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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

ACCIDENT The number Of accidents from falls
from horses and vehicles this year, in w ashipg.
tor, Will foot up rather formidable az gregate
On wednesday afternoon, a camp dealer by the
name OF Prce was thrown from a carriage on 7th
a compound fracture Of the leg. He was promptly
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

W WOOD AND COAL.
LOU VIII surely ssi yonIt money. worth ,,
ar a Ssvta.h street esd CanHl, (6E0. PAGE,
Aren't They sell cheaper and give better meaa ure
than any Others in the oity-cut, splIt, and dehv-
cred free Of charge, IL you don | eIIeVe i've
the Pioneer Mills . trla-, and be satisfied.
T-ly.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

FIRE The alarm OF Are In the early part Of
MoL day evening, was caused by the burning II the
kitchen attached to the dwelling of Mrs Down
er, on street, between Thirteenth and Ihir-
teenth-and- a-haf streets. The prompt presence
and action Of the Franklin company saved con-
siderable property from destruction. The damage
before the flames could spread to valuable prop,
erty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19

TRAPPED.-Hatteras Inlet is driving a
thriving COMMERCIAL business. The rebels
seem to have made it 4 favorite port for
their commerce. Four vessels have gone in
under the pleasing impression that it was
still in the hands of the Confederatss. To
spare the feelings of their owners, the mis-
take was not made known till they got in
side. Knowing the unpleasant sensations
which the star spangIed banner excites in a
true Soathron, the flag Of the fort was not
made conspicuous. Two of the vessels had
valuable cargoes of molasses, clothing and
shoes. How preFidential. Sweet are the
uses of adversely, especially when sweeten-
ed with molasses. The shoes and clothing,
too, might have prolonged the rebellion,
and what a sin that would be 8 On the
whole, we may sayzthat Fort Hatteras is
paying handsome dividends $50
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19

observed that they are those who ridicule
every effort to place our city in posture of
defense. They may be seen on our street
corners sneering at every expression of ap-
prehension of danger, and laboring to para
lyze the exertions of those who are DESTROYS
of placing our city on war footing. In
their anxiety to prevent the organization of
the Legion, they may overstep the bounda-
~ of their usual precaution, and so unmask
themselves as to make their treachery, which
is now only known to a few, apparent to all.
We trust the efforts of these gentlemen will
prove fruitless, and that the Regiment will
be formed in spite of them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE
O. & NJ. r. r. 5a57es
One Hundred Killed and One Hum
dred and Fifty Wounded 81 !
FULL PARTICULARS =

In our telegraphic column will be found
The announcement Of Railroad accident
on the o. & M. Railroad BY passengers
on last nights train we learn the following
additional particulars: Last Tuesday even
ing, train consisting of locomotive.
baggage car, and eight passenger coaches,
containing 600 soldiers. members Of the
10Th Illinois Regiment, passed Vincennes,
bound for Washington. They proceeded
safely to bridge over a small stream, fifty
miles East of Vincennes. The locomotive
and baggage car passed safely over the
bridge, but when the full weight Of the
train came upon the structure it gave way.
precipitating five cars into the stream
The first car was completely submerged
and all in the car, except three, numbering
seventy-fve souls, were at once ushered into
eternity. The ether cars were radly
smashed up, and it is low estimate to
state that one hundred were Killed and one
hundred and fifty wounded, many of them
fatally. Hundreds of men were engaged in
taking out the bodies of the dead, and the
bank was lined with the corpses of the SOL
diers. The air was filed with the groans
and cries of the wounded and suffering men,
and everything within the power of the
survivors was done to alleviate the agony of
the living. 1t has never been our painful
duty to record more terrible catastrophe
within this State -..+--,
The report that the bridge had been
weakened by malicious men, is entirely
without foundation. A careful examine
ton of the broken timbers of the bridge
showed conclusively that they were rotten
and unsafe, and the terrible guilt of the dis
aster rests upon the heads of incompetent
and reckless railroad managers, who have
allowed the bridge to rot without being re-
paired or examined. By this sad accident
we have lost nearly one-third of a gal |
liant regiment The intelligence of the. loss
Of these men will carry untold woe and
grief into hundreds of families in our sister
State. 1t is very probable that had Col.
Iovey's orders not been unexpectedly couu-
ermanded, our own Gath regiment, would
ave been the victims of this terrible catas-
rophs. We hope that the matter will be
sgally Investigated, and the guilty parties
sverely punished for their criminal negli-
snce. ,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
Military Hall.

.
We are informed that the Committee on
Building are succeeding admirably, but they
viii need help from d1our patriotic citizens
to accomplish chs undertaking as soon as
they desire. Nc. Mussina has kindly offer
ed to superintend the building, and will
have the drawings and specifications ready
to-day. Our saw mill and lumber men
will donate all the lumber that will be used,
and our merchants win respond literally for
other materials needed. Several carpenters
have promised to- work, but to erect the
building by Saturday week, twill take the
help Of every man who can drive a nail or
saw board. The committee start this
morning at y o'clock to the woods to get
posts: 25 axemen are wanted. Let all go,
who are not engaged, and assist them.
They start from the corner of Main and First
streets.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19

SsS We already hear of numerous COM
panles that are to be organized. We repeat
our suggestion of Wednesday. Be careful
ana not commence too many companies
FIJI up the old ones first. None of these
companies have yet filled up tothe required
number to be mustered into the Legion.
Inc number of men required is 46. The
evansville Rifles and independent. Zouaves7
are both making efforts to obtain the re-
CURED number. We hope they will be an
ed up Immediately. A company of sharp
shooters is talked of Pitch in" boys, and
let the thing be did" A little energy is
all that is required.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
ney- The Vanderburah Court of Comme

BsS@ The Vanderburgh Court of Common
Pleas closed its September Term yesterday
Judge Pitcher has pushed through very
large amount of business to the satisfaction
of Attorneys and clients. Especially has
this been so on the Probate side Of the
Court. Administrators and Guardians have
had to show their hands and what was in
them, Or the Sheriff has been after them
with an attachment. This is a great i'm
provement upon past times heretofore, this
class of trustees have had their own way
settled or rendered an account when they
pleased, and as they pleased often swind-
ling widows-and heirs. Judge Pitcher has
efectually put stop to this sort of thing
Among the pleasant proceedings of the last
day, was the admission of Mr.. Isaac Keen
as member of the bar. Mr.. Keen will be
quite an acquisition to the fraternity, as We
understand be agreed to stand treat to his
fellow lawyers and officers of the Court, all
round 4t fEs#
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
The Fleet. 90

The expected feet of steamers and bargea
passed down yesterday. They lay at our
wharf several hours awaiting orders from
headquarters. The news from Padueah in
duced the commander of the feet not to
pass that point until further news from
there. He was, however commanded to
probeed. The feet consisted Of thirteen
steamers and one hundred and twenty
barges. The " flag steamer raef the fleet
the N. w. Thomas--had on board eompa-
ny of the Cincinnati Home Guard, acting
as an escort: 1880. essgsr,
: A large crowd assembled on the levee to
witness the departure of the steamers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING LOTS
TO RF FILLED

And now here IL appearing to the Common COuu-
ell of the City Of Evansville, that Lot No o. 10
Block No. g. in the Eastern Enlargement Of said
city is situated that water collects and remalas
stAguaut thereon, and the owner or owners Of said
Lot aTe hereby directed and required by tho said
Council 20 Gil mp said Tot TO such height will
preveRt water from collecting and remaining stag
naRt thereon, within thirty days from the pass aH
Z Of this order
7, Patrick Burke, Clerk Ct the City Of EyansYille,
DO hereby certify that he foregoing Is true and
complete copy 81 an order Of sud Council, passed
the 81 day e August, A. D. 1861, far as it
lates to the within named Lot. iet tl
Ia witness whereof, have hereunt0 snbscrbed
my name aRd affixed the seal ofsad City, this 18th
day Of August, A. d 1861,
augl4. PATRICK BURKE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING
LOTS To RE FILLED

And now here it appearing to the Common Coun-
CT Of the City Of Evansville that Lots Nos. r. 49,
and IA, IA Block No, 70, in Lamg8GO, now City Of
Evans lille, is so situated that water collects aBd
remains staguant thereon and the owner or own
the said Council fill up said Lots 70 such height
will prevent water from collecting aud remain
ing stagnant thereon within thirty days from the
passage Of this order.
1, Patrick Burke, Clerk Of the City Of Evans
vile, do hereby certify that the foregoing IL trus
and complete copy Of order Of said Council,
passed, the 10th day OF August, A. D. 1861, 90
far as IL relates to the within named lots.
In witness whereof, have hereunto subscribed
my name and affixed the seal Of said City this,
18th day of September, A. D. 1861.
PATRICK BURKE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19

IA The zeal which seems to animate
most of our citizens, is highly co1nmenda-
BILE. Lumber men promptly proffer lumber
for the new military hall teamstets seem
anxious that their teams should be employ
ed in transporting the materials to- the spot
on which the building is to stand carpen-
tiers cheerfully tender their services the gas
company profer gas. and everything indi-
Gates that the building, which win be
one OF the most magnificent drilling rooms
in the State, will be ready for use by Sat
urday week. This is the right spirit, and
we trust our young men will take immedi-
ate steps to putthe building TO a good use.
We believe they will. ssd :. aa..aa-el s..s E. i
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING LOTS
--- TO Pc FILLED

AID now here it appearing to the Common CouH-
Gil Of the City Of Evansville, that Lot No p in
Block No. II, Lamaseos now city Of Evansville 10
so situated hat water collects and remains stag
nanr thereon, and the owner or owners OF SAD Lft
are hereby directed and required by the said fouu
Gil TO fill up said Lot 20 such height AZ VII pre-
vent water from collecting and remaining Hiaanaui
thereon, within thirty days from ths passage ol
this order
l. Patrick Burke. Clerk of the City of Evanaville
do hereby certify that the f0regoiug 10 a true and
complete copy Of an order Of said Council, passed
on the 9th day of July, A. D. 1851 far il relates
to the within named Lot
In witness whereof ] have hereunt0 subscribed
my name and affixed the seal OF sail City this 18th
pay Of August, A. D. 1861.
augf4 PATRICK BURKE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
Startling n eyvs from Paducah--A
Fight Expected Yesterday


By the arrival of the steamer Curlew
from below, we learn that the greatest ex-
element prevailed in Paducah last Tuesday,
and fight between our forces and the reb-
els was hourly anticipated The Confeder-
ate troops, numbering $4,000 men, with a
large number of cannon, were at May6eld,
fifteen miles from Paducah. A detachment
OF the rebels drove in our pickets Tuesday.
three miles from the town, and at once
Gems. Smith and Paine prepared for action,
and the women and children began imnne-
diately to leave town The Curlew was
loaded down with passengers, and every
kind of water and land conveyance was
called into requisition to carry the terrified
inhabitants away from the city. A fatboat
load of women and children was towed to
the island above the. city by the Curlew.-
The families Of the commanding officers
were also sent away. Just as the Cnrlew
was leaving, the Aleck Scott from st. Louis
arrived, covered with troops, composed
mainly of artillery and cavalry. The
steamery January was expected with rein
forcements, and it was thought that by
Tuesday night, our forces would number
$4,000 men. -saseE
Our men were all in good condition, well
armed and with plenty of ammunition, and
will hold the town if it be possible. .Ourin-
formant states that it was the intention Of
the Government troops to attack Columbus
whenever Pillow attacked Paducah. We
may be able in Wis way to cut off Pillows
retreat, and rid Western Kentucky Of the
rebels. 1T was the intention of Gen. Smith
after his reinforcements arrived, to march
out of the town and give the enemy battle
If our forces are obliged to retreat, they
will probably be protected by the guns OF
the Tyler and Lexington, and the town
will be sh, ,.ei-,nd burned ar
The grvarcsp enthusiasm prevailed among
the troops, and the Indiana 18th were ready
to march after an hours notice, their tents
and baggage packed and canteens filed
No fears were entertained IS to theresult t,
though it was reported at Padacah that Pill
low was also to be largely reinforced We
await further LSws from Paducah with
great anxiety. The defeat of our troops and
the occupation of Paducah would give a
new phase to the campaign in the West. In
view of the defenceless condition of Evans
vile, it would be we'll for those who have
no time to assist in the formation of COM
pauies for the defense of their own families,
to be up and doing. 1t is certainly no time
for those making pretensiors to manhood to
be Sinking from their known duty. The
battles of the Republic are being fought
within days journey of the city. To-
morrow or the next week the enemy may
be at our doors. Let US be ready.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
Etst OF Arrivals at the Am eFican
- House, September IA. 6.

Robinson, City; " Robbins, Ashbysburg, Ky;
K s hoes, Louisvile;- Williams, PoseyTille, J W
Laird, hockport;'J v Shoemaker, Rome, Ind; @ "
barcley, st Louis; Turpin, RockpoTt J " Antho-
ny, Unlen Township, Ind W n Pemberton, Ca
SEVILLE, b Young, Marion; W Sansburg, Liv-
1ugstoni Z W Mccoy, GoIconda; q Simpson, New
Liberty, Ills; J Mason, DO; W r Sim, Golconda;
son do d Harper, CINCINNATI; 81 FenIon do; r
woods, Marion; 81 aunchtoh, UniontoWR; Mrs
Harris, Indianapolis; J Williams, PoseyviiIe, Ab
Gould, Philadelphia; q Clay Barter; Mt Vernon;
John Sucker Kentucky; s q Grouse, Indiana; J
O'''' ~ BoIooURr 4 r1LLsBURY, Pros.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19

~ PIANOS GFsllI
AT A GREAT SACRIFICEl

As consigpees of the factors, we have directions
to close out entire stock OF Piano Fortes prices
below the cost ofmanufacturing viz:
One Center Serpentine 70ctave Instrument,
retail $500 90
Three Round Corners, Serpentine, Octave
instruments, retail price. 1915 co
One Center Finished Rosewood Piano, retail
price 1915 90
One Round Corner, 81 Octave lnatruments
retail price,. $3.50 90
The above Instruments will be sold st 80 per
cent. less than retail price,
These Pianos are warranted equal 70 any made 10
tie country. Those who need instruments will do
well tt buy now. If not sold within three weeks,
the Pianos viii be shipped back to the owners
JOHN HEALY,
sepI6-lm Late HealY 4 Warren
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
Home Guards.

A company of wofkiugmenis being form
ed to organize under the ttNew Militia
Law" Uniforms, arms and equipments OF
the best quality will be furnished. None
but steady men, who are willing to do their
whole duty, need apply. Enrolment list
at my warehouse, where full particulars
can be obtained GEO FOSTER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
To the Public

We desire, to call your attention to the
fact that the above house has recently been
enlarged, thoroughly repaired, and newly
furnished in a very superior style; and that
we are now prepared, and will use every
exertion to accommodate our guests, in a
most excellent manner. We most earnest
ly solicit your patronage and influence.
If BoRcoURr & PrLLsBuRY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
RAILROAD RECEIPTS.

- SEPTEMBER 1s, 1861.
Is bags coffee, T G o'RHey & Co.; 10 bugs ii mo-
thy seed 8 Ruston; "a cases shoes, Read & Law
rencej bblg oil, A Reis; bbls pork, 1 box in
dfgo, q Gilbert Co.; 20 bbIs molasses Preston
Bros; 40 bxs arms and accoutrements, General
Love; car load guns, Adams Express Co.; i CYL
goods, Keene & Preston; bale sheetfng, bale
carpet, Law bbls cheese, AlIis 4 Howes; %
bags cofee, Bement & YieIe; boxes dry goods, I
bag feathers, bales dry goods ) II Maghee & Co.;
boxes dry goods, bales do, box boots, Mack
eys Henning q Co. 81 4s 81 f. ~ si41'hlV
4. E. sHRADER, Agt. -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
A Gard.

The American House, formerly known as
the Pavilion Hotel, Water street, corner of
Sycamore, Evansville, Ind, J., ]. PILLS
BURY, formerly of steamboat Masonic Gem,
and W. w. BoIcoURT, formerly of City Ho-
tel, Projectors. Ie5 -s-,o
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
New York HeraId's Washington Cor.
resnnndeIaf. Sent. 18Th.
TIE REPORTED TROUBLE WITH MAJOR eExER-
AL FREMONT.


AL FREMONT.
All sorts of reports arein circulation rel
alive to General Fremont and che visits of
Postmaster Blair and Quartermaster General
Meigs to ST Louis. These reports are not
only current here but are telegraphed all
over the country. | have ascertained the
facts in the case. -..s.-.-,-z--.-s-----=-
The gravest difficulty at ST. Louis was
personal, between Gen, Fremont and Col.
Frank P. Blair, Jr. 1t arose from different
causes and was manifested on various occa-
sions public and private Confident hopes
are entertained that it has been substant ial-
ly adjusted.
Complaints are made, from sources which
have received consideration, against Gener-
al Fremont, for alleged inaccessibility to
persons having important business with him,
and an indisposition to cooperate cordially
with the State officials. 1t is probable that
the ground for such Dissatisfaction will be
removed.
General Fremonts proclamation, which
was written and promulgated without con-
sultation with anybody, will be modified to
a certain extent by the President. He re-
quires, or requests, General Fremont, in a
letter already written, to be made public in
q few days, to interpret his proclamation so
as to make it accord with the law of Con-
gress passed at the recent session. This is
the substance. I do not undertake to give
you his language; but my authority for all
these statements is the highest that the case
| admits of.
The relations between President Lincoln
and General Fremont continue amicable.
The President sent Postmaster General
Blair out to st. Louis as q friend of Gener-
al Fremonts. Quartermaster General
Meigs went on other Enthusiastically to
investigate the Quartermaster' Department
there.
No other charges, except those MENTION
! ed, which have any weight at all with the
President, have been made against General
| Fremont
| Mrs. Fremont left Washington in good
spirits to-day, OF her return to ST. Louis.
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Houses GV9eG Lots
"oE

The undersigned offers the following bargains in
Real Estates:
Lot No. 226, Donation Enlargement Of Evans
vile, Sycamore and Fifth Strests for 81 $50
in cash.
Also the South East quarter of Lot No 1883, Do
nation Enlargement, with frame tenement house
thereon and brick out-houses attached thereto, for
$1,000 in cash county or city orders. (Orders
taken at par.)
Also the middle quarter of the same Lot, upon
which is situated a frame tenement house contain
ing six rooms including kitchens with brick out
houses as above, for SsO0-payTnent az above. The
above buildings are renting for S225 per annnm.
Also, Lot No. oil and the North est quarter
Of No. 30, Donation Enlargement, for S2,25O In
cash, or county orders at par. This portion of
ground measures 1121% feet fronting on Fourth
Street, and extending back to the Alley aud Canal
in the rear thereof.
Also, 100 Lots in Lamasco, at prices and on time
to suit purchasers.
Also 160 acres of Land--the North East quart er
dissection % Township z South Range II West,
IA Union Township, near the bank OF the Ohio
River--on easy terms
Also, 800 acres or Land ia the Counties Of Van
derburgh, Gibson, and Pike, for which, as well as
the lots in LaHaaseo the undersigned will accept in
payment cash, City County orders at par, or any
kind of merchanrable country produce.
WEN. II. WALKER, Real Estate Agent,
july 26-lmd43mw
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new ADVERTISEMENTS
ELECTION NOTICE

STATE OF INDIANA, Go j..
Vanderburgh county. 3D.
I, Louis Richter, Clerk of the Nandsrhurgh Cir
cult Court, within aud fer said County. do hereby
certify to the Sheriff of said County what Officers
are to be elected at the next General Election Gin
the State of Indiana), to be held on the ID Tues
day in October. 1861, at the different places of
holding elections in said County, to-wit
An Attorney Prosecuting for the Fifteenth Ju-
.diciaI Circuit
An Auditor of Vanderburgh County. las
A County Commissioner for the Second District.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at
Il. 81 Evansville, this, 18th day of September A.
d. 1861. LOUIS RICHTER, Clerk V. G. G.
septI5-td
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sSTWe publish this morning, the sad de-
tails of another railroad outrage by
which. large number of our soldiers met a
violent and awfal death. The Railroad
Company has been erin1inallY5 negligent IN
not having each bridge in Indiana, examin-
ed before the passage of train
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CONFEDERATION NOTICE.

e d 2 R n DR. p L A NIX I d E-W A L X
September z, 1S61.-And now IL Is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City Of
Evansville, that the owners of all lots or parts Of
lots fronting or adjoining the west Bido
Of Mary Street, between Fran kiln and Seventh sts.
in said city, cause the sidewalks thereon 70 be
brought to the proper grade, and that they a
sidewalk of class No 2, with a - OGDEN curb, 20 be
laid down thereon within thirty days from the pub
LEGATION of this order, p. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office, September -, 1861. sept3-3w.