Evansville Journal, Volume 17, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 24 April 1866 — Page 2

THE EVAXSVIIXE DAILY JOURXAL, TUESDAY, APRIL, 24, 1866.

CORRESPONDENCE. Xew Metropolitan Theatre, Mr. Editor: f --- I -wish to speak through the col

umns-" of the Journal to the theatre-goers of the city in behalf of the above-named place of public en tertainment, -Of the 'abstract merits and "de ments ot -theatres as a means of recreation, instruction, and amuse ment,! shall say nothing, as I do not wish, to persuade anybody to attend them who may ' have conscientious scruples against it. It is a fact, however, that very many worthy people do patronize Theatres, and that Theatres, in their various forms, do exist in all cities of any considerable size. Moreover, observation will satisfy any one that the most cultivated cities of the earth are the most lib- , eral patrons of the Theatre, and his- , tory proves that the institution goes liand in hand with intellect on its onward march. That the Theatre and the Opera will always exist and be sustained in the larger cities, as a standard means of whilng away leisure time, I fully believe. Call the Theatre a blessing or an evil, we shall ' probably ' always have .it with us, and the practical question i xisj t not j how ; it is be put ; down, but how it is to be regulated in I the interest of enlightened, morals,' and purified of internal corruptions and vicious surroundings So that those ,yho attend its performances may be made not only wiser but better. Let the more respectable of its patrons , insist upon .the divorce of the drama , from every mental andf physical influ-'"-ence which, tends to degrade the, intellect and body, and make it the inter-i ; ;est of its managers to cater to a pur0 s taste instead of that which is impure, and the principal . objections to Theatres in the minds of the religious conj- : Enmity' will be removed, and 'the number of its patrons and, admirers largely increased. , This is a frank and fair statement of the whole' Theatre controversy which agitates .the publie mind from time to 'timeand it contains.the whole question in a nut-shell. ' J ' ; , Evansville is gettingto be a 'good .'sized city, and has her Theatre. ;The ' institution has been running regularly for several years, and isdoubtless permanently established in our midst. I learn that a movement is on foot, L .under the- auspiees of, one of our most thorough-going citizens, to build - an elegant edifice in which to hold dramatic, operatic, and other similar . representations,' Thus' the ; Theatre , will secure a " local habitation and a '-- name" amongst us, and be accommoaatea witn. iaeiirties furivs psif7nces. such as it ha8 never had in Evansville. Of this, every person who admires the Drama will be glad. It has been a serious drawback on its success .that it has had such illy arranged and circumscribed halls for its accommodation. Considering the disadvantages that the managers of the Metropolitan . have , labored under, they have been remarkably successful in their efforts to furnish first-class performances and appropriate scenic effects. . . - ' .:' 'v v, Now I wist to speak of the enterprise that Mr. Golden has under his . . charge, not in his name, nor yet in his special interest, but for the benefit of the Theatre-going community, and of ! the business interests - of the city as promoted 'through the Drama, as an - established - institution in our midst. That our business interests are promoted by it, a little reflection and in- ' quiry :7 amongst business men, , will ' prove.' Many "business ' men, when, -.. they start from home to buy merchandise, make their , errand , one " ' of - pleasure as well as business; ..I Whole in a strange place, away from home they like, to pass their time at some place of public amusement, and the Theatre is commonly resorted to because it furnishes a kind of recreation that is sure to present something . novel and interesting, and that persons from all small towns and country, places cannot ordinarily enjoy. Hence, as other cities of importance have their Theatres, Evansville must also Support them, and if she does not, will Jose customers, who 'will go to trade where they can find such amusements. It may safely be said that a , good Dramatic establishment is second m importance, in the above respect, to : first class hotels and well filled stores ."and 'manufactories, because other ; cities can offer as liberal inducements ' to buyers, in the way of bargains,' as ; we can, and , better hotels, while we Jack proper buildings for that purpose, and these things being equal, " and the time required to go to Cincinnati or Louisville being so short, and , the expense so light, many customers .will go where they can add pleasure " to business.". ?-: ';.,:;'.! i-' .. V- Herein lies the business value of hi ThPJiTA- fhn lino the MllRPnm i the well-huilt, well-kept - Hotel, of Parks," and other nleasant. public , placesn"and al Reputable t means of rendering strangers comtortable and happy durhigTtheir'Eojourn." Let " us make Evansville noWnly profitable -as a place in which to purchase merchandise, but delightful in the enjoy-i ment of the faculties and senses, and otit mater iaf - interests will be much promoted. Even persons who are conscientiously opposed to Theatres must admit the force of this consideration. The most of our business men feel its importance. w ,.

' Mrr Golden," besides being an excellent actor himself, is a good manager, and has a very competent, assiduous, I and enthusiastic . lieutenant in the person of "Mr. Grierson,' also a superior performer, as well as an ex

perienced and skillful stage manager They are both gentlemen of kindly and honorable impulses, and have conducted .their establishment with great perseverance, energy, and liberality. Their aim really seems to be, not so much to make money beyond the necessities of the establishment and their families, as to furnish the public with the best possible theatrical talent," stage accessories, and accommodations for their audiences, that the size of the city will justify. Not only have they had, on - an average, as good a stock company as cities of several times the size of this generally sustain and better than anyplace of this size within my knowledge, but they have introduced to the public a numbr of "stars ? who are unexcelled in !, their 'respective sphere. I haveoften wondered at Mr. Golden's suceeas in procuring such sterling talent with the limited means at his command in .this out-of-the-way city, where there - is so small a transient population ; , and I have been surprised , that he eould not only induce first-rate performers to come. but to repeat and protract their visits, and in some instances to locate here. I insist that, in view of all the considerations which have been mentioneld herein, Messrs. Golden and- Grierson not only(deserve great; credit for their ' enterprise, ) but ' they . iner jt the thanks of all who 4have;been profited incidentally in their, business by their efforts, and, which is most to the pur -posethey, ought to have ;the liberal patronage of all Theatre-goers. ' I do not;, believe that, two .Dramatic managers can be . found who will exert themselves harder to please the , public than they do, and who will be more, liberal; in ' giving - their patronS . the petLPPSsibJeentettainmeats for. the amount of. money received.,. In these respect 4hese gentlemen have been thoroughly tried, anc not found wanting. I have, for some time, been thinking of giving these views to the people for the common 1 benefit," and feel that I have 'Only discharged a duty." I know not how much longer the present "season" will last, but be it long or short, it ought to be made a profitable one to Mr. Golden and his company, and the " stars" who may come toperform with ihim.t The company are now, and have been, giving some very interesting entertainments, in a manner not r often excelled . in r much larger,places and I am confident will continue to do likewise while they receive adequate support. Mj-wIbU is,-tnac wnen The next season opens, there will be a building suited in all respects to such purposes, and that everything will be so favora ble that Evansville may enjoy histrionic representations as much eurjerior '. to those now furnished, as the facilities may be better, and at aa low - rates as will defray the necessary outlay, and pay managers and subordinates a liberal compensation for their time and talents. $ Mr Golden having ."pre-empted" the theatrical ground by faithfully holding it through discouragements and trials, it is hoped that he and Mr Grierson may find it to their interest to remain permanently, and conduct the Drama here, in preference to other managers.'' Better men for the busi-; ness cannot be found. Citizen, j , ,. . . , . ,'. . . ' , ..... "... '." f Ji i .' ' 't i j : i i ' Communicated.. "'j Coal Oil Near . wburgh." u i Newburgh, Aprill 1SC6. Editors of the Journal: " "uAl i i " In one of your issues of' this Veek, I saw a notice of the loil discovery on my. farm near Newburgh. One of my neighbors, (Mr. Stokes Garwood,) came out to see it whilst I was absent from .home,; and gathered, the epeci-.i men handed you by, Mr. Hunt. ' I cannot but thank those two gentlemen, ,.i you ' have thus conferred. ; -; But it was not amy? intention 'to f "give -publicity to the discovery, until 1 1 had watched it closely for, few days- mbre,J and procured a good specimen. '' il ': I also wished to obtain the opinions of those who regard v themselves , as practical oil men, Thi Xhave since done." .The u indications'! have been visited, by Mr. David Resher, Superintendent of Mr. R. R. Robust's Coal Bank, above Newburgh,, who has- sunk some fifty oil wells, and is well acquainted with the subject. 1 'Mr.a Burhs, whose farm joins, Mr.-O. P.-Akin's farm, on the Ohio, midway between Newburgh and Evansville, who has heretofore resided near the Oil regions of Pennsylvania, . Mr. John Hutchenson, of Newburgh, and many others, who ; are good judges, all of whom pronounce the indications of 'a who is quite a scientific man, informed me that he had subjected the specimen he gathered to all the; scientific tests; known1 to'. the -Oil profession,.. and found it to be good Illuminating Oil, If wa 'discovered by my ephewj W.' Di wis." of Princeton Ind. and inyseifV nonu the 6th i nsti- - Since that time many of my neighbors have come forward, and informed me that they had often - observed those , very same aDnearancea upon ; the: .surface of the water; some of them months, and

some of them years ago. Mr. J. Keller noticed it some four months ago. Mr. John Hunt six, and Mr. Herman Whye, as he informed me last evening, three or four years ago. Mr Whve chopped the timber from

'the ravine. Ihesegen These gentlemen are all rvsidents of Newbureh -The gentleman from whom I purchased "the farm (Mr. Henry Fenguay, Jr.), some years ago,' visited the "spot," on the 18th inst., in company with Col. Thomas Bethell, and'in-I formed me that he had often sat upon rocks near where it flows, and watched it, and wondered what it was. Mr. Fenguay resides on the Newburgh and Evansville road, three miles from Newburgh. That it is coal oiL I have no doubt Those who take an .interest in oil matters are kindly invited to call and take a look at it, and determine for themselves. 4 r The geological formation 'of the place from which it issues, and surroundings, are not dissimilar from many other places in : Southern Indiana. I regard it as a matter of public interest, and would take it as a kindness if you would give this letter an insertion in your valuable . journal, that the public may see it, and those who, are judges assist in determining its value, and also, the fact as to whether coal oil can be found in pav ing quantities in . Southern Indiana; ij not on my farm, elsewhere. ';"r '"'! ;, vV '.. .'Respectfully, ; " ;' .; t;',;! ' v..';;.' .:-, E.-Lewis.-M D r ; t-ii i? -Communicated. Toadyism and its Antidote. j'The sycophant of society, when: recognized, is commonly, despised ; hufc, unfortunately, the objects of the har py'p. attention are the only parties who are unaware that the adulation is not the" offspring of admiratloi of their deserts, but of a wis-' 16 lull suspicion and. win favor for the ' purpose of gaining some selfish and ignoble end. They haveno -jconcepticra'-jofi the faoi that the same reverence would he offered at the ; most unclean shrine as readily as at; the" worthiest, for the prospect of similar reward. The sycophant, always a harpy,, a vampire, seeking nothing but to suck the blood of those he gently fans to sleep, into a false security and self complacency. The sycophant of rank, of place, power, -or wealth, - is always . a contemptiby character ; and when-indiscriminate; is as wretched an exhibition of the lowest instincts of humanity ' as :any. ,,,,But .the toady of the people--who can express the loathing : with which he ought to he regarded? What is more utteriy detestabla ,h&n pandering to the injustice, partialities, J of mistaken ignorance, the ill-hred and vicious? , No lower depth of degraded manhood can be conceived immeasurably lower than the lowest, the recipients of their, foul toadism Herein consists the dagger of Democratic institutions, and the only salvation and security is in universal education j with its usual elevation of moral principle. ) Preaching alone will never succeed in securely elevating and properly, so-called, evangelis ing 'xne, .masses. un uncultivated masses it can produce but uncultivated results. Their reverences will doubt- . less protest,and assert the all-eflicjency of the simple Gospel Word. Bat we , appeal to history and the records of missionary enterprise. The Gospel was never meant to supersede the increasing resources of man's capacities rather to direct and add the protecting cap-sheaf to them. The ignorant are never safe, can pevebe relied onr to, withstand the representations f educated rascality, to perceive the cuDning devices and designing encroachments of power and ambition, or to nrevent their verv ' fears of tvrannv bfiinc pnliatArl thn service of contemptible despotism:.,1, A "thoroughly preached,' but ignorant, i community, is subject in the service : U1. cunueB to vv xeu away in wnin-

into such courses of cruelty and un-,?f

rirrhfPrtiicnpflH aa o nn tirotnH human, ty contemplate with horror. D. , MUSICAt IXSTIICMENTS.! TfTE HAVE JrST RECEIVED ROME W of the best PIANOS ever brought to this cltv-. Including the manufnetura nf Bradbury, Emerson, Hintz and Schraldt, and Tryon and Allen and Jewett. Are also celebrated . r i ' r - m ; ' , '7 . MASOX. & II3IIL.ITSr CABINET ORGMi 'We have one of the largest size now on hand ; a very fine Instrument for a Church, and far superior to any small Pipe Organ. We are selling . . . ; ' ... - ' . . r : ' Pianos and Organs much lower than they are being sold elsewhere In this city, and persons in want of a superior Instrument, will find it to their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. MISSES F. & A. LAWRENCE, j .Water street, first door below Chestnut. tnar8 ' - ' ' . . .....: ;;; t Spring Dry Goods. ; : ! BO YOU WANT NEW. STYLES .IN; Prints and Delaines, at the lowesti prices?, Uo to ; , .. ,. .. ; , ,. ; ; , ; . , HEAD & MOONEY'S, 4 i "' . . ... ,f No. .40 Main etreet.

MILLINERY GOODS.

TO THE MILLINERS. MY STOCK of Millinery .Goods for the Spring Trade, AVliolesale, t Is now ready. Those wishing to lay in ineir curing snppiy snouid call soon ana see the stock and learn the new prices. ' B, BAUaI. ' TO THE LADIES of EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY. My Stock of Millinery-for the Spring trade, is now complete and ready for inspection, as Mrs. Baum selected the Goods herself, and has not spared time nor money to get the latest novelties of Paris and New York. T have, also, the choicest of Spring Cloaks. Basques, Basquines, ready made, and wiu make them to order at the shortest notice, as I have a, full assortment of Spring Cloths and Black Silks, and Trimmings for same. Also, Dress Trimmings, Laees,. Embroidery, Corsets,:- Nets for the Hair, the new etyle of Hair Coils, Kid Gloves, Lace Mitts, Hosiery and an endless list of . . , ., , Ifaiiey L2Votioiis. Also, Hair In Switches, Curls and Front Pieces, In good supply and at the lowest market prices. B. BAUM, , No. 52 Main Street. P. S. No business transacted on Saturday. - . mar21-3m. NEW CLOAK & DRESS3IAKING ESTABLISHMENT MRS. IJ. C. PECK, First Street, near Sycamore. f rESIRK TO ANNOUNCE TO THE JL' , Ladies of this city, that I have dissolved partnership Mrs. Schsefer, and am now carrying on the business of Cloak and Dressmaking by myself. The latest and most stylish patterns have been procured to accommodate the tastes of the Ladies, KJi4 the work rri il je executed tn manner as -fine as- oaa tie found elsewhere in this place. , , - Also, Children's dresses are made at rea onable prices, and according to order. f I shall be happy to receive orders at the well-known French5 Millinery Establishvv . . 1 t . T 1 1 1 1 , m IJ. - a r MRS.' SIFAEFER VI 1 WISHES TO INFORM THE LADIES OF Evansville and vicinity that she still continues her Millinery business, on Third street, between Main, and Sycamore, having received a new supply of. Spring Goods; also, iDressi and CloiSE .'.patterns. Having secured the services of a first class , ; Dress and Cloak Maker, v Is confident of giving the most decided satisfaction. She feels thankful for past favors, and continues to. solicit their future patronage. She has also the Agency of the celebrated GROVER & BAKER tr . ; ; " Sewing Machine. The Grover & Baker is the most simple, durable, and perfect Sewing Machine Defore the public . It makes ,the celebrated Elastic Doubi3 Lock-stitch, which will not break even on a bias, and needs no fastening at the ends of the seams. It not only does every other kind of sewing in a most perfect manner, but does the most beautiful embroidery' - - 1 1 ' An assortment of Machines on hand and for sale.. Full instructions will be given with each machine by an experience-'d operator. CAROLINE SCH.EFER. r rnar24dlm WOOL FACTORS. - NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN.tO.ALI. ' THOSE HAVING A SELF-ACTING. H AND-LOO M That we are prepared to furnish them, ou short notice, Wakps fob Weaving Jeans, of the best quality, ready to weave, as low as can be bought anywhere. Orders will be promptly attended to. Send on your beams. JOHN W. GRUEN & CO., i? r 'Jt i .Corner Bond street and Canal. EYansTllle Wool .Factory. The TJridersigned respectfully announce to the Public in general, but most especial-v ly to the Farmers, that they are prepared to take in Wool for manufacturing into the following Goods, vie. j Jeaus, Biankets, Coverlets, Pilain Ain Pjuaid Flannei-s, Linseys,'- Sati-' i nets & Stocking Yarn... ,.. On the most re.-isonable terms and short notice. We have also a good supply vof the above Goods on hand for sale or exchange for Wool, so that persons living at a distance, who bring or send their Wool early, can have their goods right off. Price list for manufaeturjngt-Ul be sent on application. Office and Factory corner Bond street and Canal.' - JOH"T W. GRIJEN & CO.' ap6-'im ' : . .' : - . ' : : - . . I Schaefer, ISimroili ' fc Co., VANDERBUR6II WOOLEX 3IILLS EVANSYILLE, INDIANA, ; MANUFACTURER OF JEANS, SATInets. Flannels. Linsevs. Coverlets. Bl aiikeis, Balmoral Skirts?, Stocking Yarn, &C &c. Factoi-y at Franklin Street Bridge. Lainasco Enlargement. Store on Third street, between Maui and Sycamore, back Wasiiington. House. wool: bonflni at ' w.v, . .-,.yr . v,,. vLivinuaw market prices, or in exchange for goods. ; t it ji.'- ;; .'it Cotton Work of all Muds Solicited and promptly done. Price lists and samples sent if requested. Persons sending us their wool to be worked up for them, or to be exchanged for goods, ought to give full directions what kind of goods they waut, and where they want them ' ehiorted "r w, ana. am, lrtftey want to itet their worked no on shares. V warrant tnem iair ousmess-iute treatment. ; - We are .running two of theiargeaUand Te"st sets of Woolen MacJiinery and; can fill all orders prornptlyi . . j SCHlEFER, RIMROTH & CO. aprl8dw3m . , -. .. ,,,,.,.,, i ' agricultural; T. R. MATTHEWS. " W. O. FT7LX.EKTON. .il'QA Louisville, Ky.ii Q . MATTHEWS .& FULLERTOJf. ljj"'-' Dealers in" ' fi AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, 1 '"7"" SEEDS, Wood and Willow War? ti -; . -AND-. ,, , -;.'-!:'.'. FURNISHI NG' ARTICLES No 48 Main Street, .. ,T y . ,'t ' " i "i '.-' EVANSVILLE, IND HOU3E no6 tf. . a i Economize;DO YOU WANT TO REDUCE YOUR .expenses? Go and JUST PRICE fbefore buying), at .'maris 3m. -

DRY GOODS.

Staple and Fancy DRY &OOX, Milinery, Nlotlons, &c., mdspetii, Madams & co., 63 3Xa.in Street. : 1 1 1 "I'i ' ': IT' f ; if ,! - .. . , ' ' We take pleasure in informing our cus tomers, and the publio generally, that we are receiving our' ."i-.-y-iT)-. .ii J :'.. 5i"r"f I' A-lt V ,.v.;.?..-:"i r r Spring and Snmmer Poods, I'i IV.:. '.-! .' T.'!tH . v : . ... ; t 1 ri'l j-f !.- .-.-it -'1 iif.M ') ; '''!- Consisting in part of t '., ;.-,' -i - n --n; , , :iv,,-..,4i;rw - " I .-:: :-' ' - Brown and Bleached Sheetings, Shirtings, ; '- 'Prints,. ; ; ' r . ( 1 f .. , and ueiames, ; : ; . . . i- - Plain and Fancy Dress : ; ' '' ' v . , ' Goods of every variety, Black I ; Cloths, Fancy Cassimeres, Casinets, Satlnetts, Jeans,' Tweeds, &c. A large Stock f of Plain and twiliedrFlannelirCini seys, Bed ' Blankets, &c. A , ' ' large and carefully Be- - : . . . lected Stock of , ., ,Falland - . Winter Phawls, Balmoral Skirts, Breakfast ; j .' Nubias, Wom men's, Misses' & Chil- vj J2 1ireii HoodB4 and : Scarft, - Cloths, Sacques, Basques and Circu- r ars in Stock, or Made to Order on short notice. A large Stock and great va- : . " J!' rietypf Hosiery' Notions, &e. if . XfTE HATE, IX ADDITION TO THE of MILLINERY, which we offer at wholesale or retail. We are confident that we can make it to the interest of all to call and examine our Stock and Prices. F. HOPKINS."'c.'Mlil.ERl '"j. S. HOPKINS, JR. CASH G HOUSE ! CASH HOUSE! yy-fi -.i K-.-i'O. a..-i-. (SXJOCESSOES OF J. S HOPKINS,) 5 IHLY GOOBS, r .' .'I CARPETS. - . ; . OIL CLOTHS, v;VVi'.;---WALL paper,"';' !,.;t .ixoiTOtrj-xTaTTTiNo AND Ho ..a -.. -y-'y" ui: ! ::! l'-y -f evInsville, IND.

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dry goods:

y ? Schapker, Bussing & Co., DRYGOODS Millinery & Fancy Goods, -ATW II O TL E S A. L IE , ' 47 A 49 MAIN STREET, ' 'v!'": 1 V.; ' 1 "i T , "W jV) ' t- Uu. ' .. .. r EVANSVILI.I!.i....'....--....lNI)IAir. i-.ii-ii;.' 11 . -ifr-iH ; i- '. .' ... '. r'.yi?-';' 'i' ' '.?Ti .;:, Bf I !''i:B r Hi j -r.i- r.t; '.';( v-yrH j; -'.;-. .;t I'." rv..Is;i ;:;,. i-.-jti'ytu a , :'i',yy-".'.t".i . ?m y ijfi' . J ,y yy-yy li ir-n V ! vi-.' j; . !'; i-yy' ri -y.w ... - . v.y '.:... ") vr;i;fe:r: . .V ".;:- : y::J ".' Jt-.-OT ' . 1. t t I j i. !'.::". ..y-''.y .it -.-.it Schapker, Bassing & Co., Large Retail Dealers in'' ' XjE1sr GOODS Millinery & Fancy Goods,; i -1 vCI i J-.'! y- y -.u v :.l r:: '1.-1 .11 y" ' .'47 & 49 MAIN STREET, IS EvAnsville., .-...Indian a. New York Store i! V ..u'!- y. ' . ' ; " ' ' . .f: .f; WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ' ' .; :; : a - - - " Ooenine V' yy-K yy-x - - - ; '' ' ,t.:tv-.u'f'! S:".:"r6'".f -' .'i , fi.r-t.)-.- ' -i ' ' I.-:', ;i vi New Styles Spring and bniamer ,y I yyv- . v- " iiDRESS GOODS, ; ) I . -- - :.; i r " RICH MOIRE ANTIQUE SILKS,. , RICH PLAIN SILKS, . . : ; RICH REP SILKS, : l , RICH MANTILLA SLKS, New Spring Sacks, ' ' ' , 4 ' Black Silk Basquines, ; , ;,,,..,-,: j ;t Light Cloth Talmas, I .t; ; i ' ':' Lace Points and Circles, - r t -1 ' ... . ) :,': rv ;.' -..'. . f .hw ...i.r;(-:.'-'.j;.;.v . '.-.ty. fyy ' ' r r v.m roMtmwM and CI oaklnes.'Frp-nrti Twilled Broadcloth. Cloak and l'ress Trimmintts, Fancy Gootls. Buttons, &, ail at greatly reduced prices. , . , , f Ui. ! 'il' - ' '' '- at n...' "t hi ,': I oil -- I ' ll andUOTirst Street; I .1.1 f . . i f r ;. , T Y f !!

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