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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-20
The state Prisooners n EeEs Werren'
ALEXANDRA n. STEPHENS. ----


A paragraph appeared some time ago. and was given
some slight circulation in this city making statements
to the effect that Nj Alexander stephens Of Georgia
comfortably confined and unkndly treated at Fort War
rem Feeng assured that such reports were the exact
contrary the truth, took the pains TO send re-
porter 10 the fort TO the matter for the bcne
1T Of the public. As were sure OF doing we learned
that the distinguished captive Is treated with the utmost
Kindness and granted every privilege compatible with
bis position and safety as prisoner OF State
Mr. stephens Is Quarercd In room partially below the
10 the fort His apartments are on level with those
occupied by the subordinate officers OF the garrison,
some Of whom vacated their quarters that he might oc
cupy them. There IL plenty Of light, from windows
opening upon the parade ground The waTls Of Fors
Warren are so thick that the arr in the officers quarters
summer and M stephens shares the necessity with the
rest he has IRE whenever he wishes II, and Is 20 &C.
commodated nearly every day at present. - he Is Ia
The prisoner Is allowed TO commute his ratons IN
money, and now has his meals sent him from tho on
corporal is detailed to wait upon him, and the
guard who PAGES before his windows gives him
the means Of communicating his wshe: a any hour
however, but, having given his parole, allowed 20
walk where he pleascs and much as he pleases, on
hour during The day. that assigned for Hr ksSsans e.
ercse on the rampars, Mr. Stephens Is required 10 ri
main in his room By the terms Of bi: parole wail5
10 any hut the commissioned officers Of the garrsoa
and neither the enlisted the occasional visitors
70 tue Iort can enter INTO convoFsauon WIN nim
Mr. Stephens exercises his privilege very sparingl{s
and spends much Of his time IN writing In his room Hs
could make some very valuable contributions to the
inner history Of the late rebellion II he were disposed q
do and seems highly probable that he y ccsuPysnc
bis leisure in such work. We are informed that n
Stephens expresses himself as perfectly tsncd WIN ~
whole treatment His health Ia ~ " has been snoe -
entrance into public life, variable and preoanous
lately remarked that the cir at Fort warren suea ~
better and seemed delightful than ct any watering
place he had ever visited "A
Mr. Reagan the rebel Postmaster General capsured -
the time with Jefferson Dawe occupies rocms ~
the floor with and quito near tnoee W S.
walk on the nmpsrts, In the company Of com"'''
stoned ofhcer - A.. 49,. =.
Fort warren. Major Appleton having resigned his com
mission Lieutenant woodman, who has ior some sms
10 he service was lately presented by Mr. stephens
with valuable work from that gentlemane library
token OF appreciation OF the delicate ana sen"s"
manner in which he has performed his duties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-20

uw.., ~ a,s CRArr "-"want 10 zee Grant mighty
had a. vou,n said blue coated veteran TO the people
aboard the the other rornins on TIER
INV ali WHY in thunder didr you come down 70 tha
front, when be wanted V zoo you. hey''-WaseTvssS
fNsl M9sL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SATURDAY August l9-oI. NJ.
The stock market free from excitement at the nrst
board this morning and the Improvement OF last even
ing was well maintained Although most Of the brokers
RE bears there is strong disposition manifested
among them put out more "shorts' at present. The
Ibus ~ with one prominent and few trding excep-
lions at the same time disinclined buy
lready loaded with stocks preferrng to out of
he market Nearly the whole of the brokers and out
side operators bulls before the Ketchum explosion
and those of their number who have ridden storm
and held on to their stocks anxious for rise, to
enable them to sell out at a profit The great Erie
Spectator Of Broad street heavily sadded with Stocks
and Is trying 10 raise prices by buying more
and several powerful but powerless
operators doing likewise the best Of their very
limited ability How far how long they will
influence upon the Of prices remains be
Meanwhile they have in their favor the important ee-
ment of easy money market At the first board Erie
closed per higher than at the second board yeser
day, Reading q, Michigan Southern u, New York
Central u, Northwestern u, Rock Island y, Fort
Wayne y, Cumberland a. Government securities
st ady. Coupon hve-twenties sold at 1861, new
issue lo4x, tenforties o. thirty notes, second
and third series, 99 995S AT the open board, at one
O'Clock prices u higher Erie closed on the call
at SO, Reading l03 Michigan Central 106, Michigan
Southern 62H, Illinois Central 1913. Cleveland and
Pittsburg 81, Rock Island tb.3) l051s, Northwest
ern preferred 81 Fort Wayne s4, Atlantic Mail 1885,
Afterwards, the street, there was further iracona
improvement and Erie rose to s3Z
The market for petroleum stocks was firm webster
Closed at the first board So 66 Bradley ID 10) So Pit
hole Creek 81 S. Heydrck &c., Montana " 70 Flrst
National 12c Oil Creek So 65 United States $24 80.
The gold market showed increased strength and &C.
tyity under the advance foreign exchange the tempo
rary suspension Of sales by the SubTreasury and the
export of S2O specie to-day with the prospect Of
larger exports in the future 1t is we'll for the gold
buls To understand however, that every rise in the
premium will cause renewed sales by the government
which, whatever may be thought of their legality ju
dicousness cannot but exert depressing influence upon
the market for the time being The opening price was
1881 followed by advance 144z, and relapse to
1884 at which 1t closed
Foreign exchange is firm Leading drawers ask 1097s,
out sales at second hand made at 1907 ~. Ofth
specie exported to-day the Germania took out $7l5o2
the City of Boston $1ao172, making total for the
week of SPAS, $685.
The demand for money to-day has been moderate and
psShpty met Al seven per cent on call The discount
line is dull at and 10 IA per cent for commercial
paper according grade The approximations of lenders
vsiby abaed but only first class collateras are in
favor and caution is strictly observed.
The business at the Sub Treasury today was as fol-
iows:-
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II 10 stated that the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Company, in connection with other interested corpora
lions, have purchased one-haf interest In the Union
Pacific Railroad leading from wyandotte, in Kansas,
through Lawrence towards the West. The object is 10
secure through connection between the Union Pacific
road, via the Missouri Pacific, the Ohio and Nissis.
sppi the Little Miami, the Columbus and Ptsburs and
the Pennsylvania Genital 10 Philadelphia
The Rome WATERFOWL and Ogdensburg Railroad earned
during the month Of July 800 o5o, which is 1908 in
excess Of the receipts for the time In 1854.
The following s the New Orleans cotton statement for
the week ending August 10.
Bales.
Stock on hand Sept l. 160l......,............ l57B
Arrived Since. .211,o33
Total. 40 sos
Exported since Sept !, 1894. .1Ne40
On hand August TO- 1880. .................... 81 sos
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II will seem almost Incredible TO your readers but is
nevertheless fact The rule here is "drst come, nst
good many sells being perpetated False reports
are constantly circulated and Innocent people suffer ex
sailor arrived this morning from the bay and reported
that the Great Eastern was coming He saw cloud OF
vessel which might have been the Great Eastern The
report passed around almost rapidly the telegraph
could send u and OF course the farther got the more
highly embellshcd u became that In the end the story
ofthe three black thrown completely into the
shade. One person he'd on undoubted authority that
The Great Eastern yes sisnalled an99, sixty miles from
distance only outside the harbor while sim another was
ready TO that be the big ship FIRE in Trinity
Yankee becfsteak and that several more valuable lives
bad been sacrificed 10 the cause Of electricity and science
IN general OF course the whole story had its origin and
ending in smoke; but nevertheless absurd was, IL
gained extensive crcdencc In oil It's phases.
The worst sell was In the shape Of the following no.
!ce posted BY some wag on the fence In front Of the
Great Eastern arrived. Made mouth Of bay about
seven O'Clock this morning Gaatea plotting her up
voraSiy win reach Hear.s Contsn. about four O'Clock
this afternoon, God permitting Praise DO 10 the Al.
mighty.
then proceeded TO the telegraph Office TO ASCERTAIN
whether II genuine not But the telegraph ONCE
was closed Neither Mackay nor waddell nor Lundy
was 70 be seen The HERALD correspondent was also in
Why amt they heref shouted one deeply ssitatsd
individual.
They ought TO be here certainly at such time q
thidp said another.
ION, see how Il is,n said gentleman from Barbor
Grace s'Of course II the news 10 true, they wouldn't
remain here but start Immediately 10 meet the Great
Eastern down the bay. That's where they're gone I'M
doubleday"
All eyes Immediately turned to the water. little
sailbos was seen half mile out In the bsrbor making
for the Narrows and concluded without Delay thai
Mackay, waddei Lundy and the HERALD correspondent
were the occupants But this was soon discovered 70 Dc
not fact, a. the pbiosopho Mackay was shortly after
seen quietly pursuing his way the road entirely I'M
conscious Of the popular ercemeut relative 70 bis where
abous He pronounced the story fabrication from be
ginning 10 end.
As cooling reflection before retiring from the pen TO
the couch let refer again 70 the ceberss The Gala
tea issmskug sad work OF them Captain Mcguire has
suSleged ~ Isss hours In practising bis guns against
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-20

menced puhng oack 10 the NaIgarete stevenson, Wne
I, in company with Mr. wadde the OPERATOR stood on
one Of the whsrves watching their progress out They
had scarcely gone mile before the steamer turned her
bow and began moving seaward.
s.she is Oh without them" I said.
eyes, fear 3d." answered Mr. waddei, and silence
for few seconds followed
'Halo, there Is red flag on her fore That's the sig.
nal TO show that the Great Eastern Is sighted"
''whan do you see the red naeS" replied eyes,
distinguish IT, TOO You quite right. The Great
Eastern must DO below" ueeif
BY this time the small boat had reached the steamer,
Mr.. Mackay was taken on board, and the Margaretta
moved around Norther Point out Of sight, Tho curl Of
her smoke seen rising above the high banks and her
steam kept whstlng noisily. Presently we thought We
heard more than one steam whistle, and We distinctly
saw two wreaths OF smoke at considerable distance
apart What could BET We were no. lons s :. ~, "a
narrows closely followed By little steam tug The latter
Was the Dauntsss from St. Johns with load Of visitors
and after delay Of about ave minutes they separated
the Margarea steaming II full speed out OF the pay
and s our Ias auss Of
, mile distant rom Rom tie Telegraph House
"what Is the news Captain" asked
I'VE passed large paddle wheel steamer w a'os 'ns
morning"
"How far outf"
about twelve miles from here"
ibid you board herr"
"No; she was In fog"
"Was there any hringi" .
I'VE didn't any ng out na M her n Of i sns on
what steamer II s"
"1s II large vssself'
Sphinx or the Terrible /"
This Information caused high state Of excitement
Hearts, % az 1S Ss oS
al the windows looking out for the Great Eastern
The anxiety v bear sepetbins Of decisive nature
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
The South Becoming Almost
Unanimous i'm favor of Arming
the Slaves.
[From The Ricbmond Wbir Feb nj

from The Richmond Wing, Feb. H..
We regret to see in The Charleston Mercu-
~ an article on the subject of arming ne
groes, which has had tendency to provoke
recriminations and animosities among our
people just at this time when harmony and
good feeling are most imperatively needed.
We can very well account for the decided
differences of opinion on this question, for
without such differences what now appears
to be the prevailing sentiment in favor of
the proposition could never have been
reached. A sudden conversion from unan-
imous opposition to unanimous support on
the part of rejecting people, would be an
extraordinary phenomenon in the history
of public questions. But the very fact that
this question exhibits those phases of transit
tion which seem to indicate an approaching
affirmative decision should, we think, have
suggested to so candid a journal as The
Mercury the propriety of abstaining from
unqualified impeachments of the integrity
and patriotism of those who support the
measure. There can be no doubt that the
expedient of using the service of negroes
in some direct way against the common en-
emy has grown In popular favor the more
thoroughly it has been debated. The high
est military authorities recommend 1t, and
people just as sagacious as any others in the
country urge it upon Congress. The Mer-
curry is simply mistaken in assuming that
this idea originated in Virginia, or that it is
a reflection of unsoundness i'm this State on
the subject of slavery, altering the natural
development of the necessities of the crisis
-one among the many projects and devil
ces to which the uneasiness of the past
few weeks has given birth, after most OF
the others have fallen stillborn, while this
one has survived and grown in strength
That fact shows that it preserves superior
vitality, and is more congruous with the
demands Of the times. D Grfr 80
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
Col. Geo. w. McCook.
IFor The State.man.l


lLESSRS. EDIT0RSt
Some OF our Democratic journals are
urging an early call of convention for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
State officers at the fall election, and
suggesting the names Of distinguished
Democrats as candidates for Governor.
AS to the propriety of an early conven-
ton, 1 cannot say that / fully concur in
that opinion; but the suggestion of the
names of our best and true men, in connec-
tion with the Office of Governor, think
right and proper. Let the best and most
acceptable men be nominated and the De-
mocracy will show that they are no insig-
nificant number. We have a host of able
men in the Buckeye State" "known and
read of all men," Amongst that number,
Messrs. Editors, permit me to name Col.
GEORGE w. McCOoK, of Steubenville, an
incorruptible Democrat, and one of the
sablest speakers in the State. The writer OF
this has known Col. McCooK long and well,
and no ADLER defender of Democratic prin-
ciples lives within the bounds of the State,
nor one In whom are combined more of the
elements of fitness, at this particular juno
ture of our public affairs, for the Office OF
Governor, as well as great personal pop
ularity both with citizens and soldiers. We
want man who has the courage as well as
brains to make the crooked things straight
Just now, and let me say that man Is Col
MCCooK. IL he should ever be Governor
of Ohio no such swindle and injustice tc
our citizen soldiers would ever be permitted
by him as the 'hundred day service"
Yours, respectfully,
COLUMBUS, Feb. 22, 1865. B.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
IHuIlaane!

The editor of The Ohio State Journal is q
very humane man-his heart is very res
ervoir of 'the milk of human kindness
as the following extract from his notice OF
the evacuation and the burning of Charles
ton, abundantly proves
"The city was fired in several places, and
it was judged that two-thirds of it would
be utterly destroyed before the progress OF
the flames could be stayed. Why loyal SOL
diers should have been set to the task OF
checking the progress of the fire, excites
our special wonder. LET THE FLAMES
PROCEED, ,ohich the rebels hare kindled, UN-
TIL NOT vEsTIGE OF THE NEST OF REBEL
LION shall remdini Let its foundations be
removed Let it be blotted from the map
of a civilized country! Let it be thoroughly
strewn with salt, and given to perpetual
sterility and desolation!-and its name be
given to forgetfulness and oblivion!"
After having given the foregoing to type,
the editor should have had a refreshing sleep
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. %, 1865.
SENATE.
MORNING SESSION.

Prayer by Rev. G. A. Van Anda.
Mr.. Converse moved that the third read
ing of the House bill to abolish the superior
Court of Franklin county, and to transfer
its unfinished business, records and papers
to the Court of Common Pleas, in said
county, be postponed, and that the bill be
made the special order for Wednesday next,
which was agreed to.
The following bills were passed: -.
The Senate substitute for the House bill
to punish persons who leave their places of
residence for the purpose OF avoiding con-
scription.
House bill (amended) authorizing and
empowering the council of Fremont, San
dusky county, to purchase steam fire en-
gine, its appurtenances, &c.
Mr.. Newton offered the following resolu-
tion, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, This day commentaries the
birth of one of the purest and best men the
world ever saw; and whereas, great ma
tion delights to honor the birthday, private
life, and public services of Gen. George
Washington-the "Father of his country
therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Senate do now adjourn,
as testimony of respect to the memory OF
THE Immortal Washington"
Adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23

WOOD, Mr.. ENGLISH and several correspon-
dents on the other part" The issue is be-
tween the Washington correspondent OF
The Ciacinna6 Gazette and The Ono
STATESMAN. That correspondent, and not
the correspondent of The New York Netcs,
or the correspondent of The Cincinnati Com
mercial, or Mr.. ENGLISH, has made the
charge of Mr.. Cox having been guilty OF
double-dealing with Mr.. ENGLISH on the
subject of the Constitutional amendment.
We denied, emphatically, that he was guilty
of any such thing. Now, it devolves upon
the correspondent of The Gazette to sub
stantiate its charge. 1t used to be held to
be good law that man was to be consid-
cred innocent until proven guilty; but the
novice of The Crisis would reverse the or
der of things, by compelling Mr.. Cox to
''deny the story over his own name in the
journal in which it first appeared" We
demand the proof of Mr.. Cox's guilt
nothing short of card over Mr.. ENGLIsH's
name testifying to that fact will be received.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MORNING SESSION.

Prayer by Hon. Mr.. Thompson.
Mr.. Kellogg offered the following resolu-
ton:
RESOLVED, That the Governor be requested
to cause the State House to be Illuminated
this evening, in honor of the memories as
sociated with the 22d Of February, and the
inspiring news from our heroic army and
that the House do now adjourn.
Mr.. Lind moved to amend by striking out
the words, "and that the House do now ad-
journ." The motion was lost by vote of
% yeas to 81 nays; the resolution was adopt
ed, and the House adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
A CANDID STATEMENT.

VOU CAN PROCURE OF ANY DRUG
Il gist in this city and vicinity. DIR. Tobias Ve-
nitian Lnment. 1t is sure and speedy euro for
sore throat. headache toothache. chronic rheuma-
tism, collie. groups and pain in the limbs. We ad-
wise every one to give it trial. The expense is
mere triHe-25 cents-and we are confident no per-
son will ever be without it. Every family should
have bottle in the house in case of sudden acci-
dents. such cuts. burns. scads, &C. Its pain re-
lieving qualities are miraculous. As for Group. IL
has saved hundreds; we have the certificates to
prove IL. Office. SO Cortlahdt street. New York.
Sold by Druggists. ,F jan3l-d&wlm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
rheumatism,

NO DISEASE IS so CERTAIN OF URE
by BRANDRETH'S PILLS as this. They soon
take out of the blood the particular Virus upon
which all the pain depends, and the patient is
cured. 81 rrr--n -HH
Mr.. T. M. Adams, sOs Twelfth street, New York
suffered with Rheumatism for long period. He
attended by able physicians, but their prescrI
tions were of no avail he unable to move with
out assistance, and for four months was almost en-
tirely confined to his bed. At this period Of hi
sickness, when hope had aed, and he expected to
a cripple for the remainder of his life, he was REQ
commended to use
BRANDRETH'S PILLS.
The first box evidently made him better; the i'm
provement was more decided from the second box,
and by the time he had used eighteen boxes he was
entirely cured of Rheum atism, and the strength
and suppleness of his limbs were restored. 1t is
year that this cure has been effected, and
he has had return, but continues in the enjoyment
of perfect health. May 9th, 1861. Sold BY JOHN
r. COOK. High street, Columbus. Ohio. an by all
respectable dealers in medicines.
0a-IA wi m
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23

NEGRO CoNvENIoN.-The negroes of the
State held Convention at Harrisburg, last
Thursday. In the platform which they lay
down, they claim, among other things, the
right of suffrage. They '.resolvedn about
sour common brotherhood" with the Abo-
litionists we suppose, and advised their dar-
kie brethren to secure indemnity for the
past, compensation for the present, and Sc
curity for the future.n Senators Lowry
and Graham attended the Convention, and
addressed their colored "bredren."-Do Doyles-
fninn PAL DenlOcrat.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES
A Recipe for the Cure of Fever and

BANGOR. Van B, rem Co., Mich. Sept. 0. "a.
DR.. @. W. RoBAcK-Sir: Your Blood Purifier
and Pills cell better here than any other medicines
could keep. They are just the medicine for the
people, peculiarly adapted fer the cure of Fever and
Ague, but the people use them as general medi-
cine.
To break an attack OF the Ague take tablespoon
full of the Blood Purifier every hour, and then
cleanse the stomach and bowels well with your Pills
and in three days the complaint will be removed AID
permanent cure effected.
All who try this treatment before applying to
physician will be saved much cost and suffering.
r Yours truly, A. b. TAFT.
febI3-d&wlmo
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
Dyspepsia and Fits.

FITs-A Sure Cure for these distressing com
-plaints is now made known in Treat
FITs-ise on Foreign and Native Herbal prepar-
-ations,, published by DR.. o. PHELPS
FITs-BR0WN. The prescription was furnish
ed him in such providential manner that
FITs-he cannot conscentiously refuse TO make
,9 lit known. as II has cured everybody who
FITS-has used it. never having failed ina single
~ -case. It is equally sure in cases Of Fits as
FITS-of Dyspepsia. and the ingredients Is may be
.Ia1 obtained from any Druggist. Sent free
FITs-to all on receipt Of FIVE cents TO pre- pay
postage, &c. Address DR.. 0. PHELPS
FITSA-BROwN. No. - Grand street, jersey City.
~ IN. j.. 80 Ifeb2o.d6t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
SPRING ELECTION.
MAYOR.

EDITORS ONO oSTATEsMAN:-Please announce @.
w. KENT as a candidate for Mayor. subject TO the
decision of the Democratic nominating Convention,
and oblise rq MANY DEMOCRATS.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23
Fortune Telling.

ID FLOYD, THE SEVENTH SON AND
Ii. Twin. born with two walls and seven years
without talking, will devote his time to Fortune
Telling He wilt be found st 100 Fourth street. be-
tween State and Town streets, Columbus, Ohio.
feb7-dsw .bs5rts a.5tl sssr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-23

The Governor has appointed JOHN
WELSH, Esq, of Athens county, to I'LL the
vacancy on the Supreme bench, occasioned
by the resignation Of Judge RAsNEY..