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Proclamation.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-By the Presi-
dent of the United States of America -
Whereas, it hes become necessary 10 define
the cases in which the insurgent enemy are
entitled to the benefits of the proclamation
OF the President the United States, which
was made on the 9Th day of Dec. 1863, and
the manner in which they shall proceed to
avail themselves Of these benefits. and wher.
as, the objects Of that proclamation were to
suppress insurrecton and to restore the AL
thorlty of the United States; and whereas,
the amnesty therein proposed by the Pres.
ident, was offered with reference to those
objects alone Now, therefore, l, Abraham
Lincoln, President eff the United States, do
hereby proclaim and declare that the said
proclamation does not apply to the cases OF
persons who at the time when they seek to
obtain the benefits thereof, by taking the
oath thereby prescribed, are in military, ma,
val or civil confinement or custody, or un-
der bonds, or on parole of the civil, naval
or military authorities, or agents of tho
United States, as prisoners of war, or per-
sons detained for offences Of any kind, eth
er before or after conviction, and that on
the contrary, it does apply only to those
persons who being yet at large, and free
from shy arrest confinement or duress,
shall voluntarily come forward and take
said oath, with the purpose of restoring
peace and establishing the national author.
tity.
Prisoners excluded from the amnesty of
fered in the said proclamation, may apply
to the President for clemrncy like all 9th
er offenders, and such application will re-
ceive due consideration.
do further declare and proclaim, that
the oath presented in the Aforesaid proclama
ton of Dec. sth 1868. may be taken and
subscribed before any commissioned officer
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No DRAFT-We learn that the quota Of
Western Virginia, under the last, and all
previous calls, is full and overhowing-a
reserve force" of fifteen hundred men
awaiting the next call Of Father Abraham, :,
The other day telegram FROM Washing
TOD, giving the deficlen, - Of the different
States, placed that of this at ov>r 3Ooomen'
The Government officers at this post had
not balanced accounts" with the Secretary
Of War at that date, and Immediately pro.
ceeded to do SO The Investigation proves
that we have a surplus of fifteen hundred
men over the last call,
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European Intelligence.

NEw YoRk, March 27.--The steamship
America, from Bremen via Southampton on
the 10th has arrived
By the bursting Of the Sheffield reservoir
25O persons were drowned.
The Times says there is reason to believe
though the matter canuot be announced as
absolutely certain, that tho conference will
after oil actually assemble.
In the House Of Lords, Lord Campbell
asked the meaning of Gortschacoff's words
as to combination between Russia and
Austria, Prussia and England.
Lord Granville said Gortschakoff could
only refer to the conference proposal. Eng
land had not entered into any combination
displaying the slighert hostile feeling to ward
France
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Roeburk
asked il the Fedesste and Confederate Gov
ernments had been demonstrated with for
the employment Of asents for illegal purpos
es. He would be glad to see the Federal
shipping swept fl ON the seas. Engiand's
honor was at stake.
Lord Pslmerston in reply said that these
governments had been remonstrated with
and prosecutions instituted.
Mr. Bright said Roebuck's speech was
unworthy Of Q member OF Parliament.
The Arch Duke Msximillian was visiting
Queen Victoria.
FRANcD.-Tbe Memorial Diplomatiqus'
says
A treaty between Macmillan and Napo
leon will be agreed on Immediately on bis
becoming Emperor of Mexico
The treaty is intended to settle the peri
cd of French occupation, and to arrange
the liquidation Of the French claim
The French troops are to be Withdrawn
gradually, when the regimental lists are
filled.
Six thousand Of the volunteer foreign lie
gion remain in Mexico. fe
The debt due t. France 10 to be paid by
fourteen annual installments of 25, 0OO, 900
each.
The Federals are said to have violated
Mexican territory by seising cotton belong
ing to the Confsderates at Matamoras.
"La France" says England and Russia
are endeavoring to induce Denmark to &C.
cept an armistice, the armies remaining
during conferences in the same position.
Live Danish steamers were cruising off
Stratsuud where the Prussian fotilla was
ice bound. -4astb
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Trust Sale.

pY virtue OF a deed of Trust executed by aeorse
ID S. Thompson and Sophrona, his wife, dated
the 10th day OfNovember 1857, and now on re-
cord in the Recorders office Of Ohio County, to
Charles w. Nus oil, and Of my appointment rs
Trustee in his place. by order Ct the Circuit Court
of Ohio county, will sell on Wednesday the 18th
of April next beginning at 10 O'clock; Of that day,
at the fir mt deor of the Court House Of Ohio coun
ty, TO the highest and best bidder the following
property, to wit; Lots numbered tbirty-two (32)
and thirty three (33) in Daniel Zane's Island ad-
dition to tho City Of Wheeling. Selling as Trus-
tee, will convey such title as is vested In me- by
said deed Of trust Terms of sale Cash.
mrll- 4 JAS. PAUL., Trustee
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New OPTICAL INsrIrUTE.-M. Polachek
Practical Oculist and Spectacle maker has
opened an office in this city where he in
vites the public, especially those afflicted
with bad eyesight, to call and get his cele
brated PERIscoPIc CRYSTAL SPECTAcLEs for
preserving and Strengthening the sight He
warrants bis Glasses to suit in all case
curing weakness and dizziness. His repu
tation as reliable Optician can be attested
by over 500 certificates from very prominent
men, also from the press. Also, Field and
Opera Glasses, Microscopes and all kinds Of
Optical instruments.
Office, Monroe street, at Shaffer's Jewel
~ Store I'D. dec2s-3m
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WAsHINeres March, N.-Thers i.

WASHINGTON March, N.-Thers is the
best authority for saying that no National
banking association has yet been authorized
to receive subscriptions on account Of the
national 10>4O loan. Letters are in prepa-
ration however, and will be Immediately
forwarded to all national banking associs
tons, which have been qualified and desig
mated - repositories, and financial agents
authorizing them TO act as agents, in re-
ceiving subscriptions for thss 10-40 loan.
The compensation allowed, Is the IA Of
l Der cent. out of which the cost of adver
Using and all other expenses of obtaining
subscriptions, must be betrayed.
Gov. Bramletts of KY, and Senator Dix
on of the same state are still In w sshington.
Their business with the President is in ref
erence to the draft. Those who profess to
be well acquainted with that subject con.
fidently say, that no difficulty 10 apprehen.
ded % to the execution of the draft under
the amsndatory enrolment act in that state,
and that all proper measures will DO taken
BY the Government to prevent military ex
ercisss Of any coutravention, Of the rights
ef the citizens; and moreover, they asssst
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CoMMENDABLE.-The members of the 4th
Infantry since their arrival IN this city have
conducted themselves like true soldiers and
gentleman. No disturbance whatever have,
as yet, occurred, and but few Of the men
have been seen intoxicated This reflects
great credit upon the officers and men of
the gallant Fourth, and has sgreeably sur
prised our people. We trust such state of
affairs may continue. ..-.
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that Kentucky -will promptly .faraisA- hsl
full quota. 80 vwg9g.raw
sOur streets have been more tbap oriina
srily lisely with the movements Of troops o
all kinds.
The following order Twas issued to-day
Headquarters of the Army, Adjt. Genie
Office, March 9Th, l864.--All furloughed
men Of the 9th army corps, will at the expi
ration of their furloughs, rendezvous at
Annapolis, Nd. Department and other
commanders, will facilitate the execution
of this order & 1QktSN 49,
By command Of Lieut. Gen. Grant.
sigued "a E. D Townsend A. ,A.G.
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ACCIDENTAL CUTTiNG.-On Saturday at
sernoon an accidental cutting affair occur
red on the Island. 1t seems that young
mau named E. F. Bailey, q member of Capt,
Holmes Battery, had purchased bowie
knife. and while fourishing it around, acct
dentally struck Allen Craig, a member OF
the same company under the right arm
with it, inflicting serious but not danger
Gus wound. Craig was taken to his home
N North Wheeling, where his wound was
dressed,
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Quick WORE Lieut.. n n. Hoffman oil
Captain Hagans Cavalry Company Kelley
Lancers) and formerly typo in this city
arrived in town on Saturday evening with
the Veterans of his company. On yester
day morning finding there we're no blank
furlougbs on hand, he went to 'he printing
Office, printed some blanks, filled them up,
mad them approved by the proper authority
got an order for transportation for the men
from the A, .. NJ, and had be been able TO
fud the ticket agent would have had bis
men on their way home by the ~ r NJ
train last night What you have to do;
10 with all your might is the Llsutenant's
motto. Pity be don't cut his hair, He's a
5ar6ayotss subject pt.s .-.r p
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tyFoRMATIoN WANTED.-Daniel Mentzer
wishes to know the whereabouts of his son
William 5. Mentzer, who left Pittsburg
ONE five weeks ago II is thought the son
vent ives, for the purpose of hearing OF bis
iather, who was then lii the army. VIII
liam is desired to write to his father ct Oil
City, yenango Co, Pa. Cincinnati AID LOU
isvlle papers ore requested to give publei-
" to this notice
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HoRsE THIEVES OvERHAULED.-A few
evenings since Madison Jones, Isaac Bal
lou and Smith Gillespie were arrested inthe
borough of Washington Pa. in the act OF
stealing three horses from the stable of Mr.
jackson, living near the town, The men
were seen 20 enter the stable, take out the
horses and ride of, when pursuit was made
and their capture effected. Jones and Bal
lou are members of the notorious Jones
family, one of whom, Charlotte: was hung
in the city of Pittsburg for the murder OF
her uncle and aunt. The thieves were
committed to prison for trial, Jones and
Ballou are both Penitentiary graduates, and
the chances are promising now that they
will be sent back to their old quarters
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YoLocaL and State News

KILLED.-Rswley E. Stewart, Second
Lieutensnt o.. Co. A, slst Va Confederate
Regiment (son of John Stewart, Esq Pre-
siding Justice of Monongalia county, ws'
killed on Monday last in Barbour county. Il
appears that Stewart was DESTROYS OF visit
ing his friends in Monopgalis county, and
for that purpose obtained passes signed by
Us. HOLMAN, Col. 3lst Reg't.. Generals
Jno. Pegram, Harry Hayes N III, Tsyisr
and Lieut.. Gen r. q Ewslf, Ind approved
by General Lee, by which he was enabled
to reach his home. His leave Of absence
extended fer. 30 days, and was dated sHsad-
quarters Army yoftherh Virginia, Fsbrus-
~ "a, 1sS4.p by some means he passed
through the Union lines and reached bis
home in safety. In endeavoring 70 return
h. WA, not so fortunate. In Barbssr conn
:, he was oyertaken by Q squad Of the
Home Scouts" near White Oak Church,
and in endeavoring q make his escape, was
shot dead.
Stewart was we'll known in this county,
and had great many relatives. p About
three years ago he was Q student at our
Academy, but at the breaking out of the
war he entered the Confederate service He
was quite young man, being but twenty.
three years of age. '.--,---.
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civil, military Or naval, 10 the service Of the
U1assd St6les, or any civil or military OH
Ger Of ssy. state ofterfitofy not ID insurrec
ton, whereby the laws thereof may be af.
fronted, for administering oathGs afT
: All officers who receive such oaths, arc
hsrsbY authorized TO give certificates there.
% % the persons respectiveiy BY whom
they are made, and such officers are hereby
required 10 transmit original records Of
such osths at an early day Is may be
cenvsaisnt, 20 the department of the State;
whore they will be deposited, and remain
with the archives of the government. I
The Secretary of State viii keep regis
trythereef and will, on applicationin prop
er cases, Issue certificates Of such recot DIS
in the proper form. Official certificates, in
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal to be sfixed.
Done at the City Of Washington, this 18th
day OF March, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty -four, and
Of the Independence Of the United States,
the eighty eighth. Signed, .s.-aI
-st : ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President, WIN. a. SEWARD, Sec.
VI otoS0 "a
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-28

1T IS ASTONISHING the amount of business
that A. M. Adams & Co, do. One of the
firm is East every four or five weeks and if
there is any new styles of cloths, cassimers
or vestings they are the first to have it,
and of the best quality. Persons in want
of the best article of clothing and at fair
prices had better call and examine their
endless variety of cassimercs and vestings
Their facilities for cutting and making
fashionable garments are unequaled in the
city for taste and style. nov l4-6m
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Appointments.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The Senate
confirmed the appointment oft. II. Jaynes
9Th Illinois Cavalry, and lst 1t. Henry l
Robenett, lst Infantry, to be aid to Gen
Nc Clernard, and Lockwood Todd and Ma
than A. Richardson, Of Illinois, to be com
missaries Of subsistence with the rank o.
Capt ....
The President to day, dismissed Colonel
Woodford, of KY. for sentiments expressed
at recent sword presentation. in KY.
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NEW YoRK March 27th.-The Post states
that private letter from Washington says
Gen. Grant intends to place all genera
officers on duty at once.
Gen. Burney q. s. ". has been confirmed
- Maj. Gen. in the volunteer service His
commission dates from Mry Goth 1863.
Miscellaneous.
A SPECIAL dispatch to the Commercial da-
ted Washington 26th says.
The Secretary of State is understood &c
be 10 favor Of an immediate and energetic
demonstration, against the evident design:
Of the Mexicsn Empire, and the French, In
connection with the great rebellion. 1t is
to be regretted if such demonstration is
really to be made, that it should have beer
postponed until the moment when its only
effect must be to precipitate US into fresh
and most dangerous complications.
The presence Of feet of 9 or 10 Frenct
frigate off the mouth Of Rio Grande, o
which fact the Government Is advised, by
telegraph this morning, has large signif-
canoe in connection with this connection
The frienns of the quick silver Go. expect
preliminary decision in their case; some
time during the coming week.
Numerous other changes are being made
in subordinate positions in the army of the
Potomac;::with a view to enhance its ell
cheney.
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rs.-The fashionable boz

BoNNErs.-The fashionable bonnet ofthe
season is very pretty and distingue. 1t is
nearly always uniform in color, with only
Just enough of contrast to relieve the mon
tony. A contrast of the entire trimming
with the body part Of the bonnet is certain
~ allowed, and even authorized by very
distinguished taste; but even in such cases
no mixture but the two colors is employed,
plain trimmings being ltbe only exception
to this rule. .-.-. --. ...g
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Movements.

New YoRK, March 26.-The Tribune's
Washington special says great number Of
ambulances have gope to the front. An or
der has been issued allowing officers and
privates of the invalid corps, fit for duty, &c
enter the veteran corps.
The Herald's special says the 4th N. Y.
heavy artillery is ordered to the front as
infantry 1t numbers 1000 men.
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The Steamer Mcclellan from New Or
leans of the l4th has arrived.
The capture. Of Alexandra La, occurred
on the 18th day after the capture Of Fort
De Russee,
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TIME OUr.-The thirty days furlough Of
the members of the First Western Virginia
Infantry expired on Saturday last.
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The Florida.

BosroN, March pa letter from Ma
deir says the pirate Florida sailed from
Fuschai on Feb. 10Th. The U. s. sloop Of
war St. Louis was in port but being sailing
vessel could do nothing.
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q TIE wEATHra has become more agreea,
bic. Yesterday was beautiful day.
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Those OF our patrons who move on the
lst of April will please notice at this office,
the number and street of their new loca-
tions. ----.-- 80, 4
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g FRUIT TREES.
A NNANDALE NURSERY
M0UNDSVlLLE, WEST VA,

THE SUBSCRIBERS inform their friends and
i the public that they have large lot of FRUIT
TREES Of large growth and the best varieties
unipjured by the locusts Their extensive stock
ompels them to sell at the cid low prices Dwarf
Pears, Is cents; Standard, 40 cents; Cherries, 20
cents; Apples $40 per hundred.
Also, EvesgGesns, Ornamental Trees Shrubery
Bedding out Plants, &c.sE 1908
Catalogues ,ent on application to
GEO. d. r, B, CURTIS.
JOHN BIsH P, Agent, Wheeling.
fe22-d6w5 svEri-.zL-t 3D..
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More vErERANs.-Co. A, First Va. Cav
slgsssQ - Observation-Disclosures city
SatVdyySysujpg fro Maftipsburg,F The
COM >ngL AakSsA seventy wine men
forty-thrse of whom have re-enlisted.-
They wiz b fsrleashed to-day and leave
for Monongalia county.
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Gen. AvERIiL, who has been lying dan
gsrously i'll for several days past at Martins
burg, is now considered aout of danger by
the physicians in attendance upon him. At
one time the General was so low that he
was sivsaup by his friends. The Generals
complaint is hemorrhage of the bowels.
& Mrssxs MAG1LL "&wxLKER have kindly
surrendered Washington Hall to the SOL
diers reception committee for this evening.
The opera will be resumed tomorrow eve
n'ns1 AHQGaIa :. LaaHQl boA5
RECEPTION SUPPER.-As we announced
on Saturday. . State reception supper will
be given 70 the soldiers of the Fourth In
fantry tonight, at Washington Hall. We
wish the noble veterans pleasant time.
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Gold Quotations

NEW YORK, March 20.
Gold unsettled; CLOSING dull at 6sA 6s%
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-17
DIR. BlCELOW,
CONFIDENTIAL Physician +!
Formerly Of st. Louis, Missouri,)

tFOrmerly Of st. Louis, MissOuri,1
1so South Clark 9treeu, Chicago.
HNHE ONLY REGULARLY EDUCATED AND
i legally qualified PLY scian in Chicago who
| makes the treatment Of Private Complaints q
speciality. His Office has been established ex.
prcssly to afford the afflicted sound and scientific
medical aid, without the use Of murcury Or nox.
iOus drugs. DR.. b. hAs for many years devoted
his whole attention to the treatment of private
complaints in their varied md complicated forms
His success in the Treatment Of those long stand.
ing and difficult cases. such as were formerly con-
sidered incurable, is su. lent to recommend him
to the public as worthy Of the extensive patron.
age which he has received. In professional ex-
perience in hospital and private practice extend
ing through many years in TINS and other depart
ments Of medical science, he is the dseoverer Of
the only safe, speedy and reliable remedies for
these virulent, secret and chronic diseases, and
has letters Of Recommendation from the most
distinguished and experienced Surgeons and
superior skill and profound Judgment in the
treatment Of diseases OF a private nature.
The universal and unfailng success IN the
treatment adopted BY him, has proved beyond a
doubt that permanent cure for the worst cases
Of constitutional syphilis, gonorrhna structures
in any FORM all mercurial affections, diseases Of
tue skin. kidneys and bladder, inpotencv, sper-
n,atOrrhna, ETC., can now be obtained to a moral
certainty if application be made TO those whose
intelligence, skill and exnertence can be relies, on
Dung men eSpec10lly VINO nave become VIC
Tins Of solitary vice or selfabuse that dreadful
and destructive habit. which annually sweeps TO
an untimely grave thousands Of young men Of the
most exalted talents and brilliant intellect, may
call with full confidence and perfect cure.
Females suffering from irregular ties attendant
on puberty, menstruation or pregnancy, or per-
sons having any obstruction to marriage should
see the doctor at once and be cured.
lie thinks it is his duty to advise the unfcrtu-
nate, particularly strangers, to be careful that
they are not deceived BY false advertisements Of
boasti { imposters. He who places himself un-
der the care Of DR.. b. may religiousy coniide in
his honor as gentleman, and confidently rely up
on his skill physician.
DR.. Il. will tell the patient previous 10 common
cling the treatment Of his case how much he will
effect cure and when such an arrangement is
entered upon, in no case will he make . second
charge.
Office and Rooms within half a square of the
Post Office, where all politely invited to call
Office hours from a. m. to 5. p. M; Sundays
10 a. m. to noon. Consultation ut Office free.
Send 2 Stamps and get mis- Guide to Health.
POST OFFICE BOX l54 spl5-d&w1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-17

The lower house Of Congress has pass.d
. General Bankrupt Law. and It. fate in the
Senate will b awrited with 1xious solici.
tuds By thousands Of men who, fr the
want Of the relief afforded BY such . law,
are the same ~ the handled victims Of ad.
verse fortune. A law Of this description
framed with care and Disseminated. il M
doubt needed, and it, enactment. II sum-
GENTLY guarded in is provisions @ a u BIZ
: eeneticent measure to the worthy. with.
out adording facilities to the mesn and dis.
honest to evade honorable obligations which
they are able to meet il they choose, l. Dc.
manded BY many considerations Of justice,
The New York Esasing Ibst has an n.
sic's upen this subject. which in IT, s.ner,I
idea, 0sets our visvA Il says:
-s'wvsfe told bv nberchants Who ar. w.,l
acquainted with the subjccts in al IL hesr =
ings, that the cheek given II business en-.
tefprise ID the city of New York by ~,
general insolvency which followed the flrst
atso6s - The reeellioa, has involved loss "A
the Government since 1864 e the rate q
twenty-five millioas q dullaua xeae. a.,
fnrsign trade Was p&roJised. commercial cnr.
1ospOndenco with other countries va hrok.
! - ~ ard tllousandDo * enerretlc ~. &
evesy oesnpstion were condemned to idle.
! meas remeuahef HAT halfthe, stofea IN
1sese~ny wtfs either Thutnp. u deserted
- tsoprieeprs, ~ vinea siosle clerk 81
nUu3 0Hninst fhyew.s ~t$-~~ 1Sres'~s - ~