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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

AFRICAN CoLesIzATIoN-The Journal OF Com
merce says that the annual collections by church,
for the Colonization Society," in answer to the 18th
of July appeal have this year been unusually large
Several churches in New York, which deferred the
matter in the summer, in consequence of absence
of various members, have within few weeks
made very liberal collections. Among others, Oh
last Sabbath after sermon from their pastor, DR..
POTTS. the Presbyterian Church in University place,
raised the of $500 1t is gratifying to
learn that several churches not accustomed to aid
Tths society, nre falling into the measure.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

LOVE AND MuRDER.-At Harrison Township,
Warren county, Ohio, on the evening ofthe 25th
ult., jeremiah Eskridg shot Mary Spangar, and i'm
mediately after, placing the muzzle of the pistol
gainst his chest, over the heart, discharged the
contents of the other bare the ball passing through
his heat and lodging i'll lbs back, just under the
skin. He was found with both hands clenched
hold of the'clothes over the wound. Hestruggled
three quarters of an hour before he died. Elk
ridge had been paying attention to the girl foI
months, she giving him little or no encouragement
He asked her mother for her in marriage, which she
refused. saying she was too young, she being only
some fourteen years of age. The girl, at last
cornts was improveing rapidly, and it is supposed
will recover.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Masonic Visit to Mount Vernon.

o.
This being the centennial anniversary Of the
initiation of Gen. Geo. Washington into the mys
teres of Masonry, the fraternity have celebrated in
handsome and appropriate style, large num-
Der of the members from this city, Georgetown,
Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg
and other sections of Virginia, accompanied by
large number of ladies and gentlemen, as guests,
visited Mount Vernon today. The fraternity from
the District cities under The charge of the
Washington Centennial Lodge, and those from
Virginia under the Fredericksburg Lodge, III
which Washington initiated one hundred ycals
ago.
The whole company assembled around the hal
lowed grave of the great departed at 10 O'Clock,
aud while the Marine Band and the Richmond and
Fredericksburg bands discoursed appropriate strains
of music, interesting salutations took place be-
tween the Masters of the various lodges.
From the landing grand procession marched
round the tomb to the stand erected near the Old
grave in beautiful site. Worshiptul Robert u.
Morrison, Master of FreLcrck sburg Lodge, open
ed the ceremonies by reading part OF the Twelfth
chapter Ecclesias;cS. Prayer was then made by
Rev. Philip Il. August, followed by the anthem,
''Bles be the tie that binds MI. Morrison then
delivered an eloquent Grafton, which was listened
TO with deep attention.
Tile venerable G. W. Parkc Gusts followed in
touching address, and was also listened TO with
deep attention. s.. r.r. ~
Grand Master B. B. French made brief but
beautiful speech, and closed by submitting resolu-
uonS coNenahtlg together loi tiie eS'aoiishHeHto
Masonic Orpi an Association, and also 10 erect
Monument at Fredericksburg, in memory of Wash
ington. So. .a ,-.s..-- t.r....r.r.r
Both resolutions were adopted by acclama-
ton.
All then proceeded TO view the various memoir
ials and the chair of Washington; also, the house.
grounds, &c; and after day delightfully."- spent,
the whole party embarked at o'clock for their
respective homes, on hoard the steamers Baltimore
and Thomas Collyer, which wercbeautifully deco
rated for the deeply interesting occaslon.-Bah
Sun.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

IT"The Quadrooel balls at New Orleans" says
IN English writer, -'take place in large saloon.
are requested to leave your ilupliments, by which
is meant your bowe-knves and revolver; and you
leave them az you would your overcoat on going
into the opera, and get ticket with their number,
and on your way out they are returned to you. You
hear the pistol and :bowie-knfe keeper in the
room called out: -'No. 45-a six-bauelled re-
pester." "No. I0e-one eight bauelled revolver
and bowie knife, with a deaths head and cross
bones cut on the handle" .tNo. 95-a brace of
double barrels.' All this is done naturally as
posxible."
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

The EuIoor on Mr.. WERsrER.-The Boston
Traveller Of Tuesday says: ave regret to learn
that Nix Everett in consequence of his acceptance
,of the Office of Secretary Of State, has been obg-
ed 10 decline the invitation TO deliver the eulogy
Mr. Webster. Hon. Rufus Choate has been re-
quested perform the service; but his decision has
mot been made public.
-'Mr. Everett leaves Boston Immediately, to as
sumo the duties of his new appointment at Wash
ington.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

the jail of this county, on Thursday night last.
charged with the murder of an old man named
Mash, in Athens Co., o. The accused was arrest
ed IN Belleville and was committed by Esquire
Pennybacker, 10 await requisition from the
Governor of the State in which the murder was
committed. Mr.. Stats, one of the gentlemen who
escorted the prisoner to this place, informs us that
the case is one that admits of positive evidence
ParkersLtvsh Gazette.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Fine Savings.

We do not believe that said to the people In
the Don't fear, carry Cesar and his fortunes
white panGehe liz his helmet II the royal ensign sho I'd
be b atcn down in the mc!lay s....., 49,
the first Consul the message that he regretted he
could not live longer, 10 serve him and France.
Writers talked great deal OF " ILLtSGToHs up
them The Duke said any such words
He never given the least taste OF the herocs In
speech When asked about it, he sad could hare
said ysueh hing. remember very well made them
lie down shelter behind rising ground and, by that
MEANS saved many or their ivcsi but up boys and at
,hem! is Gil Never, for an Instant In act did
the breath OF poetry the cold stee OF ms
The thought of Waterloo did not warm him When asked
for respecting it, he said to historian that so
msuy army behaved i'll, during the battc the
truth could not be told! ---.,g---L -g#gs
To return TO the sayings:-Lord BRounHAN denies he
ever used the words 'the schoolnaster is abroad He
certainly expressed the meaning but 1t was the reporter
editor who shaped the phrase 49,. .. .- :,
arcrthots or very free embellishments OF the facts
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Second Arrival of Winter Goods

d G;MER & BRO, No. 49, Main st. Centre Wheeling,
HI just received magnificent lot OF Paris style Bon
nets and rimed entirely different from anything
before brought TO this market Also aiarge assortment
OF French Merinoes Thbet Cloths Alpaccas cct and
rous other goods, in style and quality and low in
pricesi SAhE. t9.e I'LL.
In addition the above. having very large stock
hand have this day began to sell them at astonshing
low rces and adopted the motto Small Profits anil
Quick Returns Purchasers wishing to money, will
find II to their interest 10 favor with call.
nov5
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Valuable Property for SaIc or Co.
HfH BSnrfner1hiD. H.f' E ..--"-f

THE undersigned offers for sale or co'partnership,
BLAST FURfCE located four miles from the line of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Paramount Marion
Co, Va together with abundance OF Iron Ore Lime.
stone Coal Timber, close the furnace The under
signed wishes either to SELL extend his operations ard
any having Rolling Mill or Foundry in whcciing.
will join in with this establishment, and furnish q
Steam Engine he viii offer the most liberal terms, reccv
ing all hncry stock at n lair valuation.
Specimens OF the Ore and Pig Metal may be at the
Office OF the Wheeling lntclligenccr. b..
Cost Iron delivered at the furnace, per ton. 25
Cost OF Charcoal per 100 bushels. 80
Cost of Limestone. per ton. Sis
Hon. Thomas Raymond will receive and conduct any
gentlemen the who desire to visit and
examine it,
uct1i-tf JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
The MormonS,

Henry Clay Lee writes from Salt Lake to Mil
waukie (wisconsn) paper as follows, in regard to
the Latter Day Saints:
Though we did not expect TO come to this city
Then we left Milwaukee, yet finding that we should
ct better feed for horses and avoid a desert by
sluing this way. we concluded to do so. The city
self contains about 1000 inhabitants; but, besides
is, the valley of the Great Salt Lake, for some
or 600 miles, is thickly settled with farms and
mailer cities. The way the Mormons have been
Il about is sin. l never saw more peaceful,
Der, thriving, industrious people in all my life.
Nleir city is perfect pattern OF neatness, and
ssery body in it seems TO be active and busy They
re about establishing tannery and large shoe
=lianufactory.
"Any person coming here to live can get farm
foI the mere cost of surveying, about Sc for 160
,cresi and land, too, that will produce from fifty
% sixty bushels of wheat 10 the acre. Wheat is
worth here 81 per bushel.''
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

FRoM KINGSTON, lathe barque Rainbow at
rived at New O1leans the 29th, from Kingston,
Ia. which Mace she left on the 23d, reports that
the brig Mansanillo, from Boston, bound to Navy
Bay, with cargo of ice, &C., put into Kingston
on the 18th inst, in distress, having been dism1s
ted in the hurricane of the 2sth OF September Her
perishable cargo had all been sold her masts repia-
ced and she was 10 sail in few days for Tabas-
CO.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

E5-No should be delicate about asking for what is
properly his DUE h negecs doing So he Is deheen IN
that spirit Independence which he should observe In all
his actions Rights rights, and if not granted should
be demanded The selfish world is little inclined 20 give
one his own tho maniness to CLAIM Inc
lack proper mcnt of this principle has 1851 10
many fortune fame, and reputation. v.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

SENTENCE CoaMuTED-The Governor General
of Canada has committed to imprisonment for life
the sentence of death against Robinson and his
wife, colored, for the murder of an Indian named
Cornstalk. The principal witness against them
was their own son, who, after sentence was passed.
made an o1er to the sheriff to carry it into execu-
ton, with his own hands, for suit of clothes
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
HLLS & CALDWELL
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

4 RE receiving from direct importations heavy
~ stock of ..NH. .-.
DRUGS, aE'.I
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS.
DYESTUFFS. AND
NAVAL STORES. Eg-
They have constantly on hand a full stock OF --t a
PAINTS, OILS, And GLASSWARE.
Also manufacturers OF
COPaL, LEATHER And JiPdN FURNISHES, dLCO
HOL and .SP1.S. NITRE,
To which they call the attention OF Dealers and the public
generally.
In addition the above. they have always hand an
assortment, consisting OF =.we --s a.-
Spices, Block Tin, Scotch Snuff,
Matches, Potash, Acids,
Saich Salt Prtre, window Glass,
SalcTatus, Coppcras, Backing,
Fancy Soaps, Louisville Limc Patent Medicines,
Pcrnmcry, Alum, II I'd Irvine. I NJ
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
WHEELING CARRIAGE
MANDATORY.

WHEELING, VA.
yrF=Ie1, ~ THE PUBLIC respectfully informed
ceSSAAsSJ that Busby & Little have associated with
GSS~,sSJ them, in the Carriage business, II Chor.
-SZ---s>-- manu. under the style OF II. CHORMANN
d co. Arrangements being made by them, to con.
duct the Carriage business extensively than has here
done in this city They prepared to furnish
everything which they make perfect and complete as tue
best mechanical skill accomplish and they pledge
all articles in their line equal In all res
poets any Eastern manufacture and at as low prices
as be bought in any market. Orders solicited for
oachcs BUSES. Hacks Family Carriages, Barouchcs,
RocNaways Buggys. Gigs, &c, &c! III
II Is their Intention keep constantly on hand and for
sac assortment of Carriages and Buggys TO which at
ton is invited. 81. ". ~ 50 80
REPAIRING promptly attcndedto. .aE oet22
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
New Boots and Shoes.

VIM. Bole, 161 Main Street, Wheeling, $50.
now opening the first of his Fall and Winter stock
OF Boots and Shoes, which embraces every style and
quality the shoe trade ladies, misses and childrcns
wear Gents boys and youths boots and Shoes To dess
nate the variety would be too lengthy for advertise
men
This stock ia exclusively New York anu Philadelphia
makc the latest style and best stock and workmanship OF
cities; 1t is and guaranteed both the
and the undersigned Particular attention is called to
the article OF ladies' travelling boots. WIN. BOLE.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Trading Wives.

An interesting and novel case came off last week
before Clark Miles Esq, justice of the peace. of
which the following the particulars: atl. T5ss
''Two men and their wives, living in the same
house across the river by mutual consent, agreed
TO trade wives pro tempore. Title was conveyed
and possession delivered, and matters passed along
smoothly for two weeks, when Mis-, prelerrng
her old husband to her one, wanted 10 trade
back; but the other parties, satisfied with the bar
gain, would not consent-whereupon, Mrs. -
entered complaint against them, and upon examina
ton they were committed to the county Jail. The
funniest Of the affair is that the compunants
guilty rs those complained of, and they per-
mited TO 90 unpunished while the others suffer-
Oslo Courier. .-s..s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

Mn. SnENcH's NlssIoN.-An American cores
pondent of the Boston Courier writing from Mon
tevidco August 3lst, says; "Our diplomatic ,ris-
sion to t States of the Plata, consisting of the
Hon. Mr.. Shenck our popular Minister to the Court
OF Brazil and Mr.. Pendleton, charge daffaires to
Buenos Ayres, have succeeded in making treat!
with the State of Uruguay Of the most favorable
character The other treaties with the upper pro-
vinces and the Argentine Government cannot be
entered upon for the presenton account OF the UNI
settled condition Of those States Mr.. Shenck will,
in few days, leave in the frgate Congress Tor Rio
de Janeiro, where he will remain until there is a
prospect of fulfilling the other part of his mission
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

Ro15er-The drug store of George Ashton, at Phila
depha robbed OF upwards OF $500 worth OF goods du
ring Thursday night last The thieves arc supposed to
have secreed themselves in the part OF the building
In the afternoon and after closing committed the dep
relations stated above. 7.'t .r. 'in- i-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

FSla attempting Tofe-A female dressed in mems
clothing from tip TO toe boldly presented herself the 4th
Poll District. 18th Ward, on Tuesday afternoon, and
aimed the privilege TO vote the Democratic ticket One
the shrewd chaengers who stood By at the time being
IYsp!eous that she not legal voter. challenged the
which developed her long hair it having been carefully
oDe up complete her disguise At this discovery the
.ae vanished and with laugh by the inspectors by
.anders, who witnessed her audacy, the matter passed
without Their notice from the authorities The
ofthsbod claimant of wonnns rights did no, trsnspre.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

TnREk cESr PiErEs-The Philadelphia Ledger says OF
the ope rations OF the mint during the Last month";
THE manufacture ofthree cen. pieces has been immense,
cG 500 pieces coined, representing value IS 0oo
aa month the coinage OF this very convenient little piece
a million and half, and the amount then
bought 10 be immense Large this supply is il does
1eeed the demand. The treasurer has but few
,apd EN-.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

Desperate attempt Spieide-On the night OF the 3fst ul
timo, Louisville, Oswald Won KGng, chemist, cut his
his arms, inictng terrible sashes and then
unoed the third story window OF the Bu street
HOUSE. He was not expected to recover. -------
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
rfIE UN1TED STATES H.
= LIFE INSURA RANCE ,o1E

Il
Home Office EeOrner Third and chs.mntS m tedetphia
80 DORSEY & ARTHUR, Agents, - ~
.-rr OFFICE: No 90 Main street, Wheelins.Va
THIS is quite only Company in the United States that
proposes pay its dividends in cash to its mcmbers-
This company do deal in scrip dividends payable when
but rake every ofprohts TO Its
MEMBERS If preferred, in cash on demand. - :.
Capital and premiums liable for loss, Is over 2oe,VoV
and constantly increasing. : o - .f tll.,s
Premium payments be made with reference to the
opening policies with the company
Policies will be issued for the benefit of married women
Children the claims OF the representatives OF
her husband, any ofhs creditors.
uThc original amount OF policies Will be reduced atany
time suit the pleasure ofinsured PARTIES .
p-Poiccs OF two more years standing Will be pur.
chased upon surrender. -.
The ibcality travelling license is peculiar to this
company being granted TO the Atante at
any season OF the year. in first class steamers sailing
pack ets free OF extra charge.
The first object the presented is to make certain
pro vision the frs; motive to insure, and which
be paramount to all others, viz: the
prompt payment losses they occuri after which, to
make such additions profits TO the policy the progress
siyc aims OF the company will justify pay such gains to
its Inenlb in cash OH demand. )
- STEPHEN K. CRAWFORD, President \
Ambrose w. Thompson, Vice. President. HF.n.r.
Charles G. Imlay, Secretary and Treasurer
Actuary, Pliny Fisk.
| MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
| Paul H. Goddard NJ ID. William Pepper, VI. D. !,
Alexander c. Hart NJ. d. ~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

U-Michaei Madden, who was recently arrested
at Cumberland. Nd, on the charge of numbering a
man named r. J. AcDougall, in New Jersey, has
been released from custody, an examination fully
establishing his entire innocence.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

Unnatural 4eroy.-captain VIM J Hcady, OF Spencer
county, assaulted By his brother James Heady
the 3st who inflicted five six very seriou3 wounds on
They button OF their
deceased father prope rty.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Saddlery. Harness, sc.
Illustrated Paintings.

TINE subscribers TO Mason's and Tails Co.'S illustrn
ted publications, requested to Call at the Iern-
~ Depot tho poPose of making arrangements TO com
plee their works. which not heretofore been furnish
complete, owing the OF good faith thcpar Of
Wood ward Roland OF Pittsburgh the original canvas
aers noyS ia JAS. II. McMECHEN.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

n5-James l. Wilson and old scaeaptain, died at New
York During service OF thirty years, ship under his
charge was ever lost or injured.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
FOUND.

ON Chapines Hill, Centre Wheeling, Saturday
ing, Nov. 6, 1852, number o: valuable articles.
The OWNER by proving property and paying expenses
the articles calling at the Intelligenecr Office
novS |.=f. WIN. WOODCOCk.'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
Virginia Fire and Marine
lNSURA NCE COMP ANY,,
- on DIHuM0Nn.yV w.

RCAPiITAL S2oo,0o0a Z.
rucu WAS ALL PAID IN MORE THAN IL YEARS SINCE
- = Ipfll tske Risks OIL all descrPffonso 81 fToP-
l. H5Nt II erty IN danger of loss, either o"
F.. ft lind or Pdfer.9 49, =! = a..
ru1S ia one of the Oldest abshed Companies In s
United States having in existence over ~ ns
nga Home company business Is based upon capita
already paid in cannot do better than by patron
zing this institution which is OF Virginia CROWN ana pa
rentaEc. -. 60, -o.,,,,,, ,,l
has ne yer had lawsuit during whole time oil Its exist
cuce Since its establishment IT. has paid losses 10
amount OF nearly
All that ask s, that our fellow citizens VIII nSes
gate examine the claims to public confluence Weh
Institution has many others being that II IS as isia
bic advantageous and prompt institution as any whci
hasan agency city We would refer all who arc IN
rested in or Insurance. to all the leading er
chants Bankers and professional OF the city oil Rich
n0nd: and to Henry List and John IL Thompson and thu
'''' = - - 49, = - DORSEY 6.RTHUR. r.
Agents for the above Co. in Wheeling and vicinity.
DIRECTORS. M r'.-
Joscph Allen, WIN l;urs, John Enders. Hugh w Fry
John N Gordon, II l. Kent, Chas w Purcell WIN Palmer
4 X Parker Jno Thompson, J Wadsworth, w II Chris
ian II w Quarlcs Geo Booker, WIN Bell, Jno Gaynor
A. PEASANTS, President.
Tuos N ALrRIESD, Secretary. MO 81
OFFICE: No 30 Main street. oct9
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

Goiao TO Law. In the court of Sussex county,
Del, case was tried in which was involved tract
If land worth about s4O-the costs in the case
amounted TO about $780,, Another case tried was
or damages claimed $40, tor cutting ditch, Cost
iboat 500,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11

-MAsoylc CELxpRArIov At NEw YoRK.-The cell
ebratiou at New York of the hundredth anniversa-
ry of Washing,ons initiation into the order was a
splendid affair Metropolitan Hall was crowded,
ladies', rs usual, predominating. The dresses OF
the Royal Arch MaSons, the Ancents and Oricn-
tails, the Israelites Turks, Romans, Knights Tenn
p!uIs, &C., were very striking. The stage was
adorned witt. various Masonic emblems.
. The Grand Officers, on entering, were received
BY the audience standing, the blast of trumpets,
and the regular capping of hands in unison. bod
worths Band played an overture; prayer was then
offered, an ode sung, and then Rev. DR.. Tying pro-
nounced an Grafton of singular vgor and eloquence,
which occupied more than an hour Some further
singing, and the bcnedction, concluded those in
tcresting services.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-11
Another Arrival of
STAPT,F GOODS

w this day received large quantity OF Staple
Nv Goods, eomrrising 1oo pieces DARK Prints pieces
Washington and Mt. Vernon Beachsd shirtngs Merinos
Stripes extra Long Shaws; Hamilton Canton Elan
mel; Shirtng Checks. Also dozen Gcnilcmens Com
novs IWES'" 80 o. w.HRIsKELL, &. Co.