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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
WHEELING REGISTER,
sprpAY MORNING. DEC. q. 1854.
r.,.grnphic surnmarY.

,.u closed, at the regular board yes
u aa, at s2.2lsa2,2ls. At the night
.rebange it closed at s22lss
The Heralds army of the James cor
,,,pOudsnt says that General Lee was
,anded VT last Saturday and is unfit for
The I. .baae's correspondent Say, f-lat
l.. rebel Congress has passed, in secret
.,;ou a resolution to arm the slaves,
"A that they are being quietly collected
;n.amps of instruction Large numbers
=, NEGROES have lately stampeded into the
Federal lines.
Porters fleet encountered severe gale
- Cane Hatteras and one of the mon
;,ors came very near laundering. The
;ron-cfads were to take in coal at Beau-
fort
In the rebel Senate, few days ago,
ur Foote made very bitter attack up
m Jeff. Davis, charging him with respon-
,;bl;ty for all of the recent disasters
rb;eh have befallen the Confederacy.
Cen, Ed. McCook had fight, with a
nortion of the rebel General Lyons COM
maud at Hopkinsville, KY, on the 10th
nd defeated them capturing their ar
tllery
The situation at Savannah remains un-
HANGED. Sherman is turning his atten-
.,on 70 the outworks of the city. The
HraN has an account of the march
,broush Georgia No serious opposition
ras encountered, and no heavy battle
was fought during the entire march.
v;,natrick was not killed as was report
Il neither was he wounded at any time.
The government purchasing agents at
uamphis have secured large quanti-
ties of cotton.
On the 2lst, Thomas headquarters
were at Columbia, Tenn. Hood has sue
ess0sd in crossing Duck river. 1t is es-
rimated that Hoods loss in his entire eN-
D-lition will reach twenty thousand.
deserters and prisoners are still coming
into our lines, and the enemy still con-
TIMES his fight.
Gen Ed. McCook overlook the rebel
General Lyon at Ashbyville, Kentucky,
and routed him, killing a number of men
and capturing one piece of artillery
The schooner Madeira laden with one
hundred and five bales of cotton was
injured on the 9Th; also the British
shooner Sorts with seventy-eight bales
Of cotton. They were endeavoring to
un the blockade.
The Post Master General has ordered
ali mail matter for Sherman's army to 6e
,nt by way of New York.
A tax of two dollars per gallon is to be
lsyied Oh whisky from January lst.
The Remains of Mr. Dayton, late Minis
Ter 70 France. were embalmed, and will
be sent home.
4 collision occurred on the Cheshire
mad. in Massachusetts, on Wednesday
night Several persons were killed.
The snow was from eight to ten inches
deep in Albany yesterday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
Rebel Deserters about Nashville--HOod
Loses Most Of his Artillery.


NASHVILLE, Dec. 22.-There is no Off
cial report from the army. At last ac-
counts General Thomas was at Columbia.
A portion of the rebel force had crossed
the river and was proceeding southwark.
The entire country about Nashville is
filled with deserters from the rebel army,
many of whom are constantly coming III
voluntarily or otherwise. The report
that Hood had crossed Duck river with
sixty-two pieces of artillery is untrue.
His artillery was mostly lost between
Franklin and the battle before Nashville,
and the number of pieces left him on his
retreat must have been few. Hoods
army is represented by deserters and
prisoners as in deplorable condition,
and their utter determination is prOba-
ble
The weather has been very cold since
last night, River seventeen feet and
rising.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

SAN Francisco, Dec. 22,-There have
been no arrivals or departures of conse-
quence today. sllS
. General markets ara dull. tl42E
Overland mail advices from New York
to the 18th ofNovember are received, be-
ing several days behind the steamer.
The late storm has been succeeded by
clear cold weather, accompanied by a
gale, which did considerable damage to
coasting crafts.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
Vice A dmiral Farragut.

Immediately after the passage OF the
till creating the Office of Vice Admiral
aud its approval by the President Mr.
LINCOLN sent to the Senate the nomlna-
ton of FARR,aUr fol- the new office and
ank. The nomination was confirmed at
once without the formality of referring
ittO committee. This is high tribute
tothe intrepidity and skill displayed by
he hraYe Admiral.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
From Havanna.

New YORK, Dec 22-The steamer Co
lumbia brings Havanna dates OF the l7th.
The. steamer Alexander, now called the
Mary, had been seized at Nassau for vi
Olation of neutrality laws, being an
armed vessel, but she has most probably
been released.
President Lincoln's message was erIti-
cised unfavorably by the DiariO.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
Railroads Controlled and Managed by
Sherman.
From the Augusta Register, Dec. l4l

From the Augusta Register, Dec. IA
1t was stated in this city yesterday
that the federals have possession OF Sa-
vannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad. 1t
is also said that they captured a passen-
ger train on the same. Among the per-
sons taken was R B Cuyler Esq, Pres
ident of the road. s.t
1t is also reported that the Yankees
hare possession Of the Charleston and So
raaadh Railroad bridge orer the Sarannah
river.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
News from Savannah Sherman IN
Hardee's Front-Demand for the
Surrender ofthelCity Refused-Heavy
Fighting Going on-No Results

from the Richmond Dispatch, Dec. Ill

From the Richmond Dispatch Dec. III
1t was confidently reported yesterday,
the 10th, and we think correctly, that
Sherman's forces we're in Hardee's front,
and that demand for the surrender of
the city having been refused, heavy fight
ing ensued, and was going on yesterday,
the 10th. OF the result, however, if any,
no news has reached us We may have
something to-day. For the present the
trains will cease to run through between
the two cities.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
Th. SNOW s,orm in New YORK.

ALBANY, Dec 22-The snow storm
which set in yesterday continued the
greater part of the night and day. The
snow is from eight to ten inches deep on
a level. To-day strong wind has pre-
vailed. Trains on the Central, Boston,
Hudson, Harlem, Northern and Susque-
hanna roads are from two to six hours
behind No accidents are reported from
above,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
The Situation In Front Unchanged
The Rebels Still Flying.
[Press Dispatch. ]

LOUISVILLE, Dec 22-The Journals
Nashville special of the 2lst says the sit
uation in front is unchanged Our army
is confident of final success, and is still
pressing forward The rebels are COM
pletely panic-stricken at the unlocked
for defeat They are still seeking safety
in fight. Prisoners continueto arrive In
SQUADS, some wounded, others sick, and
all dispirited.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
ca Lxou Defeated and k0used as
ahSvyilie and dH0pkinsviale.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-ihe govern
ment has received dispatch from zen.
Thomas, dated Nashville 2lst, annouhe, he1
inc that Gen. McCook overlook the Teoei
Cen LYON on the 18th at AbbyXllle, In
Mel Mel can County, KY, and after sharp
hat+1e defeated and routed him, killing
Dmmber roln of men aud capturing one pelce
pf artillery. Gen. Thomas announces ann .uees
fb that a portion eof Lyons rebel Iss ioleea q.
we're attacked, defeated and routed at
Hopkinsyille on the 18th. z z
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

Peep into the Old Capite; Prissn-
Statement Of m Old Gentleman whs
was Bebbed and Arrested While as
Washingsen % Visit His Sen whs
Was I'm the Army.
Mr.. Bennett C.. Fowler, of Fairhaven,
Connecticut, who has just been released
from the Old Capitol Prison at Washing
ton, called at this Office yesterday and
made brief statement of his case as fol
lows: Last fall he left his home to travel
for the benefit of his health, which was
very poor, and to ascertain in regard to
his son, who was serving in the Union
army. On his arrival at Washington for
that purpose he put up at the Mitchell
House That night, after he had retired
to his room, three men, not in uniform,
broke into his room. and declaring that
they were United States detectives, pre-.
tended to arrest him. The first question
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

New ORLEANS, Dec. H-COl. Florrey
and Capt. COREY, who escaped from
Camp Groce, Texas, have arrived here.
They present most wretched appear,
ance, and their sufferings have been III
describable. -f.ts
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

HoPKINsvILLE, KY, Dec. 22-Gen Ed.
McCook struck part of the rebel Gen.
Lyons command here, at daylight on the
10th, and defeated them, capturing their
artillery. He is pursuing them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
GENERAL THOMAS.
The Situation at the Front.
Defeat Of the Rebel Gen. Lyon.
Theaas' Headquarters near COlum.
bia-H00d across Duck River.
Press Dispatchl ~

CINCINNATI, Dec. 22.-The CONNER
cial's Nashville dispatch, dated 2lst, says
Thomas headquarters are near Columbia.
Hood is across Duckriver. His loss since
coming into the State is estimated at
10000 His force is now believed to be
about 1900 infantry and 5000 cavalry.
The woods are full of deserters. The
roads are bad. 1rttf -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

BUFFALO, Dec. 22.-The weather is
cloudy. Thermometer l3 deg. below ze-
70. Five inches of snow has fallen.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

sn sto1 hsS MONROE, Dec. GA severe
De mai, @ mas mas been prevailing all day,
sSat tS;a i steamer Webster. from City
easu;,;SS S T, NJ, reports nothing new as
&st ns at the front. Everything is
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23
CARRIAGES.
JACOB 0ROseCLC

Noucceeeor 20 frobo = 6foeoc1ol
M M4sSS1ssC exssi1sssC, socs1M17s SK Ss1
No. 20 Market Street, keeps cousteni1j
and manufactures to ofdef, al hnds 81
his line Of business. Particular attent
TO repairing.
RsscoSd haad Carriages saa p
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-23

puu.nE1pmA, Dec. 22Afhe "
AMPLY steamer Bermuda, arrived 'o-ua'
kom the Gulf Squadron.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14
How Shall we Obtain Re-Union.

A republican journal, referring to the
possibilities OF re-uniting the States now
in rebellion, remarks:
I There is great deal of noncense talk.
ed ,both North and South, about the irro,
conoilable hostility and Sntongonism that
exist between the two sections, and these
writers and takers would humbus us
with the idea that communities that have
once been at war can never after indul,e
in peaceful friendship. There never las
moro ridiculous atsurdity than this
Nations aud oommunitios arc like indi.
viduals. They may swear eternal hatred,
but when the immediate occasion of wrath
and hatred has passed away, the feeling
gradually dies out and gives place to no
bier sentiments."
Now every member of the National
Democratic party, and supporter of Gen
eral Mcclellan for the Presidency, will
endorse the above views A restoration
OF the Union and the Constitution as han
ded down to us by our father is what eyos
ry true Democrat believes not only posi-
BILE, but highly desirable. In order 10
bring about this much to be desired con.
summation, we labor for change in tho
Administration of the Government and
the election of the mocraliccand didates.
Each and every conservative man, who
loves his country, and honors the sacred
compact cemented by the blood of patr!-
OTIS, has now an opportunity offered him
to show practically that amor patria which
every true man owes, and should pay.
Many good men, contemplating tho
dark picture Of civil war, daily bloodshod,
and all the bitter feelings necessarily er.
gendered by this fratricidal strife, have
considered themselves justified in despair
ing of even reconstruction between tho
sections, much less reconciliation of tho
Union. The task of reconciliation is Ger
tainly hard one, but relying on our CON-
mon ancestry, common language, and the
former good feeling between citizens
North and South, We have right TO be-
lieve that the memory of old troubles and
old difficulties may in time pass away, and
the good feelings cherished in the olden
time, when all Americans stood shoulder
to shoulder in defense of o common flag
and country, once more predominante.
If there were no reasonable hope of a
restoration, then might the patriotic heart
feel the deepest pangs of despair, and list
ening to the voice Of the tempter, like the
patriarch of old, feel like cursing his hf@
| ker and diving. Fortunately, we have no
reason TO chefIsu suCu f-S';nus. In spite
of lanaticism on tho one hand, ana GIsl
lion on the other, our land still lives, and
we have reason to believe will still contin-
ue to survive, although knaves and parri-
cides are seeking to destroy the sacred ia
bric.
With the election of our chosen stan,
dard bearer, the true lovers OF the coan-
try may feel assured there will be inaugu-
rated policy, resulting in the re-estab-
lishment of the Union and the Constitu-
ton, as it was. More than this, We can
not ask, and this WE MUST HAVEN. Y.
Erpr css.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

GALL FREE OR ALL SLAVE" This ridicu-
lous proposition, the attempt to prove
which has cost so much treasure, blood and
agony, is thus disposed of by the Boston
Post:
If acted on in l174, it would lave de.
stroyed the growing Union if in l77t, 1t
would have lost US independence; if in
l779, would have prevented confederatioHj
if in 1889, would have barred the door to
"the more perfect Union : in a word,
would have kept US hewers OF wood and
drawers of wster to the British Dukes and
Duchesses who have bowels of compassion
for tho poor American slaves, while they
trample on the bodies and souls Of the la
boring millions at their own doors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

A SLOW CHASE The U. s. Gunboat Da-
cotah, it is said, saw the pirate Tallahassee
on Tuesday OF last week, about eleven
miles ahead of her, and chased her at tho
rate of Tx knots per hour, the rebel
going twelve. The result of this chase
was the consumption Of two hundred tons
of coal on board the Dacotah, the rebel
far out of sight and tho Union glhboat
sent back again to Boston for fresh sup
ply of coal. Sending old tubs to catch
fast steamers is not the most economical
and satisfactory way Of doing business
and especially that in which SUCCESS is 50
important.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

THE Portsmouth (O.) Times describes
the feeling through the State and through
out the Union when is says;
TIE SIGNS IN sCIoTA
eve have recently Travelled through
q large portion of Sciota county, and were
surprised to witness the gratifying change
that is taking place in almost every locali-
~. There Is unmistaka6le evidence OF
one of the greatest revolutions in public
sentiment ever known.
Scores of men in every neighborhood,
who have heretofore been the most inyet.
crate opponents and d enouncerS Of
the Democracy, now openly declare their
intention to oppose Lincoln and cast their
support to the nominee OF the Chicago
Con vention. The unpopularity of the
present Administration is hourly increas'
ing, and the signs in Sciota county indi
cate majority Of at least FIVE hundred thi:
fall for the Democracy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

TuB Baltimore San says that Francis
Kew. son Of the author Of the "Star Spang-
led BanDer," was recently arrested for al
legged "disloyalty," So we gol patriots
and sons of patriots are imprisoned
and exiled, whilst traitors, corruptionists
bulles and blackeuards are elevated TO and
placed in power
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

A WORD FROM BaIGHAa.-Brigham
Young says the devil is much Of a gentle
man in comparison with many who serve
him In one of his late sermons Brigham re.
lates the following A gentleman said
to me, 4 would like to establish billiard
table and drinking saloon in your city
you must have such places here by-and-by'
May be we will, and may be we will not
VS. shall see whether God Almighty WIN
reign among his people, or wether the dev'
il will. shall keep such Christian inst,,
tutions out of this city as longas l can
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

A HINT TO NEW MARRIED PEorLE.-A Lfv4
erpool magistrate, having had occasion tos
give an opinion as to matrimonial dill.
Guilty which came up before him, conal uda
ed his remarks with the following opinls y
-sIt is always bad arrangement for mar
noor ~ 10 have q wife's sister or a brother,
ar % other relatives, living in the same house
with them"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14
rs~We ore reminded of one of the mos

ECy~We are reminded OF one OF tne lnost
pungen, and witty things eyer. penned on
the subject Of bad sermons. 1t is given
in the work OF an old German, on retribu'
tive punishments. in which he said thai
in the next world all unworthy and prosy
clerpymen will be condemned to pass the
whole Of their time in reading the bad
sermous they have composed in this. A
most horrible punishment.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

Grs HOOKER says that the State o'
asoroia alone has grown enough grain
this year 10 feed the whole OF reoeidom,
soldiers, horses and all, for tuIi
twelye-month. The idea of starving out
the rebels we belive was abandoned by our
government some time ago.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

harThe contrabands have been put o.
work TO cleanse Washington City. Meher
iel what labor
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

McCLgLLAy TO LIscoLN.-"lf | cnnoi
have command OF my own men, let me
share their fate on the field OF battle ~
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

Tup New London Chronicle, which re-
oon,iv bouled down the Lincoln flag from
its coIumns, now raises the banner OF Nc
Clellan. Thoy are coming 'a'her Aura
ham.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

VALUE OF GaRENBAcKs.-Thea average
value of Greentacks during the past week
has boon about thirty eight cents on the
dollar.-A glorious currency, indeed, 6u'
one that well represent the party issuing
it--of little intrinsic value and growing
beautifully less ever day.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

MCCLELLAN's PoPULARITY.--A Presden-
tial vote was taken on board the steamer
Commonwealth. from New York, on
Thursday evening which resulted as fol-
lows.
Mcclellan, $50
Lincoln, 43
The vote was proposed by Providence
Republican.
There we're about 40 soldiers on board,
every one of whom voted for George B..
Mcclellan.
This corresponds with all we have
seen OF, and heard from. the returned SOL
diers. They are all for Mcclellan
An officer from the Potomac on board
made the emphatic assertion that the army
is for the old leader, and feel that they have
a personal interest in tho election and
that no interference or persuasion of ofii-
GERS will induce them to act contrary 10
their honest convictions,-Providencs Post.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

Total cost of the war, Sl5,O5O,OOO,Ooo
This is the money expense to the coun'
try of that exquisite luxry, Black Repuo-
lican President. II may be very sweet
and delicious but can we afford .it?-Ne'c
York worid.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-14

CosT OF THE WAR.-Ex'
Army and Navy, /;
Bounties paid by States and
towns,
Loss for life of the labor OF
the killed and manned,
Loss Of three years labor Of
other soldiers,
Property destroy ed on the
ocean,
Loss OF profits of commerce,
Property destroyed on land,
Pensions to wounded and
widows for life.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-02-03
VII.-TlIE RnRnCRY,

Whilst the terrified tailor stood trembling
in tho path, never doubling that he was to
be assassinatcd, and wishing the accurscd
pocket-book at the bottom of the sea, he
saw n horsemau ride slowly along the road.
Job was on the point of crying ont to
bring tho traveller to his assistance, when
to his surprise, tho slulking figure glidcd
down tho path, into tho road, and followed
the horscman.
A moment after, tho tailor heard sup
pressed cry, and heavy fall when, all
at once, the thought flashed across his dull
brain, that the horseman, not himself, was
tho object OF tho robbers viilainy.
Jobs first impulse was to fly from tho
spot but, although something of COW.
ard, he had a kind heart, and conscien-
tious regard for duty.
Accordingly, after moments hesitation
tho tailor on legs which nearly failed him
in his terror, advanced toward the road.
As soon as he passed the bushes where
the robber had been skulking, he saw a
dark figure stretched across tho road, and
man. tho same whom he had feared, bond
ing over his victim.
There was no moon, but the sky was
cloudless and tho stars shown brightly so
that the tailor-although, from close labor
at fine stitching, he had lost the clear eye
sight of his youth-could plainly distin.
gush tho form and even tho features Of
tho rohher.
Had job possessed the least nervo In the
world, ho would undoubtedly have rushed
down and seized tho villain by tho throat
but he had not the power to do more than
utter cry to frightcn him away. 1t was
a trembling, fccblo shout, but no sooner
had it escaped the tailor's throat, than the
robber ceased fumbling in tho traveller s
pockets. bounded 10 lis feet, aud plunged
into the thicket.
job now plucked up sufficient courage
to go to the travellers assistance. which lac
did with much fear and trcmhing. iiat
| the Traveller boon dead, job would have
been terrible afraid of him; but hearing
him groan, he hurried to the spot. To his
surprise, he recognized the owner of the
pocket book, whom no had forgotten; aud
at tsiat moment the traveller, opening his
eyes, recognized tho tailor.
Help murder" cried tho traveller, fee
bly,, and tainted directly.
Remembering that there was a house on
the confines of the woods, not more than a
quarter of a mile distant, and dcspairing Ci
making his cries heard so far, as long as
his coward, heart kept Tutoring in his
throat, the tailor set ont to run thilhcr
for assistance, as fast us his shaking le.;G
could carry hiai.
But the talor's logs appeared better
adapted to the uses of his trade, than to rae
ing. He had made but littlo progress
when shouts bohind him reached his ear.
Looking around. he saw two men following
him 1T full speed. lie was SO terrified and
confused that he hardly knew what was the
trouble, until no was seized aud thrown
upon the ground.
Then, at their expression of astonish,
mcpt, job looked up, and recognized tHo oI
his aCpHaintanccs of the village, who had
taken him for the robber!