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

The important document wbich appeared
in to days Tribune signed bv prominent Re-
publicans and members Of the state Legls-
lature, demanding postponement of the
June convention until the lst OF Septem-
Der, has proved bombshell in the camp OF
the Lincolnites here. Ii is well understood
that this is the first of a series OF impor-
tant political movements In the Republi-
can party the objects of which are to set
aside Mr.. Lincoln as presidential candil
date. 1t is a notable fact that, outside the
ring of office holders and contractors, MIR.
Lincoln has scarcely friend Of eminence
in Washington This new political devel-
opment has nothing to do whatever with
the Fremont movement, which is matter
by itself Mr.. Lincoln's chancei for the
nomination are diminishing every day, as
all the talent and weight Of character in
his party are steadily taking ground against
him. ..tEu-i.EfL
CAVALRY AS INFANTRY.
General orders require that all cavalry
organizations which cannot be supplied
with horses are to be armed and employed
as infantry.
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There is no truth whatever in the report
that our troops have been forced to retire
from Warrenton or Thoroughiare gap
The report no doubt was caused by Gen.
Gregg's command moving to Three-mile
station, so as the better to protest he left
flank Of our army.
MORE TROUBLE IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
1t has leaked out here that revelations will
shortly be made in connection With the New
York Custom House, that will create vast
deal of public Indignation. 1t seems that
a confidential agent of Mr. Barney's has
been detected in grand scheme OF fraud,
and that to shield himself, he actually was
able to get an innocent man put IN Fort La
layette and kept there for three months, SO
thathe would not appear as witness against
him in criminal prosecution. Stranger
than all, the innocent man Is still ln custo-
dy, and the rogue, though his guilt has been
proven, is not in custody.
TROUBLE WITH FRANCE AGAIN.
1t is stated in we'll informed circles here
that war with France, upon the Mexican
quest ton, is considered inevitable. Admiral
Farragut's feet is preparing for an attack
on the French naval forces III the Gulf, and
secret clubs are organizing all over the Mort
under the patronage OF the Loyal Leaguers
to send men and means to the MeXlcans.
THE PENALTY FOR BEING WEALTHY
i The action of the House Committee OF
the Whole on the Tax bill to-day imposes
a penalty upon men of wealth. Brokers in
gold, stocks aud securities, are to pay tax
OF one-tifth of one per cent upon their gross
receipts, and the new amendment E" the re
venue bill requires those whose income are
over 5000 and less than $4,000 To pay a
tax of per cent incomes OF $4,000 and
not exceeding $4,000, > per cent; and in
comes of over $25 900, 10 per cent
EXTENSIVE GRANTS OF LANDS.
The House was so munihcent Iii granting
lands to Western States for railroads and
other purposes to-day, that tue inquiry was
made whether the bounty lands for soldiers
under the Homestead act, would not be eX
hausted. 1t was proposed To set apart con
fiscated lands in rebel States for the benefit
of the soldier, thus inaugurating the prin'
ciple OF fight yourself farm, -