Evansville Journal, Volume 18, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 20 March 1867 — Page 2

THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20-1867.

The Hampton JK urderers Jesse W. Laird's Denial. We have received a letter from Jesse W. Laird, E?q., of Rocfcport, denying the statement made by a Rockport correspondent of the JOURNAL last week, in reference to his connection with the Hampton murderers and their trial. We have no disposition to allow anything falsely injurious to Mr. Laird to be published in the Journal, and- therefore cheerfully give place to that part of his letter which contains his positive denial, and which is the material part of it. He says: never sawtheCarlislcs but once, and that was when they were arraigned in open court. I have not been in Owensboro, nor in Daviess County, nor in the State of Kentucky since Hampton was murdered. Azro Dyer of your city came to RocBport to employ counsel. Judge DeBruler was previously employed by the State. As ne had not time to go out to General Veatch's he requested me to call on him and retain his services. Gen. Veatch declined, which fact I communicated to Mr. Dyer, and that is all the interest I ever took in the Carlisles, and that was a personal favor to Mr. Dyer. 44 The man who deliberately deprives society of the life of one of its useful members should suffer the penalty of the law. And I believe that a person who succors a murderer from political motives becomes to a certain extent morally a participant; he certainly must approve the act. That would injure any man. I have been seriously injured by that statement.' .,. i "Yours truly, i . i "Jesse W. Laird.", Tbe Mount Ternon, Grayvlile and Mattoon Railroad. From the Mount Vernon Union. The interest in the railroad, we are pleased to see, is unabated. Two meetings on the subject have, been "held during the past week, one on Wednesday night, aud one last night,: both of. which were largely attended, and the discussion of matters connected with the enterprise interesting and beneficial;;. .7"' ,: . , l As' wag naturally to be expected,' now that the details are being con-i sidered. differences of opinion have

arisen among those who on the main. question of the necessity of the road, and the determination: to build it, are a unit in sentiment. We are confident that those differences will not be permitted to interfere with the great object of all, the prompt inauguration of the work, and its speedy consummation. . . ; i The munificient manner in which our citizens - have - already taken etock in the road, places the fact that the means to build the road can be obtained beyond , cavil. . The saine efficiency in canvassing for. subscriptions other sections of the county that will be in a greater or less degree benefitted by the road, we are confident will result in the procurement of the . entire amount .necessary in the next thirty days. In the meantime,5 we beg to urge upon those having charge of the matter, the absolute necessity of coming to an early understanding with the Mattoon and Grayville Company as to the .relations the two companies are to bear - to each . all r . . otner. ah ot the existing uncerri tainty and conflict in settling details arises from our - ignorance of the .Mattoon Company's plans, and will continue to exist, and be a source of infinite trouble until a ' free interchange of views and plans takes place between the two companies. It is a eori'dition precedent to the inauguration rof work on our road . that the , Mattoon road shall be commenced.' It is further a subject of debate with some , whether we alone - shall undertake to build our road entire, or stipulate with the Mattoon Company to build it, we furnishing the means.. "It is further a matter of uncertainty what negotia tions have been made with the Mat tbon Company by the representatives of other points on the Ohio, with an v eye to supplanting us as the terminus ot the road, or what steps and pledges are necessary on our part to close the door to all competition. That there will be this competition, there can be no doubt. To remove all this uccern tainty, and enable us to go to work with a full knowledge of what we are . required to accomplish, it is absolutely necessary that a consultation with the Mattoon Company should take - place " at as early a day as possible. 1 , , , Reform In Criminal Jurisprudence. A very important change in the administration of criminal law has been "; proposed and is now ' pending in; the Ohio Legislature, viz : Permitting the defendant in any prosecution to become a witness in his own behalf. The Cincinnati Gazette of a late date thus ; presents some of the arguments in faH vor of the change . The Constitption provides that no i. person shall be compelled in any m criminal case to be a witness against himself; but if he. become a witness without compulsion, and by his own .i, evideucehe be convicted, the Consti- ' , , tution is not violated. ' The Constitu tion also says he shall, meet the witin aud says he shall bo dumb ,4. theyr presence. ; - . k ,;. -i iv j A citizen of our State, when sued tor a private wrone lor which a re covery in money is sought, is per niitted. although interested, to become a witness. Why, then, should he be disqualified when charged with a

public wiong for which a judgment affect i tiff his lihcrty, or even his ;hte, is d.-iu .if. tied? Because he is i""ested? But interest is no disqualification iu other cases, and the law ouuht f.- have the merit of consistency. And if the defendant, in a criminal proseeitlwii, he interested, so, also, may hv the prosecuting witness who brings the accusation, and too olien, is stimulated by. malice, avarice, or a desire lor revenge. If it l e aid that the defendant, having been indicted for crime, is not worthy of credit as a witness, the reply is that, according to the theory of law, every person accused of crime must be presumed innocent until convicted. And how often does it happen, when the attorney for the State, in cases where two or more are jointly indicted, finds himself without sufficient testimony, that one of the defendants confessedly : guilty of all that is charged against him is placed upon the! witness, stand as "jState's evidence," to convict his fellows, and receives for his reward his own discharge? Is a defendant who asserts his innocence, and who has, until the close of his trial, the legal presumption of innocence in his iavor, less worthy of credit, less fit to be a witness, than his fellow who admits his guilt and by his testimony contributes to the conviction of his associate lor, the sake of his own freedom ? , ; y; But aside from considerations of

this nature; the bill ought to be made a law. The necessity for severances, and the consequent occupation of the time ot the - courts, the repeated attendance of witnesses, and the increase;, of . costs and. expenses will . be f. avoided ; cases - will be tried more, promptly,, and 'con tinuances, which in very many eases work a defeat of justice, will be less readily obtained, . .. ? Ihe credibility of the witness will always be submitted to the jury. If the guilty man, accepting the provisions ot . the law, resorts to perjury on his own behalf, the chances will be a thousand to one against him. Chief Justice Appleton, of Maine, speaking of this subject, says: " His truths and his falsehoods are alike perilous. He is pressed by -question upon question. tie evades or is silent. . invasion is suspicious. M fcuence is tantamount to confession." And thus the guilty defendant,'cohfussed' and' discomfitted, tastens conviction upon himself. , Uut if he be innocent," his very -manner 7i1i ava Kim nT&Aif witK f Ka immt lini especially if he be surrounded by a nefwork ot circumstances apparent v implying guilt, he will be able by .: his testimony to clear himself, not only before the law, but in the , eyes ot all honorable men, ot the crime laid to his charge:' ! ' i v ' This bill proposes no new oruntried experiment. "In all the 'countries of the continent ot Europe the accused is called upon for his statement of the transaction. In the State of Maine in 1859 an act was passed, enabling the defendant in all prosecutions for mi nor oflenees to testily as a witness. and eo favorable were the results, that in 1863, the provision was extended to all criminal proceedings. And Chief Justice Appleton' fof 'that- State, in a letter on the subject, published in 1865. said of : the -changes introduced bv the passage of the law:'" So far as 1 can judge they are favorable to the f certainment-ot the truth the great end for which jddieial proceedings are instituted." " I anticipate from the change, proposed, a, greater, certainty of correct decisious in" criminaf proceedings. The guilty will be less likely.to escape, the, danger ot the un just conviction of the' innocent will be diminished. . ,v , , ,, These views are endorsed by mem bers of1 the -legal profession of the highest,.standing all oyer the land, and 'taeyare valuable all the more because they . are, founded upon ju dicial .observation and expenenceind not upon theory alone., ''" . ,J : Indiana State Notice io' Normal School. Contractors, . SKAl,i:i lRP(iSAI. WILT RE Tecelved nntil Wednesday; April 10th, pros., at the offieef J. A. Vrydach, Archttct,sontneait corner of WabivsU uid t'U'th Streets, Terre Hau e. lnd., for the followiug wovk and materials, in c nstruction o said Normal School Buildina: ? l. .excavation f foundation, about 3,50a Burning 2,00,000 brick3. i 3. Laying the same. . . 4. About 83,000 worth dressed stone in fouudail n wall. , . 5 - OoTlbs1'0" ClamnS' '8ht abouv 6. One hundred and fift.v 7. Putting in and bridging joists, wood! bricks, dust, shafts, c , , , Full lniormauon as to plans, specifications, and conditions furnished at the Arctmeci s umcua ana aiierriday. 21d March. .. - - ' The Board r1 serves the right to reject any or an . mas . not satisfactory as to price or terms, . oecunty reauirea lor per Formance of contracts, JBy order of the Board of Trustees. . JOHN INGLE, Jr., President. Terre Hante, lnd., March 14th, 18J7. tnchie d till aprW ,..,. ., r A." C. R0SENCRANZ, Dealer in . Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c, No. la SECOND STREET. , Between Mam and Sycamore. . Personal attention given to Repairing une vvatcnes. - yaajuom CHB. DECKBB. ' ;-' - JOHN G. DECKER " C. DECKER & SONS. Manufacturers of Spokes, Wheels, Hubs. iaj?M,reiioes, ana uent worn, , and dealers in " Wagons,; Drays Caxts,'? "TMmble . ' - Skeins,- I and navetilways on hand a large assort ment of Seasoned Wagon Makers' Sawed Materials. 146 and 148 Main Street, corner Fifth, Evansville, Indiana. Price Lists furnished on aDDlicatlon: nichU ly

DRY GOODS.

At No. 63 MAIN STREET, EVANSVILLE, IND. HUDSPETH, ADAMS & CO. H AVE RECEIVED LARGE stock of Staple and Fancy I)OR,Y GOODS suitable for the Spring trade, to which they win continue to make large addi tions during the 8jring. -' The public, and specially the ladies, are Invited to give them a call and examine their stock. - HUDSPETH, ADAMS &CO. '.. mch!4 ; . - CULBERTSON & SON, OS and 70 I'JEVIJX. ST., NEW ALBAXY. Importers and Wholesale Dealers In , Forel; ;n and Domestic Dry Goods, "" NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, t C. . , SOT- 'No Charge for Dray age. . GS-. MA-GIEIEJEJ . &, CO., ' WHOLKSAIE DEAL.EKS IN r, STAPLE AND .FANCY DHY Gr o o XOTIOXS, t:cM 33 S FIRST ST., (bet. Main and Sycaraor ' EVAK3VILUB, ISD C'Alls THE ' ATTENTION OF TIk. trade to their laree and desirable stoct goods just purchased, and which the; are oirering ai great oargains. . . , . , i ; . . ; , noyau aam MACKEI, NISBET & CO., ,,,(1 Wholesale Dealers, in , DRY GOODS AND S0TI0XS, 7'.rSo. 11 Main Street, i 7 novSO dtf EV AKSYIUEi ISD. TRANSPORTATION. 5S- RUSXON 00.! Forwarding, Storage, and rt .. TT ir IT JDealers in Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, Meal, Shipt J J Tl J sutus, aiiQ rrouactj gBiiemuj', Green River Cotton and 'Tobacco ni .Warehouse, ; . Cor. Water and Division St8., :; mchl2 : . i,VAS8VrLI.K, 1SD, WE WOtLI) RESPECTFUI.Ei'ir Inform our old friends and thb public that we have removed to the large and roomy warehouse corner ot water ana in vision tsireeis. kubhu t uiccu River Cotton and Tobacco Warehouse. where they hope, by strict attention to businesM and fair dealing, to merit the continued patronage or tneir rormer friends and the public at large. , . , It. H. tlUBlUJ at Corner Water and Division Streets. mchUdlw. . ' Great Western DISPATCH. U. S. Express Company Proprietors. FAST FUEIGHT . LIXE Via New York and Erie, and Atlan-, tic and Great Western liauvcays, . and all other Railroads leading West and Southwest , Ship to all parts of Ohio, Indiana. Illinois Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. THE GREAT WESTERN ISPATCII is owned andcontrolled by the United Mates Kxprrm Company, whose hUh .standing is a sufficient guarantee that no pains will be spared to keep up the reputation that the msPATf II has already attained. Having our own Agents at all principal points, we give i Uiiequaled Dispatch ; To our freight,and all detention is avoided, J All claim for Damages and Overcharges Settled promptly by SEXSEN & BIXBY, Sole Agents, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. feb20 3m

THE CENTRAL PACIFIC R.R. CO. Tlnrlnrt Inm rjfsj Eauinhed . and nut in operation nearly One Hundred Miles of their Road, from Sacramento, Cali fornia., tn within twelve mats or me summit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, continue to offer tor sate, tnrougi us, their First Mortgage Bonds, issued in conformity with the Acts ot Congress and the laws of the state of Califor nia, upon the aivision oi meir ruuu lurawu in t he Ktatj of California, and extending: one hundred and flfly-six miles from Sac ramento tJliy to tne uainornia niaic-nuc. The Bonds have Thirty Years to run from July 1, 18tt5, and are secured by a FIRST MORTGAGE, constituting an absolute prior lien on thp. nortion of the Koad above namea. with alt the Rights, Franchises, Equipments, &c, pertaining thereto., i The amnnnt of these First ' Morteaee Bonds to be issued per mile is limited by law to the amount of United tates Bonds allowed and issued to aid the construction of the road,' and tne mortgage oy wnicn they are secured is DECLARED BY ACT OF CONGRESS TO CONSTITUTE A LIEN PRIOR AND SUPERIOR TO THAT OF THIS U 4 1 x Ji. u o x a a sues GOVERNMENT. ' ' Interest at tne rate oi six per vent, per Annum, payable semi-annually, on the first days of January and July. .Principal ana interest jiayauie iu United States Gold Coin, In the city of New York. ' ' The nrice of the Bonds is fixed for the present at 85 percent., and accrued interest from January 1st in currency, the Company reserving the right to advance the price whenever it is their Interest to do so. The road forms the western part of the MAIN TRUNK of the . Great National Pacific Railroad, . authorized, adopted, and aided by the United States Government. Tt, rnna throueh the heart of the richest and most populous section of the State of California, connecting the , ' ; Extensive Mining Regions of Nevada, I tan, ana loano ; -t . with Sacramento and the Pacific coast, from whence their supplies must be drawn: and the earnings of the portion already running are very heavy, and, largely in excess oj me ui vjtvn ic uompanys jjonas. We have carefully Investigated the progress, resources, and prospects of the road, and have the fullest confidence In its success, and in the value and stability of tbe Company's securities. The attention of Trustees of Estates, Institutions, and Indi viduals desiring a long, saie, anu remunerative investment, is especially invited to these First Mortgage Bonds. Orders may be forwarded to us direct, or through the principal banks and bankers in all parte of the country. Remittances may be made in drafts on New York, or in Legal'Tender Notes, National Bank Notes, or other funds current in this city, and the Bonds will be forwarded to aDy address by express, free of charge. Inquiries for further particulars, by mull or otherwise; will receive punctual attention. H FISK & HATCH, Bankers, and Dealers in Government Secu- . . nties, . . So. 5 Nassau Street, New York. N R. All kinds of Government Securi ties received at the full market price in exchange for the above Bonds. Also, . i . titST. All descriptions of Government Securities kevt constantly on hand, and Bought,' Soldt or Exchanged, j S- Gold Coin add U. S. Coupons bought, sold, and collected. ,7, . ; ESS npnnxits received on liberal terms subject to check at sight. ' fi" Collections made throughout' the country. ', ' ;' 1 ": ' ear Miscellaneous Stocks and : Bonds bought and sold at ahe Stock Exchange onomtnl8sipnor cash. ;(, j ;, j , ,;, ; S?" Special Attention' given to the Exchange of Seven-Thirty Notes of all the 1 Series for the New FlVETwenty Bonds of 1865 on the most favorable, terms, r ' ; "' - ; inehll dim 2t a i f - NOTIONS. ; CURNICK BROS., ! T WHOLESALE JOBBERS and DEALERS ... .. in ... , w IS T T E G O 1$ FAN CY CrOODS " and" ' it i r; No. 15 Stain Street;""? j ' EVANSVILLE, IND. HAVivn BotauT cx tm ir ENTIRE STOCK, and having removed to the OLD STAND, of W. II. HcCAKT & CO., . 1 ' 15 Main Street . We are now prepared to sell every inerChantln INDIANA, ILLINOIS, -KENTUCKY, and ,.: TENNESSEE - : whatever they may want in our 1U from a - ' ' . ' i Pack of to a HUNDRED DOZEN ( HOOP-SKIKTS. . : Orders from One Dollar to , - . , TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS promptly filled, and prices and, goods guar anteed to give sttunmcuuu. CURSICK BROS., Agents for ie celebrated "STAR OF TEE WEST" PAPfilt COLLAR. aug8

K w a 3 o a c tr S CD a o p p . a O M - f D 3 H. S5 w n S w 9 B 9 m a m $ C5 MACHINISTS. Excelsior Stove Works. BLEMKER, TILLMANN & 00. Fonndery-corner Sixth Street and Canal. Office at H. E. Blemker's, No. 14 Seoon' Street, bet. Main and Sycamore. . THIS HEW FACTORY IS NOW T full operation, and is manufacturi COOKING STOVES, , For M'ood and Coal, HEATING STOVES, For Wood and Coal, All of the latest and most approved pat .-.. terns.. Skillets and Lids, '. " . Ovens and Lids, " Odd Lids, Sugar Kettles, Dog-Irons, Grates, and Castings in general. Also manufacturers of TINWARE, A COPPER and SHEET-IKON WARE and dealers la MANTLES and GRATES, . TINNERS' STOCK, , " , TIN-PLATE, ' SHEET-IRON and COPPfc-R WARE, URITANNIA WARE, ' BUCKET-EARS, . - , WIRE, BASTING SPOONS. LADLES and SKIMMERS SHOVELS, &c,fcc; fact, everything in our line. A large and complete stock. All warranted as re presented. Orders and calls solicited before purchasing anywhere else, at H. E. BLEMKER'S, ' : 14 Second Street, aul3 . v Evansville, lnd. . ; WILLIAM HEELMAN ' -. i". i. ' t " i ' h . !;: - . .ylj:2j i iu- viir.;-t ,;,-.. i ' t (Successor to Kratz A Hellm , . ' CITY iFITr.OEUir Manufacturer and Builder of - If. i . i . , " ' i . s . ; PORTABLE AND STATION Ji: STEAM , ENGINES AND BOILER I . , f t . '. ' ' i SAW AND , GRIST MILL I :i - MACHINERY, , Cotton and Tobaeeo PreWf CIRCULAR SA V- MILLS. t. : .. av.--. ;r !.-..:.,::. . ; &C, Ac, r... ;; . . , , EVANSVILLE, IN1 ; Sheet Ikok and Coppeb Wo.t aade to order on short notice. - IRON' AND BRASS CASTING f . , !. of every description. ' ... ! Dealers in Steam Ganges, Gum BelUne Fire Brlctts, Wrought iron Piies. Hollls Cloths, c, at manufacturers' prices. ; REPAIRING done at short notice. apr25 t: FLAT-BOAT, CARGOES. r Tie Rising Sun Insurance Company OF Rising Suu, Indiana. THIS OLl AJ! RELIABLE COMpany, well known to the business liver men, has established an a"cyin this city, to insure cargoes of flaboat J rates and on terms low as any company can safely take such risks. Apply to ALLEN C. HALLOCK, Agent. janl6 6m No. 10 South First Street. Copartnership. mnrrNnKRSieHED WOl Iil) RESTSSS their old friends and ti?t nnhho generally, that they have assoelated themselve fegether under the firm name of Lant Brothers A Co., for the purSoof carrying on the building business ltBbnnebea, and hope by long experience and strict attention to business, to receive a liberal share of the public patronage. Shop and office on the corner of Filth and Cberryrstree WILLIAM LANT, feb211m B. DYSONS

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H. H. BROWN. J. JJOUGLASS.

M.H. COATS. KAVID GIBSON. DROWxV, DOUGLASS & CO., Wholesale and Retail Deaiers in CARPETING FLOOR OIL-CLOTIIS, Steamboat, Hotel, and House-Furnishing Goods, 'So. 133 West Fourth Street, mch2d3m CINCINNATI, OHlO. C A K PET WA. RE HOUSE House Furnishing; Establlslim't Wm.E. Frencli & CoHEADtiUAHTEBS , OF SUPPLIES FOR Families, Steamboats & Hotels. wholesaleTanp retail. Velvet, Brussels, Three-Ply, Two-Ply, Cottage, Listing, Bag and Hemp CARPETS. Chinese, Manilla and Cocoa MATTINGS. Velvet, Brussels and Oil-Cloth 1 v!"' RUGS. tt Mosaic, Velvet, Brussels, Rubber Cocoa, Adelaide, Jute, Sea-Grass, and Fancy Sheep DOOR-MATS. Silk, Wool, Cotton, and Linen DAMASKS. , Gilt Moulding, Bronze, Brass, and Silvered - CORNICES. Opaque, Gilt, Painted, Rustic, atv , . , i Paper , WINDOW-SHADES. Green, Buff, Blue, and White WINDOW HOLLANDS Silver,' Brass, and Paper-Mac he STAIR-RODS. Brown Ground, Satin? Gilt, and Gold- '' -' ' Stamp ' ! WALt-PAPERS. A splendid variety oi( . FLOOR 11,-CL.OTIIS, t'rom 18 inches to 18 feet wide. Wool, Rubber, Flock, and Damask PIANO AND TABLE COVERS. Elegant styles and new designs ot French WINDOW LAMBRAQULNS, made up ,to order, and at short notice Table Linens. ;Bed BJankets. Sheetings. . Table OU Cloths Table Napkins. Stair Linens,'. Pillow-Casings. Rubber Sheeting, Marseilles Ouilt . Towelings. Brussels and Velvet Hassocks, ..- :,.,. &C, &C. Experienced Paper-Hangers &n Upholsterers will be furnished whe; required. Carpets cut and made "to order. Oil-Cloths fitted and put down. Cornices mounted and put up. Window-Shades hung. j All work warranted. Prices guaranteed as low as in any similar i establishment in the United States. ,' Give us a call. t' i ffM. E. FROCII !' CO., . ; ; o, 1 First Street, UP-STAIRS. HARDWARE. SAMUEL OER; V''''.'J,Barand Slicet TINPLATE, t ' i: WIRE, -'i.;'-.;' . '. i-:V;- ZINC, ' -L, i SPRINGS, '.- 'y i;',''-' .'-; AXLES,' &c; Horse and Mule Shoes, ; tinners' a!id Clicbsmiths' Tixtls, . Wagon and Busgy Woodwork, 1 WATER KTKKET, junldly ' KVAIfSVILLE. IN. AVlieelinjr Iron Workts. ; ACHES0N, BELL & CO., Manu&cturers and Dealers In all kinds of BAR IRON AND VAII.S, JJoop, Sheet, Plat". Tank Iron? Nail ' ' Rod, Wire, &c: Office and Warehouse 15 MAIN STREET ' nov26 dly ; " 1 ;.' ' ' AVhekmm, W. Va. CHARLES I3ABCOCK &CO. IMPORTKK ANU DKALKB 111 Coach & Saddlery Hardware Springs, Axles, Wood Work, Damasks, .Harness, Knameled Patent Ijeat.ber . Pad Skins. Skirtings, &c. tc. IVo. Main Street. ,; Evansville. Jnlj 2, lwa. JelO FREE LUNCH AT THE ST. CHARLES SALeOJf, No. 135 Main Street, Every Morning at 10 o'clock, mchtf dim

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