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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

1T IS ASTONISHING the amount of business
that A. NJ. Adams & Co., do. One Of the
firm is East every four or five weeks and if
there is any new styles of cloths, cassimers
or vestings they are the first to have it.,
and of the best quality. Persons in want
of the best article of clothing and at fair
prices had better call and examine their
endless variety of cassimeres and vestings.
Their facilities for cutting and maxim g
fashionable garments are unequaled in the
city for taste and style. nov l4.6m
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

SALE or FINE SHEEp.-, Attention is di.
reeted to the advertisement in another col
umn announcing the sale Of fine sheep
The sheep are of Spanish breed, and are in
fine condition.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
New York Market.

NEW YoRk, Feb, 70.
COTTON-Less active; s0@9lc. G.
FLOUR-Dsclining at 8 $500 rs for extra
State; 7 20G7 30, for r. H. O.; 35@9,00 for
trade brands.
wHISKY-unsettlsd at S09S3
WHEAT-l, 50al 50 ior Chicago tpringi 56G
So for Mil club 64al 81 for Wesrern Winter
Red.
RYE-Mo.s sctivs and lower; 25Gl 321s
BARLEY-More active chiefly for State az
/ 420l 45. "c5
CORN-Se,rse: 29al:i iOr shipping sad
mixed western in store. Il.
OATS--More setfve aud shads finer
WOOL Dull
HoGs-Fair and good demand
cOFFEE-Quiet-
SUaAR-Firm at lS11@l4l Ter New Orleans
l2<, Musoovado Havana l3k.
MOLASSES-Stesdy -,r -.....,.
PETROLEUM-Eirmsr,r refined IL tond t7G4s
PORK--Dull; FL s7K@22 rs for mes,
BEEF-More active.
CUT MEATs-Firm 6HGl0 fc- shoulders
BACON SIDES-Iss active. llGllK for
western
DRESSED HoGs-sOme fr1nar 9ss ga l.,
western. 81 $50 HAP
LARD-Duii and heavy, 81 l3gl6l4c,
RUTHERFORD for Ohio and Z-932 for
CHERsE-.tsady at 1916 70, common to
prime @
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

FlRE,-The alarm of fire yesterday after,
noon was oc asioned by the burning of the
roof of the water works building, The fire.
men, with their usual promptness, subdusd
the flames before much damage was done.
But small portion of the roof was burned,
and the loss will be trifling.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
FRUIT TREES.
"A N NANDALE NJ RISER /,
aaallslaauiI anEaT Ma
MOUNDSVIliE, WEST VA,

= WUVWVOvIIItJ "svt vHt
THE SUBSCRIBERS inform their friends and
the public that they have a large lot of FRUIT
TREES Of large growth and the beat varieties
uninjured by the loeusts Their extensive stock
oompsls them to sell at the old low prices :-Dwar
Pears, Is cents; Standard, 40 cents; Cherries, 20
cents; Apples $40 Per hundred.
Also, Evergreens, Ornamental Trees, Shrubbery
Bedding out Plants, &c.
Catalogues sent on application to
GEO. D. & r. B, CURTIS.
JOHN BISHOP, Agent Wheeling. +a'.'
fe22-d6w5
Intelligencer please copy and charge this Office
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

EscAPEp.-A man uamed Robertson, a
member of the First Virginia Infantry, who
had been placed in the Athenaum for mis-
demeanor managed to throw off his hand
cuffs and escape from the Athensum night
before last.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
Buzzard ROOst.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. ga special to the
Journal from near Buzzard Roost, Ga ,25th,
$50 p. ~, says Gen Craft is in the valley
beyond Rocky Face, where be found the
enemy iu heavy force and awaiting rein
forccments
Morgan and McCook are telling the ene'
nay at Buzzard Roost and skirmishius very
lively. t T-
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
Trust Sale Of Land in Marshall
County.

DY VIRTUE of Deed Of Trust from Presley
d Craig to me dated Oct Is. 1859 recorded IN
lilo los, will on the first Tuesday of April, 1864,
(the same being Court day., sell at the front door
Of The Court House of Marshall county. to the
highest and best bidder for cash $780, and credit
Of s, IL, an 10 months on the residue. the one
undivided ihi-d of ll3 acres Of land, situated ON
the ridge between Proctsr and Long Run, in ssid
county, adjoining lands Of james Wylis, kolia
Wells and others, being the tract Of land OF which
VIM. Craig died siezed. Said undivided third Is
also held subject to the dover interest Of the widow
of said VIM. Craig. W. h. OLDHAM,
feb26-d2t-H4t Trustee
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

TIE sMAsH-uP on the Hemp6eld road was
not as disastrous as was at first supposed.
The loss will be triAing. Trains on the
road are again running regularly.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

TAKEN HoME.-Jesse Price, who was in
} ured by the accidental discharge Of re
7olver, was taken to his home in Pittsbpfg
yesterday morning.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
MONROE HOUSE FOR rent.

1yHAT wall known and valuable Hotel property, SIT
j uated On Main street, near the Suspension Bridge
in the city of Wheeling. Applyto ,
jan27 '- JAMES fAULL.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27
commissioners Sale of Real
G e ate in Brooke. Coun-
ty, West Virginia.

DY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of Ohio
ID County rendered in cause therein depending. on
the 18th day Of December 1885, wherein Edward smith
plaintiff and Joseph a. Pendleton, Daniel Pelslsy
and James 8, Connsl were defendants 4 WIN on Nom
of the Court House. f1r Brooke County It ten O'Clock
A. NJ proceed to sell at Public Auction that parcel Of
land lying on Buffalo Greek and the Wellsburg and
Bethany Turnpike, containing eleven acres more or
less, and commonly known as the woolen Factory
property, and lying about mile mile aRds half
from wellsbure, in said County. E3E&sE.
TERMS OF SALE-Ter per ceut on the amount
thereof CASH the balance on credit of four eight and
twelve months with interest from the day Of SALE the
purchaser giving bond with good security for The defer
red payments.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

DEFINED sUGAR-sO bills crushsi, ground, Pow
II dered and coffee.
MAXWELL, CAMPBELL & TINaLR,
hl2
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-27

Gold Quotations
NEW YoRK, Feb. 20
God eg:nsd at IS IS advanced to Sss.. and
closed at 50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-19
~ lgxslnlrfa 6Hzett Z
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 10.

THURSDAY EY Nm !NU, ntlI -
i,Tpc11Tr COURT (. Snead, Judge. =
"Wednesday. The Grand Jury presented al
Indictment against Harrison Barker for acting
% clerk Of Simeon Denty, without taking GER
Tain nrescribed oaths; a true bill; and nine
indictments against DE-. j. Porter tor marry
inc certain parties named, without taking Ger
ta;o prescribed oaths, and there being no turth-
g nresent,oents to make the jury were dis
charged.
John Early and Geo. Revere indicted Ter
grand larceny, were tried and found guilty Of.
petit larcenny and sentenced to ten days I'M
nrisonment in the county jail,
4 rule against JAS, Z. Close. tor 5alng 10
appear as a venirenan was dismissed, he ap-
bearing and offering a sufficient excuse.
William Wolfe was excused trom further
attendance at this term Of the Court is juror
Chas. Z. Huston was appointed a oornnls-
sioner in chancery, and qualified.
The papers this morning contained very liz
lie uews concerning the war, IN addition 70
what was received yesterday afternoon. Ihe
1,,7b}io are rejecting now great deal OF the
newspaper statements that have been made
during the last week, conoorning military ope-
racions and she results as we'll as details OF the
engagements which took place A gram OF
truth has 60 be slfEed from a busael OF false
hood, and that, TOO, with great care. How
7n5,cl better would it be in all Instances 10 tell
.s'ffe truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth.
The New York papers are unfortunate II
some of their Washington and Baltimore cor
respondents They have run the thing IN
the ground so far, that the sensational
emotion is 30 longer excited. 4 sense OF the
ridiculous takes the place Of every. other feel
ing and laughter is produced where It was
hoped wonder would be moved. The unenvla-
bic notoriety of the Herald put money into its
nurse for season; and that has induced 9TH
ers TO follow It's bad example. But the game
is hazardous as we'll as raeau one.
The General Conference of the Methodist
EDiscoDal Church of the T. s, has passed re-
solutions recommending the Annual Confer"
ences 70 adopt luIe, 70 exclude Shareholders
f,on1 the Church. Propositions have been IN
troduoea to hare lessons from the scriptures
read ia the service, and the congregations TO
loio au1ibly with the ministers, when the
Lords prayer is used.
The Union State Convention OF Louisiana
has nassed an ordinance abolisbing slavery in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-19

r. the British House Of Commons, on the
I'd of Nav, Sir J. Elphinstone asked whether
an agent had not been dispatched from the
Havana to the Confederate States, IN order to
communicate with the Government at h'ch-
mond and whether that agent Was NOT Te1oS7o
permission to pass through the biookado AJT'
Tavara replied that It was 80. Ec was aot
permitted to pass through the hIockad'ng
squadron. Sir. T. EIphinstone further asked
whether the circumstance ct an agent beng
accredited By her Majesty : Government and
sent TO communicate with the Confederate
States Government, did not arn9ao* 70 al &C.
lznovledgem3nt Of the executive power O. ;ho
Confederate States. No reply was given to
this inquiry from the Ministerial bench,
News fom Mexico is reported via New Or
leans and Cairo, TO the effect Jha5 U@n. Iraga
had defeated the French, three thousand strong
al Albuquerque. The French arc roporIod to
be organizing an expedition a5 ga! 4lsl5 ior tue
invasion OF The frontier. Gen ! ldaor and
number OF his officers had fed from Montery
to San Antonio, Texas ard joined tie South
ern Contederacy. The Mexican Minister OF
Finance at AEatamoras was making arrange
1nents for The support Of the Juayez U0Yero-
Inent The New York Express says that IT
ANYBODY is inclined to believe The MeElcaD
news that comes via New Orleans and Cairo,
we are not inclined to interfere With his choice,
I,,t to i?Jf
way OF thinking, it belongs &c that very no-
rnerous class Of reports which are III need o.
nothing 50 ulnch as confirmation.
The Army correspondent OF the Washing
ton Chronicle, writes from fredericksburg Oh
the 18th as follows: ''General Meade has is
sued an order staring that he is we'll satisfied
with the position of affairs, that relGforcements
are steadily arriving, and that, as the rebel
communications are cur, tie enemy IS just III
the condition which is most 10 be DESIRED
We have constructed entertainments; mounted
guns and will be ready 70 open fire when deem
ed advisable, When the weather permits,
we may prepare ourselves ior one CT tie dead
lest and most decisive struggles OF the war.
All useless aDpendages are being raj idly re-
moved and the wounded are coming IN steadl-
" from tie front 4 few days more wi! mark
al epoch ID our history
During Sunday night last the following
named prisoners effected their escape from
Fort McfIenry: Eugene Lamar, OF The Con
federate army, sentenced to be hung as spy;
YIN, & C0mntnn. Of the Confecegate army,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-19

During Sunday night last the following
named prisoners effected their escape from
Fort McIIenry< Eugene Lamar, OF the Con
federate army, sentenced TO be hung as spy;
VIM. B. Compton, Of the Confederate army,
sentence91to to be hung as spy; George 4.
Shearer, for various offenses against the y. ..
government, sentenced TO = years imprlson
ment and hard labor; L. ". Dorsey, awaiting
trial fpH7arious charges, treason, &C., against
the Federal government; and James <5uobins,
Of the Confederate army: captured near Ilty
Point. |
The report Of the\ blockade Of the Red river
below Alexandria, La; by the Contaderates IS
confirmed. It isreported that there is par
tlal blockade OF the Arkansas river; below Int
tie Rock, and it is said that effective prepare
lions are being made to blockade 7, hlt7 river,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-19

The Marlboro. Nd, Gazette says: 1.-THE
adjourned terra Of the Circuit Court Of this
County was opened on Monday by his honor
Judge Brent, who, after the. dispatch Of a
taw un;mportant cases, discharged the Juries,
and adjourned the Court until the regular term
il November I141o, /"
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
Why do Nations Die!

The question has often presented itself &c
historians, why do nations die? Is mortality
. condition Of their existence, Or 10 it but
ACCIDENT Reasoning from analogy may be
multiplied abundantIy on both aides of .h.
question. But - regards the facts Of his
tory, there is one case, and only one, albeit
very weigh,y one, which can be quoted in
opposition to the theory that uations "a well
- individuals must die. The case is that oi
China, where, from the earliest times OF
which We have any knowledge, people has
gone on increasing in numbers, and main
tanning its national existence down to the
present day; and Of which We may truly
say that although it is possible to imagine a
time when that empire may be directed by
Europeans, it surpasses any ordinary imagin'
alton 70 conceive Of .hs. vast population.
numbering ons.third Of the whole human
race. becoming extinc. or cea.ing to be Chi
osss. So far - facts go, China furnishes a
strong argument against the doctrine Of ma
sionsI mortality. Bu. for this one old ma
half dozen others which have pershed
The Babylonians and the Assyrans are dead
and gone. Not = single living trace Of them
exists. Tho national exis,ence Of the ancient
Egyptians passed away Two may ssy) 1900
years ago. The Greek nation ceased to exist
long ago; and ito blood has become so mixed,
and ito country 90 changed, that il it should
revive again it will rather be As new peo,
pie than ~ = continuation Of its former sx.
is.snce. The Romans were but tribe
their empire WAS that Of spolity rather than
Of . people; and both polity and people have
disappeared. 10 the New World the NOR
tality Of nations has been still more striking
ly displayed. The Mayans Of Central Amer.
ica, the old Peruvians, the Tollees and Az.
tees Of Mexico, have ceased to exist; and
even tho barbarous non,ades are melting
away before the advance Of the new corners
from Europe.
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

TOWNSHIP No. /.
Constables--E. d. Bickford and Jas. Rice.
Justices d. Allen, II. V. Dudley.
Col)ector--G. l.. Grilley.
Assessor. D. Pratt.
Town HIr No. 2.
Constables--D. Flicker and r. P. Allin ghau
Justices-James Moore, W. Hider.
Collector-D. b. Choate.
Assessor. D. Barmore.
TOWNSHIP No. 5.
Constabes--James Mahon and John Sears.
Justices-S. Woodin. Samuel Morris.
Collector-John Connor.
Assessor IS. NJ. Stevens.
TOWNSHIP No. 1.
Constables--J W. Greely and Jacob Keck.I
Justices Jonathan Brown, W. G. Brown.
Collector NJ. Kopp.
Assessor--W.A A. Hines.
TOWNSHIP No. s.
Constables-E. F. Hoyt, S. G. Smith.
Justices-R. Winspear, S. M. JamsOp.
Collector. L. Sanborn.
Assessor Thomas Dodd.
TOWNSHIP No. 6.
Constables-John Noell, r. A. Mcdonald.
Justices-C. Swenson, F B. Burt.
Collector-James D. Mccormick.
Assessor-W K. Dltz.
TOWNSHIP No. 7.
Coustables--M. Taylor and J. B. Carder.
Justices-W. Van Vactor, o. H. Young.
Collaboration r. Brown.
Assessor-V. F. Field.
TOWNSHIP No. 8.
Consta bles-G. P. Ward, D. Pepman.
Justices SIS. R. Case, Jack Hylsud.
Colector-J. B. Cornett.
ASSESSOR. NJ. Bardwell,
TOWNSHIP No. 8.
Constables--John S. Agan and G. Rawles.
Justices-M. A. Burke, L. G. Browne.
Collector-Dans Perkins.
Assessor w. Humphreys.
TOWNSHIP No. 10.
Constabes--J. T. Burge and Geo. Small.
Justices-James Beck, q. ". Starr,
Collector John Barnes. r.-
Assessor-Johp Bristov.
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
DEM MOCRATIC NATIONAL PLATFORM.
Adopted At Chicago, August 80, 1864.

Resolved, Tha. in the future, as in the past, We
will adhere with unswerving fidelity to the Uni
on under the Constitution as the only solid foun-
daton of our strength, security and happiness as
people, and as framework Of Government
equally conducive to the welfare and prosperity
Of all the States, both Northern and Southern.
Resolved. That this convention does explicitly
declare, 10 the sense Of the American people, that
after four years Of failure to restore the Union
BY the experiment of war, during which. under
the pretense of military necessity, or war
power higher than the Constitution. the COnsti-
tuition itself it has been dsregarded in every
part, and public liberty and private right trod-
den down and the material property OF the
country essentially impaired Justice, humanity,
liberty, and the public welfare demand that i'm
mediate efforts be made for cessation OF hosti-
tiles. with view to an ultimate convention Of
the States, or other peaceable means, to the end
that at the earliest practicable moment peace
may be restored on the basis of the Federal Union
OF the States.
Resolved, That the direct interference of the
military authorities of the United States in the
cent elect ons held in Kentucky. Maryland. Mis-
souri, and Delaware was q shameful violation of
The constitution. and repetition Of such acts in
the approaching election will be held as revolu-
tionary and resisted with all the means and power
under our control.
Resoived, That the aim and object of the dem
oeratic party is to preserve the Federal Union
and the rights OF the States unimpaired; and they
hereby declare that they consider that the ad-
ministratve usurpaton of extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the constitu-
ton, the subvsrsion OF the civil by military law
in States not in insurrection; the arbitrary mil
itary arrest, imprisonment, trial and sentence of
American citizens in States wherethe civil law
exists in full force the suppression of the free
dom of speech and of the press. the denial of the
right Of asylum, the open and avowed Disregard
OF State rights, the employment of unusual test
oathH, and the interference with and denial Of the
right Of the people to bear arms in their defence,
is calculated TO prevent restoration of the
Union aud the perpetuation of Government
deriving it's just powers from the consent Of the
governed.
Resoised, That the shameful disregard OF the
Administration to its duty, in respect to our fel-
low citizens who now are, and long have been
prisoners of war in suffering condition, deserves
she seyercst reprobation, on the score alike Of
public policy and common humanity
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
The Three Travellers.


Three travellers, once on time,
Gas the ancient story goes,)
Together reached q country in,
And sought y nights repose.
One was a Judge, Of merry meln,
Although bis locks were gray;
The second was parsor grave;
The third Captain gay.
"Alack!" the civil host replied,
you're welcome to my fare;
But, on my word, the Golden Swan
Has but one bed to spare!"
"In such case II we're but jnss,'
The weary travellers said.
1.-The landlord should himself decide
Which one should have the bed"
"Wcll, be il co." mine host replied,
To me tits all the same;
NOV, gentlemen, pray, proceed
Let each assert his claim"
The Captain was the drst to speak.
Andby bis sword be swore
That he had laid n garrison
A dozen years or more.
His Honor then put in his claim:
"For twice as long as that
I've worn the ermine of Judge
And on the bench have sat-"
The parson said: ~ serve the church;
In this my claim appears,
That in the sacred ministry
I've stood for thirty years."
"The case is settled" said mine host;
1.-The Parson's right is best:
To lie, or sit, tits very clear,
Affords deal of rest.
"But one who. like this worthy man."
The laughing landlord said.
Has stood God help him!) thirty years,
May fairly claim the bed!"
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
REDUCTION
IN PRICES TO SUBSCRIBERS.

A TTENTION IS CALLED TO THE FOLLOW
n ing list of American and Foreign Periodicals,
for which receive subscriptions. Permanent ar
rangenlents having been made by the U. States
Government for carrying of the mails frou the
Atlantic States by steamer three timesa month,
am enabled to receive subscriptions ut n much
lower rate than formerly. The same care and at-
tention will be paid to the forwarding OF all pack
ages, for which this establishment has gained such
an enviable reputation throughout the Pacific
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12

Ey Subscriptions received for all the San Fran
cisco Dailies, at Publishers Prices.
ANY Newspaper, Magazine or Review not men.
toned in the above list will be furnished to order
Orders for Books Music, Fancy A ticles, &C.. fl.
ed promptly at the lowest market rates. Sub
scriptons payable invariably in advance.
Address, J. STRATMAN,
News Agent San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12

State Of California County of Placer:
James r. Rogers being duly sworn, deposes and
says that the foregoing report is true, and that
the accompanying list Of questions and answers
Is true list and report of the questions prupoun-
The Placer herald., 1864-11-12
l5th--By what arrangement has the work been
performed beyond the first eighteen miles, to New

15th--By what arrangement has the work been
performed beyond the first eighteen miles, to New
Castle?
Answer--The work was done by contract Sec
tions nineteen and twenty, Collins contractor,
received two thousand and forty-fOur dollars and
eighty four cents in cash, and in stock three hun
dred dollars; and for the same sections G. Crock
er, contractor received fifteen thousand two hum
dred and twenty six dollars and seventy-fve cents
making total of seventeen thousand five hundred
and seventy -one dollars and nine cents. Sections
twenty one, twenty-five, twenty three and twenty
four, Turtan, Knox Il Ryan, contractors, received
in cash. twenty five thousand seven hundred and
seventy six dollars and two cents, and in stock
four thousand five hundred dollars, making
a total of thirty thousand two hundred and
seventy six dollars and two cents. Sections
twenty five, twenty six and twenty-seven, e. D.
Bates, contractor. received in cash, thirty one
thousand two hundred and twenty eight dollars
and eighty eight cents, and in stock five thousand
five hundred dollars, making total of thirty six
thousand seven hundred and twenty eight dollars
and eighty eight cents. Sections twenty eight
and twenty nine, S. d. Smith contractor, received
in cash. forty three thousand three hundred and
stock seven thousand six hundred dollars. making
a total of fifty thousand nine hundred and thirty
one dollars and sixty four cents. Sections thirty
and thirty-one. G. Crocker, contractor, received
in cash sixty five thousand five hundred and
thirty-seven dollars and iorty.two cents. and in
stock eleven Thousand six hundred dollars, max
ing total Of seventy-seven thousand one hum
dred and thirty seven dollars and forty-two cents.