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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22
From the Army of the Potomac.

EkOuA UhO &4kAAJ va WIN
New YORK, Oct. 20.-A special to the
Tribune says:
Your correspondent reports the army OF
the Potomac are in full pursuir of the re-
treating rebel forces.
Trains have run out to Briston to-day,
and large quantities of railroad material
are being transported for putting the track
in repair and rebuilding the bridges.
The rebels destroyed the track for miles,
burning the cross.trees and digging down
the grading. Prisoners assert that it is en-
tirely destroyed for "a miles beyond Cot
let's.
Lees object was to capture supplies, and
80 disable the road that we could not dis
turb him until another corps Of his army
could be sent to Bragg and return. Our
forces in the meantime pushing on, but SO
far without OPPOSITE or any indications
of being able to halt Lee and force him to
a general engagement on this side OF the
Rapidan.
Our cavalry captured about dozen pri-
soners last night at Cotlett's.
An orderly of Gen. Merits came in at
4 this evening from the advance reporting
a considerable body of cavalry and infantry
advancing up the road, but tip to dark no
demonstrations were made, and it is sup
posed to have been merely strong picket
force out for the night.
Large numbers of our cavalry are being
refitted with fresh horses ana equipments,
and every thing put in preparation for Wig
orous work.
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CINcINyArI, Oct. 2l.-A special to the
Commercial from Catlettseurg, KY, says an
expedition sent out by Col. Gallup, com
handing in the Eastern District of Ken
lucky. consisting of detachments Of the IA b
and 39th KY, has returned, bringing in 30
prisoners, 60 head of horses, so stand OF
arms. without the loss Of man.
Eastern Kentucky is now pretty well
cleared of rebels.
TIE Gazette's Knoxville correspondent
saws we hold all the country from Bristol
to the Hiawasse river.
Parson Brownlow and Horace Maynard
made speeches at Knoxville, on the Goth.
Both speakers endorsed the administration
fully, and favored immediate e,naaci patton
in East Tennessee
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UvssRs. EDIToRs-A subject of great i'm
uortance was suggested to your readers IN
lour Saturdays issue. The Importance to
onr community of House of Reform can
not be overestimated.
Within a very few years we have had two
executions for murder in our city. And
who were the criminals ? Mere youthes, who
had barely entered on manhood. Hayward,
Dad bows. they had again and again been
confined in the jail, Cat least know
this had been the ofse with one of them),
only to be released with loss of self respect,
more hardened by communication with older
criminals, and ripper for fresh crimes. How
d;fferent might have been their fate, if, in
stead of a jall, they had when first arrested
bpsn placed in such an institution as the on g
nronossd. And the like is true of score
IF Young men of this city now in the Pen
itentiary.
Few of our citizens know or even imagine
what is implied in the sentence "sent tc
iail.n Busted in the pursuit of business OF
nleasure-they only, if they think at al
about it, rejoice that the culprlt is restrain
"a bv stone walls for time, from the com
mission of further crime, and hope that tint
dread of Imprisonment, will henceforth dete
them from q similar course.
But. with the exception of the loss of lib
erty. the comforts of the jail are quite equal
and in many cases superior to those eploye'
by the poor in their own houses. Ihe1
have shelter, warmth, and abundant food
And it is no uncommon thing for perso
to be released in the morning, and befor
night to be again arrested for misdemean
or and sent to the same quarters.
A few weeks since. was told by WISH
or at the jail, that there could there b
found five or six children, boys an
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22
Lee at WarrenfOn.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.-Accounts from
the Army of the Potomac to yesterday al
ternoon state that Kilpatrick's cavalry push.
ed back Stuart's rebel cavalry beyond
Gainesville, towards Warrenton. There
was considerable fighting but little loss to
us.
1t is positively stated that Lee was at
Warrenton on Sunday, and lad formed in
line of battle and posted his artillery.
Our troops were moving steadily onward
Buford .eports that there was no enemy
in force at Thoroughfare Gap.
At 10 o'clock, p. NJ, yesterday the rebels
were in force at Buchanan Mills. four miles
from Gainesville.
Our troops are steadily advancing, and a
great battle is considered imminent,
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BAlTIMoE, Oct. 2l.-Information reach
ed here to day of the murder, on Tuesday,
of Lieut.. Eben White, of the 9TH United
States. colored, regiment, which is now be
ing organized by Col. Birney, near Bene-
dict, st. Mary's county. The perpetrator
was Col. Jno. Fl. Sotheran, prominent
slave owner of that county. The Lieut..
with squad Of his company, was sent by
Col. Birney to Benedict, on Monday, to
obtain recruits. Hearing that Sotheran
had two of his slaves tied up to keep them
from enlisting, the Lieut.. proceeded to
Southrons house, and ordered the men to
be released. Sothran and his son refused
and abused the Lieut. and threatened to
shoot him, both being heavily armed
Lieut.. White then left and proceeded to q
field where several of Sotherans slaves
were at work, followed by the father and
son, who demanded his object; the officer
replied that he was there to enlist all that
were so disposed, that after some more abuse
the Southrons declared that they would kill
the Lieutenant, and fiaed their guns upon
the officer, who fell mortal.y wounded. His
body was brought here last evening and
forwarded to his friends in Massachusetts.
The two Southrons escaped.
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How TO SELECT FLoUR.-First, look to
the color; if it is white, with yelloWish OF
straw colored tint, buy it. If it is very
white with blush cast; or. with white
spscks in it, refuse it. Second, examine
its adhesiveness; wet and knead little OF
it between your fingers; if it works soft and
sticky, it is poor, Third, throw little
lump of dry -four against dry, smooth,
perpendicular surface; if it falls like powder,
IL is bad. Fourth, squeeze some OF the
-four in your hand if i'll retains the shape
given by the pressure, it is good sign
Flour that will stand these tests, it is safe
to buy. These modes are given by Hour
dealers, and they pertain to matter that
concerns OVERWHELMINGLY the staff of
life.
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New York Market.

New YORK, Oct. 2l.-Flour heavy and
unsettled at l0a2Oc lower; $5,7Oa5,90 for
extra State; Sc, 7Ua6,9O for common to good
shipping brands, extra r. II. o. Sc, so
good to choice extra closing heavy, with no
BUYERS at outside quotations.
Whisky-Firmer at 6la62c and closing
quiet
Wheat-Dull 2a3c lower.
Corn-Dull la2c lower; shipping and
mixed western at 98a99c; 97caSl 90 for in
terior to prime.
Oats-la2c lower at 75a764c and closing
at 75a76c.
Pork-Heavy and lower; Bacon sides
quiet.
Lard-Dull and lower at l24alltc.
Gold-Money irregular, unsettled and
lower. Opening at 464c and declining to
43tc and again advancing to 458c, closing
dull at 443c.
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girls, black and white, altogether in the entry
separating the upper story Of cells; one OF
two women sitting in the open door of their
cells. in free communication by means OF
the large grating in the floor of said entry,
with men who were at large In the lower
story. Is there any possibility of these
children coming out Of jail better than
when they wentin?
The humanity of the jallor seeks to
tighten their Imprisonment; hence the cell
doors are permitted to lie open, as the en-
tiles are securely barred. Not only do they
thus associate by day, but the crowded
state of the building frequently renders it
necessary TO- the children to be put to
lodge with those who have been arrested
for drunkenness or shameless proaigacy J
These things ought not to be.
If the finances of our young State VIII
not permit State appropriation to build
and sustain House of Reform, let it be
done by private subscription, let charter
be obtained, let trustees be chosen, house
procured, and Christian men be put in
charge, men who for the love of souls and
regard for the welfare of the community
will labor to Instruct and reform all who,
under 1S years of age, are convicted OF
crime. In other cities such houses have &C
much good. We have known
parents voluntarily place their
children who had fallen into bad habits In
such institutions, paying for the privilege of
having them thus restrained and reformed.
That VIC need like establishment is EVIL
Dent not only from what has been said, but
rom the daily aud loud complaints of our
citizens of the bad boys who pilfer their
ruit, rob their chicken coops and annoy
hem by wicked mischief. Who will move
n this matter2
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

NEW YORK, Get. 2l.-The Port Royal
New South of the 18th, contoins the fol-
lowing: G4
The u. S. steamer Bicnville, of the West
ern Gulf squadron, touched in this harbor
on her way to Philadelphis for repairs.
She brings important intelligence which
had been received at New Orleans just be
fore she left. 80
A grand expedition under Maj. General
Banks had effected landing at Point Isa.
bel, Texas, small place at the mouth of
the Rio Grande rivrr. with two corps Que
under Gen. Frnklin and the other under a
Major General whose name we did not learn.
The successful occupation of Point Isabel
will give us in shor time possession Of
Brownsville, which is opposite Matamoras
in Mexico, the grand entIeIot of the rebels
from which munitions of war and needed
supplies are transported across the Rio
Grand to the former place by small boat
A large portion of the confederacy cot
ton which has been sent to Europe to pur-
chase supplies has passed through Browns
vile to the Anglo.rebel blockade runners,
lying on the Mexican side of the eiver. Of
course our occupation of the place will put
a stop to this illegal traffic efectually, and
at the same time will enable our blockaders
to close the river with small force.
In one other respect the occupation OF
Texas will have an important bearing, 1t
will enable the government to keep pow
erful corps of observations on the very
borders of the theatre of French opera
lions in Mexico, which may be made quick
ly availa. lie in case our complicated rel :
tions with Napoleon should result in war
with that grasping an unprinciplsd poten-
tate.
Maj. Gen. Banks is always active and is
ever victorious and will soon be in posses
sion of all important potts in Texas.
1t is understood that another corps of his
army is co operating with him from the di-
rection of the Red river country. We an
ticipate glorious news from that interesting
quarter by the next steamer.
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TELEGRAPH
Up to 2 O'Clock. A. M
seizure of the Rebel Rams.

New YORK, Oct. 21.-The steamer Scotia
from Liverpool with dates to the 18th inst,
arrived. The government on the 9th form
ally seized one Of the suspected rams, built
by Laird On Mersey. Another authority
says that both have been siezed. 1t is not
known what additional evidence had been
produced to induce this step.
1t is stated that the rebel government had
resolved not to grant clearances to block
ade runners, except on condition OF their
taking one third of the outward cargo, in
government account also that apressure was
being used to get prohibition OF the ex'
portation of cotton in private account, ex-
cept such as is pledged to holders OF Con'
federate loan.
The Times thinks the details from Chicka-
manga establishes the total defeat of Rose
Grams and charges the Federal government
with keeping back news.
The Polish and Mexican questions remain
unchanged.
The Paris Patrie maintains the complete
accuracy of its statement that Prince Gar
boriski had demanded the recognition OF
the Poles as belligerents.
Continental politics are generally unlm-
portant and has somewhat of tendency to
create panic in monetary matters. The
Banks of France, Italy and Frankfort ad-
vanced rates at discount.
Breadstuffs-Flour unchanged.
Wheat quiet but steady; for fine white
inferior qualities an advance OF LAID per
cent, western red 6s Cd, white 9al0s.
Corn firm at 26s Cd 29s Cd per 48O lbs,
mixed white 29s.
Beef continues firm and in good request
1T 26a32s.
Lard active and advancing at 40sa4Os6d.
Sugar is in active speculative demand
and prices firm at Is advance.
In the London market breadstuffs were
hull. without important improvement.
Coffee dull at Is cheaper.
Tea firm; Congou Is Id.
Molasses advanced ed for Antigua.
In American securities Barring, Bro. &
10. report quotations generally lower, and
very little done.
A Constantinople telegram says the Fort
,ffers to buy the steam rams. Lord Rus
eil favors this solution of the difficulty.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times
avs Maximilian's answer is looked on as
,ivil refusal rather than an acceptance, as
le states conditions that will be difficult to
atisfy.
Col ton has advanced &c.
Breadstuffs steady. Provisions firm and
luiet.
Consols 93al8.
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onn,yr TO BUSINESS MEx.-By ref

IypoRrANr TO BUSINESS MEN.-By rel
a,ance to the proceedings of the Lsgisla-
.,.o il will be seen that clause has been
saor.fted into the tax bin now under con-
.;derat;on in the House of Delegates ex--
anntng business men from taxation on all
Manufactured articles and products of me-
cbauical skill or labor, produced in the State
during the year previous to the first day of
February, and remaining unsold in the
hands of the producer on that day. 1t
appears the assessments are made on the
first of February in each year. By this
arrangement the business man will not be
compelled to pay tax on his capital as we'll
a, that produced by the capital.
Farmers are also exempted from taxation
on all agricultural productions grown di-
rectly from the soil during the year previous
TO the first day of February in each year.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

New YORK, Oct. 2l.-The steamer Gre
ole from Havana on the 10Th has arrived
Vera Cruz dates of the lst, contain no
news. Gen. Forey had not arrived at Ha-
vana and it was rumored that he had died
of yellow fever.
St. Domingo dates of the 18th are receiv-
ed. 1t is probable the Island will have to
be abandoned by the Spaniadrs Porto
Plata has been burned by the rebels who
have established government at Cabal-
ercs.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2o.-A special to the
Times says:
The mystery of Lees movement last
week is uncovered. Part of his army was
at Culpepper this morning, being vigorously
embarked in trains of cars for the South
west.
An officer Just in from the front, brings
the intelligence that Lees whole infantry
force is across the Rappahannock. Some
of his cavalry still on this side and part On
the other.
Our reserve cavalry, under Gen. Merritt,
yesterday advanced as far as Warrenton
Junction, meeting but few rebel cavalry,
who retired as we advanced.
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Wholesale GrOcerS
Have ia store and Arriving

100 bags of Rio Coffee.
so Hogsheads Prime u ,tr.
loo Barrels Standard Crushed, Powdered, and rou
lated Sugars.
So Barrels Coffee Sugars.
40 Barrels choice New Orleans MOlasses.
81 Barrels "Brune & Sons" Golden Syrup
t00 Packages Mackerel, Nos. /, 2, IS.
$50 Kegs Of Nails, all sizes,
loo Kegs Bi-Carb Soda.
10 HaIf.Chests Young Hyson Tea.
IS Half-Chests Gunpowder Tea.
20 Half-Chests Oolong Tea.
40 Kegs Twist Tobacco.
Is Boxes "R s. r" los Tobacco.
10 Boxes "M. @. & T." rs Tobacco.
10 Boxes claiborne" / ID Tobacco.
8 Boxes :'Twins'' l ID Tobacco.
q Caddis sold Buck" las Tobacco.
so Caddis .sLilly Belle" las Tobacco.
20 Barrels Cut & Dry Tobacco
Is Half-Barrels Cut & Dry Tobacco,
100 900 Wheeling Stogie Cigars,
80, 900 German Cigars.
go Dozen Lees Brooms.
100 Dozen Cincinnati and other makes Broom
100 Boxes Sxl0 and l0xl2 Glass.
Mustard in Tin Cans.
Ground Cinnamon.
Pepper Ground and Grain.
Alfspice, Cloves and Nutmegs
Indigo, Nader Sal-Soda.
Dream. Tartar, Matches, Backing.
CINCINNATI and Wheeling Soaps and Candle
Shot, Lead, Gun Caps,
Cotton Yarn, Batting and Twlne,
Essence Coffee, Dandelion Coffee.
Ground Rio Coffee and Starch.
CARROTS Scotch Snuff.
Buckets, Tubs and Washboards.
Julys.-ly.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

New YORK, Oct 2l.-The Commercials
Washington letter contains a rumor that
Gen. Meade is to be superseded by Gen.
Sedgwick or Gen. Sickles.
The new fractional currency will prob
ably be suppressed as a failure, both as re-
CARDS paper and engraving,
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22
A Church Destroyed by Fire

PlrrsBURG, Oct. 2l.-The Third Presby-
terian Church was destroyed by fire to-day,
including valuable organ aad the hbeary
of the pastor. The building was insured for
$4,000 in the Western, North American,
Allegheny and Franklin offices.
The organ was also insured for s. 200 in
the Western. The fire originated in the
old Journal building adjoining, and was &C.
cupied as work shops by several tenants.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

CINCINNATI. Oct 2l.-The remains OF
Brig. Gen. Lytle will arrive here this morn
ing.
Gen. Rosecrans is expected to arrive to-
morrow. A committee of citizens have
been appointed to give him public re-
ception.
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HEADQUARTERS WEST VIRGINIA CADETS, }

HEADQUARTERS WEST VIRGINIA CADETS, J
Oct. %, '63.
You are hereby ordered to meet at the
Armory this Thursday evening, at eight
o'clock, P. M.
A full attendance is desired, as bust
ness of Importance will be trans
acted. All respectable young men wishing
to join this company, cal lna:o a.'?L|atlon
at the Armory this evening.
By order of S. B. MORGAN, Capt.
VIM. Fl. NIcoLL, 0. S.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

CHEsrNurs were Yesterday exposed TOP
sale in the market and on the streets. The
crop in this neighborhood, it is said, will be
an abundant one. Prices as yet rule high
FIVE dollars ,per bushel being asked and
obtained.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

THE ATTACK ON CHARLEsTowN, VA.-We
ie1rn that our entire loss by the Confeder
ate attack on Charlestown on Monday is
not more than one hundred and fifty men.
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New YORK, Oct. 21.-The steamer Full
ton from Stono Inlet on the 18th, has arr
we'd. She reports all quiet at Charleston.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

"WAsHINoroN Is SAFE" repeats the tele,
graph. Yes, but unhappily sois Richmond
Louisville Journal.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-22

HALIFAX, Oct. 2l.-The blockade runner
R. E. Hill sailed from here during the
night. She has valuable cargo of blan-
kets, clotting, &c, for Dixie.
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Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2l-Flour Howard St.
superior Sc Is.
Wheat-Steady. Southern Red, 81 SEA
81 GO.
Confirm and in better demand.
Whisky-Very dull.
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V,HE Notwithstanding Department up stairs compri ;
/ ses a complete assortment Of all goods, to whlc
Cash BUYERS special atteatlon is directed promisn
them bargains.
1877 Main street,
Wheeling, W. Va.
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ANOTHER AppEAL.-The other day we
published communication calling the at
tention of our citizens to the necessity OF
erecting house of refuge for the confne-
ment of young criminals. We have receiv-
ed another article upon the same subject, to
which we deem it but duty to humanity
to give publicity. We trust proper in
terest will be manifested in this matter, for
1t must be evident to all that so long as
children are confined in the Jail, and then
set at liberty, crime must and will increase
n our midst. On the other hand, il house
of refuge was erected, these unfortunate
children would be improving their time and
learning useful trades. We hope our rea-
ders will consider this important question,
and that action may follow at an early day.
AN IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-Colonel w.
Hoffman, commissary general of prisoners,
United States army, has decided, in case
recently submitted by Messrs. Joseph +.
Dewitt & Co., of Philadelphia, military and
naval agents, that the allowance TOR COM
mutation of rations while prisoner is en-
tirely personal one, and cannot be claim
ed By heirs or relatives. This decision Is
one that affects the interests of many faml-
lies of prisoners who may have died IN Lib
by or other prisons in rebeldom.
.
"Foor- BALL.-For se-eral days past we
have observed number of boys enjoying
themselves on the streets by playing "foot
ball" This is fine sport, and the exercise
will no doubt benefit the lads, invigorate
their health, and enable them to resume
their studies with renewed energy-but we
are told that it is rough on the "shanks."
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NOucee

CAMUEL P. WHEELER, Attorney, having this DAY
purchased all the right, title and business OF the
firm, we respectfully refer our patrons to him Tor the
settlement and further prosecution OF all xmas Oh
0u .spsltt piA0sa Id 0 Taylor, RoLLYsoN &co.
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Horse Shoes,

inO KEGS Machine Made Horse Shoes assorted
iUU numbers. 1000 lbs Horseshoe Nails, from
Norway Rod, assorted. For sale by
wi 6s:ly P. G. HILDRETH & BRO.
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Timothy Seed,

= M BUSHELS very choice Timothy Seed for sale
ono, ' 'N PRYOR & FROST.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-08-13

ETA special report has been received
iso" -Aanirai fofier, Respecting the eff
feet OF the new species ofordnance pro;so.
tlscalied Grssk Ere. he states Ina,
many fires IN Vicksburg Immediately iol
lowed the Afst use cfthe projectile, which
was so destructive as to uisinay the PEG
pie. The Illuminating material is con
tanned in metallic shell of ordinary ord
nance projcetiiss, ignites upon the explo
sion OF the latter, sad casts FIRE in all di
Tesuons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-08-13

were made for oil, and paid her Seyesna
like tho rest Of the States. y
10 well licked and brought back. wc6t 70
have the Consultation as il is and the I'm
ion III it was, exospt that somebody has
Aeal badly whipped? But may b you
want something Else. Perhaps you wsnt
the people % they were. If yos Want
Davis and Toombs, and sid 0Edsu and
Mason, and all those helLhouads and
srsit,rs back ~ they nara. l. objact.--
There ! switch off, So help me God. ]
am for hangiag them rs soenm caughs