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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING
LOTS TO RE FILLED

And now here IT appearing to the Common Conn
ell of the City Of Evansville, that lots l. q 3 4, 8,
6, 7, s. 9 10, and H. ia Block No. 5, in Stoekwells
Enlargement of the City Of Evansyiie are situ-
ated that water collects and remains stagnant there
on, and the Of said lots is hereby directed
to such height will prevent water from col
leetiDg and remaining stagnant thereon, within
thirty days from the passage of this order.
Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City Of Evansville,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true and
complete copy Of an order of said Council passed
the 18th day of May, A. D. 1861 so far as 1t re-
lates TO the within named lots.
In witness whereof, have bereuntO subscribed
my name, and affixed tie seal of said City this 22d
day of May, A.. D.. 1861 PATRICK BURKE.
ms
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

MARRIED VS.. SNGLE.-An interesting
game of Town Ball will take place this af-
ternoon at the ball ground CAST beyond the
old cemetery, commencing at three o'clock.
The married men on one side, and the sin
gle men on the other. A comfortable shade
and seats have been erected. Ladies can
now witness the game. Ia many cities the
ladies are quite regular attendants. We
hope to see a goodly number present this
afternoon to witness the combat.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

BGr If straws are indications, we should
think that the arrest of Marshal Kane, the
suppression of passes into the camps of the
army, and the transferring of several re-
giments from Washington into Virginia,
are indicative that active operations will
soon commence. The people are ready for
taem.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
ARMY CONTRACTS.
oUARTERMAsFER GEMS. DEPART
IEnIA Isflr u LIN Inn 1ocr

QUARTERMASTER GEMS. DEPART
IEDIANAPoLIs, IND, June II, 1861.
Proposals will be received by the Quartermaster
General at his Office, ia indianapolis, till the 18th
day of June, at O'Clock NJ, to furnish the State
OF Indiana with Five Thousand suits Of uniforms
consisting Of jackets and pants TO be made of the
oest quality OF grey or blue satinets, or all wool
cloth, trimmed with black cloth on the collar and
cuffs with shoulder straps and stripe down the legs
2,600 pairs army blankets, lbs to lbs;
10000 blue-gray flannel shirts;
10000 pairs brown drill drawers;
10000 pairs homemade wool socks;
5000 pairs army half double seized shoes (strung
with leather strings);
5000 army hats or caps;
1000 tin canteens, covered, strung, aud corked
5000 knapsack straps, sample in office;
tern. -
Samples of goods to accompany proposals.
All the above articles to be completed and deify-
cred TO the Quartermaster General at his Office in
indianapolis, free of all charges for drayaQe pack
ing' and freight, by the 18th day Of July, proximo
J. H. VAJEN,
June2l-dtiljuly15.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

BG~Our friend Gus. Lemc1e takes charge
of the Office on the Charley Bowen to-day,
Mr.. Bentley returning home to Pennsylva-
MIA. Gus. is a good fellow, as was his pre-
decessor. The Bowen leaves to-day at two
o'clock, on arrival of the cars.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

DG~The skirmish of our Indiana zouaves
with the rebels seems to have been seriops
affair. According to report, Corporal Hayes
covered himself with glory, being wounded
thret Zines, and killing five Of the enemy
while fighting fashion-on his
back.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

EE~ Governor Morton has received no less
than five several dispatches from Cincinnati,
rendering as many companies to him for
reception in any one of the three years
regiments recently authorized from Indiana
Of course, his Excellency was compelled to
decline the offers of the gallant Ohioans.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

ggThe City Greys having reorganized
and elected Victor Bisch Captain, were
drilling last night. They honored the Jour
nal Office with three cheers and a 50 tiger
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
nEAYCR,s OFFICE-

EVANSVILLE, IND, june 10, 1861.
Owners and claimants Of real estate are no.
titled that the premises hereafter described has
been sold for City Taxes and that the time for the
of February, 1862.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
Board of REHABILITATION.

The Common Council OF the City Of Evansville
will meet a Board OF Equalization, at the City
Council Chamber, Wednesday, the 10th day OF
June, 1861, at o'clock A NJ, for the purpose of
eq ualzing and correcting the assessments Of real
and personal property, and will tinue in session
from day to day until said assessments all equal
lied and corrected.
All tax payers are requested TO call and examine
their respective assessments.
w. BAKER, Mayor.
Mayor IS Office, Evansville, Ind, June TO- 1861.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

e9We were indebted, yesterday, to Mr..
Mcclure, train boy, and Mr. Carter, for late
papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

~ w Y n y ENlEa1
u TATE for the payment Of the costs and ex-
penses of Street Improvements Notice is hereby
given, that by virtue Of q precept issued by tho
Mayor Of the City Of Evansville, and to direct
ed will sell at public auction, at the door of the
Court House in said City, Saturday, the goth day
of June, 1861, at O'clock NJ, the following lots
parcels of real estate, much thereof as may
be necessary TO pay the amount charged and as
sessed against said lots respectively, for the costs
and expenses OF making Street improvements for
said lots, together with the costs of sale
L. W. Heberd. southwest three fourths of
lot g in block 81 Eastern Enlargement....SlD627
juns1 CHRISTIAN HEDDERICH. O. O.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

The 0wnerof the Flat Boat lying across the Leet
Street Gutter, the Wharf, is hereby notified and
required 10 remove IT without delay. If not re-
moved by Monday. june Sd, 1861, It will then be
sold at public auction to pay the expenses Of re
mOval. By order Of the Common Council,
may30 p. BURKE, Clerk
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
Ne00se99se02R - co..

Mo. 30 Water Street, EVGasSflEs, fad
Daily experience demonstrating the fact that
men cannot depend upon collections TO raise money
to pay their debts, and having found, upon ex-
animation, that we have goods enough IN store to
pay all we owe. now offer 20 sell at reduced
prices. We have complete assortment Of Grocsr-
les and Liquors. All of the bsst quality, and will
sell at wholesale and re tail for money, aud for
ey only. We invite purchasers to examine
stock, will offer Inducements that win 5rsti-
fly them in buying Of us ON terms.
apr26 SORENSON q 90.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

=. BURKE, Clerk.

ReOTECE TO co MT R.GCTO AZ 8.
GW The Common Council Of the City of Evans.
vile will receive sealed proposals until the 9th day
of July, 1861, for grading the Alley extending from
Eastern Enlargement, between Locust and Walnut
Streets, in said city
p. BURKE, Clerk
City Clerks 0iics, June 18Th, 1851. juneI4
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29
RFCRUITS WANTED.

There are few vacancies in the " Independent
Rifles" now being organized under the new Militia
Law. Applicants will be enrolled by he under
signed, at b is office, Third Street. Young men
who do not volunteer in the army, should seize this
opportunity of being of some service to their State.
Apply Immediately. CHAS. DENNY.
iunel9
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

The way from the jetty to the entrance
of the foot is in the universal deep sand of
this part of the world the distance from
the landing place to the gateway is not
much more than 200 yards. and the ap-
proach 10 the portal is quite unprotected
There is high ramp and glaeis on the land
side, but the face and part of the curtain in
which the gate is situate are open, as it was
not considered likely that it would ever be
attacked by Americans The sharp
angle of the bastion on this face IS
so weak that men are now eneae-
ed in throwing up an extempore glacis
to e1s1g the base of the wall and the case
mates from fire. The ditch is very broad.
and the scarp and counters carp are riveted
with briekwork. The curFette has been
cleared out and in doing so, as a proof of
the agr eeable character Of the locality, |
may observe upwards of go rattle-snakes
were killed by the workmen. An abattis
has been made along the edge of this part
OF the ditch--a rough inclined fence of
stakes and boughs of trees "Yes. Sir; at
one time when those terrible free eating
gentlemen at the other side were full of
snreats' and coming to take the place every
day, tnere We're only 70 men in this fort
ana lieutenant Slemmer threw up this abat-
tbs to delay his assailants, if il were oDIv
for few minutes, and to give his men
breathing time to use their small arms /"
The classmates here are all blinded
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

AWWIMAWhB
~ 200 bushels white Pinkeyes and keshan-
nocks, for planting, just received per steamer han
eellor, aud for sale by FRICk q fhANky
june26-1wd-p d No II Water Street.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-29

HHLE.G.v- Up! CLEAN UIsY!
= l6 bars A No. l Soap for 81, at -T.t
juns22 - II. A COOKS
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
Southern News.

ST. LOUIS Friday. January Is.
The reported seizure of large quantity of
powder, by the authorities of Louisiana, at New
Orleans, belonging to st. Louis merchants, is un-
true. The powder has not reached that port. 1t
is understood that the Governor Of Louisiana has
proposed to purchase the powder on its arrival at
New Orleans.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Friday, January Is.
The delegates to the Southern Congress have
been appointed by the Governor and confirmed by
the convention.
MnIEpGEvuIK, Ga, Friday, January Is.
The convention was in secret session till four
O'Clock, when resolutions were adopted declaring
il the duty of Georgia to secede, appointing
committee of seventeen to draft an ordinance of
secession.
The resolutions were adopted by 160 to 100.
Arersra, Ca Friday, January Is.
The Arkansas Legislature has unanimously
passed bill submitting the convention question
to the people on the 18th of February. In case
of a majority favoring it the Governor is to APP
point day.
RALEIGH, Friday. January Is.
The convention bill occupiedboth Houses again
to-day. There is not much opposition to the con-
vention as TO particular details relating to State
matters. The convention will be called. There
is some disappointment at the Northern opposition
W WI. Otitttlocu piplOcitOh, uiiu hcthtilc
the Union sentiment daily.
MnIKDGEvIIIE Friday, January Is.
H. V. johnson introduced resolution as
substitute for those adopted, looking co-opera-
ton, inviting a convention of the South at At
lanta in February. Mr.. Johnsons resolution was
lost.
Mr.. Stephens SAID during the debate, if Georgia
is determined secede the sooner she does so the
better.
Cannon are firing and flags of independence are
flying from the capitol, sky rockets set of and
there is music and other demonstrations.
NEW YoRS, Friday, January Is
Two-thirds Of the delegates to the Louisiana
convention are secessionsts.
Col. Chase, commander of the Florida forts,
telegraphs to the Mayor of New Orleans for 2 900
men to aid in seizng Fort Pickens.
The steamer HdbanG from Havana on the 18TH
has arrived. Business dull. Suspensions numer
Gus. Sugar unchanged; the new crop is rapidly
coming in. Money scarce.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
From New York.

NEW fOkk, fruay, january 10.
The military of New jersey are taking meas
ures for placing their brigades war footing
Simon kotZ, convicted OF arson, was sentenced
to Imprisonment for life.
The Times states on authority of letter from
an officer at Fort Sumter, that Major Anderson
heard the day before her arrival that the Star o
the West had left New York with endorsements
for him, and that he gave orders not to fire on
the batteries that were attacking the steamer, be-
cause he was anxious to avoid collision.
The Tribune has positive information that it is
the intention of the rebel leaders at Charleston
TO attack Fort Sumter as soon as their envoy re-
turns from Washington.
The recent charge of Judge Smally, concern
ing treason, has driven several Southerners from
this CITY, General Thorn, agent of Alabama 70:
the purchase of firearms, departed hastily on
Wednesday that he neglected to complete his con-
tract
A deaf mute named Wm. II. James, supposed
n runaway from some asylum in Ohio, was ar
rested as wanderer in Brooklyn Yesterday. He
had considerable money.
The Washington correspondent of the CONNER
cial Advertiser SAYS Senator Ivers0n has received
advices this morning from Pensacola that Fort
Pinckey having recently been garrisoned by the
Federal Government, it has excited the ire of the
Secessionists who are now in possession of Fort
Barracks and the navy yard
New YoEK, Saturday, January 10.
The steamer Glasgow for Liverpool with eighty
two passengers, and the Bremen for Southampton
with eighty four passengers and $50 900 in specie
sailed to-day
Between nine and ten o'clock this morning, a
shocking murder was committed at III West
Twenty ninth street Mary Ann Lane was beaten
TO death in the basement of a tenement house
occupied by Peter Brady, shoemaker. A
brother of the murdered woman, Samuel Lane
and Bradley, have been arrested.
Beside other parties, the Grand jury of the
United States Circuit Court held Frederick Hud
son of the Herald, Mr.. England of the Tribune,
and Mr.. Hills of the Euening Post and Elk Mayor
Tieman to answer interrogations touching Ger
tain alleged movements in the city.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23

test between slavery and freedom was fought in
Kansas two years ago. He couldn't vote for Mr.
Crttenden's propositions, giving his reasons there
for.
In conclusion, he said if the Republican Ad
mnstratOn does not do right, millions in the
North will stand by YOU
Mr.. Crawford followed in explanatory remarks
in defense of the position of South Carolina, con-
GLIDING by saying he would die defending hi:
rights
Mr.. Hill, responding to Mr. Sherman, said the
South was approachable with reason, and APP
pealed for Cancellation Mr. Hill wished it borne
in mind that he belonged not to that class of men
who would dismember the Union. He would ask
Georgia, after seeding to have the manliness to
refuse a reconstruction and stand out alone; there
would be dignity if not safety in such a step.
Mr.. Davis, of Massachusetts-Will you take
the platform of the Constitutional Union Party,
which declares for the Union, the Constitution
and enforcement of the laws?
Mr. Hill understand that platform; was
of its trainers.
Mr.. Dawes suppose YOU will hold yourself
TO it,
Mr. Hill-Do you respect that platform?
Mr.. Dawes-I respect, regard and uphold every
obligation of the Constitution and every law
passed under it.
Mr. Hill am glad to hear you say so, and
hope you will administer severe rebuke to the
Governor of Massachusetts, for not coneurring
with your views. Laughter.
Mr. Dawes-There is no gentleman more true
to the Constitution and Union than Massachu-
sets and its Governor.
Mr. Hill saw the out going Governor, Mr..
Banks, is a better observer of the Constitution
than Andrews.
He concluded by appealing to gentlemen to
take Crittenden's compromise. He had listened
with pleasure to Stewards speech because it was a
modification of his former opinions.
After further proceedings Mr.. Burnett offered
an amendment that no force be employed against
Il seeding State. Rejected.
The army bill then passed. Adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
BY TEr.EGIArH-
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Saturday, January 49,
In -four there Is scarcely much doing to-day, the
market, however be quoted shade frmer without
any material change in prices sales to-day of 5000 brs
at IS l5a5 Is for superne State S. 1905 IS for
State including small PARCELS IS 1908 % for superne
Western IS 40d5 IS for medium extra West
ern, and IS 65g5 80 for shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio.
Canadian -four dull and dropping; sales of $50 brls at
So J0G7 % for common to choice extra.
Rye -four quie small sales at 50 1904 Is for common
TO choice superfine.
Little better business doing IN meal: prices un-
changed sales of $50 br 80 10 for 80 so for Brandy
wine, in store.
Whisky in moderate request without important change
in price, sales Of $50 brls. at Is "a a1s2ac.
Wheat without change and holders disposed TO in
sst on full prices.
Rye quiet at 73d15c.
Barley more active and shade frmer sales Of 1000
bush good Tc in store: less export inquiry and
lower; 3S, 200 BUSH 697oc mixed Western in store 20
GSlc delivered, and 7lc. for white Western in store
Moderate business doing in sc SIC for Western
and Canadian: 81 Cos3s for State.
Clover seed-moderae export business doing sales Of
900 bush. at So Cdls7s for prime to very choice.
Pork rmer and quiet; sales of $50 brls at 81 so for
mess; sl2 for old prime, and Sl3 Is for new do.
Beef quiet and unchanged; sales of lbs brls at ~ IS
as 90 for country prime; IS 1906 IS for country
IS O0lO 90 repacked mess; $40 O01o 80 for extra
and frmer.
Dressed hogs frmer at 7Is97,4c for corn fed; live
hogs quiet at Sc 90.
Bacon irmer and demand moderatc sales Of $50 boxes
long ribbed middles at 9iac.
Lard heavy, with more freedom.
Sugar active but prices steady sales Of 24 hhds
Cuba at So 96c; 100 tierces Havana at 5s4 as 6-T
Molasses steady sales Of 245 brs n. o.. at 3s939c.
Coffee unchanged; sales of 545 bags Rio at IL q 13c;
$500 bags Iaguayra at lbs, al31sc.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23

CSTATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, S. In the
Marion Circuit Court Of Marion County, in the State
81 Indiana, March Term, A. ID. ls6l-Chares Bryar rs
William X. Hogshire, Ernest George. Christian knoop,
Adolph RndSkoph, Morris RndskOph Raphael Bircbmann
Simon Rindsi oph Thomas Iceland Charles y. Lorkard,
Joseph bubbles, solomon H0fhemer, Max Hofheimer,
Abraham Hoffhener and Frederick VIM 0berhen.
known That this 18th day Of January in the
1861 the allowed named plaintiff by his attorneys, filed In
the Office Of the Clerk Of the Marion Circuit Court his
plant against said defendant in the above entitled cause
together with affidavit Of competent person, that all
Of said defendants, except said William r. Hogsre snd
Christian KnoOp residents II the State Of Indiana
Said resident defendants therefore, hereby
titled Of the fling and pendency Of said complaint against
them, and that unless they appear and deur
thereto the calling Of said cause the second day 81
the Of said Court 10 be begun and held at the
Court house in the city of indianapolis, the Fourth
Monday in March next said complaint and the matters
and things therein contained and alleged. viii be heard
and determined in their absence.
JOHN c. NEW, Clerk.
wAIrorK wNiroLE, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
jan23-w3w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
LEGAL.


DxECUTOR'S N0TICE-Notice is hereby given that
IL after the first day Of January next the under
signed will sell private SALE by order Of the Court Of
Common Pleas of Marion county, Indiana the following
part Of the real estate Of Henry Ave deceased with lot
No rs In block No ILL., McCarys Addition the ciiy
feet Of the front Of said lot
and running back west 80 feet to the full width Of the
'front.' the following terms, to-wt at not less than its
appraised value and 500 Of the purchase money 10 be
had in hand 500 in year. and balance in Is months
from day Of SALE the deferred payments TO be secured by
notes Of purchaser with good freehold security bearing
interest from date and without relief from valuation
appraisement laws MARGARET AyEIS, Executrix.
jan9-w3t
NToTTCE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT LETTERS OF
Administration have been issued TO the undersigned
By the Court of Common Pleas Of Marion county, the
Of Samuel A. Edgar deceased Said estate is prob
ably insolvent ljanl6-w3il GEO. w. McoUAT.
SSTATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, Ss:-In the
Marion Circuit Court of Marion county, in the State
ofIndiana March Term, A. ID. 1851 Mary Shea rs John
Shea.
BE knowrf That on this seventh day Of January, in
the wear 1851 above named plaintiff by her attorneys
filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Marion Circuit Court
her complaint against said defendant in the above entitled
cause together with an affidavit Of competent person.
that said defendant JOHN SHEA Is resident Of the
State Of Indiana
Said defendant IS therefore, hereby notified Of the filing
and tendency osad complaint against him. and that unless
he appear and demur the calling Of said
cause on the second day Of the Of said Court
he begun and held az the Courthouse in the city 81
Indianapolis on the fourth Monday in March next said
COMPLAINT and the and things therein contained
and alleged will heard aud determined in his absence
JOHN c. NEW Clerk,
BY FRKD. kSEFrER, Deputy.
wALroIE & wALPoIx, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
jan23-w3t
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23
Missouri Legislature.

ST LOUIS, saturday, Jalluary IT.
The House convention bill was slightly amended
by the Senate yesterday in which the House con-
Cured and the bill passed. The amendment
reads thus: No act ordinance or resolution
shall be valid to change or to dissolve the relation
of this State to the Government of the United
States or any other State until majority of the
qualified voters of the State shall ratify the same
Mr. Russell, the Commissioner from Mississippi,
made strong secession speech before the joint
session of the Legislature last night
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-23

CATHoLIcITY IN THE UNITED SrATEs.-It ap.
pears from the Catholic Almanac for 1861. just
published, that there are in the United Strtes be-
longing to the Catholic communion, 2.5l7
churches; chapels and stations ,27s Priests, 9
81 Priests ordained during 1860, 20; ecclesiasti
cal institutions, 40; clerical students, 1879: male
religious institutions, 100; female religious insti-
tutions, 173; literary institutions for young men,
Sc; female academies, 2l2; male parochial or Fl ee
schools, 1888; aggregate number of pupils, q $40;
female parochial or free schools, 327: aggregate
number of pupils, 1851; hospitals, %; orphan
asylums, lO2; number of orphans, $3.50; benevo-
lent and charitable institutions. 100; population
1900, 600.