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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11
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Editors Missouri Democrat

Editors Missouri Democrat Ee
You published this morning commune
cation taken from the Cincinnati Enquirer)
with the following heading; "Another In
portant Document-The Congressional In
yestigating Committee and their Authority"
The following extract from that eommu-
nication desire to notice
The first act of fraud was the presenta-
ton to Mrs Brigadier General mckinstry,
on the goth Of September, of complete set
of silver service of the Jenny Lind pattern,
which service cost So, 600 and upward, and
being the finest ever made in the West,
took the premium at the State Agricultural
Fair held in St Louis. This service was
presented by parties exclusively Interested
I in Government contracts, among whom
were Major Selover, Leonidas Haskell, John
NJ Krum, Fl. L. Beard, of California, and
others. General McKinstry was Quarter
master General of the Western Department,
/ by appointment of Major-General John Q.
/ Fremont and as such Quartermaster Gen
! erai controlled The horse and mule con-
tracts, building of barracks, and all supplies
and purchases appertaining to that Depart
] ment. The committee, in their report, say:
I 9The frauds in contracts in the Quarter
masters Department are numerous, aud
/ have been clearly proven, and extend
through all branches of his control and SUI
pervision."
The paragraph in which my name is men,
uoned above, so far as it relates to me, is
an unmitigated falsehood. I never applied
4 for any government contract, and have new
er been interested in one, either directly or
4 indirectly. And as 10 the presentation of a
service of silver plate to Mrs. McKinstry, l
never had anything to do with it, and in
fact never heard that such an occurrences
took place until I read it this morning,
in the publication mentioned above
l have no acquaintance with Messrs
Haskell and Beard, and never, to my knowl-
edge, saw either of them. have a slight
acquaint lance with Major Seloveri but never
exchanged dozen words with MIN in my
life.
JoHE u. KRuM
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11
Architect and Superb Benton Barracks.
The FOrti6leatiOns.

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Editors Missouri Democrat
Allow me to correct some mIsstatemants
contained IN the Report of the Congress
sional Committee, republished in your ma
per Of yesterday from the Cincinnati En-
quIrer.
The report states under the headjno If
tthe third act of fraud" "Under Wsior
H. ) superintendence, five (of the fortsl
were built directly for the government
without any intervening contractor" This
Mejor q. must be myself, since these fys
specified forts were built under my super
intendence. THE wages of the laborers
were Soc each per day, and the cost of each
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11

IEXR9 1H.R hs-zssEyN-s, CFTRO-7Ts,
Is bxs fresh Layer Raisous;
80 or bxs do do:
fbs Genoa CitroB, fresh and Gue
cssk German Plums;
I do Cherries:
ZOO fbs extra .iaute Current,
bbls soft-sbelled Almonds;
100 DIS shelled Almonds;
Dbl Filberts;
bbl Canary SEED;
do Hemp do;
10 lbs Cutie Bone fer BIrd..
z00 lbs frcsh SUltaRa or SsedIess Rajsfrs-
70 drums Fresh Figs;
200 lbs tIesh Dates;
bbis Split Peas;
gross Coxs Sparkling Gilitiae;
gross Coopers' Isen glass ass1d sizes:
Abo lbs ass'd brands Chocolate:
. ibs Bakers Cocoa;
2 ID do BrOma. Just received at
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11
ASOnt the Benton Barracks.
ST. LOIS. Nov s 1871

Editors Missouri Democrat.
There appears in the columns Of the
Democrat this morning under tbe head
Of Important Document d series of
Measurements and lies ia relation to Ben
ton Barracks, and the building of the same,
which il is may purpose TO examine 10 de-
tatIed. report upon said barracks. | there
fore ask that public opinion may be- sus.
pended in relation thereto until said report
can be prepared, from bills and vouchers
now in my possession.
Respectfully yours,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11

q E.N'sBFkS 9XE-50 bbis in Derf7--e order
- Tor sale by s E. GILBERT & co
HEREAF7s SHE y3-FS- IA
Notice is hereby given that BY virtue Of a,
order OF sale issued ont Of tie Office of the clerk
o. tie tanderburgh Court CT ComnsSn Pleas in
IaFoT CT Conrad Baker aud Thos. z Garvin. and
agslnst Valentine Kuhn. will, on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22d. 1851
SetNeen the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ and cscfoc1-
P n. OF said day, at the door of the Court Ba,,se IN
public auction the rents, issues and profits m ~
term Of seven years, of the following desrria5
real estate to-NiI: = AiD9d
The Northwest quarter OF the Northeast opar+.,
Q. Section No. twelve 10. Township No fvaf ~
south OF raaga No. ten lJO}. also the So,,th 80
quarter OF the Northeast quarter of the Sartfor
township and Range aforesaid 4o6 sboDId seiS'
fents aud profits net sell Tor "a sun, sufTicient
TO aatls'g said writ, I viii az the same time
and place, Uifer tor sale tie -. ss,,ri 70 80
premises. GEO xVoTFT ~ g y y 'iN
Thag f. e9arvin. Plsthsz Arr - -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11

The undivided u Of the south quarter the
west quarter aud the north quarter o.
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-11

ssv97s t6j f5f CaTalry Equipments and
increased to any amount at short notice
1000 ydz. So in. dbls thread enameled dnek
1000 do. 81 enameled Grill
1900 do. ST enameIed muslin
100 hides enameed leather;
200 do. patent dash leather;
40 doz. h0g-skin eeating;
Regulation and Nc LeIlan spurs sNorsif,slt trim
nings and straps, together with a full assortment
OF goods ia my line Of business, for cash at low
prices. CHARLES BABCOOK,
now Water vt.
AksCTEC kOTEO.s.--s SIZE gVRK
. n for Chiiblans. For sale at the
nov6 NEW DRUG STORE
u sE'es. CORN sT.RRCFs.-Fo For saIs Al
SK II. J. SCHLAEPFER'S
uoVk Nav DRUG Sfora
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GEORGE w0LFAIN, S. Y-C.
" hittiesey, Prfs Atty. nov1I 3sVw
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
A
Obit S.
RICHARD NJ. WATSON.

By order of Capt. o. T. Gibbs, the
Bahala Rifles assembled at their pa
rade ground at Fort McRee, near
Pensacola, Florida, August 9Th, 1861,
when Capt. Gibbs announced the
death of our brother soldier, Richard
NJ. Watson. Lieut.. F. NJ. Thomas
was called to preside. The follow
ing preamble and resolutions were
read and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased an ALL
Wise Creator to remove from our
midst and from the trying scenes of
this world, our worthy and much es-
teemed fellow-soldier, while bravely
struggling in the cause of the south,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the Bahala
Rifles, in the death of our much la
mented friend and brother soldier,
have sustained an irreparable loss in
our ranks, and the country true
and valiant soldier, who was ever
found toiling at the post of duty,
obedient and submissive to superb
ors, courteous and condescending to
interiors, thereby winning the atfec-
ton of all.
Resolved, That while we drop the
sympathetic tear over the grave of
our fallen friend, we feel the proud
consolation to hope that our loss is
his everlasting gain.
Resolved, That we dedicate a
page in our minute book to the
memory of our fellow soldier, Rich
ard NJ. Watson.
Resolved, That we repair to the
navy hospital and escort the remains
of our deceased friend to its final
resting place, with the usual honors
of war.
Resolved, That we deeply sympa-
thise with the bereaved family, and
that a copy of this preamble and re-
solutions be sent them, and also be
published in the Copiah News.
JEFF. j. LITTLE, Secretary.
Capt. Gibbs, in a letter accompa-
nying the above resolutions, thus fa-
vorably mentions the deceased sold
ier:
II became attached to him early
after leaving Bahala, for his many
good qualities, and must acknow-
ledge that the southern 'confederacy
did not have T am sy% q hattnr sol
dier in the ranks. Obedient to every
command, true as steel to his post,
and never murmur was heard, how
ever hard the duty"
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
D. B. LOWE, w. NJ.
II. c. JOHNSON, Secretary.

At called meeting Of Gallatin
Royal Arch Chapter, No. II, held in
the Masonic Hall in the town of Gal
latin, on Thursday, the 10Th day of
August, 1861, the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased the Grand
High Priest of the Universe to call
our worthy Companion j. w. Mckay
from earthly labor to seat in the
Grand Council above, thereby sever
ing the bond which bound him to
us as companion, therefore be it re-
solved:
l. That we sincerely deplore the
loss of our companion, who has. been
removed in the prime of his manhood
'and usefulness.
2. That as token of our respect
and esteem for our deceased icompa-
MON, the Chapter be draped in
mourning for the space of thirty
days.
3. That we most sincerely sympa-
thlze with the family of the deceased
in this sad bereavement, and that
that the secretary be requested to
furnish them with copy of these
proceedings, and that the Editor OF
the "Copiah County News" be re-
quested to publish the same.
A true copy from the minutes.
Attest II. G. JOHNSON Sec'y.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21

The New York papers tell us they
had but one hundred and fifty killed
at Manassas. Accompanying that
disgraceful confession is the follow
ing, related as single incident of
the battle, put forth as an evidence
of our barbarity, which it would be
if there was a particle of truth in it.:
DR.. Barnes, surgeon of the New
York 2Sth regiment, left thirty
wounded men, to whom he had been
attending, under tree, while he
went to arrest Col. Slocum. Several
had suffered amputation, and one
brave fellow, who. had lost his leg,
was leaning against q tree. When
Dir. Barnes returned most of the
wounded men were found dead,
having been bayoneted, among them
those upon whom he had operated.
DR. Barnes has given his testimony
to the Sanitary Commission, and it
will doubtless appear in an official
FORM. in connection with a large
amount of.other evidence Of d sim
liar character,
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
MILroN JONES,
JAMES BoLLs,
w. c.. Hicks.

!. A SAD SroRY.-The Richmond En-
quirer describing the appearances
of the battle field of Manassas, some
days after the battle, referring to
the spot where the final issue was
made and the fight was most furious,
relates the following touching. story:
A house here, date the abode of a
widow lady, Mrs. Judith Henry, was
riddled by cannon-and musket shot.
Kissing projectiles from the cannon
of our enemies had passed through
walls and roof, until the dwelling
was wreck 1t is a sad story that
we tell. Tins estimable lady, who
had spent here a long life, illustra-
ted by the graces that adorn the
meek christian, was now bed-ridden.
There she lay amid the horrid din,
and no less than three of the missiles
of death that secured through her
chamber inflicted their wounds upon
her 1t seems strange dispensa-
tion of Providence, that one whose
life had been so gentle and secluded,
should have found her end amid such
a storm of the human passions, and
that the humble abode which had
witnessed her quiet pilgrimage,
should have been shattered over her
dying bed! Yet, even amid such
tcrrors Heaven vindicated its laws.
When the combatants had retired,
the aged sufferer was still alive, and
she lived long enough to say that
her mind was tranquil and that she
died in peacc-a peace that the roar
Of battle and tho presence Of death,
panoplied in all llis tcrrors, had not
4 r. t,.risg.S
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21

yised that Gen. Earl Van Dorm, with
1900 men, is between Ell Paso and
San Antonio. It is supposed that
his object is the subjugation Of
Lower California.
Rolla, August
Gen. Siegel is reported fifty miles
west, camped on the Gasconde.
Twenty wagons with the fngitives
have arrived here.
The stage line to Springfield is
abandoned.
Stock is being brought in here.
Sandy Hook, August Is.
The Confederates have fired on the
pickets at Berlin. An attack was
expected at Point of. Rocks.
ST. Louis, August Is.
The Evening Missourian and Bull
letin, Secession papers, have been
suppressed.
The houses of two prominent Sc
cessionists have been searched.
Cairo, August Is.
Scouts report 1000 Confedcrates
at Charleston, Mississippi county,
Mo-, about 6 miles southwest of the
Mississippi river.
Louisville, August II.
The following is an extract from
a letter from St. Louis, dated the
10th, from perfectly reliable parties.
1t is significant
''It is said that Fremont is fortify=
ing the environs of St. Louis. All
information is suppressed. An en-
ployee on the railroad told q reliable
gentleman that he heard heavy can
nonading in the. direction of Rolla,
but would say nothing more, neither
would he tell how far he came on
the road, being sworn to communi-
cate nothing on such subjec&s.
There is scarcely doubt that Rolla
is in Hardee's hands. Nothing is
selling '
New York, August II.
The Herald's special dispatch from
Washington says that numberless
incidents go to show that the Con-
tederates are on the eve of attacking
our lines. It. also states that the
Baltimore secessionists have intelli-
gence that the Confcderates are
marching on Washington.
1t further says that Gen. Scott
doubts an attack, but Gen. McClel-
Ian, who pretends to know Beaure-
CARDS mode of combination, antici-
pates an early attack.
Latest dispatches say that Gen.
McCulloch has captured the entire
commands of Lyon and Seigeb and
with Gen. Hardee is rapidly advan-
cling.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21

G9s- We copy the following extract from
the Iowa State journal in regard to the
blockade, which clearly show us that the
people of that section have already become
tired of it, and calls loudly for relief:
OPEN THE MIss1ssIPPI.-The blows dealt by
the Administration to punish disloyalty are
most fearful in their recoil.
The loyal Northwest is being ruined by
the measures taken to harass and disturb
the. country of the Southern Mississippi
Whether the Administration knows it or not,
is question somebody else must answer
Wheat in this city of good merchantable
quality will not bring by the quantity TWEEN
ty cents per bushel; corn has been sold and
delivered one hundred miles east of US for
seven cents per bushel, and still .doWn
down Is the fearful tendency 1t always
appeared to us that the better policy was to
drain the South of specie and concentrate it
here. TO do this, to array on one side the
powerful auxiliary of money, all that was
necessary was to have kept open ports and
free trade.
Instead of sowing and planting wheat
and corn, the South would have attempted
to augment the influence Of cotton by an
increased crop. Their money would have
bought our wasting produce-our money
would have given us the means to carry on
the war-contentment, confidence would
have been insured, and thus the victory
would have been ours. But no, Gen. Prem
tiss grasps trade in the centre of its coil and
both extremities die.
The loyal Northwest and the disloyal
South feel alike the effect of the blow. The
last, stimulated to greater cndcavor, sows
broader acres, and lives while we langaish.
We can tell the "blood invoking" advocates
of this war that the "plaia men OF Mr.
Lincoln's proclamation are becoming arous-
ed. They see ruin staring them in the face
They see every avenue which has hitherto
brought wealth choked up--morc, they see
evidences Of the animus of this war, and all
of them. Republicans aswcll as Democrats.
are beginning to think. Frometery hill-to
of Iowa the cry will soon come, ''peacc. take
off restrictions, unlock the channel of trade
give us peace and life" We know it We
state nothing from hearsay or conjecture
it is the monotone of the people. which will
become stronger with the need. The Mis-
sissippi must be opened, and the Northwest
saved
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
A C A II, Id
MANASSAS. Va, August Is, 1861.
JoHN WARD, ESQ.

MANASSAS. Va, August Is, 1861
JOHN WARD, Esq.
Dear Sir-Thc undersigned beg
leave to acknowledge through your
paper the receipt of lot of clothing
from the ladies of Utica, fer the use
of Capt. Davis company in the 10th
Regiment Mississippi Volunteers.
On behalf of the company we ten.
der the ladies our thanks for their
kind donations. IS
We respectfully suggest to Tie
ladies of Crystal Springs, Utica and
the neighborhoods. from which this
company came, that they send us
woolen socks, flannel shirts, and if
possible, thick linsey pants, and
coats that would reach to the hips,
and flannel or thick cotton drawers.
These articles, closely and com
pactly put into a box and shipped to
this point, in care of "Capt. j. G..
Davis, 10th regiment Miss. Volun-
tecrs," would reach us, and be of SER
vice, as the. cold weather is rapidly
progressing. 1t is unnecessary to
say that for what we have or may
receive from the kind ladies at home
we shall ever feel grateful.
Very truly,
MILroN JONES,
JAMES BoLLs,
w. G.. Hicks.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
For the Coniah County News.

HOLLY GROVE, Miss, Aug. l6, 1861.
Fdtor Ne,os:
Dear Sir: deem it proper, in order that
no misapprehension may arise as to my OPT
Mon, stated in your editorial of the SOtn
ult., to state in explanation, that whilst IA
vor the system of direct taxation, as equah-
zing the burthens of government, do not
intend thereby to suggest that in struggle
of such proportions as that in which the con-
federate government is now engaged, that
that is the only way by which means might
be raised, and while you have stated that
am disposed to aid the government in the
way of my crop, except enough for my own
support, thus sanctioning the loan proposed
by the confederate government, yet do not
think it can be upheld, under present diff
culties, by resort to direct taxation alone.
1t would prove not only burthensome but
inadequate to the purpose; and without I'M
dertakipg to discuss what should be its ope-
ration, would say that at all events, if inn
posed, it should extend through series Of
years, so that the drain would be gradual,
and easily borne. But this question belongs
to the confederate government--not to the
State Legislature.
Respectfully, &c, E. r. BROWN
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21

+ BEAUTIFUL IDEA.-In the mountains
of Tyrol it is the custom of the
women. and children to- come out
when it is bed time, and sing their
national songs until they hear their
husbands, fathers and brothers an
swer. them from the hills, on their
return home On the shores of tie
Adriatic, such custom prevails
There the wives of the fishermen
come down about sunsct and sing
melody. After singing the first
stanza, they listen awhile for an an
swering melody from off the water,
and continue to sing and listen till
the well known voice comes borne on
the waters, telling that the loved
one is almost home. How sweet to
the weary fisherman, as the shadows
gather around him, must be the
songs of the loved ones at home that
sing to cheer him; and how they
must tighten and strengthen the
links that bind together those hum.
bic dwellers by the sea /.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
TO the People Of Copiah County.

At a. meeting of the citizens Of
said county held this day in Gallatin
for the purpose of rendering aid to
the army Of the State of Mississippi,
the following named persons were
appointed as a soliciting committee,
to-wit: E. d. Brewer, Chairman,
Stephen Tillman, Isaac Newton, J.
r. Chambers, Joseph B. Jones, D.
J. Brown, T. G. Watson, A. G.. Car.
ter, John Dunning, S. S. Catching
and John Fatheree.
A majority of the committee being
present, thereupon organized, and
adopted as the form of subscription
in the premises, and list of supplies
to be raised as follows, to-wit
The undersigned agree to furnish
and deliver at the depots nearest oul
residence, the articles opposite oul
names, to the agent of the State, for
war purposes, and to receive in pay
ment thereof warrants on the State
Treasury, bearing ten per cent. inter
est from date of delivery. Said ar.
ticles to be delivered when called fol
by L. d. Brewer, Chairman of com.
mittee for collecting supplies fol
State army.
List Of S,tpplies.-Guns of every
description, whether in shooting or
der or not. Ammunition, blankets
covcrlets and quilts hats, shoes
shirts, pants, drawers and socks
corn meal, rice, potatoes, peas, beans
vinegar and pepper.
1t was further ordered that the
Chairman of this committee cause
these proceedings to be published il
the Copiah County News, thereby
notifying the absent members of the
committee of their appointment
with a request that each member
thereof provide himself with a copy
of the before mentioned subscription
and list, and proceed at once tc
raising said supplies. When, on
motion, the committee adjourned tc
meet at IFazlehurst on Saturday, the
oath inst.
Now, therefore, in conformity with
the foregoing proceedings, l respect
fully request tile members of said
soliciting committee to act promptly
in this matter, and that they urge
npon the people the necessity oi
rendering aid to our State army il
this hour Of need. Cooperation and
our good work will go bravely OH
let none stand back, but all lend q
willing hand, and success will crown
our efforts. Il. D. BnowER, =
Chain. Com. Supplies, State Army
GALLArIN, August IA, 1861.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
J. ". MCKAY.

At regular communication of
Gallatin Lodge, No. 25, held on Sat-
urday, the 18th inst, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed f.:
Whereas, the painful intelligence
has been formally communicated to
this Lodge, that our worthy and well
beloved brother, J. w. Mckay, died
on Sunday, the 4th inst, therefore
be it @
Resolved, That we sincerely de-
plore the loss of our brother, who
has been cut off in the prime of his
manhood and usefulness.
Resolved, That as a token. of our
respect and esteem for our deceased
brother, we will wear the usual
badge of mourning: for thirty days.
Resolved, That we most sincerely
sympathise with the family of the
deceased in this sad bereavement,
and that the secretary be requested
to furnish them with copy of these
proceedings. and that the editor of
the Copiah News be requested to
publish the same, and send a copy
to the family.
D. B. LOWE, w. NJ.
II. c. JOHNSON, Secretary.
Copiah County news., 1861-08-21
Proceedings Of Board Of Police.

At a special term of the Board Of
Police of Copiah county, held on the
10Th insts for the purpose of provi-
ding means for the soldiers and their
families, and any other business that
might come before them:
Present: George Rea, President
}. +. Thompson, member
j. j. Brown,
M. w. Goode, :"
w. NJ. Haley, Sheriff.
Nj. Cook, Clerk.
Court being opened according to
law, it was
Ordered by the B5ard, that tax
OF one hundred per cent. be levied
on the State tax Of 1859, to be called
the Military Relief Tax" as. per act
of the Legislature of the State of
Mississippi, to extend the powers
and to confirm the acts of the Board
of County Police in certain cases.
And that the sheriff be directed to
collect the same at the usual time OF
collecting taxes.
Ordered by the Board, that a. P.
Barry, Alexander Afford, B. L. Gran
berry, w. S. Lloyd and w. T. Sandi-
fer, be appointed commissioners,
whose duty it shall be to investigate
and determine who arc the proper
benefciaries of the said Military
Relief Tax" heretofore, on this day
levied, as per act Of the Legislature
Of the State of Mississippi, to extend
the powers and to confirm the acts Of
the Board Of County Police in certain
cases.
Ordered, That the Clerk Of this
Court be authorized and requested
to cause to be prepared suitable
number Of warrants bearing s per
cent. interest from the date Of their
tissue, and payable ON the 18th May,
1862, and that he be authorized to
issue warrants to the commissioners
heretofore appointedon the Military
Relief Tax, in such sums as said
commissioners may direct.
NJ. COOK. Clelk.