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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
Additional Foreign News per Steam
ar Asia.

New YORK. Jan. 4.-The Pope of Rome
in response to the manifesto of the Con.
federate State applauds the pacific senti-
ments expressed therein, and deplores the
further continuance of the bloody struggle
between the North and South. He will
not fail to avail himself of favorable OBJ
portunity to urge peace.
The Shipping Gazette says that the adj
vices from Mexico confirms the report
that eX.president Juarez has issued letters
of marque to Americans against French
Ships and especially against steamers of
the French Trans Atlantic Company. One
of these steamer having on board 100000
pounds in specie.ow8s conveyed frm Vera
Cruz by a French man of war.
The Army and Navy Gazette ridicules
the idea that Sherman was obliged to leave
Atlanta.
The London Times has an editorial on
the letter of Secretary of State Seward in
reply to Lord WharnclifFe's application to
distribute aid among the rebel prisoners.
1t says that it is no slight testimony to the
course taken her Mejesty's government in
its dealings with Federal Am erica that
Seward, with an animus he cannot conceal,
is driving him to make the most of the op.
Iportunity offered him by person irrespon-
sible as a representative of the British
nation. Mr.. Seward must be hard driven
when he finds it necessary to express SO
much indignation on so trifing an affair.
The Bank of France has reduced its rate
Of discount from 5 to Al.
The Progress of Lyons announces that
the cotton crop is drawing to close in
the. Department OF Rhone, where consider
able of the raw material was being pro-
duced.
The Paris Bourse on the 23d was fat.
Rentes were easier and closed at 65f. zoe.
SPAIN,-The Cortes opened on the 22d
December. The Queens speech gives the
hope of prompt solutiou Of the Peruvian
question, but is client on the subject of
st. Domingo. AS regards Mexico the
speech says that the official communica-
lion of Maxamillian's. accession to the
throae of Mexico is commencing of new
era in the political relations of Spain and
France.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4th.-The Supreme
Court of the United States has now before
it case of appeal from the Court of
Claims. The argument is on the question
of the constitutional jurisdiction of the
right of appeal to that Court. 1t involves
large pecuniary interest of several hun
dred rebel prisoners who have during the
past week taken the oath of allegiance and
been sent north.
The subscription to the 10 40 loan at the
Treasury yesterday, was 81 $50, 900 and to
7-30 loan, 81 1926, 900.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

New YORK, Jan. 4-The following is
the concluding paragraph of long edito-
rial in the Richmond Sentinel, JEFF. Davis
organ:
"If France and England will enter into
a treaty with these Confederate States, re-
organizing our nationality and guarantee
ing our independence upon the abolition
of slavery in all these States, rather than
continue the war, we should be prepared to
urge the matter on our brethren. We be-
lieve such propositions would be fsvorsbIy
received and acted on by these nations,
and it ought to be made to them"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
mRo,n1nn,rr,r. In,innnaIss

WBoUHTY JUMPRRs 'SHor.-The dead
body of abouaty Jumper and another Sc.
verely wounded arrived at Harper's Ferry
on Monday They had attempted to escape
aud were shot By The gpard. The names
of the men that were shot were not given,
but it was stated that they had enlisted as
substitutes from Pennsylvania, and had
subsequently deserted from Gen. Sheridau's
command, were captRred, and at the time
of their attempted escape, were en- route for
Gen. Sheridan's headquarters, at Harper's
Ferry, to receive punishment for desertiOn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
Public Sale.

VALUABLE STOCK AND FARMING UTEN.
" sis Il will continue my sale of Stock, &C., on
the 9Th day Of january, consisting of 100 head of
Sheep, head Of Horses, CATTLE, yoke well broke
Oxen, some pigs, one Kirby r Gaping and Mowing:ma
chine, Plows, &C.; 100 bushels Corn, 10. Of Hay,
and other articles too tedious to mention.
Also, on same day, on the premises, that we'll
known farm in Brooke Co., W. Va. situated ono
mile from the Ohio river, at Short Greek, Q miles
from Wheeling, and from WelIsburg, containing
$40 acres, under good state Of GUILTY. alton, all
der fence, abundance Of fruit, improvements rea.
sonabe, all uAderlaid with good vein of coal, easy
Of access, and sufficiently near the Ohio river for
shipping purposes.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock.
Of mine non S BE-
payments, with interest, for the Farm.
dec26-tiljan5 WIN. P. BRADY.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

Epiloptie Fits can be Cured4i
". LookRoW having become eminently successfnI in
curing TINS terrible malady, invites ali simiiSrIV
70 cali or send for circulars Of References
Ano test1mor tals Of numerous oases CURED OF from
attention especially to disc aSes ofthe
AXIS or Nervous System, and solioits an inyeStiVs-
H09 OF ms claim TO public confidence.
he may be consulted at his private residenna M
IA West 42d street, daily from 10, A. NJ untiI 4
r. M except Saturday and Sunday. AddreSs al
Care Of P: o. Box dig. " % InnKPR lTorE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

On AND OHrNA.-some time ago
some persons who were boring for oil in
Writ soauIy, In this State, und had reach.
ed aEgreat depthT dragged up with the
pump q pisessof calico. The operators
Wersz5ery much astonished at the discovery
and the people itGthe neighborhood were
INDUCED to believe That somebody down in
ChinUweFe sending up specimens of their
caltcosprintiug. Subsequent inquiry, how
ever, resulted in thorough explanation.
Many yeaEaagOa salt well was bored on
the spot whore the oilywell was sunk and
those who bored the salt we'll had used a
piece OfcalicQ to either mend or wrapa de-
icient auger. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
SEWING MACHINE.
From tie "zqdy,s 1tstoon of N..5,. ,po,.,. ;,

From tie "Lqdy'' 1s1tcon Of Needle Work."
Even the successful laying of the Atlantic r.,s.
graph, the greatest achievement of the auo !, az,
00mpl'hed, does not, to our mind, carry with it 50
much assurance of social improvement as the mi.
versatility Of the Sewing Machine, which affecting
the comfort of women in every class of society, al
terng beyond recognition the situation of the aotu,
al tOier, ameiOrating that of the less pitied but
not less ptiable household drudge, the Wifi who's.
limited income cOmpels her to perform all the nee.
die work herself, and who. hitherto, has been occu.
pied incaaanntI. a. 4.--s-----s- -----------
the total neglect of all those accomplishments and
charms by which, it may be, she won the heart of
her huSband-by the exercise of which she might
concentrate the affection of her ohildren-bears
with it promise of social amenities, of domestic
Joys, the full results of which, pea of woman, or
even tongue of an angel, could hardly describe.
The reverse of the picture is the home where the
wife is merely sort of upper servant, with the
privilege of sitting in the drawing room, when she
can find time to do SO. We all know the eRects.-
Well may We hail with joy that great IiberatOr of
our sex-the Wheeler and Wilson Family Sewing
Machine.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
SPECIAL NOTICES
HAsHEEsu CnUDv

HAsHEEsH CARDYY-rgB app.r
ORIENTAL NERv1NE ooMpoUND.-Healtb. Jo1
and Beauty gladden. the heart. bIsssID.- - ~,
nervous and debilitated of all classes, and buman
should dictate its universal use. 1t is thcu,and
lold better than Qunne for General Debility. China
ana Fever. 1t is sure to preserve the Complexion
and Skin, and imparts the bloom of perfect HeaItb
and Vigort to those who use 1t.
Agent4-P. E. zINN, Bridge Corner. SCHULZ
TRUsoHELL, one door below the McLure House.
decs1-2w"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
Z1O-DRATH FROM CoID AND SrARvAr1oa.

no DRATH FROM COLD AND sTARyAT1oR.
= Thomas Haskins, 9Th Wisconsin Cavalry
died at theNOrth Wheeling Military HOspi-
tai, on Tuesday morning, and was
buried the same evening. He came
to, the Hospital on Saturday night
last, having been paroled from the rebel
prison in Andersonville. Ga. He was a
complete skeleton, and his legs were frozen
up to the knees. His death is attributable
to iphuman treatment received at the
hands of the rebels. He was 80 far gone
chat no human power could have saved
MIN.
Asolaier by the name Of Mcclure, be-
longing to the 1st West Va. Cavalry, arri-
yedJat the Hospital on Tuesday. He has
been confined at AndersonvilIe for thirteen
%Orthg, and has subsisted tor the greater
PORTION Of that time upon one pint of corr
meal per day, and had suffered severely
fsnithe cold. He is badly frozen, and
win squire the incest care.
Il is sstimsted that not one in ten of the
Apdersonyille prisoners survive their cruel
treRtpsnt. Our brave soldiers are only
ParOisd when they are unfit for any place
but 3 hospital, and starting homeward
pearl3 always die by the wayside.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

CIEvRLANDS Jan. 4.-The annual meet
ing of the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad
passed off quietly here.
An effort to purchase the Akron branch
was defeated.
The earnings for the past year were
condition of the road is good.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-The primary
trial took place this afternoon in the case
of G. Milton Allen, Cashier at the Custom
House, who was arrested charged with
being concerned in the recent robbery of
$50. 900 of the bank vault. The accused
was remanded in default of $4,000 bail
for further hearing.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

H9-IN answer to repeated requests and
to further accommodate our customers ct
distance, we now put up the Excslsior
Baking PO'0der in one pound cans. This
will be found very convenient and eco-
nomical package for Families and Hotels.
T. H. Logan & Co., and Logan, List & Co.
sole Proprietors.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

E8rTHE Com .ation Show at Wash
ingtOn Hall this sning, will doubtless be
abuudantly patF' zed. There is variety
enough in this eG oition to suit all classes.
Many of the per-, ners have been in our
city before and be remembered as ia.
vOrites. The shl is combination of the
Snow Brothers, i,eVantine Brothers, and
the Floreutine 7, oupe, as the wild Arabs
of the Desert, COS: Dining altogether great
variety, and, as whole, forming an inter-
es,ing show. TIE trained dogs, who are
said to do such wonderful things, will
show themselves in the streets in the shape
of dashing six-dog team.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

NBw YoRK, Jan. 4.-The U. 8. supply
ship Massachusetts arrived at Philadelphia
last evening from Charleston bar on the
Both. She reports that the feet of iron
clads had returned to Charleston harbor,
and were to cooperate with Sherman in
an attack on the city.
1t was reported that Hardee had been
brought to a stand, and would probably
be obliged to surrender.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

FoRTREss MONROE. Jan a.-Rear Admi-
raj Porter's feet was reported to be at
Beaufort, safely anchored, having success
fully weathored the storm off Wilmington.
All the remaining transports we're on the
way to Hampton Roads.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

CoNooRD, N. H., Jan. 4.-The RepubEi=
can State Convention assembled here TO-
day. Hon. N. Gupham, i of Concord, was
chosen President of the Convention. Hon.
Fred; Smythe, of Manchester, was nou, :.
mated for Governor on the first ballot.
hon. j. Patterson was nominated bV &C.
elamaton for Congress in the Third dis
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
SALE OF FINE
OLD L1oUOrs

TO CLOSE OUT DUsINEsS.
ON ACCOUNT OF FAILING HEALTH, I have
" determined to sell out my entire stock Of
Wines and Liquors. With other good brands will
be found the following:
Best Old Economy Rye Whisky; Best Old Brandy
signet and other favOrite brands; Old Port Wine,
Old Sherry Wine, Old Madeira Wine, &c., &c.
My Liquors have been highly recommended and
Persons wanting fine and reliable article would
do well to call and examine my stock.
SOLOMON /. BLOCH,
dec0-1m. No. q. Monroe street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
New York Money Market.

NV YORK, January 1.
AONEY-Active and firm at : per cent.
STERLING ENOHANGE-Dull at lO952 for specie
GOLD-Firmor; opening at $685. advancing 10
23416. aud closing at 23l 15023l1S
GOVERNMENT STOCKS-Quiet and without do
cided change.
RAILROAD sTOCKs-Oevelaud and Pittsburgh,
9SM. Fort Wayne 1911
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

DBTHR RIVER was falling B,
with about seven feet wat no 8 cham
mel. The floating ice is atin very heavy
and dangerous to river craft. The Eagle
left yesterday morning for Parkersburg to
accommodate the clamorous demands of
about seventy. five passengers, who agreed
to pay six dollars head toE.a trip 10 lhe
oil regions and elsewhereF The Eaglet6pk
their persons and money and started out,
her officers suppOsing themselves 70 Be-
sufficiently paid for the risk they are bouna
to run in the way of damaged sides and
broken wheels.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

AUGUSTA, Ms, Jan. THE Legislature
mas ordered the election of a U. S. Senator
on the 10th inst, to fill the vacancy occur
ring on the 4th of Maroh next.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

CAIRO, Jan. 4.-The steamer Irene from
New Orleans on the 9th ult. arrived here
to-day with the 18th Ohio volunteers, en-
route home, their time having expired.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

NEw YORK. Jan. 4.-The Post has re-
oelved assurances from q distinguished
gentleman in Washington, whose position
gives him the best opportunities for ample
aud accurate information, that enables it
20 say that no more gold bearing bonds
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

SPR1SGEIEID, ILL.,, Jan. AIN the Repub-
mean caucus tonight Gov. Yates received
SO votes for Senator. All others rs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

New YoRK, Jan. 4.-The steamer Costa
h'ca' from Aspinwall on the 26Gh ult., has
arrived She brings ST.. l5O, 900 treasure,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

BAITIMoRE, Jan. 4.-very little grain
received ; during the storm and sales un.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

D6r CLOSING SAIE:-Cloaks-W call
the attention of the Ladies to the large
sale of Oloaks at auction, and will be du-
plicated at auction price at Wickham's
Auction Rooms. It*
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
CoLaATE,s aoNEv SOAP

COLGATE'S HONEY SOAP,
This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such univer,
sal demand, is made from the choicest materials
il mild and smolIIont in itS nature. fra.
GRAVITY scented, and extremely beneficial
In its action upon the skin. For sale by all Drug
gtstI and Fancy Goods Dealers. mrl5 1y
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

A. S SSo YoRk' Jan. 4.-Gold closed tonight
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

B~DEFEATED.-Dr Charles Leib, for
merly of this city, was candidate for
Delegate to COngressr4in the Territory of
Arizona, at the late election, but his oppo-
nent received more votes than he did.
o6ieCgo. Journal.
The DR.. Lieb alluded to above is Captain
Charles Leib, A. q NJ, author of'Niue
months in the Quartermaster's Department
of West Virginia, or low to make Mil
lion"
Capt. Lieb, with b 3 ton Of aeshs fine
social qualities and Writ aous habits, wbuld
have been quite an ornament to the l4lls
of Congress, and it is pity hs:ss43 o.
feated. A
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

EEw YORK. noon, Jan. Gold opened
at 227A. rose 70 22a2 and cInaad AZ BOG
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05

.VWer House of the
legislature, was expelled yesterday ~.
disEoyalty.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOE
SALE OR RENT.

n AMEsI aAMRslI aAMEsIIl-A great MANY
" styles for young and old just received by
noF3I DDO. N1OoIiL BRO.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-05
REBEL NEWS.
WAsHINGToN, january 8.

From Richmond Papers Of Dec. 81.
Richmond papers of the latest dates,
Saturday, Dec. 3lst, have come TO hand to.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-06
TO THE LADIES.

VOUR ATTENTION is politely invited 10 our large
d. and beautiful assortment Of Goods Just Re
ceived, consisting in part of the best Sprague and
Merrimac Calcoes, Ginghams, Deaines Alpaccas Lus-
tres, Mozambiques Grenadines French Merinos Ber6-
g6s Foulard and Lyons Silks Swiss soft Jaconet, Main
sock, Null, Brliante and cross-bar Muslins Lawns
Cambrics, and every description of Dress Goods
English and Irish LINENS of all kinds for personal
and domestic including Shirtngs Sheetings, Table
and napkin Damask, Towels, Crash, Diaper, &c. Do
mesc Cottons beached and brown of every width and
quality white, red grey, and blue Flannels Canton
Flannel Fine English Hosiery, French Corsets, Brad
leys Duplex Elliptic and all other kinds Of Hoop Skirts
Lace5, Gloves Gauntets, Dress Trimmings Linen hem
stitched, plain and embroidered Handkerchefs Belts,
Belt-ribbons, Buckles Ribbons French artificial Flow
ers Collars and Cuffs, plain and embroidered Colognes
Cosmetics, Combs, Brushes, Sozodoat, Tooth Powder,
and toilet articles generally
Kid, Cloth, and Morocco Shoes, Caters and Slippers
Of every kind and quality for Ladies' Misses and chill
dren Needles, Threads Hooks and Eyes Tapes and all
description Of small wares, besides Thousand other
articles too numerous to mention.
or qoods ore all aeg o the ateSt s2e ecH selectea
and selling at ectreae2y Tom prices
We solicit a share Of your patronage
JONES & Co.,
Texas street, near the Levee.
Shreveport, September 6, 1865.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-06

HOMESTEAD FOR JEFFERSON DAyIS.-M nave TeGelNeu
communication stating that large NUMBER OF 5ne Le
turned soldiers privates, noncommlssloheu anu co;.i
issioned officers of the late Confederate army dehr
bpsto some substantial evidence OF their respect ana
admiration for their late chief and president hon Jei
farson Davis 1t is proposed to present r DAVIS with
magnificent homestead, or the means OF purchasing
one in foreign country when he IS set free Inc mo-
dus operandi proposed is this There are probably
500 900 surviving soldiers who have st time or an
other either directly indirectly engaged IN the Con-
federate service One dollar from each will raise fund
of half Of million Of dollars 1t is proposed that this
shall be exclusively soldiers fund.- citizen being
mitted 10 subscribe. Say 81 from each private and
non-commssjoned officer commissioned officers atthelr
discretion.
We regard this suggestion emnently just and
proper and we hope an organisation will be immediate
" formed to carry out the object proposed NO false
decacv should prevent Mr. Davis from receiving such
tribute of respect and admiration from his feow-cltl-
and it should be the pride Of the southern people
never to see him drag out his life in poverty when he
has expepded his health his fortunes and his liberty IN
defense of their cause.
# matters not what political faults may be laid at the
door of Mr. Davis yet are bound to admit that ne
was called to the position of the presidency OF the Con
federee States by the people of the south ana ne mas
lost all by accepting that position and IS now oouu
down with age inrmity and grlet we tnnk II Is oe
mapded of the high dignity and magnanlmlty OF ouI
neone to place their chosen representative IN posltor
not to be scoffed at by notions We trust TINS
matter will receive the immediate and active exertoI
of our gallant soldiers who ready to do and dare
all that becomes men and patriots. jackson News.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-06
Wirz' Last Letter to His w fe.

WAsHrSGroS, D. c., Nov IL enclose copy Of
Wirzs last letter, directed to his wife, and written just
before he was walked out OF his cell to the sealgd
OLD CAPITAL PRIaoE,
WASHINGTON d. G., Nc. ID, 55,
Ny DEAREST WIFE AND CHILDREN:-When these iiuc3
reach you the hand who wrote them will be stiff and
cold In a few hours from now l viii be dead. Oh. il
| could express myself as | wishif I cold tell You
what l have suffered when thought abou on and The
children! must leave you without the 1eaps to u
to the mercies of cold cruelworld Lie, not grey
do not despair, we will meet again IN better world
console yourself think as l do, that ! a1a innocent
Who knows better than you that all them tales w cru
elites and murder are Infamous hes and RhE should
not say it.
them that am not guilty-that have not5laE t9 con-
fess. OH think for moment how the thought ,lat
rust suffer and die innocent, must sustao in the
last terrible hour, that when stand before maker
can say "Lord, of these things you know I NOT
guilty have sinned often and rebelled against thee
Oh let nv unmerited death be atonemeut" Lize
die reconciled; die, as hope, chrisan bis is
His holy will that should die and theret Re et say
with Christ, "Thy will, oh Lord, be done liara-
know what to say. Oh, let me beg you m tot give
away to despair, think that going faF Father,
to your Father, to the Father of all and s there
hope to meet you Live for the children on DIP take
good care of Cora. Kiss her for me; kis5 susan and
Cornela and tell them to live so that we may meet
again in the home above the skies; tell them that my
last thought my last prayer shah be Tor .le11
! You ask about CorG's schooling. My dear WI.e,
you must do now you think best In regafe 70 your
going to Europe would advise you to wat ny Eo4 near
/ from there have written to my father y 9 should
be dead my brother is still alive sena you HLs az
dress You had better get certlHcate @ Cs -taf 5a
also Of Coras birth hpro them s-oaa appToyea Ssosa @
them shall hand this letter to Mr.. Schade, who win
send It to you, with other papers ad books this
IS all can leave you; but can leave you something
more something better-my blessing. God bless yoi
All and protect You. God give you wha you stand 81
need Of and grant that all so live th when you dig
you can say Lord, thou caiiest me, hea am Z AND
now farewell, wife, children, all; farewell are"eii GO.
be with
Your unfortunate husband and father,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-06

WATER As FUEL.-At meeting of tn NsU ork az
socation for the advancement Of scienc ana 7r tb,
subject of using water or superheated steam fuel
Was considered. committee which h. Investigated
the matter for week announced the 81 result Of the
experiment as follows: One pound Of coal burned ia
the ordinary way would eyaporate, on Az erarase, 2
82l00 pounds of water the same amount Of coal burn
ed in connection with steam would eyapeEat $4,000
pounds of water the proportion being 6fty seven
ty-fye or fifty per cent in favor of the steam Iae fg
nres we're given detail 1t stated that better
suits had been obtained and that the New ork Central
railroad was applying the principle ew ofits loc1-
motive engines.