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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-26

TO LET
DWELLING HOUSES ON THE BLUFF,
- from IS to $l2 per month, Two stores
and rooms in Wards Oate Wupperman's, } and
Halls Blocks. Apply to
JOHN l.. COFFIN.
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The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
MEMPHIS. Juur s. 1917

Ch0s Elicit, Jr., Col Commanding
SIR:-Your note of this date is
and the contents noted The civil
ties of this city are not advised of
render TO the forces OF the United STATE
Government, and our reply is, simpl' to
state respectfully that we have no POW er to
oppose the raising of the flags you have or
dered TO be raised over the Post Office and
Custom House. Respec fully
JOHN PARK, Mayor.
Ga receiving this reply a sunali parry
proceeded TO the Post Office To rai.e he Ma
tional flag, and was there ioinr by the
Mayor.
1t is proper to say that the conduct of th
Mayor and some of the ci,iz ms was unex-
ceptionable, but Tie party was surrour de
by a ceowd of excite cit zans using angry
and insulfug language. He ascanded to
The top Of the post-uffice, aud planted tn
flag, though fited upon several times AMI
stoned by the mob below. | think this con-
duct was reproba,ed by the people of stand
ing in the CRY. Indeed, many evidences
OF an extensive Union sentiment there reach
me.
Signed CHAS ELLETF,
Col. Commanding.
To Hon. e NJ Stanton, Secretary Of War
Opposite EMPHI-, June H.
SIR There are several facts touching
the naval engagement of the Oh inst. at
this place, which wish TO pace on record.
Approaching Memphis the gunboats
we're in the advance. had received no
notice that fight was expected, but was
informed on landing within eight miles of
Memphis that the enemy's gunboats had re-
treated down the river. My first informa-
lion of the presence of the enemy was
shot that passed over my boat I had four
of my most powerful rams IN the advances
and ready for any emergency. The others
we're towing the bsrges.
Ia advancing to the attack ! expected,
of course, TO be allowed by he Monarch,
the Lancaster, aud the Switzerland
The Monarch come on eallantly and
some OF the officers OF the Lancaster, which
now held th next place ia the lire, became
excited and confused, bur the engineers be-
haved well. The pilot erred in signals pnd
backed the boat ashore and disabled her
ruddpr.
The Captain of the Switzerland con-
strued lhr general signal to keep half a
mile IN rear of the Lancaster TO mean that
he was to keep half mile bebinl her 10
the engagement and therefore failed 10 par
ticipate. Herce the wi o.e bruat of he
A. ht fell upon The Queen and Monarch.
Had ther the Lancaster or Switzerland
followed as the Monarch dii, the rebel
l uub5at Van Dorm would not have escaped
and my flag ship would not We b-tn
d sabled Three Of the rebel rams and
Ruuboats which was ruck by my rams
", re sunk outright aud lost. The General
Price was but slightly Injured, ard | am
new raising her and propose to send her 70
my feet.
(oigned) CHAS. ELLETT, Jrp
Colonel Commanding Rams.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
xxxvI coNGREsssECoND SESSION
v AsHINGToE, June 10.



Morrill, offered a resolution asking the
Secretary of War to inform the Senate
whether any claims have been made by
citizens of the United States for the destrue-
ton Of property by the Federal army, and
what measur es have been taken TO ascer-
tain the actual value of such damages
Adopted.
Wilson, of Mass, introduced a bill to
purchase the Douglas Hospital Referred.
The bill donating lands to agricultural
colleges was taken up. An amendment was
offered oy Mr. Lane, of Kansas, which was
adopted, limiting the number of acres to
be taken from each State to 100000
The bill was discussed to some ltn 9Th by
Wilkinson, PemerOy, Howe and others.
A number OF amendments Were adopted,
and the bill passed-yeas 49, nays z.
The Vice President presented a memorial
from the citizens of Utah, asking admission
rs a State, under the title of the State Of
DeseIet.
Mr.. Latham. of California, moved to print
the memorial and also that the two gentle
men here claiming to be Senators from that
State be admitted to the floor Of the Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Lane, of Kansas, the
motion was referred to the Committee on
Territories.
Mr.. Trumbul, Of Ills, offered resolu-
ton instTucting the Committee on Foreign
Relations to inquire whether any further
legislation were necessary for the control
of the contingent expenses OF the State de-
PartmeuI. He had offered such resou-
rion from seeing An item in the bill from
the House like the following, "Paid to
Dnuley A. MaufasS, for diplomatic reports
Of Swi:ze, land, "a 500. Another paid
William Casenoue, as special agent, S., 200
and an item. for 81, 799, making ST, 900 for
special service; aud to William Preston,
for txrraord nary expenses following the
QIeen To Arguery, 81, 900. The resolution
VS. adopted
O. mption of Mr.. Fcssenden, the bill
making further appropriations for sundry
civil expenS was taken up.
Mr. Sum or offered an amendment, APP
propriaiing 81 500 for a Commissioner to
Consul General to Hsyti, aud 81, 500 for the
like officers 10 Liberia. Adopted Yeas so.
N " Carlyle, Davis, Nesmith, Powell,
Sau shury and Slark-6.
lh5 bIIi hen passed.
Mr F,sseuden, from the bill on finance,
porte hack the navy appropriation bill,
with amendments.
Mr. Wilson. of Mass, moved to take up
tue bin max ing amendments 10 me fugitive
slave till. Agreed to. Yeas, rs; nays, 10
Adj 'urLed.
n-U,E MIR. Thomas of Massachusetts,,
rep rcd from he Judiciary Committee a
tiIlto punish fraudulent contractors furnish
ing supple 10 the Government.
House "A bill for the appointment of
another Iudan Agent for New Mexico, was
passed. There are six agents already in
that Territory.
The bill for establishing a German Pro-
fl ssorship al the West Point Academy, was
passed.
The bill transferring the Western gun
boat feet from the War to the Navy De-
parIment was also passed.
The Senate bill defining the pay and
emoiuments of certain officers of the army
was amended.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
MORNING REPORT.
Interesting and official from
General Fremont's army
Richmond prisoners-How
Gen. Prentiss was captured
Rebel accounts from the
Lower Mississippi - best
time on record.
HEADQUARTERS, MOUNTAIN DEBT,
Army in the Field,
HAhRIssoNBURG, June Z.

To Hon. E. II. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
The army reached this place at 2 o'clock
yesterday, driving out the enemy's rear
guard from the town.
Severe skin mshing continued from that
time till dark, the enemy's rear being close
ly luIs sued by cur advance.
At clcck the LIST New Jersey cavalry,
after driving the enemy through the viii
lage, fell into an ambuscade in the woods
uth-east of the town, in which Col. Word
ham was captured, and considerable loss sus-
tain d.
Col. Clozre', with his brigade, SUISSE
queLuy engaged the enemy in the timber,
driving him from from his position, and
taking bis camp.
At about eight O'clock = battalion of Col.
K mes Penusy lvauia regiment entered the
woods, under the direction of Brig Gen.
B4yar'i, and maintained for half an hour a
vigorous attack, IN which both sides suffer-
ed severely, and drove the enemy TIE
enemy ATTEMPTED TO she'll our troops, but a
few shois from one of our batteries soon
silemcrd his guns. After dark, the enemy
coutu utd his retreat.
Fail particulars will be forwarded by
mail.
LSignedI J. C. FREMONT,
Major General.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
CINCINNATI MAIKET.
ClNCINNATI, Jutfe 10.

ClACiERATi, JuEe 10.
FLoUR firm. but quiet, with not mut h de-
mand Small sales of superfne at 4 OOGD
10, and small sales Il fancy at 25G9
so.
WHEAT unchanged.
Corn dull Al 3d..
OATS dull at 35c.
RYE declined 10 52c
WHISKY sas declined TO l9c, aud dull.
Nothing has transpired in prOvisir 8.
Market dull, and holders not disposed 10
realize. No demand for bulk meat or bacon.
. GROCERIES unchanged, and firm.
The Secretary of the Treasury telegraph
ed TO the President of the Chaml er Of Com
meIce in this city, TO day, tlat sbil u'enis
can be made 10 Memphis and New Orleans
as soon as the Mississippi is opened, suij eet
to the regulations and the inspection Of the
military commanders at the ports OF desli-
nation. In short, that as regards The Mis-
sissippi, commerce shall follow cur flag.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

LEXINGTON KY, June 10 The fastest race
a. mile heats on record was run yesterday,
on The Lexington Association Race Course,
by the beaten horses of The previous weeks
races. John Ciay's bay colt, Wagram, by inn
ported Yorkshire, dam Topaz, by imported
Glencoe, four years old. Time, l,l44, !, 46a,
l,454. 1909, l,454. n. Fl. McGrafh's
Mammon, four years old. By imported
Sovereign, dam Miriam, by imeol ted Glen
zoe
Clay's position 10 the race, 4th 9th, LIST,
lst, lst.
Mammon's position, LIST. Isl, 4tb. 9Th,
diStanced.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
The following was received at the War
Department this morning:

The following Was received at the War
Department this morning
HEADQUARTERS Amy IN THE FIELD,
HARRIsoKBURG, June Z, 9P.M.
Hon. E. III. Stanton, Secretary Of Wrr:
The attack on the enemy s rear yesterday
precipitated his retreat. Their loss in
killed and wounded was very severe Their
retreat is by an almost impossible road,
along which many wagons were left in the
roads, and wagon loads Of blankets, cloth
Jog and other equipments are piled up in
all directions.
During the evening many of the rebels
were killed by shells from battery of Gen.
StahPs brigade.
Gen. Ashby, who covered the retreat with
his whole cavalry force, aud three regi-
meuts of infantry, and who exhibited ad-
mirable skill and bravery, was among the
killed.
Gen. Milroy made a reconnaissance %
day at out seven miles on the Port Repub ic
road and discovered a portion of the enc
my's force camped in the timber
[Signed1 ]. G. FREMONT,
Major-General Commanding.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

Fort MONROE June 9.-Mnjor General
Burnside aud aft arrived here at an early
hour this morning, having come through
the Aibemarle and Chesapeake canal in the
small gunboat Port Royal, leaving New
bern on Saturday. The Port Royal came
through both cuts of the cauHl. The lower
one, connecting Currituck and Albemarle
Sounds, had been obStructtd d. Previous ar
rivals by the inland route have avoided
this cut by tfaversing the whole length of
Curriuck sound. Il be object of the visit of
Gen. Burnside was to have important COM
mHuicAtions with The fort. Having sent
his dispatches 10 Washing on, and having
obtainfd replies, he will return.
There is little ar no news ia the Depart
ment of North Carolina.
The Gath NJ Massachusetts, regimen, It
Washington, n. e., was attacked from an
ambush, by a North Carolina regiment on
Thursday last. The 24.h was on a scouting
expedition at the time. They lost six men
kile1 and number wounded Three of
the latter subsequently died. Several
skrmishes have recently taken place in the
vicinity of Washington. la one of them,
fifteen of our cavalrysput to fight rebel
force OF cavalry and infantry ten times
their strength.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
AFTERNOON REPORT.
The Richmond Examiner on
the battle of Fair Oaks
Gen. Burnside at Old Point
--latest from General Hal
1eck.
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.

The Richmond Examiner of June says
troops and officers never behaved better
than the Confederate army engaged on the
ChickahOminy. The only thing to he re-
GREETED is the unfortunate wound OF Gen.
Johnson. That was indeed disaster.
Saturday aud Sunday W, re bUth victories,
but with great difference between the pro-
mise of the first, aud tue accomplish ment of
the second. The whole uffIr seems to have
lost its purpose and plan hen the Animal
ing mind was disabled. and the spirit that
went up in the fiery shouts of Saturday,
cane fabbing down into ind fereLce on
Sunday. Nevertheless, the enemy was de-
feated.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

The following is from the Richmond En-.
quirer of June 4th:
AUGUSTA, May 31-The Jackson Missis-
sippian of the 38fh, understands that few
shots were fired AT Vcksburg the previous
night. No injury was done. On the 3O,h
the bombardment was recommended. It
was supposed no serious damage had been
done. The citizens are in good spirits.
An engagement had occurred near Grand
Gulf, between a company of our citizens
and force of the enemy. 1t is reported
that sixty of the enemy were killed.
The Vicksburg Wing reports that Capt.
hsskins battery opened Effectively on the
enemy's transports at Grand Gulf causing
a basty retreat of the enemy, who subse-
quenIly shelled the town. They said they
were in no hurry about Vicksburg.
Gen. Lowell had received fficial dis
patches, dated May 2S:h which says two
Federal officers and three men were killed
at Baton Rouge The enemy then shelled
the city. No one was killed Capt. Has
kins reports to Gen. Lowell that he sunk
one Federal transport and crippled another
on Saturday. Ga Sunday the enemy came
up to land troops at Grand Cult, and
marched through Port Gibson Our peo-
pie drove them back With considerable
loss, killing and wouhdibg about 100.
The MissiSsippian says The Federals de-
nanded the surrender Of h ask ms battery,
threatening in case of refusal to devastate
the whole country around Grand Gull
A dispatch from Port Gibson. dated the
LIST, says all is quiet at Vlcksburg. The
Federal boats bad retreated.
BATON ROUGE, May 29.-Tbe Federals
attempted to land troops at the garrison
yesterday, from small boats.
just as they wire about to land, Con-
federate company fred, when, without Civ
ing timely notice, the Frderals commenced
throwing shot and she'll into the town. One
she'll struck the Harvey house. Many others
were struck. In halt an hour after the firing
commenced, nearly all the women and
children left the Town, leaving in every di-
rection. The Federals are now landing
troops. A fight is expected soon, the Con-
federates being near the city. Hot work
will soon commence.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

WASHINGTON, June IO.-The folio wing
dispatch was received this morning at the
War Office, from Col. Elicit:
U. S. RAM SWITZERLAND,
OFF Memph s, June 7.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
SIR:-Yesterday, after the engagement
with the rebel feet had nearly Terminated,
and a gunboat and one of the rams bad
passed below, was Informed that a white
flag bad been raised in the city.
Immediately sent my SOD, medical
cadet. Chas r. Elicit, ashore with a flag of
truce, and the following note 10 the author
tiles:
OPPOSITE MEMIH1s, June 9Th.
understand that the city of Memphis
has surrendered. therefore send my son
with two United States flags, with insiruc-
tious to raise one on the Postoffice and the
other on the Custom House, as evidence of
the return of your city to the care and pro
lection of the Constitution.
(Signed) CHAS. ELLErT, JR.,
Col. Commanding.
The bearer of the flag and the above note
was accompanied by Lieut., Col. Oonkle of
the 59;h Illinois regiment, and two men of
the boat guard.
The following is the reply of the Mayor
of the city:
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

WARRINGTON, June lO.-The following
dispatch was received at the War Depart
ment this morning;
Hon. e. If. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
CoRINTH, June 8.
The enemy have fallen back to Tuscilla,
fifty miles from here by railroad, and nearly
seventy miles by wagon road.
Gen. Pope estimates the rebel loss, from
casu4 tles prisoners and deserIion, al over
10000, and Gen. Buell. at between 20, 600
and 81, OOO. a person who was employees
in the Confederate commissary department
says they had 100, 600 men in Corinth, and
that now they cannot muster over 80, 900.
Some of the fresh graves on the roads have
been opened, and found filled with arms.
Many OF the prisoners of war beg not to
be exchanged, saying they purposely allow
ed themselves to be taken
Beauregard, himself, retreated from Bald
WIN on Saturday afternoon to Okolona.
II. w. HALLECK,
Major General.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

BaS~ The Madison Courier says: The
steamer Storm was chartered, and left Lou
isville on Tuesday, with a detachment of
fifty of the 18th Indiana battery-actirg
cavalry-under command Of Capt. b. s.
Nicklin, on a forging expedition for
Knights of the Golde. Circle. Capt. Nick
lin succeeded in srresting eight prominent
seceEsionists--one at Carrolton, three at
Vevay, two at Warsaw, aud the remaining
two between Oarrollton and Warsaw, in
Kentucky.
The Storm put in here yesterday for coal,
having on beard the prisoners, under q
proper guard, en- route for Louisville. The
detachment was left at Vevay, under COM
mand of Lieut.. Hall, who will there estab-
lish a vantage ground, and take all demon
strative traitors under his protecting wing.
The remainder of the Battery, during the
absence of Capt Nicklin, was under the
command Of Lieut. E. Green.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
TRIBuNE's CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, June 9--Maj. Stone of the
Missouri, and Capt. Gregg of the 5sth
Illinois, taken prisoners at Shiloh, reached
here last night from Selma, Alabama, where
was confined all the officers taken at that
battle above tt rank of Captain. They
were released on parole of forty days, for
the purpose of arranging a general exchange
of prisoners, the only stipulation being
thai Gen. Buckuer shall be included. They
were selected for the mission by the priso-
uers themselves. They have come via
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
SPECIAL To TIE POST.

WASHINGTON, June IO.-The Spanish
Government has made proposition through
its Minister here to take all the negroes
who escape from their masters and remove
them to ST. Croix free Of charge. 1t then
proposed 10 put them under an apprentice
ship of three years, permitting them TO re-
ceive regular wages. AT the expiration of
their apprenticeship 1t is proposed to free
them Internationally.
The correspondence has been sent by the
State Department to the House Judiciary
Committee.
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2
may comport with tie convenience of Con-
-rrss.
The Navy Depar'r ut has r. ceived dis
'tehcs, by which i, - peHrs that Commo-
re Prehtiss Of the batross, recently
- M the interior wH'ers OF Sou.h Coo
"a 10 Georgetown. He crossed the bar
the 2lst ults, with his own vessel aud
se Norwich, Lieu'. Commanding Duncan.
d entered WymAn Bay. AT er passing a
all deserted redoui, Whit b vas uenr he
lighthouse, an extensive f;tfeui'ou Was
hserved on South Island, with apparently
.-veral large guns %, united which turned
at to be Qaakers. This fort vas ahau.
toned.
Another abandoned ratification was
found on Cat Island On the Ell he stood
i,r Georgetown, entered Swnmp-Tree
reek and steamed pass the city whtrE
Not being prepared to hold the place be ah-
s'ainrd from taking il, knowing that a con
lest with the artillery aad cavalry Ia the
place would destroy the town. lie having
sscended the Wacoman River 10 y p'iit 10
miles above Georgetown, and Rleeting no
resistance be brought off 80 eontrabunds.
The rebels were leaving their plantations,
driving their negroes 6efJIe them in ail d.
rections.
One hundred and nine re1al prisoners,
principally Georgia Tigers aad 18th Vir-
ginia, captured at Front Royal we're brought
here and transferred to the provost guard
by whom they were escorted to the Old
Capitol military prison.
Information bias baea received Mt tie
contract office Of the Posi- Oalcs Depart
ment, which leads to the b.ief that ali Tie
mails dispatched from the East to The Pa
ci6c C. asst by the overland route VIA Saasa
Fe a..d P.acervil;e, between the 81 snd
23i of AprIl have b.en lost o. detained by
the deprcdatioGs If Tia, Indians al some
point east Of Salt Lake City, and That the
mails sent from California by tbu same
route between March, the 20ih, and April
9Th have also mel with Ike detention,
and from the sane cause. This informa-
ton is given that correspondence within
the dates may be duplicated Nails for the
Pacific are for the Presen. disl a ched from
New York By steamer via Panama on the
lst, h, 10th, aud 24~a OF each month.
An agent has been directed . go over the
route from s.. J 'seph GJr The purpose of
recovering The messing mails l. practicable.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11
NEW YORK MAKRET.
NEW York, June

NEW Turk, Juue 10.
FLOUR less active; market hardly so
firm al 1894 35 for super western 90
"a IS for common TO medium western !;
5 2O@5 rs for shipping brands extra r. Fl.
o.; 5 35@6 so for trade brands, market
closing heavy.
WHEAT quiet winter red western l4@
ID; white Kentucky, 20.
SUGAR in fair demand and steady at 6a0
&c. tor fair TO good refining mOlasses dull /;
Porto Rice 36c Cnba 28c.
PORK lower and heavy at IL oO@1l IS;
mess 90 for prime.
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NEW YoRK, June 1o-The United States

New YORK, June 10-The United States
transport Eastern State, from Hatteras,
brings l52 released prisoners.
A Washington special to the Post says
the rebels are urging the exchange of Gen.
Buckner for Gen. Prenriss, and prom sc to
make an equal exchange of prisoners if
Buckner is given up.
The statement that the rebels have 20O,-
600 troops at Richmond is believed to be
false at the War Department.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

WASHINGTON. June 9.-Joseph Fl. Brad
ley has brought suit against Gen. Wads-
worth fO, false Imprisonment. This grows
out If the arrest and detention of that
gentleman by the military guard who had
proceeded to the Jail and forcibly released
female, alleged to be a slave, from civil
custody, the particulars concerning which
was published at the time.
The owGer Of the slave has entered suit
against Marshal Lamon upon bis bond for
81 600 as preliminary to a suit for the
value of the slave.
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MOBILE, June ga telegram to the Rich
mond Enquirer of the 4th says the Mobile
Advertiser has private letter, stating that
eighteen Federal vessels bad passed the
forts, and that two or three were firing at
Fort Morgan.
The Petersburg Express of the 5th says
that on Tuesday Major-General Robert Lee
was assigned to the command of the army
in front of Richmond in consequence of
slight wound to Gen. Johnston.
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New YORK, June lO.-A letter, dated
near Newbridge, June 6, says all the army
except Porter's and FrankIin's divisions,
ADD the reserves, have crossed the Cbicka-
bomiDy.
A Washington letter Gays that an official
letter to the Navy Department says no rise
in James river occurred sufficient to carry
our gunboats over the distractions.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-11

NEW YORK, June lo.-A Washington
telegram says the Ways end Means Com
mitiee will report the tariff bill on Tuesday.
List of released prisoners per steamer
Eastern State:
Jas. Rogers, 18th Ind; Levi Benolas,
18th Ind; Chas North, 22d lad: George
Rhodes, Ist Michigan; Martin Melaly, f.
Risinger, Samuel McDonnelly, Chas Ruff,
Henry Nelson, Sd Ky; Moses Woolsey, W.
C. Rice, Ransom Riley, 9th KY.
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NEW YoRK, June IO.-A letter dated 4th
inst, TO the Philadelphia Inquirer, says our
troops have burned over 8, 1000 rebels at
Fair Oaks.
Prisoners continue to be brought in
daily. One rebel General was taken and
be still refuses to give bis name. Our
troops have been within three miles of
Rich ond on q reconnaissance