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The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
important Order.

"A n 'imnortant order, emannting from Brig:
Con. Stevenson, the new Comrnandertof the
Department Of West Virginia, since the cap
ture of Gen. Crook, scts forth tbdtticatten-
ton of the General commanding the Depart
mcnt has been called to the fact that great
numbers Of refugees md dcserters from tire
rebel arny are coming in and remaining at
posts upon tue border Of the Department, and
in towns aud counties not directly under the
surveillance Of the military authorities, bring.
ing with them horses, arms and military
equipments in their dcscrtion from the rebel
army; and il being urged upon him by the
civil authorities aud citizens of undoubied
loyalty, TINT their numbers, present bearing,
and their past bad faith, hare created p well
founded alarm in the midst Of the loyal pco.
pie, that with this dangerous element i'll their
midst there is no security Of either life or
property, and under such circumstances that
something should be done to relierethc people
Of this sense OF insecurity, and at the same
time confirm their confidence. in the ability
and determination of the Government to pro.
,ee, her loyal people; to prevent the return
Of these dcsertcrs, recruited and rcGttcd from
MON sources, to swell the ranks of The rebel
army when now, campaign shall be opened !;
to remove from the country the spies and
guides, who so readily furnish information To
the raiJiug parties and not un!rcquently join
them, sharing their plumber; il is ordered
that NIL territory south oflthe Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, extcndingf from Iarper's Ferry
to Grafton, and all territory south Of the
parkcrsburg branch extending from Grafton
to the Ohio river, shall Lc considered rs vir-
tually without the lines Of Federal occupation
within tho meaning Of Special Field Order
No. 81, Headquarters Armies United Suites,
as far as relates to the safeguard allowing
rebel hcscrtcrs TO return to their homes aud
remain under tho protection OF the armies Of
the United States. 1t is ordered throughout
this Department that within five days after
arriving within the lines, oil persons,
whether descrters or refugees, shall report q,
tho nearest military post TO be sent to such
poiut or points as may 10 deemed necessary
for their personal safety and the safety Of the
Government; and all who fail 10 report in
compliance with this order shall be considered
rs spies, and dealt with as such. ,.: 49,.
This includes all this section Of country, rs
we'll as Cabell and Wayne, go all these .rcfu.
gees are to 80 north of the Ohio. - 1t il the
only security We can have nsnins, bad faith
and shout! be submitted to checrfully. They
can there find work to sustain themselves and
not be compelled to live of the csmmissary
How will this affect those who have JUS, been
released from northern prisons? t'."'
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
,1av Cookies Agency:

When Secretary Chase arLo! .st 70, Il.
ronLc Of; philadelphia, srec'"i hs.o, ~, a..
' oTN ,hc United States iive.'wsn,y ioa", VIZ
n..,.,,nu, success Of that loan was a"rious
'na .r,r =" ,Le favor in which the nal'on",
ras"r ;ss were held than to the energy anu
ss s,"rri.e Of the agent, and not rev G'ssas-
;'GnJ rrr.ous were found to SPEAK o. nv ,"r
,n;n,urn, as species Of ia'crItets'n:: n w.
l'0' nn""n" came. md instead Of having ono
Faithful and ex pcricnecd agent tue lre'S T';,
haJ multitude Of them eSory~Dele ..t.J
""u MAS as might have been e1pcc'eu.
Trnre WIS no systematic plan Of putting .he
."sar loans before the public, md The
S'hsrr:n,ious fell short Of the pressing Ha9ts
81 ,Ie treasury. At length the Secretary de-
,"rm;ncj to return to the agency which Mn
,"sc LaJ found 30 efficient, und reappe'.tss9
u %" Cooke. Al once n change was IisiI.e.
.Al,honsh 10 gold bonds were pneIsc, Mr:
caokc procured money for the Treasury as
r,n;dly rs before by the sale ot;se!en.aif1
mn,rs which no has now rendered fully rs
ropulnr as the hvctwenty gold bond. we're.
We have wnilcd for events 10 SPEAK ior 1pem-
sclyc, in Justification Of Mr.. Cookies reap
imminent. md We now nritcpubiic attention
70 tho facts, which speak fnr more loudly than
nny,hin. we can say in praise Of him: SueA
man is rare ut AL times, but espce'aiiJ III
seasons of great emergency like the present.
-Ihid n. liner. =, ST.. l. :. ~
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The Flood

Has finally subsidized, but not without hav-
ing done great deal Of damage. The Ia
nnwha oycr.run the banks above aud below
here, and backed up Elk, submcrsing nearly
the whole of North Charleston. We learn
that the Eanawha Salt Co. lost about $4,000
barrels of salt, besides the damage done to
the wells, engines, &C., by the water. The
bridge in the lower part Of town was dis
placed, and mach damage dtne to property
owners. The rise reached within about eight
feet Of that of 81, and came quite unexpected
~ upon us.
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Judge Edwin Maxwell.

The Governor has appointed Hon. Edwin
Maxwell Judge Of the 10th Judicial Circuit,
to fill the vacancy which occurred by the re-
Iniocival Of Hon: John ". Kennedy. Mr.. Max
we'll is q resident Of Doddridge county, has
been in the State Senate ever since tho organ
ization Of the new State, is young man Of
aAe, loyal ability, and doubtless will fill the
responsible position, to which hc has been so
unexpectedly called, with honor to himself
and advantage to the loyal citizens Of the cir
emit. 80.
His appointment made, ns We learn it was,
at the suggestion Of the representatives Of
those valley counties, 1cfutc, the slandcrous
insinua,ions tina. werc mado by the friends Of
Judge Kennedy, that the charges against him
OF disloyalty, &C., werc made by persons
aspiring to the Office which he held. .'.. d..
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Stop, Thief!

Ers. Jurry,I.: YOu have doubtless heard
Of the ingenious scamp who had committed
theft, and to attract the attention Of the lur.
sucrs from himself ran through the streets Of
the city. cryin. at the top Of his lungs.
"s,ol, thief" "stop. thicf'" was reminded
Of this anccdoc by the operations Of a certain
little oil man, Of great prctcnsiOns, who
boasts that he "rcprcScnls the only organized
oil company from New York operating here.
lie invariably tells the people that all other
companies and individuals, but HIMSELF and
his company, arc taking leases 10 sell in New
York ut auction. even while he is presenting
to them for their signature lease wM q
btank assignment printed apo" tie tack Of il
realty 10 make orcr 10 tie .6rAt pmcha'cr. If lie
has made my preparation TO bore. other thnn
10 bore his auditors, no one has heard Of it !;
while those companies whom lie miSrcprcscnts
arc going to work us they promised when
they took their leases. Crook, Arcrills and
Gregg, whom lie represents rs having sold
their leases in New York Mt auction, are mnk.
ing ready to commence, ms soon ny the wealth
or is favorable, 10 operate their lenses on u
magnificent scale. Wheeler Griswoll, whom
he represents MS having quit the business, md
succeeded by that falschOoI in getting lease
which had bccu promised 10 them, hive con.
,racted for boring six wells rs soon rs the
weather permits; and Mr.. Lowell. and his us.
sociatcs, who have also been misrcprcscntcd
by Ills insinua,ion that he could not command
the cnpital TO operate his leases, mnttcr he
could know nothing about, has four or five
wells in operation already-onc very far ad-
vanccd towards omplction-whilst this gas
blower is not putting forth any effort to re-
deem his promises to operate the leases lie has
taken. The three companies have alluded
TO, arc local to this Countrywide managers
belong here, and NIL the parties controlling
them arc more or less interested beyond what
profit thcy may make, in the development OF
the resources Of this country, quite ns much
rs the "only organized company from New
York" and its distinguished representative
are. OIL.llHNTER.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
The Change that is Coming
over West Virginia. KS 3.

We arc Indebted ID ]. friend, now East, for
q copy of;a little work entitled Nj about
Petroleum" devoted'oto an investigation Of
and reports upon the various oil wells and OIL
localities throughout tho country. In it. on
page 40, We End tho following extract from
lettsf written by Prot: w.tF!Rohesas: ....
entertain the belief, with numbers OF
others Who have visited and examined that
part of the country, that West Virginia ~
rapidly improying-thdt' there has always
been heretofore . lack Of enterprise, want
Of enterprising men to develop and foster the
great natural resources within her boundary,
TO make them become useful and profitable 10
the citizens of that COMMON wealth, now, rs
il werc, comparatively worthless to any Que.
This is true, lamentably true; but me'lIlnks
apathy is dying out, the country is being
aroused from its long Slutibcrs, and that ben
e6cial changes arc constantly occurring now
especially .nlong md contiguous to the OHIO
frontiers Of the State-slowly but surely creep
ing up TO her Allegheny mountain boundary,
and that, before long all parts within her
limits will reap the alrantaGcs'wlrich folio"
. change from Incidence to industry, from
earclcssuess, and sbiftlessness 10 enterprise
aud prosperity, stepping istones 10 happiness
and wealth, Tier geological postion-lor
mineral conteuts-hcr soil rich in agricultural
advantages, aud covered with on immense
growth Of huge and valuable tin 6cr--her
navigablc waters and healthful climate, are
rcma rkablc, and combine everything that is
desirable TO make her noble State.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
Help the Move.

s. .;S,ur section OF the noble little State OF
WeSt yiruiuia abounds in the hidden wealth
e nf nature. No one who has taken tho trouble
40 aequaint himself with the country nnd
. lis geological features, can doubt but that oil,
nm addition to the other minerals, iron, coal,
ssSal,, lie, will DO found here Bat suppose,
= slsn, tha. oil may not be found in quantities
20 repay the expense Of boring, &c, We IN
1tcubtedly have sufficient mineral attractions
So fully develop and make KanaWha Valley
;one Of the richest and most productive sec
tiens Of the whole country, i zee siU help the
aore, which is NON already started, for doing
this. .. ...
Capitalists from the east and elsewhere
have already learned the value Of our rcsour-
eos, aud oil who have visited us so away fully
70 convinced that here is where their fortunes
arc to be made. We have better coal here,
two hundred miles nearer market, and easier
to DO obtained, than can be got at Pittsburg.'
Our IRON orc promises very we'll; and il eur
salt wells were conducted with tho enterprise
which these men would bring to bear upon
them, wo could supply the whole western
market.
Now, what is to be done? Evidently If We
expect these men to heip IL, in this way, by
bringing in cnterprisiug and loya! capital to
develop tho country, wo must help them to
get foot-hold BY which they can be induced
10 come among US. Many Of the people here
have large tracts Of land which, before the
war, were rated at from ono to fvc or ten
dollars per acre. When the country shall be
developed, these will rise to from $25 to so
or even 500 per acre. But wko shall devcl-
op this? Capital. And unless We arc willing
70 diride the profits with this capital, VIC will
be as the old woman who killed the goose to
get tho golden egg.
We do not counsel our citizens 10 sell all
their property, or even to give oil leases upon
ai-but when men whom they are sure rW
develop ii, shall ask to buy portion Of their
FARMS or to lease it, we do urge them to meet
them half way. Do not expect oil prices for
land nor; it will be time enough to sell what
remains at oil prices rhen oil is found. We
know Of no safer hands to pu. either lands or
Vases into than those Of Mcssrs. Wheeler &
Griswold. We have watched their course for
tho past six months and believe they have
ever acted for tho advancement Of the inter.
csts Of our own citizens in all their transac-
lions.
They have been very successful Of dispos-
ing Of real estate to the best advantage, md
the numerous wells which arc about to DO
commenced on the many leases which they
have taken, orc an earnest Of their good faith
to6arjy those who have leased to them.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
West Virginia Legislature.

. The Legislature adjourned smc die, op.last
Thursday, having, as. We arc informed, nc.
.complishcd oil the important business which
was before them, Except authorizing the pub
LEGATION Of tho laws). Notwithstanding by
their refusal to adopt Patrick's, gold rcsOu.
ton, some Of them didn', get paid econ.
sidcratiOn," and seem seriously to have ain.
suited" the Republican,. But for all this they
did great deal Of work, having adopted
several very important measures. From the
meager reports in the Wheeling papers,
which have been our only source Of inforna:
ton, so far VIC have been unable to judge of
or present these measures or acts to our read
crs, but will do SO as soon as they can be OBJ
tanned. -. p. ......
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

a company engaged recently In boring FOR
oil in Writ county, West Virginia, struck a
rich vein Of anthony, rare and expensive
metal, in great demand for type casting. The
sum of $50 per. tun was at once offered for
all the discoveries could supply, and at these
rates their profits will rival those of the
silver mines of washOc and the oil wells Of
Vonango. Considcra bic excitement is created
by tho discovery, and antimOny mines. are
likely to be as much a source. Of speculation
rs the oil wells: ore at PRESENT. Iia,tmy
Chronicle q. t. -. a., III, &c., ...,,a
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

We have received COPY of "All about
Petroleum. weekly published in New York
by c. pfrshins & Co., at SIS per annum,
which will be valuable journal to those in
tcrested in oil. PIX:
Also small hook called the "0il.DoradO
of W est Virginia" q compilation of most val.
liable information on the subject. 81. :,
I'VE must also; notice, the Petroleum Gazette,
n, semi.montlly printed in Cincinnati by
MeSsrs. Busscrt S Co.; at So, morc devoted to
the West. .'.e .,--- go III
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Tho Charleston Bank.

Tho r1x;,laturc has authorized the 1oYef'
nor. TO make inquiry iuto tho affairs Of 'n'o
Institution, and we hope ere long to give our
readers a full insight into what hos oeen .
.o.,iv urs,cry to some of them. Bclo" To
give the correspondence between the Governor
and its late President:
r. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ~
-: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
WHEELING, July IL, 1871.
JAMES C. NrFAnLAND, ESQ.,:
ST. nm informed that the assets OF the
branch If the Bank of Virginia Mt Charleston
arc il Sn,r hands as its late. President, and
Tint in ,lc absence Of Board Of Directors
You are aisposing OF such assets 10 PersG ;"o
Holding notes Of the bank, and OTHERWISE
claiming TO be creditors OF The bank.
Tie Commonwealth Of Virginia was large
stakeholder in the Bank"of 'Virgini"; ana
whatever interest she had lin the branch al
Charleston was transferred by act OF the
General Assembly to the State OF West 'ir-
GINA: ,., 49,
not nropcr foNyou in the absence Of tho legal
" constituted directory to beicxchanglng the
assets of tile bank forts notes, or otherwise
transactiug its business, except it might he
10 collect the debts due the hank feel it my
du,y on the part Of the State, rs + do hereby,
to give you notice that if any dstrimcn'
shall result to the Interests Of tho State, 10y
YOUR management Of the affairs Of the bank,
inc State will hold you personally responsible
therefor. Very Respectfully,
(Signcl) Al FOREMAN.
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A Card

,,;;, II tho American Bible soei'ty' !
On Dena emu = tb.nts 10 ths people q Charles
would a. fe ,h.D liberal manner In ~lieh thsy
ton for . ~. to .h.:eall Of The Agent for
means near to carry forward the s, ts Christian
which 'hey a' 'ne;r cordial cooperation in TIL.
minister. ~, and to the editors Of the papers 81
s sSs place for the use Of their columns - -
raneins tue n'' Of the peopleof cLarlss!.n,
The TX K' ~e' ever be held 10 grsMie Nc aREE
brapcc. M;yrh 2,'1865: -
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

: s6T The revival Of religion is still progress
ing in the Methodist Church in this place. A
very large number Of persons have given
evidence Of conversion. -,
In tho Presbyterian Church, gratifying
evidences Of On increased interest in matters
OF religion, arc daily manifested. A series
.of meetings arc now in progress in that
,Chnrch, and . great number have expressed
themselves as seekers At the throne of Grace.
There Is certainly 5 very marked interest
stakenin matters pertaining to religion, and
lHe hope to sea it extended 10 oil branches
.of tho: Church in town. The whole communi.
ty viii DO greatly benefited by it, morally,
socially, and otherwise. Le, the good work
= sq;on, land Al good Christians give it their
aid.-Gli. JosrHa!.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

ANrslxo.-The Republican calls our Lcgis.
lature eorordly and "insulting to their con-
stitucuts' because they were too sensible, un-
selfish and patriotic to adopt Putrick's gold
resolution What next? Yes, he also
"kuows the oath monomania" will cause some
Of his dear friends to srear little or quit
business-perhaps, if they continue ms high
spirited (?) as heretofore, it may cause them
10 do both - 3d.. 20 .. .r.,
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

We have received Circular calling for
delegates to IL Convention of Masons to be
held at Fuirmon!, ". Va, on the 18th day Of
April, 1860, for the purpose of organizing
and clecins tho officers Of Grand Lodge. 1t
is hoped tint every working Lodge in the
State will DO represented, and brethren be-
longing 10 lodges not active arc urged to
attend, %.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08
Spetin1 N0tites.

Sec advertisement Of Belfre Nursery. We
have . few catalogues. Call nnd(e1amine
them.
See House wanted.
Watson Eastwood Inns just opened . new
supply Of Goods. .. 80.
Strauss Bro. also have 6llcdup again With
Spring Goods. 'i.' - = go -.
Mr.. Lowcnstein has just received o splendid
stock in his line. $50.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

Struck OIL.-We learn from reliable
source, that Oil has, been struck four miles
back Of Addison, Gallia county, on what, is
known % Campaign Greek, at o distance Of
IL feet in quantities sufficient to produce
from three to four barrels per day. This well
Is owned by T. W. Hampton, Esq, Of Cheshire,
.. He is now making preparation to bore
three or four more wells in that quarter.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

We arc glad to gee our State Senator and
Representatives hack among ny once again.
They have done large amount Of needed
work in the fifty days Of the past session.
We hope it may not be long before VIC can
acQnaint our readers with the merits Of the
more important measures upon which they
have been engaged. 49,. 49,.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

ORR thanks arc nor due TO Hon. X. Y.
Whalcy for very acceptable documents re.
ceivcd. Also to Senator Van Wrinkle for j
similar favor. u!
= AS Congress has adjourned, we may OK.
poet to sec Col. whalcy among US soon. va
learn that Captain Heart will DO here this or
next week. .." ......
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

..p6c We sec DR.. Patrick's name recorded in
tho House proceedings Of the 22d ult, as
against the Senate bill requiring persons whe
have given MD and comfort to tho rebellion to
.tskc the oath Of allegiance under penalty Of
.6no, and Imprisonment thus giving another
manifestation Of his sympathy for rebels. 1t
was, however, adopted, without the did Of the
Doctor. Father Newton, do you endorse this
vote Of Patriek's 7-Pt. Pleasant Register.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

Wendell Phillips said tho other day, in
lecture: "Cun you conceive bitterer drop
that COILS chemistry could mix for q son OF
the Palmetto State, Than tim. Massachusetts
dag and colored regiment should take pos.
session Of Charleston? In the whole history
Of poetic rclrLntion, when did the wit OF the
poet imagine uore complete retribution :? ]
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

Eo7lcE TO TAX PAYERs.-Mr S. Il. Dawson,
us. Ink Collector for the Second Collection
District of West Virginia, will be here in n
few days to collect the U. S. Taxes. lie wants
oil tax payers to be ready to meet him at the
Court House. The time for seNlins tho same
will be known in few days.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

The many friends Of Captain H. II. Coggcs'
for some years past A. Q. N. at the post Of
GallipOlis, express regret at his Departure
his resignation having been accepted. Capt.
ForsIth is appointed to succeed him. His
age, and wish to be with his family in pri-
vale instead Of public life, are his reasons for
abandoning position OF great labor. .,
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

PHYSIOLOGICAL. JorRHAL.--Wc have re-
ceived tho January number Of this most cx.
cellcnt magazine. 1t is rcplc,c with good
reading and Instructions on the important
subjects OF hcnIth and life. We will forward
subscriptions for those who would like to in
vest 5000, which will return them Eourfold.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

Kentucky has refused to ratify the Consti-
tutional, amendment uboliShing slavery. Tho
New York Tribune pithily observes that while
the legislature may have thus saved its honor,
in its own opinion, tho State will, nercrthe.
less, loso its slaves, md lose them without
compensation. That is the case, exactly.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

Hon. John S. Garlic, Of West Va, retired
from the U. s. Senate last week, by the ex-
piration of his term. It is stated that lie has
bought large farm near Friedrich, Md, and
is about 10 settle there. - -
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

EDUCATION AND RIoHrs OF Sr1rEAcE.-A
hill has been introduced into the Minnesota
Legislature providing for the amendment Of
tho State Constitution 50 that every voter
must BIO capable Of reading. The amendment
proposed exempts the present body Of regis
tered voters for the term Of 6ye years, at the
expiration Of which time, tho man who in the
interim has not learned 70 read will lose his
right 10 vote. 49,.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

H6- We regret to learn that the wife Of
Capt. ". ". Harper, Chaplain Of the 18th
West .ya. Vols, died At her residence in
Hartford City, last week.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

NEW MrsIc.-We have received this week a
most beautiful and touching piece Of music
entitled Somebody's Darling" from the
publisher, John Church, Jr., Cincinnati. We
can supply all orders for sheet or other music
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

The great Traveller Of the age, Gen. Sher.
man. lie astonishcs the natives" of the
regions no is exploring fully ns much as
.Mungo Park did tho inhabitants Of the jungles
of Africa. &C.,
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-08

H6S- We have "offieiar news" of the Pay
master. lie is cxpeeted-by the reliable gen.
tlcmsn-next week, to pay up to January lst.