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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

CoMET--In returning from church on
Sunday evening, singular brightness in
the northern sky attracted our attention.
A glance convinced US that the brightness
was occasioned by a veritable comet-and
large one at that. We have seen no men,
ton of this strange visitant in the newspa-
pers. but they are so absorbed in the war
that they have entirely overlooked the
comet. A friend suggests that we may
have been mistaken, aud what we conceived
to be comet was only meteor. If we
had been spending the evening at the gro
IL ohAarf1lly admit the posi-
bllity OF our "eyes deceIv1HEz as5-u
ing listened to a sermon on the subject of
Heaven, we are disposed to be positive as to
the character and name of the heavenly ap-
pearance. Not only was the nucleus clear
iy visible, but also the tail, and having
seen the head and tail we feel competent to
decide that it was comet. 1t moved with
considerable rapidly, and must have been
below the horizon in few hours after its
appearance of the animal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

Sl#@ Meetings have been held in Missis-
sippi calling for an extra session of the Leg
islature, iu order that direct tax may be
imposed to raise funds to establish camps of
instruction. and prosecute the defenses of
the Mississippi Valley. At one. of these
meetings a committee was appointed
ITO confer with the President of the Con-
federate States in regard to the defenses of
the Mississippi Valley, and to solicit the
Governors of the several States Of Louisi-
ana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and
Alabama, to place large number of mill
tary companies in camps on the various
lines of railroad for military drill, and held
as reserve to supply any future requisi-
ton that may be made on the several States
for reinforcements to the army now in the
field $50. E
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
s@ We admire generosity on genera

50 We admire generosity on genera
principles, and trust we are not deficient in
it ourselves. We must say however, that
our supply of that article is not equal to
the demand, and We win rnodestly suggest
20 the many good friends who call on us
daily and weekly for papers, and never
think Of paying for them, that we must,
hereafter, beg to be excused. You do
notcall on tie merchant for paper Of pins
or needles without expecting to pay for
them; why do you deal differently with the
Printer 81 sFasa
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

G5 The American Consul at Halifax,
Albert Pillsbury, appears to be traitor,
The leniency of the Administration to-
ward this class of individuals is unaccount-
able. There are some avowed secessionists
acting as mail agents and filing other i'm
portant positions, and yet are not removed.
Not only so, but men who have openly
avowed their sympathy with. secessionists
are seeking and obtaining important posi-
tions in the army. The latter count, how
ever, should be charged to the State author
tiles rather than the General Government
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

aTs Major j. w. Gordon writes to a
friend from Philippe, Virginia, JuneI2O, as
follows:
most vilIaiuous sy stem of guerrilla war
fare has been inaugurated by the traitors,
who shoot us without notice whenever they
can catch us out Of the camp. I am salts
fed that we shall have ugly times and lit
tie glory from any contest in these noun
tains. Guerrilla warfare will cheat us out
of any grand exhibition, even though we
may be entirely successful in the end. II
these people were intelligent and honest, we
should succeed soon but they are ignorant
beyond conception, and reckless of all prin-
ciple of moral honesty. mean the rank
and file of the secessionists. Their leaders
are not ignorant, but are pack of Sound
rels, using what intelligence they possess for
purposes that would put his Satanic Majes-
ty to the blush.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

R1The relative rank of officers in the
regular army is designated in the fatigue
uniform, worn in accordance with the army
regulations, in the following manner:
A Major General is distinguished by two
silver stars on his shoulder straps; Briga-
der General has but one star Colonel
has a silver embroidered spread-eagle; a
Lieutenant Colonel has silver embroidered
leaf; Major has a gold embroidered leaf; a
Captain is known by two gold embroidered
bars; First Lieutenant has but one gold
bar on the strap; Second Lieutenant, none
at all. Thelcloth of the strap is as follows:
staff Officers, dark blue; Artillery, scarlet
Infantry, light (or sky blue; Riheman,
medium Tor emerald) green Cavalry, or
ange color.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

THE MEASURES BEFoRE THE Next Con-
GREss.-It is believed that Congress will
not remain in special session longer than
three weeks, and that the action of the
Houses will be confined to the following
subjects .sas
1. A full sanction of the Presidents meas
ures in connection with the war.
2. A bankrupt law; and
3. A tax upon tea and coffee, as recon-
mended by Gov. Walker during the Mexi-
can War when he was at the head of the
Treasury Department Wash. Correspond
ent Phil Press.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

RG A correspondent of the New York
Herald says he has ascertained that not
only is the masked battery, pitfall, and
ambuscade system to be resorted to, where
ever it can be used, but that the advance of
the United States Army is to be resisted by
hidden mines, under and across the roads
and highways, which are to be blown up
while our forces are crossing them.
With such clear-headed and cautious brig
adiers for leaders as Pierce and Schenck,
our soldiers will have nothing to fear.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

RETURNED OFFICERS OF THE ELEVENTH
INDIANA.-Capt. ]. O. Elston, Jr, Capt. E.
Wallace, Capt W. W. Darnell, Capt. q. M.
Carr, Capt. D. W. G. Rugg, Capt. J. z.
Hamill, Capt. R. S. Foster, Lieut.. D. Culley,
Lieut.. H. B. Wilson, and Sergeant Hanna,
of Col. Lew. Wallace's Eleventh have re-
turned to Indiana, arriving in the city yes
terday, for the purpose of recruiting for
that gallant Zouave regiment. They report
the brave boys in good health generally,
and ready for the enemy at any time.
~ State Sentinel.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
RE The following items we Gull from
the dispatches sent Sunday night. Some of
them are of considerable interest:
FROM LOUISVILLE.


them are of considerable interest
FROM LoUIsvILLR.
Rosseau's regiment go into camp to-mor-
row. Recruiting has been very successful.
A company of artillery has been formed by
the regiment.
Messrs. Wickliffe, Gsider, Mallory, Har-
din, and Jackson, members elect of Con-
gress, left this noon for Washington, by the
way of Cincinnati
The Tennessee Senate has passed resolu-
ton authorizing the Governor to take pos
session of the portion of the Nashville Rail
road in that State. The House laid the
same en- the table also chartered the
American Letter Express of Jenkins & Nc
Gill, of this city.
Proceedings of the East Tennessee Con-
vention have been received here. All the
counties Of that portion of the State except
Rhea are represented.
| The declaration of grievances sets forth
that the right of suffrage has been obstruct-
ed by the disunion of the government, that
they have been subjected to insults, our
flags have been fred on and torn down,
houses rudely entered, families insnlted
women and children shot at by a mercilesi
soldiery, citizens robbed and assassinated
and in view of these facts, it was resolved
that the action Of the State Legislature in
passing the declaration of independence and
forming military league was unconstitu-
tional, and not binding on loyal citizens
that in order to avoid a conflict with oul
brethren, committee be appointed to pre-
pare memorial asking the consent of tbs
Legislature that East Tennessee may form
a separate State.
Arrangements were made for holding
elections in the counties of East Tennessee
for choice of delegates to a general confer
ence to be held at Kingston.
The constitution of the Confederate States
is unpopular in Georgia, because of the ab
sence of declaration making the three
| fifths of blacks, the basis of representation
The Augusta Chronicle says that withou
such basis, the constitution cannot be rati
fed, as it would be unjust to large part o
the State, placing the slave holding portion
still more in the power of the counties will
| few slaves.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
Army CONTRACTS.
oUARTERMAsTER GEMS. DEPART

QUARTERMASTER GEMS. DEPART
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, june II, 1861.
Proposals will be received by the Quartermaster
General, at his Office, in indianapolis, till the 18th
day of June, at o'clock NJ, to furnish the State
OF Indiana with Five Thousand suits of uniforms
consisting of Jackets and pants, be made of the
best quality of grey blue satinets, or all wool
CLOTH trimmed with black cloth the collar and
cuffs with shoulder straps and stripe down the legs
$500 pairs army blankets, 6 lbs to lbs
10000 blue-gray flannel sh. rts;
10000 pairs brown drill drawers;
10000 pairs homemade wool socks;
5000 pairs army half double soled shoes (strune
with leather strings);
5000 army hats caps;
5000 tin canteens covered. strung and corlced
5000 knapsack straps, sample In office;
5000 infantry announcements, Government nat
tern.
Samples of goods to accompany proposals,
All the above articles to be completed and deliy-
cred to the Quartermaster General at his office in
Indianapolis, free of all charges for drayaee. mack
ing, and freight, by the 10Th day of july proximo
j. III. VAJEN,
Quartermaster Cen Iadiana Volunteers.
junezl- dtiljulyl6-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
CAdrertisement.


3 EDrToR JOURNAL: In this mornings issue,
T observe a card over the signature of Aron
Burrow To those acquainted with the
Rev. Gentleman, have no refutation to
make in vindcation of my character, and
to those of my friends who are not, if they
win call upon me, will explain the whole
matter to their entire satisfaction. have
no desire for a newspaper notoriety; besides,
l esteem the church too highly to bring re-
'------h nnnn her ministers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

RSr Near three million dollars worth of
property have been destroyed by the rebels
on the Baltimore l. Ohio Railroad since the
evacuation of Harpers Ferry, all of which
might have been prevented by little ener-
gy on the part of Gen. Patterson. The
Government ought to deduct this loss out o.
his pay.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

RG-A correspondent of the New Orleans
Delta says "the free negroes of bis parish,
many Of whom are black as old Nick HIM
self are burning to meet Old Abes black
soldiers" We presume these are descendants
of the "colored G llow-cihzens" mentioned
in Jackson's proclamation, Just before the
battle Of New Orleans.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
nerve have seen a great MANY state

IA We have seen great many state
ments in the Eastern papers that the rebels
are poorly armed, equipped and provisioned,
If this be so, it is not very creditable to our
military chieftains who allow so Insignificant
an enemy to maintain the field and destroy
50 much valuable property. Either. the
statements of the papers are incorrect, or
our generals are poor sticks.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

EG-One hundred families from the South
passed through Louisville on their way
North in one day. The anxiety of the chiv-
airy to secure resting place among the
Northern barbarians, is without parallel.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

pfS~ 1t is estimated that Virginia has lost
over two millions of dollars by the failure
10 make sales northward of her truck crop
OF the present season, in consequence of the
act Of secession, and now we see by the
New York papers that the great kindling
wood trade has been lost to Virginia through
the same ca use, and that the requirements
of New York city in that line have created
brisk business in the forests of Maine and
Massachusetts.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

sE De KAY, the Virginia correspondent
of the Louisville Courier, says the reason
Gen. Johnston evacuated Harperis Ferry
was to get chance to attack the enemy -
Well, good many days have elapsed since
the evacuation, and we have rot heard OF
JOhnston's attacking the enemy as yet.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
Five Dollars Reward.

We viii pay the above reward for the de-
lection and arrest of the person or persons
who are caught in the act of stealing q Dali
ly Journals from the doors of subscribers
where they have been deposited by carriers
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

RsgP The 18th and 10th Regiments of
State troops will probably make one of the
regiments for three years service in the ..
S.. under the last requisition.a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

sE Governor Sprague has one of the
finest artillery corps in the army. The reg
iment numbers 1900, and are supplied with
most magnificent guns. Little Rhode Is
land will make her mark in the present
contest.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
eag- The Southern newspaperg are 4 vim,

eE The Southern newspapers are dying
out very rapidly. The blockade has cut off
the supply of blank paper, and the hard
times the supply Of customers. Between
the two, most Of the smaller dalies have
suspended, and the larger ones are reduced
10 half sheets.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING
Z

And now here IL appearing to the Common Coun-
ell of the City of Evansville, that lots l. q s. A. o.,
6, z, 8, 10, and H. in Block No. 8, in Stockwelrs
Enlargement of the City of Evansville are situ-
ated that water collects and remains stagnant there
- 49,
and required by the said Council to fiji up said lots
to such height viii prevent water from coll
Letting and remaining stagnant thereon, within
thirty days from the passage of this order.
Patrick Burke, Clerk of the City of Evansville,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true and
complete copy of an order Of said Council, passed
on the 18th day of May, D. 1861, so far az Il re-
lates to the within named lots.
In witness whereof, have hsreunto subscribed
my name, and affixed the seal Of said City, this 22d
may3O
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
MAYOR,s OFFICE.

EVANSVILLE, IND, june 10, 1861.
Owners and claimants Of real estate are no
titled that the premises hereafter described has
been sold for City Taxes, and that the time for tho
redemption Of the same will expire on the lat day
of February, 1862.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

THANKs.-Mr. Carter favored US, last
night, with late Cincinnati papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02

The owner of the Flat Boat lying across the Leet
Street Gutter, the Wharf, is hereby notified and
required to rem owe ii without delay. If not re-
moved by Monday. june Sd, 1861, It win then be
sold at public auction to pay the expenses Of re-
moval. By order Of the Common Council,
mayS0 p. BURKE, Clerk
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Up to the time of going to press, and
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS /.

Daily Journal, per year, ............,....$5 90
Daily. Journal, per week.. ......... 10. cents.
Tri-Weekly Journal, per year, ........- "a 90
Weekly Journal, single subscriptions,
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
y 5. HOPKHyVsS.
No. is First street,

No. is First street,
Has lust returned from the east with the Iaroost
and best selected stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods ever brought TO this market, aud having de-
texmined 20 adopt the Cadl Sgsfsm fl all cases he
feels confident that he can sell gOods AZ such prices
a. VIII be 70 the advantage q an 70 purchase Of
him. His stock consists in part Of the following
Painted Jaconet and Organdie Lawns,
and Berages, in great variety.
French and American Ginghams, Fancy
and Black Silks, Black Lustre Goods,
80 for Travelling Dresses
Prints, Jaconets, and Bleached Mualins.
Plain aud Dotted Swiss Tarletans, all colors
TgfE,f and qualities.
Black silk Mant1las and Lace Points.
A good stock Of Jaconet and Swiss Edg-
iugs and Insertions
Dimity Bands, White Embroidered Collars,
~ and Mourning Collars
4 handsome stock Of Dress Trimmings, a
large and complete stock Of Hosiery
for Ladies, Misses, and Children.
Mems LisIe Thread Hal-Hose best quality.
A complete stock o. Boots and Shoes, for
Men, Women, and Children.
A beautiful stock Of Parasols. Umbrellas,
Fans, and Gloves for Ladies.
A good stock Of Gauze Undershirts aud
% Drawers.
Also, splendid stock Of House Furnishing
Goods, as follows Carpets, Oil Cloths,
Cocoa Mating, Druggeis Rugs,
Door Mats, Cornices, Stair
Rods, Embroidered Swiss and Lace Curtains.
Painted Paper and Brown
Holland, Tor Window Shades, &c
All the above stock will be sold
Very Low for Cash.
Before purchasing, please call and exam
inc my stock. No trouble to show goods.
J. s. HOPKINS,
APPS No. II First street.
GHEBsE.-S-B M.a TE Just RE-
~, y sairq3, efeq T.ehinh hKa F1f
Ohefse, o b1s Hhmbufg Cheese hNa English
Dairy Cheese, for sale by
JAS. ERsKIFE CO.,
apl9 No. AZ Main strost.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-02
NOpe2aseD2a g. 90.

NO. 80 Water street, RVansUfETs, FAD.
Daily experience demonstrating the fact that
men cannot depend upon collections to raise money
20 pay thsir own debts, and having found, upon
animation, that We have goods enough in store to
pay all we owe, we now offer to sell at reduced
prices. We have complete assortment Of Grocer
les and Liquors, all of the bsst quality, and viii
sell at wholesale and RETAIL for money, and for mon
ey only. We invite purchasers to examine our
stock as we viii offer Inducements that will jEsti-
fy them in buying of us terms.
apr26 SoRENSoN a 90.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-10-16
ANTONIO.
A Legend Of Spain.

It was a dark and fearful night
The winds were wild and high.
A glowing veil spread DER the earth,
And clouds athwart the sky:
Adown the dreary mountain side
The steel-clad warrior rode,
From guiding watch-towers on the hill.
No cheerful light now flowed.
Fen hiding stars refused to give,
To him n ~glimmering ray,
But onward pushed his noble steed,
In that b~ewildering way.
The winds wild shrek, was like the wall
Of some sad spirit lost,
And mournful memories DER the soul
Of our brave warrior, crossed.
But, soon all faint his charger grew,
And meath his rider fell;
Twas vain within that gloom to grope,
Don Fernand knew full we'll
And laid him down upon the turf.
Where gentle howerets weep,
And on his eye-lids rested soon,
The downy wings of sleep.
Then in the fairy land of dreams,
He did bright a CreIs view,
And rainbows spanned the beauteous lane
Of prospects ever new.
Awakened by a ST. rangers voice,
The slumberer rises now
Astonished views a noble form
With high majestic brow.
arise" he said, "Cordova's son,
Why dost thou slumber here
Of the mighty storm-king's rawlings,
0, knight hast thou no fear?
From icy chambers of the north
Behold he comes in night,
Forests shall feel his fury now.
Their giants fall tonight.
Nearest thou not the meanings wild.
OF spirits of the air?
They wall because the tyrant, dread,
Is now approaching near,
The rolling thunders mutter loud,
And see, the heavens weep,
Arise my son and shake from thee,
The golden chains Of sleep.
I'll guide thee to the loveliest cave,
IhatsIfc r thine eyes beheld, -FW
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-10-16
LEISURE MDMENTS-No- q
Southern Slsvry and Non-SlaVehdders,

Believing that the facts aad opinions given IN No. ] OF ms se.':
oroposed to consider the secend viz That domestic slavery Ii 1n
most appropriate form Of government FOR the AFRICAN race. y !
in the unity of the races that /" God has maaeoI oe ooo. a : M
tons - (Acts XII 17-26.A bat that the African is an ihieffaf s.
separate race, not caused by the erigsEal structure cf % .nin -.
by the deficiency in the Development Of their neral and An.eAeee om
faculties. This inferiorisy may be attributed, says an emansiN ~
thor. to the crushing inhEencas es the ages OF barbarous ana pAga1
life to which their for efathars in Africa were Subjected, : :
race of men whose inteliesas have been long stuatnea oy - " ~ D cv]
barism, cannot oy any coraact with tbs principles ana usases 7 t. - :;
iizsd life be speedily thrown up to- az elevated Rsa'utM 49,
enough for us to know that this nferiorAy does now xis1 2 .n.1
we have in the South a large number CT this RAGS. o1&n oeais sMA.
condition, the interest of society, the voice Of svilIzakions ana ing
Law Of benevoience, rec uis tina. the AEcans be- eontineed N ~
inferior and subordinate, government That they shoudd De psony5
for a a distinct and ser arata racs. existing in ths bosom of anothei
and superior race; that is, am 6negesians an anperso- Lns y aoso1
lutely necessary, it being evident that two independent SSl gYsei'
ments cannot co exist and cNntrel distinct RACES living - TIE ~
community. i
But what form Of a S ubord6aaae government shall it be- L mus
be q modification of eitt er a military aespotisa, or es patfnTsn9
form. For reasons satisfactory TO tbs nost saDerncia, oss ~ ~ ~
former will not answer, aud that the latter is preferable, ,aa y, tn.
system of domestic government now m operation M US r r'u h =
States. But where is the proof me correctness o. the dOcWlne ne1l
assumed !? 1t is said that it cannot be correct beeausea Posson +
this race reside in the North, and that no difficulty has ressissfe n no
having placed them on a political sqaaisy With osae5 caizsnst : II
assertion! being characteristic of these fanatics, nnst necesssliy IA
utterly flse. Is he a freenanNwEoGa the asagss Of society dfriveI
Nortneh society not only denies to the African there rights SdF4
scribes 1am . a nembsr OF a degradsa race, oa as assas
o %ses ! 81 trnst and q honor is closed against him : NAY, even I
meanRof subsistence beyond the b seansy saP p los ~ neeessa
Of IT'D g is fl Jays ) \ eminent en- psls schosss mere r Sap g l Rsepa1
iissf kxxsIss. add thar fass ~isso ~ sympathy apy' fom Liberty tb : to pc
i'm 'dcss Of society ars- mst q African a more comic
kkhax@asI4 Fay he s b been eorreain sagiss -1 ~ assasso - 4Is I
the mead Is eeaverted inaa sanTsssman1H 4. is equally as tn ~ ha Z
Homer q9sse sq Inferior e r %nSSssmhsAi is gone more or like Q lose ne Il VI
s value nassstori.n,, Anfsshhoose Ssts.sss s ay sessssgr sass
, s'zEss ~ ss a sssy.sga men - g. : ' d. -
loysd joy 4s1a have ensusA<
I Bu[<&Ts and in the trans.A tl de coioTGE
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-10-16

The traitor, Andy johnson, of Tennessee,
says a man who will fight against the Union
shouldn't be allowed to own q dollars worth
of property. He may rest assured he will
never be allowed to WI a dollars worth of
property in the South.