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Ny wife, who WAS attacked with pain In the ahouI.
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Palptatldn Ct the Heart, attended with Falling of -
1caled physician, who attended her about shSes
months, when ho left het worse than he found her
who attended her for about nino monthg, ind VhiiS
khe Vns undeI h!s care sae did not suffer quits q
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four weeks, and 70 sfs happy 70 ssJ taRt it has pro-
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1910 BONDS

Intc7csta allowed on deposits, according to the
ii the market from tltae to ttme. Uepoelts r.
cor cd subject 10 rata II sight the sa,e - in city
banhe. COLLECTIONS made on tne mnst fsv2tasle
AID mid an coum,ssioa jele.k96 I'm
, 1864-06-21

QT1xo TO TBK unprecedented demand FOR the ssti-
Gle last year, dlcuty experienced III keeping IN
the Rtoek In thu hands Of agents but the add.on Of
having increased the facilities YoUT
FOLD, no furshe1 dlsappoiutmenta ueed b app1e
hended.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
--latest frssn shsama.s.



CHATTANOOGA, Get ls-From last
accounts Sherman'I' army was in the
vicinity Of Villanow, Ga. Ths rebels
were retreatiug IN Sammervills, and
we're supposed to be falling back to-
wards Blue Mountain Wheeler's cav
a Try are lowering about Rome. Forres.
vas threatening to cross the river at
Bri dgeport and hold the gag on Pigeon
Mou utains, for the peFposs of aiding
Hood in moving bis srfny to Bridgeport
He is nov covering Hoods retreat
Sherman ID astonishing with Hood 8
rear. The results Of Hood movements
are favoracls to our arms. 1t is thouEht
he will not give battle unless too hard
pressed by Shsrman Hoods wagons
and a brigade as guard are at Colo
dea. He may possibly give battle at
this point, If not he will have to fall back
On Iialana, Ala whence communication
is open. Sloeum sent oat n foragiua
party Of 1900 wagons towards Rough
and Ready aud Decatur, and returned
laden with corn
The army had plenty Of supplies boil
IN Atlantis aud in the field.
lis thought thas Hood has AL hi
army with him, supposed to be a5ou
| IS. 900 men. Prisoners and scouts stat
that they are living on parehed corr
and dried fruit collected through th'
| country.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
THE VERY LATEST
"A p H.
virginia Esws.

New YogK, Oct. I9.-Tbe Herald s
Msrsinsburg special Of the 18th says
Gen. Sheridan returned to that place on
the night of the 18th, from Washington,
wither be had proceeded via Piedmont,
Manassas Gap, and the Orange d Alex
andria railroad.
PowelFs Division Of Cavalry has been
on raid in the Lursy valley, and sue
ceeded in laying it waste to the same de
gree as the Shenandoah valley.
Everything Of value to the rebel cause
was destroyed ~
The Herald . Washington special
says recent advices from France give the
assurance that the rebel vessels building
in that country viii certainly not be al
lowed to leave the French ports, nor
pass into rebel hands.
The Tribune comedies q Democratic
majority on the home vote in Pennsyl-
ya1ia, Of ISL, bat claims a majority, In
Gliding the soldiers vote, of 10000.
The same paper special says the rebel
army is believed to be 1900 strong, IN.
der Longstreet
Our loss on the 18th was about $40
The enemy occupies Fishers Hill.
The fimess Washington special says
rebel deserters report that those who de-
sert the rebel army and come into our
lines are not the only ones. Many leave
the army and hide away 10 the back
country.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
TOIHX.
Dr. HI. Anders g. Co.'S
T0nTNE WATEp
Dr. HI.

iodine Water acts upon the Heart, Liver, KId-
neys, Digestive Organs, and GlanduIar System.
The success which has attended the use Of this
remedy 10 private practice, and the endorsements
4 medical authority, enable Us TO recommend 10
the practitioner aad the public, feeling con :
s,sBt that with fair trial It will attest It's own
excellence in ths cure Of CHRONIC diseases which
4riicate Iodine such seT0fuiI, Bronchitis, Skin
.'aDtions, Heart, Liver, and Kidney Diseases.
,Ssons Affections, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Dys-
,Spgia, Debility, Syphilis, etc.
Physicians may rely upon the uniform strength
u iodine Water as containing three quarter
grains PURE iodine In each fuid-ounes PUEE wa
ter, soiVeHf being ased II IL not liable 10 de-
composition nor spontaneously formed ineqEalt-
lies neither Is the Iodine oxydfzed nor neutral
ized by combination with any ingredient, which
render this solution superior 70 any ether msthoe
81 exhibiting iodine
Full directions accompany each bottle, that Il
may be used a family zaedieins az we'll as BY
the profession.
Price one dollar per bottle. On receipt Of five
dollars, six bottles delivered YEEs By express 10
any address.
Beware Of DOunterfelts and limitations which
unprincipled dealers eBdeayor 70 dispose Of o.
reputation. Gee our signature and Trademarks
1.-THE Greek word heading this adyertiaemsntIg
upon the labels and wrappers Of each bottle, with
ont which none IL genuine.
Circulars gratis.
DR.. II. ANDERs 4 CO.,
Physicians aud Chemists,
No. 4ls Broadway, New York.
yls dtwem sp
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
River News.

Yesterday was very dull on the river,
with no transactions outside Of the pack
cts, and scarcely any arrivals.
The river continues to recede stead
lily. with dry weather, little disposed to
fog. agls~
The Brilliant arrivedAt noon yester-
day from New Orleans, with very mod
crate trip. She will be here on her re-
turn to New Orleans on Sunday, Of
which fact clippers and passengers
should take notice.
The Armada took fair trip out yes
terday afternoon, including many pas.
sengers.
The Tarascou was detained by fog on
Tuesday night, and did NOT arrive until
seven o'clock last night, and returned
late to Louisville
The popular and feet Gen Anderson
will be the regular packet for Cairo to-
day. She will furnish elegant accom-
modations to passengers and shippers
Her officers stand high in their profss-
sion.
The bright and beautiful Morning
Star will be the unrivAlled packet for
Henderson Aad Louisville to-day. She
is the asstest and most magnificent
packet aaoat Her commander is that
veteran and popular officer, Capt, Joe
Buee. Mr.. John Gwathmey and polite
end accurate assistants grace the ofhce,
while our tried and veteran friend DR..
Green handles the mails aud dispenses
the news. dh1 .aagE
The Golden Eagle passed down for
Memphis on Tuesday night, with a good
trip
BY her advertisement elsewhere, it
will be seen that the great stea mer Mis-
sissippi will be here on Saturday for
New Orleans and way ports The Mis-
sississippi is one of the largest and most
Perfsctly furnished boats ever built on
tho Western waters, her cabins, her
-state.rooms, and her tables rivaIiing, in
elegance, convenience, aud sumptuous
ness. the lirst-class hotels Of the Eastern
cities. Capt. Doyle and John Green
ough, ser chief officers, are experienced
and eonplished officers and elegant
gentlemen, and will give especial atteu-
ton to passengers. Messrs. Cox 4 Hum
phrey are her agents.
The great Mississippi passed up las
night.
lea Plenty Of Chicago Ice unit
Christmas
EDWARD INoLE, Lover Landing.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
new York Markets.

NEW YoHK. oSt. 10.
CoTT0s.-Dull. hsavy, and unchanged. at "a
81 % for Kidding UplAnds.
FL9UR--l5125c better, bat closed dull. with
the improvement ns&fly all lost: 1910 Is for
extra round heop Ohio; 10 So9ll 50 for trade
brands
WHISKT.-Duli and heavy
WHEAT -Opened 3,95c better. bat closed par
tally lover. at 81 for Winter Rsd western.
BARLEY.-MoFe Setiye, at 81 for State, aud
fo0a2 90 for Canadian.
coRS--Hs4yy, and 29Se lower. at sIaI 81
for mixed.
COFFEE Active aud arner
sUGAR--oaist and unchanged, at 2oa7
M0LASSEs More active.
P0RK.-0penea frmsr. With mors doing, hut
closed duh aud heavy. at 80 OOts0 % for Msss and
81 1o7s4z 81 for seS Ness
CUT nEATs:-FiFm. at IT1zSis Tor shsuldsgs.
and Is92l for Hams.
LARD.-More active aud drner, at 2oa25k
BUTTER Heavy. a. S09sG ioF Western.
MONEY st ady al 7.
STIRLING EXchANGE.-Medsrztely active,
at o. fer Spee.e. 49,
Got D.-lusgplaE and unsettled, opening at
10. advanced % lls4. declined 60 2as1s and
eiasea quiet ~ 2 %.
CONVENIENT STOCKS Dull; 6-es-. ecu.
pcas, OK.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
TO DO so AT ONCE.

Hundreds Of testimonials Of eurws aaa be seen
At his ROOMS. A sslsetion a few are suhioiRed.
Read recent testimonials. extracts frnm the
Rochester, n. r., Daily Union and Advertiser o.
June ASIA, ls6z.
q DR.. Bort, the celebrated Earopean Eye. Ear,
aud Lung phy sicisn and turgeou, has paid this
place a s1coessfui professional Wait. During bis
stay In our place vs learn he has perform some
very remarkable CURES. I've cases in particular
one was that Of James W Moore, Esq., Of Mount
M0rris who has been deaf fer upwards Of thirty
years. and has consulted some Of the most eslrbra
ted aurista. and ell without obtalaine any perma.
usnt relief Hearing Of the wonderful cures per.
formed By DR.. Bort during bis seiaurn in the
western part of New York, eisss here, vas in-
duccd 90 consult Or. Bort, If the Osborne House,
Saturday. Jaae Is. and submitted 70 operation
which s0on overlook By medioai treatment
from Dr. Bert, and hear. only three days
having siapssd sines spplyinE % D.. Bert.
Another case-of Btlndness--of te sears stand
ing. The ease Nas that Of Mrs.. Gee. Htewzil.
OF Warsaw, who hAA been bliHd from Catarrhs
her eyes, for ls years, aud was operated upon
very successfully. IN few houus. By DR.. Bort, 81
the Osborne Hauss. The other cases are but fsv
81 the many whe daily rseeising bensdt and
boing cured b. Dr.. Bort who is without doubt
0ns " the aost successful Physicians and Sur
gcous, Of the Eys, Ear, Lungz, Heart. Threat,
catarrh, serofaia, snd dlssases u the Riesd and
Urinary oTgans,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Health for the ssIdier'-Sor ons We
psrishss from the effects Of the bullet, ten pel''n
from exposure to the damp and night air sHi@'i
doses Of HoLLowAY's PILLS taken s'srJ
other night will correct all disorders Of the i'er
and stomach, purify the blood, and insure soah1
bsaItb "a avery bsman being. 1.-THE reader Of tEis
..potioe ;, caunot get !. box Of Pills or oins1sn'
from the Brig Store IA his place iss nim 20
me, 30 Maiden Lane, enclosing the amssnt' ana
will mail q box fires Of expense. Many dsslsrs
will not keep my medicines on hand eeosuss thsy
cannot make as much proat as ca otter PERSONS
make. 81 cents, ss cents, and 81 20 per box or
pot. oesi4-lwa
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
Bank Nesting In New YORK.

NEw YORK, Oct ia large meet
ing of officers of the National Banks
was held at the Astor House to-day,
with closed doors Il was, however
rumored that the object was new
movement against State banks.
Gen. Sherman ia his official report Of
his campaign states that Gen. Howard
WAS appointed to the vacancy caused By
the death of Gen Mcpherson, By order
Of tthe President Gen. Hooker took
offence at this and was relieved al his
own request
1t is now ascertaiued that Sherman
urgently rsqus,ed the President to ap-
point Howard
The P9sfs Washington special says
the Assistant Secretary Of War saws i
is not yet decided whether the New Yort
and Pennsylvania invalid soldiers vii
be sent home to vote in November Of
not No favoritism will be shown t,
any State.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20

NEw YoRK. Oct. l9.-The Richmond
Enquirer of the 18th SAYS:
The prompt response made TO the call
for men has already changed the aspect
of affairs below Richmond.
The Federsls are erecting mortar bat
teries on Chapin's Farm.
The Enquirer has an article in which
il speeulates on the political situation,
winding up with the following:
Should Sheridan be Withdrawn from
the yalley-should Grant assault Rich
mond, and be repulsed-then General
Mcclellan would be elected President.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
Forrest In western K.atusHy.

CAIRO, Oct. l9.-Great excitement
prevails 10 this section Of country in
consequence of the raid into Western
Kentucky by Forests forcea
Gen. Meredith, commanding the Dis
trict, has issued proclamation calling
on citizens 10 suspend business, and 10
rally to arms to drive back the rebel
horde
Forrest y reported with strong cav
airy force, and it Is said that be express
es the intention 10 free Western Ken
lucky from the hand Of the oppressor,
and to allow all the people to vote as they
please at the coming election.
The rebel force left at Easport, Miss /,
is estimated at 800.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
A Remarkable Operation.

On Wed nssday, Sept. cath, DR.. Bort performed
. very fsmarksble Operations o. the left Of the
daughter Of Mrs. cell wbita1, Of this city. The
operation was parformsd 10 fsw seconds, which
restored ths hearing 20 the isft EAR, % mach %
that the patient e0uie hear clock tick vasy dis
finctly. Der hearing had, previous 70 Supplying TO
Dr. Bort, been 80 much impsirrd, for apwards 81
eight years. thai ahs unable t. distinguish
ar ythinE said 70 Der unless IL was spoken very
loud.
EvAasSiiie, OF Tuesday moraiBS. aud remain two
weeks, where he can be consulted 90 all diseases
Of the Eye, Ear, Threat, Caiarrh. Langs, a..
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
PennsxIxanfa EIeetion.

PHILADELPHfA, Oct IA dispatch
from Harrisburg says: Official returns
from SO counties have been reliably
tabled here, showing Democratic gain
of I6, 292, and Union gain of 1915
over the gubernatorial vote Of 1868.
Excess Of the gains l3,483, deducted
from the Union majority, leaves ma
jority Of 1852, with the counties Of
Clarion, Forrest. Jefferson, Merett, We
mango, Honing and York yet to hear
from. k@#AA@
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
BUkLISGros. October "a party q

BukLISGroS. October IA party of
twenty-five armed men rode into St
Adams this afternoon and robbed the
three banks there Of $4,000. Il is
supposed that they were Southerners
from the borders Of Canada. Six eiti-
zens we're shot, one il Is thought, fatally.
Having accomplished their object, they
left Immediately for Canada
LATER-Tbs man Morrison, Who was
shot, has since died.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
p.ass canr.n,Ion.

Clxc1xSArI, Oct le-Ths Peace Con.
vention met here yesterday, with closed
doors. Fifty delegates were present
VIM. N. Cory was chosen President
A Committee on Resolutions was
appointed, and. the Convention adjourn
ed TO next day. @
It is understood that independent
. Presidential nominations viii be made.
The final argument in the case 81
Il. H. Dodd, at Indianapolis, was made
yesterday. The finding of the commits
sion viii net De published until submit
ted to the authorities a. Washington.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
Cg.rrAyooeA. Oct IL. lOnm-

CHATTANOOGA, Oct IL, 10 p N
The rear of Hoods army left Lafay
cite going south at daylight this morn
ing. J. NJ ScHoFIELD,
Major General
The country south and southwest of
Lafayette is exceedingly difficult for an
inferior army vigorously pnrsued, con-
sisting of narrow valleys, parallel to the
ranges Of Taylor's Ridge and Lookout
Mountain, broken by rough bills and
destitute of food Cor man or beast until
you reach COoss river. distance equal
to three days forced marches.
G. A. Dana,
Acting Secretary of War.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
Gusrr,lla Onerattans.

CIyoIssArI, Oct 19.-Y estsrday's al
ternoon train TO Lexington was fred into
nine miles this side of Pans, last even
ing. By band Of guerrillas. The train
was stopped, and the passengers got out,
when another volley was fred, slightly
injuring one or two passengers The
train was Immediately put back, and ar
rived st Coyington at ! | o'clock
Blair was among the passengers en-
route to Lexington, and has not been
heard from since the attack.
The Peace Convention met here yes
tsrday, with closed doors.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20
Reported Capture OF she Roanoke

HALT.x, Oct I9.-Tha steamer
Steady reports thai it was rumored that
the Roanoke was captured By rebel
Lieutenant Brown, who took her to Ber-
muda and landed the passengers, bat
be was net allowed to provision or coal.
He then proceeded to sea and burned
the Roanoke of Bermuda, returning With
the crew in boats He was at once ar
rested By the British authorities
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20

QUEsEc, Oct 1e.-After a long dis
eussion the Canadian Confederation has
been decided on.
It's. main principles are arranged only.
Details about settlements remain to be
determined The great difficulty was
the proPortionate representation of the
Calonies in the Upper House. Il Is
now decided that Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, and Prince Eiwafd's Island
shall have "a members, Of whom | | are
from Nova Scotia, 10 from New Bruins.
wick, and 3 from Prince Edwards Is
lard. New Foundland is to have /, and
Upper and Lower Canada each. To-
tai rs
These are to be selected from the ex.
isiing members of the Upper Houses by
the Grown, which is TO FL up vacancies
occurring by death.
Representatives in the Lower House
Of the Federal Legislature are to be &C
eOrding 10 population.
The Constitution will be such that the
chief power will be resident ia the Cen
trail Legislature. The provinces viii
have few separate rights.
IL 10 dectded that the whole scheme
shall be submitted TO the existing Par
liaments in all the colonies without a
direct reference to the people, which is
very summary measure, as none of the
Parliaments were elected with reference
to this question
The Local Legislatures will moi neces.
sarily be alike in their constitutions
There is no decision As yet whether
the Local Governor shall be nominated
or elected. This point viii likely be left
tc the Imperial Government
IL 10 believed that Ottawa will be the
seat Of the Federal Legislature
Tho ouly difficulty remaining Is as to
the constitution aud power Of the Fed
eral Judiciary
The question as TO the militia or army
TO be maintained by the colonies will
likely be settled By convention with
England
Hon John A. Mcdonald has been the
leading man in the Convention. His
views have been adopted in almost every
case Mr. Gait and Mr. Carter are also
much looked up TO.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-20

NEw YoRx, Oct l9--The steamer
Columbia arrived from Havana 9TH. The
yellow fever is prevailing at Galveston.
Gen. Ford is still 10 quiet possession
of Brownsville II is confidently as
serted that the Roanoke was captured
by her rebel passengers.
The steamer Continental from New
Orleans, 18th, has arrived here, bringing
the rebel Gea. Page, and many other
re1el prisoners. No papers have been
reeeigad.