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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14

s9- Our city has been for several days
thronged with strangers looking after
friends, who were In the late battle. There
were over hundred arrivals at the Ameri-
can House on Saturday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14
LAST NIGHTS REPORT

the blame-Highly
important from Old Point
Second appearance of the
Merrimac - confederate
dash-The Merrimac retires
Southern news-Hunts-
ville,. Alabama, taken by
Gen. Mitchell - Valuable
capture-Fort Craig sur
rendered = Pass Christian
occupied Latest from York
town.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14

PITTsBURG, April I2.-River IL feet by
pier mark and falling. Weather cloudy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14
OFFICIAL WAR BULLrTIN.

The Secretary of war makes public &C.
acknowledgement to the Governors of Indi-
ana and Ohio, and the Board of Trade of
Pittsbnrg, Pa, for their prompt offers of as
sistance for the relief of officers and soldiers
wounded in the late battle on the Tennessee
river. Their offers have been accepted. Il
is understood that similar humane and pat
riotic services have been rendered bv
other cities and State authorities, which
have not been reported TO the Department.
but are thankfully acknowledged.
[Signed E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14
Jews By LAST NIGHTS MAIL

Gen. Rosencrans reported to the Secreta-
~ Of war, to-day, and has received his or
ders and will leave the city tomorrow.
The Heralds dispatch says the cavalry of
GEN. Banks occupied Warrenton, yesterday.
The rebels abandoned the place without fir
ing gun. A few of the inhabitants re-
main. The country ia exceedingly beauti-
fnl, the wheat being several inches high
and The grass considerably advanced in
growth
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Arrival and Departure. Of the
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-20

The HORRORS OF WAR-The Washington
correspondent of the n. Y. Express writes as
follows:
''Many of the wounded arrived here last
Tuesday night and they are still coming III
by way of the Potomac Omnibuses and AM
balances line the wharves to receive them,
and the best of attendance awaits them at tne
hospitals and as far as possible, amid the ca car.
mage Of battle, near the headquarters. Q ]l
sees quite enough Of civil war even at TINS qls
lance from the fields Of battle, to believe th at
these are days when the god Of carnage Of
manned limbs and bruised bodies, OF dlseasea
and broken hearts and death, holds a b of.a
carnival over the miseries OF mankind. lhe
soft air, the placid Potomac, the singing o; o.
household birds, the bright sunshine. seem II
strange contrast with the bloody details when en-
come freighted upon the telegram ana py
post. .
Many wounded Federal officers from the ar
my of the Potomac are receiving leaves OF az
sence for such length Of time as the nature Ok
their wounds may require.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-20
Official DISPATCHES from General Lee.

| 18th. 1S62-To Hon. Secretary OF W si, lelon
mond Virginia. On the night OF the
10th the enemy commenced to throw two
bridges over the Rappahannock, above Fred
ericksburg, and the third about mile and a
quarter below, near the mouth OF Deep nun
The plain on which Fredericksburg stands is
50 complely commanded by the hills OF Stat
ford, in possession Of the nemy, that no c11ec-
tual opposition could be offered to the con-
struction of the bridges or the passage OF the
river without exposing our troops to the des~
tructive fire Of his numerous batteries.
Positions were, therefore, selected to oppose
his advance after crossing; the narrowness OF
the Rappahannock, it's winding course and
deep bed afording opportunity for the con-
struction of bridges at points beyond the reach
of our artillery, and the banks had to be
watched by skirmishers. The latter, shelte1lng
themselves behind the houses, drove back the
working parties Of the enemy at the bridges
opposite to the city. But, at the lowest point
of crossing, where no shelter could be had, our
sharpshooters were themselves driven off, and
the completion of the bridges was effected about
noon on the 18th.
On the afternoon Of that day the enemy S
batteries opened upon the city, and by dark
had SO demolished the houses on the river
bank as to deprive our skirmishers OF shelter,
and, under cover of his guns he effected
Judgment in the town. The troops who SO
gallantly held the position in the city during
the severe cannonade during the day, resisting
the advance of the enemy at every step, were
withdrawn during the night, as were also
those who with signal tenacity, had maintain
ed their post at the lowest bridges. Under
cover Of darkness, and of dense fog on the
10Th, large force passed the river and took
position on the right bank, protected by their
heavy guns on the left
On the morning Of the 18th, his arrange
ments for attack being completed, about O.
clock-the movement yelled by fog-he ad
vanced boldly in large force against our. right
wing General Jackson's corps occupied the
right Of our line, which rested on the railroad,
General Longstreet left extending along the
heights to the Rappahannock: above Freder-
icksburg, and General Stuart, with two bri-
gades of cavalry, was posted in the Extension
plain on our extreme right AS soon as the
advance of the enemy was discovered through
the fog. Gen. Stuart with his accustomed
promptness, moved up his section of horse
artillery, which opened with effect upon his
flank and drew upon the gallant Pelham
heavy fire, which he sustained unhinching for
about two hours.
In the meantime, the enemy was fercely en-
4o.od h.. Cor . Hill,n d;.n;c;n,, ea,,.>,
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encountered the right of Gen. Hood, of Long
streets corps The enemy took possession Of
small copse, in front Of Hood; but were
quickly dispossessed and repulsed with loss
During the attack on oul right the enemy was
crossing troops over lis bridges at Fredericks-
burg. and massing them in front Of ongstreet's
line.
Soon after his repulse on the right, he COM
menced series of attacks on our left, with a
view of obtaining possession of the heights i'm
mediately overlooking the town. These re-
peated attacks we're repulsed in gallant style
by the Washington Artillery, under Colonel
Walton, and portion of McLgw's division,
which occupied these heights. The last assault
was made after dark, when Col. Alexander's
battalion had relieved the Washington artillery,
whose ammunition had been exhausted, and
ended the contest for the day. The enemy was
supported in his attacks by the fire Of strong
batteries of artillery on the right banl. Of the
river as we'll as by his numerous heavy bate
ries on the Stafford Heights.
Our loss, during the operations since the
movements of the enemy began, amounts to
about 1900 killed and wounded. Among the
former [ regret to report the death Of the pa
riotic soldier and statesman, Brigadier-General
Thoma, R. R. Cobb who fell upon our left
Among the latter, that brave soldierand accom-
plished gentleman, Brigadier- General Maxcy
Gregg, who was very severely, and it is feared
mortaly, wounded during the attack on our
right The enemy, 10 day, has been apparent
ly engaged in crossing for his wounded and
burying his dead. His troops are visible IN
their first position, in line Of battle: but with
the exception of some desultory cannonadlng
and firing between skirmshers, he has not at
tempted to renew the attack About five hun
dred and fifty prisoners were taken during the
engagement, but the full extent Of his loss Is
unknown [ have the honor to be, very res
pectfully, your obedient servant
(Signed) General R. E. LEE
Chas Marshall, Major and A. D. {. (OhlclaL(
HEADQUARTERS, NEAR FREDERICKSBURG,
Dee Is, lS62-As far as can be ascertalneo
this stormy morning, the enemy has disappear
ed in our Immediate front, and recrossee.dl the
Rappahannock. [ presume he is meditatlng
a passage at some other point.
(Signed) +, b. Lee
General Commanding.
The Horizons OF Wharf.-The Washington
correspondent of the n. Y. Express writes as
follows:
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CIV 9tIexandria Gazette
SATURDAY EVEN'G, DECEMBER 20.

i II W.
LooA1.-This morning early, the weather
was as cold as it has been almost any day this
winter; ice made very rapidly.-The market,
this morning, was not very we'll supplied, and
prices were high-The guard at the Seventh
street wharf, in Washington, yesterday, seized
ten cases of whisky, which were being SNUG
gled to this place, as medical stores. -Ihe
wounded from Fredericksburg are arriving IN
Washington and this place, in considerable
numbers, and are seat to the hospitals in the
cities and the neighborhood. Several Con
federate prisoners, and few deserters, have
recently been brought IN by Ccl ssTait's pro-
vost guard The new y. 5. government
wharf, at the Old Tobacco warehouse lot foot
of Franklin street, is nearly completed; it is
large and substantial, and the railroad on
Union street extends to it.
The steamer NJ. Sanford waswrecked on the
Florida coast with eight hundred troops OF
General Banks expedition on board, all OF
whom were rescued and taken to Key West.
According to partial estimates made in SEINE
Northern papers, the Federal loss at Frede-
rick.burg is set down at thirteen thousand five
hundred killed and wounded, and some add, it
will probably be more than that
The n. Y. World has articles strongly con-
demning the course of Secretary Stanton and
Gen. Halleck, and urging that the President
should remove both of them from their pres
ent positions
The newspapers say that no body in the
country is more disappointed at the result Of
TIE battle at Fredericksburg than President
Lincoln
The N. Y. World says that under the con-
stitution and laws of New York, the banks Of
that state are dead, in consequence Of their
suspension of specie payments.
4 movement is on foot in New York to in
duce the Legislature to break up the present
monopoly Of the several gas companies in the
State The occasion Of this movement is, that
the New York Gaslght Company has recently
declared cash and scrip dividend Of III per
cent.
Dr. Wilkinson, Of New Orleans has been sen
fenced in Court to one years imprisonment for
furnishing arms to the Confederates forcing
the lines, and having weapons concealed in his
house. The witness against him was one Of
his negroes.
James Sheridan Knowles, the author Of
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Dr. Wilkinson, of New Orleans, has been sen
fenced in Court to one years imprisonment, for
furnishing arms to the Confederates, forcing
the lines, and having weapons concealed in his
house. The witness against him was one Of
his negroes.
James Sheridan Knowles, the author Of a
Number Of plays of merit and which have OBJ
tanned great celebrity as acting dramas, died
lately in England He was native of Ireland,
General Schenck arrived in Baltimore yes
terday with his staff and family, and will at
once assume command of that military depart
ment General Wool, it is said, has been or
dered to report at Troy, n. \.
4 convention held yesterday afternoon at
Norfolk nominated John McCloud for Con-
gress. to represent the Third District The
election will be held next Monday in confor-
nifty with Gen. Dix $ proclamation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-20

According to partial estimates made in SEINE
Northern papers, the Federal loss at Frede-
rick.burg is set down at thirteen thousand five
hundred killed and wounded, and some add, it
will probably be more than that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-20

The steamer NJ. Sanford was wrecked on the
Florida coast With eight hundred troops Of
General Banks expedition on board, all OF
whom were rescued and taken to Key West.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08

ORA VIRGINIA CoRREsPosDEsTs.-we beg
10 return our thanks to'our friends I" Jones y
and Occasional" for their several letters
which appeareared in our columns last week
They were considerably mutillated by the
compositor, but the errors were so glazing as
to be readily corrected by all intelligent per-
sons. We hope " Jones will write oftener,
and that " Occasional will become regu-
lar correspondent Jones too.
The patriotic spirit that pervades these two
letters should animate the breast of every
man on the Potomac. Why should they have
ever enlisted if they are now going to turn
their backs upon their country in this the
darkest hour of her peril? But we feel con-
fdent that no considerable number of the
men of Mississippi will refuse to re-enlist-
The eloquent appeals of such men as Brown,
and Hill, and Henry, will rekindle the smould-
ering fires of patriotism in the breasts of the
most Iukewarm, and Mississippi will still
maintain her provd position in the Army OF
the Potomac.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
OBITUARY.

DIED, in Jackson, Tenn, on the lst Feb'y,
1862, Col. DAVID 5. COMFORT, of the Sd Reg
iment Mississippi Volunteers.
Col Comfort was born in Logan county,
KY, May I'd, 1897, and moved with his parents
at an early age TO Madison co -nty, Miss
When he attained to mature age. he settled
at Kosciusko, Miss, where he practiced the
profession of law for several years, but after
wards engaged in the mercantile business.
Long will he be remembered as a worthy and
patriotic citizen of the village in which he
resided. He was a nan of fine address. popu-
lar manners-social and accommodating to
all. These traits rendered him an interesting
and useful member of he community where
he lived.
He fell victim to a malignant fever while
commanding his regiment near Columbus,
Ky He was conveyed to Jackson, Tenn,
where he received all necessary attention
from a kind family of that place. His last
hours were made cheerful by the presence of
a bIother, to whom, as well as to an attend
ing minister, he expressed his hope of mercy
and feeling resignation to the will of Him
who holds in his hand the life of all
To his intimate friends he was known TO
have had some difficulties, some years ago,
respecting the doctrine Of Universal Saliva
ton. To the writer of this he since that
time signifed his remuneration of his former
views on that subject. So, in his last hours
he freely admitted the mercy of God to be
his only hope. Thus he died, a noble, gen.
erous-hearted man. His mortal remains were
brought to KOsciusko, and there, amid the
tears of many friends, consigned to the silent
tomb A.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
MARRI3D.

On the 18th ult-, BY the Rev Charles Green
Andrews. Mr. JANIS L. ANDREWS, to Miss
CARRIE THo1As, daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
Jas r. Thomas, all of this county.
AT the residence of Capt. 2. LawHos, in
this county, on the 18th uit., by the Rev. j.
NJ. LEWIS, Mr., B. C. LIPscoxs, TO Miss III. A.
SADLER, all of this county.
Both Of the above notices were aceomPa-
MED by the printers fee in the shape Of a fine
lot of cake, for which we return our thanks.
We beg TO offer our sincere congratulations
to the parties, and best wishes for their hap
piness and prosperity through long life.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
To the Sheriff Of Madison County:
WHEREAS, by an act of the Legislature of
this State entitled IAN Act to revise and
reduce into one the Militia and Volunteer
laws of this State, approved January oath,
1862, and the supplement thereto, entitled
"An Act supplemental to an act passed at the
present session of the Legislature. entitled
an act to revise and reduce into one the Mill
tia and Volunteer Laws of this State" ap-
proved January 29th, 1862, it is made my
duty to order an election for one Major
General and four Brigadier~ Generals
Now, therefore, JOHN j. PETTUs, Governor
of the State of Mississippi, by virtue OF
authority vested in me by the Constitution
and laws of this State, do issue this my writ
requiring you to hold an election on Monday
the 10th day of March next for one Major
General for the State at large, and one Brig
adler General for the brigade in which your
county may be situated.
The First Brigade composed of the counties
of DeSoto, Marshall, Tunica, Coahoma, Pa
nola, Lafayette, Tippah, Tishomi1go, Ponto-
toe and Itawamba.
The Second Brigade composed of the
counties of Yallobusha, Carroll, Calhoun,
Choctaw, Holmes, Alfalfa. Tallahatchie, Madi-
son, Leake, Scott, Kinds, Rankin, Copiah and
Simpson.
Aud do enjoin you to hold and conduct
the said Election, in all respects, according to
law, and make due return thereof to this
office.
[SEAL.l In Testimony Whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand, and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be herunto
affixed, this the Sd day of February,
1862.
By the Governor; JOHN J. PETTUS.
c. A. BRouGHER, Secretary Of the State.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08

raooPs MovrSG.-During the past week, a
great many troops have passed through our
town, on their way to join our army in the
West. On Sunday, 9th, our streets were
alive with soldiers. The Washington Artil-
lery, Capt. Hodgson, and three or four other
Companies arrived on Sunday morning, and
had TO lie over until Sunday P. NJ. We have
never seen finer looking men. They were all
well uniformed and well armed. The Wash
ington Artillery had eight brass pieces of
ordnance, = the best in the world" When
these companies meet the enemy, some
body.ll be hurt"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS As. Letters of Administration
w on the estate of DAVID s. COMFORT,
deceased, were granted to the undersigned
by the Probate Court of Alfalfa county, State
of Mississippi, at the February term, 4. d.
1862, there f -
Now, all persons having claims against
the estate CT said decedent are hereby re-
CURED to exhibit the same, and have them
registered in the manner and within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be barred.
WM. 8. THOMPSON,
Feb %. 1862 7-6t Administrator.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
Administrators Notice.

II ETTERS of Administration on the estate
IL of FREDERICK STINGLEY, deceased,
having been granted to the undersigned by
the Probate county, State of Mississippi, at
the February term, A D. 1862, thereof;
Now, all persons indebted to the estate of
said decedent are requested to Gene forward
and make payment, and those having claims
against the same are notified to present them,
legally authenticated, within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be barred.
JOHN H. sutton,
March s, 1862 sew Administrator.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration
w on the estate of JOHN LOVE, de-
ceased, were granted to the undersigned by
the Probate Court of Alfalfa county, State of
Mississippi, at the February term, A. D. 1862,
thereof =
Now, II persons having claims against
the estate of said decedent, are hereby re-
CURED to exhibit the same, and have them
registered in the manner and within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be forever
barred. SAMUEL LOVE,
Feb. %, 1862. T-6t Administrator.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad.

BY reference to our advertising COL
umns. it will be seen that the President,
Gen. G. McLaurin. calls meeting of
the stockholders at Williamsburg, on the
25th of March.
We are assured that the call would
not have been made but for the imperi-
GUS necessity of the case. By the act
Of 1860 some $500, 600 of stock in other
roads were given this road on certain
conditions, and the same were to be &C.
cepted by May 1862. or the road would
lose it. The stockholders were not dis
posed to accept it with the conditions
annexed; but since that time there has
been legislation on the subject which it
is thought virtually repeats those condi-
tons. The main point covered by these
conditions was that the State would have
the power through her officers. to change
the northern terminus from Canton to
Jackson. It is now thought that the
terminus is SO firmly fixed at Canton
that the Company would run no risk in
accepting the 100000. If so, it is of
the 6rst importance that it should be ac-
cepted before May 1862.
It is believed that the road can be put
under contract this summer. and a good
deal Of work done by planters in pay
nent Of their stock. In no event. how.
ever, will any call be made for money
from the stockholders.
Let there be . full meeting.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08

WHEREAS. Letters of Administration
w on the estate of JOHN 4. JACKSON,
deceased were granted to the undersigned
by the Probate Court of Alfalfa county, State
of Mississippi. at the September term, A. ID
1861, thereof -
Now, all persons having claims against the
estate of said decedent, are hereby required
to exhibit the same and have them registered
in the manner, and within the time pre-
scribed by law, o. they will be forever barred.
FREDERICK ZOLLICOFFER,
Feb. %, 1862. Tot Administrator.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
GUARDIANS SALE OF LAND.

DY virtue of decree of the Honorable the
ID Probate Court of Madison county. State
of Mississippi. made at the regular February
term thereof. the undersigned. Guardian of
the minor heirs of Ludwell W. Smith. deco
will on Saturday. the 18th day of March.
1862, at the residence of the undersigned, in
said county of Madison. at public outcry, be-
tween the hours of ten o'clock A. NJ. and four
o'clock P. sell to the highest bidder, on a
credit of twelve months. the North west quar-
ter of Section 80. Township No. 8. Range
No. 2. West. lying in the county of Madison
and State of Mississippi.
Bond with approved security will be re-
CURED of the purchaser.
ANN SMITH, Guardian.
February %, 1862 6-4t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-08
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

4 Ii those indebted 10 me either By note ac
"A count are earnestly requested To come forward
and settle, either by CASH CoTroN or NoTg-ii
you have no money. bring in your cotton. tg0nd
midding) for which ! will allow 10 cents in pay
ment of your Indebtedness, and if you have To
cotton and give your notes this l. ''1aT and
easy and all can settle if disposed.
am selling goods exclusively for Cash.
S. c. COCHRAN.
Feb. 13, 1862 G-tf