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RALEIGH N c.,
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MUSIC SCHOOL.

Special attention is devoted to drawing Oil Painting,
and Embroidery The various styles of fancy painting
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attention is devoted to Vocal and Sacred Music.
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majority in the next House.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

FIRE.-Last Sunday evening, about 7
o'clock, fire broke out in the residence of
Mr.. Bishop, editor of the Volksbote, on Sec
ond street. The family was absent at the
time, and the FIRE was fairly under way be-
fore it was discovered The furniture was
all saved, in damaged condition, but the
house was partially consumed. The fremen
were promptly on the ground, and did good
service-saYing the adjoining buildings and
eztinguishing the ere in Mr.. Bishops house
before it reached the first story. The fire
originated from defective chimney, and
caught up stairs
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

eG@ The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Tribune says that the Pay
master-General will soon issue "a General
Order founded upon the act recently passed
by both houses of Congress, stating that
suffers have lost tn cir lien upon soldiers
pay. The suffers are straining every nerve
to defeat the other measures now before
Congress, for the curtailment of their priv
ileges. If the soldiers are not bound to
discharge their obligations to the suffers, it
will not be long before the suffers will find
their profits curtailed, and their situations
will not command the premiums now paid
for them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

Information having been received by Gen.
Crittenden on Friday last that arebel scout
ing party was securing the country within
six or eight miles ofhis camp, he made imme-
date arrangements for pursuit. About
three hundred of COL Jackson's cavalry left
Calhoun II o'clock the same night in the
direction the rebels had been seen. They
searched the country that night and por-
ton of the next day, but could make no dis
coveries. Concluding that the rebels had
made their escape, the Union troops started
on their return to camp. A short distance
above Sacramento, a village about eight
miles from Calhoun, the cavalry divided
into two squads, one portion taking a road
that passed around the village and the other
keeping the road that led through it
Shortly after separating the squad that was
On the way to Sacramento was fred on by
ome rebels, numbering near two hundred,
in ambush. At the time of attack the
Union forces, anticipating nothing Of the
kind, were scattered along the road for sew
eral hundred yards and were completely
surprised and became greatly confused. The
rebels had permitted more than'half the de-
tachment to pass through their lines before
they commenced firing The officers man.
-ssva ~ r41Iy some OF the men and attempt
ed to make stand, but to their astonish-
tfS5b5s HB7tadF ofyfwo rounds of ammunition.
A retreat was Immediately ordered which
rapidly terminated in a route and the men
arrived in camp covered with mud-in
many cases mingled with blood and almost
exhausted with fatigue.
In passing through Sacramento they we're
fred on from some of the houses, and by
one man who was standing in the door of
his store. He has always been represented
as a good Union man in this city, and has
received many shipments of goods on that
account.
AT the time the Matte Cook left Calhoun
from whose passengers we learn these
particulars-it was ascertained that Capt.
Bacon and about thirty of his men were
missing. We learn through other sources
that Capt Bacon was killed and also FIVE
of his men.
Gen. Crittenden, ordered Col Burbridge's
regiment and portion of Col. Jackson's
cavalry to march, and they left Saturday
night. On Sunday morning, accompanied
by his staff, he departed from Calhoun to
look after the rebels himself 1t was re-
ported at Calhoun that Col. jackson had
succeeded in cutting off the retreat of the
rebels, and fight was anticipated Sunday
afternoon. The brave Capt. Meter is with
Col. Burbridge, and if his boys come within
Colts-rile range Of the rebels they will be
made to pay dearly for their little triumph
over Col. Jackson's cavalry.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

WAsHINeroE, Dec 3O.-The following
is the bill introduced in the House to-day
by Mr.. Stevens on leave:
LIST. That all laws or parts oflaws creating
and establishing ports of entry or delivery
in any State now in rebellion, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
End. Hereafter no vessel, either foreign
or domestic, except such as belong to or are
employed by the Government of the U. s.,
shall enter or leave any of the said ports
unless driven there by stress of weather.
Sd. If any vessel shall violate or at
tempt to violate the provisions of this act,
said vessel, cargo, and everything appertain-
ing thereto shall be forfeited, the one half
to go to the captors and the other half to
the q. S.; and every person is hereby au-
thoTized to make such seizure and the Cap
tain or commander of such vessel shall be
fined not exceeding $500.
4th. Said vessel and cargo may be seized
at any place at sea or ia any port and the
goods may be taken whenever found either
on land or water.
9Th. The proceeds shall be divided
among the captors, according to the law
now regulating prizes.
9th. The ship and cargo may be tried,
as we'll as the officers, in any court in the
U. s., into whose jurisdiction the same may
be taken.
7th. The States now in rebellion are 10.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. It any
other States should hereafter become rebel
lious the President shall proclaim the fact
and the prouisionshofth this act shall then ap-
ply to such State or States.
9Th. The President shall have power to
declare any harbor or harbors ports of entry
when in his judgmentit shall be expedient.
In reply to the resolutions of the House
of Representatives requesting the Secretary
sued in reference to the transportation of
troops and munitions of war by railroad and
also all orders designating the amount to be
paid for such purposes, the Seer etary sub
mits report from Qass " tue 42M N. Gene General
mas issued no general orders on this subject.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

The banks of New York, Philadelphia
and Boston, suspended specie payment on
yesterday. The probability is that their
action will be followed by all other banks
in the country, except the banks of Indiana
and Ohio. In these States, or, at least, in
Indiana, there is no such word as suspen-
sion, as has been demonstrated in years past.
The Bank of the State of Indiana has anti
cipated the event, and prepared for it. The
coin in her vaults at the different Branches,
is fifty per cent. greater than at any former
period, and render hers entirely able to meet
all her engagements-not only promptly,
but conveniently and without materially
disturbing her usual business.
The Branch in this city with view to a
probable suspension East, has within the
last month withdrawn a large amount of
her means from New York, bringing out the
gold, and received the last shipment stimuli
taneously with the dispatch announcing the
suspension. Her coin now is double the
amount usually kept in her vaults.
w h@t eHeCt The Eastern DtaAA suspensions
Will have on the business and exchanges of
the country we shall soon know. 1t IS not
probable however that any but a temporary
shock will be experienced, and that all will
go on in the ordinary way. Gold will not
be required to any considerable extent and
therefore high rate of premium for it will
not be likely to result. The balance Of
trade being in favor of the West there will
be 90 call for shipments East, and the actual
wants for business purposes in the West
will not create very large demand. A
short time wiIlshow more clearly the effects
which the suspension will accomplish.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
Phoenix Ten Pin Alley.

The undersigned having bought the aoove
alley from the late proprietor George Quasi
will open the same on New Years day up
on which occasion a " free blow" consisting
of all the rare delicacies of the season will
be served up in a superb style.
The proprietor being well known in this
city, as the prince of bar-keepers, is deter
mined that no house in this Western coun-
try shall excel him in the choice of liquors,
cigars, etc. 1t is to be a first class establish
ment.
The alleys will be kept in the strictest Or
der, with a sufficient attendance thereon,
to accommodate the public. George is well
known and should therefore have a gener
GUS support from the public.
3tl. GEORGE LATTNER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
EEWs BY TELEGRAPH.
tx zHE E.. W. LINZ.
Exclusively for the Journal.
CONGRESSIONAL.

XXXVII CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.
SESATE.-A communication was received
from the Secretary of War, in reply to the
resolution of the Senate, stating that it is
incompatible with the public interest to fur
nish the correspondence which passed be-
tween Gen. Scott and Gen. Patterson.
Grimes introduced bill to acquire the
title to the District Of Columbia.
Davis introduced bill declaring certain
persons alien enemies, and for sacrificing
their property for the benefit of loyal per-
sons.
The Senate adjourned till Thursday.
HoUsE.-Mr. Potter reported the follow
ing, which was adopted:
ResoJOed, That the Secretary of the Treas
ury be requested to furnish without uunec-
essary delay to the select committee IL
structed 70 inquire into the alleged disloy-
atty Of government employees, the il ,Orma-
ton asked for by the latter on the 3rd inst,
addressed by the Chairman of the Committee
to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Potter also reported a resolution calling
on the Secretary of the Interior to similarly
respond. He said it was necessary that the
select committee should have this informa-
ton n ordeE go lz11Ac slIeiI sport.
Mallory objected to the Introduction Of
the above named resolution, calling on the
Secretary of the Interior, &c
The last resolution of Mr.. Potter being
objected to, it was not received for con-
sideration.
Stevens, from Committee on Ways and
Means, reported bill repeating certain laws
creating ports of entry, the consideration OF
which wBs postponed till the second Tues
day in February.
Stevens briefly expressed his views, say
ing among other things that the blockade
was quasi admission of the nationality OF
those whose ports are blockaded and that it
was not a correct principle for a nation to
blockade its own ports. Incidentally allud-
ing to the adjustment of the Trent affair, he
said that the conduct of France was impor-
tant, as she was unlimited to intervene in
the affair, but when we shall have settled
our domestic troubles we will look into the
holy alliance of these powers to see how far
they shall be permitted to control our con-
duct.
House adjourned till Thursday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

Fort MONROE, Dec 29.-As the gunboat
Express, which runs between Old Point and
Newport News, was leaving the latter place
this morning, a rebel tug boat was seen of
Sewell's Point She wore a Commodore s
blue pennant and was mistaken at first for
flag of truce, but on the Express arriving
within range, the rebel boat fred a shot
across her bow, followed by shells. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed for a short
time on board the Express, which was I'M
armed. The schooner Sherwood, employed
to bring water from Newport News, which
was IN tow, was cut adrift and deserted by
her crew; the schooner drifting down with
the tide was taken possession of by the
rebel tug and towed to Graney Island
The rebel gunboat subsequently made
her appearance for a second time, but the
Express got away and reported the circum-
stances to the flag ship. After a long delay,
about half dozen gunboats got started
toward the scene and threw few shells in
SewelPs Point and Pig Point batteries
without effect, as far as known.
The SHERWOOD had been lined with zinc,
and fitted out with a strong force pump for
a water boat. Loss estimated at 81 600.
The brig Empire sailed yesterday for
Port Royal to open trade. She took cargo
Of fresh provisions, &c, also a balloon and
chemicals and an apparatus for initiating it,
consigned to Gen. Sherman.
A note from Gen. Huger to Gen. Wool
announces he is ready to send two hundred
and forty prisoners of war down the James
river from Richmond, by q flag of truce,
whenever they will be received. General
Wool will send flag of truce for them on
Thursday or Friday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 3O.-The Journal has a
letter from Columbia, giving an account of
a slight skirmish in Adair county. Rebel
loss five killed; ours none.
Humphrey Marshall with $500 troops is
Certifying Prestonburg, and is expected soon
to march toward Maysville. Gen. Buell.
has orlered brigade under Gen. Garfield
fe battle is expected shortly.
UnaIs r. on Saturday, 'is-tHe
law sahg ing 10 such process, the property
of rebels who remain in the Southern Con-
federacy thirty days after its passage,
against Gen. Buckner, Ex- Minister Preston
aud Edward Crutchfeld's property for $780,
600 each, aud in smaller sums against
several others.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
NEW YORK MARKET.
New YoRK, Dec. 8

FLOUR has advanced 50I0c, with bette
demand for export and home consumption
sales %, 900 bbIs. at 3 35@3 so for super.
fine western, 5 65@5 IS for common tc
medium extra western, 8 9006 90 fol
shipping brands extra R. H. O., 6 IO@6 "a
for trade brands closing firm.
WHISKY frmer at 10.
WHEAT advanced l cent per bushel,
but transactions are only to limited extent;
shippers holding off, while holders are dis
posed to insist upon full prices sales of
6,506 bus. winter red western at l 39M
l Al.
Corn advanced I@2 per bus. with less
doing sales at 65c for mixed western.
OATS lc better and in moderate demand !;
sales at 43.
PORK easier with fair business doing;
sales 1880 bbls at u OO@l2 so for mess;
o 0O@9 so for prime.
BEEF firm at II OO@12 90 for re-packed
ness.
BACON sides less active; sales of $50 bxs
81 for long clear city cut middles.
LARD continues in good request and I'M
changed; sales at 1909.
COFFEE quiet and very firm.
SUGAR firm.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
CINCINNATI MARKET.
CINCINNATI, Dee. 80.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 80.
FLOUR in active demand after the news
from New York, and prices advanced IC
cents with sales of a, 600 barrels, closing al
4 OO@4 10 for superfne, and 4 1904 25
for extra and family.
WHEAT in better demand and market
frmer at 8O@83 for red, 85@85 for white
Corn dull at 2S.
OATS in good demand at 28@283.
RYE 43.
Hoes in good demand, and 10 cents
higher, closing at 1908 %; receipts
since Saturday 1000 head.
Good demand for mess pork at 9 % /;
sales 1900 barrels.
LARD in better demand at 81.
WHIsKEY firm at ID.
GREEN MEATS in good demand at u, 2z
ash for shoulders and hams
GROCERIES firm at full prices.
Money market unsettled. Gold to sc
prem. No rates fixed for exchange Moth
ing doing in the discount market. Not
much excitement or any alarm.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
WESTERN NEWS.

PALMYRA, Mo, Dec. 29.-Yesterday Gen.
eral Prentiss with five hundred troops, at
tackled and dispersed body of rebels, nine
hundred strong, under Colonel Dorsey, at
Mount Zion, Brown county, killing and
wounding one hundred and fifty Of them,
and capturing thirty-fve prisoners, ninety
five horses, and one hundred and FIVE guns.
Our loss was only three killed and fifteen
wounded.
The rebels burnt another train on the
North Missouri Railroad, Saturday, and say
they intend to destroy all the cars on the
road and prevent its being used this win
ter
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

BI~ Almost every body buys clothing
at Lyons. He keeps large and varied
stock of goods. His clothing is durable and
well made. He has in connection with his
clothing a fine assortment of all kind of
military equipments; and it is a well
known fact that he sells fine clothing and
furnishing goods cheaper than the same
class of goods can be bought at any other
house in the State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

BG~ The Spirit of the Times says that a
woman, formerly an actress in New York,
was found dead a few days ago in a
wretched tenement house. An infant but a
few weeks old was found fumbling for
nourishment at her cold breast. She had
died from despair and want. Deserted by
her husband, who has thus proved his title
of lady killer" she had passed through
all the gradations of misery, until her cup
ran over and quenched the feeble FIRE that
hickered beneath
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

a GOOD OPPoRTUNITY.-The steamer j.
Il. Done will take persons to Cairo, or Pa
ducah, who wish to visit their friends in the
army, at one-half the usual fare Tickets
sold going down will be good for the return
trip Merchants soliciting business or at
tending to old business included. This OPP
portunity will be good for four successive
trips, commencing from Monday, Dec. 80,
1861. LEWIS DAVIS, Captain.
dec30-Iw
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31


B5@ The surrender of Mason and SIidell,
and the general suspension of specie pay
ment, have infused new life into the COM
mercial world. Yesterday stocks were
higher, in New York, and bsuiness was
much improved in Cincinnati.
We presume that most of our Western
banks will also suspend specie payment,
though the Bank of the State of Indiana
will hardly do SO, as forfeiture ofthe char
ter would be the consequence of such step
Its circulation will be withdrawn, and we
will have United States Treasury notes and
irredeemable issues of Eastern and Western
banks as the circulating medium of the
country. The notes of all Eastern banks
were thrown out by our banks, yesterday,
though they were current on the street.
We must make up our minds to use these
notes as Eastern exchange, and there is no
fear that the supply wiz be exhausted, as
the banks will push out their issues as rap
idly as possible. We have not heard what
action our city hanks propose to take in
view of the general suspension East, but it
will probably trauspire in short time,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31
Notice to shippers and the Travelling
PHhIfc

1t having been generally circulated along
the river, that the steamer J. H. Done, has
been placed in the Evansville, Paducah &
Cairo Packet Trade, temporarily, until the
Wabash river rises, take this opportunity to
inform shippers and the travelling public,
generally, that the steamer J. H. Done, has
"come to stay" and having superior ac-
commodations for passengers, with large
and roomy cabin, and excellent room for
stock and freight, we respectfully solicit
share of the patronage, hoping, by our at
tention to the wants and comforts of both
passengers and shippers, to merit the same.
LEWIS DAVIS, Capt.
EVA NsvILLE, Dec. 23d, 1861. 1wI
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-31

tia a The Grand Haven News says that
has received information that the establish
ment of Lake Naval Depot and Navy
Yard has been decided upon, and that the
location would very soon be made. He
has gone to Washington to advance, as far
as may be, the interests of Grand Haven.