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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-16

HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC, May l3
Among the officers killed or wounded
yesterday are the following:
Killed-Msj Truefoot, Capt. Q. P. War
ner and 1t. Ford all of the 10th Penn
Bapt. Ayres, Asst. Ad'gt Gen'l on Gen'l
Motifs staff; 1t. Col. Mernane 10th Mass.
Vols; Col. Henlengs and Lit. Col Miles,
49th Pa; Capt. e. Jones, 125th n. Y 1t.
Leona, 4th Excelsior Brigade 1t Judbins,
Gen. Hays staff; Its. Smith and Sigert 99th
Pa.
Wounded Capt II Briscoe, who took a
flag, and 1t Lovett, both of the 18th Pa.
All the other officer Of that regiment
are safe. Mrjor Totten, 9Th Wis; Q. III.
Huid, A. A. G. to Gen Russell Capts Pie
Ian and Thompson, 4th Excelsior; Captain
McKenna and Capt. PurtelI badly wounded
1t. Luce and Capt Nash both wounded and
captured by the rebels; Capt Hayman 10th
regulars, Capt Darling OF Gen. Hays staff,
slightly wounded Col. West, 18th Maine,
Lient Col Greenwall and Col Craig l05th
ra, Dr. Dougherty Medical Director of ID
corps was captured on the 9th.
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SOLDIER KLLED-The Pittsburgh ca

SOLDIER KILLED.-The Pittsburgh Con-
mercial says soldier named Irwin Otraw
a mcmber of Go. E, Hath Ohio Nationa
Guard, was accidentally killed on Friday
afternoon, at Rochester. lie was attempt
ing to climb to the top of one of the cars,
when he accidentally fell beneath the cars
and, the wheels passing over him, he was
instantly killed. The deceased was resi-
dent Of Brownstown, Wyandotte county
Ohio, and was about eighteen years of age
His comrades, with the assistance of some
of the citizens, had the corpse properly
cared for. and it will be sent to his lnothsr.
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Z NJ. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.

WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENER.
AIS OFFICE, WAsHINGroN,S May 7,-De-
claration of Exchange of prisoners Of war.
1T having been officially reported that
Mr.. Ould the rebel Commissioner of Elk
change, has declared, without consulting
the authorities of the q. s., that all rebel
prisoners delivered at CITY Point up to tho
10th Of April are exchanged.
1t is ordered that all Federal prisoners
of war and all civilians on parole prior to
May 9th, 1864, be declared exchanged, and
they are thus declared exchanged accord
ingly.
1t is further announced that after de-
Quoting the number OF Federal officers and
men embraced in this order as exchanged,
the rebels will remain indebted to the Fed
eral government. 80 GDJAtE
According TO tables carefully prepared by
the Commisary General of prisoners, from
official data, $685., for which no eqaiva.
Tents have been received by the Federal
government. -ae II
All paroled officers and enlisted men
hereby declared exchongsd who are 10
camp, will be Immediately forwarded by
the commandants Of camps to their regi-
ments and commands, and reported to the
Commssary General Of prisoners accord
iDgly sa1.
Those who are absent on leave, at the ex
piration of their leave will repair forth
with to the parole comps at Annapolis or
Columbus, Ohio.
By order of the Secretary Of War
Signed,
f. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adintant General
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WAsHIsGroH, May 1.-THE Sanitary
COMMITTEES is doing a great work among
our wounded.
One hundred md fifty agents have al
ready been sent to them, and they are rem
dering efficient service at Fredericksburg
and Belle Plain
Supplies are being sent down the river
in large quantities daily by the Commit
tee.
ut is feeding and otherwise ministering to
thousands of our wounded men at Belle
Plain, a. Fredericksburg, and at the wharf
at Washington.
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From Red River.

ST.. LOUIS, Nav IA The Democrat has
news from Red River to the 9Th Porter
was at Alexandra with his iron clads.. A
large force was engaged in sounding the
river at Alexandria so as to give the depth
Of water in the falls for tina gunboats to
pass over. Ii sill take two weeks to raise
the water Gen Groves commands at Al.
exandria. Tho Federal lines embrace a
circuit Of three miles, No land communi
cation with the army at Grand Ecore. Nc
Clernard was readezyouslng his corps al
New Orleans, for the purpose of reinforce
ing Banks. Gen Smith will return with
his troops to Yicksburg.
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AsHrNcroN.. May l3-Special to the

AsHINGroN.. May l3,-Special to the
Times.
Dispatches just received from our CORE
spondents at the front dated headquarters
8 o'clock last night, say the rebels are in
full retreat to North Anna river. Our
fresh troops arc in bot pursuit, Lees re-
treat becoming rout. Thousands of pris.
oners are being taken. The streams 10 his
rear are very much swollen by recent rains
Supplies are reaching our army rapidly
Our wounded are coming in very fast, and
are being sent to Washington, many Of
them without stopping at fredericksburg
The rebel cavalry drove in two compa
MES of the 22d n Y cavalry, and two of the
Sd New jersey last night near Fredericks-
burg. Some six men are missing. They
made no attack on Fredericksburg Tuey
are evidently after our trains, as all their
movements seem to be for that object.
We have as yet lost nothing in the way
of wagons except four ambulances cap
tured on the field. r-
Our losses in killed, wounded and mis-
ling is estimated at $4,000, many of whom
are absent without sufficient reason, and
cannot be counted among the losses. a.
Grant will crush Lee before he goes t
Richmond if he has the use of his team
sters to do it.
We captured over 5000 prisoners yester
day and near 40 guns.
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JRMLs.-We don't mean Indian trails,
fox rails. or rabbit trails, but those pom
derous appendices to the rear OF fashion
aolc ladys dress that have rendered tue &C.
cupation of street sweepers entirely useless
Well ali we have to say, is don't tread on
them, if Won desire not To stir up, hornets
nest. We pitied all unlGcky wight last
evening who was unfortunate enough to
walk up within several yards of young
lady and unintentioually, of course, placed
his foot upon the ,'rearguard" of her dress,
Smuggling some distance from the ma'u
body. We would have rather have faced
A battery charged with grape and canister
chan the piercing look turned upon him oy
That angelic creature, done mp IN silks ana
ribbons. Trails" areNyarJ pretty, and
look nice, especially when the pavemsnts
are Wet and dirty, they drag along SO grace
fully! With Josh Billings we say to the
ladies Let yeur pettikoats drag on the
sidew alks, and il emmy man steps on them
and tares oph the rim, slap his cheps at
onst. If yu hav got small feet, keep EN-
hid-sman feet has gone out of fashun."
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WASHINGTON, May IA, lao P. N,


To Maj. Gen. Dix:
An official despatch from Sheridan dated
Bottom Bridge, via Fort Monroe May 18th
states that or the 9th inst, he marched
around the enemy's right flank end an the
evening of that day reached the North An
ma river without opposition. During that
night he destroyed the enemy's depot al
Beaver Dam, three large trains of cars
and 100 cars, fine locomotives, 2O0, 900
pounds OF bacon aud other stores amount
ing in all to 100000 of rebel rations.
He also captured the telegraph and rail-
road track for about ten miles, embracing
several culverts, and recaptured 37S OF our
men, including 2 colonels, one major and
several other officers.
Gin the morning of the 10th, he resumed
operation crossing the South Anhs at Grand
Squirrel bridge, and went into camp about
daylight. t.:...t : f.
On the 18th be Captured Ashland Station
destroying here one locomotive and trsir
of cars, an engine house and or govern
ment buildings containing large amount
Of stores.
He destroyed several miles OF road en-
bracing 6 culverts, tressle bridges and the
telegraph wires.
On tho 18th he resumsd the march OF
Richmond, he found the rebel Gen. Stuar
with his cavalry concentrated at yellow
Tavern. The enemy attacked him and
CITES an obstinate resistance Vi ID,
around and the possession Of the Brocl
turnpike capturing pieces artillery AM
driving his forces back, towards Ashland
and across The north fork Of the Chicka
hominy.
At the same time party charged dowl
| the track road and captured the first line @
the enemy's works around Richmond Do.
ring the night he marched the whole of hi
command between the fast and second lin,
of the enemy's works on the Bluffs over
looking the line Of the Va. Central, X. r
and the Mechrnicsville turnpike.
After demonstrating around tie works
and finding them very strong, he gave III
the intention of assaultiBg, and determin
ed to recross the Chiekabominy at Meadow
Bridge. 1t had been partly destroyed By
the enemy, but was repaired in 3 hours I'm
der heavy fire from rebel battery. Ger
Merritt made the crossing and attacking the
enemy, drove him off handsomely, rhe pur
suit continuing to Gaines Mills.
The enemy observing the recrossing o.
the Chickahominy, came out from his "a
line of works. a brigade of Infantry and q
large Damber of dismountel cavalry at
tackled the divisions of Gems. Gregg and
Wilson, but after a severe contest were re
pulsed and driven behind their works. AT
ter collecting their wounded, this division
'recrossed the Chickahominy.
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Local and State News

ALL ABOUT GUN.-Some three or tour
months ago the shoe store OF N. THAI
ris was robbed by soldiers of number OF
pairs of boots aud shoes. Mr.. Fl. made
complaint to Lieut.. w. F. Moore, then
Provost Marshal of the city, whosent him
word that the matter would be enquiredtin-
to. This message was accompanied by an
old musket, which was given to Mr. 70
defend himself from future araids" The
gun was not loaded, and was in that condi
ton given place in the corner OF the
store. The old gun remained there until
about the middle of week before last, when
Mr.. ii. took II over to his house, on the
Island, where be intended to leave it until
called for se - sssa lIIe IT, IA
On Saturday morning Mr.. H. was waited
upon by Lieut.. Knapp, who informed him
that Capt. Over wanted the gun. MraH.
said the gun was over at his house he had
not time to 60 for it then, but would bring
il over after dinner, AT noon, when Mr..
II went home he found that Lieut. Moore
had been there and taken the gun. He
thought it was all right, ate his dinner and
returned to his store. To his surprise,
about l o'clock Lieut.. Knapp called upon
Harris for the musket. The Lieut.. was
told that Moore had the gun, having taken
charge of il before dinner. Knapp left, but
returned in short time and desired to ex-
anime Harris account books. The books
were shown him, and after a short examina
ton, the Lieutenant again retired. About
halt an hour afterwards, Lieut.. Knapp re-
turned to the store and presented an order
for the arrest of Harris. The puzzled
shoe merchant went to the -Athenaam
With the Lieutenant, ana asked for Moore.
Moore appeared and said he had received
the gun in the morning. Moore And Knapp
then left Harris in the Athen8um and went
up to Overs office After near an hours
absence they returned, when the prlso' or
was informed that the gun could not be re
ceivoi from any person but him. Harris
thought there was little difference 'twixt
tweedle dun aud tweedle dee, and, in order
to save time and trouble, he picked up the
gun (Which was standing near Knapps
desk, and but few yards from where they
were standing and handed it over into the
hands of Lieut. Knapp. Harris was then
released, and is still at large Jlyr~t.
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Arrival Of 1900 Wounded at
Washington, 15. 900 remain
at Fredericksburg and Belle
Plain

WASHINGTON, May l4.-TLe total nun.
Der Of our wounded brought up frpn the
battle field so far is 1900, OF this ruinber
1000 have been placed in the Hospital al
Alexandria, and the remainder distributed
throughout the hospitals Of this city.
An army Surgeon who came up last night
says that VIC have 1900 wounded remain
ing Fredericksburg and Belle PLANE these
figures include many skedadders, who
were separated from the wounded aud will
decrease the number materially. 49,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office Of Comptroller ofhs Currency,
WASHINGTON, April ,, 1864.

Office Of Comptroller ofMe Cu7sncA
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1864.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre- sent
w ed to the undersigned, it has been mado to
appear that the first National Bank of Wheeling
in the county of Ohio and State of West Virginia
has been duly organized under and according to
the requirements of the act of Congress entitled
San Act to provide National currency, secured
by a pledge of United States Stocks, and to pro-
vide for the circulation and redemption thereof,
appeared February 18th, 1868, and has complied
with all the provisions Of said act required to be
complied with before commencing the business of
Banking.
Nop, Therefore, 1, Samuel I. Howard, Comp
troller of the Currency, do hereby certify that
the First National Bank of Wheeling, county o.
Ohio and State of West Virginia, is authorized tt
commence the business of Banking under the ac
aforesaid
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and sea
of Office, this sec md day of April l36l
lSEAL. SAMUEL L. HOWARD,
Deputy Comptroller of the Currency.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-16

Near dark our centre for the first time
occupied Spottsylvania village.
This morning eur pickefs sent word that
Lee had fallen back. on roads running
straight to Pp river and Penns tavern.
Z AT 7 o'clock this morning it was said that
Warren had come up in pursuit in time to
capture one of Lees pontoon trains. The
rebels however, were on the south side OF
the river. Yi nfg f 6HtE
I Prisouers state positively that Lees ar.
my is entirely worn out and fearfully re-
duced by tremendous losses.
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Greatest Victory of the War.
Head Quarters Army Of the Potomac

May Is. .''4--' : ~ = $500 s.....
[ The Army of the Potomac has achieved
the greatest victory Of the war, after some
of the severest fighting ever recorded in
history. The battle yesterday is acknowl
edged to be the heaviest of eli, lasting from
daylight till after dark and renewed about
9 p. m, and continuing OH sneaflys .. m,
both parties contending during the night,
for tho possession Of line Of rifle pits, from
which our men had driven the enemy in
the morning.
z The enemy fell back early this morning,
and skirmishing is now going on, our troops
following them through the woods.
The scene presented to day is entirely
beyond description. The dead and dying,
behind and in front, of breastworks, lying
in some places in piles of 3 and 4 deep, ma
ny of them wounded in several parts ofth
body.
The enemy have removed large mum
Der Of their dead and wounded, during the
night, from several portions of the line, but
there were places where they could not
reach, and they lay as thick as our own.
1t was Gen. Birney's Division Of the Dad
corps, which changed position, and lost 81
bout 700 men. Every regiment in the di-
vision distinguished itself, and no one bore
q more noble part than the 93d New York
Volunteers.
Col Carols brigade aided this division in
the charge, and as usual performed their
share of work with marked calamity
, Col. Carroll is wounded the second time,
but keeps on duty.
Some of the caissous ars now being sent
in which could not be before:
The number of guns captured is 80.
Many colors have been taken, but captors
still retain them as trophies.
Col. Carols brigade took number of
prisoners and stand Of colors this morn
ing, from rebel regiment which they sur
prised in piece Of woods.
Acknowledgements Is, Bpm.
The enemy have fallen back to new line
abandoning their works, on their right, ap-
parently getting into position for another
contest.
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New YORK, May 15.-Oficial to Ma
Gen Dix-An official despatch from the
bottle field at Spottsylvania yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock, states that during
the preceding night, friday a movement
was made by the 9Th and 9th corps to onI
left, and an attack was to have been made
at daylight, but no sound of battle had
been heard from that quarter.
This movement, it is said, il successful,
would place our forces III Lees rear and
compel him To retreat towards Lynce.
burg.
No cannon nr any sound al battle was
heard yesterday ut Belle Plain OF Freder-
icksburg which affords ground for infer
encc that Lee had retreated during Friday
night, and before the advance of the 9Th
aun 9th coIps.
Nothidg loter than $50 a m, yesterday,
has bben received from the army of this
defeat.
All the wounded that had reached Belle
Plain yesterday evening, have arrived here
The Surgical reports from the headquar
ters, states that the condition of the supple,
is satisfactory and that the wounded ar,
doing well. ,E @
The medical director at Bell Plain re-
ports that everything at thas point is salts.
factory. The surgical arrangements hay'
never been 80 complete as now. ~
Gen Sheridan's command has reached the
left bank of Turkey Island, at o'clock yes
terday p IN, and have formed their junction
with the forces of General Butler.
Signed. 49,.
E. NJ. STANTON.
Sec. War.
DR.. Derby Surgeon in Chief with Banks
reported the Federal loss at Pleasant Hill,
go killed, 1910 xoIndej, and 1850 missing
and prisoners.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS !! SHIRTS IA fill as
sortment Of French and American cass>
mere and flannel army shirts of various
styles and prices. Also Is dozen white
dress shirts at the following prices: Six for
$50, $l5, SIS, S2l and $24, Also shirts
made to order and warranted to fit, of su
peror work and unequaled in quality for
the prices. Il. LAKIN,
No. 102 Main street, Wheeling, ". Va.
mh29 en-
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IMPORTANT TO TEA CoNsUMERs,-An
important discovery has recently been made
chat the tea plant abounds in immense
quantities on the coal lands Of the Clinton
Coal and Iron Company Of Pennsylvania
II is we'll known that the discovery OF the
plant was made number OF years ago, n
grounds adj accent to that above spoken
of. Enterprising New Workers at once form
cd an organization to make the tea plant
available for market, and that city receiv-
Ell large supply from the soil OF Penn
svlvania. 1t is the same as the Chinese
plant in all respects. 1t grows in wild luz
uriance in the primeval lands Of tho Gin
ton Coal and Iron company, and the sub
iect has Just been brought to the notice OF
the directors At meeting Of the Com
PAW il was stated that the moIatain irosts
aud keen air Of that region may bereave the
plant Of its foliage, the same as is general
win vegetation, but with the soft, warm
6ays of gIshing spring, it comes uP
eoain in all IL, natural yigor. Tracts OF
country have been fired there, in order to
clear the land, but, from the black ashes,
tac tender green sprang up, Phenix like, In
still greater luXuriance. The plant is pc
rennial. 1t has been ascertained that 400
pounds OF tea to the acre grows in It's wild
state, which il properly cultivated, may be
made to yield 50 per cent, perhaps hun
drcd per cent more. By the introduction
Of steam machinery, the manufacture OF the
Tea will not cost more than eleven cents
ser pound, while the cost admitted in the
published reports Of the East India Tea
Company is thirty three cents per pound.
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The attention of dealer is called t, the
advertisement of NJ Rheinstrom which
will be found in another column those en-
gagged in bis line of trade will certainly find
it to their advantage to see his stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
Anr Dim
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-FoG.-River men who have been on the
waters for years, represent that they have
never been so mystified by fogs as they were
on Friday and Saturday nights. OnSatur
day night number Of steamers were COM
PEELED to run ashore and tie up, as it was
impossible for the pilots to see the head
lights on their own boats.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE The attention of
our readers is directed to the Time Table Of
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, which ap
pears in another column. Important changes
hrve been made
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New YORK, May 1.-THE Tines cor
respondent Of Bermuda Hundreds, datst
May ,l0th says that id the course Of ths
morning, Gen Butler received q flag Q
| truce from the enemy signed by Bushfod
johnson containing three propositions. y 3
| LIST. Asking permission to come Within
our lines and remove their wounded and
bury their dead. n 4 roisn 80 n t-l@df !
b I'd. Asking an exchange Of their wound
ed i ~ -,s.. j ..5.If - -
3d. Asking general exchange of prs
oners on both sides. % . 90. - -. l..S
To the first Gen Butler replied that tue
work was already done. a 4
IL To the. second announcing himself per.
fectly willing to assent.
To the third he replied thst no exchange
of the hearty and we'll prisoners could be
effected until the confederate authorities
acknowledged our colored soldiers as pris-
oners of war. .IdhG
On the 18th the enemy made no demon
stratiQn except to feel ourpickets with rheil
cavalry. Towards evening there was q briet
engagement between one of the gunboats
on the Appomattox wit that forti6catior
near Petersburg, shot from which blew
up Gen. Graham's steamer Brewster the
other day. Shells were thrown into the
fort with great precision and the opp sing
fire was feeble.
The Herald's Washington special dated
on the 18th, says: tEa
The boat which left Belle Plain at o.
clock this morning lust in
Passengers bring the intelligence of the
results of yesterdays battle. 1t lasted all
day, and Lee was finally driven out of his
entertainments to Pc river, miles, during
last night the greater part Of bis army
crossed that stream. ~
The glorious victory of this morning thus
rendered decisive and brilliant by the result
in the evening. r...,.,..,...
Advices from sGeneral Sheridan show
that he has met with great success, both
Fredericksburg 6 Richmond aud Virginia
Central Railroads.. have been destroyed for
miles. ef 5.""rsi a".fs
Sigels cavalry is moving down the Val
ley of Virginia, and have stopped the Vir
ginia Central Railroad near Charlottesville.
The Secretary Of War in his despatch
CT yesterday, sateted that the government
is sparing no pains to support Grant, the
energy displayed this end truly commend.
able.
Since the battles of the Wilderness, and
more particularly since the army has been
engaged in the vicinity of Spottsl yvania
reinforcements have been rapidly sent for
ward.
Twelve thousand men left this city on
Thursday ....-,. ........
1t is stated that Sigel reinforced the army
of the Potomac with $1,000 men
There is every probability that the losses
oil our army in the late battles have been
greatly exaggerated, aud that reinforce
ments of $4,000 or more men, referred to
above, will very nearly make up actual
losses, and hat the army is as strong nu-
merically as when it set out upon tho cam
paign
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KENTUCKY TROOPS CALL.

4 LOUISVILLE, May l4.-The following de-
spatch was received at midnight last night:
i iKENTUcKIANs TO THE RESCUE II want
10000 six months troops at once Do not
hesitate to come. will lead you, let us
help to finish this war and save our gov
eminent NAM ttf
Signed,
Taos E. BRAMLETTE,
= Governor Of Ky.
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PHILADELPHIA, May IA letter has
jus t been received in this city from Lord
Lyons, stating that he has never had any
corr espondcnee with Joff Davis,