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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-05
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nENAN'S LIFE OF CHRIST; book creat-
II ing great excitement.
Miss Gilbert's Career.
Tales of the Opera; BY Parton.
Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings; BY Dickens.
Letters to the Jonesos.
Abbott's History of the Great Reoellion'
Southern History Of the War-nrst and second
volumes.
General Grant and his Campaigns. ..
Hmper's History Of the War, as far As out.
The Perfect Gentleman; or, Elegance and Elo-
qusnee. a--a
Held in BOndasei by c, Vaughn.
Whip, Hoe, and sword.
Rubini: q new novel.
Fr@ak Warrington; By author of " Ths Suth-
.eylands."
Barrett's Astronomy aud Atlas. 80
Mercedes Novels, aud All the Dina Novels
At T.. J. DonkLLs
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

The REBELLION REcoRD.-No. SO has
been received. It contains beautiful en-
graVed portraits of Gen. Q. A Gilmore
and Samuel r. Zook The present num-
Der is made up entirely of documents
consisting of reports of the great caval-
~ fight at Beverly Ford, the official re.
port of the evacuation of Winchester by
Gen. Milroy, with the proceedings of the
Court of Inquiry called at his request to
examine into the causes of that misfor-
tune. Also, accounts of the attacks on
Port Hudson, and Gen. John 4. McCler-
nand's report of the battles of Port Glib
son, Champion Hill, Big Black and the
siege Of Vicksburg. An account of the
capture of the rebel iron ram Atlanta,
and complete account of the great vic
tory at Gettysburg. So much authentic
history can no where else be found in so
complete and so condensed form. We
regard the Rebellion Record as the most
reliable book we receive. 1t is published
by g. P. Putnam, All Broadway, New
York, at fifty cents number. The back
numbers can be obtained in bound vol
umns.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

DESCENDING THE PosITIoN-The Times
of Saturday rushes to the defense Of the
proposition to send convicted felon to
the army instead of to the psni.entiary,
to which the law Of the land says he
should go, and calls rs ignorant, and all
that kind of thing; but its vsporing does
not change the character of the proposi.
ton, ncr the light in which the soldiers
in the army view it.
We hear but one opinion of the rrope.
sition, among the soldiers now in the
city, both officers and men, and that is
that it was an insult to the men in the
army.
We did not have our information from
an interested party, nor we're We "stirred
into commotion By any ene." Such a
proposition should stir into eommotion
any one who regards the honor of the
brave men who are fighting our battles
in defense of our nations life and honor
and flag, and the proposition has stirred
hundreds of honest, high-ninded men
into commotion, and viii stir still Others
in like manner.
We acknowledge ourself ignorant,
but we have knowledge enough to know
we are ignorant We have no copy Of
Blackstone's Commentaries to quote
from, but we have never before heard that
drunkenness was an excuse for crime;
but new and strange doctrines are being
: promulgated, in this progressive age.
We derived our information on thi!
subject from a reliable and responsible
party, and if We we're mistaken as to tn
author of the proposition, it does not
change cur views in regard to the char
aeter of the proposition ITSELF But "
are Just told by an officer Of the cour
that the counsel for the prisoner di
make the proposition to have bis Sci
tenee COMMITTED from the State prise
to the army. But it matters not vhei
the proposition originated. We had no
nor have we now any personal feeling
the matter. 1t is simply the principle
the thing we denounce; and we know Il
people of the country, who have frisn
and relatives in the army, will new
sanction the principle of opening i
doors of the Northern penitentiaries Al
pouring their contents into the arm
and the sapient Editor of the Times "
yet find it Sc.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
New York Market.

NEw YORK, Jan. 1o.
COTTON shade easier at s7@s2L for middlIng
upland sL f1el
FLOUR shade hrmer and in good demand at
81 459ST 65 for extra r. II. o.; 81 7o9S9 so for
trade brands, closing very firm.
WHISKY steady at 9l(a9ic
AWHEATS1 5StG1 65 for winter red we stern.
CORN firm, bur closed heavy at 81 25.
OATS 90 q CSC.
PETROLEUM firm at 4s94sc. for refined In
bond.
PORK quiet and a shade lower; $40 for mess
sig OO9Sl9 90 for old mess and Sc for new mess
hogs steady at 9@1l9c.
LARD dull and shade easier at 139I3xc.
MONEY easier at per cent
STERLING higher and closing at 81 n
GOLD active and hrmer, opening al &c. ad-
vancing to 5Sc., and closing firm at 575Ec.
Total exports Of specie to-day, 81, 1871
Government Stocks very firm.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
SATURDAY NIGHTS REPORT.
Charleston Becoming Warm.


FoRrREss MONROE, Jan. 16.-Flag OF
Truce steamer arrived this P. NJ. from CT
ty Point. Presendindications admit of NO
doubt that if exchanged prisoners remain
in the hands of Gen. Butler a satisfacto-
ry exchange will be effected
The Richmond Sentinel of the 18th
contains the following
CHARLESTON, Jan. 12-The enemy
kept up lively firing all day. Up to Sun
day at eight o'clock, forty-seven shells
had been thrown at the city, causing dam
age but no casualties.
The enemy unmasked two or three
more Parrots at Gregg. The Smelling is
still heavy This evening.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 13.-The lombard
ment of the city has been continuous
since last report. A large number of
transports have been observed going
south and are in feet at Hilton Head
as reported.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 14.-Some shells
were thrown into the city this morning
and six this afternoon. On the 10th
eighteen shells were thrown into the city.
The enemy has opened two more guns,
one bearing on the city and one on Jasper
Island.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
COMMERCIAL.
EVANSVILLE WHOLESALE MARKET.



EVANSVILLE, Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Suspension Of Navigation has wrought
almost an entire suspension in business in the
city.
There have boon numerous arrivals of gr.in.
but in consequence of the inability to ship prices
have remained nominal.
GOLD has advanced to SOC with an upward
tendency.
SILVER firm at 4Oc
WHEAT unchanged and steadyat 81 10 for choios
Red and 81 1O9f Is for choice to extra white
CORN advanced and firmly held at 81 20 for
shelled and $4,000 in ear
OATS higher, with sales at 65@7O.
RYE firm at 81 90.
CORN MEAL scarce and firm 1T s1OOa1 %.
WHITE BEANS firm at 81 25@2 3o-stock
large. s bar
-FRUIT less abundant with small arrivals
GREEN APPLES steady at 6Oc@s1.
DRIED APPLES firm at 81 2591 80.
DRIED PEACHES frmer and slightly better,
having advanced to 81 5o@2 70.
GLOVER SEED advanced to 81 00a7 so.
TIMOTHY SEED nominal at So 25a3 so.
FLAX SEED in good demand at 81 co.
BUTTER scarce at 25a3Oc.
CHEESE firm at Is cents for Western Reserve.
and 9@1oc for country.
BACON has advanced and prices are higher.
HAMS firm at 1Oal21<
MESS PORK held firmly at sl5al5 80.
Hay advanced to SIS @26 for baled
SALT good stock unmarked at 60965s q bush.
LARD firm and steady at 1o@lo75c.
GROCERIES are very firm and prices are slight
ly advanced
COFFEE tending upward at 34636c for Rio
SUGAR steady and firm at l4@Iec
MOLASSEs quiet at 65l75c
WHISKY in good demand and firm at S5c.
WOOL has advanced and is firmly held at 609
65 cents.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
Free Trade In Cotton.

WASHINGTON, January 15.-The Sec.
rotary of the Treasury has under consid-
eratian the question submitted by nu-
merous parties living along the border of
the States of Tennessee, Alabama and
Mississippi, of an unrestricted trade in
cotton. 1t is stated Oil reliablr authority
among others, Adjutant General
Thomas, who has recently come from
there-that there is an immense guam
tity which can easily be made available.
1t is proposed to allow all persons, re-
gardless of their loyalty, to bring their
cotton within our lines .-s.d sell it for
greenbacks, and return, if they choose,
but not to be allowed to take supplies of
any kind with them 1t is stated that q
large amount of cotton con thus be OBJ
tanned.
This idea meets with approval in Ad
ministration circles. Secretary Chase
har not yet acted in the matter:
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
NJ DR. Edward Dixon,s Scalnez

"a DR. Edward Dixon's Scalpel is
a charming periodical 1t is full of the
soundest and most practical suggestions
for the preservation of health, the in
creasing of comfort and the lengthening
of our days. The price is only twenty.
FIVE cents per number and more informa.
ton can be obtained out of one number,
if rightly put in practice, than can be
cleaned from medical works costing
twenty times that amount For sale by
Mathews & Clesback, Gas Broadway
New York.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
To Consumtfvos.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with a revere lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious to make known to his fellow-suferers
the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he viii send copy Of the
prescription used free of CHARGE, with the dirsc-
tions for preparing and using the same. which
they Will find SURE CURE FoE CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, BRoScAITIs, &c. The emily object of the
advertiser in sending the prescription is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives 20 be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as It will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
willismsburgh, Kings County, New York.
The above remedy ma be obtained in Evans
vile of Me srs. n LLER WHITE,
Druggists.
r,M F,r
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
Terrible Calamity Ina Santiago,
COLLABORATING Of the Cathedral
More than 1900 lives lost.

New YORK, January 17.-Movements
have broken outin the States of Antaqua,
Santanbee and Bagacel
New Grenada is under the auspices of
the conservative party.
Two engineers were expected in Costa
Rica from the United States Surveys,
for railroad to be built to the Atlantic
The Catholic Church contained 10000
lights, from some of which the fire was
communicated to the drapery of the gil
gantic image of the Virgin, and the
pasteboard device, and in an instant a
sheet of fame rushed along the festoons
of lights to the roof, and directly spread
to all parts of the building.
The people rushed to the principal
door, which was soon blocked Most of
the men escaped by the sacrista and side
doors.
But few minutes elapsed ere the
lights, suspended so plentifully from the
roof, poured rain of liquid fire on the
people below, and in less than fifteen
minutes over 1000 persons, mostly fe-
males, were blackened corpses.
The new steamer Ohila had arrived at
Valparaiso in twsnty-one days from
Liverpool
Tho steamer Alerica, from New York,
arrived at Panama January LIST. She
brought news from Valparaiso, that the
Cathedral in Sontiago, Chill, caught
Are on the l4th ult, from the explosion
of gas pipe when densely crowded
with people.
The doors were soon closed by the
press Of people.
The entrance to the building was dec
Grated with light inhamable ornament:
which caused the flames to spread rap
pidly. gsi
The roof OF wood soon fell, burying
the mass of beings under it.
Some 1900 dead bodies, mostly ladies
and children, had been removed from
from the ruins.
The South American Mail steamer
reached Panama on the 9Th, with 1913,
600 in treasure for England, and brough
confirmation of the above, stating til,
number killed at over 1000.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia letter re-
ceived here to-day from Robert ]. Walk
er, in London, states that great revo-
luton in public sentiment is going on in
England in reference to the financial
strength of this Government He says,
also, that heavy tide of emigration to
this country will set in, in the
the Spring, and with Congressional leg
islation it may be swelled to half mil
lion persons a year. He proposes that
Congress shall enact that no emigrants
shall.be liable to CONSUMPTION during the
war. This would disarm suspicion
abroad.
A considerable number of Congress
men are sick but not many of them Sc
riously.
The Senate did not adjourn last night,
because it is'anxious to pass the amend
ments to The enrolment act to-day.
The House will undoubtedly make
some changes in the bill as it stands in
the Senate.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
From nIafamaras.

NEW YORK, January 16.-The steam
ship Moonligh: arrived from Matamoras,
January LIST. About IS vessels were off
the bar, but the weather was so bad that
their cargoes could not be lightened off.
As high as $40 per bale was offered
for cotton, to have it taken to the YES
sells, but it would not be accepted in
consequence of the weather.
The Italian frigate R'Italia has been
taken off the dry dock at the Navy Yard.
She received no damages. aIrl
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
II. s. Pension Agency,

Established by Government authority, for pro-
curing
PENSIONS
for Invalid ohieers aud Soldiers, deceased Officers
and Soldiers Widows or Orphan Children, De-
pendent Mothers or Orphan Sisters.
BOUNTY AND ARREARS
for Deceased Soldiers widows, Children, Fathers,
Mothsrs, 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 fer parties and SOL
diers Of Indiana Illinois and Kentucky, in accord
ancs 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 enelo-
| sing stamp, always answered
oyTIeE-Third street, near Main, Evansville
| Ind. JOHN TENNIS,
| octi5 Pension Agent
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
Raising Troops i'm Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 14-The order
of the day in Senate was an act to en-
power the Governor to raise force of
from three to five regiments, either by
volunteering or by draft, to serve for
three years or during the war. Mr..
Goodloe moved to strike out three years
and insert one year. A lengthy discus
sion ensued, in which Messrs. Goodloe
and Brlstow advocated the amendment,
and Messrs. Robinson and Whitaker OPP
posed it. Finally an amendment to the
amendment was adopted, making the
term of service to be at the discretion of
the Governor, for any period not exceed
ing three years. s
Mr.. Grover moved that the troops be
raised by volunteering and not by a
draft, and then called for the yeas and
nays. This offended some of the Ad-
ministration men, and Senator Whitaker
made quite a personal onslaught upon
Mr.. Grover, and said any man who OBJ
jected to the draft was not sound on the
country, and did not deserve a voice in
its legislation. Mr.. Grover left the
chamber. The yeas and nays were call
ed for to strike out the draft provision.
Messrs. Grover, Henry, D. McHenry
and Read alone voted in the affirmative
The bill was then put on its passage,
and the ayes and nays called for. Thirty
voted yea; Messrs. Grover and Read
voted nay. The bill passed and the Gov
ernor will Immediately proceed to the
organization of a force to protect the
State from guerrillas.
The bill to establish school for teach
ers was made the special order for Mon
day.
| In the House, Lieutenant Colonel Head,
from Clay and O*sley, introduced some
important resolutions, calculated to put
a stop to negro legislation and agitation,
copies of which will be sent by mail
The House voted down resolution to
change the time for holding the legisla'
ture. "
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
sPECIAL NOTICES.

E8- Madame PoRTER's Curative Balsam has
long tested the truth that there are first principles
in Medicine there is in Science, and this Medi-
cine is compounded on principles, suited to the
manifold nature of Man The cure Of Colds is in
keeping open the pores, and creating gentle in
ternal warmth, and this is caused by the use Of
this Medicine Its remedial qualities ara based on
its power to assist the healthy and vigorous eircu
ation of blood through the lungs; it enlivenS the
muscles, and assists the skin to perform its duties
of regulating the heat Of the system and in gently
throwing off the waste substance from the surface
of the body. is not a violent romedy, but emol-
lint, warming, searching, and effective. See ad-
yertiseLnent jaD14-2w
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
PROF. o. J. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.
TIE astonishing preparation

This astonishing preparation
Will, by Natures own Process, RO-
store Gray Hair to the Original Color.
VIII make 1t grow on Bald Heads.
VIII restors the Natural secretions.
VIII remove at once all Itching.
VIII remove all Dandruff.
VIII cure all Eruptions-even Seald Head.
VIII make tho Hair Soft and Glossy.
VIII preserve the Color of Hair to Old Age.
VIII always Fasten it, and stop 1t Falling.
And is ono Of tho best Toilet Articles for the
Hair now In use
Thousands OF Soldiers In the ARM
Have testified to the above, who had become gra
and lost their Hair by sickness, change Of climate
and inattention, while performing camp duty.
AS Restorative and dressing 1t has no equal.
KELLER Il WHITE,
Wholesale and Retail Agents fer Evansville.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

SAFELY HoNE,-We are glad to vel.
come back to this city our esteemed friend,
Morris Ranger, the tobacco King, whose
communications we're cut off for some
time by the blockade in the Ohio river.
In the meantime he was not idle, but
made personal inspection Of large
= portion of the tobacco region in our
neighbOring State, Kentucky. He re-
turns home looking as fine as No. l leaf
well matured and preserved.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

Be CAREFUL-The utmost care should
be exercised by householders and others
in regard to fires. It would be terrible
to have a FIRE break out these cold nights,
for our excellent steam FIRE engine would
be almost useless from the intense cold.
Be vigilant Sc that your fires are we'll
secured before leaving them unattended
or before retiring at night.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

CHANGING RoUTE-Capt Hargraves'
Company of the 9lst regiment,whih it will
beremembered, passed up the river on the
Done No. 2, some two weeks ago, return
ed to this city yesterday morning. They
met the ice at Hawesville in such guam.
titles that the boat was unable to proceed
any further, and after waiting break
up for two weeks, in vain, they returned
to this city, and viii proceed to the front
by rail. The Company was CHARTERED on
the Government wharf boat last night
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
Fron the Army ofthe Potion ac-In.
dicattons Of Rebel Movements-NeN
States Knocking for Admittance.

New YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Herald S
Army of the Potomac correspondent
says there are demonstrations by the
rebels which create the impression that
they are preparing for movement of
some character The Heralds Wash
ington special says R. ]. Perkins has
been appointed Postmaster of San Fran
cisco.
The Times special says the House
Committee on Territories will soon re-
port bills for the admission Of Colorado
and Nebraska.
The new Constitution of Nevada has
been received, and will be adopted by
Congress
The Committee is also preparing g
bill for the erection of the new Territory
of Montairo.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
WILLIAM REAVIS,
Attorney at Law and U. s. Claim
Agent,

Il authorised by tie Government to procure Pen
sions, Bounty Money, Back Pay, Bounty Land
Claims for HoRsEs and other PRoPERTT destroyed
while In the service of the Government, and all
claims, Of whatever kind or nature against the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
HOME INTERESTS.

na-s. D. 4 H. W. SMITH, sole manufacturers
the NEW AMERICAN ORGANS with trenole
attach zaent, finished in fifteen different styles
elegantly polished in Rosewood for Parlor use
Also, in Black Walnut and Oak for Churches,
Schools, Lodges, &c.
Also, Smiths unrivalled Mslodeons, warranted
for i've years. For sale by
WARREN & CONJUNCTION,
eet2A-om No. l Main Street.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18
Instrueting the Military Committees
fCongress-Very DisinterestedA Adj
viee-Features of the New Enrol
memt dill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l7th.-The Mem
bers of both the Military committees of
Congress have received large numbers
Of letters, the writer's volunteering sug-
gestions as to what shonld be the fea-
turs of the amendatory enrolment bill
Evidently they are desiring it should be
so framed as to exempt themselves from
the draft.
The bill before the Senate will proba-
bly, pass that body tomorrow, and be
sent to the President for concurrence
1t corrects some Of the faults in order to
render more efficient the present law
The only persons specially eXemted
from the draft are the President of the
United States, Judges of the United
States Courts, the heads of the several
Executive Departments a Id the Govern
ors of the States, and, by implication,
such persons as are physically unfit for
service, according to the prescribed form
by the army regulations.
The two clauses for enrolment and
draft are merged in one, which is made to
include persons between the ages of TWEEN
ty to forty years, credits to be given to
cities, towns and wards, so as to equalize
as far as possible the draft throughout
each district.
The Communication is increased to $500,
those who pay it to be exempted from
the present draft, and not liable to be
called upon in the next. In other words,
they are in the condition of the reserved
class.
Drafted men may, if they prefer, be
transferred to the navy, such transfer
being credited to their respective locah-
ties. Alterations in the details of the
old act for conducting the draft, and the
clause by which attorneys or agents are
entitled to fee for preparing the neces-
sary exemption papers under the bill,
have not yet been perfected, but will
probably be passed by that body with
the above prominent features.
The 9Th Pennsylvania coIored regi-
ment, probably 1920 strong, passed
through here en- route to Gen. Banks
Department.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

"a TheAenginser and two frsmen,
who were captured on the Queen of the
West up Red River, sometime ago, have
made their escape from the Libby Pris-
on in Richmond, and arrived at Fortress
Monroe. The engineer is from Camel
ton in this State, and the two fremen
are from New Albany.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

To PHrscIAHs.-If you wish to purchase pure
Drugs, Medicines, and Chemicals at a small as-
vance on Eastern prices, 90 and examine KELLER
4 WHITES stock, where you will find every arti-
Gle that is needed BY tho professor, and as prices
which cannot fail to give satisfaction. Their
ore Is At No. "a Maiu street may4d&wtf
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-18

WANTS CREDlr.-Ths Prosecuting Ate
torney of this Judicial circuit, Lewis C.
Stinson, Esq, desires US to say that he,
81 one of the Evansville Bar, did not
sign the petition to the Governor for the
pardon of Andrew Bassett, on the condi-
ton that he would 90 into the army. He
ais opposed to such method of disposing
of felons, and desires to be placed right
on the record.