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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

TUE anti.LINcoLN movement in the Re.
publican party is again assuming formlda-
BILE proportions and promises to be OF some
advantage to the country yet. 1t IS well
known that Mr.. L1NcoLN's chances for the
denomination are rapidly on the wane and
that, should the meeting of the Baltimore
convention be postponed beyond the 9Th
of June, he will, in all probability be de-
feated. Hence he has been exertiDg his
utmost power and influence with his par
tv to bring about the Convention at as
early day as possible, and did in fact, sue
coed in sitting the clamor for postpone
ment which began month ago. he
doubtless imagined that all was safe and
congratulated himself on the success OF his
presidential diplomacy. But opposition has
again broken out in an unexpected quarter
and in a formidable shape The leading
Republicans of New York, such as BRYANT,
NoYEs and OpDYKE have, in connection with
more than two thirds of tho Republican
members of the State Senate, signed very
earnest appeal for the pcstponment of the
Convention and published it in the Tribune.
1t is thought the Committee will scarcely
dare to disregard this important document
even though compliance with its request
should defeat LINCoLY's nomination. The
signs of dlsafectiop, which may soon ripen
iato open revolt, are fast increasing in the
Republican camp Nothing but "the CO.
hesive power Of public plumber" has held
the party together SO long as it has al
ready existed.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

Thus We see that more than two mill.
ions Of dollars in gold were expended, dur
ing one week. at one port, for articles o.
luxury alone If some check could be put
upon the extravaganza of the country, it
would have greater tendency to bring
down the price Of gold than all the laws
Congress can pass upon the subject. We
doubt very much, however, whether the
total cessation Of imports and their conse-
quent drain npon the coin of the country,
would have the eject Of reducing the price
OF god either permanently or t. a 10" liz
ure 1t has already been intimatcd by
Secretary CHASE that unless our armies sue
coed the treasury notes will be worthless.
1t is because this is believed by the people
that the value of our currency is made to
hang upon the chances of war, and every
disaster to our arms enhances the price of
gold and all the commodities of commerce.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
Gen. Smiths Strategy.

An army cores pondent speaking of the
recent battles near Red river says:
The brilliant and successful strategy of
General Smith at the close of the second
days lighting, deserves distinguished 10
tice. The whole two days had been full of
disaster, when suddenly, in the midst Ct re-
treat favorable point and happy thought
struck the mind OF General Smith, an edu-
Gated soldier. and he at once availed him
self of 1t. He placed a division in front in
line of battle, aud arranging his artillery
and the residue of his forces along the rids-
cs IN tue valley between which the roadtTan
he awaited the approach OF the conieder-
ates.
On they came yelling and foaming as be-
fore, and with reboundipg speed they rush
ed upon the troops, they saw before them.
Thea, apparently alarmed at their over
whelmiDg force, retreated, first in order aud
then at trot, and the enemy followed
When the gorge was completely filled, grape
canister aud musketry shot opened upon
,Lem, and the destruction was appalling;
body, the few that passed through were
taken prisoners, and the federal troop re-.
formed, tue forces under Smith, continuing
to cover their retreat until all safely reach
ed Grand Ecore. -
AS soon as the army had thus been ex-
trlcated from its Crushing danger, General
Banks rode up t. General Smith, and said
"GOd bless you, General! You have saved
the army from destruction 81 hope be
will bless all of u.s. was the soldiers tsrse
and significant reply.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
Isis precisely because. ne mot xiah: 20.

It's precisely because. Nc ouOt. Hl,n =: !.
see this Government destroyed and al its
CELEBRATIONS become nugatory, that we are
opposing your suicidal course. LOOKUP
both with patriotism and with desire -
turn What few greenbacks We have INTO
cold 1t some fntuie day, We are striving 20 q
divert the war from course when, =
perseyered in, will lead to universal run
and bankruptcy, both North and South,
Now then be candid, if candor Is WITHIN
the province of Abolitionism, and say VINO
are those whe are depreciating the currencyf
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

ONE of the causes Of the high price OF
gold may be found BY examining the tables
of imports from foreign countries.
Take the imports for the past week at
tina port of New York alone-thus
General merchandise S6,l28,399
Drv goods l,390,574
The exports of gold 70: the week were
consequently large, amounting to not less
than S., 100, 900. The demand for exchange
necessarily sent the premium up, as we have
seen.
IL may be interesting if not profitable,
to know what luxuries are included in the
weeks importations. Here are some OF
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
FROM NORTH G CAROLINA.
PROBABLE ATTACK ON NEwBER.NsL.,
Women and Children Ordered
$50 : to Leave the City.
NEwBERN, April 81:

....,,gt,. NEwBERN, April II: =
T. EXPECTED ATTACK ON NEwBERN.
The troops in this department. are again
on the defensive, with apparently no dis
tant prospect of meeting the enemy, who
threaten to take this city by storm at mid
night. We are even now in the condition
of besieged town. All capable of bearing
arms have been impressed into the service,
except those engaged in civic pursuits for
the government, aud business has been
generally suspended. Every approach to
the city is amply guarded; the forts are ill
ed with troops; the gunboats are on the
alert, and the pickets for several miles are
ready to notify us of the approach OF the
rebels, should they appear. 1t is, perhaps,
superhuous to boast of the means at our
disposal to repulse the enemy, but the dis
position of the troops by the commanding
general indicates not only keen apprecia,
ton of peril, but of the forethought and
strategy by which it will be avoided.
LADIES AND CHILDREN ORDERED TO LEAVE
NEwBERN.
There is report that the women and
children have been ordered to leave the
city, in order that they may escape the dan
gers inseparable from siege, should such
be attempted. know that great many
ladies have been preparing to go North,
and have no doubt the order for their de
darture has been issued. Those terrible
rebel rams, which seem rife with ominous
forebodings, are expected to make their
appearance one of these days, and should
they iufict injury on fort or vessel. or ba
used in siege, we cannot "lay the Halter
ing JUNCTION to our souls" that We have been
taken by surprise. The government has
been warned of our danger-six months
since-in this respect; but with gross
recklessness of the lives of men and the for
tunes Of the nation, we have received nc
naval reinforcements.
REAL CHARACTER OF "REFUGEEs'
But the real source of danger to this de-
partment is the false theory by which civ.
ic and military officials woula recognize a
Union sentiment in this state. Almost ev.
cry man in it, I believe, is dyed in the red
stream ofrebellion. Over years inter-
course with the people has convinced me Of
the fact. The oath of allegiance has fur
nished more facilities to "refugees" in
North Carolina, to commit treason by Civ
ing valuable information to the enemy
than if they had been taken into the conf
dence and councils of our Generals, and
were furnished with the plans Of our FORTH
cations and number of their defenders II
has succeeded in cffectng no other object
than the disastrous one Of enabling per.
iured confederate to be rebel detective
within our lines. All the raids which have
been made upon US, have been the result Of
information furnished by this dangerous
class, who are thus strangely licensed tt
plot mischief and peril TO the department.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

GEN. GRANT gives one very god proof
of lis ability as commander in the secresy
with which his movements are Conducted.
TIE most inquisitive Bohemian can find out
nothing C ,ncerning his plans. 1t may be
that the rebels are, as usual, better inform,
cd than We, but it is certain that nothing
important has yet leaked out in the North.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

The New York Post editorially says the
men who fought at James Island and Fort
Wagner aud Olustee have had no pay for
about year. Some little proof of the sad
effect of this delay may be found in tho mel
ancholy story of poor Sergeant Walker who
was shot to death for refusing to serve longer
without the pay that General Saxton had
promised him and his men. Out of the
eleven shots fired at him but one struck
him, showing which way the sympathies of
the white soldiers themselves inclined. 1t
was probably military necessity to sacrl'
fee him.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
Proclamation by the Pres.
of the United States.

.Ia. I.|t -.
Another Call for 400, 600 More i
A LsO, 10000 Ladies to examine th. 8
"A elegant Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons An
Flowers, Etc, Etc, Wholesale and Retail I
is Just opening at the we'll known EstAbi,b
of
NJ. RHEINSTROi
No. Ill Main Street, Wheeling West v, [
The undersigned has just opened BY far .
gest and most elegant Stock Of Trimmins
cry, Straw and Fancy Goods together viii
plete assortment of Notions ever ofersi !,
market.
My long experience in business AMI era.
acquaintance in the Eastern cities an1r
largest importing houses, enables me to "A
perior inducements TO all who favor me viii !
before purchasing elsewhere. Ny stock
and veil selected, inferior to none In ID, i
ant everything which is usually KEEP, 10
class essblishnioat Of this kind, may aln1
found at bar gains.
1000 pieces Bonnet Ribbon, ~ very lcv I
25UO Trimming and Mantua
sou Boxes Artificial Flowers; soms oil b
latest and most improved styles
2OO Boxes Ruchees and Tabs, at eItrszs
prices.
200 pieces Gimppure, BRUSSELS, Vac,
Thread, Lace and Edgings.
250 pieces Silk Bonnet Laces Edginn son
tirely new styles, very cheap
200 pieces Linen and Cotton Lasss and Eil
1900 ' Plain Black and ColOred Edr
vet Ribbons, best make, imported
100 dozen Bonnets. such as English sFi q
Straw; also, Dunstsbls, Pedal LeghOn aui '
Braid, at your own prices.
$50 d zen Ladies hair Nes; also Lac /
hair ami Silk Dress Caps.
$50 dozen Ladies, Misses and Chilirsn' y
White and colorej, latest stylea vii DC Sh
gieat bargains
zoo dozen White and colored sbaker, ,'Hf
quality.
A fine stock Of Silk Shawis'
do do Grenadine do
do do Grape do
Avery large stock of Hosiery.
do do do Of Ladies and Gent, a.'
do do do do Mohair and sii
Ladies Parasols and Sun Umbrellas.
Gents Umbrellas
Embroidered Linen Collar s1
Silks and Marcelines Of every shade, and ~ =
Skirt Braids, Mohsir and Silk EmbroideTy u.
Ladies Hair Braids Sewing and Embroids'S. !,
Spoil Cotton, Patent Thread, Dress Busp'i :
Shirt Buttons, Pins and Needles.
Also Gents furnishing goods Hoop srn
latest best and cheapest in this marks' =
Balmorals, white black and coiored. y,
Grapes, black, white and colored; Frsnei I"
Ladies and Gents Linen Handkerchief
do do silk do
And great manv arti :les entirely tco,'
to mention; allof which will be sold Wbsso.'
Retail at reasonable prices. To Country ~
and Milliners Iwould call particular -,
to examine my stock before purchasing s. go
a. am sure they will not find as large ",
extent for styles and cheapncs' in any %
tablishmsnt in this city.
Remeu Der the place ..-,o,
No. 141 Main Street, Wheeling "
april 2.f
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
GENERAL SIaEL'S DEPARTMENT.
Spirited Cavalry Skirmish al
NeWtOWn.
From the n. Y. Herald

lhhrLn q. A pm ~
A very spirited engagement took place
between detachment of the First N. Y.
cavalry and body of rebels at Newon,
near Strasburg. We lost one officer and
quite number of men.
The rebel force is reported to have been
between three hundred and four hundred
strong; the strength Of our party about
one hundred men The contest, although
decidedly unequal one, was kept up with
much spirit for some time. Superiority Of
numbers alone gave the rebels the advanta
ges they gained I E.
The detachment of First n. Y. cavalry
thus engaged was out on scout, being des
patched from Martinsburg. 1t is evident
they secuted" out the position OF the enc.
my, and subsequently "scooted" for the old
position of friendly quarters.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

The Governor Of New Jersey has rec;ev
ed authority from Washington to raise a
regiment OF twelve batteries OF heavy ar
tillery.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

J. T. PoRr, Esq, is our authorized agen. az
Mor0antown. Subscribers will hereafter pay thei
suhscr;ption to Mr. PoRr, at his Shoe st re, Wal
nut street. below Main. He will also receive or
ders for advertising and job work. .,
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
Farm For Sale.

7'HE Subscriber offers for sale his farm OF nearly
i 400 acres situated within about.5 miles OF the D.
o. r. Il. at Litteton, Wetzel Co., W, va, There are
about so acres cleared, good bearing Orchard and
toerable buildings on the farm, The entire tract Is
we'll timbered, and nearly all could be cultivated 1t
one OF the best tract. OF land in the couny-Ifie
perfectly good and General Warrantee deed will be
given Price IS per acre. Terms of payment VIII be
arranged TO suit responsible purchaser Parties
wishing to look at the land, will call on the Subscr-
Der at Knob Fork Wetzel Co. W. Va, and can COM
municste with ]. Dallas Ewing Att J. at Law, New
Martinsville WetzeIl Co. ", Va,
apsl-rf WILLIAM ANDERSON.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29
House and Lot For Sale.

rNHE House and Lot on Main street, No. 81 q by
and two small rooms GOOD kitchen and cellar. The
most reasonable terms will be offered, For further
particulars inquire of JOHN P. FOOSE, Main st,
w.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

CUMBERLAND Nd, April q.
Neither at Harpers Ferry nor Martins
burg is there any news Of interest to day.
Nothing is said about the reported advance
of Lee.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

THE FINEST CHEWING T0BACCO-For
i sale at GRAHAMS DRUG STORE
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-29

We have also on hand, Q fine selected 9.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

ss There were some transfers of freight
made on the wharf yesterday, but bust
ness is generally very dull, and naviga
ton is daily becoming more dificalt
The Dime took some twenty or thirty
sous of freight from the cargo Of the
Nashville, aud some tobacco from the
levee, and left for Louisville.
The Cottage got fair trip out yester-
day, and was crowded with people.
Capt Dan. Clark arrived yesterday
from Cincinnati with his new Ugh,
draught, the Miami, a real neat and eIe-
gast little boat, completely furnished
throughout with every convenience and
many of the Injuries of the largest boats.
Her upholstery is not surpassed on the
best boats, and her state rooms are large
and airy.
She will leave at 2 o'clock to-day for
Cairo, and viii be found fast and com;
Portable Capt Clark, who is one of our
most popular river men, will be assisted
in the Office BY our young friend Hesry
Miller, with Fac Taylor as chief of the
freight department.
Capt Frisbes's new boat, the Sarato-
ga, passed down yesterday, and is a
beauty.
The Tarascon oame in early last even
ing with a ligh: trip, and proves herself
a very light boat, coming through on )
feet water without touching. French
Island bar has the shoalsst water The
officers Of the Tarascon report the Ari-
zonia aground at Scuffletown.
The Mccombs may be expected here
to-day in the place of the little Gray
Eagle.
The Dunkerssn cleared for some point
above, last evening.
The Gen. Anderson is laid up at Cairo,
and was not GA Cumberland bar, as we
were informed.
The New Albany Ledger of Tuesday
says;
The river has risen about one and g
half inches at this point in the past
twelve hours, but the rise will not likely
be Of much advantage TO navigation.
Portland bar is simply horrible, as
the steamboatnen say. The channel is
constantly changing, and the depth of
watar raoUaa "a fhaaa ehauuaa fata
place, from twentyssix to thirtysix inch
es Every boat attempting 10 pass over
gets aground
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

DAN CosTELLo's Saow.-Thsre has
been no entertainment in this city that
has received so brilliant aerscepticn as
da"Daa Costello's Show last Hight.
The rain of yesterday morning prevent
ed an afternoon performance, and the
consequence was a regular Jam las 4
night, and Notwithstanding tie swslter-
ing condition Of the weather, there was
a sense Of regret when the performances
closed that there was not more of it,
To say that the performances were ex-
cellent would be but feeble praise. All
we're delighted and loud in their praise
Of the various admirable performances.
Dan Costello is inimitabls as we'll as
original, and Mrs. Dan is bis "belssr
hall" and really charming.
There is, moreover, an array Of dis
tinguished names that are historcal:--
Live j. North, the veteran Snowman,
and two Or lthres young Norths, chips
from the old block, togsther with John
son, Smith, Marks, Burger, and the Conk-
Inns, &c, &c, ell illustrious in their diff.
ferent roles. The stock is excellent and
the Russian Horse Gear is wonder
They give two performances to-day, at
2 and P. ~, and those who admire q
grand thug should avail themselves of
this opportunity.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

JOB woRK-TAs Jos-<s eass Il furnishes
vita full assortment * rev sad bssaslfuI sJps
sf tbs Latest styles, sad 10 fuzzy prepared 10 exc
ssts IS hsndsens wsrk - sss be dess In TIE
State, sush as LHTsR HzAsa, BEzE-HsADs'
HEAprssz, cIEs5LAEs. BszxEss 0A2Os, EARL
TIcxE7s, sBIRr1zs-nr4s, POszsaG, H.. &s., either
in plain or hnss ooIsFs.
DUB BIEDERY.-Ws have = sSAnsstion with
this Office one Of the best BOOK BIEBsBIzs asd
BLANK BOOK AAEgYAsTBRIEsia shis State,
and Ars prepared to d. RsA1zs and AzsDDs Is de-
sired. nagasisss, Psrisaissls, re-, bsusd II any
styls required. and cid bSsks Fs-souas al shsrt
notice. Ledgsrs, Journals asd blank books, ssr
Railroads, Steamboats,, Banking Hszsss, Mar
chants, &C., manufactured en- as rsassnabls tsrns
as any other estsblishmsat.
Az work dons at this sehss wiz be dsas prompt
IT, AID will be ready whsH prsnnsS.
EVANSVILLE ysUREAL 90.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

"a There are at present about 2, 900
head of beef cattle at this place, belong
ing to the Government, and designed to
supply the army under command of Gen.
Sherman, which, owing to the low stage
Of water, cannot be forwarded at pres
ent In these premises large quantity
Of forage is required By the officers in
charge, and it is their desire to secure
from the farmers in this vicinity newly
cnt hay It is hoped that those who have
the article will respond to this demane.
See advertisement of Capt. Thomas q.
Smith, C. s. Q. ). A.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

MEMPHIS, July 4-Important move
ments are going on here, details of which
are contrahand
No news from Arkansas since Gen.
Cars 6ght, some days since. There is
no news from White or Arkansas rivers
for the past two days, but Gen Steele
has ample supplies, and no anxiety is
felt here for the safety Of his position.
The new Memphis city government,
appointed by Gen Washburn, Is moving
along smoothly, and gives satisfaction
to the entire loyal portion Of the people,
and many semi-secesh have expressed
satisfaction with Gen. Washburn's &C
ton. Col Harris is known as an earn
est patriot, who devotes his xhole.ener
gies to the proper discharge of bis duties
as Military Mayer, snd viii undoubtedly
give satisfaction to al who desire it.
Gen. Hatch has reported to WashburI
for duty.
Weather hot
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-07-07

p. o. NorIcg Thereafter no letters
will be given out OF the Post Office to
children without a critteR order from
the person for whose letters they call.
This rule applies to both box and dsliv-
cry letters. l am compelled to adopt
this rule in consequence Of the well
founded suspicion that letters have been
taken out by children without authority,
and in some instances opened. Every
adult will see and acknowledge the pro-
priety of this rule. Children who are
sent regularly to the office can bring q
standing wriltep order, SO that persons
sending them may not have the trouble
of writing frequent orders
In consequence Of the very large mum.
Der of letters now coming, and the nu-
merous transient people (soldiers and
others) calling for letters, and the great
changes constantly taking place in the
population Of the city, letters frequently
get into the hands OF the wrong parties
and are sometimes opened when there il
no need Of it. Persons getting hold o
letters which they are not certain belong
to them, should not open them withou
they satisfy themselves that the letter.
are theirs 1t is a criminal offense t.
open another persons letter, aud per
sons doing SO without the best of reason
may get themselves into serious trouble
Unless you are reasonably certain that {
letter belongs to you, do not open it l
} addressed in your name, scrutinize tn
handwriting and post-msrk, and Sc
whether it is probably for you. If tn
case is doubtful, open it in the pressne
of the P. NJ. or one of his clerks, or som
1 other proper witness, when if it is not 70
you endorse it Opened by mistake,
with your full name, and return iHsDaed
ately to the Pest Office.
Persons wishing letters or papers pu
: into boxes that do not belong to ther
4 should have them addressed to the boz
:. Otherwise We do not Jgree TO put theI
. in. We shall if practicable, but il
impossible to recollect unerringly zoe
or 5000 names POSTMASTER.
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