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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
CIncinnatl market.

seis OIEoTNNAFI, November Bpm.
FLOUR quiet, and prices unchanged.
WHEAT il firm at 50 05MS2 10 for Old Red,
and 81 509$1 70 for New.
COBN dull at SOC. for Sound DID, As1
OATS in good demand; 40;94ic. in elevator.
BYE steady at S9@83c for Prime.
BARLEY Is In fair demand at 81 40 for Primo
Fall and Canadian.
= WHISKY-Duil market sales of New at 50 26.
PROVISLOSS unsettled, and prices too iEregu-
lar to admit of quotation. City Mess Pork sold at
$50 for Old aud New, market closing dull and
heavy at these rates. Green Meats declined, and
nomi3Al at lie 40, and 1870. for Shoulders,
Sides, and Hams No transactions in Old Meas.
LARD Is lower and dull, at 231z62ic. for
Whole hog and Primes tle-rendered
HOGS have fully declined 81, closing nominal
at 80 50@SIo 20. Gross receipts, 032 head.
GOLD I461<Q1461&, buYing.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

New ORLEANS, November 22d.-Cot.
ton depressed; sales j 800 bales of mid
ding at 52@54 Sugar dull at I6f@
l8. Freight heavy. Cotton to New
York II. Gold 49, Sterling 5S4
The steamer Mantanzs, from New
York has arrived. The steam ship
Whiting from New York, for Galveston,
arrived to day in tow of the steam ar
South Carolina. The Whiting lost her
rudder. Her boiler had completely
given out, and she was for two days in
the trough Of the sea.
The Lepislatura rneefs tom nrrnR :.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
ahlnmsnt OF Cntton.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The steamer
Western Metropolis, som Apilaehicola,
18th, brings 5000 bales cotton. The
shipment Of cotton from that port for
the season will reach 5000 bales, some
5000 of which have yet to be shipped
Some twenty vessels were loading.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
CITY NOTICES.
NToVEMBER 20, 1865.

ORDER FOB A BRICK ADE.WALK.
Aud now Il is her by or dered and directed by
the Comm Council Of the city Of EvansviIl.
tt at the owners of all lots or parts OF
lots, fronting on or adjoining the southeast
side Of Walnut street, flom Third to Fourth
street. in said city, cause tho sids W slks
thereon TO be brought to the prop grade,
and that they czuss . sidewalk X of class No. to
be laid down thereon within thirty days from the
publication Of this order. =
Am. McGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov "a. 1871, mast
@fUnion copy7 3 -f 1fF
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

:. n. sutcIlH, Administrafor Of Levi Yeakey. de.
ceased, riainfin, against Levi Yeakey's Heirs
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
steamboaf sunk.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-The steamer
Deer Lodge, hence for Omaha, with q
valuable cargo was sunk IL miles below
St. Joseph on Monday. Supposed to be
total loss. Boat valued ct 500, 900.
Insurance $4,000. nas
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
NoyE.BER 20, 1855.
oRDER FoaA PLANK SIDEWALK

= ORDER F03 A PLANK SIDEWALK.
And now IL is hereby ordered and directed by
the Common Council Of the city Of Evan sville
that the owners OF all lots parts of lots, 'front.'
Ing on or sej Dining tke north west side of Walnut
street, from Church street to the canal, in said
city, cause IT. side. walks thereon to BIS brought
to the proper grade, and that they csnse a side
wax Of Class Nc. 2 20 be laid down thereon with
in thirty days from the publication of this order
@4A PA'l A AN. McGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov. 24, 1856 MA st
union copy,)
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAiL.-Four pris-
oners attempted to break out of jail at
Cairo on Thursday night last. They got
into the yard, and would aoOn have been
over the wall, but for the timely alarm,
given by negro who was confined for
stealing COW. For once negro has
been of some. service.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
M0YEMBER %, 1865
ORDER FoRApLANK sIDK.wA1K

ORDER FOR a PLANK SIDEWALK
And now 1t is hereby ordered and directed by
the Common Council sf the city Of Evansville
that the owners Of all lets parts of lots 'front.'
ing on Or adjoining the west side Of Leet
street, from tentre street. to eecond street,
in said city, canse the sidewalks thereon TO be
brought 10 the proper grade, aud that they cause
q Sidewalk of cless No 2, with wooden curb, to
be laid down thereon within thirty days from
the publication of this ordtr. al'Wl st
La4ts A. M. McGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov. "a, 1865. n24-st
TUnion cony ..A a+@
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

PITTSBURGH, Nov. % River 8 feet
inch BY the pier mark, and rising very
slowly. Weather wet since last evening.
Quite a number of barges laden with
Goals are lying in the channel waiting
for q rise in the river.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
rovrMBER %. 1865


ORDER FOR A PLANK SIDE. WALK.
And now it is hereby ordered and directed by
the Common Council of the city Of Evansville that
the owners Of all lots or parts Of lots fronting on
or a6joining the north side of Eighth street,
N Eo'w yea rur'n r,tu aveh9s ana als1n % svenue,
TO be brought to the proper -ads, and that
they cause q sidewalk of Glass No. TO be laid
down thereon within thirty days from the publ.
cation of this order.
A. M. MoGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov "a, 1865. n2.-3t
TUnion copvl
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
NOTICE.
Plumes Cleaned and Curled.

Iva ostrich Feathers equal to any prepared IN
the Easts and also to curl them until they look
nearly 90 well an new. She asks fair trial. Resi-.
aence on secood atrest, betveep Oak and Mule
beFFTe Ne83 eaFfs. 4f no2Q 1Wss
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

a Lively CIrY.-TWo police officers
were shot on Tuesday night in Louis
vile; one of them is supposed to be
mortally wounded Louisville is live
ly city-in that line. In addition to the
above, the Journal Of Wednesday re-
cords a row by number of soldiers;
the shooting of a man named Ridge;
the stabbing Of one woman by another;
the arrest of numerous thieves,s bu-.
glars and other dainty denizens.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
20, 1865.
oRorR roR A pLANK sInE.wArr

ORDER FOR A PLANK SIDEWALK.
And row it is hereby ordered a d directed by
the Common Council of the city of Evansville
that the owners of all lots parts Of lots fronting
on or adjoining the west side Of Seventh avenue,
from Toird treet 10 Fourth street, in said city,
cause the sidewalks thereon to be brought to the
proE er grade, and that they cause q sidewalk OF
Glass No. to be laid down thereon ithin thirty
days from tina publication of this order.
b aa4 rfsa l.si7-a A. NJ. MCGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov. "a, 1865. n24-3t
FUnion c3pv
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
JovEaBxE 20, 1865.


ORDER FOB A PLANK SIDEWALK.
And now It is hereby ordered aud directed by
the Common Council of the city Of Evansville
that The ners Of all lots parts Of lots 'front.'
ing on or adjoining tho west side of Leet
street, from High street to Center street, in
said city, cause the sidewalks thereon 10 be
brought to the proper grade, and that they
cause Hessde-Waik of class No. 2, with wooden
culb bing. to be laid down thereon within thirty
days from the publication of this order.
A. NJ. McGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks 0fict, Roy. "a, 1866. mast
tssr.eta as- Union copy.l
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 22--Bich d Co 8
auction house on Broad street near the
theatre, and several adjoining houses,
was DESTROYED by FIRE to-nights
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
n NoYEMBER 20, 1855.


ORDER FOB A PLANK SIDEWALK.
And now it is hereby oTderFd and directed BY
the Common Council of the city Of Evansville that
the owners of all lots pa Is Of lots fronting on
or adJsining the north side of Sixth street,
from First avenue to Edgar street, in said ci v,
tause the siie-W thereon to be brought to the
proper grade, and that they cause a sidewalk Of
Glass No. 2 to be laid down thereon within thirty
days from the publication of this order.
no A.. M. MoGRIFF, Clerk. s
City Clerks Office, Nov. "a, 1865. n24 81
fUnion copy.A
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
20, 1865.
oRDER FOB a PLANK sIDEwALK.

ORDER FOB PLANK SIDEWALK
Aud now it 10 hereby ordered and directed by
the Common Council of the city of EyansviIle,
that the CT oil iots pa Is of lots front.
ing on or adjoining the northwest side of Walnut
street, from Sixth street to Church street. in said
CITY, cause the sidewalks thereon to be brought to
the proper grade, and that they caslse sidewalk
of class No. 2 ito be laid down thereon within
thirty days from the publication of this order.
-'s A. III. HoGRIFF, Cierg.
City Clerks Office, Nov -, 1855. n24,3t
"a ga funion copY.T
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

na- An engineer at Nashville sent
workman under his locomotive to oil
the running gear;--and then, forgetting
his presence, run his engine just far
enoneh ahead to cut off one Of the mans
legs A bystander shouted to warn the
engineer, who thereupon backed his
machine in dismay and cut off the other
leg of the unfortunate workman. de
survived. however, and suing the COM
pany for $50, 600 damage has obtained
$500. They should have sent the en-
qinesr to the penitentiary for Eve years,
tszs sgf EzET
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
\TOVEMBER 20, 1865


= :
And row it is hersby ordered aud diress ed by
the Common 9 uncl Of the city of L amarillo
that the owners of all lots parts Of lett, front
ing on or adjoining the north side Of Sixth
street, from Edgar street to Mary street, in said
city, cause the side walks thereon to be brought
TO the proper graAe. and that they cause q eide
Wak Of Glass No. 2 to be laid down thereon within
thirty days from the publication Of this order.
"a d l. rrst q Am. McG2IFF, Gierk.
City CIsrk's Once, Nov. "a, 1885,, MA st
!. " n. 81 y Union cipYl )
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

HEAVY BURGLARY.--A $4,000 bur-
gIary was committed in Cincinnati, on
Monday night-mostly in dry goods.
The burglars were caught next day and
the goods recovered psas6J
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
20, 1865
oaDER FOR A pI1NK sIpE.wALK.

= UaDEh FUR a FLANh bIDE-WALk.
q And now ii is hereby ordered aud directed By
the Common Council Of the city Of Evansville
that the OF sl lots parts Of lots fronting
on or afjolning the east side Of Seventh avenue,
from Third street. 70 Fourth street, IN said city,
cause the side walks thereon to be brought to the
proper grade, and that they cause side walk Of
Ciass No. 2 TO be laid down thereon within thirty
days from the publication Of this order.
ffe A M. McGRIFF, Clerk.
City Clerks Office, Nov "a 1865. n24-3t
[Union copy
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
BOARDING.

RoARDTNG-MRs. A. o'REILY Is PREPAR-
IL ed 70 take boardeFs. Rooms furnished Is de-
sired. She Will also take tkw day boaFders.
Corner Gum and Second streets. uI7.st
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
ovEMBER %, 1866.


ORDER FOR A PLANK SIDEWALK.
And nov IL is hereby ordered and directed by
tho Common Cornell Of the city Of Evansville
that the owners of all lets parts OF lots frent
ing on or adjoining the south side of Seventh
street, from Vlne street to Division street. in
sart city, cause the aide walks thereon to be
brought 10 proper grade, and that they cause q
side wax of class No. to be laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication of this
oreer. A. NJ. BcGRIFF Clerk
City Clerks once, Nov. 2a, 1865 MOST
Union copy1 s -
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

IA A MACPHERSON, sheriff's son,
judges son. and the offspring of a bank
manager are in custody in Canada for
burglary. ~ 'iesae5b
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
sUNDRTEs.

ENLoUR-FULL SUPPLY, FROM SUPER.
L 1lns to Choice. ExtIa. BAIkD q START.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24
Attest: A. M. MoGR1rr, Clerk. a

g The above ordinance was passed on the 10th
day of November, 1865, and ordered to be pus-
lfshed and that 1t be in foree from and after the
1st day OF December next.
nov34 d2t w. BAKER, Mayor.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

Gen. Butler doesn't seem to be out
growing his popularity as fast as he
could wish. There is now none so poor
as to do him reverence The Cairo
Democrat speaks of him thus; "Gen.
Butler intends removing to Washington
city, and has negotiated for the purchase
of a residence there. 1t is a wonder the
General did not 90 to the capital long
since. Corrupt in principle, he is .
thief by instinct, and the debauchery of
the city of magnificent distances, to-
gether with the wide field for dishonest
peculation which it presents to the ad-
venturer, will make his new home a
paradise to the brute of New Orleans. :"
Noble Meas
The calumny and abuse of the Csiro
Democrat is glowing eulogy to any
man. It's great mission is to sit in the
swamps at the mouth Of the Ohio and
furnish ''tit-bits'' to the out-spoken and
undisguised rebel papers farther South
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-24

SEEsIBLE-The Mrs. Colemans, who
ask the President to pardon JEFF. Da-
Wis, speak in plaintivs language of his
sorrowiug wife and children. Does it
ever occur to them that there are thou
sands OF widows and orphans throughout
the land, suffering through the treason
of Davis, more entitled to sympathy 2
Let not the great mass of the afflicted
be forgotten in the rush in behalf Of the
titled few--NashvilEe Union.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22
FROn NEW YORK.

New YORK, April q.
The Heralds correspondent says the
psroling of Lees army Wss completed on
the 18th. The official report puts the mum.
Der of men at 26, lis, I59 pieces of artillery,
II stands of colors and 1898 stand Of
small arms, !, 100 wagons caissons, &c, aud
4,000 horses and mules.
The Herslds Paris correspondent says
MsIimillian's minister in London has re-
signed, declaring that he is satisfied the
Mexican empire is collApsing, and that
Msximillian viii soon abdicats and return
to Austria, being completely disappointed
in his two most important expectations-
the recognition Of the United States and
cfisargy. ~ NJ '0'''>N . M nm
AS confirmation of this report, it is
stated that Macmillan has retracted the
remuneration of his family rights to the
throne Of Austria, made before leaving
Europe.
The Times Spanish Fort correspondent
says there were captured in the defenses Of
Mobile 3l6 guns, of which Spanish Fort
had 46.
The rebel gunboats escaped up the river,
but they will be captured or destroyed.
There were five of them-four ironclads
Our loss is about 1900. The rebel loss in
killed and wounded is not less than 1000.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22
81.

Blakely. Though I have constant tels-
graphic Communication with him I send
CHS dispatch by Lieutenant Commander,
j. H. Gillis, whose vessel, the Milwaukee,
was, as the Department has been already
informed, destroyed by a torpedo.
l subsequently gave him charge of the
naval battery on shore with which he
rendered effective service in shelling Fort
Alexis and the Spanish Fort. 1 COM
mend him to the attention of the Depart
ment for zeal and galsnJry. am also
much indebted TO commander Crosby, who
was untiring in freeing Blakeley river of
torpedoes, having succeeded in removing
over one hundred and fifty. A service de-
GOODNESS, Judgment and perse-
rance.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Il K. THATCHAR
Rear Admiral, Oomd'g
West Gulf Squadron.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22
FROM 81. LOUIs.

81. LOUIS, April 81.
The jackson Mis- News, of the 9th,
says: General Writ Adams advance with
1,500 men encountered q Federal force,
under General Orossell, $500 strong, at
Pleasant Ridge, Ala. He whipped them
badly, killing $50, Wounding and eaptur-
ing large ntmber, taking sll their artil-
lery, wagons and pontoons. Adams loss
was about 300.
-Four hundred mora of our wounded,
from Mobile, arrived at New Orleans on
the 10Th.
Governor Fletcher hes written letter
taking strong ground against the adoption
of the new Constitution recently framed
by the Constitutional Convention. The
magnificent hearse and six horses has been
sent from here TO Springfield to convey
the remains of the President to their fBal
resting place. The st. Louis Old Guard,
composed of wealthy citizens over fifty
years of age viii alsO attend the funeral
accompanied by Frank Baceu's band of
one hundred instruments.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Beef, Beef, Beef.
OFFIoE COMdIssARY sUBsIsTENOE,O
joHSsgS's ISLAND, KEAB EAEOUsKT, o.,

OfF1OE COM4IeSARY EUBsTsTEN0E,1 !
JoHSsgS's ISLAND, NEAE sASOgskF, O..
SEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPRI.
- CATE will b. received By the undersigned IN.
I'll ia. IL, May 6, 1865. from cit zens loyal 70 the
Unitei States. tor furnishing such
FRESH BEEF
For the subsistesce Depart nens Of the 0. s. Army
for al o. 5. Troops ana PIisonsrs Of War at John
sons lslsnd On o, and vicinity, es may required
ey tn Oomnissafy Of Subsistence stationed at
Jhnsonls Island. Ohio, from the 18th day CT May,
1885, 20 ths 18th day Of November, 1855.
Tbs 3 'ef TO be sound and wholesome, IN alter.
2Ate lore end hind quarters, or parts thereof,
tneokS, shanks and kidney tallow to be excluded
2uartsrs 10 be tIirmed As required By the re- u.
lstoos o. me y. 5 subsistence Ospartmentl, to be
OF good fat Steers over for years Of age, and be
Cell refe1 In such quantities and at such times A.
nay be required BY the proper oficers.
Ihe aoosp ed BIDS VIII form the basis Of written
eontEat 4 Of usual forms and conditions
a bond in the sum Of ten thousand dolI,rs
$4,000, s'gnsd By The Contractor and two good
snd sgteisnt suTetes viii be required snd the re-
sponsio MY OF the suretes must be certified to by
the Clerk Of some Court Of Record in the County
u Which they reside, OF BY ths 0. S. District At
2 Goh BID must be HU10mpsHi-,i ti-v vvTtfavusv-
OF respsnsioihty, the cath Of allegiance, and
guaranty signed BY the bi der and pr posed sure
ties, that If the bid Is accepted the 4ntTact viii be
Eigced and bord tled.
Esch aid must be accompanied by the afBdsvit
o. the bidder tt at ths bid is tde 10 good faith
that be s ther directly indirectly inter stsd
IN any Other bid that he Is conce ned 10 no COM
bination having Its object fraud pea tbe Gov
eU mspt, aud has made no effort TO indute hers
not to Offer proposals.
Paym nts 70 be made monthly in such funds ss
may be supplied by the Treasury.
Bids from hrm must specify the nams and ad-
dress OF each msmber thereof
= hs fge pspers-bid, oath, afidaTit, cer'i fcate
CT responsibility, an gusrsntee-must be attached
TO each other. enveoped, sealed, Endorsed "Pro-
sas fJr Beef" and addressed to ths undsrs'gued.
Ri Is will uOt be received from parties DO nave
rreTious failed t. comply with their bids con-
tracts nor from parties who are not present to re-
apcnd TO heir bil.
This advertisement will hs part OF the contract,
sao printed copy must be attached to each BIZ.
B. ". WE lLS,
ap2Z, I'd "a tain and e s
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22

GEEEAt HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF
OEIo, ADJ'T GENERALS OFFICE,
COLUMBUS, April 2lst, 1865. }
General order No. 4.
The remains of the late President Lin
coin, in transit to their final resting place
at Springfield, Ill, viii arrive at Cleveland
On Friday, the 28th inst, at 78O A. NJ,
leaving Cleveland at midnight on the
same day, arriving at Columbus at 7:3O A.
NJ. of Saturday, the 29th inst, and will
leave Columbus for indianapolis, via the
Great Central Railroad, at o'clock p. N.
OF the same day.
A national salute of thirty.six guns will
be fred at Cleveland at $50 A. NJ, on the
morning of the 27th inst, and one at the
expiration of each half hour during the
day until sunset. A similar salute will be
Ared at Columbus on the morning of the
10Th inst, and during the day. At Cob
umbus the remains will be deposited during
the day in therotunds Of the Capitol. The
rotunda and the building will be sppro.
pristely draped in mourning, and such az
apgements mEde for The ingress and egress
Of ths public ss will efectuslly prevent
confusion.
A sufficient military guard will be sta
toned in the building and on the grounds
Nal. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S. Vols,
Commanding Northern Department, will
have charge Of the tsain through the state
The procession to escort the remains
from and 10 sne depot at Cleveland and
Columbus will be organized and controlled
by officers detained for that purpose by
Msjor General Hooker.
As a mark of respect to the memory of
our late Chief Magistrate, it is suggested
that business be generally suspended dur
ing the day on the 2sth inst, at Cleveland,
and ct Columbus on the 29th inst; that all
flags upon public buildings, upon the ship
ping in our hArbors, and elsewhere, be dis
played at half-mast and suitably drsped in
mourning during the time when the re-
mains are In the State, and that our citi-
zsns generally unitein mRnifesting in every
suitable manner the deep grief which rests
upon their hearts under this grest national
bereavement.
The people of the State are invited to be
present at Cleveland or Columbus, as may
be most convenient TO them, and unite in
paying the last sad offices of respect TO the
remains of our beloved President who has
sealed his devotion to the cause of liberty
with his life blood, and who though dead,
still lives and ever will, in the affec!ionste
remembrance of patriotic people. Let
them come and gaze upon his murdered
body and then renew their vows of allegi.
snce and swear anew eternal hostility
to every enemy of the country.
By order of the Governor.
[Signed B. R. CowEN,
q. Adjutant General of Ohio.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-22
CAPTURE OF MOBILE.
WEST GULF SQUADRON,
.. s. FLAGSHIP SToCKDALF,
a. n mil 10
Orr MOBILE, April Y.


SIR: I have the honor to inform the De-
partment that on Monday, the 10th inst,
subsequent to the capture Of Fort Alexis
and Spanish Fort, detailed IN my disPstcn
No, So, dated April 9th, the OctOrors, Lieu
tedat Commander W. W. Low, and the
ironclads, were enabled, in Consequence OF
the thorough dredging Of the Blaksley
river through the indefstigable and intel
ligent exertion of Commander Pierce Cros-
by, to move up nearly abreast Of Spanish
fort from which point Lieutenant Com
msnder Low with his rihed gun shelled
with great precision for one hour and with
such effect that both forts we're evaausted
in The evening of the llth, and our forces
occupied them, capturing a few prisoners
in the adjoining marsh.
The forts l shall hold until General
Candy can garrison them with his troops.
This morning moved, with the gunboats
conyoying, 5000 men of General Gran
gers forces to the west side of Mobile Bay,
for the purpose of attacking Mobile On
o1r arrival it was soon sscertaiRed that the
anemy had evacuated all their detences
and retreated with their gunbosts up the
AlsbaI2A river.
8, Inc gLhOoHS va NN -. -.
captured in few days, unless destroyed
by the rebels themselves. General dIa1-
ger and myself have just se1t into Mobile
q formal demand to the Mayor for its un-
conditional surrender, which will undoubt-
edly be complied with ss the city is now
st our mercy.
The navy hiss already hoisted the Stars
and Stripes over the walls OF Fort Pinto
and Spanish River Bait sry. ~ also nave
entire possession Of ChOcLaW Point Batte-
~ snd three heavy fortA below 1t, within
Garow 8 Bend. 1 shall p lace snfncieni
number of gunboats directly In front OF tnf
city to give efficient protection 70 the ioya
ip6sbitSnts, of whom l learn there Is
great number.
General Candy, with ths forces undal
his immedtsia command is At present j