Evansville Journal, Volume 18, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 12 February 1868 — Page 2

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For iu Journal. ' Obscene .literature. " j "From education as the lending ean&; The f ublic character It color draws; Thence iLe j jwaillog manners take thetr cast, Extravagant or loose, lewd or chaste."

' Editors Journal: ' , The hearts of the trieods or nioranry are niieu witn concern with concern at the flood of vile prints, which are hourly issuing t from eastern presses, and inuudating' the country, to the cor-xuptioa-of morals ererywhere. We can fit present go nowhere but our eyes are offended by the ostentatious display of periodical papers profusely illustrated with every possible representation of moral turpitude. To render the horrible, sickening and disgusting delineations of human crime and human misery as attrac- ' tive as possible to inconsiderate peo--ple, and to make them irresistable to prurient curiosity, the best talent of the country is employed. Men, who, no doubt, in the social circle, arc paragons of propriety, and who would quickly resent the imDeacbment that they are prostituting their abilities to the service of the Devil, are engaged in this detestable business of pandering to and fostering a taste whose legitimate consequences will inevitably be a wide-spread demoralization. All such persons are public criminals, and merit the same punishment which our criminal courts award to persons who, not having the fear of the law in view, prey upon human life or private property. It is no justification to those who are employed in this nefarious vocation to say that they but reproduce what has actually happened in real life; for Vice is a monster of such hideous rneln. As to be bated needs but to be seen ; But nee a too otf, familiar with Its face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace." TUB UUTr OP THE PRESS, GENERALLY, IN THE PEMISES. We are of the class who. uncompromisingly advocate the entire liberty of the press, when it is confined within its proper province j but when, instead of subserving the interests of virtue, it gives aid and encouragement to vice, it ceases to be a public benefactor, and becomes emphatically a public nuisance. Society acknowledges with gratitude the obligations under which it rests to the public press, since the discovery of the art preservative of all arts: and could wish that its bloodless laurels, gained in its contests with intolerance tyranny bigotry, and ignorance, should preserve their purity and freshness unsullied by the contaminating blight of an association with the adversaries of virtuous principles and correct taste. The press, in all enlightened and free countries, has aptly beeu designated, in consideration of its vast influence over public taste, public morals, and public liberty, the " third estate. " Its power for good or evil is prodigious; and to its credit be it said, it has seldom been found arrayed in all its might and majesty on the pide of the infidel, the profligate, or the oppressor. Will it now sacrifice that influence by remissness, while tk AnAntin f ..VCa 1 1 .1 r - - - v.v cency are daringly aiming at the destruction of both.?. ?c Willit not, rather, by boldly attacking this flagrant attempt of bad men to vitiate the minds ot the masses, and crushing it, vindicate its wellearned and proud distinction of the bulwark of virtue? Let all good men in the ranks of the editorial profession, inaugurate a crusade against those engaged in the traffic .of Dscena literature, and our word tor it, the unprincipled men who originate it, and those who vend it, will be compelled to relinquish their wicked trade, or practice it only in secret. ;the duty of the civil authorities ... in the premises. ' 1 T- Laws are made to restrain the lawless, and Criminal Courts are instituted to try, and penalties are mpoaed on the guilty for violating those laws. The morals of a community are do less entitled to protection, than are hie and property, as the security of these latter depend upon the purity and soundness of the f ormer. This being so, the said authorities in no wise transcend their legitimate functions, when they take cognizance of whatever threatens or strives at the depravation or destruction of public morals. Ooscene literature, gambling hellv houses of ill-fame, etc., etc., do this therefore the civil authorities are in the Hue of their duty when they endeavor to suppress them. It is the duty also of every good citizen to aid the authorities in accomplishing this good work, and he who performs this perfunctorily, or neglects it entirely, violates an important moral obligation, forfeits the esteem of the community in his integrity, sets a bad example, and implicates himself "with the aggressors of public decorum. Therefore, let them whom it concerns take warning. IX-LUSTRA TED OBSCENITY ESPECIALLY INJURIOUS TO YOUTH. Familiarity with vice destroys moral sensibility. It is necessary, therefore, that particular pains be taken to guard the youthful mind from all contact with whatever would create an immoral impression, or leave an immoral taint; and those who follow the occupation of insidiously filling the juvenile mind with improper images, or familiarizing them with scenes of crime, though taken from life, are cf that class whom the Saviour of man says should be cast into - the waU-r ; and drowned, their neeks being pfeyjctisjyy, trammeled with $ millstone. .;s -A i t. . : j : . . . . .i , i , ., -

abominable literature: is sough teller anl devoured, argues badly for'' the public taste," and further proves the necessity for stringent measures in preventing its diffusion. It is not be-, cause the public mind is radicallv

' bad thatthe9e"hdecent"prints"nd purchasers, but because ot their novelty and astounding-, sensationalism. But as the pure and innocent are they who will be the greatest sufferers. 1 and. tha easiest conquest in this alarming assault upon chaste thought, pure principle, and moral rectitude, let. all who feel "their obligations to law, order, and the welfare' of Bociety. band together, and making a united effort, drive from their midst every ; person, who,' from;tha Vilest and most mercenary motives, are in' defatigably employed in the dissemi nation of .'immorality.. Let this be7 the greatest and " Last Sensation rFor the E vans vl lie Journal. Republican Contention of Christian . County, Kentuexy At a meeting of .the Republicans of Christian County, held in Ilopkinsville, Ky., on the 5th day of Febru ary; 1868,! Judge H. K. Littell was called to , the Chair, and Ilenry Roberts was made Secretary ', ': , The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: j Whereas, Those who were engaged in the recent great : rebellion; and those who sooner or later sympathized and coalesced with them, still . main-, tain their warfare upon the measures of the general Government adopted for the reconstruction of the . treason destroyed governments of the Southern States, which , measures will present the vital issue of the impending Presidential campaign ; and, Whereas, It is proper at this time for us to declare our views on those issues; ,.: . . ..,' .-. - ; yRi solved, That now , as ia the past, we firmly adhere to and approve the Reconstruction laws, of Congress, both original and supplemental, and be lieve we should fight out the coming contest with rebels on the this line. Resolved, That we cordially indorse the action of the Senate of the United States in regardtpIr.Secretary Stanton. ". .. , w r.r j Resolved, That we favor no scheme for either the actual or quasi repudiation of the national debt,' believing that that debt should be paid, dollar for dollar in coin; -whenever the nation can do so. . . , ... - ... j Resolved,. That we pledge ourselves t6 the support cf either Chief Justice Chase, General Grant, or any other man who may be nominated to the Presidency by the Chicago Convention. .... . ' . Resolved, That we cordially indorse the "reaction" manifested in the recent election in the Ohio Eighth District, approve the aim of the first gun of 1868 which knocked over so many rebels, and hail it as a sure omen of the result of the coming campaign. Resolved, That we approve the call for a Republican Convention, to be held :n Frankfort on the 27th proximo, and appoint as delegates thereto Joab Clark, G. W. D. Luck, Ilenry Roberts, J.Craoor, J. I. Landes, John Feland, Wm. Brown, Geo. H. Myers, S. T, Fruit, E. D. Meachad, V. C, Clark, and alio Col. A. G. Hodges, and instruct them to vote for Walter Evans, Esq., of Ilopkinsvilles one of the delegates from this , District to the Chicago Convention. , -. Resoloed, That these proceedings be sent. to- the Evansville Journal and . Frankfort Commonwealth with the request that they be published., And then the meeting; adjourned sine die. ; i II. It. LlTTELL, Pres't. Henry Roberts, Secretary. , " " m . -,. v t - THE DEXuX'KAHC FEED. Vallandlgham's Reply to the 5ew York World. -: .. , From the Dayton Ledger, Feb. 7.J The World is a so-called Democratic " newspaper, published in New York city. ' lis editor is one Manfon Marble; its proprietors are J.. L, M. Barlow.. and sundry other wealthy gentlemen of venal Democracy. The World was originally "created" in something over six days, as a religious newspaper, and still retains faint traces of its origin. Its old red sandstone was Puritan piety; its secondary formation was shoddy and army contracts, especially straw hats and Summer clothing for the soldiers in mid-Winter ; its tertiary after this wise: As a religious journal it failed; its contracts Congress exploded; as an intensely " loyal " organ it could not -compete with the Tribune, the Times, the Herald, and half a score of ! . others. Yet something must le done, and Marble demanded of Mayor Opdyke material aid, money to carry "it on ;" saying, as Mr. Opdyke testified under oath, that he preferred greatly to remain a. Republican, as he was in principle, but that if the party did not furnish him means he would sell out to the Democrats. And he did; office, type, presses, fixtures, and himself good will , he had uone to sell. Since that time (1862-3), he has " hung upon the verge " of the Democratic party, ignoring its principles, undermining its organization, and astailing its public men, according to the j order ' of his- purchasers and ownerst" Tho World has no circulation in Centrall and Southern Ohio, and very Jittleia, any, part, ol the' State.'1 '"the IemdcTacy bf OEio' have never had any.,ympathy - with at, -or its autecedeats or its style, or it politics, and '"wilT, hereafter,' 1iave still less-1 max. i These statements . and) reflections

are suiiasttd to us at this moment,

1 by the reading of "8n articIefrora the World, tor the circulation ot which it is indebted to- the Cincinnati Com mercial we . never - eee the Worh1, itself. The article is avery bitter atTtaekrponMrrra1landingha"mThe bitterness pouring forth in every line, and evidencing that while the World and New, York ,were selected for the incubation,! the egg was laid a good dear hearer home. Ihe yelps of an ger which it sends Forth in every sen tenee, discloses that it comes from pome .one who is hurt. , In fact, its paternity is traceable to Cm cihnau'and ' Uolurabus, and proves it " the joint inspiration ot a pair 0f ii gentlemen of most delicate ahd refined . ' character," who were never known ' to -indulge in profane language - upon any! occasion. " We have seen," quoth the writer of inspirers, " more direct evidence of his (Mr. V.'s) revengeful exultation over the Democratic losses in that (Eighth) District." Indeed! 1 Telegram and letter referring to telegram, were they? Very plain English, surely, and not at all "Senatorial," nor yet' "judicial;" but quite full of "character," nevertheless. It is evident that Mr. Vallandigharri is not the only."disapEointed politician " in Ohio. Others ave been disappointed, ' too; disappointed irr - the expected proof of a strength and popularity upon which Senatorial honors, were demanded. Verily, the " sacred cow", of the Righttr District, though vigorously pinched in t lie udder by Senatorial digits, did not yield the- expected nulk into he pail prepared for it. ;As to the epithets "reckless demagogue,", '' u in.w intellect," "viper," "despised 1" his yoke fellows," 'Small e liter." . "selfish heart," " dungUii! c-iH-k,'' and others of a similar . kind, . and especially the insinuations against his "character," we know that he passes them by with supreme contempt, no matter from now high and "" dignified " a quarter they' come. , As to the latter, he will , compare favorably with any of his assailants, open or . concealed. He only laughs in scorn at the impotent rage of a rival, wao is driven to such straits, ;, . . . . . ,i . As to " the forbearanc j heretofore practiced by the Democratic press towards Clement L. Vallandigham, but which has ceased to be a virtue." and the " lenity" which is , no longer to be exhibited, we have only to eay that tortunateiy lor tne partyneiiner tue World, nor the individuals who inspire to write for it in Ohio, constitute the " Democratic press" or control it; but, further, that if any portion of the press, under-the influence of these malign counselors, and regardless of the harmony of the party, should chqose to take up the sword against .Mr. Valhndigham, we very cooly and very firmly say unto all such, if foemen worthy of our steel: Lay on Macduff, ' And d mnl be blm who first cries, Mold, enough" But, says the World, or rather they who use it, ".Vallandigham has now gone over to the enemy." ' Indeed, again! Since when? No,entIemen, no. The enemy are the World, and thev who use it in Ohio for corrupt and selfish purposes, and with the design of destroying the harmony ot the party. Mr. Vallandigham has not gone over to them. They do not make up the Democratic , party, nor have they the apostolio keys which open and ' shut . the . gates of the party. "Gone' over to the enemy.".' Cool, that, for a writer in so great a rage F We are reminded of Webster's reply when threatened with being read out ', of , ' the Whig r party : " Let us 'see who 1 gets' out " " first." No: Mr. Vallandigham only proposes to help to rescue the ' party from a ring of selfish and venal politicians who, through policy and for 'corrupt purposes, have contributed largely to reverse the current of Democratic success, and are now preparing to destroy the party. ' Again: the python of the World, inspired by the two gentlemen in the cave behind him, (or her) a precious trio, the Wotld, the Flesh and the Devil says: " The defeat in the Eighth District of Ohio, can be very well borne, if ; it enables the Democratic party to fling off this viper. Inuendo, the Vallandigham afore said. ;VVell, if Manton Marble, or his advisers and inspirers, in the delicacy and gaminess of their natures, "pouncet box in hand," if fearful lest the vulgarity of the " dunghill " crowd should taint their' character," will ""spread their light .pinions" very' light and hover over a Demo cratic mass meeting anywhere in Ohio next bummer, when Mr. v ahandieham speaks, they shall have autoptical evidence of the exact manner in which' the Democratic masses will proceed .to "fling off this viper," meaning again the aforesaid Vallandigham, otherwise in the indictment called the "pugnacious dunghill cock," with sundry other aliases. Or by going to .New Hampshire, whither Mr. V. has been invited to go and speak to. the Democracy, they can perhaps avail themselves of the eame gratifying spectacle within a few weeks. And now, a final word on the World article. We have loDg believed that there was a class of politicians in Ohio who, pretending friendship, yet secretly desire the defeat .of Mr. Pendleton. Waiting till ha had acquired strength and shown some prospect of nomination, thev treacherously .come into : hrs support, coolly elbowing and shovitig sside nis oiuejc ana. setter friends., And, nowt when, nothing can, ''contribute, more jtp his. de feat "than a' -bitter " quarrel . In the Democratic1 party in Ohio,, instead of

concealing tand assuaging it, thf'vihvoke,' in the" distant city of ew Y-'n-Jb-the aid of the World, a paper opni'.e 1

to his nomination, to Spread it far and wide. and thus to accomplish their ! original purpose, h or, weak, and yam tuuugu iuey iuaj ue, mey sureiy oiu not imagine that by one rude push of their arm, they, could dispose oi the object of their jealousy and rage. Mr. Irendleton, too, may learn by and by, like other men in history, by sad experience, that .' faithful " are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Now is tbe time to send In jour r oraers. li 12 TJL O F AV i It li AT TBI LOWEST OP PRICES! rrt j.ne journal company is now prepared to do every Btyle of BookBinding in a superior manner. Hav ing made large additions to our Bindi 7 ery. and secured the services of the best of workmen, we are, confident we can otter inducements second to no Book-Bindery in the West. We especially call the? attention of County Officers to. this department of the Journal. , establishment. They can have their orders filled promptly ana at prices that will be aa low as similar work can be done at other places. -- . ; - Country Merchants, whose custom ers have periodicals which they desir to have bound, will confer a fav I upon ihem and upon us by forwarding them to the Jouknal Bindery, where they will receive prompt attention and be bound in the most substantial manner. Blank Books of every description, for Accounts, &c. are made to order, on terms thatmust prove satisfactory. Bankers' Books, Court Records and Blanks, Justices' Documents, Deeds, &c, furnished on reasonable terms. Friends will please bear the above facts in mind, and consult their own as well as-eur interest by forwarding --.) :'f . II .oV? ... iv their orders at once. ,..:.) i -i"' - f x JOURNAL COMPAN Y. : I

HARDWARE.

CHEAP II ARDWABE. Cooper Tools. Baching. Hollow, and Chamfer-- ' ' ing Knlves.,. .................... 50c each. rth " -'ill ft !1 -i; f l. ; CARPEXTEB TOOLS. Hingle Plane Irons, 2 to 2V4 lrjch.2."Ve each. Rabbet Plane irons. to i,y Jn...ye eactt. 1-Inch Corner Cnisels ........ .....50c eaco. "VVood Bench Screws.... Si5c eacb. Knitting JTeediei'.. Lead Peociis... Hteel PeDS . .. Peu Holden... ....... . ,. " S3 per Gross. .VI sa per Uross. . 50 per OroB. . ' H7e per Orowc. SUNDRIES. Coal Shovels (large)..... Hn offers...... .. . .81 21 each. -75e per dosen. ...lOe per paper. Hob and 8 hoe Nails.... Sliovel and Tongs..... Iron Pokers.. --very cneap. ...JVC eacu. TERMS CASH. ' FOR SALE BY FRED. P. STRAUB & CO., : -y-i MAIN STREET, . fehlO BAHTtTKL ORB. JAS. DAVIMOir. 3. L. ORB SAMUEL ORR &.CO., DEALERS 1H IDaOTV, STEEL Springs, Axles, Carriage Plow Bolts, and BELL O WS, ANVILS. VISES, SCREW FLATES, HORSE & MULE SHOES, HORSE , . ; , NAILS, . ,. : Wagon & Buggy Woodwork We have constantly on hand a Kood Biotn ci ine weil Kuown ana uaivern.ity provea - w a l is .c " orana oi ; , . PLOW STEEL. . ; ALSO, Tinners' Tools, Tinplate, Common and Charcoal Sheet Iron, Galvanized Imitation Russia and Russia Sheet "Iron. . Wire,' Sheet" Zlao, Spelter, Block Tin,. Pig Lead, Babbitt MetaL Lead Pipe, &c t Onr stock of everything In oar line trill be kept i all and well assorted. -Orders filled with care and promptness. WROUGHT SCRAP IRON Bought at the highest market rates. . ' Water Street, EVANSVILLE, IND. declld6m ... . IK- K. ; Well Hon, ,. ;- ..-;( ... . ) j - : , : Importers and Dealers In HARDWARE CTXTXERY, Farmers' and Mechanics' Tools, BUILDERS' HARDWARE, CIliCUIAU ASB CEOSS-CUT SAWS Fairbanks Scales. 8U EVANSVILLK. IND. FEED STORES. Western Feed Store. WM. TROUP & CO, ' Wholesale and Retail Dealers In HAY, CORN, OATS, BRA. MEAL, FLiOUJi. KHIFisTUFFS, Xm. IOH ana 110 " Corner Main and Fourth Streeta. . . I tajtbvii ut, Ijr fig?" Agent for the Chicaao Scat Comnanv. ' "" ' - . BRAY.&.PAY, ' '!hVl' ill, 'Y- , Pbysiciaiis and Surgeons,: rjiJo. FiRST 8TREJTX,', J j , .

Will ride In the country.

Jun2Sd3aL

DRY GOODS.

SCHAPKER; BUSSING & CO,,

i' Xos. 47 and 49' Main Street, Will aell off their large Mock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods ' 1 cue V E K, Y .VP In order to make room for their 7 SPUING STOCK. CI' , jao20 ' IX ;k G. MAGHEE '. . ' :. . 'I" & CO., . It ! . !ir t X. ISo. 1 TP 1 11 fe T s n van8TiIle,' Indiana. J BE NOW OPESIXJ A LARG1 SIOCK OT BEW,ii(I UKHIRABLEJ STAPLE AND FANCY f !!. .,1 ' ' '-! Hosiery, Xotions, HOOP SKIRTS, 4 c 4a Having bought this stock lor cah slnff" the great decline, they will give special Inducements to buyers, and Invite all In In search of cheap goods to examine their stock. Q. MAGHEE A CO. novl8 dtt JF. A-3L 1 . fiTOO K SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE MA1I310TII HOUSE OT , HUDSPETH, ADAMS & 63 Main Street YfTE HOW OFFER TO THE WWllo a larse and well-selected stock oi Fall and Winter Dry OooJ. Havloac bought new goods recently, aod el!inii all our gools at prlo only JuHtified by present low prices E.t, we respectfully lequest the public to call and see our stock in Drews Good h. All the newent shades la French and Irlxb Poplins, French Merinos. Krr. iiit-H cloths. Wiusevs. Meianea Hootch PlaiclH, and All-Wool Delaine. Our stock in Woolen uoods is the lareest in the clL.v. In ( lotbs of all colors. Canlmeres. tea.. ineU. Tweets, Jeans, and Flan nels, we are able to oifer to customers ln ducerneots no other house in tbe city ean. our siocK or iNotious is laree. comprinma everything expected to be found. We bava a iarie siock oi ivuit uooas, isniris ana Druwer. Hoods and Nnbias, Bhawls and Hoop-Hkirts, Blankets, c . Domestie Ooods. . .. .... r i We have now In stock, in Bleached anu Brown Muslins, Canton Flannels, Prints, Checks, and Hickory wtripes, goous oi me best brands produced in this country. The house that will tell goods at marked value is HUDSPETH. ADAMS & CO., ' ; ' , C3 Main Street, oc24 - - 1 " AlAKOE AS BEACTIIXL ASbortuieul of , . . , .. Toilet Goods for rverybody, , consisting of . Porte-Monnaies, Parses, ; Wallets, Pocket-Books, Letter-Pockets, and an endless variety of Perfumeries, Colognes, ''. Pomades, . ..... , Soaps, I. . c- -: ' flair, Nail Tooth, & Clothes Brushes. Also, a suddiT of Haouchin's NIQHT LIGHTS lust received at C!or. Main and ttecond btreets. aov2'67dtjm -' ' '- M AT T II K W..D.I.LZ B L L',, 1 l . i Wholesale' Dealer in' ' " - uvn Groceries, Nails, 'White Lead, Lime. So. 18 Water Street, M-i

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