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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-24
Opinions of the Press aud Public

Moore's Patent Sewing Machine.-There has been one in our family for the last month or more. It gives complete satisfaction, and IS liked better the longer it is tred-it is sim- pie and easily worked, and does not seem lia- ble to get out of order.-[ Texas Christian Ad- vocate.
 Moore's Sewing Machine.-This Machine is one among the best, and is reliable and &C., curate on all descriptions of work.-T Daily Gazette, Dayton, O.
 Moore's Patent; the very best in existence Every family should have one.-[ Evansville (Ind.) Enquirer.
 Moore's Sewing Machine.-We have one in our family, and our better half is very much pleased with it, not that it is realy better than Growers & Bakers, but it is simple and cheap CT than they are. It makes as beautiful and substantial a stitch as any of them, and will be used by the masses of the people, Memphis Christian Advocate
 (From B. Fulsome, oumpter, s. c. )-DEAR SIR :-I am we'll pleased with my machine. l think can say, with all truth, it is as good as any of the machines that are now selling for $10O. For family machine 1 think it the very thing.
 To whom it may Concern :-I have thor oughly examined the machine known as Moore's Sewing Machine, and candidly assert that consider it the best cheap machine l ever saw, and in fact, the only realy v practical one. believe it to be all that is claimed for it-simpIe, strong and durable, and for fam ily machine, fully equal, if not better than any other Sewing Machine in mark ket, regardless of price.-fH. H. Smith, Vice P esident of the Ohio Mechanics Institute.
 E. w. Martin, Attorney at Law, Pine Bluff, Ark. writes: I think it the best machine have ever seen, which is, believe, the con- x.bo b f. o1 itc
 Rev A. R. Winied, writing from Camden, Ark, says, with reference to number of ma- chimes sent to that place: ''The machines are dolng spenddly."
 (From R. S. Jones. firm of Jones, Brown & Co.,, Memphis sI have used Moore's Sewing Machine in my family about six months, and it gives entire satisfaction. It is simple and easily managed, and does equally we'll all kinds of family work.
 The above notices are only few of the many which might be given, but these are deemed sufficient to satisfy all reasonable per- sous of the superior excellence of the Moore's Patent. Every Machine is fully Warranted.
 The low price of this machine, it's adapta- ton to all kinds of family and plantation work should recommend it to the consideration of every family
 Agents ia Arkansas. J. F. James, Little Rock; Mrs. J. A. CunnlnS- ham. Pine Bluff; Rev. A. R, Winfield, Camden; !. W. Johnson, MonticeIlo; l. c. Hicks, Brownsville; Goodwin & Son, Batesville;J. C. Merrill, Des Arc.
 It is the intention of the proprietor to estab- fish agencies throughout the State. Persons wishing information with regard to agencies, etc wifi address K P. WATSON,
 sen12-1y Memphis, Tenn.
 nxF Needles for sale at $I per doz; Hem- mers, $5 each.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-24
REMOVAL!

THE undersigned has removed his Carpet J. and Curtain business, to the Jackson Block, 363 Main Street, where he is prepared to show the best assortment of Carpet and Curtain Goods in Memphis. Velvet, Tapes Rugs, Mats, Mating, Cocoa Mating, etc. silk, Damask, Lade and Common Curtains, Tassels, Loops, Bands, Picture Cord, Corni- ces, etc.; Buff and White Holland of differ ent widths; Gilt, Landscape and Plain Shades. Floor Oil Cloths, from six to twenty. four feet wide.
 Finke & Lyons Family Sewing Machine, the bet machine made, for from S55 to $13O The best of workmen on hand to cut, make and lay carpets, hang curtains, shades, &c.
 H. M. GROSVENER,
 Jackson Block, 363 Main St., Memphis. ie30-tf
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-24

Isv isrge work giving full directions SID oo For ,@'s ssals st this office. For sale Wholesale 1nq ArLansss asSsas' 7 : apr 2S-tf.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-24
G. W. ELLINGTON,
DENTI9T,

s HAS permanently located in uIlIYIDop operate in every branch of his nrofessiop. Work done in the best and most approved style. All operations warranted. :.
 He offers his services to the citizens ot Brownsville, Austin, Hickory Plains and Cot, ton Plant and surrounding country. He VIII go any where sent for. RIrOfice in Catlin's new building, next door to J. E. Gatewood's law office on Buena v;sta Street. oct17-1y
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-24
NEW AND IMP ORTANTu $40 MOORE'S $40 SEW ING MACHINE
Made expressly for


 F MlLY & PLANTATION USE. M AKlNG in superior manner the "Donble M Lock Stitch," the strongest, most elastic ana durable made by any machine. The best judges pronounce the Moore's Patent to be the most simple, practicable and durable Machine now before the public, and the most desirable for Family use; being reliable and accurate on all kinds of goods; using from two ordinary spoo's without rewinding, and size and kind of thread from No, 8 to 200, and sewing with equal facility the thickest and thinnest goods used in families. together with variety of beautiful Embroidery work, and sold at about half the price asked for machines of less prac- tical value.
 The proprietor offers the Moore's Machine, with the improvements, at $40 or S45 when sold at distance by Agents; and invites all persons, ladies especially, to examine it thor oughly, and satisfy themselves of it's real merit.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES
SPECIAL TO THE COMMERCIAL.

WASHINGTON, May IS Maj. Gen. Butler
will go to Annapolis to-morros. to consoli-
date the Massachusetts troops into divis-
ion, and then to Fort Monroe These troops
will give him formidable command. 1t is
probable that Gen. Mcclellan will enter
Western Virginia at the head of his Ohio
and other Western troops simultaneously
with the movement by Ger Hutler on Nor
folk, at the same time colutun of regular
will move from Washington, aus attacking
Virginia from three or four points.
The Posts special says there is a spark Of
Unionism in Eastern Virginia. Charles
Repton publishes an address to the people
of Fairfield county, announcing himself
candidate for Congress in the seventh Dis
trict.
The National Intelligencer of this morn
ing CONSTITUTES Lord John Russells speech
in Parliament as a recognition Of the right of
the Southern Confederacy - issue letters
marque and to bring prizes into British
ports.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

ST. LOUIS, May l8.--The State tobacco
warehouse was also visited yesterday by
United State authorities and a considerable
quantity of arms and munitions of war
taken therefrom. The rifles taken yester-
day from the central metropolitan police
station belonged to Henry N. Hart, Colonel
of the Constitutional Guard. They had
been sent to the Police Station for safe
keeping. The city is now environed by a
line of military posts extending from the
river below the arsenal, and around the
western outskirts to the river again on the
north. The obj ct Of these posts is to pre-
vent hostile troops or munitions Of war
from entering the city and to protect the
public peace, and give complete security to
every peaceful citizen. The forces compos-
ing these encampments belong to regiments
under Coils. Blair, Boernstein and Sigel.--
Twenty-seven persons have died o. wounds
received at the Camp Jackson and Walnut
street. affairs.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
New York Market

Nv York, May Is.-Flour is heavy
fc e.'nnon grades at 95@5 10 for super
Stan; ) 4105 so for common to medi.
IN ez Il western !; 5 55@5 IS for shipping
0raH,s extra round hoop Ohio Whisky
ru! eavY at Ice. Wheat in fair request
for rt with full prices, while unsound
is he@ey and declining; white Kentucky
l 1901 80. Rye steady at 67@68. Barley
duli at 65@65. Corn quiet and steady ;
Lew mixed western 52@55. Cut meats
heayg and dropping at for shoulders 81
OF Tor hams. Lard dull and heavy. But
ter selling slowly at 1O@l6. Sugar with
out material change; Cuba at 43@44.
Government stocks steady. Railroad stocks
heavy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

IA George G. Gather, a Kentucky gen.
tleman, well known in Louisville, writes
that he vas arres.ed at Richmond on the
28th, under city ordinance passed on the
2zd of April, enjoining all citizens to give
information against any person suspected OF
entertaining sentiments that render such per-
SOC unsafe to remain in the city" He was
confined in Jail with felons. He was finally
released on the 9th of May. In the same
cell with him was John L. Crittenden, OF
California, a young man not twenty-one
years old, who had been a student at the
University, and who had been guilty of ex-
pressing Union sentiments.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
RIVER ITEMS.

'TTsBUnGH, May l8.-River feet by
pier mark, and falling. Weather clear
warm.
'''''' Business on Saturday at this point
s duller than at any period within the
5wledge of the " oldest inhabitant." -
= Weather was sultry. The river was
falling, with fair prospect of low wa
soon.
THE Dunbar goes to Paducah to-day
2, the little Grey Eagle to Louisville at
and the Matte Cook to Bowling Green
Z o'clock. All carry the mail, and will
aud promptly to any business entrusted
hem.
''''' Accounts from all quarters indicate
Jiness dull, and all boats laid up.
THE Bowen and Eugene went out
urday with the Stars and Stripes flying
N their jack-staffs, the Bowen firing
ties from her cannon in front of the city
in front of Camp Morris. The Union
rit among steamboatmen is increa ing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

Sr. LOUIS, May l8.-The Democrat learns
that the encampment at st. JOSIAH under
the command of Jeff Thompsaa ;fAs been
removed several miles cas-. of E i e Mt, on
the Hannibal and St. lose l. E4iis cad,
where batteries have been erected, trains
stopped, and Government stores detained.
Also that Governor Jackson ha9 removed
the captain of the company of sac troops
stationed at Usage bridge, Pacific Railroad,
for allowing his men to maltreat Post Of
fee route agent few days since. The Gov
ernor also guarantees full proteetio 70 all
route agents along the line OF tLaf road.
Gen. Lyons refused to release JO-u Dean
and other persons recently arrest at
Potosi and other points on the iron Mou0-
tain Railroad, on their parole of j nor, as
they were engaged in overt acts OF HOSTILE
II to the government and are list,e 10 the
penalty of TREASON
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

PHILADELPHIA, May 18.-Senator Bayard
publishes a lengthy address to lire people
of Delaware vindicating himself from
false charges. He declares his visit to
New Orleans was solely on purposes
which were contemplated more than
a year ago, without any anticipation of the
exciting events which were occurring du-
ring his visit He is particularly severe on
the Philadelphia newspapers and tie sup
port they gave to mob violence. in con-
clusion, he says his term Of Office as Sena-
tor does not expire until March A, 1863, but
when satisfied that civil war cannot e ar
rested, and he finds the public sentiment If
Delaware prefers such result to peaceful
separation, he will resign. 1t W.. require
but o few days after the assemble of Con
gress for him to determine this, ao1 he can
then act.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, May Is Flour unchanged =;
demand limited super so; extra 1 500
4 Is. Wheat duh ana unchanged. Corn
"a. Oats 28. barley declined to soc for
prime fal-. Whisky in fair demand at I26.
Provisions dull; sales of 1000 pieces bulk
shoulders at CO 800 ties lard at 81. Gro
ceries unchanged and in moderate demand.
Hsofrcky moIay is placed at a discount
of Ara GER cent. Money market unchang-
ed, Exclange advanced to:lc prem. West
ern cuITau y almost unstable.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
FEVER AND AGUE.

4 cuss Of Eight MoRtbs' Standing cured Jy BGR-
HAYES HOLLAND BITTERS.
Michael Kelly, No. III Seventh, near Grant St.,
says:
% Last July, while running on the river, on cot
boat plying between Natchez and New Or
leans, was taken with Fever and Ague. For eight
long months 1 suffered with this dreadful disease.
The greater part Of this time was unable to work,
and spent at least fifty dollars for different medi-
cines, but found no permanent relief Three weeks
ago, one Of my friends insisted upon my trying
BGRHAyE'S HOLLAND BITTERS, saying that
a lcas guaranteed After taking it for week,
I must state, was sound man. have been at
work now for twQ weeks, and have had no return
of the Chills and Fever whatever"
I certify that the above statement is true.
THOMAS ADAMS,
Diamond House, or at r. Ches'er's Gothic Hail.
EH--8. II. BGFcHsIOr's KEafr- Dye T'hfs
splendid Hair Dye has equal-instantaneous in
sffect--Beautiful Black or Natural Brown no
staining the skin or injuring the Eair-remedies
he absurd and ill effect of Bad Dyes, and iuvigo
rates the Hair for life. None are genuine unless
igned w A Bachelor" Sold every@ ere.
CRAs BATCHELOR,t 5prIetor,
sert9n 81 BarcIqv-sf New York
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASING RIFLED CAN
NoN.-The Boston Advertiser learns that
Massachusetts, will, in a shot time, be in
possession f no less than ee.y excellent
rif1ed cannon-beautiful bras; field pieces
which have recently been tai1en from the
arsenal 20 a well-known foundry, there to
be converted into the most efficient weapons
ef 'no ae-- r~~~fara 4 bout FIVE tons of
projectiles for these cannon are already in
store
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

NEW YORK, May 18.-The Posts special
dispatch says the negotiations for the steam
ship Atlantic for $350,0O0, were imme cii-
ately broken off on the Secretary's asser~
tanning that it had been offered for 800,
900 less to the Galway line.
Vanderbilt has rendered his three steam
ers at price TO be fixed by TIE Govern
ment agent. If that is declined re will
give the Government the Vanderbilt.
Within a fortnight, the Massachusetts,
troops under Gen. Butler, will have posses
sion of the Gosport Navy Yard, or destroy it..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

HAvELoCKs.-Th friends of the several
giments in town and at the seat of war,
i've supplied them with the exceedingly
eful and rather ornamental style of head
ar known as the Havelock," so called
ter the late distinguished soldier ia India.
is plain cap, high in the crown, made
thick, white linen, and having a cape
hich falls to the shoulders, covering the
eek and ears, and, with long visor, shad-
g the greater part of the face The value
this cap as security against sunstroke,
as tested by the British troops during the
epoy rebelliou.-Nea0 York Paper.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
SIZE NO. 2O5.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order
of sale issued out of the office of the Clerk of the
Common Pieas Court OF Vanderburgh County, In
diana, &c favor Of Jonathan Phar vs. George P
Ginger 4 SJssnBAh Ginger, and to me directed,
in gurg 49, e ehich writ, / will, on
MONDAY, June Sd, 1861,
between sIge hoI-s of ten o'clock A. NJ, and four
O'Clock p b u ssii day, at the door of the Court
House, Ia The. ea;Y of Evansville, Vanderburgh
County, IA liaaa. 1dsr for sale, at public auction,
the rents AMI prEHss for term not exceeding
en- years, tie following described real estate to-
wit: Lots NJ. even ID, aud eight (s), in Block
No. two ~, in ETott's Enlargement of the city of
Evansville, ia the County of Vanderburgh, and
State of Indiana, and should said rents and profits
of said real estate not sell for sufficient to
satisfy said writ and costs, will, the time
and place. offer for SALE and sell, the fee simple of
said re estate for the satisfaction Of said writ and
costs, without gard to valuation appraisement
laws. 50HH S. GAVITT, Sheriff V. G.
G Baker, Pi Ia ATTY. may12-3ww
NAV 18th, ISL
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice of Special Election

SrtTf - INDIANA, I &C
- -, Oh County. %
y p a vacancy has occurred ia the Office of
JUST. - the peace in and for Centre Township,
in the county aforesaid by the resignation of Sam
ueI NJ Gibson, Esq,
Therefore, in conformity with the statutes in
such cases, made and provided. I, -uis Richter
Clerk Of tAe VanierbuIgh Circuit Court, do here
by order election to fill such lucy, to be held
at the Ls'-- pls ces of holding elections in said
TOWNSHIP IL Centre Monday, the third (3d),
day of June, D. 1861, and the Sh srif of Wander
burgh county is hereby directed to give legal notice
of such election.
In attGstation whereof have hereunto suhscrb-
ed my mans and affixed the seal of said Court this
% day of NJ y, A. d. 1861.
LOUIS RICHTER, c. V. G. c.
I, John s. G2vitt, Sheriff of Vanderburgh county,
certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy
of the original file in my Office, this, the Sd day
of May, A. D. 1861.
=. = 3wDT JOHN s GAyITT { Y g
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

Ia We publish, this morning, COM
luicatiOn in defense of the Mount Yer
"A Association. Ia our article, in refer
ce to this matter, the other day, we in
lded no Injustice to the Association, nor
uld any injustice have been done if the
IS are as was stated in the dispatch
ich Occasioned our criticism. Our i'm
I ssIon Of the purchase was similar to that
our correspondent-that the grace Of
lshingtou was the object that induced the
chase o. the Mount Vernon estate
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20
LOCAL NOTICES.
A C. SuRADER, Agent.

NEVER BEHIND TIE TIMEs.-As good
icy is very scarce at present, L. Rosen-
d & Co, at the Oak Hall clothing house
73, Main street, inform the public that
5 willing to take Illinois and Wisconsin
ley at very small discount. We have
cry large and extensive stock of ready
lie clothing, and gentlemen's furnishing
ds which have to be disposed of in a
, short time This is a very good OPP
tunity for those who have any of this
,ney, to get rid of it. d&w-tf.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

sy They have a report in Charleston
that an expedition against that city is being
fitted out at Portsmouth, N. H, to be COM
posed of large force of Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Verre5. militia. There is GER
tiaI,. much sc..vity at the Portsmouth
Ms y-Tard, ard great nav Preparations are
going forwsr5 n the coz of Maine-for
what purpose - South will doubtless find
out before long.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

THE VASDERBURGH GRAYs.-This new
Military company were out in full uniform
aturday afternoon and made quite a fine
splay. There were about 40 muskets in
INKS. Their uniform consists of gray jeans
ckets and pants. trimmed with black, and
ay caps. The marching was creditabIe
such young soldiers They passed
rough several Of the principal streets, and
en- to their armory at the Crescent City
all, when they were dismissed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

WASHINGTON, May l9--The long bridge
connecting with the Virginia shore was
guarded last night by larger number of eff
fective troops than heretofore
An armed vessel was in the vicinity. The
measure was precautionary in view of g re-
port of a design to injure the bridge by the
secessionists
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

ONE OF THE EFFECTS OF SECEssIoN.-In
course of an article recommending that
assures be taken to fortify the city of
chmond, the Examiner of that city is
ced to admit that there are at this mo-
.nt in that city not less than FIVE thous-
1 unemployed negroes. Also, that the to-
eco factories are closed, or working short
'ces, aud that all the usual occupations of
anual labor are at a stand. Slaves walk
streets, whose masters can find work
ither for hire or for nothing. What a
ange within a month is this.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

FoRr KEARNEY, May 18.-The Pony Ex-
press, from San Francisco o. the 9Th, pass
ed to-day. The all-engrosslng topic con-
tinued to be the civil war. As each Ex-
press arrives, people congregate by thous-
ands to learn the news. The sentiment is
universal to sustain the Administration
Preparations were making for an immense
Union meeting on the 18th. The complete
loyalty of California seems to be beyond
question. A special congressional election
will be held on the 18th of June.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

PHILADELPHIA, May lsth.-The tug Yam
kee arrived to-day having in tow three
schoouers loaded with tobacco. They sur
rendered to the Harriet Lane Of Cape
Henry. The officer in charge reports tHe
ship North Carolina in ballast from HARE,
and another ship had been seized. TJEtv
vessels had been detained by the fleet IN
Guiding five tobacco vessels.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

Springfield, Mo-, May 18.-A large Union
meeting was held here to-day. About 300
men, we'll mounted, many with rifles,
marched into town. All are opposed to
secession as a remedy for any wrongs, real
or imaginary. The military law was dis
cussed by some of the speakers and many
of the crowd declared they would not
submit to it. Companies for home protec-
ton are being formed in this AID adjoin-
ing counties.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

NV YORK. May l8.--The Express dis.
patch states that the rebels fred CT The fed
eral troops on the Wycomico river, when
reseuing the light ship, which was returned
by the federal troops by several volleys, ef-
ter which no rebels could be seen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Major Mulligan's
Irish Brigade has been received for the war.
The Department daily receives bushels of
letters from applicants for places, military
and civil, most of which ask for replies. 1t
is, therefore, proper to state that it is the in
flexible rule that letters relating to such
subjects, though read and filed, are not, and
cannot be- answered
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

Conc STATE OF THINGS AT MONTGOMERY
a capital without any capital. A Presi-
ent without any precedent. A Secre-
lry of the Treasury without any treas
re. 4 Secretary of the Navy without any
avy. A Secretary Of Foreign Affairs with
ut any foreign affairs. A Postmaster-Gen-
.-al without any post Office A judiciary
'ithout any judgment; in fine, an Admin
htration without head or tail.-Noc York
lsndeT.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-20

The FRUIT CRoP.-So far as our observa-
n goes, the prospect is that our country
Il be blessed this season with fruits of all
1ds in abundance. Apples, pears, peaches
/ cherries all look fine. The earlier kinds
cherries will be more abundant than
hal.
Wharf.-The wheat in the county looks
and an abundant crop will be yielded
thout some unforeseen agency destroys
CoRN.-There has been most too much
and the weather a little too cool for the
n crop so far, but the weather has been
re propitious the past few days. I'm
mes Gazette.