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WEST VIRsISIA vs.. Proclamation,
81 Gorern0r Boremdr.-Ever since the close of
the war there has been more or less contention
IN some Of the border counties Of Virginia and
West Virginia, as TO the legitimate State juris.
aicaon. In Jefferson county, the subject has
been particularly fruitful OF discussion and
trouble IL seems that q large portion Of the
tnnanimnts OF this county contemplated holding
an eiecuon to-day for members Of Congress-
State Senators and delegates to the General AS
ubly Of Virginia. On Tuesday, however,
"a -rnor Boreman, of West Virginia issued a
nov. nation warning the citizens Of Jefferson
nreciaa. " further opposition to the Constitu-
rrirYst a. Virginia, or violation Of its laws,
ton Of wesl n holding this election, under
NV r,ersisting 'plhorty Of the State of yir-
me ssassumed 49, vt claims that Jefferson
sinia." The Goyer.> mia. and under the
County IL part of West yn4 = government.
ss,r .sihority Of its constitute. -,biect he
II there Is any doubt upon this ss in a
roun,eis settlement Of the queeuon
sspeaceful and orderly mode, without resoi TN
70 violence or force" He orders that any one
attempring TO hold an election in the county
Aforesaid, under any other authority tnan tna'
OF West Virginia, shall be arrested ana pun pun
ished and calls upon the military 10 sustain
him In the execution Of this decree. .-l,-
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RTaTQNvn

Breyet Brigadier Gen'lrM. N. Wisewell. late
Chief Of the Veteran Reserve Corps Bureaus
and at one time Military Governor Of wash-
sington, hassendereS his resignation to the War
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HISTORY OF THE HRTECTIyE SERVICE

We understand that General L. q. Baker.
Chief Detective OF sheE War Department, i
about TO publish a fan history q the records
OF the secret service Of the GossrnmAnt mo-
only embracing the proceedfags OF has own
fbureau, bat those appertainiAe to al Offices be-
longing to the dstectiys service Of the Gov
4sIg
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TO De SENT NORTH.

sSArrsngemsnts are being made BY the intelh-
sence ONCE Of the Freedmen's Bureau here to
send large number of freedmsA 70 the North,
where they are called for by capitalists who
wish to employ them on railroads and In
mines, SC. From the LIST to TIE iMh of October.
forty persons were furnished with employ
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed by the late South
Carolina convention to visit Washington and
intercede in behalf of jeff Davis arrived here
last night. To-day, the committee headed by
Alfred Huger, called upon the President al
the White House
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SALE OF CONVENIENT BAKERIEs.-The
buildings and ovens Of the Government
bakery at Alexandria were sold yesterday,
realizing over two thousand dollars
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THE NAVAL RACKRs.-The steamers Algon-
quin, Of Mr.. Dickerson, and the Winooski, for
the Navy Department, are to be put in order
Tor the river race. The boilers of the Algon-
quin have been subjected to an b ydrostatic test.
with favorable results. The vessels will be al
lowed as much coal and as high pressure OF
steam as they choose to carry; and the boat that
makes the greatest speed will be given due
credit.-N T. Post, 11M
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FNED:-Yesterday afternoon. Sergeant Skip.
pom, OF the Third Ward, arrested J. W. Young
VINO claimed TO be United States detective
LOT oisorderly conduct and carving a con.
Seaeo weapon. The prisoner was taken before
Justice Thompson, who fined him as in The
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\ X Y G o o ID s

We are now receiving fine assortmentof
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Fncn We desire to call the attention of our Gus
toners, to such as plaid and striped Poplins. NJ
hair melanges; French Merinos; double width De-
terses, Aousiins, and beautiful stock of CsIicoes
Also, full line of Wooden Goods; Ladies, Zenbvr
Knit shawls, all sizes; Clouds, Hoods childrens,
Knit eioaks, &C., all of which will be sold at the
lowest possible prices. -- -.. a. -
GEO. j, JOHNSON & co, tsfs
oc Iz.3t- cor. 10th st. and Pa ave.
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-lREsrORTp.

- The Dahgerfield property in Alexandra,
valued AZ steut s56SOo which was seized by
Z the s6Stsfnsheht has beeA restored TO Mrs.
pansrfffeidb BY dtseetiencs tee Pyesldeuts
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GENERAL THOMAS

Major General Thomas, 10 whom was re-
ferred The Kentucky Palmer difficulties by the
President for Investigation. has arrived here
for the purpose of settling mp the affair
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CHARGE or FALSE PRETKNCRs- Il
johnson was arrested Yesterday BY officer
Ashton, OF the Seventh Ward, upon a charge
o. obtaining goods by false pretences from
Cora Pasco. The case was ruled for bearing
before Justice Boswell
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nrFIRRIENPs, MEETINa, (oRTH0DOX. )
BSaP IL from
ship at st. Paul.: InthsTsp Shafsh, corner Of nth
Rs pube .as .aes
ryS,AAi,A Al 6MLoowAsHIEGToN CENTEN-
u! hSR ssld NJ kfb14 EVEN vEsisS
iSs degrees S5s o, confer
HFWORK1NgMEN, ATTENTION = Each
in the Sony wno
ton Of this District. requested to appoint one
sna Mass Me es TRs.s
%ssi IF e ga
sSn hall Saxy Yard Also those
the above committee meeting. --' :
BY order Of the Chairman.
LSSee of &. bi,,, DISHES ei Of the essnd
ported y the committee and adopted, and ordered
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
ton q 70 the nsa Esq Mtss Sf
liberal arrangements made for the conveyance Of
the members Of the i. o. o. r of the District Of
Columbia to Baltimore on the Goth Of September
e. ID To L. M. Cole; ESQ, General Ticket Agent,
company were directed, every effort being u made
by him for our convenience in reaching Baiti.
3D. To Geo 9. Koontz, Esq, Manager Of Trains
az the W Washington Depot, for placing upon the
road special train and cars sufficient to insure
comfort to the large number of members
An To Messrs, Edward and George Pagel
Ticket Agents at the Washington Station. for
their many acts of courtesy and Kindness to the
committee and those it was their duty To serve
a., sth To Conductor W. O. Bullen in charge of
me special train for his successful efforts in be-
and for his care and attention the wants Of all
me abiifty with which he managed proves him A
valuable acquisition to the Company EMPLOYEES.
u Swpr EDMONST0N, CIR. Master.
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The Episcopal Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct f2-The Episcopal
Convention resumed the discussiO OF the case
Of Dr. Wilmer, of Alabama
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THE ALABAMAFRrEpMEN

. A report from the medical officer in charge
OF the freedmen in Alabama has been received
at the Freedmen's Bureau, from which it ap-
pears there are only AIS sick and disabled
freedmen in that State, who are receiving
medical attendance from the Goyernment.
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SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-C. w. Botpter, Ir
auctioneer, sold yesterday, lot No. Is IN square
15e fronting on north N street, near the eoTner
III. Lee.
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PEEsoNAL-Hon. John +. Starr, N. J.;
Judge Erskine, Ga: Major Gen. Geo. H.
Gen. N. N. Wisewell, Gen. u. 5. Mann, U. s.
A, are at the National.
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~ Bierstadts well-known picture of the
Rocky Mountains has been sold for $4,000.
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EDUCATIONAL.

ST:,TIMOTHY'S HALL.-The duties of this I'm.
- sutuuon Will be resumed on Sept. Is, 1885 FOL
terms &c, see catalogue and circular at the prin.
cipai bookstores Of this city, address the prin.
eipai; Z. PARSONS,
ou ol Catonsville, Md.
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JUsTICK OF THE PKACE.-The President 10.
day appointed Il. X. Morseil TO be Justice OF
the Peace for Washington county, District OF
Columbia
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I ARGE SHOW CASE.
We have one large SHOW CASE suitable for :.
millinery or Hat Store, for sale low
@. W. BOTELER 4 SON,
oc IZ-otn 800 Iron Hall
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INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS,
The receipts from internal revenue yester.
day amounted to S9O0O3272
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FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.
The fnIlnuino In hIe six Tho o,,.i-a

OF freedmen and refugees in Col. Eaton's dis.
ceiving rations from the government: -
II
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On TUESDAY, the Inn. inst, at a. O'Clock p
m o. the premises, We win sell six desitshs
Building Lots-Nos. %, a, ana part Of q n square
sss, fronting street north, between ID an ID
sts xast, and running back Ssofeet to a eide sIs-
Ais, Lots no and II, in ese<vation No. IL, ea bot
fronting Is feet on Sd street west, betwses
IS foot alley. Sale TO conDsnce On street .serti,
between I'd and Sd sGeetS>
cured by deed Of tEylst. : JAN f -
. Cesveyancing sEdGo vefnmebt stss asAs penss
% ia GREEN AwrLLIAMs. Auets
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YIHAscIAL.-Gold was more steady in New
york Yesterday The opening price WIS i&5 e
The lowest I44k, and at the close IA \ was bid
srne stock MARKET opened firm and closed with
a slight Improvement. Governments are NOR.
active especially the seven-thirties, which
have advanced EaX per cent. Compound In
teresf are rather better. -.E .tt s-.a.f. RI. ~
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RY GREEN a wIILIAhs, Auction.er..
RY las O. MCQUEEN a CO.,, Anet,oDeer..

RY JAs.C. MCQUEEN CO.,, AnetsoDeers.
AN .ELIGIBLE AND NICE BUILDING LOT
ON STREkT, BETWEEN I1TH AND 18Th
oaTRibAY AFTERNOON, October 10Th, a, a..
ocleck on the premises, We shall soil the wsster-
most part OF bdfvssion Of Davsdsonh subdi vision
Of bctr and ", and parts Of lofs and IL, Square
-, fronting q feet 10 inches sa.k street NORTH be
feet to an slyey. Sale positive
Terms Ore third cash; balance in sis ana
Of trust. I'D
Convey sncins at purchaser cost.
y. Z. MCGUIRE Co,
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FOUND DKAD-Yesterday morning, patrol.
man Greer, of the Third Ward. found the body
of a colored infant on 9th street west, near 4,
north. The coroner held an inquest and the
jury decided that the infant was still born and
was placed there by some person TO the Jury
unknown. The body was properly inferred by
order OF the CITY authorities.
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MOURNING DRESS GOODS. ~

49, .u...a.. ..#- Il
Giving special attention to this department., we
Lnpin Bomsazines at Sl.5o, rs, ., AIS. r rF II
Lupin's Black Thybet Msrino, q 80, LIST, atv II
Lupip's Black Parisienne Cloth, 81 -, 1915,
Lurin's Black g. Aousselaine. 81. In, 4 So
Lupin's 3I Black Mousseiaine, 20, rs,
4 Lup,n . Tsmese Cloth, al.oo, LIS, "a
bupan 3 Black Empress Cloth. q Is, 80, LIS,
Lupins Black An Wool Poplins, Is. lso. lis.
In.iu, = Black An Wool Reps, 81 -, 10, LIS,
r.npin,s magnificent elk and Wool Poplins, %,
Lurins 81 Black French Msrino, Ss!se, s7s,s,
Lupin' a So Black Mousselsine, All prices, -a,5
Long and Square Mourning shawh,
Black j, glish Grape and Grape Vets, "a ,Js-.,
Best Black Kid and Silk Gloves, lfG3 far'liy ?
Mourning Balmorals, &c, &c. Onr ri. ..4t
! s- BLACK DRESS GO0PS d. 80
are all Of Lupins manufacture. They are well
known 10 be much superior to any other make, and
b -fs xxrREMELY Low PRICES 4
/ r. i1-ii,'..-. ne -7-og els q Jos. !, NAY.
j4rS"t - e-F - go. sos rsnnsy,vaaia avenue.
90 Escort % p l.GlIlEI bet. 9th and 10th stss
MANHOOD AMP Y0yIHIyL XI0OR All
Nl rsgsinsd By HELMB0LDD BXTRAOf no
one ~ -
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VThe Maryland Synod Of the Eyangeiiea!
Lutheran Church I'm session ut Ha<erstown, on
tuesday adopted the report Of committed
rerommendire the purchase Of the Lutherar
seuniuary at Hagerstown, and after seieetinI
Yrostburg, Maryland, rs the place for the ne x
annual session, adjourhsd sine die. p 81 ...-
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cell had formed an opinion Rich,,a o..
PAD formed an opinion. Francis = o,pe,s1
TAG formed an opinion. John T.. ChaDnot
snai,sihgeo. W. ID. stanton, had cOnscientiouI
scrnples against capital punishment 49,
r. bndget had formed an opinion A. : M,-
un, challenged. Walter Stewart, Accented a.
sworn Owen O'Hare, had formed an opinIo,i
a. r.. II. Shoemaker, had a pracor1
csiyed opinion of the guilt 81 ~
prisoner, challenged. l.. T Cartwright. Ia
formed an opinion. Jonas Guhck. chalIengaj
Wm. Ihornas, excused. Edward Gallant hsl
formed an opinion. Fr-derick Peaster- eY
cused by being policeman. WInsIow IRA
foro, mad formed an opinion. VIM II Parker
challenged Chauncey Bestor, excused on a.
count Of age. Geo. o. Barron, did not thin
he could do the prisoner justice. Jos. Carroll
had conscientious scruples against capt
punishment Geo. J. Suter, accepted an
sworn. Adam Gaddis, Sad formed an opfr
ion Frank Cole, had formed an opinion. I'd
ward Thomas, had formed an opinion, bu,
thought he could give an impartial verdict
The Court decided Mr.. Thomas 20 be com.
petent, 20 which the defence objected and chal.
lenged him.
jackson Edmonston, had formed an on,n.
ion. VIM. Mclean, accepted and sworn
Mr.. Phillips stated that they had inforna.
ton that one of the Jurors already sworn mr.
Baker was over 65.
The Court. ascertaining that Mr. Baker wa
above &c, said that il would regard him a. no
baylng been sworn, and directed him TO stand
aside.
The counsel for the defence excepted to fhu
proceeding.
Emanuel Rosenthal, had formed an opinion
WIN. Bond, accepted and sworn
The following compose the jury Geo. "
Clssell, Esau Pickrell, VIM. j. Redstrake, Gee
McClelland, Uriah Hilton, John ID. BradbJTn
Thos. A. Newman, Chas Pasco, Walter StsN-
art, Geo. ]. Suter, william Mclean, William
Bond.
The Court here took a recess for half an hour
and on reassembling the case was opened by
Mr.. Phillips for the prosecution, who was fol.
lowed by Mr.. Bradley for the accused, and the
ex annination of witnesses was entered upon
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AN ATrEMPr TO SHOOT AN OFFICER AT TBv

AN ATTEMPT TO SHOOT AN OFFICER AT THF
PREsIDENT's.-This afternoon, man named
Robbins Sumner, who states he is a watchmap
employed in Alexandra. visited the Executive
Mansion, seeking an interview with the Pres
ident, but becoming disorderiy, and insisting
that he would see the President whether or
not. be was pat out by officer Crook, on duty
there Mr.. Crook had just turned 90 re-ent-r
the house when the sentry noticed Sumner
drawing pistol. and running up SEIZED IT, and
officers Crook and Smith arrested Sumner H.
was taken before Justice Walter, who fined
b i'm SIS for carrying concealed weapon.
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pIANos PIANOS,
In order to make room for our large stock-
s slrssSdy ordsr ed and expected daily, ofIGTS
as follows - ei0s' o0i saans
One nearly new Piano at $3.50
One nearly new Piano at $40, a.s. d 80
Three good second. hand Pianos at $50,
10 Two good second hand Pianos at Siio. -L
AND
- Six at lesser prices, ranging as low as $50.
several good second hand NJ eIodeons.
a,4 JOHN Il. ELLIS
{ 80 800 Pennsy lvs nia avenue
> &C n-ot near 10th street
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sIThe Government is about to sell the bridge
over the Tennessce liver nj chattanooga
syrThere was exported from England to This
cenntry during the war, i.e27,3B Enneid rifles,
ofwhish London supplied sia. 800 'fi and birmins
ham 6e2,54 = - -
SYoung Edward Ketchum takes his con
fnement at the Toombs very quietly. He read
poetry most of the time. His wife don't Yisi
hum, but other female friends do.
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llY wM. L. NALL 4 CO.. Ascs.sassss.

THE DIAMOND HOUSE RESTAURANT, BAR
ANprIXTUBES, STOCK ,HOuSEHO OLD FUR
SITuRE, &s. At AUCTION;
O'Clock, We will sell 81 the Diamond HOUSE He.
streets, all their elegant Tixtures, Lianors, &C.
The Household Furniture, embracing
Pine Carpets, Rugs, sofas. Mirrors
Chairs, Center and Side Tabled
Bede an4 Bedsteads, Mattresses and Bedding
WsshstAsds, Toilet ware, and other Chzmbes rs'-
Dining Table. Cutlery, Cresksr, and other rsbIe-
waTe. Refrigerator ID = I ...r ~
Cool Stove and Kitchen Furniture. and esoiIng
Requisites. Also. EaPd collection Of stove
1T. w. "a WALL CO., Aseis.
RY CHEM Williams, AuctionssTs.
nOBskHoLDs AND KITCHEN, spxsITCRE.
-. SODA F0yNTkIE.. 4es At AUCTION;
On MONDAY, tho 18th instant, We, shall sell o.
the residence Of n gestiemsn decliniag holsetsep
ing; no; 59S stb street sast opyosas Marin. tst
rscke, navy Ysrd, a. II o'cieckH -.s good Bot Of
Walnut lounges and Chairs, kntsosion An other
Beds,esds, Carpets. Ass,rssses and SadO"
Glass, Crcctsry ana Stone wsrs 30
4 Cooking and other Ssoves ~ .
Fine Soda Fountain, With Counties, BottleA aai
=. t-i>-''' >"+ xsa, -rp- e. 4
A. good lot q Kitchen Rsurititos. as
SeRa IS GRITTY & WILLIAMS. sss'',
- IAA IN. .FsgF ---T az oil - 80
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We sell the above ct FACTORY PRICES, with
ont the addition Of the cost Of freight. The cost
q freight In saved TO the purchaser buying here
there s uniformity Of prices ct all the agencies,
case. PARTIES purchasing In New York buy st the
same prices st whieh we oer these goods here, and
transportation f.l.F -.rr.. 90 -. -
80 o.. J. p. BARTHOLOw,
1851 th ST., bet. Pa. ave and Canal
oc R-eo2w Washington, D. O.
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NEW PAINT, OIL, AND LAMP STORE.
The undersigned having opened a new Paint
Oil. and Lamp Store at 500 1k street beg leave 10
call the attention Of friends and the public Ia
BRUSHES, and extensive assortment Of COAL
OIL LAMPS and HANGING FIXTURES
olr Stock at the LOWEST CASH PRICES In the
New York market we are able to offer inducements
uneQualled In this city. -
The Trade and Housek eepers are invited to call
and examine our Stock. hoping by strict attention
"orobatiQn OF our customers- A liberal discount
., ne given to painters and dealers
viii kAPLEY, MILLER Co
3O4 Ninth street.
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"HEELBARROWS,
" COAL AND CANAL BARROws.
HAY AND STRAW CUTTERS,
HAY AND MANURE FORKS, no.
SHOvELS AND SPADES
HORSE BRUSHES, ~ WAL ooooPS'
CURRY COMBS,
TRACE AND HALTER CHAINS.
..-'..- SW1NGLETRESS, .-.E
BUCKETS,
BASKETS,
MEASURES,
J. p. BARTHOLOW '' W.
Dealer In Hardware and Agricultural Implementa
55S Seventh street,
between Pa. avenue and Canal.
oc II cow Washington, d. G.
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IRIS. !, l.. sprNCrp

lbs. Z. SPENCER
Z Has ysmoxed h,1r Eress Making Establishment
rom o4S Pennsviya, Sia ~. to 34SPennsylyania
av entrances on street nsat, door to the w .h:
ington Building, whore sbe WI oDen an elegant
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A TLAHTIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY To
"A NEW YORK. ~
The Steamers composing this line are the
John GIBSON, Capt Young, ~A
KNIGHT, Capt. Morris <KBA
FAJRFAX Capt. Winters,
:. Leaving Pier No. ~ North River New York, and
i sSd 81 sMTRsHt ashinston, every WEDNESDAY
SssSS. s:Y nnd carefully kept
Inc Heemers OF this line now connect with A Lex :
abdria and Orange Railroad. a. FreiCht forw n a
TO any point aleng the line of the road ''''
q co.. ........ MORGAN, RHINEHART& Co
T .-.-...--.....- Foot G street, Washington
'-..-.--...- b. B. CROMWELL & CO..
So West street, New York.
ecs. BOWEN, BRO. CO.,
~ TIA "LLTi7 RHEUMATIC OINTMENT
Is again for sale at @. T. KENNEDY,S, (sole
'agent,) No. 5Os7th street and ana 9th st., Wash
ington City All orders for the trade should be ad
&C lf-lm. No. SO John st., New York Citv
JOUvlN's KID GLOVES AT as. -
We have just received from Auction
% Dozen JouVIN KID GLOVES, price sI.S.
IS Dozen UNDREssED KID, price Al
.-....' -s.. Jos. J. MAY q CO.,
SOe Pennsylvania avenue,
elH-IllI between 9th and 10th sts
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-21
"Doubtful, transactions

A Washington letter says 1.-THE heavy
loss of Government property at Nash
Vile is connected with rumor that the
disaster will wipe out many doubtful OIL
fee accounts, which new. of course,
never can be settled"
While some of the journals are sug-
costing rebel incendiaries as the proba-
BILE authors of the great CONGREGATIONS
that have entailed the loss of so many
millions upon the Government within
short time past. the Chicago Republican
thinks that it may not be without beneht
TO direct attention to the possible origin
which is limited at in the foregoing para
graph. 1t is beyond question that the
disaster at Nashville will wipe out
many doubtful accounts" if there were
any such accounts on the books OF the
Ouartermasters there Whether there
were or were not any such accounts,
there is now no means Of ascertainlng.
The system of bookkeeping which will
compel Quartermaster to be honest or
discover him if dishonest, has never been
invented, and probably never will be-
Particularly in our country, there are
thousand methods by which dishonest
transactions may be hidden beyond the
reach of the most searching investigation.
If q Quartermaster's account is deficient
he has only before the day OF settle
ment arrives, to have supply train cap
tured by guerrillas, or depot burned by
accident. The deficiency has then only
to be charged over to the account OF loss
by capture or fire, or whatever it may be-
and nobody is or can I've any the wiser
That many doubtful accounts" hare
been "wiped out" in this way is beyond
question, and the fact furnishes the true
solution of good many unexpected cap
lures that have been made by rebel gllcr-
rilla parties, and good many OF the de-
structive fires, that singularly enough,
have generally happened to break out in
that particular part. of every Southern
city where Federal quartermaster stores
were located. We do not assume that
the recent destructive contla@rations III
Nashville ana Chattanooga can he ac-
counted for in this way; yet do say that
it is little remarkable that rebel incen-
diaries should in each ease have selected
the vicinity of the quartermaster's depot
to apply the torch, rather than the vicini-
ty where ammunition and property of
that description was stored. If the OBJ
iect was simply destruction, the latter
would surely present to the destroyerthe
most ample field
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-06-21

We are in possession of facts in rela-
tion to deed of kindness performed by
Ben. Butler. He seized full service of
solid silver of great value from a clergy
man in New Orleans, and presented it to
. Republican editor of New York city,
with his compliments. The clergyman
despoiled by Butler was DR.. Palmer, one
of the most eminent elergymen in Amer
lea. The silver service bore this inserip-
ton: "The First Presbyterian Church
Of New Orleans, to their beloved pastor,
the Rev Dr. Palmer" Under this in
scription Butler had the following en-
graved: major General B. F. Butler to
-" This magnificent service is now
in the possession of Republican editor
Of this city, to whom Butler donated it.
old Guard H.s