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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-26
From Fortress WonrOe-Mrs. Davis
aud Mrs. Clay 10 be sent sOutk-Jea.
nnyis-R urnorn.

Davls-humOrh.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 24.-A steam
er sailed from here this forenoon for Sa-
vannah under sealed orders
Mrs. Davis, her four children, brother
and sister, and Mrs. Clay, go to Savannah
in the Clyde, as permission for them to
proceed North has been refused by the
War Department Yesterday afternoon
a guard was sent out to the Clyde and
searched the steamer and all the baggage
and effects Of the rebel party remaining
on board. A large amount of gold, valu-
able jewelry, &c, was found in the bag
gage of the ladies, but with the eScep-
tiOn of several important documents.
which were found by the guard every
thing was left unmolested
Among the many rumors flying about
to-day in regard to the confinement of
JEFF. Davis, has been one to the effect
that yesterday afternoon he was mana
cled in order to prevent, no doubt, any
injury to his guard, should he become
provoked at the strict surveillance held
over him The strictest regulations re-
specting persons visiting the Fortress,
are still rigidly enforced by Gen. Miles,
the commander of the post. No person,
either officer or civilian, is allowed to Ell.
ter the Fortress unless duly provided
with the requisite passes.
The American says Ex-Gov Letcher
was arrested at his house in Lexington,
and has arrived in Washington in custo-
dy
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New YORK, May 25.-The brig Eastern
Star brings dates Of the 18th
The greatest sorrow and Indignation
was caused at Nj Lincoln's assassina-
ton. Letters of coincidence were re-
ceived by the American consul and the
officials The gunboat Steady" fired
minate guns, and shipping flags were
displayed at half mast, The American
consuls Office was draped in mourning.
Uneasiness was felt in Salvador by
signs of ali attompt by the friends of
Gen. Borson's to overthrow the admins
tration.
1t is now certain that Spain has made
claims on Chill How they are to he set
tied was not determined. The troubles
in Brazil continue.
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From Alabama - GriefsoR'S Raid =
Address Of General Forrest.

New YORK, May 25. - The Herald
Montgomery correspondent details Gen.
Grierson's raid through Alabama. He
passed through Greenville. marching
about four hundred miles, and reached
Montgomery on the 9TH inst, destroying
on the way a large quantity of rebel
stores. On the Sd Gov. Watts was ar.
rested and reached Montgomery OH the
5th. The people of Alabama appear sat
isfed with the situation, and Union
meetings, largely attended, have been
held in various parts of the State,
The rebel General Forrest issued al
address to the soldiers, enjoining submis
sion to the laws and aid in the restora
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gen. sherman Serenaded-He Makes
q ID rief Response.
IPreSs Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-There was a
great turn out of citizens last night to
serenade Sherman. 1t was some time be-
fore they could get the old hero to come
out, but the immense crowd would listen
to no excuse, so he had to appear in re-
sponse to the compliment paid him by
his fellow citizens. He made very brief
speech, expressing the earnest hope that
now, that the war is virtually over. his
brothers in arms will, with the greatest
alacrity, resume their former avocations
of peaceful times and go to work with a
good will and energy to make this Union
as prosperous and happy as it was before
the rebellion, which has been so effectu-
ally crushed.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
General Lee to be Indicted.
Postal Communication, &c.
Rc-csiabii.hn.euto of Postal Co,nmuni-
cation. with the south The Trial OF
.Jeff. Duvis-Gen. Lee iO be 1udicted
Ly RiChmond t:ranl Jary.
Press Dispatch.l

New YORK, May 25.-Thc Commercial :
special says The Postmaster General
has started South to make arrangements
to re-establish postal communications.
A special To the Post from Washington
10 day SAYS There is no longer donbt
that jeff Davis will be tried for treason
very soon in civil court, probably i'll
Washington Gen Lee will be indicted
by grand jury in Richmond within a
few days.
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celebration of the Anniversary of the
Fall of Vicksburgh.
Press Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The officers of
the army Of tennessee, headed by Cen
erals Logan, Frank Blair and Oglesby,
have decided through their chairman,
Col. Phillips, to give an anniversary din;
ner i'm honor of the fall of Vicksburg and
the opening of the Mississippi river, oil
the 4th of July next, at the Union Hotel,
Saratoga Springs, to be followed by a
grand ball at Leland's Opera House.
Lieut. Gen Grant is expected to he pres
ent aud preside
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Custnr to Command the Department
of Missouri.
Press Dispatch.

New YORK, May 25.-A special to the
Times from Washington oath says:
Gen. Custar takes command of the De-
partment of Missouri, embracing the
States of Missouri and Arkansas Gen.
Merritt goes with him with the I'd divis
ion of the cavalry corps.
Hazen succeeds Logan i'll command of
ihe 10Th corps. Logan takes the Army
,of the Tennessee.
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The Qnarrel Between Sherman aui
Stanton Increasing in Bitterness.
Press Dispatch

NEW YORK, May 25.-A special to the
New York Commercial from Washington
to-day says: The quarrel Of Sherman
and Stanton increases in intensity and
bitterness. The Chronicle contains a
long conversation from one of Sherman's
friends on the recent events aud the
general management of the Wal Depart
ment The action of Secretary Stanton
is reviewed in scathing terms
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-26

NEw YORK, May 25-The Star and
Herald of the 10Th, has the following:
The contract for carrying the mails be-
tween England and New Zealand and
Anstralis via Panama, has been finally
arranged =
The death of President Cora ha, bad
serious effect on the minds ofthe citizens
of Gataumala, and trouble was anticipa.
ted
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-26
Ia,portant Suit Decided.

HARTFORD, May 95-An important
suit, which has been pending betwe
Judge Colt aud the estate of the late
Samuel Colt, was decided this morning
in favor of Judge Colt The amonnt
coming to Judge Colt is 100000 This
action is final.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-26

The remains of the dead soldiers kill
ed in;theT vicinity Of Richmond, Va. are
now being removed in great Numbers
and transported to their former homes in
the Eofth.H stHI N sif fsew3-i n
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Reported Capture CT Ex-Governor
Lctcher.
Press Dispatch. !

WASHINGTON, May 25.-A report pre-
walls that EX-Gov Letcher has been cap
tured by some of Gen. Corbett's meu.
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Death of a Telegraph Operator.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Mr. john Wesley
Fish. for many years favorably known as
a telegraph operator throughout the
United States, died OF the 23d inst, at
ter brief illness.
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A. HI. Stephens and the Rebel Post
master Reagan 20 be Lodged In Fert

Boston, May 25.-The United States
gunboat Tuscarora, from Fortress Mon
roe, with Alex. H Stephens and Post
master Reagan on board, arrived below
this port this morning. The rebel party
win be lodged in Fort Warren today.
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The Gold Market.

New YORK, May 25-The advance in
prices of gold today is the result of the
demand for export. The premium this
morning touched 81 37f 2
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An Irish servant girl in venango conn.
ty. who can neither read nor write. has
fallen heir to an income of three bun-
dred thousand dollars. Such Is oil.
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susceptible of being tortured by the
shrewdest ingenuity iuto a coioring 80
unfavorable, can be shown In truth
against President Davis or myself, nor
do believe, against any one Of the gen
tleman named in the Proclamation.
With regard to the secession of the
Southern States, Thompson writes:
Again, am denounced ss q traitor
and rebel in this Proclamation. Let the
world Judge between President johnson
aud myself, not according to the law Of
might, but according to the rules OF
right .
Four years prior to the secession Of
Mississippi, I was absent from the State,
engaged in the service Of the United
States had no control aud could exert
no influence over the political action Of
the State. President johnson, on the
contrary, had been in the meantime in
the service of the State Of Tennessee, Q
while her chief magistrate. and then the
representative Of her sovereignty in the
Senate of the United States, q body In
which all the States are sovereign and
equal, irrespective of strength and popu-
lation. Prior to the war between the
States, we both had been Democrats and
belonged to the same party. In our
creed. the Virginia and Kentucky resolu
tious Of '9s-g9 set forth the doctrine oi
stats Rights The Democratic party fol
sixty years, with only temporary depart
mos he'd hold to thsir cardinal principle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Arrival of the Vera Cruz-Personal-The
President Oh "a Pleasure TTip-uovc-
pneDts of Steamers.
FORTRESS MONROE, Friday. Aug.

FORTRESS MONROE, Friday Aug p, 1865.
The steamer Vera Cruz, Capt. Gregory, from
Vera Cruz bound TO New York, via Havana. came into
Hampton Roads last night out Of coal. Capt Gregory
reports Left Havana Aug 20 m; Aug. %, gale
west southwest. working around, westward bound;
oath heavy northeast gale. vessel working heavily
sbipped heavy seas and making no Roadway; at noon
bore up to Hampton Roads for coal go
The Captain expresses his grateful thanks to the mill
fary officers Of this post for their prompness TO assist
Him.
The Vera Cruz has a valuable cargo of sugar, cotton.
&c and will sail for New York tonight
They have three OF the of the English bark villa
Franco wrecked on the I'D inst. latitude ~ longitude
500 The remainder Of the crew are on the Norwegian
bark Turmoil.
The Villa Franco was from Sagua, bound to New
York with cargo Of sugar and moasses
NJ Floin Maxmilians ambassador 10 Europe, was
passenger in the Vera Cruz from Havana TO vera
Cruz
The 10th Pennsylvania Regiment. stationed AZ Nor
folk was mustered cut G; tie service to-day and VIII
leave for home as transportation can be iur
nished
This regiment is commanded BY Col Keppart
The steamer River Queen arrived this morning. with
President Johnson's family. Major Long and others
pleasure trip. They return tonight to Washing
ton.
Arrived steamer Thos. Colyer No. ,, from Norfolk;
schooners John L. Ford, Rutland, and j. {. Biddle,
from Richmond: steamer Blackbird, with the expedi
ton from Eastern Shore. Their search for the Effort
has been unsuccessful.
Pilot Boat No. p william Starkey arrived from
Boston,,
Steamer Point arrived and passed up Elizabeth
River.
The steamer 4. Winants with a small detachment
of tie Sd PenDsyv Artillery started out this alter
noon in search Of the lost steamer Effort.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
fHE BROTHER JONATHAN DISASTER
All. BUT SEVENTEEN LOST.
.MES OF THE SAVED.

tn, Ala Californian Of the Sd inst. contains
fs following dispatch:
CRrscrvT Cry. July 80, 1863. !
Via JACKSONVILLE, Wednesday, Aug . ieo'
Tho steamer Brother jonathan struck sunken
,0et of St. Georges Point eight or ten miles west from
bore at 30 p. H. to-day. All on board were lost e1
,en, ffteer adults and two children.
boat has gone to the rescue but there are no hopes
Of saving more.
Two boats swamped alongside Of the ship and three
boats were left on board.
The following are the names of those saved:
James Patterson. third officer; David Far
rel steerage steward; Harry Miller, baker; Patrick
Sims and VIM. Lowry. fremeni VIM. i. Shields and
Stephen Moran walters; Mrs. Mary Ann Iweedle
Mrs. Minnie Berkhart and child. Mrs Martha T.
Wilder Mrs Martha Scott and Child, four colored sea
nen.
LATrsT.-The boats have returned, having seen moth
ing of the wreck We give up all hopes of saving more
passengers.
Officer Patterson reports that Brig,'Gen. Wright
when las. seen on board had hfepreserver In his
hands.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
CRIME IN pITTsBJRGER.
Man Found with his Throat Cut from
Ear TO Ear-A Woman PoisoDs Three
of her Guesis-shc Works Systematic
caIiy.

PITTSBURGH Pa, Saturday, Aug 70 1860.
Our city has been thrown into intense excite
Dent for the past two OF three days by the discovery
on Thursday morning. on B0yd's Hill, in the Eighth
ward. Of the remains Of man with lis throat cut igOm
ear to ear, ami his body terribly mutiied b. numerous
wounds The most active exertOn3 have failed 10 give
my clue TO the perpetrators OF tie awful deed has
The body yet been identified II inferred. Several
persons under suspicion of committing the
crime. but the proof against them is very 81. gAt
Yesterday the excitement was rendered more Intense
by the Arrest vi Mrs. Grinder charged with persist
ent and quiet poisoning. apparently without motive
inee persons who were guests in her house al different
times have died supposed from tia effects OF poison
ana another NOW lies IN a critical condition.
Inc poisoning, II is supposed has Deen going on for
pending.
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Movements Of steamers.
SAN FRANCISCO. Friday. August

SAN FRANCIsCo, Friday. August II, lct5.
No news of importance has TRANSFERRED since
the 4th inst
The following ships have arrived and departed;
Arrived, August 4. snip Henry Brit,on, from New
York; 9Th ships Haze George Griswold ana Mendorn.
from New. YORK; llth, steamer Sacramento, from "a
mama; war.steamer Sarsnac, from Acapulco; l'th,
war steamer Suwanee, from Philadelphia.
Sailed August u, steamer Moses Taylor, for Near
aqua. with 400 passengers.
The warsteamer Saranac is to cruise for the pirate
Shenandoah
Sailed. August It. ship Syren, for Parkel's Island.
Sailed August lie, steamer Sacramento, for Panama,
carving 400 passengers and S9I6OOO IN treasure FOL
New-Y Ork and 500, 900 for England.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
MISSISSIPPI.
Closing Proceedings of the Convention
The Constitutional Amendment not 10
be Submitted TO the PcopIe-Tbe
Ladies on JeG. Davis-Rizh, 10 RE.
convene.

JACKSON Miss, Thursday, Aug. "A. ls65.
In the Convention to-day the ordinance pro.
posing 10 submit the Constitutional Amendment 10 the
people for ratification rejection lost by vote OF
5 yeas against A. NAYS.
An eloquent appeal meIorializing President john.
son TO grant pardon TO jefferson Davis and Charles
Clarke late Governor Of Mississippi, signed by over
1900 ladies, was read and approved.
resolution adopted requesting the President OF
the Convention 10 forward the memorial 10 the Prcsi-
cent Of the United States
The Convention gives their President the right 10
recOnyene them when deemed necessary.
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"eopening Of the Wainui-st. Thcaicr-
Edwin Booth and J. u. Clarke.

nv 49, PHILADELPHIA. Saturday. Aug. 20 ls6J.
Inc Nanut-st. Theater OF this city rcOprncd
%nlght under the auspices OF Edwin Booth and j. ).
oa establishment has been entirely remoierd and
rented, and is now the hand soonest ibeater IN lia.
delpha '"-'''' ''' mia
IA, AN immense audience present representing the
ouy fashion and intelligence OF the civ and gave a
"s arm ana enthusiastic reception 20 Mr.. Clarke
liant one " ''A'' 'i'1''e' 10 Df avery DILL
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The ROsIOn PoxI.Omce.

r1 BOSTON, Saturday. Aug. 81, ls65.
=, Inc statistics of the Boston Post-Officc for
one nsca year ending June 80 I-5 show . net profit
'''' a" expenses OF sJi-, 800 for the Government.
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to the shore The dotted line shows the route on which
it is proposed TO lay ssubmarine cable from Chappie
Arm TO Sidney Harbor, Cape Breton. TO connect with
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
Sinking Of the Steamer Spartan.

IT. MONTREAL Saturday. Aug. 10 Ie65.
p.n.ae steamer Spartan in running the Lachine
TP os To- day struck rock and commenced sinking
-'ef passengers were landed safely.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-28
The Very Latest.

SAN FRANCISCO Friday, Aug. Is, 1868
MANY bodies from the wrecked steamer
froher jonathan have been recovered. NO h'es were
saved except those escaping in small boats as hereto
fore reporied.
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the Atlantic Gable at Hearts Content An overland
line already exists from Hearts Content along tue
shore Of Newfoundland shown by the black line on the
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-14
Letter from Wade HamptOn--Why
He does not Emigrate.

That very bitter rebel and original seccs-
sionist, Wade Hampton, has addressed the
following letter to the Columbia, South
Carolins, Phoair:
Numerous communications having been
addressed to nc, proposing to form colo
nv to emirrais. take this method OF al
sSering them. not only on account Of their
number, but bccs-se Of the absence Of all
mail facilities. Tie desire 70 leave eoun-
try which has been reduced TO such de-
ulorable condition IS ours, and whose future
has 60 little hope, is doubtless as vide
spread as it is natural. But | doubt the
pronriety Of this expatriation Of 20 many
Of our best men. The very fact that cur
State is passing through 30 terrible an or
deal as at present, should cause her sons TO
cling more closely TO her. Ny advice to
All nv fellow citizens is that they should
devote their whole energies 10 the rBstora-
ton Of law and order, the establishment Of
aeri-ulture and commerce, the promotion Of
education. and rebuilding Of cur cities and
dwellings which haze been laid in ashes.
To accomplish these objsets-ths highest
which patriotism can conceiTe-I recon
mend that al Who can do 90 should take
TIE osth n allsriancs 20 the listed States
G1rsrnutut 90 bet ther -ar participate
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-14

ga ,Rs ses'o1...VI OF e,,l soyegnmeat 10
our State,
War after four years her0io but unsuc-
oess.ul struggle, has failed % secure 10 as
the rights lor which we engaged in IL. To
save any Of our r.glts--to secure any
more from tho general ruiu--wll reauiro
an the state mauship and all The patriotism
Of our citizens, ID the best men Of our
eounlry--tL0se who for years past have
r.skel their lives In her deiInse--reiuse 10
take the oath, lLoy will be excluded from
the councils OF the state, and its destiny
will be cOmmllied of necessity 20 those who
f0rsOok hgv in her hour Of need, or 10 those
who would gladly pull her down 10 ire
trleyab.c ruin, To guard against such q
calamity Tee all true patriots devote them.
selves with atnl and honesty Of purpose, to
the restoration Of law, the blessings Of
peace and ~ the rescue of whatever of lib
crty may be saved from tAe general wreck.
] after an honest effort to eGect these OBJ
ie,,7, We fall. Ws can seek homo In an.
other country,
distinguished citizen Of our Statc-an
honest man and u true patricl--has been
appointed Governor. He will soon call
convention Of the people which will be
charged with the most vital interests of
our State, Choose for the convention your
truCst and best mGa; not those who have
sku.ked in the hour Of danger, nor those
who have wogsAipcd Mammon, while their
country was bleeding at every pore; nor
the politician, Nh1, after urging war, darcd
no, encounter lis hNrdships; but those who
laid their al upon the altar Of their coun-
Try. Select such men, and make them
serve ~ your Representatives. You will
then be sure that your rights will not be
wantonlY sacrificed, nor your liberty bar.
tered for Il mess Of pottagc. My intention
is to pursue the course | recommend to
others.
Besides the obligations owe TO my State,
there are others Of personal character
which will not permit Tue 10 leave the cOun.
try at present | shall devote myself carp
Cstly, if allowed to do no, to the discharge
OF these obligations, public and private. In
the meantime, ! shall obtain nj! informa-
ton which would be desirable III the estab-
lishment ola colony, in case We should ulti
mately he forced to leave tho country.
invoke my fellow Uitizens especially those
who have shared with me the perls and
glories of the past four Years, to stand by
our State m0niully ard rrucly. The Ro-
man Senate voted thanks to one Of their
generals, because in the darkest hour Of
the Republic he did not despair, Let us
emulate the example of the Roman, and
thus eutitle ourselves to the gratitude Of
our country. Respectfully yours,
WADE HAMPTON.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-14
proolnmation bY Id GOYernor.


cn. n, A,stin ssptepter 15tb. 1888.
w,2,s,.,s an ibe Kan s,ntember Hnsf.l
I is.med proclamation in which, among
a,hor ,hiuts / directed that In notions of
Jsh, ,be several District Conrrsof tLc state
shall mo-, proceed 10 final judgement, aud
,Lot CHE usticca OF tic pracc throughout
,Ic state will proceed TO hear and dolerm-
Ina NH matter, within th,ir Jurisdiction,
and 10 render final Judgment and award
c,eeutlon IN conformity With existing laws
And whereas, from information aud re.
Election ana satisfied that in many In,
stances, IN action Of debt Ia the District
Courts, great injury would result 10 parties
from TIC loss OF testimony by lapse OF time
IL not permitted to proceed to final trial
and being also satisfied It will operate one.
rously and unfairly upon n very large class
OF citizens, to permit the forced collection
of debts under Justices jurisdiction,
Now, therefore, do hereby order audpro.
claim the Following changes In said Proc.
lamn,ion Of the s,h September inst, viz
The District and Justices Courts through,
ont the State nny proceed 10 4 al Judgment
In notions Of debt hut no execution shall
issue upon said Judgements rendered in
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-10-14
WADE KANProY


NEGRO TEsTIMoNY--Judgs Williamson
charges the Grand Jury OF Harrison county
as follows:
Is the freedman q competent wi;ncss?-
Our State like others has determined by
law, who are not competent to give evidence
in her courts. Those heretofore known rs
slaves, and free persons Of color, are held
by statute as incompetent to testify except
for and against eacl. other. Indians are
also incompetent; ard 50 are whites under
certain circumstances, we are inclined to
the opinion that tho reason Of our law on
this subject, is not founded entirely on the
idea thathe is slave, or in q condition akin
to slavery; butrests certainly in parto on his
mental and moral incapacity. We are Of
opinion that it will require direct legisla
tion to reverse this time honored law md
usage Whether his altered condition, and
mingling in the affairs Of life, will require
n change of rule, is matter for future leg
islatiou.