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The New York herald., 1865-01-18
THE HERALD DISPATCHES.
THE NAVY.
Terrible Bomb ardment OF Fort Fisher on
the Afternoon OF tho l3th Inst.
HR. WILLIAM IL. MEaRIAM's DISPATCHES.


Terrible Bombardment OF Fort Fisher on
the Afternoon OF tho l3th Inst.
hR. WILLIAM II. MERRIAMS DISPATCHES.
orr NEW 1sIRr N. c., Jan. 13-7 NJ
That portion Of Admiral Porters squadron designed
cooperate in tn proceeded to in three
lines from Beaufort the morning Of Thursday, the
18th yesteday and arrived or this inlet last evening.
Tho transport fleet had position In the rear numbering
the naval columns from in shore one two and three On
arriving OF tho Inlet column No anchored close in along
the beach just abreast Flag Pond and Hall Moon batteries
works erected by the rebels but abandoned This
lilc Of ships at opened fire and most vigorously
sheed the beach and roads for several hours pro-
paaton for the landing of General Tcrys forces whose
transports meanwhile steamed down abreast and to
km,t short distance outside OF line No. l. Column
No 1 composed Of heavy frigates, anchored In close
.order outside the Transports; column No still out
side ofyct close to column No. Meanwhile the IRON
clad acet composed Of the Irpnde Monadnock saugus
sCanonicus and Siahopac, moved downward abreast
of Fort Fisher, and opened 1re that work
at short rance for the purpose Of concentrating the at
tenon Of the enemy to that point in order to enable the
successful covering Of tho open beach to the northward
Of Fort Fisher we'll prevent any of Hokes ebe
division going from the rebel Notifications to oppose our
Handing.
THE GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE FLEET.
The following is list of the leading officers OF the
deet:-
Rcar AdmiroL-David D. Porter
Fleet Cnptaia--K. Il. Breese.
Ordnance 0Gcer-Iieutenant Commanding r. A.
Flag Lieutcnant-s W. Preston
Signal otTcer--M. W. Sanders.
Aid-de Camp-Lieutenant S. w. Terry.
LieGteant Commanding the Flagship Mdue7n-Lieute-
'aaant Z. II. Porter
The position Of the navy tonight in technical phrase
The New York herald., 1865-01-18

Mr. william IL. Merriam's Dispatches.
on BOARD USIrtD STATES STEAMSHIP AnANncl
Or New INLET NoRru CAROLINA, \
Jan. IA AN
The second grand and combined military and naval
bedton against the fortified places known as the de-
tsnccs Of wiImneton North Carolina and consisting Of
series Of most formidable works. rendered 30 by the
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ADVANCE or sKrRMrsHERs.
Az ten o'clock, about four thousand troops having

The woods In advance of the pekets thoroughly
shelled up TO within mile and half Of Fort FDnsr,
whom dropped anchor about mile In yas rear ~ she
iron clad noet and funy two miles In eAvanos Of all Che
balance Of the nseA, whish In hs v,sipy Of .hs
landing Of the troops wbsrs shsy remained up 70 four
O'Clock In hs afsornson
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DErArcn BOAT ELIZA HAsoox, Jan. 14-3P. NJ
A large column Of our troops s now moving up the
beach in the direction Of Fort Fisher, and being
heavily sheed from two rebel sunboats in the Cape
Fear river truly bloody drama is Immediately pend
Ing large Gre s now raging within the fort.
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On BoARD FLAGSHIP MALVERN, orr NEW IHxr, /
Jan AL 40 A NJ

The Monitors and the Ironsides have just opened on
the fort that work replying At considerable intervals
The first troops TO land the 13h yesterday tho
Third brigade Of the Second (Ames DIVISION Colonel
Louis Bell commanding hoy at once took repossesson
Of Half Noon battery, capturing three thirty-two
FOUNDERS The spikes were drawn and they turned
the enemy after the rcversion OF the work. Colonel
Bell also captured eighty head Of cattle We have
nrm footing tho land, and shall doubtless remain
Is thought that there considerable rebel force in
the woods that skirt the beach to the right OF Fort
Fisher They cutting down trees and throwing up
works They will be shoed out Our present position
may be said to be in all respects favorable The health
Of the troops is universally excellent there having been
but death from natural since the Inauguration
ofthe expeditonthat OF private Dunn Thirteenth
Indiana Two casualties have occurred on the picket
line Tho weather is all that could be desired at this
writing. The despatch boat R. R. Cuyler just leaving
for the North.
The New York herald., 1865-01-18

FORTRESS Moraor Jan 1850 + N.
After three days aud nights Of bornbardment Fort
Fisher 10 ours, with ell she contiguous works command
ing New Inot Tho assault was made by the army and
the Naval brigade At three O'Clock on Sunday afternoon.
One corner Of the fort secured In half an hour bu,
we had hand 70 hand hshi With .hs garrison. which
lasted until nine O'Clock Of night II was avery stubborn
and bloody resistance and TIE fort and the approaches
we're swown with dead The garrison bad been heavily
reinforced The nomber Of pfssoners taken was over
two thocsasd Tue number u guns captured wss
ssvensy-tws An shs forts, including Monnd and Leess
Island SasssrisA surrendered TIE rsbs loss IN hs s
sauls was Ave hundred asad bssdos Mo wousded Our
loss lecly en- sASyl absat nAAs handrsd killed sas
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FLAGSHIP McCLELLAS, OFF NEW rvIxr, l
Ian Id-2p NJ


I avail myself Of the departure OF the Commodore
Dupont TO send you three hours aer than that
sained 10 my despachesb by the r. Cuyer In tho bonn
bardmont ofyesterday II ranspIrcd that the rebels had
erected new and exceedingly heavy casenatcd guns
ehots from which told several times upon the New Iron
sides, though no damage whatever was done
her These guns have been placed In position
since the departure hence Of tho last expedition. As
feft the flagship OF Admiral Porter few moments since,
feet Of the lesser gunboas moving into position,
under the Admrars immediate orders, TO assist In
grand attack on Fort Fisher to bo made by the navy In
cooperation with the army In tho course Of two hours
shall send my messenger direct 70 Now York with full
dispatches az 70 tho result tho moment IL is
known. Lieutenant William n. Cushing commanding
the United states gunboas Monticello paid his respects
90 Rear Admiral Porter and IL NJ understood be was an
board the Malvern aagship) for the purpose Of submit
sinr a new plan TO tho Admiral. The gallant conmana
ant or thc Monticello and destroyer OF tho Albemarle
was looking exceedingly healthful and rcstful
Jan 1890 p M
All tho rigatcs moving in position in front OF
Eort Fisher and the Admiral has just gone 10 tho
The New York herald., 1865-01-18

TERRIFIC BoNrAEDMEsr OF FORT fIsHER
AT Ave o'clock this afternoon the iron-cad column
reinforced by the heavy frgates, opened most terrific
and CALLING bombardment upon Fort Fisher which lasted
until dark The fort Immediately sIlenced, and did
again open during tho bombardment The scene was
indeed sublime ono, and, IL may be safely said was
never perhaps, paraeled In the annals Of ancient
modern naval warfare The Union shell rained upon the
Sort increasingly from the broadsdes which the neet
poured in with perfect range and appalling rapidity Dur
ing all this Tins the long column Of troops marching
useady and brsky down the beach towards the fort,
sstening the dreadful sounds that saluted
mortal ear and witnessing the effects Of the most hsllish
ongney invoked 10 subservc the dread purposes OF
Il was truly grand illustration Of the daring and
resolution Of an important arm Of the public defence
when that arm rises promptly and unselashy 70 the
broad level OF s capacity and duty Night alone put
posiod 20 tho absorbing spectacle.
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An onaclal despatch saga thai only one pcrson waa
wounded by the explosion Of the ftecnneh guns on tho
Mentors
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Colonel .. Q. Abbott, Commanding t1vs
Supporting Brigade.
Colonel Abbott entered We service - the Louts sans
Colonel Of We ssvsash rv~ HAnpsh volunisss which
he rsss~lssA y saAoryy from Ne Ussed ssass ssvsra
coxr,yyan On EloxrH RA2x
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-05-05
SEWING MACHINES.

THE ORIGINAL SEWING MACHINES
y x IL a l; e. ss''asa 'sAi'a and Es4: S'
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WANTED.

WANTED GOOD OPERATORS ON WILL
w COZ Gibbs' machincL ut ~ White A. n
0OD LAB0RERS WANTED To WORK
OOO on sewer In brooklyn As. 10 br,rt 49, a
stone mssons Kent ave- WiliAlnsbursh. COYLES
BANGS, Contractors. IA
900 Skirt HANDS wANTFD-WAyT-
OOOed. 80 good hop stirt hands tc., p.r in
the city. Inquire II rhomas st up stain. al AZ
Union SKIRT and Corset MIG Co. $50
1000 HANDS WANTED FOR Making
lOOO shirt by machines or hand At 10 Muir.
ray st. up Stair. Ucposlt or Recommendation 10 ro-
CURED. 2s6
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The Rebellion IL supp es.ed, and the Government
h~ already adopted measures % reduce expenditures
40 rapidly ~ possible 10 peace tootnf, thus with
dra ~lng from market IA borrower and purchaser,
This u the ONLY LOAN IN MARKET nov ole nd
By the Government. and constitutes the GREAT
POPULAR LOAN or THE PEOPLE.
The Seven Thirty Notes are convertible on their
ms itv 4 no ft,tia N Ia into
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-05-05

Y 80 GOVERNMENT LoAN-FIFTH Ma.
TIONAL BANK,
S3s THIRD AVENUE NEAR 9Th STREET.
ThiA Bank Ia the most Uouys uient " the North.
eastern tfc,ion Of the city, mas constantly on
hand tho notes OF the above loan fUr sale, In tbU
sltJs, S5Gs and 3lJ1s. jag Cooke the prime pal
Agent says IL nos seems probable that no oonsId-
cradle amount leyond the pressnt .eres viii DO sier-
ed " the pubic. RICHARD KELLY PreA
A. THOMPSON, Cashier. 35T
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DLUMBEK WANTED - FIRST WORK
4 man; none others need apply REA POL
IOCK. as C0urtsndt st cor. OF Greenwich Of. "
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uOUSF PAINTERS wASTED-lO GOOD
hands for insid. work. Apply ~ West 18Th At
t.a Ith and 9Th sves. CHAs. x. HfsCOTr. 1913
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- chants offce. One about IA years old. Good
rsferencss required. Apply 70 MOORE KEITH,
y William at
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EOR SAlE-A SHALL HOUSE AND LOT
- on Monticello ave-, In south Bergen "a b,.t nom
the Ne~Hh fiaik rOad, Nov Jersey. Price, fId5
~ minutes. - " WI e,o'J
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DAINTERS-wANTED, ? GOOD Carriage
i painters at wv Madison street, n. Y. l.. DAY
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A STRAW SEWER wANTED-oNE That
"A can alter over old work. Inquire at &c Allen
80
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FOR SALE AND To LET.

A GREAT BARGAIN To CLOSE An ne.
IA tao n acre. ot land, new L,cl., and g., l.,
@ics uudOr cultivation, the ro-t hrn,v urj,,,, ~
nile l9Ou school ana churchr., iniln 80 to az -
ea1y must 10 sold ior 8LUOu, 4 XE,LIO ~ ,sn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-05-05

toR sAlE-slOOO Fox FARM OF IS
.ofes, house and barn, In Sullivan Co., y 4. Ar
ply " 4, OkifflIIis. lJT south II, ny
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-05-05

CURRENCY FOR SALE IN PACKAGES OF
~ ~, SO and SIS at paI, at the sen ofice COUNT
or. Also pennies. 4t4
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A RT1FlClAL FLOWERS-GIRLS WANT
"A ed Good hands. Apply at No. 1873 East 18th st,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22
The Liability OF Ware hOu sem en.
COURT or COMMON PLEAS.
Before Judge Brady.

Before Judge Brady.
Henry GrinneH Henry Oehichs and O0,ers This
action is OF considerable importance importers invov
inc as IL does the liability Of licensed warehouscmcn for
the safe custody of articles nrusted to their keeping
The plaintiff Mr. Grinnel In July, 1854 had sent TO him
from Southampton, England package Of silver Watches
valued ut three thousand Ave hundred dollars The
package was brought here in the steamship New
York. and arrival at this port was deposited in the
sHoboken Store licensed warehouse, kept by defend
ants under authority from the Collector, in the city or
Hoboken when Mr.. Grinnell offered payment for the
keeping OF his watches he informed that they had
been stolen and that therefore, there was no commits
sion due The plaintiff charges that the package was
through the gross negligence and improper guard
ing of the agents OF the defendant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22
Personal Intelligence.

General G. Sanchez Ochoa recently arrived in this
city from Mexico via San Francisco having been in
trusted with especial and important mission for tho
United states by the government Of that republic, left
yesterday for Washington accompanied by the Mexican
Minister, Romero, there TO have personal interview
with President Johnson and other digntaries Of the
Cabinet
Lieutenant Governor william Bross, OF Illinois, who
accompanied Speaker Coax upon his to the
Pacific States, and made strict and critical investigation
Of his subject In all It's various bearings has prepared
interesting lecture upon the Great Pacific Railroad which
he will BE- called upon deliver In this city at early
day probably before the Chamber Of Commerce.
Assignments Of Courts and Judges for
1896 and 1891.
The assignments OF courts and judges for 1895 and
1867 are to be as follows
General terms 10 be held on the first Mondays OF
January April June and November, In each yeer.
Special terms for enumerated motions 10 be held the
first Mondays OF February March, April May June DC.
tober November and December in each year Courts OF
Over and Termner 10 be held on the first Mondays OF
February Nav October and December, In each year.
Two Circuit Courts TO be on tho first Mondays Of Janu.
ary February, March, April, May, June October, No.
vember and December in each year. and third circuit
TO be held the Mondays OF February March, May,
October and December In each year. Special terms Tor
motions and chamber business 70 be held on the nrst
Monday OF each month In the year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22
The National Game.

Al half O'Clock To morrow afternoon the cham
p,on Atlantic nine will play picked nine, the Capi
toline grounds The following comprise the picked
nine -Messrs Mcmahon and zeier, Mutual Club; Gallo
way and Bomeisler, Eureka Club Redman snd Walker,
Active Club; Brainard, Excelsior Club Hatfield Key
stone Club O. Mills Eckford Club The substitutes are
Ferguson Enterprise Club; Maney, Star Club and Han.
negan Union Club. This will prove very interesting
game and will draw large crowd Should u be stormy
The game will be pIay we'd. the hYst fair day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22
Fire I'm Worcester, Mass.

LOSS sEvBNTy-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
IRE broke out In School street, Worcester Mass, NJ
four O'Clock on the morning Of the 19h in boiler room
between Bedford 4 Iombard's wool machinery works
and Richard Ball n Co. "a woodworking machinery fac
tory and pretty well cleared them out together with the
premises OF Merwin Bray, makers OF Ballard rifles.
The Worcester Spy says that the loss $75 600
and that Bckford Lombard who own all the buildings,
have $2l, 900 insurance in Hartford, r. Ball Co.
e23 900, and Merwin n Bray $50 900, divided among
companies in Springfield, Hartford Providence and New
York The business Of tho rms will only be briefly sus
pended ne III" cpene and sono mschincry are not In
iuret
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

ITCA NOV. TbO1s
James t. Flkins, indicted for the murder OF George
w. LOOMS, has been admitted 10 bail on that Indictment
by the court session here Justice Bacon presd.
ing the Of ten thousand dollars and on tho other
indictments been discharged his own recogaEance
A. special term for his trial will be held.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Every Case OF piles
RELIEVED rs 1--WE MINUTES
DR. 9IIBxxTS PATENT
PILE INSTRUMENT,
FILE INSTRUMENT,
PILE INSTRUMENT.
The great de-tjrratuu.
Sold ~ all druggists rrice ~ 1890 vo.r
DFMtS BARNES AGO, NEW YORK,
BARNES, WARD 4 CO, kEW ORIABANS,
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
receipt Of Irine
GILBERT SURBRUG,
afo broadway. New York
NB-rnevery ca - where satisfaction gwen ~
cost VIII be refunded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

For the transportation Of Merchandise yslusp, ~ 1920
specie Bank Notes Bonds. &c, for all parts o. We So"'"
aud southwest, In connection With ..u..,
ADAMS ExPxESS CDMPAN -, -
have established their agency at ~ nis ss,,h vii
where orders IN call for goods, 10 be iS"""'" "' -
receive prompt attention ,,, a, n ,rna.n,. K,us
Merchandise and vsuabies delivered ~ arnaem = 80, - 10
cv'a Amer an and United States Express C"mpAnms "'
the Southern Express Company van teoe"e p'""p' 49,
patch ,-., A.. .,,,v "A thc aa,cc NJ
tno SS,heta tp'o'' ' N. n rLANr, President
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

White teeth cropping from Of ridge OF ruby breath
sulry Araby the Best Who can resist such
fascanntons To realize them 70 perPssnass hemo make
the mouth eAsket Of pearls and rubse ana every sigh
cush on fragrance have ~ do fair ladies 70 use
that matchass vegetable prspsraton FRAGRANT sodO-
USINT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Bachelors Hair Dye.-The best I'm the
world reliable instantaneous The only
feet Dye Also Regeneratng Extract OF Millenurs Pro-
serves tho hair II Barclay street. New YORK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

CoIOred Velvet Ribbons, or every WIDTH
and shade also fun lima Blacks Just received from
ton The argeet In this city at 70 per Gems
below their value. M. T. ult6iNS, 10 oihtn AsenuS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Clothes Wringers OF all Kinds Re-
paired the Bailey Washing aud Wrinsing Machine Co..
pany, tz6l, Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

CrSstador0's Hair Dye, Preventative
and wig depot wholesale and re4nn No Astor Iiouse
This .ive anplied nv akiIlful artists
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

At NJ r. Higgins Mammoth Miiiinery,
I26 avenue Tenth street Trimmed Velvet hon
nets at $40, Sl2 aud 3I5 CAN and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

A silent Sewing Machine
WILCOX A GIBBS, 500 Broad Tsy

All Prizes Caxhed An Loyal Lotto fies.-
o"''' ~ J cLurR, Broken i7s Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

All Legal Lottery Prizes Dashed. Draw
i"ss a"a 'cephyrov 10 wall street
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ChiekerinG = SONS

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS.
Established In l6J
Fy.Hve medals, Ia gold. silver and bronze. have 49,
awarded FOR these Pianos FIRST PREMIUMS over ALL
COMPETITION warerooms 652 broadway. New rosk-
Every Piano fully warranted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Muj nviro, .,,v,~ya
Sold e~erywhere
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/ Corns, Buninns, Enlarged joints sn0
all dissasss Of by Dr. zACHARIE 7D BrcsA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

A.-Boys' and ChMdren'S
GARfBALDI, CUTAwAY AND Y0UAvE SUTrS.
by the thou sands, at popular prices
l. ". BROKAW. o. Lafayette place
and "a Fourth soppositeI Cooper Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

II Oife Ad Health Can he EsSima t sv.. ~
dollars and Ger IA Mrs wfNsLOW'S sOOWINU SYRUP,
disease with chdrsn are snictsd - wor.n "
weight In golf relieves the child rom pain
the md bowels Wind colo, ana earncs soe
infa mi safely through critical period % tecthins
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

N Yov, want . Goods Hes Of ltalr Use
wEBsTEI ts VEGETABLE HAIR fNvIdo&Aro6 Dh-
M As BAI INES a Co New York, oenerAi Agents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Howe Sew apg Mae hsne Co.-E1fas Howe,
Jr.. President o . Broadway. Agents wanted.
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oclv ...as,v IN The known world that viii Hind aud
Ble ss,ng pies o. twenty years standing.
- '"''s WELLS co. Agents. ilh Franklin sAress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Grover & Bakers Highest Premius
Elastic Ststch and Lock Stitch Sewing Machines 40 Broad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

Delusion Dispe 1lsd.-Price tho superb
Uptrmned Fancy Hats for ladies' misses and children a.
EXINs SIS Broadway and you will admit that goods
be .od the great business thoroughfsrc Of New York
cheaper than any where else In the Union.
All or Us, I'm Our Dreamy Moods, Rave
painted fancy pictures OF Absh the blessed with " cea
sky crystal streams and fragrant bowers But there
no fancy no dream about PENNKY'S EGYPTIAN LOTu 4.
here with all Its pcrfumcd reality, breathing Of hrai b
be blesgrd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

thls county, Cor safe at popular prices q. ,,, L..
and u Fourth avenue, opvositc Cyypgs vu'9a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22

TER beg inform their friends that ,hcy have s
nmed the publication OF their Journal partially susrsnac.
A. Of the disaster M tho stc ire snd
refer those wish subscribe advertise In the OoueS
10 their agents IN New York. - ..
Mcssrs. John HOOPER CO., Park rn~
Messrs. ~ N. PErrINGfLL a co, " FNN'"~.
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eat, n,,,,t color % e cheeks will not wash on or inture
the akin; wars o,ed DEMAs BARNES A 90, and All
druggists
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-13

CONCLUSION OF THE SwINDLING IRI-
AL.-The trial of n +. Eldridge, 5. )
Bovar, Henry Cole and John Wesley
charged with conspiracy and swindling
was concluded yesterday. NJ G. Good,
Esq, G. l.. Granmer, Esq, of this city
and NJ. Men Walsh, Esq, OF New York,
appeared for the defense, aud N. Rich
ardson, Esq and j. G. Chandler, Esq,
appeared for the prosecution. The argn'
ments for the prosecution and defense oc-
pied the whole of the day, and the case
was not placed in the hands of the jury
until about seven o'clock last evening.
After an absence of about three quarters
of an hour verdict of guilty" was re-
turned and the fine fixed at three Thousand
dollars for each of the prisoners. Judge
Caldwell will fix the time of imprison-
ment, which cannot be more than ono
yar.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-13

CHURCH DEDICATION - The Soldiers
Union Chapel of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, at Wellsburg, will be dedi-
Gated tomorrow. Among the ministers
announced to be present are the Rev's.
Cowl and j. d. Herr, of Pittsburg The
choir of the Fifth street Methodist Pro
testant Church, of Pittsburg, will proba-
bly, be present and add to the interest of
the occasion. The congregation of the
Chapel is composed of the wives, mothers
and daughters of the Union soldiers
The ceremonies will no doubt be very
solemn and imposing.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-13

RIVER The river was att stand yes.
terday morning, but during the after.
noon it began to swell again, and last
evening there was twenty-six feet water
in the channel.
The Revenue, Captain Russell, left for
Cincinnati, with very good trip.
The fine side wheel steamer BostOna
No. 2, Captain Rice, leaves this evening
for Cincinnati. {.
The steamer Eagle, having been fully
repaired, will resume her trips in the
Parkersburg trade on Monday morning.
A new low water steamer is being
built at the ship yard of Messrs. Wilson
& Dumlevy. She will be owned by
Messrs. Wilson & Dunlevy, Sweeneys g.
Co. and Hanes & Beam. She is to be
14O feet long, 26 feet wide, and her hold
will be 81 feet deep.