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

hOChPORT, REQ "a, 1901.
EDITOR JoURNAL;-On this, the birthday
of him who was first in peace, first in
war, and FIRST in the hearts Of his country
men, the citizens of Rockport assembled
together to pay honor to his memory, and
proclaim anew their devotion to that Union
and that Constitution which he SO much
loved and fought so violently for.
Early in the morning the citizens COM
menced gathering together on the bluff
overlooking the river, immediately opposite
the Lady Washington Rock" and after
erecting pole, the stars and stripes were
unturled to the breeze. A salute Of thirty
four guns was then fred, after which the
| band played some national airs.
! Fl. G. Barkwell then took the stand and
commenced Union speech, but soon drift
| ed into a Democratic harrangue. He said
he was opposed to secession and coercion,
! but if the South would secede, he thought
| Uncle Sam had no right or power to main
tain and defend the Union; and implored
us all to go in for the Crittenden Compro-
mise as q sufficient plaster to patch up our
present difficulties
Doctor White, Republican, then took
the stand, and without abiding to the i'll
timed remarks he had just heard, delivered
a glowing eulogy on Washington and his
character, and there were but few hearts
present that did not beat responsive to the
noble sentiments uttered by the Doctor
when he proclaimed himself for the Union
and the Constitution as it now is.
After the Doctor was through, Jas. Tur-
| pin, prominent leader among the Douglas
! Democracy here, was called out. lie said
| he loved Washington and he loved his
country, but he detested traitors and did
not much like their sympa thizers. II said
that WASH. ~ton and his followers waded
through blood during a seven years war to
establish the present Union, and if necessa-
ry he was willing to wade through blood
during fourteen gears war to defend and
| uphold it. He closed by proposing three
cheers for the Union, the Constitution, and
the enforcement of the laws, when the vast
crowd, springing to their feet, made the
welkin ring with their loud huzzahs. After
parading through some of the principal
! streets, the band playing some soul-strring
national airs, the crowd dispersed with
hearts beating high with patriotism, and re-
solved to "keep step to the music Of the
Union" SPENCER COUNTY.
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DEATH OF MAJOR john McCLURE-We
learn that this gentleman, who has been in
feeble health since his return from Oregon,
where he resided a number Of years, died at
Princeton on Thursday He was well and
favorably known throughout this section,
and has an extensive relationship with some
of the best families in the country. Major
NcC. was an old soldier, and fought in the
battles Of the Northwest in carly times
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HA- A letter from friend at the East
who holds a commission under the State of
Indiana in an office to which he has been
duly elected-closes as follows q Let the
Union be preserved at all ha-ardsn Amen,
say we
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Aen- Hon. James G. Veatch writes us
from indianapolis under date of February
23d, as follows "The House has just now
passed the Interest Bill. No change is made
in the legal rate, but penalties and forfeit
ures for greater rate are repealed. l send
a copy of the School Bill as now pending
before House and Senate. 1 think it will
pass as it now is.
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se3yts Hon. Judge Niblack, of the First
District in this State, was nominated last
week to the Office Of Chief Justice of Kan
sas We think the Senate can not possibly
find time to confirm the nomination this
session. If not, we propose to relieve Judge
Niblach from that responsibility, and snh-
stitute Judge Igleheart. out of Niblack's
District men whose constitutions are
much better adapted TO that northern lati-
tude.-Lad. Americdn 22d.
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DRY GOODS.
GREAT ATTRA CTIO
SDEin% OF 1861 3

We have Just completed tho purchase, and have
now opened and complete stock OF
Spring Try Goods, 10y long experience, strict at
tentiUn TO business, money, and credit produce
(uperhuous and very expensive articles excepted in
these times Of war;, TO which respectfully call
the attention Of Om customers and the public gem
orally. We will do all can promote the inter-
Of those who viii with their patronage
SCHAPkER & BUSSt Nc,
fob25 No. 10 Main ST.
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NSOTSCA 0F.sPEsAECXOxOy ZOE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will
apply to the Board of County Commissioners OF
Nanderburgh county, Indiana, at their March term,
1861 for license 60 roll sprituous and intoxicating
liquors in less quantity than "a quart at IA time at
their usual place of business situated on lot No.
22S, Donation Enlargement of the city of Evans
vie, Indiana. GANITT & SMYTH.
February llth, 1861. febl2-3wd
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THE CITY MARKErs.-There is q daily market for
produce open follows:
The Upper Market-John Robbers, market mas
ter-is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
mornings, from to 10 O'Clock.
The Center Lamasco Market-Frantz Schnei-
der, market masters open Monday, Wednes
day, Friday and Saturday afternoons, from to 3
CLOCK.
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q 1@h.V' IsRO0.uS.-75 DOZE.H ron
q sale by (jantD r.. GILBERT 4 60.
MILITARY!

Capt. J. C. Brennan ,JNho is now engaged drilling
night class in this city, has been prevailed upon
~ his numerous friends to open day school also
to commence Monday, January 2sth, at O'Clock r.
NJ, in Carpenters Block, on First street.
All who wish to become familiar with the prac-
tice and theory Of military tactics, laid down y
Scott and lardee, and Of Fancy and Original
Drills, now have the most favored opportunity, and
should enrol their names upon the class list mule-
diately. Capt. B. is experienced TacticiaU-has
devoted many years of his life exclusively to the
prolrssion-has bced Military Instructor at tho
Military Institute at Clinton, and, "A teacher he
has few, if any, equals and no Supporters.
For terms, apply 70 tho Captain ut the Armory
and Drill Rooms. ian2I
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E0OTECE 0F.SPPEKC.gTROyN E'OR
q LICENSE

Tho undersigned will apply to the Board of
County Commissioners OF Vanderburgh county, for
a license to soil spirituous aud intoxicating liquors
in IA less quantity than quart at a time, at his
usual place OF business, on part of lot twenty-five
tn, on Water street. between Division and Vine,
Evansville, Indiana.
JOHN VICTORY.
February 9th, 1861. febI2-3wd
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BARGAINSI BARGAINSII

(LATE OF THE FIRM OF ROsER BROS. & COZ
RBEGS EE.2D'R re- F.S-FOR.U ms
kR friends and the citizens of Evansville and
vicinity, that lie has just returned from the East
with, and is now opening at the capacious store
room
On Main ST., Opposite Branch Bank,
A splendid Stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
consisting of everything from the lowest priced
Muslin to the finest Silk and Dress Goods the mar
ket affords. Having been long acquainted with the
business, the undersigned is aware that the cash
system is the only system which will succeed and
therefore only sells for cash. Prices will be in ac-
cordance. Therefore, all in need of Dry Goods
will call at the Store Main street, oppo-
site the Branch Bank, where you will got the
worth of your money. sept %
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EVANSVILLE
IL IL II ALL PRICES G ~ II II K n IT.
T'01Tecfe0 ETeeFFY On
4 u u L Z ~ q II

. d l. C l. Y,
Dealers in al kinds of Fancy and staple Family
GFoccIic4, at the Eureka Bazaar, 80 70 Main st.
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APRIL ELECTION.

Eds JOURNAL Please announce the name
WIN. X. McGREW as a candidate for the office o.
City Clerk, at tho April election.
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GGy See lst page for Council proceedings.
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n : E9WElE .
u being over, We want to close out stock of
Raisins, Currants, etc. Come and get bargains.
tcbl3 YICKERY BROS.
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HJe0 TRCE.
@ q All persons indebted to Read & Burrows
RETAIL department requested and urged to
make Immediate settlement II they do not, some
one shah pay cost READ d BURROW.
dec2S
NSUFTEE6s, n Il e. y .R.S'RO ksOUETRK.,
Ed received daily and for sale by
febl5 GEO. FOSTER CO.
HPULR POEM, LARD, HEADS, and
febl5 GEO. FOSTER co.
O. y q sale lowest market prices, by
5. L. GILBERT CO.,
febl5 No. Sycamore St
Nc.gFAs.-3OO EEGs an SIZES,
- best quality for sale by
febI5 5. Z. GILBERT b co.
NP.sSaETS, TUBs, .RyN"D W'OODE.S
- - Howls--l25 packages, for sale by
E'bI5 ). Il. GILBERT & co.
1CG@EESE.-25 BXs Mx.mBURGH
Y and Western Reserve, for sale by
fehl5 5. r. GILBERT & co.
E,'EgS. EsRU.us CHOECE NE ~.
- crop, for sale reyg io'o.
E-S-xI0o. ER III; a e GMo 13
~ article, for sale by
Gbl5 s. E. GILBERT & co
Egg0R.9CC0 s. sEG.sRS.-.S Lamar
= stock OF al kinds, from common to the very
Whore in the Wost s. +. GILBERT n CO.,
irhl5 No. Sycamore ST.
HBICHLES.-2O RXSI non RRCH,
- quart, and = gallon iars-tie best made
--for sale by :. e. GILBERT co.
@1HOECR TEs.S SIZE I'M E-1F IV~O "
u open very good assortment of the various
grades-both black and green, which can recon-
mend as choice. JAS. ERSKINE & CO,
febl2 No. AZ Main st.
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Prices to prompt Customers
Just as favorable as Eastern

We daily receiving additions to stock Of
leading hardware, comprising
Axes,
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Shears and Razors,
Mill and Cross-Cut Saws,
Strap and Butt Hinges,
Door Locks and Latches,
Shovels and Spades,
Garden Hoes and Rakes,
Hay and Manure Forks,
Grass and Grain Scythes,
Brian Scythes,
Scythe Stones,
Sneaths and
Cradles,
Grass Hooks,
Trace and
Log Chains,
Hames,
Sleeves and
Rat Traps,
Curry Combs,
Brushes,
Sheep and
Cow Bells,
Brass Kettles,
Nails,
Cabinet Hardware,
Carpenters Tools,
Coopers Tools,
Combs, Porte Monnais,
&C., &C., &c.
JACOB STRAUB & SON.
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HA0ss~N EO--ESER S0IV@S TO SEE
~ and buy some of the largest, latest and
incest No. Mackerel and Goldfish that have ever
been offered to consumers In Evansville At
WOKE cry BROS,
teblJ 50 Main street,
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each - .I716
" New No. 2,....S1a
q" Large No. 3......lO
a." Small do ......311H
Salmon, extra, per ID Is
Herring, Roe, each. 81
White Fish, per lbs
irish Potatoes, - bu-..TO
Sweet potatoes .....-..1.O0
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INDIANA PUBLIC.

The public have btfn often imposed on by un
principled men who hpve advertised worthless
nostrums "a valuable Medical Bemcle8 for disease
that it is now extremely difficult 20 introduce an
article of real merit.
In calling your attention 10
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MISCELLANEOUS.
- YSPIEP5EA-s
Liver Complaint, Fever and hguc, &c

THE Fuccessfnl Introduction ana uac 81 thi- ccle
brated Remedy has been the signal or literal food
Of compounds called "Eittcus," offered iu vHrous
forms, from a quart bottle e. Gyegalioa kcs uutl
this word Bitters' is bus another unmo lur Elog"
or come vHuou4 whi-ley mixture.
But the really great roller derived from ths minute
dose, one teaspoouful, OF uuf medicine,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15
captain and Aide-d de- Cam
"Planters' House, st. Louis, Nov. 13."
Health of the Army Of the Potomac.


The war correspondent of the Boston
army;
1t will be gratifying to the friends of the
troops TO know that as the cold weather in.
creases the health of the army is improved.
The hot days and cold nights Of October were
very trying to many of the men who, under
hard fatigue duty or long marches, perspired
freely, and of course felt more keenly the
cold, dewy nights. Now the temperature is
more uniform. Men relish their food. Fat
meat, which in August and September was
thrown away, is eaten now, for the human
body, being only a fire place where fuel is
consumed, must have a good supply of car
bon 10 keep the house of the soul comfortably
warm in a chilly atmosphere. Fevers have
din inished. 1t is remarkable that with so
large an army, composed of men drawn from
ell branches of industry, transported to a
section OF the country remote enough to
require partial acclimation, living life of
hardship and exposure, the bills of mortality
should run so low.
When the summary of the various hospital
reports is made up have no hesitation in
saying that it will prove the heslthiest army
the world ever saw. The soldiers have not
suffered much from the cold as yet. Blankets
are wanting; but the underground stoves,
which have been described in other letters,
warm the ground, dry the dampness and
render the tents quite comfortable. There is
q great deal in getting used to thing. The
first cod day IN October or November, the
biting, chilling wind which turns black and
blue The hands and face of all exposed, is far
more disagreeable than clear, cold winter
day. The troops are becoming accustomed
10 he weather. And when the thoughtful
ones at home have supplied them with NIT.
tens-mitteDs with one finger as we'll as
a thumb-with an extra pair of socks or
drawers, they will, with their underground
stoves be able to stand severest weather.
Many of the regiments are supplying them
selves with camp stoves; but good warm
woolen clothing is the first requisite. Clothe
warmly, eat heartily, and the human body
will not need much carbon in the shape OF
coal or wood.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15

Recent events, and the victories achieved
by our troops in South Carolina and Ken
lucky, the rising of loyal men in Tennessee,
the mutiny of the rebel troops at Norfolk,
&C., would seem to indicate that the great
rebellion had reached its highest point of
success, and that from this time onward we
may expect to hear that the Government is
successful wherever and whenever it strikes.
Within the past four days, from as many diff.
ferent quarters, we have satisfactory evil
dence of the power which the Government
has for months been accumulating. We
are now beginning to see the difference be-
tween abundant meaus-consciousnes of a
just Consciousness method-habits of order
and subordiuation and a mechanical train
ing, op one side, and wild frenzy, unsup-
ported by single quality we have named,
on the other. The first successes are usually
on the side Of the latter, as a mob may be
able to burn down city, while the next day
no trace of its organization may be found.
We have waited till every arm we possess
could be brought into action; when the
blows we strike are irresistible, because they
can not be opposed by equal preparation and
resources. We are rewarded for our pa
tience and sacrifices by the unmistakable
proofs that we can now see the beginning of
the end.
The success of the naval expedition has
placed us in possession of one of the finest
harbors on the Southern coast, and posi-.
ton of unequaled value as base of opera
tions. The prestige already lost by the rebel
and gained by the Union cause is sufficient
to turn the whole scale in our favor.
For the first time in the war we are now
presenting superior forces at every point of
contact. We are just beginning to display
a strength against which the rebels can op.
pose nothing of the kind, every movement
having common object. The roar of the
cannon at Beaufort is far more terrible to the
camp at Manassas than an attack, with all
our forces, in front. We turn its flank by
force that is not within five hundred miles
of it. We have passed through the most
trying of all periods-that of preparation,
during which, from apparent inaction, we
had to subject ourselves to all the imputa.
tions of weakness and incompetency. Be-
cause the rebels could fire building and
rush forward in blind rage in their work of
destruction, restrained by no respect for law,
or the usages that characterize Christian So
ciety, foreigners pronounced it success. We
are now disproving this great lie, and show
ing that intelligence and freedom are more
than q match for ignorance and slavery.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15

SECEssIOSIsM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
There are rebels in Southern California. The
San Francisco Mirror, of October Is, makes
the following statement:
NOtW itbstandipg the recent reports testi-
flying to the 10y atty of the people of the
southern counties of California, we are in
formed by the residents Of Los Angeles and
San Bernardino, that Secessonism in those
counties is the rule rather than the exception,
and that the numerical strength of the
Northern and Southern sympathizers is more
than three to one in favor of the latter. Men
for the rebel service have been openly re.
cruited in Los Angeles, and given "GOd
speed" by the people as they started across
the plains for Dixie. Treason like this would
not have been permitted in loyal cOmmu-
nifty. Why, it would be inquired, are there
so few political disturbances in Los Angeles;
in county over6owing with treason in a
oyal State2 Simply because the Secession
lists control the county, and there is nothing
left to ask or fight for which is not theirs
already. Every county officer is disunion-
ist, and, with one exception, the loyalty Of
every Federal officer is suspected. The dis.
affected are confident and united, and the
best society is the most reasonable. In fact
not TO sympathze with the South is to be
out of fashion.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15

y AN UNWILLING CoMPLMENT.-The Rich
mond Dispatch recently compllmented our
soldiers, in order 10 highten compliment
to the rebels, as follows;
While IL is obvious to every one that the
Yankees are not as military people as.the
people of the Southland we do not believe,
with the exception of the French, there is
such a nation of soldiers anywhere on the
face of the earth as the Southern people
while their conduct in every other particular
of this war has been as rascally as it well
could be, yet it is idle to deny that they
have contested almost every battle in which
they have been engaged in manner which
establishes their courage and reflects credit
upon the men by whom they were van
quished. We have seen officers and soldiers
who have been engaged in almost every one
of our important baltles and their uniform
testimony is, that the enemy stood up to
their work nanfully, and proved themselves,
30 far as fighting qualities 60, worthy of
Southern soldiers steel. Were the facts
otherwise, we could scarcely have the as
surance to utter the word glory in connec-
tfon with single victory which the South
has gained.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15
lFrCm the Neosho Army (Prics's) Argus.


There are many amusing Jokes that happen
in an army of twenty or thirty thousand
men, and some are rich and spicy. We have
one that is too good to keep on General
Rains, or "Mr. Rains" as most of his men
style him, who, by the way, is one of the
most free and independent officers in the
army, and can enjoy. good joke with the
gayest of the gay. 1t seems that some of his
men were joked as being the Blackberry
Cavalry" last summer while General Har-
ris' men were styled the "Hazlenut Charg-
ers" General Parsons men the "Hickory. nut
Crackers" General Stems men the "Turnip
SINNERS" and General Clark's men, being
particularly fond of "Mud Larks," alias
Swine.
Itso happened, on the march from Lexipg-
ton, that General Clark's command canped
in a pasture adjacent to General Rains resi-.
dence, and, as usual, squad repaired to the
house to purchase whatever edibles could be
obtained. ignorant, however, of whose prem
ises they were approaching.
They were kindly and courteously received
by Mrs. R., and, without money and with.
out price," loaded with whatever she could
contribute TO their sustenance or comfort.
While about taking their departure, Mrs. R.
told them to partake Of any thing on the
place they needed, but to please not burn
any rails.
the grateful Orderly, doffing the remains Of
what was once a respectable Kossuth. We
belong to General CIdrkS division; but look
out for Rains men, who are behind. If they
camp here they will steal all your chickens
and burn all your rails, and will not pay you
eVsn in scrip for them"
This was too good joke for Mrs. r. on
her husband, and she laughingly informed
the young man that he was then encamped
on General Rains farm, and npon the arrival
of his forces she could manage to curb the
cbicken-loving propensity Of his unruly
rebels.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-15
Beaufort and its surroundinss-The Next
NTov0.


Beaufort, before which our feet are now
anchored, is sixty miles by the road-only
thirty FIVE in a straight line-from Sayan-
nab, and about seventy.two-only fifty in n
straight line-from Charleston. From the
town to the Charleston and Savannah Rail-
road 1t is about twelve miles as the crow
flies, and sixteen by the common road. The
creek to be crossed on leaving the island is
a mile wide, more or less. Whether there
is bridge scross it or not, we are unable to
cay. In 1875 company of one hundred per-
cons was incorporated for the purpose of
bui' ling bridge, but after ten years of labor
the plan was abandoned. In 1909 there was
nothing but a rope ferry. 1t is to be hoped
that since that time good bridge has been
built. AT any rate, it is sufficiently evident
that the Southerners will not attempt to
cross the creek, for our force can hold the
against a very large force. But whether
the army which has been lately landed will
feel itself strong enough to risk crossing the
creek, and meeting the Southern force which
will surely be there TO welcome them, is not
for US to soy. We only hope that sufficient
reiDforcements will be sent to commence the
work at once.
The frst fight must be on the South Caro-
lima side of the creek. The object of our
army will be to march sixteen miles into
the interior and take possession of the rail-
road, thus cutting off all communication
between Charleston and not only Savannah,
but also the whole of Georgia, Florida aud
Alabama. We doubt whether this can be
accomplished with the force already sent 1t
can not be done without large number of
men. 1t will not be achieved without the
severest resistance on the part of the South.
The movement on Beaufort is perhaps one of
the most important steps yet taken, and if
in any degree successful, it will scatter the
Amy ofthe Potomac, which will not remain
IN the North while their own homes are at.
tackled ia the South. 1t is said that Beaure.
gard has already gone. If this is true, others
will soon follow. Then the clouds will be-
gin to break away, and we shall see the vast
plan which Mcclellan is maturing to crush
out the rebellion. He will strike in many
places at once. The next few weeks are big
with important events. Let the people
wait patiently and have confdence.-BoSton
Journal.