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The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

THE Democratic members Of Con
gross from Indiana remained IN their
seats and permitted the Senate amend
ment. proposed by Senator Morton, re-
curing Virginia, Mississippi and Tex
as to ratify the Fifteenth Amend
ment as condition precedent to reL
admission into the Union. They
should have resigned and appealed to
the people. Messrs. Vorhees, Kerr
and Niblack came home to strengthen
the backs of the recusaut members of
the Legislature in opposition to the
ratification OF the amendment, but
failed to take strong medicine 10 save
three Southern States. In Indiana
the Democrats were ready for revolu
ton. confusion and anarchy, to pre-
vent ratification by the State Legs
lature. In Congress, the Democrats
permnted three States to ratlty with
out resigning. With the three States
yet to be reconstructed, the amend
ment will be made part of the Con
stitution of the United States, without
the consent Of Indiana. -.s-
The result of this neglect on the
part of the Democratic members Of
Congress weakened the reeusants 10
Indiana. Why should they hold OUT
deny themselves per diem, stationery,
stamps and other sweets of office, at-
ter Voorhees,. Kerr. Niblack and Hol-
man had failed to sustain them by
resigning their seats 10 Congress- z
The effect of the adoption of Senator
Morton's amendment was visible at
Indianapolis as soon as the telegraph
flashed the news from Washington,
for on Saturday twenty three Of the
forty-eight recusants voted to quality
and take their Seats Madison C0ur-
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
Changed Hands.
.gYGeneraE PARKER's nominatio

\ N
The following card in the Courier
i Of Saturday, announces another
change in the proprietorship of that
paper. The, Messrs. LAUENsTEIN
= have the reputation Of being most
esi energetic business men. Mr. r. 5.
.SpRoBLE our citizens know to be
writer Of versatility and elegance, and
with large political experience he
will bring to his task, as editor Of the
....- Courier, all the enthusiasm Of his ma
ture, and infnse new life and spirit
in the columns of his paper. The
Local and River Department of the
Courier viii be managed by Mr.. S. Z.
rises HokRAIf., formerly of the JOURNAL.
He, TOO, has quite an extensive news
paper experience, and WILL we doubt
not. add interest to his department of
.'tas the paper. Altogether. we think the
readers of the Courier will soon dis
cover marked change for the better:
.nia4 4 CARD-The undersigned have
this day disposed of the Courier es-
tablishment to Messrs. G.. & f. Lau-
enstein, who will continue the publi-
cation OF the Daily aud Weekly
8 Courier as heretofore.
Our successors are gentlemen who
have already gained reputation and
confidence in tlis community as pub
fishers eT the Daily and Weekly
DemoLrat They are, in all respects,
fHg qualified to discharge the increased
-. business duties which .he publication
salsa of the Courier imposes upon them,
iasI and the facilities which the combina-
-sztion gives them to meet the demands
s of the public, will be much in advance
s-F,.x Of any printing and publishing estab
lishment which has ever existed In
this city. Both the papers will, here
after be issued from the DenlOLsrGl
80 Office on Main Street, and, although
both will be Democratic in politics
sa IS they will be editoriaily independent OF
each other.
a--Ghe editorial department OF the
1 Courier will be under the control o.
r. s. Sproule, Esq, who Is too well
known In this city to require any
ns comments from us. DIR. Lauenstelr
himself will continue to conduct The
1 f Denlokrot, which is a sufficient guar
sntee for the continued excellence oil
g. that paper
s4s In retiring from the Courier estab-
llshment, We desire to express oul
thanks 70 the friends who have as.
sisted Us IN our efforts to establish a
s7 Democratic organ in Evansville and
sincerely hope that their eenerositv
may increase largely, and be eontinned
s.fe to the eRterprising gentlemen who
succeed us IN the business
~ SHANKLIN BRoTHERs
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

FEMALE PREAcHINa.-Widow VAN
Coor is a licenced Methodist preacher
ia New York, and the New York
Conference, now in session,is agitated
override question Of allowing her to
eontinue.in the pastoral work. 1t IS
stated as an evidence of her service
to the cause of religion, that nearly
two thousand persons have been con-
verted under her ministrations during
the past year, and she is represented
! 1as being very eloq qent, earnest and
effective il her pulpit services. The
question at issue is whether or not
the Conference shall license women
80 preach at all. Mrs. VAN CooT Is
said 10 be the only licensed femai'
preacber of any denomination in New
Work.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

TIE New York East Methodist
Confsrence. at a recent session, took
decidedly high. ground on the lem
peranee question. It adopted plat
form which declares the Church a
Total Abstinence Society, questions
the nropriety of the sacramental use
of vine, assails tobacco, fayors pro
bib;tory laws. and condemns the EN-
ployment of physicians who prescribe
stimulants freely
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
Ina Small Rnsiness

If we may credit some of our East
ern exchanges. Mr.. BANCROFT, our
Minister to Prussia, is participating
IN some controversies not creditable
to him. and beneath the dignity of
the position he occupies. 1t certainly
is a small business for him to meddle
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
WALTHAM WATCHES.

The extensive use of these Watches for
the last fifteen years by Railway Conduct
ors, Engineers, and Expressmen. the most
exaeting of wateh-wearers, has thoroughly
demonstrated the strength. steadIness. du-
rabiIity. and accuracy OF the WaItham
Watch. To satisfy that class In all these
respects is TO decide the question as TO the
real value of these timekeepers.
The superior organization and great ex-
tent of the Company's Works at Watham
enable them to produce watches combin
ing the best and latest Improvements, and
at price which renders competition
futile; and those who buy any other
watch merely pay from 25 to 50 per cent.
more for their watches than is necessary.
For sale By all dealers.
No watches retailed by the Company.
RORRIES d APPLETON,
GENERAL AGENTS,
HS2 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
mhl0 dSw Mon. W ed, Fri), wSt
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
.sballA saiopFanraR has been fined twic.

.slnlA sH6PzGEpER has been fined twice
lately in one of the New York city
courts for giving short measure to two
of his customers, who sued him. The
.frstfthne he was fined $25 and the
next time $50. This is the true way
o-prevent short weights. When .
% customer 6ads he has been cheated in
9WeighB Or measure by the dealer, let
,sgqhta 90 before the court prepored to
prove the fact, and he will stand .
good chance of enforcing the legal
penalty. We should like to see the
Z experiment tried iu this city. A New
York milkman was als6 fined 800 Tor
~ AInndixihgwater with his milk. He was
...,,,,l.t ~, lse act bv n Doiieeman.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
WILLIAM HEILMAN, Agent.
fau5
Dissolution of Oopartnership,

FFVEzE COPAaTEERSHEPH n afro
fore existing between J. "a. carr ent9 ~ I,
/. NJ. White, and 9. Clemene, a. w "
= Co. is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. The business viii pe contlnuea .
Il .n1 y naTae and style of Clement, White
1, a. - "a - ARPENTER, WHITE d co.
Evansville, April 10th, 1869.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

-S~RTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
AA that / have been appointed Adminis-
traitor of the estate of Jullas Burgdorf, de-
ceased. Said estate is supposed to be
solvent. ALEX. MADDUA,
w-3w Administrator.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

In retiring from the above firm, cheer
filTiv recommend my former partners who
compose the new firm, as worthy OF the
confidence OF the trade heretofore extend
ed to the firms in which they were part
ners. as well as OF the entire business COM
mnnity. JAMES NJ. CARPENTER.
aprl2 d3W
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

The New York Tribune is generally
pretty correct IN its statements, but
in its issue of Wednesday last it makes
quite blunder. In commenting on
the recent appointments made by the
President, it says:
General Nelson, sent to take Gen.
Rosecrans's place in Mexico, IS an
Indianian, whose appointment IS
doubtless largely due to Gen. Grants
estimate of his services in the field
during the war.
/ General NELSON'S " services in the
field during the war, !" were not visible
to the naked eye, and consequently he
did not receive his appointment on
that account The friends Of General
NELSON cannot help smiling on read
ing the T-fbu,e's paragraph.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19

SPEAKER BLAINE is said to have
acquitted himself admirably during
the rush at the close of the session OF
tbe House. he dispatched more bus
mess than was ever done before ID
the same lenqthsof time.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
alllIweII,s Patenf Heater

Removes all this difficulty, sendingsIbe
water into the boiler free from any sedl-s
Inent whatever, and pure as II distilled.
All vino use what are known as the " Dive
wells" Tor their supply Of water cannot
AFFORD 10 do without this Heater. 1t Will
save them much money in the purchase OF
fuel, To say nothing Of the annoyance and
delay IN cleansing boilers. The Heater Is
easily managed, and quickly cleansed
One has been IN operation at IgleheaTt's
FlOuring Mil for many months, and given
entire satisfaction. Another IS IN opera
tfon in Heilmans Foundry and the Cotton
Mil adjoining.
orders for StillWeI1's Heater viii receive
prompt attention II LETT with
WILLIAM HEILNAN, Agent. :.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
The DIFFICULTY REMOVED
EVERY STEAM BOILER SHOULD HAVE
stillWel's Pateat
Heater and Lime Catcher |


gTxHsE MGgT sERTODS DIFFICULTY
III experienced by those who use steam
poWer ~ the formation ~ their boilers ~
xvaal il known a. eheil GERS -ats F'' sStALls
or - INCEll5FATiON "a hard Substance
formed out OF the earthly salts 'ontained
in the wafer. when aitalehes ltseH hFiulY
In tins city thts difficulty Is peculiarly ng-
eravatsd bY tire iarAe quantity Of nagne-
sfa and lime found hi the WaEef, " WEIpl,
besides forming scales on the boiler, ob-
struets the pipes and occasions the most
annoying delays In cleaning, as we'll as
actually endaugering the safely OF the
boiler.
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
LATE REDUCTIo MS
IN PRICES EAST,

they believe they can make it to the in
terest of buyers in this market to at least
divide their patronage with them.
They invite the attens ion of the trade to
their stock, and pledge themselves not to
be undersold by any house IN the West.
GLEN TENT. WHITE & co.
April 18th. 1863. [aprlG DIFF
The Evansville journal., 1869-04-19
Administrators Notice.

AS2 BROADWAY, NEW NC
mhl0 dsw Mon. w ed. FRI. wst
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
The PotAt Fever.

They have got new potato fever in
Vermont which exceeds everything here
tofore known among the soiaaum tribe.
The following are represented Is the
latest transactions In that potato market
Sixteen specimens sold for os25, twelve
for e6l5; cue for COW one for silver
mounted harness; and the ordinary Quota
ton is go apiece.
We must confess that we don't see the
fever. Some chap inyents o nutmeg crater.
childs pop-gun, = cravat, or four-scoop.
and sells his patent all the way from ten to
fifty thousand dollars. But let a persever-
ing farmer or horticultursi originate . new
and valuable variety of some plant. the
annual product and sale Of which in the
country counts among the tens of millions.
and because he claims and gets few hun
dred dollars tor sharing his seed with 9TH
ers. s0eering cts talk about ..fevers. -
Wall street SPECTATORS may rob the pub
lie Of millions upon millions of dollars in
gambling speculatioRs productive Of moth
ing but damage TO the people, aid it is all
right. 1t Is the slight reward Of honest
industry and persevering ingenuity. exer-
cised to the benefit Of all, thar excites rep
rotation, and We are sorry to see even
farmers themselves take up these sneers,
to the prejudice of the best men Of their
class. Why, brethren. is not the originator
Of potato. more hardy, or more produc-
tive than others, rs much our benefactor
Is the inventor of q gimcrack. and As well
entitled to his reward? Instead Of asking
too much, men like Mr.. Breeze, for ms
lance, reap altogether ridiculously small
compared to the benefits their
efforts confer. The Early Rose potato, for
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
What you do, do well.

After years and years Of intoxicating the
above principal that should govern far
mers In all their labor. we lind the world
full Of cultivators of the soil who liv. and
act as though they had never read nor
heard of doing things neir' In their lives.
Every thing they attemp, TO perform shows
lack Of care, attention, and kno al ledge OF
what is to their own interests. Wherever
you find farmer who has steadily grown
rich by the sweat Of his brow, you will
find a man who does tn>H whatever he per
forms. His house is always In good re-
pair, well painted, etc. his grounds around
his dwelling neatly laid out, with an
abundance OF good fruit and shade trees
his outhouscs commodious. well arranged.
and also In good order. His cattle and
horses are of good stock and IN good con-
dition. and he has = system of doing work
that aooonplishes what he undertakes, and
he does not leave every thing half done a.
many farmers do drag through life and die
poor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06

instance. for which that gentleman received
almost nothing. will yield an immense
profit to thousands Of gardeners and farm
ers who make \ trade Of supplying the
markets with early produce. Aud " Mr..
Breeze could have controlled thai seed.
neither two hundred dollars, nor twenty
thousand dollars. would have been high
or disportionate price 10 pay for a share IN
his right. As long as a few hundreds Is
all that is asked or paid In such trades it is
ridiculous to talk about Potato Fersr,'' or
-" Soldnomdnid," as our learned friend
Mr.. Andrew Fuller dubs it. Let the poor
farmers have little chance. gentlemen. to
make something out Of their brains and
bpsy world. They deserve 1t. The coun-
try can afford To let them have 1t freely.
and without grudge or sneer.-N eteport
E1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06

FRUIT TREES IN DANGER. We invite the
attention Of our readers 10 the following
adding thereto that we find elu listers Of them
in abundance on our own trees Now Is
the time 10 destroy them. W
The New Haven Paliddiua saws the
fruit trees In that vicinity and ii may be
well 10 note that il is or is not so elsewhere
and threatened with the rsvage Of an enemy
which during the past few days. has been
discovered-in the form OF eggs-in great
abundance. Each cluster OF these eggs
has been very carefully deposit ed on the
branches and covered with lie #, which is
tightly stuck TO the limb and forms protec-
ton against rain Or snow. What their
product may prove to be is not known. but
is believed by persons who have found
these egg deposits thar. unless they be re-
moved. the foliage and. therefore the fruit
OF the trees, will be greatly damaged if not
wholly destroyed. Each layer Of these
eggs Is described as being composed Of
hundreds. Persons owning choice fruit
trees should give them a careful examina-
ton.
A correspondent of the New England
Farmer writing from Dixfeld. says tbs
damage done by mice in Maine the past
year can hardly he estimated. Thousands
Of young fruit trees have been killed. young
forest trees injured. and grass damaged
very much.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
Sweet Corn.

Sweet corn j. now extensively grown
in the western part Of the state TO bc
put up grcen in sealed cans. Abov,
two thousand acres were grown for thi.
purpose last year. IL l. estimated tina,
more than seven thousand acres viii be
planted this year to supply the canning
establishments in York, Cumberland
and kennebec Counties. Land In good
henri will produce from sao 10 s22j per
acre. The corn is gathered before il has
ripencd.
Thousands Of bushels of IL might be
grown in Hancock County. beside. there
j. more money ia Il than in any branch
OF farming. but there must be- a canning
establishment near a, hand Our farm
ers ough, TO take active measure. to
secure the building of one before anoth-
er year. Shall We have meeting for
that purpose.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06

When they fail to do so. the failure Is simp-
ly an evidence Of their incompetency; this
and nothing more. The Illinois Board. we
understand, propose to profit by the ex-
perience oflast year. The State is hostile
TO the movement which ignores speed rs
was plainly demonstrated at Quincy, and
the only wise thing to do Is TO again make
the horse q prominent feature Of the fair"
This tells the story. Denounce trotting
IS we may, there are no attractions q. the
Shows. equal to it. When trot Is an
nouned the people come, and the moaey
comes to.
True. II may be. and doubtless is often
species Of gambling, when improperly
| managed
The raising of horses, and Of fast
And this class of horses will he supplied
as long as there is a demand for them.
And the demand is constantly increas-
ing.
We can see no more improperly in
exhibiting the speed of horse. than in
showing its strength and discipline-for
an exhibit Of speed is in reality an ex-
hibit of both the other qualities.
That undue prominence is often given
TO this class of animals. that the tro,ting-
horse. is often TO conspicuous in the
shotr-JiHs and shows. we are ready TO
acknowledge. But this j. not the fault
of the horse. but of the managers.
Then let trotting have place in the
exhibition of the products of the farm,
and be 80 managed as not to be destruct.
i've to moral manhood.
They are legitimately connected with
the purposes for which agricultural ex'
hibitions are held. The objection which
obtains is not necessary one. The,
can be. and should be. elevated entircl,
ont of the sphere of jockeyism. Speed
j. an element of value in horse as reall,
a. power. endurance, or action. II il
: everywhere sorecognized, and will com
mand its market price.
Much of the trouble arising from horse
: trotiing at our Fairs. Is for the want O
. obserred rules. good committees. an,
e giving il undue prominence.
: Let ii have place, ill it, place. an,
be kept in its place and 1t will prove
valuable element ofour exhibitions.
ELEvE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
Hints on House Cleaning

A. the spring days approach, the house
wife feels her daily cares increase. Every
closet. drawer and pieee-bag must be ran
sacked, overlooked, and cleared up for the
coming summer. Carpets must be taken
up and shaken, beds well beate n. and bed
steads washed In strong brine to destroy
all insects, etc. As anything that can
lessen the labor Of housekeeper i desr-
able, | venture to contribute my mite
save the tea leaves for lew days. then
steep them In tin pail or pan for half AN
hour, strain through sieve. aud use the
tea to wash sll vanished paint. II rcqui-
res very little rubbing or elbow polish.
/ as the tea acts as strong detergent.
cleansing the paint from its impurities,
and making the yarnish shine equal to new,
| 1t cieanses window sashes and oil-cloths !;
indeed. any va, nished surface Is improved
| by its application. IL washes window
| panes aud mirrors much better than soap
| and water. aud Il excellent for cleansing
black walnut picture and looking IS
| frames. Ii will not do to wash unvarnishel
| paint with L. Whiting is uncquailed for
cleansing white paint. Take small
quantity on damp flannel. rub lightly
| over the surface. aud you will be surpri sc i
nj its effect. Wall pagers are readily
cleansed By tying a son cloth over \ broom,
| and sweeping down the walls carefully
The dust and ashes of furnaces aLd stoves
are deposited In every crack aud crevice OF
our rooms, and require vigilani and active
treatment for their removal. Carpets all
sorb great quantities Of them. Al, who
can afford Il will find II grea, Improve
nent TO use straw mating Ia summer, and
In autumn cover them with carpe; lining
or even common newspapers, then put
down the carpets over ;hem. Cleansing
silver is not an easy task; the use of kero-
sen will gre lily facilitate the operation,
Wet flannel cloth in b. oil. dip IN dry
whiting, and thoroughly rub the plated OF
silver ware throw II into n dish 81 scaidins
soap-sud-, wipe with son flannel. anu
polish with channels sAin. Your silver
or plate will look equal to that exhibited
in a Jewellers window and will retain it,
brilliancy for six months, II once week
when washed, il is polished with cham
OILS skin. Bright silver adds much to th'
beauty of table. and i easily attained b,
this method. Soin- may think Il Viii ia
lure the plate. have used it spring an,
fall for five years. and ue,iher plated arti
clcs nor silver sustain any injury. Those
who use brass andirons will find 1t equal.
cfficzcious Ia restoring their brightUc,.
Old feather beds and pillows are great,
improved by putting them on c.cai
grass plot during heavy shower; let TIA
beds become thoroughly wetted, iuruin:
them on both sides. Let them lie OUT un
Ill thoroughly dry. then beat thcm Will
rods; this viii tighten up the feathers an4
max. them much more healthiul TO slccl
upon. X removes dust aud rejuvcnai e
the feathers.--i'a>S1cI - .igrioEiiarisi.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
Trottins 1t the Cattle Hhoxs.

The Be.fdst Journal says The North
Penobscot Agricultural and Horticultural
Society. have voted to give no more prizes
fer trotting."
The Turf Field and Farm says The
Illinois State fair of 1868, held at Quincy
was failure. This fact has been generally
admitted, ana the shrewdest observers
have attributed the failure TO the Puritani-
cal action Of the Board in relation TO speed
rings. The popularity Of racing with all
classes. makes speed contests the drawing
and paying card at agricultural Affairs
The idiotic talk about the immortality OF
speed may do for these who think 1t . sin
for husband to kiss his wife on sunday,
but you cannot cram 1t down the throat
of the liberal, thinking, intelligent men Of
the West. When racing is attended with
corruption, the fault rests with the mana
gers; the evil does not lay In racing itself.
As the Management have the power in
their own hands. when they desire it, they
can inseperably wed speed to justice.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06

HE VITALITY II sEEps.-Some seed.
ions. parsuips. andfeeks The following
,hould not be over two years old: besn..
peas, peppers, carrot, eggplant. okra. sal -
ify, sage. and other sweet herbs Thos.
considered safe for three years are. aspar-
zgus. endiye lettuce. spinach. radish aud
parsley. Those which are good nj the end
OF four years are. cabbage aud its relatives
such As caulifiower. etc, turnips. and Gel
cry. Those good from live To ten years are
melons. cucuinbcrs. and all of the saua n
family. beef. aud tomato.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-06
Efficacy Of Onions.

A writer say - We are troubled often
with severe coughs. the result Of colds OF
long standing. which nav turn to con stump
ton. or premature death. Hard cough :
cause sleepless nights, BY constant lrriia.
ton OF the throat, aud .trony eion e.
throw of offensive matter from the lung,.
The remedy proposed has often been
tiled; and is simply 10 take into the tom
ach. before retiring for tile night, a piece
Of raw onion. after chewing. This csculeui
IN an unoooAed state. j, very heating, aud
collects the water from the lungs aud
throat, causing immediate relief 10 the
p atieni."