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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.

RITTENBERG HAS NOW ON HANDS
4. splendid assortment Of Optical Instruments
which he will dispose of at greatly reauced
prices; his goods being all of the very latest i'm,
provements in manufacture, consisting Of a yerv
large variety CT Spectacles from the most common
to the very best, viz: The finest quality of Gold
spectacies these Glasses being constructed on the
most accurate adaptation of the Convex Concavo
Periscopic principles. Also Silver of three diff
ferent grades Of Glasses, No. being on the same
principle as the Gold Spectaeles- No 2isa Peri
focal Lense; No. being fine Achromatic Lense,
mirror shape.
In addition to the above have fine assort
ment of Steel, of the very best quality of Lenses
the frames being grooved into the Glasses. The
of steel is Perifocal. No. the globules of a
smoked Lense, adapted for weak sight wbere
strong light, snow wind affects the vision
These Spectacles perfect preventative by use
ing them constantly, causing the eve to gain its
healthy power and retain it TO old age
Having had very considerable experience also in
cataract eyes, in adapting glasses to such vision,
would impress on the minds of all persons need
ing glasses of any description, to apply for such
only to regular Optician, making that his sole
study and business for years, he alone being able
TO know from the peculiar anatomy of the eve the
nature of the defect. whether arising from weak
Ness OF ght, fattening of the pupil or other
misfortune occurring TO the vision. The eve be
ing the most delicate organ, and of the most vital
Importance to the happiness and prosperity of
man, should never be tempered with, either by
the individual or by those who for mere profit
take upon themselves the selling of Optical In
strumeBts, and who know nothing of the anatomy
of theeye. how to discover the proper glasses to
suit the popularity OF the different sights of those
needing spectacles. Thousands have lost their
vision entirely from not applying to those only
qualified to know the different defects in each in
diyidual's sight and how to remedy it by wearing
the proper kind of spectacles. 1. Rittenberg,
having had over twenty-five wears experience as a
regular practical optician, assure those giving
him their patronage that by applying to him they
can get the very right kind of glasses adapted to
their case, and in almost every one secure good
eye sight to old age. Nesr sighted persons can
also obtain of him the latest improvement in
spectacles suited to them, being new invention
have also the most recently Field Glasses,
with Astromical eye pieces, being very superior
TO the old opera glass arrangement. All kinds OF
Optical Instruments repaired at the shortest no.
tice, and those having purchased spectacles of me-
and having had the misfortune to break one of the
lenses, can have it replaced gratuitousy by apply
ingto
I. RTTTENBERG,
81 Main Street,
Bet. Second and Third Sts.,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
From Cairo.

CAIRO, Dec. 12-Late accounts from
below represent Marmaduke endeavor-
ing to unite his forces with Price, who
was said to be croseing Red river into
Texas.
Prices force is much reduced, and
would number less than FIVE thousand.
A large Federal force is pursuing him.
The rebels are much disheartened.
The steamer Platte Valley passed here
with three hundred and ninety bales of
cotton for St Louis.
Two Deputy Provost Marshals for this
District, arrested two deserters from the
I09tk Illinois, near Dongola, yesterday,
when the deserters attacked their cap
tors, killed one outright, and beat the
other till insensible. The deserters es-
capped.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
Our Prisoners i'm Richmond.


BALTIMORE, Dec. 13-The following
dispatch was received this morning:
Fort MONROE, Dec II
To c. @. Fulton, Baltimore An1ericdn:'
Please give notice that the rebel au-
thorities decline receiving any more
packages or provisions for the Union
prisoners, so that parties interested may
refrain from forwarding any more goods
to this point.
B. F. BUTLER, Maj. Gen
The Rev Mr. Terrence, who went to
City Point with DR.. C. G. Barley, re-
turned this morning. He had an inter-
view with Capt. Hatch, who was sent
from Richmond to meet him. He in
formed him of the above decision of the
rebel government, and gave as a reason
therefor what they alleged to have been
an imputation on their honor by the
press and government authorities that
they were not delivering the goods for
warded in good faith to the prisoners,
and asserted that of his own knowledge
that the officers of the Libby Prison,
from the immense supplies they had re-
ceived, could set table from the stores
on hand equal to any hotel in the United
States.
He admitted there had been some ir-
regularities in the supplies at one time,
but the officers who had been guilty, of
neglecting the prisoners had been prompt
ly released and punished. As to the
bad condition of the prisoners returned
to Annap, Lis, he said: There were ex-
IRENE cases of consumption, and that it
was great error on the part of the au-
thorities to have allowed such prisoners
to return. For the present nothing will
be received but letters and enclosures of
money, and Southern money had better
be sent
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
The Rebellion Record.

The last " Part issued completes the
sixth volume of this sterling History of
the great Rebellion. The sixth volume
contains "lst, diary of verified occur
rences;" End, official documents, mar
ratiyes Of battles, proclamations, gener-
al orders, speeches, &c.-North and
South; and Sd, poetry, incidents, anec-
dotes, &c, connected with and growing
out of the Great Struggle. The six vol
umes are illustrated with seventy-six
portraits on steel Of the Generals and
leading men of the day, North and
South. These portraits are superior
hkenesses, so far as we are acquainted
with the distinguished gentlemen which
they represent The agent, Mr.. Chas.
7. Evans, is prepared to furnish these
volumes, bound in cloth, sheep, half
calf, or half morocco, at 81 25, 81 Sc,
and s. 80 per volume, respectively.
After reading so much of the Rebel
hon Record as has been published, We
unhesitatingly pronounce the work in
valuable Il has already been introduced
in the United States Courts of Philadel-
phia, New York, Boston, and San Fran
cisco as authentic evidence in trials for
piracy and treason. No greater COM
pliment could be paid any historical
work.
The great value of the Record is found
in the fact that the student is furnished
with the history Of events in their origi-
nal form, and not as history filtered
through the brain of any writer, to take
color from his feelings and prejudicesj
1t is Invaluable, in that it gives both sides
of the question. The speeches Of South
ern orators, the action of the Southern
Congress, the official reports and orders
of Southern Generals, all are found in
the Record, equally with those of the
North The historical student is thus
enabled to compare one with the other,
and draw his own conclusions. As
book of reference it has no equal 1t is
absolutely essential to every lawyers Ii
brary, as the litigation that will grow out
of the rebellion must necessarily be enor-
nous.
All orders must be addressed to CHAs
T. EVANS, Publishing Agent, AS Broad
way, New York
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
U. S. Pension Agency.
established by Government authority. for pro-

Established by Government authority, for pro-
curing
PENSIONS
for Invalid Officers and Soldiers deceased Officers
and Soldiers Widows or Orphan Children, De-
pendent Mothers or Orphan Sisters.
BOUNTY AND ARREARS
for Deceased Soldiers Widows, Children, Fathers.
Mothers, or Brothers and Sisters. Also for dis
charged Soldiers, who have served two years, or
been discharged by reason of wounds
BOUNTY LAND AND BACK PAY
for Widows or other legal claimants of Soldiers
of 1872, Mexican, and other past wars.
This Agency adjusts claims for parties and SOL
diers of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, in accord
ance with the only forms and instructions upon
which their claims are granted at Washington,
and is the only Agency thus located, and solely
and exclusively employed
Persons writing their case plainly, and enclo-
sing stamp, always answered.
OFFIcE-Third street, near Main, Evansville
Ind. JOHN TENNIS,
Octl5 Pension Agent.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
The VERY LATEST
TELE O r. a p H.
CONGRESSIONAL.
COngress-..First Session.

WASHINGTON, Dec a.
HOUsE.-The Speaker announced the
Standing Committees of the House, the
Chairmen of which are as follows:
ElectionS-Dawes Of Mass.
WAYS and Means-Thad Stevens of
Pa
Claims-Hill of Pa.
Commerce-E Z. Washburne of Ill
Public Lands-Julian of Ind.
Post Roads-Alley of Mass.
District of Columbia-Lovejoy of ILL.,
Judiciary-Wilson of Iowa
Public ExIenditures-
Land Claims-Thayer of Pa.
Manufacturer
Indian Affairs-Windam of Min
Agriculture-Relay of KY.
Military Afairs-Schenck of Ohio.
Naval Afairs-Rice of Mass.
Foreign Affairs, 81. Winter Davis, of
Maryland.
Territories, Ashley, of Ohio.
Revolutionary Claims, Littlejohn, of
New York.
Invalid Claims, Whaley, of Western
Virginia.
Roads and Canals, Arnold, of Illinois
Patents, Jencks, of Rhode Island.
Public Buildings and Grounds, Rice,
of Maine
Revised and Unfinished Business,
Boyd, of Missouri
Milage, Robinson, of Illinois.
Accounts, Rollings, of New Hamp-
shire.
Expenditures of State Department,
Pike, of Missouri
Expenditures of the Treasury Depart
ment, Amos Myers, of Pennsylvania.
Expenditures of the War Department
Denning, of New York
Expenditures of the Navy Department,
Baxter, of New York
Expenditures of the Post Office De-
partment, Pomeroy, of New York
Expenditures of the Interior Depart
ment,. Shannon, of California
Expenditures on Public Buildings,
Longacre, of Michigan
Expenditures of the Library, Frank of
New York
Printing, A. W. Clark, of New York.
Enrolled Bills, Cobb, of Wisconsin
Bills and resolutions on numerous sub
jects were introduced and referred.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

B~ There were crowds of ladies out
shopping yesterday chiefly engaged in
buying holiday gifts for their children
and friends The largest tide seemed
to set toward Warren & Conyngton's,
which was not at all strange, considering
the immense stock of attractive goods
they have on hand.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

B0r II. J. Schlaepfer, at his Drug
Store, corner of Main and Second streets,
has just received one of the largest and
most elegant stocks of Fancy Goods,
Perfumery, Brushes, &C., ever brought
to this market.
He has reftted his ssstore, and has now
the most beautiful room in the State. II
is fitted up with great taste, the counters,
&c. beautifully painted and decorated,
and in all ::its appointments does great
credit to the city.
Mr.. S. is a young man of industry and
perseverance, and by his strict attention
to business has won hosts of friends.
We hope our citizens viii not forget
to call en- him for anything in his line
and we can assure them that they can
be suited both in quality aud prices
Give him a call
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. II The Chronicle
to-day publishes rumor which it is not
able to verify but believes it to be true
and not improbable, to the effect that
Alexander Il. Stephens and five others
had come down to Fortress Monroe,under
flag of truce with proposals of peace;
that they asked to be received in their
official character as Commissioners of
the Southern Confederacy; but their re-
quest was refused.
Inquiry was made this morning in a
quarter where such fact, if it existed,
would probably be known, but nothing
was obtained confirming the rumor.
If any commissioner or person acting
under rebel authority has made a visit
to Fort Monroe it was in reference to the
exchange of prisoners, which for certain
reasons is more probable than the rumor
referred to-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The following
was received at headquarters from Gen.
Banks:
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from Maj. Gen. W ashburne, from
Fort Esperanto, Pass Cabello, Matagor-
da Bay. The command of the bay gives
us substantially the control of Western
Texas and all important points on the
east coast except Galveston:
FoRT EsPERANzA, Dec. 2-At1A NJ,
November 90, the rebels blew up the
magazines of this fort, having evacuated
it two hours before. 1t is a very large
and complete work, bomb-proof and par
TALLY cased with railroad iron 1t had a
garrison of 1000 men, who escaped, all
but six. By the continuance of the gale
the guhboats could not furnish me with
launches to enable me to cut off their
communications, nor could they take
part in the attack on the 29th We
drove them from all their earthworks
and advanced our sharpshooters we'll up
to the fort. We captured 10 guns rang
ing from "a to l20 FOUNDERS
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
From Fort Monroe.

FoRT Monroe, Dec. l2.-The steamer
Circassian, Capt Eaton, from the Rio
Grande the 10Th ult., has just arrived.
On the 9th, when off Charleston, she
captured the blockade runner Minna,
with a valuable assorted cargo
She turned the Minna into Hampton
Roads. The Captain of the latter tried
to sink her, but the Circassian's men got
on board in time to stop it.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

SANDFoRD's OPERA-A glance at the
programme for to-nights entertainment,
at Crescent City Hall, leads us to believe
that the performances will be of the most
highly and interesting character.
The bill is good one, and the very
favorable notices by the press every where
strengthens our belief that this troupe is
worthy of liberal patronage.
Let Crescent City Hall, therefore, be
crowded tonight.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
HOME INTERESTS.

FURs At AUCTION Just received, another large
and well assorted stock of Ladies' and Misses
Fancy Furs, comprising in part the following =
Sable, Pink, Russian Fitch, Stene Martin, Fisher,
Lynns, German Fitch, Siberian Squirrel, Ermine,
Genet, &c. Also, Gentlemens' Fur Collars, al Of
which will be sold, without reserve, to the highest
bidder Sale will commence N xt Friday morn
ing, Dec 18th, at o'clock Goods will be open
for inspection on Thursday, Dec 18th. The sale
will be especially for the ladies. u. COIN,
Auctionear
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

ga New Goods, suitable for this very
cold weather, and these Christmas times,
are being daily received at Hughes.
Among the latest arrivals by the Adams
Express, is large aud fine assortment
of heavy Gloves for gentlemen, ladies'
and children; also nice lot of Nubias,
Hoods, Skating Caps, Scarfs and Ho-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
From Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. l2.-The Illinois Su-
preme Court by decision rendered to-
day has sustained Gov. Yates action in
proroguing the Legislature last summer;
Judge Walker and Breeze holding that
the proclamation by the Governor, and
acquiesced in by the General Assembly
at the time, terminated its session on the
10th of June.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

RECRUIrING.-The Rockport Democrat
says Messrs. Jones and Grigsby are pro-
crossing rapidly with the cavalry COM
pauy they are recruiting in Spencer
county. They have mustered in, already
about sixty recruits, and others have sig
nifed their intention to leave with the
company when it goes into canp.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

R@ There was a remarkable decline
in the temperature here on Sunday night,
being nearly 25O during u hours. Over
coats to those who have them, and good
fires, were sine qua non, or something
of that sort.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY.
Great Sale of Choice City Prop

Great Sale of Choice City Prop
erty.
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5rH, 1864, WE
" will sell at public auction, at the door of the
Court House, in Evansville, the old and long es-
tablished
STEAM FIGURING MILL,
Situated Immediately on the bank of the Ohio
River, in the city of Evansville, and we'll and ia
THE INDIANA MILLS,
Together with two acres of ground, including
the bank of the river to low water mark, and
the office, warehouse, and other buildings appur-
tenant.
The machinery of this Mill, though at present
OUT OF repair Is OF the most superior character,
having been manufactured to the order of the
former proprietor, Mr.. James Hewitt, with the
view of making hrst class Mill, and without
regard to cost
Since it was put in, the mill, though conducted
by agents, in the absence of the owner, has been
one of the most successful money making estab-
lshments of the kind in Southern Indiana. For
the truth of this take the liberty of referring
TO Mr.. Geo. Wolfin, Sheriff of Vanderburg coun-
ty; Mr.. Newton Ross of Princeton, Gibson coun-
ty, and Mr.. Lyman I. Bayless, now of Mt Vernon,
who have respectively managed the mill for the
late proprietor.
This property, being centrally situated Just
at the lower line of the City Wharf, presents a
rare opportunity to purchasers, either for Mill
purposes, a most desirable investment in
real estate, which must rapidly en- nance in value
At the same time and place will sell % Lots
IN Mr.. Richard Atkinson Subdivision of Blocks
Nos. 80 and 134, according to the plan of La
masco City (now Evansville.) See hand bills for
plan of said subdivision.
Also Lot No. g. in Block No. Ill.
Lots Nos. l, 2, 3,s4 and 5, in Block No. 172, and
Lot No. 2, in Block No. ia; according to the
plan of Lamasco City.
Also 4415 feet front on Water street by so feet
deep, 621z feet front Leet street, by SO feet
deep, parts of Lots Nos. and s, in the Lower En-
largement of the City of Evansville.
Also 20 lots in block A. according to the plan of
Lamasco City, said lots being % by 1l9 feet, with
a II foot alley in real.
Also the following lots in the Southern Enlarge
ment of the City of Evansville:
Lots 10, H. II, Is, IA, 10 aud 16, in Block No. 2.
Lots 6, Z, 8, 9, TO- IL, II, ID and IA, in Block
No. 5.
Lots 80, 81, 81 and IS, in Block No. 9.
Lots Is and 16, in Block No. 10.
Lots IL, II, ID, IA and Is, in Block No. IL.
Lots ID and IA, in Block No. IA.
Lots 4, ., 10, IL, IL, l3, Is and 10, in Block
No. Is.
Lots 4, s. 10, IL, s5, Sc, 81 and IS, in Block
No. 16.
This will be one of the largest sales of Evans
Vile City property ever made, and will be positive
and without reserve. Great bargains will be had.
The title is perfect, and general warrantee deeds
will be given.
TERMS OF SALE For the Mill tract cash
For the residue of the above named property
one-fourth cash, and the balance in one, two aud
three years, for which the notes of the purchasers
with interest and without relief secured by mort
gage on the nEemises, will be taken.
CHANDLER HYNES,
Real Estate Agents.
HIRAM NELSON, Auctloneer. no17 -Wtds
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
Latest From Chattanooga.
A Reconnaissance to Lafayette-A Re.
bel Signal Station Captured-Long-
street L0oses 1000 Prisoners.


CHATTANOOGA, Dec l4-Col Watkins,
commanding the Kentucky Brigade re-
turned to-day from a reconnaissance as
far as Lafayette He captured rebel
signal station, 6 officers and forty pri-
Yates, the balance of large force of re-
bells fed
The 29th Pennsylvania regiment has
been ordered home on furlough, having
re-enlisted as veteran volunteers.
A rumor prevails that Longstreet, in
his retreat from Knoxville, lost 1000
prisoners.
Kentucky Legislature.-EIect of
Senator Postponed.
LoUIsvILLB, Dec 14.-The Kentucky
Legislature has postponed the election
of Senator to January Dist.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
SEWING MACHINES.

II N. SELLMAN HAVING FITTED UP AN
Il Office, No. IS Main Street, will keep as here
tofore, good assortment of Wheeler Wilson's
and Singers Sewing Machines and Needles, Silk
Thread and oil, and everything that is connected
with the business, and will repair all kind of Sew
ing Machines and put on new improvements
jy24 +. II. SELLMAN, Ag't.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

re- DR.. FLEAGER still continues to be the only
lawful agent in this city for the Artificial Rubber
Teeth.
After furnishing nearly hundred sets in the
past five years, he has no hesitation in recon-
mendiug them as the best and cheapest material
in use, being worn in the most difficult mouths,
with comfort and efficiency. Persons suffering
with bad fitting mettle plates are especially re-
quested to call at the Rooms next Bittrolfs, Main
Street
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

TILEsToN BRorHERs-Havsjust reeeiv-
ed at their Photographic Gallery, No so
Main street, a splendid assortment of
Gilt and Rosewood frames, the finest
ever brought to this city. Also, most
beautiful collection of Photographic
Albums for the holidays, which they are
selling at very low rates, with or without
pictures
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

TENDEE-LoINs.-For the next two or
three days Foster & Co. viii be cutting
hogs, and they will have an abundance
of Tender-loins, Spareribs, &C., at very
low rates. Call with your baskets and
green backs.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15
NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL,

HEADQUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL,0
FIRST DISTRICT, Evansville, Ind,
November 27, 1853.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ANY
N person enrolled in the First District as sub
ject to draft, may appear before the Board Of En-
rolIment at Evansville, Ind, and claim TO have
his name stricken of the list, if he can show to
the satisfaction of the Board that he is not, and
will not be liable TO military duty at the time FIX
ed for the draft, account Of. LIST, Aiienagc; 3D.
Non-residence; Sd, Unsuitableness OF Age; 4th
Manifest permanent Disability.
The Board will hear above specified I'M
til the goth December, 1868, after which no cases
will be heard.
By order of the Provost Marshal General.
BLYTHE HYNES, Provost Marshal
noy2S-td And President of Board
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

Bg For a splendid warm overcoat, or
an elegant business suit, go to Lyon st
who receives fresh supplies daily by Ex-
press.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-15

REMoyED.-Capt. Gus. Lemcke, su-
perintendent of the Evansville and Cairo
packet line, has removed his Office to
the room over the canal Bank on water,
between Main and Sycamore streets.