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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
Noon Dispatches.

New YORK, May 16-The Herald sta ties
that on the 9TH ult. the War Department
issued an order directing the commanders
Of Ft. Smith, Arkansas FITS. Cobb, Gibson,
and Washata, to evacuate and repair with
their troops and property to Fit. Leaven-
worth, and authorizing the occupation of
these posts by Arkansas volunteers called
out by the first proclamation by the Presi-
dent. This explains the abandonment of
Fit, Smith by its federal garrison some time
since.
The Government to-day received advices
from the squadron off Fort Pickens. No
change up to the last date in the military
status. In accordance to instructions, they
had put stop tothe landing of vessels from
Mobile and New Orleans with supplies for
the rebel army, being a complete blockade
1t appears the rebel troops have been al
most wholly supplied with provisions from
these two ports. The stopping Of the sup
plies at this time, it is thought, will operate
most disastrously to the troops, as they were
but poorly supplied before.
The Worlds Washington dispatch states
that the police had been required to take
the oath of allegiance.
Another spy had been arrested in the
Pennsylvania Camp. 1t is rumored that
Virginia troops were encamped in the rear
of Arlington Heights, two miles fromW Wash
ington.
The rumor is not credited, although all
troops are ordered to sleep on their arms,
with artillery on the alert, with double
shOtted guns.
There was another attempt at riot in
Pratt Street, Baltimore, on the occasion OF
the passage of the Doylstown Guards, with
the Ringgold Battery, but the fact being
known, every man had loaded rifle, which
| deferred an attack.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

NEW YORK, May l6.-The Posts dispatch
says Congressman Ashley, of Ohio propo-
ses plan to float an army down he Missis-
sppi river to take New Orleans The
Worlds dispatch says it is believed 5000
Pennsylvanians are moving towards Mary
land. The transfer of Gen. Butler to Fort
ress Monroe, and the sending there of large
quantities Of stores, is believed 10 indicate
important movements. Advices from Fort
Monroe state that on Monday large baud
OF secessionists, of Hampton, sent deputa-
ton to Col. Dimmick, demanding the sole
possession of the road leading across the
dyke, which has been lately under guard
Dimmick's reply was that he would give
the rebels just ten minutes to dispense. Two
companies of Massachusetts troops were or
dered northWard, and cannon were placed
so as to sweep the entire distance. The
Colonel, with a watch in hand, waited for
the expiration of the time, when not rebel
was to be seen. Two hundred Massachu-
sets troops took possession of the dyke and
bridge.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
RIVER ITEMS.
MAY II

CINCINNATI, May l6.-The river has fall
en- s inches 264 feet in the channel
Weather clear. Mercury 66o.
PITTsBURG, May l6.-River unchanged
Weather cloudy.
THE river was falling little at this
point yesterday.
THE weather was beautiful but no
business was doing, and no boats running.
1.-THE cannon manufactured at KratZ
i Heilman's Foundry was tried yesterday
morning from the river bank before the
city. 1t sent a ball whizzing and skipping
over the water at a great distance. 1t IS a
good piece, and can be made very effective.
To-day the Dunbar goes to Paducah
at l O'Clock, with the mail She is a first
class boat and is very prompt.
1.-The Maid of the Mist, Capt. John
Burbank, runs regularly from the wharf to
the camp below the city. She leaves every
hour promptly. She did big business yes
terday, large crowds going to see the sold
iers in camp. The charge for the round
trip is only 10 cents, which places it within
the means of all to go.
1.-The Charley Bowen came in at an
early hour last night, with the Stars and
stripes nylng from her jack sIaH -CaPt.
Dexter informs US that the old flag was
cheered at all the principal towns in Ken
lucky and Indiana from here to Cairo. He
reports strong Union feeling in Kentucky.
1.-The Maid of the Mist in trying to
pull the ferry boat off yesterday evening,
sank her at the Lamasco wharf No blame
IS attached to any one, as the ferry boat
was very old and rotten, and as she was
lying on the rocks, they knocked a hole
in har
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

A NEW WEAPoN-THE STEAM GUN Ex-
CELLED.-The Cincinnati Press gives the
following description of an invention by a
couple of Cincinnati mechanics, which it
thinks eXcels anything yet invented down
East:
A model of the proposed gun has already
been furnished to- and inspected by, General
Mcclellan, and he is highly delighted with
1t, as any one must be who understands
anything of the nature of fire arms. 1t will
consist of twelve Tor any number) ordinary
gun-barrels of one, two or three ounce
calibre placed on a revolving. cylinder, be-
hind which is some simple rotary machine
~, to which a crank is attached, ard so
constructed that at every revolution one of
the barrels of the gun is loaded and another
discharged, so that the only limit to the
number of shots fired per minute is tie ca
pacity of the manager to turn the crank,
which can easily be made to revolve three
times per second
The Mimic cartridges are used, and placed
IN a tube and adjusted by the machinery
The Maynaw primer is employed for ignit-
ing the powder, and when one is consumed
another can be supplied in a few seconds.
1t is mounted on wheels, like a feld-piece
but is so light that it can be easily mauag-
ed and pointed by single person. In or
der to make it effective three men will be
required-one to adjust it, one to supply
cartridges to the tube, aud a third to fire it, |
If any thing should occur that it becomes
necessary to abandon it in the field, the |
crank can be taken off, and the screw bat
tered, so that it can not be employed in pur-
suiF. 1t will thus be made as useless to the |
enemy as a spiked cannon.
The inventors, who are young, and witt /
out capital, propose to furnish one, on the |
plan OF the model exhibited for $3.50, and |
insure it to be effective and there is little
doubt but the sum will be furnished i'm
mediately.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

PHILADELPHIA, May Let seems Lieut.
Tilden, aid-de-camp to Maj. McClelland, OF
the Ohio troops, accompanied the train on
which Col. Anderson was passenger, tc
Harrisburgh, and when at Middletown, he re-
ceived a letter from a friend in Kentucky
desiring him to inform Col. Anderson that
Mr.. Breckenridge would meet him in Gin
cInnati to take a command under him, and to
assist in organizing the federal troops in
Kentucky. Col. Anderson received the in
telligence with warmth, as Mr.. Breckenridge
was an old personal friend, but it is said be
remarked, the news is almost too good to be
true. The fact of Col. AndersOn's mention
ing the circumstance to Gov. Curtin, came
from a reliable source.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

ST. LOUIS, May l6.-Camp Springs, in
western Hyde Park, northern end Heights,
near the reservoir, in the northwestern
part of the city, was occupied by the U. S.
troops to-day, as a precautionary and pro-
tective measure. The march of the troops
through the city was quiet. Capt. Nc
Donald, an order for whose release was
made by ha5aes corpus, is in Col. McArthur's
camp at Caseyville, Illinois. He was taken
across the river in a skiff Monday night,
and marched under guard to Camp Bisssll.
Unsuccessful attempts to rescue the prisoner
were made between the arsenal gate and
the river, by a considerable number of per-
sons and the prompt arrival of reinforce
ments and a few remarks from Capt. Nc
Donald himself prevented trouble.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

NEVER BEHIND THE TMEs.-As good
money is very scarce at present, L. Rosen-
valid & Co., at the Oak Hall clothing house
No. 70, Main street, inform the public that
he is willing TO take Illinois and Wiscon sin
money at a very small discount. We have
a very large and extensive stock of ready
goods which have to be disposed of in a
very short time. This is a very good OPP
portunitg for those who have any of this
money, to get rid of it. d&w-tf.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

WAsHINGToN, May 16.-None Of the
managers of the Mt. Vernon Society resid-
ing here have knowledge of the reported
removal of the remains of Washington, be-
yond what has been published in the news
papers. They reasonably presume that if
the facts were as reported, those in charge
of that place would before this hour have
informed them.
From representations made to the De-
partment, it is probable that nearly all, if
not the entire river service, will be officially
discontinued in few days in the seeded
states.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.

KARLSRUHE, May let is now re-
ported That Major Anderson simply told
Gov. Curtin as a report, not as a fact, that
John c. Breckenridge was to take federal
command under him
Seventy-6ve members of the House, head
ed by the Speaker, have rendered their ser
vices to the Government.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

CINCINNATI, May 16.-Col. Anderson ar
rived this afternoon, and was met at the
depot by committee of the city council
Mayor Hatch rendered the Inequalities OF
the city, to which Col. Anderson replied
briefly. He was then escorted through the
principal streets by the Home Guards, and
an immense throng of citizens. Every here
along the line of march the most hearty ex-
pressions of welcome were given. At Camp
Dennison the soldiers were drawn up in
line, presenting arms as the train passed
Col. Anderson is the guest of his brother,
Larz Anderson.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
RAILROAD REC GIPTs.

MAY 18th, 1861.
1928 bushels corn, j. II. Oglesby; So bbls flour,
Crane Brown; bills -four, J. Fl. Msghee d Co.;
l hid and bxs ice, ice chests, J. G. Stapp; bxs
powder, j. W. Foster; 6 bxs cartridges, FL. Rice,
18th regiment; Dbl eggs, SKIS rags, bucket but
ter, sack feathers, 1 case drugs, Preston Bros;
TX soap, Als &c Howes; Is tks flour, Philip Negele;
Is SKIS flour, Il. Goering; frog guard rail, E. r..
60; bale furs, W. Hubbell; bx dry goods, shap-
ker & Bussing; bales domestic. bxs P. G. o Riley
Z Co; Sc pigs lead, Reitz d Haney; 4 kegs shot, 6
bars lead, /. & ID. Holman; trunks, II. Crapmer;
% bags coffee, ). w. Sherer d Co., Paducah, KY.
A Il. SHRADER, Agent.
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Nearly Five Hundred Balls In a Min.
ute.


An instrument of death has been invent
ed, and was exhibited in New York on
Friday, which is intended to throw an I'M
interrupted stream of four hundred and
eighty balls per minute The machine ex-
perimentei with yesterday consists of a gun
barrel about three feet long, at the breech
of which is attached a hange or balance
wheel. The balls are thrown into this
wheel, pass into the gun barrel and out at
the muzzle with a speed and force proper
tionate to tie number of revolutions of the
wheel; the iormer, however, being limited,
from natural causes, to about four hundred
and eighty balls.
Rapid motion is given the fange or bal
ance wheel by means of a combination of
gear wheels; the motive power being ap-
piled at a large fly wheel which is operated
by SIX men at cranks. The gun was sta
toned at the foot of Thirty-third street,
North river, and target was placed at
distance of fifty yards. Most of the balls
took effect in the target, passing through
three thicknesses of boards. The gun was
afterwards raised to an elevation of thirty
degrees and pointed across the river where
the shower of balls was seen dropping into
the water on the opposite shore, distance
of about one mile.
The machine operates with but little
noise, other than the hum of the wheels
and the clank of the balls as they pass into
the gun barrel. This small one is chiefly
intended for street firing or close action.
A thirty-two FOUNDER has also been COM
pleted, which can be driven by steam, upon
the same principle.
+ An effort will be made to induce the
Government to patronize this new inven-
ton, and it is said, Mr.. Mcleod Murphy in
tends taking one for his regiment.
Ne10 York Commercial Advertiser.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.

WHEELING, May 16th.-Passengers who
have returned here this morning, who at
tempted to reach Baltimore by the B. Il o.
R. R. report that two culverts on the road
near Harper's Ferry have been blown up,
and the trains removed. A number of Sc
cessionists have arrived from below, and re-
port the temporary detention of party of
Virginians, including Judge Brockenbrough,
a member of the Montgomery Congress, at
Gallipolis, Ohio.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

In is stated on undoubted authority, that
the officers of the United States army cap
tured in Texas, after the treason of Twiggs,
who were released on giving their parole
not to bear arms against the Southern Con-
federacy, will all be required to renew their
full obligations to the Government. A re-
fusal to re-take the oath will be met by N
slant dismissal from the service.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 16.-We learn on
good authority that the southern stockhCid-
ers of the Adams Express Company have
purchased all the property privileges and
interests of the Company in the Southern
Confederacy, and a new Company will be
organized IN a few days. The business will
continue without interruption.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

The Vermont troops are among the very
best regiments. Better could not possibly
be found. In the regiment are over one
hundred graduates Of colleges and any num-
Der of frst-rate mechanics. The officers
pride themselves on the Green Mountain
Boys as marksmen, and capable of undergo
ing any amount of fatigue without grum-
BILE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May l6.-In Con-
gress yesterday Smith of Alabama offered
a resolution in reference to establishing a
District Court in Virginia.
Mr. Keitt offered bill for the protection
of Indian Tribes South of Kansas.
Otherwise, the proceedings of Congress
was unimportant.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, May I6.-Flour unchanged
and dull. Very little doing. 4 so for su-
per6ne, and 1905 90 for extra. No
change in grain. Whisky l24, and in good
demand. Nothing done in provisions Pr-
ces nominal. Mess pork offered at l6 ESQ
l6 so. Bacon and 9. No change in gro
ceries. The money and exchange market
remains as last quoted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

Bag- Several boxes of uniforms for the
Eleventh Regiment arrived last night per
Adams Express. We presume this Install
ment will uniform the whole regiment, and
we shall soon expect to see them drill in
their new clothes"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

NEW YORK, May l6.-A private letter
from the wife of leading Poiitician of the
Confederate Government to a friend in this
city, speaks as follows: Noltherners need
to have no expectations in regard to the
bones of Washington. We will see that
they are not desecrated by the touch of
abolition hands. They are our sacred in
heritance
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

g&y@ 1t is positively and absolutely ne
cessary that trade and commerce should
continue, That being the fact, Davidson is
willing to do his part provided it is in the
line of clothing, he will make them in the
latest styles, and of good material for a
very small amount of money, he will.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

G&~ Col. Dumont's regiment-the 7th-
were provided with accoutrements on Tues
day. They will be uniformed in a few
days, and will then be ready for service
The regiment is said to be made up of ex-
.cellent material.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

EVANSVILLE FENCIBLEs.-This Company
leaves this morning for indianapolis to GO
into camp. 1t is made up of good substan-
tial men, who are Injured to labor and fear
nothing. They have enlisted for three
years, and should they ever be called into
battle will give good account of them
selves.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

New ORLEANS, May l6.-The report that
commissioners had been sent from Havana
to Montgomery has been denied. The Post
Master General at Montgomery says by
proclamation he will commence the mail
service on the first of June.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

q ESy~ The balmy spring weather with
which we are now favored suggests pretty
,oarmly the fact, that all gentleman who
have not yet provided themselves with
spring clothing, should at once repair to
Lyons, who takes great pleasure in dressing
up his fellow beings in the latest mode. And
he is positively selling clothing fully fifty
per cent. less than last years prices.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

HoosIER GREYs, ATTENTIoN.-The mem
bers of this company will meet at Mozart
Hall this friday evening. a full attend
nnce is requested, as business of Importance
is to be transacted. By ORDER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

NEW YORK, May l6.-The propeller Bow
man, of Troy, Capt. Clark, arrived this
morning. She left Fortress Monroe Mon
day afternoon, and brings the remainder of
the women and children from the Fortress.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

BALTIMORE, May 16.-The New York and
Massachusetts troops withdraw from federal
hill this morning, taking half of their
battery with them, and returned to the
Relay House.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

THE PosT OFFICE will be opened at seven
o clock in the morning until further notice.
This change is made to accommodate per-
sons going to their business at an early
hour.
The time Of closing will remain the same
viz: u Pm. JAMES H. MoNEELY, P. NJ.
Nav ltd
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

AccIDENT.-Mr. Depriest, an old citizen
Of Gibson county, accidentally shot himself
on Tuesday the l4th inst. He was found
dead in his porch
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

MADISON, Wis, May 16.-The Legislature
Of this State convened to-day in extra SEES
sion. Gov. RandalPs message recommends
that six regiments in addition to the one
now waiting orders, be put into camp, and
equipped ; also that one million be appro-
priated for war purposes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

New YORK, May 16.-The steamer Chesa-
peake and Parkersburg sail this afternoon
for Pensacola and Key West. The gun
boat Mt. Vernon accompanies as a convoy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

Gzg@ Some of the incendiaries who have
been doing such damage in Madison have
been arrested. If they are found guilty by
the proper tribunals, they will fare badly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

ARMS must be scarce in Charleston. A
man advertises in the Mercury that he has
one fve-barreled pistol and bayonet, found
in Fort SUMTER for sale.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

IT is rumored that Professor Mitchell is
to have command of a Brigade of volunteers
from New York State,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

tag Thanks to Mr. Davis of Adams Ex-
press for late Cincinnati papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17
FEVER AND AGUE.
A case Of Eight Months standing cured by BEl
HAYES HOLLAND BITTERS.

4 Of Eight Months standing cured by BGER-
HAYES HOLLAND BITTERS.
Michael Kelly, No. III Seventh, near Grant St.
says:
Last July, while running the river, ona cot
ton-boat plying between Natchez and New Or
leans, I was taken with Fever and Ague. For eight
long months suffered with this dreadful disease.
The greater part of this time unable to work,
and spent at least fifty dollars for different med;-
cines, but found no permanent relief. Three weeks
ago, one of my friends insisted upon my trying
BGRHAvE'S HOLLAND BITTERS saying that
guaranteed. After taking it for week.
must state, a sound man. I have been at
work now for two 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. Chester's Gothic Hall
W"ns. u. 8GfchsGOr's EIaGr EsYe.-- 7'.Fs
splendid Hair Dye has no equaI-instantaneou in
sffect-Beautiful Black or Natural Brownie
staining the skin or injuring the Hair-remedies
he absurd and i'll effect of Bad Dyes, and invigo
rates the Hair for life. None are genuine unless
igned w. A. Bachelor" Sold every~ ore
CHAS. BATCHELOR,i Jprletor,
septic 81 Barclay-st. NeW York
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-17

2@5- The Rough and Ready Rifle Rangers
Will meet, this evening, at their hall. Bust
ness of Importance will be brought before
the meeting. E. G. HASTINGS, Capt.
J. MCREYNOLD, .. S.