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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-13

GRAND LARCENY CA1Es-Last night John
II. Finn was arrested by officer Walker for
the larceny of a gold watch, the property OF
Justice Drury, who required the prisoner to
give bail, and in default committed him to
Jail. -
John T. Brysn and John Bickerton were ar
rested by officer Rossiter on suspicion of pick
ing the pocket OF a soldier named Elias Jones,
who was lying asleep in the reservation in
front of Growers Theater, awaiting his turn to
be paid off at the paymaster's office, Union
Building. Jones was aroused by the cutting
of his pocket, and saw Bryan standing over
Tbe soldier sost his discbaEes na ~ nocket.
book, knife, and other articles. Justice Drury
required both the prisoners TO give bail for
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-13

ID No. 526, corner 9TH aud D SITS north.
FIRST CLASS BUILDING LOTS IN THE
NORTHERN PART OF THE CITY AT PUB
Lilo SALE.
On THURSDAY, the 18th instant, at 6 o o'clock p.
We sba all sell. in front of the premises, Lot No:
on Massacb ueetts avenue and l62 feet front on NJ
street north. being about 20 feet deep. 55S square
feet, more or less.
This property is running at point on 14th st.,
near the Circle and the City Passenger Railway,
beautiful for q summer garden private resi-
deuces, to be subdivided or cold alto Rether.
Terms: One half CAST; balance in six and twelvs
months, for notes bearing interest, secured ey q
deed of trust on the premises.
All conveyancing and stamps at the cost OF the
pu rchasers
$50 will be required down when the property
is knocked Off.
ial1.d Intel Auctioneers.
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EOR 01LT-The GOODWILL Of fne store,
nesr p ave-, with yIXTURE6 and . ANAL
took 81 GOODS for sale. Inquire ct S22 Pa ~.
nay ll.n
non RINT-UNTURNIgHlD ROOMs. suitable
II for Souaek sepinS, can be hed Ct ITS "a street
1est. betVesn and sts. north. = my9
T5OR E1LI-Desifabie BUILDING LOTS in dif-
III ferenf parts Of the city. Inauie1 Of WALL
ofElHlNt q co.. 3a2 Is. ~ ianH-sotf
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T IvGRY. BALE, HIRING and HACK sTABLI

MISCELLANEOUS. Conductor (Burton) Ca
- " HENRY ADDIRQN NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-13

GERMAN LINEN.
Just rscsiysA nsy essSrfment o. the bsst kind
shestinS. Table Cover, De. Purchaser will ind
me ct Nc. 81 l3th st., between Pa. ~. lad ut.
n ny sQ-ims NJ. - "a - Z. LEGO.
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DIVORCE CASE.-HARRIRT L. COssLKY VS..
HOWARD W. CossLEY.-Before Judge GARTER
IN Equity, June u, 1s65.-APptication for Dr.
roTce.-The complainant sets forth in her Pc
tition that she was married to the defendant in
this city some nine years ago, that her maiden
name was Harriet L. Warren, that she has 8
child about years old and quantity Of house.
hold furniture acquired mostly by her own
exertions, and charges that her husband de-
serted her some fourteen months since and has
ever since been living on X street in adultery
with q woman named Octavia Madison. and
prays a divorce q rineulo mdtrimon,i, and that
her maiden name may be restored TO her, and
that said furniture may be awarded to her an
that she may have the guardianship and Gus
tody of her child, all CT which was dscreed by
the Court III. Thompson, for complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-13

XUANTED-Any number of ladies 70 get their
w Flutine by our new process. We are pre-.
pa, ed to do any kind Of goods thst We warrant
'sN-' W Stsmping and Fluting Depot.
3S1 street, opposite
Dat
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

nI- Vigo County is still foundering
in the slough Of Despond on the draft
question. The county is several hun
dred behind with Der quota yet, and the
wheel was expected to commence turn
ing yesterday .-Eeaasrille Journal
You are mistaken. There is no de-
spondency in Vigo county. The town
ships are all at work vigorously with
every prospect Of filing the quota with
volunteers Not only that, ont the
money for this purpose has been raised
by voluntary subscriptions Evansville
and Vanderburgh County, on the con.
trarY, have piled up 40 enormous local
debt in their efforts to avoid the con-
scription - TerTe Haate Journal
The "loeal debt" of Evansville is not
piled mp very high. We have only been
reducing the large surplus left in cur
City Treasury from last year, and debt
of SIS, 900 on Vanderburgh County is
about as oppressive to our people as the
fy on the horn Of the OK was to thai
bovine quadruped. Ysnderburgh Coun-
ty Orders At par, are advertised for.
Don't let our condition trouble yoE,
Jeemes. Oar quota is full, the bounties
paid, and we have an abundance of sur
plus men to Sill your quota if your county
and city had the money to pay them
800 bounty, as we did, bat they won,
20 for three hundred.
Thirty-6ve thousand dollars an enor
nous debit Why, bless your soul, man
one of our merchants recently paid
about that sum in cash for little bloch
Of buildings here, and did not strain hi,
nerves in the least
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18


WAS BE INSURED 2"-Ts the cues
tiOn asked on hearing OF the death OF
man Of family. Did be have policy
on bis life. to secure a competence to
those dependent upon him for suppoF,2
When tbe answer Is, " No, it was neg.
lected, the prudent inquirer says, he
might have had a policy at a small cost
Der friend DR.. Halloek, whose Office is
At No. 10 Upper First Street, is Agen'
for one Of the best Life Insurance Com
panies in the world.
And the question might slso be asked,
on hearing that man had received per
sonsl injury, Had be policy against
accidents" and should ths answer be,
No, say that-Hs might have had
one that would bring him SIS per week
compensation for swenty-six weeks, if
the injury should prevent him from
attending to his ordinary business aud
our friend DR.. HslIock, for very small
sum, would have issued 1t.
Feb IT 81
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

A BENEVOLENT AID PRAIsEv0R1HY
AovExEyT-We are pleased to learn
that a company Of amateurs-yoong
gentlemen Of this city. propose to give
81 entertainment at Mozart Hall on
Wednesday night, the 22d inst, for the
benefit Ct the wounded men Of the OH
Indiana Battery, nov in this city. This
Is a noble work, and one to which every
loyal and benevolent person in the city
should give their assistance A com
mitiee will wait ou OR citizens for lhs
sale Of tickets and seats. and We hope 10
one will refuse 30 purchase. Those Who
bsve conscientious scrBpies about going
70 a theatre will not compromise their
principles By donating to the cause the
price Of a ticket.
The FIRST TWO rows Of seats are 70 b
sold at auction, and there are already
standing bids for several at S and slt
each
AS an afterpisce. a grand social boz
will be given
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

Is still moving onward from conqueriug
INTO conquest The latest information
fixes the right wing of his army at
Charleston and the left wing extending
up towards Columbia, the capital OF the
State This ia taking in an extensive
scope Of country, which, there is little
reason 10 doubt, is being made to drain
the cup Of rebellion TO its very dregs.
The Richmond papers publish the story
Of man who reports the South Caro-
Iinians thoroughly whipped and anxious
for peace on any terms. he thinks
Sherman will experience no difficulty
in overrunuiug both South and North
Carolina. If not, then Grant will exps
rience little difficulty in disposing Of
Lee and Richmond, for Sherman vii
soon be with him TO aid in the good
work. The Union armies concentrated
could starve out the rebel army in 1
very few weeks, aud capture them en-
tire We anticipate the speedy arriva
Of news to the effect that Davis aud bis
rebel Congress have evacuated Rich
mond aud fed the country, while Gen
Lee army have scattered to their re
speotive homes. We predict that tn
collapse Of the rebellion will be as sud
den and unexpected as its iDaA.iou
Sherman and Grant have pricksd sh
| hnhhlc
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

A DoUBTFUL SToRY-The rebel pa.
pers report that Wheeler recently drove
Fitzpatrick FIVE miles, in the vicinity Of
Augusta. 1t may be possible, but il
will be recollected that we had such re-
ports from the same source, frequently,
during shermau's pleasant ride through
Gsorgia, and even reports that Kilpat
rick had himself been killed time OF
two, all Of which were false, and we be
lieve this report is Off the same piece
The rebels evidently fear the occupation
OF South CarOlina's proud Capital, a.
well as her commercial metropolis. b.
the hated Yanks.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
Spirit Of the Rebel Press.

In Az article abusing the President
aud Secretary of State ,he Richmond
Enquirer says
The people Of these States we're
somewhat divided A portion Of them
believed that the enemy would Jet give
them fair and honorable terms OF peace,
provided they agreed 70 reconstruct the
Union; and under this belief, there vas
growing party which insisted on ne
gOtistion.
1T Is not impossible that
the scene Of discord and division that
has distracted the city, made gloomy
and respondent the people Of these
States, and cast q cloud over the over
buoyant spirit of our army, may have
encouraged Mr.. Seward to propose bis
dishonorable terms That the enemy
should hasten to seize upon the moment
OF our distraction and division, was not
to be wondered at
The Mobile Advertiser and Register,
Of January 20. makes even more re-
markable confession.
ave do not attempt TO disguise the
/ fact that the Confederate cause Is al
this moment passing through its most
dangerous crisis Large numbers OF
the people--perhaps, upon q fair poll,
| the majority-sre heartsick Of the W4r,
nd wilIiug 70 end it upon terms which
would have been secuted at as treason
able two years, or even one year, 20.
Even the class Of Shareholders, hav ng
the deepest peeuniary stake in the sac-
cess Of the struggle for independent
are ready to make sacrifices the men.
ton OF which q short time ago would
nos have been tolerated We have mol
doubt that the country, including the
slave propFietors, large and small, would
eompEomiss today FOR peace and inde
pendence on the basis OF a gradual ant
universal emancipation Of the blacks
We may 60 further, and say that larg,
numbers would be willing TO give up al
their cherished thoughts Of independ
ence, and exchange the institution 70
naked peace, upon terms Of reeonstruo
tion. This is great change, a wonder
tai revolutionrof popular sentiment, re
sulting from four gears Of Gremendou
conflict
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
Heed and Kirby smlth--l joke on
"kiFby.o

fNashvllls Correspondence Chicago JoarnaIl
Deserters report Hood as maneuver-
ing to get Kirby Smith forces east Of
the Mississippi; but that is simply an
impossibility, If anything ike vigilance
is displayed by our guuboats on that
stream. have just eonversed with
refugee from Texas, who assures me
that Kirby is amassing q fortune By
transporting cotton across the Rio
Grande, where it is placed ia the hands
of agents, who sell il, not for the benefit
of the rebel Government, but FOR Smith
himself He related good anecdose Of
transaction at Matamoras, which is
amusing in the extreme. A certain
agents Yankee whose name ! have
forgottsn--had received a large quantity
Of cotton, which he was to sell, keeping
half the proceeds and giving the other
half to Kirby; but, BY direction OF the
latter, his name vas not used, lest JEFF.
Davis might discover what he WAS at,
and remove him; and accordingly his
Matamoras partner made use OF the
phrase, "To whom 1t may concern, IN
stead Of Kirby name, IN giving that
gentleman credit, and al went on
T.
smoothly; the profits were very large,
but no division had been made, when
suddenly the agent died.
Kirby at once visited Matamoras in
/ person, and in disguise, and called on
/ the widow of bis agent; bat she was a
/ Yankee IS well as her husband, and
/ concluded to play trick on the rebel
! General; and accordingly she denied
any knowledge OF her late husband 5
transactions with him, but said she
( would examine the books, aud be ruid-
ed by them, and getting these, Kirby
explained tAat all credits given TO
4 whom it may concern, we're intended
for him; bat the Yankee lady couldn't
see ii, and demanded that he should
prove his identity, and refused to pay
him dollar till he did SO. and as this
would involve exposure, be was com
PEELED to give up all hope Of getting his
money, and went away cursing TIE du-
plicity of all New Eaglaudsrs.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
Local Notices.

Masonic TENPLE--The great moral
drama entitled The Drunkard was ad.
mirably produced at Masonic Temple,
bat, We regret to say, to q very meagre
audience.
Mr.. Pierce Won loud and prolonged
applause, and elected the highest ad-
mirasion by his vivid and truthful repre-
sentation Of the downward course Of the
drunkard. In the scene where he is Ia
boring under dslirium fremens be
exhibited high order Of talent. We
never saw him act better. All the parts
were well sustained, and Golden as Bill
DAYTON was inimitable
Tonight they viii produce, for the
hrst time, the celebrated drama Of the
Wandering Boys, and will repeat Ire.
land as it Was" which ought to attract
q large audience.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

RArRoAD PRoJEcr.-Ths Princeton
Union Clarion learns from William
Waters, Esq, residing near oweussilIe,
that movement is on foo, to establish
branch railroad from that point to in
tersect With the E. & C. r. r. some
where near Fort Branch A meeting of
the citizens has been held, and dele
gates beep appointed to confer With the
President Of the above named road, in
relation to the matter. Several years
ago the President agreed to furnish The
iron and rolling stock, and if still favor
able to the pfojecs, the citizens propose
to furnish the timber and do the grading.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

S@- II 1.-THE Constitutional Amend
msni1 passed the Senate by vote Of
20 TO 24-an old fellow named Downey,
claiming 10 be Democrat, voting With
the Aboliiionists It passed the House
BY 81 to % -SuIliUaH DemoeTat
An old fellow named Downeyl .
What refinement, shat veneraiion for
old age and q life Of usefulness, this
giant intellect Of the Sullivan Democrat
displays
Judge Downey has ranked among the
great men Of the State for more years
than Murray Briggs has lived, and until
be cast this vote has been pointed to b.
the Democracy as shining light in
their party, bnt nov, the nobless act o.
bis life-the giving Of freedom to an
oppressed people-has in 3 moment re
duced him, in the eyes Of this Scion o.
the Sullivan Democrat, 10 simply an
old fellow"
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

GUERgTLLAs Is ISDiAsA-Thers is q
regularly organized band OF robbers IN
The neighborhood Of GAINESVILLE, Harri-
son county, Indiana, whose depreda-
tons have, Of late, Of become really all
arming They visited the residence Of
one u he citizens last week, wish their
faces hlaekened, aud robbed him Of a
large sun Of moDey. They have also
stolen bedding, clothing, provisions, and
other articles. OF property, but a. yet
none OF the gang have been discovered
Considerable excitement exists in re-
gard 10 thess oaiFagas. and ever effort
will be made to discover he robbers
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
goIl Of Honor.

B anssii}e, Ibd.. Fsb. ~, lss5 !
We acknowlsfgs O. have received siner eur iaat
report. January u. 40, the following e,htFihs-
ti0ns flF fhs bauens # tbs sick aud sounded sat-
difgs IN hospitals st this piece
tRH ars John senEtag pairs xistss Crss-
eent AudGss 30. "a, Z. q. . p cash SO tAalaa
Of Evansvtiis. ~ baRaiss cloths, 81 rolls hand.
ages Mrs. 4. ueruhreok. shirts baaals
cloths; Mss Grifith pair socks Y is Barbsak,
: CARS frut, sits. Va Mills ! hundla cloths F.
Mts. y. Barns, ] tsadls eieihs ar. gpeaes,
bondla clitbs. Usfes. caah g, z. s. IbFiafIau
Comusissi0ns per Rev. ,. ,. Raiiiua. essh s. ,
AFs. HBasen. boa n cloths, - lbs
csaatgr- -MFs. h. D. nweu, " pairs of mittaBs I.
0wsnsFlila saater's Ala secisfy, p@F Mrs. sharp.
- hanassrehisfs, iat eioths. 2 pairs soeks 10
pairs drawers. ; arm slinNs. - ahirts. dressing
gowns, 10 reifs bandazas d sya HhAaass Unhnowu,
] box eicths, 20 its Soldiers Ffisaas, 70 bun-
dies cloths, IS ia 0salsr Ala saeisfY ,, WsFFfek
County, ~ pafrs draaaTs, - shirts. u piles
caves. pads. 2 buhdta alatha. ia var snaaEe
latiaaapoiia-Wm. Hannaaan. indisus stats
Sanitary Agsai, 80 qulrea nets paper, 500 savsi-
opass u GoverHer's Mv ssee. 8 sanitary pam.
phlsgs, 70 he. rage d41 rolls bandsEa.
sFaNferdssifis ~ so.asi's Aid haetsty. Cfaw.
f0sdsrills. D. rolls hsnaasss. 20 paifs socks, -
handksre htsfs u towels shiFta, pairs drawer,
: packages Hat, hsm dried buef. bot apsnna.
- It's butter. tongue a kpshsl drfaa pgaekei,
tsshel ariss applss. 10 lbs- efarksFs, ls ca >
ffaiE. 5 hausEiea clgl ss
harnsaHE LADIES' - Aaw HsrmouFs lad
psirs q socks, pairs mittsas
ia the ssme perias Eu have ifsueA supplies -
tolloB = = A. Hospital $50 tns- rags 90
rolls handazs. - pillow aiips, barrels piss IS
/ 10 Jars pickles. cans tomatoes, 10 cans fruit,
I jar apple batter. iars rs. bushsis dried ap-
pies. - fruit abl psi 70 Nashville, TsnB.
I Tor sick Indiana Holaiefs. q pairs drawers n
shirts. us gslrs ~ gloves, is patrs mitts, lei
I pairs socks - Magazines strk oa board ~
steamer Emsfad. lfuit. Mn. Nal. n.
( Wbiihssa fer 9th Indlssa Battery, Al Pad asah
I rAns peaches, pilieea. pillow slips. shiFts
/ ps r. drawers, psirs slippers, Arm slinxs,
! pill 9H-ttek, later slips A. Hove. Co y
I esth Illinois Inisntay Nnluntesrs, pairs raitts
I psrar aud envelopes
For she above contributions as thank th'
/ frisnas % the sick Or wounded soldiers, aud vi
I urge yoa 20 eontinus Ia the suod woFk sine'
UuF last report 31mn4fttnes for Ad $50 .rties hau
visited oar hospitals aud We feel sara that tAry
viii report them h sxecllsbt ur4Fr. The sshtarl
stores are fairly and islthfuily diatrsbztsd. VI
wish all Who give to coms ami SIRE aud Nn fee
sure that their report vii urge their societies 4
I increased labor far coed
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

r H J. Schl@pfer, corner Of Main
and Second Streets, in addition to bis
immense stock Of Perfumery and FaHey
Goods, has Just received a choice seIee-
fion Of Pure Drugs. specially adapted
to ae prescription and retail trade.
Mr.. S being himself pratical druggist,
and attending personally to the putting
Up Of prescriptions, the public usy de-
pend on having their orders promptly
and carefully 6Iled at bis store. He
has put up . Righf-beH At the side-door
Of bis building, on Second Street, BY
means Of which parties wishing pre-
scriPtious at any hour Of the aight can
have the wants Supplied With prompt
ness. Give him q call
Feb. IT-2td
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

BaS- It will be recollected that the old
Supreme Court of Indiana, Judge Per
kins presiding, in October last rendered
decision which, while pronouneing
the national legsl-tender Jaw uneonsti-
tational, affirmed its constitutioaality
on grounds of expediency. Aftsrwsrd,
the Court, urged on by the Copperhsad
journals, concluded to reconsider Its
strange action, and continued the case.
The new Court on Wednesday decided
the matter over again, holding that the
legal-tender law is constitutional, and
confirming Judge Perkins's first action
\ sustaining it de facso
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

Hall OF MoENIS0 STAB
LoDGB, No. I. l. o. OF
Evansville Feb Ii lsR5

EVANSVILLE, Feb 10, 1868
WHKREAs, The All-wise Disposer Of
human events has seen g. 10 take from
ouF midst our beloved brother DR.. John
I. WALKER. who Was endeared 10 rs for
his naay virtues; as a faithful friend,
good citizen, = useful man, both ia
public and private life. loyal 10 bis eoun-
try, grateful 70 BIS Greater, devoted
Odd Fellow, always ready tcassisi the dis
tressed, relieve the widow and educate
the orphan, carrying out the great prin.
eiples Of our order in the practice Of
Friendship, Lore aud Truth, a kind aud
aaectionste husband and parent, a good
and generous neighbor beloved BIZ all
who knew him i is, therefore,
Resolred, That as so evidence OF our
regard the emblems Of our Lodge be
drAped ia mourning for the next thirty
days.
Resolred, That We deeply sympaihize
with the widow, children and relatives
Of our late beloved brother, and that 3
copy Of these resolutions be furnished
the family OF the deceased, and thai
they be published in the city papers.
W. w. TILssrox,
n g., Pro TEN.
EDwARD TABoR, Secretary, Pro tenn.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
RELIGIOUs NOTICE.

Rry. J. T. MocLoUB wili preach in The Baptist
Iecsurs Room, corner Of chssssus street saa
Canal. en- sabbath ssxt, At io1s o'clock N. saa
8 o'sisek p
The FIRST Baptist Church Of Evansville, who
new have service in Marble Hall, will have
preachlnE on sabbath. Al the usual hours, By
/ Elder BLooNEK-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

As UsUAL--The trains again missed
connection at Vincennes, yesterday, and
we are, Of course, deprived Of the Gin.
cinnaii and Louisville malta We hope
our old friend, Superintendent Griswold
will give this matter bis undivided A.
tention for few days
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
CITY NEWS,

D65- Can nothing be done TO improve
the crossing on the lower side Of First
Street at Main Street : 1t is now abso-
lutely impossible for ladies', and is cal
culated TO bring odium on our city. We
think j, might be easily remedied Lei
the attempt be made
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18
W. L. LOWRY & Co.-BAEKRRs

Coupons Of the 7.30 Treasury
notes are paid at our Office. A
premium paid on notes Of Southern
Bank Of Kentucky until the lst Of
March County and City orders
bought and sold; also Government
securities Of every description /;
also Railroad Bonds and Bank
Stocks. Febl6Std-
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

Re5- .namber Of ladies were arrested
at Memphis, q few days $50. as the
steamer James Watson, on which they
had taken passage, was aboat leaving
Viekshurg. One OF them, Mrs Prim,
bad = large quantity Of quinine sswed
up in q victoriue, aud in her valise we're
8 number Of cotton cards and other ar.
,icles Of contfaband character.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-18

guerrillas we're SHOT, Eve wounded, and
Captain Curtis, Of the 2lst Georgia, and
fifteen Of the gang taken prisoners
Among the prisoners is g brother Of
Witherspoons Thirty stand OF arms
and twenty-three horses were brought
Of as trophies Of the victory, and the
whole affair was accomplished withont
the loss Of q man