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The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
Aaverse necou,.t from vieksburi

Adverse account from Vicksburg.
CAIRO, Jan. The news from Vicks-
burg is one day later.
The rebels concentrated all their force
from Grenada, jackson and along the
line of road amounting to $4,000 at
Flcksburg This overwhelming force
attacked Sherman on Monday and fore
ed him to fall back to the first line Of
rebel entertainments. The Notifications
extend back from the city six miles, and
Sherman forces had fought their way to
within two miles of TIE city, when at
tackled by this superior force The fight
ing on Sunday is reported as desperate
in the extreme The batteries and for
tifcations were taken and retaken.
Whole regiments and even brigades
fighting hand to hand over the guns,
and for possession Of the deienses.
The 4th Iowa lost GOO killed, wound
ed, and missing.
Gen. Hovey, with 1900 men, was sent
to execute n special order but had No,
been heard from. Fears are entertained
Tor his safety.
Nothing yet heard from the forces be-
low, nor can we learn that the gunboats
have taken any part in the action.
1t is reported that rebel steamers arc
crossing from the Louisiana shore t.
Vicksburg, supposed to be carrying II
Inducements.
at last accounts Holmes was march
ing in that direction, and it is not i'm
probable that he has arrived
Cen NJ. l.. Smith was wounded in tn
breast
1nere was fighting on Tuesday morn
ing after Sherman had fallen back, bu
it was thought that he could maintai
his position until reinforced The re
port that he had been reinforced b
Grant is incorrect
Gen. Joe Johnston is in command &
Vicksburg.
1t was reported that Gen German wa
evacuating Helena, with the intention
occupying Napoleon.
Sherman's loss is estimated at 400
to 5000.
Grants army is yet at Holly Spring
Trains are running from Memphis
Lagrange
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
CORPORATION NOTICE.

Dec. Il, 1se2.-And now it ID her by ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City of
Evansville, that the of ali lots parts of
lots, fronting on adjoining the northeast side
Of Water Street, from Sycamore 60 Vine Street,
in said City, cause the side walks thereon
to be repaired within thirty days from the publics
ton OF this order. p. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Jan l.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CORPORATION NOTICE
spKH TO RrpAIn A BRICK srDr WALK.

Dec. q. 62.-And now il IL hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council ofthe City of
Evansville, that the Of all lots or parts of
lots fronting on or adjoining the north west side Of
Main street between First and Second street,
IN said city, cause the side walks thereon to 10
repalrs within thirty days from the publication
OF THIS order P. BURKE, Clerk.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
Headquarters ARMY Potomac,
January 6, 1863.

All quiet on the Rappahannock Flags
of truce cross the river daily. The prin-
cipal business transactedis the exchange
of such refugees by the military author
tiles on both sides.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
CORPORATION kUfftH. :


Dee. q. l962-And now it is hereby ordered and
directed nv the Common Council of the City Of
Evansville that the owners Of all lots parts Of
lots, fronting adjoining the south invest side
of Third street from Sycamore 10 Vine street. in said
City, cause the side wal thereon TO be repaired
within thirty days from tue publication Of this or
der. p. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks ONCE, Jan. !, 1861.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
UPPER ENLARGEMENT

=, tout Iotl lot No ......
ClArk & Monk Is by 40 feet Second Subdi-
vision oflOts 81 and 81 ....................
Clark Monk 25 by $50 feet Fifth Subdivis-
ion OF lot No 81 and % ...--.
Clark 4 Monk 20 by $50 feet Sixth Subd;vss-
ion of lot No 81 and 90 .................-
Iieich Michael. 20 f,et oflot :, adjoining hos
GItlc'nf sIfctaeT, 3 fHet Of lot T. adjoining lot
., being Subdivision of out lot A. -.
Meckler William, northwest "a Of lot Y
Subdivision OF out lot No 3.....,...
Musgrove sarah E, lot 20, Listers Suldi-
vision of ont lot 2................ go. -.
Muier John. lot 8, Subdivision of out lot 2
hsrke'iah Michael, lot No 4, SubdiVis ion of
lots 81 and 92...................
While Thos. j., p 10y 100 feet, corner 1T Of
IN.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
CORPORATION NOrIcE.

oEDEE TO REPAIR A BRICK SIDE WALK.
Dec. y, lS62.-And now 1t il hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council OF the Civ OF
Evansville, that tho Of all lots or parts Of
let's, fronting on adjoining the snaat sIue Of
SI.s-rnofe, Detween First and Second Streets in
said City the side walks tbs reon to be repaired
within thirty days from the publication Of this
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
ChimneYs and Burners.

100 DOZEN ASSORTED No. O, i, and 5
1DO Chimneys, s. assorted Coal Oil Burn.
ners, Globes, Wicks, Smoke Cells Shades Brushes.
Refiectors, Chandeliers, Bra kets, &c, &c, with
many other circles pertaining to the Coal Oil
Lamp trade; to be hrd in great variety at
NICKERY BROS,
oecZs % Main Street
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08
NOTICE.
HOUSE FOR SALE.

TIOR sALE-A HOUSE AND LOT IN MOUNT
II Vernon, Indiana Lot No. 81 in Owens En-
Iareement situate opposite the residence OF Ihos.
]. Hinch. For terms Of sale spply 70 q: ".
Thomas- 4. n. DuSOUCAEr.
lcy%aahsr SIT
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08

Spoiled Hominy at Auction
T WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC
Il Auction, on Saturday next, at 10 A. Ma lot az
Spoiled Hominy.
Sale to take place at H. Nelson's Auction Rooms.
ON hain Street. 4. EHRMAN,
deo5O Capt. c, S. & A. A. O. NJ
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08

- S-..-s.-,
Edmonds Francis lot IL Block 81 .............. u
T. I. & c. St. L. 4 r. Co. lot Block So. 4
Hutchinson Gcrrad, lot block 3.-...... ...... 7
Halmsbnrgh George, lot 10 block Ann.
Hubbard Samuel, lot IL block S................
Half Jacob, lot block 55........ ............ 1C
Lamp Robert, lot Is bl, ok 9....................
do lot 16 block 9.................... 5
Norton Elizabeth, lot II, block H.. II
Negley W. p south west u oflot block sc 26
Richard Andrews, heirs Of, lot block 81. S
Simpson r. w. lot 3, block 14.................. 9
Sherwood NJ lot 3, block $3.50. 1890. $500.
Walker John, north east = of lot 9, block
36...... ...,...................... 26
Wolf Joseph, lot 20, block 55................. Is
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-08

Martial law defines itself to be law
where war is, but this pew and strange
doctrine holds that the loyal North lost
! their constitutional rights when the
/ South rebelled, and all are now gov
cred BIZ military dictation. Loyalty is
/ thus less secure than rebellion, for 1t
stands without means to resist outrages
or to resent tyranny.
Amidst all the horrors that have been
enacted under martial law in the history
of the world, and amidst all the justl-
fications attempted Of its usages. 1t was
never before held that it could be eX-
tended over peaceful States.
1t was never before claimed that the
mower of a military commander was
superior to the power OF the Govern
ment
The measure of power to be exercised
under our Government is fixed by the
Constitution.
To make the maxims of other Govern
/ ments or the usages of other nations the
rule here would give sanction to every
} outrage, tyranny, and wrong.
1t would undo what was done by oul
fathers who founded our Government.
o After enlarging on this subject, Gov
Seymour, saysthe President holds hi;
place not by the will of the majority, bu
by virtue ofthe provisions OF the con
= stitution which placed him in his oflic
is by the votes OF 100000 against til
y votes of 100000 who did not agre
d among themselves as to opposing cand
" dates.
He continues rightfulIy to hold his o
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
Wool Growing.
From the Glencoe Register.

From the Glencoe Register.
1t is a source of qualification to every
one who has the welfare of Minnesota at
heart, to know that there is no part ofthe
Union better adapted to the growth of
wool than this State. 1t has proved de-
cided success in every instance. The dis
ease incident to sheep in many sections of
the country, appears seldom in a Mime
sofa flock This we know by experience.
We are of the opinion that the great mis-
take made by farmers, is in the selection
of the breed of sheep. The Spanish and
French Merinoes seem to be the rage.
While these varieties do exceedingly well,
we would recommend more hardy breed.
At this time, coarse wool is quite as high
as fine: The clothing for the vast army
of the United States is mostly manufac-
tured out Of coarse wool. This will be the
case tor some years hence, which will in
sure high price for the ooarser grades.
We have only lost one out of our flock
this winter, and that was caused by the
collie. There has been no sickness amongst
them, but they have remained hearty and
well all the time.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

9 The following is going the rounds of the
press. We don't vouch for its accuracy,
but it's a "good thing" ..I
We hear that our worthy President re-
ceived valentine lately, in the shape of
picture Of the American Eagle, with a
financial Illusion The Bird of Freedom
appeared to be engaged in picking up gold
coin, while at the end of the bird most re-
mote from his head there was pile of
SCREEN backs" into which this coin seemed
to have been mysteriOusly transmitted.
The President, who takes such things
philOsophically, and always acknowledges
a palpable hit with grace and goOd-natured
cheerfulness, went to his Secretary of the
Treasury to exhibit his bird, in order that
the latter might enjoy the joke with him.
MIR. Chase, however, was not disposed to
take the matter in the same spirit that the
President did bat appeared to be much
out OF humor at this hieroglyphical attack
upon his department of the Government.
In tones in which there was evidently
slight admixture of irritability, he remarked
to the President that he would like to know
who had made this unwarranted attack
upon his financial management of the
affairs of the nation-that he feared that
some of his subordinates had got up this
libel upon him, and that he would give
hundred dollars to know who had done
it. The President, whose question ask
ing proclivities are we'll known, said that
the offer seemed liberal; "but, Mr.. Chase"
said he, "before 1 shall make up my
mind on this subject, will you allow me
to ask you one question ?" "Certainly,"
replied the Secretary. 81 merely wanted
to understand" said the President, cat
which end of the bird you propose to
pay?" "H tn Byme?" responded
the head Of the Treasury Department.
eff am thus to be made the subject
of ridicule, | must renew my applica-
ton to be relieved from my duties as
Secretary" go, never mind! never
mind! Mr.. Secretary, said the President,
we can soon remedy all these difficulties
All we have to do, after we have sup
pressed this rebellion, is to turn the bird
end for end, and let the Gold and "Green
backs remain just as they are and all will
come out right" The Secretary, restored
to good humOr, agreed not to resign unless
Seward did.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

The electioneering from the pulpit
by the clergy, especially the reverend
New England clergy, is now reacting, as
was to be expected, by the classification
of all with the laity and by loss of their
privileges. The new conscription act lev
les upon the bodies of clergymen as well
as upon the laity. An Albany letter
says:
The Judiciary committee OF the House re-
ported bill this morning to repeal the exist
ing laws exempting clergymen from taxation,
and placing them on an equal footing with
persons engaged in all other classes of business
The bill has been presented here for several
years past but this is the first time they have
been able to obtain report. The interference
in politics by such men as Beecher, Cheever and
others, and their efforts to embitter the people
of the different sections against each other are
the cause of the success in getting the report
at this time -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Marcn 10, 1868.

-Ex-member White, of Indiana, chair
man of the select committee on emanci-
patton, publishes defence, to-day, of his
management of those measures, and ar
CUES that they were not defeated by re-
publicans. He regards the golden oppor-
tunity for emancipation as almost expiring
with the last Congress.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

y WEEKLY contemporary says that an
officer OF the government called one day
ut the White House and introduced cler-
ical friend from New England. "Mr
President" said he, "allow me to present
to you my friend, the Rev. Mr.. f. Of.
Mr.. F. has expressed d desire to see you
and have some conversation with you, and
| am happy TO be the means of introdu-
cling him." The President shook hands
with Mr.. F., and desiring him to be seat
ed, took seat himself Then-his coun-
tenance having assumed an expression of
patient waiting-he said: 81 am now
ready to hear what you have to say" go,
bless you, >ir," said Mr.. E., :" I have moth
ing especially to say. | merely called to
pay my respects to you, and, as one Of the
million, to assure you of my hearty SYM
pathy and support" "My dear sir" said
the President, rising promptly-his face
showing instant relief, and with both hands
grasping that of his visitor" am very
glad to see you; I am very glad to see
you, indeed. IMougA, you hal come to
preach TO me -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

ILt tO>lliUlIoN Will COl1tdll tllC lOllOW luS NY
the President of the United States:
PROCLAMATION RESPECTING SOLDIERS ABSENT
WITHOUT LEAVE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Marcn 10, 1865
In pursuance of the goth section of an
act of Congress entitled can Act for En-
rolling and Calling out the National Fore
es," approved on the Sd Of March, 1868
/, Abraham Lincoln, President and Com
mander in Chief of the Army and Navy of
the United States, do hereby order and
command that all soldiers enlisted or draft
ed into the service of the United States, now
absent from their regiments without leave,
shall forthwith return to their respective
regiments, and do hereby declare and
proclaim that all soldiers now absent from
their respective regiments without leave,
who shall on, or before the first of April,
1868, report themselves at any rendezvous
designated by the general orders Of the
War Department No. 50, may be restored
to their respective regiments without pun
ishment, except the forfeiture of pay and
all allowances during their absence, and
all who do not return within the time spe-
CITED shall be arrested as deserters and
punished as the law provides.
And 'rhere0s, evil-disposed and disloy-
al persons, at sundry places, have enticed
and prevailed upon soldiers to desert and
absent themselves from their regiments,
thereby weakening the strength of our
armies and prolonging the war, and giving
aid and comfort to the enemy, and cru
ely exposing the gallant and faithful sold
iers remaining in the ranks, to increased
hardship and danger, I do, therefore. call
upon all patriotic and faithful citizens to
oppose and resist the aforementioned trea-
sonable crimes, and aid in restoring to
their regiments all soldiers absent without
leave, and to assist in the execution of the
act of Congress for enrolling and calling
out the national forces, and for other pur
poses, and to support the proper authori-
ties in the prosecution and punishment of
offenders against said act, and in suppress
sing the instruction and rebellion.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand. Done at the city of Washing
ton this 10th day of March, A. D. 1868,
and of the Independence of the United
States the eighty-seventh.
TSigned.] By the President,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
| EDWIN STANTON, Sec'y of War.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

The amount of Northern property de-
stroyed at sea by the rebel cruisers and
privateers Alabama, Florida, Rctribution,
Sumter, jeff Davis, &C., may be estimated
at from ten to fifteen millions Of dollars.
The damage inflicted on our commerce by
the panic created by these losses, it would
not be easy to calculate.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

apart shall not be subject to any tax, forfeiture
or sale, by process of law, and shall not be
aliened or devised except by the consent osth n
President of the United States, but shall be ' a1
Inheritance to said Indians and their heirs f"r on
ever.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted. That said
Commissioners, before entering upon the dis
charge of their duties as such, shall give bonds
in the usual form to the United States. in the
sum OF twenty thousand dollars EACH with GOOD
and sufficient security, to be approved by the
Secretary of the Treasury, faithfully to dis
charge their duties as such, and to account for
any money which may come into their hands.
Approved February 16, 1868.
NOTICE.
-, DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, February 25, 1868.
The Commissioners to be appointed under
the authority of the 3D. section of the foreoo-
ing act VIII hold their first session at St. Peter
IN the state OF Minnesota, On Tuesday, the 31st
day of March. 1863
J. 2. USHER,
hmro-ia"4W Secretary of the Interior
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

From the st. Louis Republican. March Il.


At small party in the house OF gen
tleman of this city, not more than three
weeks ago, young gentleman (whom we
shall call Jones for convenience-poor
Jones! he has to saddle great many re-
sponsibilities of this kinD immediatel, on
entering the reception room, was intro
duced to young lady whom we shall call
Smith, for similar reason, as it would,
OF course, be wrong to use the real names
of the parties. The two had never met be-
fore, as they both afterwards positively aver
red, but seemed in moment, as it were,
to be old acquaintance. Mr.. Jones offered
Miss Smith his arm; they commenced a
promenade, and entered into conversation,
in the most familiar manner, on various
topics. They had many mutual friends
and the favorite books of each had
been read and studied by the other; the
chosen authors, actors and artists OF the
one were equally admired by both: they
had attended and belonged to the same
church, and listened to the preaching of
the same divine, each extolling hi, ability
with the same fervency of admiration
they loved and sang the same songs; the
same operas were their tavorites-in fact.
the one seemed the absolute counterpart
of the other in disposition, tastes, opinions,
religious and political, desires, hopes and
aspirations. The consequence was, they
were together during the entire evening,
until the party broke up. and the finale to
the whole affair was that the second morn
ing after their first meeting and introduce
ton, their marriage was announced in this
paper. The parties are of the highest re-
spectability, and one of them is a % native
and to the manner born" here in st. Louis.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

luudI .of
No. Of Comply b with Repinent. ......... 80
FIRST MINNESOTA REGIMENT. /
FALMOUTH, VA, Feb. %, 1861
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The Chroni-
Gle Tomorrow will contain the following by
the President of the United States
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
Can we Exscrn,inate the south!

The Louisville Journal shows 10 q
few words the absurdity of this favorits
and foolish idea ofradlcals.
"The millions who reside in the South
are there to-day as they were before
the war began. Thoy are not wasted
away by war, the process of extermi-
nation does not 90 on, nor is the coun-
try become depopulated. There are
more white citizens in the South to-day
than there were before the war began.
There are a hundred thousand more
than there were two years agot Men
forget these startling facts in wild the
ories Of extcrmination. All the effect
OF the war thus far ON slaverey has been
as nothing, in practical point of view.
All the ordinary effects of wal are 10 be
in this case, as in the case Of other wars,
more of moral than physical character
Sometimes, but rarely, small nations are
exterminatcd by long wars, lasting
through half a century, or very many
years. But the results of war in gen.
e-al arc of moral character, convincing
one or the other power that it must
yield or compromise. The inhabitants
of the South are, in all human pro0abil.
ity, TO be in the future Government,
whether it bc the old Union or new
Union, voting citizens. 1t is a danger
Gus policy which unites that vote in one
sectional nass. 1t would be vastly
more wise policy to divide it, by temp
tations to peace and union now, and tho
prospect offuture prosperity under the
old Constitution. ig. y eaii
"The policy Of the radicals, who de-
clare that they are not for the Union as
it was, is desperate policy, designed
to destroy when they find they cannot
rule the country oi