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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02

BALLS BUsr OF DANIEL WEBsrER.-The New
York Mirror says the genius Of the sculptor, which
FOR ages has weared iSelfn striving to image forth
the highest conception of "the human face divine"
seems length TO have found its satisfaction in one
majestic re0ity-the head of Daniel Webster
This sublime model it has remained for young
Boston artist, Mr. Thomas Ball, 10 copy with the
most complete success, and he has achieved a work
which will bring honor to him, and in this day of
universal mourning he will receive the fearful
thanks Of millions for saving to us, inimpeliShabe
marble, the lineaments Of that almost unearthly
countenance which is now hidden in the tomb. In
gazing upon this admirable bust Of Mr.. Webster,
we found ourselves chained to the spot by mclan-
choly fascination. There is Webster just as he ap-
peared when we saw him in Boston on the day of
his public reception. Solemn-almost sadly so
the joyous tribute of that memorable day bringing
the tears down these massive and furrowed cheeks,
but awaking no smile Of vanity-he full eye not
wandering in curiosity, nor flashing with excite
ment, but fixed it were in the steady position OF
thought-he corners of that expressive mouth fall
ing with gravity of meaning not TO be uttered in
words-all is given in this invaluable representa-
ton by the young sculptor. Imagination las not
inte1ered TO attempt any improvement of the faith
full bus: of Daniel Webster.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02
New Boots and Shoes.

Wm. BOle, 161 Main Street, Wheeling,
s opening the OF his Fall Winter stock
Of Boots and Shoes, which embraces every styiC ard
quality in the shoe trade forladiea misses and chdrcs
wear, Gents boys and youths boots Shoes To desg.
ment.
or This stock is Cxclus vey New Philadelphia
makes the latest style and best stock and workmanship OF
both cities; is warranted and guaranteed both by
and the undersigned. Particular attention Is called
he article ofades travelling boots. WIN. BoLE.
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VA most singular accident, causing loss Of life.
is described in Galignuani's Messenger as having
recently occurred on board the Swedish steamer,
10 Ysad. In the night violent tempest arose, and
a large vessel containing sulphunc acid, placed in
the deck, was broken. A portion of the corrosive
liquor passed through the crevices of the pInnks,
and fell on bed in cabin beneath. In this bed
tile Count Erie Chretien de Pontin, Chamberlain to
the King of Sweden and Norway, was sleeping
The acid soon burnt through two blankets, and
reached the abdomen of the'unfortunate gentleman,
burning it dreadfully. The gas which escaped
made it impossible for him TO cry for help, and he
became senseless The next morning his servant,
on going into The cabin, found that he had the low
er part of his bowels entirely eaten away. The
unfortunate gentleman was unable to speak aword-
The steamer Immediately put back to the port oi
Conar, and the count was conveyed 10 the hospi-
tai. Every possible attention was paid to him; but:
he expired after some hours of horrible suffering
He was only 26 years of age.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02


Factory LIFE IN RUSsIA.-An artisan who has
worked in RuSsin, thus writes to the Preston
Chronicle, on the Factory system:-I will 1egn
with the masters. They are generally slave hold
erS and can buy sell any number OF slaves
They can please themselves whether they give
the slaves any wages, and If they ask for any,
they can fog them for Going so; they have no al
tentative but 10 submit. Some of theSlave holders
who have no manufactures, Will give thelr slaves
a passport to work elsewhere, but they must pay
him SO much per year Tor that privilege. anu ne
can call them at any moment he may think prop
er, and they are bound 10 obey. The food for the
slaves is black bread and salt, with soup three
times day; butt have been told that the officials,
or the men who are placed over them, will eat the
the beef and skim the fat from the top of the soup
and the slaves dare not complain. If you go into
a shop and ask the price of any article you may
wish TO purchase, they will ask you three times
as much as they intend 10 take, and il you are Il
foreigner they Twill cheat you ifthey can
come now to the work people. 1t Is the custom
here to work day and night. have had an OPP
portunty of seeing the French and Belgian work
people, but must say that one Russian will do as
much work in the same time as any two OF the
above mentioned countries. They do their work
most cheerfully, and appear contented, but do
believe that if the people were free tomorrow,
there would be nothing but bloodshed. They
must first educate the people; most of them Gun
neither read nor write. They are generally very
of sheep skins. Since | have been with them
they have been very civil and kind. 1t is custom
AIRY here TO have soldiers at the mills; some four
and some six, their duty being to examine all the
wOrkpeOple befor' they leave the mill. 1t is also
their duty to fog an. one with birch rod. lfa
person has 10 BE- logged, there is man to each leg
and arm; he is laid upon his belly, upon the
ground, aud receives his quota on his bare flesh;
and if the flogger does not do his duty. lie gets the
same number.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02
DAGUERREOTYPE GAITERV
New Carpets

II AN now receiving daily, my Pan Ind Winter .,Oeta
Ill Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths, Curtain Goods, TRIMMING
SC, &C. Ny stock is large, and has been selected ES
Ieat care aud will be sold low the goods c1 Il
gOt III any other market Those DESTROYS OF seeing t
lie prcttcs Carpets and Rugs ever offered in ssyEl
call HAL. al 14S' Main street s{cE.pscrp
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Steamer Bostona Sunk.--Total Loss.
We received the following despatch at 1Oi o.
clock this morning:
snrnLAsD, Ky. Nov. 25.
Edhr Louisville Courier:
The steamer BOstOnG, from New Orleans, bound
for Louisville. sank todayin feet water at Fords
will prove total loss.-LouisUiHe Courier.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02

Insurance CAsE.-Henry c. Baird has recovered
a verdict of s2,O65 against the Philadelphia In
surance Company, on policy against losses by
fire on books Gin the bndery CT ]. F. Ducomb, in
the third and fourth stories of Harris building The
Company refuse to pay on the grounds that the
books were in the fourth and fifth stories. Judge
Lewis ruled that if the risk was not increased oy
the actual position of the bindery, that higher
rate of premium would have been charged, the
plaintiff could recover, and the jury SO found.
Posr OFFICE OPERArIoNs.-Th Postmaster Gen
eral has established the following Post Offices in
Virginia and North Carolina:
Ligons, Charlotte county, Va; Geo. Rails,
Postmaster.
McKinneys, Richie county, Va; David Nc
Gregor, Postmaster.
Marble Spring, Cherokee county, North CARROLL
MAJ Henry Moss, Postmaster.
Cedar Fields, Isle of Wright county, Va; N. F.
Powell, Postmaster.
Maysville, Robinson county, N. c.; Alex. Row
land, Postmaster.
iscontinued.-Keysville, Charlotte county, Va.
Stapleton, Amherst county, Va.
FrancSville, northampton county, N. G..
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~ A Farm For Sale!

rNHE subscriber offers for valuable Farm contain
ing $50 Acres of I.nnd, situated in Warren
township, belmont county, Ohio; about mile southeast
OF Barnesvc and miles from the Central Ohio KaiLrO9d
Ths Farm Is well vatered adapted TO stock or gan
1t has $50 OF which is under good cutiva
lion. -
will at any the find the owner the premises.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02

1N5I IoS red lead, 0 bbs Inns ed OIL, 5.. .1.t-
X hbl nutnnggs. . do ground ginger,
roxs.1 10 "''"S' T n LOGAN &; Co
Rrlgc CnTnrr Drugstore
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JOSEPH II, WILDE

HHrrinon'a RlnVorinE. Extracts:
DEACH, Lemon, Ai,nond Celery &c, for favOrng Iec'
i cIeans icllies, syTups, pastries, &c:
These the incest articles OF the KIND yet brongh "
this market Several ladies' in tho city have uHed them
n0yoo r II LOGAN Dc Co.
RTid
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INDIANA OFFICIAL.
RnoDE ISLAND OFFICIAL.

Pierce's majority over Scott, 1893.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-12-02

Wooden Socks & Gloves.
IN DoZ Missouri Knit Socks, Gloves and Mitts heavy
O and large Sizes just received and for sale cheap at
Ia 10. co.. . I-l.H W d NOTES,
noV20 No 162 Market Street.
The daily union., 1852-07-10
From the Boston Daily Advertiser
Rejection Meeting in Faneuil Hall.

A very considerable and respectable audience
bled in Faneu Hall last night, in accordance with call
which had been issued Of those who opposed. for
the present. 10 sustaining the nominations made at Bai-
more on the 2lst ult." The meeting was organized at
hall. past o'clock by the choice OF Henry Williams,
esq., as president, and OF several vice presidents and
re,aries. Mr.. Williams, taking the chair, spoke at
some length in explanation Of the objects OF the meet
ing.
Rev. Hubbard Winslow was then introduced to the
meeting, and occupied about hour in reading speech,
which was highly euogistic Of MIR. Webster, and which
enumerated al length why MIR. Webster should
even now be made candidate for The presidency The
speech listened to with attention. and ELECTED at
umes considerable applause. He concluded by saying
tha, Daniel Webster ought to be, and, God willing. will
be- our next President
Rev. c. w. Denison next ascended The platform, and
after having given short sketch OF the proceedings OF the
Native American National Convention, which recently
met al Trenton. read preamble and series of resolutions
The preamble expresses the belief that the Baltimore
Convention, in the nomination OF General Scott, acted in
disregard OF the sentiments OF great majority OF the
whig party of the Union and in opposition 10 the common
sense and intelligence OF the American people.
The resolutions, five ia number. thereupon declare in
substance that the meeting feel absolved from the obga-
lion Of supporting the alton, and their fixed deter
minaon TO oppose the candidate by all lawful in
their power and that they will unite with all good men
Of the wing party, and OF other parties, in for
placing in nomination the most distinguished statesman
OF the country. They name Daniel Webster as the man
wbo If properly brought before the American people,
would command majority OF their suffages. The
olutons conclude by recommending the adoption OF
measures for assembling convention OF persons, With
out distinction OF party, in favor of the nomination Of
Daniel Webster, and the appointment Of oi<auSommee to
prepare and circulate address for the bton OF that
object.
Mr. George Lennett, OF Boston. who declared himself
democrat and Mr. Horace H. Day, Of New Jersey, adj
dressed The meeting very briefly The preamble and
olutions were then adopted and the meeting adjourned to
reassemble on Wednesday evening next a, o'clock.
The meeting large, the Hall being nearly blled,
though not crowded, and the proceedings were for The
most parlorderly.
The daily union., 1852-07-10
Death OF Henry Clay.
The following eloquent tribute to the character OF Mr.
Clay is copied from the Daily Pennsylvania:

The following eloquent tribute to the character OF Mr.
Clay is copied from the Daily Pennsylvania:
DrArH or HkSRY Cny.--To every civilized country
intellectual greatness chief Blessing, inasmuch as the
advancement Of nations is read in The works OF the
statesman and in the intelligence oil The people. Henry
Clay filled high place in the regard OF bis countymen
He essentially great man his mental proportions
were majestic; bis personal bearing eminently dignhed
and the whole scope OF bis policy elevated and enlarged
He entered public life Young and with mind that seem
ed 10 be early maured for The eyeutiu career that lay be-
fore him Bold in the conception, and quick and feeo.
lutte n the execution OF his purposes, he was almost
born 10 command His eloquence controlled and enchaIn
ed his counymen during nearly hiy years oil yicissi-
udes In the midst of the national councils, at The head
OF The cabinet at the courts OF Europe he attracted al
enton and acknowledgement all with The courage
Of his character, the force and the feFyor OF his ge
niue, the fascination OF his conversation, and has won-
derful knowledge of and OF things. IhehSioTy
of every great question coiempor with Whsef
in great degree his own history; Tor whether his
views were successful not, his friends adopted,
dorsed, and appaujed them, from one extent OF the
country TO the Other and the greatest minds OF the day
admired the orator and the statesman even while they
opposed his arguments IL is Just remark and true
that il has rarely fallen TO the lot ol public man 10
enjoy in the degree, the ardent and impassoned
devotion which, for nearly half century, has been
awarded To Mr. Clay by great bodies OF his fellow
citizens He gloried in inspiring this sentiment He
responded TO II in tones OF thrilling eloquence. lie
cultivated by thousand characteristic expedents;
and IL to his last hours the tributes OF affection and
Of remembrance continued 10 be laid at bis feet;
as indeed they were, he proud 10 receive and
ready to welcome them There traits IN his char
which, II not lost in the aggregate exceencieso OF ms
nature we might now recall and regrets bat It was inn
possible for any man. for long perod oil me 10 nave
the utmost unconested advance, ana 70 nave
maintained positions o. pIee%'ns asbn,es Of intellect
and OF power The secret OF his influence over me minds
Of men il is now difficult to trace, his capacities as
leader, bis qualities as Trend ana n,s enoo~me t rs
owed more nrobaby TO the decness of bis department,
the effects Of his eloquence, and the warmth Of his per,
The daily union., 1852-07-10
Now Jersey.

The editor OF the Railway IN. J Republican in refer
ring TO the numerous accessions Of good and true
whigs to the Pierce and King nomination. adds. that
"amopg the number is Lewis Grover, esq OF Newark,
gentleman Of great influence, able speaker. and who
n times past stumpei the State for the whig party with
great Mr c. says that he cannot vote for Scott
bat goes in heart and soul for the compromise measures
and the election Of Pierce and King An old democrat OF
Pennsylvania has assured that the old Keystone
State is safe for Pierce and King by an od-fash'oned
democratic majority"
The prospects OF Scott appear to droop in New Jersey
On the other hand, the democracy are united, and are
fired with m enthusiasm which deserves success,
The daily union., 1852-07-10
The power Behind the Thronc

The assertion of prominent wbg papers, previously to
the nomination OF Scott, that his election would be eso
ration OF the notorious characters who figured in the
Galpbin fraud upon the treasury, has made deep and
fixed impression upon the public mind Upon this point
the Coos IN, HI Democrat has the following peril
nent paragraph;
"Genera Scott VIGOROUSLY the avorito candidate Of
Ewing Cor~in, Evans, Crawford and all the other wha
Galphins who have made themselves rich penss
Of the public They viii triumph in his success They will
fail " he Is defeated Il is the interest the country thst
should be elected TO It's highest Office who such
or supporters Their friendship alone good cause
for suspicion, and their support demonsse. that they
pec the TO whom 'hsy give II tolerate their corup
pundef," ft@
The daily union., 1852-07-10
whig rejection Meeting in Boston.

The brief sketch OF this meeting which we give in
another column, from that staunch whg journal the
Boston Daily Advertiser indicates that the dsafection
at General Scolts nomination is most pevalen; pre-
.csely where it will be least controllaoie by po-
litical arrangement "bargain that is, in ne
rank and file, and not among The leading pohh'
clans OF The whg party We should judge from what
we read of the rejection meeting that was an as
semblage Of the bone and saep of the whg party But
dew Of the partisan drill sergeanis and fuglemen seem
10 have been there. The whole thing has the look oi
= .non,an,ous and earnest popular movement
The daily union., 1852-07-10


The Republic, in lis numbers OF Thursday and Friday,
tries to show that Mr. John P. Hale is for Pierce,
and yet on Friday the following paragraph appears in
that paper:
MASSACHUSETTS FREE-soiI. coNvENToN.--'Fhe free
soil convention assembled the 9Th inst Worcester
Massachusetts, and attended by about 5000 OF the
leading free -soilers of the State. Hon. John p. Hale
was present, and greeted with much enthusiasm.
Stephen Phillips presided. assisted by large number OF
vice presidents long series of resolutions adopt
ed, approving OF the National Convention to be held at
Pittsourg; declaring Mr. Hale the first, and Senator
Chase the second. choice for the presidency; adopting
Kossuths Intervention doctrines in favor of internal
improvements by Congress, the abolition OF slavery in
the District Of Columbia and immediate repeal Of the
fugitive slave law denouncng slavery. and The demo-
cratic and whig partes declaring the free-soil party
the party OF the Union, constitutional law OF freedom
and progress, and opposed to seconais, secession,
disnnion
Letters were read from Hon. Z. L. Keys, Hon. Hor-
ace Mann, Hon. Charles Allen, Hon. Joshua II. Gid
dngs, Hon. Charles Sumner, and Hon. Salmon P. Chase,
denouncing the democratic and whig platforms. and
ommending third ticket.
Daring ihe progress Of the meeting in the City Hail.
the crowd became great outside that it addressed
from the steps by Hon John G. Pafrey. Amasa Walker,
secretary OF State of Massachusetts, Rev. Edwin Thomp
son, and DR. j W. Stone. In the afternoon the
lion eloqueny addressed by the Hon John p Hale
The daily union., 1852-07-10
scott In Florida.

We cut the following aricls respecting SCOTS pros
poets the Pennsuar State from the Flondan and Jour
nal
"The wings about the Capitol in terrible ferment
They dont know which way turn, Scott can't In
Florida and this unpleasant truth Is brcng is way nto
their hearts. Hundred OF hgsand OF the best in
the pary-aresdy their determination 10 ior
Pierce and King who will carry the Stale beyond per
adventnTe We saw Intelligent gentleman from Je
fsfson day two ago, who said that he had
bat whig la the county who woald too Scott !
and OF similar b1ng in the other counties around
Us. General Scott is oaioas ths people Of Florida
and Mr.. Cabell knew well what he when ha de-
the 81 OF February that IL nominated he would
not get hhy in the State. He will probably do
better than that but respectable ia his favor Is
Of the question Many of the wings woar support hun
first because reoolecons Of the connected
with the Florida secondly. because OF the manner OF
his natou and the character OF those who nominated
him and thirdly because aside from all other considera-
ons he is totally unit for the position Here are reasons
enough. in all conscencs yet hear il intimaied that
Scott electoral ticket will be and every effort put forth
get the of the Stale in his favor But IL viii be
vain effort The people will swallow pill thrust into
their mouths by JViliam III Soayd TIE Office holders
and Office .seekersnen who would doubtless support Se-
ward endorsed by Wing Conventions and probably
will for him, but the aal result will leave them In
doubt whether Scott really candidate in Florida
The daily union., 1852-07-10
congress-Friday.

SrsATE.--In accordance with written request from
Mr King President pro is, Mr. Atchison presided over
The Senate today.
Mr. Borand addressed the Senate by way of personal
explanation, correcting in calculations con-
taned in his speech OF the eth OF May last upon the
subject Of The expenditures by the government
Mo Davis moved that the private caeadar be post
poned for the purpose OF taking up the bill to amend the
providing for The better security Of the lives OF pas
sengers in vessels propelled 10 whole or in part by
steam.
A long debate ensuel on this motion and j, was
finally agreed to.
The bill was accordingly taken up, and the amend
ments male in committee OF the whole were taken up
seriiia and consieredmost OF them being agteed to.
Pending the consideration OF the bill. the Senate ad-
journed until Monday next
HOUSE, OF REPREsENTATVEs.--The morning hout
was devoted to the further consider ration OF the amend
men,s 10 the bill 10 amend the act TO reduce the rate Of
postages passed on the 81 March, 1885, reported from the
Committee on the Post Odce and Post Roads which
were advocated by Mr. Ods and opposed by Mr. Brooks
Afterwards The House went into Committee OF the
Whole the state of the Union Mr. Stuart 10 the chair
wherein they considered the Senaes CoIlns-line amend
ment to the deficiency bill; upon which hve-minues
speeches were made by many members; after which
The committee rose and the House adjourned.
The daily union., 1852-07-10
THE UNION WASHINGTON SATURDAY MORNING JULY TO- 1852

Scott has used language which be- Of all men. had right
to use. Did Gen Scott not brand some lrshmsn the
cheek and shoot hang other lshmeu desertes. in
the Mexican campaign II the terms OF his letter
true. this branding atroeious military tyranny-his
shooting was ruthless military murder But the I'M
guarded ienmsof the letter. and its Inconsistency with
his military record only show the spr, and purpose
in which it written lis words chosen catch
the which other and previous words equally violent
and deliberately written by tbs same hand had
justly forfeited.
We commend this whole record OF Gen Scott on the
subject Of the naturalization laws 10 the attention OF the
people For ourselves. scarcely determine sehieh
part of u Is he tora
The daily union., 1852-07-10
Democratic Nomination for Mayor OF Balti-
more.

The democracy OF Baltimore have nominated J. Smith
Hons esq, their candidate ior the mayoraty. The
unanimy with which his has been presented gives
an assurance OF fashioned democratic triumph at
the polls. The Argus states that the nomination has
given general satsfaciona the friends in the conven-
ton Of the other candidates acquiescng cheeriully and
those outside agreeing with patriotic unanimiy, win
surely also do the whole democracy OF the city Like
Frakn Pierce he is taken Immediately from the ranks
OF the people, the other candidates, Messrs. Turner,
Watkins, benson, and the rest, uniting in the harmo-
nious result did Cass. Buchanan. Douglas. and their
compatriots in the result OF the National Convention.
Under such an auspcious beginning, victory must be
tho result-
The daily union., 1852-07-10

MOrICE-A communication has been duly made the Navy
IN Department OF desire OF the British
Of the United should adopting
OF Benjamin Boyd, English gentleman,
who supposed have been enpped and either
murdered be still held In captivity by the natives Of the island
Guadecana solomon Group Southern Pacific
and TO aid in rescuipg him from captivity detained r
IN
BY direction of the Secretary OF the Navy
operation engaged
the whale fishery other pursuits which lead them the
pghborhood especially
fate Of Mr.. Boyd, prisoner, peaceful
and lawful obtain his release
Mr. Francisco Sydney,
schooner wandere" and landed with interpreter
southwest side OF Guadecsn October and returning
supposed murdered The Of
Of landing the island latitude 40 SOUTH and long
tude 59' 80
any obtained Of the Of Mr. Boyd
Of s be forwarded the Navy Department
Navy DKrsHTsssr, July 10 1854.
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