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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-19

SEcRKrARY WELLEs, Is most unfortunate
cabinet officer. Notwithstanding the navy
has been skillfnlly handled, as q general
thing, and met with no disastrous repulses
since the commencement of hostilities, the
aimable old gentleman has been subjected to
one continued stream Of abuse. The latest
and most Ingenious attack is in The Oincin-
natl Commercial, which charges the respon-
sibility of the delay in attacking and cap
turing the rebels at Yorktown By the forces
uHder Gen. Mcclellan on Secretary Wslles.
off the Merrimac did not prevent our yes
sells from ascending James river" says this
sage critic, .the rebels could soon be fanked
by that stream, and if sufficient naval
force could be spared from Fortress Monroe
to reduce the rebel batteries on York river,
the position Of their army on the Peninsula
could be turned. A few of the mortar
vessels that are in the Gulf and Of whose
exploits we have heard no report, might
possibly be more useful nearer home at the
present juncture." In other words, If the
navy would 60 to work, attack the rebels
IN 5ueIr rOEti6eaiinna and shell them out,
Gen. Mcclellan could march his forces in
without much difficulty and we ould have
the pleasure of reading another "General
Order" containing NOS 30 much ms a word
not of Anglo Saxon origin. Was this Che
reason that 'little Mac shifted his base of
operations-that the navy might do the
work and the army reap the glory7
When the gunboats failed to make any
impression on Fort Donelaon, the land
forces stormed the Entertainments and com
PEELED surrender. Cannot the same be
done in the Yorktown Peninsula7
Some months ago the Navy Department
was ready to cooperate in an attack on
Norfolk, and the Merrimac might have
been captured, but Washington was in such
imminent danger, no land force could then
be spared to participate In such an enter
prise:
Every combined land and naval expedi-
ton which has been sent South has been
mainly successful through the galIantry
11A nAAAA Va NAC OAACSAS GA0 SACW6 Aubu4A4k
the vessels. Time and again the land forces
have failed to manifest the energy that
characterized the marine, and some expedi-
tiOns were fruitless on this account. At
Port Royal, Hatteras Inlet, Roanoke Island
and wherever called upon the Navy has not
been found wanting. If the ability of am
officer is estimated by the success of his
Department, rather than by the abuse Of
his enemies, Secretary WeIles cannot justly |
be accused of such inefficiency as has been
charged. Gen. McClellRn's friends show |
little discretion in attempting to hunt up
excuses for failure on his part, before there
is any evidence that he is at all likely to
fail. The Navy, at any rate, cannot be
made to shoulder the responsibility of de-
feat o. repulse in front of Yorktown.
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eSr On Sunday 1880 prisoners from Is
land No. 10 arrived in Chicago. The Times
of that city describes them as clothed in
the same nondescript apparel, and as rag
ged as those from Fort Donelson. They
swore most terribly st the per6dy of their
Generals in surrendering them, when they
might as well have escaped-so they
thought. The Pelican Guards, a splendid
company from New Orleans, presented how
ever, fine appearance. The Washington
Artillery, numbering 43 men, all but two
of Northern birth, have applied for admis-
sion into Col. Mulligan's battery, attached
to the Irish brigade. Most of these prison.
ers were from Tennessee, Arkansas and
Louisiana. About 700 of the prisoners
were sent on to Madison, Wisconsin.
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The President's Message on Emam-
clpation In the District OF COAu1n-
WASHINGTON, April 16.--The Presidents
message on the Emancipation of Slavery in
the District Of Columbia is as follows:
FsIEoc Citizens of the SenGts and House of
Representatives.:
The act entitled an act for the release of
certain persons held to service or labor in
the district of Columbia, has this day been
approved and signed.
| have never doubted the constitutional
authority of Congress to abolish Slavery in
the District, and have desired to see the
national Capital freed from the institution
in some satisfactory way. Hence, there
has never been in my mind any question
on the subject, except one of expediency
arising in view of all the circumstances. If
there be matters within and about this act,
which might have taken the course or
shape more satisfactory to my Judgment,
do not attempt to specify them. | am graft
fed that the true principles of compensa-
ton and colonization are both recognized
and practically applied in this act. In the
matter of compensation it is provided that
claims may be presented within ninety
days from the passage of the act, but not
thereafter, and there ia no saving for mi
nors, .fenazaes covert, insane or absent per-
sons. presume there is an omission by
mere oversight, and I recommend that it
be supplied by an amendatory or supple
mental act.
TSigned1 ABRAHAM LINCoLH.
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% Every fundamentally calculated .

sag Every fundamentally calculated to
arouse the enthusiasm of their troops to the
highest pitch of phrensy was artfully used
by the rebel leaders at the battle Of Pitts
burg Landing. To some regiments, whisky
mixed with gun powdsr was furnished
without stint. To Others, however, appeals
Of different character were made. The
Crescent Guards of New Orleans was COM
posed of some of the best and most wealthy
citizens OF the place who had enlisted for
ninety days to defend the city, but were
ordered to Corinth. When this regiment
FIRST came into action, on Sunday morning,
the whole rebel line Of battle presented
arms, and Beauregard with his own hands
presented them with magnificent rebeI
Gag, with the Injunction to advance with IL
and stay with it, Stay with it they did,
with devotion and valor worthy Of a
better cause, never leaving it until the reCi-
ment itself ceased to be. We understand
that several former residents Of Evansville
were in this regiment.
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Important Letter from Glae Late Gem,
JOhnstOn--EntsrestHn Admisslons.
On Monday week the death OF Gen. A. s.
Johnston was announced in the rebel Con-
| gress, when, after some Mandatory remarks,
Mr.. Barksdale OF Mississippi, read private
letter from the deceased to JEFF. Davis, apol-
ogising for the fsll of Fort DoneIson, and
making some curious confessions. Il will
| be remembered that in his message, JEFF.
affected to believe that $4,000 men could
not have surrendered 90 strong q point, and
| that when it was confirmed beyond doubt
he suspended Floyd and Pillow. Johnston
commences by apologizing for his miscon-
duct as commander Of the Department, say
ing that he transmitted FIoyd's and Buck
ner's reports without examining them.
he then reviews his course. He saws
that the abandonment of "neutralitY " BY
the Kentucky Legislature rendered the oc-
cupation Of Bowling Green necessary, as
an act of self-defense; that at first Buckner
had 4, 200, and never more than Il, 900 mer:.
diseases of variors kinds diminishing the
re- Inducements which were from time TO
time sent there. The enemy's force, he con-
tinues, was represented at $4,000, and an
advance upon them was impossible. Be-
Heving it to be of the greatest importance
~ PAosAoSs AAS SAnphlEu1 as TIC u5&fbl OF
cotton might bring strength from abroad,
he magniied his forces to the enemy, but
let the Governors of the Confederate States
know the truth. The aid, however, given
him was small. When Beauregard visited
him early in February, he was surprised at
the smallness Of his force and impressed
with the danger of his position, but entire
ly concurred in Johnston's views.
Here is another confession:
81 The command Tat Fort Donnelson7 wa i
irregularly transferred, and devolved on |
the jznior General, but not apparently to /
avoid any Just responsibility, or from any |
want OF personal or moral intrepiditv.--
The blow was most disastrous, and almost /
without remedy. |, therefore, in my first
report, remained silent. This silence Won
were kind enough to attribute to my gen
crosby. / will not lay claim to the motive
to excuse my course. Observed silence.
as it seemed to be the best way to serve the
cause and the country"
That is to say, there was not only irnbe-
cility in the rebel command, but Johnston
was so thoroughly disguised that he said
nothing at all. The concluding passage of
this letter, taken IN connection with the
Tennessee battle and the subsequent death
of the writer, has a melancholy interest.-
Il is as follows:
" The test of merit in my profession,
with the people is success. It Is hard
'ule, but think It right. If Join this
,orps to the forces of Gen. Beauregard, I
confess hazardous experiment, but then
hose who are now declaiming against me |
viii be without an argument."
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ErANsv1LLn, April l4. 1867

EDS. EAL:-Allow me, through Your
paper, to bear testimony 10 the cheerful
promptness with which the Phoenix Insur-
ance Company Of Hartford, through their.
Agent Mr.. j. w. Nexsep, have adjusted
and paid me the full amoaut of my ins ur--
ance, 5000, on nay dwelling house, which
you are aware was destroyed by fire the
first of this month. It is great satisfaction
to know that your property is insured IN
Company like the Phoenix, and that your
Policy is always equal to so much gold.
To those who need insurance, cheer
fully recommend Mr.. Nexsen as a prompt
and reliable man, representing prompt and
reliable Companies. B. F. TREBLE
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p fA1ely happens that il scr ediie-
Fl4i capacity our readers End Us premesg-
tA'eei and With malice aforethoueht en-
gagged in putting any patent medicine
Dat during cur recent trip to the melan.
choly scenes Of Pittsburg Landing there
was one medicine which we found in the
hands OF nearly every soldier, giving relief
wherever applied, whether internally or
externally. We refer to. Perry Davis Vet
etable Pain Killer. All spoke loud in lie
praise, and the kind hearted Surgeon of
one of our Indiana regiments informed rs
that ne believed it was the only thing that
saved at least half of his regiment from
dying OF dysentery during recent long
march, and we cannot help suggesting to
onr friends among the army suffers that it
Is oHe Of the articles they should never be
out Of. Il is packed in saw dust, two dozen
in each box, and can be forwarded over the
toughest road without danger of breaking.
Is sold in Evansville by Keller & White,
Preston Bros, P. VeirIing, LEIGH & Carl
stedt, and s. 3. Gilbert & Co.
8. -..5--...-. J. N. HARRIS g. CO.. "a
apls-d3m Projectors. Cincinnati.
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River News,

The river is on q stand, bat the heavy
rains viii probably swell it again. g.
The Undine, with full cargo for Nash
vile, came down yesterday morning.
The Courier was somewhat detained yes
teriay morning, but made her railroad con-
nections as usual. She is the packet for
Cairo this evening. She is feet, commo-
dious, and under charge of accomplished
officers.
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CorroN Is K1Ne.-The United States De-
partunent for the Interior has forwarded 20
me for distribution, cotton seed. Any
farmer Of this county calling upon me will
receive seed enough b try the culture of
this King, and then rule him. l have one
sack for the Agricultural Society of War
rick county. The officers will please send
for it. P. HORNBROOK.
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VINO WEBS THE HEnoEs OF rHn Fms,

VINO wERB THE HEROES OF TIE FIRsr
SIReH OF YORKTOWN 2-It is an interesting
fact that in the Revolutionary siege Of
Yorktown, Washington had ne Southern
troops his force, numbering about &c, 900
men, consisted chiefly of New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England
regiments. Soldiers from the SELF same
region are now before Yorktown, preparing
to battle for the maintenance of that indie
pendence and unity which their Northern
forefathers won on that memorable historic
groun1.-N y. TTmes.
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secesn-An rncsdent.

We understand that when it was learned
that among the wounded here were a num-
Der of rebels, certain lady who had not
previously visited the hospitals, went with
another lady 70 he General Hospital, and
on arrives, requl sted her companion to ask
if any Confederate wounded were there.
The lady SO requested being loyal woman,
very naturally on making the enquiry asked
the other demonstrated, suggesting that
Confederate, not rebel, was the term to be
used. Our loyal lady, however, repeated
her inquiry for rebels. A wounded Union
soldier who was present proposed as COM
promise that the word devil be used as that
would more truly express the character of
those Sighting against the cause Of the
Union.
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B The splendid Eugene, deeked in all
the fnery of new coat of paint and other
wise re6tted in magnificent style, was at
the levee yesterday. She has resumed her
regular trade between Louisville, Evansville
and Henderson, and can be depended on to
take passengers through on "doubie
quick" She leaves for Louisville to-day.
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CRY lMPRovENENTs.-THB New PosT
OfGcR BUILDIEG.-No improvement has
been made in Evansville for a long time
that has added more to the appearance of
the city, than the elegant block erected by
Mr.. J.. J. Chandler, on the corner of First
and Locust streets. -sse k
The block has front of rs feet on First
street and of 81 feet on Locust, is three sto-
ries high, with Easements or cellars extend
ing under the entire building.
The architect was Mr.. 81. Mursinna a
gentleman of fine abilities in his profess
sion, marks of which is manifest in this
beautiful building.
The brick work was done by Messrs. Kes-
Ter & Kop, the wood work by Levi s.
CLARK. The cast iron fronts; which are of a
superior quality are by Messrs. Rocker,
Blouut & Co. The painting ana CHASING by
Mr.. Wiker, the tin roofing by Messrs. ME-
haus and Beckman. All the work is well
done and is handsome and will be a lastI
ing testimonial to the superior taste and
skill of the mechanic and artizans of Eve
ansville. 7 y-..fft -.-- -
The building is divided into four parts
or business rooms, with ine wide public
entrance in the center, which, By wids
stairway, leads to the upper stories.- s
The room on the corner Of First and Lo-
Gust streets is already occupied by the. Post
Office. The others will be used as store
rooms. The second floor will be fitted no.
for offices, and will be very fine, being very
large and well ventilated. The arrange.
ment for lighting and ventilation is admi-
rable. The third story will be suitable for
sleeping rooms for young men, being ar
ranged SO as to be convenient and easy of
access. Each part of the block is provided
with spacious cisterns and sinks, and under
the front paVeusnts are convenient vaults
for coal, wood, &c. The cellar, or base
ment, beneath the Post Office, will be suit
able for barber shop or beer saloon, for
one of which purposes it viii probably be
used. a1s sH
The Post Office has been fitted M under
The personal superintendent of Postmaster
and with special reference to the
Of the public. There viii be
separate entrance for ladies, and also to |
he general delivery. To the original boxes |
lsed in the old ofice, q number of lock I
'oxes has been added, which will be found
# great convenience to business men.
In the front of the room has been fitted
p stand for periodical and paper depot,
t which will be sold, we presume, postage
lamps, stamped envelopes, &c, which will
id greatly to the public convenience. This
land will be under the superintendent of
II. Robert Roland. 50
This fine block, in its plan, in its con-
'ructiOn, In its Workmanship, and in all
$ arrangements, reflects the highest credit
pom its proprietor, its architect, and upon
le citizens and mechanics employed on its {
and lie an ornament TO the Is
ty Of Evansville. eel ]
n
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10TH REGULARS,

be- The signing, by the President, Of
tha hill abolishing slavery in the District Of
Columbia, was greeted with great enthuss-
asn in the Eastern States. It is, indeed, a
great step in advance. Henceforth, the
Government win not be responsible for the
divine Institution. It must shift for itself
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eG- The body of Shearinger was not
buried as We supposed on Thursday. This
was, we learn, no fault of Capt. Wing, who
has had more of this kind of work to do
than he could accomplish, in connection
with his other duties. The body remained
on the wharf boat on Thursday night,
emitting the most siskening odor, which
infected large portion of the city.
We hope we may never be again called
on to record an inciden: SO little creditable
to the sensibilities of those whose duty
it was to see that our soldiers, when
dead, have early and decent burial. The
blame should rest on him who left the body
without directions for its disposal.
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CHARLEY, of the st. Charles, viii serve
magnificent Lunch at 10 to-day. Fresh
fish and other delicies. Charley viii pre-
side in person.
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RE- The Baltimore Sun says there never
was period when 30 great number Of
fugitive slaves were abroad in that city and
State as at the present time They are
generally sent to jail until surrendered to
their owners.
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Sar The Savings Bank, No. 4 FIRST
street. buys and sells gold, exchange on New
York. Illinois, Missouri, and all other nm
current money, sells sight drafts on Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland in sums to suit
dam.
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City Hotel Hospital, whose wounds received
at the bloody battle field of Pittsburg Land
rag are such as to prevent them from get
ting furloughs: SIS
So 3IsT INDIANA.
Patrick M O'Connel co K, Geo Moses co
U Thos Green CO O, DIR ] G Hosteter co B.
Milton sharp CO @, Miller Belser co D, Geo
w Daniel CO 3, Stephen Reidernan co E..
VIM ii WEIGH co T, Robt O Peters CO d,
SANFORD Fordics CO O, Cornelius Devol CO A..
ADD INDIANA.
job BrescOe co O, John Crawford co @.
BIND INDIANA.
John Elmer CO @, VIM Geobel co D.,
Julius Theobald co E.
BOTH IsDIANA.
Jas s WEIGH CO E, VIM Il Reynolds CO G,
r Hurlbut CO |, Resin Mc0osh co Il,
Martin WhitnerO. 80 q -
9TH INDIANA.
Mury Mcconnell CO E, John Ritz CO H,
Mathew Heron co K.
44TH INDIANA. aaoa
Chas r Tyler CO q, Jared T Hocsel co z.
Thos Lesley CO K, Joseph Nicodemus co O,
John Keefer CO @, Basil Hunter CO B, Albert
Westfan co B, Alfred Dangerts CO d, NJ D
Campbell CO B, Lewis Lightfoot CO b,
Patrick Owen co q, q Hoaaland CO a,
Stephen WaybiI co D, Michael Harrison CO
Q, - Irwin CO ], John Goucher co E, VIM
N johnson co D.
26TH INDIANA.
Chas II PrRter CO G, Felix Galager CO B,
Chas Hiner CO B, Rufus Council CO @.
36TH INDIANA.
jas W Evans co E, John Bridget co A.
24TH INDIANA.
Vim Quarterman co @, Zecheriah J Taite
co B, Daniel Riley co I.
23D INDIANA.
Lew Hoffman co A, Josiah Mullen CO I,
John Brannocks co a, Saml Go ddard co q,
Erwin Rrney co G..
l1TH INDIANA.
VIM Nores CO A, Samuel K Walden co
O, I Q Chat6eld, Orderly to Gen Lew. Wal
lace.
Seth W Kesey co B, Joseph NJ Bennett
co 3, Harvey O Green co D. Taylor Douglas
10TH REGULARS.
VIM Mannig, VIM G Hazelrigg, John
Lester, john Mcdonnell.
In addition TO the above is Austin Water
house, the brave and noble standard bearer
of the oath Indiana, who bore his coIors
aloft until twenty-four bullet holes were
made in 1t, the flag staff shot, and himself
shot twice in the arm. / ives today one of
the sorroWful spectators 60 the skillfnl
amputation of that same wounded arm BY
DR.. Morgan, and saw one of the bullets
mashed fat against the bone of his arm.
For want Of time, / must defer the num-
Der at the Marine Hospital until tomorrow.
- s. Il. POTTER,
Of Sanitary Com. of Terre Haaite.
Evansville, April 18th, 1852.
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Coal! Coal!

g A superior quality of Green River Coal,
at nine cents per bushel, delivered. Barge
lying at the foot of Division street. All
orders left at a. A. Cooks, No. "a Main
street, win be promptly filed.
apll-dlm JOSEPH THOMAS.
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H1HE.57a

EDS. JoUASAG please publish Che fol-
lowing list of brave Indiana boys, still in the
City Hotel Hospital, whose wounds received
at the bloody battle field of Pistsburg Land
rag are such as to prevent them from get
ting furloughs: 8&
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KBKCKEES BY TIE THO BS.4sV-6
bbls loose pickles. in wine vinegar e
sale at Elliott's.
10 doz ID cans frssh cove oystess.
8 doz ID cans 4" 80
5 doz at bottles tomato cntsup.
& dog Mt -
doz 81 bottles walnut catsup.
dos pE bottles, mushroom catsup.
FOR sale cheap, at Elliott's Family Grocery.
10 dO1 gallons plain pickles, in bottles.
dog mixed
Is doz "a gallons, plain and mixed, in bottlrs.
10 dcz quarts 90
Just received at Eiliotts.
8 doz ID cans fresh salmon.
doZ ! ID n
4 doz ID cans fresh Holsters
doz l ID "a
For sale cheap, at EIliotts
CABS dozen willow cabs, at al prices, viii
VIC propose to cell cheap Those IN need Of
cabs, will do well to call aud examine before pr
chasing. Remember the stand,
apry ELLIOTT's Family Grocery
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EWyOKLET .RRTECEES.-Justr received
II II. J. SCHLAEPFER'5 New Drug sto
consisting of Hair Oils, Pomatumss Cozmeti
Tonics Restoratives aud Hair PresorVers. Al
large supply Of Perfumery, COiognes, Rose, L
ender, Orange and Florida Waters. Also a laI
stock Of Hair, Nail, Tooth, CiOths FLESH Cru
and Comb Brushes.
BEDDING Toilet, Pocket and Fine Combs, Ia
variety made Of Horns Ivory and Rubber. mil
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Dissolution Notice.

WVHR COP.ARFsNcRRSMKP MRRR-
tofore exist ng between II. L. and John Dam
nettell Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
the late firm.
Persons knowing themselves indebted 10 the
late firm Will please call and settle fmmedfateIy
The business Of the old firm will be continued in
the name OF HENRY DAENETTELL.
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