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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

A aEABOARD MANSION FOR SALE.--SCENRRY
"A and climate unsurpassed Pavilion Hotel Port wash
instop ID rooms All The furniture carriage house. stables
barn hsnney wood end ice houses peach orchard Ac
dena fruit trees best European dsscrptions Monmouth
ssssnsrs AMY 10 Tiios sCANiXN 7N EShh avenue
< nj Al ths PAVILION on "wednesday, July -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

r AIDES VISITING SARATOGA SPRINGS
IL win find elegant assortment OF PARIS MADE
CLOAKs, also BREAKFAST and DINNER JACKETS
OPERA, CARRIAGE AND EVENING CLOAkS,
THAT DEFY COMPETITION
White Cancels Hair Thread Guipurc, Lama ana Pusher
Lace Shaws at
CHARLOTTE 9. SMITHS is Ainsworth block,
42 Broadway door above Twenty sixth street, New
York city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

AT us FOURTH AvBSuE-BY DAY Palmer
n Once hour. from 10 teA House, for ssle -,
West OF bh Avt0th 18th, 2ls nth 27th 18th yst nd,
saith ssh Sis ga tsh SAD SD o6h, 06h, 2At l2cth l3st
East Of 9Th Av4th lth l1h, INh, 18th, letr 1Nh I'D,
18th Sth t0th oth a1d o7ih ssh ioth 18th, l2ssh
In avenues--2d, Lexington, 9Th, tn
In strssss-Broons, Houston, stuyvesant Thompson
In piaoes--Wsst Washington.
Country Property At Belmont Caldwell, Cstsk Court
laudtovn Eastcheser Paramount Granville, Harrington,
Huesenot Hyde Park Jericho Merose Monroe Mot,
Newark Newcastle, Newtown, osrinins, Oyster pai'
son Paasaic Princes Bay Portcheser Seneca Sorelan
Sodt Hin, sprngviie, Tarrytowp, rvoh, Unonport West
Farms, Wesport
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

AT THE FRANKFORT HOUsE-0EE BLOC Gkw Emsn
n Of the City Hall, Of Frankfort anu n,s ncr
streets 30 Rooms neatly furnished One room ~ onc po
son 2oc 70 Toe per day 81 20 10 sS per week.
all night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

A ZINE FARM OF FIYTY AOREs--wrTH STOCK,
"A Crops and Tools 20 uAiles from the city 10 westches
oNssssl fcr Sy Brsoklyn property Apply at 90 Pearl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

THE FOREST GROVE HOUSE,
sCHOOLEYs MOUNTAIN SPRINGS,
In now open for Of visitors The proprietor
will acconm families and visitors NJ M low rate
r. MATHEWS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
ActiyitY abOui Mobile.

New YORK, April 4.-The steamer
Guiding Star from New Orleans on the
Goth, Southwest Pass 2Sth. and Key West
2d has arrived. The U. g. steamer Cir
cassian arrived at Key West April q, aud
reported an attack of the Union forces
and gunboats on Mobile on March 3Oth.
No pal aIticulars were obtained, except
that the monitor Milwaukee was blown
up of Dog river bar, by torpedo
The Times New Orleans correspondent
writing on the Gath, says on the 18TH,
Gen. Steele column started tHom Pensa
cola and Barrancas for Blakely landing,
on the Tombigbes, with the purpose OF
thanking the defenses of Mobile. 1t is
Thought this will compel the rebels to
sfau back up the Alabama, as it will be
the only opening lett to them, if it be
not already blockaded. On the 22d Will
sons cavalry were heard from doing well.
New ORLEANS, March 81, via. CAIRO,
April 6.-The True Delta says at head
quarters they have received information
that a portion Of General Canby's army
ia within FIVE miles OF Mobile. Siege
guns are in position. Shells could be
thrown into the suburbs of the city
The attack on Fort Bradley, the main
defense of Mobile, Frank Gardner COM
manding, was already commenced
Maury Is commanding at Mobile, and
Dick Taylor at theI Spanish fort. The
bonbardment of the latter commenced
on the 28tb. Candy, Granger and Smith
were five miles up Fishing Creek on the
oath Heavy cannonading on the 22d
was caused by gunboats Smelling the
woods at the mouth Of Fishing Creek.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
Proc anna ton from Governor Fenton
OF New York.
Lieutenant General

...,..,,te,- = NEW YORK, April b
PyooLBattiioa BY ReubenssE. FeatOi,, GOre'-
nor of the State of Nec Yorbi :
Richmond has fallen,-the wicked men
who governed the so-called Confederate
States have lied their capital shorn of
of their power and infuence,-the rebel
armies have been defeated, broken and
scattered, and the formidable character
of the rebellion is apparently at an end
Victory everywhere attends our banners,
and our armies, under Providence, are
rapidly marching to the closing scenes of
the war Through the self-sacritce and
heroic devotion of our soldiers, the life
of the Republic has been saved and the
integrity of the American Union main-
tained.' - - ~
In view of these important events, OF
the achievements of oar noble armies
and their gallant leaders, in view of the
progress made in suppressing the rebel,
lion and the encouraging prospects ot
the early return of peace, there is great
cause for rejoicing, thanksgiving and
praise. -, ,- .,.a..
Reuben Z Fenton, Governor of the
State of New York, do therefore. issue
this, my proclamation, designating Fri
day, the l4th Of April, instant, the day
appointed for the ceremony of raising
the United States flag on Fort Sumter,
as a day of thanksgiving, prayer and
praise ito Almighty God torlthe signal
blessing we have received at His hands,
aud l hereby recommend religions sccts
of all denominations to open their placr'
of worship, and the people, absta!nins z
from their usnal avocations, to assemble
therein and with grateful hearts, unite
in prayer, and praise to Him who has so
mercifully remembered us In the hour OF
our greatest need and peril aT 81,
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set nv hand and affixed the privy seal
of the State, at the city of Albany. this
sixth day of April A ID, l563E-kg
2 fSigned] '--- r. E. FENToN,
By the Governor: --
Gro s. HASTINGS Private Sec'ry.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

large number of persons were killed by
the explosion Of magazines. All the III
matesIof the Aims House ,wers killed Oh
injured. ~,.-..
Tuesday afternoon says that is was ex-
pected that the railroad between that
city and Petersburg .woald be in running
order to-day. A large force is being em-
ployed to repair the track. 1t appears
from a statement of the same gentle
man who had conversed with old ac-
In RichmOnd that Breckin.
ridge was responsible for the burning OF
tproperty; aonle Of the merchants having
entreated him, but in vain, toprevent
the, threatened destruction. A rebel
band of music was captured or snrren-
dered, and on the way up from City
Point played a number of airs, such as
Dixie" and "a life on the Ocean Wave"
They appeared to be delighted with their
change Of position. .,
81 The PostOffice Department has ordered
the PostoAioef at Hampton, Elizabeth
county, to be opened, and appointed
Kennon Whitman Postmaster.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

AVnLAGE DESTROYED The village
of New Liberty, III, Oh the Ohio river,
has been almost totally annihilated by
the high water in that stream, aided by
severe gale that swept over that region
Oh Sunday the 10th instant. Houses
were demolished, aud the inhabitants
driven ont, until there were but two
dwellings that hac not been destroyed.
Nearly all the hOnses were swept from
their foundations. The damage IN the
town was estimated at $4,000, and IN
the surrounding country still greater
damage was done
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

JEFF. THOMPSON learn from Ar
kansas that Gen NJ Jeff Thompson ia
lurking somewhere north of the Arksn,
sas river, and making an effort to get mp
a command. He recently issued q printed
order as commander of the Department
of North Arkansas aud Missouri" direct
ing deserters and absentees to rejoinl
their respective commands by the let OF
May A full pardon is promised if the
delinquents report by that time; other
wise, they are to be treated with all the
rigors of martial law. He denounces
guerrilla warfare and bushwhacking
and assures citizens who remain IN
peaceful pursuits at home that they shall
not be molested. no matter what may be
their political faith.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

A soldiers wife residing in Macon
county, H., few days siacs received
from her husband in the army package
of $500. and upon returning home placed
il under the pillow of her bed. During
the same night q man, with blackened
face, broke into the house aud demand
ed her money The woman took the
money, threw it upon the floor, and when
the rnffian stopped to pick it up, she dealt
him blow with poker that broke his
neck Upon washing the dead mans
face, il proved TO be her brOther-in-law
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
Thomas, Movements.

The Richmond Wing. of April lst, has
the following: The Lynchburg Repabli-
can says that telegraphic communication
was open with Bristol on Wednesday
morning, but the enemy were said TO be
threatening the place. being only a few
miles distant. This force was not large,
the main body of Thomas troops not
having come up. The enemy, we heard,
had occupied the place at noon. There
were reports in Lynchburg. on Wednes-
day, that portion of the enemy's cavalry
were in Johnston county, Tenn, moving
in the direction Of Marion, in Smyth
county, on the Virginia and Tennessee
railroad. 1t was also reported that an
other cavalry force had gone up through
Caster county, Tenn Their destination
is said to be Salisbury, North Carolina
These movements are probably only a
a feint to divide our forces, and distract
the attention of our commander, while
the real advance will be made by way of
Bristol and Arlington. Some skirmish-
ing between the enemy's cavalry and our
own has occurred west of Bristol, but
the results were unimportant
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
NEw YoRx, April 5.-Ths Hoalds

NIw YORK, April 5.-Ths Ha'alds
l Army of the Potomac special says: The
/ glory of the first entrance into the works
! in front of Petersburg is disputed by the
l 27th Michigan Volunteers and the LIST
/ Connecticut heavy artillery. The form
er had their colors with them, which
were first set upon the parapet. aud
hence they have proof Of priority The
lst Michigan sharpshOoters were leading
skirmishers, and pressing hard upon the
rear of the rebel force, were first to enter
Petersburg.
A,pong our casualties during the day
are the following: Lit. Col. Nichols, lst
Michigan sharpshooters, seriously; Capt.
Kelly. 37th Wisconsin. seriously; Capt.
Balland, d0. do; Capt Delane. lst Michi-
gan sharpshooters, mOrtally; 1t. skeele,
37th Wis, slightly; Lieut.. Col. Avery,
9th Ohio, thigh; Lient. MOnahan, 9th
Mich, slightly.
The HeralTs special from Petersburg
says:--At the commencement OF General
Grants operations on this line, i've days
ago, the rebels had force at their COM
mand, defending Petersburg, variousiy
estimated ut from $1,000 to lO00O0 men.
The defense of Petersburg was the de-
Tense of Richmond. Ii one fell the other
was certain to fall. Hence. every avail
able man was brought to confront Grant.
OF this army of veteran troops not less
than twenty-five thousand have fallen
into our hands as prisoners. These have
been captured OH the battle field as the
fruit of severe fighting. twelve thousand
five hundred of them had been delivered
at City Point, and disposed Of up to last
evening. The correspondent estimates
fifteen thousand killed and wounded,
thus making the entire rebel loss forty
thousand. .
The balance, tour distinct fugitive
bands, each seeking safety 70 oritself alone.
A portion of them started for the Appo-
mattox, and succeeded in crossing by
pontoon train ten or fifteen miles above
Petersburg, while the rest, being hard
pressed, could not get across, and fled up
the river on its southern bank, Sheridan
still pursuing and pushing them, cap
turing prisoners at every step.
The Times Army of the Potomac cor
respondent says: After LOngstreet's
forces were driven back by Sheridan and
Warren, and the right flank of Lee's ar
my turned, Gen. Humphreys led the Sec
ond corps to the attack, and simultane-
ously an assault was made along the en-.
tire line to the Appomattox, near Point
of Rocks. At each point where the Sec
ond attempted an assault, they were en-
inently successful, breaking the enemys
works and capturing everything. The
strongest works in that portion OF the
line were Intellectual to Withstand the
shock.
The twenty-ffth corps had only one
division and part of another engaged
1t performed nobly the task set for it,
and was successful in capturing two
large and well defended forts and a good
ly number of prisoners and sixteen guns.
The negroes, of whomthe corps is wholly
composed, fought with great gallantry
and determination, and lost in killed
and wounded proportionate number
with the other corps.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
washingtsn!I,cm..

New YORK, April 6-The Commercially IS
special SAYS: Ex Senator Wilkinson. of
Minnesota, still expects to. supercede Mr..
Dale as Commissioner of Inland affairs.
Col, Baker will soon turn his attention
to the enlistments at Chicago, Buffalo,
aud other western cities.
The Posts special says President Lin
coin on Tuesday gave a public reception
in JET Davis parlorr .sTgfCE
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Secretary Sew
ards condition is much improved today
from what it was last night, and he is
made as comfortable as can be expected.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
Ouerations Of General Thomas cav
airy Column.

New York. April GA Heralds DIS
patch, dated Russellville, Ala. 24th' with
the cavalry column of Thomas army un,
der Wilson, says the force consists OF
three divisions and was soon to be joined
by a fourth It's destination was Selma,
Montgomery and Mobile The country
40 far travelled contains only old men,
women, children and negroes. Provi-
sions were plenty and our fofagers found
no difficulty IN Obtaining supplies A
Few rebels appeared and skirmished with
the advance, but this was the only op-
position met with on the Gath. Many
rebel deserters had delivered themselves
up. bsrsf.i.ys is4lei ~. , s,fas 5lis Hi segCf
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

The Opinion .lNationale, in curious ar
ticle on the bad workmanship Of the
French infantry, mentions that 1900, 600
of cartridges were used at solferino to
shoot down 10000 Austrians at the ont
side; which shows that il took $500 bull
lets to kin or wound oneman, and repre-
ssuts weight Of 300 lbs
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
LETTER
AMELIA COURT HOUSE, April


DEAR MAMA:AO Our army is ruined, I
fear. We are all safe as yet Shyron
left us sick. John Taylor is well. Saw
him Yesterday. Weare in line of battle
this evening General Robert Lee is in
the field near US. My trust is still in the
Justice of our cause and in God, General
Hill is Killed. / saw Murray q few mo-
msnts since. Bernard Terry, it is said,
was taken prisoner, but may get out. l
send this to you by anegro Love to oil.
$50 Your devoted son,
(Signed] EIs W.aR Taylor, Col
FearfaI Less In the I'D N. u. Cavalry
) BrekinridgeR Responsible for the Gsn-
Aagrntion in Richmond. b,
.as s-,e Press Dispstehl u9E
New YORK, April6-The COMMERCIALS
Washington special says the wounded
men of the Cd New York cavalry report
that their regiment went into Sundays 8
fight disinounted, z six hundred strong,
and come ont with only three hundred
men and one 9non-commissioned officer,
Among the large buildings destroyed in
Richmond, were Haxell's and Smiths to-
bacco factories, and the Mechanics Insti-
tute. The entire squares bounded by
sl6ain street, the river, and IN And 18th
,sfreetsI are in ruins. Rebel stEa6Glers
eot dunk and plundsred the stuss. A
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

Gov. CURTIN, of Pennsylvania, has
issued proclamation calling upon the
various religious denominations in the
State to hold thanksgiving services tor
the recent victories, in the churches next
Sunday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
Sunday

. AMONG the rumors in the gold room III
New York, day before yesterday, was one
that President LINCOLN had been cap
tured near Richmond by Confederate
bushwhackers. OF conrse. it was pure
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
Official War BuIletin-Des OF
the Army Of Northern Virginia Con-
fdenily Anticipated-Letter from a
Rebel Colonel.

Rebel Colonel.
Press Dispatch.l ...
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
IL noon, April 9th.
To Major General Dir:
The following telegram announces the
probably speedy destruction of General
Lees army, if our troops get up to sup
port Sheridan, who has headed Off the
enemy.
TSigned] E. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of War
JUNCTION SOUTH SIDE AND DAN D.
VILE RAILROAD, BURKsyILLE, VA
April 5th, 10 P. NJ. }
Hon. E. II. Stanton, Secretary Gt Wai:
Lieut.. Gen. Grant received the follow
ing dispatch at 6:3O p. M, Thile on his
way to this point and at once proceeded
to Gen. Sheridan's headquarters: Gen.
Grant desired me to trans smit the dis
patch to you on the opening of the tele-
graph at this place. and to say that the
9th corps without doubt reached Gen
Sheridan's position within an hour OF
two after the dispatch was written.--
Two divisions of the cath corps will en-
camp here tonight, and one division of
the 25th army corps at Black and White
station. South Side railroad. Z
CSigned1 s. WILLIAMS, Brig. Gen. z
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY, =,
GEITTERsvILLE, April 5,-3P NJ ) -
Lieatenant General U. 8. Grant: .-
send you the enclosed letter. which
will give you an idea of the condition of
the enemy and their whereabouts. sent
General Davis brigade this morning
around on my left flank He captured at
Farmers Cross Roads FIVE pieces of artil-
lery, about two hundred wagons and
eight or nine battle flags. and mum ber
of prisoners The I'd army corps is now
coming up. l wish you were here your
self. / feel confident of capturing the
army of Northern Virginia. If we exert
ourselves, Isee no escape for General Lee.
| will put all my cavalry ont on our left
flank except Mckenzie, who is now ou
the right.
(Signedl s.. P. Fl. SHERIDAN, 80
Major General.
GIETTER Il 80
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

INview Of the rapidity with which the
negroes are dying during this revolution
in their condition in the South, a paper
says that if the mortality goes on for ten
.ySsfS at the rate Of the last two or three,
ifhsrs viii not be enough left Tor BARRIERS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
WHEELING REGISTER,
81 FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL I, 1865
TeIaxraphic sun. airy.

Gold closed at the regular board yes
terday at 81 ,sOs. and at the evening ex'
change at s1,50A. ..li s.e <. 2.inla
The pursuit of Lees retreating armies
is kept mp vigorously with the proSpecf
of capturing or still further demoral'
ling the entire army Sheridan was at
Geittersyille OH the afternoon OF the 9th
and it was thought he had intercepted
Lees retreat Lee is trying to reach
Lynchburg. jgBe.>
4, The railroad between Richmond and
Petersburg has been put III running Or
der.
d. About one third of Richmond was des'
troyed by the fire, q number OF the Offices
of the government were burnt and all oi
the city bounded by Main street, the
river, aud 9TH and 18th streets It's said
that Breckinridge is responsible for set'
, ting fire to the city.
The postoffice at Hampton. Elizabeth
County, Va, has been opened
Out of six hundred men in the al New
York cavalry all but three hundred men
and one non-commissioned officer were
killed in Sundays fight before Peters
burg.
The leading men of the Coniederacy
hft Richmond during Sunday afternoon
and night. The government archives
wers sent to Danville and Milton, n I.
Breckinridge left the city at half past
ak o'clock Monday morning. The Leg
islature adjourned at nine o'clock Sun
day night
The fortifications of Richmond consist
of three strong lines completely eh'ei-
oping the city
Parson Brownlow was in1nguratsa
Governor of Tennessee on Wednesday,
The Tennessee Legislature has ratiiied
the anti-slavCry constitutional amend
nent
Gen. Grant states that the Federal loss
from the 2sth of March to the present
time. in killed, wounded and captured
will not exceed 1000.
Thomas army is on its way to seima'
Montgomery OF Mobile, and meets with
but little resistance. Old men, women
and negroes are all that are LETT III that
region.
An attack was made on Mobile on the
3Oth ult. by the Union forces and gum
boats, hut no particulars have been re-
ceived. The monitor Milwaukee was
blown up by torpedo.
Gov Fentou, of New York has appoint
ed the l4th of April, the day on which the
aag is to be raised over Fort Sumter, as
a day of thanksgiving throughout the
State.
General Caubys army was within hve
miles of Mobile on the 3lst ult.
President Lincoln gave public .recep-
ton in jeff. Davis parlor on Tuesday
last.
Secretary Seward, who had his arm
broken By being thrown from carriage
is much better and recovering rapidly,
The Confederate General Maury is
commanding at Mobile.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

WAsHtSGToS, April 6.--The mail boat
to-day brought 10 Washington a large
number Of rebel officers a. prisoners VI
war, and twenty-five bags Of captured
mail, which have oeen delivered to the
War Department.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
sTheGoid 4 narkss..

I NEW YORK, April 6.--0perations in
gold are dull. The prospects Of the war
are such as to leave no room for former
wide fluctuations. The highest rates of
yesterday were not maintained thismorn-
ing. Opening at 81 5Qf the price soon
! fell to 81 5O3. - III .nl aghessla
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07
The 5.3O Lean.

PnL ,DELPHIA, April 6.-Jay Cooke re-
ports subscriptions to the 7-:O loan to-day
to the amount Of s2,52l 500, including
slOO. 900 from Cleveland, s35O,OO0 from
New York and 1863 individual subscriP
iions for $50 and 800 each.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

NxwlYoRx. Aprif 3. Ths westAip I'm
ion Telegraph Company have ds6lared
quAHaiy ditjlsndi Sf two per 4snt,
psyable on the 2Sth inst. N7eF 2
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

New YoRK. April 6.--The Costa Rica
brourhf from California one million Six
. nndrsd Thousand ldellaxs u igolA -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

Miss lone Smith, q spy from the rebel
General Prices army, has been arrested
in St. Louis by the military authorities.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

8 JBosror, April 6. 6.--Sabsgriptions to the
u. S.sChristisn Commission IN this city
up to the present time amount 50 S29,O 900,
aud ere stillgoing on. gSss6rRH slsssE T.