Evansville Daily Journal, Volume 13, Number 91, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 25 December 1860 — Page 3

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MOSKS ORASc --. OB, "THE BURGLARS' NEST." BT CEO. CLARENCE BLAMCHaRI. CHAPTEPw I. 'illB XE3T OF TUB TOMTIT. Near the close of a cold day in October, a traveler dismounted from hia jaded horse, and entered a little hostelry, or tavern, situated in the then wildest region of PennsylTania. The stranger, who was a large, stoutlooking man, heavily bearded, paused before the door that led into the bed-room, and peeped inquisitively in; seeing a small group sitting around the table, he walked very leisurely toward then), introducing himself in a frank, easy style. "A good evening, gentlemen, to you all." The company, who wera earnestly engaged in conversing, hardly noticed his entrance, but when he spoke, they instantly paused and greeted the new-comer with a look plainly expressive of surprise, curiosity and anger. One of the party, who had a less sinister and surly face than the rest, gravely advanced toward him, eyeing him sharply, as he said : " You wish lodgings, my man ?" " Certainly I do, ilr. Beg (who at the mention of his own name visibly started); what else should I stop here for? There s my pony wants the same thing; attend to him first, and in the meanwhile I will make myself at home." So saying, the stranger, scarcely heeding the general scowl which greeted him as he said this, coolly lit his cigar, and forthwith stretched himself in an easy posture in Tim Beg's favorite arm-chair, much to the astonishment of that gentleman, who slowly moved toward the door, winking slily to his companions as he did bo. The stranger commenced to smoke, eyeing the company with a nonchalence and familiarity that took them completely by surprise. " Vot yer doing here for?" growled a 4auk-visaged, ugly-looking scoundrel, whose pox-marked faco was half obscured by a dirty cap. He rose as he spoke, and drew out a sharp knife. 41 Oh, ho 1" laughed the stranger, sending up a spiral column of smoke, and regarding the other with a half sneer. 44 Don't attempt to frighten me ; ain't your name Dick Hatton?" Scarcely had he asked the question before the v, ho!ii party sprang instantaneously to their feet,and confronted him with the rage of tigers and a more precious crew of cut-throats could hardly have been found. 41 Kill him ! kill him 1" was the general cry. Pistols aud bowie-kuives w:re promiscuously drawn, and one could see they longed to Jap the blood of the unfortunate mau, as they crowded round their victim. Dick llatton, with an ugly grin, interposed. 44 Stop, boys, the fellow is safe. I vaut to catechise 'itu afore he's made mince-meat of. Come, now, who are ye?" During all the tumult occasioued by hia remark, the stranger had kept his easy, hulf-recumbent position, regardless of the menacing group, continuing to smoke with the most astoniahing coolness, and eying them alt with a sort of saucy smile that was .absolutely provoking. 4 Come, now, who are ye?" repeated Dick llatton, tightening his grasp on his Sjowie-knife. The rufliaus pressed nearer, a dozen knives were raised, but still the stranger manifested not the slightest symptom of alarm. Carelessly divesting himself of his beard, he proceeded in the same quiet way to displace a black curling wig. In one second more, the gang had burst into a wild halloo, which sent Tim Beg rushing back. 41 Blow my eyes 1" exclaimed he, letting bis pipe fall from his mouth, in bis amazement. " Why it's the Tomtit !" " Nobody else," replied that individual, who had not changed his position, but was puffing vigorously at his cigar. 44 You're bright people all of you.'pon my word; now, Beg.see if you can trot back to the stable.and put ny horse in better quarters than you at first inttiideJ; and hearken, lad, tell that spoonyof a wife of yours ton up something hot; I'm blasted hungry. Now then, whai are you all gaping at me for ?'' added the Tomtit, surveying the group with a derisive flmile. "Didn't know me, when Vrt cheated you so often ? Nice fellows!" The gang indeed looked very foolish, at the unexpected denouement; their weapons were onco more returned to their hiding places, and they stood staring at their chief, scarcely believing their own eyes. " Ther devil 'imsalf would Cud it 'aril to tell ye," observed Dick, sulkily. 14 Yy, Beg, as knows everybody, with von eye, gets taken in; but, Tomtit, vot's the news?" 44 Never you trouble your head for that, it will come in good time," replied the Tomtit, drainiug a glass of ale, officiously placed before him. 44 Everything just as I suspected ; the police were on our track at Gamble's, but I fixed 'em." With this brief sy nopsis of news, the Tomtit leaned back in his chair, and continued to smoke in a thoughtful, meditating manner. In about fifteen minutes, Mrs. Beg, a portly, redhaired lady, announced that supper was ready, and the gang adjourned to a email apartment in the rear part of the building, where a rude meal was served up; a roast pig forming the principal feature of the entertainment, which was quickly washed down with a liberal supply of whiskey. 44 Now, then," said the Tomtit, after he had satisfied his hunger, and was stirring the components of a second glas3full of punch ; 14 now, then, boys, I'm ready to tell the news. In the first place, Crib has been cribbed." "What!" ejaculated the gang with one voice, " Crib nabbed?" " Crib is cribbed, and that's the short and long of it," observed the Tomtit, gloomily. 41 Once was the time the trade could be carried on, and none of us ran the least bit of risk ; even a Nest ' wasn't necessary ; now the thing gets every day raore dangerous, and the profits grow smaller." 41 But what about Crib?" inquired several ,of the gang, anxiously. "Crib," continued th Tomtit, 41 acted like a precious fool; I told him all the boys had left but him, but he was so blasted confident he kept lagging, and putting off, till be got cribbed. He would just close liis peepers, and walk into the pit without any one helpiughim in ; confound him, he nearly dragged me iu with him." The company now pressed the Tomtit for more detailed information, from which it appeared that tht unlucky individual had indulged in a spree, and having boasted pretty freely of his achievements in the burglary line, was incontinently pounced upon by the Philadelphia police, who had long been on the look-out for him. " He von't peach I 'ope," observed Dick Hattou. " It vould be a werry bad blow-up arter all tho trouble of'oose keeping, not saying nothing about 'aviug no private couweniences, and a place for to 'ids when th-sr vind blows 'igb.,r

lie ain't going to peach," said Mr. Beg, authoritatively, " not he, I know him to be a bluly man." " So do I, so do I," exclaimed several voices at once. 14 A. I to the matter of that," remarked Tomtit, " Le i! keep things dark, and may be set them on the wrong scent let him

alone for that. But blast me," continued the gentleman, " that is' nt the thing ; we can't spare Crib ; why the whole twelve of us are wanted for next week s job, and Crib was such a locksmith that his services were next to gold, but it is just our confounded luck." The Tomtit, with this brief reference to the valuable qualifications of Mr. Crib, proceeded to mix a third glas3 of whisky punch, and to swallow the same with a look of becoming sorrow and resignation. " As he's gone," continued the Tomtit, musingly, 4I suppose it's best to try a different plan ; I tell you what boys, I have a great mind to postpone the visit to old Van Cleeker's for a fortnight at least, till I can get one of U3 in some way connected with the house ; I heard the other day that the old gentleman wanted a coachman, and if I had somebody to personate one, why it would be a very rum thing to get him in there, and then, don't you see, there would be no need of a locksmith." " Vy don't you go, Tomtit, yer vould make a rum coachee, yer vould ?'' suggested Dick with a grin. " Why, as to that, I suppose I might suit the old gentleman to a hair," returned the Tomtit complacently; "but I have something more important to manage ; no, I'll tell you what boys, I've a good mind to send one of you." " Good," said several voices. "I know," continued the Tomtit, "all about the house, as far as that goes, for I have visited every nook and corner myself, but still it would be very convenient to have somebody to let us in ; Crib could have opened the back door easily, but seeing he's caged, we'll have to give up getting in that way." 44 Hist!" suddenly exclaimed Mr. Beg, describing with his finger a rapid movement in the direction of the window. The burglars started and pricked up their cars as they distinctly heard the sound of an approaching vehicle; it was just wheeling up before the tavern, and Mr. Beg, who hud been sent to recouooitre, quickly returned to report to the anxious gang that it was only a traveller who had lost his way and wished to stay over night. " He's a jolly looking 'un and has a big carpet bag," whispered Mr. Beg. Thi3 intelligence caused a momentary excitement; the burglars started up, their fierce eves sparkli ng with eager delight, but meeting the gaze of their chi'jf they sullenly resumed their scats. " Is it a werry comfortable looking bug?'" enquired Dick, rubbing his Lauds in expectation of plunder. "Very proraisi-jg looking I should say," replied Mr. Beg, " but what shall I do with the owner V" Four tallow candles were now brought into tho room, and tho burglars held a hurried conversation us to how they should dispose of their visitor ; some were for dispatching him at once, othe rs were for making away with him silently, but as a prolonged discussion seemed likely toaiLiu, Mr. Beg wag commissioned to see to the personal comfort of the gentleman, provide him with a supper, and make ready his apartment, which lust direction caused Mr. Beg to grin from ear to ear. "Mind," said Dick, " to put 'im iu the room vot's got the trap-door, vicu is the werry model of con wenience, aud the com-fortabk-st room in the 'ouse." Mr. Beg laughed approvingly at Mr. nattou's humorous allusion to the trapdoor, and left his friends to continue their consultation. 44 My advice," said Dick, " is to run 'im down ven he's snoozing, and drop 'im in ther vat; dead men doesn't tell tales." " Dead men does tell tales, though," interrupted one of the burglars, lowering his voice loan impressive whisper ; " they come up and peach, if its only to get a cove in trouble." 41 1 think so, too," chimed in another, who was known by the soubriquet of Molecat ; 41 they'll come up sometimes ven its werry inconwenient and troublesome. Vonce, ven I vos doing business in the pad line, in York, we cotched a fellow one night who wos werry lushy. It wos a werry good haul, an' some on lis wa3 for letting him go ; but he kept such a hollerin' and threatening, that, arter parleying a leetle, Bill Hedges gives him a knock on the head vich silenced him; veil, afore we tossed him in the river, Bill ties a big rock to his neck to prevent his coming up and breeding a lot o' nasty questions; but the werry next morning the spiteful corpse comes usiiore without the rock, and holding tight onto a piece of Bill Hedges' jacket, vich wos the means of conwicting him ami sending him to the gallows. Mr. Molecat's record of his personal experience seemed to make but little impression on his listeners, for the main subject under consideration was resumed, and lively debate sprung up, which was, however, not participated in by the Tomtit. That gentleman sat quietly listening to the various opinions, deigning no other comment than an occasional nod of the head. It was evident that the burglars were unanimously in favor of instantly destroying the traveler ; though they essentially varied in their proposed plans of operation. Mr. Dick Hatton watched his leader's countenance during the progress of the conversation, but it looked stolidly indifferent. 44 Vot's yer opinion, Tomtit ?'' he inquired anxiously. 44 Aint yer going to say nothing " "Of course I am," replied Tomtit, planting his legs defiantly on the table ; my opinion is the opinion that's got to be adopted, and no chattering. Now look here," continued he, fixing his restless eyes on the group, 41 you all waut to make way with this traveler?" " That's so," exclaimed the burglars. "And I," continued Tomtit, coolly, 44 am for letting him go." It would be impossible to describe the effect produced by this decision. The burglars jumped up, and oathsand imprecations of every description, were showered on their leader. 44 I say," repeated the chief, unmoved by the threatening attitude of his men, " he shall go free not a hair of his head shall be touched ; and who dares object ?" His stern, grey eyes glanced from burglar to burglar, aud they involuntarily quailed before their defiant gleam. "Sow listen, you fools, to my reasons,'" continued the Tomtit, angrily, as the overawed villains shrank back into their seats. " You all know next week we do a heavy job in the wholesale line; after it's done wo must keep dark ; the 'Nest' is the only place we are safe in, and here we must remain till the matter blows over ; but, if this man is missed, between that and the job there'll be such a hue and cry raised that we won't dare to show our heads ; now do you understand ?" Villi. Klioqn ur run t " " v vuv UU. U V TW up th country, and hitch his clothes by the

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side nv the river, rich Till look as though he circumwented himself?" suggested Mr. Molecat. The Tomtit shook his head contemptuously. 44 Now, then, what would you get for the pains-taking and risk ? Why, just a carpetbag, and maybe a few trifles ; people aint such fools as you take them, to go lugging money round the country there would be plenty of questions asked abut the carpetbag, and likely enough the horse might take it into his head to come back horses aint fools either,' observed the Tomtit sarcastically. Mr. Moleeat scratched his head, as an expressive indication that the argument was unanswerable, and a short pause ensued. " Veil," remarked Dick Hatton, breaking the silence, " ther Tomtit's right, I s'pose, but it does look sorter hard arter the bird's cotched to perwent the picking of 'im. It's mean, that s vot it is ! The Timtit vouchsafed no reply to this sullen speech, but lighting a fresh cigar, he rose, shook himself, and called Mr. Beg into an adjoining apartment. " Where is the man?" said he. " In the back room, eating his supper," was that worthy's reply; " you can peep at him easy enough, for I left the door on the swing." The Tomtit accordingly crept stealthily into the passage, and getting on his hands and knees obtained a very excellent iew of the stranger, who was quietly proceeding with his meal. Scarcely, however, had the Tomtits restless eye peered within, than he gave a start of surprise, and retreated immediately. " Here, Beg," he whispered, in an excited tone, as that individual followed bim back again to the private room ; "here's a confounded go. Who do you Fuppose that man is?" Mr. Beg, of course, intimated that he didn't know, whereupon the Tomtit, looking around to satisfy himself they were alone, brought his hand in the form of a trumpet close to Mr. Bag's ear, and whispered : "lis Duffy r Mr. Beg's face turned deathly pale. 11 What," he whispered, "the Detective?"' " The same," rejoined the Tomtit, with an expression plainly denoting his agitation. " Who or what brought him here alone, I neither know nor can guess Beg, keep this from the boys, they are savage enough now, but if they should find out the truth, I couldn't control 'em. They would tear this man to pieces, but, Beg, that mustn't be ; they must be led off ; for it would be the worst thing yet to kill him ; he would be mised as sure as preaching." " 13 this the one who has been trying so long to find our Nest?' inquired Beg. 41 The very same," replied Tomtit. " You know the State government has offered a reward ol over live thousand dollars for the discovery of our whereabouts, and this Duffy has bet-u sneaking around trying to find us, not so much for tho possession of tho reward as some privato aim ; he aint a regular Detective, or ho might be led off ; years ago he was on our track. I have been watching him all along, designing to liaiah hiui when a good opportunity ofi'ered, but the wiry scoundrel managed to escape no ; he may disguise hinifclf as much as he likes, he can't cheat iuc." "He's disguised, then?" said Mr. Beg, amazed afresh. " Of course he is; that fatness isn't real. He thinks he's unknown to me, hut I'll pay bim off yet," rejoined the Tomtit, with a silont imprecation. ' I'll get rid of him, but it wasn't be done here. Now then, listen : Fetch me a lautern and the key of the You understand me." Beg noddedjhis head, and flew off with alacrity. No one entertaiued a greater admiration of thejTomtit than that gentleman; he regarded him with the same deference a dog would show to his master, and was contented as long as he could testify bis servile affection ; he quickly returned with the lantern and key, and to his great surprise found the burglar chief absorlied in the contemplation of the miniature of a young girl, seemingly some seventeen years of age, and of surpassing loveliness, and heard hiin mutter, 44 He. certainly has good cause to hale vie, hut I would htie spared dim had he kept away from ' the Next.' Now, however, he has rushed upon hi doom!'' Then becoming aware of Beg's presence, the Tomtit hastily thrust the picture in his bosom, and turning to the inn-keeper, whispered : " Lot me out by the back door, Beg." " All right," was the quiet response. "Not a word to the boys, mind ; if they miss me, tell 'em I've gone to bed." The Tomtit, with this parting caution, made his exit from the door, which Mr. Beg held open, and walked rapidly off. The faithful custodian of "the Burglars' Nest stood for a few minutes listening, till the retreating footsteps of the burglar chief had died away in the distance; then he carefully closed and relockcd the door, and returned to the bar, there to muse over the surprising and startling disclosures which the Tomtit had made to him. It was one of those remarkable circumstances that sometimes happen in real life, that Mr. Detective Duffy should have unconsciously blundered iu the very place he had been searching for vainly the past, two years. As he sat quietly eating his supper he little dreamt that a few yards off stood a figure which, the mere sight of, would have moved hiM to an absolute frenzy ; and well it might, for there was a story conuected with that figure, a tale so heart-rending, 60 terrible, so revolting, of faith broken, of hospitality abused, of wrongs perpetrated, of an idolized daughter consigned to wretchedness, that it could not have been passed over. It had left its impress on the careworn features of that man, discernible in every lineament ; his gray eyes seemed to flash with the same spirit, of deep, absorbing revenge. And now those two men were about to meet the Detective known to the Burglar, the Burglar unknown to the Detective to engage in a desperate game, the issue of which was to be death to one or both. Intelligence and honesty were to be pitted against cunning and crime. What was to be the result of this fearful struggle and thirst for vengeance, we shall be able to see in our next chapter. 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BATCHELOR, Proprietor. sepfJO 81 Barclay -st, New York Bodiain Mining Compnny. Evansville, Indiana. Otlice on Water street, between Main and Locnst. Coal, in inantities of not less than 2" bushels, de livered co any part of the city, at 10 cents per bnsh. ai tne pit, e cents. JOMJS w i MOa D, oct'J Secretary and Manaxer. IMPORTANT TO HOUSEKEEPERS. E. R. DURKEE & CO.'S 2E3olo3t; S-plcos. r CJ Hj.y-T nun .v r n.yg. i- j ?- SJT soiutely aud perfectly pure, but giound fn-m fresh Spices, selected and cleaned by ns expressly for the purpose, without reference to cost. They are beautifully packed in tiufcil (liuel with pajwr), to preveut injury by keeping, and are full weight, while tliu ordinary ground Spices are almost invariably short. We warraat them, in poiut of strength and richness of flavor, beyoud all comparison, as a single trial will abundantly prove. Manufactured only by E. U. DURKEE & CO., feb'io lml.w IR1 Penrl etrnet. New TnrV UT tatoes. Dried Apples, Hominy, Corn Meal, Bran, Turnips, Irish Potatoes, Dried Peaches, White' Beau j, Oovn, Oata, c, Ac, for sale at declk 0005. LANqLKI'a.

BUSINESS CARDS. NEW FALL MILLINERY, MRS. J. HASTINGS, Jt . SO MJIJV 8TREJBT TJIXT W next door to BittrolfTs, respectfully aunouuees to her friends and the ladies ofEvansville aud vicinity in general, that she has just returned with her Fall stock of Millinery aud Fancy Goods, w hich is the largest, finest and most lsautifiil ever brought to the city, the invites all to give her a call and examine her stuck, and the flatters herself that she will be able to please all, both iu the quality aud prices of her goods. sept!4 Mru. J. HASTINGS. "CHARLES BABCOCK; Importer and Dealer in Coach and Saddlery Hardware, MAIN STREET, EVANSVILLE INDIANA. rJ.vv o.n j' L.H T nit .rt jmMJL raugemeuts with European and America! manufacturers fora direct supply of all goods in m. line, I am enabled to offer inducements, that can not fail to be to the Interest of all engaged in the business to give me a trial. I name in part: axles, springs made of the bea tee!; bands, enameled and of all kinds of leather cloths, linings for carriages, varnishes, castings ol all kinds, saddle trees, English bridle leathers, bits, tirrnps, spurs, bames, fine silver haines of all kinds, Jenny Lind Oig Trees, self-adjusting jtads, Taylor's patent names, fly nets, shoe threads, horst blankets, London Girth Webs, American Girth anc1 Heiu Webs, both cotton and worsted; London Welt Skins, a superior article; ivory, gutta percha and brass lined marteugal rings; superior kerseys for horse covers, the beet quality of cariiage bolts, patent gig trees, &.C., &c. I keep in fact everything appertaining to elthei branch of the business, and understanding both branches thoroughly, we would respectfully inviti your attention before purchasing elsewher. I iin also ageut for Ward's Patent Spring Saddle. apzO-d&w joux law, M. it. a nt ii ks, (Notary Public LAV &TNTH E S, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, GENERAL COLLECTION AND KKtL ESTATE AGENTS. Office No". 87 Main street, opposite the Court House, Evansville, Indiana. umylO-d.t ly MRfinNSTRGAINSTl LOUIS JL,JL.2H"Sr, (LATE OP THE FIRM OF ROSKR BROS. A CO.) wimta mjmim vms rw i.r K.Tl HIS friends and the citizenB of Evansville aud vicinity, that he has just returned from the East with, and is now opening at the capacious store room On Main St., Opposite ."Branch Bank, A splendid Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, consisting of everything from the lowest priced Muslin to the finest Silk and Dress Goods the market affords. Having been long acquainted with the business, the undersigned is aware that the cash system is the only system which will succeed, and tkerefore only sells for caidi. Prices will be in accordance. Therefore, all in need ot Dry Goods will call at the new Store on Main street, opposite tho Branch Bank, where you will get tho worth of your money. sept 25 t . (t 3 o

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IRRESISTIBLE STYLES AT PERSUASIVE PRICES. SHANKLIN & REILLY Have now in store, and are submitting for inspection, their recent extensive purchase of Fall and Winter Fancy and fitapla Dry Goods, which for Elegance, Varioty and C heapness, are unsurpassed. Tbey Mould direct particular attention to cue annexed list, wuicn wui be dispoeed of at rraes I ":a cannot fail to meet with the approbation of u luuiii uftsuuious. ine ioou are all new ana warranted perfect. Tbey embrace Black and Colored Cloths, Black and Fancy Doeskins, Fancy English Tweeds.CasZ 7rs.A a r smiures, Daimlers, deans, &c. Blankets, Flannels, Plain and Fancy Plaid Lindseys, Ladies' Striped and Plain Middlesex Cloakings, English, French, and American Prints and Ginghams, Silks and Fancy Dress Goods of the most approved styles, Renfrew Plaids, Royal Poplins, Plain and Fancy Cashmeres, Plain and Fancy French and English Merinoes, Pacific, Manchester and Hamilton De Laines and AlpaccaawN a large stock of Bro- J A v. che, Stella, Fancy V Snow Flake. Sun. r, , . a acorcn uian Tar tans, McDonald & Malcom Long and Souarft Shawls, Fancy Bonnelli and Striped Wool Shawls & Handkerchiefs, Plain and Fancy All-Wool DeLaines. In the Hosiery department will be found a replete Stock, in Plain, Mixed, and Fancy Wool and Fleeced Cotton Hese, Fancy Wool Knitted Ooods, includiug Shawls, noods, Soritags, Nubias, Ac, Ladies' and Gents' Kid, K. Silk, Cloth, and Buckskin Gloves and Ganntlcts, Ladies and Gents L. Wool nnd Merino Vests and Drawers, Mats and Caps in new shapes, aud Ladies' Furs. They are prepared to exhibit their late Importation of Irish Linen Goods, comprising Irish Linens and Handkerchiefe, the best assortment of Sheetings aud Sbirtinns ever offered. Linen Paniask Table Cloths, Bleached and Brown, all sizes. Napkins, Towels, Doylies, and every other description pertaining to this clasj of manufacture. N. B. Now on hnnds, a great variety of Thompson's Celebrated Skirts, now so favoratdy known to the Ladies of this city, and which 8. & li. have had the pleasure of introducing. As we ate desirous to give to onr customer every advantage possible, and having facilities for so doing second to none in onr liue of business, we are therefore fully determined to dispose of our present large stock at the smallest remunerative prices. A call rosectmlly solicited. octIT QUAKER CITY INSURANCE COMPANY. 1 (vaA.NKi.is Bi-iLDixas.l 10 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHI A. Fire Insurance, Limited &Perpetual, Ci Buildings and Merchandise of alt descriptions. GEO. II. HAJET, President. K. P. BOSS, Vice Pros' t. H. Tt. Cooowii a i.t., Secretary. M. n. Bl'TLER, Ase't "ler'y. lURfCTORS. Gen. II. Hart, Foster S. Perkins, II. K.t'oggshall. K. P. Ross. E. W. Bailey, 8. JoDes, M. !., A. C. Catfell, A. R. Chamlrs, Hon. 11. M . Fuller, John G. Dale, Charles Q. Imlav. BATTELL, BEHM A ANTFIES. Agents for Evansville and vicinity. Onlro at Law & Anthes' Law olhre, 74 Main fleet. sept I .i United Stales Life Insurance, No. tO Wall street. New York. Jos. B. Coi.lin, Pres't. .'".. Eauik, He,-'y. CWi Capital $100,0(10. Total cash Assets in 18C0, $000,000. ANNUAL INCUKASEOYEK g4si,nt,il. Dividxiids declared every throe years. Profits accumulated at compound interest, 011 the principle of a savings bank, payable iu addition to the sums injured in cash. The business of the Company Is conducted upon a criah 6ois ex.clu$ivety. Over eight thousand insurances have been effected by the Company since Its organization. Premiums on Jl.fKiO for life, may be paid quarterly, semi-annually, or ariuually. BATTELL, BEHM 4 ANTHES, Ag'ts. Oflice: No. H7 Main street, Evansville, Ind. I'll. II. G. Jomkk, Bledical Examiuer, Office: First st , above Wa'niit. nov21-lyd SliaiSTIAN HBATX WM. HtlLSlI KRATZ & HEILMAN. CITY FOUNDRY I MANLFACTt'KEnS AND IH'I LDKKS OF STEAM ENGINES AND BOILEKS, Saw and Grist Mill Machinery, Tobacoo Screws Guuiuiinc Mackines,' hluose iiugar Cane Mills, 1 lirsLfclng .tint tilnes, sVc. EVANSVILLE, IND nrviE pRorsiETOHH of the city ron Jl dry beg leave to inform their friends and tin public iu general, that tbey are prepared to do all kinds of MACHINE AND FINISHING WOBK, and everything appertaining to the Foundry bus! nesa- They are manufacturing Steam Enoikss aks BoiLE&aof any size aud power required. Saw Mlh Machinery and Mill Gearing of any size; Distillery and Mining Machinery, Tobacco Screws, Gumming Machines, Thrashing Machines, Malt Mills, Horsepcwers, Coru-shellers, Machinery of all kinds made and repaired. Iron and Brass Casting of every description, Iron Uonsufronts, Cellar Grates stc. Cooking and Heating Stoves of the latest improved patterns; Hollow Ware, Dog Irons. Ac. BKEWEKS, DISTILLERS, BECTIFIEKS, At, Supplied with every description of Oopper an Sheet Iron Work, Brewing Kettles, Refrigerators, Atteingiorators, Sparges, Stillheada and Worms oi an improved principle. Columns for Alcohol Stills Yeast Jugs, Cans, Syphous, Ac; Copper, Lead and Iron i'ipe; Copper, Brass and Iron Pumps of every variety, for beer, spirits, oil, itc: Brass Cocks and Valves, Steam Whistles, ttc. Workmen sent to all parts to fit up work and do repairs on Steam Boilers, Copper aud Shet Iron Work dire. OLD METALS BOUGHT. Tbey are dealing in and selling Allen's Improved Steam Gauge, Wrought Iron welded Pipes and Tubing, Hiram Hopkins' Improved Smut Machine, Stephen Hughes' Flour Separators, German Bojting Cloth, Gum Elastic. Belting, Packing, liov, ., of the best kind; Tinplate, Sheet Iron, Block Tin, Pig Iron, Babit Metal, Spelter, Fire Brick. They have every facility of the beat Machinery and workmen, and will give all work entrusted to them, their individual attention, filling orders promptly, warranting their work, and are satisfied with reasonable prices. Office aud Sale Booms, No. 60 Main street; Fonudei y. Boiler Yard ap t Machine Shop on Pine street, between First ecuud streets, Evans ville, Indiana. dec7 BrpitU UKJXr,TUMC WHIM, KJVft WJS Bi Store, lately owned and occupied by Michael Gavisk, deceased, as a grocery and provision stors, corner of Main and Fourth streets. There Is a first-rale smoke house attach,! to the store. Apply to John Gavibk, or WM, Hiillf, Jr. july9-d4wtf

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PEOPLEGALLERY, "Secure the shidow ere the substance fade. Let nature copy that which nature made." B K It K.ll M H jfM. a CO.. Of St. Louis, would resj-jctfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that they have fitted up a uico suit of rooms at "Hall's Block," on Third street, a few doors alovo Main, and ate now prepared to take superior Am'irotv isj casks for the trifling sum of TWENTY-riV'tt CENTS. A fine variety of cuses always on hand, all ol which will be sold proportiona'elv low. Call and give us a trial. Bl'llNS ft CO. " The American Cloth in House." Ouu stock of i jifi.tr fjv mvper Clothing is now complete, together with a full liue of all styles of Fancy Notions and Furnishing Goods, all of which wo offer to the Wholesale trade, and will guarantee them t give satisfaction In quality, style, aud price. We would alsa announce io tho citizvns of Evansvlllx, aud to the retail trade generally, that in addition to onr wholesale stock, wo will keep a supeiior line of goods for RrTAiLivi. Iu this line we will sell exclueively for Cash. But we cau and will offer goods lower than they were ever sold by the regular dealers in this ci tv. Try us, and soe for yourselves. WM. K. FltENCH Si Co., sepfift No 1l Main mtrt. jr. w. utjgubo, Importer. -f', r J ... I "5. ' " - NLc-- X' "-1" ..-"V O.V WIT 11.1 PI 1.1. KTOCtL of Ql,EESSWAIin, EHEXCII ANO EDL57, (niSA. IILASSWaHE, TEA TltAlS, AD TABLE CVTI.EKY. for the Fall trade, at Cincinnati prices, which will save ten per cent. Iu freight and charges, to all parties below the talis. No. 18 Main street, Evansville, Ind. sju Assorted Crates for the country trade on baud. septlS A. T. WHITTLESEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, an r FK O T A It V I'VBhlC, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. Will attend promptly to ihtt collection of claims, and to all description of Law and Notarial business. HUF"Olflco on Third street, betneen Main and LssMiat, with G. W. McBride, Esq. julyU-dif aly Tobacco Agency, FOR MANU FA CTl'KERH OF TJIIS CITY. BY J. G. SAUERS & CO. WW lot of Manufacturers' Tobaix-o and are receiving daily from the factory, viz.: SI PEItlOU BUIGUT lb LUMP, BLACK HAWK BRAND IN 100 lbs BOXES SUPERIOR 4 OZ. LUMP IN CADDIES, FIVE LUMP IN BOXES OF Id) lbs. Made from selected Kentucky and MUninii leaf. Also all brands of Cigars,' from half Spaulsu a superior article of CHOICE SPANISH, Made of mire Uavana Leaf the celebrated CEVANTERS, not to bo beat if equaled. W iuvito dealers to call and examine the stock before buying, as wo will sell at the lowest rate. ALLIS & HOWK.S, Agents, aug.28-6m Water street. Have Just received a large importation of Crockerywarc, Queenawaro, Glassware, China, &c, On First St., bet. Sycamore and Vine, ETANHVILLK, INI). JAMES T. WALKER, J v s t i c t: o f t h e pea or AMI, GENKKAL COLLECTING AGENT, Evansville, huliimct. OfM.-e on Third street, between Main and Hyatnore streets. J. C. cj .. (I. SMITH, So. INT Mailt afreet, Cor. Keventh, EVANHVILLE, IND. gJ BJ TKVl I. fn It THE tVJIHT PATWJw ronage bestowed upon them, beg leave to inform their friends and tho community Iu general that with the aid of new ma hinery, thvy are enabled to turn out work superior lo that of any East, ern make. Those who w ish to have good TOOI a, and at the saiae time encourage home manufacture, cau supply themselves at the btrtory. Hatchets, Axes, Hoos, Di aw-K nivoe. Pork Cleav. ers, Millers' Picks, ami Kdgi d Tools of all kinds, made of double redned cast teel, and warranted equal to any in use. Janl.l J. It. kollkhi. 11. r. bl.ol .VT. j. 11. ItLDHISCU. ROELKEIi, BLOUNT & Co., (Successors to Roolker, Kinsman A Co.) SIM Mi ri IU4 or Kfevfs, Hollow-Ware, House I-'roiKs Italconles, l-'r tic Iiik, Knlllugs, d. 0, AI.W I'KAI.f IIH I Tinners' Stock of all Kinds. Sample and Sale Room, No. 7ti Main Stieat, augH-ly KV A.VSVILI,K, I1VI. HI SAM KELSO JOKim r. M HM MOM'S. Auction and Commission. JIB- to vVoolsey at Nelson, will continue the Commission busin.ns, both at private sale and at auction, at the old stand, corner Alain and Third streets, opposite tho Washington Hotel, where they will pay particular attention to the sale of everything entrusted to the.-, ; they will attend to any auction sales anywhere in the city. Particular attention given to the sale of Lands and Town Lots Ac, Ao. f.d!7-l New Administration .' TO OLD PATROLS AND NEW ONES I J. P. LLLIOTT, Successor to 7. it. Cook, I'louw.r Family Grocery, No. 'II Main street, JT vo y o.y h j.-n wbth JL an almost endless variety of Fancy and Staple Groceries, which be Intends to sell at C Ml FORM prices. He will not sell one or two leading article at cost or below cost to attract attention ; but the community may rely on getting good articles at (air average prices. I have something for almost everybody. Mechanics, dealers, bouse keepers, misses and bachelors can find goods in which the obtain value received for their money, Janli J. P. ELLIOTT'S "aniily Grocery. WM. E. FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN READY-MADE Olotlains, ah it YANKEE NOTIONS, Ko.iiO Main Street, Evsnivllle, I ml Agents for German Anchor Bolting Cloth. AMUKL . OILBEHT WILLIAM K. RAESR So 1 Gilbert tt Vo. Wholesale Grocers, Sycamore street, between Water aud First, Evaiis vllle, Indiana. A full assortment of Groceries aJ ways on band, and for sale at the lowest prices Axents for "Cypress Mills," C.ttoa Yarns, A., u manufacturer's iirices fnovl fL . . . J . . ' HOTELS. f liTlt' HOTEL,' ttrJTEH UTBHJkl V between Main and Division, Evansviile, Ind octl-tf WM. H. B0I0GUKT, Pro

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