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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

the prisoners, adding, "It is good enough for
I you you had no business to come here II |
had commandI would hang all OF you ~
p. W. Ross, a clerk ia Libby Prison in
March, 1864, testiGed--The prison was mined
at the time Of Kilpatrick's raid had seen the
/ fuse 10 Moor Turner's Office, it was an eight
second fuse; Turner told him il was to sst the
powder of in case the raiders got into the
city and to blow up the prison aud prisoners;
the powder was taken away in May secretly;
| Turner was subordinate OF the rebel War
Department
John Latenche testiied--Tutner told him
General Wilder had been to see the Secretary
of War, and they were going TO put powder
to the Hiding a hole was dug in he center
of the middle basement and powder was put
down there the ground was then covered
over with gravel; took one of the sentries
from the outside OF the building and placed
him over this powder, that no accident might
occur the next day Turner showed us the
fuse in his Office; powder remained there till
May, when the prisoners were all removed
Gen Winder sent word to remove the powder
secretly as possible; heard him say il was TO
blow up the place in case the raiders got into
Richmond.
Laviua Washington sworn--Said che was
DR.. Mudd Q slave left his home nearly two
years ago she had heard Mudd say, the
summer before last, that Lincoln would not
keep bis seat long two or three men were
present at the time, dressed partly in gray and
partly in black and they slept in the pines
DR.. Mudd sometimes carried victuas to
them.
Mary Miley, also a servant Of Dr. Mudd's,
was sworn, and testified that she left his
house the month before last Christmas she
saw two or three men, sometimes in the house
and sometimes out in the woods, where they
bad their bed last summer one Of the men
was John Surratt witness heard Gardner say
to Mudd that old Abe Lincoln, the d--d old
son of b--h, ought to have been dead long
ago. Mudd replied be vas much of the same
opinion.
Several other colored witnesses testified as
10 Mudd and others conversing in praise of
the rebels Ben Gardner said to Mudd that
Stonewall, jackson was going to cross ri the
Point Of Rocks, take Washington and burn old
Lincoln in his house Mudd repli d "That
would suit me-"
The defense then opened The Reverend
Father Wyatt testified that he had been ac-
quainted with Mrs. Surratt eight or nine years,
and always found her we'll spoken OF, and had
never heard anything that would detraot from
her character
Rev, Father Boyle and Stonestreet testified
to the same sffect They had never heard
her utter a disloysl sentiment,
Mrs John HAllshaw, who boarded With Mrs.
Surralt, testified she saw Payne there, when
be called himself Woods Mrs. Surratt said
he was Baptist minister. Witness saw
Aizerott in the House once or twice. Mrs.
Surratt said she would not board the latter.
Witnesses from Baltimore were produced,
who gave circumstantial accounts of where
O'Lauph in was in that city at various times,
on the 18Th and nth Of April, the object being
to prove an alib
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
b62 BROADWAY, N. Y.

paTWe are pratifed in knowing that the
virtues Of DR MoTT s VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS
are becoming known by the community. These
Pills are composed entirely of chemical veg
etable extracts, mostly from plants growing in
our own country some of these plants have
a direct action on the liver, others upon the
skin, others on the kidneys, and others upon
the bowels and lungs 1t is by a peculiar
chemical combination of all these Pills are
made, possessing the most extraordinary eff
cacy for curing the diseases for which they
are recommended. They are for sale by drug.
eisis and dealers in family medicine general.
10
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
FightIn Texas.
Nrw ORLrAys, MAY 26.

The steamship Clynton, from BrsEors May
10th, brings information of fight at yoco-
Del Chico Pass, between the United
States forces under General Slaughter IN
which the enemy were driven twenty
miles towards Brownsville, when the rebels
we're reinforced when Barrei retreated, fight
ing and reached Brasos with loss Of seventy
two killed, wounded and missing, including
Capt Semple and 1t Sedwick OF the 34tb Ind
captured Doughters Official report magn6es
our force, aud claims big victory. but ad-
mis loss Of 40 killed
The New Orleans 4 Jackson raaroAd will
soon be in Running order
Parties from Northern MeSeo represent
the Liberal party as growing srong and popl-
lar aud believe they will soon possess all
Northern paris Of The country
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
RobaeIk,s Ritters.

i has long been tho aim of physicians to
find a combination of medicines having the
requisite stimulating and tonic properties to
relieve and cure the common complaints of
Biliousness, Liver disorders, L,nguor, Head
ache, Lowness Of spirits, Indigestion, ,Jaundice,
Fever and Ague, &c which are the diseases
incident 10 this climate The remedy has been
discovered by DR.. Roback, and in thousands
of cases the merits Of his Btters have been
proven in the above complaints
Try a bottle and read the advertisement,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
Bay- PURIFY THE SYSTEM soovI1I'

Bey~ PURIFY THE SYSTEM. SoovILI s
Blood AND LIVER SYRUP will carry off from
the body all the impurities accumulated n
the system, which render the blood bad, tend
to clog the pores Of the skin, and produce
torpid action of the kidneys. This syrup will
cure ulcers tubercles sores, let them be in
what part of the system it may. Its use has
saved the lives of number of our citizens,
which we have the best authority for believing
A number Of our physicians are using il in
their practice, as valuable medicine in treat.
ing their more stubborn cases.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
The anSrrsi Between sherman and
Raaaaa.

WASHINGTON, May pa special 10 the
New York Commercial says; The quarrel Of
Sherman and Stanton increases in intensity
and bitterness The Chronicle contains a
long ngconnuniealiOn from oDsI Of Sherman's
friends on the recent events, and the general
management of the War Department The
action Of Secretary Stanton is reviewed in
scathing terms
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
His Compound of Wild Cherry has become a
household word throughout the West

But the browning glory OF his life remains to be at
talDed in his discovery or rather combination or he
does not claim to have been the dscoyerer of CEDRoS,
which is the basis Of the Bitters now offered 20 the
public. That honor belongs to the native inhabitants
Of Central America to whom it, virtues have been
known for more than two hundred years Armed
with It the Indian bids defiance to the most deadly
malaria, and handles, without fear, the most
Gus serpents II is belief with them, that while
there is breath In the body The Cedron s potent to
cure, no matter what the disease may be-
While DR.. Bulls not prepared to endorse this ex-
travagant pretension he nevertheless satisfied from
athorough examination OF the evidence relating to
ITS virtues, tn Il as remedy and preventative for all
diseases arising from exposure, either to change OF
weather or climate, or to miasmatlc influences, IL
stands
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
WITHOUT n RIVAL |!
And Justly deserves the reputation II has so long en-
joyedin Central America and the West Indies.
I'M DYSPEPSIA

And its attendant train OF symptoms, il acts more lk
A CHARM than a medicine. There is nothing in the
whole range OF MaeHda Medica that can for moment
bear a comparison with It in this disease.
illl account OF this wonderful plant may b. found
in the eleventh edition of the United States Dspens-
atory, pages 1887 and 1885
series Of experiments in which DR.. Bull has been
for years engaged has Just been brought TO
fn term nation, aud he is enab ed 10 offer to the
public co mbination o. OEDRoN with other approved
tonics, the whole preserved the best quality OF
copper distilled Bourbon Whisky, which he is conf
dent has equal In the world.
He might furnish volume of certificates but the
public have long since learned to estimate such thinas
uy their true value. The safest plan h for every one
totest for himself the virtues Of Il new medicine.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
m MATRIMONIAL.

T AIDES AND GENTLEMEN; II you wish TO
IL marry you can do 30 by addressing me. / will
information, that will enable you to marry happiy
end speedily, irrespective Of age, wealth Beauty
This information will cost you nothing and " you
wish 70 marry, will cheeriully ASST you. All let
ters strictly confidential, The desired information
sent by return mall and no reward asked. Please in.
close portage or stamped envelope, addre ssed to
yourself Address,
sARAH LAMBERT
Greenpoint,
mlSd3m Kings CO. New York.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

NEw YoRK, May s6.--Stoeks dull Mon
ey plenty at base pc, ct Gold closed at 1864
Chicago, Burlingte0 4 Quincy Railroad, 100;
Reading 94i SO coupons 1858; lO40s
coupons, s4I one year certificates 99l y
United Stees skies Of 1881, cou-
pons, 67I;New York Central 90t; Erie 72,
United States skies Of 1881, registered, ll2;
1905 ~; Sterling Exchange llO; U s
sixes o 'Sl,regis,sred, lOsi; 2O's,registered,
l0St' coupons l09, 6yes Of "a, coupons,
80, Ewes Of ~, reg. 81; skies OF 81, cou,
p'ns, 100 $40 coupons. new issue s4ta;
Reading 1901.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

WAsHHGToS, May PA special to the
New York Post,ssys IA r. .-s
There isno longer doubt thatJe Davis
will be tried for treason very soon, in civil
court--probably in Washington General
Lee will be indicted by grand jury in Rich.
mond within few days for treason. The
moment be is indicted, his parole is of no
further use 10 him
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

ReS~ Grubb, the young man who was
'utenced TO be shot at Columbus, to day, for
.unty jumping, was formerlya resident Of
IS city He was arrested here on the charge
which he was tried, convicted and SEN
fdced
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
strong Teslimnnx.

DR. Halls BALSAM is the strongest GER
tilted medicine in the world for the cure of
Coughs, Colds, Influenza Bronchitis and
the primary stages Of CONSUMPTION, Civ
ing immediate relief, and impar,ing a cheer
ful sensation Of returning health and strength
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

MoRE OF TEEN Goodman, in the Empire
ilding, has another large supply of those
aesp Boots and Shoes As tomorrow is
'turday, and market day also, thore will no
ubt be a rush and those who want any.
sng in this line had better be on band in
he H...I H..
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
surrender of tho Ram stonowalI.

WAsHlScroS, May, 26.-The following semi
official statement is made in connection with
the authorized announcement of the fact that
the insureent ram Stouewai Internationally
surrendered to SpanIsch authorities at Sa-
vaDnah H-H
RESIGNATION OF GENERAL oFFICERs
The following named General Officers have
resigned their commissions in the volunteer
service Msj Generals Burnside, Schurlz,
Sigel, A l.. Lee aud Brig. Gen. Roum
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
SpcriaI Notices,
HamIet's sOIiIOquY.


ADAPTED raE PRESENT TINS.
To groan or not 10 groan,
That is hequestion.
Whether 'tis wiser to endure the pain
or ofndgeston,
Or TO take up arms against
ones inward troubles,
And end them MS the sea
.it Drownsits own bubbles.
The thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to,
Psngs Of all sorts and kinds
That rack aud tear, too,
These we can shuttle oil
Like broken fetters,
II we take but in time
HesTErrER's BrTRs. ti
Deyoutly do we wish
Such consummationl
Ihenle us seek at once
R'cupsraiion
TO die to sleep mo more;
utwhy or wherefore,
Is not long life, with health,
thing to cara or
let us foresiall, prevent
Diseases rigor,
hosrETER's BIrTEBa give
Strength, health and uiqor.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
JEFF DAVIS 1NplcrEn

A special to the Herald says; The Gran,
jury OF this district has found true bill OF
Indictment for treason against JEFF Davis,
ehiet OF the late rebellion. He will be brought
here and put upon his trial as soon as the at.
tendence OF witnesses fer the prosecution can
be precurpd
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

its services to Maximilian. This movement
will be prevented.
~ II is said discoveries have been mad one
examining the captured rebel documents i'm.
phcating prominent Northern men whose mn.
trality heretofore has not been questioned,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

A special to the Tribune from Vasbin,,o,
says all the cavalry of the Western Ds6ort, ,rr
Cairo for active Texan service. "
Frederick Seward has had au unexosc,ed
bemorrhage, which has excited renewed any.
iely in bis case
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

HE FAIR -Notwithstanding the had state
weather, the Fair drew another large
I'd last evening Every thing passed of
Fly, according to the programme The
ieaux we're handsomely executed and re.
ed the unqualified applause OF all present
4 attractions will be offered to night The
B ayers are doing their utmost to make the
sr pleasant for those who attend, and
tybody should 30, and contribute to help
,good cause forward.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
RESIGNATION OF GENERAL OFFICERS.
Gold Mine In PsnnsyIvanIa.

EKE, May 26 In Cooperstown Venango
county (Ps.,) Mr., Lamberton, while digging
"A cellar discovered rock coutaing silver or
lead, and a white sand rock supposed by all
that have examined it to contain gold.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

HoLGsALE GRooERY HoUsE. Among the
enterprises Of the season, is the opening
be extensive Wholesale Grocery Of Wog.
10, SpeiIman & Co, No. ll3 Third street
cen Main aud Jefferson The firm is
posed Of GsorgeSWosaman, late Sheriff,
/ Speilman and Moses Wogaman. These
lemen have long been residents of this
bty, and are well known TO the public 8,
sgetic, practical business men, aud men
be highest integrity Of character. They
9eir employ an efficient and accommoda
,corps OF assistants, among whom is our
b'abie friend, Dave Clark.
he house is stocked from cellar to attic
X one Of the best, largest and most com.
assorlments to be found in the Miami
Nv, comprising every article in the Gro,
fine that may be needed by the country
n New additions to the stock are re.
daily, and those who call orsend orders
ie sure TO be accomm odated
kre pleased to notice that this house has
y established an extensive trade; and
= sHld suggest to country dealers, who
ave occasion to visit the city, to call
9 the stock on hand and make the &C.
auce of the pFoprietors
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

SPHGNM HOUSE The travelling public
j every body else, win be gratiied to learn
{ the pfeuix House in this city, has been
lsned as a first class hotel tits under the
herintendence Of Andy Spang, and that is
efficient guaranty that every thing will be
Pc to the satisfaction OF the guests. Per-
h having occasion to stop for few days
he city will find the Phoenix most de-
BILE place of sojourn. Mr. Jacob Spang
lAsides at the desk, and visitors will find
e very accommodating gentleman.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

New YoRK, May 26--Advices from Mat.
amoras, Mexico, the 4th says, Imperialists
still hold that place aud it is believed tbe
Republicans under Negrete are Withdrawing
Monterey and Margo were ia possession Of
the Republicans. A."- VI
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
AFTERNOON REPORT.


BUFFALO, May 26.-The Billiard tourna
ment closed here last evening The frst
prize, a gold mounted Cue, was won by Frank
NJ lron, and the second prize, silver mount,
ed Cue, was won by j. G. Stuart
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

Many things have been resorted to in vain
for beautifying the month and rendering the
breath sweet. DR.. TowNsLEY's INDIAN ToorH
ACHE ANoDYNE never fails.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

FoRTREss MoERoE, May 24--The steamer
silaed from here this forenoon for Savannah,
under sealed orders Mrs. Davis, her four chill.
dren, brother and sister, and Mrs. Clay, 20 to
Savannah in the Clyde,as permission for them
to proceed North has been refused by the
War Department.
Yesterday afternoon, guard was sent to
the Clyde and searched the steamer and all
baggage and effects of the rebel party re-
naming on board. A large amount of gold,
valuable jewery, &c, was found 10 the bag
gage OF the ladies', but with the exception OF
some important documents, which we're found
by heguard everything was left unmolested,
Among the many rumors flying about to
day, 10 regard to the confinement of JED
Davis, has been one to the effect that yester-
day, p NJ, he was manaced, in order to
prevent, no doubt, any injury to his guard,
should he, as Mrs. Davis remarked, become
provoked at the surveilance held over him.
The strictest regulations respecting persons
visiting the Fortress are still rgidly enforced
by Gen. Miles, the commander OF the post
No person neither officer or'civiian, is allow.
ed to enter the Fortress, unless duly provided
with the requisite passes.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

ts Nv eet at dewy eve to rove,
When soitl ' sighs the Western breeze,
! wandering through a,tsr-ht grove,
o take pinch ofsnuf and sneeze.
we strsll through lealsss woods,
4 1s sweet to tell ouc friends oneoa more,
place 20 find the cheapest gOoCds ..
s ago to Kehm's new Boot and Shoe store.
de way Of boots and shoes for Men,
4 Boys, Misses and children's wear, 60
ystore of W. Kehu, Mo. ss, Jefferson
next door TO Andy Makeley's black.
'shop, opposite the Market House. Also
assortment Of Hats and Caps. 2td
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

Y GooDs-lt will pay you to go to G. P
3 d Sons, aud see the cheap goods,
they are Offering at retail, far below
gular prices. 2td
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
FORENOON REPORT.

NEw YoRx, May 26y-The Herald's Rich
mond correspondent says;
Seddon, exrebe Secretary Of War has
been arrested and imprisoned in q gunboat
in the james River with Hunter and Camp
bell
1t was believed that Lee would also soon
be in custody, aud Governor Smith, now a
fugitive, captured. ....-,,..,.t,,,.
JEFF DAVIS.
Davis sits alone in bis cell, save the two
guards, who are not permitted to address him on
asy subject whatever, aud it is understood he
will he given nolghts. ffNn ~
The Herald's' proposition to pay on our
National debt by individual subscription has
been responded TO by Capt Vanderbilt taking
twenty shares, Robert Bonner two, aud Henry
A HeiEer 4 Sons two These shares are
$40, 600 each. A+-
j A special to the Herald from Washinetra
May 25th says, information has been received
here that Kirby Smith intends marehiJg his
army AerosS the Rio Grande, aud tepdering
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26

'GE HOUSE, 0iEoISNATI,-This house
d between Main and Sycamore Streets,
birth, is destined to become the most
Nr Hotelin Cincinnati It is convenient
ness, has one hundred sleeping rooms
rye dining rooms, we'll veuiill,ed for
and gentlemen All the furniture is
'nd clean. It has no old cracked dishes
u buggy beds, but every thing about i
eah as rose and no better eating OF
ss can be found 10 cineiunati, and A,
gentleman is proprietor
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
DIED,

Z len inst, near Sidney, Shelby county, Mrs
iisDsLEH the wife OF ]. N. Lin sley formerly
NJ township, Miami eounty.li.. ~ -i- :
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
All RAROUCHE FOR EALRl

A PPLY a cArHoART's Stable. opposite III
IA Market House, Jefferson Street
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
LETcHER ARRESTED

The Baltimore American says Ex.Governor
Letcber was arrested at his home in Lexing.
ton, Virginia, 90 Sunday last, and last nigh;
arrived in Washington isa'l,.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-26
CENTURY ttt

Hisinimtable preparation Of fsARsAPARILLA
has long stood nc the head Of the various compounds
Of that valuable drug. ~
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-06-22
OBITUARY.


Mrs. MARY GRIFFITH, wife Of
james Griffith, Esq, was born in Ian.
caster, county, Pennsylvania, June
29th, 1894, and died at her home
South OF RoyaIton, Ohio, May 3lst,
1865, aged II years IL Months and one
day. Mrs. Griffith has left large cir.
Gle of friends whom she won by long
and yirtuous life. IN aged husband
mourns his irreparable loss, and sons
and daughters grown to man and wo
manhood rise and call her blessed. -
After sermon to a large coneoursc Of
friend and relatives, we laid her sweet
ly 10 rest, in the beautiful Church
yard at Amanda, there to sleep until
the dawn of that day which shall know
no night. s1 J. w. WHITE.
DIED-In Lancaster, Ohio, April
l9, 1865, Mrs PRISCILLA T0WS0N,
aged 73. The deceased was born in
Calvert county, Maryland, October,
1871, and emigrated to Ohio in 1884
For sixty.three years she was devot-
ed and exemplary member Of the Ne.
thodist Episcopal Church, and has now
gone home to receive the reward
promised to the faithful. blessed are
the dead that die in the Lord"
In San Francisco California, March
10th. 1865, Mr.. JOHN MILLER,
formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, aged 80
years, II months and 22 days,
The deceased was born in Virginia,
on the 18th day of March. 1925, and
at an early aye emigratcd with his
parents to this city, where he remain
ed until the spring of 1852, when in
company with brother, he cmigrated
to California, where he has since made
his home. During n long and painful
sickness, he received every care and
attention that kind and loving bro
theri could ronder. His ne mains were
brought to this city on Wednesday,
juno 14th, and on the following day
were deposited in their final resting
place.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-06-22
mlLrrAnY suRGEoN.

DR.. p, NJ. WAaENHALs has been ap-
pointed County Military Surgeon un-
der the militia law Of last winter en-
titled can act to amend and supple
mentary to an act entitled an act to
organize and discipline the militia of
Ohio, and to repeal an act therein
named" The section providing for
the appointment Of military surgeon,
fixes the time for examinations from
the first day of July to the fifteenth
day of August, as follows: THAT
from the first day of July to the fif-
tecnth day of August, in each year, it
shall be the duty of said surgeon to
keep an Office at the county seat, and
examine all applicants for exemption
upon the payment to him by the ap-
plicant of tho sum of fifty cents, togeth. .
or with such stamps as may be rcquir-
cd by law, ana II ho Is OF OPINION that
the applicant is unfit for military duty,
he shall give certificate as required
by section two Of this act.
Persons applying TO the surgeon for
exemption and bringing certificates
from other surgeons or physicians as
to disabilities, will observe the follow
ing from the "Rcgulations' Of the Sur
geon General:
5. No certificate Of physician or
surgeon to be received in support Of any
point in claim for exemption from
military service, unless the facts and
statements therein set forth are affirm
ed or sworn to before person author
lied by law to administer oaths.