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SAD RAILROAD AcclDENr.-The Western

SAD RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-The Western
bonnd passenger train on the Baltimore i
ohm Railroad met with terrible accident
rs,terday morning about daylight, when
tWo miles East of Grafton. A rail broke,
and four passenger cars in the rear broke
hose from the train and were precipitated
i,to creek some fifteen or twenty feet, be-
low Mr.. John Thoburn, Of this city, as
soon as he could do so, ian to the back end
O. tue train and Jumped of. He was al
most instantly killed, his lead striking
AGAINST rail- When the cars fell into the
creek, an unfortunate soldier (member of
New York regimeut) became entangled in
the wreck, aud was drowned before assis-
lance could be given him. About twenty
other passengers were injured, two of whom
it was feared, would die. eff
Tue engineer did not know the cars were
thrown from the track until be had ran
over half mile from the wreck when a
fifth car--One truck of which ran of the
track when the accident oCcurred-struck a
culvert and was also thrown over an en-
bankment. The roof of the car was knock
ed Oft. and slid but short distance from
the track, while the remainder OF the car
rolled to the bottom of the hill. In this car
were two ladies with infants in their arms.
The passengers were all thrown upon the
ROOF of the car, when it was knocked OF,
and strange to say, none Of them were in
jured.
The killed and wounded we're taken to
Grafton, where every attention was paid to
rho lattcr-their wounds were dressed as
soon as possible, and everything done to re
lieye their suffering
The five cars were broken to pieces and
randnrcd almost a total loss A new train
vas made up at Grafton, and the uninjured
Messengers were taken on their journey.
There were over one hundred and fifty
through passengers on the tram, and Prov
iderce alone prevented greater loss oil
lie and broken limbs.
The remains Of Mr.. ThOburn were ex-
pectcd 10 arrive here last night.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

New YORK, May 2O.--The Tribunc's
headquarters despatch of the 18th of May,
says: =.
Impsr tant changes of the position Of the
troons was on the evening of the 18th, and
a general advance was made.
1t is thought thh next battle will be
fought on the banks of the Anna river.
The general health OF the wounded is
wonderfully good.
Eight of Mosbys guerriIlas were cap
tured yesterday loaded with punder from
our dead and wounded.
The same spondent under date l-30
D NJ, May 18th, say 8 the rebels arc taking
advantage Of the change u our position
and massed on our right, but thea move
ment was anticipated.
In charge on their rifle pits several Of
their guns and number of pris )ncrs we're
captured
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21
xxxvIII CONGRESS.
SENATE 20
'WAsHIsGTos, May 20.

,is9qi5W AsH "A Nay 20.
7 Mr.. Wilson introd iced from the Mill.
tary Committee bill to promote the -effi.
cheney of Staff officers Of the army ~. 2,
y The House bill to authorize the estab
lishment q IAN Ocean Mail steamship SER
vice between the United States and Brazil
was called up BY Mr. Collamer and debated
at length, without taking action on the
bill. a,ia'
The Senate proceeded to the conaidera
ton of the Pacific r R bill.
The Senate Committee on Finance leave
theIncome tax at per cent, on an excess
of over 600 dollars and not exceeding 10 600
dollars per annum, and fix the duty at
per cent in excess over $4,000.
They strike out the 10 per cent on ex
cess and recommend non concurrence in
section taxing domestic spirits @ &
Adjourned fg.
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SHIRTS SHIRTS !! SHIRTS IA Toll As
sortment of French and American cassi>
mere aud flannel army shirts OF various
styles and prices. Also 10 dozen white
dress shirts at the following prices Six for
Sl2, SIS, SlS, S2l and S24. Also shirts
made to order and warranted to fit, OF SUI.
perior work and unequalled in quality for
the prices j. L. LAkIN,
No. 1O2 Main street, Wheeling, W. Va.
mh29 Gm
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PADUcAH KY. May l9.--Thc draft for
McCracken Bounty KY, as made yester
day. Five hunded and fnrty txo pmeg
were drawn. Among them wore nam
merchants and business men OF Padncah.
There was considerable excitement, but no
disturbance. The lines are closed to- pre-
vent persons drawn, from learning. :.
The names for Cranes county, are being
drawn to day, ard Linnburn county on next
Monday & H93M ltslN4 is
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CANDIDATE FOR CoNGRRss.-Mr John
NJ. Phelps, at the solicitation OF nu mber
of friends, has consented to lie an "uncon-
ditional, uncomproms:ng Union" candidate
for Congress from the Third Congressional
District.
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New YoRK, May co. Il may be lnteFes
ting to to the public and press Who were
so terribly imposed on in the publication If
the recent bogus PROCLAMATION, TO know
that In the City Of Washington thtrs has
Of late existed Q body of news CATERERS,
styling themselves representatives, of tho
western press, composed Of Messrs. White.
Hill and Vsllard, who have for como time
been sending daily dispatches to the papers
ut Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts,,
and to Rochester, N Y, As veil as Others in
Cincinnati, Chicago, st Louis and other
points in the west These persons are in
no way connected with the Associoted
Press, which has a'weli known, intelligent
and reliable agent in that city, a. the truth.
full nature ofhis dispatches for many years
will attest II appears, as We learn from
well informed correspondent Of the CON,
mercial Advertiser, that on Tuesday night
despatch was sent by the members OF the
western press association, or purported to
have been sent by them, aunopRcing that
there would be proclamation calling fora
new draft about the LIST Of July, that the
places of the 100 days men might be filled.
Whether the bogus proclamatiou MAS
concocted by one Of the association a. "
another person who based it upon tasir
news, is not yet officially known. It's
fair to infer however, that either some
member of the association was the author
OF it, or that some person connected with
them knowing the fact that call was
about to be made, wrote the proclamation
upon predictions furnished by their des''
patches. One of tho memhers Of the wcs.
tern association 50 confidential employee
Of the War Department, and the Others 90
cupy official positions, thus giving them tho
to secure announcements prior
to their being prepared for tho public
The Provost Marshal Of Washington Is
giving the affair most thorough investi.
CATION. and all the above mentioed persons
will be critically examined in refercnc to
this great outrage upon the public and tho
preSs
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Butler Fell Rack into his En-
frenchmentS.

New York, May 20.-The Times correst
pondent with Butler says:
Buffers campaign up to the close OF
Mondays severe engagement ending with
a with withdraw from our advanced pc.
sition, to our entertainments at Bermuda
Hundreds, it cannot be considered as a de
feat, as defeat, tho object aimed at was
fully attained, and it was decided upon by
Butler, even if dis whole command had to
be sacrificed, it was for the purpose Of dis
tracing the attention of the rebel forces
garrsoning tue outer defences of Richmond,
from the movement: of General Kautz upon
the Danville and Richmond railroad o.
Gen. Hickman Captur'd by the
Rebels. .....
This correspondent says:
Gen. Hickman was taken prisoner in
Mondays fight, while the Herald's cores
pondent details with particulars bow he
and his command fought their way through
the enemy's lines and rejoined our for es.
NASHVILLE, May 20.-Gen Sherman is
in possession Of Kingston. Rome, Cassvillc,
and line of Eureka. Our army had heavy
skirmishing with the enemy all the way to
Resaca. The railroad and Telegraph are
repaired to the present position of the ar
my. The troops are in good condition and
spirits johnson is believed to be at At
lanta. The prospect is excellent for most
important success to our arms.
Five hundred and seventy three rebel
prisoners captured at Resaca arrived yester'
day and to day. Among them are thirteen
commissioned officers belonging to Folks
Hardee's and Hurd's corps. They will be
sent North to morrow.
Hugh Trailly, a native Of Connecticut,
was hung to day by order of the military
commission. He was charged with bush
whacking and numbering Union citizens.
He was captured in White county, in Dec,
1863 He was then guide to Gen Wheeler
aud was sent to Pikeville to parole wound
ed Federals. He betrayed no emotion on
the scffold and avowed that he died true
rebel soldier, not guilty Of shedding limo.
cent blood.
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Passengers on the Greyhound

Passengers ON the Greyhound.
BosToN, May 2O.-Edward A. Pollard Of
the Richmond Examiner was passenger on
the prize steamer Greyhound when captur
ed. Also, a woman reported to be Belle
Boyd, but her identity With the famous spy
is doubtful The future destination of Pol
lard and this woman win be- fixed by the
Il authorities
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Fire.

PIrrsBURG, May 20.-The boiler yard Of
the gunboat Manoyunk was totally des-
troyed by fire this evening. Supposed to DO
the work of an legendary.
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mo one to love, none to caress..

As will be seen by the account of the
railroad accident, which we publish to-day
Mr.. John Thoburn, an oil and respected
citizen of this place, was instantly Kill ed
yesterday morning. Mr.. 7. has been in
business in this city for many years, and
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

New YORK, May 2O.-The Herald Spott
sylvania correspondent of the 18th says:
Grant had plans perfected for crushing
attack on Friday and Saturday last, but
the storm prevented it, and the vantage
ground was lost by the enemy changing
position.
May lSth,-It is subject of much mer
rment that the famous Hampton Legion
the flower of chivalry, was repulsed by the
negro troops OF General Ferrenoes com
mand.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

The NEW COINAGE, it is said. charms the
eye with ito brilliancy and beauty. It's a
two cent piece; on one side its denomina-
ton is surrounded by wreath of Indian
corn and the circular legend, "United
States of America on the diverse a
beautifully executed shield, surmounted by
a scroll, on which is inscribed, Good our
Trust" thus for the first time recognizing
on our national coinage our national de-
pendence upon the Almighty. The one
cent coinage is also much more attractive
to the eye than the nickel cent piece The
bronze is not of dark hue, but has almost
the brilliancy Of gold
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

Funeral Notice.

The officers and members of Wheeling Lodge,
No. 80, 10 O. f., arc horebv notified to meet IN
the Hall on Sunday afternoun, May 22nd, one
o'clock, to pay the last tribute Of respect to our
,I,.eascd Brother. P. G. John Thoburn.
Members of other Lodges and SOLO urning breth
sr. are respectfully invited,
JOSEPH WILLETT3, N. g.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

FIRST OF tbs SEAsoN.-On Thursday, in
Baltimore, the first strawberries and green
meas of the season were on sale. The form
Or sold at ST. PER quart. and the latter At 81
per neck Very nice eating but rather dear
ior these times.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21
Sam. Medary, Arrested.

CINCINNATI, May 2O.-Sam. Medary,
editor Of the Columbus Crisis, was arrested
at Columbus to-day by the U. 8. Marshal
and brought to this city.
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Headquarters, House Of
1t is said that the butter won.


DULL.-The Steubenville Courier says
that since the departure of the National
Guards that city has worn rather dull
and gloomy appearance. The busy, active,
throng on the streets is no longer visible,
and the young ladies while away the gloomy
hours in singing:
mo one to love none to caress,.'
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21
MASONIC MEETING.

A Special Meeting Of Wheeling Lodge No. 49,
AVN, will be held this evening at the Lodge
Room. ut o'clock. The Brethren Of OHIO Lodge,
No. lOl, and all sojourning Brethren in good
SHADING, are invited to attend; af
M VIM TAYLOR, w. NJ.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

The Wellsburg Herald says the extraor-
binary bloom of the apple trees this spring
j, de subject OF remark in the newspapers
of all that region. If nothing further hap
oans there will be a tremendous crop Of
apples. 10 yDlT+ftsB
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21
ECLECTIC.

DR.R.H LER, Eclectic Physician, Surgeon
~ and Accoucher, tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens Of Wheeling and vicinity. Dr.
L. is graduate of the Eclectic and Medical In
stitute of Cincinnati, and has hal many years oX-
perience in the practice of his profession, and ne
hopes BY close attention to business to merit
share of the public patronage DIR, Lee has given
especial attention to, and has been emnently
acce sfu in the treatment Of chronic diseases OF
every variety, and especially of such as Rhepma-
tism and diseases Of the eye and car, Liver Com
plaint. Nervous debility Cancers and Ulcers. Con-
Situation Piles and diseases of the Kidneys, GRAY
ell. &c All those who have been unsuccessfuily
treated for any of the above diseases, would IND
it to their interest to consult DR. Lee without de-
Law. Our practice is safe certain and prompt,
leaving no mercureal faint in the system, but
cleansing, lenovating and strengthening the gen
eral system, acting in unison with Natures un'r'
ring laws
WHEELING WEST VA DEC. 4, 1864.
10 all whom it may concern; We, the under
signed, members Of the West Virginia Legisla-
ture, take pleasure in saying that we have known
Dr. Richard II Lee many years previous to the
breaking out of the rebellion, az successful and
energetic practitioner OF medicine tof the Eclec-
tic Schooll, both in kanawha county Virginia and
in Gallis county, Ohio. 81
G.SLACK, Senator eth Dist,
VS.. DUNBAR, NJ. ii, ID.
JNO. NJ PHELPS, Pres Senate
Office one door south of Kramer's Hotel, Main
street sf-s{l - .' mar24 Pm
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The rebels 9sSnbstiaa 4 sessr |, tbsn
drove ps back, We losiDgtguns.
81 Tia retreat then commenced ia. good
0rdsf andsuccess across the Shsnandeab, p
fhe bfidgs being burned after crossing ~ =.
OuriOss Is $50 killed woonhsd aid mis J.
sing. 81 ~ O.
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GOLD

NEW YoRK, Nay ~.
Gold little frmsr; opening at SIX, dsclinins
to 60k closing firm at Elk.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-21

The First Branch of City Council met
last evening, when the ordinance fixing the
rates of water rates was passed.
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May 1916 A. MI have just received
intelligence that Guiena Station, on the
Fredericksburg and Virginia Railroad was
entered last night by our scouts. They
captured the telegraph operators apparatus
The station and large quantity of sup
plies were destroyed.
A special to the Herald, dated Washing
ton 10Th, says:
The action yesterday at Spottsylvania
resulted in the success of Gen. Grant, in
gaining an advantageous position on the
enemy's right. This was the object of the
attack by Grant
Our entire loss in the engagement will
not exceed 1000 killed, wounded and miss
ing.
No general officers were either killed or
wounded. Up to 10 o'clock to day the bat
tie had not been renewed.
The position occupied by Lee is a vast
entrenched camp, its natural strength has
been increased by the erection of fortifica-
tons which were built long ago in antici-
patton of their need. t,a .fF8
Lee manifests no disposition to come out
of these offences; every opportunity has
been offered him to do so, and changes
10 the position of our forces has been made
with the view of compelling him to accept
battle beyond his fortifcations.
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\ THE OLooTHHaf1EiGs TRApEAThs clothing
trade, ift3so may Jadgdfrom 1he Ipsesept
activity of some Of. Hhe leading houses en-
gagged in it, was never in d more fourishing
condition in Wheeling than st the present
time. On the cornerl off Main and Monroe
street we notice j decided improvement
Messrs. Stein Brothers have recently blen-
ded two establishments into one, and their
new rooms presented such bee>hive scene
yesterday as we have seldom witnessed in
any business establishment. These large
Wholesale and Retail dealers in, Cloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestines and Gents Furnishing
Goods, with commendable mercantile sa>
gaeity, have prepared themselves for an I'M
usually active Spring trade by providing
themselves with one of the largest ana best
assorted stocks, IN the country, both OF
fancy and staple character. lf
The house is one Of the .oldes in the
city, having been established in lS41J7-
Messrs. Thos. E. Beans and II. Guggenhei'
mer-two gentlemen who have had years
of experience in the trade-have assoc'a-
ted themselves with the firm, and will con-
duct the business in this city. All who
desire to see a fine stock of Ready Made
Clothing and Cloths, Cassim0res, ETC., in
any quantity should visit the establishment
of Messrs. Stein Brothers, corner of Main
and Monroe streets. ...l 49,.
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Local and State News.
NOTICE.

,.,HE sale Of Boilers levied on for Tax the
property Of Abraham II. Herr, East Wheesssg, -
ros.poned until Friday, the 9th day Of MsH 1Ses "
o clock A. Nj. a, W CmI,
,ry9l-2t SSASSs~N'
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THE following is said to have been posted
in his house, few days since, by business
man:
a. Headquarters, House Of.
general Order No. Julia: Until the
price falls, no more butter will be used in
this family. JAMES"
He had hardly reached his counting
house, when a special messenger handed
him this:
Games: Until butter ia reinstated no
more tobacco will be used in this house.
Julia, Chief of Staff
1t is said that the butter won.
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'IEL1eRilR||!a|N|llg1,''


WASHINGTON, May l9AA despatch from
Headquarters Of the Army Of the Potomac
dated O'Clock, Wednesday evening, say
that an attack on the eneny's right was Il
have been made at an early hour this
morning, but on examining tho ground in
that vicinity II was found TO be Aunfavora-
BILE for hard fighting; so the plan changed,
and at 5 o'clock this morning Hancock,
supported by the Sixth corps on our right,
and Burnside on kisleft, advanced against
the enemy's works. n 's1ruH JH0(l
I The rife pits IN front were those which
had been abandoned by US, but were filled
with rebel sharpshooters who were soon
disloaged and driven through the second
line and behind thick and impenetrable
abattis which was of most formidable
character = So - TT
On examination it was dee q ed bes. not
to attempt charging through this barrier,
and the troops fell back in good order, al
though exposed to a CALLING fire of shell
and canister from both TANKS.
Our loss is considerable, being about 800
killed and wounded. , U.F
Burnsides corps was partly engaged and
lost of the above number about one fourth.
An attack wss made by the enemy on
our left in p m, where Warren was posted,
but our batteries soon drove the enemy
back and silenced their guns.
All was quiet at 6 o'clock this even
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-12-24
Written for the Register.
BURIED HE ARTS.

There are hearts that are buried as deep, 10 deep
As the coral lies under the sea,
A silent and soulless as phantoms they sleep
Their dirges We sing, and their requiem keep,
All! when shall the wakening he
Some shroudei themselves in a ma antle Of gold,
And buried their hearts In their prims
Love, fame AID ambit ion, and honor untold.
Aud peace which a vision Of bliss might unfold
Were battered for miserly crime.
Some died like wave in the heart Of u shell,
Or moan desolate shore
Full wild was thethrobbing, and fatal the spell
That crcled the heart, ere in agony fell,
The strok of the pat boat mans oar.
And some, when spirit Of be 'uty had flown
From sorrow, and sighug, and strife,
And le(t but the ruins memorys throne,
Then white lips Of anguish breathed softly, 'alone
take up the burden OF life"
Oh hearts that are buried, come forth from the
. tomb,
Ard b:eak the strong fetters tat bind;
Gods love ever pierces and scLt,ers the gloom,
1t breathes on the soul iik. the richest perfume,
Go, seek it, and happiness hnd.
MRS. ELLA BREWER.
na
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Sioux City &tgistfr
SATURDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1864.
Written for the Register.
PIPE STONE RAID.

The peace and quietude Of our froutier
has been molested for many centuries past
by hostile Indians, or thieves, robbers and
murderers in the shape Of white men,
who have been driven from civilization on
account o; their. felonous disposi,ions.-
Not long since, there came . dispatch to
the Commander Of this Post, stating that
there was q white man lurking about a
cer'Rin place, away up the Big Sioux river,
who was guilty Of the most a,rocious
crimes known to civil or military law
and was the leader of band of hostile
Indians, who made it a point to commit
havoc on the poor honest settlers along
the irou,ier. Accordingly, after due delib
Grafton on the part Of the Commander OF
this Post, hc summoned mos. worthy
officer, and furnished him with an escor.
Of we'll mounted cavalry, armed with the
best Of carbines, and mounted on the very
best Of horses. Furnishing them with rs
tions aud plenty OF ammunition he sent
them to rescue, it possible. the Williams -
After travelling several days up the Big
Sioux river they finally came 70 large
wood, supposed to be the abiding place OF
their hur ted victim. The officer then 10
command ordered his men TO dismount,
aud after examining their carbines TO see
that they were in good condition he order
ed them to load and mount again, and
surround the woods aud skirmish directly
towards the centre, and to use great eau.
.ion in mooving, to let nothing 60 unoticed
so as to give no possible chance for any
person to escape. After sk,r.nishing this
way for a considerable length Of time,
they finally came so close together .ha,
they only surrounded . small patch Of
hazel brush, some three rods in diameter,
but thickly intern,ingled with tall grass,
atfording an excellent hiding place for any
person that might see &, to secret himself
The men were ordered to club their car.
bines and to strike down the frst man
that made his appearance and undertook
to escape. All wan rs still as death, when
the officer in commend, who by the way
has eyes like that Of an eagle, imagined
tha. he saw something mooyipg beneath
bunch Of tall grass--he rushed in through
the crowd. his hair standing on end, his
eyes flashing FIRE, the sweat streaming
from his noble brow, his carbine raised
his in the heavens, and with the mighty
strength of a Sampson, he struck deadly
blow aud ki!led-A. Gopher.
CO. 81" 7,h IOWA CAV.