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Board Of Commissioners, Wander
burgh eOunty-June Term, 1862.

NSO eS HIRE THA II O.&RD ~ AZ o.
Ve CEEDS TO civide PigeO, Township into
three voting precincts, numl cred and bounded as
follows, to-wit:
PRFcIScr No 1.-CommeDcipg on the Ohio river
at the foot of Let strest in the Fourth Enla-gs-
ment, thence orth on Leet street to Canal street,
thence East to First Avenue, The nee North on a
line with First Avenue to the Northern Boun dairy
of the Township on Pigeon Greek, the nee alon z
Pigeon Q eek TO the Township line dividing Pigeon
and knight Townships, thence South slone said
dividing line to the Wabash and Erie Canal, thence
down said Canal to Main street. thence down Main
street to tbs Ohio river thence down tho river to
the place of beginning. Voting pace-the Court
House. Inspector, John Wayman
PRECINCT No. 2-Shall comprise all the Terri.
tory of th sud Township East of the Boundary
line OF Precinct No one a. Voting plac. at the
steam fngins House: Inspector, William Dean.
PRFCINcr 70. 3.-Shall comprise all the Terri.
tory Of said Township West of the Boundary Pre-
cinct No. one ~ Voting place, the Union En :
CINE House. Inspector. Louis ,um.
VICTOR BISCH, Auditor.
August % DIT wit
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rSs- D. W. VOORHEES, and Joseph e. Nc.

pg- D. W. Voorhees, and Joseph e. Nc
Donald made speeches at the Butternut
meeting in Rockville lately. The Republic
can says:
"The speakers both protested to be war
men. We hope they are sincere. But one
thing is certain: their audience in the
main, if we may judge by the effect of the
speeches, either didn't sympathize with the
professions of the speakers, or they distrust-
ed them. When Gov Wright spoke here
few days ago to crowd 20 larger, at the
conclusion of the speech some twenty re-
cruits were obtained. On this occasion,
Notwithstanding the crowd was mainly
composed of class, and were from local..
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For the Jourua!.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA, Aug. 18th, 1862.

HuNrsviLLB, ALA, Aug. 18th, 1862.
EDIroTs JOURNAL:
You will oblige me by publishing the fol-
lowing correspondence. No regular charges
we're filed against Lie, the cause of my ar
rest being remark contained 10 letter to
Major General Buell., from Col. Dufield,
9th Michigan, commanding brigade of
troops at Murfreesboro, 80 miles, from
Wartrace. The letter was on various sub
jects. The remark in reference to myself
stating the fact of the skirmish, and alleg-
ing that had no pickets, nor sentinels
posted on the morning of the fight, and had
thus, through carelessness, been completely
surprised" upon which, General Buell. or
dered me under arrest, for 'neglect of dn-
ty" There was nothing whatever to JUS
tify the remark, which must have been made
on mere heresay; certainly not on the au-
hority of any person connected With my
command. The fortune of war produces
many strange Condolences. A few days
ago, Col. Dufield himself, was completely
surprised at Murfreesboro; his whole force
and himself being captured and taken pris-
oners by force of guerrilIas, in part, I'M
der the command of the same Col. Stearns
who led the attack on my detachment al
Wartrace.
]. NJ. SHANKLlN.
Major AID Ind. Vols.
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mR. wILLrAmsoN,s Speech.

An audience, respectable in numbers, as
sembled at the Court House, on Saturday,
afternoon, to listen TO the speech Of Hon.
Delaua E. Williamson, the MON candidate
for Attorney General. We regret that the
House was not jammed, aud that, too, with
democrats who have been listening to the
contemplate, not to say reasonable utter
ances of the demagogues who have been
poisoni ny their minds against the Admins
y tration. Upon such, Mr.. Willamson's ar
ray Of facts and dispassionate argument
must have had an Influence for good
They could not have avoided the conclusion
that their duty consisted solely in sustain
ing the Administration, until the overthrow
of the rebels, and then, if it was found
Mr.. Williamson would have convinced
them that the efforts of the Southern con-
spiratorsf is the establishment of an aris-
tocratic, military despotsm, the overthrow
of our liberties and the annexation of the
Northwest, as a dependency to their new
Slave Empire.
m He would have compelled them to admit
the stubborn fact that these conclusions are
not the feverish dreams of diseased imagi-
nation, but an actual, matured determi-
nation on the part of the rebels, and
which they are devoting every energy
of their minds and hearts to consummate.
g His replies to the objections raised by the
miserable cavaliers who sympathize with
the authors of the miserable conspiracy
ought TO be known by every voter. His
frank admission that the present war is
not a Lincoln war, but on the contrary a
war bequeathed him by Buchanan-that
the democratic party is responsible for it
and that they must do all they can to crush
the rebellion or confess themselves parties
to the conspiracy from the beginning
with marked effect upon the audience who
cheerfully assented with approving mods
to the correctness of his assertions.
Mr. Williamson has been speaking in
this district for several days, and has inva-
riably had large audiences. The people
want to know the truth They want to
thoroughly understand the issues; and Mr..
Williamson's dispassionate way of talking
to them conviuces them that they can rely
upon his statements. His tour through our
district will be productive of much good.
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TGEN. .M1roHELL's TELEGRAPH I

j
HuNrsvlLLE, Ala. June 20, 1862.
MAJ. Gen. Buell.:
Ia obedience to your orders, Major
Shanklin, And Indiana, has been placed
under arrest have investigated the case
fully, and it will be shown that Major
Shanklin had pickets and sentisels we'll
posted; that he had been anticipating an
attack for some days, and was notified of
the proximity of the enemy that night at
IL o'clock called his officers around him.
and sent out party of scouts in search OF
the enemy's camp, who actually found the
camp; that he had his men reused, their
muskets loaded, and orders given to sleep
upon their arms. Many officers remained
up nearly the entire night-Major Shank
lin among the number.
A short time before day, knowing that q
party of cavalry had been sent from Shell
byville to reinforce them, and supposipg
these had been mistaken for rebel cavalry,
the officers laid down.
Just as reveille was sounding, the attack
was made, the enemy having By very cir
cuitous rocte, passed from the froIt to the
rear of the encampment, and came through
a woods, and fled between the pickets and
the camp; and thus effected a surprise, be-
ing seen by the pickets only after they
emerged from the woods, and were between
the pickets and the encampment.
The fight we all know was gallant
one; the men rallying rapidly behind
some fallen timber, whence by well di.
rected fire, they drove the eaemy in con-
fusion from their camp, killing seven mer
hope you will order the release of Ma
jor Shanklin, as it is next to impossible tc
get any witnesses other than those of the
42nd, five of whom have examined.
Signed, o. NJ. MITCHELL,
,..sse.. t-..- Msjor General.
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Ra- Persons indebted to the Bodiam
Mining Company are again notified that a
settlement of their accounts is desired.
jy9.h john WYMogD.
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For PAINTERS AND BUILDERS We have
in store large stock of pure White Lead,
Lindseed OIL Paint Brushes and Sash Tools,
Window Glass, Putty, Paris and Chrome
Greens, Chrome Yellow Chinese and Amer
lean Vermillion, Read Lead, TIMBER and
Ochre, all of the above paints dry or in Oil,
which we are selling low for cash only.
If KELLER & WHITE, Druggists.
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Ninety-First Regiment.

R S. HoRNBRooK has opened recruiting
Office for volunteers for the 9lst Regiment.
1t will be opened until the 22d inst, at No.
9 Water street. This is a splendid chance
for volunteers. aug2Od3t
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BUFFALO Aug. 23d.-It has been ru-
mored for some time past that distinguish
ed member OF the Southern Contederacy
has passed through here in disguise to Can
ada, and was staying at the Clifton House.
Niagara Fails. Il was also stated that be
was the bearer of dispatches to Europe, and
was no less parsonage than VIM. l.. Yam
cey.
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E@ Officers DESTROYS to procure outfits
should wait until Lyons returns from the
East; as he will bring on a splendid stock
of uniforms and general equipments, which
will be opened by the 4th of next month
(September)
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Notice..

fuDrroa's OFFICE, vanderburgh County.
J. m PPLEC.E.vTs F0R U.NTx-
@E Orders will tile sealed proposals at my Office
until September Is, 1862. for such amounts as
they wish to obtain aud the figures at which they
will purchase the same. The amount appro- ria ed
blythe Board OF Commissiolers and to be disposed of
10 5000, and is Intended for Bounty to be paid
to Volunteers. The b ard reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids thus made.
VICT0R BI>CH, Au .itor.
August 22deS
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Governor Morton received authorities yes
terday, 70 raise three additional batteries Of
artillery. Guns, horses, and equipments
will be Immediately provided for six batter
les, three Of which are raised.
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ties which had sent but two volunteers,
only one recruit was obtained, aud he, we
learn, was not the stripe of the speakers.
This fact speaks volumes. By their fruits
We shall know them"
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s@Gov. WRioHr has annouuceda serit

UUNs " SNE'N1
of appointments, running through the
T month of August, when he will address his
fellow citizens, among which are the fol-
lowing:
Evansville, Tuesday, August 26th.
Princeton, Wednesday, August 27ih.
vincennes, Thursday, August 2sth.
Sullivan, Friday, August 29th.
Terre Haute, Saturday, August 3oth.
Friends in the different localities will
give the requisite notice and arrange for
be speaking.
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UNION STATE TICKET.
AN OLD FASHIONED UNION

B A R B A G U E
Will be held in
BLA OK FOR DIS GROVE,
Adjoining the city, on Tuesday the 26th
day of August.
Gov. Wright, and other distinguished
speakers, will be present. 81.
R@EyERYBoDY WHO LOVES THE
UNION Is EXPECTED TO COME
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JOHN F. GLOVER.

iNRLLS - ~ r. ED .EN ID Nv
" DRESSED Michigan Pine Lum her, Pine and
Poplar hingles, Flooring, Siding. La th Doors
Sash, Bin s, Door ard window Frames NeHe
Posts aud Balusters, Stair Railing, Moulding
Fence Posts, Pckets, &C. Office, corner of Sc enth
nj Ma lnsfreetss auR20dw1m
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EVANSVILLE RACES.
WALNUT GROVE COURSE.

TMvHB 2OTH Day OF .EUGUyT Ea
III the day selected for the revival Of ru3nirr
on the above Course as there is a match now pend.
be run for on the Goth day Of August, 1852
D. p. Bi4sel names hi thorough bred Stallion.
Buiori. Geo. Dennis names his celebrated nj are
Red Maria. Good order viii be observed or the
trick and the services Of a Brass Pand are en-
gagged for the OCCASION
After the above race there will be a trotting
match Tor 700 size between an Evansville and
Henderson Horse.
Adnittance to the track % cents.
August 16-d6t
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s9~ All members and persons having
guns, or cartridge boxes in their possession
belonging to the Vanderburg Greys, will de-
liver them to Lieut.. Pfaefffn at the Wash
ington House, or to Lieut.. Simpson, corner
of Main street aHd Canal, on or before
Tuesday, 26th inst, thereby saving costs
of prosecution.
Pm ordar &c
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Colonel and Chief of Staff.
HuNrsvILLE. Ala. june 25. 1ss2.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, June 70, 1867.
Col. ]. B. Fay With the permission of
Gen. Mitchell, address you personally
Your telegram reads: "Gen. Buell. says, it
appears from the report that Major Shank
lin and his command relaxed their vigil
lance at the important time, about daylight,
and were surprised" After posting one
half of my small force as pickets, according
to my best judgment, and carefully instruct
ing them, did not deem it necessary, on a
mere rumor, such as we had frequently
been having, and nine out of ten of which
never had any foundation, to keep the bal
ance Of my men up all night, or to stay up
myself; men and officers had as much as
they could do-the two bridges being three
miles apart-and were worn out. At my
orders, the men rested on their arms, and
though surprised, were sufficiently ready TO
repuIse three times their number, with dou-
BILE their own loss.
/ respectfully ask that charges may be
fled against me speedily. have been four
weeks 10 arrest. If guilty l ought not to
remain in the service; if not guilty, l do
not wish TO remain longer under arrest. All
| ask lie speedy trial. 1900 -.
Very respectfully, 80.
Your obedient serv't, ri.
J. N. SHANKLIN,
Major 42nd Reg. Ind. Vols.
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LOST.

A MEMORANDUM BOOK, with my
name stamped on the cover. Any person
returning the same to me, or leaving the
same at the Journal Office, will be rewarded
for their trouble.
GREEN BELLAMY.
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By order of

B6- Joe P. adams is always at the post
Of duty. He Is making the best pictures in
the city Gallery corner Of Main and Sec
ond streets.
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R6r When you come to order coal, don't
forget to bring the cash along.
jy9-tf JOHN WYMoND.
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ID ED,

On Friday morning, August 72, LUCIEN B in.
FAINT son of L. B. aud r. J. Smith.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE.

THE STEAMER CURLEw, AS SHE IS BE-
i iTg repaired at Henderson, Ey. She is $50
feet long, and 26% feet besm-is very light and
ar s-4~h sIlisAAr.- V fiat strnlra-laEsr
low to close up, if Immediate application II made
10 PAUL #. SEMONIN,
auZ4 lWd He0darsop NV
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, /
Near Florence. June %, '62,

GEN. MITCHELL Your telegram in re-
ference to Major Shauklin received. Gen
Buell. says, it appears from the report, that
Major Shanklin and his command relaxed
their vigilance at the important time, about
daylight, and were surprised.
J. B. FRY,
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GEN. BUELL's ORDER.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE ONO /
Camp pear Huntsville, July IL, 1862.
The Commanding General directs that
Major Shauklin be released from arrest.
BY command,
JIM. WRIGHT.
A. A. Gen.
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new ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE

guyaR U.y,E n SIGN N ID n II q
II leave TO inform his fri ends and patrons that
he has this sy sod out his stock of Clothing and
Furnishing Gooos to Mr.. 0hernaorfers whom be
would heI eby respectfully recommend to their
r rther patronage At the same time he would
request those indebted to him 10 come farward for
JAW Is. ''' ''"-N A. LoEwENT1AL. A
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-14
Operations AT Vicksburp.

correspondent of the St Louis Republi-
can, under date of July I'd, thus writes:
Vicksburg cannot be taken by the navy, al
though it may be destroyed, and we will have
to patiently wait until land force arrives. De-
termined that they should have little rest, Com.
Porter improved the position of his mortar
vessels, and at short intervals threw she'll
The rebels from their batteries thought our
feet lay at the bend, and that troops were be-
ing landed. 1t was apparently a tempting OPP
portunity for boarding" throwing overwhelm-
ing bodies on the two or three thousand
soldiers that might be opposed to them, and by
one grand coup de main gaining success.
Doubtless Van Dorm was in ecstacies over
the sudden idea, and his evil genius prompted
him to make one of the boldest, and, as ii
proved, most unsuccessful dashes yet under
taken. Cautiously marching six thousand
troops out from their camps far behind the
bluffs, he skirted the woods, passed unseen be-
low the vessels on that side eff the river, and
cautiously approached his intended victims
Hidden in dense timber, he deployed his troops
with the rare military skill of a veteran, and
when two hundred yards from the river order
ed charge.
uttering an exceeding terrifying yell. the
butternut multitude rushed forward, and so
quickly that they We're surprised themselves at
arriving so soon upon the open bank, and still
more at being greeted by a terrible discharge
of shot. Quicker than the approach was the
retreat, and headlong flight ensued Some
hundreds were for n few moments seen strug-
Cling waist deep through swamp, while 9TH
er regiments were ordered near to prevent any
attack upon the miring warriors.
Three were captured, but the number killed
and wounded is unknown. The prisoners
stated that Van Dorm and Breckenridge were
at Vicksburg, and would endeavor at every
cost to hold it. They belonged TO regiments,
one of which numbered 200, the other l50 men.
Gen. Duncan and three captains with thirty
privates, according to them, were killed dur
ing the fleets passage.
Finding that Vieksburg would hold out, Flag
Officer Farragut determined to open the Mis-
sissippi in another way, namely, by cutting a
canal across the bend, and leaving Vicksburg
far TO one side. Instantly the work conmenc-
ed. Negroes were gathered from every plan
tation around, and three or four hundred of
them set to work. The canal is already partly
finished, and in a week will be completed.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-14

SPRINGFIELD, July 13.
Another rousing meeting was held in this
city last evening The City Hall was crowded
to overfiowing, over 5000 citizens being pres
ent and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed
Spirited addresses were made by Judge Chap
man of this city, Col. Ballock of Worcester,
Hugh Donnely and others. The sum Of o.
900 dollars was subscribed by a few wealthy
citizens for the purpose of inducing enlistments
and the amount will be largely increased The
sum of S75 is to be given to every volunteer
from this city, in addition to the government
and State bounty.
The neighboring town of Westfield pays
bounty of 100 dollars.
Several of our wealthy citizens have pledged
their last dollar TO carry on the war to sue
cessful termination, and all classes are putting
their shoulders to the wheel in real earnest
The full quota from the city viii be raised for
the war and more if necessary.
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PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at Angus
- ia, Me, by the undersigned until Wednesday
July 18th, 1852 at 30 I. NJ, for supplies of FRESH
BEEF for the of recruits for the 18th Regiment
Maine Volunteers at the camp near Portland, Me-,
until the Regiment leaves the State.
The number of recruits will gradually increase
from twenty TO one thousand. The Beef must be fur
nished them in such quantities may be from time
time required and such days shall be designat-
ed by the Acting Assistant Commissary of Subsst-
ence who shall give the contractor due notice of the
amount needed
The Beef to be furnished must be of good and
wholesome quality, in quarters. cut and sawed with
equal proportion of each meek and shanks exelu-
dedl; and the undersigned the right TO re-
jcct all bids if he deems them unsatisfactory
Endorse-"Proposals for Fresh Beef
REUBEN SAWYER,
Capt. 3D. Maine Vols, A. A. C. 8.
Hid. Qrs. Vol Recruiting Service,
Augusta Me-. July 9, 1862. jullOd7t
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south side feeler, but did no perceptable
damage to any human being or any habtation.
1t is a matter of congratulation with every
friend of freedom and the South to know that
the present position of McClellan's army is one
of the hottest perhaps on the soil of Virginia
Persons residing in Petersburg entirely famil-
lar with the locality, say that out of tophet
there is no place to compare with it. There is
but little sympathy hereabouts for the invad-
ers, and if the sun could roast the rascals to
crisp, no tears would be shed in the South at
their fate!
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-14
War Facts and Rumors.

CoRINTH, Miss, July II.
Rebels have been making mysterious caval-
ry demonstrations in front ever since their re-
pulse at Bonneville by Col. Sheridan. Latter
has fallen back near Ramsey. The movements
are thought by some to be an advance guard of
force to attack us; others think it is to cover
the flank of Braggs command reinforcing
Chattanooga.
Weather is very warm. Water is very
scarce. Health of troops improving. Fur
loughed men are returning at the rate of 100
per day.
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, July II.
The following Maine soldiers were in the
Mill Creek hospital on the 11th inst t:-J. w.
Garnett, I'd reg, fever; S. Young, 2d fever !;
J. +. Bancroft, 5th wounded in shoulder; III.
o. Ingalls,, 5th in neck.
The steamer Secor in charge of Lieut.. Dar-
ling, Aid to Gen. Dix, returned to-day, having
accomplished her flag of truce mission up the
James river. She reports that rebel flag of
truce came down yesterday for medical sup
plies for our wounded at Richmond The re-
bel papers speak hopelessly of foreign inter
vention and claim to have sent full particu-
lars of the late battles to Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-14

sB-The Advertiser proposes, this morning,
to apply the "dissecting knife" to correspon-
dent OF the PRESS. A Case-knife dissection,
we suppose. Look out for your fingers, Bro.
c.; edged tools are dangerous in the hands of
children