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ever found, and so must have established
a change of suffrage In the Northern,
Middle and Western States, not less than
10 the Southern and Southwestern"
This is evidently untenable ground.
The Emancipation act was extended only
to the States 10 Rebellion. No loyal man,
now, doubts the propriety of that act,
Then where can be the improperly of
extending with the freedom thus conferred,
its appropriate and necessary safe guard
and weapon--the ballot. In otherrespects
it will stand the test of the closest exam
ination. An abler document has not
appeared for years. It is we'll written
and toward the close it is eloquent. It
needs only to be carefully read to be ap-
preciated.
The reports of the various Cabinet
Ministers VIC propose to notice briefly at
future day.
The Rev. Mr. Boyuton breaches a
Thanksgiving discourse at the Capitol to-
day and the friends of the late Theodore
Parker are rejoicing to know that that
eloquent divine is to favor US With lee
ture this evening at Seaton Hall-when
his spirit will address the audience thro'
Mrs. Cora L. V. Scott, a well known
trance medium.
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with British steamers loses much of its
force when it is remembered that the
postage earnings of the British contrac;
packets on the mails which they are re-
tanned by the government and form q part
Of the revenues of the British postofice
The number of dead letters received,
examined, aud disposed of was 4 4,36S,0s7
an increase of $50 ,262 over the previous
year. The number containing money and
remailed to owners, was AZ, ,l54, with en-
closures amounting to s244,373 81 OF
these, 35,268, containing S2l0,954 90,
were delivered, leaving $3.50, ,undelivered
with enclosures of the value of S33, ,4l9-
OF. The number containing sums less
than one dollar l6,709, amounting to S4,-
CAT % of which 1858, containing So
577 81, were delivered to the writer's
The number of registered letters and pack.
ages was 1866.
The number of letters containing checks
bills of exchange, deeds, and other papers
of valne was 1904, with nominal value
of SO 329, 1888, of which 1916, contain
ing So, ,246, LAO. were delivered, leaving
unclaimed 1858, of the value of SS3, ,739.
The number containing photographs jew.
elry, and miscellaneous articles was &c..
902. Of these 41,600 were delivered,
and 28,302 remain for disposal, or being
worthless, have been destroyed. The
number of valuable letters sent out was
107 ,979 an increase of 1892 over the
previous year. There were returned 10
public Offices, including franked letters,
26,677. The number containing stamps
and articles of small value vas $3.50; and
of unpaid aud misdirected letters 166 ,2l5.
The number of ordinary dead letters
returned to the writers was J, ,l88, 8,599,
and the number not delivered was 297 )
304. The number of foreign letters re-
turned was 167 ,449, aud the number re-.
ceived back from foreign countries 49,,
36l' She total number conveyed in the
mails during 1865 is estimated at 49,
591, 900. Of these 4 4,368,087 we're retun-
ed to the dead letter Office, including
566, ,O57 army letters. The total number
lost or destroyed was 2 1852 ,424, less than
twenty five per cent. of advertised letters
are delivered The number of money
orders issued during the year was 74,277
of the value of 1880, 122 62 the NUN.
ber paid was 70,573, of the value of 81
29l,762 % =; add amount repaid to pur.
chasers, s2l,784,86-sl,313.577 08 and
the amount outstanding-S46, ,545 Al.
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The Postmaster Generals Report.

We are indebted to the Postmaster
General for a copy of his annual report,
of which we give the following extract ::
The total receipts of the Department
for the year ending June 30th, 1865,
were Sl4, 4,556,I5S 20, and the expendi-
lures S13,694,728 %, leaving a surplus
of SS6l ,430 AZ. The ratio of increase
of revenue was II per cent, and of ex-
penditures 8 per cent as compared with
the previous year. The estimated ex.
penditures for the year ending June 30th,
1866 are SIS, ,678, 600, and the estimated
revenue SIT ,470, ,543, leaving a deficit Of
1907, ,457. No appropriation will be re-
quired to meet tnis defect, as there is a
balance now on hand of 81, 100000
Special appropriations, however, are asked
for the California and Brazil mail service,
The number OF postage stamps Issued
during the year, was 3S7, ,419 ,455, repre-
senting S12,099,787 o; stamped envel.
opes, %, ,040, 425 representing 1924, 1876
90; stamped wrappers, ], ,165,750, repre-
senting S23,3l5 90; making in all $l2,-
SAT, 437 so. The mail service in opera
ton on 30th of June 1865, 5,empraced s..
.6l2 routes. of the aggregate length of
l42, $40 miles, costing in the aggregate
S6,246,884, exclusive of compensation
to route and other agents. amounting to
s556,6O2 rs.
The number of routes ordered into op-
Grafton in States lately in rebellion, is
24l; their length 18,640f miles and
compensation S72l ,949; reduction, COM
pared with former cost of service in those
States, Of S8S1,109 per anuum. The
aggregate postages, sea, inland and foreign
upon tho correspondence exchanged with
foreign countries, 81, ,8I9,9 ,927 Sc; of which
omount S1,449, $50 79 accrued on the
mails exchanged with Great Britain France
Prussia, Bremen, Hamburg, and Begun
S275. 1877 06 on the mails exchanged with
the British North American Previ1ces;
and $4,000 81 on the mails transmitted
10 sud from the West Indies, Central and
South america. The argument iu sup
port of heavy subsidies as necessary to on~
able American line, to ocouPe.esuccse%fully
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-19
killed; Solomon d. Runner, Sergeant Co.
X, flesh wound, hand; George Merrinen,
Co. X, head. - 49,. ~xT
orrEr-Tbecity has been unusually

QUIET.AThe city has been unusually
quiet during the past two days, andfocai
items are scarce. The grief OF the peo-
pie for the death of President Lincoln,
has assumed quiet sadness far more APP
propriate to the solemn occasion than the
excitement which prevailed on Saturday.
We are very glad to record that not a
single instance of violence, such as has
discraced other cities. has come to our
knowledge here. The expression of grief
has been universal and the demeanor of
our citizens, of all classes, praiseworthy
in the extreme The incendiary appeals
ola few excitahle men have been very
promptly and properly rebnkcl 10y the
more iudicious and influential citizens OF
the place There is a very decided dis
position to repress anything like mob
law, and very general desire topreserve
the peace and quietude for which onr
city has been honorably noted.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-19

= SHoPLIFTING.-An old German woman
named Rachel Beets, who resides some
where near the Belmont mills, Centre
Wheeling, was detected practicing her
art of shoplifting. yesterday, at the Dry
goods store of Mr. P Kennedy, on Main
street. Mr. P. caught her with whole
bolt of his calico under her shawl, which
he relieved her of and permitted her to
depart Other merchants will keep, on
y - I
the lookout for her.
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List Of Casualties in the 18th Virgin-
in Regimcni ia the LaIe Kaitles.

We clip from the lnteilgencer the fol-
lowing list of casualties in the West Vir-
ginia Infantry, in the late battles result
ing in the capture of Petersburg and
Richmond: I.i- " .t
Samuel c. Runyun. Co A, slight, side;
Thomas Heron, Co. a, scalp head David
Coplinger, Co A, slight, hand Warner
P. Price, Co. A. slight, finger; Michael
Egan, Capt Co. B, slight, leg Jonathan
Fletcher, Co. B, severe, neck and should
err; William g. Hecker, Co. b, severe,
thigh Rrvine E. Butcher, Co. b, flesh,
hand; James .McCudden. Co. B, flesh,
hand; John Mercer, Co. c, slight, knee
James Buchanan, Co C, severe, thigh !;
Charles Hanley, Co. c, finger shot Off;
Emanuel Vandine, Co. c, finger shot off;
E. NJ. Van Camp, Co. G, shell concussion !;
Samuel Eckhart, Co. c., slight, hand;
James Havely, LIST Sergeant, Co. C, slight,
spent ball John B. Simpson, Co. d,
slight, back; Ira Boone, Co. E, killed !;
Jacob Bolivar, Co. E, slight wound, neck;
john L. Lipe, Co +, slight, shoulder !. Mo-
ses Bowman, Co. f. severe, thigh; Nathan
Williamson, Co. F, flesh, arm; George
Thorn, Co T, slight, hand; Thos. Beckett,
Co. G, severe, foot; Abner Brown, Co. g,
finger shot off, Brown Wood, Co G,
slight, hand John S. Mc0iff, I'd Lieut..
Co. c, commanding Co. Fl, slight, face;
Watson W. DelOe, corp, Co. II, severe,
thigh, amputated; Robert Mayfeld, Co.
l, flesh; Michael Taught, corp. Co. /, Sc
we're, hand James 9. Downey, Co. X.
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From Parkersbnrg.

PARKERsBuRG, April Is, i-oo
DEAr REGISTER: After very pleas
ant trip OH the fine sidewheel steamer
Eagle, Capt. Chas. ii. Booth, Clerk, C..
Muhlman, y we find ourselves in the town
of Parkersburg, much improved and in
fine spirits.
The coantry between Wheeling and
this town is rapidly putting on its spring
attire, and the peach, cherry, plum and
apple trees are almost in full bloom.
Those who are capable of Judging, in
form us that the heavy frost ofyesterday
morning will do but little damage to the
fruit crop in this section. The spring
crops of all kinds are very promising,
and the oats and wheat fields look healthy
and verdant.
The oil excitement, alt hough consider
ably abated, is still raging in this town,
and other points above here. Yesterday
the steamer Eagle brought down quite
number of engines and boilers, and a
good supply of oil well tools, which were
put from the boat at the mouth Of Fish
ing Creek, Clark's Landing Bull Creek
and Parkersburg At or near Proctor,
on Fishing Creek, we learn that an oil
spring has been discovered, that boring
has already commenced at and near that
point, and that extensive preparations
are being made for further developments
Between that point and this town oper-
atoms in the oil business are brisk, while
here and at Newport the work goes
bravely on"
The public buildings, and many pri
vate residences, in the towns along the
Ohio river were draped in mourning
when we passed yesterday, and at many
points flags were displayed at half mast,
as token of respect to the late Prcsi
dent Lincoln. Here business was sus-
pended on Saturday, and the bells of the
town were tolled during the greater por-
ton of the day. ,'Sf
The work of clearing away the wreck
of the recent destructive fire in this place,
progresses finely, and many of the new
buildings are rapidly approaching COM
pletion There is considerable talk of
organizing regular fire department in
the town, and we shouldnot be surprised
to learn at an early day that the neces-
sary apparatus had been purchased, and
that the fremen were ready for duty.
At Paton's landing yesterday an old
farmer wished to ship fine specimen of
pork Oh our boat. The hog was not in
clined TO go aboard, and after several in
efiectual attempts were made to force
his porkship to walk the plank, the deck
hands seized Mr. Hog and carried him on
the boat, amidst strains Cor squeals) of
music which excelled those of any calliope
we ever heard. The passengers enjoyed
the scene hugely, but were glad when
the deafening tones of the porker had
ceased to annoy their ears.
But as "I'm off for Charleston before
the broke of day." l will CLOSE, promis-
ing to let our readers hear from me again
before long.
Yours truly, O. -
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INFORM THE WORLD.


Fix your standard on the outer wall IN the
,bape of handsomely printed Posters, ana scat
ter circulars and small Bills, thick AZ leaves III
Yallambrosa." Or if, as is most generally the
case yonr wares especially address particular
class, vr>r,rp
By which the attention of that class eau be
reached by wellphrased appeals to their tastes,
fancies and interest If YOU have Posters, Cir
culars aud Handbills, it is important that they
he nut and scattered in the right places:
The surest way to reach the particular class
YOU aim at, is TO make sure that you
NOTIFY EVERY MAN.
Woman and child. 1t is certain that nifty per
cent NAV ba added to the trade OF many houses
in this Cit, ~ prudent distribution of bills and
circulars. Advertising pays. .,..
Arrangements are made by Which inc business
interests of business men may be thus advanced,
by havir 2 their Job Printing handsomely ana
cheaply aone at the Office of THE REGISTER We
have cary convenience for doing all kinds OF
Printing
PROMPTLY AND WELL,
At the lowest living prices. We are constantly
add ~ new styles of type, and whatever else IL
nern ,sary to epab BILE to respond at once to any
csl', for the products OF Types ana rreS7
IN ALL RESPECTS,
II meant that the office of THE REGISTER shall
ho soual to al demands upon 1t. The Dest
Pr;pting, of rerg description,
AT CHE LOWEST PRICES,
For RAILWAY Companies and Transportation
Zines, for Lawyers, Merchants and Manui;tc
tnrers, for Banks, Academies and Societies, f'r
Opera Companies and Concerts, for Shows nid
Exhibitions, for Politicians and the rest OF ran
kind, may 10 obtained at the
OFFICE OF THE REGISTER"
Bill.heads, Bills and Blanks of every DIES up
ton, Cards of every style Pamphlets and Post
ers of all kinds neatly and promptly done at
THE WHEELING REG IsTER
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clTY HENS.

/ Observation-Disclosures Hall will be
open tonight as usual, and splendid
bfll is offered. Knowles splendid play,
the "Hunchback," will be presented. Miss
Carrie Lester making her. iirst appear
ance here i'm the character of Julia. Mrs.
Macfarland sustains six parts i'll the at
ter-piece, entitled "The Stage-Struek
House Maid"
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SMITH & Co, east side of Market near
Quincy, are in receipt of all of the East
ern and Western papers and latest publ
cations. They also keep a variety OF
books and stationary; and have photo
graphs of Mrs. General Tom Thumb and
baby. Drop in and see them
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TINE OF SERVICE IN THE CHURCHES.
The Governors proclamation fixes the
hour of noon for the service in the
churches to-day, but eleven o'clock had
already been appointed by the Commit
tee of Arrangements. 1t is therefore I'M
derstood that the service will be had in
the various churches at eleven o'clock
this forenoon.
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FRESH AND CHEAP-Oysters. eggs but
ter, meats and everything pertaining TO hrs'
class grocery establishment, for sale cheap by
Booth, Battelle g. Co. at the Boat Store corner
Monroe and Water streets Call and see.
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f@THE LONG EXPERIENCE of DR.. ID. IL.
Seelye in treating Bronchial diseases and Catar-
raj difficulties iustly entities his Liquid Catarrh
Remedy to the confidence of the public; the I'M
rnense sales, and each bottle making new friends
for this truly valuable and wonderful remedy
have given the aged Chemist and Physician am
ple means to smoothe the path of his declining
Years
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THE BEST PREPARATION in the world Tor
a Cough y old is Dr. Tanners Cough Mixture
Try it r..r sale by Chas. Graham Main street
Centre Y laeling, and druggists generally.
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The Collector from this Office will call
on the patrons of the REGISTER, resident
on Market street, between Bridge street
and the creek, on Thursday next, the
Goth.
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We invite public attention to the adj
yertisement calling a Union meeting to
be held at the First Presbyterian Church,
this evening. Of course it will be IA very
large meeting, and its proceedings will
be a fitting conclusion of the days sol
emn ceremonies.
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ATTRACT THE ATTENTION ,

TT IS A FACT admitted by every man VINO
has succeeded in business, that to DO business
ynr must
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Flags! Flagsl! Flagsl!l

y A largo and we'll selected assortment Of v.
S. Flags, Of all sizes and quantities. together
with full and complete stock OF fancy goods
and notions generally. all of which viii be sold
at panic prices for cash, at the Notion Defo,
and Variety Store of Mrs. H Lecheri No:
WASHINGTON Hail. tftr II apl9-it
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CITY AND STATEMENTS.
THE Gold and Other marLets. and
miscellaneous Matter, to be found ON
the Fenrah Page. EB aE 80 'sss.ta =
OPENING.

MRS. THOMAS WILL HAVE AN
M OPENING of Fashionable Bonnets. Hats,
&c, on Friday, April elst, towhich she invites
the attention of the ladies. apl9-3t
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OF fhoseyou wish to become your customers, ~
roar wares are of that sort that are used pS
ssgervhodv Won cannot well make your business
too nnblic. or draw too many into your store 10
sae what YOU have to offer.
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WHEELING, April 18th.


The committee appointed to arrange
for the celebration of the tnneral Obse-
auies of our late Chief Magistrate, rec
ommend to the citizens as follows.
LIST. That all business cease on We'd
nesday. the day appointed, from and al
ter nine o'clock A. nj and during the
whole balance of the day
I'd, That all bells in the city he toiled
from six O'Clock until seven o'clock, and
from ten o'clock until eleven o'clock in
the morning
Sd, That religious services appropri-
ate to the occasion he held III the various
churches in the city, commencing at elev-
en- o'clock A. NJ, precisely.
4th, That all public buildings be
draped in mourning, and all flags, public
and private, be displayed IL mourning.
A. j. SWEENEY,
Chairman Committee
SAMUEL MCCLELLAN, Sec'y