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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
DecIiuatien Of Governor Brough

COLUMBUS, O., June l6.-The Ohio
State Journal will publish tomorrow
(Saturday) morning an address from
Gov. Brough to the people of Ohio, I'M
conditionally Withdrawing his name
from the gubernatorial contest, as he de-
sires to adhere to his original determine
ton made upon coming into office, not to
be a candidate for reelection if the mill
tary power of the rebellion should be
broken and the war closed during the
first term of his administration.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The Champion Oarsman 60 Row on
tho Hudson.

Gilbert Ward has accepted James
Hamill's challenge to row on the Hudson
for the championship, and purse OF one
thousand dollars. His letter of accept
auce, published in Wilkes Spirit, is as
follows:
CORNWALL, June 10th. lS65.-In sup
porting me for the proposed match with
Mr. James Hamill, my friends considered
that stood second rate in relative posi-
tion to the champion. and, consequently,
believed, in offering him match for one
thousand dollars, to row on the Hudson,
they were doing the reasonable thing,
without expecting him TO be paid for
coming here.
However. will answer him finally by
accepting of his proposition to row on the
Hudson. giving him the two hundred
dollars for expenses. / will give him a
fair field and a smooth course, and name
Newburg Bay as the place for rowing -
On his notifying you, Mr.. Editor. Of his
Willingness to accept. I will Immediately
close the match with him.
Respectfully, GILBERT WARD.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Trade Restrictions Removed = The
Richmond Observation-Disclosures
sfWeudell Phil1fpa - s-..

new YORK, June l6.-The Secretary of
the Treasury telegrsphs to the Collector
of this port that the proclamation re-
moves all restrictions on products and
on all trade excepting eontraband arti-
cles, east Of the Mississippi. Other dis
patches received in this city also state
that the 25 per cent. drawback upon
purchases of cotton is yalso abolished by
the proclamation.
The Posts special says President John
sen to-day promised the freedmen OF
Richmond that the evils to which they
had been subjected should be remedied
Wendell Phillips, publishes . note in
the Post in which he says the repudia-
ton he spoke of+in Boston 'was that
which tha rebels would be guilty of il
they were allowed to get into Congress
by restricting suffrage at the South te
the whites.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
FROM THE SOUTH
The Desolation in Virginia.
Command of General Banks
The EnpIeyment Of Negroes in Vir-
einia-Thec PsPalatien at Lynch
Press Dispatcb.l


NEW YORK, June 16.-The Worlds
correspondent, on tour OF observation
of the condition Of the people and conn
try in Southwestern Virginia, writes that
he finds much poverty, destitution and
suffering. The battle fields and path
ways of the armies constitute one vast
tract of desolation, and but little has
beon done in the way of restoration
Whilst acknowledging the freedom of
their slaves, the late masters in con-
vention resolved that it would be better
for the slaves to remain with and work
for their late masters until a better ar
rangement could be made; that they
would not employ a negro without the
consent of his fermer owner; that all civil
officers be requested to take the amnesty
oath. so as to enable them to resume the
function of their offices, and pledging
themselves to employ all slaves who will
properly demean themselves, and refuse
employment to the idle and vicious.
Lynchburg, though never the scene OF
strife, looks shabby enough. There is
more tobacco in store there than in any
other city in the Union, and there is
much in he surrounding country
Among the people there are some petty
manifestations of spite; left, but as gen
eral,rule the fraternity more complete
than could have been expected. The
upper class are moody, silent and sqllen.
The merchants and small farmers think
their whole course of reasoning may have.
been defective. Some of the more ar
dent rebels are certain if the North could
see the results of its emancipation policy
it would end it: ia-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The Alabama.

WASHINGTON, June l6.-The English
and American papers of late have had
much to say in relation to demand OF
the United States Government upon
Great Britain for indemnity in the mat
ter of the Alabama, &c Whoever reads
the published diplomatic correspondence
will see that this demand is no recent
thing, but has been made from time to
time for the last three years.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Reported Destruction of the MOnu-
ment at Bull Run-Departure Of
Troops for Home-Sherman's Army.
Press Dispatch

New YORK, June l6. The Times
Washington special says: Prisoners who
arrived here to-day by the train from
Fairfax Court House, report that the
rebels have destroyed the monument
erected last week upon Bull Run battle
field. This seems impossible, and yet
there is strong reason to believe it. Tho
temper of the people in that part of vir-
ginia is not more loyal than it was six
months ago. General CANDLES men, who
built the monument, threaten, if the re-
port prove true, that they will destroy
every vestige of civilization within 20
square miles.
Eight hundred troops left here for
their homes, among them the lat New
York heavy artillery, numbering l24 Of
hcers and men
The last of Shermans army left for
the West this afternoon by way of Par
kersburg.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The Detroit Fire.

DETROIT, June 16.-The west wing OF
the State Prison at Jackson, was burned
last night by fire Austin, Towlinson d
Webster, wagon makers, lose $4,000, in
sured for $4,000; Wilmington, Cooley q
Co., farming implement contractors, 3d.,
900, fully insured; Walker Fish. boot and
shoe contractor, $1,000, insured one-half
will cost the State $4,000 to rebuild.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Bu.iues. q, stauds,iIi in Richm n d
[Press Dispatcl

New YORK, juno 16- The Herald's
Richmond correspondent says business is
at stand still in that city, and there is
not the slightest prospect of revival
for year to come. The markets are
overstocked with goods of all kinds
The coming crop will not amount to more
than enoug gh to last the farmers through
the year The governments supports
over 10000 persons, and this number will
be increased next winter.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS June 15-There are
and will be limited restrictions on travel
to parts Of the Texas coast, but free and
unrestricted travel and communication
will open in FIVE days. -
Governor Allen, of Louisiana, has pub
lished his farewell address to the people,
whom he addresses in temperate Ian
guage and with manly dignity and SUBJ
mission to the laws.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Dispersion Of Guerrilla Bands.
Press Dispatch.

New YORK, June l6.-The Heralds
Chattanooga correspondent says the guer,
rilla bands which have been so numerous
and persistent in Southern Tennessee,
Northern Georgia and Alabama have qni,
etly dispersed and gone to their homes
Many of them went who have been gull
ty Of almost every every crime against
humanity, and surrender and uncCndi.
tionally ask and expect amnesty for all
their past crimes
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Rebel Prisoners.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Col. Warning,
of Jeff Davis legion, took the oath here
to-day.
Numbers of released rebel prisoners are
arriving here from Point Lookout, and
are furnished transportation home
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The Freedmen In South Carolina.
TPress DISPATCH.

New YORK, June 16 The Posts spe-
cial says Gen Howard this morning re-
ceived a letter from South Carolina,
which gives a gratifying account of the
colored populstion, totally different from
the statements of the Richmond Repub-
lie. 10000 freedmen in South Carolina
are now industriously at work cultiva-
ting the soil, and 5000 colored children
are attending school regularly.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
General T. and Ofice-E Emigration from
scotland.
Press Dispatch 3 g.a=

New YORK, June l6-The Tribnne's
Washington special say. the returns
from Colorado to the General Land Of
fee show great rapidity in land opera
tions at Denver in that territory, i'll pre-
liminary steps to securing lands under
the pre-emption and homestead laws
Two thousand and tifty-six acres at that
place have been already taken with
bounty land warrants, and humber of
sales were made at Saginaw, Mich, in
Nav last. Three thousand seven hun
dred and sixty acres were located with
bounty land warrants.
Several gentlemen from Scotland are
in town, representing large emigration
society in that country, having capital
of 100000 pounds, which they propose to
invest in southern lands, if sufficient in-
ducements are offered. The society is
mainly composed of the industrial class
es, and on the reception of favorable
report from their representatives here
will increase their capital 100000 pounds
and commence emigrating Immediately
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Application OF Mrs. Psrriue for Par
-: go don.
Press Dispatch

Pres5 DIspatCH.I
New YORK, June 16-The Times
Washington special says Mrs. Perrine
has appealed to the President for elem.
ency in her case She was convicted of
giving aid and comfort to the enemy and
sentenced to three months imprison-
ment. In her petition she says it can
scarcely be necessary for the pressrva-
tion of the power and dignity Of this
great country that an humble woman
shall be incarcerated in dungeon for
kissing her cousin, even Is he were a
rebel officer. Besides, she AYERS that she
did not kiss the officer. 1t was another
lady in her company at the time who
committed the crime. The President
was much amused at her recital, and
will undoubtedly pardon her.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The New York Assistant Treasurer
ship--Fina nancial-GOvernment of the
Southern agricultural Inter-
ests Of Virginia.
Press Dispatch. !

New YORK, June 16.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Mr.. Van Dyck
is at present most likely to receive the
appointment of Assistant Treasurer, as
he is strongly urged by the New York
banking interests and has qualifications
of a superior character, as we'll as great
practical knowledge of finance. How
ever, a final demonstration Is now max
ing direct Oh the President in favor of
Blatchford in very influential quarter.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Odell will take
the place of Mr.. Dsnnison in naval af-
fairs, as the influences which placed him
there are now gone.
1t is confidently expected that instead
of a large return of our securities from
abroad, it will be quite the other way.
and an increased demand may be ex-
pected.
Many persons here think the best plan
of governing the South is to make mill
tary districts of it for time, and keep
politics out Of the field until matters as
sumo a more definite and quiet shape.
Accounts from City Point, Va, repre-
sent the agricultural interests in the ad-
iacent counties as being in deplorable
condition, owing to the scarcity OF seed,
stock, farming utensils, and labor. The
necessities of the inhabitants cannot be
more than half supplied by the coming
crops
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
/, The Gold Market.

NEW YORK, June l6.-Gold has taken
an upward turn. Speculation is now
entirely on the bear side, and the prevail
ing idea among the shorts is that they
viii be able to lower it to Sl.40.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The Nashville Fire.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The officers in
charge of the Quartermaster stores
housed at Nashville, destroyed by fire,
have saved many stores from the rqins,
and now estimate the total loss at about
d million and quarter.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The Ball Run Monu .lsru,.
IPrass nisnatch !

New YORK, June l6-Tne CONNER
calls special says; The report that the
Bull Run Monument had been defaced
and demolished is contradcted.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
The 5.3O Loan,

{ PHILADELPHIA, June l6.-Tbe sub
scriptions to-day to the 7-30 loan, as re-
ported to Jay Cooke, amount to- S2,O11,-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17

STEIN Bros. don't crowd the Custom
house and Paymaster's Office With run
,,orc
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-17
Reverdy Johnson's Argument.
Press Dispatch

NEW YORK, June 16.-The Worlds
Washington special says Reverdy John
sons argument in the conspiracy case
will relate mainly to the jurisdiction of
the court, and tits intimated that it is so
severe to some members of the commits
sion that they will object to its recep-
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

ORIaIr OF THE PENNY Posr.-Macau.
lay in his history OF Eugiand states tha,
in the reign of Charles, III. an en,erpris
ing citizen Of London, William D Jck wrsy
set up at q great expense, penny post,
which delivered letters and parcels SIXTY
eight time day in the busy and crowded
streets around the Exchange, and fou,
times day in the outskirts of the capital
This improvement vas as usual strenuous
" resisted. The por,ers complained that
their interests were attacked, and tore
iown the placards in which the suhem.
was announced. A cry was raised thai
lbe penny-post was Popish coutIivance
rne great DR. Oates, it was affirmed, hso
hinled that the Jesuits we're 1t the bot
tom Of scheme, and the bags if examined
would be found full OF treason. The util
ity of the enterprise was, however, s,
great and obvious that all opposition prov
ffuiiless. AS soon as il became clear tina
the speculation would be. lucrative, th,
Duke Of York, who had poss-office revs
nues se,tled on him complained Of it q,
an infraction of his monopoly. aud tn,
courts Of law decided 10 his favor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

sey- The Oitumwa Courier says ''ten
miles mr. of the Des Moines Valley
Railroad. from Pells to Monroe. was put
under contract Wednesday. The compa-
ny have the iron already on hand and
will complete the section at an early day"
We have no doubt Of it, fur the energy
and enterprise of this company are sur
passed by no company in the State. We
hope for the early completion of the road
We shall visit the capital city oftener
then. That stage ride is exhaustive Of
the best constitution and the most apos.
toio patience. Moreover, is our wish
ounded in our great love for Dobbs.
rheophilus, the passionated, promised
to visit us, and with him to bring his
adored Sophronia, the amisble, and nine-
teen children. For ease in transportation,
our regard for Dobbs leads us to wish fol
e speedy completion of the road to De.
Moines.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

Man wants T0src-no uncommon want
And every year and month brings forth . new one,
Which, after cramming the gaxettes with can't
The age discovers to be NOT the true one.
OF such these let their conooctors vaunt
III ding the BfffxRs that have credit dns won
The worlds great tonic which skill can better
mean the matchless BlTTERs Of HosTETTER.
Doctors were living long before old Galrn,
And uncs. exceeding learned grave and cage;
But the sto0sehics they were bound TO tail in;
Success came not until this later age.
Now b the era sick folks made hale In.
And dread dyspepsia driven from the .tsge.
Agues, renittents, heAdaches-feai herd-spIitfers-
Vanish like smoke before HosrETTEgS BITrERs.
In Pittsburgh are they msde-a pleasant city
Famous for furnaces and coal bituminous
Which, though by day they may mot be deemed pretty
Make IT by night particularly luminous.
Bat finer stiii the Bitters, made In Iiiy
For the complaints that else would be consuming ~
don't mean rs, but those who, not being sprites,
Bitters require TO pat their framts 70 righis.
Herbs, bsrks and roots compose the rare In usion;
No mineral poison nars their juices pure,
Ard rye's mild essence holds them In solution
Tho TASTE h pleasant, the eject In .ure.
Beer have the Bittsrs yet proved delu-ion;
Try them 10 t;me, aud bealfh and strength secure.
The dragon-slayer figures oa the label,
And they. like him, 10 ssve the weak are able.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

NRw MKAsURRM4ETs OF SEA-DEPTHs
-Various &c. soundings made by the
new Telegraph Company in England in
preparation for the lying of the Atlantic
submarine cable this .ummer, reveal the
following results: The Baltic sea be-
tween Germany and Sweden is only l2o
feet deep. and the Adriatic between Ven
ice and Trieste l30 The greatest dept
Of the channel between France and Eng
land does not exceed $40 feet, whilst 10
the southwest Of 4Vclsnd, where the sea
is open the depth 10 more than 1000 feet.
The seas to the south of Europe are
much deeper than those in the interior.
Ia the narrow part of the Straits of Gi-
bralter the depth is only 1000 feet, while
little more to the eest it is 5000. Oa
he coast Of Spain the depth is nearly
5000 feet. At 95) miles south of the Nau
,ucket fsouth Of Cape Cod) no bottom
was found at 800 feet. The greatest
of all are to be met with ia the Southern
Ocean. To ths west of the Cape oil
Good Hope 900 feet have been meas
ured and to the west OF st. Helena 27,
600 feet. Dr. Young estimates the aver
age depth 4 the Atlantic at 26.00O feet
a0d Of the Pacific at 29, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19


A few days since General ID. S. Good.
ioe, Chairman Of the Union Executive
Committee of Kentucky, addressed let.
ter to ex Governor Msgofhn, stating that
be had been informed that he Magoffiu)
Was 10 favor of the Constitutionsl Amend
ment, coUgratuia.iDg him upon the fac,
and 'evuesting him to address the people
Of kentucy on this important question at
such times and places as would suit hi,
convenience. In reply to this, General
Goodloe yesterday received the following
letter:
TEMPLE Hill (sEAR HARRIsBuRa,)l
June 10.
D. S. Goodloe, E-q., Chairman, DC:
Ny Dear SRI have just returned
from a fishing excursion and rec ! ed
your letter Vi yesterday. You are right
IN supposing am for the Constitutional
Amendment Slavery upon this conti-
nen, is gone. |. is ao accomplished fact
and the sooner Kentucky recognizes the
fsct the better tor ber. We want no
dead issues in the coming elections, on
which, even II success Is attsined, moth
ihg be- ond the el ,etion of candidates can
be accomplished. We cant save slavery
ami the people tught to be deeply inter
ested In acting upon living issues. and in
saving what there is lett OF the Consiitu-
tion-the Government Of our fathers. |
tired To save 1t y ia as it came to Us
from their hands, aud was .xpouuded by
courts; but IS this can't be done, let US
preserve all thas is left OF 1t outside of the
bigger, and We shall thus have, il we sue
c.ei. the best government on earth. The
trials through which VIC have passed
clearly demonstrate that the Government
Is amply able, without any increase of its
mestio enemies. HcncefoTward there will
be more conhdence at home and abroad 10
the stability OF our insiitutIons-slavery
having expired upon this continent as q
consequence of the revolution. And nov
| must decline your very polite 10 nvltation
to address the people of the State. upon
these questions Tor the present. My pri-
vate affairs imperatively demand my per
sonal attention; yet. if thought my
poor services would bring about the de
sired result, should not hesitate 10 acl
in accordance with your wishes. Manner
GUS letters, from old and valued friends
are coming into me daily. and | may
think it my duty in few days to make q
public answer to these inqaires. 1t il
painful to differ from them, bat have
ac.ed With no party for several years, be-
cause, not knowing what to do, | have
done nothing leaving it to events ,t
shape my course.
"R ,spec.fully your obeiient servant,
"B. MAGoFFIE"
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0oW Orky u JuDe 10.
The steamship Loadon from Liverpool
arrived this p. N. She has nearly 800
passenger and . lsres nsmber Of emf
grants. Her advices are Two days later.
Tho Daily News anbosnces thst as the
war may nov b. eooeiderd at an end,
the government Is about 70 refuse any
longer to recognize the Confederate men !.
of-war 10 Bntish ports. Vessels, there
fore, claiming that character will Be
Obliged to depart, or assume some recog-
nixed nationality.
The Times makes q similar annouace
ment. IL says Johnscu's proclamation
10 open the norts is creditsbe 10 his mod
Grafton and is another instance Of reepec,
for the Law, which has guided the United
States goyerhmens in its dealings With
10. eign nations. /. hopes this modera-
tIon viii not be un.ewafded and thai Eng
hsh vessels will not attempt to enter
Texan ports
In sn.iher article the Times cont, nds
there is not the slightest ground for ex.
pectiBg successful Issue in Texas.
although disldr m $ be ulsalailei ioG
= year or tsso.
In the ssme article 1t expresses the
esrnes' hope that the Confederate leaders
may be trtated In gener' as Spirit.
Lord P.tm,rstan ,sndsred . pension
Of E 500 to Mrs. C,bden, who CRATE.
tnlls d-chued.
The King Of Belgium's health cause.
essines@.
Thsre were SO wrecks and much loss
OF life from = storm in the Baltic.
Nothing positive is koown a. to Napo-
Icons return from Algiers.
1t is site that the anxiriies about Mex.
ican affairs cont med undiuished 10 Paris
and speeches on the subj ct anxiousIy y
asaited 10 the corps de legislAtif.
The P.trie says:
The efforts OF the Jusris.s in the Uni
ted States to obtain volunteers are en- tirely
without result.
A meeting was held at Turin to protest
against the continued recognition Of ths
temporal power OF the Pope
Il is reported thst Spanish Troop.
troops have been ordered to withdraw
from San Domingo At once.
The Emperor of Brazil in opening tb,
Chambers referred to the Florida affair il
which the United States government &C
knowledgsd the justice of the Br.sillia,
proclamation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

The REBELLION IN A NUTSHELL
"MAck" seuGs the following to the Gin.
ciuna.i Commercial from Louisville. 1t
furnishes the most complete history Of the
rebellion that we have seen:
"a son of DR.. Breckenridge having re-
turned from the rebel army, the old man
aeked him, 10 his quaint way, my 500,
have you fourd out what you've been
fighting for?" s.Yes, fsrhsr." the return
Cd prod,gel replied. We've been trying
70 oct he Niger into Soasos'' Gao the
history of thr war, from Southern stand.
point be given III fewer word>?'