The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-02
WASHINGTON.
FaiIure OF the Cotton Crar

W ASAAA<NU ~kNs
Failure or the Cotton Crop.
WASHINGTON, October 1.-The Patriot
this morning in long article on the
failure of the cotton crop of 1872, says:
Private advices from many sources more
than confirm the official data published
by the Agricultural Bureau in regard to
the threatened failure of the cotton
crop. The worst feature Of the case
is that the most favorable localities are
the ones most seriously afflicted with
worms and disease. The Department
OF Agriculture estimates the injury to
the crop on September lst at 10 per
cent, but the intelligence from private
sources will not permit US to hope it
not much greater. An observer writes
that he is convinced the crop Of 1872
will not excead two millions of bales.
A General Court.martiaI
has been ordered to meet in New York
on the 7th of October for the trial of
Major Henry B. Reese, Psymaster,
charged with irregularities in the man
agement of his Office.
Body Of Woman Found.
The dead body Of a woman, named
Ann Montgomery, was found in the
woods, near Bennett's bridge, on the
Maryland side OF the East Branch, las,
night. Foul play is suspected.
The Treasury Department
decides that pilots licensed by the State
laws may exercise their calling on any
sailing vessel and also on board of any
registered steam vessel, but not without
a United States license on board OF
coastwise or sea-going vessel or steam
vessel not sailing under register.
A DefsuIting Paymaster.
A General Court Martial has been
ordered to meet in New York on the
7th OF October for the trial OF Major
Henry B. Reese, Paymssler. who is
charged with irregularities in the man
agement OF his office. The authorities
do not believe that the circumstances
amount to loss of money.
Appointments.
Captain Horstio B. Lowry has been
appointed Assistant Quarsermaster Of
the United States Marine Corps with
the rank OF Captain, vice Captain Jas.
Wiley retiring First Lieutenant VIM.
B. Berry has been promoted to Captain,
vice Lowry.
Honors to Admiral Alden.
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Alden
commanding the European fleet, dated
off Gluckstadt, Germany, September
l4th, says the Admiral-n.Chief OF the
German navy and several other dis
tinguished personages paid a visit
to the Wabash and were received with
the homage due their exalted rank.
Admiral Alden reports having visited
Berlin With several Of his officers on
the occasion of the recent visit OF the
Car OF Russia and the Emperor OF
Austria, and were received with the
most distinguished courtesy and consid-
Grafton, and were regarded as the guests
of the Emperor William, and had apart
ments, horses, &c, at their disposal.
On the eth OF September they were
present at the grand military review
and presented to the Emperor and EN-.
press, and had the honor of dining with
them at the palace. in company with
other illustrious visitors and many dis
tingulshed personsges OF the Empire.
During his stay he was presented to
the Crown Prince and Crown Princess,
and witnessed the military maneuvers
near Spandor. The AdmiraPs report
closes as follows: at gave me the most
sincere satisfaction to receive from His
Majesty the Emperor, and from all the
members OF the Imperial family and
high officers OF tine Court, the very
gracious and cordial attention by which
they were pleased to show their high
regard and friendly feelings towards
the people and government of the
country to which belonged
The Public Debt.
The public debt statement for Sep
tember shows a reduction OF $l,O32,-
T34, 500.
Calling II Iu.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
Just issued an order calling in 81 100000
of the three per cent certificates Of the
following dimensions: Numbers 43l5
to 1891. inclusive, OF $4,000 each num-
hers APO to AIS, inclusive, OF $40, 900
Interest on the above Ceases on the
Both OF November.
Treasury Balances.
The balances in the Treasury Depart
ment at the close Of business to-day
were as follows: Currency $S49,9l
353; coin $7S,4l7 .220.9l, including
$25, ,O92, ,760 90 in coin certificates.