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The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21

of ten meR from Merris Island entered and pan
ted the US flag OH Sumter. The former garrI-
son previous to the evacuation had placed on the
parapets a numbeEsoG. automatons In grey UNI
forms which upon being shelled from battery
Gregg never ainched. : Observing, this and sns-,
ypeeting something unusual the party above NEIL
toned volunteered to solve, the extraordinary
lpienomenon which resulted in there taking pos
session of the Fort. One of the crewo the Ad-,
nirals vessel entered Fort Moultrie Just IN time
to ext nguish a slow match then burning in
tendedsto blow up the magazine and Fort gur
limited space>win not permit Us to give turther
details at present. 4 'ssss% q: z, Z.
=: & Yankee correspondent Of s Northern paper,
Says - 81 8. ! y>,z ,.st ~
r. Generals Thomas and Wilson, with an immense
force of cavalry and mounted infantry, scarcely
less than 40, 900 strong, are now in mo tlon Tor
"a general campaign from the Tennessee riFer TO
the Gulf of Mexico; via Mont gomery, Sel.aa and
Nobiie s correspondent writes from Washing
ton: s:.,y;>. q 3S.s:5is s:i = Z, 8.
The starting point Of tue campaign, is East;
port4in the Northeastern corner of the State Of
Mississippi, where Thomas head quarters hare
been forsome time located. Es.lE.sa ~
n Il General Sherman has stated under his own
signature, for the information Of the army that
suficient forage can be had on the line zef. the.
march: The cayaEsy can probably make twenty
to tyenty-ive miles day and the ar1paigsn, If
continuous, would thus oseupy from flftcea TO
twenty days ~ ~; z; @ Z; : .1 ].
It is ~ far the largest expedition of this char
acter Of the war, andsit eonditi and prospects
have been SO Thoroughly capYassed in adYancei
that no doubt Rhateyeris entertained of It's COM
plete success. 6 ~! !; - IS, :,
The demoralized condition of, Diek Raylor's
(late Hoods army at Tnpelon not ol&r sixteen .
thousand strong, takesit away as an element O.
danger. T., 4: Eygrs 4 : 3 .q.3 3.
The opening of the Alabama and, Tomb$sbee
rivers, andsthe oceupatiorof Selma, Moptgoners
and Mobile, will virtually complete our military
work IN the eotton States of the gulf
THE STRENGTH OF GEN. SHERMAN s. ARNy.--1 ne
Nashville correspondent of the Chicago JonrnnaA
under date of the 18th instant, furnishes the
following facts respecting Sherman strengths
= Our army left Savannah strongly garrlsonea
with troops belonging to; the: Nineteenth eorps,
50. that Sherman set. out at3the head OF the
following force: =. 5s - ~ 7zs.. !,
Fourteenth corps =. :2,5z,;;@FE e: <ffls, wv
Twenteth'corps, (: =: -: 81 '31o
fifteenth corps, - +; : g 80 q t6se9ge
Seventeenth corps, = ~ ~: 80 e tS''0b
Fosters ARMY, =: ~ 5. = = WY wy
Cavalry, : :; 8 = z 3 : I. l9 w
x. Total. v. :. :< s. &; % sa10sss9oe
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The Yankees acknowledge loss ses eishsseH
hundred, in killed and wounded, dnrngttH s.ess
OF Savannah. =. -. .-. -. - Il -.
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: a gentleman recently from Florida informs MS
that $40 weeks since the frut-trees we're all a,loom
in that land of flowers, the corn planted ap dthes
most sanguine hopes entestsined of bountiful
crop Of eli kind of cereals. =, ~ / r., ); {
The same gepflemaa passed through South.
western Georgia, and gives a hattefing report Of
the crop prospect of. that great granary of our
State. He states that he never saw. wheat, look
Ing so well, and that an unusually large breadth,
of.iand has BEEN ssown in this Important staple.
Here fears are entertained Of the rust, owing to
the latenesS of the season, though we hope tins
anticipation may prove i'll grounded.
The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21
THE EEFlGCUIFIoN / or CHARLESTON,
.FIJLI; AID INTERESTING PARTTCJLARsl

THE CITY DEsTSoSED BY FIRE-TRE EXPLOSION
OBSTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OCCUPATION By
THE FANkEEs ~ ~ r. : . -. :: 4 = =
The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21

Z FRox SAyASN4H--Frora q gentlemen Hho has
lust arrived from Savannah EeiearR tdast the 10th
Iaakee corps is being transported to Morehead
City, which leaves very Jew troops. in the city,
sd they mostly negroes. ~ -. <.
=. No one, he says, is permitted teeHter the town.
Unless they declare their intention toretnaiu., /
The measles, and other diseases, has 1broSen
out among the negroes, and is very fatal .Tneey
aresdying from ten to thirty pc: day, and are al
buried in trenches, without collins or ceremony
He represents that good deal of trading is Gag
ried on through the lpes, but says measures haEe
been taken by ale proper authorities to stop It..
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voted to tie dissemination slera information.
NEVBEERRY S. o. MARCH 81, 1855

whole city. !: It appears from, all accounts that
.:; dreadful catastrophe ass eaussi from the
careless handling OF powder by some Dogs, taking
handfuils, and throwing It into the cotton IRE at
the depot In doing this they arlEitlngiy lad q
train on the wharyes and set them on hre. BY
he aetiiYe exerttons Of superintende hos. Fur
neE the gas works we're saved. TIE explosions
were terrfff6. Trenendeus clouds smoke went
5np. ggorl,a;;n7 68ietss iulf Pal tto tree with
its leaves and stem was aotieed many OBJ.
servers, as the last wreath Of ssqs disappeared
n. the fun form Of the rattlesnake the centre
and was remarked By many az it s. aua7y faded sc;
away. - ~ =.
The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21

= Hts said: that Sen. Foster is preparing an
expedition to march into the interior Of seuta
Carolina. AS he cannot garrison sor hold any
central point, we are disineliss to. believe the
statement. il is much chests and safer %
supply bis,a,aants ia Charleston aaa among fae
sBamps and woody Yrecesses of the State r.: ',
The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21

- : TIE -IAEsEslDLa .lNts09IV'7.
Shortly after efsas. o'cloes occurred :the terri
t'e explosiou;n IF the Northeastern Rail Road.
The explosion vas tremendous, and shock }he,
The tri-weekly herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21
ASerHER Rum6RED MOVEMENT

ANOTHER RUM6RED MovENENT.-It IS Funoreo
ia. Richmofd that Yankee force has left
Knoxvilleto penetrate, if possible, North Caro-
iioa-ppobably to strike the railroad between
Salisbury and Charlotte This force, when last
beard from, consisting ofseveraithousapa cavalry,
and supposed to be under the command 1t Of Ayerit
was at Greenville, from which point the main
Sage road into North. Carolina bfanches Of.
passing through Warm Spring Gap: 81 S.E ... 3
d. The Richmond press says there is nothing In
South Western Virginia TO -be damaged now
and that the routto:be takenis evidently through
North Caroline, u, i ~ l -, $j < =
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
OFFICIAL

LETTERS REnAINIE6 UNCLAIMED ..
the Poss-Offica a. A.vansT ili- STATE OF indiana
let day OF Hay, lsso
Ee- t. obtain any u rtess ieriefs the apgli
cant must call for adrsrfise-i letters. give rh-
date % this list, and pay cent for Advertising
&c If not called for within .0afa hey v 90
be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
FREE DELIVERY Of letters by curriers', az tbs
residences Of owners Gin The larger cities Rsy bs
SECURED by observing the following RULES.
I. DIRECT letters plainly 20 the street sud
number, - well as the post-oflioe and STATE.
2 HAD letters with the writer's posf-Qsics
and Slafe, street and HuasbeT. sign them plainly
With fnll names and request fuat answers be
diFect1d accordingly.
3 Eaters 70 strangers or transient visitors In
3 tewn or city, whose special address may BE- uu-
known, should be marked, Ia she lower left band
corner, with the word " Transient"
4. Place the p0stage-saafap on the HpPsv right
hand corner, and isara space between the stamps
and direction for post-aaor kiHg w,shout interior
ing with the wrftiag.
MA REQUEST for the RETURN Of a let
ter q the writer, II unclaimed within thirty days
or less, written or printed with the writaF 5
uaH4e, Posfgee, aud StaAs thu ieft hand cad
Of the envelope, the face side. will he &C applied
Eith At the usual prepaid rate Of postage, payA.
bic when the letter Is delivered g. the writer.-
SEC. -, Law OF 1855.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
Important Executive order.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,

WASHINGTON, Apri! 90 /
Being desirous to relieve all loyal citi-
Eena and well disposed persons residing
in the insurrectionary States, from IN
necessary commercial restrictions, and
TO encourage them to return tc their
peaceful pursuits, it is hereby ordered
LIST. That al restrictions upon inter
national, domestic and coastwise com
mercial intercourse be discontinued in
such parts of the States of Tennessee,
Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis-
sippi, and so much Of Louisiana as lies
east of the Mississippi river, as shall be
embraced within the lines of the nation
al military occupation, excepting only
such restrictions as are imposed BY the
acts OF Congress and regulations in pur.
suance thereof prescribed by the Score
tary of the Treasury, aud approved BY
the President, and excepting also from
the effect Of this order the following ar
hcles contraband of war, to vii. arms
ammunition, and all articles from which
ammunition is manufactured, gray uni
forms and cloth, locomotive cars. rail.
road iron and machinery for operating
railroads, telegraph wires, insulators ana
implements for operating telegraph lines.
I'd. All existing military and naval
orders IN any manner restricting inter
| nal, domestic and coastwise commercial
intercourse, aud trade with, or in the 10.
cslities above named, be and the same
are hereby revoked, and no military OF
naval officer shall IN any manner inter
rupe or interfere with the same, or with
any boats or other vessels engaged there.
in, under proper authority, pursuant to
the regulations of the Secretary of the
Treasury.
lSigned ASDRKw JoHNsos.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

TIE GREAT MLToNIAN TABLRAUx Oh
PARADISE LosF-From all we have
heard and read of this exhibition, which
opens at Mozart Hall on Wednesday,
next, we judge it win take our citizens
by storm. In fact, we predict greater
rush to witness this work of art than to
anything that has yet been brought to
our city. The press, the clergy, and the
people everywhere pronounce it to be
one Of the finest exhibitions ever wit
messed, and almost divine in its chsrae-
ter, illustrating, as il does, the grAndeat
subject in the Millions great
poem of Paradise Lost-and carrying
out the idea of Heaven, He'll, Chaos and
Paradise. 1t will remain with US but q
short time, during which none of our
citizens should fail to see it.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

6iuERRILLAs.-A squad of % guerril-
las-regular bushwhackers in appear
anee--attracted considerable attention
yesterday afternoon as they we're drawn
up in front of Capt Tomblsr's headquar-
tiers. They were surrounded by strong
guard. All of them were strong looking,
and the meanness of their calling had
stamped itself upon their countenances
The majority of them looked as though
the cutting of throats and the robbing of
houses would be ansagreeahle pass-time.
They claimed to have belonged to the
rebel army, but it is thought that evil
dence will be forthcoming to convict
them OF murder and robbery. Among
them was one commissioned officer. He
looked defiant and rsbellious as ever.
Captivity had not tanned him, it was evil
dent
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
TO TEACHERS.
Examination of Teachers.

A THE NEW SCHOOL LAW REQUIRES
"A all examinations 20 be public, will here
after, until further notice, hold an examination
at the Upper School House In this city, ON the
last Saturday OF each month, commencing ut
o'clock .. m.
In addition to the branches formerly required,
teachers will be examined IA Physiology and
United States History.
Candidates for license will please be provided
with two or three sheets Of foolseaP paper, and
pencil.
A Teachers Institute will be held some time
during July or August Of which due natiee will
be given, and for which competent Superiatsnd-
snt and Lecturer will be procured, II possible.
J. W. KNIGHT,
my2 School Examiner
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

A MoYE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Bills of indictment are to be presented
to the Grand Jury of Franklin county
Pennsylvania, against the rebels Nc.
Causland and Henry GiImer, for depre.
dations committed by them upon proper
ty in that vicinity If the Jury find q
true bill, Governor Curtin will make a
requisition on the Governor of Virgins
to deliver upthe miscreants for trial.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

gag Those cities which have been
living off tho Government for the past
twenty four months, will have to look
sharp, or their prosperity will soon de-
sert them. The orders Of the War De-
partment, which we publish this morn
ing, indicate that many unnecessary ex-
pense is to be stopped. The closing Of
Provost Marshals Offices, and Quarter
masters Departments, will have the
beneficial effect upon the fnancies Of
the nation however disastrous it may
prove to some individuals or particular
cities.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

pa-0ne of the burglars who are now
infesting our city was detected rum
maging in the yard of Mr.. Robinson, on
Friday night last, by patrol of citizens
The thief unfortunately discovered the
patroll first, and fled "across lots,
making his escape in safety. A little
vigilance and preparation will make the
robbing of houses costly work for some
OF the scoundrels. Our city is full of
well-dressed specimens of humanity who
have no ostensible means of support.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
CRESCENT CITY SPRINGS.

THE PROPRIET0RS will open the Crescent
Il City Springs to the public on Thursday, May
4th. The grounds have been tastefully laid out
with large walks, with rare aud beautiful flowers,
the grounds dotted with neat arbors with seats
and tables for the accommodation of visitors.
The interior arrangements Of the Hall are COM
plete with wsIi-arranged Billiard Tables, Bowling
Alleys and Bar. In she oenter Of the grounds
beautiful lee Cream and Confectionery Saloon,
with Music hall, have been erected. The day ill
be pleasant one to our citizens who may visit
the Springs
mysdSt DAMRoN &BRo.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
reg- We are gratif;ed n learn tb.l

RGs- We are gratified to learn that
Gen. Palmer aud staff, accompanied by
Gov, Bramlette, Of Ky, propose to
visit Southwestern Kentucky, and espe-
cially the Green river country, sometime
during the summer, taking our city in
their route We have no doubt the
esteem of our citizens for Gov. Bran
blette will be greatly increased by q
closer acquaintance.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
DIED.

On MONDAY morning at NJ O'Clock EDwIE p.
MORsAE, in the 2lst year Of his age.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
at ~ O'Clock, from the residences Of ais brother,
Il. Morgan, corner Water and Mulberry streets
The friends Of the family are invited to attend
without further notice.
NAV I'd 1865
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

IcE CREAM, the most delicious imsgin-
able will be served up at H. Herman s
Ice Cream Saloon, which he has just
fitted up in good style. In addition he
has the very best Soda to be found in the
city, with which to cool off hot and
thirsty souls, during the coming summer.
April 27-2w
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

HOUSEHOLD FuRSITuRE AT AUCTION
will sell at auction, al the residence
Of Ell. Q. Wheeler, ON the corner of
Eighth and Ann streets, Friday, May
5ths commencing at 9 O'Clock in the fore.
noon, all of his household furniture and
garden tools, consisting of Safes, Chairs,
Bureaus, Bedsteads ard Bedding, Gem
ire, Extension, Breakfast and Dining
Tables, Stands, one fns Brussels Car
pet, several nice ingram Carpets, one
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
W. ]. LOWRY q co.

Bankers. No. /, First Street,
Buy Kentucky Bank Notes at l 20
Discount.
Buy Indiana Free Bank at / 20
Discount.
Bank of the State of Indiana,
and State Bank of Ohio. are re-
ceiyed from depcsitors at par.
NAV I-d3t
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

Dy-Steamboat Stock, we are told, has
undergone heavy decline. Boats can
not be sold for half now what they could
a few months ago. Very good. The
quicker we reach bottom and find a good
foundation in the prices of all articles
the better. People can stand positive
decline in prices better than vexatious
-nananaa
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

CRoPG-We are grati6ed to see that
the wheat crop along the line of the
railroad through the center of the State,
as far east as Cambridge City aud Rich
mond, are looking very promising, ex.
cept, perhaps, in Marion county, beyond
indianapolis
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
CITY NEWS.

De- Read Mr.. s. E. Gilbetr's adver-
tisemsnt Of his dwelling house and lot,
and house aad lot adjoining This is
very desirable property, and certain TO
advanee in vdEue. Also that fine lot Of
his, opposite the Episcopal Church
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

A Coon IDEA--It is proposed in New
York that all the mourning decorations
used in the city be sold for the benefit of
the widows and orphans of deceased
soldiers. It is suggested that this plan
be adopted throughout the country.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
OMNIBUS LINE.
Omnibus Line to the Crescent City
Springs, Commencing May
dfh 1919

TTyHB PROPRIEToRS have chartered "Buss''
Il to run to the Springs on the following time
table. Ell. -.
Leaves the Washington House, on Main street
Springs at II A. NJ Second trip-leaVes Wash
ington House a. p. NJ, returning, leaves
springs at P. H. Third trip--leevss Washing
ton House at r. NJ; returoing, leaves Springs
at 4 80 r. NJ. Fourth trip-lsaves Washington
House 1t p. NJ returning, leaves Springs at
P. NJ stopping on the routs for Passengers.
Fare each way 40 cents.
my2d2t DAMR0E BROS.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
CHURCH NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
IN slection will be held IN the Baptist Lecture
o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF chosing i've per.
sons Trustees for he Coiored Baptist Church
In said city. TRAVIS FORD, l0.....
my2-1w GREEN DcFARLASD. DoS0OnS'
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

BOZ Our river friends viii, we know,
excuse tae absence of our usual river
reports yesterday and this morning, in
consequence OF our absence from the
city. II is not often so, goodness
knows Aa-ah
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
FUN Err AL NOTICE.

The steamer R. B. Speed arrived lsst night With
the remains Of wILLIAM PRATT, who was drowned
In the wabash river on the 10th day OF March.
The funeral will take place from the Catholic
Church on Second street, at 10 O'Clock to-day.
The friends Of the family are invited 20 attend.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

s@ If you want fine suit Of Ready
made Clothing, gotten mp in the best
style, go to Cabins, for he has the finest
IN the city. His Clothing was purchas-
-ed-of Kirkland, Bronson & Co, the best
manufacturers Of goods in New. York.
His goods are all new and of the latest
and best styles, and as,shez 10 selling at
greatly reduced prices, now is your time
TO give him a cali
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
my27ss HrRAx NELsox, Auc'r

MoRE DAAAesD GooDs AT AUCTION.
Hiram Nelson will sell at auction to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock, at his
Auction Rooms, No. q Locust street,
40 kegs Nails, 5 coil Rope, lot of Hard
ware, boxes Tobacco, and other arti-
cles, from the steamer Ladonia.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

sG- The river continues 70 fall rapid
ly. The mud on the landing is drying
up fast; and soon the dust will be upon
Us thick and disagreeable.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02

large Stewards Cooking Stove, Parl0r
StoveA Kitchen and Cupboard Ware,
one China Tea-set, and a general varit-
ty of Furniture and all Of his Garden,
Farming and Carpenter Tools, &c.
Also, on Saturday, May 9th, at nine
o'clock, bis large lot of Greenhouse
Plants and FOwer-pots. Sale positive.
Terms cash.
my2-3s HIRAx NRLsox, Auc'r
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-02
GROCERIES.
FOSTER BROS.
No. "a West Second Street,
CINCINNATI, o.
0ner 20 the Trade ct the lowest rates, vsy large


STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,,
Consisting, in part, Of
Coffee s-Rio, Laguayra, Maricabo, Java.
Sug@rs-New Orleans, Cuba, Porto Rico, East
ern Refined.
siOIasses and Syrup in great variety. quality,
and packages.
Teas-Gunpewdsr. Imperial. Toung Tyson,
and Ooiong.
spicess-Nutmsgs. Gloves, Cinnamon, SPICE,
Pepper, and Ginger.
Tobacco Chewing, Fine Cut, and Smoking
"a large stock.
CIgsrs.-Imported and Domestic-fuiI as.
Bortment.
Canned Goodss-Peaehss, Strawberries,
Blackberries, Rasy berries Ounces, Pears, Goose
berries, Cherries, Grapes, PiDe Apples, Tomatoes,
Green Corn, Peas, Oysters, HOLSTERS, Mackersl,
Sardines, &C.
Rice, Raisins, Almonds, Filberts, Waluuts,
Pickles, Preserves, Candy, Soda, Wooden Ware,
Sauces, Cotton Yarns, Irvine, Cordags, Matches,
Backing, Ink, Paper, Soap, Candies, Starch, Dye
etoas. nails. godnsh, Herring. be. CT