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The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-03

SWORD PREsENTATTOS.-On New Year;
Day the Orovlle Guards assembled at their
Armory, in full uniform, for the purpose o
presenting Lieutenant Oakes with a sword
Captain Connolly presented the sword. in be-
half OF the company, accompanied with the
following speech
Lieutenant 0akes Permit me, in behalf OF
the 0roville Guards, Oh this, the first day OF
the New Year Of 1863, to present you with
this beautiful sword not particularly on ac-
count of its intrinsic value, but of the high es-
TEEN in which We hold you as brother soldier
and an upright man. During your short So
iourn with US, we have learned to regard you
as a soldier worthy of such gift, and feel con-
fdent that its bright blade will never be tar
nished, while in your hands, by any act unbe-
coming true soldier; and should you be called
forth to the battlefield in defense of that proud
old flag, that has trilmphautly protected US for
so many years giving peace and prosperity to
this great nation 90 such an occasion, as you
look upon this weapon, may your arm be
nerved with the thought that this small band
assembled here today, are anxiously watching
your career through the strife of battle; and
that you may pass through in safety and re-
turn to your friends with new-won laurels on
your brow, is the sincere wish of the Orove
Guards,-in behalf of them, receive this sword
Lieutenant Oakes responded as follows:
Gentlemen of the 0roville Guards In ac
ceptiug this testimonial of your high regard
and esteem you will allow me to return you
the sincere thanks of grateful heart. Gentle
men, feel this to be the proudest moment of
my life-that you deem me worthy of this
gift | cannot find words to express my feel
ings Permit me, again. to return YOU my
sincere thanks.
The sword is beautiful one, having a silver
plate on the scabbard, bearing the following
inscription: Presented to Lieutenant John
Oakes, Fourth Infantry, California Volunteers,
by the Oroville Guards, January lst, 1868"
THANKs.-J. w. Sullivan has again placed
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-03

Vanderbldt's steamship Ariel from New
7 ork to Panama, with California passengers
including $50 e. S. Marines. and officers, was
captured By the rebel steamer Alabama, of
the east end of Cuba, on the 18th of December
The Ariel, slow craft. was going only eigh,
knots an hour, and the Alabama. uader steam
alone, at eleven knots When she gave chase
she was only about four miles Of She soon
got close to the Ariel. when she hoisted the
Confederate flag, and fred blank shot. The
Ariel paid 10 attention, but kept on. when she
fred two shells simultaneously. one a steel
pointed one, which explodas Immediately on
striking an object, and the other a common
fuse shell. Fortunately the steel pointed shell
passed over ibe vessel, but the round one struck
the foremast above the hurricane deck, cutting
away nearly the size Of the shell. The one
hundred and fifty marines and officers on board
the Ariel q: this time were drawn up for re-
sistance, which Captain Jones Insisted upon
making but Commodore Sartori and Major
Garland, seeing the futility of defense, ordered
the men TO be disarmed aud sent below. The
Ariel then hove to and hauled down her flag.
The money Oh board the ship was demanded
and $4,000 10 Treasury notes, belonging to
Wells. Fargo & Co. aud 81 500 in coin, be-
longing to other parties, was taken.
The Captain of the Alabama complained
bitterly of Commodore Vanderbilt he
had given one of the finest ships in America
to the Government TO run him down, and be
would, in revenge, destroy everything belong
ing to him that he fell in with At dark a
valve of the Ariel was taken out and carried
to the Alabama, thus disabling her, The Al
ALBANIA then left her and cruised about for other
vessels. Next morning she restored the valve
and kept company as before, only the Alaba-
ma would occasionally dart off at the sight OF
a sail, and finding her not American would re-
turn to the charge of her game, which she had
plenty of time to do, going. as she did, two
knots to the Ariel'S one The Ariel was at
last allowed to proceed on her voyage, her
captain having given bonds for the payment
to the Confederate Government, of Sl25,00O
for the vessel, ard Sl23,O0O for cargo thirty
days after the independence Of the Confederate
States.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

RIVER NEWS.

The river commenced rising again
during Friday night, having fallen near
ly two feet since the last rise.
The wharf presented more lively ap-
pearance during Friday and Saturday
than for many weeks, being covered with
freight and lined with steamers.
The St Cloud and Dove came down
on Friday night in government service.
The Silver Moon, from Memphis, pass
ed up Friday night.
The Rose Hambleton, Hetty Gilmore,
Poland and Tempest came down on Sat
urday, all in government service
The Courier and McCombs were re-
leased from government service and left
on Saturday, the former for Cairo and
the latter for Louisville.
The Big Grey Eagle, full of passen-
gers, arrived from Louisville at 81 clock
on Saturday, and left on her return dur.
ing the night.
The Crescent City, with an immense
field of coal boats in tow, passed down
on Saturday.
The peerless Charley Bowen will be
the fast and popular boat for Cairo to-
day.
Capt. Howard and Bruce Hunter viii
be aboard
The unrivaled Star Grey Eagle is the
regular and reliable packet for Louis-
vile this morning
The Baldwin, Champion No 4, She
mango, Huntress, and Diadem arrived
here during Saturday night, all in gov
eminent service.
The Charley Bowen arrived here yes
terday morning.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
Tl1eeGreat Battle at Mur-
IreGSbOrO.
FEDERAL ARMS TICTORIO US!
THE REBEL ARMY RETREATING.
Gems. Rousseau, Stanley and Palmer
Wounded!
from the Louisville Journal, srd.l

from the Louisville Journal, 3rd.l
Information was received at head
quarters in this city this morning which
confirms the reports that had been pre-
viously received as to general engage
ment between the armies at Murtrees-
boro, Tenn. The intelligence is incom-
plete as to the details, but quite salts
factory as to the general result of the
battle All accounts tend to confirm the
impression that the engagement was
general, and that it was, perhaps, one of
the most sanguinary of the war
The Army of the Cumberland ad-
vanced steadily down the Murfreesboro
road The latest intelligence we had
previously received represented the
forces under Gen. Rosecrans drawn up
in line of battle within three-quarters Of
a mile of Murfreesboro, at which time
the opposing army was plainly observed
in line Of battle Immediately in front.
The engagement took place on Wednes-
day, the 3lst ult., and continued through
out the day, resulting disastrously to the
rebels, who retreated in the direction of
Chattanooga, upon which point they may
rally their scattered forces and again
give us battle.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

"a" Considerable squads of GONZALES
descent soldiers through this city on Sat
urday, en- route to their regiments.
We are gratifed to learn from official
sources, that the sanitary condition of
our army is better now than at any pc
Rod since the war commenced. Sol
diers have learned to take cnre Of them
selves, and only among Green regiments
who have not learned from experience,
and viii not take advice, is much sick
ness found to prevail
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

E4- Col F. B. Sturges, who was in
charge of the fleet of transports on the
Cumberland River last season, paws
high compliment to Col. Foster for his
recent operations on that river in re-
moving the distractions from Ingra-
hams Shoals.
During last summer bell boat, with
large force, worked on these obstruc-
tons for several weeks, at great expense
to the Government, without accomplish
ing anything except to increase the diff
culties and dangers of navigation.
Col Foster, without expense to the
Government, without any bell or dredge
boat, in a few weeks opened good and
safe channel over the shoals.
This is high compliment to Colonel
Fosters Judgment and energy, and the
importance of the work can now be ap-
preciated since it has become necessary
to supply Rosecrans' army by way of the
Cumberland River.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

Eg The news We present to our read
ers this morning is of the most thrilling
interest, and is full of encouragement.
The great anaconda has at last arous-
ed itself and is striking with irresistible
energy at the vitals of the rebellion.
The latest from Nashville brings the
cheering intelligence that after the most
sanguinary and hottest contested battle
or series of battles of the war, the vast
army of Bragg, Smith, Polk, Hardee and
associates, has been completely whipped,
and Gen. Rosencrans' forces have ad-
vsnced nine miles beyond Murfreesboro.
Gen. Forest, who has, with a large
force, been depredating in Southwestern
Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee, has
at last been betrayed into fight with
Gen. Jerry Sullivan, in which he was
badly whipped, losing six guns and many
horses and prisoners.
From Arkansas the news continue of
the most cheering character.
The rebel trrnsMississippi army is
about broken up, and all Arkansas north
Gifts principal river is now well nigh
freed from rebels in arms
The news from yicksburg is interest
ing and encouraging. Gen. Sherman has
fairly invested the place, and doubtless
ere now the Stars and Stripes wave over
that last stronghold of the rebels on the
Mississippi. The fighting was very Sc
we're, but the rebels were steadily driven
back, and some of their strong works
carried by storm.
Farragut and Banks were expected to
cooperate, but at last accounts had not
arrived
We await further news with deep anx-
iety, but in strong confidence.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

B~We had the pleasure of meeting
Col. John W. Foster, of the Goth, in the
city yesterday morning He is in good
health and spirits, and gives hopeful
account of affairs in the Green River and
Cumberland river country.
The guerrillas are scattered and sick
Of their trade, but are being gathered in
one or two at time. He knows of no
bold adventures " either contemplated
or achieved by them, except it may be an
effort to escape from the country.
Col. Foster has about sixty prisoners
on hand whom he will send North in
few days.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
Proposals for Forage.
ARMY STORES.

CtEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- Grom first hands and from citizens loyal 10 the
Government ofthe Y, 50 until 10A b., January 8,
1863, for the supply and delivery, free Of all charges,
at Evansville, Indiana, OF such
Barrels Of Mess or Prime Pork, strictly city cut,
full weight.
Pounds Of Fresh Beef Of a good am wholesome
quality (necks and shoulders TO DC escludod)
Barrels Of extra suprfine Flour
Pounds Of Corn Meal, freshly mada.
Pounds Of Potatoes, 60 pounds TO the busheI,
As may be required from time 10 time by the I'M
dersigned at Evansville, Indiana.
Tie proposals. accepted Will form the basis Of
written contract. Said contract shall take effect
on the sixth day ofJanuary, St3, ard continue in
force uufil the thirty first day Of March, 1868.
bond sufficient 10 indemnify the L. S. against
loss viii be required Said bond must be signed hy
the contractor and Two good and sufficient suretics
Actual tarc viii be required in all cases. Bids
must state the price Per barrel or bGshel above
indicated No charge for packages allowed. Bids
will he received for thc whole any or re #
the above items. Payment 10 be made monthly in
such Government funds as may De supplied by the
Treasury for that purpose. Bids 60 be addressed 10
the undersigned, Evansville, Ind, and the con-
tents Of each proposal marked on the envelope
dec3l i. II. EHRMAN, Capt. c 5 L. 5. A.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

1t is reported that Generals Rousseau,
Stanley, and Palmer, of the Federal
army, were wounded, and it is known
that Generals Cheatham and Reno, of
the rebel army, were killed.
The dispatches received state that the
centre of the rebel army was attacked
and broken by the troops under. General
Thomas, and that General Crittenden $
brave army corps stormed the rebel en-
trenchments and carried them at the
point of the bayonet.
We viii await further details with the
deepest interest.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

IN observing TINS week as week of Union
Services, IN which Christians of all denomination
are lh'lleo 10 uhle' the following order of daily
services will be observed:
Monoay III the Locust street Methodist Church.
Tuesday in the Vine Street Presbyterian "
Wednesday in the Walnut st. q"
Thursday in the Cumberland %
Friday iuthe Walnut Street
Saturday in the
These services viii be held erery morning al 10
O'Clock and epery ereRiag at I o'clock. Saturday
evening service.
"That they all may be one; as thou, Father,
art in me, and in thee, that they also may be
in Us; that the world may believe that thou hast
sent mo-"
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
RA1LRoAp RECEIPTS.

EVANSVILLE, January3.
81 bbls -four, = chest tea, Vickery Bros; y
chest tea c d Miller l box books John Uealyy9
box sundri :. NJ Weel; 3 bxs, bales. bdl dry
goods, } II Maghee Co; bxs drugs, Sawyer a
Bray; D bXs dry goods, Keen d Preston: > coils
tarred yarn, | reel sack cord, 4 bags Irvine, J
Tenneman; Is BIDS fellows Sam'l Orr; 10 bdls f.I.
lows, 10 bids wheels, l box hardware, Chas Bah
cock: 2sacks hair, Phil Euler; 10 bxs shoes, II
DIS hats, Morsan Head Co; box hardware, J
Sontag Co; Il bXs hats, Semonin: l bx candy.
Isaac hohn roll leather, Refs; G4 bxs in tin
Gilbert q Cos t sacks rye, Vim Rahm coop
turkeys, Hornbrook; sack mds, Mrs Bedlin:
20 bales ray, NJ Aikman & Co 2 cooDs chickens
2 sacks suudries, iirkins A l. Smith; II bags
-four, elliott; 10 bags flour, + BALI; so bills
Hour, W M Alkman Co: so bbls flour, Bennett q
Yeile.
A. L. SHRADER, Agent
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

B9~ The excitement on the street yes
terday morning was intense, and the de-
sire to hear the latest news overcame
every other consideration. In response
to the numerous demands we issued an
extra, which was gobbled up with the
utmost avidity. The crowd around our
Office was such as to almost preclude the
possibility of moving around; and as
soon as the first slips were distributed,
little knots were formed on the side
walks, on the corners, and in the streets.
to whom the news was read and by whom
it was eagerly devoured.
The scene was worthy the pencil of a
Hogarth or a Cruikshank No pen por-
traiture can do justice to the occasion.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
From the New Albany Ledger l
From ViCkSburg.

Now that the feet which left Memphis
and Helena the first of last week has
reached its destination, there is no i'm
propriety in mentioning that the forces
which comprised it were destined for the
capture of Vicsburg.
The number of transports employed in
the fleet was, in all ninety-twO, of which
seventy-fve were loaded exclusively with
troops-the entire force numbering near
ly seventy thousand men.
The expedition, we learn, reached its
place of debarkation on Friday last, at
point but few miles distant from Vicks-
burg, and at once proceeded to take po-
sition before that city.
Commodore Farragut had already
communicated with Gen Sherman, in
forming him that he was twelve miles
below the city with his feet and large
land force, ready to cooperate with him
in an attack upon the city.
The attack upon the town has doubt
less been made, and a bloody battle
fought The rebels were prepared to
make formidable resistance; but with
the gunboats and the very large land
force employed, there need be no doubt
as to the result To-day, we have no
doubt, the Stars and Stripes float over
this rebel stronghold
From Columbus, Memphis, Hickman,
Smithland, and Paducah we learn that
everything is again quiet Island No
Ten has not been abandoned. New Mad
rid is again occupied by the Federals,
and Paducah, Hickman, and Columbus
have been heavily reinforced. In few
days we will have the particulars of the
great battle at Vicksburg. We learn
that Gan. Grants position is all he could
desire, and that his late movement was
one of his own choice without any COM
pulsion or fear whatever from the enemy.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CORPORATION NOTICE.

ORDER TO REPAIR BRICK SIDE WALK.
Dec. 81, g. And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council ofthe City of
Evansville, that the owners Of all lots parts Of
lots, fronting adjoining the north side Of
Main street between First and Second street,
in said City, cause the side walks thereon to be
repaire within thirty days from the publication
of this order p. BURKE Clerk.
Clerks Office Ian I 1863
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

Free Americans of African Descent.

Free Americans of African Descent.
A Georgia or Alabama darkey made
free by LiRcoln's proclamation, or sto-
len away by the chances of war. a con-
traband made a voter in Massachusetts,
but rejected as q resident of Indiana,
He is of the genus negro, about whose
status one hundred and forty thousand
white men have met their death in battle
or in the hospitals, and for whose free
dom thousand million of dollars have
been wasted in this 'irrepressible con-
fict "-Ne,O Albany Ledger.
To preserve the status of this "genus
negro" the Democratic leaders of the
South encouraged by the Democratic
leaders of the North, made war on the
government to destroy it, and to pre-
serve this status, the New Albany
Ledger and other kindred sheets are
rapidly drifting into open rebellion
against the government.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
CORPORATIoN NoTICE.


Dec. p, 19G2.-And now &c is her by ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the City Of
Evansville, that the owners of all lots or parts of
lots, fronting adjoining the north east ide
of Water Street, from Sycamore to Vine Street,
in said City, cause the side walks thereon
TO be repaired within thirty dsysfrom the publica-
ton Of this order. P. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Jan. /.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
CORPORATION NOTICE.


Dee %, l9G2.-And now il is hereby ordered and
directed by The Common Council Of the City Of
Evansville. that the owners of all lots IarIb Of
lots, fronting or adjoining the southwest side
City, cause the side wal thereon TO be repaired
within thirty days from the publication ofths or
der. p BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Jan. I, 1861.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

RsA- We are glad to learn that the ru-
NOR of the capture and destruction of
the D. B. Campbell, proves to be entirely
false. She made the trip to Bowling
Green safely, and has returned to Louis
Vile
Measures have been taken which will
secure the peaeeable navigation of Green
river, and any guerrillas who may have
the temerity to attempt its interruption
will find themselves, or will rather be
fonnd by their friends, ornamenting the
trees aloug shore
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

BE- There must have been "heavy
old scare in Louisville on Wednesday
night last, when it was rumored that
Forrest, with large force, was at the
mouth Of Green River We hope our
Louisville friends will feel relieved when
they learn that about that time Forrest
was being handsomely whipped by Gen.
Sullivan's forces.
The New Albany Ledger, speaking of
the rumors, says:
"The big scare at Louisville Wednes-
day night had the effect to fill our livery
stables with the fine stock of that city.
Many Of the Louisvillians sent away
their cash and other valuables, including
their own corporosities.
Among the refugees was uncle
Jimmy Dennis and all the mules of the
Louisville and Portland Railroad Com
pany. They had no idea of being cap
tured by Forrest. The road was not
operated yesterday forenoon.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
CORPORATION NOTICE.


ORDER TO REPAIR BRICK SIDE WALK.
Dec. p, lS52.-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City OF
Evansville, that the owners of all lots parts of
lots, fronting adjoining the southeast side Of
Sycamore, between First aud Second streets, in
said City cause the side walks tn he repaired
within thirty days from the publication Of this
order. =. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerl,,s OEicn. Ian
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
WANTED.

TX ANTED-PRoPosALs TO FURNISH
100000 FEET POPLAR LUMBER,
100000 FEET OAK WAGON STUFF,
100000 FEET OAK, Good Common Quality,
100000 FRET BLACK WALNUT LUMBER
Bids for the whole or part of the above. stating
price, delivered the or boat, time ofdelivery,
&c, ~, TO be addressed r. 5, Box 1868,
dec3l Sc Louis, Mo.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
ChimneYs and Burners.

100 DOZEN ASSORTED No. o, !, and
lOO Chmneys, IS assorted Coal Oil Burn
ners, Globes, Wichs Smoke Cells, Shades, Brushes,
Reflcctors, Chandeliers, Bra kets, &c, &c, with
many other articles pertaining to the Coal Oil
Lamp trade, to be hrd in great variety at
VICKERY BROS.
dec29 IS Main Street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
New Years Gifts.

EETHAT's NICER OR MORE APPROPRIATE
w for a New Years Gift than a good Coal Oil
Lamp We are just op5 ming the largest stock Of
lamps offered in Evansville, which we sell
Wholesale or retail at prices that will astonish
eyerybod Come and see at
NICKERY BROS
dec2S % Main Street
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

BJ~ The New Albany Ledger says
revolution in Kentucky on account of
the emancipation proclamation, is immi-
nent. That is all bosh and gross SLAM
der on the loyal men Of Kentucky.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
HOME INTERESTS.

BOuntieS, Pensions, and arrears Of
Pay.
Soldiers, their widows and heirs will
find it to their interest to call on Ben.
Stinson, who is collecting soldiers claims
of all kinds.
Back pay for discharged soldiers can
be collected by Ben. Stinson, for less
money and in shorter time, than any
soldier can collect for himself Office
on Third street, opposite the entrance to
Crescent City Hail. d&w
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
For, Sale AT 2. Bargain.

ONE OF INGERs0LL's PORTABLE HAY
" Presse-. This Press is simple and easily
worked, compact and easy of transportation. 1t
will answer for Pressing Hay, Straw, Corn Shucks,
Fodder, &C livery far. ner should have
For terms address call IN
JEREMIAH BENIN,
Commercial College Rooms,
ian5 Evansville, Ind.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
SIS 90 REWARD.
LOST.

YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, SOMEWHERE
i on First or Main streets. between Vine and
Third, Cold Watch Key, Gold Ring and Gold
Dollar attached together Any one finding the
same viii be suitably rewarded by leaving them at
Rocker Blount & Co.'S Store, on EIain Street
dec23-1t
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
ian1-dl0t

COAL CoALl-Green river coal will
be delivered to any part of the city at 10
cents per bushel All orders left at H.
A. Cook will be promptly filled. Terms
cash j. THOMAS.
December So
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05

MORN MEAL AND FLOUR -50 BUSHELS
~ Fresh Ground Corn Meat; l sacks Double
extra Flour just received and for sale st
sso2I ELLIoTfS Family Grocery.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-05
MILITARY.

FTsHE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE EV-
/ ansvillc Rifle Company for drill or business
will take place this afternoon. RO call at pre-
ciseIy 2 o'clock Every member required TO be
present with arms and equipments in good order.
By order of J. HAAS, Captain.
jan5 s. NICkERl, o. s.