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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
THE CITY.

~ Shall We have, upon the coming
Fourth Of July, the grandest celebration
ever held in Keokuk? There ere manv
reasons Why We should. Should not :
meeting be called at oncs to initiate the
movement? Lot everybody answer 1t
once and let them say yss, and lot ne
have the meeting and the preparations
and then the grand celebration when the
day comes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
Financial and q ota,lserfial,


New Yevk masGes.
y fslserapA.l Nsv Yeas June
C0stos--IIsavy and 10 lower ~ ~ for nsiAalins
sloaRHeavy ard lower a. t0ee % for FxtrA noAts;
W45 o. for kxtra h. H. o., and 1oDa 70 for suAs
hrsbds.
MA-ty-pul and lower; westsrn At oeos 10, and
06 fos Bs6ned.
whsss-ouiss Amber Michigan Al Z: and choice do
Rye-Qaiet.
Baicy-Duli and nominai~
corn-Scarcaly 70 firm IT eaD9ic for interior nike
Western.
OAts-Ss@Tec for Western, closing dull Included In
the snles 1o0 000 bush Western Tor July al 65e
PstroeeuElall 1t sc for u ode 4Se6oc for R~lnsA
In Bond and ooo7o1<e for do Pres.
Wooi-Quiet.
P-orsas az1f2s IS for new mes, closing a. Is rs,
CO ID - 0OSS3 so for 1861 d. cash and regular var
u ua9l9 90 for prime and 10 o0ls 50 r prime mes
Also, 81 500 bbs new mess for June July and August,
sci err option, at ~ 6214e2s al
I3eef-Stsady at 10 v00A % for plain mess spA
II 90 ol6 " for extra mees.
Beef Hams-Sseady at Is 00D2s co.
Cut Aeess--Quies II l21o14c for shoulders and lac
II 1fc for hams.
BaonDuil 1s1c for short clear and lac for Cumssr.
land mddles
Iard-steady At l561sc
State.
tchssse-Duil 1t lo117e for common to prime.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

New HsRk money markes.
b telegraph Nsy YcIx Juues
.doney-steady Al per cent.
Iteriing Exchange-frm ut l0eJS6ll0 for so,d arvt
elf bulls.
Old LEES active and lower opening at 49, declining
to 1861 and closing At 1867
Total exports Of specie to-day $731 a46.
iovernmenf stocks-More active and Grmer.
toeks-Befter.
s9A: q = C l3Sl< c ARIe3k; MAPDC 81:
10 AWabSs; IT Wayne e2A. AATHsa can "
So 1 Scrip III. Us " Cert s9,4 Pse Mail 90,
y ss1s Erie 1l3<;o lo7; Hadsen Jooi< Has.
ieu rs, keadngss; NC 1851 Ms 57Js; Toledo Cd
Il III Cert 25ls; Quicksilver 5At.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

Ihs onoss q IL stsansr Magsn.
=, i Y Ast zip Inn Nsv 0rlsass \
s. Lssis, adopssd ths AndsrsoavilIs pris.
on styie q - hivalsy toward ~ GATED
States soldien Who we're = b0rl, rstus.
ing them provisions 70 ~ u the publit
tables, and thsssual privileges Of paassn-
gsfs. aibsit ths soidisrs had psid full fhrs.
Al The sane tinsrsbel oassu and sol
d'srs on board we're treated with especial
oouressy. When tho Magenta reached
q. Louis Cen. Pope issued . Especial
order" concluding thus:
ssIt i hessby ordered that the said CAP.
tain, mate and first clerk be arrested by
the Provost Narshal. and brousht 70 trial
before the Military Commission now in
session - this city, and that the steamer
Magenta be taken possession of by The
military authorities. and not permitted to
ply her trade on the river until proper
ntisfaction has been rendered BY her
owners, and until sufficient proof is given
that she Is manned by loyal ofiosrs and !
loyal crew..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

~ Let the dogs look ont. Canines
unregistered will. from to-day, fall victims
to the law and the fury of the Mar.hal,
Hope that large number of this worth.
less element of our population may fall
under the killing order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

A-Ar. james Bennett, tragedian, we'll
known upon both sides of the Atlantic,
has pablished letter, trusting that Gin.
mediate steps will be taken By soms Of
;he foremost men in the dramatic art, in
London and the provinces, to procure Ii .
signature Off every actor in the United
Kingdom to document exercising their
horror and their indignation at the afro.
cious deed 1.-THE assassination of the late
President Lincoln) committed by one
whose name will be forever execrated BIS
every member Of the profession
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
The Orphans. HON

Editors Gate City: In behalf of the
committee the undersigned ackuowl lodges
the receipt. through Mcssrs. Howe d
Tyler, of $50 90, the net proceeds Of the
sale of the little yacht. The above
amount will be expended for the orphans
of our brave soldiers.
10 'ne generous donor. DR.. Sprague,
~ nss' iof TWO years past, kept this
sailing boat. subject to the use. whenever
called for, of parties of ladies and gentle.
men Vi 'n's city, paying all expenses for
fixtures and repairs himself. now DONATING
1t for the benefit of the Home and -
4aessls' move d Tyler, to the editors of
'ne "AfE ClTf and Constitution, and to
all who have aided in the matter ue 20
urn thanEs. MRS. Il. P. LOWE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

sss The Kentucky Legislature hss
!" reconsider the vote % last
''''on rejecting the emancipation amend
,''"' u ''e constitution of the United
States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

A'oNio'-h regular communication
OF Hardin Lodge, No. 80, will be held
this evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
Barbarfsm of SLAVERY.

The Philadelphia Inquirer's p: !,
correspondence contains The ,ollou;
agraphs: pA'
.Insre walS@, the streets of Richmond
to-oay Gesture having the outward
semo,apce CT man. He walks erect on
TWO ieys' has the usual complement Of
human h'nos aud features, yet his human.
isy Is doubtful This brute was neoro
trader, thauk God can saw ra,.1 and
mrs Stoves worldinfamous. "Lsgree'
was an angel Of justice and mercy com.
pared WITH hiu. He kept dea on Frank.
lin street, lthsnk God for the past tense
again, and some OF his crselties ara com.
ing to light
"Brutatiy and unmsrcifullv =.
the unfortunate in his powe- ..nipping
OF bis enormi:ies. He was the least
from The whipping has taken negroes
en- sealipgwa- post and poured mott.
made b- q into the gaping wounds
an the lash; he has stripped men
- women and laid them upon thei'
backs in room, and amused himself walk.
ing upon them He has lied naked mer
under the hyd:aut, and allowed the water
to run W on them for hours, thus causing
thcru TO suffer all the horrors of the In
QUESTION. He has forced women innu
merabls times to the commission of un
memorable crimes. He has taken chill
dren BY the heels and beat their head,
upon the floor. There is 90 we'll aushen
ticated case Of murder traced TO him
but what is murder compared to thes,
things?
Under the old regime this man dit
these things JEFF Davis sat in state fou
blocks from she spot where these outrage
were perpetra,ed, and he and his govern
ment, and the "civilization' underlyiu
both, need no further comment"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

JEFF DAVIS IN PRIsos. letter from
Fortress Monroe speaking Of the impris.
ment OF Jeif' Davis, says the furniture Of
his cell is plain and ssans coosist;rg &c .
cot-bed and three chairs. Neither kn;fa
nor fork are permitted the prisoner for
manifest prudential reasons, and bs !.
forced 70 eat in the most primitive mar.
ner. One oficeraud two soldiers rem.;n
continually in the cell with him. ID fac,
they are locked in with him. In anothe,
part Of the cassmate. forming q It were
an ante.rcom to the cell Of Davis. there
are continually in waiting four private
soldiers and commissioned officer
These i've are locked into the yestibule
from tho outside By the officer Of the dav
who retains Ill the keys. Thus the guards
on duty with the casemats .,rs iuprisop.
ed With their Important charge.
Colonel Pritchard, The captor Of D,Sia.
ssys that b did not kao~ of any reward
= ths 49, ~ - saptsrs Of his party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

Notes Of Ill the denominations NAMED will b. promptly
furnished upon receipt Of subscriptions.
The Notes Of this Third Series psseiseiy similar In
6rm and privileges to the Seven fhrties airesdy sold
except that tbs Goynens rssrvss % itse ths Option
Of In gold coin u per cent instsad Of
3loshs In currency. Subscribers win dsdsct tbs inter
in csrreney ap 70 July 1sth the time vhsa they
| subscribe.
HE delivery Of she notes Of this tlird sesies Of the
s<ventArties will commence the LIST Of June, and
will BE- made promptly and continuously ass that date
The slight change made in the conditions Of this
THIRD EkRIEs affects only tbs matter Of interest
The pay in gDld made viii b equivalent to the
currency interest Of the higher rate
The return to specie paymen, IN the event Of which
only will the option to pay interest h Geld be ssalsd
o. would reduce and equaizs prices that purchases
made with six per cent In gold would b. fully equal TO
those made With and thr estsnfhs pr cent in
currency. This IL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
NJ TEDl
100 Tons Mixed Cotton Kaxs,

OLD BOOKS, covers od)
PAMPHLETS
GUINNESS
RoPEAND BAGGISe.
DRY HIDES
DEER sKINe.
BEESwAx
COPPER,
A. G. HOLMES 4 ca.
Ssg warehouse, ko.ls5 Main st. bet 18th Yth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

DOR SALE-A nice Brick Cottage.
with two fall lots. fine Barn wcodsh Cist@rr sra
Cellar situated On FrAnklin, 9th q l0l sfs
Keokuk. Title good. Price -, SEQ
febl5 HB TEN-EYcK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

1t is not surprising that the rebels
should have hunted diligently for the sslast
ditch" when We remember where JEFF.
Davis found ii.
- The notorious rebel spy, Belle
Boyd, has come to grief in England. She
has been turned penniess out of her ho-
tel, and the landlord retained her baggage
rs security for his bill She has .iso
P.l'eo with all her Jswelry. and is 10 .
s.a'e Q! great restitution. "The way of
the trans gressor is hard"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

EOR SALE-The west half of a two
j story double brick Dwelling Ucn-r, containing SIX
cist<rn good cellar house painted ard TAXED all
over lot we'll feuc and all In good ore situated
the If l2fb and Des MoIes streets Title good
Price 81 500 Enquire Of II b. TRS-EYCKe
mchS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05
EOR sALE-A Frame Cott.Ca Dvell

- ing with seven rooms, rtstsrn. rood ~el,ar and
hne growth Of fruit trees with full lot and ali IL rood
orier, situated business Exchange street be.
tween 9th and 1th streets Title good. Price s2eeo -
Enquire a H D TIN. EYf1x
frb23
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

Un ALH-A one story Frame DWELL
ing Hosse large frame barn, cistern ~ and 9th
efimpfovements with f lot, rtuated on Bark etreef
between lst and - st-eets Keokuk ~ftIe eocd prcS
siszOo. lfshlsl H-E TEN -EYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-05

EOR SALE-A two story brick dwell.
Il ing, with roonne eistern cellar, trees
and two full lots situated the and Fra
lin streets, In good peis hborhood Title GOOD or No
sale. Price. "a, 500 Enquire Of II. B. TRN-EYCE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

KICKED BY A IloRsE.r- Yesterday morn
inc Patrick Moran was driving horse.
belonging to Bishop Wlean, dowirMon.
roe street, when the horse became frac-
tious and kicked violently, striking
Moran on the leg aud inllitting very
severe wound. He sprang from the
wagon in which he was seated when
struck, and took the horse by the head
Moran was then helped into A. c. Good
and Co.'S drug store, and his wound was
dressed by DR.. Hildreth 1t is a very
deep and severe cash, three or four inches
in length, and will probably keep Pat
from his labor for several weeks.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
CITY ANDgyATENEWS,
-. c.id ,uJ Other Markets, and
miscellaneous natter ." " 'o""" ""
the Fourth Pigf'

WELL DoNR--We are glad I" learn
that the pewblders OF the First rrs'Os
terian Church at their annual cohsi's
tional meeting last week, fixed ne S''
of their pas,or, Rev, Fisher a. eis" r'n.
hundred dollars. instead Of hitesn h nun
bred as it Wss last year. we "'
been bette,pleased had it been ia,'' ''or ~
two thopand, but the increase .', IS r "nst
judieiousand timely The ln'r sasct l the
of living and the high rents :. an mech u.s. as
minister and his family quite as m n I,ns as
they do the laity; the price Of Of " '''A
hroadeloth and white craVa.S mas W.,
lar~slv increased aud the ministers sal
srr should bemcreased, in due proportion
e The congregation of the First fresoy-
terisu Church is also fortunate Ill having
Fsscursd continuance of the services Oh
Mr. NJ H Morgan, as organist and chor-
ister for ,he ensuing year he IS a shiii
ful and talented musician, with ie"
canals in this Western country
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

WEST VIRGINIA PosIoFFICEs -' l he
following appointments have been maze
TO ill vacancies created by resignation:
James W Keller, postmaster, Hartford
Civ, Mason county, vice Richard y"
Kelley, left the State; Thomas Welien
postmaster, Jacksonville, Lewis county
vice NJ. w. Reimer, resigned; James "A
Campbell, postmaster, Bethany, Brooke
county, vice Alexander Campbell; ben
oui Jeffrey, postmaster, Shipley' Lyle
county, vice David Underwood A n
Danforth, postmaster, Bellngton, boui
bon county, vice John L. Hickey
The following offices are discontinued
Richie Line, Ritchie county, West VIZ
sinia; Laura Pond, Marion county, West
Virginia; Fishing Greek, Wetzel county
West Virginia
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

RoBBERY-A few days ago party OF
"roughs" went into saloon on Market
street and asked for drinks They were
furnished, ana City cent pote given i'll
payment They then insisted that the
saloon keeper must give them seventy
Ave cents in change. He demonstrated
in vain; they threatened allsorts of vio-
lence, and he was finally compelled to
give them seventy-fve cents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

A GOOD MovE-As may be seen i'll a
card published elsewhere, the BARRIERS
have resolved to close their shops and dc
no work on Sundays hereafter This isa
very commendable reform, and it is fit
thug that it take its place with the be
ginning of the new year Hereafter oul
young bloods," or older men, must go
with unshaven chins and lustreless boots
on Sunday, unless they attend to getting
fixed up on some day when the barber
can perform his work without violating
the law
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
Proceeding. of the civ Councils.

A regular meeting of the City Councils
was held last evening i'll the City Build
ing. A quorum was present III both
branches
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

MORE RowDYIsM.-Night before last
three drunken bullies entered saloon
on Monroe street and demanded some
oysters Not being able TO get any, they
went into the kitchen attached TO the
saloon and began abusing the servant
girl they found there. She fled iuto an
1. other room, bnt one of the party followed
4her and struck her violently and tore her
&nress and otherwise abused her. She
ually escaped from them and ran into
be street crying for help The scoun-
ereis then went away No arrests
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
SEWER FROM ATHENECM.

With the concurrence of the owners OF
the Atheneum property, permission was
granted to the Surgeon in charge of the
Military Prison there, upon his petition,
to construct sewer from the Atheneum
connecting with a main sewer leading
into Wheeling creek.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

bhvAE Up-The ice ran out OF the
SteeA Yesterday afternoon and the break
Tag up was one OF the grandest sights We
nave witnessed for loug time The
rlse LII The Waiel bore the ice with ire
sistible fierce grinding, crushing, shrek
ing, onward TO the riSer \ number of
persons stood upon the bridges aud
watched the surging mass as it swept
beneath them Such Was the force of
the water that the ice ran cut in about
an hour.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

SERIOUS FiLL--We regret to learn
that A. b Caldwell, Esq, of this city
fell yesterday on the sidewalk near bis
house and fractured his thigh bone. The
injury is OF a very painful aud serious
character and will probably compel Mr..
Caldwell to stay in his room until the
snow and ice have disappeared for this
winter
We heard of several other cases of i'll
juries received by falling upon the side
walk, but none so severe as Mr. Caldwells.
1t was dangerous to attempt to walk
yesterday upon the icy pavements, and
even the street failed TO afford a footing
much more secure
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
CITY ITEMS.

FRESH BALTIMORE OYSTERS, game and
venison, served up in the best style, at The
Office" saloon, under Washington Hall A choice
lot of wines, iquers, ales and beer, always on
hand. GAUS & WARNAFELDT.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.


The committee on Accounts reported
in favor of the payment OF various billS,
| cIaims &c. amounting in the aggregate
TO 1890 70. -.
The committee on Water Works re-
commended. in their monthly report, the
navment of various sums, amounting, III
tbe aggregate, to about $500. They also
reported that the accounts of Mr.. j. W.
Warden, Collector of Water Rents for
1868. had been audited and found cor
rect, and they recommended settlement
RI he made with Mr. Warden accord
ingly ,u,,..
recommended the construction OF stone
crossing on Eoff street between First
and Second, and reported adversely on
petition of R. Luke.
The special committee to whom was re-
ferred the petition of Isaac Irwin city
clerk. for an increase of salary, reported
adversely; but i'll consideration OF extra
labor performed, recommended an appro-
nriati0n of two hundred dollars, which
was granted.
The committee on Fire Department, to
whom had been referred the petition OF
the United Fire Company" reported
in favor of placing that company on an
equal footing with the other fire compa-
| MES of the city, and recommended the
annropriation or one hundred and fifty
dollars for its benefit.
The report of the street Commissioner
was presented showing the expenditure
of two hundred and eleven dollars and
twenty-five cents; which amount was or
dered to be paid
COAL TO THE POOR
A communication was received, and
read. from Mr.. T. P Shallcross, who was
necessarily absent, showing that the sum
of two hundred and thirty four dollars
and fifty cents had been expended last
wear, in the Second Ward, in the purchase
of coal for distribution to the poor ano
Offering resolution appropnatlhg ike
sum for the same purpose TINS WINTER
The resolution was referred TO the com
mittee on Finance.
PETITIONS.
The petition of Ellen Sullivan to Keel
a coffee-house, was rejected.
The petition of DR.. Russell asking
compensation for attending smallpox pa
| tients in and out of the Pest House, wa:
received and thirty dollars allowed.
FIFTH STREET CROSSING.
A resolution passed both Branches, M
structing the Street Commissioner t,
construct fag-stone crossing on fittl
street from the south side of Hanpden
PLACES OF ELECTION.
An ordinance was reported, and passed
both branches, designating tn" places
for holding the charter election IN the
several wards, and limiting the number
to one in each ward
PURCHASE OF COAL PROPERTY.
The Joint committee to whom had been
referred the proposition Of John Nolan
to sell certain coal privileges to the clty
reported in favor of purchasing; aud au
tborized Robert Pratt, chairman OF the
committee from the second branch 10
have the requisite deeds prepared "hO
the purchase secured
The councils adjourned with the uh
derstanding that it is probable another
meeting will be called before the charter
election and the expiration OF the tern
of office of the present members
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

THE BEST PREPARATION in the world for
a Cough or Cold is DR. Tanners Cough Mixture.
Try it, Fer sale be Chas Graham, Main street
Cntre Wheeling and druggists generally.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11
INFORM THE WORLD.

too public, or draw too many into your store to
see what you have to offer.
INFORM THE WORLD.
Fix your standard on the outer wall in the
shape of handsomely printed Posters and scat
ter Circulars and small Bills, thick as leaves in
VallambrOsa." Or it, as is most generally the
case your wares especially address a particular
class
BESIEGE EVERY AVENUE
BY which the attention of that class can be
reached by we'll phrased appeals TO their tastes
iancies and interest If you have Posters Cir.
culars and Handbills il is important that they
be put and scattered in the right places.
The surest way to reach the particular class
YOU aim at is TO make sure that you
NOTIFY EVERY MAN
Woman and child. 1t is certain that fifty per
cent may be added to the trade of many houses
in this City by prudent distribution of bills and
circulars. Advertising pays.
Arrangements are made by which the business
interests of business men may be thus advanced
by having their job Printing handsomely and
cheaply done at the Office of THE REGISTER. We
have every convenience for doing all kinds of
Printing
PROMPTLY AND WELL,
At the lowest living prices We are constantly
adding new styles of type, and whatever else il
necessary 10 cnaOle us 10 respond AT once 10 any
calls for the products Of Types and Press.
IN ALL RESPECTS,
Ii is meant that the office of THE REGISTER shall
be equal to all demands upon it. The best
Printing of every description,
AT THE LOWEST PRICES
For Railway Companies and Transportation
Lines for Lawyers, Merchants and Manufac-
turers, for Banks, Academies and Societies for
Opera Companies and Concerts, for Shows and
Exhibitions, for Politicians and the rest of man
kind may be obtained at the
OFFICE OF THE REGISTER"
| Bill. heads Bills and Blanks of every descrip-
| ton Cards of every style Pamphlets and Post.
ers of all kinds, neatly and promptly done, at
! The WHEELING REGISTER
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

RIVER MATTERS -1he river was toll
erably clear of icelast evening and rising
slowly with twelve and half feet OF
water in the channel 1t will doubtless
he in good stage to-day and navigation
will he resumed as briskly as ever.
The Henry Logan made her usual trip
from Steubenville and returned yesterday;
She brought down a large lot OF grain
for L. C. Frost & Co
The Saint Johns will probably leave
for Cincinnati to-day; the Eagle for Par
kersburg, and the McPorter for Pitts,
burg
A dispatch from Cairo, OF the 9TH says
Of the sinking of the Odd Fellow: "A
small portion of ice-gorge broke loose
during the rain last night and reached
Columbus this morning at o'clock,
striking the Columbus and Cairo packet
Odd Fellow, crushing in her side and
causing her TO sink in ten minutes Very
little freight was lost and no lives, She
went down in deep water headforemost."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-11

ASSIGNED TO DUTY.-We noticed
some time ago, the fact that Lieutenant
Moore had been honorably acquitted OF
the charges preferred against hun 10y
Over and Co, in relation to the rusty
4 musket" affair His many friends in
this city will now be glad to learn that
! his acquittal has been officially promul-
gated and the Lieutenant assigned to
duty as officer in charge of the Military
Prison, with good prospect of speedy
promotion
The case of Lieutenant Moore ahord'
another illustration of the fact thai
hough justice may be slow III its opera
tions it is generally sure. While his per
secutors and accusers have sunk below
the contempt of all honest men, the
Lieutenant stands to-day in better est
nation and a more honorable position
\ than ever before.