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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

On the third page this morning, we print a
review of Kinks Life of Charles the Bold, q
notice of Mr.. Bryants Poems, a notice Of the
life of Nathan Bangs, u. D.. and other literary
notices. On the fourth page are letters from
Arkansas aud Illinois. On The ninth page, let
tiers from the Potomac Army, Missouri, Ohio
and Europe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

"WoRDs FOR THE HOUR" is the title Of Mis-
Anna +. Dick ensons lecture lately delivered at hs
Capitol at Washington and TO be repeated On TuestAf
evening at the Cooper Institute
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

List of Americans registered at Guns American
Agency, No. II Charlotte street Bedford square h0naos
England (sdoinins the British Museunl f0f "eeA s'a''
Jan. Ia, 1864;
DR.. Smith, Illinois; Thos B. Tyden % o. ~
min, New York; Geo. T.. Fowler ard WIFE nSss0'
David A. BUR-, Washington d, c.; MI ana mrs; ".
born, San FLsncisco W. Evsr' NSw j,me. Yoe
Pittsburg; b. Keith Texas, Frsnk Tsyles and aay a..
more; Mrs E. Stevens Baltinorei Geotse W. Martan INV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

The correspondence which passed between
General Mcclellan and the Washington authorities
during the Peninsula campaign. is published in Tn
rray and Nary Journal of this week. Ii Is arrsngedn
chronological order and furnishes resume OF the opera
lions of the Army of the Potomac from the commsnct
ment Of the siege Of Yorktown until the campaign
General Pope.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

PAYo-FoRTB MATISgg-Mr. C.. jerome
HopkRss second Pisno-Forte Matinee takes place ths
afternoon, at 81 o'clock at Aquarisl Hail. Park Thcs
ter building. Brooklyn. Mr.. Hopkins will DO sssists
BY Mr.. Chas. Frommell pianist
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

Major Hoffman. In ian Agent In reference TO lie
ing Of four and wounnu g Of three women and cAild
Of the Poncas tribe By detachment Of trooe. s.'
Molrana, N. L. .Iass.l
by this statement IL appears that party II 6a..
Poncas were returning from the Omaha Asescv In "a
braska to their own agency in Daootsd; that Ia,
camped near Niolrara, when a numtsr Of sold(,r
stationed there came to their camp and Attempted =
rayish the women, but the Indiana succeeded In ms
their escape TO the woods. Tho next Day. whns =
their march they we're again asssled By SAe Am.
party. who wounded three and killed four OF tSs vo,
and children, destroying their tents, stealing -.
saddles and ssddie-blsnkets, cooking utensils ev.,
furs skins, and clothing amounting 10 about n ~
The attack was entirely unproyoked. and no re-,
ance was offered by the indians. Iny.s:eatio. n.
been ordered. and il is hoped the guilty parties VIM
severely punished The Poncas are one Of the sIesa
and most friendly tribes at the West and feel dan,
nggrieycd at this wsnt0n attack By Usite8 49,
troops.
H0MEsTEADs FOB SOLDIERS
The bill of Senator Wilson in referencs h
homesteads for soldiers receives unqualified iuao,..
ment.
GENERALS OUT OF SERVICE.
The Military Committee of the House am
considering what shall be done with the Major al
Brigader-Generals who are wholly out Of the servb,
but drawing pay from Government II Is undsrsts,l
that they in favor Of retaining those whoss sbi
have been acknowledged. and Of dismissng the otas
THE ENLsTMRSTS In IOWA.
Trustworthy intelligence says that Iowa hs
furnished about two thousand over her quosa sae
thereby placed herself out OF the drof.
CORRECTION.
The announcement of the dismissal Of ID. B
Nichols, Superintendent Of the Contrabaad Camp vs
premature. The Assistant Superintendent. Peter CAy
had been dismissed and 1t Is quite probable tbai hs ~
perior will also BE-.
THE CASE OF sPALDISG.
Considerable curiosity is manifested to knos
the decision of the Court Martial in the Of Sp
ing tried as spy and vino has been reported a. ~
quilted. 1t is stated that Government oicia are aaz
ious to ascertain his whereabouts as he was reess4
on parole Of honor but has not been fo1nd Sinos "
termination Of the Investigation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

GKy. MEADE ILL.-Gen. Meade has been 50
riousy III at Philadelphia He is now much better boz
will be confined to his house for several days yet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

CINCINNATI Friday. Jan -. TO-
Gen. Rosecrans left last night for st. Louis
Aaa o1o TO the Commission. making In all tss0oW
The 45h PennsylvaniA Regiment arrived here yes'sN
day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

RECRUITING IN BROOKLYN.-Some 81 M
were secured yesterday and received their oouh
Supervisor Swe has been appointed oraaa ~ ~
enisting the veterans OF the nth and tfh resmen'~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30
COMMISSIONERS OPP ASSAY.

The following gentlemen have been appoint.
ed Commissioners for the annual assay al the Phaas
pha Mint from Feb {, 1864 Prof John Torrey Of Hes.
York. Prof Joseph Henry Of Washington, Prof Par
man Rogers and Prof b. II. Rand OF Philads'pbA W
Hon George A. Benedict Of Cleveland. Ohio. ~
Hon Hugh McCulloch Of Washington: the Hou. J. p
Putnam Of Boston. and J. II. Alexander OF Bsltuos.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30
GRAPH.

The statement is made by request that II b
utterly impossible for the President to answer the gre
number Of applications made for his autograph, tos
sold at Sanitary and other fairs Dis time being waSI
eugrossed With public business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30
THE CASE OF SPALDIyG.
WASHINGTON friday. Jan. y. 1854
ITEMS IN THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

The Executive, Legislative, and Judica
bin. reported to-day from the Committee on Ways al
Means. contains among other appropriations 81 ooa~
for printing binding. &C., sGoe.ooo for salaries in 4
branches OF the War Department, sl,J00ooo for u
Treasury Department. Over 100000 OF the Latter saa
is for the First, Second and Third Auditors baosas
their business having largely increased during 10
present war The bill also appropriate' for the Arics
taral Department nearly eli5Ooo.
The APPLICATIONS FOR THB PRES DSsTs AUro-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

Major Hoffman. In Ian Agent In reference to tke
Ing Of four and wounAug Of three women and cAldr
Of the Poncas tribe By detachment Of trooss IN,
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 16--Secessonists
have the story ahoat that Buckner and
Breckenridge joined Lee, and a portion of
Johnston's army nad reinforced Beaure =
gard at Petersburg.
Buckner's junction was considered in
military circles possible but not probable
A gentleman recently from Georgia, whose
statement can be relied on, furnishes tn :
following information relative to the
strength Of the rebel armies.
Lees army he says is greatly under es-
tmated.
Near 100000 are in the rebel service and
the last conscrption has added $1,000 to
ther armies.
The troops of the Mississippi are $4,000
The force at Charleston is less Than 1000.
Lee and johnston together have 23O,O 600,
OF which Lee has two thirds
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Mayl3.
A bill giving presumption rights to lands
of rebels was referred to the Committee on
Public Lands
The Senate considered tho House bill
authorizing the establishment CT an Ocean
Nail service between the 0 S and Brazil.
Wilkinson offered an amend nent includ
ing the Venezuelan government in con-
tract
The amendment was ordered to be print
ed and the bill was postponed.
The Senrte bill to amend an act of 1861
and to promote the efficiency Of the Navy
by providing that it shall not be construed
to retire any officer under the age of 81
years, was passed.
A message was received from the Prcsi
dent communicating intelligence in refer
ence to Bolivia and Chill was ordered to he
printed.
Wilson called up the Senate bill to equal
ize the pay of soldiers in the United States
army, with the amendments of the House
, thereto; together with report of the Sen
ate Military Committee thereon.
A lumber Of amendments were adopted
after which the House adjourned.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

"CoNrRABA News AT late hour
last nipht we learned that when the train
on the Baltimore i Ohio Railroad left
station, a man told passenger that be
had heard it rumored that a man who had
lust arrived from a border county had seer
friend, who told him that he saw two mer
who had been out on a scout, and while
running round they saw what they took to
be a bushwhacker. Lest We should "mis'
lead the military authorities, or alarm the
loyal portion OF the community we vii
say no more at present.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
IELEGRAP


Capture of Railroad Trains.
New YoRK May ia Special to the
Herald of Nashville the 10th contains the
following: Csc@ -
+ We learn from reliable sources that Nc.
pberson captured on the 18th, nine Rail-
road trains, below Resoca, laden with va
rious military stores for Dalton. The enc
my are making preparations to evacuate.
Advantages have been gained, and hopes
are entertained that speedy success viii
keep pace with the operations in Va.
Fitzpatrick was wounded several days age
but not dangerously. Also Gen Wilick
and Gen. Marston slightly wounded.
The New York World learns that large
reinforcements have gone to Butler, and his
forces amount to 10000, which ars divided
into th rec forces.
One Of these forces are menacing Peters
burg, and keeping the rebel troops there,
and another beseiging Fort Darling and the
third. which is larger than the Others, is
marching on Richmond.
Ono of our prominent officers predicted
that the city will be ours by the 18th.
The additional reinforcements alluded to
in Sheridans cavalry, is expected torender
great assistance to Butler.
Information has also been received, that
Kou.z has cut the Danvile roads.
A Speciol to the Times from Headquar-
tiers, of the 18th, 2 p. m, says:
The enemy still continues strengthening
his works. 1t is fully expected however
that vigorous turning movement will COM
plete the evacuation of the rebel lines with.
out any battle.
Yesterday p. m, the rebels suddenly
developed line of battle ON our left, com
ing through the woods and gobbling up sew
eral oc our pickets. and driving back the
reserve.
Gen. Meade and Wright with staff, were
out beyond the front at the time, and had
an extremely narrow escape of capture
Immediately afterwards Wright threw ou
a force under cover Of artillery fire, and
retook the position, which was an impor-
tant one.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

A SCIENTIFIC FAcT.-It is fact, corrob-
Grated by scientific investigation, that
brick building, unpainted, absorbs large
quantity of water, and in course OF time
the walls become damp, and, as necessary
consequence, the rooms unhealthy. II
stands to reason, FIR ON the porous nature OF
the brick that such result should follow.
Every brick building should have thick
coat of paint and varnish, which will act
as a protective against moisture, thus pre-
serving the strength and durability OF the
walls. as well as the health of the inmates
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

"RATHER PECULIAR."-We would not tor
for moment suppose that any of our Cen
re Wheeling friends are given to the use
of strong drink; We do not wish 20 insinu-
ate that any of them would get tight; nor
would We harbor the thought that any cit
zen of that section of the city would even
get "boozy,' but we must say that the
,vay they walk or grope over the Market
street bridge looks "rather peculiar. =
When two or three of these lively Cenlzens
of the lower end of town get
upon this little bridge they dance
and manocuvrc around like so many clowns.
But when some thirty or forty persons
venture out upon the little break neck con.
Germ the scene presented to persons on the
shore is quite fascinating. Bnt while we
look upon this scene We always feel fol
those aboard and are forcibly reminded tina
the city is liable at any moment to loose
some Gifts best inhabitants, and also to pay
damages for broken limbs.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

May PARTIEs.-A number of May,parties
are now 'under way" No sooner will fail
weather return than tue groves adjacent te
the city will be made merry with the JOY
tu May pole and the youngsters who have
been housed up during the winter We
have not learned whether any Of the Pub
nc Schools will take May stroll in TIT
woods this season or not Such affairs IN
donbtedIv tend to increase the interest il
our Ch0ols
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

ST. LOUIS. May l7.-Vicksburg advices
of the 10th say that an expedition under
Gen Macarthur. sent out by Gen Slocum
had captured Yazco City with but little
resistance.
A messenger ell route to Kirby Smiths
army was captured with despatch from
Gen Lee to Adjutant General Cooper, say.
ing that Grants army had been repulsed
and driven back towards Washington.
Raids by the rebels on plantations con.
tinued, and the most tiendis brutalities
committed.
Even infants were carried off and killed
to terrify the women.
Gen Slocums orders produced great con,
sternation amodg traders and spectators.
Stores have been closed and commerce
with the enemy stopped.
Late advices from Alexandra, La, indi-
cate that Gen Smith will be compelled to
march overland tn the Mississippi river,
fighting his way out.
It is reported that Forrest and Roddy
with 10000 rebels We're threatening Hunts
vile and Decatur. Ala, last Saturday.
Gen Smith is in command of the former
place, and had ordered all the citizens to
work on the Notifications.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

VIRGINIA TROOPS IN THE BATTLE-A
dispatch was received in the city yes
terday from Washington, announcing the
fact that Col lockwood If the Seventh
Western Virginia t4i been severely woun
icd ia the head by a bullet. The Seventh
took part in the fight every day since the
battle began, and out of six hundred men
eighty have been killed and wounded. -
Samuel Grouse, of this city, is among the
wounded. Col Lockwood has been taken
10 Washington.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

The RIVER was swelling slowly, yester
day. with about twenty-three and half feet
water in the channel.
The Pittahurg Commercial Of yesterday
says: ssss qw sdf
Last evening at twilight there we're sew
enteen feet six inches water in the channel
and rising. The weather during the day
was changeable.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
Local and State News,

Crrv Cousc1L.-A called meeting OF Clty
Counci, was held last evening the Fresi'
dent, S. Brady, in the Chair
The committee on Ordinances reported
an ordinance fixing the rates OF licenses ior
tho ensuiuc year. The figures show q slight
increase over those Of last year.
Ever since its organization and charter,
tbe billiard tables and bowling alleys OF
the Wheeling Gymnasium have been ex'
.,,.o, scom taxation. When the question
of taxing these amusements came up: II
,s moved 70 tax the labels and alleys,
Of that institution the same as any otner'-
This motion elected warm DEBATE WINCH
occnnied some time. A vote being taken
il was decided to exempt the Association
from taxation, as heretofore: ayes 9; nays &
It was decided by Council to tax lnsur
ance gents fifty dollars for each Company
they represent in this city. M
The report of the committee OF confer
ence appointed to enquire into the on'ld
;pr Of tie stack at the water works, was
adopted 1t provides for the payment OF
the bill for the actual brick in said stack
License to keep coffee houses was grant
Cd to Alex. M'Courtney aud Glenn Collins
The above action was generally concur.
red in by the First Branch.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
A Statement from Richmond.

The Worlds Washington despatch says
person from Richmond on the 9Th says
that the streets are full Of people specuat,
ing on Lees retreat, but seemed confident
of the fortifcations being successfully de-
ftuded.
The garrison inside the city amounted to
about 5000, but can he increased in n few
hours 10 double that number. Men and
boys between the ages of II and GO have
been incorporated in the militia
Soldiers were arriving from all parts but
principally from North and South Carolina
The steamer Plato got agroudd in the
Savannah river, when Il large steamer
supposed TO he ram came down from the
direction of Savannah, but returned after
accommodating
The Fulton reports that when off
Charleston Bar, on the l4th, that gener
al engagement Was going on between our
fleet under Admiral Dalgreen and the rebel
forts and batteries on the James and Tul
ferrous Islands.
All the Monitors appeared to be engaged
as also the new irOnsides.
Fort Putnam on Gregg's point seemed to
be directing her fire principally on Sumter,
which was replied to by Fort Moultric on
Sullivan's Island. and battery Simpkins on
James Island.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

SHIRTS SHIRTS !! SHIRTS n!--A full as
sortment Of French and American cassi'
mere and flannel army shirts of various
styles and prices. Also rs dozen white
dress shirts at the following prices: Six for
$l2, SIS, $lS, $2l and 1924. Also shirts
made to order and warranted to fit, of SUI
perior work and unequalled in quality for
the prices. j. T. LAKIN,
No. l02 Main street, Wheeling, W. Va.
s. mh29 6m
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
sI.OOO.OOO to the sanitary Fair

New YORK, May 1.-THE sum of 81 900
600 was handed over to the Sanitary Com
mission to day by the chairman of the Me,
trnpolitan Fair Finance Committee as the
instalment Of the result of the feir.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
xxxyIII CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

,s WAsHHcros, May l6.
Mr. Wiley introduced bill to regulate
court claims. Referred.
Mr. Wilson submitted ajoint resolution
providing for taking the census. Referred
Mr. Dawes called up his resolution rela
tive to the designations of Gems. (Schenk
and and Blair.
Mr. Wilson offered an amendmen, that
Blair had ceased to be Maj Gen, and is
not entitled to pay as such an officer.
Considerable debate ensued, when both
resolutions, and Mr. Wilson's amendment
were referred to the Judiciary committee,
"a to Is.
A bill granting lands in Dacotah and
Idaho territories, fer railroad purposes, was
referred.
On motion of Mr. Nesmith, that the Com
mittee on Commerce be instructed to en-.
quire whether further legislation is neces
sary to protect passengers on war steam
erS.
The Senate adhered to its amendment
to the consular and diplomatic appropria'
ton bill, aud agreed to its conference.
The Pacific rallooad bill was made spe-
cial order of Wednesday, l N. 1y
The Senate bills granting pensions to
the widows of Maj Gen Whipplc, Brig Gen
Berry and Brig Gen Baker appropriated
80 dollars per month from the date of the
death of their husbands, or during their
widowhood was severally passed.
A report of the Committee of Conference
on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses
on the Naval Appropriation bill was adopt
ed.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendments to the bill authorizing the
printing of official reports.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Ofce Of Comptroller ofMe Currency,
WASHINGTON, April =, 1861.
NTHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence present
w cd to tho undersigned, il has been made 8
appear that tho first National Bank of Wheeling
in the county Of Ohio and State Of West Virginia,
has been duly organized under and according a.
the requirements Of the nci Of Congress entitled
"An Act TO provide National currency, secured
by pledge of United States Stocks, and To pto.
vide for the circulation aud redemption thereof
appeared February 18th 1863, and has complied
with all the provisions Of said act required TO be
complied wi h before commencing tho business Of
Banking.
NOio, Therefore, / Samuel r. Howard, Comp.
troler Of the Currency, do hereby certify that
the FIRST National Bank Of Wheeling, county of
Ohio and State Of West Virginia, IL authorized To
commence tho business OF Banking under the act
aforesaid
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal
Of Office, this sec md day Of April 1864
SEAL. SAMUEL T. HOWARD,
Deputy Comptroller Of tho Currency.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

New YORK, Msy 1.-THE steamer Full,
ton from Port Royal on the 18th has ar
rived
Gen Gordon has been ordered to Florida
to relieve Gen Berney, proving that the
court maatial in his case had resulted in
Gordon's favor.
A mass meeting called at of May,
to select delegates to the Baltimore con
vention. \ similar movement is reported
on foot in lorida.
The iron steam transport, Harriet Weed,
was blown mp by the explosion of two tor
pedoes al once in st Johns river, Florida.
The second engineer, cabin boy, and one Of
the crew were killed, and large number
of other persons wounded, some severely.
The contest was spirited and seemed as
genera! as has transpired since last Autumn
The Fulton chased blockade runner
bound ont from Wilmington, on the morn
ing Of the 18th, for 81 hour and she then
abandoned it.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

IT is the only thing upon which you can
RELY to remove Diarrhoa, DyseDtery, &C.,
without cndangering the bowels to milan.
alton We speak of Rankin's spiced
Blackberry, which changes the character Of
and eff ctnally removes th, disease, leav-
inc the bowels in a healthy state. Sold
by all Druggists 7
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
Beauregard organizing Il Re
serve for Lee.

New YORK May IA Special to the
World says.
1t is reported that Beauregard with 9
large force marched from Weldon and Pc
tershurg, reaching Richmond, on theiI way
to Lee.
A rebel Major captured, says Butler has
Beauregard penned in Petersburg, and can
not help Lee.
1t is the general opinion that under Gil
more and Smiths operations against For
Darling, it will soon fall The latter was
already within 300 yards of Fort Bragg
which commands the dpfences of Rich
mond.
Beauregard is also said to be in Rich
mond organizing reserve army for Gen
Lee.
The Worlds correspondent near Chester
Va. of the l4th says:
Our infantry sire: gradually forcing the
first line Of breast works, OF Fort Darling
The first and second line of defense, have
already been carried by assault.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18
WASHINGTON, Nav Il, IO:l5P. NJ.

W AsHINGToN, May T, IUI5 p. NJ.
Major General Dix:
We have no official intelligence of mill.
tary operations since my last despatch.
The Richmond papers OF Saturday state
that Gen. Staele had surrendered at Cam
den, with 5000 men, to Price. This is
known to be untrue.
Gen Steele with his whole command
withdrew some two weeks ago from Cam
den, and is now at Little Rock having de-
defeated Kirby Smith on the way to Sabine
river, as heretofore stated.
Gen Sherman was in close pursuit OF
Johnston, having captured 1000 prisoners
and S pieces of artillery at Resacoe.
Signed,
f. M. STANTON.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

INFORMATION WANrED.-We direct atten
ton to the advertisement under this caption,
which appears in to days paper. Editors
newspapers along the Ohio river VIII
confer favor upon distracted widow oy
publishing the advertisement, or embracing
the mau points in an editorial or local no
tirp
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-18

FORTRESS MONROE Nav 1.-THE Rich
mond Examiner of the 18th, has the fol
Lowing:
MERIDIAN. May 9-Gen. Steeles army,
1900 strong surrendered to Dick TAYLOR at
Camden, Ark on the 2Sth
Price has demanded the surrender of AL.
exandria.