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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
The u. s. Income Tax.

All persons liable to assessment for
Income Tax, will find it to their interest
to learn and to observe the following
facts, and requirements of the Internal
Revenue law:
1st The income tax is assessed upon
the annual gains, profits, salary, or earn
ings of each individual No firm or
company pays income tax.
ID. Each person, whose annual income
is over 5000 per annum, will be required
to make full statement of the same, un-
der oath.
Sd. That in this statement, after foot
ing up all the items, the following de-
auctions will be allowed:
LIST 5000;
3D. Rent of building actually paid,
and Third, all State, County and City
taxes, actually paid
4th. When the amount remaining, af-
ter deducting the above items, does not
exceed $4,000, the tax is per cent;
when it docs exceed $4,000, the tax is
per cent
9th. The next assessment will be made
in May, 1864, and will be levied on in
comes derived or produced in the year
1868, from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st)
9th. All who neglect or refuse to make
the required statement at the time it is
demanded, will be assessed for such
amount as is supposed will co7er their
liability, to which so per cent will be
added as penalty for such neglect or
refusal
1t is not expected, or desired that any
one should pay more than their share Of
the Government Tax. But it is expect
ed that.every one will so arrange their &C
enee to their business. In order to dc
this, it is of Importance that all should
balance their accounts, and either take
invoices, or make up estimates of all
their various professions, trades, or pur
suits on the lst of January next. Expe.
rience has proved that it is the interest
of every one to do this at least once a
year. No one can know too much of his
own business, if he desires or expects to
be successful But in this case it is
doubly so, as the Government requires
every one who is liable to pay Income
Tax to make careful and concise state.
ment of all the material facts, and tc
verify them under oath. 1t is no hard
ship, and should be cheerful duty OIL
those who make the money to pay this
tax. In this respect the Internal Rev
enue Taxes are by far the most equi
table and the least burdensome Of any
that have been devised by our wisest
statesmen.
R. S. HoRNBRooK, ASSESSOR.
WV. E. FRENCH, COLLECTOR.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

Gap, can sTeedily be moved forward, in
case of an engagement being considered
probable or desirable The question Of
battle will be decided by Gen. Sher-
man, as the rebels are not likely to move
forward
The rebel authorities have forwarded
to Fortress Monroea letters signed by
Lieutenant-Colonel Sanderson, Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Van Schrader, Lieut-Col.
Hunter, and Col. j. f. Boyd, prisoners
at Richmond, in which they certify that
up to December 4th, the date of the let
tiers, the instructions for the delivery
and distribution of food from the North
to their fellow-prisoners has been faith
fully complied with, and that in regard
to the clothing sent "every facility for
the inspection of the prisoners and the
distribution of the clothing, has been at
forded by the rebel authorities"
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

cS--&.--OUk
well remember the time when the guer-
rilla chief, John Morgan, made his fire.
quent raids upon the Nashville railroad,
capturing numerous trains. During the
month of May, 1862, he captured train
bound from this city to Nashville, and
robbed the Adams Express Company of
various packages, one of which was
shipped by A Bland, a broker of this
city, containing a little upward of s., 200
in Southern money, to parties in Nash.
Vile Mr. Bland held the receipt of the
Company for the money, and as it was
not delivered to the parties in Nashville,
be demanded of the Express Company
that they refund the same to him. This
they refused to do, upon the grounds
that as it had been seized by guerrillas
they could not be held responsible. Mr..
Bland at once instituted suit in the JEFF
ferson Circuit Court for the recovery of
the same Mr. c. o. Smith, of this city.
has also brought suit against the Com
pany for 1896, which was seized last
spring at Elizabethtown by Capt Hines.
These suits were tried together in the
Circuit Court, and on Thursday they
were argued at great length by Messrs.
Wolfe and Barr for the plaintiff and
Caldwell and Speed for the defense. The
Judge has the case under advisement,
and will render his decision in few
days. The case is very important one,
and one in which large number of per-
sons are interested, and the decision of
the Judge will be looked for with great
interest.-LOu. Democrat, 18th.
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R@~ The Memphis Bulletin of the
1lth has the following farther particu
lars of the late fight at Wolf river bridge:
On Thursday, the Sd instant, the rebels
made an attack on Collierville. The
troops there were commanded by Colon
ell Frank A Kendrick, of the I'd West
Tennessee regiment The object of the
rebels was to distroy the railroad bridge
across Wolf river. The object of the
rebels being made known, the planks of
the bridge were taken up on the main
Collierville road.
On the afternoon of the Sd a small
cavalry force made a slight demonstra-
fIon on the bridge and then withdrew.
The Union force in this engagement
lost two guns and had one man wounded.
Early on the morning of the 4th it was
discovered that Lafayette had been burn
ed The 9th Illinois cavalry arrived
and Joined Col. Kendrick who was ahead
of Col. Hatehs cavalry brigade. The
9th and a portion of another regiment
had crossed the bridge and got into an
ambuscade, when the bridge was soon
INSTRUCTED with caissons. The enemy
mdue desperate attempt upon the
bridge, but the place was steadily defen-
ded. This had gone on about half an
hour when Col. Hatch's force arrived.
Col. Hatch had scarcely Joined in the
action when he fell severely wounded.
The command then devolved upon Col.
Kendrick, who placed portion of the
I'd Iowa cavalry, with their revolving ri
aes, at the bridge. The enemy kept up
the attack.
Col Foleys command was now attack
ed by superior numbers, but held their
own, and the rebels were beaten off.
Meantime the artillery at the fort aided
by keeping up a fire under the order of
Lieutenant Fuller. At ten minutes past
four in the afternoon, finding their efforts
all in vain, they retreated precipitately,
with heavy loss, leaving % dead and 4
wounded on the field, and carrying off
six wagon loads of others wounded, as
previously reported The Union forces
took s prisoners in all, of whom were
wounded
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY.
Great Sale of Choice City Prop
ertV

IN TUESDAY, JANUARY 5ru, 1864, WE
~ will sell at public auction. at the door of the
Court House, in Evansville, the old and long es-
STEAM FIGURING MILL,
situated Immediately on the bank of the Ohio
River, in the city of Evansville, and we'll and "a
vorably known as
TIE INDIANA MILLS,
Together with two acres of ground, including
the hank 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, MIR. 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
of the most successful mouey-mal,inc astah
llshments of the kind in Southern Indiana For
the truth of this, take the liberty of referring
to Mr.. Geo. Wolfin, Sheriff of YanderburC coun.
ty; Mr.. Newton Ross of Princeton, Gibson conn
ty, and Mr. Lyman 7. Bayless, now of Mt Vernon
VINO have respectively managed the mill for the
late proprietor.
This property, being centrally situated lust
at the lower line of the City Wharf, presents a
rare opportunity to purchasers either for Mill
purposes, or as most desirable investment in
real estate, which must rapidly enhance in yalue
AZ the same time and place we will sell rs Lots
IN MT, Richard Atkinson's Subdivision of Blrcks
NOS I5o and l34 according to the plan of La
masco City (now EyansviIlsl See hand bills for a
plan of said subdivision
Also Lot No. 3, in Block No III,
Lots Nos. l, 2, ,, and 5, in Block No TO and
Lot No 2, in Block No. 174; according to the
plan of Lamasco City.
Also ~ feet front on Water street by so feet
deep, e21a feet front on Leet street, by 98 feet
deep, parts of Lots Nos. 7 and s, in the Lower En-
largement of the City of Evansville.
Also 20 lots in block A, according to the nlan of
Lamasco City; said lots being % by II9 feet with
II foot alley in real "-'N
Also the following lots in the Southern Enlarpe-
ment of the City of Evansville
Lots 10, II, II, Is, H. Is and 16, in Block No
No. 5. ~ IA Di00A
Lots 80, 81, 81 and IS, in Block No. Q.
Lots 10 and TO- in Block No TO-
Lots IL, II, ID, IL and Is, in Block NoII.
Lots IL and H. in Block No. Ii.
Lots 4, ., TO- IL, II, 10, Is and 10, in Block
No. 10. ~ -1'''A
Lots 4, 5, 10, II, IS, SO, 81 and So, in Block
No. 16. "
This will be one of the largest sales of Evans
'lie Ciiy property ever made, and will be positive
and without reserve. Great bargains will be had
will be given N'''''
TERMS OF SALE.-The above propertv. ex
cept the lots in block a. and in the southern en-
Iargement, will be sold for :one-third cash. the
balance in one and two years said last mentioned
lots Tor one-fourth cash, tho balance in one two
ana three years, purchasers giving their notes
for the deferred payments with interest and with
out relief, secured by mortgage on the premises.
CHANDLER d HYNES,
-, Real Estate Agents.
nIhAA NEISoN, AuCtlOneer- nOlT -wtd5
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
Gte Daily auntttar.
VS. UMM RY;

Our news by telegraph yesterday and
last night was very meagre, and of but
little interest or Importance.
General Hurlbut has issued an order
regulating the entrance of cotton into
Memphis. This was found necessary to
circumvent the frauds of speculations.
He has also prohibited the sale of coin
or bullion, or the paying out of the same
BY the banks to depositors, in conse-
quence of having discovered that large
amounts were being sent South, with
which to buy cotton from the rebels.
The locality of the Chesapeake has
been changed, and United States YES
sci has been dispatched to look after her.
The authorities of Nova Scotia, it is
said, have ordered the arrest of the pi-
rates.
On our first page viii be found a thrill
ing account of the loss of the Weehaw-
ken, in Charleston harbor, the congratu-
latory order of Gen. Burnside to his
army at Knoxville, and other interesting
news
By mail last night we have report
that John Morgan is in Richmond, and
has been given a command in the army
in Georgia.
Another val liable prize has been cap
tured off Wilmington, N. c., by one of
our blockading vessels.
From the Cincinnati Gazette we learn
that on Monday afternoon there was a
fight at Bear Station, in Tennessee, be-
tween our cavalry under General Shack.
leford and Longstreet, in which our loss
was about seventy-fve. Our forces were
driven back half mile The fight was
expected to be renewed on Tuesday.
Bear Station is north of the Holster riv-
er, Is miles south of Cumberland Gap,
and 45 miles northwest from Knoxville,
and 25 miles southwest from Rogersville,
at which place are Longstreet's head
quarters The aim of the rebel general
was to capture Shackleford, and to this
end he crossed force to the south side
of the Holster river, which proceeded
westward and attempted to re-cross in
our rear west of Bear Station. In this.
however, they were defeated. If re-
endorsements could be moved up in time
battle would be given to Longstreet,
and from the tenor of our dispatches
we infer that this is the intention. Long
street has all his forces concentrated be
tween Rogersville and the point at which
Mondays fight took place. He may be
easily reinforced from Lees army ovel
the East Tennessee aud Virginia Rail
road, and probably will be as the latter
does not now fear any aggressive move
ment On the part Of Meade. 1t is posi-
Bile, therefore, that battle will be fought
in the Holster Valley. Of course oul
forces at Knoxville and Cumberland
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

SENATOR FROM ARKANsAs-The Mem
phis Argus Of the 9Th announces the ar
rival in that city of Hon. W. K. Sebas-
ton, who, it says, is on his way to Wash
ington to attend the present session o.
Congress, he having two years to serve
of his term as United States Senator
from Arkansas Mr. Sebastion has ever
been Union man, and refused to take
any part in the rebellion in his State.
His presence at Washington, with a view
to resume his seat in the Senate, will
bring up an interesting question for early
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
Arrival of the City of Cork - Tho
POpes Reply to the Invitation to the
Proposed Congress.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
City of Cork arrived from Liverpool on
the 28th, via Queentown Both, with one
day later news
The Pope's reply to the Congress invi-
tation expresses his conviction that the
Congress would respect his rights.
The Paris Constitutional attacks the
English Government for declining to en-
ter the proposed Congress, and says if
trouble and confagration should ensue,
as probable, the entire responsibility will
fall on those who rejected the work of
peace and Cancellation.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
DIED..

On the 18th inst, CATHERINE MENTAL,
aged 20 years.
The funeral will take place from the residence
OF M b. Suffer, on Pigeon Greek, Negley's
Mill, on Sunday morning, December goth, at 10
o'clock.
The friends of the family arc invited to attend
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MARRIED.

On Thursday morning, December nth, 1868, by
Rev. p. McDermott, P. RALEIGH to Miss
ELEANOR FOSTER, all of this city.
For the liberal supply of cake and vino accom-
panying the above, the attaches of the Journal
Office tender their thanks and express their hopes
that tLssboney moon of the happy couple may
be thrice perennial.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
MEDICAL.
c. A N G. F. r 6

CAN BE PERMANENTLY CURED WITH
~ out pain, caustic eating, or the use of tho
DIR. w C. COwDEN.
The Doctor has successfully treated Cancers many
years IN cincinnati, Ohio, but is now located in
Terre Haute, Ind, and will visit Evansville oncs
month. He will be found at the Washington
House Dec. 18th and 18th, Jan. 9Th and Sth. Feb
oth and 9th. and March 18th and 18th All those
anlcted with Cancers or any other chronic dis
ease, will find it to their advantage to call and
consult with him. Consultation free.
bis Cancer sntidote is the most wonderful dis
coVery ever made in medicine. It's operation is
truly astonishing-without paralel--and is the
only known antidote for Cancers or cancerous af.
lectlons. 1t can be applied TO the naked eye, or
An open wound as freely as water by this means
where no other treatment could possibly be used
All surgical operations performed with success
=, Address DR.. W. o. COWDGN, Box $40 Terre
Haute, Indiana. decls-3rn
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AMUSEMENT.
NEW BOOKS.

HUSKS. By Marion Harand
QUEEN MABE. By Sulia Kavanaugh.
LOUIS LAST TERM. By author of RutIedge.
BREAKFAST IN BED. BY sala.
TALES OF A WAYSIDE INN. By Longfellow.
Fresh supply of HANNAH THURSTON. By
Bayard Taylor.
ROUND ABOUT PAPERS. By Thackery.
GIN WAR TIME" BY Whittier.
JOHN MARCHMONTS LEGACY. By author
of Aurora Floyd.
THE RUNAWAY MATCH. BY Mrs Wood,
GOOD SOCIETY; Or, CONTRASTS OF CHARACTER
TALES OF THE TIME, by celebrated authoress
MARY LINDSAY. By Lady Emily Ponsonby
ONE THOUSAND GIFT BOOKS, for Christmas
FIVE HUNDRED VARIETIES PHOTOGRAPH
ALBUMS.
PHOTOGRAPH CARTE PICTURES. Only 81 so
per dozen. All at DOBELL'S.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

A MIsTAKE.-We find that quite a
number of persons, usually well inform
ed, are under the impression that the
General Meredith, who is Commissioner
for the Exchange of Prisoners on the
side of our Government, is General Sol
Merideth of this State This is a great,
though not very unreasonable, mistake.
The Commissioner is Pennsylvania
officer we believe. Our General Mere
dith is with his command, the gallant
Iron Brigade" and has always been
with it when his wounds didn't compel
him to come home or go into hospital.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18
Honsa and Lnt fan Sale.

ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE RESI-
~ DEHGEs in the city for sale; in complete
order, containing ten Rooms with Chandeliers and
Brackets for Gas, two brick Cisterns, Stable,
Wood, Coal and Out-Houses, good dry brick
Cellar Is feet square, well lighted.
The House is wood-heaYy oak frame-stands
back 40 feet from the street, leaving beautiful
front yard. Corner Lot Is by 800 feet enclosed
with good substantial fence. Corner of Oak and
Water streets, above the residence of Robert
Barnes, Esq. Enquire Of
oct1O-tf CHARLES BABCOCK,
No. Main Street
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

EI@ A number of Jews are under ar
rest at Memphis for swindling the Gov
eminent Two hundred thousand dol
lars will have to be accounted for by the
parties accused.
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Notice of Application for
license

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILL
IN apply to the Board of County Commissioners
of Vanderburgh County, at their next term, COM
mencing on the first Monday in December 1863
for license to sell intoxicating liquors in less
quantity than quart, for the term of one year.
My place of doing business is on Main Street
on the property known the Bulls Head
noylS-4w WIN. J. VAN BLARICUM,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

Bg a party of fifteen men, mostly of
the late Sth Kentucky cavalry, on the
8th inst. organized, and pursued band
of guerrillas into Stewart county, in this
State, dispersed them, and captured all
their arms, horses, camp equipage, ETC.,
and killed three of the rascals. The
guerrillas were under the command of
Col. Martin, and had committed numer-
our depredations on citizens near Can
ton, Ky. John Martin and F. NJ. Oakley
headed the citizens who did this good
work.-NDShuizLe Union.
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ToR sALE-A VERY SUPERIOR ENGINE
7 and boiler, made by Reitz Haney; Engine,
10 inch offender, feet stroke; Boiler, AZ inches
diameter, with two flues and made Of very heavy
iron.
Also, three large Force Pumps, two of which
suitable for pumping mine; also, Corn
Screen, complete, with shafting, gearing aud pull
leys alse, one single and one double Blast Fan.
The whole or any portion of the above property
can be bought very cheap for cash. Enquire of
decl5-d3W CONVERSE CLEMENT -
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b% After the Union boys took Look
out Mountain, a rebel soldier who had
concealed himself, came out of his hid
ing place, mounted large rock, threw
off his hat and coat, and, shaking him.
self like chicken freed from damp con-
fnement, exclaimed, "How are you,
Southern Confederacy?'
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FOR RENT.

TTIHE LARGE BRICK BUILDINGS, CORNER
L of Locust and Water streets, now occupied by
the Quartermaster's Department.
For particulars enquire of
ALEX. FOSTER,
At Warehouse of Foster Gwynn Co.
Gacl5-dtf
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-18

No Private BOATS TO ENTER THE CUM
BERIAND.-The following important dis.
patch was received at the Naval Render
vous, Cincinnati, on the 10th inst:
TO Acting Master H. S. Brocn, COM
handing NaUaL RendezSotss:
SMITHLAND, Dec. 10, 1868.
No more private steamers or boats not
under the Government charter, or carry
ing Government freight, will be permit
ted to enter the Cumberland river until
further notice.
LEROY FITCH.
Lieut.. Commanding.
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No. SO
EEE 81 Il " Ks & 70 O g {
'a- EVANS VILLE, INDIANA.

T RITTENB ERG HAS NOW ON HANDS
4. splendid assortment of Optical Instruments,
which he will disrose of at greatly reduced
prices; his goods being all of the very latest i'm
provements ia manufacture, consisting of a very
large variety of 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 Concayo
Periscopic principles. Also, liver of three diff
ferent grades of Glasses, No. being ON the same
principle as the Gold Spectacles No , is Peri
focal Lense No. 3being fine AchromEtic Lens
mirror shape
In addition TO the above have fine assort
ment of Steel, of the worry best quality of Lenses
the frames being gro0ved into the Glasses Thu
frames are so fine as to be scarcely visible No.
OF steel is Perifocai No. the globules of
smoked Lense, adapted for weak sight where
strong light, snow or wind affects the vision
These Spectacles are perfect preventative bv use
ing them constantly, causing the eye to gain its
healthy power and retain it to old age.
Having had very considerable experience also in
cateraet eyes, in adapting glasses to such vision
would impress on the minds of all persons need
ing glasses of any description 20 apply for such
only TO a regular 0ptican, making that his sole
study and business for years he alone being ,bie
TO know from the peculiar anatomy of the eve the
nature of the defect, whether arising from weak
ness OF ght, flattening 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 prosperitv of
man, should never be tempered with, either by
the individual or by those who, for mere profit
tahe upon themselves the selling OF Optical In
struments, and who know nothing of the anatomy
of eye or how to discover the proper glasses to
suit the pecuarity 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
divduars sight and how to remedy it by wearing
the proper kind of spectacles. l. Rittenberg.
having had over twenty-five years experience rs a
regular practical optician, can 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 amast every one secure GOOD
eye sight to old age. Nelr sighted persons can
also obtain of him the latest improvement in
spectacles suited to them, being new invention
have also the most recently new 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 spectaces of me,
and having had the misfortune to break one of the
lenses, can have it replaced gratutously by apply
ing to
I. RTTTENBERG.
81 Main Street,
Bet Second and Third Sts.,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
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FOUND.

A SUM OF MONEY, WHICH THE OWNER
n can have by calling on Elwood Fisher Moore,
at DE-. Morgan's, and paying for this advertise
ment. dec15-d3t
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House for SALE Cheap !

Situated on Third, bet. Cherry and
Oak Streets.
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STRAYED.

ENROM THE UNDERSIGNED, WEDNESDAY,
Il Dec. 9th, one BLACK HORSE, blind, with a
rope halter on his neck. Any person hearing Of
said horse, will please notify me at this office
decl5-lwd&w THOS. ]. GROVES.
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I OF FOR SALE.-I have for sale the South
IL east or alley half of Lot No 159, in the Do
nation Enlargement of the city of Evansville.
Terms one-third cash. Residue on time to suit
purchasers. ALEX. C. DONALD,
decl42wd Princeton, Ind.