents.
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CoRRECTIoN.-In the summary Of
events published in the JOURNAL on
the LIST, for the date of January 30sh,
appeared arrest by Marshal Klein
of Silas Bell, an alleged barn burner. "
What was intended to be said was
this, ARREST of man by Marshal
Klien as an alleged barn burner, on
charge Of burning the barn of Silas
Bell" In the hurry Of making up
the summary the name of Bell was
used In a wrong connection.