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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

WASHINGTON ITEM5.-Scnator Trumbul
has presented a petition, very numerously
and n6uentially signed, urging Congress
tina, 80 channel now existing between the
head of Lake Michigan and the Illinois
river, be so changed as to be made naviga-
bic for steamboat and other vessels doing
business on the Mississippi AID its branches
This improvement is asked on the ground
that in view Of the closing of the Mississippi
by people in rebellion against the authority
of the United States, and the failure of the
Government to execute the laws, the enor-
nous interests centering on the Mississippi
should be protected, that they may not at
any time be endangered by the acts of dis
loyal rebellouS men. The petitioners assert
at the same time that the improvement
would protect the domestic commerce of
the country, which largely exceeds the for
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

RICHMOND, Feb ga strong speech was
made in the Convention yesterday by Mr.
Moore, Of Rockbridge, in Gov. Letcher's
district, the substance of which was in
imicaI to Virginia and the rights of the
South and the people of Richmond. 1t was
decidedly union in It's tendency and strongly
against the action Of South Carolina The
secessioni5ts posted bills calling an indigna-
ton meeting. Music was engaged and
1900 persons attended near the Exchange
Hotel, and strong southern speeches were
made by delegates TO the convention. Ex-
Gov. Wise was called for but was unwell.
The meeting adjourned to the Spotswood
House where more speeches were made. An
attempt was made to burn Moore 10 efIigy,
but was stopped by the Mayor. The whole
decided secession demonstration was got up
by the negro-buying and selling interest.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.-A letter from a
Southern member of the Peace Conference
to the American, says: Peace will be pre-
served and the Union restored. The re-
suits on all points in controversy will be
satisfactory to the majority. Probably
close our labors Tuesday,
The Charleston Courier says Fort Sumter
breathed forth its saucy salute of 81 guns on
Washington's birthday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

The former at last moved to postpone the
report of the committee of SO Till Monday.
Rejected-52 against 1872.
The motion to postpone till Saturday
was lost; also that to postpone till to-mor-
row by "A against l12.
The report was now before the House.
C1rwin spoke briefly
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

SATURDAY, Feb. Decentralization
were introduced in reference to the state of
the Union and on the subject of temperance,
which were referred.
Several resolutions of inquiry were offer
ed and referred.
Reports were made from committees
against the legal demand of money paid by
individuals for maintaining invalids in the
Hospital for the Insane; allowing a claim
of A. NJ. Puett, amounting to $27 aud
against the claims of 3. F. Gregory, Treas
urer Of Warren county, and other citizens
of the same county; that it was inexpedient
to abolish the Office of township assessor
and substitute therefor that Of county asses
scr; that it was inexpedieut to legislate re-
ducing the amount of appraisement made Of
certain turnpikes in Franklin county con-
curing in the House amendments to the
Senate joint resolution for amending the
constitution in regard to schools, all of
which were cOncurred in.
report embracing bill making an ap-
preparation of $500 for the erection of a
monument over the grave of Jonathan Jen-
nings caused considerable debate, after
which, it was laid over, including amend
ment to erect a monument over the graves
Of those who fell at the battle Of Tippecanoe.
Bills were introduced regulating the
prices to be paid for the publication of coun-
ty delinquent tax lists; to amend the act
providing for the appointment of notaries
public to prohibit Clerks of Courts and
their deputies from practicing law in Ger
tain cases to amend the act enabling in
corporated companies to borrow money; to
authorize proceedings of garnishee against
public officers collecting money to amend
the law for the incorporation of cities to
amend the act for the construction of levees
and drains; regulating the rate of exchange
in certain cases to amend the act for the
relocation of county seats ; which were
severally ordered to a second reading.
HoUsE.-Several petitions were present
ed asking that the Commissioners of the
Stnto OF NNnrlni nmtnr, Eitv be instrncfad II
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EAII.R0AD RECEIPTS.

I ERHUAE RI u, T"IfI-
Is ,is5 bran, A. Loe-xenthal Y Co; bbls eggs,
box do, loo Ibis corn, Geo Foster Il Co ESQ bush
wheat, Tcleheart Bros; 81 tics lard bbls pork, 10
bbls cEs, 1929 bushels corn, Crane Il Brown; 30
l,ush corn Brands & Crawford; els bush corn, W.
NJ. A'kman; ) bales furs, box do Vim. Huhheil;
hbis eggs, p g. O'Riley; box egg, bucket Int
ter u. d. Allie; 40 bbI7 whisky, Bemenf & Nisiei
II sks Iur, sEs bran, Louis Saueri 70 bags corn,
]. s. Lane y 90.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

gS.2- There has been an error in an ad-
vertisemeut ola house to rent by 4. IL. Cook,
published tor the past week. The house is
on the cornor of Third and Cherry streets,
instead Of corner of Third and Chestnut.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

RALEIGH, Feb. 26.-The legislature adj
journed yesterday morning. There is some
talk of an extra session if the events of the
next two weeks are unfavorable to compro-
mise.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

c. c. C.-CARYs CoUGu CuEE.-Sec ad-
vcrjisemeut of this famous article on the
second page
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

TERRE HAUTE, Feb. 23.-N. B. Markle,
route agent on the Terre Haute, Alton and
ST. Louis Railroad, was arrested here to-day
by a special agent of the Postoffice Depart
ment, for rObbing the mail. He was imme-
dintely taken to Springfield, Ill.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

PIrTSEURG, teb. k2O.-i''Ner 10 ieet =
inches by the pier mark and falling. 49,
Weather clear and cool.
CINuyNATI. Feb. 26.-River fallen D
feet Weather cloudy and mild.
.-.--.The river is falling slowly and IS
now far within its banks. A few boats
continue to arrive and depart The Camp
bell went up yesterday, and the Union came
M last night with b tierceS Of pork, con
sicued 10 Shoemaker & Co, and proceeded
to ports above.
The Campbell is doing a good carrying
business, and deserves announcement by the
shippers in this region. - T. H. EJPrtss-
--....The mail boat to-day for Paducah is
the Dunbar and better one need not be
desired Capt. Fowler, a gentleman Of W
bauity and sociahiiity, viii be found on deck,
aud Gus Dusouchet in the Office Davis Il
Co ut the mail wharf boat are the Dunbar 5
agents.
--....The Luc EtveS is the regular Green
River packe, this evening. Capt. McDou-
aid goes up as far as South Carrolton, and
will take pleasure in looking after the COM
fort OF passengers or attic nliag TO freight
consigned to his care.
Quite an animated trial of speed took
place between the bOWen ana Eugene yes
terday afternoon between this point and
Henderson. Both boats seemed to hold
their oxn, it. being, as near as we could
Judge. about nip aud tuck.
Tile ". V. Gllrm left in the morn
ing for the ''raging Wabash
.--... The Louisville Journal Of Saturday
says, Capt J. Russell Hamilton, agent Of
the underwriters, received dispatch from
Capt Bernard, the day before, informing
him that the steamer T. NJ. Patton had
Knocked a hole in her hull last evening, in
the Tennessee river, and that her cargo was
damaged We did not learn the extent OF
the damage to he boat or cargo, but regard
it as serious, as Capt. Hamilton was te!c-
Craphed to visit Florence at once.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The postponement
of the volunteer bill in the House is its
defeat.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27
Vimeennes correspondence.

NINCENNEs1 I VU. Ut u.
EDITORS JoURNAL:-W Wabash river fallen
1 feet ia the past GO hours. Now Il feet
in the channel. Passed up, Union, Curlew,
Sam Orr, Done, and PocahOntas The
CuTlew viii be down this evening with
some o. L n, r, R. freight. Weather
clOu5v and cool W. Il.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27
nv ER ITEMS
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.

ARRIVED.
Charley Bowen, ;aira: Peytnna, New Orleans
J. W IIailhl3,i, n. o.; Pocahontas, Wabash;
LV- Etyrs, Green river; EHgeuc, Louisville.
DEPARTED.
Charley Bowen. Giro: Peyt0na, Louisville;
}. ". U.,ilman, Pjttshc; Pocnh ontas, Cincinnati;
Eugene. Loui-YilIr; w. y. GiiiUm, Wabash.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27
WHEELER e. WILSON'S

No 5 First Street, between Main and Locust.
ETGE OPFER TO THE EURERG
w Wheeler q Wilson's Improved Sewing Ma
chine at reduced prices, with increased confidence
in its merits the best and most reliable family
sewing machine now in 1t sews equally well
on the thickest thinest tabrcg makes the lock
stitch impossible to unravei, with the essential
advantage of being alike both sides, forming no
ridge chain the under side; is simple IA con
structiOn, speedy in movement, ana more
durable than any other machine We give luH IN
structions to enable the purchaser 90 sew ordinary
seams stitch, hem, fell, quilt, gather, bind, and
tuck, all on the Same machine ana Warranted icf
three years.
We also keep on constantly hand "a full assortment
of Singers machines
Circulars containing testimonials Of the above
machines, from persons of the highest standing
East and West, giving prices &c-, will be furnished
gratis, on application in person or by lctter
f,b5IV T.. NJ s GILMAN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

WE manufacturing Wells Patent Fold
ing Spring Bed. t'e best aud most convenient uow
ia use ri it be In"ved or handled without amy
troli,le Call and examine them. ian25
40 BREs CpO.N' on, s2K FSs.s CE.g r.
. fled and superior, for machinery, for sale by
tely6 SOREESON & 90
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L5ssF'EAsS.-eO xEgLs sGE.Lgsg ~ g.
= = iu al.d Cooking Apples. the best IA tit, cjts.
trr sale at ELLlDfT'H Family Grocery.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

~ .4RD 0EL!-I hBE PKOGTOGs -
IL Candles extra No 1 Lard Oil (wnter strain
ed, to be had at
feb25 JAS. ERSKINE j. CO.'S
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= p,e H..gRRFV.FE!-S0.

%EE H".sEREU.SE !-S0.EF'!
O. 3 Proctor Il CANDLES best Soap, Proctor (
CANDLES NJ German Soap, Proctor a Candles
German Soap, Just received al
JAS FKSkINE j. CO.'S Family Grocery,
feb25 No. II Main street.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

HoUsE.-Several petitions were present
ed asking that the Commissioners of the
State at Washington City be instructed to
support the Crittenden basis a petition
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

PIrrsEuRG, Feb. ,26.-River 10 feet
inches by the pier mark and falling.
Weather clear and cool
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

~ " I'D Il NJ IS BOXES FULL
feb25 JAS. ERsKINE CO.'S
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gR.EESF.%,s .s.S'SS E'Hs1.T.1-T.- -
s g. boxes, so - boxers. ID = bxE Layer and u
g. E,.+ius. and lfl lbs Gea Zut- C1rr:tuts. isi-t
received aud l,r sale by
CHAS. NcJOH NSToN.
itu2a PuSev Block
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

81 = z 4 = u e - S.S'.sss = F-s-sBGs.Af-
~ Eeuts viii be offered at Bi5trolH Bros. to
tho5. Wishing TO purchase any kind % JeweIfy,
Watches or Clocks, SiIvervare. &c., during tho
HOLIDAYS. They have Il laI sc stock on haud, and
are auNiuus 90 soil, and ALI those looking tor
Christmas Gifts can hardly fail being suited AT his
establishment The public respectfully invited
10 call and examine at the Ola st,nd, No IS
Main street. between First ana second dec22-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-27

There IS regular daily communication with II En-
ERso> and y eoEuReH By boat and lanl convey
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
ST. LOUIS FOR THE SOUTH.
From the Memphis Avalanche.

gentleman who some months ago. went to
st. Louis, Missouri, as escort of his sister:n- law,
and recently made his escape on foot, has fur
nshed us with the following items OF Information:
Two-thirds of the thinking population of the
West are in favor of acknowledging the Southern
Conlederacy for the sake of peace, but at present
have no power to act. Having nothing else to do,
our informant took trip up to Davenport, Iowa.
and there conversed with men (secrety of course)
who were confident, if they had the opportunity,
that they could get 5000 men to aid the South.
When, short time ago, the Governor of Iowa,
finding it impossible to obtain the required num-
Der of voluntary recruits, issued orders for draft,
there must have been five thousand young men
who suddenly left the cities of Davenport and
keokuk to avoid it. But few men be found
in that section who will own that they are Abo-
ltionsts, as such fanatics are excluded from gen
teel society.
Having been forced to stay in ST Louis three
months before he effected his escape, he took
special pains to ascertain the sentiments of the
people. He found that nearly all the old resi-
dents and the mass Of the English population are
for the South, while the Germans are as uni
versally for Lincoln. Three -fourths of the Lin
coin army raised in Missouri are Germans, who
give more trouble than double their number of
other troops, for if they are not paid square up,
which Is very difficult to do, there is u row in
camp.
Obtaining passport, finally, 10 Cairo, he took
passage with friend on the steamer Graham, and
when about twenty-four miles above Cape Iser, as
the boat was landing to deliver the mail on the
Missouri side, they jumped ashore and took to the
woods. After five days' hard travel On foot they
reached the headquarters of Gen. JEFF. Thompson,
at New Madrid, aud spent two days in his camp
The General does all the thinking for his men,
and were he to saw: Bows T think we can tax @
St. Louis they would think so too, and follow
him without hesitation to accomplish the feat.
The people of ST. Louis are looking eagerly for
the appearance of Price and McCulloch, to whom
they look for deliverance from the hated Lincoln
despotism. The superceding of Fremont caused
suspension of work on the gunboats, it
thought Fremont,,s authority to order their con-
struction would be questioned. The RATS accom-
panying the gunboats are to be towcd by propel-
lers. There was great rejoicing in St. Louis
the Belmont victory, while the Unlonists were
greatly depressed, admitting federal loss of 200
men. The secessionists of St. Louis are warm in
their expressions of attachment for the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
CIR WRstern gemnrrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

EAST TENNEssEE.-Two of the bridge burners
were hung at Greenvie, Tenn, on the 30th ult
Their names were Henry Fry and Jacob Hench
They were tried by court martial and found guilty
of being engaged in the late bridge burning opera
tions in East Tennessee. After few more of the
tory rascas are hung the people of East Tennessee
will have peace.
The Lincolnite sympathisers in that quarter are
being promptly dealt with by an Alabama regi-
ment. large number have been arrested, many
of whom took the oath of allegiance to the south,
and others were committed to prison to be tried
for treason. Some came forward voluntarily and
took an oath to support the Southern Confederacy.
The rebellion is regarded as at end.
Parson Brownlow publishes card denying that
he had anything to do with brdge-burners. He
says he has advised against rebellion and has en-
deavored to behave himself and promote peace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS L co. was dis
solved bv limitation on the lSt January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS Il SPRINGS, and they hope by
integrity strict attention to business, to merit the
same patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business for the future compel to shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
custoners-none others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs L Co. must come forward and make immediate
settlement it is absolutely necessary that the bust
ness he sneedIy closed up "A word to the wise is suf-
eiept" Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
PROCLAMATION

By HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY T. CLARK, GOV
ERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Raleigh Oct. Sd, 1861. !
In pursuance of the power given me by the 10Th
section of the Constitution, and By and with the ad-
vice of the Council of State, do hereby prohibit the
expectation beyond the limits of this State, OF all
bacon. nork beef leather mems shoes, wooden goods
leans lindseys and blanketsexceP through the orders
of the proper officers of the Confederate Government
or of the State Government.
The order of the 18th ult is hereby revoked. The
Adiutant General is directed employ all necessary
means to carry into full effect this order
Done the city of Raleigh this 3rd day OF Octohsr
A. D., 1861. HENRY l. liam,
Oct 8 1t Governor Ex-offico.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Notice TO the SheriffS of the different
Counties of NOrth-Car0liHa.

All Blankets and Clothing which may be received by
you be sent directly to the several Companies
which went from your county-and when your own
Companies supplied, you will then forward any
balance hand to the Quartermaser in Raleigh You
will put up all articles intended for your Companies in
strong boxes directed to the Quartermaster in Raleigh
with the Company and the Regiment plainly marked
on them and you will have the contents OF each box
marked on it.
Whenever the Companies on duty in your neigh
borbood you authorized to deliver the articles to
them taking the receipt of the Captain for them which
receipt YOU will forward to this office.
October s. 1861 J. DBVEREUX, A. @ NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
NEW YORK.

The city of New York has undoubtedly signal
lied itself in the present war. 1t has thrown all
the other western cities in the shade. Boston and
Philadelphia together have not approached the
energy, exertlon and furore of the Empire city.
In capital men, ornaments, New York has been
the backbone Of the invasion. Her newspapers
have led the way of stirring up the war passions
OF the North, her preachers have thundered ana
themas from the pulpit her mob has cried unre-
buked for rapine and murder, her very women
have urged on her military ruffans to deeds of
blood and crime. If New York had seen fit to
hold back from this accursed war, it could not
have been waged, nor could she have been dra-
sooned into it by any power at the command Of
the General Government. She need not have
proclaimed herself free city, of her jour
mails before secession hypOcrtically pretended she
would. She need not have raised an army in be-
half of the South, as John Cochrane declared from
the Exchange porch she would in the event of CO.
erclon being attempted. She mig ght have remain
ed simply passive, and the war, without her aid.
would have been mere farce. With perfect
safety to her interests, she should have pursued
this course-a course prompted by every consid-
Grafton of consistency with her political principles
and OF gratitude to a section whose commerce has
made her what she is What would New York
have been without commerce? And what would
be her commerce without the great Southern sta
piles! The enormous amounts she is expending in
this shows that she appreciates tie great
source Of her wealth and power, whilst the fact
that she is expending these amounts in making
war upon those who have made her rich is an
exhibition of ingratiude and faulty unparalleled
in the history of the world. We can never ex-
pect such community to see the atrocty of in
gratitude, but it might have saved its hundred
millions and the future Southern trade both now
lost forever, to its unspeakabie remorse and mise
ry. Let the war terminate as it may, New York
is doomed city, and if ever city deserved to be
doomed and damned, it is that Sodom of America
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
OUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,

ANY person or persons who may be desirous OF
taking contracts foi making Clothes for the Army of
North Carolina can obtain terms, &C., application
at this office Goods will be issued to any responsible
parties in quantities sufficient to clothe single Com
panies-which can be made up in their own nelghbor-
hoods and the money will be paid to the parties re-
ceyinp the Goods on the of the manufactured
articles. Parties may furnish the Cloth which will be
paid for by the State. }. DEf EREC y, A. -. Al.
October g 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

BREAD AND WHIsKEY.-A Southern conten-
rorary denounces in terms of just but strong re-
probation the extensive distillation Of the staff
Of life into of the most prolific fountains of
misery ard death that ever was let loose upon an
unhappy race. In the present condition of the
South, when it is absolutely necessary that all the
grain We raise should be converted to its legti-
mate purposes, its distilation into whiskey should
be restricted to such limits as are required for
dicinal purposes and the moderate supply which
is necessary for the army. Anything beyond this
is a wanton, criminal, and reasonable waste of
articles essential to the support of our soldiers
and the comfort of our population.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
HE.DcrARrERs NORTH CAROLINA TRooPs,
-. q cs-----.n. lasoo RaIeinh Oct II 1851

Adiutant Generals Ofhce, Raleigh, Oct. IT, Io0I.J
General Order No. l9.
Inns incurred for military purposes must be presented
at this Office within thirty days after they have been
made If longer withheld assurance can be given
of their favorable consideration prompt payment
II All accounts should always be accompanied by g
certificate OF some officer authorized agent OF the
State that the property has been delivered, that the
prce charged according to agreement or contract
md that the receiver will account for the same to the
STATE Otherwise accounts cannot be paid.
By order of the Governor, D. u MANI IN
~, % 2t Adju tant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Situation Wanted.

person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business and who has had entire charge OF
large establishment in Virginia for years desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management ol
hands. He bring the best of recommen9a.lons'
For further information inquire at this Once, and
state what saa-~ - given.
August IS, 1881 Do