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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-05-02
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B2 The following IS an extract OF let
ter written from Pittsburg Landing by
very intelligent gentleman of this city:
"The battle field was truly awful to be-
hold. Which with his regiment was in
the thickest of the fight, and performed
wonders. am really astonished to see
that be is not even mentioned in the vari-
Gus reports of the battle. l met numbers
of Won Baer's battery. He (Von Baerl
died the death of hero. The battery was
attached to the irst Division attacked. The
infantry which were to protect it fed with
out firing a shot, when Baer perceived two
regiments of rebel Infantry approaching
through a rayiue to the right. He sighted
the guns himself and was about to give the
command to FIRE, when Gen. Sherman in
terferred, saying the enemy were our men,
they having the Stars and Stripes. This
sealed the fate of poor Baer. The enemyis
skirmishers came near and be received a
shot il the abdomen. He commanded his
men to save themselves, dismounted, and
seated himself at the foot of an oak tree
He was intimately acquainted with Besure- /
gard who caused good care TO be taken of
him. His body, was found on the field
when it was recovered by our troops He
was very much beloved by his men who
wePs likv OhildEen when be was b1riedP
Baer was a Prussian Nobleman and a
man of high culture and scientific attain
Cincinnati Commercial
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Charges will be made for inserting the
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and Associations at the rates named, to be
paid in advance. ~
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lows, Masonic Orders, benevolent Societies
and Singing Societies
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this rate.
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attached, 81 without notice, free
Marriage notices so cents.
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sions, gotten up by individuals or associa-
tions, or by churches, at regular prices.
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over, will be charged double the usual
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charged fifty cents.
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Announcing candidates of every descrip-
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C.NRD, gf
To enable US to devote eur attention exclusively
to the Provision and Prsduce business, we have
determined to close out entire stock of GRO
CERIES. -3a.G3 -gifs 1s
Wedesire to call the attention of the trade to the
fact that VIC will sell at lower rates than goods of
similar quality can be laid down in this market,
and We invite city and country buyers to examine
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The stock is we'll selected for the wants of this
section and contains nearly every thing kept by q
wholesale establishment. Bargains can be had by
calling geo. FOSTER & CO.,
an22 Corner Locust st. and Canal.
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E9~ The Memphis Appeal of the 18th
contains the address of Gen. Sterling Price
to his soldiers on resigning his command,
and also the letter of Adj. Gen. Hough ac-
cepting the resignation. Hough's letter is
dated Des Arc, Arkansas, April 9Th, and
Prices address Des Arc, April 9th.
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ASHLAND, October 20, 1851

DEAR SIR: received your favor of the
l4th instant, transmitting some letters
from President Roberts for my perusal. 1
have taken great pleasure in reading them,
and they show him to be man of excel
lent sense and good capacity. I return
them herewith according to your request.
1 had previously written to you expressing
my regret that did not feel at liberty to
sign the address to the Legislature of Libe-
ria on the subject of the testimony which
you suggested to the memory of Governor
Buchanan. s ~ -t4
lam extremely desirous as stated in that
letter, that the independence Of the Repub-
lie of Liberia should be recognized by our
Government and will do all in my power
to promote that object. But am only an
individual, possessed of no authority to de-
eide the question, which can only be deter
mined by our own Government. 81,
am, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
H. CLAY.
M
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ROOTS AND SHOES.

IwvRE RE.NEsr Lot OFK.aDKBs',
II Misses, and Ohildrens' Caters. Boots, Bal
moral Boots Slippers &c, of the latest style just
out. Just received, and for sale very low. t--Ec
Also, superfne article of French Calf and
Glove Kid, for gents boots and CATERS, made by
the finest Workmen. b f---5 r--e --.-s=-.-.a q n
Ladies' wishing something neat and durable for
themteves and families, Will save money by cali
ing on JOHN RASCH, -.
0=-1 taF---- -a' No. Second Street
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tFrOm the Nstional In telliaaence,r.
Letters OF Henry clay.

UnPubItshed Letters-Of Henry Clay.
The subjoined letters of Henry Clay, new
er before published, have been obligingly
communicated to Us by Mr.. BENZ. Coates, of
Philadelphia, the gentleman to whom they
were addressed. They relate, it will be
seen, to topics which have recently be-
come of special interest, and respecting
which, it is safe to say, that the opinions
of that great Kentucky statesman cannot
fail to be of great weight in determining
the Judgements of all who confess an ad:
miration for his patriotism and political
wisdom. $3.50 -al4 o1a q ..ey
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We shall soon see whether the people of
that city will commit their property to the
flames; as threatened by their street corner
loafers. Should they be guilty of such a
foolish act, the responsibility will rest up
on their own wicked shoulders. We know
of no place (unless it be Charleston), where
the selfapplied torch ought to be permit
ted to burn and rage SO freely. 1t was
the meanest and dirtiest secession hole. in
ded. In Memphis a Union man had no
show for his life after that event, and its
wiping out would cause little regret.-Mo.
Democrat q c3-- =
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


MEMPHIs.-The condition of Memphis
must be interesting at this time. Menaced
on flank and rear by the combined forces
of Com. FOote and Gen. Pope and Gen.
Halleck, with doubtful defences on the riv-
er and defeated army at Corinth only di-
viding them from the invading forces, the
people of that city by this time realize the
dangers of their situation. A few non1hs
ago the fre-eating editors of the Appeal
and Avalanche were as certain of sending
their papers to subscribers in st. Louis and
Cincinnati by the lst of January as they
were of the invincibility Of Price and Al
bert Sidney Johnston, who were to take
the cities named and carry the war into the
free States. The fate they predicted for
st. Louis and Cincinnati seems to be in
store for Memphis and it does not require
a large stretch of the Imagination to fam
cy the mingled emotions Of fear and sur
prise now moving Memphis hearts to de-
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Administrator's Notice

Rf@0z1GE is hereby given, that the under. :.
- v signed has been appointed Administrator OF
the estate of Edward Maidlow, deceased. Said eA.
tata is supposed to be solvent
March 22d, 1862. EDWARD MAIDLOW.
MARIA i I'd .StR
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AsatAND, October. ls, 1e5l.

ASHLAND, October. 1S, 1851.
DEAR SIR: received your favor of the
9th instant, enclosing an address to the
Senate and House of Representatives of the
Republic of Liberia. concur with you as
to the great merits of the lamented Gov
ernor Thomas Buchanan, and I think the
Republic of Liberia owes to his memory
some public manifestation of it's gratitude
but, whilst | entertain these sentiments,
considerations of deIicacy and pro-
priety, as they strike me, perhaps
enormously, disincline me from sign
ing the address which you trans
mitted. | must return it, therefore, with
out my signature, and hope you will justly
appreciate my motives. have thought
for years that the independence of Liberia
ought to be recognised by our Govern
ment, and have frequently urged it upon
persons connected with the Administration,
and shall continue to do so if l have suit
able opportunities. The best form of ac-
complishing the object would be by the
conclusion of a treaty of commerce with
the Republic. What has hitherto dissua-
dsd the Executive branch of the Govern
meut from acting, apprehend, is the re-
pugnsnce which is felt at having a black
man in a diplomatic character at Wash
ington. But the recognition of the inde-
pepdence of the Republic does not neces-
sarily imply the reception of diplomatic
representative. Nations not unfrequentIy
recognize each other without the mutual
exchange of diplomatic representation
For the present believe the Rev. Mr.. Nc
Lain is empowered to present himself as
the diplomatic representative of Liberia,
and he being white man the objection on
account of color would not exist.
am afraid you are too sanguine in an
ticipating the possibility of establishing
system of gradual emancipation of the
slaves of the United States. After the fail
ure of the experiment in Kentucky two
years ago, confess | despair of obtaining
the object by legal enactment. l never
theless confidently believe that slavery will
ultimately be extinguished when there
shall be a great increase of our population
and q great diminution in tho wages of
labor.
am, with great respect your obedient
servant, Fl. CLAY.
MR. BENJAMIN COATES.
The latter part of this letter is in reply
to a suggestion from Dir. Coates to the effect
that Mr. Clay should propose scheme of
gradual emancipation to the people of the
Southern States. At the time these letters
were written (1s5D Mr.. Clay had given
up all political aspirations, and Mr.. Coates
thought "that such proposition from him
would have been favorably received"
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INSURANCE.
In 8 ura no 9 Ag ency.
ALLEN e, HALLOCK

UNDERWATER AND GENERAL INSURANCE
t.ss.,.. AGENT, 44
AnJUgTER OF AVERAGES, AND NOTARY PUBLIC
He continues TO issue Policies from several Firs
Glass and most reliable
INSURANCE COMPANIES ~.'i %
In the Oosntry, on TataRd and Fire RisLs. He will
also receive applications for --lr
LIFE INSURANCE..
He viii attend TO &he Adjustment of LoRse
Of every description undsr policies from Other
agencies, and attend to the settlement of all mat
ters connected with INSURANCE, for parties I'M
terested. His long experience as 1NsURANcE
AGENT, has made him familiar with ell subjects
connected with Insurance. -e
HB Office on First Street, opp. Post once.
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GEO. A. BITTROLFF,

KN.AI@XsV q JUST BE TUR ~ E ID
MN from the East, with well selected stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, and Silverware, offers
his stock as low the articles be bought in
large cities. Gold Watches, from $3.50 down to
800 Silver Watches from $50 down to SI0-
Clocks, from 500 down to SITS. Setts of Jewelry.
from $50 down to SOC. Bracelets, from $50 down
to $3.50. -
Finger Rings, Breastpins, Fsr-rings, from sl5
down to Csc. Silver Table and Teaspoons, Soup
Ladies', Cream Spoons, Butter and Fruit Knives,
Sugar Tongs, Salt and Mustard Spoons, all sold
lower than usual.
Silver, Steel and German Silver SpectacIes, Ls-
dies fine Wire and Shell Pertemonaies, Silver and
Tortoise shell Gard Cases, Gentlemea's Purses and
Portemonaies.
+. R. Robnson's Irdexical Silver Soap, for
cleansing Silver Plated Ware, the best thing
ever used.
Gold Guard and Vest Chains, Geld Pens, Plated
Ware, Casters, &c. Lathe and silk Guard Steel
Chains. Goggles. ReeVers and others, TherInom.
eters, &c, all Of which he offers at low figures.
Call and see before purchasing elsewhere, and
satisfy yourselves of the fact.
apr6
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ADMINISTRATORS NOtice.

administrators NOTICE.
R0O TKCE is hereby given, that the under
SS signed has been appol nted AdminEitrator of
the estate of Philip II. MaidIow. Said estate is
supposed to be solvent. All persons having claims
against the estate will present their bills to me,
aud all those indebted to the estate will settle with
me immediately --@ EDWARD MAIDLOW.
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In The equitable GdjsstgHetU, prompt CaSh re-
spoHSs losses The PHOENIX stands pTe-snsfae,ltlg
AZ the head f s preessiOH; while as extensive, praO
oat aud rcLaSs business system Of local agencies, Il
not ezcsILed by ag similar c0TPoraoB IN the I0ortd
Insurancies solicited, and policies issued and 70
neWed in this leading Cooperation, at fair rates BY
j. w. NEXSEN, Resident Agent,
OKEIoE Marble Hal Building. Main strest.
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NoTT0E.

EDB OP 0S.GLS will be received at the Au-
n ditor's Oh1ce until the 31st inst, for filling
lp and repairing the Road across Wsgnon's Greek,
n Perry 7 Township. Particulars will be Furnished
by MIR. David Stephens, Trustee for Perry Town
hip. - VICTOR BISCH, Il
-4a - @ t-as4-'-'- County Auditor.
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Infant t Ha ts & Caps.
A splendid assortment Of fancy hats and caps
spring and summer styles.
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ASST m ere H a ts.
All styles and prices.
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BOYS Sporting Hats
| OF every description and price.
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Caps! Gaps! Gaps
An the leading styles for spring and summer just
received.
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

that it, value might be ascertained sndthe war
TAX levied thereon accordingly, and that the
venerable matron, while complying with the
requisition, solemnIy remarked that she never
expected. under the government of the United
states, to live 10 see such q thing as this.
such thing a. this. madam; what has hap
pened so very wonderful that you never ex-
pected to see'' Why, sir, never expected to
see federal tax assessor counting my silver
spoons.' True, madam, it is rather hard; but
let IA hope that we shall live to see better days
And 80, good reader, when the tax assessor
comes to count your spoons, bring them out,
and be comforted with the hope that you may
live TO see better days.
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

SrcKKranr ss~,RD ASp rns RApICAIs--The
facts that have come out in the correspondence
between Mr.. seward and Mr.. Adams. our
Minister In London, . portion Of which we
Published yesterday. are not likely 10 soften
the already hostile feelings Of the radicals TO,
wards the former II will be observed that
IN MI. letter bearing date the 18th of February,
the Secretary takes very decided position
agalns, the policy of an emancipation procaa-
nation. To proclaim q crusade of this sort he
contends II not only unnecessary. but inexpe-
dent. because II woald deprive the North of
the nsedful aud legitimate support OF the friends
OF the Union ~ho are not opposed TO slavery,
but who prefer the Union without slavery
10 disunion with slavery. Assuming that the
opinion Of Europe would be likely 10 favor
such . proclamation, he asks emphatically
Does Frsnce or does Great Britain want to
see social revolution here, with oil its horrors,
IKE the slave revolution In - Domingo Are
these Powers sure that the country or the
world Is ripe for such revolution,
90 that Il must certaisly be successful What
II, inauguratins such revolution, slavery. pro.
testing against is ferocity and inhumaniiy
should prove the victorw II Il true that
seven months later hs toSk another and certain
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

The enemy has not changed his position at Ere.
strengthening the Notifications around the town.
q snow storm commenced there on Thursday
Corning, the snow falling to the depth Of four
Aaches before Friday night. Everything Ia frozen
and the weather is pretty severe on our troops,
though il will probably not rctard their movements.
On Thursday the rebels brought some field pieces 70
bear on our gunboats lying in the Rappahannock'
near Port Royal. A few shots soon compelled
them to withdraw their guns out Of range. The
enemy is thought to be extending his lines down
the river, and keeping strong guard on the upper
fords meantime.
We learn from Harper's Ferry that Gen. Gcsry
marched upon Winchester on the Sd inst. and de-
manded its surrender, which complied with,
the people exhibiting many signs Of joy at his ar
rival. His command consisted Of thirty.three
hundred chosen infantry from all the regiments in
his DIVISION two sections 0. artillery from Knapps
battery, two from McGilery's battery and two
from Hamptons battery, making altogether
twelve guns, and fifty cavalry of the First Mary
land.
According to his own report to General slocum,
he left Harpcr's Ferry on the lst inst, and
met the cavalry Of the enemy, under White,
Henderson and Baylor, ct Charlestown, routing
them, with a loss in wounded; marched
into Bcrryville the same evening, again met
the enemy, drew him into trap, killed FIVE
and wounded eighteen more and the same even
ing bivouacked three miles beyond Berryvile. Next
day he advanced beyond the Oquequon, skirmish
ing fifth rebel cavalry and infantry, and bivouacked
in Ash Hollow Between Berryville AMI Win
chester our troops captured one hundred horses
and mules, and several wagon loads of -four be-
longing 70 the rebel army.
The Grand Jury Of Hunterdon county, New
Jersey. have indicted Deputy United States
Marshal and other parties, for the arrest, without
process Of law, OF Messrs. Wright kugler
charge Of interfering with enlistments. The
Marshal has accordingly been arrested. II is said
that the United States District Attorney authorized
the anesbe ol these BcHtienen. Inc pfanu Jury ,
then, have taken issue with the government upon
this question.
The news from the Southwest is important.
According TO the Memphis papers, General Ho.
yey's expedition, twenty thousand strong, which
left Helena, Ark, some days ago, landed at Frar's
Point, fifteen or twenty miles below, marched to
Granada, Miss, and took possession of that place
las, Monday. A large number Of the citizens fed
on the approach Of our troops. The proprietor
of the Appeal had 10 make another skedaddle.
He has now fed to Marietta, Ga, with his paper.
The Court Of Inquiry in the case Of General
eusll opened session at Cincinnati. General Buell.
sef.sds himself. After a couple Of days business
The Court adjourned 70 Nashville for what pof'
poss Is not stated.
The Navy Department has, II is said, received
s,,iAs.s iasosuat0n q tho Whereabouts u w
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

Mr. SEWARD AND THE LATE ELnroSs.--Mr.
Secretary Seward, in his letter to Hon. Charles
Francis Adams. our Minister at London. e.
planning the late elections In tho loyal States
for the information OF the English Cabinet.
throws out the idea chat these elections do not
amount to much in their political party results,
as applied to the important question Of thi. war
We can tell Mr.. Seward, however, that In this
idea he is very wide Of the mark and that The
late remarkable popular reaction In the loyal
States amounts to nothing less than condcfu.
nation by the people OF the way In which ths
war, under the evil counsels Of the abolition
radicals, has been rnismanaged dswn 10 this
time The people, with the pressure upon
them of war taxes war prices and y depre.
cated shiDpaster currency &C., &c, have sim
ply declared that their blood and treasure must
no longer be squandered under the foolish md
ruinJus instructions of the abolition faction
Let this faction continue, therefore, to guide tbs
party in power, and next year there will be
great improvement upon these late elections;
and in 1864, with the Presidential election
every vsstige. of abolitionism, with the dominan,
party Of this day, will be swept Of. Such d
the meaning Of these late Northern elections
which Mr. Seward unfortunately, we think, ha,
failed 70 discover.
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

~ di.erent view Of the measure which he thus
deprecated; but thiS win never condone In the
eyes OF the radicals for the utterance of such
sentiments A. the above. From the appearance
OF this correspondence may be dated The re-
newal OF iresl efforts 70 oust Mr. Seward from
the Cabinet, and to replace him by Mr. Chase,
whose rampant aboiitionism and busy meddling
disposition have already pointed him out 70 the
party as his fitting successor
The New York herald., 1862-12-07

CoSNrSo THE SrooSs--We learn that a fede-
raj assessor lately called upon quiet old lady
n brias cut hss Cauily plate. spoeps end alL