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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

BY CLEMENT C. MOORE.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro'
the house,
Not creature was stirring, not even mouse ,
The stockings were all hung by the chimney
with care,
In hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be there ;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of sugar plums danced in their
heads; cI., ..t.yLti .Lgr ,tf,H
And Mamma in her kerchiet and Fin my cap
Had just settled our brains for long winters
nap, .-....-r ....- -..- --.
When out ON the lawn heard such clatter,
1 sprang from my bed to see what was the matter
Away to the window few like fash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of new fallen snow
Gave the lmstre of d-day TO objects below,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer
With little old driver so lively and quick,
/ knew in moment must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his cOursers they came,
And he whistlcd and shouted and called them
" Now Dashep now Dancer lnow Prancert and
On Comet on Cupid on Donerl on Blixen
To the top of the porch. to the top OF the wall,
Now dash away dash away dash away all!
AS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane ny
When they meet with an obstacle mount TO the
sky, .-.. ..
So up to the housetop the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys and ST Nicholas too
And then in twinkling hoard on the roof
The prancing and paving OF each little h0Ot;
AS drew in my head ana was farming around,
Down the chimney came ST, Nicholas with a
bound
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his
foot
And his clothes were all furnished with ashes
and SCOT;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back
And looked like peddler lust opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkledl his dimples how
merry
His cheeks were like roses, his nose was like
cherry
His dear little mouth was drawn up like bow,
And the beard on his chin was "a white as the
snow
The stump of pipe he held tight IN his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like
wreath.
He had broad face and little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed, Ikea bowiiul OF
Jelly;
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And laughed when | saw him in spite oi my
self;
A wink of his eve and twist OF his head
Soon gave me to know | had not hing 10 dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight TO ms
work,
And filled all the stockings and turned with a
Jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving nod up the chimney he rose.
As he sprang to his sleigh. to his team gave
whistle,
And away they all flew like the down OF this
But heard him exclaim, ere he drove out OF
sight
A Merry Christmas to all and to all good
night
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

CHRISTMAS Is COMING Bright and
EOus expectations are excited. The
h- boys and girls are talking, think
lg heaming, hoping about Christmas.
I-gy count the days, and wish they
7aIl pass more quickly. Stockings
CANNED full of candy and toys come mp
NI,,y the bright vision of childhood,
aud the little ones are singing and dane
i Tor JOY God bless the dear little
Toys and girls May their pleasant
hopes and expectations not he disap-
pointed They have stepped out upon
nsEugged pathway of life, and with
many Il rs all beautiful and attractive
W'l'omo sad and dreary. Cheer their
hearts and fulfil their expectations
1--WE them a book with bright colOrs
put INTO their little hands toys, candies,
aud those coveted little things of beauty
'uat best are seen and appreciated with
vu'lahoods eyes; priced by childhoods
nee careless mind. With Christmas
'ley associate all that is delightful and
'PlpnNd and elegant 1t is we'll that it
50 llsnght that this time of holt
ua' ie''lV'ty and reciprocal kindness,
'A0cnonate attentions, and household
r'''atatIons should be improved by
'naf strengthen the ties of love and
still closer hearts that should be
=" and joyous These hours will
w. One and as quickly depart I'm
s'''' them SO that the remembrance
''0l may be pleasant, instead of be-
~spaintul and sad
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
BooTs AND SHOES WHOLESALE AND

Doors AND SHOES WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL. -Messrs. Blonde and Baehman,
at No. lO7 Main street, corner off Sprigg
alley, would specifically inform the pub
lie that they have in store large stock
of boots, shoes and CATERS, to which they
are constantly receiving additions, winch,
for durability, style and elegance, is un-
surpassed in the city. Country mer-
chants, and all others. viii do well to
give us call before purchasing else
where, as We cannot be unders0ld b.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

THE GRAND CONCERT ANIL JUBILEE
To-NIGHT is attracting more attention
than any similar entertainment ever
held in our city. When we say every
thing has been done on the most magni
ficent scale, we but half express the
whole truth. The beautiful tree with its
branches laden with bright shining toys
cannot but delight the eyes of every
member of the large audience which will
no doubt greet the dear children tonight
The music, selected from the justly eele-
brated music book of Philip Phillips, is
certainly superior to anything in the
Sabbath School way, to which we have
ever listened. The scripture emblems
have been gotten up without regard to
labor, and their reception by Rev. H.
Louis Baugher, of Norristown. Pa, who
has hosts of friends in this city, will be
one of the msst interesting features of
the entertainments Mr. Mellor will, this
morning, put in the Hall one of Knabe's
pianos, and a Mason g. Hamlin organ
The selections for piano are of the richest
order, and will be rendered by skillful
performers s,...
We regret we have not time to speak at
length of the beautiful Christmas deco
rations comprising as they do, notices
in gas, large arches trimmed with ever
green and upholding the letters, "glory
to God in the Highest" We learned last
night that nearly all the tickets have
been disposed Of and as the number
must be limited on account of the dimin-
utive space in front of the platform, we
advise our friends to secure theirs early
this morning. We know of no more de-
serving cause to assist than that of
caring for our orphan and neglected
children IF those draw out thy soul
to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted
soul, then shall thy light rise in obscuri-
ty, and thy darkness be as the noon
day"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK
OF THE
Choicest Goods to be Found in
America,

and at full - per cent. less than those hav'
ing bought their goods several weeks ago We,
therefore, take great pleasure in being able to
inform our wholesale and retail customers and
friends and the public in general, and the la
dies in particular that we now nave the largest
and by far the cheapest stock oil dry goods in
Wheeling. An early examination and you will be
agreeably surprised at the extensive stock and
the lowest prices since the war. We will only
enumerate a few items oil our stock, as follows:
Good Nader colored prints at Csc Yard wide
English chintzes, 4Oc; Black and white Delaines
SOC; High colOred fancy Delaines, sac; Blesched
and brown muslins, 25c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
Fancy Dress Goods

Black and fancy silks, cheap Broche poplins
Chene poplins Raubaix poplin, Plain poplin,
Shepherds plaids, all wool; KnickerbOcker Win.
ceys, high colored, all WOOL p!aids and checks,
mohair black alpacas colored alpacds, figured
mohairs, brocade mOhairs black figured al.
pacas, Empress cloths of all colcrs figures and
stripes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
French Merinos

In white orange light, blue, Magenta, and beau
tiful dark grounds with bright figures and all
the other cOlors and shades i'll plain goods. Black
and fancy thibet cloths, and Coburg's, printed
cashmcres, bombazines, silk striped and check
valences, melanges black grapes, fancy and
mourning prints plain, all wool. Delaines Of all
shades and qualities from, ~ 10 i5c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

'sRhoN TO You've MEN.-Tbe second
~, uue series of sermons to young men
>, =" 0e delivered by Rev. T. G. Addison
tue Episcopal Church, tomorrow
ouing' These sermons are delivered
m' 't 'ne auspices of the Young Men s
~ 'ian Association. We trust there
- . 10 a full representation of the youth
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED.-Mr'
NC. Leech & Co, No. 113, Main street
are prepared, and will from this date
sell all goods at fifteen per cent cheaper
than they can be bought in this city
Give them .call aud Judge for your
salves Dec %, CIV.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

CowARDLY.-Some cowardly misc re-
ant night before last attacked and as
saulted "Ye Local" of the mteHigencer, as
he was on his way home. Fortunately
our brother chip" held his own, and by
a well-directed blow felled his assallant
and left him to recover his senses. Hit
'em again, Henry
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

THE CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE.-Am meet
ing for the permanent organization OF
this association and the election OF oth-
GERS tor the same will be held at the City
Council Chamber this evening. As this
is a very important meeting, it is to be
hoped that the hudred members will turn
ont to a man
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

HoGs.-Large and small droves of fair
specimens of pork arc daily driven
through the city. With almost every
lot there are one or more large, fat hogs
which are not able to keep up with the
main body of the drove. We yesterday
observed three men on Main street vain
ly endeavoring to urge forward huge
porker that had gin ont. One man
seized him by the tail and the other two
took hold of an ear and vigorously tngged
away at the exhausted animal, while the
unearthly squealing of the brute aroused
the populace for several blocks. A cart
was finally brought into requistion and
Mr.. Porker was hauled away.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

WEATHER.-We have now Arctic win
ter weather in earnest. Yesterday morn
ing the streets and sidewalks were Gov
cred with ice, rough and smooth, as the
case might be, and smooth shod bipeds
and quadrupeds found locomotion .ex-
ceedingly difficult, especially when
obliged to carry or draw heavy load
We heard of no serious accidents from
falls on the ice, although several unfortu-
nate horses fell down, and others got Sc
we're whippings for being balky when
their feet would, if they attempted to
draw their loads, slip from under them.
Give the horse fair play, and do by him
as you would like him to do by you were
you his servant.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

SKATING.-The skating park has been
placed in order, the pond filed with wa
ter, and this morning the grand opening
will take place, when merry time may
be anticipated. Last evening scout
ing party" was admitted within the en-
closure, in order to test the ice. They
kept up a lively time until late hour
in the night, and pronounced the ice in
excellent condition.
This morning At . o'clock an omnibus
will leave Meade & Kraft's drug store
corner, in Centre Wheeling, stop at the
Postoffice corner, and MLure House cor
ner Returning, ~ o'clock NJ. The ON
nibus will again leave for the park at ,
o'clock P NJ. and came back at 5 o'clock
F. NJ Leave again for the lpark at 7 o.
clock and return at IL o'clock p. NJ.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

'oLlcEUOURT In this Court yester-
'nere was 10 business transacted.
"'SSIs Stone & Thomas declined to
Fp*at against the inebriate who stole
= -" OF Cashmere from their store OH
''suay, and he was discharged.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

THE BAPTIST SABBATH SCHOOL.
school has, at the present time, about
three hundred scholars enrolled, and a
good work is being done in the neighbor-
hood in which it is located, Clay
street, East Wheeling The teachers
are making preparation for Christians
festival hich will be held in the Bap
fist Church 1t promises to be a highly
creditable affair. The programme will
consist of Scriptural designs, singing, 70
citations and addresses. A large Christ
mas tree will be handsomely trimmed
and adorned
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
Cloak and Shawl Department

The largest assortment of cloth cloaks in the
city, from s. to $50.
Shawls of every size and quality, and the
greatest varieties of styles ever brought 10 this
market. Particular attention of the wholesale
trade is respectfully invited to this stock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

ALL who have tasted those celebrated
oysters, sold by Messrs. Booth. Battelle
& Co., say they "can't keep house With
out them" Drop in at the boat store
and secure supply. For sale by case,
can q1h'f AL MMUnT
One hundred thousand dollars worth
of clothing Just received at Stein Bros. =
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23

WE ARE NOW DAILY REOEIV-
w ing an extensive and thoroughly assorted
stock. Owing to the lateness of the season, hav-
ing bought many of them at large auction sales
in New York and Philadelphia, and large lots of
importers to close out at very reduced prices in
consequence of which we have an
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
RARE CHANGE FOR
CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES
At THE
BAY STATE BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT
5orsN HNox

JOHN KNOX,
NO. MAIN ST., CENT?
" WHT ELING --HaviDz purchased fng PEE
ent carefully selected stock OF AeR's and Boys
I-,liss' AID Misses Boots and Shoes, rem the
rer- heat Establishments East, ] am -DE pre-.
nav. 4 and will sell everything In mn Inc ~
Eaafr prices 70. Cash. Come one come ~ an
see fOT yourselves 5OhN AAUA'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
eREnADlNE AND LACE Wells.
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES

to make quick sales. H
We return our sincere thames to our friends
srrI customers for past favors and bvrfuse at
tention increased faeilities aud low. prices hope
to merit an Increased amonnt OF patronage
Our motto shall he: TRY tOpitas-% =
.ss.,.a aga5.c a. JOH&BoEMER eco
povs-d&w-6m. -~t~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-23
Fur Department

Particular attention has been given to this stock,
aud do not hesitate in saying that We have the
largest in the city, ranging from $40 to 5i00 per
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16
SUE MUNDY EXECUTED.
Sheridan Said to be Bound fol
the White House.
FOREIGN NEWS.
FROM COLUMBU
COLUMBUS. March II

OOLUABUsj mAICn 10
The Senate to-day adopted the House
ssns die adjournment resolution, aftel
amending 1t by striking out "March 4th,'
and inserting "Msrch 3Oth."
The House had sharp discussion on
the Soldiers' Home bill this forenoon
which developed strong opposition on the
part of many members to the pur-
chase of White Sulphur Springs fol
that purpose. This property is oFer-
ed to the State for $4,000, which is
much below its actual value. The success
Of the measure is somewhat doubtful.
The l94th Ohio goes to the field to-mor-
row.
The ls5th and ls6th will be organized
this week, as the men are already in camp.
Two thousand of the rebel prisoners at
Camp Chase have expressed a wish to be
sent to the western frontier for service
against the Indians. They positively re-
fusetO be exchanged.
Pay Agent White deposited in the
Treasury to-day $4,000 allotment money
received from Ohio regiments in the Army
Of the Potomac.
Paymaster Joseph Pool, well known to
ClevelAnders, received from the lO3d and
17Fth Ohio regiments $4,000, which he
sent by checks on New York to the proper
parties in Ohio. This was q gratuitous
and meritorious set on his part.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16

Tebel ram at the same time, which was
guarding the bridge.
Timber Is now going forward TO rebuild
The bridge.
The railroad is completed to within &
short distance Of the river opposite Kins-
ton.
The enemy viii not be able TO remain in.
Kinston long even If they decide to maks
another stand, of which there Is much
doubt.
Deserters and refugees continue 10 come
into our lines.
The enemy suffered most, owing to theiE
repeated charges on our works, IN which
they were repulsed each time, with severe
loss
Our troops stood their ground manfllly,
and are In high spirits over the p-eznect Of
meeting Sherman soon.
General Sherman has opened communi-
cation with Wilmington, and sends word
that he is all right and moving on. We
expect to hear some gratifying news from
him in few days.
DR.. Page, of the Sanitary Commission,
has sent force with supplies to the front
for the wounded. He has also collected 4
list of killed snd wounded, which viii BE-
sent on for publication.
General Schoheld spent The Sabbath IN
Newbern-
Weather warm and pleasant.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16
FROM LOUIsvILLV.

I0OIsVILEB, March 10.
Jerome Clark alias Sue Mundy was
hanged this afternoon in pursuance of the
sentence of the Military Commission. He
died protesting his innocence that st the
time Of his capture and since the COM
mencement Of the war he was q Confeder-
ste soldier.
There are slight chances of Msgruder' S
recovery from his wound.
The trial of Medkif is postponed by the
request of the able counsel by which he
willsbe defended.
The Cincinnati passenger train to Nash
viii yesterday, comprising of six passenger
oars, Adams Express Company car, ten
der, and locomotive, were thrown off the
track last evening by the removal of rall,
BY about thirty of Gentrys guerrillas. The
passenger cars were burned, and the Ad-
ans Express car slightly injured; freight
but little damaged. The guard on the
train, who are said to have outnumbered
their Assslsnts, were not molested or pa,
Foledi
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16

The Union Convention of Rhode Island
yesterday nominated James Y. Smith, Of
Providence, for Governor, and Jacob Dun
nell, of Pawtucket, for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. The nominee for Governor is the
present incumbent, who was elected to the
oficein 1868 and reelected in 1864. BE has
proven himself a most efficient Governor.
The annual election CONES of on the first
Wednesday in April, and a Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State,
Treasurer and Attorney General, are to be
chosen. The Union ticket is of course sure
of success, aEe
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16
VOL XIX.
DAILY LEADER.
THURsDAY, zARCH re, Ises.
Rfnalon EHncuated.

Good news from our armies comes &
thick and fast that we can hardly keep pacC
with It. The receLt stubborn fighting on
the Neule River, in front of Kinston, has
resulted not only in the withdrawal of the
rebsl forces across the river, but in the
evacuation of Kinston. The rebels
will doubtless fall back upon GoldsbOror
twenty miles west of Kinston, on the Wei
don and Wilmington Railroad, and most
important point, stratsgically speaking,
which General Lee has ordered to be held
at ali hazards. To this point Johnston
has probably transported the bulk of his
force. The rebel General undoubtedly
hoped, by his recent fierce and desperate
attack upou our forces, to annihilate Scho-
fields entire army before Sherman came
up, and before Couch, marching from
Wilmington, could units with Cox. On
this he stsked his last hope. He failed,
and his failure has been so signal that he
aas now fallen back from Kinston, beaten
and demorAlized. Couch has effected 8
junction with our troops, and they are
pressing on in pursuit. We have rumor,
too, that Terry has arrived at Kinston, from
Wilmington, with his division. Another
struggle will occur at Goldsbore, between
Johnston and the combined armies of Sher-
man and SchoAeld. The issue cannot be
doubtful.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-16
FKOM NV Y0RK.
NEW YORK. March Is.

NEW YORK, March l5.
Drafting commenced and proceeded
quietly here to-day.
The Posts special says that Richmond
papers of Monday are filed with accounts
of Sheridsn's exploits in the vicinity o
Richmond.
Considerable panic prevailed to-day in
all the markets and business circles.
The cypress says there was 8 genera
feeling of depression and uneasiness at the
produce exchange, which increased at the
announcement of failures among Philsdel.
phia dealers. Flour declined lO@l5c;
Whest 6@lOc; Corn 2@3c; Lard lc; But.
ter 1(92c; Pork declined $l.00@$l.25;
Cotton declined 30. In general merchan-
die there is heavy feeling, and dry
goods especially. Cotton fabrics lower
Gold operators are in trouble, and eight ol
ten firms have failed, among them Thos
F. Warner and Canszi & Csymari and j.
f. Merien.
Two large firms in the butter trade
have gone up.
Gold closed at III and 17s, and weak.
: A citizen prisoner released from Sails
bury says: Arrangements have been made
for the release Of all citizen prisoners Of
Northern birth now held in the South,
The rebels hold many Southern Union
men, some of whom have been in prison
for three years, undergoing severe treat
ment. Our Government in efecting the
recent exchange, is said to have made ne
demand for the release Of these men, and
they are thus doomed TO a hopeless cap
tivity.
The steamer Ocean Queen, from Aspin-
wall, March 7th, bringing half million in
treasure, has arrived.
The last news from Central America was
unimportant.
A rumor is received from Ecuador TO
the effect that there is likely to be further
trouble between that State and the o. S.
of Columbia.
The most important item of news is that
the Peruvian Government has seized ex-
President Castillo, Generslissimo Of Peru,
on the charge of attempting to get up 8
revolution, and sent him of to sea. No
one knows where, but it ia supposd to Chi
ma.
The war between Brazil and the Repub-
lies of Uruguay and Paraguay is raging
fercely.
The steamer Sacramento arrived at Pan
anna from San Francisco on the 7th.
A report from Acapulco says General
Vario Las deserted Msximilisn and joined
the Republicans again.
The iron wharf atAspinwall has proved
q fai1ura