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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

PETRoLEuM.--The oil discoveries Of Craw-
ford county, Indiana bid fair to out-rival
even the abundant supplies found in the
vicinity Of Oil Greek, Pa. ,F
Already there are some fourteen wells
sinking by various parties, and within the
last two or three days flowing well has
been struck near the land of the Tar Spring
Petroleum Company, which promises to
yield an abundant supply Of oil, and at this
time is running at the rate Of fifty barrels
per day. A.A
Those who feel an interest in oil should
read the late published opinions of Prof.
Agassiz in relation to the vast deposits of
oil in Kentucky and Indiana.
The Tar Spring Petroleum Company's
lands are located in the most favorable To-
calities in these two States, and there is eve
ry possible indication Of oil existing in al
most inexhaustible quantities upon their
territories. ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
LATEST.


CINCINNATI, Jan. 1.-THE Commercially s
Nashville correspondent says the conven-
tion passed, by nearly a unanimous vote,
a resolution that no person will be consid-
cred qualified voter until he takes the
stringent oath declaring himself unreserv-
edly in favor of the Union and all laws and
proclamations issued since the war began
by the President or Congress.
The Tribune has dispatch from Julius
Browne, another of its correspondents,
dated Knoxville, January 18th, saying he
escaped from the rebels at Salisbury, N. c.,
on the 18th ult, and had just reached
Knoxville. SO
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
Rebel Accounts-Gen She rmnn's
Reply TO a Prominent GeOr, yian.

!
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-From rebel refu-
gees, we learn that an official dis
patch from Wilmington, dated this nj orning
(l4th) says about fifty Federal vessels are IN
sight They are mostly opposite the point
OF the former landing, with fair weather
and smooth sea. -''.
There were no developments to-day rela-
tive to the mission of Mr.. +. p. Blair. Sr.
His movements even are not revealed to
the public. ''a
The Savannah Republican of the 1lth
inst. publishes letter from Gen. Sher-
man to prominent citizen, stating
That he Is merely a. military COM
mander, and can act only in that capacity.
ne cannot, give assurances or pledges
affecting civil matters in the future.
Congress will adjust these when Georgia
is sagain reprepresented there as of DID, He
says that Georgia is out of the Union;
therefore total reconstruction appears in
appropriate. AS long as any of tile people
remained armed and organized, the United
States would pursue them with armies and
deal with them according to law. After
wards they will be dealt with by the civil
courts. He thinks that the same course
should be adopted as indicated by General
Washington in the whisky rebellion, and in
accordance with the principles of the
Burr conspiracy. He quotes from
washington and Jackson on the pre-
seryatlon of the Union. and saws
the armies are simply obeying their
commanders. The Union must and shall be
preserved, cost what It may. There is no
other alternative for the people of Georgia
than to conform to this view of the case.
No commissioners or negotiations or con-
ventions are necessary. Whenever the peo-
pie OF Georgia quit the rebellion, elect
members of Congress and Senators, and
these take their seats, the State of Georgia
VIII have resumed her functions in the
Union. .0
The refugees concur in the statement that
Sherman will move on Branchvile next
week.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

CIGARs,-There are in Wheeling sixteen
establishments for the manufacture of COM
mon cigars, though the greater part Of the
tradeis confined to four or FIVE. The Reg
ister says the profits of the trade are small,
and fortunes are, not suddenly acquired. > 1t
Demands patient and steady industry to
make the tobacco business yield more than
. comfortable living to those engaged in its
nf,re,stf)t0 1Ia 0illsif .bft4h ? liWENT lst1IiRt
P"iS"t.i .iLlraIg f1i ha5r .lnsaJ
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

FIRE INsURANcE.-Ina another part of this
paper will be found certified statements of
the condition Of the Putnam, and the Con-
necticut Fire Insurance Companies, located
at Hartford. Mr. A. Gardner, Jr., whose
officeis in Johnsop's Building High street,
is the agent for these and other sound and
prompt paying Insurance Companies. Per-
sons desiring to insure property, will do
well to apply to Mr.. Gardner. on .Ttg5lvFC
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
FREpERl cKsBuRa, Jan. y, 1865.

REDEhcKsBURq, Jan. Z, 1850.
The Hon. Secretary of War: ...
have arrested Hon. Henry S. Foote at
Occoquan, on his way to Washington for
the purpose of negotiating peace, as he
avows. Full particulars through Major
Darlington by mail. l have paroled him to
await instructions. Please instruct me
what disposal to make of him.
lSigned] Fl. S. DAGGETT,
Commanding Post.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, the
matter was referred to select committee of
five.
Occocuan is in Prince William county,
on the stream of that name, near the Poto-
mac. The village is about 70 miles from
Richmond and 20 from Alexandria.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
Attack ON For, Fisher Renewed.


BALTIMORE, Jan. l6.-A special to the
Baltimore American gives the following
intelligence:
ANNAroLIs, Jan. 16.-The flag of truce
boat Norfolk, from Aiken's Landing, James
river. with paroled soldiers and citizens
arrived here this morning. Lieutenant
Governor Jacobs, of Kentucky, is among
the passengers. ..'......., >
The attack on Fort Fisher had been re-
newed. The Richmond Examiner ,oI
Thursday says Yankee gunboats, up
wards Of fifty in number, are again visible
off Wilmington, and were yesterday said
to be engaged in shelling the woods near
Fort Fisher. There is also rumor that
the Yankee land forces have commenced
an attack against the fort itself, but the War
Department has received no intelligence as
yet of it. The Yankees will not take Fort
Fisher. IL
LATER.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16.-The special corres-
pondent of the American, under date of the
9th inst, communicates the following in
formation relative to the renewal OF the
great movement against the defenses of
Wilmington, situated at Federal Point,
mouth of New Inlet This correspondence
has been withheld from the public till il
ally been commenced.
The steamship Santiago De Cuba, off
Beaufort, January 9th, having ridden out
heavy southeast storm at our anchorage
during the past two days, is now enjoying
a calm, which can scarcely be expected to
last more than twenty-four hours. Yester-
day morning, the wind having got around
to the northeast and the SUN shining out
brightly, we were blest once more with a
quiet sea.
All the transport fleet are anchored out
side the Beaufort bar with the naval vessels.
LATEST.
A steamer has just arrived from the inner
harbor and reports that at noon to-day a
signal was hoisted on the flagship for the
entire. fleet to prepare for sea. The proba-
bility is chat we all sail tomorrow morning
If the weather continues favorable.
We also have the gratifying news that
Gen. Leary has arrived and is in command
of the troops. His presence is hailed by
the fleet as an assurance that determined
effort will be made to take Fort Fisher. The
fleet is all ready to sail at moments notice.
The larger transports are also outside Is
miles from shore, awaiting the movement
of the fleet.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
Keevcr Discharged-HIcay Rob-
herY-A hscOndeI.

/, CINcINNATL Jan. 16.-Keever, charged
with the murder of the Roosa family, has
been discharged. having proved an alibi.
The bank of Marysville, on the Ohio, was
robbed of ten thousand dollars on Thursday
last.
The Gazette says Baldwin, Treasurer of
the Ohio Female College, absconded with
about five thousand dollars.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

GoopsrDr. Lemen drew q beautiful red
suit of baby's clothes last Saturday night,
at the Fair in Naughton Hall. Wecongrat-
ulate our friend on his good luck; and as
sure him that we know Of no patron Of the
Fair VINO is better entitled to the nice things
which, are % literally 4 dssepsed a there, /.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

THE ATHENEUM.-Morris and Wilson's
Minstrels give 1the first of their series
of entertainments at the Atheneum to-
morrow evening. The lovers Of music,
fun and sentiment should be on hand to
enjoy the evenings feast. In every place
where these performers have appeared,
they have elected unbounded admiration
and applause.. .9spsi g rs iiiT @sfh
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
Mr.. Is,air Returned.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-The Republican in
an extra, says private dispatch from City
Point announces that the Hon. +. Z. Blair,
Sr, returned to that place from Richmond
Yesterday, and Immediately left in a steamer
lor washington. Mr.. Blair is expected to
arrive here sometime this afternoon.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

On. The Muskingum offspring PETROL
cum CompanySbaye aterritory of four hun
dred andr eighty acres-7three adjoining
quarter sections--located In Morgan Coun-
ty, within halfsa mile of the Muskingum
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
The Gold Market.

New YORK, Jan. 16.-Gold quiet. The
peace excitement Is exhausted, and opera
tors are waiting for military news before
another campaign. Expectation of favor
able news from the coast keeps the price
heavy, opening at 220, reached 22l1SM, but
subsequently, declined to 2l9. =
LATER y
Gold tonight 227A. =
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

ToRoNTo, Jan. 16.-Hon. Geo. Brown ar
rived from England Saturday night.
The Globe to-day says 1t is eredibly in
formed chat the best legel opinion In Eng
land favors the extradition of the raiders
now before the Canadian courts.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
WAR DEPARTMENT, G. s. Al
RICHMOND. Jan. II 1861 (

To the President Of the Confederate States:
SIR-I have the honor to submit for your
information and direction the subjoined
copy of telegram received from the Pro-
vost Marshal at Fredericksburg. No special
instructions had been given for such arrest.
Very respectfully, &C.,
[Signedl JAMES A. SEDDEN,
.... Sec'y of War.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

ARREST OF JUVENILE THIEvEs-On the
night of the fire in Judge Thurman's build
ing, on High street. gold watch and chain,
and lot of Jewelry worth some seventy
five dollars, were stolen from Mr.. John
Hunter, clothing merchant, an occupant in
the building. The watch was found, as we
have already noticed, N returned to Mr..
Hunter; but the chain was missing. The
watch and chain were stolen by a boy by
the name of Benton, who, after the theft,
left for Cincinnati. Yesterday he returned,
aud officer Williams, who was on the look
opt for him, arrested him. He went with
the officer to the place where he had thrown
the watch and chain to escape detection. 1t
was found in the place described.
Yesterday afternoon Officers Williams
and Coffroth arrested boy named Allen
Brown, who stole the jewelry. 1t was all
recovered, except a bracelet and ring, which
the boy alleged he had lost in the hurry
and confusion attending the theft. The
two boys appear to have been confederates
in the larceny Of the watch and jewelry.
They were locked up for examination. Y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
US. STEAMER PooNTANE,
OFF New INLET, Jan. 2(

- OFF NEW INLET, Jan. 2J
Rear admiral d. d. Porter: 81
SIR:-It may be of assistance to YOU to
receive, together with the rebel deserters
mentioned in my letter of this date, the
following memorandum of information
elected from one of their number:
He says he was stationed during and
since the bombardment in the naval bat
terry Buchanan, commanded by Lieutenant
Champman, and situated near the mound;
that there were between five and six hun
dred men in the forts on the two days of
the attack, and no troops in Wilmington to
reinforce them; that the fire from the fleet
was so fierce as to drive the rebels from
their guns and into their bomb-proofs
throughout the greater portion of their
works, soon after the commencement of the
action; that two of their guns burst, killing
and wounding some twenty-five men; that
we dismantled eight of their guns, besides
inJurlng several of their rgun-carriages; that
we killed ID men and wounded 30; that
Gen. Whiting supposed the boats which
were sent into the bar on the 25th, to be a
stormlng party of seamen, to which he
would have been obliged to Surrender; that
the rapid bombardment at sunset was ter
rifle; that when our troops appeared in
front of the fort the garrison only awaited
their assault to surrender without
resistance; that they could not i'm
agine why attack had been abandoned,
that matters remained in the same
on the morning of the 26th, and
throughout that day; that we could easily
have possessed ourselves of the forts tiir
late In the afternoon, when Gen. Bragg ar
rived at Wilmington with 5000 men from
Lees army. and that finding our troops
were re-embarking, Rragg decided not to,
molest us. Respectfully,
VIM. J.'TEMPLE,
Lieut.. Commanding.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1G


SENATE.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, presented the petit
tion of citizens of Fort Wayne, asking that
rebel prisoners now in northern prisons be
placed under the care and control of dis
charged Union prisoners, and be furnished
with the same rations and clothing furnisll-
ed Union prisoners in the South. Mr.. Lane
adressed the Senate on the subject of the
above memorial, advocating action in ac-
cordance, with its suggestions.
Mr.. Wade interrupted Mr.. Lane, to offer
a joint resolution that all prisoners of the
so-called Confederacy who are now or.siiall
be hereafter in our control and keeping,
shall receive the same rations and the same
amount of clothing, and be subject to the
same treatment in every respect as Fede-
raj prisoners, officers and soldiers who now
or have been In the keeping and power of
the so-called Confederate Government; that
this treatment shall be changed for better
or worse whenever the President of the
United States shall have reliable informa-
tlOn that the treatment of our soldiers in
southern prisons is changed for better or
worse; and that any who shall fail to carry
out this policy shall be dismissed the service.
Mr.. Lane said this resolution did not 90
far enough. 1t did not provide that rebels
should be kept under care of released pris-
oners of the Federal army. This was very
important part of the matter. 1t had been
said that retaliation would make the war
more bloody. He did not care. He hoped
it would make every southern river run
with the blood of traitors. There were
1900 Union prisoners in the South and
double that number of rebel prisoners in the
North. We owed it to the brave men who
had gone forth to fight, to inaugurate this
system of retaliation.
Mr.. Wade said that year ago the COM
mittee on the Conduct of War took more
than 100 dispositions concerning the barbar-
tiles practiced upon our soldiers in the
South. Many men were dying when their
testimony was taken. 1t was the general
impression then that if the rebel barbara
ties were substantiated by this investiga-
ton the Executive authorities would in
augurate system of retaliation. The re-
port was printed, and left no doubt that all
the stories of rebel cruelty were true, but
yetno action has been taken by the Execu-
tive authority. He was sorry to see so
much sympathy extended by the people of
the North to people who began the rebel
lion, while they TRANQUILITY tolerated these
cruelties to our soldiers in the South. He
was sorry to see people sending provisions
to rebels in Savannah, while our soldiers
were starving in southern prisons. He had
heard that distinguished rebel was re-
Gently arrested while coming North, and
that the President had threatened to retail
ate if hair of his head was hurt. If retail
iation was justifiable in the case of a rebel,
how much more so was it in the case OF.
brave soldiers? 1t might be right to retail
late for Mr.. Foote, buthe (Wade) would nots
hurt dog in retaliation for any thing done
to such man. s7I'
On motion of Mr.. Howard, referred to the
Military committee.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

LosT-On Saturday last, near the corner
of Rich and Third streets, black morocco
wallet, containing fifteen dollars in money.
The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving it at the Journal Office. jal6.2t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
Another seoO. .ooo.o 600 I,oan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The Ways and
Means committee have reported a bill au-
thorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury to
continue the 7-3o loan for s2o0o0o,0OO
more. N q fsf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
HOUSE.

Mr.. Grinnell introduced bill, which was
referred to the committee of Ways and
Means, proposing to increase the duty on
spirits distilled after the 1st Of July next.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution declaring
that 1t is the manifest duty of the Presi-
dent, on the basis Of the present rightfully
constituted Government either to send or
receive commissioners with q view to
National preservation and tranquility, or
some national means, to secure cessation
of hostilities and the Union of the States.
Mr.. Washburne, Of Illinois, moved TO lny
the resolution on. the table, which was
agreed TO by 81 to so. t}Rft BtEj
The House concurred In the Senate's
amendment to the, joint resolution requir-
ing the President to give notice for termina-
ton Of the reciprocity treaty. Ig,ta
The House then proceeded to the consid
Grafton of the Senate's amendment to the
deficiency appropriation bill. IS ,ss,.if
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

GENTS IMPERIAL SHIRTS; GENTs
kJ Neelige French Flannel Shirts; Cloth lined
Papcr Collars: Gents Paper Wristbands and sil 4
kinds Of Gents Furnishing Goods Of the best quail
~ at very low prices. BAlN a son, sird
noyll Nos, e3 TO South High Street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

New YORK, Jan. l6.-The Tines WASH
ington special says it Is expected Gen. War
rem will soon be assigned to command OF
the Army Of the James.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

RuNAwAY,-While at the depot yesterday
about ZIP. NJ, we noticed movement in
the crowd gathered there, and going out to
ascertain the cause, we found that horse
had run away with a sleigh, and was rapid
ly making tracks down East Public lane.
He ran some distance before he was stopped.
No serious injury to person or property,
we believe, resulted from the runaway.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
~. N.r-The Cleveland Plain Dealer i

~. N."-The Cleveland Plain Dealer is
down on ~. NJ" Here is a paragraph
from Its issue of last Saturday evening:
THAT Internal fool, j. N. Free. Is on his
travels again. His stuff about truth and
Immortality has been obtruded on the public
long enough. We are surprised to see the
State Journal noticing such fellow
The Journal believes in the "truth and
Immortality" of ~. Ms" "Theory," and
has become his organ! He talks of visiting
Cleveland soon, 'to take the pressure upon
himself"-as he thinks 'the pressure" is
Every heavy" up there, judging from the
above paragraph!
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
The Reciprocity Trentx.

lWAsHrNaroN, Jan. l6.-The House has
concurred in the Senate resolution to ter
inmate the reciprocity treaty.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
CITY ITEMS.

Columbus Mercantile College,
Union Block, High street. Send for cir
cular of Book Keeping and Telegraphing.
jan17-tf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

A New PosToFFICE has been established
at Steam Corners, Morrow County, Ohio,
called HILToN's, and ROBERT HILTON, Esq.,
is the Postmaster -. !. y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17

POLICE CoURT.-The lack Of customers
at Mayor Thomas bar for the last two days
of last week was fully made up by the
large attendance yesterday morning. Thir-
teen individuals made their appearance in
his court, charged with various offenses,
and were fined as follows: ~
Six cyprians, to wit: Lou Taylor, Jen-
ME Gibson, Sabrina Grady, Sallie Evans,
Lizzie Clayton and Susan Winslow, were
each fined So and costs. The first four paid;
the other two were recommitted.
Charles Burke and John Higgin, tor ex-
posing themselves in state of intoxication,
were each fined 81 and costs. The former
paid; the latter was recommitted. Henry
Martin, VIM. Porter, Samuel Lee Reed aud
James johnson, for disorderly conduct,
and VIM. Williams, for obstructing police
officer in the discharge OF his duty, were
each fined 80 and costs. The two first
named paid; the others were recommit-
ted. t#ft4g y mn Z. m ,fstrrsss q. q. .s 4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
FRENCH'S HOTEL.
on the European Plan. RI,

Opposite the City Hall Park, corner Of Frankfotf
! 81 lGR Street, New York. 7l17 q N
GRACIOUS Refractory, Bath Rooms,
- and Barber Shop. Bedrooms warmed gratis, and
only one bed in room. Do not helieve runners or
haclmen who say We ne full. Servants are not al.
lowed to receive perquisites. aprs3-diy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-17
THE City.
THE FAIR
seventh Day Of the fair-Officers OF
the SOciety-The Ladies' Prcsid-
ing at the stands aud
B0oths-COntiDued
~-t@A@ ~ Success, &c. r,t.

Yesterday was the seventh day of the sue
cessful Fair at Naughton Hall given by an
association OF. ladies, for the benefit of the
st. Francis Hospital. The officers of the
association are--Mrs. w. Wall, President
Mrs. j. H. Studer. Vice President; Mrs. j.
Naughton, Secretary; and Mrs. j. Kilroy,
Treasurer Tie names of the gentlemen
composing the Financial Committee, we
have already published. a nm
The Stands, Booths, &C., In the Hall are
presided over by the ladies named below,
in connection with each: m n .sr
1. The Lunch Stand on the right of the
entrance to the Hall--Mrs. j. Manning, Mrs.
J. F. Turney. - - e. '-r
2.The Oyster Stand on the left OF the
entrance-Mrs. NJ. Fay, Mrs. w. Riches,
Mrs. F. Gale. ts.Ea... .ft
3. Ice Cream Stand in front of the plat
form-Mrs. G.. j. Lang, Miss Amelia Jacobs.
4. Wheelof Fortune on south side of Hall
Miss Jennie Rusk, Miss Ella Cox. ~ 13lfs
5. Postofflce In southeast corner of the
Hall-Miss Maggie Fay. .t<r g
6. Toy Stand on north side of Hall-Mrs.
NJ. Going.
Z. Candy Booth on north side-Mrs. B.
Turney. ffffs i9.
s. Fancy Booth on south side-Mrs. G.. T.
Emery, Mrs. w. Wall.
8. Fancy Booth on north side-Mrs. o. p.
Jones, Mrs. d. McAllister, Mrs. I. Harding.
10. Fancy Booth on south side-Miss
Martha Clark, Miss Susan Zettler.
IL. Fancy Booth on north side-Mrs. j.
Naughton, Mrs. Lesquereux. Miss Zimmer.
Though last evening was the seventh of
the Fair, the attendance was but very little
diminished from what it was on the most
favored evenings. The visitors were as
usual liberal in the patronage extended to
the Fair. Among the prizes drawn last
evening are the following:-A picture of
the Virgin Mary and Child, drawn by j. J.
Rickly; a portrait of Archbishop Hughes,
by James Hickey;a a Ward case plant, by
Rev. Edward Fitzgerald, and Grover &
Baker Cabinet Sewing Machine, by Amos
Layman.
There yet remain, among the prizes TO
be drawn, Knabe Piano and lot OH Oak
. street. "'tf sE ~ ~
The Fair will be open for visitors this
evening, and close tomorrow evening.