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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
TIL Treatment of Prisoners,
New Amnesty Proclamation
Startling Revelation By senator Feese
JEFF. Davis and Cabinet Response
bic for Cruel Treatment to Prisoners
"A Deliberate Plan TO Starve Feder-
nj soldiers-A Bitter Denunciation
,f tho u ebeI President.
!Press Dispatch.]

NEW YORK, May le.-Ihe Herald's
Washington correspondent says: The
question which has long been agltated as
to who is responsible for the cruel treat
ment of our prisoners confined in Libby
and other prisons in the South may now
be regarded as definitely settled, through
no less a person than ex-rebel Senator
Foote. 1t appears that Mr.. Foote was
member of the committee in the Senate
TO examine into the treatment of the
prisoners and the reports of their harsh
usage and starvation. His story, as told
by his own relatives, shows deeper in
tention than has been generally sup
posed, and fastens upon JEFF. Davis and
his Cabinet a crime both startling and
appalling in its details. Mr.. Foote, il Is
said, states that the in vestigations show
ed conclusive evidence that it was de-
cided in Cabinet meeting to reduce the
rations served ont to the prisoners, that
it should so weaken their constitution In
connection with the confinement that it
would DESTROY them as soldiers and make
them, when exchanged, worthless. Sem
ator Foote determined to report these
facts to the Senate, but the balance Of the
committee oyerruled him and suppress
ed the facts NY informant further states
that it was on this point that the quar-
rel between Davis and Foote broke out
afresh, which resulted in the latter leav-
ing Richmond and seeking some seques-
tered spot where such horrid deeds were
not committed. Here then is the evi
dence conclusive of jeff. Davis and his
associates guilt in the diabolical deed
of starving our prisoners, a deed which
makes the most stoical person shudder to
contemplate Men who will calmly and
deliberately plan scheme like that will
conspire to assassinate President or
any other person. 1t is a fitting sequel
that the authors of such deeds should
end their careers in cowardly manner,
dressed in petticoats. No wonder jeff.
Davis cloven foot revealed who he was.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
The Forthcoming Amnesty ProcInmn-
lion.
Press Dispatch. =,

New YORK, May lo-The Tribune's
Washington dispatch says the Presidents
forthcoming amnesty proclamation is al
ready in type, and the proof sheets have
been under consideration for several days
by the Cabinet, and it is understood that
it will proffcr The oath Of allegiance to
all who have served in the rebel armies
up to a certain grade, and when accept
ed to constitute full exchange and par
don. 1t is also stated that full scope and
limitation of Generals Grants and Sher-
mans terms of amnesty are to be defer
red to. while those officers who shall have
been convicted of the horrible cruelties
pcrpetrated upon our prisoners will be
tried, and if convicted, punished. Its
publication is momcntarily expected.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
From HaYsisburS.

HARRISBURG May 1s,-Gov. Brown Of
Georgia passed through this city this
morning en- route for Washington,
Mrs Lincoln and family are expected
to pass through here tomorrow for their
new home in Chicago.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
navfa

NEW YORK, May 1s.-The Tribune's
Washington special says: An officer up
from Fortress Monroe, says that prepar-
ations are making there for confining
left Davis until such time as his pres
ence shall be required for trial.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
Gov. WeIles I'm Washington.

NEW YoKK, May l8-The Posts spe.
eial says Gov. Welles, of Louisiana, and
others, arrived at Washington to-day to
see President johnson in regard to ex-
isting local troubles in that State.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19

JAMES 8 ROLLINS, ex-memSer Of Con
gress from Missouri, has been captured
by guerrillas in that State four times
within year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
FROM THE SOUTH
The Paroled Rebel Soldiers,
Indiscriminate PIundering.
Laborers Scarce I'm North Carolina
The r reed Negroes not Reliable
Indiscriminate Plnnder By Pareled
Rebel soldiers-The Number Of John.
ston,s ParoIed Men Reaches SO, ,971.
Press Dispatch.

New YORK, May Is.-One of the Her
aids correspondents, writing from Gen
eral Kilpatrick's cavalry camp. near Lex
ington, N. c., says that the planters OF
the surrounding country are greatly
troubled regarding an anticipated scar
city of hands to perform the necessary
agricultural labor, and design visiting
the North to procure labOrers. They say
that the negroes, now that they are free,
are unreliable, and that the poor whites
of the State are too lazy to work. The
dissolution of the rebel armies threw
loose upon North Carolina, as well as
other States, thousands of disorderly
characters, who roamed through the
country plundering from friends and foes
indiscriminately, and causing reign OF
terror and anarchy. This condition OF
things has been to a great extent terlni.
mated by the judicious distribution at
various points through the State of de-
tachments of national troops.
The Tribune's dispatch from Raleigh
18th says the number of JohnstOn's army
which were paroled at Greensboro has
been swelled by tie addition of O large
portion of Wheeler's command and others
received by Major WolcOtt at Charlotte,
N C, and now amount to 3697l. Among
these are al general officers.
Gov. Brown En- Route for Washing.
ton-Depredations on Defenseless I'm.
habitanis OF East Tennessee-JeG.
Davis Divides his Specie Among his
Foii0wers-Surrende Of Basil Duke.
Press Dispatchl
CINCINNATI, May 16.-The Gazette's
special says: Gov Brown, of Ga, passed
through Indianapolis last night, on route
for Washington
Both Houses of the Kentucky Legisla-
ture convened yesterday. The House
adopted a resolution directing the CON-
mittee OH the Condition of Slavery to re-
wise the State slave code. A committee
was appointed to prepare resolutions in
relation to the assassination of Lincoln.
Dispatches from Nashville say the reb-
els Gatewood and Champ Ferguson, are
committing great depredations on do
fenseless people in East Tennessee -
Large numbers of paroled prisoners from
Lees and Johnston's armies are travel
ing through the country, robbing and
plHndering generally. On the 9th inst,
jeff Davis, after dividing his specie
among his staff and personal escort, in
formed those with him that they must
look out for their personal safety. TAX
ing few trusty followers, including Ben
iamin and Breckenridge, he was attempt
ing to reach the coast when arrested
Basil Duke and several of his field officers
have surrendered to our forces at Au-
gusta.- Davis was expected to reach
Nashville last night.
Senty-four hundred prisoners at
Camp Chase, Ohio, have taken the oath
and been discharged.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19
The Gold Market.

New YORK, May 1S-Gold is dull and
tends lower. The quotations averaged
1924 this forenoon, with fair demand
for export.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19

PoMCE-Night before last Firman
Nickerson, of Marshall county, was AZ
rested for indecent exposure, and taken
before Alderman Johnson, by whom he
was fined ten dollars and costs. The
same party was arrested again yesterday,
and fined twelve dollars and costs. for
assault and creating disturbance.
Henry Wil.art was fined twenty dol
lars and costs. by the same Alderman, for
selling liquors to minors, and Sophia
Schcll was fined Il like amount for fur
niShng liquor to minors.
Clara HobS0n was fined ten dollars and
costs by the same Alderman, for indie
ccncv, and wearing mems clothes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19

HAIL STORM.-We learn that that sec
ton OF country lying betweeA Cumber-
land and Brady'> Mills, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, was visited with a
Violent and destructive hail storm about
eight O'Clock night before last The
Western honnd passenger train was COM
pletely drenched and when the storm
vas over, the front platforms on the diff
ferent cars were covered with hail stones
fully as large as hen eggs
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-19

In a suit pending In
the Circuit Court Of
I Brooke county, West
Virginia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21
Sir Morton Pete and Pavty.

Sir Morton Peto aud party, accompanied
bv Hon. Robert j. Walker end others
visited the Executive Mansion on the l7tt
to pay their respects TO President Johp son
The interview wss OF an interesting charac
ter. The President entered warmly into
conversation With the visitors, they giving
him their views Of the immense resources
Of the country and the sdvautsge to be
gained by liberal investment Of capital
10 the United States and the general
eepdilion of the United States, with the
prospect Of sn early and thorough res,o
ration Of the Union and the peaceful work
lug Of the civil government was . source Of
much qualification, in which the dislin.
guiIhed visitors heartily participated.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

Henry Fswestt Is professor Of political
economy 10 the University Of CAmbridgs
When Mr.. Fswcstt wss just closing bis
course Of Cambridge. and vas about 10 be
graduated with the highest honors. he went
On boating expedition with bis father
In getting over . fence bis fathers gus
weat OF and shot catered each eye OF bic
soOl Both eyes we're lost. The young man
assured bis distressed father that the &C.
cicent would make no difference In bis
fatsre; and how well be has kept that
promise may be judged BY the fact that
nov. o. the sgs Of thirty eve. he has be
come the most distinguished writer on
politiesl economy. next 70 Mill, 10 Eag.
land; hes written Q stasdaFd work on logic
and has just been elected 10 the House oi
Commons for the important constituency si
Brighton. (the hrst blind nan svss slss-
ted 70 Psrlimsnt). Mr.. Fswsstt is fius
looking. Of very fair ssuplsxiop. full ol
life ssd hsuor. ssds Wsesfsi end eGsc
tive speaker,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

WENDELL PHILrPs delivered O lecture
before the Boston fraternity on the lS'h
inst. The lecture attracted large and en-.
thasias,ic audience. It's title was The
South Victorious.
Mr.. Phillips declared that President
johnson, in bis speech TO the delegation
that waited on him from South Carolina,
aud who appealed 10 him for protection
against Congress and the harsh spirit Of
the Northern States, bad ranged himself
with the half converted rebel, and made
himself three quarters Of q rebel, iu order
that the rebels themselves nigh. be one
quarter Union. Major Ges. Banks Mr..
Phillips denounced as ayagrant mouate.
bank, laden with the curses of every loyal
man in Louisiana, and Massachusetts, men
we're going to send him to Congress Mr..
P, in speaking Of the endorsement Of Pres
ident johnson by various Republican State
Conv en,ions. said the Republican party
does not exist. There 70 spectre walking
over the country in ito shroud, but there
is no such part. 1t has not existed since
the Ballimo.e Cow eLtion, when it was bur.
led in the will of Abraham Lincoln. de-
ny the existen,e Of any political force entil
I'd to the nation Of Republican party. Mr.
Phillips 10 advertised TO repeatihs lecture at
The Cooper Iastitu'e, N Y. next week.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21
An ImpesinR Speetacle

New York, October 10-No more i'm
posing spectacle hss been presented to the
citizens OF New York since the commsuce.
ment Of the return Of our soldiers than was
witnessed on the l7th in the march OF
the ll0lh U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery
sp Broadway. preceded by q brass band Of
some thirty pieces and Q drum corps of 81
equal number, oil colored. The regiment,
numbering 600; iu overcsts, knspsaoks
and white gloves, marched 10 solid column
with q stesdiness and regularity that drew
most enthusiastic plaudits from the tbous
ands Of fspectators that lined each side oil
the street.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

The Cievelasd Hsrsm hes srjoysd much OF
The respect Of she people sf shis rsssoo' and
We reere, 70 sss q following sny course vhich
Il calculated 70 Lessen that respect Opinions
With regard to any line Of policy. though they
.hopId seem 10 lack the essentials OF common
ius,ice and huuspiiy. II however, based upon
conviction and Judgment are 10 be treated
with Differences. Suesrs AID sippsncy towards
an oppressed race. are uuwsrthy Of the Herald
and lie friends will regret to see its dignity
90 far forgotten ss 70 allow the indulgence Of
such sentiments as the following
"whes che whites and blacks are every way
on an equality, wih he blacks a hfsts ahead.
the Tribune and he Oberiia eetored people will
be couteut--but not till then"
II the times Indicate wsaksess. and our
four years struggle has fsilsd to give us the
full stature Of mental and moral manhood, the
and supleuess Of the Herald 70 give direction
failure is grieYous one, but the apparent haste
to q. unworthy, not to say das, ardly sentiment,
IS not what We looked for in that quarter, ard
our disappointment 10 freely admitted.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

The following 10 q copy of the amnesty
oath subscribed 10 by Gen. Lee. at the
effice Of the Notary Public, Roekbridge.
Virginia. Oct. 2Sth, 1865.
l. Robert E. Lee Of Lexington, Vs., do
solemnly swear in the presence Of Almighty J
God. that ! will henceforth faithfully sup
port. protect and defend the Constitution
Of the United States, and the Union OF th,
States; and that / will 10 like name
abide by and faithfully support all Law
aud proclamation which have been mad
during the rebellion. With reference to ,h
emancipatiou Of slaves, 90 hslp me God
Signed, X. E. LEE.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

The Bedford Iods. To dependent says.
that one Of the merry wives OF that place
played . practical joke on her husband, by
having their babe, a sweet little infant Of
six months, done up in q basket, aud left
on the front door steps, with uots infor-
ming him that be vas the father Of the
child, and must support IL. The indignant
husband swore rouBdly II was not his, but
finally saw The joke, when be fonnd the
cradle enpty. lie has concluded to eul.
,i'ats the acquaintance Of bic family bee
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

GovknSGESs. SitEs IN New YORK. On
the 18th the amount obtained for the So.
vanpsh and sea Island cotton sold wss
over 81, ,l00.000 10 gold. The whole amouus
realized during the present year on aceoun,
Of cotton sales Is believed TO be nearly 81.
O0o. 1000. Nearly $4,000. ofths same we're
the proceeds OF the cotton csptured 10 Sa-
vsnsh and Charleston, AZ, 500 bales. oi
which $500 came from Savannah. The
advance which has taken place In the
price Of cotton has added materially to the
sum for which at least 1000 bales Of il
were sold rnHfs rH.la'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

TEA CULTURE IN TIE UNITED STArEs.
naa who has been cuhivating tea, 90 ~
expirement, since $50. writes to the
Savsnnsh, Herald that most Of his plants
grow finely, his tea 10 Of good quality, and
the plants will do quite as well iu Georgia
., 10 their native country. The plants re.
quire no culture after the third year. II
well taken care Of, by that time they will
be large enough to commence the mann
fsciure Of tea from them. The yield to the
acre is from ,bree to four hundred pounds.
and the plants producs, good crops for
eighteen or twenty years. The growth OF
tea is not affected by dry or wet weather,
or BY storms, aud insects will not modest tbs
plant. . 4r
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

10 the Episcopal Convention 10 Philadelphia
on Saturday the House Of Bishops sent into
the Hosse Of Delegates Q message announcing
that they had agreed to regard Bishpp VIII
mer Of Alabama as the regular eccleslas.icsl
officer Of that diocese, overlooking the irrsgu.
larities by which be was elected and copssers-
ted, but with the understanding that bis cas-,
should not be considered precedent. Bisbsp
Wilmer presided over the Alabama Dioces
during the Rebellion. Hence the sllarion ia
irregularities" Lu9H s.ual.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

ExcuRsos.--A large eempauy Of gettls
men. ipcladiug editors OF course, went from
Cleveland this week on an excursion through
the oil regions. upon an invitation from q
millionsir named Culver. Who owps ,hs site oI
q new town, the name Of which has not yet
become familiar. Reno. We believe, which 10 Of
importance enough, it is tho.ght, 10 be srot,et
out with flourish Of trnmpsts. Mstropoli,s'
editsrs require q panoply Of decision to pro
tect them nom the temptations 70 which the,
are exposed, ~ -. ...n
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

A HrGE Ferry Boar An immense fer
~ boat Of iron ia now being put togeth
er 10 Windsor. G. W., designed 10 convey
the cars Of the Great Western Roilroad
between that place and Detroit. 1t was
built 10 Glasgow, Scotland. taken to pieces
shipped and Is nov being reconstrueted.- -
Il Is $50 feet long snd 40 feet vide. aud
will be provided witb double track on
deck Sufficient 10 accommodate fourteen
freight cars.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

An old gentleman, retiring from business,
gave the following sage advice to bis sen
and successor; Common sense, my son, is
valuable 10 all kinds Of business>-except
love mskisg"
Not unlike this was the dying, advice
given to his son by the old Conpecticut
patriarch, the advantages Of whose experiesce
was felt to be important for tho guidance and
direction of bis son: my son-said be, never
buy 40 old cart. or mar ry widsw.lor the nrss
use Of thing is always the best.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21
CLEVELAND WHOLESALE MARKET.
WEDNESDAY,, Oct. IS, 1865.

w
FLOUR-Market steady, and demand fair
City brands held at $ll@ll,25 for Xxx red; IL
@l2 20 for XXX white. Country brands Xxx red
$9, ,6O@1O; do Xxx white $l0 50@ll.
WHEAT--The market is unsettled and heavy.
We hear of sale of 1000 bu No red (Sheled)
from store at 1914. The market closed irregu-
lar and nominal.
CHEESE-In good demand and firm at 16@
l9c for good to prime; small lois choice select
ed bring 20c.
EGGS-Quiet
PETROLEUM-Market qriet and steady
Held at 77a7Sc for refined.
GREEN APPLES--Choice winter fruit in
fair demand and firm at $4, ,50@5.
DEMONSTRATIONS in good demand.
Dealers paying 55@60c per bu.
ONIONS-1n demand at 7Oc y bu.
HOPS-Steady. New York State 45950, ac-
cording to quality. Ohio 25@3O
FREIGHTS-Active and advancing.
In Conneaut, on the 18th inst, by Rev.'L D.
Ames, Mr. Martin Reals, of GAINESVILLE N. Y. to
Miss Mary Farnham, of Conneaut.
IS Springfield, Pa, Sept, 2Sth, by Rev. j. A.
Davis, Mr.. William B. Campell, to Miss Mary
NJ. Tarbell, both of Ashtabula.
In Saybrook on the llth inst by Chas Walker,
Esq, Mr. Joseph Starkey to Miss Corlista But
ton, both Of Saybrook.
In Ashtabula on the 18th inst, by Rev. /. O..
Fisher, Mr. Solomon M. Williams to Miss Char
lott A. Miller both of Dorset.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

HoNoRs TO AN AN ERlCAS AT the recent
Worlds chronological Exhibition 10 Paris.
the Emperors grand gold medal Of honor was
awarded to the representative OF the Cpited
States Department Of AgrIculturs. Mr.. Towns.
end Glover, who carried with him large
collection Of North American insects, TO-
getter with bis unpublished and elaborate
work upon the subject Of entomology .profusely
illustrated with copper plate eagraviugs. The
Committee on Prizes freely acknowledged the
superiority Of Mr.. G.over's contributions, and
the French journals pay handsome compli.
ments not only TO him bat 10 the Department
and Government which he represented.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

al the dwellers sompits 70 fssiprossts to sdu-
cation ss much ~ n has dsns 10 making the
villsgs such an attraction. Young people here
sbouts would md II very safe, sontsnieus
and economical direction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21

TnAxKIse GoD.--DuriDg debate that
sprung up iu the Episcopal Convention nt
Philadelphia, 90 the 18th. on the adoption Of
canon for preventing Clergymen from entering
the military or naval service, except as Chap
lans, the Rev. Mr.. Clements, Of Ohio, said he
would vote against any legislation upon the
subject. There was no necessity for this canon
Cowsrdly mes will often be glad to array them
selves against their country, on failing to do
their duty to il, when they can point to the
Church as q shield. We are not sure that an
other rebellion will not break out. God grant
that it may be far distant, but We ssuaot b
too sure OF that when we 6ud q body like thi'
refusing to thank God that rebslion has beer
crushed.
Cries Of order, and confusion followed thi'
remark.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-10-21
Guardian Sale:


uA0H Guardian Sale: tE77Gl
In PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER
erauted BY the Pobste Court OF Ashtabus Cos State Of
Ohio made the 10th day Of October, D. 1855 70 the
case OF Jeduthan wells, Guardian Of Jehn Csfpente
srainst his Ward, the undersigned, win. on the '
18th day Of November, 1865.
between the hours Of 10 ocioek and O'Clock, ~ OF
said day on the premses offer Al Public Sale the following
dsscbed res estate subject % the dover estate Of Evens
Carpenter widow Of Ansa Carpenter deceased wit stu-
ate In the incorporated village Of Ashtu t,snshp Of Ash-
abu county Ashabu and state Of 0pio and bounded
and described foovsbernning at the Ncrh East
Al sake In the center OF the North Ridge road 1t the Moth
Wet corner Of land swned by Edward A. Hitchcock,
thence along the center OF sad road west 81 degrees south
eleven rods stake at the North hast Of r. Cros
bvs land thence Souhery at right spges with said road
twenty npe rods links Thence East o. degrees Nor III
parallel With sad read eleven rods thence Norteery ~ right
angles with sad Dad tv.nynins rods and TIVE links 10 the
place ofbegiuping, containing two egrcs ofland
Terms of opethird cash the day Of sale,
In and In tive from the day Of sale to 30
secured By mortgage the premises soa and the deferred
t. interest at the rate ofd oentu
num- payable annually. Appraised at 81 500.
JEDUTHUN WELLS,
Guardian OF John n. Csrpsuter
J. r. Cook. Attorney for Guardian. till sales24