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Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-18
.NEWELL,s COFFEE FACTORY

-1#.I ! MONTGOMERY sTREET, SOUTH OF THE n
,--g;t,h f., PIONEER RESTAURANT. ........ .. ..-
* P. NEWELL having removed from the,
Va Dalles to Bannock City, would respectful
ly state to all lovers Of Coon COFFEE That he is;
now prepared TO supply the community with
pure article of fresh Ground Coffee. Also, choice
variety Of Tea, Sugar, Spices, &c. II .-,r,r....
a3~ Give me call. Tn5stf~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
THE WAR III GEORGIA.

WASHINGTON, May 80 o'clock 4. Nj
To Maj Gen. Dix \ dispatch from Gen.
Sherman, received at midnight, states that we
are fighting for the possessions Of .'kJcky Face
Ridge, auG have kfowle lse chat MrPher-
s,n took The Snake Greek Gap, and was with
in seven miles of lsesaca this morning. You
will remember chat on Saturday the rebels were
iorcel from funnel Eli ny Gen. Thomas, and
took position Ut I,azzeca's BOOST, in a bend
Of al!I Greek, jast north Of Dalton. 1hls
j. reple ,enied t, he a very strong position,
which Genera! Thomas was uaa0le to drive
she eneny from on d former OCCASION, when he
advanced on Dalton But Resaca is a posi-
ton on the railr,a:l about fifteen miles south
of p4ltoa, AMI this will place slcpherson with
strons cJrps Of veteran troops in she rear OF
the enemy, vhie General Thomas advances
upon their front and General Schoield closes
lii GA the il,ak from Cleveland 1t is probable
that great battle was fought on that llue
YESTERDAY, and may be now IN progress. Gen.
Joe Johnston commands the rebel forces.
EDWIN n. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
latest REPORTS.

re, tnc Washington Star q this Evening"
r.om narties irom the front, We learn that
J.. Federal army, since the first days fight,
has advanced fourteen miles.
Nearlv the entire force was engaged on Mon
H. when the headquarters were at Spottsyl
r.nis Court House, ana last night the head
ou,rters we're reported two miles in advance OF
that point.
Yesterday there was skirsnishing and some
heavy lighting at points on the line.
general advance Of The entire line was Or
ders1 for 5 . CLOCK yesterday afternoon, and
the firing after that hour to after shutdown Is
reDresented 10 have been very heavy.
Gen. Grant has captured a large amount of
commissa~g stores.
New Yoax, May 1.-THE Herald says
nrobably Gen. Butler had another severe bat
lie Yesterday, and it is also likely that great
beftle between three rebel and fge Union lron-
clads c commenced yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
FARM AT AUGIl0N-SALE POSITIVE,

- [ WILL sell, a. public sale, on the prom
1I:I lse: on F%~lne&,I&v, Wty 23tb,, The fine
It,, MOU>:l' ZE1'!L I 4, OF SIS acres pr'1oe
upland in igh s-.,: OF cultivation, we'll wa
tered, good fencing, fine dwelling, lee an>:
Meat Houses Blacksmith sAop, an1 tools,
growing crops; also Z line BROOD MAhh:>.
promising CULT5 Of fine stock, 3 Ii 1 LE>i:
) rair OXEN. Fresh Mich. COWS ANA
CAI1N IS, q DEVON BULL, LEGS of tao
best breed, Poultry. PloughS and Furniture.
The farm is i miles from Mount trnoA
wharf {: from Alexandra and y tron " ASH
i gtol. the bos5 r;ets j. the United otatcs
TcrlAs tor personal prop; "ty cash tor real cs~
tate !; cash, in 3 years, il years Wi!h ln1rr~
e>t For further particulars address y. y ard,
Mount Zephyr; Alexandria, "a:
". L, PENN,
nv 5--d,EJ# Auctioncar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
nv 5---(l12J*


4 VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, fva
II miles from Washington City, and two from
AIoxan>lria Ferry, situated in Prince George1a
County, Md, near Grilne3yille-VN HUM
DIED AND TWO ACRES, with fine s?G
zsz- cJmuodious ~ L Li.LNG HOUSE, al.
MI; the necessary out houses, and o Spendio
VTtrtiA ;D-Wo;i wooded AM WateGed. The
soil l. a:iuntcd for q Market Gurden, Whaa1,
Corn, Tobacco, &c The subscriber, residing
thereon will show the premises to persons wis.,
inc i, purchase. Il II. tlNUTII,
ll 7n--Zn - aShiG1pN. L'DSL CHlc6.
.1-~ A HOUSE and LOTat private sale. con
G=,#*;; tanning rooms and & coed, dry cellar; sit
u: te on Wolfe, between " ;tccr ana Union SIC.
Til un1uestonabip. For particulars, enquire
or A1r. Eibu Stanton, near the PROMISES Ok o.
l.. IT. B. ARNOLD,
ISL T. between 9Th and 3th st5.,
an :5G-to May Il Washington, j., c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
10 + G r r \ " !.

THE subscriber, has handsomely fitted up g
J. arge and cool room, il his old celebrated
contec!l"nery establishment, No. 3, North
Fairfax street, as an ICE CREAM SALOON,
Where h is prepared 10 furnish, during the
season, the m ,st delicious lie Cream OF yarlou !
ntForS, and Water les. also al kinds OF con-
aect1oaery and cake 1t all varieties
CHRISTIAN SCHAFFER,
my2-lw No. 3. North FART. Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11

Local. There Is plentiful supply Of ice
IN town, apparently; and the ice-carts are
lusy all day in supplying their customers =
The ice cream and soda water business, judging
from the number engaged in it, must bea very
profitable or, at least, very pleasant
occupation. : The large steamers State Of
Maine, REPAIRED without much trouble, and
Connecticut, and other boats are en-, pIoged
IN bringing The wounded III The late battles,
TO Washington from A2uia Greek. The
warm weather Of The present week has NOT
been unlike that often experienced in July
1t is said that application Is about being made
to ne proper authorities, Tor some additional
provision for The drainage AMI cleaning Of
many OF the premises occupied by ''contga-
bands ID different parts Of the city, as il bias
become highly necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11

TVyHE, advertiser is d. irous Of Improving
/ his property IN Prince street the ste Of the
old Alexandria Gazette Offi:e and will make
an advantageous arran cement with any gen
1lemun win1 will put up a bull ling there, re-
sirvin; one room, on lst OF ID floor, TOR an
office. The east ana south waiIs--sold and
substantial-are sill standing, and there is
some brick left in the cellar. Apply at corner
Of Water and FrAn!:'in streets, or TO Mr.. Step
Swain, opposite the burned building.
nv 2-,w EDGAR 5NO WIDEN. SE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11
TO PREVENT sICKWEss,
PU RIFY LII Z 3 i 90 p q.

NOTHING is more wholesome g. this time
~ Of year. than {: gentle purgative. 1t vii!
purify the blood and digestive organs, and enA-
BILE the system the better t. endure The warm
season co come. FIR this purpose. We would
advise every one in quest OF sound hEaita, TO
try box Of Prof Wuhdran1s Vegetable Fl Is
or Powders which nave proved SO suluJary the
pasttw seas ms to AL who tried them.
For sale at most Druggists. Sec, advertiser
ment in another column. ap 3O-ln1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11

We call attention 20 the advertisement Of
Messrs. Keinbergcr 4 Ehem, who have onen-
ed an Optical Institute at Mr. ArnoI.|'s H2t
store, No. 81 King street. Ale5%l2. K. K [.
have very large assortment Of Spectacles q
The most Improved make, hy which those
whose eye sight Is impaired BY az, or other
causes, nay be permanently benefited These
who value their vision should uot ue:5 elect 70
call on then.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11

The latest accounts from Ark ansas represent
The return OF the Federal forces under Steele
10 Little Rock after an exciting face Marina
duke approached Little Rock, throwing shells
iuto The city on the afternoon Of the ii mss.
Shortly afcrvard, Cars cavalry came u,
and these joining the troops ct The post, coin.
PEELED Marmaduke, it is said, to reIinquiSIl lis
undertaking. He made little resistance,
as the maiu body Of Stecle's army Va, rapidly
arriving.
The Rict mond Sentinel of the 7th says that
the different churches Ct Richmond were kept
open during Thursday, Lriday and Saturday,
and thronged with persons offering up prayers
for the success Of the Confederate arms ia i12
b,t1les taking place.
It is st,ted that a dam is building above The
ia at A)ezanA,ia, L2uisia1a, {or the purpose
of raising the Red river ut that point SUBJ
GENTLY to 6 >at over the Federal guHboats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-11

I THOMAS, No. IS; South Royal street,
y. selling his entire stock Of goods at cost
BEST BUTTER. s. cts. per pound.
BEST HA Ms. Is cts. per pound.
CHEESE, 20 cts per pound.
POTATOES, 81 50 pr bushel.
CANNED FRUIT, at cos.
Call and try. ny o--I7
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28
Dr.. JOHNSTON,

Member ofths Royal College Of Surgeons, London,
Graduate from one Of the most eminent Colleges N
has been spent in the hospitals Of London, Paris,
Philadelphia, and slsSEhsre, has effected some Of
the most astonishing cures that were sVsF known;
many troublod With ringing in the head aud ears
Wnen asleep, great nervousness, being alarmed At
sudden sound8 bAshfulnsa9, with frequent bushinE,
attended semstime with arrangement Of nind, we're
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

hereby certify to the best Of my knowledge and
belief the above named RuarantOrs are good and
sufficient securities for the amount for which they
offer to be security.
To be certified by the United States District At
toTney, Collector Of Customs, or any other oficer
under the United States Government, or responsi-
BILE person known to this office.
All proposals received under this advertisements
will be opened aud examined at this office on WED
HESDAY and SATURDAY Of each week, at u NJ.
Bidders respectfully invited to be present at the
opening of bids, If they desire.
A.Y. BARRINGER,
Captain and acknowledgements,
jau22-tf Department OF West Virginia.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28
MARRIAGE,

Reflect that q sound mind and body are the most
neeessary requisites 70 promote eonnubial hAppi-
hess Indeed, without these the journey through
life becomes weary pilgrimage; the prospect hour
Iy dArkens 60 the view; the mind becomes 6hAdOUed
with despair and filled with the melancholy refec-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

BAR IRON
OAR IRON, Round from SIS to ain.
ID Bar IRON, Square q to ~ in.
BAR IRoN, Flat, &" 1&I< 20 64K In
BAR laos, Oval, "a 3-sto lAI1 in. .a
BAR laos, Half0vaI" 3-S to l&Iz in.
BAR IRON, Cut to lengthsfor Tire.
BAR IRoN, Hoop, from q to in From Penn
sylvania, American, Wayne, and Sligo Mills, Pitts
burgh.
C. HILDRETH 4 BRO,
'an22 .-t '-. f IS Main street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

Isbed in the city, town county in which the asso
citation e locatedj aud no IN such city
town or county, such notice shall oe Pn6hs9ed 10
80 II sSsociation do not d. the day which the
election shall be held the day dxed, the day ior
the election shall be designated BY the board OF d.
rectoT0 in their bylaws or otherwise Provided,
That n the directors al 70 tx the day, as Aforesaid,
shareholders representing tWpthirds q the shares
Sec. IL. And be It further enacted, That in all
elections Of directors and in deciding all questions
At meetings OF shareholders, each shareholder shall
be entitled to one vote each share Of stock held
by him. Shareholders may vote by proxies duly
authorized writing; bat no onicer, clerk teller or
book eper Of such association shAll act proxy
and no shareholder whose liability is past due and
unpaid shall be allow 70 vote. ~ s4f-g p
fro M coSTINuKD.I
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

Married Parsons, or Young Men contemplating
marriage, being aware Of hysieal weakness orRlpis
debility, defoTmitieS speedily cured.
he who places himaelf under the care Of DR. J.
may r0ligiOusIy connd6 In his honor e Eenflensn
and o0nndently rely upon his sLin g 8 phIaIelan
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28
PORN OF PROPOSAL.
GToWN, COUNTY AND sTATH.l

I, the undersigned, do hereby propose to furnish
and deliver to the United States at the Quarter
master Department at -, agreeable 70 the terms
Of your advertisement inviting proposals for forage
dated Cumberland, Md.,--1s64, the following
articles, viz: ASA.
-Bushels of Corn, in sacks, at-per bV4hel
OF 1861 6fty-six pounds. I.s- - r.
--Busheli of Oats, in sacks, at--Per busheI
of [32 thirty-tWo pounds.
Tons of Baled Hay at-per ton of 1000
pounds 80
Tons oFBaled Straw at-per ton Of 1000
pounds. ..---,-.r,- ---- ~ 4,
Delivery TO commence on or before the day OF
-l664, and to be completed on or before the
day of--1S6o and-pledge myself to enter
into written contract with the United States with
good and approved security within the space Of ten
days after being notified that my bid has been
Your Ob't. servant,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

HHEA " 1S5Ro a 4 s1'U'I IHOH
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28
Capt. A. V. BARRINGER. Chief Quartermaster Depart.
ment of West Virginia, Cumberland, Nd.

GUARANTEE.
We, the undersigned, residents of--in the
County Of, and State d., hereby Jointly
and severally covenant with the United States and
guarantee In case the foregoing bid Of--bs
accspted that he they will within days after
the acceptance Of said bid execute the contract
the same with good and sufficient BuTsties in a
sum equal1 the amount OF the contract to furnish
the forage proposed in conformity to the terms Of
bid was made, aud in case the Baid--shall fail to
enter into q contract Aforesaid, guarantee to
make good the difference between the offer by the
said--Snd the next lowest responsible bidder,
the person to whom the contract may be awarded.
Given under our hands and seals this--day of
-1664. .... r.
Witness:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves b. . certain pFaetioo
indulged IN when alone, habit frequently learned
from evil companions, 1t school, the edeets Of
which nightly felt, when asleep, and not
cured renders marriage impossible, and DESTROYS
both mind and body, should apply Immediately.
What . pity that young man, the hope OF his
country, the darling Of his parents, should be
snatched from All prospects and enioymeuts Of life
by the consequences Of dsTiAttng from the path Of
nature andindulgngi in certain secret habit. Such
Demons MUsT. aforecunfeuplaffnR
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-23
valuable Real Estate for Sale,

ON TUESDAY, THE 93d OF NOVEMBER, 1854
AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE OOURF HOUSE
FOB OHIO COUNTY,
A 7 the time and place SbOVo stated VIII Osor
"A for sale, At public auction, the tohOWtng prop
lot No -, on the south side Of Quiney street.
east Of sixth street. and adjoining the restdeate CT
jacob E. Greer, Esq
Lots No. 81 Gud IS, on the north side Of Linsley
street. its intersection With seventh street. On
these lots q large ice house
Lot No. Ia, on the north side Of Webster street,
extending back % the creek Oa this lot tS large
Zee hOus6, built Of BtOna.
Lot No TB Al the eoEnsF Of0eFnAn aud Marshall
streets, OceupIed By james AsaUOTth, in Centre
LOS No. 4, in Square 5, In the tOVn of South
wheeling.
This ale being had under . decree Of the Circuit
Court for Ohio county, uusEoeptiOnAblo tile viii
be given to each purchaser. EiLbeE all Of these
lots may be purchased at private sale. - ,
For further Information apply 20 JAMES 3.
WHEAT, Attorney at Law. -
AdmiuistrGtFix, With the viii annexed Qf = B.
HOrnbrOok, deceased. noVA
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-23
From Jackson county.
PLRAsANF VIEw, JACKSON Co., ". Va,
November 18th, 1864.

RLHA9ANE N1BW, JACKSON CO.t w. VA
November 18th, 1854.
Eds. LntsEigsneer
l have lbeen asked often In Wheeling, ''ii
our little county of Jackson was not rebel
county to q considerable extent" To
which invariably answered that it is q
Union county, having cast 324 votes of a
msiority against the ordinance of seces-
sion. At the same time I confess there
are many rebels and guerrillas IN our
midst which have been great source OF
modification and regret 10 Union men.
But may We not be justly surprised in
looking over the returns of our late cleo
ton for President, when we see that Jack
son county, with all its burthens of guer-
rillas, traitors and rebels, gave a majority
for the Union candidates Of All votes,
while the polished and refaed sounty of
Ohio, embracing the noble and healthy
city Of Wheeling, could only give q major
ity of I4O votes II
We had supposed that Ohio county
would be the banner county in this, as she
may, and perhaps does claim to be in most
other respects. But alas alas where is
she Will she not prove to be the banner
county Of fsympathizing rebels
What have the Union men been doing
in that intelligent and desirable city to let
W0A1 oASOA W0A0 GS ASN WV %SAS%-AS - S@S
rebellion I
Iwould ask of yOu if We may not set
down KanaWha as the banner county for
the Union Of our new and loyal State, al.
though it was run over (as- we'll as Jack
son,) with rebel army under Gen. Wise,
and again uAder Gen. Loriug, while We
shall be forced to acknowledge Ohio the
banner county of fsympathizing rebels and
disloyRl men.
We believe there is goodly number of
very worthy men In your city. Men of as
profound learning and moral worth aS can
be found anywhere. But what takes US so
fearfuIIy back, is that You are so equally
divided in Wheeling that Mr.. Lincoln
could only get l40 votes over Gen. McClel-
Ian Thai such q large number Of citi'
zens of that enlightened and religious city
should have their heads aud hearts turned
the wrong way while several districts
With less intelligence aud partial informa-
tion, but honest in heart and purpose, gave
large majorities for the Union. But so it
is. Yours, &c. ANDREW.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-23
TERMS OF WEEKLY.
g weekly IntelIlgenceI
Us. Marshal's sale.

states s.ss.s 61 SCss sSS Bses sas q SVts9
JoSeEs91 7; Martin TiIEinIsss; .' ThSSling: Fail
I'm ,,1IySIane@ NJ +. 49,, - 49, Y1j-,i-9 IS,1I- -
j. the United States for the District Of West Tir-
giuia, rendered at its Fall f0ru 1884. ct WheetnF,
In the above entitled cause, will on THURSDAY, =,
DECEMBER l6ths 1854. at the fTont door Of II g
seI At public auction, TO the bIghest and best bid
der, the tFa Of land (oOntAi1ing about one hun.
dred acres more les1J situate In the forks Of Big
Grave Greek in said county Of harshall, and in
james BurIoy bought Of John 6alIahcr, and boInd-
Cd - follows, 70 wit; beginning at stake in the
mouth Of BayOu, corner to . piece OF the sane
farm that was heretofore sold 60 Wm- P Davis;
survey, with the several oOlTSeJ and distances
thereto 70 the center Of large cut in the bottom
made by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad COMPANY,
aud where the creek nov principally FanGs thence
say about eight and half aeres hervtOiore sold To-
Robert Alexander; thence With aaid AIsxandeF's
line eastWardly 70 stake In the held, corner to
said Alexander; thence soathWaEdIY with sAid
and Ohio Railroad; thence eastuaFdly along the
sldo Of said Railroad 70 the original line Of said
survey; thence eastVardly With the original line,
with the several courses and distances thereto, TO
wardiy with the sAid Wm. r. Davis line the be-
TERIs OF sALE-Fiaeou per cent Of the Pur-
chase money in hand, IhO balance IN three equa ]
with interest on each deferred installmentS from
the day Of sale until paid; the purchaser giving
bond with good security for said deferred iustali
ments with the privilege OF paying all OF any poT
ton OF the deferred payments - the next term OF
Sale to commence At two O'Clock P n.
EDWARD ~ NORTON,
Oet9T-td US. MaShaI.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-23
Trustees Sale of Real Estate
SITUATE IN THE CITY OF WHEELING.

NY virtue and in pursu anee Ofa Deed Of Trust,
, executed by Thomas FOVnsend aud Richard
OOWley, Of Belmont county, state OF Ohio 70 Nor
gan Nelson, late Of the city Of Wheeling' uOU de-
and duly Of record in the ReeordOT's once VI Ohio
county State Oi West Virginia, In DeSd Book No s,
folio 45 70 sscaFO 70 RraDes r Armstrong trustee
Of Kmiiy A. ZAno the snm Of 81 l6O OS, with inter-
est thereon as NANTES. ed BY tSo several bonds
given for the sane and described in said De-d of
Trust; / will, A. AdministF tor with the vii at-
nexed Of said NoEEGn n isOo, deeealer aud In viz
tue Of the power inferred upon me By the 9Th see-
tion Of chapter 17S Of the Code Of Virginia. PTOeoed
ON the aBth DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1854, ~ the front
door Of ths Court House Of Ohio county, to sel at
public auction the following described piece parcel
Of land: part Of what is known BY tie name OF
the COtts' Farm, on Wheeling Greek, within the
limits Of the city Of Wheeling beginning at stake
Baker; thence n 49ISo, ". IS polec 70 the sOekman
line; thence with said line N. 40, =. 10 POes TO
wheeling creek; the Iee down said creek and binding
thereon g. 6Oo 80 pOlrs; thence g. 5V', ID poles
thence N. IO Z 81 poles. % 9 axe corner TO said
BaEor's lines thenee g. 4O1S7, W. 10 poles. to the
beginning; aiming thTU0 acres nnd twenty three
and one half pOO5 described In said deed; exc pG
the following described part OF said tand above De-
aeFtbed, that ts to say beginning the East side
Of Fulton street and on the SOekmau line, noE the
stake at Wheeling creek; thence down sAtd creek,
and binding thereon, s 6Oo, 4 44-lOO poles, to
stake; thence 4OHo.W 10 poles, TO . stake on the
line Of Pu ton street: thence gih the east side Of
ainnIue eontalng one Ia fRcFs and witch Was eoa-
Veyed by said Townsend aud vile and said CoNley
to Marcus W. Amek, by deed daily OF record ia said
Recorders once in Deed Book No. 81, iOlto IS.
Terms Of sale, Cash. ,.,,,
Administrator, with the will annexed, OF MoTEan
Nelson, deceased, trustee In the above dated deed
Octl0-tB
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-23

THs New York Post accepts, as true, the
reports that Mr.. Fessenden contenplates
an early retirement from the Treasury
Department, aud pays him q high compli-
ment because, that instead of attempting to
do brilliant things he has been content TO
aim at tteadiness in the management OF
the finances. Concerning successor 10
Mr.. Fessenden the Post makes the follow
ing judicious remarks: ....., ''-1
We draw from our observations of. Mr..
Fessenden's brief occupancy of the Treasu.
ry Department this inference: that what is
most requisite there is character and pub
lie standing. There are many positions
in which special accomplishments are ins
dispensable; but in finance these are gain
ed only by a long familiarity with COM
merciRl methods, which make the clerk,
and not the man of general and compre-
hensive capacity. We must look to the
organization of the Treasury Department
that is, to the cooperation of many
heads, each good in its plac5-for the
grand result of efficiency and accuracy in
details. 1t is the character and public
standing of the one presiding head, more
than any particular accomplishment, that
guarantees this result to the people, and
secures their confidence.
We hope these considerations will gov
ern in the choice of a successor to Mr.. Fes.
sender. 10 short, let US have another Mr..
Fessen 1en-a man of sovereign probity in
the judgment of the country, and not q
man who has been either hot party Poli-
ticiap, smart theorist (which is the very
lowest order Of smartness for practical
good,) daring schemer, or popular
demagogue. For ourselves, indeed, We
should like to see the selection made from
some of the experienced, practical, active
business men Of this great financial me-
tropolis, who all their lives long have been
accustomed to, handling vast sums of mon
ey, and to the application of the principles
of currency and trade to practice, and who
add to this knowledge of details the great
est solidity and probity of character.