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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-25
QUEENSWARE.

IMPORTERS OF CHINA, GLASS
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-25

Farmers tell us that there never has
been in this county as fair a prospect
for an immense yield of corn, as is
presented this season. The wheat
crop will also turn out yield far in
advance of the expectations Of far
mers before it was harvested. The
oats crop will be good hay middling.
The potato yield will be. immense
Shelby Union. @
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Cincinnati Market,

by telegraph -f-" A'A
CIscISNATI, Jan. u.-FLoUR-Closing at full
rates. Superfne S.. OF 50; Extra 1893: Family
$S25.
GRAIS.-Wheat, continues dull and prices NOM
inal 10 great extent. No. l new red held at Sl15
Corn, dull prices shade lower. the offering being
an excess of the demand. at 81 5o@52. Oats quiet,
at 493S1z for No. l. Rye, steady at 75c for No. l.
HoGs-In active demand tand all that were on
the market were taken at So. Receipts 1900
head.
PRoyIsIoNs.-Mess pork in active demand with
sales Of LOO bbls City at.S9@3s1z 1000 do. Coun-
try at 2S1z929 Prime meats steady at l6139l7 for
shoulders, sides and hams. Bulk meats firm l2l5
a l514@l7 for shoulders, sides and clear sides.
Green meats advanced to TO- ID and lie for should
ers, sides and hams. Packed lard advanced l7ssc
for prime City, withia good demand.
GRocERIEs-Quiet.
CorToN--Dul, and prices declined to 45cf for mid
ding. ~
wHIsKY--Steady at $2.2s.
GoLD--l38l8.
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The Wharfmaster collected S24S,15 during
the month.
Recorder Wilkinson's report shows col
lected for the month of December, total
Of 5,605,50. a
The Sexton reports 35 white and &C col
ored persons buried in December.
Thos. McCarty I'd Clerk of the market
collected 81 l60,50.
These amounts were allowed. =
A message was received from the Board of
Aldermen, that that Board refused TO concur
in the amendment TO the bill relating TO
policeman.
Mr.. Cellyett moved that committee o.
conference be appointed consisting Of three
members from the Board, which was carried,
Messrs. Lellyet Haley and Woodfn were
appointed. ~ =
Mr.. Duncan moved that committee be
appointed TO investigate the conduct Of the
hremen at the late FIRE, which was carried,
and Messrs. Duncan, Haley and Edwards
appointed.
Mr.. Haley, from the committee on Public
Schools, said that the School Committee to
whom had been referred the resolution from
the Board Of Aldermen in respect to Public
School buildings, recommended that the
whole matter be referred 10 the Board of
Education. The repors was received and
concurred in resolution.
The bill remoralizing the Legislature to
give negroes the right to testify in the courts
Of justice of this state heretofore published, J
was taken up.
Mr.. Duncan opposed its passage on the
ground that it was a political question and
would tend TO involve the Council in future
debates. He said that he was in favor Of
the passage of the bill Of the Legislature,
but did not like the form Of Mr.. Brien's
resolution, and asked leave TO present the
following memorial which was granted.
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New York Dry Goods Market.

NEW lORk, Jan. ..
b Dry GooDs.-The domestic cotton goods market
during the past week, has been quiet and without
any important features. The stock of goods on
hand continues scant- Prices are steady at about
the quotations of last week.
In wooden goods there has been a slightly i'm
proved demand for fancy cassimert,s at prices
ranging from 81 so to 90 per yard, ali wool, and
and 81 25G2 3715 for silk mixed Nous. de LANES
are dull and lower. Manchester, Hamilton, and
Pacific quoted at 20c.
The foreign dry goods market is quiet. Prices
are steady and, in some cases. higher. An early
activity in trade is expected.
quiet. Stocks, however, are light, and prices firm.
shau A. 81 &c, and Superior l X L, Soc.
BLEACHED SHEETINGS AND Continue
in very light supply. Several of the leading
brands continue to be sold ahead. Prices are
firm, and tending upwards. We quote: Wamsut-
ia, soc; Forrestdale, 421zc; Clinton CCC, 40c; do
&C, 3719c; do c, 35c, and Canoe 2217c.
PRINTs-Haye been fairly active during the
week at steady prices, closing as follows; Coche-
co, re; Sprague, 261zc; Hamilton, 2614c; Rich
mond 26c; American, Sc and Freeman BE.
GINGHAMs-Are firm, and in moderate demand
at 81 &c for Glasgow, and Sic for Lancaster.
TIcKs-Are quiet at 55c for Hamilton and 40c
for Blackstone River.
SrRiPED-Are steady at 45c for Whittenton
and York. and 22l7sc for Pittsfeld.
DENIMs-Are firm, and in light supply. York
sac and Thorndike 40c.
Brown DRILLs-Are dull and rather irregular.
Standard SAC. and Winthrop 20.
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Conflict Between The Civil and the
Military Authorities.
Investigation Of The Affair OF the
9th Instant.
! omcial Report. y

The difficulty between the city police and
negro soldiers, on the 9th inst, has been
referred to General johnson, Provost Mar
shall General, for investigation and report.
The whole matter will finally be submitted
10 General Thomas for his action. The fol-
lowing statements were made yesterdays:
0rFcR Pro. MAR. GrS.. NAsHyrtLE, Tenn,
Jan. IL. 1866. )
/, II. w. Barnard, Colonel 101st u. s. c.
T.. having heard that Col. w. r. Shafter,
10Th u. S. c. l., was charged with having
had difficulty with the Mayor of Nashville,
and knowing that was the Colonel instead,
do voluntarily make the subjoined state
ment. % .tAt 4llAE @N " Z.
On Tuesday morning, 9th inst, hearing
that some enlisted men of the 10lst had been
abused and maltreated by citizens, on or near
the Market Square, | fastened there and
was directed TO the Mayors Office and in
trodaced to him. / told him, that hearing
there was a difficulty, | came down to see
to the Provost Marshaps Office" Then, by
way Of explaining why ] came, | remarked,
" 7 would not have come, but citizens are SO
IN the naDlt vi dnuslHS neSEO sciuiSin, anu
The Mayor here interrupting me, jumped
up and said, he would have no such language
in his office and that if his officers did
wrong they should be dismissed. That he
might no. consider my remarks personal, |
said, " / meant that the secessionists abused
the negro soldiers, and hated them" was
again interrupted before | could finish, with
~ will have no such language here. am
Mayor of the city, and this is the Mayors
Office" j then started to leave the room,
and when half way out he said, Leave my
Office, Immediately" He then followed me
to the passage, and said, Did you mean to
insult me ?' said, 81 did not but is you
wish to take it as an insult, you can do So"
He then again ordered me from the Office,
telling me that he was Mayor Of the city.
The Mayors language was, shortly after
the commencement very loud and angry. i
did not lose my temper, nor abuse in any
way the Mayor nor any person in his Office,
This statement | certify on honor is true.
[signed.l r, w. BARNARD,
Colonel 10lst U. S. c. /.
III. G.. DAVIS,
1t Colonel l0lst L. s. G.. l.
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, NasavrlIs, Teaan.. Jan. lith 1865.

Brevet NJ al Gen. r. W. johnson. Pro. Mar. Gen.
Militsry Division Of Tennessee
GENERAL: / have the honor to state
that on the ninth day Of January, at about
IL o'clock AM, | was in store on the
northeast corner OF the Public Square,
when ! heard noise like the report of a
pistol. went to the door, where my SER
want boy held my horse, The boy told me
that some citizens intended TO shoot colored
soldiers. At the time, | saw people rum
Mig toward the other side of the Square.
mounted my horse and rode up TO where
saw n colored sergeant trying TO forcibly
take gun away from soldier. Both sol
diers were fully armed and equipped, and
seemed TO be on duty. The soldiers were
surrounded by "a crowd Of citizens. saw
the gun was cooked, and, as II appeared, the
sergeant could not take il from the soldier,
| considered il my daty to interfere, and
dismounted, but before got up 70 the sol
diers some four or FIVE policemen were in
possession Of the gun. remarked, Gentle
men, / am an officer. What is the matter p
When man stepped up to me- and said in
an insulting manner, :" BY God, am officer
too" By that time the policemen had
taken the soldier of towards the Recorder
Court. / turned towards the sergeant, who
seemed 10 be little scared; and told him
that from all had seen, could only say
that he had done his duty, aud that IL he
needed evidence, | would give is for him. ]
then started off through the market house
believing the difficulty over. had gone
about so or 100 PAGES, when some white
citizens ran up to me, ard told me that the
policemen were abusing the prisoners shame
fully. / then walked down College street
On the way. my horse was brought me, ]
mounted, and went on. Nearly opposite the
Erwin House, saw the policemen striking
a corporal, who was then already bleeding
profusely from wound on his head.
then said, Stop; do not abuse that man, =
when man, who afterwards turned out q
be Mayor Brown, took hold Of nv horses
reins and said, II viii take YOU
dismount" However, Immediately af
ter, he said, in more polite manner
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CANDIDATES.
Fer County Judge.

FGr county Judge.
W are authorized to announce VIM. A. Glenn,
as a candidate for County Judge Of Davidson
county, at the ensuing election.
For Attorney General.
We are authorized to announce SAMUEL DoSEL-
SON, Esq. of Nashville, as candidate for Attor-
ney General, for the District composed Of the
counties of Williamson, Summer and Davidson.
at the ensuing election. JAZZ 66-td
For Circuit Court Clerk.
HAVING been solicited by a large number Of old
friends, VIII. l.. Foster has consented to an
nounce his name as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk Of Davidson county. at the ensuing March
election.
We are authorized to announce the name Of
David G. Love as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Circuit Court Clerk Of Davidson
county, at. the ensuing March election.
For County Court Clerk.
IindsIey Nichcl is a candidate for re-
election second term.) to the Office Of Clerk Of
the COunty Court of Davidson County. q. the
ensuing March election. dec17dtd
We are authorized 20 announce the nsmJo e
VIM. y. Cheafham as a candidate FOR the Office
of County Court Clerk Of Davidson county, at the
ensuing March Election. - sr * 81
We are authorized 10 announce w. q. Ewin
as a candidate for County Court Clerk Of Davidson
county. at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We sre authorized to announce Thomas G.
Crunk as a candidate for County Court Clerk at
the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce wriley w.
Phillips as a candidate for County Court Clerk.
at the ensuing election. dec4-te
VIZ are authorized to announce w. c. Hall a
ing election decl-te
For Criminal Court Clerk.
We are authorised to announce James A. Hall
as a candidate for Criminal Court Clerk Of David
son county. at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized 10 announce Charles E
Diggons as 3 candidate for Criminal Court Clerk
Of Davidson county at tho ensuing March cleo
tior. deci-te.
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arrest of Scindler-An arrest was made
yesterday of party who has been lately in
gratiating himself into the confidence of our
business men, and who has bled them to a
considerable amount. He gave his name as
Frank Haug, of the firm of Haug, Hardle &
Co., OF Macon, Georgia, and purchased goods
of three different firms of this city, to the
amount of SIS, 00o In payment, he present.
ed a check on the First National Bank Of
Cincinnati. He had been stopping at the
International and yesterday morning he left
that hotel, forgetting to pay his board, and
proceeded to the steamboat wharf, where he
ma r arrangements with the Captain of the
Imperial to carry himself and goods to Mo-
bile
Meantime the parties Of whom he had
purchased his stock-consisting of groceries
and dry goods--had, telegraphed both to Gin
cinnati and Macon, and found that no such
firm was known in either place as Hang,
Hardle C Co. They became alarmed, and
laid the facts in the case before the Chief OF
the City Police, and about 2 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, Haug wat arrested near the
postoficc, and taken before Squire Meacham
for examination. He was required TO give
$4,000 bail, and being unable to do this, was
lodged in Jail to await his trial before the
Squire on Monday next.
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| We are authorized to announce Phineaa GAR
rett as candidate for County Trustee at the en-
SUNG Maren eiecuon. " dec4-te. :
We are authorized to ANNOUNCE Thcmaa
shute. Of the Fourteenth Civil Distr;ct. 4. 4
Candidate for County Trustee Of Davidson County
| at the ensuing March election.
| We are authorized to announce r. W. BarIew
as candidate for County Trustee Of Davidson
county at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce Captain John
Wilson, as candidate for reelection to the Of
fee Of Comfy Trustee at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
For Sheriff
We are authorized to announce A. G.. Hasey.
as a candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson county at
the ensuing March election
We arc authorized to announce Robert r.
Catflea, candidate Tor Sheriff Of Davidson
county At the next March election. dec4-te.
We are authorized to announce Kosciusko
Branch as a candidate for Sheriff of Davidson
county at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We are authorized to announce w. 6. Shaw,
as candidate for Sheriff of Davidson county, at
he ensuing March election kA&s : decd -te.
VIZ are authorized to announce VIM. Wilson
as candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing election
dec4-td,
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1ou,s.,,,o p-o.i.,on ,rar,.e..

The provision market continues somewhat un-
settled owing to the conflicting reports from other
leading points. Holders, however, manifest much
frmness, and mess pork is held at SO, though a
lot of so bbls sold at SIS sale of prime at S25
Good bacon is in request at quotations, with sale
of 200 NJ. a AS sugar-cured hams at Csc, and
considerable transactions in meats and lard have
been made on terms not transpired. sale OF
10000 pounds clear sides at Zoe.
The attendance at the Merchants Exchange
was unusually large yet transactions wee limited,
the views of buyers and sellers seeming to coict,
the former contending for declines but the lat
ter not willing to make concessions
Dispatches from New York quote Breadstufs
inactive though not lower. Mess pork excited in
the morning but slightly declining in the evening
at $50 IS for new. Lard dull at TIC. Groceries
in rather better demand; hard sugar quoted at
1876. Whiskey dull and nominal at 81 20@2 Is for
raw
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OFFICE Or 1Hr UNION AND AxraIcAs. /

FRIDAY. Jan. IL. 1856.
MosErARy.-Currency continues very scarce,
and Exchange on New York is now taken at 4
discount and gold at par fft
Gold opened in New York yesterday at SO and
at noon WIS quoted at l3s5z. We heard ofthe sale
Of small lot at 135.
Bank Of Tennessee is ia demand at 40 Ihe Of
ferings yesterday we're rather light.
Planters Bank is still taken at 55@56 and sold
at 81, while Union Bank is in demand at 60.
Southern money is offered in large quantities
and is only bought at reduced rates
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cotton and Gloeery Market

Yesterdays dispatches from New York reported
a Sigh: decline in Cotton. which increased the
dulness of the market here. None but those who
are compelled to sell seem inelnedto sell at pre-
sent prices. Holders feel their ability to have
some control in determining the price by with
holding it from the market. Knowing the short
supply in the country they are not afraid. We
quote at 409A.
We have no changes to note in Groceries. unless
il is more limited demand
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-12

McMianriHe s-Robhery-Bo Boring for
Olive learn from friend who has just
returned from a visit to Warren county, that
a robbery occurred about six miles from Nc
Minnville, on Tuesday night last. A party
consisting of three white men and a negro,
made an assault on a stranger who was trav-
cling toward the town, and took from him
some 500 in money. Immediate pursuit
was made, and one of the robbers was re-
cognized by large mole under his eye, but
he made his escape before he could be APP
pretended. We understand that this same
party of villains had been extensively en-
gagged in horse stealing for some time pre-
vious. fr4la
Our informant states that four wells have
been sunk in the vicinity of McMinnvile,
and one of them, belonging to company
with which Gen. Milroy is connected, prom
Uses to be great success. These wells are
not yet finished, but Judge Swiggert, of In
diana, distinguished mineralogist, has
visited the spot, and reported so favorably,
that a large quantity of machinery has been
ordered, and arrangements made to prosecute
the work with new vigor.
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l. O @ A L n Z w =
CITY COUNCIL.
Proceeding. Of Board of COunciimen.

A regular meeting of the Council was held
last evening at $50, p m, President Cotton
in the chair. -l ~s
Members present-Messrs. Cotton, Rob
ertson, Duncan, Lellyett, Marlborough, Horn,
Scott Haslam, Graves, Woodhn, Ambrose,
Jenkins, Brien, Hagey and Haley.
The minutes Of the preceding meeting
we're read and approved.
FROM THE OTHER BOARD,
A bill 10 regulate the salaries of the police
and the times Of holding elections, passed
the first reading
On motion Of Mr.. Horn, the bill was so
amended as to give the night policemen
S2.75 and perquisites, as heretofore. On
suspension Of the rules, the bill passed the
second and third readings, and was trans
mitted 10 the other Board for concurrence.
The reports from the Standing Committees
were printed, a synopsis of which is given
below. KL w.
IT.. H. -n..n.t .Iou,a sl,a follcufner
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-12

Supreme Court-The law docket of the
9th Circuit was not finished yesterday, out
will probably be concluded to-day. The
equity docket of this court will next be
taken up.
The following opinions were delivered
yesterday:
Amenon & Dorey rs. John o. Ewing
BY Judge Milligan. Judgment affirmed.
Davidson rs Manlure-By Judge Shack
elford. Reversed, and cause remanded for a
new trial.
l.. X. Spain rs. Newman-By Judge
Shackelford. Reversed and remanded.
Vim. B. Reese was sworn in as practicing
attorney.
Thomas H.Colwell, the Attorney for the
State, has been some two weeks at his resi-
dence, al Shelbyville, sick. He will, how
ever. probably be here to-day, as we learn
than he Is conyalescent. - rl,,r,s
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NetEoNtIUIIH VtC9
W. MATT. Brown, Mavor.

A. G.. Duncan, NJ. c. Cotton, r. B. Cheat
. ham, w. ii. Wilkinson, T. G. Yarbrough.
r. w. Graves, John Harlan, T. w. Haley,
II. G. Jenkins, j. Ambrose, C. A. Brodie,
c. Robertson, r. NJ. Scott r. II. Woodfn,
r. II. Horn.
Mr.. Brien then said that he was deter
mined as representative Of the Third Ward
to show his hand. II the gentleman wished
to offer anything in lieu, calculated TO avoid
this subject or any pretext whatever, he had
a right 10 do 80, but he asked that this body
might be permitted 10 express their ppin-
ion. He knew of nothing that would have
more weight with the Legislature than the
passage Of this resolution. Is n ~ y
Mr.. Haley was opposed TO the passage OF
this resolution, because he did not see how
the passage ofthe resolution would affect the
matter.
Pres. Cotton remarked that il was not the
business Of the council 10 NEEDLE with polii-
ical matters. Ii would be presumption to
ask the Legislature to pass the bill whenthey
had ALREADY declined 20 do it.
Mr.. Brien called for the ayes and noes,
and the question was then debated at length.
The vote was finally taken on the ques-
ton 70 adopt the memorial in lieu Of the
resolutions and decided in the affirmative,
by a vote OF twelve to three.
A message was received from the Board
Of Aldermen that they adhered to their
original bill fixing pay Ct policemen.
The Council sent a message in return re
fnsing 10 concur.
Aresolution was received from the Board
that the Police Committee be requested 10 in
quire into the conduct Of the police on the
night OF the 9Th inst, and ascertain why
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Colonel, 1 command peace here, and
want your assistance" / then dismounted,
and told him that he would have my assist
ance, but he should stop the unnecessary
abuse Of the soldiers. The sergeant still had
possession of his gun, and number of po-
licemen were trying to wresf it from him, at
the same time striking at him. Isfepped
up to the corporal and advised him to give
up his gun, which he did Ny reason for
giving him this advice was simply to stop all
further excitement The Mayor then re-
quested me TO go up to his Office and give
my testimony, which I did While at the
Mayors office, Col. Barnard, 10lst U. s. c.
/, came in, and requested information. The
Mayor told him that the men had been
turned over 10 the Provost Marshal Col.
Barnard then attempted to apologize for the
intrusion, but the Mayor interrupted him
twice or three times, and ordered him out of
his Office. then left with the Colonel.
(Signed.) T. TRAUERNIcHT,
1t. Col. 18th Z. S. c. ].
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EDUCATIONAL.

Classical, Mathematical and English
school.-.--The Exercises Of my School viii be
resumed on MONDAY, THE FIRST OF JANU-
AIRY, 1866 in the Rooms in the Southeast corner
of the First Presbyterian Church. Entrance
from Spring street. Additional Pupils can be
received. NATH. Cross.
dac30-1m
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Recorders Cout.-Six cases of drunken.
ness and disorderly conduct were heard yes
terday and disposed of in the usual fines.
4. Huges. Ior careless driving was fined
So and costs.
J. W. Kingscott for. tipping without Ii
cense, was let off ON payment OF costs.
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Cheap Boarding and Free Lunch-At No
ASA Cherry street, up stairs-"Lilly Saloon
and Restaurant" Free Lunch from 10 to u
o'clock every night. A few day-boarders
will be taken on reasonable terms. The
best the market affords always On hand
Meals at all hours. jan9-lw