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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-12-22
From the Thirteenth Reg't
WINCHESTER, Dec 4.

Mr.. Editor: To-day inls US little
removed from the position we occupied
when last wrote you, having moved
about one mile and half to the right
and going into the camp formerly occu'
pied by the 81 division of the 9th Corps.
Here there are every indication Of going
into winter quarters. The are busy as
beavers fixing up their little "dorg" huts
as they call them. Tie dimensions of
the groaod WORK are about by 10 feet.
They elevate the sides about 3 feet with
logs or boarls. Just as they may be able
to procure the one or tho other, Of these
two kinds OF lumber. At one end they
build chimney upon an average Of
from FIVE to eight feet high, leaving a
sp1ce at tie side Of it abou! FL feet for
door way. This door. way is closed
by MI oil cloth blanket ora piece Of an
old shelter tent and in few instances
doors are IN sde of boards and fitted up
as neatly as could be expected. They
are then covered with tent cloths, There
is considerable ambition exhibited in
many instances, who shall have the best
looking and most comfortable "shebsng"
which is another name only for the same
thing. In these we expect to while
away the long tedious days and nights
Of tho coming winter, and from many
Of these little domicils we trust will as.
cend during that frigid season Of the
year, from many an honest heart many a
warm and ardent prayer 10 the throne
Of the Heavenly G.sce. for the protection
Of life and health OF self and frerds, and
a spec y termination Of this cruel war,
with all the enjoymenls Of being permit
ted to return soon 10 our peaceful homes
and fresides,
Everything quiet here at present
aud nothing moving exseptthe or mary
business Of the army with its noise and
hustle,
That long looked for personage-the
Payma.ter-has made his appearance al
last, and the expectation that We will
soon be permitted to handle some Of
Uncle Sans Greenbacks, has filled us
with new life and vigor.
The health ofthe Regiment is good,
We have plenty to eat and are well
clothed,
Capt Stewart. who was badly wound.
cd at the Winchester fsht has returned
to the Regiment, and we are happy TO
say that he is now Lieut.. Colonel and
we'll deserves the promotion, for he has
we'll earned this honorable position.
W. W. H.
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Official war Bulletin
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, DEc. l6.

WAR DRPARThEhT
WASHINGTON, DEC. l6.
u Gmeral Dir:
The following official report OF a bat
lie before Nashville, has been received
from Gen. Thomas.
NASHVILLE, TENN, DEc.l5.
| attacked the enemy's left this NOR
ming, and drove it from the river b Glow
the city very nearly to the Franklin
pike. Il distance ofaboul eight miles.
We have captured Chalmers head
quarters and train, and second train
Of about twenty wagons, with between
600 and 1000 prisoners and l6 pieces
Of artillery.
Our troops behaved splendilIy, all
taking their part in asSaulliDg and char
ging the enemy's breastwoks,
| shall attack the enemy again TO-
morrow, il he stands to fight, and if he
retreats during the night will purs ne
him; throwing a heavy cavalry force ia
his rear to destroy his trains if possible
[signedl e. H. Thomas
M,pr General.
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New BARK.--WO learn that on &C.
count Of the demand for additional bank.
ing privileges in the Monongahch Val.
ley Oil Regions, the Odd Fellows As.
socOtioo of WOynosburg has decided to
apply for the privilege Of becoming a
bnnk of issue, exchange and deposit, to
DO known as the Petroleum Bank oil
Greene county, with capital stock oil
$4,000,
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ere long he will wear the star, Tor he
has camel il.
The creates, improvement in the city
for the past few years is the "Sealon
House." between 9th and 7lh streets,
on LoUsianaAyenUe, which was opened
few days since. Already it is crowded
daily by Senators and Congressman, Tor
il is, in all respects, the most comrorta'
bic house now in Washington-Willi-
aids and others not excepted. The
completeness OF all its internal convent
ences SURPRISES any hotel in the city
End although not as large, it is surely
a rival in all respect Of the best hotels
OF New York. G. P. Z.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-12-22

RaEWe call the attenti Of our rea'
ders to the advertisement Of MrSsrs.
Hampton 4 Co., Saddle and Harness
Makers. We have long been in want OF
a good saddle and harness shop in this
place-nO, having had one since Mr..
VIM, H. Tomlinson quit the business
AMI commenced the practice of Law
and now that we have o e, we hope our
people will literally pa,ronize it, in
stead Of going to other places.
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Army Of The Potomac

HgADQU ARTERs ARMY OF TUE PoTo
MAC, Dee. l5.-Uuusual quiet has pre-
vailed along the lines in front Of Peters
burg for the last few days. Scarcely
shot is being exchanged, excepting in
the evening. On the right OF the line
last night quite an excitement was kept
up from about Q TO 10 o'clock, when
the firing died away gradu ally, and at
Ter l2 NJ, not shot was heard. The
pckels in tho vicinity Of Fort Hill are
responsible for the outbreak, although
some other parts of the line farther west
were participants
A report is current that number oil
picketS in the rear of our lines were TAX.
en- ond murdered night before last, and
that in consequence the force Of men on
this side had been doubled.
Changes are being made in the dispo.
sition Of our troops, but lhero is moth
ing to indicate an early attack on the
enemy.
The troops engaged 10 the raid arc
almost all in good condition. but some
Of them returned from the trip with
frozen hands and feet, and Others were
i'll, caused by the severe weather which
prevailed at the time.
On Friday five dcserters are to be
hung. Two are from New York. two
T. Il Fac,
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We would call the attention of our
readers to the Prospectus in to days
paper, Of the "We,, Virginia Land Reg
i,ter," just stated nj Grafton, West
Va, By an entorPrising Company OF
Capitalists. lis the d~sign Of the pub
fishers to MAKE the Register an index 10
all the land, for sale in West Virginia.
Fifteen thousood copies Of the frat issue
We are informed. arc to be sent, broad
cas-, over the Northern States, Those
having lands for sals, would 10 well TO
embrace this oppor unity Of placing
them in the market.
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Died.:

BLUNDoN-In Winfield, December 10th, 90,
Maud, infant daughter Of Major E. B. and
Sallie +. Blundon, aged eight days.
! Our darling Maud has gone to rest,
Her suferngs RrC all DER;
And now she walks the golden streets
With those whove gone before.
MILLER--on the 10Th Of December. 1864,
Adelia r., daughter of WIN. N and Eliza:
beth Miller, aged years, I months and 10
days, IGallipQlis Journal copyl
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Tue WEST VIRGINIA NGws We

Tue WEST VIRGINIA News I'VE
have received q copy Of very sprightIy
an neA, looking little paper, brarog tho
above tile. and issuel gratuilously by
Mr. A G. Partridge, of Wheeling. Mr,
Partridge evidently appreciates ths val
ne otprinter's ink, and knows well how
to advertise. In fact the immense and
prosperous Photographic business which
he ha, built up in the Wheeling is evil
dence of the advantage to be derived
from juiicious Advertising. Partridge's
advertisements are every word true--in
fact, they generally promise even less
than he is able to perform.
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Christmas.

Ash ha. been the custom for several
years 10 give the hands 10 our oflioe
week during the holydays, therefore, 20
pa per will be issued from this office
next week. In The meantime, we wish
our patrons merry Christmos' and a
"Happy New Year"
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ShGrman's Expedition.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l6.-The American
has just received dispatch from An.
napoiis, stating that the s,osmer Varana
had hsl arrived from Charleston with
the news that Gen. Sherman had cap.
tured Savannah with 1000 prisoners,
alter eight hours fighting.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-12-22

HOTEL GRANGE. Vim. Miller,
lately ofthe 9th Va. Reg, having pur'
chased The "Union House" from Hutch.
Mcdaniel, Esq, isnow conducting that
establishment, where he will be happy
to meet all the former friends Of thia
House.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-12-22

To ADvERrIsERs.-The Register has
the largest circulation of any paper pub
lishei in this section Of West Virginia.
and the only one in This Congressional
District that is published regularly
and, therefore, is the best advertising me-
dunn 10 this section Of the State.
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THE NEWS.

The news from Sherman is Of the most
cheering character. A steamer arrived
al Annapolis, from Charleston, reports
The capture of Savannah with eleven
thousand prisoners. This is not i'm
probable, but we shall feel better salts
fed when it is officially announced
Therebel papers admit that Sherman
had captured the mouth OF the Ogechee
river. This is al tho head Of 0ssabaw
Sound, and its capture secured cOmmu.
uicatiou with the fleet. The position is
only five miles from Savannah. The
rebel papers also conCede that ii would
be necessary to re.enforce Savannah
II will be seen from this that the proba,
biliies are in favor of the correctness oil
the report telegraphed from Annapolis.
We shall, doubtless soon have OH ,ial
advices.
Since the above was in type we have
received the following gratifying 'infor-
nation from Gen. Sherman:
U. S. Gunboat Dandeline,
Ossabnw Sound, Dec. 10, 1864
Hon. L. N. Stonton:-I arrived with
my command two days ago, in the vi
ciuity Of Savannah, ami finding Fort
MOAlIistcr prevented the cooperation
of the aeet, directed it 10 be taken by
assault, which was done. then showed
on to the coast, to be relieved Of the
large numbers of horses, mules. and ne.
groes, in my possession.
Our expedition was very agreeable
and entirely successful, my commend
met With no resistance. not even moles.
ted by guerriIlas, meeting with no losses
whatever, not even wagon. and our
horses are in better condition than when
we left Atlanta. We have utterly de-.
stroyed 200 miles of railroads. The ar.
my is in the best Of spirits. We have
invested Savannah with its $4,000 troops
nod $4,000 inhabitants, and / regard Il
already ours. w. 7. SHERMAN,
Major General.
Gen. Thoma,s victory over Hood be.
fore Nashville, has been a glorious one
Hoods loss OF 10 pieces oforlilIery was
severe. when it is considered that he was
already weak in that arm of the service,
The country, we think, may share fully
the confidence expressed by Gen. Thorn
as in his official dispatch, of the final
destruction OF Hoods army.
We have limitations of tie sailing of
the great naval feet from Fortress Mon.
roe. The rebels are certainly being
stirred up all around the lines.
Gen. Candy reports the expedition
sent out from Vicksburg, 10 cut Hoods
communications with Mobile, has been o
complete success.
Official rebel dispatches confirm tie
report OF Burbrilge in East Tennessee,
and announce the advance Of our troops
TO within IL miles Of Abingdon, Va.
Gov Morton, ofIndiana, has received
authority to raise some new renmenls.
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New YORK. Dec l0.-The Tribune's
special, dated Washington, December
10th, says it was stated in conversation
to-day on the floor Of the Senate, that
the President had said .hOt Sherman had
come out at Savannah with 10000 more
men, black and white, than he started
with.
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Patriotism of pochahontns county.


BEVERLY, W. Va, Dec. oh, 1864.
Mn. EDITOR, "A few Of us belonging
to the Pooshonlos State Guard, held an
election in the county, the first since
the reign Of terror in 1861. We cast
81 votes at the State election and 90 al
the Presidential election. We were
united for FEATHER Abraham" The
county is almost depOpuIated of men,
many of whom have come out and Join
ed our army. 1t would do the soldiers
of any Slate good 10 see the patriotism
of those moantainees and especially
the women and children, who still re-
side there, a large m 'joity Of whom are
true to the Union.
Those devoted women and old men
begged us TO remain in tho county and
protect them from rebel rule. aud they
would feed and supportus out Of their
hard earnings Although my old home,
steOl-my native county tho Indian
Queen Of tho evergreen moualains-Po.
cahontas has been overrun with South
ern vnndals for almost four years, still
the love and attachment for tho old UD-
ion in the hearts OF the people has not
abntcd. Mountain people vii be free,
S, YoUNG,
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MAJOR GEN MILaoY,-Wc learn that
this hero, who is SO vol beloved by
West YirgtoianS. is now in command at
TuIINhoma, Tennessee. Wherever no Is
he will do bis duty and his whole duty.
There is no Drawer AMI no moro patriot,
ic man than Cen, MiIroy,
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siy"A rebel officer imprisoned on
Johnson's Island gave birth to a boy a
few days since, It's hardly necessary
to say that the olIioor wOsa woman.
The Sondusky Register is responsible
for the story, the truth of which it Of.
firms.
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&yWe would be much obliged TO our
friends 10 furnish US facts relative to oil.
coal, iron, and other minerals, in this
and other counties, Everybody is on
tip toe, to learn the results.
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SAVANNAH CAPTURED.

OWING to the high price Of Goods as we'll
" as the uncertainty Of the times It becomes
necessary that we should adopt the nett Cash
system. So hereafter, goods will be sold for
CASH ONLY Our large out standing debit
compel us to take this step in sOlfdefenco.--.
Feeling thankful to the public for the liberal
patronage we have heretofore received, wo very
respectfully ask Il continuance Of the same.
Respectfully.
sETSzRR, BAlTH 4 RUFTEEA,
dec, l5H.3b.
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| The Generals friends declare that he Is
innocent OF the charge. II seems Unfor'
iunate that those who hate the so called
"Bcast' because he has so earnestly
troubled traitors in New Orleans. Vir
gina, and New York City, should now
be grati6ed by seeing him attacked in
and out Of Court by those hosa loyalty
is as unqucstioned as his own; for none
will question the honor Of Judge Pier,
pont, Of New York, or Governor Pier
pont, Of Virginia declaring that
Genera Butler is not what the loyalty
Of the land belisve him 10 be-a man ct
to Gil higher places Of confidence than
,h,t he now holds. 1t is believed that
he will be able 10 put to fight his accu.
sefs and show an irreproachsble record,
for he is coming man il he can,
The Bankrupt measure will be adopt.
ed this session. it is expec'el Already
it is announced that Raymond is after
the speakership Of the next House, II
Colfax, Washburne. Bingham, or
Schenck do not beat him he may think
himself lucky. II was very shrewdIy
remarked by prominent gentleman to-
day; that il ought to be remembered that
the Cabinet and other important op'
pointmenlS are made "by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate 1t
was asked II the appointment Of Mr.
Speed as Attorney General was by the
advice of a single Senator in the party,
1t is not believed to have been.
Sun Set Cox, Of Ohio, AMI Daniel
Voorhees,, Of Indona, II is rumorcd, will,
after their exit from Congress, retire to
C5pprhcad New York City, among
their friends, to practice lava proper
place for all sulh spirits. Will not
Manhattan Island move down 10 Dixie
some day. thai it may be in its proper
element?
Hon c. 7. Sherman, of Ohio, a
brother olthe General, aud Senator from
the same State. with Messts. Tilden
and Moulon, also Of Ohio, have just
established o law firm in This city in the
New York Tribune Building, opposite
WiIlards' Hotel, This firm is radical
ly loyal, and as able as any in the ma.
ton.
Governor Seymour, OF New York,
saw it to revoke the appointment Of
Major Charles Il. Palmer because he
told some unpleasant truths on the iriil
Of North II Co., his Jupos and tools,
Mr.. Fenton, The Governor elect Of New
York, will sec that the Mrjor is made
to rise a grade higher in rank it's said;
SO time will make all things even.
Colonel Il. Clay Crawford. Of Tonnes.
see, has been invited to deliver his re-
markedly interesting and instructive
lectures on Burr and B!ennerhassett,"
"Slayo Despoism," 'Supptor and Man
assas," Seven Days BStile," "Stonc
River" and shiloh" IN Baltimore
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H05-The absence Of the editor will
account for the lack Of editorial in this
issue Of our paper,
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RTS. P. DRAKE, brigade postmaster
IN Crooks division, formerly editor Of
the Lawrence county Clipper, was cap.
tured some weeks ago, in company with
elk or eight others. His comrades
watched their opportunity, while they
were being conducted to the rear Of The
rebel army and while passing through Il
slip Of woods, ovcrpowercd and killed
their guard, All escaped TO the Union
lines except Mr. Drake. Gen. Powell
Immediately ordered out heavy cnya'.l
ry force in search OF him, but in this
they failed. A few days later contra
band came into the lines and reported
that Drake was re captured and shot,
Since then their is flying rumor, that
Drake had arrived at Libby prison -
We have nothing reliable, and cannot
youch Tor any Of The above statements,
only We know that hci prisoner cap.
turOd under those circumstances
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

, condition dat they become fics,v can ,r,,,o w
cr 81 my ola c"i's"nPIe patients now enjoying good
't'th Ntl"hih@ nearly zoo pounds. | will conclude b,
relating three cnres | have made in New York ard
which are all different. ami wish any he who feel any
interest m the matter To visit them FIRST is Mrs Ea-
o" residing then ut No, luT Houston street Her linz.
hand called upon ne at my y Gpul street and
wished me u cali and sec nor lie said | cnrd ID n
good That he had had all the best medical att Tendance
md an said she was tea far &au" with cun>unliou t he
'ni"i' but she had heard Of some great cures had
'iH,is ana he desired to crafty her wishes called
ana idl her lying confined TO her bod in In. last st.r
J. bronchial CONSUMPTION and without doubt must have
Tied soon examined her lungs found Loi, iron
,d""' very h''h affected. but cavities had rGr.r,l
'r cough was very severe, the spit box wa, half fun If
mex p'ts. Pulls" l4O, legs swollen very much: and
worse than all she had chronic diarrhua Her Lnua
d been moved Icycu times that day. told her mar
,he 'd lungs enough to he cured. bat that This dtr I
,n, ,"ri OF long stnlinE and her stomach in scl
:" "Cr'Sieh cthlt"n that was afraid nothing could be
'"nc' She Insisted should try aud do what could for
l"f' "FeN% that She could not last long in tie cl,i-
non S'' was m AM c"ult not make her nny worse
ave hrr hlst dose If my Mandrake pm, ,p,l tl,.
I'hr ana Fynp freely, That was on Tu,4 ,ay ana Ly
ute had returned, and she could sit m in led and @
4er thinner. she IS upE we'll and gave me a ln.. rrrti
Hraio. certified to 10y Tn, Rev. Dr. Bowling
Alr' Iulucw. 50 West Forthwith street cn1tc =,
''H looms Milh a tninor On her liver. she was iw
'"'o' SSn siliow. tongue coated bowels costvr NJ,
hiftu' ana fast sinking into til" crave Tho said
t','", naH m.en runnng over fourteen years. | gave
nei >Nrup Toni" and Pi!I-. nd told her - fake I'm,
lur a. t1' erection, were printed she back TO
my rooms " Bond street. in two weeks. somewhat bot
ter; hgr tongue had begun clean little around the
r+rS, her ,"in whitcr md her eyes brighter and t,.
unor disriiar-ing very offensive NATTER much faster
than had ever done before. She kent gradually i'm
proving and ia about two months She came t., INV r,us
very much irEt'trnc saving that the tunor iii nearly
,t"I"l running. and Healing M and that every
drl1r had told her TINT if Il ever healed il would ruuS,
her death, told her that the disease had al left her
'yStlh' aud n1urc wouId bead the ulcer M They are
'M h'''''h anu have been fer about year and she is
tN hearty and robust Il woman as yuI Will find II, ,Iay'.
,' = Ei"n Ter any one To call on her. and takes
'' Pun I" Nle any one that She hears has anything
IKE h"t Case aud tries 10 ret them to CONF md see me
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SOUND ARGUMENT ON
UNS0UND TEETH,

a MoNG the numerous inventions made and
IN perfected in thu country, ranks high the
useful art of Dentistry But whyl Because
Teeth we use to chew our food and tools kept in
good order are always preferable to work with
On our teeth depends the shape of our mouths,
which should never be suffered to become un-
pleasant TO behold.
1t Is, to great extent, owing to the condition
OF our teeth whether we enjoy an agreeable
breath Oh otherwise 1t is often caused by the
lmperiection Of our teeth, when we find it diff
CUT TO ariicGlate well. OF all the ornaments,
bcatIlul teeth are the most useful they are not
destined Tor particular occasions or seasons nav.
We need them constantly; and we should there
tore feel greatly indebted to the art of Dentistry.
A"v--Ihe best way of proving to lie the cor
- ihea5 "t my argument, would be IA speedy ap-
r..,""n Of all those in need of artificial teeth.
'4rn will be furnished in the most approved
a'|te, DIR. b. j. BlNG,
J"n Vs. t4 Elkton, Nd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

Ho"SckeperS look to your interest, one dollar
Sdrcd IS tac0 cdraCd
TSSllE celebrated WELLINGTON COOK
u STOVE with extended fire box for long
wood. This new and beautiful Cooking
stove challenges all competition for the ex-
quste style Of ornament, and perfect opera
ton in all respect. The oven extends under
the fire box, and the Hues are SO arranged
that the whole oven surface will bake per
iectly and uniformly. The slightest cxanin
alton OF this stove must satisfy every one
that it is a universal tavorte. 1t commands
"A very extensive sale. For sale at city
prices, by PRYOR u BRO.
Aug. l. 1868. Elkton, Md. III
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Store No. 90 South DolQpare lrci,ue,
PHILADELPHIA.
FE'llIS article has for many years enjoyed
Il high reputation as a manure Of great
efficiency and of uncqpalIed permanence,
and we scarcely deem it important to our
scni-annual advertisement to say more than
merely call the attention Of buyers TO it. But
we will also state to Farmers and Dealers in
Fertilizers that it has been our constant aim
to render our RAW BONE FERTILIZER
more and more worthy of The full confidence
OF Farmers, by the use Of every facility at
command and the aid of scientific skill, in
essentially improving its qualities, and We
have never allowed this purpose to be inter-
tered with by the great and steady advance
IN the cost of all matters pertaining to our
business throughout the past two years.
The Raw Bone Phosphate may be had Of
any regular Dealer in Fertilizers Ito whom
we advise farmers to apply,) or Of the manu-
facturers and rroprictors.
BAUGI & SONS.
No. 90 South Delaware Avenue.
July 2, lSGi-3m PHILADELPHIA.