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Night Travel by Rail.

A writer to Chicago paper says:-'I
cane near forgetting that your old friends
we're all on the tr.in; the woman who
pumps down into your seat and regards you
with tlankless and supcrcliOls eyebrows.
as if you were somebody that had Numbered
into brcathdom without leave and the man
who dons his best garments to travel in,
mounts the train as clerical as black and
broaGcloth can make him, aud leaves it with
the look Of dusty miller. And the nigh
scenes, sounds and scents are as curious as
ever. Whfls and boots and smotherng
gusts Of musk, pachouli, cheese, tobacco
and the feet that could nerer be fit TO "walk
on lions Hill without wade and wash
in Jordan. are blended. AS the night nears
on. the fellow who always fails to be funny
lickers out like benny dip; the ten-pin Of
IA man who had sat bolt upright all day,
grows rs courtly as Mandarin, for ever
Homer mods at timcs the girl with the
little giggie that had been ripping like run
ming water, week, washy and everlasting,
intermits. grows interesting and falls asleep ,
men make letter Il 5 of themselves, shut up
ike pocIsct-lnives, roll up like porcupines,
dverg2 Ike Ks: trim and sharply women
tumble to pieces and lie in the little heaps
of undiStin guishabIc garments upon the
seats. the red and disspatcd lamps wink
sleepily and haziiy at you, and the clotar.
te-ciaRI. of the iron wheel hammers out the
long, dull strip Of darkness. Then comes
the meuaacrie Of respiration that men have
agreed to gall snoring; You have btrlis
snor.s, snuiis and grOWis; one creaks like a
rusty hinge another pants like an engine,
or whincs like spaniel, or is forever blow.
ing out candies, Byand by, the car window
turns rebel gray, for the day il beginning to
dawn. Did you ever see q woman hatcAed
out? Now is the golden opportunity, LeIa
if that is the ia4y'S name we read Of
whose doubla-yokcd EGG gave Us Castor and
Fo.luN-if / haven forgotten all about it
was hardly more wonderful Yonder bun
die Of skirts, shawIs and cloaEs, as shape
less as a grst, begins to stir; first. peeps
out . pair Of feet, then pair Of hands and
then a fair but tangled head at last eumgrs
a female shape; an eve is Matched before
your eyes, and the world is better for wax
ing woman.
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Linen finished covering ard having ull the metallic fas
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Also, instantly in receipt Of fun lines uF good Eastern
Mod" SKIRTS, mt very low prices. Skirts made to
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
SAME. z. R0MAN, NJ. D.,

ETAYING permanently located at Mount
K d Pleasant, 9th District Of this county,
offers his Professional Services to the citi-
Gems of the surrounding couHtry. Accessible
at all hours, and all calls promptly attended
to. fully l, 1866 GIN
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again restored to honor throughout the city
never we trust to be displaced. 1t is an in
teresting fact that the national song, "lhe
Star Spangled Banner" was at first written
in connection with the same fort.
AmericaR AgricultlWish
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THE STEAMER
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sls{lthS. Y III
PORT DEPOSIT

4 EAVES Port Deposit az O'Clock for
"a Lapidum. Leaves Port Deposit at 9,
| 80 and $50 for Havre de Grace. Returns
on the arrival Of the cars from Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
Will attend to Ferryiag between trips to
Lapum d. VANNEMAN,
april %, 1865 Captain.
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COMPOSITE FERTILIZER. =

phosphate fertilizer is particularly adapted for tic s
tivation Of Trees Fruits, Lawns and Ftnwcrs 1t win
promote verv vigorous and healthy growth Of Wood
and Fruit aud largely increase the quantity ard perfe
the maturity OF the Fruit For hothouse and household
plants and flowers it will be found an In ar.
Gle to secure their greatest perfection. will preyen
and cure diseased conditions Of the peach and Crane and
is excellent for grass and lawns.
it is composed Of such elements as mako II dapted /,
the growth of all kinds Of crops in all kinds of soils
The formula or method of combining its constituent
fcrtlt2ing ingredients have received the highest apnr
val OF eminent chemists and scientific agricuurists
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
The a Communication Tax.

The Holmes County Farmer has the follow
ing dialogue: lii .u.. ..rH
Supervisor here, my friend in blue,
are you a soldier? -. = 30.
Soldier-I have been one. l .a'
-Supervisor--In what regiment?
Solder--In the 10th Ohio. az ........
Supervisor-Well, it is the law that you
must work two days on the public roads,
and as they are in bad condition shall eX-
pect you tomorrow. lTt3,.Ia. .-.,.r-,l =
Soldier-I am informed that those who
belong to the home militia are exempted
from labor on the public highways, and get
dollar and a half a day for mastering
without doing any fighting, while got but
sixteen dollars q month and endangered
my life almost constantly. 1t does not
seem fair.
Supervisor-W What you say is all true.--.
And | may add that you must, also, before
the 10Th of September pay tour dollars into
the county treasury for the purpose OF
keeping up the home militia, or the col
lector will seize that pig you are fattening
for your winters meat TO pay the four dol
lars, penalty and costs. -TSiEfpG
Soldier-That seems worse yet. You as
sure me it lis the law. We, were Informed
and constantly reminded while in the army,
that the 'Copperheads" were continually
seeking to wrong us, and i suppose they
passed this unjust, law. d Ii5w ,.ldady.u,
Supervisor law was passed by the
Ohio Legislature, in which there was not
one Democrat or "COpperhead,' y as you call
them. in five. The Democrats all voted,
against it, and the Republicans all voted
for it. Mr. CDevin, the present candidate
for Senator in this district, was one Of its
| SolSierIVell, If its the law s,,pnose T
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25

rect, although the treatment of the disease
there recommended is not as whole the
one which should recommend. | would
not give calomeluntil after the disease was
mastered. Nor would | adopt any one of
the courses there suggested in brief, as hav-
ing found advocates in various quarters.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
Q1p1o u Statesrnan,
ECHOES OF THE PAST.

. The tide of the rast rolls on high,
20 Its current is of mighty sweep;
The elements echo with sigh
Droop their sorrowing heads and weep.
All, timothy cruel arbiter Of fate;
~ Echoes from thy banks re'ound,
Waking tha poet from his dream, .
To stare the aged world around.
Thepoet hangs his harp on high, .a.i.
And listens to the deeds of fame;
But the eager Muse checks his sigh,
And sweetly tunes his harp again.
Let time roll on her well-known course;
Let proud nature sink in years
Still the echoes of the past rejoice,
Though they bathe the world in tears.
CoIUMBUs, o., july 81, 1865. ~ G.. S.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
SH L RIFF f 'sHIE
90
-SsAeSsaAsa<
P DOC AM ATIONl

U,IE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF
Franklin County are hereby notified to meet at
their respective places of holding election, on the
ID Tuesday of October. A. d. 1865, being the
10th bay Of October, A. ID. 1865,
and vote for the following officers TO. wit: :1h
One Governor; ono Lieuen Governor; one 'u-
preme Judge Cul term, one Supreme Judge IVA
era one School Commissioner; one Member Of
the Board of Public " orks: one Clerk Of the Su-
preme Court; two Representatives one Sheriff; one
Clerk Of the Courts; one Treasurer; one Auditor;
one Commissioner: one Infrmary Director; one
Coroner; one surveyor, and one State Senator 70
represent the counties OF rranKnn ana flcKaWay.
ed to return to the Clerk Of the Court the names Of
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
Merchant Tailoring. q

CALL ON ROSE & BEEI, NORTH.
tjae east corner Of High aud Town Streets for your
lothing, where you can get good fits, good quality
Goods, and at gerry Loto price,. @'A
eb25- -tilljan7, ,68
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25

The Holmes County Farmer has the follow
ing dialogue: Ill.,. ,,u.. ..r.....
Supervisor-See here, my friend in blue,
are you soldier? . .. g'.' 30"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
The Rebel Congress.

NEW YoRK, Feb. l0.-Duriug the dis
cussion in the rebel Senate Monday last,
on the bill to place slaves in the army,
JEFF. Davis opponents again dealt out their
denunciations on him for not restoring
Gen. Joe Johnston to command. Mr..
Semmes, of Louisiana, one OF JEFF. Davis
supporters, gave them TO understand that
all this abuse would have no effect, aud
that Gen. Johnston would not be again
placed IN an important position, because
he was deemed Incompetent. The House
amendment placing no limitation on the
number of negroes to be conscripted WAS
adopted by vote of II to s. Breckin.
ridge has been confirmed rebel Secretary
of War, and Gen. EehoIs has succeeded to
his command.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11

w SuRsT1rUTEs.-The substitute bust
ness is rather lively in the city at present.
We understand that quite number of vet
Grams have lately refused to enlist inconse-
quence of the new regulation which re-
quires the substitute to deliver his money
which he receives from his principal into
the hands of the Provost Marshal, to be
paid in installmeuta. They want their
money cash in hand, and very few are
willing to receive it in any other way
This regulation will interfere materially
with the filing up of our quota.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
Now YORK Market

INV HORk, February 10
CoTToN-Heavy and Iowsri ss9sTc tor mid,
ding.
PLoUR-lO cent? better for c,mmou and medium
grades, with more doing; good brands duI; s. IS
g9 So for Extra Statei 10 9OglI 10 for K. II o. and
Su bO9l SO for Trade brands, market closing
ste Idy with NO sellers at inside quotations.
WHISkY-D1H and loWeri Western - -.
WHEAE-l62c better with fair dem and; Amber
Winter Western 81 45 Chicago Spring So Is.
RYE-Aore active; 81 90 for Western.
BARLEY-Slsnt.
G0RN-Pirmer and more doing; Western Sill
W0CL-Quet.
PEFROLEUM-DuIl; 4s1Sa49a for Crude; 67a6s,
for Refined Ia Bond, and SOC for Rein led Free.
PORR-Pirmer but Zoe active; sales OF 5IOO bbls
at $50 1881 rs for new mess; SIS OO335 80 for one
year OLD do cash aud regular closing at $3.50
clsh; $50 $50 so foI prime, S3475l5 fer p:ims IN "a;
also 300 b6ls new mess for February and March
seller and buyers opi Ion, at S3T 50l93s 70.
DRESSED HOG-Pirm q: l53ISg l6S&c for Wes-
tern.
BEEF-Quies and steady at SIS 5l@22 fer plain
mess and S2l924 for extra mess beef.
HAMS-QuieI; S25925 so.
BACoN-ouiet; 2O93O5f for Cumberland cut; and
203<c for long cut b ANS.
CUT MEATs-Aore active 1TC9lsy< FOR shoulders,
1s924o for hams
LARD-Firm at 19ISs2Ic; the latter price. ara
extreme ca!es; also l2JO bbla for March, buyers'
B6TrERzsSeiling at sss4se for Ohio and Sc for
State
CHEEsE-sseady; l4S22,.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
~FoRrusAr1 PunnH,srns.rhi. na.L

~FORFUSArE PURcHAsIns.-Tbis week
Miss Emma Winthrop was the recipient of
a silver cake basket; Henry Desring a sill.
VeFs hunting case watch; Mrs. t. B. Booth
= silver cup engraved; P. P. Bliss castor;
MF. Harrington castor. Many other
persons whose names We did not learn were
similarly fortunate. All kinds of STANDARD
Books and Miscellaneous Publications are
sold at the lowest published rates. Photo
graphic Albums at reduced prices. a gift
accompanies each book aud album sold,
worth from afty cents to City dollars, 1t.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
B-IxronrAxr 70 ooUsrr ovT1OEns.-

EBIXPoRrANT TO OoUsrT OgTIoERs.-
a bill is now before the Legislature to in
crease the fees of certain county officers
It provides that the Clerks of the Circuit
Courts shall be allowed fifty per cent in
addition to the fees aow allowed them by
law the Recorders, twenty FIVE per cent in
addition to the fees now allowed them by
law; the Sherifs, for the service of pro-
cess and notices, Fifty per cent in addition
to the fees now allowed them by law for
such services; COustables, for money made
uuder execution or attachment, and paid
to the justice, Eve per cent on the amount
thereof, iusted of five per cent on the dfIy
dollars and three per cent on the residue,
as provided by the second section Of the act
to regulate the fees of justices and constA-
bles, passed December sth, 1868.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11

49I men; missing. 40 officers aud $50 uen.
All told, 81 officers aud LAB msn. Tne
aggregate loss is 1880 officers and men,
out of about 4. 600 men who went into the
action. No doubt but a large proportion
of those put down as missing will appear
ia q few days.
The heavy loss 10 the division indicates
the msnner in which the men acquitted
themselves and they have been highly
complimeuted tor their bravery BY the
commanding officers.
The loss in the 9Th corps is not reported
but It IS very slight, they acting as a sup.
porting column rather than an attacking
sorce.
Among the Casualties reported ara the
following: Lieut.. Col. Harris, stverely.
Capt. L3nnirg, 9th Wisconsin, wounded!
Adit. s. q. Chslberstand, 24lh Michigan.
wounded; Lieut.. J. B. Wychi, 24th Mich,
wounded; Lieut.. Hendricks, 9Th Wisconsin,,
wounded; Lieut.. o. B. Judd, 9th New
York, leg smputsted; Lieut.. John Kelly,
wounded in the leg; Lieut.. Col. Msnton,
4sth Mississippi (rebsD regiment, was Sc
verely wounded aud brought into the 9th
corps hospital, where he died.
To-day has been very quiet, the only
firing heard is from the batteries near the
ApPomattox. The weather has cleared of
beautifully, but the roads are in a bad
condition from the severe storms of yes
terday. .Lr
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
METROPOLITAN
GFTBOOK STORE

THIs Is THE LAR7RsT AND MOST IIBER-
i ALLY conducted establishment Of the lind in
the URited States.
Here you range the world with the magic OF a
book, plunge into scenes Of remote ages and eoun.
tries, and cheat expectation Of its solitude and its
weary moments.
oin and examine the large stock and elegant
variety Ofsr for sale of Family Bibles, Pook ct
Bibles, Photograph Albums, Testamsnts, Standard
Books, Poetry, Fiction, Miscellaneous Books, Late
Publications, Essays, Dictionaries Religious Books,
and in fact thelargest general assortment of Books
that has ever been offered In this city, which We
guarantee to be new, fresh and perfect.
To all wanting Books Of any kind We would aay
the advantages We offer to buyers greater than
any other house in the United States.
Handsome GIFT accompanies every book sold.
These Gins are Of character never before intro
duced in the gift business, varying in price nom
hfty cents to one hundred dollars, consisting of
Silver Ware Of all kinds, Watches, Fancy Goods,
Bohemian and Marble Ware, 6govtsrI and objects
6sveTtU.
This is the ONLY LEGITIMATE GIFT BOOK
STORE NOW EXTANT. Located at
No. 15s Main st., Wheeling, W. Va.
At the store of Mr.. John Bishop, for
FOUR WEEKS ONLY
HUTCHINSON 1 CO., PrOprietOru.
Also Propristors OF the Gift Book Stores at Louis
Vile and St. Louis. ja8o-sv
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11

R~Ax ADxoNITIoN.-A young lady
widely known and respected is now in
condition OF distressing suffering in Phil.
adelphia. from cause SO unforeseen, that
we publish it for the benefit of all. She
went out skating, and go tightly strapped
her skates as to impede if not to check the
circulation of the blood. Her feet became
cold, then more cold, then sensation was
gone from them and she suffered no more.
But when her skates were removed she was
helpless, and has rot since risen from her
bed. This was some days ago. Since then
a consultation of physicians was held, and
the opinion of the family doctor was that
both feet must suffer amputatiou in order
to save her life. Modification had begun
to show its terrible traces upon her disabl-
ed extremities. This pitiable case has cast
gloom over wide circle of friends and
relatives.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
From the Potomac ArmY.

HEADQUARTERS Army PoToXAc, Feb. g.
The result of Yesterdays engagement was
more important than reported. The par
tioulsrs we're not fully known at that time.
When the 9th corps fell back to the line of
works, at Hatcher's run, on Monday night,
the enemy did not follow very vigorously,
nor did they make any attempt to storm
the position. Il was believed. however,
that they would do so yesterday morning,
bat up to now no sign Of an attack APP
peared, nor did the rebels seem to be in a
strong force in the vicinity. 1t was, there
fore, determined to send a reconnaissance
out on the ground occupied by Us the day
previous, aud ascertain where the rebels
we're, and if possible, forcs them back 10
their works at Dabney's mills. General
Crawford's division of the 5th CORPS having
led the advance the day before, and being
better acquainted with the nature of the
country, was selected for that duty, WHICH
they performed to the entire satisfaction of
the commanding General. The column
moved about ten O'clock. taking the Dab.
ney's mill road, and after advancing about
half miler struck the rebel pickets, who
fell back as our men advanced.
The line of battle was then formed, the
right resting on Hatcber's Ran aud the
left supported by part Of Gen. Wheaton's
command, of the 9Th corps The entire
line then advanced cautiously through the
thick woods on the east side Of the road,
aud before going far met the rebels in
force when sharp engagement imuedi-
stely began. The rebels were steadily
driven back until they took refuge behind
their works at mill, where they made a
determined stand Fighting here Wss kept
up till dark, when our men commenced
throwing up light bresstWorks to protect
themselves. The rebels did not seem dis.
posed to attack again as they had done the
day previous, and the object of the move.
uent having been accomplished by the
Development of their position, our troops
were Withdrawn during the night to their
former ground on the Vaughn road, in the
vicinity OF which strong works have been
erected. The loss in the movement turns
out to be quite heavy, considering the
small force engaged. The Sd division OF
the 9th corps suffered principally. The
following are the hgures: Killed, 5 Oh
GERS and 81 meni wounded, % officers and
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11
~THa GRouuD hoo AID FH1 Com

~TH3 GROUND HOG AID THH COLI
WzAEHER.-The grounding appears Il
have deceived the people of this latitude
as he has done for four or Eve successive
years. The weather continues very cold,
Notwithstanding 9. 6.'s intimations to the
contrary. An exchange gives solution
of the difficulties connected with the
ground-h hog business, which may not prove
uninterestiug. The atmospheric principles
involved ia the Grounding Day should
have universal application, or the occasion
should cease to be of significance any
where. AS the question now stands, each
party of disputants has different states
msut of fact, and different theory of &c
ton; consequently the seers are at logger
heads, and their followers are demoralized.
Popularity, the 9. h. is expected to come
forth from his winter burrow on the second
day of February, in each year, for the pur-
pose of a weather. Reconnaissance. If he
finds it cloudy, he concludes that the win
ter is over, and he will remain out in the
world, resuming his spring and summer
habits of life. But should the day be fair,
aud the sunshine afford him glance at
his shadow, he will accept it as an indica.
ton of the falseuess Of appearances, and
that three fortnights of cold weather are
yet to come. This will decide him to re.
turn to the sluggish bed he has jast left,
and from which he is not yet weaned, and
there await the arrival Of sunshine, and
warm winds from the south-thereby dis
comm oding the millions who have no holes
to go into, and who must take the rigors
of the weather with whatever mitigating
circumstances they may be able to COM
mand.
1t is one of the COMMISSIONS which attends
all systems that are generally accepted, but
about whose details there is a want of
agreement, that no half dozen of people
can be found to unite upon the same stand
ard for deciding the action of theg. 4. with
regard to the weather.
IL is not the purpose of this article to
increase the perplexity which hangs upon
this question, but after stating it, to sug-
gest that general agreement may be ar
rived at by ascribiug to the ground-hogs
everywhere the power to regulate the
weather in their several communities.-
This will harmonic the various theories,
We believe, and restore peace to the troub.
led world.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-02-11

~ THE CASE OF GEO. K. Oox.-The
case Of Geo. K. Cox, the member of the
House of Delegates from Gilmer county,
who was charged with arson, rape, theft
acd treason by certain of his constituents,
was disposed of yesterday. 1t will be re-
collected that the committee to whom the
subject was referred, reported q res
olution for the expulsion of Mr.. Cox. The
report, by vote of the House, was recom-
mitted to the committee, with Instructions
to report the evidence to the House, and
yesterday another report was made, &C.
cempauied by the evidence taken in the
case. This report states that the commit
tee, after an examination of the evidence
for and against the accused, have come to
the conclusion that the charges are not
Fsuficieutly sustained to justify the House
10 taking any further action in the prem
ises. After some discussion, in which Mr..
Chsudler, Co1's counsel, participated, the
report was adopted, and Mr.. Ce1 retains
his seat.
The evidence has developed a rather bad
condition of society down in Gilmer couu.
ty. a certain portion of the people are
fgbtiug out old feuds of years standing,
and they stop at nothing to accomplish
their purposes. The following is the con-
Guiding portion of the report of the com.
mittee:
Since making their last report, the evil
deuce of Vim. W. Warder, Eli Riddle and
VIM. 7. Wyant has been taken upon the
part of the petitioners, and Mr.. Cox has
appeared in person and by counsel, and
filed exceptions and an answer to the Pc
iitiou and exceptions to the evidence of the
petitioners. There has also been taken on
the part of Mr.. Cox the testimony of n.
NJ. Loreutzp F. P. Peirpoint, L. S. Della
plain S. B. Bush6eld, John Dunbar, Chas.
D. Knox and S. G. W. Morrison.
In making their last previous report, the
Committee felt bound to reject all the ev-
ideuce not duly sworn to, which left no.
thing on the part of the defence; but since
taking the recent testimony the case pre-
seuts an entirely different aspect upon the
evidence, aud they beg leave to withdraw
their last resolution and to offer the fol
lowing:
RssoiUed, That the charges contained in
the petition of J. F. W. Holt and others,
against Geo. K. Cox, are not sufficiently
sustained by the evidence to justify fur.
Their action by the House.