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OIL DISCOVERIES IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Extraordinary Produciveness and Spec,
HlatIvs Excitement

Extraordinary PrOductiveness and Spec
HlarIve Excitement
The Psrkersburg Gazette Of the 24th
instant, confirms previous statements con.
cernibg oil discoveries and consequent
excitement in that section, and contains
intelligence that will be read with inter-
est here:
For several years the production Of Pc
troleum oil has been q feature in the
business Of this city, and the product Of
our own oil wells has been thousands Of
barrels, We had almost said millions, yet
our enterprise has not been equal to the
supply or demand. The volcanic section
in our region is capable Of supplying ten
times as much as it does supply, Of crude
oil Of the best quality.
Every day gives us evidence Of this.
Last week, on Bull Greek, s we'll was
struck that yields from six hundred to
one thousand barrels per day. Rightly
managed, it will soon make the owners
millionaires. Judge Jackson disposed Of
his interest in g we'll on the 18th instant
(Ssturdsy,) which cost him $3.50 for
$1,000, and Was laughed at. The fact is,
the product Of oil is in its infancy.
It will yet be brought forth in millions
Of gallons per day, and the demand for
export and domestic consumption will be
folly equal to the supply. The export Of
crude petroleum in Europe, from January
1st to March 1Ith, 1864, WAS 4,S05, O62
gallons The price of crude oil in New
York is Bic. The heavy oils of our region
are much higher.
One Of the quickest business trips on
record was that Of Mr.. J. Gilfllan, who
left here on Friday morning for Pittsburg
hsd the tubing for two wells prepared by
Moffat & Old, and in the wells on Monday
morning. The whole ground around this
well is flooded with oil, though the aper-
ture left in the tubing is but half sn
inch.
West Virginia is the oil field now, and
Parkerburg is the center.
There is much rejoicing over the newloil
discoveries in our immediate vicinity.
The enormous yield Of some Of the wells
on Bull Creek will bring an influx Of
people almost countless. The arc Of the
cirale from there to Burning Spring will
be successfully explored this season.
There have been contracts made for
about three hundred houses to be erected
in this city this season. This is little
city in itself. We are glad to know that
we will have good brickmsker from
Pittsburg here, to commence q yard, where
be will make million and half bricks
this year. We need four millions this
wear
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MORNING LEADER
MONDAY RIORNINe. APRIL 4, Iss4.



In accordance with resolution of the
House, Of March IA, 1864, the Secretary
Of War has transmitted statement show
ing the number Of ColOnels in the United
States service who are now commanding
brigades, with the length of time they
have been 50 oOmmonding. In the Army
Of the Potomsc there are SO; in the Army
Of the Cumberland, 26; in the Army Of the
South, Z; in the Army Of West Virginia,
IL; in the Army Of Tennessee, %; in the
Army Of Arkansas, u; in the Army Of
the Gulf, l6; in the Army Of Washington,
II; in the Army Of the Ohio, IA; in the
Army Of Virginia and North Carolina, Z.
Assistsnt-Adjutaut- General Townsend
says this list does not include COlouels who
are commanding brigades during the tenn
pOrary absence of the proper brigade com
maDder (either Brigadier- Generals or
COloDels). Several Of the above Colonels
were on furlough with their regiments,
and some absent sick. Some Of them COM
mand posts or districts equal to brigade.
Most of them we're appointed in 1852 and
1853.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Al

WASHINGTON, April 2.
At the expiration Of the morning hour
the House went into committee Of the
whole and resumed the consideration Of
the national bank bill.
Mr.. Pe2dleton called up his motion to
reconsider the vote by which the House
disagreed TO the Senste's amendment to
the Montana Territory bill, and asking
Committee Of Conference. He said the
Senste's amendment striking out the
word white" was to give negroes the
right to vote in the Territory. It was an
amendment different from what had here
tofore been incorporated in such bills
since the Republican party came into
power this party had ignored their prece-
dents. His object was to give gentlemen
an opportunity to determine whether they
were prepared to say that negroes should
have same rights IN the territories as the
white man; he therefore wanted the House
to adhere to its disagreement.
Mr.. Besman, of Michigan, would not
discuss the question whether it was expe-
dent that negroes should vote or not, but
as the matter stood the House has already
refused TO consent to the Senste's amend
ment and appointed a Committee Of Con-
ference on the subject.
II was moved to lay Mr.. Pendleton' s
motion to reconsider on the table.
The motion Of Mr.. Besman was agreed
to by SO yeas against 43 nays.
The House then resumed the Raritan
and Del Bay Railroad bill.
Mr.. Sweat, from Maine, spoke against
the bill, believing it had no warrant in
the Constitution or Laws Of the coun-
try.
Mr.. Hooper, Of Massachusetts, offered an
amendment to the 44th section Of the Ma
tionaI Bank Bill, providing that any Bank
or Banking Association now organized in
pursuance of the laws Of any State under
the articles Of the Association which pro
hibit specific changes there, may be
changed OF converted into a National
Ranking Association without any change
in the articles Of the Association, and it,
Directors at the time Of the change may
continue in office, and their successors
may from time to time be appointed ol
elected in the manner provided in th'
articles Of the Association.
Harper said that the New York Banl
Of Commerce desired to come under
this law. 1t had a capital o
$40 100000 and had done more TO sus
tain the Government than any other in
stitution. During the debate some gentle
man said that he regarded Mr.. Harper
amendment as making an injudicious dis
tinction, and argued that the provision
of the bill should be applicable to all bank
ing institutions, Finally Mr.. Harper
amendment was adopted, 49 against 45
Mr.. Wilson, of lows, moved to amend tn
section providing for the redemption o
notes, so as to oOnfne it to New York
Philadelphia, and Boston. This vas re
jected without cOndesending action on tn
bill. the Committee then rose, and tn
House adjourned.
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FROM MWAsHINGrON.
NEW YORk, April 2


The Tribune's special says:
It is understood that Stebbens, Demo
cratic member of the Ways and Means
Committee, has pronounced himself in ia.
vor Of large duties on foreign imports,
even almost 10 a prohibition, and an inter-
nal revenue tax equal to all demands Of the
Treasury for the civil expenses Of the Gov
ernment and interest on the public debt.
Commissioner 0uld has given assurance
es to General Butler, that the body Of Col
onel Dahlgren should soon be given up to
his father.
General Ord is to command the forces in
Western Virginia; General Sigel is also to
command that Department, but not to con-
duct the military operations.
The Herslds special dated Washington,
April lst, says:
The Naval Committee have under con-
siderstion the difficulties in the transfer Of
seamen from the army to the naval SER
vice, and the subject is to be brought before
the Senate on Monday.
The reorganization Of the Army Of the
Potomac is still incomplete, owing to non
combinations Of officers by the Senate.
The New Orleans correspondent Of the
World states that Brownsville and the Rio
Grsnde are to be evacuated by our forces.
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FROnI NEW YORK.
New YoRK, April 8.

NEW YORK, April 8.
The Seventh regiment has contributed
$4,000 to the Sanitary Fair.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
General Grant has issued an order direct
ting that any communications addressed
by an officer or soldier TO his superior, un
less forwarded through the regular off
cial channel, will be discharged and the
writer tried by court martial, and if found
guilty dismissed from the service or other
wise severely punished.
Yesterday an newly invented torpedo
exploded at the navy yard seVesely iDjur-
ing the inventor and sn officer who was
examening it.
Admiral Dablgren has given up the
hope cf recovering the body Of his son snd
will leave on Monday for Charleston to
take charge of the South-Atlsntic Squad
ron.
The Times Havana correspondent has
Mexican news to the 18th ult
It appears that Viddurio has openly de.
olared war against Jurez.
General Mejis was marching against
the Mexicsns, and General DabladO was
also marching to fight Mejia. Other &C.
counts say that Doblsdo was going to the
United States, as an American General is
said TO have gone 70 Satillo to have an in
terYieT with Jurez.
Tbs report Of the capture Of Guadalaja-
ra by Ursgo, and the shooting of Mira
mon, is said to be unfounded.
Ursgo is said to have Withdrawn and to
be marching to the south Of Morelia.
Ortega is reported to have been routed
by the French General Castsginey and
disbanded his troops.
The French are reported to have aban-
doned Tsbssoo and Miniltsn, after some
severe fighting.
The French fleet is bloaksding the coast
strictly from Vera Cruz to Tsbssco.
In some fighting near Alvsdro the
French had the advantage The garrison
of TabascO having been strengthened,
came out and gave battle to the Liberals,
but were driven back to the walls of the
city, where they fortified themselves.
The Liberals under Dease hold Ogucs
and the surrounding country.
The French cruizers will soon blockade
Mszatalon, Msnzillo and Guaymss.
The Foreign Legion is to be increased TO
six battalions and to remain ten years in
Mexico
The Courier of Mexico rejoices that Mat.
amoras has not been occupied as it avoids
difficulties with the United States.
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Newspaper Attacks on General Grant.

Newspaper Attacks on General Grant.
Just now General Grant is attacked BY
the newspaper press from three different
quarters, with an acerbity which Is indica-
tive Of great degree Of malignity, and .
unsnimity Of sentiment and purpose
which is pTiw0 faeis evidence ct least that
all three of his asssilants aim ct the same
purpose, viz, his ultimate failure and con-
sequent deposition from the post Of leader
Of the armies Of the Union. The quarters
from which these attacks proceed srs:
First the Copperhead press in the loyal
States; second, the Fremont or disorgsn-
izing press in do; third, the secession
press in the rebel States. Read the 70.
rious assaults upon the General from these
quarters, and q wonderful harmony in
tone and sentiment will be found to per-
wade them. They all deny that he is 9
great general say that hitherto he Was
opposed to but second rate rebel leaders
assert that he has always gained his Vio-
tories By force Of superior Numbers; and
end BY predicting his defeat. The seces.
sion prints are even more moderate In
their tone Of disparsgement and less
hopeful in their predictions Of disaster to
his army than the Copperhesd and the dis
organizing prints. The New Nation, the
Fremont organ in New York, literally de-
nounees General Grant ss q ohAFlatsn,
pronounces his wel-earned reputation as
adventitious and factitious, and prediots-
that it will melt away in the crucible, In
which it is shortly to be 50 thoroughly
tested. Now. what does all this indicate
when tested by the common sense and ex-
psrienee Of the people2 What is the phi
losOphy Of it2 Simply that these three
factions, now 80 busily engaged In ira
ducing the General in advance, are dssir-
GUS that what they predict should come to
pass, and for the best Of reasons to them;
because the triumph Of General Grant and
the armies Of th Union under his leader
ship is their downfall and the defeat Of
the armies Of the Union under his leader
ship, their exaltstion. Let the Union ar
mics triumph and the rebellion is destroy
ed, the Copperheads are discouraged and
the Union men united ss one man in sus-
tanning the present administration.
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Don't Lei Us be Blown un

There is a passage in the late report of
Captain Wise, theeficient and accomplish
ed successor of Admiral Dahlgren in the
Bureau of Ordinance, which ought at once
to sttrao! the attention of Congress and
excite action. He says that we have alto
gether too much powder stored away in
several Of our magazines, and he recon-
mends that it should be distributed to 9th
er places. Here are his words
The powder magazines for the use of the
navy on the Atlantic border are now situ-
sted at Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Bos-
ton New York; Fort Miflin, on the Del
aware Washington; and Fortress Mon
roe.
The capacity Of the first FIVE named is
about five hundred tons each; Of the one
at Fortress Monroe three hundred barrels.
At Baltimore there is also a small mags-
zine, rented from private parties, which,
will contain about two hundred barrels.
The proximity Of these great magazines
TO the seacoast and TO the cities near
which they are respectively locsted-es-
pecially those at Portsmouth, Boston, and
New York-is subject worthy Of the
most serious consideration.
To the Recommendation made by Admiral
DahigreD, in his report Of last year in
treating Of this subject, now desire to
add that the danger of accidental explosion,
always possible even when guarded against
by every human foresight, is now greatly
increased by the necessity Of entering the
magazines daily, in order TO receive, de-
liver, and prepare powder for service.
In times Of peace, although danger still
existed, the chances Of disaster were very
much reduced, because the magazines con-
tanned moderate quantities, and were only
required to be opened and work performed
in them to supply occasionally the wants
Of cruiser. Now the demand for powder
and magazine stores is uncessing, and ths
chances Of disaster are multiplied proper
tionslly."
The explosion Of several hundred tons Of
powder near q great city would produce a
catastrophe like the earthquake at Lisbon,
or like the eruption of Vesuvius which de.
stroyed the ancient cities Of Herculsueum
snd POmpeli; and though, with the ex-
treme care and vigilance which the anthor-
tiles exercise, such an explosion is moi
likely to occur, it is yet possible and the
suggestions Of the Chief of the Ordnance
Bureau ought to be Immediately needed
N. 2. Eeeniag POtt.
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WAsHIRGrnN NRws

WAsHIEGToH. April 8.
John Jay, D. Vsnvostrand, ]. C. Ward,
E. C. Cowden and G. W. Blunt have ar.
rived here as q Committee of the Union
League Club of New York, to urge the pss-
sage by the Senate of the House bill pro-
Viding for the voluntary enlistment Of
any persons residents Of the insurrection-
sry States into the regiments Of other
States.
The following cases will be argued in
the Supreme Court Of the United States
during the present week: No. III and
207. The United States appellant vs.. Se-
baslisn Nuner, the United States VS.. Jes-
Sc joaquin s1d Tudillo No: 176- Anna
R. Dermetts, Executrix, plaintiff in error
vs.. Charles Swsllech, from the Circuit
Of Washington: No. III, Anna NJ. De
metts, Executrix, plaintiff in error vs..
ssphsriah Jones; No. 17s the United ct
81. vs.. Edgar Couplin ct al. iron the Die
triet Court Of Wisconsin; No. 179, Benja.
min D. Godfrey, plaintiff in error vs..
Charles 7. Games.
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Saturday Evenings Report.
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW 1OkK3 april Z.
Carlls Coach Factory, 8 stable, three
tenement houses and three franc houses,
near Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn, were badly
damaged by fire this morning. Sixteen
families were turned out by the fire. Five
small dwelling houses were also destroyed
by FIRE this morning, and several families
we're rendered houseless.
A Wsterburbury, Connecticut, dispatch
states that by an explosion in the Ameri-
can Cap and Flask factory yesterday, sew
eral adjacent buildings were burned.
Three female operatives were burned to
death, and man seriously burned.
Commercial Special:
General Grant is expected at Washing
ton tonight.
Admiral Dshlgren intends soon return
ing to Charleston hsrbor, giving up all
hopes of recovering his sons body.
The House Committee will recommend
the immediate passage Of the Senate bill
for the coinage Of cents and half cents.
The Washington correspondent Of the
tends to call out all organized militia Of
the States for so days, to occupy certain
fortified points snd the District of COlum.
bis militia will be called to occupy the
forts around Washington, SO TINT veterans
can be put into the field.
Posts dispatch: 49,.
Army movements are improbable for
fortnight, owing to the present inclement
weather. ........
Mayor Gunther has proclaimed Monday
as holiday in honor Of the opening of the
Sanitary Fair.
Csptsin Mosier, Of the ship Norway, re-
ports that while at sea negro made
desperate assault on a sailor, and then en-
deavored TO blow up the ship by firing
the powder magazine, but was shot dead
while trying to accomplish the latter act
and thrown overheard. The wounded
sailor Was taken to the city hospital.
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7. N bINUHAMj
Ohio Military Agent,

Commissioners to examine claims
against the State growing out Of the Nor
gan raid:
Alfred McVeigh, Of Fairfield county
Geo. ". Baker, Of Washington county,
and Henry S. Bsbbitt Of Franklin county,
Agents to collect Ohio Soldiers claims
and attend to their various wants, the fol
lowing persons at their respective lOcs-
tons:
L.R. Brownsll, for New Orleans and
Vicksburg.
F.W. Bingham, for Memphis.
Royal Taylor for Chattanooga
j. c. Wetmore, for Washington City.
DIX. Cady, Jr, for Cincinnati.
J. G. Lewis, for Columbus.
D. R. Taylor, for Nashville.
Weston Flint, for St. Louis.
R. L. Stewart, for Gallipolis.
W. W. Bagley, for Crestlins.
Clark Waroen, for Cleveland
Captain v. Horr, for Louisville.
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FROnI LnnIsYILLF-

LOUISVILLE, April 8.
The military authorities have no appre-
tensions Of any extensive raid into Ken
lucky at present.
The Journals Huntsville special says q
party Of guerrillss on Thursday robbed
several houses eight miles below that
place, and stole several horses Generals
MCPHERSON and Logan drove them to the
Tennessee river, but could see no rebels on
the opposite bank.
The Nashville Times mentions the cap
ture on Thursday Of the guerrilla Sam
Moore, who has been committing depreds-
tiOns in the vicinity Of Pulaski, Athens
and Decatur for month past
The passenger train from Nashville is
several hours behind time, owing to a
freight train being off the track at Muir
freesville.
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unfounded, have been received here almost
constantly for the last week till Friday
last when it showed oil night and the
roads are unfit for Government use. There
is no expectations Of any movement for
nearly a month.
GENERAL sMITH.
General Bsldy Smith has been assigned
to Buffers Department, to take command
of an army in the field.
It is understood here that General sigel
will find enough forces in his hands to be
able to do something, but there is no ex-
pectstiOns here Of any important move
ments for some time.
THE NATIONAL BANK BILL.
The National Bank Bill engrossed most
of the time in the House on Saturday.
There was proposition to give the
New York Bank of Commerce the privi-
lege Of becoming National Bill without
giving up its exemption from individual
liability.
The bill finally passed the Committee of
the Whole, provided that suy bank nov
organized, in pursuance Of the laws of any
State, under the articles Of associations,
which prohibit specified changes therein,
may be changed or converted into National
Banking Associations without change in
the articles of the Association prohibited
by the same, and its Directors, at the time
of the change, may continue in office, and
their successors may from time to time be
appointed or elected in the manner pre-
soribed in the articles Of the Association.
GENERAL GRANT AND THE ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC.
The Army of the Potomac is disposed to
complain Of General Grant for not re-
viewing them. They say tits required by
the regulations, and his refusal is SO mark
ed as to look like an endorsement of the
current charge that they are chiefly a
show army.
The visit Of the House Naval Committee
THE VISIT OF THE NAVAL COMMITTEE.
will prove quite an extensive affair. The
Vice-President and wife accompany the
party together with the leading members
Of the Ways and Means and Military Com.
mittees. Western men hope to make the
visit important in connection with various
Western interests besides that Of locating
the Navy Yard, for river gunbosts.
National Banks not yet started based OF
the.new loan. Thus far is only about SS,.
100000 taken. The bonds are now being
delivered as fast IS subscribed for.
CEREBRAL HUMPHREY.
1t is stated that General Humphrey il
among the Generals whose nomination by
the Senate hung upon its prOtrsoted extra
session last Friday.
The Cincinnati Postmaster case remains
untouched.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEW YoRK, April 8.
The steamer Columbia has arrived from
New Orleans the 26th.
Our army was still pushing up Red
river.
The steamer Luminsry brought to New
Orleans from Alexandria % bales Of cot
ton and 800 rebel prisoners, including 25
officers, captured on the 2lst, % miles back
of Alexandria.
The gunboats having commenced de-
stroying property the troops now follow
the example, and the inhabitants destroy
all private property to prevent its falling
into our hands.
Among the prisoners is General Taylor g
Chief Of Staff.
The S3rd 0his. in the advance Of Gener-
al Banks forces reached Alexandris, hsV-
ing marched 10 miles in days.
From so to 80 prisoners were taken, and
small skirmishing lasted several days.
Our forces were never healthier.
Middling Cotton Zoo. Gold 634.
A CYPKIAN SHOT DEAD.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.
An unfortunate affair occurred st con-
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The Prorress q IrIsh ImmIrrat.su.

A gentleman whose position affords Pc
eulisr facilities for observation regarding
the movements Of the peasantry, has as
sured us that their excitement respecting
emigration exceeds sll belief. Not far
mer who does not seriously consider the
advantage Of leaving land and home; not
. laborer who does not long for the means
which shall enable him to fly from the mis-
srsble land. he instances one case Of this
sort, and it merely indicates the process
which is going on throughout the country,
and which promises to leave Kerry q waste
if some means shall not be taken 70 re-
move the causes which excite to this Ia
mentable depopulstion. Church-hill is
helmet, situated few miles from Tralee.
Itis not worse circumstsnced, either IS TO
proprietorship or otherwise, than others In
the county, but from this small hamlet
twenty-five emigrants left for America
This We believe was fully half the PoPulA-
tion. and much more than half the able
bodied male inhabitants OF Church-hill.-
Our in nformant states, that Of these, one
family emiRrated at their own cost, having
sold the farm on which they dHelt, and all
the others have been aided 70 leave By
friends who have preceded them to that
paradise Of labor.-Iriih PdPers.