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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26


WAsHINGToN, November 23.-The special
to the Commercial says
lady from Charleson, who thas just
reached this city, reports that there is much
excitement among the slave population
The whites are solicitous and alarmed.
Mr. George Peabody, the London banker,
writes here that the British Government is
anxious to preserve peace with the United
States, and that he does not fear that any
attempt 70 break the blockade viii be made.
Mr. Bates also writes in the same strain.
Governor Pierpont of Virginia states pub
licly that the War Department has assured
him that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
will soon be opened.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent of
the Philadelphia Inquirer states that on
Tuesday morning, about ten o'clock, COM
pany 4 of the LIST Delaware regiment, left
Camp Hamilton on a scouting expedition.
The corps was under command of Captain
Watson, of Wilmington.
They crossed Hampton creek, and when
about one and half miles beyond our out
er pickets encountered a considerable body
of rebel cavalry, who were accompanied by
two field bowitzers, brass rifed pieces, and
the first intimatiOn the Delawareans had OF
the enemy's position, or near approach, was
the whlstllng OF proJecIHe through the
woods and underbrush. Capt Watson then
threw up temporary defense of brushwood
and earth, after advancing to an eligible
position, and sent back for reinforcements
Gen. Mansfield, accompanied by three
companies of the New York goth, Col
| Max. Weber, proceeded to the relief of the
brave Delaware boys. At the time the
boat left Fortress Monroe neither the Del
awareans or the relief had been definitely
heard from, although report was current
that the former had suffered loss of four
| men.
The Richmond Examiner of Monday con-
! firms the report that the rebel Col Croghar
was killed in the recent engagement between
Floyd and Rosecrans.
A dispatch from Charleston dated the 7th
says the unexpected failure of our shore bat
teries at Bay Point and Hilton Head tode
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING LOTS
TO BE FILLED

Aud now here it appearing 70 the Common CouH-
ell Of the City Of Evansville, that Lot No. ~, in
Block No. II, LamascO, now city Of Evansville, b.
30 situated hat water collects and remains stag
nant thereon, and the owner or owners Of said Lot
hereby directed and required by the said C0un-
ell 10 I'LL up said Lot 70 such a height as will pre-.
vent water from collecting and remaining stagnaut
thereon, within thirty days from the passage Of
this order
1, Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City Of Evansville
do hereby certify that the foregoing 10 a true and
complete copy Of an order Of said Council. passed
on the 9th day OfJuly, A. d. 1861, far it relates
20 the within named Lot.
In witness whereof, have hereunt0 subscribed
my and affixed the seal Of said City this 18Th
pay Of August, A. ID. 1861.
augl4 PATRICK BURKE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING LOTS
To BE FILLED

And now here 1t appearing 70 the Common Conn
eli Of the City Of Evansville, that Lot No. ~ in
Block No. 8, in the Eastern Enlargement of said
city, Is situated that water collects ami remHfns
stagnant thereon, and the owner or owners Of said
Lot are hereby directed aud required BY tho said
Council TO ll up said Lot ~ such hoi zht as will
prevent water from collecting and remaining stag
nant thereon, within thirty days from tho psssag
Of this order.
I, Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City OF Evansville,
do hereby certify that the foregoing d. true uut
complete copy Of an order Of said Council, passed
on the Sd day Ct August, A. d. 1861, fsr n
lates 10 the within named Lot.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto subscribed
my and affixed the seal Ofstid City, this 18th
day Of August, A. ID. 1861,
snqI4 PATRICK BTKEE-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26
HBRALD's DISPATCH.

COLUMBIA, Mo. Nov. 22.-The Statesman
published here has Information from Neosho
that the Rump Legislature of this State
after obtaining a quorum by the appoint
ment of proxies, elected John B. Clark, for
merIy a member of Congress of Howard
county to the rebel Congress. The Legisla-
ture also appointed members to the rebel
House of Representatives from the different
Congressional Districts of the State. Among
them are Emmett Mcdonald of st. Louis
habeas corpus notoriety, II. L. McIlkenny of
Andrain county and James H. Rains OF
Jasper county-all of whom are in Price 6
army.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

New YORK, November 25.-The United
States steam transports Boston, Delaware
and Cosmopolitan sailed at noon to-day for
Fort Monroe, where they will receive troops
and proceed to Port Royal. These three
steamers will carry about LOO men, also a
full cargo of provisions and ammunition
The number of .. S. troops arrived to-day
from California is 500.
On the arrival of the North Star this
morning, Mr., Skiddy, q passenger by the
vessel, made a charge to the police that
Adit Robert NJ. Scott, of the 9th infantry,
was secessionist, and had used reasonable
language on the passage. The police ar
rested and conveyed him to Police head
quarters. Lieut. Colonel Buchanan was
informed of the arrest, and applied to Supt-
Kennedy for his release, promising to be
responsible for his delivery to the proper
authorities at Washington. Mfr. Kennedy
has complied with his request. Adiutant
Scott is a son of Dr. Scott of San Francisco,
who recently resigned his charge and went
to Europe. The charges of treason against
Adit. Scott are confirmed by some of the
passengers, while Lieut.. Colonel Buchanan
denies them, and alleges that the Adjutant
is loyal officer.
The government has given a permit for
the re-opening of trade between Port To-
bacco and Baltimore By water.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

ST. Louis, Nov. 25.-The committee ap-
pointed to investigate claims against the
Government in this Department, has been
in session over two weeks, and claims
amounting to more than 100000 have
been presented and approved. Many witness
es are examined daily and their evidence
relating to different claims is reported in
full. Claims still continue to be presented
daily in large numbers and the labors of
the committee will hardly be concluded for
several weeks vet.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

SEDALIA, Mo-, Nov, 25.-It is reported that
Price is still advancing towards this place,
and that the Federal pickets were driven
in toward this place to-day.
number of rebels were arrested to-
day who were on their way to join Price
army.
Secessionists in town are quite certain
that the Union forces are to be driven from
this section of Missouri They are very
still in regard to the movements of Price.
He is advancing without doubt-en Sedal-
ia. The military are very strict now, and
no one can pass the lines without a pass
signed by the commanding officer Of the
post.
The train from Warsaw arrived yesterday.
They report that sick soldier was murder
ed by the secessionists of that town. All
the business portion of Warsaw was burned
in the late fire. No clue yet as to what
fired it.
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CORPORATION NOTICE.

o z r FOR LA NIX 81 d E-W J. X
September 7, 1s6l.-And now il IL hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City Of
Evansville, that the owners Of ali lots parts OF
lots fronting on adjoining the west side
OF Mary Street, between Franklin aud Seventh atsl
in said city, cause the Sidewalks thereon ~ bs
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
sidewalk Of class No 2, with wooden curb 20 be
laid down thereon within thirty days from the pub
LEGATION Of this ordor. i. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerk's Cf8ce September II, 1861. sepI3-3w.
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PATRIOK BURKE
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING
LOTS TO BE FILLED

And now here il appearing 70 the Common Conn
Gil of the City of Evansville, that Lot No. ~ ia
Block No. II, Stockwell's Enlargement, City Of
Evansville, is so situated that water COLLECTS Au1
remains stRgnant thereon, and the owner own
ers of said Lot hereby directed aud required
the said Council to I'LL up said Lot 60 such d heEb
a. will prevent water from collecting and remain
log stagnant thereon, within thirty days from the
passage of this order.
1, Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City Of Evans
vile, do he reby certify that the foregoing s true
and complete copy OF order Of said Council
passed on the LIST day OF June, A. d. 1861, so ftr
as il relates to the within named Lot.
In witness Whereof have hersimto Bnbacr bed
my name and affixed the seal OF said City, this,
25th day Of September, A. D. 1851
PATRICK pUREE
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CORPORATION NOTICE-

ORDER FOR PLANK sidewalk.
Sept. 7, Is6I.-And now It is hereby ordered a.
directed by the Common Council OF tL8 City 1l
Evansville, that the owners Of all lots or pHrts 90
lots fronting on or adjoining the west Dds o
Mary Street, between sixth and Franklin Streets
In said city, the sidewalks therecn 10 DO
brought 70 the proper grade, aud that they cause
side walk Oh class No. 2, with wooden curb, 20 be
laid down ths-eon within thirty days from the
publication of the order. p. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Sept u. 1861. septic
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Bx THs l.. W. LEEE.
Exclusively, for the Journal.
AFTERNOON REPORT.

Rebel M. C.'s from Missouri
The Mortar Fleet nearly
ready Destructive Fire
Arrival of u. S. Soldiers
from California The rebel
capital removed to Nash
vile Reception of Com
mander Wilkes In Boston
The Batteries at Charleston
ready for the Yankees.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 23.-Last even
ing gunboats Cambridge and Hetzel proceed
ed up York river some distance and at half
past ten opened hot fire of shells on the
rebel camp at Warwick.
The attack was apparently unexpected. as
little resistance was made.
Between forty and fifty shells were fired,
and the rebel camp was entirely demolished.
The supposition is that large number of
rebels were killed.
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HO0FLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS.

orch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
READ WHAT is SAID OF THEM.
SCoTr, Cortland Co., N. Y, March 21st 1851.
Or. Q. NJ Jdckson- Dear Sir
n ~ ~ EN- EF % n 1TEEEs n EkFLECTE -,
a pen a few lines to you. have suffered and
dOctored myself and know how to pity those in
like condition. Until commenced taking your
Btters last summer, not able to do any thin &,
or even to sit up any considerable length of time
Before had taken the first bottle, | felt like a
new man, and now after having continued the use
OF them a short time, in the worst season OF the
year. I able labor hard every dog. 70 say the
least, 1 think have received more benz fit from the
Btters, THAI all other medicines 1 have taken. 1
have not only used your bitters myself, but have
given bottles and parts of bottles to those complain
ing of Dyspepsia AMI Liver Complaint, and in ev-
sry case, they tell me they have taken no medicine
SO beneficial as the bitters. Respectfully yours,
JAMES Won BENSCHOTER.
The bitters are sold by druggists stOrekeepers
in every town and village in the Quilted States Can
adas West indies, aud Sou tn America, at rs cents
Der bottle nOVId2w2w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

New York, Nov. 25.-The Richmond
papers state that to give the batteries of the
forts at Charleston ample time to play upon
an attacking feet, long chain of massive
fats has lately been stretched across the
mouth of tue harbor from Fort Sumter to
Sullivan's Island This boom is of sufficient
strength to fully neutralize the advantages
which the Yankees might derive from the
speed of their war vessels.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL ORDERING LOTS
TO BE FILLED.
zHyp.D no "" HERE TT .sPPg.sN.

H.pcD no w" HERE TT .gPPE.HEs
EN- ing to the Common Council Of the Cityof
Evansville, that Lots MOI. I, 2 and g ia block Ne
7s Lamasco, city of Evansville, are situated
that water collects an remains stagnant thereon,
and the owner or owners Of said lots are hereby
directed and required by the said Council % hl up
said lots TO such height as will prevent water from
collecting and remaining staguaut thereon, within
thirty days from the passage of this order.
/, Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City of Evuusv le
do hereby certify, that the foregoing a true and
complete copy Of an order Of said Council, passed
on the 2lst day Of September A. ID. 1861, 30 far ~
it relates to the within lots.
In Witness Whereof have hersunto subscr bed
my name, and affixed the seal of said City, this 23d
day Of October, A. ID. 1861.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

SYRACUSE, No., Nov. 24.-Intelligence hts
been received here from parties direct from
OsceoIa, that Prices army crossed the Usage
river at Ho6'man's Ferry last Friday, and
the advance guard would reach Osceola the
following day.
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-&1REEKRPs SIZE JV-O. Is.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an order
of sale issued out of the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Yanderburg Circuit Court in favor Of Thomas IL.
fucker and others, and against William Reilly and
others, will expose to sale at public auction at
the door of the Court House, in the city Of Evans
vile,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1861,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, aud o.
clock p NJ, the rents, issues aud profits for term
not exceeding years Of the following de-
scribed real estate, viz 0ne-fourth Of Lot No.
eighty-ve 1857 in the orig na plan Of the City of
Evansville, being the One-fOrrth Of said lot on
which the storehouse Of j. W. Reilly, on Main
street. is situated Also the inside half Of Lot No.
one hundred and eighty-two (lS2J in the Donation
Enlargement OF said city; also, the northwest half
of Lot No. two hundred and twenty-six (226l in
said Donation Enlargement; also, the corner hall
Of Lot No. sixty nine (69) in the Upper Enlarge
ment of said City of Evansville, NaDderburgh
county, Indiana; and should said rebts and rohts
of said real estate not sell for sum sufficient
10 pay said writ aud costs, WILL at the same time
and place offer for sale the fee simple of said prem
ises. GEORGE W0LELIN, s. V. O.
Jonss Blythe, Plhs Atty's
nov15-3ww
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CORP0RATION N0TICE-
ORDER FoR PLANK SIDEWALK.

July 20, ashland now it il hereby ordered aud
directed by the Common Council Of the City OF
Evansville, that the owners OF all lots parts Of
lots fronting on adjoining the west side Of Third
Avenue from Canal to Sixth Street in said city,
cause the sidewalks thereon TO be brought 10 the
proper grade, and that they cause "a side walk OF
class No. 2 70 be laid down thereon within thirty
DAYS from the publication Of this order.
p. BURKE, Cleff
Clerks omoo, October H. 1851
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-The steamer North
Star brings some U. s. troops and Col. Bu-
chanan, and the following officers: Surgeon
Mccormick, Maj. Ketcham, Capt. Wallen,
Davidson, assistant surgeon. She brings no
news.
There is no news of the Sumter, but she
is probably near the coast of Venezuela.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26
CORPORATION NOFIOE.
oRDER ZOE PINK s1pE-wA1E.

ORDER EOh PLANK bIDb-WALh,
Oct. II, 1S61.-And now il is hereby ordered and
directed by the Common Council Of tho City OF
Evansville, that the owners Of all lots parts Of
lotsfrontlng or adjoining the west side OF Third
Avenue, from Sixth to Franklin Street, ia snid
city, the side walks thereon % be brought
TO the proper grade, and that they cause "a side
walk Of class No. to DO laid down thereon Wit hin
thirty days from the publication Of this order.
p. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerk's O1ice. Oct 5ber u. 1eGI-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

BALTIMORE, Nov. 25.-The Richmond
Enquirer says the Confederate Congress ha:
passed bill for the removal of the capita
from Richmond to Nashville, and that Con-
gress will soon assemble there.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CORPORATION NOTICE.

ORDER FOR PLANK SIDEWALK.
Nov. 9, 1s6I.-And how Il Is hereby ordered and
directed by the Crmmon Council Of the City of
Evansville, that the owners Of all lots parts Of
lots fronting on adjoining the Northwest side o.
Locust street, between Sixth and Seventh streets,
In said city, cause the sidewalks thereon 10 be
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
q sidewalk OF Glass No. 1, 70 be laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication Of this
order.
r. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks once. Nov. q. 1851. nog22
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BANK sTATEMENT.

NEW York. Nov. 25.--Increase of loans
$2,Il5,I 74. Increase of specie $I,472, 800.
Decrease in circulation $l93, 100. Increase
in deposits 22,l68, $50 (?)
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

WAsHINGToN, November 25.-G. H. Har-
wood, one of the correspondents of the New
York Times, has been rendered the position
of Asst. Adjt General to General Borlan's
brigade
Several persons belonging TO Maryland
have been released from Fort Warren.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

ST. Louis, 25Lh.--The work on the NOR
tar feet at this port, has not been stopped
as stated in the Cincinnati Enquirer, but is
progressing rapidly and the boats are ex-
pected to be finished this week-the NOR
tars being already cast and awaiting ship
ment at Pittsburg.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-26

ALTON, Ill. 25.-The Engine house of the
ST. Louis Alton and Chicago Railroad was
destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Three
engines are in rnins. Loss $4,000. Par
tialY insured.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-The planning mill of
G. S. Rand 4 Co, was destroyed by fire
Saturday night Loss $4,000. The
insurance was small
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CORPORATION NOTICE.

oRDF RFOR PLAH X 81 D E-W A X
Sept Tth, Is6I.-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the city OF
Evansville, that the owners Of all lOts or parts1
lots fronting on adjoining the east side5
Mary Street, between Seventh and Eighth sts.i
said city, cause the sidewalks thereon 10 be br0uyt
70 the proper grade, and that they cause side
walk Of class number 10 be laid down Thereof
within thirty days from the publication Of this or
der. p. BURKE, Clerk.
City Clerks Once, Sept 18th. 1861 sopl3
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Court Notice.

| Eo-aetosrro
Nancy Ann Webb, Charles
W Sands and Mary Ann
Sands,
It appearing by affidavit filed this 11th day Of
November, 1861, in the office Of the Clerk of the
Court aforesaid, that Charles W. Sands and Mary
Ann Sands, two of the defendants in the above
entitled action the object Of which is to forselOse
a mortgage) are not residents of the State OF In
diana. Notice of the tendency Of this sction Is
therefore given to said defendants, and that the
same will stand for trial at the next term Of the
Court aforesaid to be begun and held at the Court
House, in the city of Evansville, in the county ana
State aforesaid, on the frat Monday in January,
A. D. 1862.
Witness, the Clerk Of said Court, this llth day
- -'0''"i'0i' -''' LOUIS RICHTER, Clerk.
v. O. G.
A l.. Robinson, PIfs Attorney.
Nov II, 1861. -3wW
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frhe tinie here set down is adjusted to contract
kosrs On the River there is variation according
TIME OF CLOSING.
Railroad Sail flor Vihcennes. Terre Hsute,
Princeton, Washington, Petersburgh,
PFC Sullivan, Carlisle Rockville Indianapo
lis. Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis,
Cairo, and points supplied through the
hye fast mentioned offices, every day ex-
All other POINTS supplied by Railroad at 5
l. Thar.day. M and saturday siaTd II
week except Sunday and Thursday at I11S a.
Green Riger Mail flor Bowling Green and
S xSy az R0'n''' ever '''1 s1Sr. NJ.
M Veraon Mail Qand) every Tuesday,
Thursday, aud Saturday at ga A. n.
wee nesd ig, AND and Friday at ' tx A.
Rockport Aaa (and) every Monday, Wed
nesday, and Friday at Pa A M
F7stefsbtiTgh Nal (way) every Friday at 81 A. NJ
(Petersburgh letters, &C. come and go
by Railroad daily.)
CyntEiana Mail every Wednesday at Z P NJ
(Leaves at 5 A. N. Thursday mornlngJ
TIME OF DELIVERING.
Rdflroad Nal, every day except Sunday at Ia.
Arrives the night before, after Office hours.
Louisville Mad (river) every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday by or NJ
PaeIuoak Mail, every day in the week except
Sunday and Thursday by A
GrssH Rigsr Mad, every Monday and Thurs
az gsIaos Mol aanD every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday by 3r- N
Helg Harmony Mod, every Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday by p a.
Roekport BTaH Qand) every Sunday at l P. n,
and Wednesday and Friday at A. n.
(Arrives the evening before, after Office PEE.
hours.1
PefersJtsrgh 8fdH (way) every Friday by SO A. a.
fglttidaa Mail every Friday at A NJ
(Arrives the evening before. after Ofnce hours.l
DS-Post Once opens at A. NJ and closes at Z
N. on week days. Delivery closes from 50 TO ~
a. n. week days during the closing OF the
Railroad mail Office open from to 90 A. NJ on tho
Sabbath.
JAMES Fl. McNEELY, p. M
Evansville, Ind, May L, 1861. iuly22-ywc
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LAST NIGHTS REPORT.

Port Royal to be further re-
inforced-Arrest of a q. S.
Officer for Treason Prices
Army advances across the
Usage Claims against the
Western department Late
and interesting news from
Accomac and Northamp-
ton counties, Va.-No Sc
cessionists to be found.