Indiana Reveille, Volume 42, Number 13, Vevay, Switzerland County, 29 March 1859 — Page 2

Some Facta about Utah Marriages

The Bona of Malta—Who and What are They?

From tho Plain*. £t. Lons, March 28.'

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OonetllttUooal Convention.

Tho .Wavcrly Novela.

»Tlie. Utah' correspondent of the Chicago Prtss and Triton* furnishes some interesting facta in a recent letter in that journal, in regard to the live# and license of the Saints:

Peibipi Ute rooUiroportant subject con* nected With the October election, is the question, tojbc decided kt the polls, whether the people desire [tW Constitution to be changed.' ■ ’ The vote, as it passed both branches of the Legislature, an4:wa3jpproTed by the Qovetnor, properly refers the whole matter to the voters, and they alone ate to decide upon iu Id the Legislature, the question was not a partisan one; men of all parties soled both for and against It. Under the new Constitution, it seems to 1 -fee almost impossible to enact laws that wiU aUod the Constitutional teat; and this has bean the cause of much expense and trouble to people all over the Stale, and for this reason alone, we favor the change of tne Constitution.' The great cry of do special legislation, carried the new Constitution through, for it-was fondly hoped that the abolishing of special acts’would greatly public expenditures by doing away with ouc-balf the Legislation; but upon trial, it docs not work well; laws that suit the local interests of. Southern Indiana appear to be very objectionable to those living in ibc'Noithern part of tee $tate. The idea of each county, township; and town managing their own local institutions inlhcir own 1 way,,!* a popular one, and oiir people here in Jt iTerson township and io.Vevay, may not he willing to be governed by the standard of Ilooppole township, in Posey cou.nl.yvand for these; and many other reasons, the idea of all general legislation docs not meet Ibc.deinands of the people in any portion of the Slate, in all respects. . .. oiv

T. B. Peterson dt Brothers, 306 Chestnut street Philadelphia, are publishing a cheap edition of Sir Walter Scott's celebrated Novels. The edition is reprinted from the original Ed* irfhorg edition, in forty-eight volumes, and will be published complete in twenty-six large octavo volumes, The price is .twenty-five cents per volume, or-the whole twenty-six volumes for.five dollars. This is the cheapest edition of these standard Novels ever published, and wc cannot see how the publishers ate.to make anything from their sale while they furnish them at so low a price. But they .understand their own business much bqUer than we do. When we remember that the' regular, library edition of these Novels sell from $16 to $100 pet sell, we will be able to appreciate the low price at which they may now be had. The whole twenty-six volumes will be sent free of postage to any one on the receipt of $5,00.

That that are •'some” is evident from the fact that the report of the Grand Treasurer of the Independent Order of the sons ' of Malta of the United States, made to the supreme Grand Council of the United j States, Mexico and Cuba, recently in session at Kew Orleans, shows that the balance now in tbe bands of tbe treasurer ia 8*62.241 31. Of the receipts, the large amount of 858,179 29 is from Cuba, and 838,78472 from New York City. Tho report shows tbe receipts from 129 lodges, but as no lodge is required to contribute anything to tbe Grand Lodge until it has | been in operation six months, it is snfej to say that there are now over 200 lodges, and their membership rapidly on tbe increase. When it is understood that only , 25 per cent, of the net receipts of subordi- | nato lodges is paid into tbe treasury of the ; Grand Lodge, it mast be seen bow immense is tbe earn passing through the coffers of this.Order. The remainiugTa pet cent, of net revenue can only be.dis-. tributed in charities, in the city or community in which it is located, each lodge having its own charily committee, whose duly it is to relieve, (if found worthy) all cases of distress which may be brought to their notice. It may be ashed what is to become of this immense fund, which must be accumulated by the Grand-Lodge in a few years—as this is one of the grand secrets of the Order, of conne" tm\y the members, and only such of those as have taken tho Oriental degree, and . have passed the "Vale of Mysteries,” are permitted to know.

River here and Illinois falling;'Mittouri rising rapid)j from Leavenworth down. The overland mail with dale* to tb* 4th arrived last night. Victoria 125th.—Gov Douglas refused to permit the Americans to publicly celebrate Washington’s birthday, causing mach indignation. The recent battles between lhatroopi and Oamauchee, near Fort Arbackle, are confirmed. Over 20 Indians were killed. Both the Cara inches and Apaches wen committing depredations all along Uw I mall company’s line.' Lt. Reid punned j and captnred a band of thieving iu a Mexican town, Santa Cruz, causing the authorities to became highly indignant and call the people to arms to resist the invasion. . . . v Accounts from the Antonia silver mines are very favorable. '

OfltUt Paper ot Iwliwruid Cowny*

VEVA.Y;

Three hundred and eighty seven men in this Territory live each with seven women and upwards, (13 ot the 387 each having over 19 women who bear children by them,) 730 men have each five women and npwarda who live with, and bear children by them,* 1,100 men each live with four women and upwards; and from the last estimate I have been able to make, 1,400 men each live with more than one woman; 7 men have mother and daughter for wives ! one man living within a thousand yards of the Flag Staff at- Camp Floyd, one the mother of the other, amf both wilt with good luck, ink few weeks, be delivered of children by him! i Now, if your readers and other good, people in Christian society think your question U answered, I shall be glad to have contributed to yonr stock of information. "Distance lends enchantment to the view,” and yon quiet people at home are busying yourselves with home matters Utile thinking of the awfnl clouds that are gathering on your country’s horizon. You have not yet done with- Mormons, nor Utah,' No, not yet commenced with it. It ia no infant "ism” got up in a day; but btrtbten mow 1831 gaining *treneth. It is now a powerful chnrch organization, numbering 27,000 in Utah, and over 200,000 sonls in the old States; while in Europe it .numbers over ono million souls. Its head and chief here is called Brigham Young, though he ia the mere agent or representative of tbe firm. Its resources are equally extensive, commanding more than twelve millions of dollars three million of which are ia the United States, tho balance in Europe. It is a pleasing ism—-sweet and palpitable to tho taste of the licentious, wordly-lika met), and especialy the infidel. It has possess-, ion of more men's minds, and women's, too, than is dreamed of by tbe uninitiated; and takes readily .with those who seek only gain and gratification.

Wednesday, : : Match SO, 1869,

ITPlta notice can lakaa oftaoiiyiaoniconmualSiW WluUTBr D IdWod«Ufor aathanUeaUd 1** die D*3)e and eddme Of the writer, not necewrlly.paMleaUon, but M a ptarwilw of (ood blthT eunol ondeiuke to mum rejected oeannonleatiODW . TTP Alt hrrrt Advettlsamohtt payable ta adraoce, •r whin Afldavll U made; In M ease subject 10 the delay of legal process. ' JT7* All truailemt advertlseinenU to be paid for tnmUOiy to edvuee.

The Future of V««y.

■ .iFoVllw InJUns RovcUlo. American Meeting in Craig Township. An American meeting was held at Shaw’s Stoic, in Craig Township, on' the evening ot the 23d of Maich, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the Township offices. Tbe meeting was organized by catling John 'Weaver, Esq., to. the, chair, rod appointing Frank Bonnet Secretary- The following candidates were then unanimously chosen: For Justice of the Peace, John Clcmlenning; for Constables, Harrison Adams, and Charley Mon ford; for Township Trustee, Ben.' F. Harvey, On motion, the proceedings of this meeting were ordered to he published in the Indiana Reveille; the meeting theu adjourned to the 1st Monday in April. : . „ ‘ John A\ r*vta, President. . ‘ Fa*Mt Boxmeu, Secretary, ' GRAND CONCERT.

Wasmsoros, March 26.*' The contract to carry a daily mail Leavenworth to Coraville, in tha Pite-’e Peak region, was made under an act of 1825, authorizing the estabUsbment |of special post routes, to he sustained from their net proceeds.. Such is the arrangement in this case that the iu no event, to exceed $500 per annum. .If the post*rouie bill bad been paued, and a contract made under it, this service t would have cbsV ov $40,0QQ^wt ‘annum. The contractors will be mainly j compensated for their outlay in the car* triage of passengers. ' v

- Another thing ihat is not suited to our wants isthe plan of having the Legislature ia session bet once, in two years. In a-Stale like ours,; where changes and improvement are going'qii continually, it becomes necessary that the laws that governv us shuiild keep up with the progress and enterprise of the people.. In our State everything ts rapidly advancing; we are not going backwards nor standing still in any respect, as are some of the older commonwealths, and it is necessary to- have at least annual sessions of our law-making bodies, In order that ourflaws" may keep pace'with the rapid atrides of our thrifty and'go-abead population. Ueaides these suggestions, it is evident to all-who examine the subject, that the State has lost much, Irplb'in money ond character, on account of the neglect of public biisineas. * If our Legislature met annually, our State finances/Wonld not be in the condition they now are? hot be compelled to borrow money to pay’ the interest on- the Slate debt. For want of Legislative action, no State (ax has been levied for two years, aadef,course the taxes will come heavy in the future,?to make up the deficiencies in (his quarter. .V There reasons that we might urge io favor of calling a Constitutional Convention, but tbete are deemed sufficient to afford the voters material to think on, in connection with this subject.

Our plmantplace, after occupying aataodiUU. position for a few yean, now bids fait to Uke a fresh atari with the approaching spring, in the way of improvements, which are destined to be t credit to the place and the surrounding country. * Yeny hannany peculiar advantages, such as are not guaranteed to but few places along tbaObio river. Thcsilc of the town is a good one; the maiq town being upon ground so elevated, aa not to be tn the leaal disturbed by high water or floods; and it t» the healthiest locality, we believe, in the West. We have never been visited by any serious epidemics, and the health of (be place is always good, ahowing a less number of deaths in any ,yesi than any place of iia population io the country, Switzerland county, also, ia one of the weallhieit and best cquntiea in the Slate, no eaunty of its population can equal it in wealth, -or in the character of its sturdy citizens. As a producing county it cannot be excelled anywhere. Agricultural interests have been carried on with unprecedented success and profit by those engaged in it. Fine farms, spacious him, and neat and comfortable residences, are the cheerful sights that greet the eye of the traveler in every direction, and in the harvest rime, the extensive fields of fragrant grass and golden grain make the light truly delightful to the beholder. In fact, the farmers are the wealthiest men injhe county, as a genital thing—a fact that indicates much for the induatry and enterprise of thii clasi of the com mu ally. Bui to return to pur own active place, to which we call especial attention. Among the Biny improvement! in contemplation, .we may notice the large School House that, has already been contracted for/and will be commenced aa pood as the brick can be made and burned. It la to be built by two of our enterpriaiog mechanics, who.know how to db a good job, and like pride inputting their ingenuity into practice. This building is to be two stories high, and spacious enough to accommodate all the children 6f the town and vicinity. A beautiful large plat of ground haa been secured fur this.purpose, which, although not as good as might hate been procured, will answer very well for the purpose. This building has long been greatly needed; In fact, proper rooms have been obtained with great difficulty and expense f«.this purpose, and we arc happy to announce that this difficulty is soon to be obviated by the enterprise of our citizens. in addition to this much desired improvewent, we ire to have two, probably three, fine ebmcb edificci.immediately constructed here, fat which the money has already been subscribed. The Methodists and the Presbyterians intend to go to work immediately on these buildings, and will carry them to completion is soon as possible, their present buildings bt» -ing entirely too small, and onsuited to the wants of their respective conjugations. ' The Catholic congregation has in contemplation the erection of an appropriate building, ■ ond .subscriptions have been solicited for the purpose, lutTwe are not informed as to the lime when tbey inlend commencing the work, but 1 we presume they wilt not postpone the matter !ong, as they have no proper place at preset! .for lublic worship. - ■ The above contemplated improvements, to '„tay nothing of others that might be named, are - sufficient to indicate that Vevay is about to take a step forward, and we trust that the good * work in ay go on, until the size and population r of the place is doubled, if not quadrupled. Our town is now, and has been for some time, rapidly increasing in population,-and there is a demand for houses that cannot be . supplied for some time. There is not a single good dwelling house here for rent; and a dozen house* of this kind could be rented at fair V tales. ’ Many persona are deterred from coming ’ here on this account. And we trust that a ; ; number of good dwellings will be erected the • coming spring and summer to meet this pressing .demand.- _ Property ia increasing in value, and it changing bands quits rapidly; good building lots, especially, are looking up, and we would advise alt those'desiring building lots to purchase new, as we feel confident that,they caube se.cprcd.oa belter terms at Ibis time, than ever • iigtiar’ ■'

New Gold Discoveries.

Whig Mealing al New York

The New York Herald, of this morn* ing says: A political meeting of considerable importance and significance was held last evening tri Hope Chapel, composed of those who cling to the memories of the Old Whig party, who are desirous of resuscitating it. The meeting was-called' ostensibly for the purpose di hearing an address from Ex-Gov. Hunt on the political signs of the times. The meeting was presided over by Hiram Ketchmu, Esq., assisted by a number of influential citizens as Vico Presidents and Secretaries. '

Leavenworth, March 25.—The Law rence Republican says (bat a.letter from Mr. Moiy.of the original Lawrence Company, now * located near El Paso, states that plenty of shot gob) is d>scqt;ered:o& the banks of the Arkansas. The yield is from five to ten dollars to the pan. llo thinks the prospect is belter than ever ei* is led in California, .

Tub Madison Mscical Association, consisting of 35 members, will visit Ve▼ay on Thursday, March 31st, and will give one of their interesting Concerts on Thursday evening. . The Company comprises, tho principal Musical talent of Madison, and will not fail to make their entertainment interesting to all who attend.

Ne\T York, March 2C.

Tire BriiLh man-of-war Jassenr./was wrecked ou Jamaica on (be night of the 4ih inat. Her crew took (o the boati, but ten of them were subsequently, swept overboard in a gale. .Ope of:the boats, containing the Captain and nineteen mm, has nriived at Cuba,; The othei boat containing thirty men, is missing.

.Programme consists of Glees, Quartet isf. Trios, Duels, Songs, <kc. Tickets 25 cents; may be had at Stevens's Drag Store! arid ■ at the door;' Doors open at 6A; Concert commences at 7$ o'clock.

Loaa of Three Thousand Uvea

Near Taganrog, on the sea of Azoff, a catastrophe occurred, about the beginning of February last, which involved* a-loss of life unparalled except by memorable earth • quake's or volcanic cmptioni. It appears that some three thousand inhabitants of Taganrog, relying upon the pronmo of fair weather .made by the genial atmosphere and the cloudless sky, proceeded to the Azoff sea to indulge* in the sport of fishing beneath the ice—a favorite pastime of that region. The atmosphere continuing serene, the.pqfty were lulled into a feeling of security .'and ventured further than nsnal. upon the ice; in the hope of obtaining a good haul. Suddenly a breeze sprung up from the cast, which, growing boisterous liy degre.es, whirled tho loose SHOW and finis particle* of ice in all directions, and before long Miccecdcd in detaching the iec from the shorn. The large ice field then broke into numerous pieces, \vhich, with terrified and helpless human freight, drifted towards the open sea.— No assistance could be rendered the unhappy beings by iheir frantic relative* and friends on shore, and within two hoofs not a sign of life was visible on the surface of the sea. On the following day a cake of ice drifted in shore upon which were five of tho unfortunates—three of them dead, and tho other tod numb and insensible. Tho two latter—a girl ami an old man—were restored by means of tho usual appliances; the girl, however, survived but a few hours; tho man recovered, but lost the use of his tongue —a consequence, probably, of the fright caused, by the scene he had passed through. He prepared a written narrative 0/ the occurrences of that fearful night on the AzolT. By thU catastrophe at least three thousapn poisons found a.watery grave.

In the Chan roan’s speech, three public men were referred to as the penmns to whom the country might best confide the duties of the next Presidency. These were Edward.Everett, John J. Crittenden and Gen, Winfield Scutt. Each of those names was received with demonstrations of high approval. Mr. Hunt reviewed the late political events, and called on tho conservativc-.mcn of (he .State to imitate the action taken by. Kentucky and Virginia, and rally under the banner of union and reform.

O’On 'nest Monday, the Spring election is to take place* It is to be hoped that good and competent inert Avi It be candidates Tor Trustees in all tlie’Towuships, so that a, proper person may be elebfirtl a* Trustee In each Township. The office, under the new law,,is a very important one, and;-we want to see the law have a f.iir chance, so that we may know how it will work ptaclically. V Theoretically ‘ we are pleased with it. It certainly will prove a great saving of money* and; lime, and cause the Township work to be done up speedily, for the Trustee will always be ready to act whenever called upon, without having to call meetings and consult others.

Harris, Wis., March 261

■■ Jonathan Post, a Baptist preacher, and his wife were killed yesterday by their own son. ThoiunrJeicr had been insane for several years, and was considered harmless until this occurrence. . He made n«. effort to escape.

XVasrisgtos, March 28.

Hon. O. H. Smith.

General Bowman,. Superintendent of public piloting, has purchased the Union newspaper, establishment and wilt take possession in two weeks; perhaps lunawa will; be changed.

In our last issue we announced the death of tins distinguished gentleman. He had long been one of the most prominent_men of Indiana. He was born upon the hanks of the Delaware, Oct. 23d,ti~91, ond was consequently in the sixty-third year of his age. He came to Indiana ia 1317, and settled in the South-East-ern part of the Stated where he studied taw. He was admitted to the bar in Dearborn county in 1320, anh soon removed to Cohhersville, where he lived for many years.- He was elected a member of the Legislature in 1622, that body then meeting, at Corydoh. In 1S2A he was appointed District Prosecutor, but resigned this position in lS2fi, in order, to run far Congress against the Hon. John Test. In Ibis contest he was successful, but semd only one term In tne Lower House. ; * . £ In 1836 Mr? Smith was elected to thc.U, S; Senate, bis principal opponent being Noah Noble. In IIH2 he would have been re-elect-ed to the Senate, bad pot one of his patty-be-trayed him., • ' These are the principal positions occupiedby Mr. Smith, during bis long and usefu, life. He was a prominent Whig politician, andienjoyed the confidence of bis parly. Of late years, he has resided at Indianapolis, and up to a few months since, has employed himself in bis profession. He published last large volume, containing early Indiana sketch*, its, and lemioiscenaes of prominent men. It obtained a wide circulation. Mr. Smith - was a man of mote than ordinary latent, and the announcement of his death will be received with unfeigned sorrow by his manytfriends throughout the West.

JEST A correspondent of the Tribune writes from Balt Lake City that a Gentile resident of Frog town a thort time ago went over to Provo after a yoong woman who, it seems, had taken a fancy to him, «nd who wished to leave Provo and come and live Iu*Fiogtown T*ith Imr Gefitiln admirer. But a mob collected .around tho honso where she and her lover wen*, and lie was advised that be would ( find it conducive to bis health to leave immediately, which ho did. The young woman teat taken outand publicly whipped.

. BJ* After yen have concluded.to insure your property .ogMnst loss by firc.the next step is to look around for a responsible office in which to insure. We can tell you of a Company that don’t have to be ipied to recover a loss—a Company in which claimants win not he subjected to any unreasonable or vexatious delays, nor meet with- mere technical evasions—a Company that has been before the country for a long series ofjeats, as a successful and meritorious institution. We allude to the old •Thctnix" of Hartford, with assetts of over 3100,000. K. J. Wiudo is the Agent for Switzerland connly.

N H\V *A 1) VJ'.KTI s i:m knts.

To .Printers—Wanted.

IITE wish to buy for cash, Or will trade the II. press upon which this sheet is printed is part'pay for it. a good hand press, Urge enough to print a paper at least 21 by 33.

Any persn.i having a press of that size for sale m ludei will please let us know immediately, stating terms,&e. F. J. WALDO A GO. . Vevay, March 30, 1839.

New York, March 28

An arrival from Cnracoa furnishes Venezuela advices to the Hth iost. Venezuela was still disturbed by political movements. The .province.of Coro had de-' dared to faytr of tlic federal government. A revoll was momentarily expected at Maracaibo. There were indications 9'f a general revolution* for the purpose of re-* instating Monagas. ■

Queens ware—Qneenswaro. ntflK One-Price Cash Store has just received l a fresh slock, of Quttusuare, which witt Lc sold at reduced prices. wai30. COUItVOlSlER Jt LEWIS.

O’The editor of the La wte iiceburgh /tooricr Stale speaks of a new and important invention as follows: ;*• Wc notice some children’s shoes with copper tees, that have been: bought in otbor towns. We think it a decided hit, and hope some of par shoe men wilt bting on a slock of them forthwith. *

A Daily Religious NEWSPAPEn.~-The New York Churchman makes the following announcement: 1c is reported in newspaper circles, that an enterprise is in progress (or lha establishment in hew York, of a daily paper,. 10 be, conducted on strictly religions principles. v -ll is to he started, we hear, on a'.capital of $150,000, . - I

Having had sonie experience in buying "little shoes," and knowing with what facility Hie little "shaveis" kick the toes out, we ate pleased lo announce the new "wrinkle,” and hope out enterprising merchants will soon receive a supply.

Feabful SutTEBiso at Sea.— It has already been announced by telegraph, that tho ship Centmion bad arrived at New York with two of the crew of the British bark Drombhair, which was water logged on her voyage from Quebec to Sligo, Ireland. Wlien the Centurion fell in with the wreck on the 9th of January, the survivors of the crew, seven in number.-had been subsisting for twenty-one day a on an allowance-of half a biscuit and a little rain-water every twenty-fonrhonrs. Five of their companions had perished through starvation.

Melancholy A cc iot st. —A Sad accident occurred near Madison, lid., on Monday week. Mr. John Brammell and wife were killed about 7 o'clock in life following wanner. They were coming to Madison id a buggy, and in going down the, turnpike, the night being very dark, the horse fini oiT the road, precipitating the occupants-of the buggy ,into the railroad cut. The victims were found early Tuesday morning. Mrs. U.’s body was still warm, but life was extinct. An ;inquest was held over them, which elicited the above facls.

jJST The Washington correspondent of the Philudelpia Inquirer says that we are indebted to England and France to the amount of 8400,000 for postal services already performed; "and this indebtedness is fast increasing, while the Department baa no means to cancel it* although payment has nlreadybeen demanded.

la numerous towns and cities throughout our Slate efforts are bting made to erect’new and commodious churches, with great success. Revivals hate been very general the past winter, and as a natural consequence, the churches need enlarging or hew ones built. ;< The Methodists o'f Jeffersonville are making preparations (6 build a new church in that .'place. Some atx thousand dollars have been ‘Subscribed. ;■ ' From the Versailles Dispatch we , clip (be following items: i The contract for building the new Methodist Church was lei to James L. Tater at $2,000. The house is to be completed and the key delivered to the trustees by the 1st day of nest December.

jiy Ex-President Pierce baa written s letter from Sorento, Naples/in which he says; "I cannot speak with any certainly aa to the period of out return, but whether it will bo earlier or later, yon may be snra that I sh.all. under no possible circum(an~ ees, consent to; the use of my name in a manner calculated to disturb the tranquil pursuits which alone pertain to *'u3 life of a private citizen,”

Cleveland, March 26.

The Northern Transportation Company's propeller Lady of the Lake exploded and sunk half a mile from Fairport, with a full cargo of flour and provisions. No particulars, - except . the loss of the cook and one fireman, ’

SrrcctATioN in Potatoes. —Those of our traders'who shipped potatoes to New Oilcans the past season, have met with very heavy Josses. That market has been overstocked with them, and skies jiive Veen made as low as S6 cents per barrel. ‘Scveral thousand barrels of ibis article have been shipped back to Cincinnati and Louisville to find a market—all the better tor the travel, we suppose.'

i Piss’s Peas.— The papers are filled with " conflicting statements of the new gold regions : of Nebraska. Some accounts say there is plcn:tjof gold, white others say it is all a humbug. /Fum will determine the true stale of affairs , i* that region., =, Judge Cifs, of this wonty, together wilh bis : tind a few young men, are-going to try "thcirtttckialhU enterprise, and the Judge has kindlr consented todrop uaa line, giving a iinis' statement of tie golden prospects out there. He says that every word that he writes 3 will be the truth, at least as he finds it, so _ that our readers can judge for themselves. Judge Cats is mold and highly esteemed cilisen of lhis,county, and has been honored by a 3jh>«eat the Indiana Legislature. May prosperiKy'atlend him and bis company in the land of —gold,

Odtkaob . iS Natchez.—Joseph K. Batts was shot three times ou the street in Natchez, on the ITth inst., by_a citizen named Alexander Bata, and mortally wounded. Bolts’ offense consisted in speaking to Bain. Bain was*arrested.

NEW GOODS! GOOD GOODS!!

CHEAP GOODS.

The Baptists of our town and vibinity propose building a new church the coming summer and fall.

13T The Evansville (Ind.) Journal states that a break occurred in the Wabash canal, a little below Petersburg, on Sunday. On Monday the breach was abont ten feet wide, and bad washed to the depth of the bottom of the canal, ao that the flood-waa -inundating the neighboring fields. The breakage cannot be repaired without drawing off all the water on the level, which is nearly twenty miles long.

Ahead of All Competition!

O* There wilt he a meeting of the Indiana Stale Board of Agriculture at New Albany on the first Wednesday In May next, for the purpose of adopting such measures as may be deemed proper .with respect, to a Geological Survey of the Slate, amt for the consideration and disposal of such .other businea as may come before the Board,

HATHAWAY * CO.. TAKE Pleasure in announcing to their sb* ■ roerous customers and the public generalIf. that they are now receiving from the Eaalern Cities I be most extensive assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, ever brought to tbis market.

rr Some few of our readers desire us to continue to publish the law* passed attbe last session of the legislature.- We hsve already published the most important, and shall publish no more. If the State were to pay us as well as she docs the Indianapolis papers, we could afford to do, it—otherwise not,—Aurora Commercial,

0£r Four children were burned to death near Crown's Bidge (Ga.) on the 15th. The parents bad gone to see a sick neighbor; when they returned they fonnd the house burned to the ground, and their children roasted to a crisp.

■ The rush of trade will not admit of our enumerating at Ibis time the contents of out Stock, nor is it necessary so to do, since it is well known that the'“Cheap Cath Slorr'* is tbs place for BargainM in all kiods bf goods. Korisita matter of surprise that we an able lo sell lower than any other House in this place; for ours is the only House in Vevay that buys Goods East. Our Goods are bought for Gash, and at the lowest possible prices; and at such prices we are selling Id all alike. lo a few days, our .stock will be complete in every department, embracing every variety and style of

Our Legislature failed in accomplishing a desirable result, when the Senate tabled the bill of the House presiding for the publishing of all general laws having an emergency clause attached to them in one paper in each county in the State. 'There is a great desire among the people to see many.of the taws passed at the recent session already in force, and yet they are compelled to wait months before they are published in an authorized form. However, our Legislators pay but little, attention to the practical wants of the people, .

0*This county is at present .destitute of Trustees in all the tow\»hip$ I , The new law is now in force, afld the County Commissioners have not appointed any Trustees in the county and'hence there will be no Judges for the April election unlit the vote,a select them on the morning of the day of election before the polls are opened.

BP Candidates wishing their names printed on the Elation Tickets should, make 'arrangements with us.before Saturday.

{□"The Board* of Equalization, constituted for the purpose of equalizing vslustiun of reel • 'estate, under thejate set ofthe Legislature, are * composed ofthe County Auditors of the respective Counties of each Congressional District, . «s a District Board,to meet someplace in each District on the Wednesday after the 3d Monday of June,—and the State Board of Equaliza* lion, composed of delegates from the District Boards, loineetal Indianapolis on the 1st Mon- . dayof July, Tha Auditors of this Congressional District .peet at Co’lutnjma.

£iT The corespondent ot the Cincinnati Qaniu Bays Mr. Bolt, the Post Master General, in dismissing the special agents, waa told that one wias brother to Senator Bright,! and soother recently appointed by the President; but the axe fell, neveitheless. Ho said, as they bad nothtug to do, it was immaterial who made their appointments.

(£r The New cent, the one ornamented by tbe Indian squaw, is said to be poisincus. Several, children have died from the' effects of It.

Moutu op tuk Misai buffi.-— The New Orleans Crescent of Friday week, stales that there are now eighty sail of inward and outward bound vessels detained at the mouths of the Mississippi, the water being insufficient to enable them to pass the bar.

Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Carpetings, Clothing, Straw Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats end Gaps, &c., ic. We say, their, to EcerybtJf, Come aid see our atock, learn our price#, and thus be coaVinced of the saving made in baying rood* it the “Cheap Cash Store" of martO HATHAWAY <t CO.

CT The beautiful weather for the last month has acted like a charm on tbq growing wheal crop, and we learn that in- all parts of this county it never looked belter, nor gave better promise of in abundant yield,' Our exchanges also speak very favorabiyof the wheat crop, in Ohio, Kentucky, llhnob','and Indiana.

Wilson, acting Commissioner of tbe Land Office, has written to a company of negroes who proposed to move to the wild lands of toe West, and addressed him in regard tp tbo right of pro emption of colored men, that negroes have no right to a pro eruption of landu.

jfSTThe Pemocratio State Convention of Toonpssee, has qomipater) Governor Harris for re-election,

, (Kr frpBt * largo at* lndaa«.-at-. Urn. Concert On Thursday *nlg£t, ' TVs "donbt not the entertainment trill be excellent.

JT Contrary to general expectation the peaches and other early fruit have not been injured by frost as yet.

ST Ilona, S. A. Douglas and David Kilgore will please accept our thank* for public documents.

I NEW GOODS, AT E. B. KIXfiAll) & CO.’S. WE hnve just received a large assortment of Spring .Gou>& of every style, comprising Spring - Bonnets, Huts and Scoops, : of the latest styles ; S /; And > fine assortment of . •"priog Ribbon?; Flower*, Bonnots and Triturnings of every kind. ALSO, A large and fine assortment of Spring Shawls and Mantillas. DUES S _ G 0 0 D S, Of every variety, such as Fancy Sitka, BlacK Silks, Valencies, Shat lies, Merges and Oerage Ue Lanes; plain, striped and barred Jackooet; Swisses, white and in colors; Nansutes; Bril* lintcens and Marsaillea Gingham; Lawns and Calico of all kinds, varying m price from tea to forty Cents per yard, • Millinery and Mantua-Making, Still done on the shortest notice and In the best and latest styles of the season. We invite one and all to give us a call. We return our thinks to our friends for put favors and hope to be able to merit a coatini*.ilion of the sam* “ k7 D. KINCAID A CO„ . mnrSO Opposite Odd Fellows’ Uall.