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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Latest Commercial.

CAIRO, April 7.-Late Western Louisiana
accounts representa- great scarcity of bread
stuffs about Alexandria, causing much suf-
fering. The scarcity of forage compelled
the rebel cavalry to depart. Texas infan-
try has also been withdrawn from Alexan-
dria and are encamped at Natchiotches. Con-
federate troops at Brownsville have been
removed to Galveston where they await the
attack of the Federals.
One of jeff. Thompson's orders assuming
command of the rebel northern sub-district
of Arkansas, directs agents appointed in each
county to exact one-third of all cotton Of
fered for export and to collect one-third of
the receipts of cotton exported.
229 bales of cotton were received yester-
day at Memphis for st. Louis.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Guardian Sale.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
l. the Probate Court Of Franklin County, Ohio,
made on the 7th day of March, A. D. 1855, in the
case of George, L.; Conver Q, Guardian Of Martha
Blood, Elizabeth L. Blood and William s. Blood
against his wards the undersigned WILL on the
sth nay of April, A. ID. 1865,
at o'clocpP NJ. at the door of the Court House in
Franklin County offer at public SALE subject to the
dover of Margaret Montgomery, the following de-
scribed real estate, situate in Franklin county, Ohio
tO-wit:
Part of survey No. 2442 in the Virginia Military
District. bounded and described as follows: Begin
ming at stake in the center Of Suliyants Avenue,
northeast to land sold Ernest Kissler thence
south degree, west along said kissers line -
poles to stake in the south line of said survey No.
2442 southeast corner to said Kisslers land thence
south 70 degrees, 81 minutes east, and from the be-
ginning north "a degrees 20 minutes east far that
line parallel to the first mentioned line will in
cude fifty acres.
Terms of Sale-0ne-half cash on the day of sale,
and one-half in one year from the day of sale; to
draw interest from the day of sale, and be secured
by mortgage on the premises sold,
Appraised at $500 90; subject to said dover:
GEORGE l.. CONVERSE,
Guardian Of Martha Blood. Elizabeth Z. Bood,and
William 5. Blood. mch8-d1t&wlm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

ExAcTLY.-An exchange speaking Of an
old gentleman living in its vicinity, aged
SO years, who was still as active, hale and
hearty as most men of fifty, says: He in
variably takes a glass of Pinkerton's Wa
hoo and Calisaya Bitters with his meals
He also rides great deal, and to the above
popular beverage and healthful exercise he
attributes his vigorous health. On recent
occasion, when asked by medical friend
what physician and apothecary he employ
ed, to which he replied: "My physician
has always been HORSE and my apotheca-
ry an ASS ~ mch25-d2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

The LYTLE HoUsE.-This hotel, at the
corner of Fourth and Hammond streets,
Cincinnati, is, under the charge of Its pro-
prietor, Mr.. Young, one of the best public
houses in the West. Every thing that can
conduce to the comfort Of the guest and
make him feel at home, is to be found there.
The landlord, attendants and servants are
all accommodating, obliging and prompt
in the discharge of their several offices.
Besides, the tables are amply and hand
somely supplied, and the lodgings are neat
and comfortable We commend the Lytle
House to our friends and the public.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
The sou, Is,oay 6y, and The heart I5sar,

Shah neUer sag acfh doubt, nor shake acith Jear."
Thus exclaimed the doughty Scottish Chief when
arrayed for battle: and thus may all cry who arm
themselves against the Legions of Dyspepsia. Head
ache, Ague. Sallowness, Languor. Liver Complaint.
and all their concomtant evils with bottle or two
Of PLANTATION BITTERs, the original s. T.-ls6O.-
X. This great tonic. which is still increasing in
popular favor. and is efecting cures than
before. is emphatically The Poor Mans Friend and
The Rich Mans Blessing. PLANTATION BITTERs
are sold by all respectable dealers throughout the
habitable globe. april5d&w1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
HancOcIx's Column in NIOtiOnA
Sherman Again on the Move.

I New YORK, April 7.-The Commercials
special says intelligence from the Upper
ley toward Lynchburg. Should Lee man
age to survive Grants blows in front, Han
cock will strike his rear. The Commercial
says this is the movement it referred to sew
eral days since. After repeated delays It
has at last started. The troops are Of the
Sth corps. r,. rQ'
( Another Washington dispatch says Sher-
mans column Is again in motion, and 1t Is
believed Johnston will not attempt to hold
Raleigh, but retreat to the interior.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
THE CITY.
FOR 1EkEw3EAs OF THE BOARD OF
E|I EDUCATION ts
IElection on Monday, April I'd. i

MILITARY PRoMoTIoNs.-The following
promotions In Ohio military organizations
were entered at the Adjutant Generals Office
yesterday:
18th Inf.-Major John NJ. Benedict to Col;
Capt. Robert y. Chappelle to Major; 1st
Lieut.. Nelson Mccoy to Capt; I'd Lieut..
James G, Irwin to 1st Lieut., and Sergts.
Chas. w. Stanneart Jerome F. Fry, Isaac A.
Shafer and VIM. Fl, Holdeness to I'd Lieuts.
65th 1nf.-lst Lieut., K. e. Scranton to
Captain.
list Inf.-1st Lieut.. James johnson and
I'd Lieuts. VIM. McConnels, Chas. L. Bry-
ant and WILDER +. McCue to 1st Lieuts.
SSth Inf--1st Lieut.. Henry G. Howe to
Capt; I'd Lieuts. James Winfrigler and
james ID. Wilson to lst Lieuts.; Sergts. Nor
ris Killen and Geo. l.. Davisson to I'd Lieuts.;
and Sergts. John N. Arehart and John S.
Beck to LIST Lieuts.
1O2d Inf.-Major John Huston to Lieut..
COL; 1st Lieut.. VIM. II. McMonigal and I'd
Lieuts. james p. Dugal and VIM. FL. Rut-
ter,to lst Lieuts, gsn
10th Inf.-1st Lieut.. Thos. j. Makley to
Capt, and I'd Lieuts. Erastus Layton and
Amos Shawl to 1st Lieuts.
I1Sth Inf.-lst Lieut.. Josephus s. Parker
to Capt; I'd Lieut.. Samuel H. Kennedy
w IL. lNihSlO W lou LlOuUos
125th Inf.-1st Lieut.. Ralsa g. Rice to
Capt, and I'd Lieut.. Henry Glenville to 1st
Lieut..
I7eth Inf.-2d Lieut. Marcena M. Murphy
to lst Lieut..
1Slst Inf.--1st Lieuts. L. Pummel and H.
Rempel to Capts., and I'd Lieuts. Charles
Weaver, Fred. Koeller and Geo. w. Polling
to LIST Lieuts. wt
I'd Heavy Artillery-1st Lieut.. James B.
Doney to Capt; I'd Lieut.. VIM. n. Chap
man to 1st Lieut., and Sergts. James M.
Hughey and Addison A. Kennedy to I'd
Lieuts. rs7
Sd Cav.-Lieut. Col. Horace N. Rowland
to Col; Major Daniel E. Livermore to Lieut..
Col, and Sergts. Jos. Berry, Isaac Skill
man, John II. Lawrence, VIM. L. Stack
house, VIM. B. Kerr, John j. Anderson
and James Merroe to I'd Lieuts.
9th Cav.---Capt. Frank G. Loveland to
Lieut.. Col; Capts. Matthew I'll. Cryer and
Geo. w. Shattuck to Majors; 1st Lieuts.
Vim. A.. Knowlton, Hiram j. Suiter and
Jacob B. Templin to Capts.; I'd Lieut..
james III. Mcfarland, and Sergts. Geo. An
defson and Wallace III. Billiard to 1st Lieuts;
and Sergts. James e. Darwent, VIM. X.
Kneal, Hiram A. Walling, Chas G. Stead
man, John w. Wilcox, Aaron Wagner and
Chas. p. McElliott to ID Lieuts.
9Th Battery-2d Lieut.. Walter j. Trotter
to lst Lieut., and Sergt. Alexander Temple
to I'd Lieut..
18th Battery-2d Lieut.. Jos. Billings to
LIST Lieut.; and Sergt. Henry G. Kilburn to
I'd Lieut..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

New YORK, April 7-The following is
from the Washington Intelligencer of yes
terday, on good authority: The Commits
sioner of lternal Revenue will, in day or
two, issue an order authorizing the taxa
tion of all tobacco brought from any South
ern port to the North, there being no of
ficers of internal revenue there for the time
being.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

TORONTO, G. w. April 6.-The st. Albans
raiders arrived here to-day from Montreal
and were brought before the Recorder this
afternoon, charged with misdemeanor.
They applied for delay until Sunday, to OBJ
tain counsel; which was granted. They
were remanded and the case adjourned till
Monday. -.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

MERIT WILL NOT TGo,UNREwARDED, though
oftentimes justice may seem to be tardy.
In the case of DR.. D. II. Seelye, who dis
covered the Liquid Catarrh Remedy which
has cured thousands who had almost given
up hope of cure, it has been thus; but dur
ing the last year in the unprecedented
amount of sales to inhabitants of nearly
every cline, do the people acknowledge the
value of his long study and great learn
;noe flf gr. Ht...r.f'.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Extensive Frauds by whisky Dis
otillers-.The Capture of Fort
Smith by Rebels COntradfcted.

ST.. LOUIS, April 7.--Extensive frauds by
Illinois whisky distillers have been detect
ed, amounting to half million of dollars
by evading revenue tax. Fifteen hundred
and four barrels, consigned to merchants In
this city, have been seized during the past
week by the authorities. 39l
The rebels capture of Fort Smith has
been contradicted at headquarters. Fed
erals occupied it on the Sd.
The markets generally firmer, excepting
oats, which is unchanged. p r -Frf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

PERsoNAL.--.We We had very pleasant and
agreeable call, yesterday afternoon, from
our excellent friend, Hon. VIM. w. Arm
strong, late Secretary of State. His many
friends in this city and throughout the
State will be glad to learn that he is in good
health and fine spirits,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
aprilS-1t
Auction Sale of Wall Paper and To-
f"|t'E .tlA baCCO. .lH

w. R. Kent will sell on Saturday, April
8, commencing at 8 o'clock A. NJ, at his
sales rooms, Nos. 140 and 142 East Town
street. thirty-five hundred bolts of wall
paper, also fifteen boxes navy tobacco.
apr7-d2t
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Cotton to he Sold for the Benefit of
Rebel Prisoners.

New YORK, April THE steamer EN-
pire City, from New Orleans and Key
West, brought one hundred and severity
bales of cotton, consigned to Capt. Noyes,
who will sell it Immediately for the benefit
eff rebel prisoners, it being the balance of
that turned over by the rebel Gen. Maury
for that purpose.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

GOLD and Velvet Paper Hangings jur
opening at the Bazaar, corner of Town an
High street.
We have reduced our prices on Wall Pa
per. S. SELLBCK, & Co.
Corner of Town and High street.
april5-d1w ' | .....
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
CITY ITEMS.

WILL sell at auction on this Saturday
morning, April s, at 10 o'clock A. M, on the
corner of High and State streets, shifting
top buggy, l family carriage and thorough
bred stallion Eclipse. Sale positive.
VAN r. GLAzIER,
aprilS-1t Auctioncer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

New YORK, April 7.-Another spontane-
GUS meeting took place in Wall street on
the announcement of the capture and capi-
tulation of a portion of Lees army. 1t
was addressed by number of leading citi-
zens. A committee was appointed to visit
the Governor and request him to designate
some other day than Good Friday for the
great celebration day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

Railroad from Washington to
Richmond TO be Re.Opened-
New Regulation i'm Regard to
Sales of Bonds-Gen. Hancock
on the War Path.
New YORK, April 7.-The Commercials
special says the work ofrestorihg the rail-
road from Washington to Richmond Is ac-
lively pursued. twill be re-opened with
in short time. Ga
The Department has issued new regula-
tions in respect to sales of bonds. While
brokers must pay the revenue tax on sales
on their own account, sales of 7-30s made
as fiscal agents of the Government, will not
be subject to taxation.
, The Posts special says Gen. Hancock is
on the war path from the direction of the
Shenandoah valley.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Navy De-
partment has received the following:
POINT LOOKOUT, April 6.
To Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of Nary
The Harriet Deford is in Indian creek,
Va, blockaded by several of my gunboats.
AS soon as the light draft gunboats get up
she will be recaptured or destroyed.
Respectfully,
j. A. PARKER,
Commanding Potomac Flotilla.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Reported Peace Conference Bes
tween Lincoln and Judge Camp

tween Lincoln and Judge Camp
bell.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Herald claims
to have information of Lincoln having had
O conference with Judge Campbell and
others in Richmond, by the advice and con-
sent of Davis, for peace.
/ .Aj SECOND DISPATCH.
mNEw York, April 1.-THE Herald has in
formation direct from Richmond that Pres
ident Lincoln is there, actually engaged
upon business of Peace. That on Tuesday
evening he had private conference with
Judge Campbell who, with the advice and
consent of JEFF Davis, remained behind to
see what could be done in behalf of his des-
ponding associates. 1t also understood that
Wednesday last was fixed for another inter-
view at which Gen. Wietzel and others on
the Union side, and prominent rebel lead
ers on their side, were to be present.
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del&grapbit,
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETINS
WAR DEPARTMENT.,

WAX DEPAKTMENT, I
WASHINGTON, April Z, 10 A. NJ,
Major General Di1:
Gen. Sheridan attacked and routed Lees
army, capturing Generals Ewell, Kershaw,
Button, Corse and many other general Off
GERS, several thousand prisoners and large
number of cannon, and expects to force
Lee to surrender all that is left of his
army.
Details will be given as speedily as pos
sible, but the telegraph is working badly.
[Signed] E. M. STANTON.
Secretary of War.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

PHILADELPHIA, April 7.-Jay Cooke has
received dispatch from Washington stat
ing that the report that Gen. Robt. E. Lee
is taken is contradicted. 1t is Fltzhugh
Lee. We have the army, however, except
small fragments, whose capture, with Lee,
Sheridan reports inevitable.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Master Commissioners Sale.

The GomDsr1 mutual Pleas Court
Andrew Wick, Vi; ct al. Fr'nfljP 5Rioe County
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER
i from the said Court to me directed will offer for
sale at public auction. at the door of the Court
House, in the city of Columbus, on
Thursday, the 18th day OF Arril, A. D.
1866, ra
at2 o'clock P. NJ, the following described real es
tate, to-wit:
Part of lot number three C9 of the subdivision of
lots numbers 5s6 and 5S7 in the city of Columbus,
county Of Franklin and State of Ohio, commencing
on the Livingston road SO called, at marked point
in the line of said lot number three feet east from
the southwest corner of said lot number 3) thence
running east 80 feet to the southeast of said
lot No. g. thence north with the east line of said lot
No. to the northeast corner Of said lot No.; 3 on
South alley. thence westerly q feet with the line of
said lot No. on South alley to marked point,
thence southery parallel with the west line Of said
lot No. about n feet to a marked point, thence
southerly to the beginning. p.
Appraised at $3,eO0.
Printers fees 50 90
VIM. DOMIGAN,
Sheriff of Franklin county, o.
mch13-d1t&wtd
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
The Gold Market.

New YORK, April 7-Speculation is quiet
in gold. There is an abundance of cash
gold in the market. Sheridan's brilliant
success produced slight shock upon the
price, which opened at 1504 and tell to
1473S. 1870.
Gold tonight 1493S. ......
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
For Sale.

5 A bushes of 100000, together with stock
of Clothing and Furnishing Goods will be
sold on reasonable terms. Apply to G.. G.
Adams & Co., No. 1856 Union Block, Column
bus, o.
Satisfactory reasons given for sale.
feb25-dtf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Major General Commanding.

CITY POINT, April 10 A. M.
To Hon. Secreta,yof War:
The following further intelligence is just
received.
[Signedl A. LINCOLN.
huntsville, VA, April 7.
To A. Lincoln:
The following telegram is respectfully for
warded for your information.
(Signedl us. GRANT.
% ARMY CORPS, April 6-7:30P. M.
To Maj. Gen. a. S. Webb: .....
Our last fight, just before dark, at Sailors
creek, gave us two guns, three flags and a
considerable number of prisoners, 200 wag-
ons, 20 ambulances, with mules and horses
to about one-half the wagons and ambu-
lances. There are between 80 and so wag-
ons In addition abandoned and DESTROYED
along the road, some battery wagons, forg-
es and limbers.
l have already reported to you the cap
ture of one gun, two flags and some prison.
ers, and the fact that the road for over two
miles Is strewed with tents and baggage,
cooking utensils, some ammunition and
materials of all kind. The wagons are
across Jhe approacn 10 Cne bridges and 1t
will take sometime to clear it. The enemy
is in position OH The heights beyond reach
with artillery. The bridge is partially de-
stroyed and the approaches on the other
side are of soft bottom land.
We cannot advance tomorrow in the
same manner as we have to-day. AS soon
as get my troops up little-we are con-
siderably mixed-I will push column
down the road, but it is evident cannot
follow rapidly during the night.
[Signedl A. A. HUMPHREY,
Major General
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
FOR SALE. ana
A FINE COTTAGE RESIDENCE ON
n EAST TOWN STREET.
FOR sALE.

TWO BRICK HOUSES, AND, LOTS,
On East RiSh Ign Street Also. one FRAME HOUSE
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Secretary Seward
is rather more comfortable to-day than
yesterday. His injuries are painful but ex-
hibit no unfavorable symptoms.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

All the goods in the above list will be sold, with
out reservation. FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH. Ger
tifcates Of all theyarious articles are placed in sim
liar envelopes and sealed. These envelopes will be
sent by mail or delivered at our Office without re-
gard to choice. On receiving Certificate you will
see what article it represents, and it is optional with
you to send one dollar and receive the article named
OF any other in the list Of the same value.
In all transactions by mail, we charge for forwari-
ing the Certificates. paying postage and doing the
business. rs cents each. Five Certificates will be
sent for 81; eleven for 90; thirty for So sixty FIVE
for $40; and one hundred for Sl5
We guarantee entire satisfaction in every in
stance.
AGENTS-Special terms to Agents.
Address GEO. DEMERlT 4 CO,
mchl l-3mow 1903 BROADWAY. New YORK.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08

WASHINGTON, April IA salute was
fired early this afternoon, on reception of
the intelligence of yesterdays victory over
Lee.
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FOR ASATIE,.9
FOR SALE.

ok HOUSES AND LOTS, SMALL
- Tenements. convenient to business, and cheap.
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New York stoch mnrtet..-ApriI 4.

STOCKS--Irreguar. Gold, 14s,S; U. 3. es, 81 cou-
pons, lo7;s do $40 registered, b2D coupons,
IUL do IS, 10 40 coupons 92k; Tennessee 0s e055:
Missouri 6s e5; Ohio 4 hissis ppi Certificates a5;
Canton 49, Cumberland preferred, 30 Mariposa, le!Si
Quick.iyer, 67H; New. York Central y7K; Erie,
4 Pittsburg 6s1I Michigan Southern. 6S,(: Illinois
Central lO0h Northwestern, ~; do prefer. ed, beb
Rock Island, 81, Quincy, no. Fort Wayne. ok.
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Manufacturers of Photographic Materials,

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
WAsH1NGToN, April 7.l1 A.M.|

WASHINGTON, April Z; II AMY
Major General Dir:
The following telegram announcing the
victory won yesterday by Major General
Sheridan over Lees army, has just been
received by this Department.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
SecretarV of War
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-08
Reported Surrender ofLee,s Army.

PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 11:5 P. M.-Jay
Cooke has received dispatch from H. b.
Cooke at Washington, stating that Lees
whole army is cornered and has surrender
ed. This is positive.