01 Jun 1858
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1858
Page
1
Parcel of items including cement sulphur salts and syrups listed for sale by Orr Dalzell & Co. Goods like sugar, tobacco, soap, candles, groceries, and shoe nails advertised with last night arrivals and stock notes. Names Preston Bros and Graham noted among items.
Lawmakers clash over whether to authorize force against British interference in Gulf commerce and Paraguay incidents. Letcher and others urge constitutional process. discussions touch Water Witch attack, Mexican protectorate, and future war with England. Reports note rail and mail changes and treaties pending approval.
May 21 report says Mexican assembly ratified the Yrissari treaty by a 41 to 5 vote, but President Massinen refused to sign and sent it back with amendments. He also blocks a proposed American troop presence in Nicaragua, sparking countrywide excitement amid alliance rumors and European intrigues. Bank data show loans up, specie and deposits down while the Empire City brings Havana dates to New York.
River De Lort reports the steamship Indian due May 31 with Liverpeol dates to the 19th inst. She has not yet been signalled and further updates are awaited from the vessel.
Market report from New York notes wheat steady with 15 500 bushel sales and corn firming White prices range 70 72 and Yellow 77. Bacon and hams mixed with prime pork down to 14 25 and lard buoyant Whisky up to 21 in sales. Sugar quiet Muscovado at 5 5 Molasses in better demand.
In Cincinnati market report flour prices steady to firm with 1 200 barrels sold at 3.67 to 3.90 per barrel for superfine and 3.40 to 4.00 for extra. Whisky firm with 1 300 barrels at 17 1 4 in strong demand. Provisions unchanged bacon sides held at 6 9 1 4 cents and bulk at 7 3 1 4 cents. Lard modest demand at 10 3 4 cents. Linseed oil 65 cents. Groceries dull. Money plentiful at 7 to 10 percent. Exchange rates steady at 5 9 for sight checks on New York.
Pittsscre May 31 shows River 12 feet by the pier mark and falling with showery weather. Cincinnati May 31 reports cloudy skies and no consequential rain. The Right of Search sparks U S debate as British cruisers on North American and West India stations board vessels suspected of slave trade, provoking federal response calls in New York papers.
Orr Major Walker paymaster for the United States Army died in St Louis on Friday night and was buried with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks.
An 1858 advertisement promotes spring and summer goods at Oaket Son, listing mantillas and lace, embroideries and prints, bleached and brown muslin, white goods, kid gloves, mitts, carpets, oil cloths, damask, and a broad range of fabrics and accessories. The notice aims to attract customers with a wide assortment and seasonal stock.
A valuable tract of land is offered for sale adjoining the town of Cannerton. The listing notes the property’s proximity to Cannerton and seeks interested buyers to inquire for details on size boundaries and price.
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