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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28

SISTERS OF MERCY We have on sew
eral occasions spoken of the sutferlngs
of the passengers on the ill-fated steamer
Sultana; which was blown up on the
Mississippi river. Judge Lafbin. OF this
city, had son on board, who writes, un-
der date of the 18th, from Memphis, that
when the boiler exploded he was thrown
into the river, and that he was in the
water four hours, during which time he
fioated and swan fourteen miles At the
same time he was scalded from his breast
to his feet. When he was relieved and
taken to the hospital in Memphis, he
writes to his father that he was attended
upon by one of the Sisters of Mercy, who
bathed his wounds with her own hands,
and who furnished him with wine, jellies,
ice cream, and anything else his appetite
craved, and he was allowed to have.
"Oh." he says, "she was second moth
er TO me" The Sisters of Mercy are the
same everywhere. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The Gold Market.

New YORK, June 2.-Gold continues
unsettled, in consequence of the scarcity
of cash gold. Bears are borrowing Freely
to make their deliveries, paying three
eighths of one per cent. per day, They
do this in preference to waiting, IN the
hope that after Saturday the payment OF
gold interest by the Treasury will COM
pei the bulls to disgorge the five millions
they are now keeping out OF market,
The quotations opened at s1.41s and
went up to $1.42.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28
Oil Swindle,

NEw YORK, June 27.-An alleged pi.
gantic oil company swindle was under
Investigation yesterday before Justice
Dodge, at the Jefferson Market Police
Court The United Service Petroleum
Company is the institution involved. and
it is charged that two of its reputed off.
GERS, A. D. Mann and Daniel Z Stratton
Jr., have defrauded different persons OF
large amounts of money. Mr.. George D
Kellogg made a charge against these two
men, and Mann was arrested and com
mitted, but Stratton was out of the CITY
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WHEN Charleston fell into the hands
of the Union forces. the rebels were con-
structing a curiously shaped vessel to
run the blockade with. 1t is about three
hundred feet long, aud in shape much
like a cigar-tapering, however. to a
point at both ends with guards project
ing at the water line two feet on either
side, to assist in preserving its equihb-
rum. 1t is spacious within, can quar-
ter three or four men-enough to navl-
gate-is propelled by small but power
full steam engine, on the screw principle
wholly obscured from view in the held,
and was expected to carry three or four
hundred bales of cotton. Admiral Dahl.
gren expects to complete the vessel and
send it to New York.
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The British Consul Demands the SUR
render Of the Wren-John &. Breck-
inrfdRe-The stonewalI.

New YORK, June 27.-The Heralds
Havana correspondent says the British
Consul at Havana has made a demand
for the surrender of the blockade runner
Wren, captured and run into Key West
by her crew.
General Breckinridge and his accom-
panying fugitive rebels were still IN Ha'
vana. Some of the wealthy secession
sympathizsrs had shown Breckenridge
great attention and offered to present
him with a house if he would remain
among them. 1t was rumored, however
that he intended to go to Spain.
The ex-rebel ram Stonewall, alias
Alinde, still remained in Havana harbor
but no one doubt that she would ulti.
mately be given up to our Government
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Foreign News.

New YORK, June 27.-The steamer
Cuba. which left Liverpool the afternoon
of 18th and Queenstown 18th, arrived
here at 5 P. M.
American securities active and ad-
vancing
All the Paris journals quote Lord
Brougham's speech, urging the policy of
clemency upon the American Govern
ment, and generally express hopes that
his humane suggestions may be attend
ed to-
The Paris Patrie says that an apology
made for the insult to the American Con
sul's flag at Honolulu, by the English
captain last April, not being satisfactory
to Washington government, demand
was made for further satisfaction, which
The English Government has just given
IN q dispatch to n, sident johnson, ex,
pressing regret for the occurrence. .
In the House of Commons Cardwell
said the conference with the Canadian
deputation relative to defenses, &c
closed on the 10th. The papers would
be laid before Parliament on the 10th
Hadfeld made enquiry as to the re.
establishment of English consuls at
Southern ports.
Layard said consuls we're now placed
at short intervals at the principal ports
The Moniteur is denying rumors oi
large reinforcements for Mexico, explains
that the army in Mexico will receive be-
fore the 3lst OF December the men neces
sary toreplace those whose terms expire
by that date The object of the move
ment is to maintain, not increase tht
strength of the army.
Foreign ambassadors had congratulate
ed Napoleon on his safe return.
The Prussian Upper Chamber rejected
the budget of the Lower House, and left
TIE government to fix its own budget.
LONDON, June 1s.-The frigates Mag
ara and Sacramento sailed from South
ampton on the 18th, destination un
The Prussian Chambers were pro-
rogued on the 18th Bismark, in a speech
from the throne, bitterly reproached the
Chambers for their opposition to the
Government They separated with feel.
ings OF mutual estrangement
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WHEELING REGISTER
ospNrsplY MosxtNs; JUNE as 1868,
r.,.--anhfc eummary'

TAlARrAnnIC
Gold ,losed at the regular ooaro IL
Nsv York. Yesterday, at 81 4it' anu ~
80" .-.n;nr 80 Exchange at sl.4o on CALL
and l.4os after call. =. p;,h
- bos issued sn order declaring oo-
~ .a the laws restraining the personal
liberty of negroes
....hurq has issued an order forbidding
u,setipgs to fix the price of negro labor,
and stipulating that there shall be no
difference between the compensation OF
white and black men.
The Virginia Legislature adjourned on
Friday evening, after session OF hve
days
treasury Department in Virginia, has
,eized the railroad leading from Danville
70 Greensboro, built by the rebels. The
Treasury Department will control the
road until it is regularly confscated,
The lincoln Cavalry is on its way to
New York to be paid off and discharged.
Ex-senator Foote and c. j. Faulkner
have applied for pardon.
Assistant Secretary of War Dana will
surrender his Office on Thursday, and
~;Ii assume editorial control of the Chi
cago Republican.
Sanford Conover has related his ex-
nsr;ence in Canada before the Military
Commission.
The British Consul at Havana has de-
manded the surrender of the Wren
John c. Breckenridge has been offered
q house in Havana, but it is fumored
that he intends to 60 to Spain.
The stoHewall it is believed, will be
given up to the United States Govern
ment
Two officers of the United Service Pc
,roleum Company are charged with ex-
tonsive fraud One Of them has been a.
rested and committed.
President johnson is recovering from
his indisposition.
The Mayor of Washington City reports
the funded debt of the city at $4,000.
A reception is to be given in New York
on the 4th of July to returning soldie:s.
At O public meeting in Lynchburg it
vas resolved to pay No. l field hands five
dollars per month. finding lodgings. fuel,
&c
Governor Holden makes a favorable
feport of the progress Of reconstruction
IN North Carolina, =,
/ list If abandoned Virginia lands,
prepared in the Freedmen's Bureau en-
braces 1000 or $4,000 acres.
Gen. Howard will shortly visit South
Carolina on business connected with his
bureau.
Gen. Kilpatrick's command will proba-
bly, be paid within week.
Thomas c. TAFT was elected Mayor OF
Norfolk on the oath.
Paris journals urge clemency on the
part of the United States towards the
rebels.
C.. n. Davenport, Of Wilmington has
been nominated for Governor by the Yer
mont Democratic State Convention.
The War Department has turned over
the Orange and Alexandria railroad to
the Board of Public Works of Virginia.
The police seized sl5, 900 in counterfeit
money at the Carson House in New York
City, yesterday.
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The Election i'm Norfolk-Disturba
Theft.
Press Dispatch.

FORTRESS MONROE, June 25.-The
election for city officers, which took
place in Norfolk yesterday, resulted in
the election of Thomas C. TAFT as Mayor.
Some disturbance took place in the res,
taurant of Mr. Chenoweth, on Main
street in Norfolk, last evening, and a
man named Robert Jackson was shot
through the breast. His recovery is very
doubtful. A court of inquiry was held
this morning, but failed to ascertain who
committed the assault
Charles A. Dockerty (colored) was ar
rested Tuesday evening, charged with
having stolen $4,000 from a clerk of Mr'
Moody. He confessed the crime and was
sent to Camp Hamilton to find the
money. When he arrived at Mill Creek
bridge, he jumped overheard and was
drowned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28
Fire i'm Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, June T.-At 3 o'clock
this morning, fire completely destroyed
the store of J. B. Bussier & Co., on Chest
nut street wharf, for the sale of pyro-
technics. The flames extended north
and south to the establishments of Neff
& Bro, Grocers, and w. Gallen, coal oil
dealer.
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Application. Of Ex-senator Foote for
Pardon-Homeward Bound Troops
-Assistant Secretary Dana.
Press Dispatch. ]


NEW YORK, June 27.-The Times spe-
cial says Ex-senator Foote and c. j.
Faulkner we're the only persons OF note
who applied for pardon yesterday. Ex,
Senator Foote'S application is dated at
Montreal
Among the troops that left here to-day
for their homes we're the 12lst New York
Volunteers, with twenty-four officers and
35S men. =,
Assistant Secretary of War Dana will
surrender his Office to his successor on
Thursday next, and Immediately start
for the West by the way of New York
to assume the duties of editor of the
Chicago Republican.
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Counterfeit Money Seized.

New YORK, June 27.-The police selz-
ed at the Carson House, Crosby street,
some $4,000 in counterfeit notes on city
and county bank ranging in denomlna-
tions from two to ten dollars. No arrests
were made.
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Seizure Of a Rebel RailrOad-Lincoln
Cavalry 70 be Discharged.
Press Dispatch.


NEW. YORK, June 27.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Among other
valuable property seized nPon,by Col
Loomis, Special Agent of the Treasury
Department in Virginia, is the military
railroad leading from Danville to Green's
boro, forty miles in length, built by the
rebel army. The road will be run under
the control of the Treasury until regu-
larly confscated by the court, and is ex-
pected to pay handsome per cent, above
expenses.
fheILincoln cavalry, which has render
ed signal service in Custar's division
throughout the war and lately command
ed by Col. w. A. Adams, is enroute for
New York to be paid and discharged
from the service, and will arrive there
some time tomorrow.
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Propellor Lost.

BUFFALO, June 27.-There was very
heavy blow on the lake last night, and
to-day the weather is cold. 1t is report
ed that the propeller Comet sunk in
Washington harbor, Green bay, with a
cargo of merchandise.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28
Orange and Alexandria Railroad-
The Presidents Health.
Press Dispatch.

Press DlspalUH.I
NEW YORK, June H-The CONNER
cial's special says the Orange and Alex
andria railroad was turned over to-day
by the War Department to the Board OF
Public Works of Virginia.
President johnson has recovered from
his temporary indispositiOn
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28

A COUNTRY EDITOR, speaking OF
Member of Assembly, says: The first
wear he went to Assembly he was so con-
scientious as to utterly refuse to receive
his allotment of stealings in the shape of
books and stationery. The next year ne
did not hesitate, and finally came home
unable to tell the truth under the most
favorable circumstances
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we.,ern Union telegraph.

New YORK. June 27.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company have opened
Offices at the following places: Congress
Hall. Union and American Hotels, Sara
toga: Fort Williams Hotel, Lake George
and Catskill Mountain House
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28

JUDGE PARsoNs.-Judge Parsons, the
newly appointed Provisional Governor
of Alabama, was member of the rebel
Legislature and Judge of the Circuit
Court, taking the Confederate oath on
both occasions . So says a Washington
dispstch to the Tribune.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-28
Debt of Washington City,
Press Dispatch. J

New YORK. June pa Washington
special says: The Mayors annual mes
sage gives the funded debt of the city at
$4,000. This shows an increase OF sbo,-
600 since 1861.
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President Johnson's Health.
[Press Dispatcb.l

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Presldent
Johnson's health is somewhat improved
te-day, though not sufficiently to enable
him to receive visitors. He will proba-
bly attend the usual Cabinet meeting.
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Reconstruction in North Carolina.

New YORK, June ga special to the
Post from Washington 9th says Cover
nor Holden, of North Carolina, reports
the work of reconstruction going on
satisfactorily.
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PRIZE MOWER.

u,uRsE MACHINES ARE INDIs-
PUTABLY the best in the market com
bininc as they do lghtness and durability with
the most perfect performance of their work In
the harvest field.
Farmers will find 1t 10 their advantage 10 give
early attention TO this notice, as our stock o'
machines is limited.
JOSEPH BELL &iCO.,
81 Monroe Street,
iea6 div. Between Main and Market.
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Abandoned Virginia Lands-Generai
Howard 70 Visit South Carolina
KiIpatriek's Cavalry.
/ Press Dispatch.

NEW YORK, June 27.-The Tribune's
Washington special has the following
The Freedmen's Bureau has prepared a
list of abandoned lands of Virginia, and
will subn1it it to the President for his
approval tomorrow. g. The list embraces
between 10000 and 10000 aetes of this
character.
General Howard will visit South Caro-
lima on business CONNECTED with his
bureau, after the delivery of his oration
at Gettysburg, on the coming 4th of July.
General Grant returned from Philadel
phia last night. =
The pay rolls of General Fitzpatrick s
cavalry, now doing guard duty on rail
roads between Richmond and Raleigh,
are being prepared, and the command
will probably be paid off within a week.
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Receptions

New YORK, June 27. A reception to
our returned soldiers is to be given here
on the 4th of July, and the entire frst
division of the militia has been ordered
ont as an escort.
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FROM THE SOUTH,
Late News from Savannah.
Compensation of Freedmen.
The Latest Items from Savannah.
Press Dispatch.l


NEW YORK, June 27-The steamer
Port au Prince brings Savannah dates to
the 23d.
The Savannah Herald has a dispatch
dated Augusta 21st, announcing the loss
of the steamer Leesburg by running on
a snag fifteen miles below that city
Two lives were lost and most of the cargo
saved.
Many rebel paroled prisoners are ar
irving at Savannah.
The order prohibiting the wearing of
rebel uniforms is being strictly enforced.
A writer in the Savannah Herald gives
as the nearest approximate to the
amount of cotton of the last crop yet to
come to market as one and aquarter mil
lion bales.
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Public Meeting in Lynchburg.
Press Dispatch.

New YORK, June 27.-Lynchburg, Va,
papers contain the proceedings of a meet
ing held there. 1t was resolved to pay
No. | field hands five dollars per month,
and No. women or plowboys two dollars
and fifty cents per month, finding lodg,
ing, fuel, &c, as before, the hands to find
their own clothing. Loss of time by
sickness or idleness to be deducted, and
the hands to be entirely subject to the
orders of their employers. Laborers re-
fusing these terms shall not loiter upon
the employers premises. Payment shall
be in money, or, if preferred, in supplies
at market rates. Presidents and super,
intendents of public work are requested
not to hire hands engaged in agriculture
without written permission from the
farmer in whose service he has been en-
gagged Parties violating these rules at,
ter subscribing to them will be deemed
guilty of perjury.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
The Testimony Of Conover'
Abandoned Virginia Lands.
Sanford Conover,s Testimony before
the Military Commission.
Press Disnatch.l

WASHINGTON, June H.-Sanford Con-
over, alias Wallace, was recalled by the
Government and testified that after he
left Washington, which was on the same
day that he testified here, he revisited
Montreal, where he met Tucker, San
ders, Carroll, Pullin, Westcott and a
number of others. They did not know
at that time that the witness had been
before this commission.
Subsequently, when it became known
that witness had testified here, his life
was menaced and on several occasions
pistols were drawn and threats made to
shoot the witness dead If he did not
swear and subscribe to an affidavit to the
effect that he had not testified before the
commission, and that the Conover repre-
senting him (Wallace) bad testified to
tissue of .falsehoods This witness re-
peated what was sworn to by him under
duress, with pistols presented in his face.
He did it to save his life.
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Gen. Terry's Order in Relation to
Freed Nesroes-COmpensation Of
Observation-Disclosures Of the Vir-
ginia Legislature.
Press Dispatcn.l

Press Dispatcn.l
NEW YORK, June 27.-The Herald g
Petersburg and Richmond correspondent
says Gen Terry, commanding at Rich
mond, has issued an order announcing
that slavery having ceased to exist in
Virginia, all the State and municipal
laws restraining the personal liberty of
colo-ed persons have become obsolete,
and that hereafter the colored people
will enjoy the same personal liberty as
the whites, and be subject to only the
same restraints and punishments. Va
prancy, however, will not be permitted
on the part of the negroes any more than
on that of white citizens. The testimo-
nv Gf colored persons he also states will
be received in ali cases before the militia
ry courts in his department.
Gen. Hartsuff, commanding at Peters
burg, Va, has forbidden in an official or
der the holding Of any more meetings by
the planters to establish d fixed price
for the labor of the negroes, or to make
distinction prejudicial to their interests,
and no difference in the rate Of compen,
sation for the same labor by whites and
blacks is to be allowed
The Virginia Legislature adjourned
sine die on Friday evening, having been
in session five days. Nearly all the mea-
sures required by Governor Pierpoin.t to
assist him in the work Of reconstr9ctllng
tne State Government were passed; ellc-
ting little or no debate in their passage:
The most important of these was that OF
extending the elective franchise to per-
sons who were excluded from it by the
Alexandria Constitution. These persons
are those who have voluntarily given ald
and comfort to the rebellion since the ISL
of January, 1864. ooo.
The election of members of Congress
and of the new Legislature is to take
this election the people are also to decide
whether the Legislature shall have pow
er to repeal the constitutional provisions; 4;
which exclude from holding office all
who have been engaged in the rebellion.
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U,HR DAILY REGIeTER
Il BINDERY turns ont all kinds
and Blank Books, for individusis. y
boats, railroads and counesA a
binding d0ne
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HOTEL.
Vedder House,

Vedder House,
Bnrnesyilie, Belmont county, Ohio,
A. N. yEDDER, Proprietor.
THIS HOTEL, WHICH Is LO-
i Gated near the Central Ohio Railroad depot,
has been thoroughly repaired and reftted. and
is new open for the accommodation Of the trav-
cling public. The table is supplied with the
best the market affords, and the beds are an new
and clean. ju33m
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Parties who have taken prominent
part in the rebellion, who desire to take
the oath of allegiance for the purpose of
making special application for pardon,
will, in the future, 1t is understood, be
required to take the oath IN the districts
where they reside, instead of coming to
this CITY, as some have been doing here
tofore. to subscribe to the oath.
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millistrator's Notirc.

Smithfeld tsp, Jan. 26, 1868
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HIGHLY Imp0rtant.

JOHN c. DAUDT, respectfully notifies
his old customers, and all others who NAV
desire Clothing made in the latest styles, and
IN the best possible manner, that he may be
found at the Store of Robert Boys, on TUES
DAY and SATURDAY of each week, where
he VIII be happy TO take measures and re-
eeve the orders of his friends. His old Gus
toners can leave their goods and orders at
the Store at any time, merely noting such AL
teratlons from the present or previous pre-
vaIiIng fashions as they may desire made =
Thankful for past favors, he hopes to meri
and receive continuance of the same.
JOHN C.. DAUDT.
Stroudsburg, April "a, 1862
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Executors Notice.

Estate Of DA FID EDINGER, late OF
Hamilton toscnship, deed.
Letters testamentary on the above
named decedent, late of the township of
Hamilton, Monroe County, Pa, having
been granted to the undersigned, all per-
sons indebted tc said Estate will make
immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same, will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN K. EDINGER,
Executor.
tsp, Jan. 26, 1861
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administrators Notifr.

stroUdsburg, Feb. l6, 1865.
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Valuable
FARM FOR SALE,

4
| The subscriber offers at private sale. the
valuable Farm on which he now resides
situate in Middle Smithfeld township
Monroe County, Pa, about nine miles
from Stroudsburg, adjoining lands Of John
V. Coolbaugh, Martin Place, and others
The Farm contains
One Hundred and Forty Acres,
about 100 acres of which is improved and
in good state of cultivation, and the
balance Timber Land. About 40 acres
is good Meadow, and a stream of water
runs through the premises. The i'm
prOvements are a
Frame Dwelling House, lz5s=a
a New Barn and Wagon House, and other
out-buildings, with never failing Spring
OF water at the door of the dwelling
There are number of Fruit Trees on the
place. LIMESTONE on the premises
This is one of the best Dairy farms in
the Country.
Persons desiring to view the Farm, can
do.so by calling on the undersigned, resi-
ding thereon.
CHARLES SHOEMAKER
October 27, 1864.