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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-19
Country Seat For Sale.

TTJHAT VERY DESIRABLE COUNTRY
Teadenee Of LeatheIwoOd, y males east
OF the city Of Whesitngt containing nye
9r1it and sfaIe trees, owned and Lately oecu-
NED IN NJ. VIM Taliant- II not sold before
Eafurday April 7th, e viii IA that day Be Of
f,reSi Al public auction ~ Inc 'front.' door OF the
Court House IN this ety.: Terms easy. APP
MS 10 THoS. OsBRIEHs, Real Estate Agent OF
ing naI1t-td
TIEGAyT mTY RESIDENCE FOR
Ia sale II not sod N LgfEa4e sale before
saturday ApHM 9Th Win on that day,
at ten oieloek,a. M, sell ~ public auction
~ ~, front door OF the Court House, in this
city the eleEanf and fashionable residence
situated on Il1s northwest eornefo Of 4th anr
Monroe streets, owned hy Henry hoore3 t1ssl-
TfOS O'RRIES,
n1nr5.sd Real Estate Agent
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Fspecially, who have become the victims on
solitary Vice that dreadful and deSIUctIys
habit which annually Sweegs to an unflmeFy
grave thousands of Young Men Of the mo-.
Excellent talents and brilliant intellect, who
might otherwise have entranced listening
Senafss with the thunders Of eloquence. q
walked to ecStacy the living Tyre, may can
with null confidence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-19

n. @. ARTHUR, Agent for paying pensions
Office, No. Mcclure House, being the same
formerly occupied by Adams Express Co.
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PERIODICAL LITERATURE.

From Henry Taylor & Co. we have received the
following:
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (American edition., for
January, 1866. Table &C contents: a John Stuart
Mill on the Philosophy of Sir W. Hamilton " Pre-
cursors of the French Revolution-Saint Pierre and
D'Argenson. (3) Lord Palmerston. (D Coleridge's
Writings. % Physiological Observation-Disclosures
tions. 6) The Polish Insurrection of 1868. CD DR..
Livingstone's Recent Travels
Hours AT HOME, for March. 1866. Contents: %
Samuel Adams; by the author of the Life and Times
of John Huss. (2) Rambles among the Italian Hills
C3) John Greeey's Story. "a Waiting for Divine
Grace. (5) Submission. (6) Natural History of the
Yaguey Family. Cd The Childhood of Jesus. (S)
Nocturn. (g The Beautiful QO) Life in New Zea-
land. QI Major Gen. J. B. Mcpherson. Q2) Henry
Melchoir Muhenburg. L. d. Q9 My Orange Branch.
QD Influence of the War upon our National Litera-
ture. Q5) The Angels Portion. Q6l The Conversion
of the Roman Empire. QO Short Sermons for Sun
day School Teachers. Q8) Adaptations in Nature.
90 Our Willows. (20) Eliphalet Mott DID,. LID.
CD The Centenary of Methodisn. (22) The White
Book.
The MEDICAL AND SURGICAL REPORTER, and HAR-
PER'S WEEKLY
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PITTsBURG, Feb. 2.-The Congress was called to
order by Vice President Gibbons. On motion all
matters relating to printing and publication were re-
ferred to the Revising Committee. 1t was ordered
that five thousand slips be printed with the amounts
of the personal subscriptions of the delegates to be
sent to the circles.
State Centres requested to send to headquarters
partments.
Votes OF thanks were rendered to the Pittsburg
Circle and the Sergeant -atArms to Vice President
Gibbons and the Clerks of the Senate and House.
The Congress then adjourned, and met again in
separate bodies for the completion of business
Speaker Murphy called the House to order A COM
mlttee was appointed TO wait on the Senate who re-
ported that they had business to transact and the
House adjourned SINE die.
Thus have ended the deliberations of the Fourth
Congress of the T. b. composed, am prepared to
say of class of men who are not alone a credit to
the land of their birth but also to that of their
adoption. COOlly. calmly, deliberate and solemnly
they have studied the momentous issue, and have
accepted it, and pledged their lives their property
and their sacred honors the altar of their country
freedom and republican liberty. For six days they
sat in convention and mixed with the people here,
earning the respect, by their sobriety and gentle
manly department, of all with whom they came in
contact
A public meeting was held this evening 1t was a
great success AS before, the ladies subscribed large
amounts of money.
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"A large number of good lookin,

"A large number of good looking young
women are employed by the British Government as
detectives to ferret out Fenianism Already large
number of convictions have been had on their test
mony. 1t is confidently asserted the Whereabouts OF
Stephens himself will be discovered through their
instrumentality.
The Empress Eugene has made another
sensation in the fashionable world. Paris corres
pondent of the Nord writes: "a terrible rumor was
circulating yesterday in the saloons Crinolne is in
danger. Neither the Empress nor her ladies of honor
wore it at the dinner on Monday at the Tuiler:es.
You here see the consequence of that reform at the
court which, if it be continued, will completely de-
stroy unhappy crinoine."
"A nice little trick was played by some of
the prisoners In the Danve (Va) jail on the sher-
if of that place. last week. by the escape of three
prisoners. 1t seems they had in apparent amuse-
ment rolled several huge snow balls against the wall
inside the jail yard when one of the party got be-
tween the piles of and there dug hole thro ugh
the wall. through which they all made theirs exit.
They have not been captured,
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ADJUSTMENTS. A

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-A crowded audience
greeted Mrs. Bowers last evening. when she appear
ed for the first timen her favorte character of Julia
in The Hunchback,' part which she rendered in
her accustomed power and briancy. This evening
she will appear az Margaret Emore, in the play
titled Loves Sacrifice" Mr.. McCollom takes a
farewell benefit tomorrow night
BACON AND GREESs.-Dr Bagby will deliver lee
ture tomorrow evening in the Jew Assembly Rooms,
-subject-"Bacon and Greens. This lecture has been
delivered in number of our cities and has been in
Variably received with great favor The finest veins
of humor and satire characterize the lecture, and
Our readers will miss one of the rare things which
are offered if they do not hear it.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27
CALIFORNIA,
Resolutions Of Union State Committee
Efc.


Etc.
San Francisco February 25.-The Democrats, in
meeting last night, endorsed President Johnson
position. They have called mass meeting for Tues
day next.
The Union State Central Committee have adopted
resolutions saying that they do not yet perceive an
irreparable breach between the President and Con
gress, and until such breach concusiveIy appears
they will continue to hope that the fruits of the tr-
umph Of the Union armies will not be lost that it is
the duty of all Union to avoid ENHANCEMENT with
the Nallandingham-SeymOur and Copperhead SYM
pathzers that when such men endorse the policy of
the President they do not understood that policy
are endeavOring to seduce the President from his al
legiance to the Constitution; that the abolition OF
slavery the result of rebellion and twas wicked
senseess and cowardly to withdraw protection from
four millions of freedmen, and permit them to be
duced to slavery again; that they believe President
johnson will remain true to the Constitution and his
pledges.
CASTOR, whowas indicted for forgeres while clerk
in the Adjutant Generals Office has escaped from the
county Jail
The U. S. steamer Lancaster sailed for Valparaiso
to-day.
Hon. Fletcher NJ Haight, late judge of the U. s.
District Court, died here on Friday. He formerly re-
sided in Rochester n Y
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LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS
DAILY COMMERCIAL,
Destructive Fire at PhiIadeIplaia-Sey.
erai Lives Lost

eFal AAVeS Lost.
PHILADELPHIA, Feby 26.-A destructive fire oc-
CURED here this evening Third street. above Race
The FIRE originated in Roberts hardware store and
thence communicated to James Kents .S Santees s
extensive dry goods warehouse. The upper stories
of the latter building were destroyed Mr. Roberts
store was entirely DESTROYED. -Four fremen were
killed, and others are reported killed or injured by
the falling Of the roof and side walls.
lsECoND DIsrAToH:
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 26.-The loss by the fire to-
night amounts to over three quarters of million of
dollars George II. Roberts loss is estimated at
$4,000; Thomas Bros, $4,000; James Kent, Santee
Co.. were one of the largest firms in the State They
occupied three stories and had heavy stock valued
at 100000 which was totally destroyed. The drug
store of George R. Smith was also burned. Loss
$4,000.
One member of the Columbia Hose Company was
killed and several others are reported killed and
number injured.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

RICHMOND, Feb. 26-The bill to incorporate the
Covngton and Ohio Railroad passed both houses to-
day. The House passed the Senate bill, amending
the usury law, to authorize contracts for the
payment of per cent. interest and also adopted a
resolution, reported days SINCE expressing un-
qualified appreciation of the action of Judge Under
wood, Senator elect. There only one dissenting
vote.
The of the ball granted to citizens for We'd
nesday night, when NJ. f. Conway, formerly of Kan
sas, will speak in support of the Presidents policy
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what arc SILVER and GoIde

What are silver and gold compared to good health
life? To keep well and preserve ms NE Is every
sensible mans first endeavor. and never was tnere
time in the worlds history when man might DO TINS
with more ease than at present., for had%ays nesu
lating Pills render almost all other MEDICINES super
fiuous. They prevent the occurrence OF serious II
health If taken at suitable times and they promptly
remove disease when it boldly attempts to fasten n
itself upon its victim. Being very cheap, tony 70
cents bo1) they commend themselves to. the eco
nomlca as well as the more indifferent. Being coated
with gum so as to be tasteless they the favortes
Of the delicate and fastidious as well as of those
whose paates are not discriminating or particular
Beng inid In their operation as well effectqal,
occaslonng no pain and gripping they are preferred
by all VINO can appreciate really excellent medicine.
As an aperlent they without rival. AS a tonic
ehey cannot be surpassed. As a purgatiye they are
perfect As an Alternative they are unapproachable
As acounter-irritantt they admirable AS stimu-
liant they are AL that could bedesred AS asgdorc
in brief and honestly speaking aneyer-aiiing reme
dy for bilious attacks Of kind for nervous dis
oyd ers for maladies arising from a deprayed cond;-
tion Of the blood for rheumatism for vel
low and typhoid feysrs for erysipelas and kindred
complaints. no prudent household should be without
Radway's Regulating Pills. They better than
silver or gold to every man or woman who properly
values sqod health, Sold by Druggists. fs22-lw
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 2i.-It has not yet been ascer-
tanned exactly how many lives were lost by the COLI
sion between the steamers HHman and Mamie
Byers. Some reports say twenty-four and others
sixty. The collision occurred whise all Inc passen
gers asleep and the boat went down in four
minutes. The cabin roof became detached and float
ed down far as Madison, where it was secured.
The Hillman picked up about thirty persons and
brought them to this city
The Mamie Byers was valued at 100000 and was
insured for $4,000. The boat and cargo are total
loss. The books and papers of the boat were lost,
ana 1t is impossible to tell how many persons were on
board at the time of the collision 1t is now believed
the whole number of lives lost will not exceed
twanty
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

RUSH OF SUTLERs TO CITY PoINT.-In view of the
troops at City Point where they are to be paid off
and mustered out of service that village is fast be-
coming the cynosure of all suffers eyes We under
stand that not only every available house. room and
cellar about the place has been engaged, but that
probably many temporary sheds will be put up for
the sale and display of goods. Rents are high, OF
course. One roorn-some fifteen by twenty feet-has
been secured at the price of hundred dollars per
month. Other rooms, in accordance with their loca-
tion convenences &c, command proportionate rents
and cellars and corners large enough to hold keg of
ale jar of candy, plug of TOBACCO and few ginger
cakes have readily been rented at from IS to $40 per
month-PeterSbur0 Express.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

Hair Dye! Hair Dye!!-BAoHELoR's HAIR
Dye is the best in the world. The only true and
perfect Dye-h harmless-instantaneou and reliable
produces splendid black natural brown-reme-
dies the i'll effects of bad Dyes and frequently restores
the original color. Sold by all Druggists. The genu-
inc is signed, W. A. BACHELOR. 81 Barclay street,
New York. fe1-d&wly
The HOWE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
SEWING MACHINES
For Leather and Manufacturers,
Wholesale and Retail,
W. MERRILL, Agent.
2l4 Baltimore street.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

Major Orlof Stadden was killed bv sin.
guar accident at Titusville, Pennsylvania on Satur
day. The horses of a stage became frightened NJ
dashed furiously across the street. and brought bo
stage in collision with the BARRIERS sign post
on the opposite corner. The violent copcus.ioI,
lhrew the whole OF the passengers orr Major StaG
den was almost instantly killed, being hurled with
s'e"1 'lolehee against the corner of the house,
breathing but lew momCnts after and then cypirei
The driver received two or three severe c,t on Tho
injured.
five bales of cotton, bought lately by one
of the Lowell Mass, manufacturing companies, con-
tanned nearly one thousand pounds of sand, which
had been bought at torty-seVen cents pound.
There is a proposition in Virginia for a.
union between the Disciples" or "CampbelIites"
and the Baptsts meeting with reference to il will
be held in April or May next. in Richmond.
-"Grandpa Davis who lives near Enox.
vile, Tennessee, is the father of tventv-ni,a
children, all but one of whom are livi-,, o,I tt,
five Of whom served in the Union army '''' .'''7
There were in Chirla, one hundred and
eghty-seven missionaries, including ladies oftbeso
Two are Americans seven-eight are English
and eighteen are German.
AC Plttsburg, Pa. a lawyer in the Mayor
that city, on Friday placed under arrest
ana required to find bail in $780, for refusing to take
on his hat while his Honor administered an oath
-Plttsfeld, Mass, is having violent at
tack of mag dog fever. Thirty persons were bitten
last Thursday and the city authorities have ordered
the immediate killing of all unlicensed dogs. apE
the chaning up of others a precautionary mea-
sure.
The steamer Oceanus, of the NEPTUNE
Line, from Providence to New York, went ashore IL,
a fog the east end of Fishers Island on Frjda,
night The passengers were taken off by the stea,pe,
City OF Providence, which arrived at New York ON
Saturday evening.
-Ihe Lynchburg News says that for q
wonder there was nobody drunk at the recent term
OF amherst court Such phenomenon has not he
iOEe happened within the recollection of the oldest
lnhabitant. Virginia is improving,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

CONCORD, n. H., February A.-In the Supreme
Judicial Court this morning. in the case of Palmers
the city of Concord. where damages were claimed
for the destruction, by mob of the Democratic Stand
ard office in August, 1861, the jury. after continued
deiberation of twenty-four hours, failed to agree
and were discharged. The action has been on trial
since the 18th instant and the public have manifested
great interest in the question at issue.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27
Railroad Controversy Settled,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 26th.-The great controversy
between the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and
the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, and the
Catawissa and Reading Road, was this morning de.
cided by Justice Read, of the Supreme Court, in
favor of the Pennsylvania RailrOad-the injunction
prayed for being granted.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

COlgate's Aromatic Vegetable Soap.
A superior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
Vegetable Oils in combination with Glycerine,
and especially designed for the use of Ladies' and
for the Nursery. It's perfume is exquisite and its
washing properties unrivaei. For sale by all drug
gists. fee-dSw1v
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New York Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2i.-The weekly statement of
the city banks shows the following totals: De-
crease loans So $4,000; do circulation, S23356; do
deposits, $685. ,SS6; do legal tenders, So 200 250 in
crease, specie, So, ,904 ,593.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, an Essay of Warning
and Instruction for Young Men, just published by the
Howard Association, and sent in sealed envelopes
free of charge. Address, Dr.. J. SKILLIN HouGHToN
Howard Association. Philadelphia. Pa. oc9-tf
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The Presidents Denunciation of Mr.


BosToN. Feb'y 26-ResoIutions were introduced il
the House to-day, and referred to the Committee or
Foreign Relations, severely denouncing the recent
attack of the President on Senator Sumner
Mr. Burlingame Minister to China, sailed hence
to-day.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

CLAR&sBURG, Feb pa large meeting of uncon-
ditiOnal Union men was held in this place to-day.
james P. Bartlett Esq, presided, and an address
was delivered by General R. S. Northcott in favor
the Presidents policy. Resolutions were adopted
unanimously in support of the President
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27
The Canadian FiSbar;as

OTTAWA Feb. 26.-The Canada Gazette contains a
proclamation warning American fisherman that they
cannot use the Canadian shore fisheries after March
17th
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The Eight Hour MOVement-VerdictO of z

CINCINNATI Feb. pa very large mass meeting
held at Greenwood Hall last evening in favor OF
the eight hour reform movement
The cOrOner's jury, in the case of H. A. Edwards,
for shooting 0. S. Murray. returned verdict of JUS
tiff n hln hnminidn
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TeIegraphic!

The only land lines of Telegraph in the WORLD that
will work as well in
RAINY WEATHER
As in Sunshine, a1d by which
RELIABLE AND IMMEDIATE DESPATCH
Can be obtained, as we'll as
ANSWERS GUARANTEED,
are the
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&f-We call cur readers attention to SMITH, Bros
& Co.'S New stock of Spring Clothing just opened
at SMITH, Bros. Co.'s popular Clothing House, No.
40 West Baltimore street.
Our new stock of Gents Furnishing Goods just
open I'D at So West Baltimore street. next to Marble
Hall.
Cali ano' see our new styles of Gents Furnishing
Goods ~ az West Baltimore street, next to Marble
Hall.
All the latest no, cties in Collars Ties Scarfs. &C.,
n. West Baltimore street. next to Marble Hall.
The popular Clothing House. No. 40 West Baiti-
more street next to the syeat Furnishing House.
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GEN. FoRREsr's "ARREsr"-The

GEN. FoRREsr's "ARREsr"-The announcement
of General Forrest, may mislead persons at dis
tance. The arrest is nothing more than service of
notice By the marshal of the hdictment for treaon.
some two hundred or moro Of our citizens, Gen. For
rest among the number: 4 very large number OF
BY % q al ne iy
rest not being here. no notice was served upon HIM
until the other day, when he entered into the usual
case will most likely take the same course as other
similar ones which have been disposed of. That's all
that is in it.-Memphis appeal.
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New ORLEANS, Feb 25.-The Presidents veto of
the Freedmens Bureau bill gives general satisfaction
The steamer Margaretta leaves Mobile March for
Brazil.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27
North Carolina Legislation.

RALEIGH Feb. 26-The bill generally known as
the negro bill passed to third reading in the House
of Commons to-day. The vote was 81 to So The
ninth section allows negroes to testify in courts where
they are concerned in person and property A joint
resolution was passed to adjourn on the 18th of March
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27
OFFICE,
Us Baltimore Street, Baltimore,

&s-To be opened next to Pittsburg, Cincinnati. St.
Louis. Chicago. Cleveland, Buffalo. Albany, and al
the principal intermediate points. jas If
COMPLETE CLOTHING HoUsE.-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention of readers to the
conspicuous advertisement of Messrs Smith. Bros.
4 Co.. No. 40 West Baltimore street. We speak wha
we know when say their present stock of clothing
cannot be excelled. We commend this firm to th'
favorable notice of all who may want goods in thei
line. They sell at small profits. and deal on th'
square with everybody.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

"DoN'T," cry the ladies, with mock perfumes
weary us;
We're all content with the NightBlooming Cereus ,"
Manufactured only by Phalon & Son, Ny. Sold
eypryyyhere
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Perfectly Fire-Proof. Perfectly WATERPROOF.
Unequalled for Durability, Security. and Economy.
Applied at shortest notice, and in any section OF
Ghe country. JAS. Ii. JOHNSON & Co.,
d27-6m2p Over SO West Baltimore street
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

Put THE QUESTION generally to your friends, as
to what preparation they for their teeth, and the
response nine times out of ten, will be- SozodOnt.
lis no longer necessary to impress its merits upon
the public mind; experience has taught tho world
that, as means of beautiiying end preserving the
teeth. invigOrating the gums and giving pleasant
aroma to the breath, it has no rival in either hems
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-27

DISCOVERY or IRON oRE.-The Lynchburg Neys
been discovered on the lands of Mr. Marble c. Good
win near Sandges, in the northwestern part Of Am-
Orange railroad, at Amherst Court house Ihs work
of getting out the ore has already been commenced.
and it is designed at to erect furnaces for the
kind have also been made in the aeighborhood; but
as Vet no movement has been made to develop the
extent or richness Of the deposits. The work Of
under the direction Of experienced gentlemen, and
If found to Justify it, extensive works will be erected
for the purpose of preparing the iron tor market.
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The Baltimore and Havana Steamship
Company.
For HAVANA AND Nrw Oprr,No

IUh I1A7ENA AND NEW ORLEANS.
To SAL Wednesday, March 7th, ot 4 o'clock, p. NJ.
The first-class Steamship CUBA" 100 tons, Capt.
sundberg, will be promptly dispatched as above for
Havana, and thence to New Orleans, from Browns
wharf, Felrs Point
For Freight or Passage. having unsurpassed accom-
modations. apply to
HENRY NJ. WARFIELD, Agent,
te2i-tM7 16 Spears Wharf.
N. B.-No Freights received or bills of Lading
signed ON the day of sailing. HM.W & Co.