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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11
Attempt to Derraud the InternaI Rev.


NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The case of the
people against VIM. @. Barney. Bentfier
Fabric, and Capt. r. Chancey, charged
with an attempt to defrnud the Internal
revenue of forty thousand dollars, has
been transferred to the United States
authorities, and will be tried in U. s.
Court, indictments having been found
against them by a U. S. grand jury.
Inc case came up again before Justice
bowling yesterday morning, when that
t ItliiGlstrate decided that he had jurisdic-
tioh on the matter, but stated that as
the offence charged was Committed
against the Government he thouCht II
best that the proceedings against the
accused should be conducted in N r 8
court, and that he would therefore hand
them over to the national officials
Acting Rear Admiral james s. Pal
mer, the new commander of the West
India Squadron, reported for duty yes
terdny to Acting Rear Admiral c. II.
Bell at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Adj
Inlral Palmer has designated the gun
boat Rhode Island, Commodore Muir
ray, now ut the navy yard, as his flag
snip, and will sail in her for his new
district of operations in few DAYS.
Commodore Corbin has been detached
as fleet captain of Admiral Palmer's
squadron, and is therefore chief of STAN
to that officer. -
Brigmaster Jas. n. Carpenter, has re-
ported as fleet Postmaster of the West
India squadron. 4...-.5.r
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11
g. W. JOHNSON q SON,
Manufacturers of
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware,

SOFF0-' 711OOO 4UH W U40I
HAVING ANAILED OURSELVES OF
Il all tile improved facilities WI. ARE better
prepared now than ever TO fill all orders for
any article or work in the above line OF busi-
ness NRllieS and Conductors made to orier.
Steamboat work done in a substantial and
workmanlike manner. We are now PAYING
particular attention to this branch Of the
particular. To Wholesale Dealers we can
otier Inducements that cannot be found else
where. Our stock OF Ware is complete and
the assortment Is null at all times. We keep
a stock OF the latest and most approved pat
terms OF Coal and Wood Stoves on hand at all
times q. w. JOHNSON 4 son,
HS- .Ir# WHEELING w. VA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11

ALBANY, Dec. 9.-Another frightfu
murder was committed in Central New
York on Thanksgiving day. It was
discovered that Mr.. Crandall and wife,
the former 60 and the latter Is years OF
age, had been brutally murdered ut
their residence mt Coontown, in Otsego
county, about six miles from Bridge
was shot through the head and the
brains of his wife were beaten out with
bludgeon. There were three thousand
dollars in the house not found by the
murderers.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The Posts WASH
ington special dispatch says:
1t is understood that General Butler
will soonpubiish n reply to the censure
cast upon him by General Grant,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11

Cl0aI1inE CIOtlls At SS 90.
! ~ Cloth At 3 % only. s. RHODES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11
avhulesaIr aIptipas.

ORDERS FROM COUNTRY MER-
CHANTS FOR Toys WILL
HAVE PROMPT AND CARE
Full ATTENTION.
lust RECEIVED. FROM GERMAN
- TOWN DIRECT:
100 doz Wooden Hosiery,
20 Comforts,
10 9 Nabiais and scarh, for safe at re.
To arrive,
TEN CASES LOOKING GLASSES,
Assorted Sizes.
To reduce stock, soIne go dozen ladies' and
GLOVES AND GAUNTLETS
wiz be sold with small advance on cost.
In store, full stock of
Stationery,
School Books,
| feHumeTy' BaAketsIi
Pipe Heads and stems,
FtrecTacken,
and Fireworks
! Through an arrangement with the Ans
lean agencies Of the principal French aud
Belgian manufacturers OF
I PLATE GLASS.
I shall execute orders for unsiIveresI or mir
rof plates at the same rates charged at the
general depot in New York or Philadelphia,
and insure on transit Prices furnished at
my counting room. noVk
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-12-11
STEAMBOATS,.
FOR CINCINNATI

Regular Pittsburg and PRrkerSbuFR
Packet.
- The fastrunning packet BAYARD
L-sRs< Moore, Master, leaves Wheeling
GassZhevery Monday and Thursday at 8
O'Clock pm. Leaves ParkerSburg for PtttSburg
every Wednesday and Saturday ut 10 O'Clock
For freight or passage apply on board or to
oc23 j. MANNER & CO., Agents
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

the American army as private, but by his gallant
~ soon won for himself captains commIsson.-
In the disastrous filibustering of Lopez he COM
manded a comPany-was taken PRISONER at Carde-
mas, and escaped the garrote by the daughter of a
Spanish officer, who became enamored OF him,
opening the prison doors.
Undeterred, however, by his narrow escape he
next embarked in Walkers FIRST expedition; from
this he also managed to escape after passing thro'
untold peris and suferings. As all our readers
are already aware, he raised a company in tins
city when the guns from Sumter reverberated
through the loyal north, went to Nation, and
was elected colonel by his regiment, the 2lst.
BY some means, however, he was deprived OF
his command, and General U. S. Grant, then a
plain citizen, was appointed in his stead. Weary
and Respondent, through this disappointment, he
neglected his profcssion-the law-and by some
chance drifted into Carlinvlle this state. where,
at the time he received his fortune, he was keep
ing bar in drinking saloon. He passed thro'
this city, Thursday night last, route for New
York, there to take steamer for England, honor
and fortune.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
Romance in Real Life-All about General
Grants Predecessor
From the Springfield, Illinois, Journal.


Our readers will probably remember Col. s. s.
Goode, who formerly resided in Decatur, was
made colonel of the 2st Illinois Infantry, at Mat
toon, and was subsequently, dropped by Gov. Yates,
TO give place to Colonel NOW Lieutenant General)
Grant. We find in the Decatur Tribune quite a
romantic story about him
1t seems that, ''after undergoing many strange
md startling vlcissitudes OF life, ard bufetng the
dark waves of dversity and misfortune, he has at
length become a wealthy and titled gentleman
By the death OF his cousin, Sir Jasper Goode, who
recently died at York, England, he has fallen heir
to estates. the rental OF which amounts annually
to 600 sterling, and also succeeds to the title,
by inheritance.
The incidents and adventures through which
this singular iudividual-now SIR Samuel :. Goode
has passed, would fill large yellow-coyered
volume. At the age of nineteen he a mid
shipman in the Texan navy-then engaged in the
OF independence with Mexico-and was pro-
NOTED to lieuten in three months, for cutting
out Mexican bungo under the guns of the citadel
of Vera Cruz.
In the between the United States and Mex
leo that Immediately followed, he volunteered in
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
SWILER & BURGH'N.
Rock Island, Dec. 20, 1865.
SETTLEMENTS WANTED.

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
n with the subscriber notified to call at the
drug store OF Smith & GroUan, in Rock Island
previous to the 10Th of January next, and settle
the same. a fter that date my accounts will be
placed the hands of an officer for collection.
All persons having any claims against e.
quested to call and receive their pay.
CHARLES BAKER,
Formerly of Illinois City.
Rock Island, dsc2ldwtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

The January thaw is capital institution"
for producing colds, coughs, and kindred all
ments-much worse than severe cold weather
and we adrise our readers, particularly those
predisposed TO any pulmonary weakness, TO
zee to it they are well shod, and allow no
change of clothing. Ii any one is so unfOr-
tunate as TO contract cold, cough, hoarse-
ness, or other pulmonary disorder, We know
of nothing efficient as Goes cough balsam.
Our advice is, take little and often.
To those who have been living on the fat
of the land through the holidays, and have
got their stOmachs out of order, We would
prescribe Goes dyspepsia cure 1t has cured
some very bad cases of dyspepsia.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
Vu-aay's Savsrtisemsats.
MASTERS SALE.

S' Roet 81 island .nt' County, s"
In the Cireuis Court for said County.
In chancery.
John Jones
Robert w Smith. Mary B.
Smith, Amos Avery, Maria
Avery, Wells Andrews &
Ebenezer Latbrop.
Public notice is hereby given that by virtue. and
in pursuance OF the decree of said court made
and entered in the above entitled cause the
18th day of September, A. d. 1865, wilt. on
THURSDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF NO
VENEER, A. ID. 1865, a: 10 O'Clock In the fore
noon, sell at public auction the highest bidder
tor cash, at tho door of the Court House, IN the
City OF Rock Island in said county of Rock Island
and state OF Illinois, the following described real
estate situated In said county and state, to-wIt
The undivided hall of the southwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter OF section three, and the undI-
vded half of fractional section four, both in tow
ship No, IL of north raEge two, west OF the 4th
principal meridian or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said decree.
Dated this 9th day OF November, A. d. 1865.
GEO W. PEASANTS,
Master in Chancery of Rock Island Co., III.
The above sale Is postponed until FRIDAY, the
TW ENTT-NINTH DAY OF DECEMBER, a ID.
1865, at the above hour and place.
GEO. W. PEASANTS,
Master in Chaneery.
The above sale is further postponed until FRI
DAY, THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, a. ID. 1866, al the above hour and place
GEO W. PLEASANTS,
Master in Chancery.
deca7v3w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
HenrvJ. RAYMOND, editor of the New

HenryJ. Raymond, editor of the New
York Times, and one of the republican MEM
beers of congress from New York, on the 2iss
of Dec. in the q. s. house of representatives,
confirmed his break with the radicals IN an
eminently conservative speech in reply to
the revolutionary doctrines of Thaddeus
Stevens. He spoke but half an hour, but
his remarks in support of the presidents
policy were vigorous and able, and elected
spiteful replies from the radicals. L. fairly
widsns the breach between the president and
the radical element, and places the conser-
rat;ve man in a bold front before the coun-
try.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
A Household Necessity exists for the Use
DURNO'S CaTARRH SNUFF.

Which. IN the fret stages OF a cold, acts Ike
magic. Headache, HoaTseness, DIptheTIa, and
ErUnchItIs, Sore Eyes, eafuess, BaC Taste and
Smell, being the result OF Catarrh. This snuff re-
moves and prevents all these, and Insures neal
thy Head. Its effects are pleasant and safe, even
for infants who suffer from SnUtHes.
1t has the highest professional testimonials.
Sold by all Druggists, sent by mail to all parts
of the I. s., Tor 80 cents for one box, 81 for
four boxes. Address,
JAS. DURNO, p. O. EoK 1885,
New York.
Wholesale, by D. BARNES X CO., 81 Park
Row, n. y. noy25dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

Gen. Sherman and Joe Johnston met at
the Gayoso House, Memphis, on the 18th, for
the first time since the surrender Of the latter
TO the former in North Carolina The Bui-
Letin says the greeting of these soldiers was
kindly and cordial. Hundreds of citizens
called on the two generals who lett on the
l9th by tht same conveyance for the north.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

The Cincinnati Enquirer says of General
Joe Hooker, whose condition was lately re.
ported AS critical, that paralysis has made
sad work with his fine physical frame and
handsome face. One whole side of his body
has lost its vitality, and hangs fabbid and
loose, like wilted weed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE !

The Original and Best IN the World The only
true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and Instantaneous, Produces immediately 4
splendid Black natural Brown, without iIjur-
ing the hair skin. Remedies the al effects OF
bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
II signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
Regenerat,ng Extract Of MIleheurs, for Restoring
and BeautIfyiHg the Hair.
CHARLES BACHELOR, New York.
augl9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

Six men were killed, while asleep in one
room, in Chicago, on Saturday night, the
23d, by suffocation, from gas, which escaped
from the gas pipe, in the room which they
lodged.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
81 TELEGRAPH
reported for tae DaiIy argus.
New YORK, Dec. %.

NJ" 1ohh, OcC. -.
The \. Y. Tribune's special says:
has just received report from the Chief medical
officer IN Texas, representing that the sanitary
condition OF the freedmen IN that state IN the
best possible condition.
SANFRANCIsCo, Dec. 90.
The overland mail from New YORK on the Goth
OF November arrived here on the oath inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27
9EClAL gOslhEsS NOTIFIES J.,

The Bridal Chamber, an Essay Of Warning
and Instruction for Aoung Men. Also, and
reliable treatment for Diseases of the Urinary md
Sexual systems-Sent tree, IN sealed envelopes
Address. DR.. J. ShiLLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Assc' atom, Philadelphia, Pa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

President Johnson's message 1T the open
ing of congress receives the almost u1an'
NOUS praise of all the southern newspapers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-27

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28

the week On receipt of the news of the
occupation Of Savannah there was decid-
ed Improvement In Government bonds and
raiirpad shares, and $50 bonds were taken
at 46 and Illinois 5314. The return of the
Wilmington expedition had depressing
effect Illinois returning to last week.
quotations, and 4-20s to 45I. The greatest
decline Is in Eries, which, after touching 80,
have fallen to 351a@361s. amaenf sri..'7 J
The, following is summary of the news
taken out by the Virginia:
The Morning Post credits Sherman as
one of the most daring aud skillful soldiers
OF the present day, and regards the occupa-
ton of Savannah as of vital Importance.
The Times editorially replies to rumors
from America that France and England
contemplate a speedy recognition of the
confederate States, saying it does not be-
lieve such movement has been entertained
for one moment and thinks such step
would prove fatal to the Government. It
emphatically denies that 1t ever encouraged
any idea OF intervention by England.
The meeting of Parliament was fixed for
February 9TH. H.f. M r,t1. - I-'r-l -
MIR. Seward in a letter to the Union and
emancipation society, returns Mr.. Lincolns
thanks for the congratulations of the So
clety and Its devotion to the best interests of
America, but points out that the final dec
laration of his reelection is not yet made
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28
Cincinnati Market.

FL0UR-The market ruling quiet at % 75@s for
superne 5000 So for extra 90 s099 rs for family:
and fancy at 50 75@1a. The sales were 200 barrels
superfne at ~ 90 and 100 do choice extra at % 40
PROVlSlONS-20,0O 900 clear bulk sides sold at 9oc.
! and hhds clear Bacon do sold at 23c, packed.
GR0CERlES-Thero is q good jobbing demand
at 43945c for fair to choice Rio Coffee 22@23h for
Cuba Sugar; 2402e1c for prime to fancy New Or
leans; Sic for hard refined and 81 10 per gallon for
New Orleans Mol.sses old crop. and 81 4cSi % for
new.
WHEAT-Holders asking 81 sss1s5 for prime
Red, and buyers offering 81 Ss9l 90; consequently
little was DONE. Holders asking % rs for choice
Kentucky White, but there are no buyers. The
lower grades of White will not bring more than g.
CORN-The market is dull at 81 i0al 10 for ear.
and 81 l5S le for shelled, in elevator. 'flT
OATS-Tho market is dull and heavy at S59S6c.
the latter the rate asked 0liT NHI
BARLEY-.The market is dull at 81 6sGBl 20 for
prime FALL buyers offering 81 65. Holders are ask
ing At 81 559l go for prime to choice Spring.
200 bushels were sold at 81 30. t'iii~
SEED-Tnere has been no ater al change in the
price or demand for Glover so bushels were sold at
$l5. Timothy has declined to 90, for best quality.
The market for Flax is dull, and prices have de-
WHISKY-The market continues dull. the onlv
sale we hoard Of was 100 barrels at % 10. IN
=, BUTTER-The whole range for prime to choice
Central Ohio, in barrels and half barrels, may be
quoted at 40945c. 7-7'7'l ~ Y
EGGS-The market rules firm, and prices ad-
vanced 70 44945c per dozen. '0 7lFT
FRUlT-Green Apples continue in fair demand
at 81 5095 IS per barrel for choice Eastern. Dried
Apples are quiet but firm. at l3c arrival, and u
Sl4c from store. Peaches are quoted at 2TGaoc per
POTATOES-We quote the best descriptions at
% 50D4 per barrel. n ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28
Rebel Accounts.

WASHINGTON, Jan. N.AThe Richmond
Dispatch of the 25th says, The city was
full OF rumors yesterday morning to the eff.
iect That an armistiee of ninety days had
been agreed upon between the Confederate
and United States authorities, and some
went so far as to state that white flags were
flying from the hostile lines below Rich
mond. These stories were the offspring OF
idle fancies. So far from there being an
armistice between the belligerents, there
was more OF active war yesterday on the
lines below here than since last November.
Our rams and small wooden boats started
down the river at an early hour, with the
design, 1t is supposed, of damaging the Yam
ikee pontoon bridges near Deep Bottom.
their shipping, and, if fortune favored,
their store houses at Bermuda Hundred and
City Point. a.a3& o. ,.t
Unofficial reports which reach us, and
which we believe are in the main correct
are most unfavorable. 1t seems that ali
went smoothly with the expedition until
the distractions were reached, which the
enemy sunk in Trent Reach last summer.
In attempting to pass them the Drury, a
very small boat carrying two guns, got
aground and was opened upon by the enc
my's batteries. A hundred-pound shot
penetrated her magazine and blew her up.
OF the rest of the fleet, the Fredericksburg
alone passed the distractions, and she soon
put back, 1t being thought unwise for her
10 proceed alone. We have not been able
to learn whether the expedition was then
given up, or whether the attempt to carry
1t out was subsequently renewed. Constant
cannonading was heard in the direction of
Dutch Gap during the morning. 1t is said
we suffered no casualties by the blowing up
OF the DrurY, she, we presume, having
been abandoned before she was struck.
Mr.. F. p. Blair was still in the city last
evening". He arrived here on Saturday
evening, dined with the President Sunday,
and has had several interviews with him
since. What has transpired during these
interviews is positively not known, the
PRESIDENT not having even made any COM
munication to his Cabinet on the subject.
we must await the return Of Mr.. Blair to
the North, and then scan the columns of
the New York Tribune for the facts. \
The Richmond Examiner of the 25th has
the following: We hear of no changes in
the cabinet. Mr.. Sedden has certainly and
decisively resigned. His successor is not
named. The President has signed the bill
creating General-in-Chi No appoint-
ment has been made.
The following is from the Sentinel of the
25th: Cannon and musketry were both
heard In the direction of battery Harrison
yesterday. 1t was reported on the streets
that battery Harrison had been recaptured
from the Yankees.
1t is believed Blair has not been author
izeo to offer any terms of settlement that
could be accepted by the Confederates.-
What consultations have taken place be-
tween him and Davis it is presumed only
are known to themselves. The shortest
way for peace is vigorous war. The enemy
will never make terms with us until they
are convinced we will'fight till we achieye
our independence.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28
0Tele0tap5le.
MIR. Biair's Mission Successful
JEFF Davis 10 Send Commission.
erH To Wnshingf0n.

PHILADELPHIA, January 27.-The follow
ing is special dispatch to the Evening
Telegraph:
WASHINGTON, January 27-It is now de-
finitely known that Mr.. Blair's mission to
Richmond has been crowned with COM
plete success. Mr.. Davis pledged himself
to send Immediately three gentlemen to
Washington to confer upon terms of peace.
MIR. Davis stated distinctly to Mr.. Blair
that he would conclude peace and return
to the Union upon terms that would be per-
fectly satisfactory to Mr.. Lincoln and Con-
gress. Mr.. Blair also had an interview
with General Lee, who avowed himself de-
sirous of ending the rebellion by laying
down their arms and returning to the
Union. Mr.. Blair also conversed with a
majority of the rebel Congressman, who re-
presented themselves as in favor of aban-
doning further hostilities.
There can be no doubt that in a day or
two at farthest commissioners will reach
Washington to bring from the repentant
rebels renewed allegiance to the Union, the
Constitution and the laws.
Mr.. Blair experienced the kindest of
treatment at the hands of the authorities,
and reported that since the reduction of
Fort Fisher an entire revulsion of public
opinion has taken place. The most extreme
advocates of fighting 1t out to the bitter end,
now admit the hopelessness of their cause.
The probability of an early peace was free
ly discussed in social and political circles
in Richmond, and general feeling of joy
and relief resulted from the rapid circula-
ton OF the information.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28
ade Runners CaPtured-RebeIs
Building BrrastwOrlxs.

New YORK, Jan. N.-The Tribune's Fort
Fisher correspondent says the navy has
made magnificent haul. On Wednesday
night, 18th, three blockade runners were
captured off Cape Fear Inlet by our fleet,
and last night another one. Two of the
steamers have just come in and anchored
under the guns of the navy, opposite bat
terry Buchanan. They are iron steamers of
the largest and swifest class of blockade
runners, very long and sharp, with low
houses forward and aft, scarcely higher than
the rail. Like all the rest, they are painted
light lead-color, or light blue. They have
each two raking smoke pipes painted white
and set fore and aft, low paddle boxes,
with wheels of small diameter, but making
up in power by the application of the patent
feathering floats. They are deeply loaded.
Gen. Writings wound is in the right leg
above and near the knee. Colonel Lambs
wound is in the hip, the ball still remaining
In. Both have to be moved on stretchers.
Examinations thus far made show that
the rebels have constructed breastwork
nearly from the ocean to the river above
our lines, and are evidently preparing as
best they can to contest our advance.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-28
The Demonstration on james
River.

New YORK, Jan. 27.-The Herald's cor
respondent, in his account of the rebel de-
monstration ON the James, says the notori-
Gus pirate Semmes is reported to have COM
manded the expedition. The rebels be-
lieved all our iron-clads were at Whining
ton, and that we had but few wooden ves-
sells in the river. They intended to force
their way through and destroy the enor-
nous amount Of shipping and supplies col
lected at City Point and Bermuda Hundred.
There is no doubt the rebels intended CO.
operation with their land forces, as extern
sive movements have been observed in
Lees army around Petersburg. The fleet
consisted of three iron-clads, three wooden
rams and two smaller wooden vessels.