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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-27
NEURALGIA.

JBRsEY CITY, Jan 20, 1854.
dEATs; have been for years past much sfiietsd
Intervals ith neuralgia In the back Of my neck sAd
hsAd and had used al the usual emOdlsa for that disease
Atptsseroed BY my physoiauu but without permanent
IeleL am happy 10 state that the Of bottle OF
yolr Cnme9a BttterH has completely Hubdued the
PlAint' anu hsvs not experienced any attack alnee
CHARLEs WILLIAMS, No. II Mercer st.
ENDORSED BY TIE SURGEON GEN. U. g. A. Dr.
Jansway, sargeoa v, s. A, dAted at Beaufort 81 o.,
sept TO- 1855 says gave Of the Crmean Bttors to
Dr. Wurtt, the Medical Director VINO co ommended the
article At once aad vas ndorssd by tho Surgeon Gene
rAi who arrived the next day, and WAS aware of It's
msrlsd success In the Northern U. s. Hospitals IL IL
nnAnimously declared by all tho snfgsons here thAt ID ia
Just the thing In this malarlous climate"
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

tiaHy doing So drew a revolver and shot the sergeant
dead; the other two while guarding as they supposed
through a back door. General Lyon is gal.
liant soldier, and will turn up yet to the damage
of many federal. Disappointed OF ther prey,
they returned TO the river at Fort Deposit The
gunboats acting in concert with them, they determined
70 wreak their vengeance upon our devoted little town
ground, and the dwelling Of Major Beard, at the buG
without giving the citizens opportunity 70 any
thing they contained.
II pitiful sight TO whole families OF old men
women and children turned out OF home and house,
shelter deprived In hour by q remoseess foe OF all
they possessed earth but cruetes like these the
soul TO vengeance and people, with every successive
visitation OF fedcras resolrte In their deter
mination TO be free aud independent The fire that
surnes our dwellings only confirms hate and tempers
our spirits TO endure all and do all and sacrifice life
itself TO relieve country Of It's oppresso and secure
to our children the priceless legacy Of freedom.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
News from the Pacific Coast.

FNANIIsU't
The bark carlot,a from Hong Kong December ~, rc-
ports violent storm, which swept overheard the chief
officers and four Others who were all drowned
TIE steamer Oregon, from Portland and Victoria, brings
$3.50 600 In gold
Tie reports from Frazer river and Cariboo mines
very favorable
Agents Tor the Russian. american telegraph have
rived IL nser, and will soon explore the route
through British Columbia. Toegraphic communication
between wesminstar and San Francisco will be opened
10 about a month.
The rrst overland mail from Fan Francisco TO Prescott
the capital Of Arizona, llft this city to.day.
Arrived, ship Thatcher, Magoun, Boston
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

be put at his command. II is folly to deny
him this and expect from him more than has
the country affords. We give him the control of our
armies We place the fortunes OF this confederacy his
well tried gcnerashp and experience. Whatever he asks
for then should be promptly placed at his ds0sa with
out long speeches arguments tho mannf of doing
It, for to delay while few captious discussing
red tape and precedent might destroy his best laid plans
and prove suicidal In the end. General Lee asks for
negroes and believes they can be made servceabe in
his armies BY all means let him have them Whether
they can be made into soldiers is experiment 10 be
tried. The quondam slaves OF Louisiana and Mississippi
now eli Grants ranks and they have been found
no despcabie antagonists even TO our veteran troops
Is there any TO suppose that with tho
same Inducements oefors them our negroes
would not fight well upon their native SOIL beside the
men with whom they have been rearcds But there
still other considerations that undoubtedly influence
General Lee 10 favor the moderate proposition be-
fore the country Many believe, and Mr.. Davis in
his message has given his opinion, that tho
actual armng. Of the slaves IS for the present
unnecessary; but II this be tho case,
they placed at the disposal Of tho Commander Chief
they could he employed In duties subsidiary TO that OF
nurres servants In hospitals, cooks and other
NAL services By this twenty, thirty, perhaps forty
thousand white soldiers could be put ip the ranks The
scheme OF employing even limited number of slaves
has been opposed through prejudice not difficult 10
derstand and even upon the ground Of inexpedency;
but since the army fsvors IT, and General Lee
thinks the time has come when our negroes can be made
available, would that all further opposition should
cease. The Confederate Senate stll wthholds the
groes from General Lee That body actually oopardzes
the safety Of this city the hope Of cause the liberty
OF this people Senators who thus careless OF their
es Eyeats rapidly huryng this people 10 the crisis Of
Their fate. More men needed to save the cause.
Withhold now and all must bc Lost and yet the Senate
dcliberaies aud that Is all II d0csdeliberates delibc
ratsY VIII not the Legislature OF Virginia up TO
the defence of the state and provide by State law for
arming large body OF slaves from this Slater The
danger 70 this city and state H. Imminent The Con.
federate senate q celebrating discussing talking Can
not the state Legislature acu
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

GUSrnRsvftE Jan. rs, 1865.
Epuon RErcnrTR-Wc have again been visited bv the
Yankees, and their conduct cruel and
atrocious than before On last Sunday week Gene
raj Lyon succeeded IN crossing his command over the
this point and Boards BLUM ferrying over in
and swim ng his horncs aud even succeeded IN
bringing twelve pound howitzer Before all his
commenced sheilng him. with the gallantry and daring
which has always characterized him, he determined 10
give them nsht He carried his gun 70 the hill by
means Of s horses not having been brought oven
ana put u In position and kept up brisk cannon.
snhg upon Them for some time. Nearly all OF
ms command succeeded In crossing safely, and IL Is
ycneved the balance made their escape General Lyon
,nen removed fhe gun 70 Boards Bllf and alter some
sxmisning made out 10 reach Red Hill and camped for
the night Tho Yankees landed cavalry force twenty
miIts ess- and came up In his and made night
sscs ugon im capturing about eighty i've of his
ana fsnkee sergeant and two men came 70 his door
called snd a. he opened demanded his surrender The
oshsIh snAeo IeeSe y pa en- ha slehes end AeE per
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

from the montgomery tAIn. Nail.
Under tho rigid military surveillance OF Lieut. Gen
Dick Taylor commanding this department, branch
OF government officials have been more aseduous in
their duties than those gentlemen attached 10 the
service They arc, seem 20 be- ubiquitous, and II
strange face appears upon our public thoroughare the
best o papers must be produced the candidate finds
himself transferred D. the front in doube quick time Few
strange faces be found IN Montgomery at this time
and those few have the best possible guarantees for
being permitted TO roam the streets at will We have
every to congratulate ourselves the thorough
efficiency OF this branch of the department. for in these
perous times every counts In filing up the ranks
Of those whose province 1t 10 defend the South from
the mercess attacks OF her invaders.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
Affairs In North and south Carolina
Wearing a More Pleasing Aspect 10 tho

From tho Richmond Dispatch, Feb "a
The city yesterday oiled with rumors relative 70
military somcrs IN North aud South Carolina bnt
we have official intelligence from that quarter. We,
however know tnat affairs ~ that quarter already
beginning to wear more pensing aspect
General Joseph Johnston was on Wednesday or
dcrcd report to General Lee and i is tie general
opinion that he has been assigned TO the command Of all
the forces operating against sherman.
IL hs been rumorcd for days that General Beau
regard lad asked 20 be relieved account IL w health.
General Johnston had been with General Bcaures ard
gincs troops le back from tho line Of the Edsto
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

pniADnrBiA Feb. 20, 1905
jaw Cooke the subscription aent reports the sales OF
scycnthirtics Saturday At over nine millions and
hair of dollars including Philadelphia subscription
az 100000 one from Cincinnati OF Sl22, 900 aud
individual subscriptions Of $50 and 500 each 10 Inc
number of 05Sl. The total amount for tho week s
s27 900 Ooo and since February J. sesoco coo leaving
vet unsold about sl2o. 100000
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
High Prices mt Mobile.


Every one ncccssisted TO purchase anything in the
provision line is we'll acquainted are with the
enormous prices charged Provisions groceries, bread
sus every thing la fact TO be ION stills Flour
the past week went up TO 500 per barrel and almost
everything exhibited proporonate The only
abatement Of prices noticed by In lot OF eggs
which were selling In market yesterday morning at IS
per dozen We should think the fall In the price OF gold
the past few days would have had some effect on the
markets, but II appears that II has not The money
dealers to be liberal any other classamost
any OF thom being willing TO lend IS $40 gold piece
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
The steamer Oceanus Ashore ON Narra-
gunsct Beach.

PnovprSeE, n l, Fob. 20, 1853.

Providence, n l., Feb 20 1850.
The steamer oceanus, Captain crowel, from New YORK
foProvidence wenafhorc early sunday morning. during
a thick FOG, on Naraganset beach, westward Of whale
rock and remained accounts With loss o. her pro-
pocr. Mr. Gardner, agent Of tho Neptune steamship
Company, le hs city this afternoon, Ia The seam'uy
Charlotte and Iabci the purpose of getting her on
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

large number of readers would like know the
whereabouts of the wizard of the saddle We suggest
10 them 70 BE- quiet for few days only aud he will brng
reo Ing ~ every true Southern beating hearas he is
getting ready for the move, and when he docs move
he will make the bow of hs roaring heard among the
negroes and Yankees Ia the West
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
A Proclamation Against Famine In Mis-.
sfssippf.

Tho following proclamation dated Macon, Miss, Jan.
uary TO- 1868 is published by Governor Clark OF Mssis.
sippi:-
Whereas, the destitutson OF portion Of the people
calls for immediate relief and other matters OF import
TO the state demand prompt legislative action; aud
whereas tho city OF Jackson remains dangerous the
proximity of the enemy, therefore Charles Clark Gov.
OF Mississippi do direct that the Legislature OF the
State at Columbus, Mississippi on Monday, the
10th day OF February 1865.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

burning patriotism ard irresistible courage which
and overwhelmed him IL previous stages Of tie war
Manassas at Fredericksburg, at chickamaugs w.ia.s
burg, Kenesaw, the Wilderness and Cold HarlOf.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
Honor. "a Admiral u,cn.r.r

The Senate Of Virginia has passed resolution halng
with great satisfaction the Of Admiral IN
the Confederate States ani tenders It's thanks to h
for heroic seryicee
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
The Cincinnati Enquirer oaice Destroyed
by Fire.

tINFfNNATft FFU. 10 TTOv
lre this morning destroyed the composing room of
the kngnaer Office. Loss not ascertaned The paper
will be Issued ~ usuaL
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

NUMBERs-osE SoRTngRSER BETTER THAN THREE
sOUTHERNERs.
fFrom the Richmond Examiner, Feb. 24l
The entire force or the enemy or the Mississippi
Southern SOIL Is not supposed 10 exceed hundred
and seventy i've thousand This Is the power which
proposes 10 subugate population Of at least three mil
lions OF people, embracing, at the lowest estimate six
hundred thousand men able TO bear arms, who may be
effort OF the enemy s 10 conquer and subugate seven
times their number Of population, and than three
times their. number Of aghting men They march
boldly into Che interior Of the country and like the
small band Of Cortez amidst myriad Of aboriginal Mexi.
cans, spread consernton and payAyzs wherever they
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
Sherman's Doom Looked Upon
as Sealed.
The Rebel Prospects In Mis- Front
Highly Favorable.
The North is to Hear No News from Him, via
Richmond, Until Ills Defeat is Announced,
DC, &C., DC.
REBEL ACCOUNTS.

slHerman's Advance To he Opposed.
no NEWS BE HAD OF SHERMAN, VIA RICHMOND,
UNTIL THE REBELS LEARN HE is DEFEATED.
From the Richmond whig, Feb "A
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-07-01
Obituary Resolutions.

The obituary resolutions on the death of
Mr.. James Tag&t, jr., brother to Mr.. Joseph
Tagert, of Nevada, which we print from the
Philadelphia Inquirer, show the high esteem
in which he was held by his brother officials,
and will be consolation to his relatives and
numerous friends under their sad bereave-
ment. .4a
A meeting Of Custom House officials was held at
the Inspectors Office this afternoon for the purpose
of taking action concerning the death of Mr.. james
Tagert jr., late an Inspector of Customs. Assist
ant Surveyor S. G. Waterhouse was called to the
chair. .at .I nsgs rag-" 81 +
The following preamble and resolutions were sub
mitted and unanimously adopted .-
WHEREAS, The officers of customs of the port of
Philadelphia have received intelligence of the death
of their late friend and associate James Tagert IT,
therefore, .rr..Ill -.
Resolved, That the event, although anticipated,
has filled our hearts with rnfegned sorrow.
Resolved, That. in all our intercourse with the
deceased, his manly department., his KIND and gem
tlemanly bearing, his warm and generous friendship
his prompt and attentive discharge of the duties
devolving mon him, won our highest admiration
and esteem. ~
Resolved, That in his death this department has
lost an honest and efficient officer the community a
worthy citizen ard his family a kind and loving
husband and father. as =, .-I.....,.. Ii
Resolved, That while deeply regretting his loss,
we tender to his family and friends sincere SYM
pathy and coincidence, with the assurance that we
hold in honored remembrance the many virtues that
adorned bis lfe and recognize in this sad event the
hand of Him who doeth all things well. y--4 i
Resolved, That copy Of the foregoing resolu-
tions be sent to the family of the deceased.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
| be published. E. G. WATERHOUSE,l 80
April Z, 1865. Chairman.
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From the Plains.

ts s..o7sE ~ Julesburg, June Is.
The plains about Julesburg are dotted
with the tents and trains of Gen. Connor's
Indian expeditions, Troops and trains are
crossing the Platte river on the ferry boat.
Part of the command and the General him
self are on the way to Laramie. The troops
of the expedition will start for Laramie,
en- route for Powder river, in four or five
days. -
Troops and supplies are arriving daily
from the Missouri river land are being pushed
forward to Laramie and west, On the mail
route, as speedily as possible. A sufficient
number of troops viii be left for the protec-
tion of the mail route during Gen. Connor's
absence. Three steamers arrived at Omaha
to-day, with 1000 cavalry for one of his col.
umns, which will join him at or near Pow.
der river. ,i.s.i +.
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Miscellaneous.

On the 10th inst, it was too cold even to
eat strawberries in Salt Lake City. t..
A line of iron steamers to ply upon the
Amazon is to be built in Philadelphia.
Crosby's$5OO, 900 Opera House at Chicago
has just been opened. 1t will seat 5000
persons. .aa. .'. .... .. ........r
The Oregon Statesman says thousands of
acres of wild strawberries are now wasting
in the Willamette Valley. Igr. ... =
There will be great food of emigration
to Utah, Idaho and Montana, but it is not
expected before the beginning of next fall.
Speaker Colfax and party had a great time
feting, exploring and speaking in Rush VAL
ley, on the 10th inst. =" .-
Every paper has taken shot at jeff. Da'-
Wis in petticoats. Poor fellow! He reigned
as long as he could, and then he mizsled.
The last picture in the gallery was the"skirts
of the Storm" s...-...... III. .
The Coeur d'Aleine diggings, in North
Idaho, are stated to be enormously rich.
There are said to be three basins, one of
which is equal in extent to the Boise basin.
All most all the White sugar used in France
is beet sugar. AT the Cafes they put sugar
into the cup till the top lump shows over
the coffee. . ae rE.iN s. a-s g
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Democratic territorial Convention.

lIhere here given IS verbatim, omrtting tbs
names of the Delegates, which the space at our dig
posal does not permit US to insert
The Convention met at the Court Room in y;rr;n;,
City, on Monday, the 26th inst. General Leach pre
siding. supported by the Vice Presidents Cant fox
and j. T. Harlow DIR. Zwisler was appointed Sec
retary. rO''''S. oe0-
The Committee on Credentials renort.d ,h, g,
lowing numbers of Delegates entitled to seats in the
Sonventlon Madison county, IS; Beaver Head a
Horn, 2. '-It = i0' D'S
adopted. e' sAi'
Amendment offered that no delegate be represente,,
by another living out of said delegates county. and
another that the representation of Beaver Fl sad
county be reduced from six to two.
After long discussion, the amendment was
refused as out of order, and the motion carried.
The following resolution was then offered:
hesoived, That we, as Delegates representing the
Democracy of the Territory of Montana here assem-
bied, deem 1T but just to ourselves and those we
rePretent, and courtesy towards Col. Saml McLain.
our Representative in Congress- that this Conven,
tion do now adjourn until the first Monday in An
gnst, A. D. 1856 .s rf 7f-F - - - 80 I
Ihls resolution being under debate motion was
made that the Convention should adjourn to half
past seven p. N. Carried. - - ~
9.9 ~ n EVENING SESSION. Tf
Motion that the Convention should adjourn to tba
nrst MONDAY In August continued In debate.
Finally viva Toce vote was taken over the ones,
tion as 70 whether said resolution should be passed
upon by ballot or by open vote The ballot pre-
vailed-36 to Is. = ilr'.Ir . - 49,, f''a a
me ballot On the proposed adjournment then un-
der discussion was taken. Judge Campbell read the
ballots, and Judge Miller and DR.. Zwisler were
teiiers. The vote stood For adjournment. %
against, 27. y .
Whereupon the Convention adjourned TO meet at
virginia City on the frss Monday in August at one
o'clock p. NJ A. LEACH C5a;r,ran W.
Z. II. ZwIsLER, Secretary. il7l' J = '771-''ii x
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.fEsises.'s agency.

TT'. d. BROWN SON. of Great Salt Lake City intend
to add to ther business that of Stock and Share
Brokers" and 10 this end T. D. Brown will start in April
for Kew York. to form connexon with responsible house
there for the sale of Feet" and Claims" on Quartz
Lodes, in Montana, Nevada and Utah Specimens of
Quartz and authority lefe with A. j. Oliver Co, will
be forwarded We also offer TO purchase commits
son machinery or any sort Of goods for Montana and ship
cept of the money and the orders Reference by pernis
sion to Gov Sidney Edgerton r. NJ Thompson Bannack;
Nat Stein Esq. a. J. Oliver q Co., Virginia.
February 18th, 1865. slsial 26-h
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johnson & SCHUYLER.

HAVE REFTTTED and opened the Mountain Bowling
IL Saloon, door east of Allen Millards Bank and
invite all those wishing good exercise choice Liquors and
cigars to call and them They have also reduced the
price of rolling to FIFTY CENTS.
April 1st, 1865. 32-45+
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HOsmer and Hal.ser.

fNLAIM AGENTS, have established an agency for the
purchase and sale of Gold and Silver Quartz Claims in
different parts of the Territory One of the partners will
attend in person. to the introduction and sale of Lodes in
New York, Philadelphia and other Eastern cities and the
other to obtaining the same in this city. Arrangements
will be made early in the Spring for expressing goods to
the New York Office and for procuring reliable assays
the office in this city, Office at the Post Office and at S.
T. Hauser g. Co.'S Bank, on Wallace Street. 3S-5Oc
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To Watchmakers and Jewelers..

HAVING established myself in Salt Lake City, U. T.
can supply the trade with all kinds of Tools and
a'erals at reasonable prices large stock of Watches
Diamonds, and Jewelry of every description, con-
sanity on hand. Everything warranted rs represented
wholesale and retail l JOHN MEEKS. ~ n
Formerly Agent of Isaac s. Josepi & Co,
sfEE.. - San Francisco. Cak
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III. Jameson.

FfIGE four does east Of Jackson and Wallace streets
tsIo. House aud Real Estate Agent Buildings rented
Aes paid Abstracts Of fiile Of obtained 6partz spec
ts aaa the necessary papers relating to yode Ciaieis
to Few York Particular attention given 20 the
fsssnS and shipping Of money References ~ Kis
A. Tasa D. w Titon 8 Co.., Pfous & Rusaell John A.
20 H-S
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A GooD RuLE.--Two masonic friends,
much at variance, referred their quarrel to
a clerical masonic brother. He patiently
heard them accuse each other as wholly in
fault, and declare themselves without blame;
and then he said, 'sMy Judgment is this let
the innocent forgive the guilty Rocky
Mountain Coskst. "4f 'AlA'e'isi' =
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EEssNESnl..

DRUNDYS MILL, on the Stnkingwater is now pre-
ID pared TO saw bills of Lumber of any size at short notice
Their Lumber Yard in Virginia City is in the Warsaw
Corral Idaho Street where they constantly keep the
best article of all kinds of lumber reasonable rates.
Also good assortment of all kinds Of Sash and Lah kept
constantly on hand n. "A
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Assay Office.

WALLACE STREET, one door below Nolan g. Co.'S
w Bank Gold and Silver and Ores OF every descrip
ton Assayed. guarantee my assays and will pay any
difference which may arise between them and the U: s.
Mint. 80 .H.. ID. GILBERT.
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Helena House.

1T ELENA CITY Montana Territory. The above
IL named House is opened for guests and boarder
Good beds and the best the market affords for the table,
at reasonable prices. b. B. Burehett
pronrietor
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ESuhO Hotel,

VNYALLACE STREET, Virginia City, NJ. T., J. NJ.
w Castner Proprietor The proprietor announces TO
his old friends and the public generally, that he is
prepared TO accommodate boarders by the meal day
week low rates. His table is furnished with the best the
market affords. c26-52
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JuStUS Cooke.

GENERAL AUCTI0NEER. Particular attention Civ
" en- to the sale Of Live Stock and Real Estate sales
of Stocks of Goods in Store Office at the Elephant Cor
raj, Virginia City, N. t. ls-44t
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John II. Gilbert.

A ASSISTANT ASSESSOR U. S. INTERNAL RE
n VENUE for the First Division of the Collection Dis
trct of Montana, embracing Madison County Office frs
door east of City Drug Store. 10.
Virginia City, April a. 1865. s- 36-o8F