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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
AssIsEAkE ou.EIEaN.sIL.,s oIrIoE,

WheoIuE1 ". Va February Is, 1851
A LLdoAieFs In Drugs, Hardware, Iron, steel, Lnm.
berI Leather Harm, g, and SAdlery arc REQUEST
ed 70 send TO this ONCE, on the MONDAY OF each
week sealed proposal or list, In duplicate Of tho
articles they are prepared q furnish TO this Depot
o. mort notice. with the price Of each marked In
eEViee require IT. the article or Articles can be ob.
tAined without delay, and at the lowest price.
Dealers wishing to Eeil to this Depot Will be re-
qufrod TO furnish the list punctnAlIy every Monday
morning. J. @. RARNSW0RTa,
Captain and Assistant QuaFteT-mAster,
ieb46-tf Depot OF Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07

BosroS, April e-Last night FIRE de.
sttoyed the Winthrop House and Free
Mason's Hall. Both were totally DESTROY
ed. Not one was injured. The loss of Mr..
Silsby. proprietor of the house, WAS $50.
600. The loss of the Free Mason's was
100000. The latter was partly insured.
Total loss $500, 900.
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BosroS, April 8, 2:sO P. N.-Ths burn
ing OF Freemason's Hall involves an ire:
parable loss in the destruction OF tbs
archives, portraits, valuable relics and
regalia belonging to the Masonic Order.
Hardly anything was saved. The insuranc e
on the building was $4,000. The loss of
Mr.. Silsby, proprietor of the Winthrop
House, in furniture and fixtures, will reach
$50 900, for which he Is Insured 500 600
The total loss lie variously estimated at
from Sl75, 900 to $3.50, 900.
Macy of the guests of the Winthrop
House lost all their personal property.
The Ere is attributed to an incendiary.
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BEEF! BEEFII.

oTT1cI oalEI ooA,nssLRT or suBs,srEsc1.
p1RAhfaElI WIsF VnaINIA.
OuH1E1LAND, Nd, April "a, 1884,
ShAL1D PROPOSALS viii be received from ar,t
~ handa, dti1On9 loyal TO the Government on ~
Snissd state, Snti IL N. April 18th, 1854, only,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07

~ArrrR MOVING remember tha. your
home is not complete without that house,
hold helper, Wheeler L Wilson Sewing
Machine. FOr,sale at No. 90, Main Street.
See advertisement. a.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
CHANGE OF FIRM.
HENRY HARTMAN

FORMERLY Of the firm Of Hartman Strauss,
L will here amer conduct the business OF the frni
At q Old stand-No. 81, Water ST., one door south
Of the SpTiBg HouBe,-Where he Will keep q mi
assortment q the latest StyIOa OF Ready Made 10
thing aud Gents Furnishing Goods. Also, MilItaYy
aud BoyA' Clothing always on hand. nirT inc Z
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SHTRTSI 0HIRT6I 61T1rs

A fu1 6,.ortnont Of Irsnoh md American o..
mere And Rlsnpsll Army Shirts, Of various styIo,
anil pgiePs. fAlo,SI6 dolSn white Dress Shirt, a,
the following pFsoe.s Six for 0lS, 01S, SIO,
Sal and - Dollars.
Also shitts made to order and WaTrantsd to a.,
Of superior work ana unkquGllod 10 eaallty for the
prices. = 1T. LARIN.F
mE2al 80. 100 Main street. Wh:o cling. ". VI.
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Heaale4l.
oOIorsd8.
Msia Is.

PhysIcIanU are required By City ordiaA nee TO set
forth IN IheiF eOrtiheat0s the NIhE PLACE or RESI:
pETUK, ACE aud TfHl OF BEATn Of the deceased, ana
thSSs aItsrS IL e hoped that physieians will here
Rftsr, when certifying, be more explicit.
JOHN Q. HUPP.
APPS Secretary Of ths goard q Health.
KIHG5.-WashIngt01 MIlIS Cloaking
III u OioIhs 70 all the fAlhIonAblO colon. 81
0pE9 j. .. RHODES.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
ooLGATh,s HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such uuiv.r.
sal demand, Is made from the choices materials
Is mild and smollient in It's naturs, FRA
Brantly scented, aud extremely be n { fIeIaI
in its action upon the sAtn. For ale BY all Drug.
Etsts and Fancy Goods Dealers. mrls IL
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
Boiler Explosion,

PHItA1ELPHIAp April ga large boiler
Rt Ierriek.& sons, Southwark Foundry,
exploded this mOrninE. causing much Ioss
Of life and great destruction Of properly.
Seven men Were killed aud over 36iwouud.
ed by the explosion. Tho boiler house waS
Situated 10 the centre Of the building,
forming hollow square. Ii contained
two boilers, one OF which exploded and
dtspiacing the other so that Operations ia
the works had to be suspended, and thus
throwing 200 men temporarily out of en-.
pioSmenr.
The explosion will cause mnch delay in
'naeh'nerS tor the fitting out Ofgoverumeut
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FOR SALE.

an account DIN hsaItI offer for sale the lease.
" fixtures and furniture OF the we'll known mi
popular krameF'S Hotel, together with = good Bar
doing profitable business. Furniture and 6xt1Tes
are entirely peE. The whole viii be cod at q bar.
mar ANTONY KRAMER. Prom.
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ailp sutrIItaeurrr.
Thursday Morning April 4.


Will our friends, in sending subscrip.
tons to the Iatsliigsaeer, please remember
that the price of the Daily for one month
is IS cents. for two months 81, 80, for
three mouths SIZES, for si1 months $3.50.
and for one year ST. That the price Of
the Tri-weekly fOt one year is 81. for six
@Oa'SsS 50, aud for three months 81 as
That the PriS" OF the Weekly is So year,
or 81 for six months. These terms We do
not depart isSm, aud request that our pat.
rOus will make note Of them, and thus
save themselves and us much trouble.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07

MEMPHIS, April 6-1ses.son's cavalry
had fight with Forrest near Snmmeryilis
yesterday. After skrnish nx sometine
the rebels reinforced and Grierson This
supports failing to come>up) Tell back be-
fore greatly superior numbers, bringing
with him seven prisoners. He will renew
the attack 70. day.
Advices from Vicksburg report Loring
and Lee at Canton, and the rebels repair
ing the railroad destroyed by Sherman.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
HAIR DYEI HAIR DYE!I
BApOHEbOR's
CELEBRATED HAIR nvn

Is ths Best IN the worIa.
THE Only HARMLESS, TRUE, AND RELIARLR
snee DYE KNOWN.
This splendid Hair Dye is Psrfsot-CbanRas Rsd,
Rusty OF Grey Hair, instantly to Glosy Blaet or
Natural Rro.oR, without IPjuring the Hair or
Staining the skfn, leaving the Hair Son and BeautI
fal; lmpArti freah vitality, restoring Its
pristine color, and rectiAss the III effects Of Bad
Dyes. ThoGOnpins q siSnsd WILLIAM A. BATCH.
Flor, all others are nero limitations, and Shoua be
avoided. Sold BY all DruEGiItS, 10. RAoroRY-sl
BARoLAY-sF,N MY.
ReteheIor's New Toilet Cream for
,s DreIaInB Ihe Hair.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
VtHB large and eommodiouS dwelling and proper.
Il ~ situated on he corner Of Main and RifBt Sts,
Centre Wheeling: comprising lots Nos 80, 30 and a.
and now occupied by the undersigned. The dwell.
ing is suPpu With al the modern convenience d
gas and water, with 0uthouseS ON the premises.
MRs!M. A. WOODS,
mr. on the Premises.
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LaughIin5s ESpsct0IaRt Syrup

For Coughs, oOId,, Group, whOopipg Cough use the
EXPEoToRANT sYAUP.
We guarantee the most speedy relief by using the
/. HxPEoTORANT SYRUP.
The annoyance ofeostint Coughing Is stopped by
USING THE EXPEorORANr SYRUP.
Hundreds testify TO the great excellence of the
r.as EXPRoT0RANT SYRUP.
Difficulty Of Breathing iS relieved by the
RXPRcroRANr SYRUP.
Inflammation Of the LunEs is cured by the
HNPRoTORANT Syrup.
Children can use without fear the
EXPBCTORANT SYRUP.
Asthma, Bronchitis and General Irra.Iou OF til Q
Throat is cured by the
EXPECToRANr SYRUP.
Price as Gents. Prepared only by
fSb2O LAUeHLINs BUSMFIELD.
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2 p 2 2 2 2 = =
STOP THAT COUGH !

ENRlRNDl Are you AWARD that you arc riskIpv
- your lie by neRlCetiug EHHt O,G0Hl What If e
IS only cold, and IL will soon w ar .t,eIfAuay"
you continue to neglect yourself, the result will
oe 10 short tne that you will begin TO iee sonnJ
ing pain. hen tbs congo will bccUmo dry aud tISt
Nhtth you Faist wilt lee chick sud yellow or btto
and irOthy matter, qtteT Ttreaked 70 III blond ami
coon Jou vii md that 20 hnr, "a hectic IsVrr coll
ehnlH, night "Wett9. The matter and phleEu will
increase with great 'ToGtTdtioH! JOu sIi neglect
yooraeLt short time VII you cOnVryp,I Il, IN.
grave. H1ue YOU not e1HSe 10 b aLIFtHsdF 'rhe
thon-anls NlVn thiagTs ~ d. str yer has alhrTri
20 the grave every single bs9Ia with a TI1pL1
eota II this had been attended ~ IA ,ime All ul :nt
haTe pee WeiIi hut being neglected unIer The Ia.
uet1si that It would wear iIseli Gti t trans.
TERED its deadly action to che nuL.tnrrn nj lie
Langs' exciting there u EORNATI % TUnER D. ks
Anether aud another cOlu RuutNl fuel 10 me d a, o.
leaving by thOsU ulcsIAiIuns nAeGr q yI,iE4 IN 4,
tUNos AZ this CRISIS the disease YER am UT TO
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07
ALLEN'S LUNG BAL,AM

WILL BREAK UP EVEN TlIEMOSr IARKSSINS
CJU0H
IN a Few HOURS TIME,
II Il Is only peraeVered ih uut"Wb,IIh -.
OF money cOmpAred with health
USE THIS ALL.POwE9RUL BUT HARMLESS
REaEDY IN TlhEI
Call Upon the Agrmts and get n Pam.
phIett
And read the treaties upon consumption (which IL
E0Fth more 1lono than tlIo pro OF USdrIn,i
aud Sse the certificates OF tue truly rvmIIS,uin
lncurable. 'sA
FOR 'Ate by the propretors
j. 81. LLARRIs q 90.
To whom address all orders ''O'
:Oid b. Medi iue LraIeis generally. Wh-l.-.,,
By LAUdHLtN'S a HUSubIELD, b. BOCKIhI; a.
SoOD %. LOGAN, List : co, r ii LUui :
Z Ou1 REEO KRAFT, WteCiiuS, ' A. n,ri h. N
PIttbburgh DrnRgist- s2tS ~ va
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GEORGE Il. WHc AT.
NOTION JOBBER,
NO. 80, Monroe st.
Report Of the Board Of Health.

W-R.,g, Eo.sAsF,, B'''En1, eiD''DE and ~, IIsr-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-07

P.s.-AlWayS happy to exhibit and explain them
to every one, whether intending to purclaSO or not
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-01
From Fort Smith, Arkansas.

FoRT SIXTH, ARK, March 3O.-About
10000 effective troops have gone South
from this district. The whole number Of
troops in this department under General
Steele, now moving sOuthward, is from
10000 to $4,000, sufficient to overthrow
any rebel force opposed to them.
Scouts from Prices army report Cabelrs
command of or regiments, Is miles
this side of Washington, Missouri.
Troops are being mdved to Camden.
Gen. Gano has seven ar eight regiments
of Texans ut Tanners Fort.
Marmaduke aud Shelby are at Camden.
The rebels are we'll supplied with clothing,
and an importation of shoes is said to have
just reached them from England.
large number of negroes have con-
ceutrated at Camden and Washington.
Quantrill is south of Red River.
Gov. Edwards, of the Choctaw nation,
has issued proclamation urging the 10
dians of that tribe to return to their ale.
glance to the government, and repossess
themselVes of what they have lost during
the pact three years by associating with
the moet accursed foes that ever polluted
their country.
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New York Market.
New YosK. March


Flour-Dull heavy and declining at So 20
as IS for extra State, SO bO@B IS for
superhne western, Sc s5G97 10 tor co;;lnoa
to medium extra western and 81 2O38 rs
for common TO good shipping br,nIs l.
H. o., closing heavy.
Whisky-Scarceiy so firm, sales at 81 O5
for western, chiefly at inside quotations..
and closing heavy.
Wheat-Dull and entirely nominal a.
81 6l@l 81 for Chicago spring aud Nil.
club, 81 63@l sc tor Amber Mich. ST. 81
al SO for winter red western and ST. 7O@
II for amber Mich. Sales of white west
ern at ST. IS and mixed western at ST. %,
Barley-Dull.
Corn-Heuvy and declining at 81 SOFA
s2 for old shipping mixed wearern In
store aud 81 2s@l % for new yellow.
Oats-Dull at 9O@9O1 for western
PetrOleum-S teAuy.
Pork-More active and higher at So 50
for mess, $22 25 for old do, S23 eIG424
for new do, closing at the latter price, $40
25@20 so for old aud new prtGe aud S23
C923 so for prime mess, closing AT the lat
ter price. Sales OF new mess Tor MAY at
the sellers option $24 25, do for Juue tie
same terms, S24 SO for do. deliverable
from July 10 to August Is at the buyer'a
option 1924 90 and Old do. for April at Ehe
buyers option at 1923.
Beet-Firm.
Lard-Dull and heasy at ls@l3A tho
latter an extreme.
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THE GREAT ENGLiSM REMEDY.

This invaluable incidence Is unfailing In the cure
of all those painful and dangerous diseases to which
the female constitution is subject. 1t moderuEes all
excess and removes all obStructionS, and y speedy
cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES;
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will, In a short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle price One Dollar, bears the Govern
L1ent Stamp Of Great Britain prevent counterfots
CAUTION.
TIL Pills should not be taken by females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, as they
sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at any other
time they are safe.
In all cases of nervous and Spinal Affections Pains
in the Back and Limbs Fatigue on slight exertion,
PalpitatIou of the Heart, Mysteries and Whites,
these Ills will effect a when all other meanH
have failed: and although powerful remedy, do
not contain iron, calonnel anthony, or anything
hurtful to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each pack
age, which should be carefully preserved.
Sole agent for the United States and Cauadas,
JOB MOSES, II CortIandt ST., N. Y.
N. B.-$1.OO and six postage stamps, enclosed to
any authorized agent will insure bottle containing
fifty Pills by return mail.
For sale by LAUGHLINs 4 BUsHFIELD,
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Trust Sale.

DURsUANT to deed OF trust from Robert @.
4 Bonham aud Charles NJ: GilbsrtsOn, to J. II.
Pendleton and myself dated the 2nd day of June,
1856, and recorded in deed book, numbered Al, page
402, in the Recorders Office OF ohio County West
Virginia; and to a supplement addition to the
said deed of trust acknowledged for record by the
said nham and Gilberson, on the 26th day OF Au-
must, 1855, and recorded in decd book numbered Al
page 442 In said office, will, Thursday, the TIN
day OF April 1864, commencing at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, proceed tn sell at public auction at the
front door of the Court House the said County of
Ohio Lot number 4, -feur-in the Bellair Addition
to the City Of Wheeling, tho North aide of Quincy
street, adjoining the lot which at the time Of the
execution of the said deed of trust, belonged to the
Rev. William Armstrong. Selling AS trustee, will
convey such title only as by the said deed trust
am authorized to sell and convey.
TERMS OF SALE.-Oue third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue Ia six and
twelve mouths with interest. The deferred pay.
mentS to be secured by bond aud satisfactory
". mrT t. DANiEL LAME
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ECLECTIC.

nR: R. H: LEN, Eclectic Physician, Surgeon and
IL AccouCher, tenders his professional services to
tue citizens of Wheeling aud vicinity. DR.. l.. Is a
Graduate Of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Gin
Cinnat, and has had many years experience In the
practice Of his pro. ession and he hopes by close at
teutton to business, to merit share OF the public
patronage. DR.. Lee has given special attention and
has been elnnently successful in the treatment Of
chronic diseases Of every variety and especially of
such as rheumatism and diseases of tho Eye L Ear,
Liver Complaint. Nervous Debility, Cancers and
Ulcers Constipation Piles aud diseases of the Kid.
neyS, Gravel &C. All those WHO have been unsuccess-
fully treated for any Of the above diseases, would
mud to their interest consult DR.. Lee without
delay Our practice is gaie certain aud prompt leaV-
ing no mercuria faint In the system, but cleansing
renovating and strengthening the general system,
acting in unison with Natures unCring Avs.
WHEELING, WRIST Va. Dec. 4th, 1863
10 all whom it may concern: We the undersigned
members of the West Va. Legislature, take pleasure
In saying that we have known DIR. Richard H. Lee
many years previous the breaking out of the Re-
bsllten, as sucCesslu. and energetic practitioner
Of Medicine, (Of the Eclectic Sch0OD both in Kan
awha county, Va, and in Galia county, Ohio.
G. SLACK, Senator 7Lh Dist,
". 8. DONBAR NJ. II. D.,
JOHN III. PHELPS, Pres Senate
Office one door south OF Kramer's Hotel. Main
street. mr22 Pms
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9-DR. E. A. RUSSELL, of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Physician and Surgeon,
would respectfully announce to the citi-
zens of Wheeling and surrounding ooun-
try, that he has permanently located in
this city, Office on Quincy ST., above Fifth
ST., opposite the Cathedral and Convent,
formerly occupied by DR.. Todd. From the
observation and experience DR.. Russell has
had III the Hospitals of New York and
Philadelphia, as we'll as in private prac-
Iice, he is fully prepared to treat success
fully, and with satisfaction, the most diff
cult diseases. Especial attention given to
"Chronic Diseases" shch as Consumption,
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Piles, Neuralgia,
Convulsions, diseases of the blood, &C.,
&c. Especial attention paid to the dis
eases offemAles, to which the Doctor has
give" Rre"t deal of time aud study. All
Acute Diseases attended to With strict at.
tention. ltd&w
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LaugbIiD's ExpsctOIant Syrup.

For Coughs, Colds, Group, whOopiug Cough use the
RXPECTORANT sYhUP.
We guarantee the most speedy relief by using the
EXPECTORANT SYRUP
The annoyance OfcOOt'nt Coughing is stopped by
USING THE RXPEoroRANT SYRUP.
Hundreds testify to the great excellence of the
EXPEoTORANT SYRUP.
Difficulty OF Breathing ID relieved by the
EXPECTORANT SYRUP.
Inflammation of the Lungs is cured by the
EXPEoTORANT SYRUP.
Children can use without fear the
EXPECToRANT SYRUP.
Asthma, Bronchitis and General IrratiOn OF the
Throat is cured by the
EXPECTORANE SYRUP.
PrIoo 2B Cents. Prepared only by
feb2O LAUGHLINS Il BUSHYIELD.
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DESvnR Cry, March s1.-santa F,

DENVER CRY, March 8l.-santa Fe
papers of the 18th are received.
o. the night OF the 14th one wing of
the capitol buildings was destroyed by
Gre. Valuable papers in very important
law cases were destroyed.
The Santa Fe Gazette says:
Letters speak eucouragingly of the Ari-
zona gold mines.
Aaother fight is reported to have taken
place in southwestern New Mexico between
our tcoops aud ApachaS; 40 of the latter
were killed.
Major McFerrin, chief of Gen. Garlic
toms staff, has arrived here. He reports
the unconditional surrender of the entire
Navagoe nation, numbering nearly 5000
indians, who were being collected at Fort
Sumner. Some of them have large focks,
but the majority of them are in q destitute
condition.
To feed them General Carleton has been
obliged to put his tCoops on half rations.
Col. Carson is to have charge of them
until they are turned over to the Indian
Bureau.
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Partition Sale.

by virtue of nn Order of Sale, issued from the
- of Court of Common Pleas Of Washington
County, Ohio, in the suit in Partition Of Robert
X. Fleming, ct al, against Annabella Flenin ct al,
of the Court House i'll Marietta on Tuesday the 9th
day OF April a. d. 1864, at O'Clock 2. NJ. OF aid
day, the following described real estate situated in
the town Of MatamoraS, tO.wit:
lot MOL, with Blacksmith Shop thereon, appraised
ut $3.50.
LOIS No. and 8, with Steam FIGURING Mill, three
pairs French BurrS, thereon, appraised S38 49,
Lot No. 4, with Dwelling House and Store Rooms,
thereon, appraised at $l,hu0
at 1925.
TERMS OF sALE.-oue.thtrd of the purchase
money cash in hand, One.third in year. and one
third in two years with interest. Deferred pay
ments to be secured by mortgage upon the premises
A WINSOR,
mrl1 I'd Sheriff Washington Co a.
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KNoxvrLLE. March 3!.-The rebels after
destroying the trestle at Bulbs Gap fell
back beyond GreeuEille. They took up
the wagon and railroad bridge across Lick
Creek aud carried of portion of the rails
and telegraph wire.
Desertsrs continue coming IN and report
large numbers trying to make their way
into the Union lines.
Parson Brownlow telegraphs from Knox
Vile that Gen. Sherman left this morning
for Chattanooga after returning from the
font.
All is quiet at Messy Creek.
Knoxville is so we'll fortified we can hold
it against all Lees army.
Longstreet's forces are at Watuga, more
than one hundred miles from here.
A force of cavalry remains at Bulls Gap
to protect the retreat.
[ am still of the opinion that the rebels
are intending forthwith to make raid
into Kentucky.
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&g 1el1araph.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 80.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Sherman submitted a letter re-
Ceived from the Assistant Secretary of
War, Mr.. Field, with details of the claim
Of Mrs. Mary ThrOckmotIou for compeu-
satiOn for six negroes claimed as her own
which district commissioners of emaucipa.
ton could not allow, her husband being
in the rebel army, though son is an off.
Ger in the Union army. He recommends
Congress to pay for them from the residue
OF that fund.
Mr.. Richard Smith. for many years
cashier of the branch bank of the United
States in this city, and late cashier of the
Bank Of the Metropolis, died last night,
aged 70.
Capt. Fisher, who lately escaped from
Richmond, will again re-enter the army of
the Potomac in command of the Signal
Corps.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-The Secretary
of the Navy, 10 response to the Senate's
resolution of inquiry, says, that no trans
fers of seameu from the army to the navy
have been effected under the recent act of
Congress and thirty Eve vessels of war
are now waiting compliments of men,
Not only are these waiting for crews but
the terms Of many seAmeR now in the SER
vice have expired and men detained to
manage our ships, though justly entitled
to their discharge. We're they not detaiu-
ed many vessels on blockade duty would
have to go out of the service. This state
of things is to be deplored, and is, in a
great measures if not entirely, attributable
to unfortunate legislation.
The enrolment act of last Congress so
utterly ignored the naval service that en-
listments in that service were not permit
ted to be credited on the quotas of those
communities frotu which they were drawn
when the draft came to be enforced. In
addition to these obstacles the appropria.
ton for extraordinary bounties for army
oulistments. while not dollar was paid to
the sailor. operated to the discredit of the
naval service, and held out strong induce
ments for military service.