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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
FROM KENTUCKY.
JsUREAL.1

Correspondence Of the New York Tribune.j
LOUISVILLE, Oct. %, 1861.
EHH KINGDOM OF DAVIS AND The KIEeDox or
6HRIsT.
Secession has just as much power over
Gods laws &c it has over human ensctments
As it enters civil courts and releases seeding
debtors from their contracts, so it enters
ecclesiastical bodies and absolves the saints
from obedience to the decalogue. There is
bat one duty in the pirate -Confederacy-
that is, war Hpon the Government. All
the obligations . man owes to God and his
fellow-man are of no force when they con
fliet with this. Though the subject of JEFF
Davis reads, "Thou shalt have no other
gods before me-" he knows very we'll Sla-
very is his supreme ruler. The command
ment against false swearing is not to bind
him, if ne wonld break his oath to Lin
colnite. If his parents are Lincolnftes, he
10 not to obey them. To kill Lincolnite,
to steal from him, TO bear false witness
against him, or to covet all that he hath, %
heavenly virtue.
AN ILLUSTRATION.
The Louisville Conference Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South is not Seees-
sion body altogether, but some of IT'S mem
are not far from the kingdom of Davis. Ii
is wonderful, indeed, that any of them
should have grace to resist the efforts of
their chief leaders to corrupt and deprave
theH. The Nashville Book Concern, ct
which the money-changers Of the church
have their Seats, has for years been den of
treason. The Rev. Drs. McFerren, eHous-
ton, Sommers, and Sshon, who hold fat
sineeursa in it, have been laboring With all
their might to indoctrinate both clergy and.
laity with the heresy of rebellion. The
junior book agent, the Rev. Mr.. BEDFORD,
resides in Louisville, and cannot be openly
rebellious just now; but it is generally be-
lieVed that his heart is in the Southern Con-
federscy. 30 wonder, then, that the leAven
of treason should be widely diffused among
the Methodist clergy of Kentucky. Yet
there are some loyal men of the genuine
wish to make brief mention of a case which
came before that body for investigation:
Oh. anoRGB D. BLAkEY vs.. THn REV. Z. n.
TAYLOR
Early in June, 1860, the Rev. z. L. Tay-
lor, Who resides in Gainesville, Tenn, but
il : member of the Louisville Conference
bought of DR.. George D. Blakey, near Rus
sellville, KY, a farm, located in this State
-afters'thoroughly examining the premises
and satisfying himself of its value. In pert
pay for the same he transferred to DR..
Blakey lot, used as fair ground, near the
town of RussellviIle, giving the Doctor his
bond for title and executing his notes for
the balance. There ara few yell-informed
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though the loss of part of our trade is
running the manufacturers, and reducing
the operatives to starvation, a war, and the
consequent destruction of all trade will re-
store prosperity to both. The English peo-
pie seem possessed with an infatuation that
is absolutely unaccountable.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

AS soon as the river falls sufficiently,
the work of repairing the wharf will be
commenced, and pushed rapidly forward.
It is now in a terrible condition. The drift
has been allowed to accumulate, Is the river
fell, instead Of being Aoatsd of, and it will
only be cleared away at heavy expense.
The gravel in many spots, has washed away,
and the heavy rains Of the Fall made deep
rAvines in several places.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
Give Reasons why you shouId Bay
BodIaua Nine Coal,

let The money paid for it 10 expended
at home, and contributes to the prosperity
of the city.
End. The mine gives employment to e
number sf men, and enables them 70 sup
port their families.
Sd. 1t contributes 10 the wealth Of the
city, and the comfort OF the citizens.
4th. It's operations regulate prices, pro-
venting extravagant rates in times of scar
city.
9th. The coal can be had by the single
cart load at Sc per bushel, hauled to any
part of the city. dselA-ew
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
: Some Rauskets so contrive It,
They miss the gam let drive at,
And whether aimed at duck or plover,
Bear wide and kick the owner over"

Bear wide and kick the owner over"
Contrary to custom in such proceedings,
Brother Bedford would have another
speech, and spoke with great warmth of the
word 81 kick" in the doggerel quoted. Was
it because something had rebouuded on him
during the session of Conference In all
former sessions he had been exceedingly
popular During this, the votes cast for him
as delegate to the General Conference
were not very telling. Perhaps some of
his brethren thought him too partial to the
Southern Confederacy.f
To cut short this letter, let me ask your
readers what should God fearing men have
said to the Rev 2. NJ. TayIorf OF course,
unprejudiced men will say they should have
purged their Conference of such a traitor
and repudiator. But, what did they do :
To compromise with Secessionists, of whom
there are many in the Conference, they re-
solved that, when Brother Taylor should
comply with his contract or adjust the diff
fculty satisfactorily with his Brother Bla-
key, his character should pass. THIS re-
minds me forcbly of an expression used by
/ the Hon. Andrew johnson on one OCCASION
/ While speaking of compromise. Said he,
! " Shall We compromise the truth with Q
/ lie p To annul contract without she
! consent Of the other party, or to repudiate
a just debt, is, in essence, to steal. There
fore, the language of the Conference was
| of course, the Conference didn't mean to be
30 understood" Brother Taylor has stolen
from Brother Blskeyi yet, if he will restore
what he stole, or effect compromise, we'll
pass him. We will se1t him forth TO
| preach, Thou shalt No eth and Thou
shalt not osar false witness. &ud what did
the brethren gain by comprs a 'se4 Brother
Reaford insisted Taylor's chs ctsr shoald
pass Internationally, end apr lied to the
| General Conference, which meets At New
| Orleans in April. Those who shake hands
/ with the devil must needs get burned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROPOSALS FOR
SUBSISTENCE STORES
OFFICE Q. s. CoMHfIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE
IEpIAEAPoLIs, Ind, Dec. Ie, 1851.

OFFICE Q. s. CoMMIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE,
IEDIASAPoLIs, Ind, Dec. 16, 1851.
@EAEED PRGPOSRK WILL BE
- received at this of6ce, until O'Clock P. H., on
the 9th day OF December 1851 for furnishing Sub
sistence Stores for the Volunteers ct RockpoFt,
Ind.s until the 2sth day Of February, 1882.
Each proposal must comprise ALL Of the fol-
lowing articles, (actual tAre required, no extra
charge for packagss,) viz: Mess Pork; Bacon,
(shoulders aud clear Eides,) Flour, extra in bar
Eels; White Beans, Rice, 9ominy, per pound Rio
Coffee, Sugar. N. o., Vinegar Candles, Soap, Salt,
per bushel, dry measure Potatoes, per pound,
and Molsssss. All articles to be of tie best qual-
~ and to Be delivered in packages at the camp in
fnatalments required FOR the uss of the troops.
Each proposal must conform to the above specin-
cations and be accompanied By the names Of the
enVSlope, proposals, Rockpor and directed to
CAPT. R.. MACFEELEY,
OonmissarJ OF Subsistence, q. S. Army,
eecle-it indianapolis, Ind.
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HOmE INTER EsTss.

EVANSVILLE ROYAL AGca CHAPTBz,
November II.
Companions are requested to meet ~
their Hall, on Friday evening at Ell o'clock
for the transaction of important business.
By order of the Il. P.
aid Gao. H. EBH, Z.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
OAMs CALnoUH, Dec. llth, 1851.


EDTToBs JOURNAL: In your issue of the
10th, I see it stated that you learned from
one Mr.. james Scantlin that some man died
in Col. BurbridRe'B regiment, last Wednes-
day. Mr.. 5cantlin, no doubt believed the
statement TO be true; but he is egregiOusly
mistaken, a. Dol. Bnrbridge has lost barely
one man, he dying at Greensboro. make
this statement because there ia less sickness
In Camp than is generally believed.
JIM. BAILEY,
Asst. Surgeon to Col. B.'s Reg't.
We made the correction next day.-EDs.
JsUREAL.J
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

H Gen. Crittenden passed through the
city Tuesday evening en- Foute to Louisville
for instructions. His return 10 snxiously
awaited by the " boys" at Calhoun, as it
is hoped that the advance will shortly COM
mence after he resumes command.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

~ Mr.. Jas. Fitswilliams is recruiting
for Capt, Smiths company, portion of
which lef, Tuesday night to join the 61ss
regiment st Madison. Persons wishing to
enlist in a crack regiment can now do 60.
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So re call attention to the advertise
ments 10 another column of Capt. MecFee-
ley, Commissary of Subsistence AZ Indiana
p0iis
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
Notice.
SCRvEYOR's OFFICE,
r~91I- - n - 4 q .


evansville, Ind Dec. IA, 1851.
= UskEsL RGC5EB.E PROPOSGKs
1861, for boarding and nursing the patients now
in the Marine Hospital at this place, tine num-
Der at present is eight and also such others as
may be admitted under tbs Regulations of the
Trcss1Ry Department, until the S0th day Of June
next. No one reed bid Gaors than three dollars
3 week, f3r each patient
The contractor will be required to enter into a
contract in tripicate with two good and sufoIent
suretiss for their performance.
A L. ROBINSON, Surveyor.
&ecI6 I'd
AycTPOJR- K:& RsE:-25 bazs, all sizes. for
~ sale b s. Z. GILBERT d CO.,
noFS No. 4, Sycomore street.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

e@- Thanks to Mr.. Jas. Ferry and the
officers of the Golden State for late papers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

E~ Another fresh supply of fine Bslti-
more oysters at Johnson's. No. First
street
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

~There are only eight regiments lsft
in Indiana to be filed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

sUgs6RI PTION PRICE FOB DAILY:
Delivered IN the city, per week. ~
BY mail or Ia the City, per year Tin advaneel oVo
E0R WEEKLY:
By mail per year, single ~
4 club Of five ito one address, %
ADVE RTISIEG.
E'or TernlH see drst page, tabular form
AGENTS
The following gentlemen are our authorised
Agents fH d. places named:
Dr, Ralston, Baouviile, Warrick Co.
John Il Lockwood, Mt. Vernon, Posey Co.
John T.. Daughsrty, Rockport, Spencer Oe.
James L. ThoTutoL, Princeton, Gibson %.
1ohn Handy. Sewburg, Warrick CO.
Dr Murphy New HARMONY, Posey Co. q
"A B. v lih JASON, Cynthiana-
Preston Talbot Poseyville Posey Co.
q H. Custen Pe eTsburg, Pike Go.
Sfark Grant. Canal P. o., -Wasrick Go.
= p. cavauah .oWensville, Gibson Co.
z H. TIA etlr EAArO B
q a. GAa ~ .AssOOAATB ADtfOA
MEzI--------------------
B@ The morning dispatches will be
found on the Outside of tO-day's paper.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19

II L.ARGE LggORTyHEsN~T OF EURg
e-A LEI soApS8 6.Js EQHLAEPEERiH
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-19
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

OFFICE Q. s. OOMMISsARY OF SUBSISTENCE,
IEDIAHAPoLIsp Ind, Dec. 10, 1861
@@.AEEII PROPOSALS WXLE Be
~ received at this Office until o'clock p r., on
the eta day Of December, 1881, for furnishing
Fresh Beef for the Yolunt sers at Roekpork Ind,
until the 18th day Of February, 1863.
The Beef must be of the frat quality and to bs
delivered At the camp in equal portions of fore and
hind quarters, (Hecks and Fh1nks excluded,) as
such times and IN such quantities may be re-
-qnired for the nse Of the troops.
bach " proposal" naust conform to ths above
specification, and be accompanied by the NEE and
residences Of SFo sureeies.
Proposals will be Endorsed proposals for Boaf,
RockPoFt,' and directed 60
efIffisga CAPT. r. MACYEELET,
Ceu1mfssAEy Of Subsistence, q. Army,
dacle-tt Indianapolis, Ind.
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Gao. Il. EBz, <.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29
A Bad Record.

Some searching antiquarian has developed
few facts in history rather damaging to the
reputation of the principal States Of the South
now engaged in the secession movement
They show that, in "the times that tried
mems souls" these States were then, as now
ready to repudiate their obligations, and
forget the benefits of free government.
During the thirteen years prior to the
adoption of the Constitution, in 1887, the
General Government had no power Of taxation
Even when, in March, 1881, the whole of the
States assented to the ARTICLES of Conf
ation," Congress had only the power of indi-
eating what sums it stood in need of, and OF
requesting each State to contribute the fair
proportion which it was its duty to pay. The
adoption of the Articles of Confederation
rendered this an honorable obligation, which
each State, though it could not be compelled,
was bound to meet. 1t is most interesting to
observe how it was met during the five years
which elapsed between 1882 and 1887:
State aoAich paid more than its quota
New York.
State achich paid nearly the uhole-Penn-
sylvania.
State Vhich paid three: Jtths-Virginia.
States ohich paid OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Rhode Island, Maryland.
States achich paid about one -third-Con-
necticut, Delaware.
States s0hich paid NorH1Nc-Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina, New Hampshire.
The above facts are derived from Judge
Story's Commentaries on the Constitution.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29

ArCHIsoN. Kan, March q

ATCHI6OU, Man., M8fcn 40.
The special committee of the Kansas
Conference of the NJ. E. Church, to whom
was referred the question Of the drought and
destitution in Kansas, made report, which
was unanimously adopted. They say:
We have been careful to gain all the in
formation necessary to the formation of q
correct opinion, from ministers representing
all parts OF tho State, and declare Firstly,
that IN October last there were not provi-
slons enough IN the State, nor means to pro-
cure them with, to preserve more than one
half OF the people from starvation. Secondly,
notwithstanding all the aid that has been
afforded us, the most of our population have
had but little for their sustenance except
corn bread, with little meat part of the
time. Thirdly, from all accounts we have
no doubt that the various statements of 70 its
in regard to our condition made by Messrs.
Poneroy, Mahin and Hyatt, have been
prompted by the purest motives and are
substantially correct and that we tender
them our special thanks. Fourthly, we have
reason to believe that all counter statements,
emanating from the press or other sources,
have been made in ignorance of the facts or
through some interested motives. Filthy,
that, in our judgment, the donations of our
friends in the East have in most every
instance reached the desired object Sixthly,
we desire in this formal manner to express
our heartfelt thanks to all our kind donors,
and assure them that their combined liber-
atty has saved the lives of thousands and
prevented an untold amount of suffering.
Seventhly, it is some several months till
harvest, AID we have but little in store, and
We pray our friends not to stay their hands
till we shall be able to realize something
from cur own resources"
Signed by Messrs. Brooks, Moore, Tenny,
Ham, Strikeman and Paulssn, Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29

The ONO AND KENTUCKY CASE. - The
decision of the United States Supreme Court
upon the case in controversy between Ohio
and Kentucky (rsmarks an exchange) is very
much like Mr.. BuchanaD's doctrlne-no State
can secede, but there is no power to prevent
it, and the laws must be enforced, but there
is no authority to enforce them. The Supreme
Court declared that the Governor Of Ohio
ought to deliver up person as a fugitive from
justice in Kentucky, upon proof that the act
of which he is accused is crime according to
the laws of Kentucky, the laws of Ohio not
having anything to do with the question; but
the Supreme Court has no power to compel
the performance of this duty, and therefore
refuses to issue mandamus to that effect,
and can only appeal to the good faith of the
Governor of Ohio. Governor Dennison, Of
Ohio, now has the opinion Of the distinguished
gentlemen of the Supreme Bench, and will
undoubtedly consider it with all due respect,
and then act as he thinks right. In this case,
as in that of bred Scott, Judge fancy, after
deciding the only point before him, proceeds
to add corollaries, and to preach discourse on
State comfy, which is we'll enough in itself, but
entirely extra,judicial and of bad precedent.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29

WHAT HENRY CLAY SAID ABOUT ALLEG1-
ANcE. According to the report in the Benton
Abridgement of Debates, Vol XVI, p. 594
Henry Clay thus spoke, in 1850, respecting
a South Carolinian, now UNANIMOUSLY motto.
rious:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: I said nothing with
respect to the character of Mr.. Rhe.t for l
might as we'll name him-b but if he pro-
nounced sentiment attributed to him, of
raising the standard of disunion and resist.
ance to the common government, whatever
he has been, if he follows up the declaration
by corresponding overt acts, he will be a
traitor, and / hope he ,0i1 meet the flute of
traitor. Great applause in the galleries,
with difficulty suppressed by the Ohairl
MIR. Clay resumed: have heard with
pain and regret confirmation of the remark
l have made, that the sentiment of disunion
is becoming familiar. l nope it is confined
to South Carolina do not regard as my
duty what the honorable Senator seems to
regard as his. If Kentucky tomorrow un-
furls the banner of resistance, never will
fight under that banner. owe paramount
allegiance to the whole Union "a subordi-
nate one to my own State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29

TIE SOUTHERN CoNFEDERAcY TARIFF
Some of the papers are publishing what is
called "the new Southern Tariff" but it is
simply bill reported to the Congress Of the
Confederate States, but not adopted by them
upto the time Of adjournment. The Congress
meets again in May, when this whole matter
Of revenue will come up for settlement, and
there will doubtless be great notifications of
the measure. Meanwhile, the seeded States
are operating, so far as they collect duties,
upon the United States Tariff of 1857, now in
force, which has been adopted pro tem by the
Congress of the Southern Confederacy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29
The Evacuation 0ue,,ion.


The Baltimore correspondent of the N. Y.
Tribune writes that strange things have been
talked Of, as coming from JEFF Davis councils
1t is predicted that the President of the Con-
federate States will have them all back under
the Federal flag in less than ninety days, and
will be the Democratic candidate for President
in 1864! Further, this correspondent states
that the General Government got the cue to
its "deep stroke of policy" in regard to
abandoning Fort Sumter from the hints
thrown out by JEFF. Davis! In the event OF
the abandonment Of that post, leaving cor
porars guard to protect it, the rebels will only
confess their weakness by capturing it in that
condition. They will show to the world that
seventy men could hold it against all the
formers forces. The evacuation of Fort
Sumter by Federal forces, it is alleged, will be
followed by the evacuation Of all the posts
held by the rebels. Still further whisperings
are given to the effect that jeff. Davis will
favor the payment of all drafts upon the stolen
mint of Louisiana, when made in the proper
way by the Federal Government.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Charleston Mercury says the rumors of the
pretended evacuation of Fort Sumter are
thought to be only plot for its reinforcement
We do not believe any of these stories.
The evacuation of Fort Sumter is dire
necessity, forced upon the present Admins
tration by the rascally schelnlng Of the pre-
ceding one The Northern people may
acquiesce in its abandonment under such
circumstances, but not another position viii
they consent to give up to the rebels without
struggle.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29
Holding tho Forts.

According to the latest advices from Fort
Pickens, it also will have to be abandoned,
unless supplied with provisions in a few days
The Administration, it is said, has altered
its policy with regard to Fort Sumter. We
dope 50, II its former policy was to abandon
it to the rebels. We but speak the almost
unanimous sentiment of the Republicans OF
this region, when we say that the true
policy is to hold these forts at all hazards. II
the Administration wants men for the purpose,
let it call on Muscatine county for 500. They
will be forthcoming at once, and will enlist
"for the war" They are not men who wish
to see war, but who are determined, if it is in
their power, to protect our glorious flag from
being humbled in the dust.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29
~ The Memphis (Tenn) Ava,ancl

a. The Memphis (Tenn) Avasanche
speaking of great change already beginning
in "Southern opinion" says:
''There is an embryo Abolition party il
Memphis searching for nucleus around
which to rally. II they could find some bold
gallant, daring and defiant leader, they
would hover around their queen. A leader
like Cassius N. Clay, Frank Blair, Ether
idge, Bolts or Davis, could hive the whols
swarm. 1t is true that they clench their
fists, CRATE their teeth. and look exceedingly
scornful and indignant at any imputation
upon their political integrity; but, gentle.
men, LOOK around you and see where you
stand. In what temple you worship, and
who are the high priests that min ster at
its altar? We don't know how it may seem
to others, but it does sound strangely and
crate harshly to bear men in our midst ira
ducing JEFF. Davis and praising Abe Lincoln.
There is no accounting for tastes, but when
we hear any one stigmatizins the action of
the seeding States as rash and precipitate, ,
and calculated to involve the country in
war, and then in,the next breath commend
ing the policy Of Abe Lincoln az pacific, ,
we feel that either they or We are most
egregiously wrong"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-29

SOUTHERN DEFINITION OF ABoLITroN1sM
The Southern Literary Messenger gives
the following definition Of the word "Abo.
litionist:'
An abolitionist is any man who does not
love Slavery for its own sake, as divine
institution; who does net worship it as the
corner stone of civil liberty; who does not
adore it as tho only possible social condition
on whicha permanentrepublioan Government
can be erected; and who does not. in bis in
most soul, desire to see it extended and per-
petuatcd over the whole earth, as a means
of human reformation second in dignity,
Importance and sacredness alone to the
Christian religion. He who does not love
African Slavery with this love is an Alb
olishionist.
According to this definition, the people
of the North are nearly all abolitionists.