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New YoRK, Nov. l9-The Tribune 8
special from toe army of the James. states
that information from Richmond renders it
pretty certain that Lee is dstaching . part
IF his troops for service elsewhere.
The rebel papers betray evident trepida-
ton concerning Shermsn's n ovements.
q The defeat Of Gen. Gillen at Bull Gap.
is announced In the Richmond Enquirer,
Of the 18th.
By the official dispatches from Lee, he
says that on the night of the 18th, Breck-
enridge entered Bulls Gap, when the enemy
attempted to retreat. He struck their
column and routed It, taking several hun-
dred prisoners, ten stands Of colors, six
pieces of artillery with caissons and horses
complete; also smbulances with medical
supplies.
Ex,Goyorner Hammond, of South Caro-
lima, died on Sunday last. TT
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THE TOPRR'S AUTUMN S0LILoQUY.
Leaves have their time 70 AL
And 50 likewise have !;
The reason, too, . the same
Both comes Of getting dry.
But here's the diflerens % 'tvixt you and me,
/ MI harder and more frequently.

RsrArE OF THE Hos. STEPHEN A. DoUa.
LAs.-The executor under the will of the
late Stephen A, Douglas presented to the
County Court, yesterday, receipts showing
that be had paid to Mrs. Douglas over
$500, and to two children over 81 600
being proceeds from the estate, after pay
ing all the debts.
This is most gratifying intelligence to the
large circle of friends and admirers Of tho
lamented statesman and his family, for 1t
has been widely circulated that the estate
il insolvent.- Chicago Journal:
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New York Market.
New YoRx, Nov. 10.

Cotton-Firm and In fair demaud.
Flour-State and Western opened 25s30t
better; $9,70a9,75 for extra state; Sl0,s(
all,OO for extra round hoop Ohio, anc
Sll ,05sll,75 for trade brands. Included
in the sales are 1000 bbls. extra State 70,
the first half of December at 1915.
Whisky-Dull and heavy, at 81 ,7l3al,7 "a
for Western; chiefly $1,74.
Wheat-2a3c better, and quiet; choies
Amber Michigan at $40.
Rye-Quiet.
Barley-Rathsr 6rmer
Corn-Excited, and Ease higher; Sl,8ls
1874 for mixed Western in store; 81, 851
for mixed, delivered, and $l,7O for new
yellow Jersey.
Oats-Quiet, at Sec for Western.
Coffee-Dull and nominal.
Sugar-Quiet, At lSAa2O3c for Cuba Mus
covsdo.
Molasses-Dull and declining.
Petroleum-Dull, at 47c for crude, and
67Sc for refined in bond.
Pork-Opened 6rmer and closed heavy
at $3s, 25a39 90 for mess; $3s, Aa40,5O fol
new mess, cash and regular way, closing 81
yas, 81 for cash; Sa7,75ass Is for prime
and S39a40 for prime mess. Also 500 bbls
of new mess for November. at sellers op.
ton, at S39,75; 1880 bbls. Of the same
for December, at the buyers option, Of
$4,000.
BeefLFirm at previous prices
Beef Hams-Firmsr at 2Sa2S3c, chiefly
at 28c.
Lard-Pirmer. at 2l4a23t; latter price
extreme.
Butter-Firmer at 33a46 for Ohio, and
424a55c for State.
Cheese Steady ut l5a24c.
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FssE ScHooLs--The Wellsburg Herald
.,.. The new system of Free Schools is
,r in full tide OF experiment in this couu-
-, and 90 far as we have information, very
satisfactorily. In Wellsburg Township, at
resent. the Seminary building is occupied
~ the Joint schools Of the township, &C
,ommodating some hundred or so scholars
: beth sexes and number of teachers. In
,bo other townships like zeal seems to be
-, .n;fested on the subject. Rev. j. N.
pierce is County Superintendent.
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Evacuation OF Rome, Ga, by
the Federal Forces.

New YORK, Nov. l9.-Gen. Corse, the
Union commander at Rome, Ga, on the 10th
inst, destroyed such bridges there a. could
be Of use to the enemy, and abandoned the
place for the purpose of Withdrawing to
some more important point.
The latest rebel accounts from Hood say
he is in position to march into either West
or East Tennessee, as he may decide.
They admit that the capture from the
Union forces of Decatur, was hoax, sta.
ting that the attack on that place was
merely ruse for Hood to get his army
train we'll past it. .51jf #
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MADISON. Wis Nov. l9.-Oficial returns
of the State Of Wisconsin gives Lincoln
1000 majority on the home vote. Home
and soldiers vote together about 1900
The vote for Congressman stand Republic
cans 4. Democrats /. The soldiers vote
elects Gen. Paine, of the lst District, by
200 or 300 majority. The Senate stands Re-
publican %, Den ocratic 10. The Assem-
bly, stands Republicans 50, Democrats 81.
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rom Washington and the
-.-- ---- SOulh.

New YoRE, Nov. 19. The Commercial
Washington. special says that General
Grant is expected in Washington on Mon
day; having been sent for to consult with
the President. This fact, in connection
with the fact of the war items being based
on alarge force, and active operations indi
cate that the administration is determined
to make the rebels feel the full weight Of
the sword. q.sI, !. eisa a.. 80 s.. .is.s -
The State Department 10 engaged in in
vestigsting the Florida affair.
The Richmond Whig of Wednesday states
that an immense feet Of Transports arri-
we'd in Mobile, indicating movement in
that quarter at an early day. s..a
A special committee of the rebel Con-
gress have reported w. R. B. Cobb disloyal
and recommend his expulsion from the
House. -------- 1T.
The Washington Republican of last sve-
ming says that passengers from City Point
report that active operations. may be ex
pccted at any moment.
Gen. Burnside has taken command of the
9th corps. .rrr.ysr
The Commercials Washington correspon
dent says that Sherman has fooled the enc,
my by making them believe lie was going
to Mobile. There are indications that he
has gone to Milan, the junction of the rail.
road leading from Augusta and Macon to-
wards Savannah. ~ ,F.t..sl r..
The Posts Washington special says the
peace rumors have no other foundation
than the President having complinented
Butler on his New York speech. The re-
port of sending a peace commission to
Richmond is without foundation. A proc
lamation, however, may be issued ia few
weeks. sts p. sdt.'
There is no truth in the report that Mr..
Fessenden has been selling gold to bring
down the price. To those who are aware
of what is going on at ibis moment in the
prosecution of the war, it is not surprising
that gold trembles. Instead Of the CAM
paign being ended. there has not been q
time for the last six months when the Con-
federacy was in SO much danger at different
points AZ now .a.' gu. f.-. Es
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SAN Francisco, Nov. ls-0ficial sd
vices from Yokahswa, October the 18th,
confirm the report of the opening Of the
Japanese INLAND sea, by the allied feet
The engagement was brief. the allies losing
II killed and "a wounded. The Japanese
loss 10 from 200 to 900 killed and wounded
The steamer Talking, chartered by min
ister Pruin, to accompany the feet, repre-
senting the United States, did good execu-
ton with her 80 posnd parrot gun. She
was Afterwards sold to the Japanese Govern
ment for 100000.
The indemenity to the Americans is ex
pected to reach $200, 900.
The commissioners of the allies were tc
meet the japanese officials at Kanagawa on
October the 18th to adjust the amount Of
Indemnity to she various nstious. The forts
are to be dismantled, and portion Of the
feet will remain to see that the Toposin
keeps his promise. Il is beloved that the
general government will hsnceforth be able
to keep the unruly mobiles in check.
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NEW YoaK, Nov. l9.-By5 the. arrival
of the steamer Morning Star, which sailed
from New Orleans on the 18th instant,
we are informed that the French troops
have evacuated Matamoras, leaving the ~ .
habitants to take care Of themselves. AZ
Brownsville, Texas, on the Opposite side
.af. the Rio Grands from Matamoras, there
is but small rebel force, who are apparent
" expecting an early attack from the
Union troops, now that their Imperial
friends are withdrawn from their neighbor~
hood. There is nothing to prevent our Of
fcers from re>occupying Brownsville when
they deem proper.
The recent Treasury orders declaring New
Orleans in an insurrectionary district, and
prohibiting shipments of produce to it,
have been countermanded, and the COM
merce interdicted by these orders il again
permitted. > iii lil.BE =,
It is now stated that Gen. Canby's wound
is 30 serious that be will not be able to
take the saddle for at least six months.
1t is reported that large capture by
Col Lamar, commanding at Vidalia, La,
of cattle from Texas, which the rebels were
trying to cross the Mississippi river with,
for the supply of General Hoods army, is
confirmed. ."
The Herald's Hilton Head correspondent
under date of the 18th, says that just as
the steamer Fulton was about to sail FROM
that place on Tuesday last, report came
down the river that Sherman was march
ing on Savannah, and the inhabitants of the
city were fleeing in dismay. 10
The same correspondent says that ell the
rebel prisoners taken down from Fortress
Monroe by Col. Milford, were first to be
transferred to the authorities CT Savannah,
which would be completed by Thursday Of
this week; when Col, Milford was to com
mencs receiving released Union prisoners,
in all about 10000. II is understood that
negotiations are ia progress to exchange o
larger number. az - d.
Some Union officers arrived at Hilton
Head on Monday last, having escaped from
the rebels. They confirm the worst Of
previous accounts Of inhuman treatment.
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Ports Opened to Commerce.

WARRINGTON Nov. 2o.-The ports Of Nor
folk, Va. and Pensacola, Fla, having for
some time past been in the military posses
sion Of the United States, It is deemed advi
sable that they should be opened to domes-
tic and foreign commerce, and therefore the
President Of the United States has issued q
proclamation making know that, according
to an act of june, 1861, that the blockade
of those ports shall cease from and after
the lst day of December next.
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A LETTER from ths Gulf Qaadrou. Of tho
cost of Texas, notices the ravages ofths
black, yomit among the shipping, and say.
aThe Gulf Is the most sickly q slfthe squad
rons. Eastern Africa excepted, there 10 not
. more unhealthy districtin the world than
the esasts of Louisiana Tsxas md Ft6ida.
I feel, sometimes, like subscribing to the re-
mark of good Capt. Thompson, OF the Gro
ole: These swamps are not worth fighting
for"
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Nrw CAMP.-The Steubenville Courie,
,oorDs that the Government has purchased
,o,tv acres of land at Mlngo, three miles
below Steubenville on the Ohio, for the
nurpose of establishing permanent militia.
~ camp. 1t is also reported that it is the
nnrpose of the Government to establish
military camps in various portions of the
State
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From the YaIley.

New YoRK, Nov ls.-The Herald's Val
ley correspondent says that the main por-
ton of Early's army was in the vicinity OF
Woodstock, in wretched condition and
much discontinued. When Early made his
advance last Saturday, he thought Sheri
dan had been weakened, but on learning
his mistake, he beat a hssty retreat.
This is regarded as an abandonment OF
the lower part of the Valley.
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TasNgsaIvING.-As may be seen by the
Proclamation which we publish in another
column, Governor Borsman has appointed
next Thursday, Nov. Oath, as a day Of
thanksgiving. The same day has been set
apart by President Lincoln for national
thanksgiving
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Cinefnnati Market.
FRIDAY EVENING, Nov. IL

Flour; no quotations.
Whisky; duh. Sales at Sl.70 Z
Groceries; market weak aud prices low
er. The quotation. are Dow for prime and
choice RIO Coffee, 45a46c; raw suga', "a"
26c; ha, i r.faed sugar, 29s3Oc, and New
Orleans Molassss 81 ,2Oal, Is PER gallon.
Dogs; market fat. Snies are reported
atfSl3.75 and Sll-no buyers.
Wheat little demand Prime Red At
81, 80; prime to choice Kentucky 2 Sa22O
Corn good demand for shslled At $l,27
al %; ear 81 Pal rs. II
Oats; market firm Of TIC. = 1858 -
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New YORK, Nov. l9-The Posts Wash
ington special says that advices from the
Army of the Potomac say that the rebels
yesterday refused to exchange papers,
This is regarded as an indication that Sher>
man has accomplished his movements. The
rebels have never suppressed unfavorable
news to US. 49,
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WASHINGTON, Nov. ia private tn
Sherman's army writing 10 his friends, says:
Every man had been supplied with two
pairs of shoes, and preparations were being
made for sixty days campaign, but none
of the mon knew the destination.
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CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 19.-The rebels at.
tackled our forces at Strawberry Plains, Is
miles above Knoxville, in force yesterday
morning at daylight. The fighting contiu-
ued at intervals all day. Our forces held
their own and repulsed the enemy in every
attack,
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PaILADELPMA, Nov. 1.-THE Bulletin
this evining issues special Dispatch from
Washington, to the following effect. The
National Intslligencer understands that
President Lincoln 10 about sending peace
commissioners to Richmond offering basis
upon which the rebels can again return to
the Union.
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RgBEL PRIsoNERs,-The Clarksburg 1el-
lyyopd says: A squad of II rebels were
brought 10 on Monday, and another squad
Of l6 on Tuesday. Some were dessrters
and some were captured. Deserters Con
tiDue to arrive at this place at the rate Of
obOut 100 per week.
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PrOffered Assistance by French
Government.

New YoRK, Nov. 19.-The Worlds WASH
ington correspondent says that the French
Minister had an anterview with Secretary
Seward, in which he rendered his offer to
place the services of his government at the
disposal of the President, to facilitate ne
gotiations with the South. Mr.. Seward
told him he would consult the Presi
dent, and invited him to another interview
in the matter.
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INV 1ORK, NOV. ~.
The money market was steady at seven
per cent. Il
Sterling dali at Sl,Osa.
Gold irregular, unsettled and 6rmer,
opening 1t %, 10, advancing to 1925, decli-
ming to lie, and closing At S2,2l.
The total export Of specie for to-day 10
81, 505, 900.
Government stock steady.
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THlOpING COUGH.-The proofs Of cures
II the most distressing cases Of whooping- cough,
by D. Striokand's Melliauous Cough Balsam,
speak louder than words to the merits OF this In
ccmpa-ab le remedy. grateful patient writes |;
an happy to bear my testimony to the won
'eriul vowgrs of your Bslsam in curing my chill
Irtn Of tho most distressing whoopng cough atter
every ether means had failed" Can any result %
more gratifying What load Of suffering was
removed y the use of this noble Cough Balsam
Sold at NJ East Fourth street, Cincinnati, ohio,
nd by all lusgists. so cents per bottle,
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WARRINGTON, Nov. 10 The despatch
published in the Philadelphia Bulletin, g. .
special from Washington, and Is reported
to be taken from the Washington Intelli'
sencer has no foundation. What the Intels
igencer does say in regard to the matter is
q follows: ave are under the impression
that thus far no such proposition has been
seriously contemplated by the President.
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THE largest Church edlfce in America
i. the, recently finished, Catholic Cattle
dral in Philadelphia. 1t has been eighteen
rears in building, and is described as aper-
tect model Of architectural beauty.
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LEG BRoKEN.-Daniel Watson, boy
tou, seventeen years of age, got his leg bro
ken in Morgantown last Friday by the fall
ipy of the horse on which he was riding.
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THE WHEELING VARIETIES offer q good
dill for performance to>night. New actors
have been engaged and good time is ex
pected. Lovers of fun and laughter are in"
yited to attend.
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RYE; market dull; 81, 40 for prime.
Barley; $l,65al, 10 for Spring and l,7ea
l 80 for Fall.
SAT-: SsiSJ1sSf.-.-.------------.--:----s-,
Hay; steady, fair dspandr at $2lA9s PER
tun.
Butter; quiet ct 44A47c for prime to
choice roll 81 tube. y fS
3sc.
Pot.toea; market dull at 81, 25as,7a per
barrel.
Apples, good demand ct $4,25a5,0 per
barrel. =" 's'H
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LccruRE.-Rev. Officer, Missionary to
africa, will deliver free lecture on the
,,anners and custom of the natives Of West
,rp Africa. in the Lutheran Church on the
corner Of Fourth and Monroe streets, this
veDing.
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STATE SENATE.-ln the Senatorial Dis
trict composed of the counties of Harrison,
Doddridge, Richie, Tyler and Peasants,
Maxwell received 1868 votes and Barnes
4l5
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THE ATTENTION OF COUNTRY MER
CHiNTS is invited to the unusually large stock
+ BOOTS and SHOES now in store and for sale
~ Mcclellan Knox, at 66 Main street. Prices
. low if mt lower than any house in the city
tive them a call oct27-2m"
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New YORK, Nov. 19 The examination
in the case of the late forgeries is eonclu
ded, and they have all been committed with
o,,x hail
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For the Benefit of Millionsl
RECEIVED AT THE GRAND a.a-,-..
Dry Goods Bazaar
--oF-- XLUEUM =
JOHN ROEMERe & CO.,
.g.i NOS. 81 AND 80 MAIN STREET,
'l'a Il .-s Centre Wheeling
Centre Wheeling

One Of the largest and choicest selection " the
most fashionable productions Of France, England
Germany and Italy, together with AL the first
slsss and most Substantial fabrics Of America,
many Of which We have purchased in june last
and having continued to buy winter goods during
the summer msnths, some goods for so per less
than the present regular msTket price; therefore
We are ensbled to sell in large or small quantities
Wholesale or retail for Cash at 60, ~ j.,
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II u II . a p -.
LAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED, q large stock
L Fine Fur Caps, also Fur-T mmod Gaps, At
novi0-H HARPER 4 BRO.
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lTuF great West gave Mr. Lincoln "a
electoral votes, while New England has
bui 80 This fact proclaims the future seat
otpoHtical power
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pass through the rans-Mississippi Depart
ment to Hexico.
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Two and One-Half Per Centum!
sept28-d&w

TT APPEARING TO MY SATISFACTION THAI
majority OF the Tax. payers Of Ohio County have
;.nnd erstood the advertisement In relation to the
tmss places and terms regarding the two and one-ha
sr centum tar law, deem it but just to HxTExD ths
NOTICE il hereby given, that two and one-half per
oantnm will be allowed on the STATE and COUNTY
s1ss 10 those who pay their taxes either At the
49, and places heretofore advertised in the different
.hina or at the ShsrH's Ofice, up TO the Path day
ION rSsr 1864. JOSEPH sEYB0LD,
Of MOVE. Sheriff o. @.
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Greatly Reduced Prices

Therefore come all, large and small, buyers, with
your cash and we can accommodate You and save
you time and money.
GOOD PRINTS FROM Is TO 40 CENTS;
GOOD MUsLINs FROM 80 TO so CENTS;
GOOD FLANNELs FROM s5 CTS TO 81 25
FANCY DRESS GOODS FROM so CTS
TO 81 90.
FRENCH MERINo FROM sl7s TO q w.
ALL COLORs,
BLACK ALPAGCAS FROM SO CTS TO 81 90.
FINE CLOTH CLOAKS
ofths latest and most fashionable styles, elegantly
made, from 80 to 80. ~ a
The best
.RLACK 8II.KS
From q IS to e 90.
A large assortment of the most equisits styles Of
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From Memphis.

CAIRO, Nov. ls.-Memphis dates Of the
18th says that report places Beauregard
with a considerable rebel force at Corinth
and that Forrest would join him there
The rebel Captain Thompson was conscrip'
ting every man he could find in the neiyh-
borhood of Germantown. There are about
1000 rebels at Mount Pleasant, Miss, IL
miles from Colliersville. This is the only
large force near Memphis; but there are sew
eral small forces not far away. Chalmers
and Losgstreet are reported at Holly
Springs. Mississippi.
The Monster Union celebration at Mem
phis on the 10Th, honored Liucoln's re-elec-
ton. Ninety.six paroled federal officers
arrived at Memphis on the 18th inst, under
escort of the rebel Commissioner of Ex-
change.
The crew ofthe steamer Cheeseman, cap-
tured on the Tennessee, river by Forrest,
were also paroled and arrived at Memphis.
New Orleans papers of the 18th inst,
confirm the statement concerning the at
t,mptI OF the commander of the gunboat
Rather, to surrender his vessel to the reb.
els. He-gw TO receive 100 bales of cotton
SOC, 900 ID sseenbacks, and be allowed to
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Local and State News.
Rare Chance.
,,5srsigned will dominance from this dal
,bs 2ist inst, selling Of his entire stock Of
Goods at Cost!

90, oply. His stock is very large and desirable
q elegant c ss.r Su msG IL .a ase S.s
H S'iT Don and secure bargains. , :,
nnrll- DIST - -'f
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,,ENTLEMEN's Fur COLLARS.
. PINE s1ooK Gents Fur Collars ofa superiel
"A quality, lust received, ct ,.,,n, mn
psvl0-tf nonf ~" DIV
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y. 40 tgs g1-'s ai ts4a hs~oz,s s.sg nn
TIA 4 .-'Ys, gSSs w
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