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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

MODERN civilization has reached
the starting point. A correspondent
Of the New York Herald reports that
a telegraph station has been establish
ed On the river Euphrates, on the
supposed site of the garden of Eden,
and that the Arabs there no longer
weep over the fall of Adam, though
they stick TO the costume of the head
Of the family and his wife. But the
telegraph and the steamboat and the
sewing machine will soon change even
the Arab OF the Euphrates.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
Letters from EUROPE and the East

HettcfB trOm EUROPE ana the East
We have made an arrangement with
Prof. RICHARD OWEN, of the State
University, By which he will furnish
the readers Of the JOURNAL with
series Of letters. or papers. containing
the most important of his observations
in his recent tour through Europe
and the East. The first of these let.
tiers will be found IN the present
number. Prof. Ovens reputation
as scientific and educated observer,
is so we'll established, that we have
only to announce his letters, to insure
for them al extensive reading. They
will be found full of instruction to
those who have no opportunity of see
ing the wonders of European civil
zation except through the eyes Of
Others.
The letters will appear regularly in
our weekly edition. and will extend
through some twenty-five or thirty
numbers. We trust our friends in
the country will receive them as addi.
tional evidence of our desire to fur
nish a weekly paper that keeps pace
with the times in every particular
and that they will exert themselves
correspondingly to enlarge its circu-
lation and influence.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
DOOley's Baking Powder.

The standard reputation attained bv
this unrlvaled and infalible Yeast Pow
der during twelve years past, is due to its
perfect purity, heaIthfulness, and econo-
my. Put up IN tins, actual weight. as
represented, and will keep for years
The quantity required for use is from
one fourth to one-nalf less than other
Baking Powders.
Sold by Groeers throughout the United
States. DOOLEY d BROTHER.
Manufacturers and ProprietoIs.
apps d3m cod 90 New Street, N. Y.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

A YOUNG lady in Monson, Massa-
chusetts, was recently offered $500 for
her hair, which lacks but half an inch
of being six feet long. On her re-
fusing the offer the would be pur-
chaser asked if 1000 would be any
inducement, to which she replied,
a." No, nor $1,000"
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

GEN. GEo. &c. PICKETT, who led one
Of Longstreet's divisions in the mem
orable charge at Gettysburg, is one
Of the men selected by the Khedive of
Egypt to command his troops. Pick
ett is reported as saying that should
he find the troops of his new COM
mand half as stubborn. half as brave
az those he led and those who gall
lantIy repulsed him at Gettysburg, he
should rest content.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

THE FATE OF A GANG OF RoUGHs
The latest murder in New York has
drawn attention to the fate of a gang
of eight desperadoes who less than six
months ago were alive and In good
health. Three have since been muir
dered in drunken midnight brawls,
two are in State Prison for prize fight
ing, and the other three in prison
charged with the murder of COM
rade in crime. Truly this is swift
retribution.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
FOR SALE.

TOE SALE-X MAIN
II STREET PROPERTY-That splendid
property known as the Egler propertv.
situated on the west corner of Main and
sixth streets, fronting 7515 feet on Main
property is offered for sale at low figures
on easy terms. Apply to
j. +. ELLICTT & SON
Real Estate Agents
Corner Locust and Third Streets.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
snanIIs Id Dad Hsroes!

VIII soldiers aud their friends read the
following paragraphs.
'sFor the duration OF the war, for its c st
as well rs Tor it's conlmencem ent, the Re-
publican party Is alone responsible. But
for H. there would have been no war, and
year. III was carried On apparent TO
b nenf thicvil Z contractors. III the source
Of stealing had not dried up IL would
probably have been in existence now
Cincinnati inquirer.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

The remains of Gen Thomas are now
being cart. from he Pacific to the Allan
tic as a side-sbeg. and every day furnishes
rs with twenty coium ms of telegraph as to
his whereabouts. We bope he may be
planted soon = Eu0nsctlLe Courier, ApTfI 4.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
IngIeside Coal Mines
CHEAP FUEL.

TITO FACTORIES wanting cheap fuel,
the Mines TOUR cents per pushel; delivered
six cents. Nut Coal, at the Mines, six
cents per bushel; delivered, eight cents.
For contracts on Clean Lump Coal,
please apply to our Office. We are pre-
pared to furnish cleaner article than
ever before. JNO. INGLE, JR., q SON
APPS Sra Proprietors.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
LIVERY & SALE STABLE,
Fifth Street, bet. Locust & Walnut.
Thos. BuIIen, PrOp,r.

a SUPPLY OF CORD yVO0D con-
-. stantly on hand. Cisterns filed with
fresh water on short notice.
Orders left at the Livery Stable viii be
promptly attended TO. apr6. ON
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
JOhnson's Real Estate and Patent
Agency.

ID USENESS and DWELLING HOusEs
- Building Lots and Farms, and timber
ed lands, cheap, and on easy terms par
ENTS of all Kinds procured
ALVAH JOHNSON,
Real Estate and Patent Agent ONCE on
Third Street Evansville. Ind. janl2 ~
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
IA WESTERN GLANCE AT EASTERN
SCENES.

PFussIan Partisan Ware
FFescO TlliRg-White aad COloFed
stone ChIna-ROman Antiquities at
6leYts.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Z
BLOoMINGToN, IND, April 10, 1870.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-02
TREYEs OF TRIER.

Under Mr.. Boch's kind guidance,
we had an opportunity of seeing this
remarkable old town. favorably and
most agreeably, meeting here also an
other Hofwyl classmate, whose name
as Banker stands on the American
letter of credit given to our party,
and who occupies fine villa near the
old Roman Amphitheatre.
At Mettlach we had thought our
selves among antiquities where we
saw the remains of buildings erected
by Lutwinus, the founder of the
convent, A. D., COG. after whom,
down to the year 1894, when it was
partially destroyed Gas related in
work by @. Van Briessen, Prefect of
Mertzig) there we're II Abbots the
last being Lutwinus Iisquin. But
when we came to Treves, or Trier as
the Germans call it, and saw an
of the first century,
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A Fraud.
wArERvILlE, April 92d, 1870.


DEAR Journal The following facts may
not be devoid Of interes, to many Of your
readers, and perhaps some may learn from
them that they are not the only victims Of the
parties here named. The facts are as fol-
lows Some time last January man calling
himself Henry Whitney, engaged board of
Mrs. f, cf this place, for his wife and
child. He claimed to be from Michigan; said
he did not know just when his wife would
come, but expected her at once. In due
time she came; was regarded quiet sort OF
lady, whose husband was a hard working
man. He claimed to be an agent for Z. c.
Allen & Co., and to be canvassing for The
Literary Compassion" He also stated that
he was Life Insurance agent. He visited
his wife few times and stated then that he
was at work for the NJ. c. r. r. at Keudall's
Mills. After while he began, as he said, to
canvass, and then he and his brother made &C.
casional visits 10 the woman. She told the
folks that her maiden name was Taylor, and
that her folks lived in Stetson. While lie was
gone she once said that she got letter from
him and that he was at her fathers. H. soon
returned from there and with his brother
started for Pennington to canvass and work
at Life Insurance. On Thursday the brother
returned said he was sick Of canvassng. and
was going West.
Friday the woman complained of a head
ache, and Immediately after tea she went TO
her room. Her roommate went to retire at
ten. but finding the door fast decided not TO dis
turb the sick woman. came back and slept
with some member of the family. In the
morning Mrs. Whitney did not appear, the
door was tried, found fast and finally burst
open Alas! the poor sick woman and her
little infant had taken all their baggage and
gone through the window, neglecting to leave
the sum of twenty-five dollars which was due
for board. 1t seems by report that some
seventy subscribers were obtained for the pa
per at Kcndalls Mills and a number here.
one Mrs. Fisher who made at his request
some three or four payments. 1t came out
afterwards that Mrs. Whitney told her room
mate Miss D that there would be a
friend to see her that evening so she would
feign headache and retire early, leaving her
Miss d. to see that the folks did not visit
her room. Her chagrin on hearing that she
had helped Mrs. W to retire and leave her
board bill unsettled may be imagined.
JosEPH.
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN Francisco, April 23.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.
L. S. Steamer Newborn sailed to-day for
Alaska via. Victoria. Lady Franklin is a
passenger for Victoria.
The Government of British Columbia has
voted a subsidy to maintain the telegraph
system on the main land, and levied duty
OF 81 per cent On all imported liquors and
spirits arriving therefor.
The latest adviccs from Peace River British
Columbia gold digings are favorable. The
dust is fine and resembles that of Australia.
1t assays II l-2 dollars per ounce, and miners
are confident it is the best mining region out
side California and Australia. The district
is extensive and new discoveries are often
reported.
Blossom Rock the most dangerous obstruc-
ton in the harbor was blown up o-day, %
tons of powder being used. When this i'm
mcnse quantity of powder was touched Off
The water apparently hundred feet in diam
eter was thrown TO the height of a hundred
feet, the centre being filled with smoke and
stones, the latter going far above the water.
Between so and 70 thousand people witnessed
the explosion. The explosion was scarcely
perceptible in the city, only a deep thud ac-
companied the blast.
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Maine Methodist Conference.

The Maine Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church will convene in this city on the
4th of May, and continue in session more than a
week AS the proceedings will be matter of in.
erest to large body of Methodists and others be-
yond the ordinary circulation of our paper. we
propose to publish each days proceeding in the
Daily journal, and invite all who desire to obtain
the proceedings to send on their names at once.
We will send the DAILY during the session of the
Conference to any address for Is cents payment 10
be made in advance. Passages of so to one adj
dress furnished during the session Tor e.
We have made this arrangement more for the &C
commodation of the denomination that will meet IN
conference than for any hope of pecunary reward,
Address SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH,
AUGUSTA, Me.
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PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY.
Aged People In Warren.
U.pyry Anvil 10Th 1870

WARREN, April 10TH 1870.
DEAR Journal A short time ago saw
in your paper list of fittyseven persons in
the town of Thomaston, who had attained to
the age Of seventy years and upwards, and
it was remarked that the number was large
for town of 5000 inhabitants, but in the ad
joining town of Warren, with a population
one third less than that of Thomaston, there
are one hundred and twenty, who have ar
rived to the age of three-seore and ten years.
Now at the same rate, Thomaston, instead
of having but tifty-seven over seventy years
of age, it should have one hundred and eighty.
OF the one hundred and twenty over seventy
years, twenty eight have passed their four
score years.
The oldest person in town, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hofses, is ninety-six, and still hale and
hearty. Mrs. Mary Page died yesterday aged
ninety-fve. Mrs. Jerathmiel Leach is ninety
one, and Mrs. John Roakes, ninety. Mr..
Charles Mink is over ninety, but his exact
age is not known to the writer. Six have
died within the past six months, their ages
varying from seventy to ninety-6ve. This
remarkable longevity is to be attributed first
to the healthy location of :he town, and sec
ondly to the temperate habits of the people
One in every twenty of its Inhabitants have
attained to the age of seventy years or up
wards, and we challenge any town in the State
TO beat this. Z.
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FROM NEW YORK.

GF e 70 ~
New York, April %.
The Mcfarland trial will be resumed to-
morrow, and the defence are expected to COM
plete their case by the testimony of Drs.
Hammond and Vance, on the question Of the
prisoners insanity. The prosecution will
probably occupy the remainder OF the week,
Among the witnesses yet to be called are
Horace Greedy Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Sinclair,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sage ane John Russell Young.
Fisk Gould and Fuller of the Erie Railroad
have been indicted by the Passaic Nj. coun-
ty Grand Jury for discrimination in the ex-
press business between this city and Patter-
son, n. j., in favor of the Fuller Express Co.
and against the Patterson Companies.
The number of emigrants who arrived mere
last week was STA. ... +s.s
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FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, April 90.

W,su,xcrox Anvil %
house Mr. Schenck OF ONO, reported
nack the senate amendment to the Income
lax Dill, ana moved non-concurrence, stat
ing however, that he would not ask for a
Committee of Conference. The Senate had
sent BACK the original JOINT resolution, winch
mad passed the House with coed deal OF
uhahltllty, win an amendment by way oil sub
stltute "hlch provided Tor the COLLECTION OF
tax on some dlNldends and Kept up the tax on
salaries, but let everything else go.
Inc COMMITTEE on ways and Means was oil
the opinion that patchwork and dlscrimina-
ton was not far; that the income tax ought
10 either stand or to TALL As entire with such
amendments as Congress may choose to make,
therefore the Committee recommend nom
concurrence IN the Senate amendment.
MI Schoheld OF Ia, inquired what would
DC the eject II the blll was lald on the table
ana no other passed.
MI ochehch repiled that thc whoie SUBJECT
OF the Income tax would be lett IN Its present
cloudy ana uncertain state, and IN reply to
question from MI Archer OF Nd SAID that
the Commissioner OF internal Revenue had de-
clded to go on with the COLLECTION OF the tax
ing on monthly reports ana on salaries ana
to clam the Income tax Tor Io'o next spring;
but he (Sehenek) did not know any means 10y
winch the oominis could accomplish It.
MT. Lynch OF NE. inquired whether the
whole matter could not be settled by Dill
abollshlng the Income tax.
Mr. Schenck stated that the whole SUBJECT
would come before the House IN the General
Revenue bill winch was the next special or
der IN the Tom. OF the W hoie.
Mr.. " ood OF n \. thought that tins was
the appropriate time to take some acton tor
the entire ana absolute repeal OF the income
tax. II Congress desired to carry out the
universal pubiic oplnlon' the sooner II got ria
OF tins unjust tax the better.
Mr.. echenck was not at al surprised that
the gentleman from New ! ofN shouid US p
such "holesale ana sweeping assertions III
reference TO the tax. All over the country
they mad through the newspapers ny letters
ana by various means ana perhaps py Con
gress. tried to make thehi btiieve the income
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and also in making the necessary arrange
ments for the entertainment of those who may
be compelled to remain during the day. 1t is
is desirable that every teacher of our summer
schools should be present at one of these In
stitutes. Notices have been given early in
order to give the committees ample time to
notify teachers, and insist upon their attend
ance at the Institute at the time of there APP
pointments.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY.
A. NJ. 9-9.l5, showing the method of
opening school; 9.l5-l0, showing the
method Of teaching Primary Arithmetic; 10
l0.45, showing the method Of teaching Pri-
mary Geography; l0.45-ll, Recess; Il
ll.30, showing the method of Reading; ll.3O
-l2, showing the method Of teaching Spell
ling.
r. NJ. LIS, showing the method OF
teaching Arithmetic; l.45-2.3o, showing the
method of teaching Geography and map-draw-
ing; 800, showing the method OF teaching
Composition; 3-3.l5. Recess; 3.l5-4l5,
showing the method Of teaching Grammar; 4.l5
4 80, showing the method OF teaching Writ
ing; 4.30-5, School Government, Fentila-
tinp
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINGToN, April %.

WASHINGTON, April %.
Only four more witnesses will probably be
examined in the Cpshur Court Marshal,
among whom are Vice Admiral Porter. The
Court will probably adjourn abou, the middle
Of next week.
The discussion of the Funding bill by the
Com. on Ways and Means to-day showed that
there was adversely OF views among the mem
beers regarding the provisions. No action was
taken.
The dept Of State will soon give to the re-
public ali the official proceedings and CORES
pondence on the subject of the death Of An
son Burlingame, including the letters of Sec
rotary Fish expressive Of the regret of the
govt at the event
Rev. DIR. Boynton, the first President of the
Howard University, testified before the How
ard investigation Committee yesterday that he
had nothing whatever to do with the charges
against Gen. Howard brought by Mr.. Wood.
and neither saw or heard of them before they
appeared in the newspapers.
week make a report on the Paraguay ques-
ton, which involves the conduct of our naval
officers at the time of Mr.. Washburn's difficult
ties with Lopez.
Capt Randall, at the Cheyenne agency, re-
ports that he is now subsisting $500 Indians,
which is 5000 more than was anticipated and
others are daily expected, Lieut.. Thomas
agent OF the Nez Peries, reports everything
quiet at that agency.
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Chicago Items.

CHICAGO, April 20.
There is great freshet on the Mississippi
river on both the Illinois and Iowa sides of
the river. A great part of the country and
some towns along the river are overlooked
Much damage is done to railroads and pri-
yate property.
A person just arrived at St. Paul from Red
River, says that when he left Winnipeg the
people were wholly ignorant of any excite
ment in Canada East at all, that any prepare
tons for war were going on. Everybody
looked forward toward pacific arrangements,
expecting the acceptance of the bill OF
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-25

Mr. Bigelow, County Supervisor of Schools
assisted by S. 4. Plummer, Supervisor of
Penobscot county, will hold Teachers Insti-
tutes in this county during the months of May
and June as follows:
Clinton, Hunters Mills, Monday, May l6.
Benton, Town House, Tuesday, May IL.
Winslow, at the village, Wednesday, May Is.
Vassalboro', Oak Grove, Thursday, May 10.
China, Town House, Friday, May 20.
Albion, Albion Corner, Saturday, May Fl.
Windsor, Windsor Corner, Monday, May 23.
Chelsea, Searrs Mills, Tuesday, May "a.
littston, at the village, Wednesday, May 20.
West Gardiner, Purgatory Mills, Thursday,
Iitchtield ) May 26
Manchester. at the corner, Friday, May q.
Farmngdale, Saturday, May %.
Waterville, West village, Monday, June, Is.
Belgrade, Belgrade Hill, Tuesday, June IA.
Sidney, Bacon's Corner, Wednesday, June l5
Rome, at the village, Thursday, June l6.
Readfeld, at the corner, Friday June IL.
Mt. Vernon, at the village, Saturday, June Is.
Vienna at the village, Monday, June 20.
Fayette, at the corner, Tuesday, June 2l.
Wayne. at the South village, Wednesday,
June 90.
Monmouth, at the corner, Thursday, June 49,
Winthrop, at the village, Friday, June "a.
The Experimenting School Committee will
confer favor in assisting in these Institutes
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The stone fountain in Market square, that
has given SO much refreshment to man and
beast, has again been removed from near
Granite Hall building few rods towards the
railroad where it will be supplied during the
summer with a healthful beverage that comes
from Devine source.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-25

Rev. c. A. King has resigned the office of
Experimenting School Committee, to which
account of the pressure of his pastoral duties
David Cargill, Esq, has been chosen to fill
his place. Mr.. Cargill has had twenty five
years experience in the Office in the schools of
Winthrop, and will make an efficient member
of the board. The committee have already
commenced an examination of schools and
school houses. Some of the school houses
are suffering for an examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-25

The sentence of VIM. ID. Blake, convicted
in 1868 of the murder of Freeman Patterson,
at Camden, and sentenced to be hanged, has
been committed by the Governor and Council
to Imprisonment in the State Prison during
life. writ of error has been issued in
Clevelands case, and it is to be re-argued.
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New York Produce Market.

New YORK, April 20.
COTTON-sales 1900 bales; mid uplands ssh
FLOUR-state i60d;65; round hoop Ohio 49,;
western 455a6l5; southern 5O9yI3. 49, ~,
WIEAT-sales D, 900 bu; No. spring rs; No.
, do 1885, all3; winter red and amber western
l239l25. , -, a.
lli1s lis in store.
0ATs-rtate $500; western G5s93
PORK-mess 27,75; prime 81 ~ 522 %.
IARD-steam is x ai6h kettle do. l6x alt.
BUTTER-steady; Ohio l4a2o: state 205S5.
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The concert by the Mendeissohn Club will
take place at Granite Hall OR Thursday even
ing next week. The Club will be assisted by
the celebrated singer, Mrs. ]. w. Weston of
Boston. Reserved seat tickets are now for
sale at Z. f. Pattersons.