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The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
Gte Daily duur- aal.
The Earth is full of thy Riches,
~ WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.

~ WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
Almighty, hear us, while we raise
Our HYMN of thankfulness and praise,
That thou has given the human race
So bright, so fair dwelling place.
That when this orb Of sea and land
Was moulded in Thy forming hand,
Thy calm, benignant emile Impressed
4 beam Of Heaven upon its breast.
Then lowered the hills, and broad and green
The Wales deep pathway sank between,
Then stretched the plain TO where the sky
Stoops aud shuts in the exploring eye.
".
And stately groves beneath thy smile
Arose on continent and isle;
And fruits came forth and blossoms glowed,
And fountains gushed aud rivers flowed.
Thy hand outspread the billowy plains
of ocean, nurse of genial rains,
Hung high the glorious sun, and set
Nights crescent in her arch ofjet.
Lord, teach Us, while the unsated gaze,
Delighted, on Thy works delays,
To deem the Iorms of beauty here
But shadows of 8 brighter sphere.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14

''oSE of our city bakers" says wag,
"has invented new kind of yeast, which
makes bread so light that a pound loaf
only whighs twelve ounces" That yeast
is bound to be popular among bakers.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
Insurance A gency.
ALLEN C. HALLECK,

UNDERWATER AND GENERAL INSURANCE
. AGENT,
ADJUsTER OF AVERAGES AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
He continues to issue Policies from several First
Glass and most reliable
INSURANCE COMPANIES
In the Country, on Inland and Fire RISKS. He Will
also receive applications for
LIFE INSURANCE.
He will attend to the Adjustment of Losses of
every description under policies from other agen-
cies, and attend to the settlement of all matters
connected. with INSURANCE, for parties interest
ed. His long experience as an INSURANCE AGENT,
has made him familiar with all subjects connected
with Insurance.
Rs Office, on First Street, the Post
Office
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
To every man who desires to bestow his fayurance
patronage upon
WELL TRIED CORPORATION

in lhe equitable adjustment, and prompt Cash re-
Spouse to losses, the PHGNIX stands pTe-ensiqetg at
he head Of lis profession; ,cAile its egensire, prGcti
teal, and rstcoS business system of local agencies
IS not ercesd By dpy similar corporation the cor,d
Issurancies solicited and policies issued and re-
newed in this leading Corporation, at fair rates by
J. W. NEXSEN, Resident Agent,
Office, Marble Hall Building, Main street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
Notice of Application for
~ ss4a-+ License.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TRAIT WILL
~ apply to the Board of County Commissioners
OF Vanderburgh County, at their next term, com
mencing on tIfe first Monday in June, 1868, fer
license sell intox cating liquors in less guam
tfty than a quart, for the term Of one year.
Ny place Of doing business is the corner of
Locust and Second Streets, on Lot No. 50.
uiys-3wd MOSES WE'LL.
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No. 81
Main Street. Sales Room.
Factory, Cor. Locust & Water SITS.

We manufacture all the above goods, and will sell
30 per cent. cheaper than any House in our State.
We would call the attention of Merchants who
deal in our line, to buy from the manufacturers,
where they can save 80 per cent.
+. FENDRICH & BROS,
ap21 Evansville, Indiana.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
REMOVAL.
DOCTRESS.
The Rebellion Ceased.

The Rebellion Ceased.
TTHHE LATE WIDOW OF DR: CoWLES bEuS
leave to announce TO her OLD irlenus anu pa ~.
roas that she still continues the preparation OF ne
same snceessfil remedies which were used by ihe
old Doctor himself, which won for MN a Ptacllcs
At that time unequaled in the west. ohe Is now nov
iocated two and half miles North Of Evansville,
~ ~ ''- Jyl1-dlV
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
GLASS & QUEENsWARE.
STOCK ENLARGED.
PRICES REDUCED.

M. A. LAWRENCE r
Has doubled his Stock, and
is now Selling his Glass and
Queensware lower than any
other House on the Ohio
River.
NI GRCHA ANTS
Will be supplied with an I'M
usual quantity Of Common
Ware. Call and try him.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14

Carpets Carpets!
WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING
w purchases of Carpet, which we will sell
cheap SCHAPKER Il BUSSING,
mh12 No. 40 Main Street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
WE SHALL HAVE NO COMPETITORS IN
SILKS & DRESS GOODS,

Which will comprise all the New Styles and
Colors, nnequaled in Novelty, Extent and Cheap
ness. Goods received from New York every week.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
MANUFACTURERS OF

manufacture, for sale: ..-..--..
200 Boxes of Fine Lump per pound. IS Cts.
900 Boxes of 10 Lump Der pound......... 60 Cts.
200 Boxes Franks Orange Lump y ID. Is Cts.
800 Rose Bud, in Caddies per pound...... 60 Cts.
800 Boxes Barow's, in Caddies. .
800 Caddies Peach Leaf, per pound....... 60 Cts.
200 Ell Dorado, Light, per pound. -. 81 90
SEQ Caddiess Pancake, Light, per pound so Cts.
100 Boxes sun Cured Tobacco z b.. So Cts.
1900 los Home Spun Twist Tobacco;
LOCO Barrels Smoking Tobacco;
30 Half Barrels Finc-Cut Chewing Tobacco;
loo Merschaum Pipes;
100 Gross Briar and Wood Pipes; 5i.
100000 Clay Pipes, assorted;
100 Gross Rubber Pipes;
10000 assorted Pipe Stems;
%, COO Gonna Cigars;
$40 Henry Clay Cigars, frst's;
$4,000 Henry Clay Cigars, seconds;
2S,0O0 La Napoleon Cigars;
10000 FL Brutus Cigars;
100000 Half Spanish Cigars;
100000 Segareets;
220 600 La Salvadna Cigars;
40e, 900 Packs Smoking Tobacco;
so Drums Turkish Smoking Tobacco;
1000 Barrels kinnicanick Smoking Tobacco;
80 Drums Shanghie;
1000 Pounds Mackaboy Snuff;
1900 French Snuff.
Merchants and Store Keepers, look to your
interest," examine our large stock.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
MILLINERY

A LARGE STOCK OF STRAW GOODS, RIB
IA bons, Flowers, &c, just received at s.-.i
SCHAPKER'S & BUSSIEG,
apr s- ....t-- 40 Main Street
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14

Az Irishman being told to grease a
wagon, returned in about an hour after
ward and said: I've creased every
part of the wagon, inside and out, yer
honor, but, by the blue of Moses wig, I
can't get at the sticks the wheels hang
on, sure.
A BUTTERNUT poet writes a song for
the Dayton Empire, commencing
'' wish / was a niger
l really do, indeed
1t seems TO that niggers
Get everything they need
We really wish he was. though the ne
groes might reasonably object A man
whose patriotism never rises higher than
his belly is hardly fit to be even negro
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14
ChandIer7s Block,
Corner First and Locust Streets,

Crwo Doors West of POST ofice,)
EVAN SVIL LIE, INDIANA.
EVANSVILLE, April 4.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-14

Insurance against Loss or Damage by Fire, on
Dwellings, Furniture, Stores, Warehouses, Mer-
chapdize, Mills, Manufactures and other kinds Of
property can be effected in this Company upon as
favorable terms the nature of the risks and secu
ritz to Policy will admit.
: PARTICULAR ATTENTION given to insuring
Farm property, consisting of Dwellings, Barns,
and outbuildings connected. and Furniture, Live
Stock, Hay, Grain, Farming Utensils, &C., &C.,
contained therein, for term OF years at Low rates
Of premium. ,.,-,,,,s
T. C. Allyn, scc'y. II. Huntington, Pres't
C. c. Lyman, Asst sec'y: W n Bowers, Actuary.
and south Western States, Columbus, Ohio
]. Graham, Asst General Agent for the Western
and South Western States, Columbus, ONO.
Applications for Insurance may be made to the
undGrsigned the duly authorized Agents OF the
Company A. C. HALLECK SON, AS'ts.
nS- Once on First street, near Post Once.
aug23-lyd
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Mineral Point, La Crosse & st. Paul
Railroad

An important act passed the Wisconsin
Legislature at its last session, 10 enable
certain counties to aid in the construction
OF line If road by county subscription to
the preferred stock Of the Mineral Point,
La Crosse x It. Paul Railway Company
thus guaranteeing the payment OF the IN
terest on the bonds Of said Railway Com
pany. for the purpose OF grading and
bridging The line or route of said road
Is fron Mineral Point. or from point of
junction with the Prairie du Chen Rail
way 10 the Upper Mississippi valley,
through the counties Of Iowa, Richland,
and Vernon, In Wisconsin.
The construction of this read would
place Chicago some thirty miles nearer
the grain producing region of Wisconsin
and Minnesota than by the present routes,
thus ensuring a large and profitable trade
with the Upper Mississippi, at La Crosse,
Winona and 1t Paul The line to be built
III order to secure the shortest and IA pst
direct route between Chicago ani La
Crosse is only 5 miles In length, and
passes through a well settled and produc-
tive section o. country Rail Road Gaz.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
COL. STEPHENS AND HIS DEFA-
1GER9

a few weeks since Mark Pomeroy, bet
ter kaown as "Brick" was ordered out Of
the camp of the northern army for what
w.s considered reasonable conduct, so
far 80 so worthless a scamp could be gull
ty of treason Soon after he commenced
an attack upon Col Thomas Stephens
through the Chicago Times, the Milwau-
kee Ne,cs, and La Crosse Democrat ac-
cusing him of fplundering private residen-
ces of silverware, &c, and forwarding
the same to his family at Dodgeville--
This fabrication was eagerly siezed upon
by tho Copperheads of this vicinity for
the purpose of injuring the fair reputa-
ton of Col Stephens, and the fact of Col
S sending home box Of military books,
printed at his own expense. was made q
prete1t for believing the story. The fol-
lowing letters and certificates relating to
Col Stephens course ought to satisfy ev-
cry one that the stories gotten up by Pom
eroy were false None who know Col
Stephens personally need any such evi-
dence of his honesty and integrity.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Camp Randall,
April Goth, 1868

pm -Nths ASNe
Ggo " BLIss ESQ.
Dear Sir In u letter from Co. Il,
published in the Tribune a week or two
since, and signed "Waldwick and Willow
Springs. a slight mistake occurred unin-
territorial, Of course, in attributing the
donation OF large package of books, mag
azines. papers &c, to the citizens of Min
eral Point | am happy to specify as
the gener, US doners, Mrs G. W Bliss.
Mrs E c Foster, Mrs I. J Otis, Mr.
Jonn Hollingshead, and Rev Mr.. skinner
who sent package of Testaments and
Prayer Books
The avidlty with which the boys siezed
upoa and devoured those books and pa
pers, showed better than words car prove.
our appreciation of the gift as vel as the
kind remembrances of the donors don't
believe anything more acceptable could
have been sent Te Tore 10 be renemb p
sd at home There, are vacant chairs,
and 1t inspires Us to know that Ii there
are places which know US no more fen =
season, perhaps forever, we live IN hearts
that me er grow cold
With again expressing thanks for our
library, beg leave to subscribe m self,
Yours,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Spies caught at last.
New Work Anri

New 4 0rK, Aprll 10.
James L. Adamson, a clerk in the Ad-
jutant Generals office, and Anthony Ad-
Olson, chief clerk of the Pension Bereau,
have been caught in the act of carrying
rebel mails.
The former has been in the War De-
partment thirty years and has had access
to all important orders and movements.
Both own farms in Maryland and keep up
daily communication by means of carria-
ges.
Rev John Martin, who with his family
has also been arrested, lives near them
and were the media Of communication
with the rebels Martin and family will
be sent bey ond our lines.
Dispatches received from Admiral
Wilkes state that he ,yas at Elaithora, one
of the Bahama Islands, on the 10Th
inst, having left Havana on the llth He
makes no mention of his having been on
parole at Havana. The report to that eff
feet is doubtless untrue.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Camp ID Wis. Cavalry,

Camp ID Wis. Cavalry,
Near Memphis, April Is, 1863.
To Col STEPHENS
No one regrets more than myself that
any thing should arise in our midst cal.
culating to reflect on your character
Some incidents may have arisen in my
absence, which, have provoked an unwar-
ranted attack upon you personally
l know nothing personally or otherwise
that would lead me to believe that certain
charges made against you were in any
par true On the contrary | cheerfully
add my simple testimony that while you
were Lieut. Col and since assuming com
mand you have ever been the favorite of
the reg't And while | cheerfuiiy endorse
you as a commander, l beg to be excused
from expressing myself so positively
against a man 8 man 50 little known to
myself Very respe fully,
NJ F. CUTTING Co. +, I'd Wis Cav
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29

DEsERrER CArGHr-Many of our read
er. will remember windy Lieut. named
Patten, who preambulated the southern
portion of this county for Volunteers for
the Ripon Co. (now Co. b in the 32d reg
iment. A few weeks since, this precious
vounc mn deserted his company. A late
letter from the regiment says that Patten
was caught with a gang o guerrilas and
is now in the military prison at Memphis.
He will most likely get his just deserts
md ell loyal people win say A.ssN
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29


Camp ID Wis Cavalry Near Memphis Tenn. !
April 14th 1868.
WE, The undersigned, officers of I'd
Wis, Vol Cavalry, take pleasure in say
ing that we have been acquainted with
Col Thomas Stephens since the organiza-
tieu of the Regiment, and have found him
to be an officer and gentleman of worth
and merit Having noticed in the CORES
pondence of one styling himself Brick,
in the Chicago Times and Milwaukee
News, and also in the LA Crosse Dem
ocrat over the signature NJ. NJ p, in
situations against the honesty, integrity
and ability of Col Stephens we feel it but
due him as a matter of right and justice
to so worthy an officer, that we should
take this method of publicly refuting said
charges, and stating that such insinuations
are void of all truth
1t is proper for us to add that the au-
thor of these communications, M NJ. Pom
eroy, was ordered out of this regiment by
Col Stephens for what he. as well as our
selves, regarded as a proper cause. Hence
his uns crupulous hostility.
Alex. NJ Bean, Asst Surgeon f A.
kimball, 1t. Co NJ; Henry p George,
Regi O. NJ Roswith r. Hamilton. LIST
Lit Co. F.; IL \. Richmond, Capt. Co Z.
Henry don Fleyde, Capt. Co. H.; Lieut..
James b. Bradford, Commissary Austin
Cannon, ID 1t Co. Z, j. T. Scott. Adju
tant; Levi Sterling, 1t Col; c. q. Pease,
Surgeon; Nathaniel Parker, Co. NJ; q.
W Ring, Capt sqd. 'I'' John Whytock,
Capt Co b. Burr-il :. Reppy, I'd Lieut..
Co. b J. C. Metcalf, I'd Lieut. Co. NJ
Benz. l. Brisbane, lst Lit Co. l.; John
Larkin. ID Lieut. Co. |. +; Thos. Faplesh,
lst Lieut. Co B. C w Beach. lst 1t
CO E Jno. Showaltsr ID Lieut.. Co {.
Head Quarters. District Of Memphis,
Memphis, Tenn, April 10th 1855
Mason GENERAL W AsHBURN, Comman-
ding Cavalry.
Dear Sir My attention has
been called to an article In the Il. Crosse
Democrat OF the ID of April 1865 which
speaks Of Col. Stephens 2d Wisconsin
Cavalry In very abusive terms
Nv aoqu aintance with Col stephens be
gan when he reported to me TOR duty IN
February last Since that time | can
state with pleasure that Col stephens has
discharded his whole duty and that his
conduct has been noted for his energy
promptuess and unflinching integrity |
have ne er known him to neglect MS duty
for a single hour and never heard a breath
of suspicion against his honor, or solder
iy qualities, ssve what appeared In the
aforesaid paper
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Elk GRovE, La FAYBrrK Co.
WIa MAY1 la61

Dr. c. W RopAcK De-. Sir s-Ihaveteet
ed tue virtue of yaur medicines in my family,
and sIso in the use of it myself, and manv to
VIII, IN have sold your medicines are ready to
testify of their virtue. | have recourse to no
other Pills but yours for myself and family
when medicine is needed and find thev will
do all YOU say they will, and can Therefore rec
oinmend them to nv customers and fri nds
with a clear conscience Your Purifier has
eomepIetly cured me of Liver omplaiut ani
weakness in the back.
| see that the Ohio folks are straining every
up here, | can tell you
Yours Truly. VIZ GUNDRY.
See adysrtissm~et in another column
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
IMPORTANT z FEMALES.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.

The Combination ingredients in these Pills the
result of long and extensive practice. They mild
in their operation and certain in correcting all irregu
lar:ties Painful Menstruations removing ali obstruc
tions whether from cold otherwise. Headache Pain
ectons Mysteries fatigue, pain in the back and
limbs &c disturbed sleep, which arise from Interrupt
ton Of nature.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
the commencement Of era in the treat ment OF
those Irregularities and distractions which have
signed so many 20 a PREnAruaR GRAVE No female
enjoy good health she is regular and whenever
an obstruction place general health begins to
decline.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
are the eYectual remedy known for all com
plants peculiar Females To all classes they
invaluable, inducing, loih certainty, periodical
regularity. They known to thousands who have
used the different periods throughout the country
having the sanction some Of the eminent Ply
sicia ms in america Erplicit Directions, stating
,ohe,l they should not be used with each Box-Prce
ONg DOLLAR PER BOX, containing from fifty
sixty Pills
prietor or ei her Of the Agents Mineral Point.
r. B. HUTCHINGS, PROPRIETOR
40 Cedar ST. New York.
MoFpIrr Mineral Point
For Sale at Manufacturers prices by
LORD / -MITH-ChcaRo.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
NEW HEARSE.
March %, 1858.
-0s 900

~9SGfJ-
IN he undersigred having Just COMPLETED ~ q
II neaters and best finished Hears West % CHICAGO
equal If superior TO in that Citv arr no.
prepared to attend 10 Undertaking in ali it's -srhe
The Hearse be had at ali times on demand ,~;,h
enc two Horses
Applications to be len astbe cahinee sboo
ELLISGER Z BROTHER
Mineral Pc4Ss, DsD4. g. 1850
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29

LoYAL Man MURDERED. A mob at
Anna, Union county, Ill, after rescuinG
some deserters from the Government of
GERS, on Wednesday last, pursued one OF
the men who arrested them, Mr.. Welch,
overlook him on his way home. shos and
wounded him, and then beat him to death
with stones
We predict that those who ara loudest
In howlaE about violations of the consti-
tuition when some agent OF JEFF Davis 10
arrested and safely lodged, will hav. no
fault 10 find with the above affair
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
.Hem advertisements.
TATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA co. CIRCUIT COURT
ANNA NANCOi.As.-Piaintin.

ANNA NANCOLAS,-Piainti6l
Harrison Lloyd. Delos Lloyd l.. Jea-
ME Lloyd, (wife of Harris N Lloyd
harles N. Henderson, Charles NJ
Henderson, Stephen B. Gregory,
James A Norton, John X. Mcbride, s-p
John NJ. Robson, Hartman Hoover }n1c io' - -
William Hope, James Graydon, 'NA- pef'eo'
William Graydon, Geo. H. Seeley,
William A. Scott, r. D. Jones. A. D.
Jones, II. d. Jones' r. n. Sears
Henry < Sheldon William J. Hayt
Edwin VanGroas ack, and Henry
Boyd Jr. Defendants.
To the above named Defendants:
Yos. are hereby summoned and required answer
the Complaint in this action Of which copy herewith
served upon you and serve copy Of your answer on
me, at my residenc in the tity Of neral Point n
~ OF Iowa and state of Wisconsin within ninety days
after the service hereof usve Of the day of such
service; and il you fail to the comp,a ns
aforesaid the plaintiff will apply the for the
relief demanded In the complaint.
OSES STRONG, Plainti1s Attorney.
The complaint in the above ertitled action died
in the ONCE Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Iowa
County the 9th day of April 1853
MOSES 4. STRONG, Plaintirs Attorney.
INV.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
Oh

He was placad in command of the Sd
Brigade soon after his arrival here and
his conduct on all occasions has met my
hearty appreciation.
l am very respectfully,
Your ob't Servant
JAMES c. NEATCH,
Rrfo Gen'l
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
uThe rscapture Of the famou. ram

II The rscapture of the famous ram,
Queen of the West with ali her rebel
crew Is particularly gratifying 2, and leaves
the rebels almost without weapon of
offence or defence on the Mississippi
Grand Lake. where she WAS captured, is
about 75 miles from New Orleans She
must have come down from Red River,
through the Atchafaylaya, showing that
route be feasible for some OF cur gun
boats
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29

A British subject who arrived from
Richmond today reports the suffering in
the South as more extreme than hitherto
reported, and said that the recent fuel ri
OF was very severe there.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
To COnSumptiveS :
SELECT SCHOOL,!

His d duaehr2nd viii Commence the Spring term
Of her Select School in the Brick school hos opposite
the Msshodlss Episcopd Church, q AoDd>S. The ~
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29

EDITOR TRiRUSB.-Dedr Sir With your per-
mission wish say the readers Of your paper that
wi send by return mail all who wish 1t, (ree,)
Recipe with faI directions for making and using
Vegetable Balm that will eectually remove in 10 days
Pimples Botches Tan Freckles and all Impurities Of
the skin, leaving the soft ear smooth and beau
tiful.
viii aAo mail free TO those having Bald Heads or
Bare Faces simple directions and iformatons that will
enable them to start full growth OF Luxuriant Hair
whiskers, ache, in ieM than 80 days. All
AppIica, ms answered by return mail without charge.
Respectfully Yours:
THOS. F. CHAPMAN. Chemist,
No S31 Broadway, New York. 1Sfm
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
HEADQUARTERS L. s FORCES,
Helena, Ark, April 6, 1868.
OIL THos. STEPHENS

Col. THos STEPHENS,
ID Wis. Cav, Memphis, Tenn.
Dear Sir:-Y our letter of the 4th inst
has just been received, wherein you state
that some unfriendly person has written
10 the Chicago Times, accusing you of
grave offences, such as plunderin private
property, and sending home articles of val
ue thus obtained | need not say to you
thar | give no credence to any such accu
sation. During the entire period of your
stay at Helena your regiment composed a
part of my command, and during that time
your whole course was such as became an
officer So far as | know you always by
precept and axampie discountenanced ev-
cry thing like pillag or plnnder among
the men of your command | have never
heard it alledged that you were yourself
guilty OF any act of that kind Had it
been true ! should no doubt have heard
of If. | do not believe that you have ap-
proprieted private property in this country
To your own private use to the value Of g
penny.
1t strikes me that you are entirely too
nsItIvc If you expect to go through
this war without meeting with misrepre-
sentatien and abuse from anywhere, you
are mistaken | would not advise YOU to
take anv notice of whtt NAV be said to
your prejudice, but contin to do your
whole duty, and your reputation will tax e
care Of eself
Very truly Yours
c. c. WASHBURNE, Maj. Gen