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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
BARNUM'S HOTEL,
CUMBERLAND, Mp.

OUMBENLANUi VI :. ~
Hotel, takes pleasuTein informirs III puhis ~;
leased the above HOtsI. The building has IL ~ ~
thorough cleansing from bottom TO top, IS now u
order for thee eception and gentre! aceoaHoSi, r
those who may please 10 patToEiZe IT. NO e.,, ID
be spared TO make this establishment one 'a0aS -
Hotels. r,r
have associated with me in Eusir:ss a.! 80 s-
DoRE ". EvAHs-it will be conducted tLHTt - %
w. Evans q Son. The old patrons tEe LIZ l.s.,,
aud the public in general, are Ie,peei! ,IsI,,.
continue their support to this house; tens N"1''
70 - Enquire for 'Barnum's Hotel ". EvlM-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
crossing the Atlantic in a Balloon.

John Wise, of Lancaster, Pa, has written a
letter to the Hon. Ellis Lewis propounding certain
inquiries in regard to the probabilities of encour-
agement from an enlightened public in an adven-
lure of crossing the Atlantic in q Balloon. He
says he does not ask expect any assistance until
he has demonstrated the principle and made at
leest one successful! trip from some of the Western
cities to the seaboard.
The cost of a transatlanc trip he says will not
exceed $4,000, including balloon and outfit, and
the time 10 be within forty. eight hours.
Judge Lewis answers the aronaut encouraging
ly, and advises him publish detailed statement
of his proposed plan, which he has accordingly
done. esp
The following is list of materials for prepare
ton for the grial voyage:
gloEular balloon 1875 feet diameter, will require
5000 yards of silk at SO per yard $4,000
ITO gallons prepared linseed oil 200
Net work, grapncl and cordage 800
Labor 1000
Contingencies 1000
Sea-worthy boat. with maSts and sails stow
ed away, (probably) 5000
Provisions and water for eight men 100
Instruments 500
CprobablyS $500
Ballast 100
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

NEBRASKA the n,osnec+ IF i,
vigorous opposition to the establishment of this
Territoryby Congress, quite number of families
from Missouri have emigrated into and settled up
on that portion of lying southwest of Cas- coun
ty No., which, it is said is not claimed by any
tribe of Indians.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
REMOVAL,

HAVE removed my wholesale stock of DRY GOODS
AND NOTIONS, to the four story brick building,
No. 117, Main street,
west side, between Monroe and Union Streets where
will be prepared with early and extensive Spring
Stock direct from importers and Manufacturers which
would be pleased TO have my old friends customers
to call and examine.
feb4 WIN. n. SELBY.
p-J G. Metcaf will be found at the above establish.
ment, where he awaits his old friends.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

S.eAcITY OF a GANDER.-One day last week
gander was con duty' near the canal basin, at
Albany, in keeping guard over flock of goslings,
which led to a reconue between his gandersh;p
aid rooster The contest, however, was of
short duration, for the gander seized the cock by
the neck and straightway flew into the canal,
where he thrust his antagonist under the water.
and there held him until he was dead
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
The Blue Ridge Tunnel.

The Board of Public Works at thei, recent SEES,
sion in Richmond, passed an order requiring the
force of workmen throughout the whole length of
the Blue Ridge Railroad, 10 be increased TO the ut
most number that can be occupied together on the
work. They also ordered that the engineer should
make 10 the Board daily report of the progress
and condition of the work, and the number OF
hands employed. The Blue Ridge Railroad is the
name given TO that part of the Central Railroad
which includes the passage of the Blue Ridge. en-
bracing section of some fifteen miles. 1t in
cludes the Blue Ridge Tunnel and two smaller
ones-and is work of great magnitude and diff
Guilty. The Board is using its best efforts TO hasten
its completion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
UNION HOTEL,

GEORG EIOh- y, u T.
THIS large and convenient house, having been i".i
ty repaired, and Tefitted with entirely new tl'tist
handsome aud comfortable style, Is now Opeu ef x
Commodation of guests. -
The subscriber invites the patronage Of The Ies-'tS
those who favor him with their company naF u rs
of hospitabIe reception, the best :afe, anu ueh
and attentions will make his Rouse compare h'.'
with the best kept Lotcls in the pstic' or eiseaSs
Omnibus es constantly pass 10 AID from IL "+
apaaIsm TI'''' ''e' Gil ''0s" - W. N FITzHrGa
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

STRUCK BY LIGurwrNc.-Mr. James G. Skies,
merchant, ofsalisbury. Pa, was killed by light
ming, on last Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Skiles was
on bis way to his fathers, and meeting Mr.. Muir
ray and family driving in a carriage. he stopped to
adjust the gears of the horse, when he and the
horse were struck dead,-those in the carriage re-
ceiying no injury.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

EtGnTY MILES AN HoUR.-The PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company own 4s locomotives, of which
twelve are of capacity equal TO speed of eighty
miles an hour. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
have al locomotives, many of which are of equal
speed. This immense velocity as been attained
through the active competition of the Railroad
Companies, who have spared no expense in 1e-
warding constructors for costly experiments.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

IMPORTANT TO DEALsRs IN BREApsrurFs.-The
Treasury Department received letters from the
American Consul at Marseilles. per steamer Ara
Ibia, in which that officer writes:
.f'Tle French steamer is in from Constantine
pie. News unfavorable. Wheat is rising, and
Willie very high if war takes place, as the Black
Sea (the great granary) will be closed. The Amer
lean flag will be in great demand if it remain neu-
trail"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
Notice to Contractors.

II EMP FIELD RAIL ROAD.
ORopoSALS will be received at Wheeling from the
l. 18th to tho sd day OF gust for the grading Of
twenty additional sections, the Wy masonrS on
the line Of the liempfeld Rail Road. "
The work now offered includes section No. entering
the city of Wheeling, with small under the ne
grave yard, and high bridge across Wheeling creek
Includes also an important bridge the Monon
Gahela River and another across the Youhiogheney.
AIMING the sections fered, four between the Yough
lOsheney and Mononsahela Rivers in valley
The little Sewcklcy creek, several Mngo creek and
three Onl tile Wheeling creek. ~
On OF the sections east OF the MonongaheIa Ricor
an Important bUftTeSsel work.
The work offered is situated in healthy district or
country and Will present attractions to able contractors
Pans and specifications will be foun at the Engineers
Office III Wheeling, after the 18th day of August.
S1he for section No. on which there
Is an important une having failed to fulfil the tei ms OF
the agreement, that work will he same time
parties capable oSvins adequate evidence their ability
10 carry 1t through. BY order OF the Board,
X. T. CONRAD, President
CHARLES ELLET, Jr. Cntef EnEr. iv13
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
! Young virginian,s Farewen to home.

ny W. L.
Pm sailing down the ohiol
Far: far away from friends and home.
bnI sun Iondy turn to thee,
virginia! wheTesoer roam.
The tear drop, lingering in my eTc
Tells how much pain it gives to partI
YET ever lives thy glorious mamie,
Enshrlned within the pEndeTeT's heart.
My boyhooh's homeI how oft turn
These longing eyes unto thy hiisi
And, gazing, ain would striveto view
The scenes where memory iondiy dwells.
Dear land of kindred, friends and home;
or childhood's morn and manhood's day!
No time or distance e'er shall charm
MyheGTt from thee, where e'er stray.
New scenes may rise upon my sight;- s"I
New friends may filtter, smile and praisej
But never shall my soul forget
The scenes aud friends OF former dayss
Dear Old Virginia. from my soul
bless thee than troTdE may tefI:-
But duty caIls-l must obey,
Blow, lies most fearful tempest, blow,
And make the midnight wild and rough,
My soul shall battle with >ounow-
I've becna dreamer long enough!
Open, Oh sea, a darker path.
Dash to my lips the angry sprays:
The tenth wave of thy fiercest wrath
We're nothing to my strength TO dayt
Though floating onward llstlessly,
When pleasant breezes softly blew,
My spirit, with the adverse sea,
Shail rise and gather strength anew.
Wake! soul of mine, and be thou strong:
Keep down thy weakness, human hc1r,t
Thou hast unnerved my arm too long,
o! foolish dreamer that thou hrtl
For have sat and unused for hours,
ofhaycn's that could not sec
or winding paths, OF pleasant flowers,
And summer lslar2's i'll the sea.
Forgetiul orthe sto-ms that come,
or winds that dig the ocean g. ave,
And sharp reefs hidden by the foam
That drifts like blossoms on the wave.
Forgetful, too that he who guides
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
New Boots and Shoes.

tpm. B0Le, 161 Main Street, WheshNs,
S now opening the first lot OF Gent!emen's bs-ai
l. Shoes, New York style, and so b.
and Shoes, which embraces every sly.t ii dqaaiES
shoe trade, for ladies', misses aud chiIdc veal 6sa
boys and youths boots aud shoes. To designate R NJ
ETY. would be too lengthy for IN adveI iSensL-
n5 This stock is GXclusI veiy New NOlka PtLis5t
makej the latest style ard best stock aud wOFkHaLs
both citics 1t is warranted and guar an.Ied both buzz
kers and tho undersigned. PattIcu attentions ~
the article ofladies travelling boots. VIZ bVLs
anI22
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

PossoSED,-The entire family, six persons, of
Thott.as Kimmick, exceptone child, was poisoned
at CiaeinnRq on Ft;dny last. Mrs. K had placed
ner milk bowls the front yard for the milk man,
when some person placed arsenic in it which was
the cause of poisoning the whole family.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

a5The Germans in Cincinnati, have burnt
DIR. JuNcHLus in efiigy. He is charged with hav-
ing betrayed the liberal cause in Germany in 1S49,
and that heis now acting as paid spy of the King
of Prussia, TO report the doings of the American
Germans. So.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
Total cost
S2O,7OO

The writer, after deducting the weight of mate
rails, &C., of eight men and their provisions, and
1000 pounds for ascensive power to start with,
has reserve of %, l95 pounds left for mails aud
weight.
1.-THE aronaut will demonstrate his principle, and
insure the carriage of Ton and aquarter of weight
10 Europe in 4s hours, at dollar pound, the
funds will, without shadow of n doubt, be very
speedily forthcoming.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

LYONS KArHAlRoN-This invaluable article, for erad-
eating DundruH, curling, identifying and preserving the
hair is said BY all to be the best discovered We
should think the ladies would all try it, certainly. Price
20 CENTS in large bottles. Advertised another column
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

TIE FISHERY QUEsTIoN.--Commodore Shubrick,
of the u S. Navy, who has lately been appointed
by the President to the command of the squadron
designed as protection TO the American fishermen,
passed through Baltimore on Friday morning on
his way from Washington, to join his flag ship at
New York. He is accompanied by John S, Cum
bingham, Esq, of the Navy Department, who will
act as his secretary and assistant, in conducting
the negotiations that may become necessary during
their short visit to the scene of difficulty. We
learn that the whole questions likely be settled
without any further unpeasantness, through the
skilful agency of the State and Navy Departments
REARING BY HonsE PowER.-rhe editor Of the
Pittsburgh Gazette says on Saturday he had the
pleasure of witnessing reaping machine in ope-
ration in a wheat field of Mr.. Winebiddle, near
East Liberty. 1t performed its work rapidly and
well, cutting strip of about five feet wide, as fast
as the horses could walk, and leaving the ground
perfectly clear, and the wheat raked up into small
bundles. The machine used is called stAtkin' S
Patent Self Raking Reaper and was exhibited
by Mr. J. S. Wright, of Chicago, Illinois. large
number of gentlemen witnessed the operation OF
the machine, and expressed themselves highly
gratifed. It will cut about 10 acres a day, and
costs S175.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
EAGLE SASH FACTORY.
E LAS ID f. " d CO"
MANUFACTURERS Oh Sl,s

Doors, MouIdlngSI Sash ana '1H''E'#
JAcou STEEET,
CENTRE WHEELING, Va. =.
HAVING completed our extensive F'' e,si ..gl,a
Ii now prepared TO fill all orders for Sa'A a.
every size. ...s. 4 Cd
All extra sizes OF Doors anu Sssies. s-.a ~ &, a
fronts, &C., made 10 order. Every vliie "a ~
from fourth bead TO inch Ogec are %
Every variety OF Pi asteTs and AIchtfstt, Il 70.
der. Also, Venitian shutters, either siai'o-''
wing Stats. IS
The prOprietors can assure theirratr a0E
that the above named articles ale manu- -, ,l0tl
very best material and latest improved siles rs;
will be att ended to promptly, and gGCa' nEW q
shining nIa9 Bill " -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
AN ORDINANCE

A SSESSlNG rail road or the year 1863, on the
IA real estate in the city OF Wheeling.
he IL OIdaiIed by the council city Wheeling
mat The assessors heretofore elected the year
OF any three or more of hem, Shall, Immediately
passage OF this ordinance proceed TO make out list
persons owning real cstatein theIcy Wheeling speci.
lying IN said list the POI ton portions belonging
person named and the actul value of each portion
the amount OF tax thereon under this ordinance
= he list so made out shall be returned the
me city OH or before the 18th day Of August next who
snail charge the gross amount OF said collector
OF me ass sment for the $685. and dcli>
hst 10 SAID collector for collection.
d. mere shall be levied aud collected the year 1853
special tax on all the real estate in the city OF Wheeling,
al IN" rate OF twenty-five cents every
2" Inc value thereof according to the aforesaid list in
ullo 10 any taxes heretofore imposed said
or any part thereof
l. The clerk ard treasurer OF the city shall keep dis.
c anu separate accounts OF the moneys collected from
said tax and OF the disbursements same A nd
the moneys so collected shall be applied to the pa ymemt
the subsc! heretofore made the city Wheeling
Company, the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail Road Com.
plny, and the Marietta and Cincinnati Gonna.
ny, and for no other purpose use.
o. The collector of the the year 1853
SHALL so soon he shall receive the said list proceed 10
collect TO the treasury city account
Tor the said special in like other taxes on
real estate arc TO be collected and accounted o and with
like authority in regard TO the mode collection; and
shall receive the percentage compensation for
his services.
july 49, read in council ordered to be published for
information. GEO. w. SIGHTS
NlO
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
SPECIAL ICEs

Pcrsinn:Mair Dye.
THIS Dyei warranted, If according directions
to change the hair from any other color beautiful
Auburn, OF
PERFECT JET BLACK,
WITHOUT
Staining the Skin.
Price, 90 cents per bottle. For sale yKELLs CALD
WELL, Wholesale Agents, and by WIN. r. MCKEE.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

.gS5IIa S-l-EsS---sSE=zS4
Great through Line for the East.
IINHE Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road from Wheeling to
4 Baltimore, and connecting with tile Washington
Branch Rail Road the Junction ClaeIy Relay
House, miles from baltimore, and with the Philadc
nhta Wilmington baltimore Rail Road Philadelphia
The great tunnels upon the line completed and
the woc road is in fine condition, piesenting the
most picturesque and romantic routes the world.
The and splendid steamers OF the Union Line
Louisville and Cincinnati connect with this
ing, and through tickets from these places Baltimore
Washington, Philadelphia &C., be had or the agents.
the boats.
The express Wheeling at O'Clock
A. NJ, (WhecnS tins) and arrives at Cumberland C20I
mles) att p NJ, and allowing two hours there
Baltimore case miles, at A. NJ, the next morning.
king the passage through in about 20 hours, including
stOppages.
Baggage checked through any the eastern points
without charge.
Passengers and baggage transferred 10 The
Washington the Junction. and Philadelphia Bal
timorc, hout extra charge Travellers allowed
pie time and opportunity all points obtain their meals
Through tickets from Wheeling to Baltimore, (with
privilege lying anywhere the rOue,) SS50to
Washington $500 TO Philadelphia, SI0-to be had on
board the of the Union Line the Ohio,
the Rail Road Agents at Wheeling g b. Ford Mounds
vile. maj WIN. PARKER, Gcnl. Sup't.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
ADVERTISEMENTS
For baltimore Ynwhington PhiIndeIphin
and New York
Great through Lime for /

E55gzsg 49, -. .
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

QUITE supply of the celebrated s.Nutneg,, brand OF
be sold very cheap. -'' 70 M " ID io1s 10
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

- BOOTS, BOOTS.
JUST RECEIVED from the PTemimjum Root A,aL.,.
VIM Ryan & Co.. Philadelphia, 81 pr mems fine Frenc5
cafskn Boots Gentlemen Of fine calf boot viii
please call and see them 800 "O' VIII
June14 Tonn e. npvor
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20
KANAwHA SAI,T

hANAWaA SALT.
THE subscribers have been appointed Apeo+s 6,r +h
s snx 6s gghnay Cos and prepared
by the drayload, larger guam y at manufacturers
P[ iss,.,u JAS. H. STOUT &. Co..
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-20

Parkersburgh Mineral Wells.
undersigned Proprietors; respectfully announce
haI TINS celebrated watering hitherto known as
VISTA or Cooper's Wells" is now open for The
w. In i'm editions have beenmade proper.
Inal we VIII lie enabled TO entertain large number oI
@ Win more comfort than The Subscii
uee II unnecessary to commend the medicinal prom
1 me water In these wells; virtues are already
tt SHOWN anuh 80 highly appreciated by the public
des m Of SroPsy dysEepsa and other
stomach the PGrkersburgh Mineral ITISa upivsileT
as countless witnesses will testify. who came hith
as and were cured by these waters Arrange.
VIII De made Tor the speedy comfortable transit
t and baggage between the Town and Wells
r - w., r, D.&J.B. PADEN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-01
FOR SIX NIGHTS 0NLY:

PROFESSOR ANDERSON,
TFFHE GREAT WIZARD OF TIE NORTH,
4 begs most respectfully to announce TO the cti-
gems of Richmond, that he viii make his first ap-
pearance in this city, at Odd Feilows' Hall on
TUESDAY, MARCH Ist. 1853, for six nights only,
when he viii give grand display of his extraerd.
nary powers in NATURAL MAGIC AND NEGRO
NANCY
Prof dersor bsgs also to state, that the enter
tairmerts he INTENDS giving here, are the same as
performed by HIN in the Palaces of the King of
Prussia, King d Sweden, Queen Victoria, Empe-
rOr II Russia, King Ct Hanover, and King of Den-
marx He has been honored vi h the patronage
Of TO- 000 0O0 Of their subieclsl His success in ey
ry country he has visited is without parallel in the
annals Of Ancient or Modern Magic. No greater
proaf can be advanced Of the elegance, strictly
moral and scientific nature Of his Grand Draw
ing Room Entertainments, than the fact that
in every city he has visited in the United States he
has been hoEored with the patronage OF the Elite
the Learned, ard Scientific.
Crowds Of all classes rus / TO see lis Astonishing
wonders, ard, when seen, all are puzzled TO &C..
count for tie extraordinary phenomena produced
before their eyes, which TO set the laws OF na-
ture al defiance, ana assume the appearance of
impossibi.i-ies.
Professor Anderson would also inform the cit
OF Richmond, that his entertain ut is totally
different from any other ever given. He does not
cH5r mere triekery and slight Of hand perfor.
nance. His wonders are accomplished by the fol.
lowing agents: Mechanism, Chemistry, Electricity
and Hydraulics; and he preTendS 10 no super
natural agency
- Doors open at 7-Wonders to commence
at NJ, precisely, concluding at 10 Carriages
msy be orGefeG al quarter before TO-
- Admission so cts-chii3ren, when accom-
PANIED by their psrens, % cts.
Tickets can be obtained at the Hall on Saturday,
between the hours Of 10 A IL and 4PM.
4 grand day performance for schools and farni.
lies on Saturday, at Bpm te 26
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-01
BY Wellington tsodiiu,

y HILL, oa Marshall, between 2zts, and
25th streets, for sale Mt Auction.-Wili
sold on MONDAY AFTERNOON, the 2Sth Febru-
airy, 1858, upon the premises. commencing at AZ
O'Clock, neat Brick Tenene It, on taa North line
of Marshall, between 2arh ana 18th ssreets, snowin
the occupancy Of Err Z G Crunp, al an annual rent
of 500.
TxRMs One third cash balance at three and
six months Tor nei otiab.e notes, interest added,
and tit.e retained till last note shsl bepaa.
fe2l W. GODD[n, Auct.
Immediately after the above sale viii be sold 3
beautiful Building Lots On Church Hi, fronting
26th street, between and L, 81, 81 and 80 feet
running back &c feet. f. %
P0stponement.-In consequence o. the in.
clerneacy of the weather, the 2eove sale is post
pcned to this afternoon, ct thes2ue hour. 81,
NH w. G0DDIN. Auetio7eer.