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From sayannah-riIit.ry Sentence.

New York, May THE steamers Virgo and Per-
ritt, from Savannah, on the Sd. has arrived. The
Daily EsrOs and Herald of the 3d. say that the trial
of James W Duncan. for alleged cruelty to Federal
prisoners at Andersonville. has been brought to
close. and the commission have determined upon the
findings and sentence. but which will not be made
public until passed upon by the Department Com
mnnnnr
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New york Bank Statement.

NEW YORK. April 30.-The weekly statement of
the city banks is az follows: Loans. increase. $780,
00 circulation increase. $S0OO deposits, increase
81 65O0OO legal tenders. increase. $6l5OOO specie
increase, $2,670,000.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

ID. --.- M CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.
ut PAGAhNt 6t " of the Treasury gives notice that
the United ntss hnf sdss sas.
e1 :e " leoo al ness with accrued interest, to
the extent Of twenty millions of dollars If present.
ed to him before the first proximo.
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Oil Works Burnt.

PITTsBURG, May 7th.-The Keystone Oil Works of
Messrs. Weisenberger & Co. were destroyed by fire
this afternoon and four hundred barrels of refined
oil consumed. The entire loss is estimated at
$4,000; insurance $4,000. The origin of the IRE WAS
ol
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The foregoing statistical statements comprise only
tens of thousand who were discharged for disability
contracted In the service from the effect of which
they subsequently, died in private life. Washington
Correspondence Chtcauo Tribune.
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LYoS's EXTRACT OF PURE. JAMAICA GINeER-for
Indigestion: Nausea, Heartburn. Sick Headache,
Cholera Morbus. &c, where warming. genial stimu-
l6nt is required. Its careful preparation and entire
purity makes it cheap and reliable article for cui-
Ny parposes Sold everywhere, at so cts per bottle
sa ~asOga Spring Water sold nv ri lgImggg.,ssH' g.
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AVAILABLE FUNDs.-The following is list in de-
tail of the funds held by the United States Treasurer
in the vaults at Washington

A Touch SToRY.-A late Wisconsin paper tells of
a farmer who in the recent freshet had eighty rods
of line fence. running east and west swung around
by the water. carried quarter of mile from its
original position and left in an exact line north and
building fence and all this without displacing q
rail from its original position.
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'ER THOUSAND OF DEATHS FROM DISEASE

With the States in groups we have an average
proportion for the New England States of 7O.45;
Middle States 3ls; Western States 36Sl and Border
States 1882
IN cart from the nature of the respective services re-
quire,.. of troops drawn from different localities:
used in the unnby Atlantic and Gulf f. States Of
the South. and to this 10 IS per @ tonsan3 m Of
the men from the Eastern Sta oiea OF disease. %
Inc aa men IRON tn the We;t served y n the bR
taries. and this aided no doubt in swelling tn..
mortality list. The troops from the Border States
served mainly in the same regions and suffered from
the same cause: All their ratios higher than the
general ratio Of the loyal States. which is but 1922
Again. the Middle States, whose men fought to the
larger extent in the Army of the Potomac lost only
37S8. which is 1857 below the ratio of the estern
States and q "a below the general ratio Virginia
was healthier field of service than the bottoms of
the Tennessee or the lowlands of Louisiana, Misss-
slppi and South Carolina and it cannot be denied,
moreover. that the Army of the Potomac was always
BY far the best provided of our large armies.
SUMMARY.
From the foregoing table it appears, that of the
total number of troops reduced to the three years
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Cholera at New york Quarantine.

New YoHn, May IA report from Jne Hospital
ship at quarantine to-day states that of
cholera occurred Saturday and four yes
terday from the steamship Virginia. There are now
liz cases in the hospital.
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All who value beautiful head of hair and its
preservation from premature badness and turning
It makes the hair rich. soft and glossy eradicates
dandru and causes the hair to grow with luxuriant
beauty. 1t is sold everywhere.
E. TH0MA' LYON, Chemist. N. Y.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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SINGULAR SUICTDE--A Priuate Guillotine.--A
strange Of suicide has taken place at tho Sussex
Hotel, in Bouvrie street, London. A man who passed
by the name of Veliens, occupied room in the bse-
nent OF the house. where he had been in the habit of
Some time since after he had not been seen for seve
raj days. the hotel people resolved to break in his
doors and found he had contrived q species of gull
lotne, by means Of which he had nearly severed his
head from his body. He had removed his beadstead
and placed a bench between it and cupboard. To
heavy axe, the handle working directly on a screw
He insterted in the cupboard door double action
pulley. to enable rope, holding up stone weighing
ly had lain down on his back on the bench, placed
the the side of his neck and cutting the rope
ually accomplished this purpose. The edge of the
axe was driven into his neck cutting the uguar vein
The razor with which he had severed the rope was
found firmly grasped in his hand when his room was
entered.
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Extraordinary Story of a. IRON Chest,

What very nearly amounted to shocking tragedy.
reminding one not little of the famous old story of
the bride and the chest took place at Oxford Canada
last tuesday AT the handsome Ralph Hotel in that
city, lately built, two men and boy employed on
the premises from fun and curiosity we believe got
into very carefully constructed fire-proof plate
chest Another servant also in fun, little thinking
what he was doing, closed the door, 1t fastened with
sorlng lock. and the Mortified victims found them
selves inclosed in airtieht box about three feet
square by six feet high It's difficult to understand
how three persons could have squeezed themselves
into such place for there was only lust standing
room; but such Is the fact Their cries soon alarmed
the Shment and at last the key was found; but
as might be expected in the confusion under the
agonized efforts of the frgbtened man who had shut
the door, it broke in the lock- There was now moth
ing for it but to break In, but the extraordinary
strength of the door resisted effort of sledge
hammers welded 10y powerful men working for the
life of their fellow creatures. The escape of the
prisoners was only effected. after having been i'm
INJURED for more than half an hour. by breaking
through the wall with proper mason'S tools The
boy had tainted and one Of the men was bleeding
from the nose and mouth the other had not yet be-
gun to suffer visibly though much distressed very
few minutes more-it is said not fve-and some, if
not all, must have perished. Considerable crowds
called around the hotel both at the time and after
ward. " ~
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THE PRESIDENTS APPOINTING POWER.
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GEORGE PEABODY AS AN AMER1cAS.-A London
LETT


Instances have occurred of great wealth and posi-
tion having been attained by foreigners who have
upon their advancement thought it expedient to de-
preeate their native customs, but this never
solid estimation entertained for Mr.. Peabody has
consisted in the circumstance that while loving Eng
land and the English ne has for an instant been
other than American. 1t has been the pleasure of
our people to regard him as type of the national
character, and it would be impossible to exaggerate
the influence thus exercised. For centuries his name
will be cited in English history. and hundred years
hence among the photographs Of our time he will be
one of those most sought and cherished.
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The Presbyterian General Assembly (Old
School and the Presbyterian General Assembly NEW
School both held their meetings this year in Ss.
Louis, beginning May l7th,
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Comparing the relative mortality from all causes
in the regular forces and volunteer troops we find
the following ratios and proportions per thousand
men turnished-lthe regular army numbered about
5000 officers and men during the war)
Kill led or died Died of
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XXxIxTfl CONGRESS.

Pest Ofzice Appropriation bill
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An EXTRAORDINARY SroRY.-The following anec-
aote is told In Berlin AT ball given last week, on
tne noblest families, a mysterious hgure-a monk
mask-entered the saloon precisely at midnight and
disappeared after having presented the young lady
with basket of flowers. On examining the contents
an ebony coffin found, iniaid with silver, con-
tanning bridal wreath, an arrow piercing lily and
world of shadows" 1t should be added that though
the mother became insensibe the young countess did
not lose her presence OF mind but continued dancing
and betrayed no emotion whatever.
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Serious Fire at Cairo.


CAIRo, May Tho wholesale grocery of Messrs.
Miller, Stratton & Co.. the Ohio levee, and twelve
other buildings burned this morning. The loss
is estimated at $l00,000, insured for $65.000.
Visit OF Secretary McCuIlOch TO JefE Davis.
FoRr MONROE. May during his visit here yes
terday. Secretary McGullcch had hours private
interview with Jefferson Davis. It's nature is un-
l1o
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SOUTHERN LoUIsIANA.-We are informed by an ex-
perieneed boatman, who has been running up and
down the Atehafalaya, the Teche and other bayous
put in this season for want of seed, and the planting
was principally confined to corn and cotton. The
cotton seed was either defective the rains injured
great deal of that which came up was cut down BY
the recent frost, which nipped vegetation down
ally taken hold of the work with vigor but, on ac-
count of the scarcity of labor the larger plantations
are not fully cultivated. The people are generally
living. very comfortably within their means and are
not without encouraging hopes for the future ifthey
are not visited with disastrous overflow. which is
cared from the upper creyasses.-N. o. Picayune.
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Another Proatless Discussion.
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The proper test OF degfess OF sanIl IN All
tionae understanding or elicted of
the Schleswig- Holstein question. That the old King
very sound mind, in Schleswig point of view. we
may judge from grouping Of their declarations in
one of the French Journals In May, 1868. M. Bis
legitimate sovereign and ruler of the Duchies; in
May 1864 he had no right at all; later, it was the
denburg; then again, King Christian; last of ALL the
King of Prussia Such and other curious accord
ances wild in the diplomatic mazes Of the inter-
minable and inexplicable Schleswig Holsteln ques-
tion.-N Y. Tribune.
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The Tax Bui Under Consideration.

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT OF v1ReIEI
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MurILATED.-A few days since the United States
Treasurer received $50 in mutilated fractional
rency, accompanied by the following letter:
"Sir: Isend herewith some old veterans who have
done the country service, and are ready to be
mustered out"
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FL - SaATES AND CANADA AGENCY
FOR THE CARBONIZED PENS OF
e. BARNARD, No. 2SS West A3d Street.
myo-lstp3t NEW YORK.
CEDAR GAMPRHGR.


Dead-sure against MOTHS.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
HARRIS & CHAPMAN, Boston.
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Album and Photograph, Stock Depot.
If you want the best and cheapest ALBUM, from
the largest selection south of New York. call on
III. VAIL Holiday and Fayette SITS.
Photo0raphio Goods of all descriptions at Ns,o
York prtcss my5-1m1stp
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TRAoRDINARY MORTALITY FROM DISEASE AMONG
COLORED TROOPS

PORTION PER THOUSAND CONTRIBUTED TO THE
TOTAL OF DEATHS IN ACTION AND FROM
WOUNDS BY EACH LOYAL STATE.
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N sS ES1O p IHOU u Vu1 To
SUMMARY.

frOm the foregoing table lt appears, that Of the
total number of troops reduced to the three years.
standard furnished by the several States there was
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GREAT PRICE FOR VoCALIST.-Ine following
terms were offered Teresa the Paris cafe singer-and
were refused by her (they came from manager in
Marseilles) 100000 (fS00) for her services for one
ses in the first hotel in Marsees to be paid; car
riage and a pair, with livery servants. during her
stay llumnatons in the hotel the evening of her
at the railway terminus and grand saloon of the ho
tel by the manager and staff of the Marsees Alca-
Ear an entry into the city caleche drawn by four
horses, which will be announced beforehand by
special aches grand dinner the day after her arri
val: the Alcazar to be brilliantly illuminated and
decorated during her stay and 200 seats to be reserved
for the elite of Marseilaise society The Temps asks
what more dose she require-a salyo Of q guns the
National Guard drawn up to receive her. and the
Leus of nresanted to her silver dish i,I
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-10
Movements OF Oeean steamers.
IN nEpkRn
"GreeIey Prizo0.o

Ths Committee appointed to award the "Gretley
Prizes" on the Apple and Pear met for that purpose
ct the residence of Wm. s. Carpenter, esq, New.
York, on Dec I2, at Soclock p. IN.
All tho members were presert. After the Cslair.
man, DR.. Warder, called The meeting to order, the
Secretary, p. It. Quinn, read tho minutes of the
previous meetings, which wore accepted. The
Committee regret TO state the fact that although
the time for the action Of the Committee vas delayed
for more than year. in the hope that more liberal
response would be made by fruitgyowers throughout
the county in sending forward choice varieties for
competition. the following Is full list of the kinds
presented for competition;
APPiRs-IaLbardston'sN Nonesueh. Folidpaftr, Sscor
BaldSin. Rhode Island Gresnin1. Tompkns Co. King.
Northern SpS Hia,r PiPpin, and three varieties Of
Seedlings.
PRARs-Barilsn. Laniner. Duehs1 dAagoriems Ho.
peys Dane. Sasd0n BeIvs GAajOu and Louie BOnns do
Jersey
For the inform alton Of those interested in the award
ng Of these premiums the Committee desire to iDoor
Porate in their report that poron VI Mr.. Greeleys
'nginai offer relating to the apple and pear. After
psaking Of the purpose be had in view. MT @. says:
o1er sloo for tho best bpshel Of spNes which
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-10

qaote at l2 0l2ic for Western and 10. al33c N,
City. Lard Is dull and heavy; we quote at Ia 6a7is
for No. l7i9l7ac for City, and lea leic for West
ern the latter rate for small lots.
AFTERNOON PROVISION MARKET 81 ocIocK-Po,t
was dull at e29d29 l2i. cash. Beef was steady bpt
Meats and Bacon firmly held. Lard dull and heavy A
leGls!c.
PE1ROLEUM-The market is dull at 3lc for Cru,s
and A. 65lc for Refined in bond.
RICE-we hear of no sales, but prices are without
material change.
SALT-Liverpool continues duh at 81 e;dsa fov
Ground and e. GOA s3 70 for fine. the latter rate ION
Ashtons Turks Island Is inactive at 42a45c
SEEDS-Ciover Seed Is dull and heavy; sales az N
bags at l2al3c Timothy Seed Is in moderate demand
at si6s4 So Rough Flaxseed is In limited demand al
- eO0S2 95 per bush. OF 80 n. Calcutta Linseed h
dull at s3 45 in Boston and s. 80 here.
SUGAR--Raw Sugars are moderately active ana
frmer; we quote at for fair TO good Refnne
sales Of AIS hhds Cuba at llGl2c s25 boxes Havana
mart Molasscs) at 1917 l3c 80 hhds. Martnilue Al
illo and 600 bags Pernambuco on private tcrns
Refined are dull but steady at l7tc.
TIN-pig IL quiet; small sales at 27c. for Bauca.
o6 o6ic Tor Straits and 2502jc. for E0glsh all god
Plates are quiet and UNCHANGED.
TOBACCO-Not much doing on account OF the In.
clement weather; sales Of 70 hhds Kentucky 9g2lc
73 bbs Havana, on private terms.
TALLOW-The demand Is moderate and the market
heavy; sales Of 600 ID at l2sc. for Western and
1914 a l2sc for City,
WHIsKY-The market Is dull and unsettled; sale,
OF so bbis at 81 220 e2 "a for Western, the inside
price for refiiled.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-10
Travelers, Guide.
To Albany,

To Albany, py Hudson X. IL, Depot 3othst and
IOth-ave., and BY Harlem X. r.. Depot 26th-st.
and sth sv via Hudson River, u, 10 a m, u.
6, and 10 .. m, ia Har.em II t. IN. and 1t o.
Sunday tfain via Hudson River p M City
cars run between Chambers and 3Othe- station
ard CITY Hall and 2eh.st. station.
TO Baltimore aud Washington, by the NewJersey
r. r., foot Of Conrtlandtst, aud 10 T. m.
p. M, and II midnight. Sunday. .............. q m.
To Boston bv New London line, Pier ~ ". r.,
daily (Sur day exceptedl. p.
To ,ston. by New-iaven X. r., via Springfield:
To Boston. by New. Haven r. H.. 27h-st. and Atm
ave-. vis Shore Line IA and p n scnday... ?.
To Csnandsigoa, Rochester, Buffalo, Salamanca and
West. by Erie Railroad. foot Of Chantersst.I .
at T. 10 MS and p.m. Emigrent tran...... r. IA.
To Camden, Manchester and Long Branch. by Ra.
Iitsn and Delswore Bay r. Il, via steamboat
jesse Hoyt from piers y. Rat ii Is an. Way
Line for Manchester and Long AIS 2.
10 GIeenport, by Long Island X. H., foot Of James
slip f. H., a. IN aud isphank ......a a. m, and D. m
To hacket,stown and intermediate stations, by
Morris bnd Essex X. H., foot Of Barclay st., at
$500. BY road for stations west OF
Miburn at 4:i0 .. Morristown E1press..... ..
To New-H Haven. connecting with X. *. FOR isrfoTd,
and sprinsaeld-stesmers cave Peek Sin at. 81
To New. Haven. by the New.Hiven RR., 27th-st
aud Ah:sv.. al 8, III M M 3;iS y. and 8 p IN
To the West by Central Railroad Of New Jersey,
NaAlentown, from foot Of Lbery-st., N. r.,
u M, IL IN and $500 m. Sunday train....... p m
10 philadelphia by New.yeIsey Railroad, foot
Courtland st, z, 10 and II M, IL M, and 6D.
aud IL midnight Sunday. p. m
TO Providence. By ste amer City ofProyidenoe..ev
cry Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. from tier
81 n. X, Ip m.
To Washington. by Now-Jersey r. r. loot Of
Coartlandtst, and o g. Nj. p. in and -
midnight. Sunday. IN.
To Piemont by Northern H. H., New-Jersey.
from jersey City st 81 Ia. Ia u and 6:O2 pLl
Monday, 81 a.
To New Orleans every Saturday Atlantic and Mississippi
Steaner Line.
Staten leland ferry-See Advertisement
For further Information In regaid Railroad Te Tables
zee sdyciisen'ents in another pari Of this paPeL
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-10
Tbs Ch;li.u Rxpedision Case.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT-FrB. s-he'0'
Judge SHPsAy. uossrs

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT-FrB. s-ne'0''
Judge SHIPsAy. ,t.,,rs
Mr., F. w. Stoughton, Counsel for Ms'sas .ha. sa..
Roge'. l. McKenns. this morning asked 10 hS'' ~"
pos poned for the present. . , .,,;on uera
District Attorney Dickinson ,aid the prosecutor Si
ready to proceed at once, and he thought states
very little time 70 Prove that the course ol & 1 Nnster AT
in this matter had been correct Tnet the oh sny 90
Wssl linston had sent wo that McKenDs W as NOV " ' "
On agent Of tire Chian Cover nmeLt h.a ..;d that
Mr. soughon said that the Chilisn Minister h' pIa Gov
McKenna ACKNOWLEDGED agent OF W., in b,s nos
ernment out he (Mr. Stoughop had % os, ,os,ive
session in Which the Minister asserted Ia the mos
, ,bt cKenna was an authorized agent o has OoveIn
ment and he was ready to proceed WIN the ti.T a.
r-sctcsba Nv consent Of counsel " was thaiy aias0"
thst AZ css. sboud he down for "Wednesday mex
Henry Palmer was convicted tins morning o Pas,nsa
counterfeit $50 Treasury note, and Tenshdeo i0 'eh
! lie will be sentenced on Saturday n.,--,,r,-r
nAvAcrs FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL APpRAisEMtNl l.
| Iobn Keeker art Lucreua Brouson adminsratrn &c
The plaintiff seeks to recover damages IoI un o.
LID ro-er assessment Of duties on bIandes made wn'
NJ Rroison was Collector. 1t j. claimed that the
e t appraised by app.aiser siequEed oy law" Du "
| a sanper. who over assessed them -, ,. II Aha
b gi has been tried twice before without result snd 'ne
! trial is vet unconcluded. . - ,,. ,cnasu,
Nj GliswOld for plaintiff Mr. Ethan Allen for d'ieno'A
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-10
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER-Fss 9-Before
Justice BARNARD.

Justice BARNARD.
CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES
Tue Court to-day got through large amount Of
criminal business.
the State Prison for three years and months
John ONei convicted Thursday assault Officer
BcUdder appeared and remAnded till Tuesday for
tsnee the OF procuring davs Of good character
He slle watch from a city raiTead car and
TO confederate On the losey making
cry he and beaten The prisoner sentenced
10 ten years and six months In the State Prison.
Henry Williams pleaded guilty TO attempt at grand larceny
q trying cart of barrel of whisky and State
Rrs for two
James stephens pleaded guilty attempt grand larceny
f1d was sentenced to two years aud six monhs
tn the peniteptiary.
james Brown (colored pleaded suty TO an assault with in
Gent TO Kill William StHup There being
ssnstsnces, he was reulsDded for further inquiry.
Mary Ann Wheeler pleaded guilty 70 attempt steal
OF counsel and her she gss
10 only year in the Pcnitentiary.
John Norton charged with highway robbery psced on
bis trial. but after the trn had proceeded extent be
sentenced TO SIX months pen
Michael KirwiD no indicted Jointly with him II a-
soaring that mis- chief ofense being in company
he discharged with the advice to keep better hours
future.
RESOLUTION OF THE GRAND JURY RELATIVE. TO THE
RAILROAD COLLISION IN THE BOwERY.
Reored Ths the Grand Jury in their into the
cts connected with the collision about Dec 1865
express the Harlem Railroad Company's track with
of the the JDrd-ave Railroad
function Fbst whereby the life of young nan was
tachced OF ol incn that the collision mainly
earnestly that the authorities adopt the
sfdnaDte that the safety OF life ilnb the
citizens may no longer be jsoparded by such neglect.
Unsnim0usy adopted ROBERT q. HONE, Foreman.