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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28
Brilliant Exploit of Capt. ThOmp-
sons Company.

Brilliant Exploit of Capt. ThOmP-
sons Company
Capt. Bracken of Indianapolis, in letter
to the Indianapolis Sentinel, dated "Cheat
Mountain Summit, August 18th," gives the
following account of skirmiah between
party of rebels and a portion of the Cres-
cent City Guards, under Capt Thompson ::
Quite brilliant little nffair occurred this
morning in front of our lines. 1t has been
evident for several days that the enemy was
advancing his forces, and his scouts were
gradually creeping in upon US. Col. Kim
ball was as active and wide awake as usual,
and parties from our camp frequently sur
.prised and routed them-on one occasion
killing two, and on another running large
force OF sixty or eighty until they were
scattered and lost like mist On the noun
tain. Last evening Capt. Thompson of the
I4th Indiana, and Capt. Hill of the Gath
Ohio, left camp with about one hundred
men. They biYouacked about two miles in
advance of our outline pickets, and started
at early dawn for Greenbrisr Valley, leav-
ing a small force at the passes by which
their return to camp might be cut off.
At the first Greenbrier bridge called the
Hanging Rock, (the point where BirdsalPs
cavalry were killed) they left ten men and
pushed across the stream with the remain
der, now reduced to about thirty. It was
raining, and q thick mistihung over the val
ley-a regular Western Virginia fog They
had not proceeded over half mile, when
they found themselves within the enemy's
pickets and drove in the fret advance and
captured three cavalry horses and equip
ments. They continued the chase and next
encountered the guard which was quarter
ed at a house on the roadside. These they
drove in likewise, killing or wonnding sew
en- or eight of them, and receiving brisk
fire from them as they fell back. They
pressed forward, until, turning spur of the
hill, they discovered the enemy's camp di-
rectly in front-a perfect snow-drift of tents,
from which the infantry were tumbling in
hundreds as the drums were beating to
arms. Captain Thompson at the same mo-
ment noticed body Of cavalry moving
| through the meadow below to cut off his re-
treat. These were deferred from taking the
road by the men on the rock, and the gall
! liant Captain re-erossed the river without
| the loss Of a single man, bringing with him
| horses, guns, canteens, blankets, and numer-
GUS other trophies of the fight. Many in
stances Of individual daring are mentioned.
Among others Mr.. F. S. Vanvalkenburgh
the telegraph operator here, stopped to shoot
a fellow who had aimed at and missed Cap
tain Thompson, and did bring him down
long after the recall was sounded The
enemy followed in large force to the bridge
but did not cross, dreading an ambush.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

CHEAP FURNITURE.-The ware room OF
the Tell City Furniture Company, since the
late fire. has been removed to No. FRS
street, between Main and Sycamore. The
furniture which was damaged by the fire
has been repaired, and is almost as good as
new. 1t will be sold at greatly reduced
prices. Those wanting furniture of any
kind, can get first rate bargains. Pur-
chasers will please call and examine the
stock IF
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SEIZURE OF THE ORR.-Captain McClurg
and portion of the crew of the Orr arriv-
ed on the steamer Nashville, yesterday
morning. From them we CLEAN few more
particulars concerning the manner in which
the Orr was seized. Captain McClurg says
when he met the Eastport towing the Dun.
bar up Tennessee river, his suspicious were
aroused, but the Fewlers having pledged
their honor that no harm should oVertake
the Orr while she run in the Dunbar's place,
he thought but little more concerning the
matter. When in sight Of the town, he no
ticed that the landing and wharfboat were
crowded with people, which was rather IN
usual SO he watched carefully, expecting.
if any evil designs were contemplated
sgainst his boat, some friend would give
him warning signal. Not observing
anything of the kind, he concluded to run
In and land. The boat had hardly touched
the shore before rush was made, and sew
eral men sprang on her lower deck, one of
Whom-White Fowler-immediately as
eended to the hurricane roof, where Cap
tain McClurg was standing. The boat then
swung of, though fastened both at the head
and stern by lines. McClurg asked Fowler
what YVES the excitement. Fowler replied,
nothing, " and enquired what freight was
on board for that place. McClurg informed
him, and then directed the pilos to move
ahead, until the boat was again at the
wharfbost and crowd came on board
Fowler then drew a pistol, cooked it, and
presenting it at McClurg's head, told him
he was prisoner. McClurg replied that he
was unarmed and could make no resistance.
Fowler told him to get on shore or he
would blow his brains out. McClurg then
passed down and stepped on the wharfboat.
In the meantime several pistol shots
were fred, one of them taking effect on a
man who was endeavoring to loosen the boat
from the shore, but who one of the pi-
rates, named johnson, suspicioned was fast
aningit. Fowler rang the bell Immediately
and the boat showed ont with the greater
part of the Orr's crew still on board. They
were taken about one mile above the town
and set ashore.
The above particulars are substantiated
by Mr. DusOuchet who was Clerk of the
Orr at the time of her capture. He says
the crowd numbered near 100, and they
yelled and screeched like pack of raven
Gus wolves. One of the ruffians drew a re.
Volver on him and was only prevented from
shooting through the exertions of Mr.. Nc
Oonnell. Several of the pirates took after
the mail agent, brandishing knives and pis-
tolls about his head He 1ed and took ref
uge in the pantry. How he got ashore
Mr.. Dusouchet did not mention. Two ma.
gro 6remen were carried off aud are likely
to end their days on cotton plantation.
Among the passengers on the Orr, was
gentleman from Henderson. He obtained
pass from one of the Fowlers and re.urne,
home by the way of Nashville and Louis
Vile.
The Fowlers, who have taken 30 impor
tant part in this highway robbery, ar
snb-contractors for carrying The mail be
tween this city aud Padneah The mai
which was on the Orr was carried up Ten
assses River with the6boat, and sltogsthe
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

TRANsPERRED.-From and after this morn
ing, the 27th, all business connected with
the equipping and subsistence Of the troops
of this State, now in camp, or hereafter to
be brought into camp, is transferred to the
United States officers now here in pursu-
ance Of the recent order of the War De-
partment The General Government has
assumed all the expense and eaae attending
the organization, preparation and forward
ing OF our troops to the field, and the Stata
authorities are relieved entirely from al
connection with or any responsibility for
any portion OF that duty. This is the virl
tual winding up Of the Qnartermaster, Com!
mis5ary, and Inspectors Offices Of our Stat4s
all the duties being now assumed b
Maj. Montgomery and Capt. Barriger of ths
United States regular army - ad{anaoolts
Journal
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RATLROAD REoRIPTs.

AUGUST zIY 1901
hhds beans, kegs tobacco, bxs starch, l keg
soda, VI M Aikman & Co; IS bxs soap, Geo roster
& Co III bags rags, Jaquess 4 Go; bx GOODS
bacon. crane s Rrogn: loo bxs star candles, so
bxs soap, Dement, Viele; drills and tongues,
Hornbrook Co; bales dry goods, bx bxs hats,
bxs dry goods, II Maghee Co; 20 bbls Hour I
Emison; bxs lemons, L Kessler, roll car roof
ing, Whites case books, Dobell q oonyngton;
bx books, Rev G White; Dbl can tops, seant-
lin & Go; Dbl dour ohm Ruston; 20 bxs essence
coffee, bxs starch, A Rimroth; bx mdse, bale
sheeting, cases hats, Louis Kahn; case mdse,
L. Frey; 10 boxes pain killer, bxs bitters, John
Maxim; ! box books Dobell d Conyngton; box
hardware, bxs sundries, bxs glass, keg hard-
ware, bale paper, Armstrong; cases mdse' 10 D.
ser Brosi pinion and sleeve, piece coupling +
G O'Riley & Co; l hid bacon, 5 bags coffee, box
do; bxs sundries, Fl A Cook; IL bxs shoes, bales
mdse bxs dry goods, Mackey, Henning q Co. l
bale mdse, Jno Dwight; bx mdse, ] Gempei;
bxs dry goods, 2 Byrne; Dbl oil, Sawyer Z
Bray; box bacon, bag do, "a doz broomS'
Bsbcock; IL SKIS -four, Geo Muntzer. -.
A. E. SHRADEB, Agt.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

BGr The Cincinnati Enquirer says that
another heavy shipment of quinine is known
to have been recently struggled to the South
from that city through Kentucky, as it
learns from gentleman who arrived from
Paris, KY, on Friday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

IMPREssMENFs.-It is the custom at Mem
phis, as we learn from the Avalanche, to
impress men to work as deck hands on the
Confed crate steamers, and in many in
stances, SAYS the Avalanche, farmers and
men of high social position have been i'm
pressedzand compelled to perform the me-
NAL service required of a roust-about.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28
For Auditor.

.MEssRs. EDITORS You will please announce
the name.of WEN. II. KLUsMAN candidate for
Auditor of Vanderburgh county, at the ensuing
October election.
VICTOR BIsoE has, at the solicitation of many
citizens, become candidate for Auditor of Van
derburgh County at the ensuing October Election.
MEssRs. EDIroRs You will please announce my
meme as a candidate for Auditor of Vanderburgh
County at the ensuing October election.
JB. COX.
EDITOR JOURNAL You will please announce the
name of s. NJ. GIBSON as a candidate for Auditor OF
vanderburgh County, at the ensuing October cleo
ton,
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A Card.

The American House, formerly known as
the Pavilion Hotel, Water street, corner of
Sycamore, Evansville, Ind, j. J. PILLS
BURY, formerly of steamboat Masonic Gem,
and W. w. BoIcoURT, formerly of City Ho-
tel, Proprietors
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

THE SAVINGS BANK, No. 4, First street,
continues to pay the highest prices for Illi-
nois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, Loui-
siana, North and South Carolina, Alabama,
Georgia, Iowa, Virginia, Pennsylvania,
and all other uncurrent money.
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TO the Public.

We desire to call yonn~attention to the
fact, that the above house has recently been
enlarged, thQEonghly repaired, and newly
furnishsa u very superior style and that
we ard nor prepared, and viii use every
exa ln 70 ateommodate our guests, in a
lAos a4llanl manner We most earnest
81 solicit yaar patronage and ipfnence,
I'D. If yt M -BoRcoURT B PILLsBURy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

BG@ Mr.. Thomas Spencer, of CINCINNATI
has invented a submarine bomb that can be
thrown into the water, and will explode af-
ter it is submerged. The attention of the
Government has been called to this valua-
BILE shell.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

CRESCENT CRY HoTEL.-Good boarding,
permanent or transient can be had at this
house, opposite steamboat landing, Water
street, between Main and Locust, at prices
to suit the times, Two small families can
be accommodated.
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WI---------1s-
HOME INTERESTS.

IHE EI aGE
R0 Officers can procure splendid military
outfits by FALLING at Lyons, who is now pre-
pard to furnish all styles of military gar
ments on short notice.
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emRemember ans Is th.

Ca Remember thisis the last day for
exchanging postage stamps of the old issue
for the new. All who have the old, should
take them, without delay, to the Post Office
for exchange. After to-day they viii be
Valueless.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

RG- The Cairo packet Charley Bowen
will leave for Cairo this afternoon. The
Bowen is the only down river packet, and
will take freight for all points except Padu-
cab,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

Bar A dispatch from Major Foster, says
that the 25th Regiment went into quarters
at Camp Lafayette, near st. Louis, ye8ter-
day morning.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

R3@ There have been some Irregularities
of the mails, that have interferred some
what with the regular transmission Of the
Journal to some of our subscribers. We
trust they will exercise patience. Our
Postmaster is exerting himself to remove
all difficulties, and we feel assured that
his efforts will be successful.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

B@Mr. Davis, of Adams Express, favor
US with file of papers yesterday, for which
he has our thanks.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

BSg~ Thanks to the officers of the Com
mercial and Hetty Gilmore for late Louis
vile papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-28

BRANDY AZ AUcTIoS.-H. Nelson & Co.,
will sell to=nlprrow morning, ataeuction, at
their Auction Room, corner Of Main and
Third Streets at % o'clock, thirty dozen
bottle Cogniac Brandy, put mp for medici-
nalaase. Also, a lot Of Armstrong; new
household furniture.,5nbass giss
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'QPENlNG or THE PUBIC SCHooLs.-The
Public Schools of the City of Evansville
will be opened on Monday, Sept. 9, 1861.
aug27-td w. BAKER, Sup't.
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War Claims.

Parties having unsettled claims against
Quartermaster A. II. Foster, 18th Regiment
Ind. Vol, will present them Immediately to
aug27-2t GEO. FOSTER.
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nrIFuL FLAa.-We ware shown Yes-

BEAUTIFUL FLAG.-We were shown yes
terday The dag pRFchased by Judge Foster
for the 18th Regiment Indiana Volunteers.
We fssh III ladent that no regiment in Che
State has Been the recipient ora more beau
tiful emblem Of our country's glory than
the u designed for the 25th. 1t is plain
regula Ma flag, of most substantial and
brilliaiA silk, with silver stars sparkling on
the hlfe field, and heavy silk cord and tas-
sells, of yariegated colors, attached. The
boyst will be exceedingly proud of their
handsouie gift, and we feel safe in asserting
that the y will naver cause the donor to re-
greet havin laced the flag in their hands.
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B6E- The ~ shty-tirst New York Regi-
ment, made Up Of Bufalonians, has met
with terrible calamity. Two of its mem
bers have died of hydrophobia, and five
others were bitten by thessame dog that
caused the death of their comrades.
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FOR DAILY:

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FOR DAILY
Delivered in the City, per week. ~ ~
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FOR WEEKLY:
By mail per year. single subscriber m m
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ADVERTISING.
For TerMns see first page, tabular FORM
AGENTS.
The following gentlemen are our authoii1eu
Agents in the places named:
DR. Ralston, Boonville, Wsrrick 70
John M Lockwood, MT. Vernon, Posey 20
Tobn R Daugherty Rockport, Spencer Co.
lanes L. Thornton, Princeton, Gibson 20.
John B. Handy, Newburg, Warrick Co.
DR. Murphy, New Harmony, Po5ey Co.
A. B. Wilkinson, Cynthiana.
Preston Talbot, Poseyville, Posey Co.
H. a. Custen, Petersburg, Pike Co.
Mark Grant, Canal P. o., Warrick Co.
John Sudriet, Mt. Carmel, Ill.
r M THAYFR. ,.,.......... EDITOR
O. K. DREW EDITOR
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List OF Arrivals nj she American
House, August &c.

w Christian, fGrssnvilles Ky;E G Hail. South
Carroll ton; Winchester Spencer Go. Ind M Wal
tef 10, G Bullock, RockpOrt; F. Frisby, Steam
M Pelansl5 J II McNeely. City, . + Clark, Golcon-
ds; VIII, Padneah + Marreli, do, w Reynolds,
f1in0f5s r Fafgeson, GOleonda; W y McPears0n,
Asl sIaaati; 4 Hamell, City: L P Watson. Vineen-
I'D
BolCoURT s PILLsBURY. Pros.
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1coSTAR's"
FERMIN DETERMINATIONS.
THE
Only Infallible Remedies Known.
DESTROYS INSTANTLY
Every Form and Species of
" b R MIN
Those invaluable preparations unlike all others)
are g Free from Poison
81 Not dangerous the human family
s. Rats come out Of their holes to die"
u years and more established in New York City.
Used by-he City Post Office.
Used blythe City Prisons and Station Houses.
Used by-City Steam ers, Ships, dc.
Used blythe City Hospitals, Aims Houses, &c.
Used blythe Hotels--Astor, St. Nicholas, DC.
Used blythe Boarding Houses, DC, De.
Used ty--more than 81. 900 Private Families

So See s0lat the People, Press, and Dealers sag.
HENRY R. CosTAR.-AU the summer have
been troubled with Reaches and Mice. was
tually ashamed of the house, for the Reaches were
everywhere. purchased box of your Extermin-
ator and tried it, and in one week there was not
Roach or Mouse in the house.
JOHN B. OWENS, No "a Elm Street
HOUSEKEEPERS-t troubled with Vermin, need
be so no longer, if they = CosTAR's" Exter-
minators. We have used il to satisfaction, and
if a box cost S. we would have it. We had tried
poisons, but they effected nothing; but C0sTARs
article knocks the breath out of Rats, Mice, and
Bed Bugs, quicker than write it. 1t is In
great demand all over the country.-Medina (obio)
Gazette
MORE GRAIN and provisions are destroyed
nually in Grant County, by Vermin, than would
pay for tons of this Rat and Insect killer
LaHcdstar (Wis) Herald.
HENRY R. CosTER.-Your Exterminator is
ceiVed, nsed aud pronounced decided success
We used box of it, and the way the Rats and
Mice around our premises ''raised Ned that night
a caution to sleepers. Since then not a Rat or
Mouse has been heard in kitchen or cellar.
MGgregor (IoWd) Times.
HAVE BEEN sELLIEG-Your Exterminator
for the last year and have found it shot every
time. 1 have n OF known il to fail in single in
stance. GEo. Ross, Druggist. CardingtOn, o.
WE HAVE BEEN sELLING-Your prepare
tons rapidly. Wherever they have been used Rats,
Mice, Reaches, and Vermin disappear i'm lately.
ECKER & sToUFFERs Druggists, New Win isor Md.
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F. NJ THAYER, EDITOR
O. K. DREW EDITOR
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Take NOTICE

PERsONJ DESIRING TO PURCHASE DRY
4 GOODS at such prices as will be OF an ad-
vantage to themselves, would do we'll to give
ELLIOTT BROS. call, as they make 1t q
rule to sell at hard times prices.
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Behm's Commercial College.

The Ninth Annual Session of the above institu-
ton will comm ence on Monday, Sept. I'd, 1861.
For oataIas mas giving fnll particulars, call at
the College Roo ms, or address
-imd&2mv - ! JEREMIAH BENIN.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-18
The Methodist.

This journal, which we have before had occa-
sion to notice favorably, begins its second half
year, enlarged to the largest size of the New
York religious papers. The Methodist is de-
voted to the interests Of that denomination,
but is Independent of the control of the Con-
ference. Heretofore the Methodist journals
have been published by the Conference, and
the editors appointed by it from the clergy.
1t will easily be seen that such an arrange
ment did not promote the highest develop
ment of journalism; and, in fact, these
journals were behind the progress of the in
dependent papers of other denominations.
The Methodist began a new era in this re-
speet. ltis conducted by private enterprise !;
and if its excellence may be accepted as
proof the superiority of the independent
system is very apparent. The Methodist is
opposed to any innovations in the chapter
on slavery; is liberal in its tone; well sup
piled with correspondence; vigorous and
sound in its editorials, and has all the ele-
ments of an enterprising, evangelical and
successful journal.
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Ito expire on the 3lst day of January, 1862
AUDITOR OF STATES oFFICE,O

(Io expire on the 3lst day of January, 1862
AUDITOR OF STATES OFFICE,)
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.,
COLUMBUS, ONO, January l6, 1861
WHEREAS. TIE PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON
INSURANCE COMPANY, located at Providence,
in the State of Rhode Island has filed in this office
sworn statement Of its condition, as required by
the tiret section Of the act To regulate Insurance
Companies not Incorporated by the State of Ohio"
pa sed April s, 1856; and WHEREAS, said Company
has furnished the undersigned satisfactory evidence
that 1t is possessed of at least ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ACTUAL CAPITAL
INVESTED in stocks, or in bonds, or in mortgages
Of real estate, worth double the amount for wb ich
the same is mortgaged and, WHEREAS, said Com
papy has hieS in this office a written instrument
under its corporate seal, signed by the President
ana Secretary thereof, authorizing any agent
agents of said Company in this State, TO acknowl.
edge service OF process, for and in bohalf of said
shall be tab en- and held to be valid as If served
upon Company, according to the laws tf this or
any other State, and waving all claim or right of
error by reason of such acknowledR ment of SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE,, in pursuance of the first section
OF the aforesaid act 1, ROBERT W. TAYLER, Auditor
OF State for the State of 0hio hereby certify that
said PROyIDBHcE WASHINGTON INSURANCE COM
PAhY is authorized to transact the business of Fire
and Marine Insurance in this state until the thirty
hrst day of January in The year thousand eight
hundred and sixtytwo.
In witness whereof l have hereunto subscribed
49, my anne and caused the seal of my Office
1 H. B. ito be affixed the day and year above
49, written. Il W. TAYLER,
Auditor of State,
BY o. COLE, Chief Clerk.