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The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
A Large Fleet Leaves Memphis.
Federal GunbOat In Lake Providence.
Rebels and Negroes 06stru citing
its Navigation.
HEALTH OF THE ARMY IMPROVING

CAIRO, February PA large feet of
boats left Memphis on Sunday for below.
One gunboat passed into Lake Provi-
dence and found the rebels, with negroes,
telling trees to obstruct the passage.
The gunboat shelled one company Off
The health of the army at Vicksburg
is improving.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Arrival from Key West.
Officers and Crew of the Hatteras.
The Sallie Bensal Safe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The steamer
Star-ofthe-South, from Key West on the
18th, has arrived She brought Com.
Blake, and the officers and crew of the
Hatteras.
The bark Sallie Bensal had arrived at
Key West This is the vessel reported
sunk by the rebels.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-LOSS
100000.

TOLEDO, February 25.-One of the
Michigan Southern Railroad Elevators
containing 1000 bushels of grain and
10000 bbls of flour was destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss about 100000.
Partly insured.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Administrators Notice,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN undersigned has been appointed administra-
tor upon the estate of John IL Shank deceased.
All those indebted to said estate will make immc-
date payment and all persons having claims
against the estate will present them according to
law. GEO. A. BITTROLFF,
jan2S Administrator
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Sundries Received.

A SSORTED PICKLES AND JELLIES, CAT
n sups, of all kinds, Chow Chow, Stove Polish.
Fancy Soap, Rolling Pins, Lamp Wick, Ohio Must
ard, Butter Paddles, Brooms, Vegetable Yeast
Plant, Soda, Cream Tarter, Canister Powder, Su.
gar and Butter Buckets, Baskets, Wash Boards,
Cove Oysters, HOLSTERS, Salmon, Star and Coal
Candles, assorted Market Baskets, and thousand
other Things too numerous to mention. Call at the
Old Pioneer Drug Gtors, No. Y Main Street, and
Ees for Yourself
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
NOTICE.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at my Office until March 2, 1868, at O'Clock ?.
n. for the keeping Of the County Asylum Poor
House) for one or more years, from the LIST of
April, 1868. For particulars enquire At the Audi
tor Office.
feb4w3wdlw VICTOR BISCH, Auditor.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
HOME TESTIMONY.

sTIvAErsvILLE, Posey Co., Ind, April Is.
DR.. C. " RoBAck-Deer Sir: feel it my duty
present you a certificate TO show ysu the benefits
! have received from your Scandinavian Blood
Remedies after had been severely afflicted some
hres years, and giving various patent medicines
nd our physicians trial. feel perfectly safe in
aging that through your medicine am cured
D. f. FUGAH.
See advertiser, Mt in another column. novI9
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Administrators Notice.

T ETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION HAVE
II been issued to the undersigned on the estate of
Samuel Maxwell, deceased All persons indebted
TO said estate will make immediate payment, an
all persons having claims against the will
present them duly authenticated. The estate is
supposed to be solvent.
janl7 p. HoRNBROoK, Administrator.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
DOCTRESS.
The Rebellion Ceased,

THE LATE WIDOW OF DIR. CowLES BEGs
l. leave TO announce to her old friends and pat
that she still continues the preparation of the
same successful remedies which were used by the
Old Doctor himself, which won for him practice
at that time unequaled in the West. She is now
located two and a half miles North Of Evansville
the Plank Road, near Negley's Mill on Pigeon
Greek. jyll-dly
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Executors Sale of Real
Estate.

DY VIRTUE OF THE LAST WILL OF
ID Catharine G. JONES' deceased, will, according
to the direction ofsaid WILL as Executor appointed
thereby sell at private sale the following real es
tate, viz: Lot 1875, Old Plan, Vine between
Second and Third Streets, with q two story frame
dwelling house thereon. Said lot is 25 feet front
on Vine Street, running back ia feet. Also tif-
teen feet of ground Vine Street adjoining said
lot and running back the same distance. Also 30
by $50 leet of ground in block l65 in Lamasco.
Should said property not be sold by private sale
before the LIST day of April next, the will be
sold at auction and due notice given
febl6M JOHN T. CRISP, Executor.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Court Notice.

COurG NOClCO.
sr,rr or 1Nn1.N. ! In the Court of Com
V. - " $500 mon Pleas, May
'A-'DA''"' nun } Term, 1868, No. IFS.
William r. Preston,
George Il. Preston and
Andrew !. Preston, I+..L+
VS..
Elisha H. Fairchild and
John w Bingham.
IT APPEARING BY AFFIDAVIT, ON FILE
L in the office oil the Clerk of the Court aforesaid,
that the defendants in the above entitled action
(the object of which is to enforce the payment Of
money due from the defendants to plaintiffs, upon
of Indiana, notice of the tendency of said action is
therefore given to said Elisha II Fairchild and
John w. Bingham, and that the same will stand
for trial the next term of the Court aforesaid
be begun and held at the Court House. in the City
ofEvansville, in the County and State aforesaid,
the first Monday in May, 1863.
Witness the Clerk of said Court, at Evansville,
this l3st day of February, 1865.
feb2lw3w LOUIS RICHTER Clerk v. c. C.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
River and Weather.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25. River seven
feet by the pier mark and falling. Wea-
Their clear and cold.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
WANTED.

WANTED, TO RENT, A HOUSE IN A
w pleasant part of the city, with from four to
six rooms, suitable out-buildngs, &c. Property
inside the canal is preferred Six months rent
will be raid in advance, if required.
Address Box No. lG5, Evansville, Ind febl3dlw
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
~ y. MovAT.
Farms for Rent.

TWO GOOD FARMS, CONTAINING EACH
l. about 65 acres under cultivation, one two
miles from the city and the other three and half
miles For particulars apply t.
feb12 VICKERY BROS,
No. 81 Main Street.
(NOAL OIL AND LAMPS.-As good Coal Oil is
~ selling for G5 cents per gallon, the rush fer
Lamps continues at Vickery Bros. Having up
wards of hundred dozen assorted Lamps,
bought before the recent advance Glass and
Brass goods, We are enabled to defy competition
Wholesale or retail-in the lamp trade. Call and
see at YICKERY BROS,
jan3l No 81 Main Street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
WOOD FOR SALE.

THOsE IN WANT OF GOOD WOOD CAN BE
i supplied by leaving their orders at Mr.. p,
Boyl's store, or TO John Smyth on Division Street
between Fifth and Sixth Street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Important to Shippers.

~ S$~~AS ~ A~@~APROAos
TNHE CAIRO PACKETS, THE COURIER
l. and Charley Bowen, will hereafter leave the
port at O'Clock precisely.
All goods for shipment on these boats must be az
the landing by ~ o'clock in order that the bill
may be signed before O'Clock.
Goods arriving after this hour will be left on tho
LsVee at the shippers risk.
A. LEMCKE, Commanding Courier
BEN. HOWARD. ! and Bowen.
kIoLASSES GATES, SCALE BEAMS, FROM
1fl 200 TO COO lbs; Grain Shoyels Axes and Broad
Axes, Wood Saws, Common Cross Cut Saws, Pat
ent Cross Cut Saws, for sal. at
JACOB sTRAUB SON,
Rovzs "a Main street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
EarCOrn.

600 BUSHELS EAR CORN: 8 tons Bran, in
ZOO store and for sale by
Ebl2 YICKERY BROS, No. 81 Main st.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Notice of Guardianship.

n OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN undersigned has been appointed guardian of
the estate of Herman Weyland, deceased, late Of
Yandsrburgh County.
3w-w MARGARET WEYLAND.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

4 SMALL POX HAS ALREADY SACRIFICED
some of our best and brayest troops. Soldiers lie
ten to the voice of reason-supply yourselves with
HOLLoWAY'S PILLS and OINTMENT. Tho
Pills purify the blood and strengthen the stomach,
while the Ointment removes all pain, and pre-
vents pit-marks. Only % cents per box or pot. 23l
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH SEXES.
A Reverend Gentleman, having been restored to
neaIth in few days after undergoing all the usual
routine and irregular expensive modes of treat
nent without success, considers it his sacred duty
to communicate to his afflicted fellow creatures the
MEANS OF CURE. Hence, on the receipt of an adj
dressed envelope he will send (free) copy of the
prescription us d. Direct to DR.. JOHN NJ. DIG
NALL. ls6 Fulton Street, Brboklyn, \. Y.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

Carpets Carpets!!
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED NICE
w Stock Of Carpet, which will sell cheap.
SCHAPKER 4 BUSTING,
dec16 No. 10 Main Street
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

Lemons! Lemons!
10 BOXES LEMONS IN STORE AND FOR
I'D sale At a very low figure by
fsbI2 YICKERT BROS, No. e. Main Etrest.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

We also publish the FARMERS GUIDE, by
HENRY STEPHENS of Edinburgh, and the latsJ. z.
MOTION, Of Yale College vels Royal octavo,
LOCO pages and numerous engrayings.
PRICES, for the two vols; by mail 81.
L. SCOTT co.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
LAND FOR SALE,
Pine Shingles.

10000 SPLIT SHAVED PINE SHINGLES
j just received from Michigan. Extra heavy and
warranted full count. Our river customers will
notice this advertisement and act accordingly.
jan29d&w1n John = GLOVER.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26
Gle 1aiGu dunrttaG.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A COUGH, COLD, OR AN IRRITATED
throat If allowed TO progress, results in serious
Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, oftentims
incurable.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
reach directly the affected parts and give almost in
slant relief In BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, and
CArARRH they are beneficial. The good effects re-
sulting from the Of the Troches, and their ex-
tended use, has caused them to be counterfeited.
Re to guard against worthless limitations
OBTAIN only the genuine BrotrHs BronchiaI Troehe'
which have srored their efficacy by test OF many
years. PuBLIc SPEAKERS and SINGERS should use
the Trochcs Military Officers and Soldiers who
over-tax the voice and are exposed to sudden
changes, should have them. Sold everywhere at %
cents per box
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-26

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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

REASONS FOR GETTING MARRIED. Goethe
SAYS he married to obtain responsibility =
Wilkes declared he welded to please his
friends. Wycherly, in his old age, took
his servant girl to spite his relations, The
Russians have story of widow who was
50 inconsolable for the loss of her husband
that she took another to keep from fretting
herself to death and We read Of an irish
man who declared that he never would
have taken a second wife, but having q
chance of marrying Protestant GIRL ne
lust took her to save her soul. A young
and rather fast young gentleman married a
woman nearly old enough to be MS grand
mother because he owed her debt OF hfty
dollars for board.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30
who wouldn't be a Soldier?


We heard with pleasure the other lay of
a young lady, who on bowling respectfully
to returned soldier in Broadway. received
in return bow and look of surprise. Her
companion, with whom she was walking,
remarked she did not seem to recognize
you-who is he Z" "a soldier.m was the
hearty reply-'I resolved when this war
began, to recognize every soldier I should
meet and acknowledge my respect for him"
A few minutes after, young officer came
in sight-the senior lady laughingly said
''here is chance for you. - mo" she
answered promptly, Il never notice the
officers the soldiers are the men | honorw
Everybody rejoiced in that story of
woman in the cars, who boxed the ears of
a man fer hoping the war would last years
longer, because he was making money so
fast.
The writer heard a capital story few
days since, from the lips of its heroine,
and it is worth repeating.
A daughter of Massachusetts, God bless
the daughters of that noble State) who
lives in.New YorlEwNas riding in crowd
ed street car An intelligent young sol
der suffering from lameness, was standing.
This lady kindly offered him her scat,
which he as politely declined, whereupon
city dame, occupying the next place, gath
cred up her robes, and scornfully said she
thought things had come to pretty pass
when New York lady offered her seat to
a man, especially to a soldier
Shame on you, madam" rejoined our
humane friend-"have you no dear ones
in the army?"
No." was the reply, ing husband
should not nor would not 60"
Indeed "-was the patriotic answer,
81 had rather be soldiers widow than a
cocQrc's wifep'
There was good finale to this incident.
The lame soldier soon obtained the very
next seat to the unfceling woman who had
so insulted him.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30
POETRY Y.
song Of New England Spring Birds.


When Robin, Swallow, Thrush, and Wren,
from way down South had come again
roanied through field and wood to see
thirds. like men, could Rebels be;
wondered if their tiny threats
Would circulate secession notes
hink, may be, my thoughts they knew,
% what they sang, III sing to you
Fist rising from sedgy brook,
The stump bold Bob-o Lincoln took
We'll now, guess Pm glad, +" said he,
For my free speech stump to see;
ghyy couldnit hold me in the mesh
III that strange net they call ''oecesh;'
70 keep me down they needn't think on
Huf#a for Bob-and- Abram-L Lincoln y
The Robin Red-breast sang his song;
1" Nh me I've seen such fearful wrong
thought at first the storm would clear up,
But soon had no heart to "chirrup !!
The SUNNI South is fine, know,
When Northern hills are white with SNOW;
But oh, It's full of grief and pain
Cheer up chirrup, I'm home again
The Wren piped forth her tiny cry;
4 little thing, know am / -
But small, weak things, like you and me,
NJ sister Sparrow, love the free p
The Sparrow heard the lowly call,
And said, 'who needs the Sparrows' fall,
Aud keeps them always in His sight,
Shall hear NE sing stGod speed the Right ~
Then Jay, tire blue-bird, joined the throng,
And babe the white Dove fy along;
And 0riole, with throat of red,
And then exultantIy he said
Come loyal birds, and as we stand,
Behold the colors of our Land
Let every bird that's brave and true,
Sing, cheer, the Red and White and Blue -
The SKY DER head was clear and bright,
Ihe north wind sang DER plain and height;
The rill went singing on its way,
Aud leaves and flowers were bright and gay
Inc rock and wood and meadow rang
y loud and clear and sweet they sang,
And every bird, it seemed to me,
Sang Praise the Lord we're free we're free +
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

LoyE.-The question is sometimes sug-
sested, who loves the deepest, man or wo-
man? 1t is difficult to say, a rule either
way would be marked by so many excep-
tons. But there is no doubt that love is
the To- great leading activity of woman's
lite Man has other things which divide
als attention: the cares and anxieties OF
'ne world-the struggle for fame, or wealth,
Of power-press more closely upon him;
1Ot love is to woman the grand reality
sue lives in an atmosphere of love.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30
A Long speech.

the Kansas-Nebraska Bill was being de-
bated, Senator Seward tapped Douglas on
the shoulder, and whispered in his ear
that he had some Bourbon" in the Sena-
tors private room, which was twenty years
old, and upon it he desired to get Doug
lass judgment 1.-The Little Giant de-
clined, stating that he meant TO speak in
few moments, and wished his brain I'M
clouded by the fumes Of liquor At the
conclusion of his speech Douglas sank
down exhausted in his chair, hardly con
scious of the congratulations Of those who
aocked around him. At this iuncture,
Seward seized the orators arm, and bore
him off to the Senatorial sanctum.
Here's the Bourbon, Douglas" said
Seward; ''try some-its sixty years old. "
Seward" remarked Douglas, have
concluded to-day the longest speech ever
delivered; history has no parallel for it.
''How is that 2? rejoined Seward, you
spoke about two hours only y
Douglas, smiling, replied
Don't you recolleet that moment be-
fore | obtained the floor, you invited me to
partake of some Bourbon twenty years old,
and now Immediately after closing my re-
marks, you extend to me some of the same
liquor, with the assertion that it is sixty
years old "a forty years speech was never
delivered before"
Seward acknowledged the ''corn," and
the two enemies politically smiled "
-s@S
"GUM GRANo" -"Vicksburg can never
be taken by assault, " remarked Some One,
looking up from the morning paper.
"Then Admiral Porter is no longer Of
any use there" said jerks.
"Why 500" asked S. o.
Because, as you have just observed,
Vicksburg can never be taken by a(s)-
sa(u)lt"
But the Querist didn't ''seep 1t after all
-%%S---
A late number of the Evening Express
contains communication headed thus
"Was John Quincy Adams a Copper
head :"
AS pendant to which we beg to pro-
pound the following:
''Was George Washington, who wiped
out monarchy from our slate, Wiper p
-<~A-
No character is more glorious, nor at
tractive of universal admiration and respect,
than that of helping those who are in no
condition of helping themselves.
WHY is a Photographic album like the
drainer on bar counter? Because it is
often receptacle for empty mugs.
-&@S--
MorTo FOR RETREATING ARTILLERY -.
| Save the Pieces p
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

THERE are no whispers like those of the
0cean and the leaves of trees.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

MorTo FOR RErREATING ARTILLERY -
"save the Pieces p
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

WHY is a Photographic album like tn
drainer on bar counter? Because it i
often receptacle for empty mugs.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-16

The Cincinnati Enquirer copies column o.
extracts from SCntheFn papers to show that
there is great rush ofPersons to buy the loans
of the rebel Government. Why don't the
Enquirer folks invest?
From the Census Report Of 1860, We learn
that 2,l66 pounds Of silk cocoons were pro.
duced in Ohio that year. Michigan comes
next, that State being credited with I,O43
pounds.
Towards the close of the revolution. the
owners of the North Church, in New Haven
sent to Boston for nails to make repairs with
when one of the kegs snt in return for the
order was found to contain Spanish dollars
The deacons wrote to the Boston merchant that
there was al error in shipping the goods; but
he answered that the goods we're sold as he
bought them of priVateersman, and he
couldn't Fectity mistakes. So the silver was
melted up and made into q service of plate for
the church, where it is in use at the present
day,
The latest news from VicksbuEg brings no
confirmation Of the death OF General GEeRGE
w. MoRGAN-iudeed, makes 40 mention of
his name among the oGicers killed or wounded
We think his name was Oouf5undcd, 10 some
way, with that of Colonel MORGAN L. SNrPB,
who was wounded. 1t is not probable that
he received any injury in the attack upon the
rebel position, and is, probably. soie with his
command at Napoleon.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-16
General Batter in Boston.

BosToY. January l3.-Gencral Batler had
an enthusiastic reception here tonight lie
was escorted TO Fanueil Hall, which was
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. The pen
els Of the galleries bearing names of cities and
battles famons by his deeds.
When GeneraI Butler entered the hall, he
was enthusiastically greeted by waving hand
kerchicis and cheers Mayor Lincoln intr O.
duccd Gen. Butler and alluded to the rebels
having offered $4,000 for his head
Immense applause followed this introdnc-
iiou
General Butler spoke with great feeIiug, and
said that when the Government said the word
he was ready 10 go North, South, East, or
West. In his Judgment We have exhausted
Cancellation, and there should be no peace, nor
could there be, until the rebels were content
10 receive it as part of the Union. Hi plan
Of paying the was debt WAS the Introduction OF
free labor at the South, whereby iabcr would
become bonable, and by which more abund-
ant crops of cotton could be raised with pro-
Git at less cost than by slave labor. Cotton
could be raised with profit at less than ten
cents per pound. We were now paying fifty
and sixty. Put tax of ten cents pound on
cotton, thus bringing the market price at
twenty cents, and we have aD internal revenue
from that source alone enough to pay the in
terest Oh war debt twice as large as that we
now have. Besides, by doing this, Eng
land and France, which have done so much to
ProlOng the war. would thus be obliged to pay
a large proportion Of the debt
General Butler concluded by presenting to
The Mayor an elegant Confederate fag, taken
from the City Hall at New Orleans. This flag
he gave to Bpston not as trophy, but Us q
menento Of the evils Of secession.
Among the decorations on the route of the
recession was large flag suspended from the
prsident OF Hon Edward Everett
y public dinner was rendered to General
Futlcr, but be Gcclincd it.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-16
anaa5ri. "a 1zhisl-r d nichmsnd. al

Sugar has advanced enormously in the Rich
mond market. The Examiner of the I'd says
brown sagar was selling at 95 cents pound
by The harrel, and molasses at Sc 1905 IS a
gallon. The same commodities were retail
ing sugar at $IG91 10 per pound, and molas-
ses at 81 50G8 and upward per gallon."-
This startling advance is attributed to the
"aetive aggressive operations of the enemy in
the South and Southwest, which may ulti-
nateIy result in the destruction of commnni-
cation with Richmond for u time" Whisky
has also advanced The vlest whisky, says
the same paper, (which, before the war, gen
tleman would not give TO his negroes, is now
eagerly sought aHer and bought at from S25
to $50 gallon. French brandy is worth
from $40 to $50 All Of which goes to show
the value Of secession, and what the nigger ar
ISL cracy secure in an armed search after sber
rights If there is any thing that wiileTer bring
Governor L"tcbcr 10 compromising condi-
tion of mild, or a disposition to listen to over
lures Of peace from Vallandigham & Co, il
will be further advance in the price OF whis-
ky.