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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
Discovery of Quicksilver in Nevada,

Discovery Of Quicksilver in Nevada
The Reese River (Austinl Rereiile says:
MIR. yarney, superintendent of the Pho,
neer Mill, of this city, and scientific
amalgamator, has lately been on a visit
to lone, the capital of our neighboring
county of Nye, and during his stay made
a most astonishing discovery. The new
mill of that city had been able to extract
but about S25 per ton from what had the
reputation of being rich ores, and Mr..
Varney went down to see what was the
matter Upon an analysis of the ore, he
found it to consist of sulphur, antimony,
arsenic, silver, and what he believed to
be quicksilver. OF course, such an ore
could not be worked without roasting
A rude furnace was formed, where few
hundred pounds could be roasted at
time, and thorough experiments on sew
al lodges were made The result was that
the rock was made TO pay, without selec-
tion, $40 per ton; but the most singular
of all was the great abundance of quick.
silver that the roasting developed. Hav-
ing ascertained that quicksilver was
present, seeing it gather on the iron po-
ker used in stirring the roasting mass,
and smelling il in the fumes, an attempt
was made to ascertain the quantity
Three and d half pounds of the quartz
not cinnabar-was placed in retort
and heated, and nine ounces of pure
quicksilver obtained, being over l8 per
cent Upon thorough examination of
the lode, large quantities of rich CHINA
bar. the ore of quicksilver, was found -
The rock experimental on contained this
useful metal in native condition. The
extent of these cinnabar-bearing lodes
was found to he great, indicating that we
shall he able to furnish our own supply
of quicksilver, and probably have it to
eypOrt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
Specials to New York Press.
The Latest Richmond Items
The Decrease in Government Expenses
Food for Destitute Virginians-
Harold Makes a ConfessiOn-Jef.
Davis Specie.
( Press Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, April 1.-The Herald's
Washington special says General Grant,
Immediately on his return to Washing
ington, set about making an arrange
ment for the contemplated heavy de-
crease of cur military force and conse-
quent reduction of Government expenses.
1t is thought the army will soon be re-
duced 100000 men.
The Herald's correspondent says the
I'd army corps has exclusive charge of af-
fairs in the vicinity of Burkesville juno.
ton, protecting the inhabitants from ma
rauding by Lees discharged men. The
inhabitants are so poorly off that our
commissaries have to feed them. Up
wards of $50 families, averaging eight
adults each, are thus kept from starving.
The Tribune's Washington special says
Harold has made voluminous cOnfes-
sion
1t has been ascertained that jeff. Davis
aud party have not more than 100000 in
specie with them.
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Cabinet Proceedings-sherinan's Ar
my Preparing for Homeward
March Sheridan's Troops.
Press Dispatch.]

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Posts special
says: President Johnson and Cabinet
are considering measures for the restora-
ton of order throughout the South.
Another proclamation will be issued in
a few days for the purpose of encourag-
ing trade and commerce. Preparations
for retrenchment are going on. Sher-
mans army is preparing to march home.
ward Part of Shermans Staff arrived
here to-day The troops will return by
land.
The authorities of Prince George coun-
ty. Maryland. offer $4,000 reward for the
arrest of any accomplice of Booth with
i'm the limits of that county.
The Commercials Washington special
says Shcridan's troops are i'll that city
dismountcd They say they are Ell ronte
for Texas, and in the meantime are hav
ing Jolly time.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
The AIbemarIe Raised.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 30.-The reb-
ell ram Albemarle, which was sunk at
Plymouth, n. c., by Lieut. Cushing, has
been raised by some Northern contractors,
and has reached the Gosport Navy Yard.
The cost of raising is about - 900. Her
machinery is in excellent order, and she
has sustained but very little damage by
the explosion of the torpedo: 1t is in.
tended to put her in order, and she will
probably be sent to New York to be fitted
out as first class ironclad
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
The 5.3O Loan.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-Jay Cooke re-
ports the subscription to-day to the 7-3o
loan at $5,175,9 900, including single sub
scriptions of $350,000 from St, Lous,
1856. 600 from Boston and $4,000 from
Washington. The number of individual
subscription for amounts of $50 and 800
was $500. 1..e ri I'd
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Military Departures from Raleigh
The Raleigh Standard Favors the
ConstitutiOnaI Amendment.
Press Dispatch.]

RALEIGH, N. c., April 2S-The Army
of Tennessee and the Army of Georgia
take their departure from here in day
or two for Richmond, Va. The Army of
the Ohio, Gen. SchOfield commanding,
consisting of the 23d and 10th corps, re-
mains and will be distributed as garri-
son force throughout the State.
Mr.. Holden, editor of the Raleigh
Standa ID, who is suggested as the Cover
nor of the State, takes decided grounds
against the restoration to power of Gov.
Vance and the existing Legislature. He
favors new deal, the adoption of the
Constitutional amendment abOlishing
slavery, and recognition of the Constitu-
tion of the United States as paramount
to any State Constitution.
Gen. JohnstOn's army are to deliver up
their arms to the United States amthori-
ties tomorrow at Greensboro, - miles
west of here
The following order has been issued by
Gen. Howard:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Tenn,
RALEIGH, N. G, April q, 1853
To the Citizens along the Route 4j March:
1t is requested that you remain at your
homes as much as possible while the col
umnslare passing by. Hostilities having
ceased, promiscuous foraging is prohibit
ed. The necessary supplies, in addition
to what the army transports bring, will
be procured from the country by pur-
chases. Quartermasters and commissa-
ries will be instructed to pay the cost or
furnish proper vouchers. Citizens will
do we'll to aid the officer commanding,
guards, patrols, &c, in every possible
way to apprehend and bring to punish
ment any thief or marauder who may
separate himself from the column.
Every sort of precaution will be taken
by our officers to render the march or
derly, and it is hoped that the great ter
| ror that prevailed during active opera.
tions will now cease.
1t being difficult TO transport sufficient
rations for an extended march, our of.
ficers have been requested to discourage
refugees from following the army. The
ability to travel freely in any direction
now exists, and precludes the former ne
cessity of refugees accompanying or fol-
lowing us. Respectfully,
GSigned1 O. o. HOWARD,
Major General
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4th Ohio Regiment.

New YORK, May 1.-The steamer Illi-
nois arrived from Norfolk with the 4th
regiment Ohio volunteers, Col. Thornton,
en- route for st. Louis.
Paroled rebel officers and privates are
daily arriving at Norfolk, taking the
oath of allegiance and returning to their
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Transpei tation for Citizens Of Vir
ginin
lPresS DispatCh. |

New YORK, May 1.-The Posts special
SAYS General Halleck has offered to give
citizens of Virginia transportation to
their homes in that State, and to supply
them with condemned horses for agricul-
tural purposes.
The Commercials Washington special
saws the news of General IIallcck adopt
ing stringent measures against disloyal-
lists in Virginia has produced great SEN
sation,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02

A BUSINESS CHANGE.-Mr. Donald
Forbes, late of the firm of "Winship,
Forbes and Co." has resumed his former
place as travelling agent of. L. Hobbs,
Son and Company. His business ac-
quaintances, and all desiring to pur-
chase bill of good glass or queensware,
will find Mr.. Forbes ut ll5 Main street,
next door to Partridge's depot.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
CLAIM AGENTS.
r. II. HALL & CO.,
Government Claim Agents,

Cor 7th asd = streets. WASHINGTON CITY
AR. HALL HAS BRRN RxAMI.
M NKR a Pensions and other claims in the
DEPARTMENTS, has resigned, and ,ofsrs 70 prose
cute aIl kfndsof claims before the Pspsiss olRcs
ana al other Dspartments, win settle ollicerS
ac6ounts, &c. Our advantages are sgperio!-
Hon ID. r Holloway. Com Of Pstents and Sen.
stors Harlan, Lane. Chandler, Speaker Colfax,
snd otherA a134-3D
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
The Geld Market.

New YORK, May l.-Gold quite mac.
tive this morning, and considerable OF
that taken in payment at the Treasury
Office Is finding its way into the market.
The opening price was 81 45t, against
81 46f Saturday evening, and after an aa-
vance to 81 45i the price before noon set
tied down to 81 AL. +, 9.i ~ t,l
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
NORTH CAROLINA,
A Vindication of Sherman.
Order from General Howard.
Grants Meeting with Sherman-Har-
moni0us Action.
Press Dispatch.I rt4

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Herald's spec
ial says: Gen. Grant is reported to have
said that when he informed Gen. Sher-
man of the disapproval of the terms he
had forwarded to Washington, the latter
frankly admitted that he had made a
mistake in not having it put in writing,
that slavery was dead, but that was the
understanding between them. As to
permitting the rebel Legislature to as
semble, he agreed to that because he had
just learned that the Virginia Legisla-
ture Twas permitted to assemble by au-
thority of the President, and in the alb
sence of official Instructions he inter
preted the Presidents desire to be that
rebel civil Governments should be re.
tanned for the preservation of order, and
to avoid maintaining a military force in
those States, as we'll as to do away with
the irritation likely to grow out of mill
tary government. AS to the amnesty, it
was only to cover officers and soldiers.
When his attention was called to the
wording, he replied with much spirit:
"That dosen't effect the understanding
between u.s."
The Herald's Washington special says
General Grant has returned in most eX-
cellent spirits He expresses much graf
ifcation at the prompt execution of the
orders of the Government in reference to
the agreement between General Sherman
and Joe Johnston. General Sherman
met the Lieutenant General twenty miles
from the front. He received the order
of disaPproval with most commendable
good grace. There was no hesitation,
no murmuring, nor any expression OF dis
satisfaction at the disapprOval of the
terms entered into between him and the
rebel General, but without any delay or
argument in reference to the course pre-
viously pursued, General Sherman and
his Generals, with true sOldierly spirit,
set to work with alacrity to carry ont the
views of the Government communicated
by General Grant. Within five minutes
a dispatch was sent to Johnston termi-
mating the armistice. Upon the receipt
of the notification by the rebel pickets,
orders were given to our troops to move
up to the front. In a few hours General
Frank Blair, with his corps, was in mo-
ton. General Sherman had Informed
Johnston that the Government would not
sanction the terms proposed, and that he
should immediately resume hostilities.
Immediately upon the receipt of this no.
tice Johnston sent back flag Of truce
asking an interview with Sherman to ar
range other terms of surrender, which
was promptly made upon the basis ofthe
terms given to General Lee.
The Worlds special says Johnston has
pledged himself to exercise his authority
and vigilance to prevent guerrilla bush
whacking, OF any kind of illegal warfare,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02

ABouT 50 pieces of artillery, which
were buried by the rebels in the fields
and along the roads, during their late ia
nous retreat have been unearthed by
our men and brought safely into Burkes-
Vile These pieces were discovered
without much difficulty. from the simple
fact that eur scouts helped the unsus-
.pecting srebels to bury them During
the retreat Sheridan's scouts mixed free
" and constantly with the rebels. and
accurately marked the places of conceal
Inent of cannon, eaissons and other mn
nitions Of war too cumbersome to accom-
pany the heet-footed cbivalry. ---, 49,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02

NEW YORK, May Cen. Halleck has
issued an order at Richmond to the ef-
feet that no person be allowed to trans.
act business without taking the oath pf
a31opiance. SToS v&tA g .sc.-a
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
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CoRREcTIoN.--It was stated in the In
telliosacer of last Friday that the sum OF
twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents had
been sent to the Sanitary Commission
from the mite Society" of Bethany,
Brooke county Mr.. E. 7. Boice, agent
for the Sanitary Commission at this
place, desires us to say that the money
referred to has never been received by
him. He deems this correction neces-
sary to account for the fact that the re-
ceipt of the money is not acknowledged
in the last number of the Sanitary Bulle-
tin. He knows nothing about its recep
tion, and is unwilling to be deemed oy
the public responsible therefor
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The Fsneral Certegc at Michigan
City.

MICHIGAN CRY, IND, May 1.-The fu-
neral cortege of Abraham Lincoln has
safely arrived at this place The demon
strations of sorrow for the departed along
the route have been the most solemn and
impressive kind The funeral party at
S:35 A. NJ start for Chicago.
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Preparations for Receiving she Stone.
FE,s n yyall.Ec i 81 30 f..- i. -

New YORK. May l--Inview OF the fact
that the rebel ram Stonewallis afoat and
supposed to. be. making sherway to this
coast, the Government hssmsde prepara-
tions for her reception by placing IRON
elads in enr. harbors The Roanoke and
other ironclads, besidesa g torpedo boat,
ARE in readiness in the harbor
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
Report ofBesten Corbeti's Death Con.
trodicted.

New YORK, May la Philadelphia
dispatch this morning stated that Bos-
ton Corbett, who shot Booth, had been
shot at the Relay House, near Baltimore,
and killed. A subsequent dispatch to
the Philadelphia Bulletin contradicts the
report, and says Corbett was alive and
we'll this morning. saIkY.0gT E .
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
Dea,b ef an Inventor.

CINCINNATI, April IA. B. Latta, in
ventor of the steam fire engine, died here
on Saturday -i.--e
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02
WHEELING REGISTER.
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 2. 1865.
Telesraphic snmmary.

board at 81 43, and at the evening OK
change at 81 AT.
General Grant is devoting his labors
to the reduction of military expeha;.
lures. The army will be reduced fon'
hundred thousand men.
The second army corpsis in charge OF
, affairs at Burkesvllle Junction. One
hundred and fifty destitute families are
fed by the commissaries.
Harold has made confession OF the
assassination plot.
A bureau of public archives for the
preservation of matter bearing upon the
history of the rebellion has been cstab-
lished In Richmond
Anew sub-district, called the District
Of the Peninsula, has been formed out OF
the Department of Virginia.
Alb. Latta. inventor of the steam fire
engine, died in Cincinnati on Saturday.
A plot to burn the city of Philadelphia
has been discovered and frustrated.
In anticipation of the arrival OF the
rebel ram, Stonewall, several ironclad
Monitors have been placed in Northern
harbors.
Evidence has been discovered in Rich
mond of the existence of a rebel plot in
1863 to destroy Federal property by ILL.,
cendiarism. y
An expedition under General Osborn
captured a number of guerrillas near
Brownsville, Tennessee.
Immediately upon the arrival OF Gen
eral Grant, Sherman notified Johnston OF
the disapproval of the peace propositions
he had submitted and ordered the re-
sumption of hostilities. Johnston sent
back a flag of truce and surrendered up
ON the terms given to Lee. Sherman
manifested no dissatisfaction with the
course of the government. Johnston
pledped himself to endeavOr to repress
guerrilla fighting and all illegal warfare
The rebel ram Albemarle, which was
sunk at Plymouth. N. c., has been raised
and will be fitted out as first class IRON
clad.
The 10th and Odd army corps, General
schofield commanding, remain in North
Carolina to garrison the State.
Mr.. Holden, of the Raleigh Standard
ia suggested as Governor of North Caro-
lima.
Johnstou's army was to deliver up Its
arms at Greensboro on the Goth ult.
Rev. Markle, administer in Charleston
has been ordered beyond the lines, for
reasonable conduct.
A proclamation for the purpose OF en-
couraging trade and commerce III the
Southern States will shortly be issued by
President Johnson.
sherman's army is preparing to march
homeward.
sheridsn's troops are in Washington
city, dismounted.
The authorities of Prince Georges
county, Maryland, offer reward OF
$4,000 for the arrest of Booths accom-
pliees in that county
General Halleck gives citizens OF Vir-
ginia transportation to their homes ana
condemned horses to work upon their
farms. He has adopted stringent meas
ures against disloyalists' and allows no
one to engage in business without first
taking the oath of allegiance.
Genera, Howard, of Sherman's army,
has issued an order prohibiting foraging,
and encouraging citizens to repress ma
rauding and stealing. He discourages
refugees from following the army now
that hostilities have ceased and they can
travel freely in any direction
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Tur late Afcbbisbon of Dublin o

The late Archbishop of Dublin once
inquired of physician, "Why does the
operation of hanging kill mani" Be
cause inspiration is checked, circulation
stopped, and blood suffnses and congests
the brain .Bosfi." replied his grace,
':it is because the rope is not long enough
to let his feet touch the ground" "a iss
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02

lMR. FILLMORE, who was signalied oat
for insult by An su6reasoning mob IN
Buffalo, On the charge that he failed 70
show becoming respect for the memory
ofthe late Pfesident, weat from hts home
TO Rochester tomest the sezl1Aiiis 0f the
.dead, and was numbered among the pal
bearers who reverently followed the
corpse through Buffalo.
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MRS. s. Z. sURRATT,

who was arrested at her house in Wash
ington, on April 18th, was the mother of
John H. Surratt, and the occupant of the
house at which Payne was arrested
With her were arrested Miss Anna Sur
raft, Miss Honora Fitzpatrick and Miss
Holahan. a
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-02

+. This individual, whose name has been
kept secret by the authorities, was ar
rested in Baltimore, April 18th, and turn
ed States evidence, confessing the plan
of the double assassination, and putting
the detectives on the track. He is a
we'll known resident of Baltimore, and
admits that he was engaged in plot to
capture the President, in order to force
the government to an exchange of pris-
oners. When the general exchange was
announced, rSam" refused to engage
longer in the scheme. and endeavored to
disIade Booth and the others.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-07-26
rhase al

A letter from Dartmouth College says:
fOn Commencement day Chief Justice
Chase, who graduated from Dartmouth in
1926, was among The distinguished guests
in attendance upon the exercises of the
church, and every s~llusion to him by the
speakers was heartily responded TO by the
audience. At the close Of the poem the
crowd commenced calling and cheering for
their honored visitor from Washington.
These calls, u~nheededi at first, were con-
tinued until Mr.. Chase rose to his feet
when the applause was Of the most rap
turous description. Quiet being st length
restored, the Chief Justice spoke for 8 few
moments in bis usual happy and elegant
manner, and 70 the great delight of the
assembly. he closed his apologeticAl re-
marks, Is he termed them, with sfewsound
and practical words Of advice to the MEM
ber6 of the graduating Glass;