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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

Ia The sidewalk question was con
siderably agitated in the Council, on
Monday night, and it was said that
it would take two years to put down
all the sidewalks that had been or
dered. Cannot the sidewalk con
tractor increase his force, and keep
pace With the orders?
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SENT UP.-Thos. Walker, negro,
and Samuel Thompson were sent off
on the packet, last night, en- route to
the j effersonville Penitentiary. These
WORTHLESS we're lately convicted in the
Criminal Court, and are sentenced to
two years each. Thompson is said to
be nheavY on Shakespeare.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

DULL-Yesterday was not particu-
larly sensational. a irst-elass weather
item was the principal feature.
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The BALL LAST NIGHT. - The
Fireman's Ball, at the National Hall,
last night. given by the members of
the Fire Department. was complete
success. The members labored assidu-
ously TO make it one of the MOST
pleasant parties of the season, and we
are rejoiced TO chronicle that their
most sanguine anticipations were fully
realized. About one hundred and
forty persons were in attendance, and
tickets were sold to many persons
who were unable to attend, and we
learn that the nett amount realized
will probably exceed one hundred
dollars.
The utmost good order and decorum
was preserved during the entire even.
ing, and the festive throng at mid
night sat down to a splendid supper,
served up by Mr.. Seelig and wife,
which was partaken of with relish
heightened by the delightful exercises
of the airy mazes of the dance"
The affair rassed of with great
eclat, and the gentlemen managing
tho ball are entitled to great praise
for the able aud efficient manner in
which they performed their duties.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

PASSING AWAy.-One by one, like
the leaves of Autumn, our Oldest
residents are passing away. On yes
terday afternoon a large number of
friends and relatives followed to their
last earthly resting place the remains
of Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, who died
on Monday, in the eighty ninth year Of
her age. She survived her husband
but few years, and has now gone to
join him 10 the better land Mrs
Wheeler was born in Whitney, Ok
fordshire, England, in 1871, and came
to Indiana in 1920, aud has. been a
resident Of this County ever since.
She has been a faithful and consistent
member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church for seventy-tioe gears She
had the pleasure of hearing the Rev.
John Wesley. the founder Of Method
ism, preach a great number Of times;
and for many years she was a member
Of the celebrated DR.. Adam Clarke's
class in the NJ. E. Church. She has
lived long and useful life, and SUM-
to rest with a precious faith in the
grace of the Redeemer. She will be
mourned by many sincere and warm
friends.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

You will find Ladies' Velvet Hats
at So cents, at Click & Schwartz, op-
posite the Opera House. sep25
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FRoM OwENsBoRo. - Among the
friends attending the marriage of
G. orge A. Williams to Miss Eliza 7.
Mcfarland, at the residence of DR.. I.
@. Bridvell, brother-in- to the
bride, last night, was quite an array of
the beauty aud gallantry of Ovens
boro. Among the former were Miss
Alice Thomas and Miss Orline
Athy, who attended as bridesmaids,
and of the LITTER were Peter W Mayo
aud NJ. D. McHenry. who appeared as
groomsmtn. There were also present
DIR. j G. Hathaway, of the Planters
House; A. NJ G. Simmons and lady.
Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. Williams mother
and his half sister. Mis- L lura Bryan
also Mrs. Maj T J. FL. Smith and
Miss II P Tompkins. A considera-
BILE Dumber of our own citizens were
also present. and while there was no
attempt at display. we have not wit
messed a more pleasant or brilliant as
semblage in our city for a long time.
DR.. Bridwell and his accomplished
wife, by their courtesy and genial
large hearted hospitality, contributed
to the pleasure Of the occasion. The
bride and bridesmaids were pro-
nounced three as beautiful ladies as
ever graced the same parlor.
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sST. See GILBERT & Co.'S adver-
tisement of two CT the best and finest
Stores in town for Rent. oc29-tf
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s~All Wool Red Flannels at zoe
at Sohapker, Bussing & Co.'s. noV26
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BUSINESS. Three or four persons
were arrested for being drunk aud
disorderly, and the Recorder will
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

TT. HERMANN, Candy Manufactures
and wholesale dealer in Toys, Candies
and Fireworks, has just received
new and large stock of Christmas
TOYS for the holiday trade, for sale at
the lowest wholesale prices.
III. HERMANN,
nov17-tf No. As Main Street
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FRESH OYsrERs.-The old reliable
fresh Maltby, FL. & H., and @. S. NJ,
large, selected Oysters, warranted
fresh and good, for sale at
II. HERMANN's,
no17tf Agent for G. S. Maltby.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

Eg American Corsets, only Doc.
at Schapker, Bussing & Co.'s. nov26
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HF 5000 yards of 123c Calico just
received, and selling at Zoe, at Schap-
ker, BussiDg u Co.'s. noY26
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Good AdYIce.

Is Let CUR possessions be what they may
marble palaces, broad lands, magnificent
plate, or caskets OF precious stones"-
they all sink in tee balance against
Heavens great boon. HEALTH, and they
cannot be enjoyed without it. And yet
how little II is valued, and how carelessIy
violated with fmpGnity. Night revelry,
luxurious living. irregularity of meals, and
a disordered appetite, Will gradually de-
stroy the pOWe r and activity of the stom-
ach. How many ladies and gentlemen
eat and drink disease at late sUppeTs, and
arise IN the morning with headache, loss
of appetite, feeling languid and unre-
freshed. There can be no medical remedy
that viii turn lead into food. or poisoned
drinks Into nutrim ent, but medical science
can assist nature, supply exhausted fluids,
and to q great extent correct the effects of
disease. IN all cases such as the above we
recommend PLANTATION BITTERS. You
Will find them just the thing-at the same
time most delicious tonic and appetizer.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-01

SPEeIAL.-Yesterday evening. we
received the following special dispatch
from NewbHrgh. in regard to the rail-
road election:
NEwBURGH, Nov. 30.
Editors Journal:
Notwithstanding sbe inelement
weather, Ohio Township polled a
very full and unanimous vote for the
Railroad appropriation. S. T. p.
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=. - EI

DIsTILLINa -Distilling spirits is
becoming more lively il this Collec-
ton District. Wolhin & Co., at Mt.
Vernon, and Binghams & Barton.
at Hazleton. have recently largely in
creased the capacity Of their distille-
ries. Henry Ayres, at Patoka. Is
now preparing to do 20, and q b. d
S. J. Bingham. at the same place, by
the Introduction of the Fleishmann
Patent. will soon increase the yield
of spirits materially. During IS
month l 200 bushels of grain will be
mashed, and over 1900 gallons Of
spirits distilled daily at these estab
lishments. There is a probability
that several smaller concerns will
commence operations in this line
soon.
Fleishmann's Patent will be used
in the Patoka and Hazleton concerns.
The fruit distilling business is
nearly over for the season Twenty
two concerns of this class have been
running.
Uncle Sam is reaping a rich harvest
cut of the distilling business.
PoRK PACKING. = RufrDer & Co.
and VIM. Akin were both slaughter
ing hogs yesterday, and will also kill
to-day. The prices rule at 8@83c
gross. and 10@1O3c net. The market
is easier. and there is a downward
tendency in nearly all the markets.
The following embraces the number
killed and in pens ready for slaughter,
in this city up to date:
VIM, Akin 2U2
L. Rufner, Jr., & ....1 075
John GaYisk 500
1Otdl
The season began on the oath of
October, and nearly twice the number
of hogs have been killed here up to
the present date, than up to the same
time last year.
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Dried Fruit! Dried Fruit! Dried Fruit
The highest cash price paid for
DRIED FRUIT at
L. RUFFNER, JR., 81 Co.'s,
nov25 No. 5 South Water ST.
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EG Heavy Brown Muslins only
15c, at Schspker, Bussing & Co.'S 20
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MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
the price. nov29-d3teod wi
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STEAMBO OATS.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
A STEAMBOAT BELL. VIII be sold
cheap. Apply to JOHN SINZICH.
nov28 diff
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Hnrnscnnc for ISRA.

Jdnudrg.-Corns will be troublesome this
month"; but all evil effects from them may be
Obyiated by a careful study of Bunyans works.
Children cutting their teeth must be careful how
they use the razors, or we cannot be answerable
for the consequences.
Februdry.-By applying at the General Post
Office on the 14th of this month, you may ascer-
tain how many foolish people there are in the
country.
Mdrch.-This month being March, of course
March hares will be abundant. Thousands of
persons will make themselves ill by eating hot
cross buns,
AprH.-There may be an eruption of Vesuvius
about now, and should advise all the inhabi-
tants of the surrounding towns to quit the coun-
try. On second thoughts, perhaps they had bet
ter remain where they are, as there may not be
an eruption after all. My latest information
from the dear crater is not very precise.
Mdy.-Many mOnarchs will trembe in their
shoes about now, and out of them too probably
In the significance of this statement l need only
point out the fact that May and monarchy begin
with the same letter. Prophecies have often
been made ON less grounds than this.
JRe.-The end of the world approaches
This may do for many other months; but the
value of the prediction is that nobody can deny
it, Look out its fulflmcnt is Cumming.
July.-There will now be some hot days, rs
indicated by the rise of the thermometer. Tenn
pers will rise in consequence, and we may look
for thunder-storms.
AuguSt-Dog days will be on lis. Animals
will be running about for water in u half-mad
condition.
September.-T will be no shooting-stars
visible in the metropolis this month; they may be
found in the country, though principally on the
moors. Rail up fruit trees now; if you haven't
got any, borrow some of your neighbors. You
may also SOW vegetable seeds for q spring crop,
but you had better postpone sowing wild oats.
er.-Napoleon is just about to declare
war against the King of Prussia; but, receiving
a copy of the yearly volume of THE EVENING
TELEGRAPH, which has just been sent to him,
he telegTaphs to stay hostilities until he has pc
rused the interesting work. On finishing it he
postpones the war altogether and takes to
writing for THE TELEGRAPH.
NOrenlber.-Dark days are upon u.s. and, as
cOrollary, dark deeds. Burglars will be abroad,
and | should advise their victims not to be
''abroad" too Half-quarter day being in this
month, there will be many ''1ittings" by the
pale moonlight. As Il natural consequence rents
will be invisible, except in the garments of
! Arabs.
DeceWOeT'-IhE EVENING ILLEGRAPH Will
become more and more popular-in fact, a gene.
| raj favorite with all classes of the community
Though there may be occasionally mistake in
the foregoing predictions, stake my honor al
an aetrologer upon this last prophecy. The stars
are at cross purposes in several other matters,
but in this they are perfectly harmonious and
unanimous
mlkman sometimes resembles the whale tina
swallowed Jonah; for he takes great prophe
(profD out Of the water.
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funny incident happened to the clergyman
who breaches in the Ohio State Pententiary.
He met female inmate who is said to be very
crazy, who sharply asked, "Well chaplain,
how do you like to preach to us ?" every well,
indeed, was his reply. "You behave well, are
quiet and attentive. I like preaching to you
very WELL indeed" ''In that case, chaplain" :"
replied the girl, with a sigh, "go ahead.
Preach as you have mind to. I suppose you
are the best 1oe can afford nO1o.'
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TO RENT.
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY HORSES
DEPUTY QUARTERMAsTER-GEN GENERALS OFFICE,
PILL Da MnN lQGn

UEFITN VUANIEkMAhIE EH-NTENEKAL HUFFIUE, I
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 25, 1862
Proposals will be received at this Office until II NJ.
on WEDNESDAY, June 9, 1862 at which time they
will be opened, for the delivery in this city of Sixteen
Q6) Cavalry Horses. subject TO the usual inspection
The Horses must be OF bay color, sound in all
respects, well broken, in full flesh and good cOndi-
tion: from fifteen Q5) to sixteen CG) hands hign:
from five (5) to nine (9) years old, and well adapted
in every way to cavalry purposes
Bids will be subject TO the action Of the Quarter
master General before being accepted.
The Horses must be delivered within ten QO) days
from the date of acceptance OF any proposal.
Payment TO be made on completion OF contract or
soon thereafter as funds are received for that pur
pose.
Cavalry Horses and addressed to the under
signed. ,,,,,,,,r nm, -
STEWART VAN VLIET
Deputy Quartermaster-General, and Brevet Major
General L. $. Army. 525 6t
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A loye-lorn swain broke a wish-bone with his
'heart's queen" somewhere up in New lamp
sbire. "Neow, what do you wish, Sally :" de-
manded Jonathan, with tender grin OF expec-
tation. 81 wish was handsome" replied the
damsel, "handsome as--Queen Victoria" "Jeru-
Saleml what wish" replied Jonathan, "when
vou're handsome 'nuff meow But I'll tell you
what wish-I wish you were locked in my arms
and the key was lost"
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A gentleman, talking with his gardener eX-
pressed his admiration at the rapid growth of
the trees. "Why, yes, SIR" says the man;
'please to consider that they have nothing else
10 do"
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A Louisiana paper has the following- A
mother and her child were accidentally ground
up in Bogg's sugar-cane mill last week. We
regret the accident, as the quality of sugar fur
nished at the place has been very gOod.n
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Why is the camel the most irascible auimal in
The world because he always has his back up.
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Why is a baby like a sheaf of wheat Be
cause it is first cradled then thrashed, and
finally becomes the flower of the family
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2. Pattern of the ScuIls.

A New MARRIAGE CEREMoNY.-Upon the
authority of Paris correspondent the follow
ing is the latest marriage ceremony: Priest to
the bridegroom, etat. 60, 'Do you marry this
woman under any delusion?" mo" 'Are you
bald?" eyes" "Any teeth?" 'No." ''Do you
wear fannel?" 'Yes" "You believe in rheu-
matism and have faith in gout?' yes "You
are utterly bored and incapable of being
amused?" ''Yes.n ''You care for nobody but
yourself" Certainly not" "Not for your
bride?" Naturally not" every good; then
you two are united in the name of the law.
Make her happy"
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A PLANT THAT is SOON TO BE EXTINCT
Leaks in the Treasury.
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Whv was Jonah the strongest man?-Because
,be whale couldn't hold him after he had got him
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Why a woman's dress does not require any
praise-Because it's so much puted already.
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TAKE 1T EAsY.-It is no uncommon thing for
people with plenty of "go' in them to go-to
the bad.
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A lady was examining an applicant for the
office of ''maid of all work, ;" when she interrC-
gated her as follows: ''Well, Mary, can you
scour tin-ware with alacrity?" "No, maam," "
replied Mary: 81 always scour them with sand"
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PREJUDIcEs are like rats, and a mans mind
like traps they get in easily, and then can't get
out at ALL
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What ship is always laden with knowledge =
Scholarship.
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Young Lady (who has been taken half mile
beyond her destination. Its really too bad
told you when l first got in where / wished to
be set down !"
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FEMALE RINas-Ladlos' sewlng cireles.
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ToNGNG DowN.-When Napoleon I escaped
from Elba the Moniteur, then belonging to Louis
XVIII, thus chronicled the progress of Napo-
leon-The "anthropophagist" has escaped-the
"Corsican ogre has landed-the tiger" is
coming-the monster has slept at Grenoble-
the 'tyrant" has arrived at Lyons-the
'usurper' has been seen in the envrons of
Paris "Bonaparte' advances towards, but will
never enter the capital-"Napoleon" will be
under our ramports to-morrow-"the Emperor"
has arrived at Fontainebleau-and lastly, "his
Imperial Majesty entered the Tuileres on the
21st of March ''in the midst of his faithful sub
jects."
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''What are you burning off my writing-table,
sonny?" said an author TO his six-year old.
'0nly the paper that was written all over, papa.
l hain't touched the clean.N
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Conductor.-'Well, Miss, 1 let you out as
soon as / could find in my art to part with yer"
N B. No more was said
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Bridget, what have you done with the
cream? Those children cannot eat skim-milk for
breakfast" ''Shure, mum, and it isn't myself
that would be afther given the scum to yees. l
tuk IL off and rive il to the cats"
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THE CHEAPEST OF LAwYERs-Keeping one S
own counsel.
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DEAL ESTATE.-THOMAS q SONS SALE
III Three we-secured Ground Rents, $3.50 each,
a wear. on Tuesday, June /, 1869, at 10 O'Clock,
noon will be sold at public SALE at the Philadelphia
Exchange, all those three well-secured redeemable
yearly ground rents Of $3.50 each, year, each
secured by q tWO-story brick dwelling and lot OF
ground situate on the south side OF Mcclellan street.
between Second and Third streets and above Mihn
street. First Ward Nos 242, 24, and 246; each con-
tanning in front ID feet and extending in depth 63
feet to a feet wide alley They will be sold sepa
ratey. M THOMAS N SONS, Auctioneers,
516s9t NOs, 139 and 141 y, FOURTH Street,
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DEAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS SALE
IL Modern three-story brick residence, 1919 North
Eighth street above Master street. ON Tuesday
June l. 1862 at ~ O'clock nOOn will be sold at public
sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that modern
three-stOry brick messuage, with three-story back
building and lot OF ground situate on the east side of
Eighth street. north of Master street, No. 14l9, con-
tanning in front on Eighth street II feet and extend
ing in depth 1902 feet inches to street. The house
has all the modern Improvements and cOnveniences,
contains twelve rooms, parlOr, dining room, and two
kitchens on the first fOOr Terms-s3000 may remain
on mortgage. Immediate possession. Will be open
for examination daily previous to sale.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS, Auctoneers,
3 IS 3t No. 189 and 141 s. FOURTH Street.
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On reading the following advertisement we
were tempted to exclaim-
''Tbis is the very (and )-whichnR hour Of night,
When churchyards and graves give up their dead"
The announcement, at a first glance, is start
ling;--
"HoUsEKEEPERs. A highly respectable middle-aRed
who has been filling the above situation with
tleman for upwards of eleven years and who is now do
ceased Is anxious TO meet with similar Can be we'll
recommended for kind disposition economical habits and
household experience Address Il. b., ETC."
When respectable person, who has been
eleven years housekeeper, and "who is now
deceased, applies for an engagement, she may
fairly plead economical habits"-her Giving
would cost nothing of course. But we fear that
defunct housekeeper advertising for a new
place is such a rarity that she is not likely to
'meet with a similar one"
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milkman sometimes resembles the whale that
swallowed Jonah; for he takes a great prophet
! lprOhN out of the Mntnr
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3 Is s Rt

%a real. ESTATE.-THOMAS IL SONS SALE
kL!i Desirable three-stOry brick Dwelling No. 5l5
Gask street, between Third and Fourth streets. On
Tuesday June /, 1869, at u O'Clock, noon, will be
sold at public SALE at the Philadelphia Exchange
all that desirable three-stOry brick messuage, and
lot of ground situate on the north side of Gasl ST.
between Third and Fourth streets, No. 3l5; contain
ing in front Gaskill street Is feet including half
of a feet wide alley, the upper stories OF the house
being built over the same and extending in depth
6l feet inches including feet wide alley I'M
mediate possession. Keys at Otice OF Dickson
Brothers, No. 800 Walnut street.
NJ THOMAS n SONS, AuctiOuecrs,
b2O022g Nos 13g and 1I1 S. FOURTH street.
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THs REAL ESTATE. - THOMAS & SONS
Eliii Sae.-Gentee Three-stOry Brick Dwelling, No.
3TIS Walden street, between Market and Arch
streets on Tuesday, June /, 1859, at 70 O'Clock,
noon, will be sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia
Exchange all that genteel three-story brick mes
suage and lot of ground situate on the south side Of
Walden street west OF Twentyrst street, No. 2l1S;
containing in front on Walden street 10 feet, and eN
tending in depth 32 feet inches Terms-Sl5O0 may
remain on mortgage. Clear of all ncumbrance.
Immediate possession. Keys at Kline Keys No.
1ll2 Ridge avenue
b202229 Nos 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street