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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
Gen. Scott as an Orator.

The editor of the Lowell Journal, who
was an officer under Gen. SCOTS command
in Mexico, says:
1T is not an uncommon thing for General
Scott TO make a brief, terse and eloquent
address to his men on the battle field. On
such occasions he is extremely happy, and
the earnestness and feeling with which he
speaks show that his whole heart is in what
he says. Many Of these addresses in Mex
leo might be cited. After the fall Of Che.
pultepec he rode up the hill, where our sol
diers were shooting down the Mexicans, af-
ter they were taken prisoner or had surren-
dered." He made a feeling address, in
which he dissuaded them. in the moment of
triumph, from doing any act that had the
appearance ofinhumanity,w with these words:
Deeds like yours are recorded in history
Be humane and generous, my boys, as you
are victorious. will get down on my ben.
ded knees to God for you to night Some
Of his answers to the Mexican Commander
in Chief were brief and to the point. The
night before the battle Of ChepuItepec Santa
Anna sent word to Scott that unless he sur.
rendered in four hours he should show him
no quarters Gen. Scott sent word back
that he found his (Santa Anna's) quarters
81 lul very SOou, anu uC ohoulu tuhC
possession Of the rest of them without ask
ing him to show them to him! Again, when
the troops were about entering the Capital,
Santa Anna sent to Scott for his terms
The latter's reply was---!'i have no answer
to give and no questions to ask 1t was a
time for action and not for parley. "A. .,.. e:
sGen. Scott was educated tothe bar, and
on ordinary occasions (off the feld) he
speaks rather slowly, and with great DELHI
Grafton, as we'll as with great eloquence.
His different speeches before the Court of
Inquiry in the National Palace in Mexico.
were admirable specimens Of his oratory and
his eloquence. Indeed there was something
akin to moral sublimity in that scene---the
great Captain of the age and Conqueror of
Mexico, prisoner, as it were, in tne capital
ofthe country he had conquered, and on The
very theatre Of his brilliant victories-which
invested his appearance before that tribunal
with a degree of thrilling interest never
equalled 81 Witnessed on Ordinary oceai,
sions.' ~ p6lin-a fssg- rs=s,. .ai5 Il ss5 !
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
The New Post Master General,

The nomination by the President OF the Hon.
SAMUEL D. HUSBAND, of Middletown,l Conn, to
fill the vacancy created by the appointing Of the
Hon. NIX. HALL, nsJadgeo the. W esteem District
of New York, was duly confined BY the Senate
on Tuesday. The Washington Republic, referring
to the appointment, says \ ~
AMr. Hubbard, likeMr. Hall, is acknowledging
business man, possessing a strong, vigorous
mind, and character for honor and Iectitude
which no can doubt or question. he repre-
scented the second Congressional District OF Con
necticut in the goth and 30th Congresses, and
was atthelattef pinced by Mr.. Speaker aW intiop
on the Committee of Ways and Means,of when
he proved ashighly. valuablememDer. GTtere Mas
no man. in the House whose Opinions ON 4hnan-
cial questions and business matters generally
were received with more respect or. had more
weight with members. But there is one circum-
afford great satisfaction to the Wing party through
out the country, Mr.. Hubbard was a delegate to
the late Wing National Convention at Baltimore.
n nd was one Of the two delegates from Connec-
ticut who voted for General Scott Throughout,
though holding high estimation the claims OF the
other eminent citizens whose names were before
that body. The President is restrained by many
paramount considerations from interfering with
the pending canvass; but, by the appointment OF
Mr.. Hubbard, he has made known, in manner
as delicate as il will be effective, his desire for
the reunion and harmony of the Wing party
He will find that there are many thousand OF thoEe
prompted to favor the nomination OF Gen. Scott,
Thy views and motives which did not detract III thu:
least from the high estimate which the country
will ever place on his Administration and public
services,l who will be ready to reciprocate the
generous policy which he has pursued in placing
Mr.. Hubbard al the head of the Post Office De-
partment. ,i 81 i.sly,CI L.i slal5r5l ssisl5f ft
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
ActLegalizing Wheeling Bridges

Act Legalizing Wheeling Bridges.
We give below, the Act on this subject, which
we copy from the Post Office Appropriation Bill.
We cannot append any remarks, as our paper is
inst ready for the press but presume thatthe FINAL
rrY of the act will be apparent TO all. s-syg
Sec. 6. And Be it further enacted, That the
Bridges across the Ohio river, at Wheeling, in the
State of Virginia. and at Bridgeport, in the State OF
Ohio, AUDITING on Zanes' island in said river, are
hereby declared to be lawful structures in their
present position and elevation, and shall be so Ia
ken andhe to be, any thing in any law or laws OF
the United States othe contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. l. and Be il further enacted, That the
said bridges are declared to be and are established
post roads for the passage of the mails of the Uni
ted States, and that the Wheeling and Belmont
Bridge Company are authorised to have and main-
tain their said bridges ut their present site and ell
ovation and the officers and crew of all vessels
navigating the river required to regulate the use
OF their said vessels and boats, and of any pipes OF
chimneys belonging thereto, so as not to interfere
with the elevation and construction of said bridges
approved, august 81, 1852. ur=zz4zzzs,ess=.g
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

tIIon WKrERs.-iihe late long continued rains
have produced a great rise Utmost of the streams
in Eastern Virginia The James, the Appomattex
aud Roanoke, and we presume most of their trib-
utataries, have been very much swollen. isa
The James at this place rose some IL feet.
Great damage has been sustained by the crops on
the low-ground above this place. Besides, the in
jury to the growing col n, and tobacco,-in mauy
places. the wheat, which had not been threshed
IN consequence offthe wet weather., has been
swept off. Some six or seven breaches were made
in the canalbelow Scostsville; but they are said
to be not very bad. and may be speedily repaired.
The Roanoke rose within feet of the high fresh
of '51-which was two feet higher than any ever
known. The whole Valley of the river is mum
dated, and the destruction to the crops must be
rnmense.-Richnlond Whis.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
LEARNING THE CURRENCY.

or all the close dealers among us, the
Germens live on the least, and shave the
closest 1t is astonishing how soon they
learn our currency. A good thing occurred,
however, few days since, with the keeper
Of small 'Lagar Beer saloon, who under.
took TO teach his assistant, sprout of Fad
erland,' the difference between 'fivepence'
lind a'sixpsnce.' 5pED1 ggI-L8HTa,E
srYou see. John, de piece init dc yomans.
ish de 6vepence. and de piece mitout de vo.
mans ish de sixpence.'
sYah 7 said John, with dull twinkle Of
intelligence. n.f< 't1,i i"o5'9'
A wag ola loafer who overheard the lee.
ture, Immediately conceived the idea Of
saw and Lager Beer gratis. for that day,
at least. Procuring three cent piece, he
watched the departure of the sboss,' and go.
ing up to john he calledfor mug of Beer
throwing down the coin, and looking as
though he expected his change. John, who
remembered his recent lesson. took mp the
piece, and muttering to himself:
'Mitout de vomans-'tish one six,pence;'
he handed over three coppers change
How often the aforesaid wag drank that
day, we do not know-it depended on his
thirst and the number of times he could ex-
change three coppers for three cent pieces,
but when the sboss' came home at night, the
number. of small coin astonished him. n :,
.Vat ish desc, John; you take SO many 2
'Six-Pence,' replied John, with a peculiar
satisfied leer. ..,.. 1890. :,
sSix-pence! Dunder and Blitzen You
take all desc for si1-pence Who from?
wy de man nit peard like Kossuth; he
lhring all day nit himself ,-..Fsis ''.a''i'
Der TeufeI You give him change every
time 2 aStt -,aif 20 ~ >A' ~
Yah said John, with vacant stare.
der teufel catch de Yankees was all
the Dutchman could say.-Er. Paper.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
THE, PLATFORMS.
THE WHIG7 PIsATFORM.'

1
The whIgsor The United States, In eonyenton .sen
blsd Griy sdhsrng to the great republican
psops With q abdins eap.sg II
siSs non 10 son e. eS e.
political sentiments fot The essSlisae.
as party il elected 'fI.A@''0n
l. The GoyeInnlent Of the United States is OF limited
pressy granted by the Constitution and such as may BE-
dn @ no into
eesssEy arc expressly reserved to the States
@ The State governments should be held secure in Their
reserved rights and the General spsaipd I'M
and Yatshed over as palladium OF our Liberties
2. That while struggling freedom, everywhere entss
s%Psas' Of
ed in his Farewell Address OF Keeping ourselves free from
quitting upon foreign ground That our
msslsH as Republic no, 70 propagate our opinions
aud justice the Blessings of scsov
ernment, and the advantages OF free institutions.
1; That where the people make and eonro, The Govern
ss sS would 9gsS H. then
speet which they claim. and will enforce, from foreign
Government should be conducted upon principles of
The .triSest economy, and revenue sufficient for tho en-
duty on Imports and Dot from diIeet s Sss
ana " leyylng such duties sound policy requires Just
tics, when practicable whereby suitable encouragement
may DO assured to equally ali class
The Constitution in Congress the power to ore
and repair haIbors and remove ehs5ueons from n.vsa
that power whenever steh iproreents neees.ary for
ae common defence or fer The protection aeiliiy Of
commerce with foreign nations among The Sates such
being in every instance national and gen.
era in their character 5l...- ?. !.
The Federal and State Governments arc parts OF ops
system alike necessary for the prosperity peace
and security and ought TO be regarded alike with cordial
habttual and immoycab!e attachment Respect the
authority Of each. and sequieseence In the constitutional
measures OF each are duties REQUIRED by the panest
fy-f,
The ssres OF acts OF the slst Congress, commonly
known rs the Compromise Adjust ment Cthe
recovery OF fgiiyes from labor neuded received
final settlement, in principle substance OF the subjects
to which they relate and SOAR these concerned
we will maintain tlem and insist on their enforcement
until time and sxPerienoe shall demonstrate the necessity
laws on the hand, The ablso On
the othcr not impariug their present efficiency TO carry
out the requirements Of tbe Constitution End depre
cate all agitation Of the questions thus settled
dangerous 10 peace and will dscountenanec all efforts
to continue or renew such agitaon Whenever wherever
or however made; and will maintain his settlement a.
essential to the nationality of the Wing party and
| tesriy of the Union
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

Hoes Priees and Prospects Of the tNe,r Crop.
Tho Cincinnati Price Current reports hogs in
every region Of Kentucky and Indiana as largely
increasing in numbers and of better quality, and
adds: ..sisl , a5a, " as
We lear but little from Illinois, Iowa and Mis-
sissippi but considering the scarcity OF last seaso
it is more than probable there will be increase
rather than a falling off, as we seldom have two
seasons of scarcity together. ."i -
Throughout Ohio we learn that more young hogs
are being fed than usual, and in many sections an
increase of one.third is anticipated. The high
price Of pork has caused the farmers throughout
the West to 6estow much care aud attention up
on their pigs as they do upon their children
Throughout many sections of the South, the plan
tiers are making strong endeayoss 10 "grow their
| own meat" s#uh gts +-lfaFd '.l ss 'tF
We hear Of contracts by the packers for the fu-
ture delivery of some 10000 hogs, to be fattened
in Indiana, at and 81 cents gross Several thou
sand have been engaged by Madison packers, for
the next season, at4 and Al cents, mel. We hear
also of various contracts in Kentucky at and 81
cents, gross to be delivered when fatteped, in the
fall. A sale of 1000 head has been made, deliver
ed here, at Al cents. One of our principal provis-
ion dealers and packers sold 100 barrels of mess
pork, Monday, to be made OF the next crop, and
to be delivered in Jane, 1853, at SIS per barrel.
which IS per barrel less than The present prices.
The above we believe to be an accurate and i'm
partial statement of the present condition OF the
Forthcoming "hog CROP" and we leave the reader
to draw his conclusions in regard TO the pros
pect Of the next season:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
Maroh, Freemen, MARCH


AIs-"Daaee, Boafaen, Dance"
From Madawaska's gloomy shades,
TosAlleghenys fairest glades,,
And from Nebraska's rivers wide, b
Unto the oceans roaring tide, Y
Ejl KS CHORUS.
March, Freemen march,--march, freemen march.
And sing as you TO meet the foe,
At the polls in next November, rs
HE, no! for Scott we'll go, the conquerer OF
Mexico.
Come all sye people, good and strong,
And letus have q social song;
We'll wake the Locos from their trance
And sing to the tune of "BoatmeR, danee."I
~ Cnonus-March freemen, &c. 81
O,er Northern hill and Western plain, ivy
The beacon light shall blaze again, q 10
And freedom s foes shall feel the shot '1'i
When they see him coming-conquerlng Scott!
CHoRus-March, freemcn, &c. "
Then rise up, Wings, SO good and true, + is. ,.s.
Who fought of old for Tippecanoe,
And brayely stood for HAIRY CLAY,
When fraud and SANDER ruled the day. VI
.slssg.asll CHonus-March, freemen, &c, r,c
isrssj So ~ 1tnt
The ladies fair, with graceful art, $50.
Will lead their beaux to take e part:
They'll pledge them first in whispers tender,
ttVote for Scott, and III su1endcr" s4ig al
CHoRus--March, fTeemen, &c.
Then, ladies, Wings, and all advance, saH1
With steps as light as the greenwood dance, aia
And let's resolve, while on the spot, % '4
Like good old friends, we'll vote for Scorr.
CmoRus.-Nfarch, freemen, &c.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

1.-THE prolonged absence Of one OF the he Edi-
tors will account for any editorial deficiencies du
ring the past week.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

uMr. Salisbury, member Of Bates Theatrica
Company, drew prize of $500 in the Missouri
State Lottery, at ST. Louis last week. This Isl
playing to some purpose.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
The True Secret of Success.

Two EXPRESSIONS are often used by every one.
hut they are seldom sufficiently studied by those
who employ them. As contemporary observes
who has not remarked of some nei.hboI, once
poor an; struggling with difficulties, but now rank
| ing among men Of wealth and great enterprises
'.lt is wonderful howthat man has got up in, the
| world: remember when he was not worth hve
dollars, and now lie is worth his thousands,
Aud on the other hand, how ofteir do we all meet
some man in the street, 20 whom We mentally.
or o,he rwise remark, Ah, it is altered days with
him-his father LEFT him fine fortune, BUTT all
gone now.'' while there are many, whose eXtraV-
aganre vices, unftness, bad management, or
what is called, though generally inappropriateiy,
misfortune, reduce themselves from Stale OIL
affuence aud comfort TO AFFECT poverty and
wretchedneSs there are, fortunately for Tie pro-
gr.ss and good of society very large class OF men
in almost every community, whose persevering
industry. systematic prudence, economy and So
briefly, gradually and often rapidly, elevate them
to a high and notable state oil worldly prosperity
and usefulness. .s.... 81
lfwelonk into the history of the man, who has
raised himself from poverty, to wealth anu lame
we will find that he has not only been llard work
er, but a careful, prudent. and wise manager,
From, the very start he husbanded his earningst
each week and eachday, perhaps, he added a
little to what he saved tor future use Ina short
time he had accumulated little capital, and en-
ployns this judiciousy, it earned as well as him.
self He was no longer depending on the simple
rewards OF his own labor; and MS ne increased his
ca pita ne increased his own exertions and care
fuIness to makeit more and more productive.
mechanic, lsborer, or clerk with astated salary
will not grow rich, 10y simply laying upa trife
every week, brewery nonth. This is but the start
ing point. IF they wish TO accumulate wealth,
and be able to join in great enterprises, they
must. as soon as they have saved little money,
look around and see ftl,ey cannot employ ut III
some way by which it will produce more. What
blessing 1t would be to society. and to themselves,
did every young man set it down as the rule OF
his conduct. from the day he starts to make his
npbtl nrll hat ia
his earnings as fnst as they are earned, but prac-
lice sobriety and economy. W.. - !.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

UTne Mayor, of Pittsburgh threatens to present
two of the FIRE companies Of that city to the grand
jury as nuisances, If they have any more rows.
J'An intensely haunted house ID ma King COM
siderable "noise" in Cincinnati at present. The
papers relate some wonderful tales about it.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

No MINISTER TO CnisA.-The attempt of the
House to make Minister Plenipotentiary out of
Humphrey Marshall has been defeated by the
Senate. A. Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun gives the following as PORTION of
tie Senate proceedings Of Thursday Inst: =
CATER Mr.. Humphrey Marshal had been nominal
ted and confirmed as Envoy Extraordinary, with
full salary to China, it occurred Congress that
he not constitutonally appointed; inaslnach as
no member can be appointed to an Office which is
created or the emolnments of which are increased
during the term for which he was elected, The
however rejected the item increasing
the salary ofthes Minister from Sc, 600 year to
fullsalary with full outfit. Mr.. Marshal can now
accept commission as resident Minister at rate
of salary which 10 so Inadequate 10. the expense of
the place that the President las never found any
one willing to accept it. OF course, Mr.. Marshall
will not take it. The post is one, however, which
is becoming Important, in view of the increasing
commsree fithe United States with the Celestial
EmpIe and the probable transfer of a considerable
portion ofthe Celestial population to our shores
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

w. w. W. BowIrs of Prince George's, county,
has accepted the invitation ofthe Vale, tys.,)
Agricultural Society 10 deliver an address at their
second annual meeting. on the 2lst of October.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

MA Mess Temperance Convention is to be held
at Cleveland during the State Fair. Gen. Hous-
ton, Neal Dow and J. B. Cough are expected to
be present. isgii u a. 4, Iii5ff bio a. -zr
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

JCHoLER. KEsrUckr.-The Paris Citizen, of
Friday. gives list of twelve deaths, for the week
preceding, Wis: N. G. w. Dinwiddle. VIM. Ford,
Chas. Attenall. and Mrs. Elizabeth Raine, wife of
John B. Raine, President of the Paris Branch
Bank, of The permanent citizens Fred. Schenor,
a Dutch youth, Nat Roark, an Irishman two IRISH
men, one Irish woman, IN Irish child. among the
,cmporary residents. fl4. 4. ,Iti! z-.s5i al i.stl
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

,aH7,The Richmond Wing says Gen. Pierce voted
against every improvement bill that came before
Congress while hewas amember, except one which
appropriated 5000 to ariver in Ne,0 Hampshire.
and then he was absent. ~ isas it5dl ~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

THE Yousd MEN OF THE Ace. MOI long since,
we saw tear gathering in the eye of an old man as
he spoke of the past and the present-of the time
he burned pine knots upon the rude home hearth
for light to obtain scanty education-and COM
scattered broadcast around every door. EOh! said
he in trembling tones the young NEIL of this daydo
not appreciate the light of the age they live in.
The words of the old man made us sad, while, 1T
the same time, we felt mortified that so many of
our young men fail to improve the advantages with
in their reach. They sre even continually mutteI-
ing about their lot and pushing for positions where
they can win the reward without the sweetening,
purifying, ennobling sacrifice Of toll. The mist
cloud enjoments of day are eagerly sought after
Intellectual and useful. In truth, few Of our
young men know anything of the value of the
privileges around them. -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

B@ Barnum. who bought his Museum in
New York ten or twelve years ago, when
he was not worth dollar and who is now
millionaire, thus sets forth the way TO make
money: I'd ~ T7ratfE94 ,ssF2ifds5ia'J.
ADVERTISE your BUSINESS. Do NOT,
HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER BUsHEL.-What.
ever yonr calling may be, fit needs support
from the public, advertise it thoroughly and
efficiently, in some shape or other, that will
arrest public attention. freely confess
that what success | have had in my life may
fairly be attributed more to the public press
than to nearly all other causes combined.
There may possibly be occupations that do
not require advertising but ! cannot well
conceive what they are. Men insbusiness
will sometimes tell you that they have tried
advertising, and thatit did not pay. This
is only when advertising is done sparingly
and grudgingly. Homeopathic doses Of ad
vertising will not pay, perhaps is like
half portion Of physic, making the patient
sick, but efecting nothing Administer lib
orally, and the cure will be sure and perlnas
nent. 81 5sJl.l .ili Ii tl,S,a5s.4 10 sl.,..a N,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

GrCArr. RICHARDSON, of the Propeller Ogdens-
burg, which came in collision with the Atlantic,
ON Lake Erie in his statement of the occurrence,
gives the following account of the unmanly, and
unofIicer-like conduct on the part Of Captain
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06

The Boston Atlas confirms all that the Tribune
says concerning Mr.. .Choate, and expresses the be-
lief that that gentleman will very soon declare in
very emphatic language, his conviction of the i'm
policy of the Webster movement in Massachu-
sets. '5''' - d,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-06
what they think OF the Intel
ligencer. HM b.

weselect,the following few from the many ia
votables potices which tho IsrELLiaEscsR has re
ceiFed from our brethren Of the Press:
The Nevada journal., 1852-07-31

Huxo.-Domin1ues Hernandez, ma
tive Californian, some time since in Jail
at San Jose, for horse stealing, and sub
sequently retaken at Monterey, where.
he escaped death by the rope breaking
on which he was being hung, and the in
tsrcession Of the Padre, was finally exc
cutsd on Tuesday Of last week at Santa
Cruz without the further Intervention
of the law.
Hernandex had come TO the Mission
to procure the release Of q Sonoraaian,
in prison there for horse stealing. A
party from the populaes took the latter
out Of his cell the next nigh. and hung
him likewise.