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FRANKLIN, Pa, May 1e.-The Grant
House in this city was destroyed by
fire about 8 o'clock this morning. Most
of the inmates were awakened in time
to make their escape. One lady jump
ed from window in the 4th story and
has since died. Up to this time SER
want girls are missing, and it Is feared
they have persisted. IL is supposed to
have been fired by incendiaries for the
purpose of plundering the building.
Cost sixteen thousand dollars: insured
for $4,000. No other buildings were
burned.
LATRR.-The charred remains of one
missing girl have been found in the
ruins of the Grant House. Others are
known to be burned, beneath the ruins,
but have not been reached. Their
names are Jane Dawson and Bridget
Kelley. One has been>recovered, but
is too much charred for recognition.
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AUGUSTA, Ga, May 2O.-Newspaper
accounts from Texas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia,
Florida, South Carolina and North Car
olina reports the growing crop of cot
ton as seriously impaired by cold
weather, heavy rains and overflow OF
the cotton lands. Defective seed in a
great measure is the cause of failure.
The growing cotton is looking yellow
and, and not more than a third of n
crop will be realized, as planters
the country are blowing up
the bad and planting corn. The esti-
mated crop cannot exceed one and a
half million bales.
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FORTRESS MONROE, May 1s.-The
health of JEFF. Davis is now reported to
be on the mend. A weekly report of
the condition of his health is made by
the post surgeon to Washington. He
is allowed an abundance of liquor, ci-
gars, and many little luxuries are ex-
tended to him through the courtesy of
is allowed uninterrupted access to his
cell at certain hours of the day. She
has been assigned a casemate, such as
the wives and families of officers occu-
Ply. This privilege she has not awaited
herself of.
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RooHEsrER, n. Y, May 2o.-There
was u terrific storm in this city, this af
ternoon, of rain and hail, accompanied
Der of buildings were unroofed, avn
ings were torn down. and glass was
broken to the extent of many thou
sands of panes. In some of the public
buildings, churches, DC, scarcely
whole pane of glass was left. A num-
Der of persons are reported as injured.
The storm appeared to be local in its
charsc ter. aud lasted but a few minutes.
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New YORK, May 19.-when Presi-
dent Lincoln, in April, 1861, called for
75, 600 militia for the three months SER
vice, the army of the United States had
on It's rolls 16, 1000 men, and during the
ensuing four years 2,6sS, 523 were en-
listed, of which 2, 40s, Jos left the army
alive, of the balance 81, 0s9 died in battle
or of wounds, while lS4, 33l died of dis
ease. The number of white troops en-
listed was about $500, 600; the number
of deaths among them was 261. 122, or
one death out of every tent the number
of colored troops was 10000, of whom
q. 29S died, or about one out oksix, be-
ing nearly double the rate of deaths
among the white troops. Out of every
eight deaths among the white troops
three died on the field of battle and i've
from disease. Out of every nine deaths
among the blacks one died on the held
of battle and eight from disease. The
mortality among the volunteers was
nearly Is per cent. greater than among
the regulars. These statistics are taken
from official records, but while they
give the number OF those who died In
the service, they make no mention OF
the hosts Obliged to 1eayethe army ana
who went home TO die.
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Pirtsbnrgn On aIarl.et.


Crude oil continues dull, with g downward
tendency. A few sales we're made yesterday
at lf0l45<c, barrels returned, and l99lg1<c,
packages included. These appear to be tine
ruling rates. Dispatches from OIL city quote
crude On tue creek at 81 50 per barrel. Re-
nned in bond Is quiet at former quotations.
There isno demand for free oil, and prices are
nominal. There is no inquiry for reslduum
or nAptha. Tue receipts Of crude yesterday
al the Allegheny,wharf were small.
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wAsH1SeToE, May 19.-Mr. James
a. Clements, a delegate from Ports
mouth, Virginia to the .uncondttion
al Convention of Virginia, which
terday, states that there is a mistake in
the published report that the resolu-
lions recommended by the Hon. John
Minor Bolts were adopted the Con-
vention. The platform approved
of was that reported from the commit
tee ON resolutions TO which it is stated
abide.
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speeches of senators CoWan and Doo-
1lttIe in support OF President John
son.
PHILADELPHIA, May I9.-The Acad-
envy of music was crowded tonight to
its fullest extent by an enthusiastic au-
dience of ladies and gentlemen to listen
to speeches by Senators Cowan and
DoolIttle in support OF President john
son. Henry Simon, Esq occupied the
chair.
Senator Doolittle, after treating the
subject of the rebellion and the present
issue before the country, declared that
the man who denies the union of the
States under the constitution is himself
a disunionist. Enthusiastic applause.l
He refuted the many calumnies that
had been raised against the personal
character of the President and ex-
pressed his firm belief That no man
living was more asiduously and con-
scientiously engaged in the discharge of
his duty TO his country than Andrew
johnson. CLoudapplanse.1 Heil1ustra-
ted the policy of president Lincoln in the
recommendation of Louisiana and Ar
kansas to admission into the Union,
which policy had been endorsed at the
Baltimore Convention and by a nIajort-
ty in both Houses of Congress year
ago, to show that the policy of Prest-
dent johnson was not new one, but
that 1t was in obedience to the wishes
of the Union party. Instead of the
President proving false the men who
were now leading the Union party were
perverting its grand object and inten-
tons. The restoration of the Union
and enforcement of the laws. Senator
Cowan followed in an eloquent ar
gument in defense and Sustaining the
law by virtue of which the rebellion had
been crushed. The Presidents plan on
reconstruction relies alone upon
the authority of the constitution-the
laws of the land. [Cheers.l If the
Southern people had not forgotten
their obedience to the consti-
tuition there would have been no rebel
lion. He was opposed to any amend
ment of the constitution at the present
time. CGreat and continued applause.l
AS endorsers OF the Presidents policy
he would mention Seward, Stanton,
Welles, Grant, Sherman, Meade, Han
cock and others. [Vociferous cheering.l
On the other had, in opposition. he
placed the names of Stevens, Butler and
others. mingled misses and slight ap-
plause.l In conclusion Mr.. Cowan said
that his hopes was in the virtue and in
tegrity of the people-both North and
South. The southern people had suf-
fered severely, and now was the time to
extend mercy after they had surrender
ed 10 the law. After other speeches by
distinguished gentlemen the meeting
adjourned.
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ChIenrn mnrlIet

} CHICAGO, Nay u.
Flour fFm and prices unchanged. Wheat
opened with an advance Of 71S@Sc. sales at
ing quiet at 81 IS; sales or No 2 at 81 O09I %.
Corn quiet and declined A@1<c, sales at 4274g
49c. Oats steady at S0Nc. Htghwtn9 Stea1y
NJ g 22l2 ~ Provisions dull mess PORK
held at so %. Frelghts Quieti loe on corn 70
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NEW YoRK, May 19.-The Times
Mexican correspondent, announces the
wreck OF the French war steamer EN-
peror, going to Gaudugila.
wilhelm was assaulted on the morn
ing of the first by 1900 Juarisls under
Escoboda. The Iiberaists were permit
ted 10 retire, losing 80 officers and IL
file. The Jnaristss under Rejia, were
defeated ysColone1 fresno at SslAdo
on the sd, losing % killed and woun-
ded. The Imperialists took 16 prison
.ers and some arms.
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BUFFALO, May 10.
Flour-Dull. Wheat, prime qualities scarce,
and held above the views OF buyerS No.
Milwaukee spring at 81 s.. Corn dull; No.
exc Oats, No Chicago choice at IS Bar
ley, Rye and Peas nominal Pork quiet at
SSI %. Lard Z21Sc. Whisky nominal. Canal
Freights dull and unchanged 70 New York:
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ToIefio market.

TOLEDO. Hay 10. !
Wheat active. Flour better, sales OF old
amber AficfiiRar at - co. new s. q, amber
81 RI. new Sviifte Michigan g $; No. Mil
yrafiicee cub 81 e5. Corn active and lie bet
fsr.zsales or No. mixed at 60c. Oats lie bet
ter. Lake Freights dun; corn Toto osweso.
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BOOTS & SHOES.
n. PoRTEn q CO.,


WHoLEsALE DEAIERs m BOOTS
wv and shoes Of all kiudS, No. ~ MAN y.
Wheeling. VIVA = : gstAeH
ctTATE OF WEST YIRGNIAzoITY or
- Wheeling; Municipal Court OF Wheeling'
May Rules, 1855.
QUO Krebs and AdoIph Kerebs, partners
doing bushes under the nrms name and
Il,tyIe or Krebs & Bro, -s-s5.sf
Alexander Euston, Thomas K. McCann,
Jaues K. McCann and George O. Black,
uaFfnefs doing business undar the fifm
name and style Of EuSton, Mccain q Co. (
Attachment In Assumpsit.
The object Of this suit Is 10 recover Of the
defendants the sum of s293 50, dc. An attaeh-
ment having been issued In the above emit
tied cause AGAINST the interests OF the sad ds-
PENDANTS, ThomasR. Mcfsann and james n. 4.
Mccann IN the co-paTtneTshlp assetts 81 tne
firm Of Enston, MeCann q Cos ana fetufnea
by the SeFReant of the city OF wheeling, LEVI
ed on 10 barrels and Il half barrels OF Kennel
Ale. NAKED 81 In the warehouse ol Etlstons
McCann q CO. The said Thonas x. AeCann
and James K MeCann, delendants above
named being nou-reside ntG OF this state IL Is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month afteE he fourth publ hereof 70
AMEND to their Interests In this sI1it. g.
A copy teste: A. II. cHARLINE.
Al. IA. uHAPLINE, Clerk. :
JAMES p. HoGER5. Ats. for Plds
myl6-4W 4lEfl ~ - =
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ST. LOUIS, May 10.
Cotton advanced. $50 for mIddlIng. Flour
weak. Wheat heavy; low grades declined
So. Corn lower at 67972c. Oats declined,
sales at 43@45c. Pork declined 10 S3l. Bacon
unchanged. Whisky 81 1917.
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ro.a.1o ana nan s,or,,.

C1NGFNNATI, May 19.-The Gazette's
Memphis special correspondent of the
18th says that terrible tornado and
hail storm visited Clarke county, Mis-
sissippi last week, uprooting trees, lev
cling houses and barns, and entirely
destroying the crops.
army have been committed to the Ohio
Penitentiary for desertion and fnsub-
ordination. Their terms of confine-
ment vary from eleven months to fif-
teen wears.
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Mobile Market.

MOBILkp May 10.
cotton-Sales to-day of $50 bales; sales of
the week 4I50 bales, and receipts OF the week
ZIG, and sos bales last week. Exports OF
the week 1916 bales. Stock Al ,7S2 bales; un-
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New YoRK, May 2O.ZThe HeFaId,s
correspondence from Paris, Madrid and
Berlin give a resume of the European
political situation up the 9th inst. Ma
poleon's declaration to the French Leg
islature, through NJ. Rouher, minister
of State, as to the pacific and neutral
course of France toward Germany and
Italy, had not assured the minds Of the
French people, and they remained
keenly alive to the danger OF their
country being plunged into bloody
war on either side of the German ques-
ton, whenever 1t invites the emperor to
Interfere under his very dubious reser-
walton ofperfect freedom of action, in
deed it was more generally conceded
since the delivery of the official state
ment, that France is contentedly gov
erned bysa one man power and enjoys
little will of her own.
Spain was quietly moving towards
complete change of Government. The
news OF the bombardment of SValpa-
raise had not reached Madrid, and the
Admiral of the Navy was again order
en- to avenge the insults offered to Spain
In the Pacific.
1t was limited that Russia would seri-
ously object to Prussia becoming a
great naval. power, by the possession of
the Baltic ports of the late Danish
Duchies.
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Stocks.

-" NEw YoRK, May 10.
Prices Of Mining Stocks bid In Boston to-
day were as follows:
Copper Falls a; franklin 49,; Hancock
20; Quincy IS; Bay State lax; Minnesota 10;
Isle loyal Is.
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NEW YoRK, May ia special dis
patch from Washington TO the evening
papers, says the revenue tax bill will
be passed by the House before the close
of next week and the tRrfff bill will fol-
low it.
The Senate will reject all appoint-
when they have served in the army or
navy, in the place of present Office
holders. Several appointments have
been made in Washington, but they will
not be confirmed.
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New YORK, May 2O.-washiugton
specials to the morning papers have the
following:
rency had another meeting this morn
ing, and is reported to have nearly
perfected plan for presentation in
future of such affairs as that at the
Merchants National Bank of this city.
The total interest of revenue receipts
for the week was 1866, l4l. The fol-
lowing disbursements were made last
week by the Treasury for the respective
departments: War Sill, 347, Navy
sIi, los, 2ss, Interior 1926, 256; total 1885,
S91.
Fifty clerks were discharged from the
Treasury Department to-day for in
cOmpeteucV
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WASHINGTON, May 20.-Some time
ago the House of Representatives
called upon the heads of the several
departments for information respecting
the clerks and others therein engaged.
The response thus far received shows
that the number employed in the At
torney Generals office is z, none of
whom were in the Union army; in the
Navy Department 81, 20 of them served
in the army or navy during the late war;
of $50 in the Office of Secretary of the
Interior and Revenue Bureaus connec-
ted with that department 1S6 were in
the Union army. The Postmaster Gen
eral states that there are in his depart
ment 100 males and 50 females, of the
former SO have served in the Union
army; all, he says, have taken the test
oath without alteration or explanations;
in the State Department there are II, of
whom IL served in the Union army.
The total exhibits GA clerks, of whom
256 mainly served in the Union army
and few in thenavy. The Postmaster
General and Secretary of State say that
none of their employees have served
in the confederate service. The War
and Treasury Departments have not
yet responded TO the resolution of the
HOuSe
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Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, May 10.
Flour dull. Wheat excited at 81 729I IS
closing at inside prices, Corn dull at ole
Oats steady at SSc.
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Agents Wanted.

TO CANVAS FOR THE LOST CAUSE, A
j new SouTHERH HISTORY OF THE War
0F THE CONREDERATES by Edward a. Pol
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Also the Great Campaigns OF Grant and SheF-
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Trr1staa,s Sala

4T1SL66 - 0d16s
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID executed to me by q. O. Parsons, dated
March the Bird, 1855, and duly recorded IN
Deed Book No. 16, Folio 30, I'm the Recorders
oifice OF Marshall county, West Virginia,
shall proceed tosell the same at the house OF
John FITZGERALD, in the town OF Cameron,
Marshall county, West Virginia, on Saturday,
the 2nd day OF June, 1856, betwtxt the hours
of one O'Clock and dve p M, the houses and
lots mentioned IN said deed OF trust. In the
town of Cameron, they being the same pur-
chased from Robert Simpson and wife by said
Parsons.
Terms ofsale, cash. The title 10 the above
property Is considered indisputable, but SELL
as Il yestnd In me by said deed Of trust. :
JOHN WOODBURE,
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New YoRK, May DISCLAIMERS for
Europe to-day took out 5,s73, 900 in
specie.
Among the passengers by the Mora
Wan at Quebec last week was Mr.. Ma
son, the rebel commissioner to Eng
The Times city of Mexico cores
catecatas last August with IL compa-
mics bound for the Pacific port of Ma
zatlan on a piratical excursion, intend
ing to. take passage on the steamer
John Il. Stephens and take possession
of her on the voyage. The plan how
ever was frustrated by giving informa-
der, shelby, Price 81 Co. are at Cordora,
Mexico, with about 20 ex-rebels, each
of whom has from 800 to $40 acres of
land which they purchased from pri-
Yate indiYiduals.
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NEW YoRK, May l9.-Gold opened at
1907 and closed at 1901 =
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Fishi Fish

FishI FishiI
1nn HLF BBLs NO. 2, LARGE MACK
&, e Ed BSls No. Large Maekerel.
I'D Hlf Bbls Lake Herring.
so White Fish. All fresh and choice.
mY3 LIST. MORRISON & 90.
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New York money ana stock market.
- NEw YoRIr. Nav IN

Money and Gold Money easy at s per cent
for call loans. Sterling Exehange-Eirm at
l095S6l0gN. Gold-wIthout decided Change:
opening at 1906 declining to $50, and closing
at 1907. b,
Total exports Of specie to day s5,S73500
Total exports OF specie for the week So, $50 6e4.
Government Stocls-Flrm.
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stock companyo OF z-7-7
8 PRACTICAL PIANO MAKERS, g.
who have held prominent positions in some
Of the best establishments OF this country and
Europe. The company claims that their
Pianos combine al the excellencies Of MI tho
latest Improvement ssand Il will be apparent TO
all that men whose skill and abilities having
been approved by the best manufacturers viii
not be less successful when their own interest
and reputation are involved. Asa testimOn y
TO the above, they We're awarded the
FIRST PREMIUM OVER ALL CoMPE-
-iz TTToRs,
by the Judges of the late Exhibition held at
the Maryland Institute Of Baltimore Md, In
The Plano being sufIIciently introduced In
this civ and having proved equal, IL not gu.
peFFor 10 any heretofore known. TaoSa nj
+EaTlt of n fiFSt-elRss Plane, manufactured
Win the greatest care and OF tie best MAZE
fiai viii save Dealers e0nlFlfsfi0n, which only
fnalses pianos more costly, but by no mean
moore valuable, by sending orders directly TO
fl1e facfory, rs above directed. or by applying
m Professor HARTMAN KRYTERS, No. I68
Market street, for further information A
guarantees for nNe years e given as regards luz
ABILITY demonstration for every instrument,
and win be kepttn tune for one year JfoS Of
charge. Otd pianos taken n exchange.
Persons wishing to have their Pianos tuned
or repaired VIII please leave orders az tho
placeabove named, as the Tuner OF said esta0-
llishment viii be here for one week
Old Pianos taken In exchange febSly
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NEW YoRK, May 2O.-The Peruvian
secretary for foreign affairs publishes a
circular setting forth the motives of the
Spaniards in commencing war against
the South American republics, and
claiming that Peru in right and Justice
is but defending herself against these
aggressOrs.
Advices from Jamaica to May 18th,
stale that the island was healthy, but
the weather was not very propitious,
though good crops were hoped for.
They have had a Fenian scare at st.
sci had been mistaken for the advance
ship of Fenian fleet, causing great
alarm among the citizens, soldiers and
marines. A council of war was held
and it was determined to strengthen the
Notifications and use every available
means to repel the anticipated inva-
sion.
The people of New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia are again excited upon the
subject of confederation. The House
of Assembly is dissolved, the news of
which creates great joy among the anti
confederationists throughout the pro-
vince of st. John and Charlotte cOun-
ties, New Brunswick, owing TO the
nearly equal division of sentiment.
The excitement is very great.
The people of Nova Scotia, n0twith-
standing the adoption in both Houses
of Parliament, of the Quebec scheme,
are decidedly opposed to a union with
Canada, and meetings are being held
condemning the course of the member
who voted for the scheme. Elections
are to be held in fourteen counties be-
tween the 25th inst. and the 10th proxi-
mo, as writs are retnrnnble at the lat
ter date.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of
the citizens of Carroll County, Md, was
held at Westminster, in that State, yes
terday for the purpose of endorsing the
Policy of President Johnson. Speeches
were made by Montgomery Blair, SEN
ator Hendricks, of Indiana, Gen. ROs-
seau, an others, in favor of the Presi-
dents policy of demonstrations.
BY order of the Secretary of the Treas
ury, the alleged confederate steamship
Coquette, seized in Baltimore a few
days since, has been sent to Boston for
adjudication, she being libelled by the
United States authorities in the latter
city as property subject to contiscation.
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gteambuats.
agltolesaIe alottans.
PoLLAcK's
HOUSE.

Tusr OPENED AND FOR SALE CFoR-
81 eign goods mostly OF direct importation.
bought ata very low rate for gold.l
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UTHoLFsALE DEALERS IN BOOTS
wv and Shoes Of all Iduds, No. 10 main ..
Wheeling, w. Va. tan9W