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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-16

dsnt's craft, Odd Fellow, to reach another when he
attacked him, and hit him repeatedly the eye nearly
destroying it.
The Cour. convicted the prisoner and sentenced him
to the Psnitentiary for three mon .fn.
AN ExPEKT.
John McEroy, pickpocket whose experiences tes-
tilted to by the police Of his district Washington strect
dipping into Mr. John Murray's pocket on Monday
last and was for the larceny aforesaid, committed TO
Blackweps Island for six months.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
By the National Line.
rELEG RAPHEp FOR rnE DAILY lNrELL1e ENcER
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
HousE-The House did nothing yesterday but
debate in regard to the causes which have delayed
the business of the session.
MIR. Venable contended that the DELAY was the
fault OF the rules, and advocated their repeal
others said the delay was owing 10 the rules not
being strictly observed.
Mr.. Stephens said the fault was in the character
OF the members, when legislators should be sent
here instead of demagogueS, the difficulty would
be avoided. Adjourned
The Post-office appropriation bill was taken
up and pafsed.
The Canadian reciprocity bill was postponed
until to-mor for examination.
The House wentinto Committee of the Whole
Mr.. Bailey took the floor and spoke in reference
to the obstruction OF business. The House after
waiting some time in this way, adjourned
SENATE-The Chair laid before the Senate the
report of he board of.oficers appointed to survey
route for a canal around the Falls of the Ohio.
The deficiency bill was taken up, and long de-
bate ensued on the proposal to strike out the pro-
vision to pay three thousand dollars salary 10 the
clerk oil the Census Bureau, instead of $780, A
bitter onslaught was made him by Messrs
Walker and Davis, relative 10 the cost of the CEN
sus-costng over 100000, and now more asked
for.
A motion TO take up the Deficiency bill was re-
jected The debate was resumed and n subse
qucnt motion carrel-yeas So, noes not counted.
Asan amendment adopted requiring that no more
of the appropriations for the Capital extension
should be paid until the 1st of April so shat the
Committee of Investigation, to which the question
of ftnnds had been referred, might conclude their
labor.
The Deficiency bill was then passed.
The resolutions relative TO the right of way
across the lsIhmuS OF Tehuantepec, was taken up.
Mr. Brooks spoke in favor of the resolutions. Mr..
Gwinn moved that the resolutions be laid on the
table; pending which the Senate adjourned.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
New Patent Premium
SAFETY GAS HIAHa HoS,
Patent Phosgene Gas.

E..
This Lamp, producing portable Light, is confidently
reconnnende ed as superior 10 any other no1 in
rTNIIE LIGHT is produced by the burning aerorm
i Gas, which is emitted in beautiful jets from small per.
toratons in Platna ' 'r'r'.H
The Gas is generated is used by the heat ofits
combustion acting the burner connected with the Liquid
in tile Lamp Thus perfect aud portable apparatus
creating and burning aerform Gas. li
is SUCH that all possibility OF accident
its entirely removed and tine great simplicity
It's renders il less TO get out
any other kind of Lamp 1t requires cleaning and trim
ming Oil Camphene Lamps and burns equally
WE'LL either with without glass globe shade and
fectly free from smoke odor
The opinions the scientific may be learned
that the Annual Fair the American Institute in 1885,
SILVER MEDAL was awarded to the INVENTOR and Di.
loma Manuacurer;and at the 1t pronounc
cd the BEST LIGHT Inhibited TO the Institute.
Tie above sale, Wholesale and Retail, by
J. X. DUNHAM d co.
No. 90 Monroe st., near the Post office
selp17 Wheeling, Va
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

TIE BRIDGE AND DEPoT.-The work at the De-
not of the B. & o. Railroad in this city, has been
progressing steadily for several weeds past, al
though the weather has been extremely unfavora-
BILE. Operations have also been resumed on the
permanent work CT the creek bridge, the water
having receded.
At themeeting of the Council on Tuesday even
ing, the Company was granted permission to land
passengers on the south side of the creek. This
will not only occasion some improvements in the
streets of that portion of the city, hut will enable
the work the bridge and Depot to proceed with
less interruption than has heretofore encounter
e1
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
Important to Farmers!

the time is approaching when farmers will prepare
IN their ground for spring crops, the subscribers
lccy inform them that they have large quantity of good
clean Barley, for Seed which they will sell at a moderate
price, or loan on favorable terms, provided they get the
produce, for which they will pay the aret price, fifty
five cents bushel; will contract for term OF years.
and will tyve cents per bushel, cash. for all the far
will grow and deliver at our Brewery.
We make this offer to farmers hoping il may induce them
TO raise much Barley require without purcas
buy large quantities every the States OF Kentucky
and New York. also in Canada for establishments here
and in Pittsburgh.
We beg suggest the necessity OF sowing plump
clean grain be careful in arvesng thresng, and
cleaning, cannot use inferior damaged Barley
We will also have good Winter Barley for seed, ready
10 next Fall .
ind w. 4.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PUBLICATION.

July 1851, my brother undertook, solicited by the
singing school which consists of church members.
which direction OF the singing sacred hymns
in church, playing OF the melOdeon, which accOmpa
MES the singing during divine service OF the ST. Jacobs
congregation. He supposed naturally,
" would allow him such compensation for the trouble
which his task required they had done before to Mr.
GreInoT, unde rtoo only the But,
when my brother went 10 the president OF the church,
little before his departure from here, demanding said
pensaon lie received the reply that the trustees must first
their brother did not fail again
inform him tnat TO whom similar request had already
been ade would not play after his departure if
comese was to follows upon which the president OF the
church answered that the trustees hadageed to allow him
well for the past, for the future, recompcnse
our trouble; but that there at present no money
hahu anu That he had therefore 10 walt LOT the payment
until the money should in The same declaration the
president made, little after this, to father; and the
declaration father also received from the
tary of the church. Since me august, 1852 have
played the meiodeOn regularly, but neither me my
brother have received the smallest reward for trouble,
though since that tme there must have come in money
enough pay such small amounts the contrary, the
president has now. renewed inquiry, replied to
TO give nothing and that Il impudent from to
demand payment for trouble, there money
enough on hand-scarcely enough to Either, their
minister Surely! httlng behavior to follow the events,
which have formerly taken place in the temple OF this
munity! After this il wonder that their former min
lister, Rev. Zimmerman has given such a memorial
as he has done Same on every body who withhOlds
from young men, are in such manner, their hon
them. 10 deceive them afterwards then whole
consists in nothing else but made contract
with hen and not to have taken notes for security May
therefore every one take warning in ths-may every one
curity! ADOLPH KROEGER.
Wheeling. Feb 10th. 1853
Glover and Timothy seed!
76 BUSHELS CLOVER SEED;
~ 80 do Timothy do
For sale by JOHN r. MORROW
tcbi6 No. 2l2 Market square.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

CONFESSION OF MURDER.-The Louisville papers
state that Joseph Simmons, young man who late
" resided in Ohio county Va, nine miles from
wheeling, has been arrested at Lousville,char-
ped with the murder of two men, named Park
and CofIman. on a fiat boat on the Tensas river,
Louisiana. Iii said that he has made a confess
sion, stating that he committed The murder with a
sledge hammer, while the two men were asleep.
The sum of $4,000 in money, revolver, and a
bowie knife covered with blood, were found on
his person.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

A SoU1B which we published some days since,
entitled Compromising was clipped from the
Parkersburgh Gazette, and vie should have given
that paper credit for it, had we not supposed that
we had previously seen it in a Cincinnati paper
1t seems, however, that we were mistaken and that
the witty sciatellaton elnanated from neighbor
who will please except the assurance that we con
slider him a scholar and gentleman who is ell
titled to the free use of cur eegralkic dispatches
or any thing else we have, as long as he pleaSes,
without credit.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
Short Creek lands for Sale

70 SVt1t1t9 .ESLtEsH.
T lSHING dispose my Real Estate, offer at pri
w sale until the list day OF November next, my farm
County OF Ohio situate waters of Short Creek
containing about five hundred and sixty This prop
cry desiraby located both sides of the Wheeling
West Liberty and bethany Turnpike, about miles
The farm is in the highest state of Improvement, having
large amount plank fencing, and udicously laid oil
in fields farming and grazing purposes There are
the premises two good dwelling houses with ample sta
bling cribs, &c. There also four good tenants
Houses. There is commodOus barn, one hundred
and eight feet long by forty four in width fitted in
particular the wants of the farm, including ample shell
ter for twelve hundred sheep.
will sell these lands in whole or in part, TO suit the
wishes OF those desiring 10 purchase. Terms will be lib.
oral. .-.-.. .. ....- ...-..
Tie rapidly advancing improvement the city OF Wheel
ing facilities afforded by the various rail road
tions about be completed with the West and the Sea
board the excellent market afforded in Wheeling for
the productions OF the country render this
highly desirable persons wishing farm protably AMI
seldom been that inducements have been held
out to purchasers. /. w. MITCHELL.
Wheeling, Sep. 81, 1852.
D-Washington Reporter and Examiner, and Wellsburg
In cnN
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
The Primary DcPnrtment
OF THE
Meade Collepiate Institute.

WELLSBURGj VA.
TIE Fail session of this School will commence MON.
DA the 18th of SEPTEMBER and will continue five
eEdar months.
No pupil will be received for less time than session,
unless by special agreemen-and when entered,
deduction will be made for absence during the session.
Cept III cases oGprotracted sckness-nor will any pupil be
permitted TO withdraw This rule is positive.
TERMS:
Day nupils,-Primary English Department. $1,000
Classical and Mathematical. 1900
bond and Tuition per session OF five months. 1900
One hanvariably in ADVANCE the remainder at the mid
do OF the session.
discount OF Upper will be made the bills OF
Ministers of the Gospel.
&C. For further information catalogue, published by
Board of Trustees.
by order OF the Board,
49, SAM'L d. TOMPK1NS, Rector
Wheeling, Sep. 49, ,52
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

Owners OF Steamboat Pttsburg. .0....
The object OF this suit recover 5 with interest for
injury done to the store said plaintiff by said
boat. -
Affidavit having been made hat the owners of said boat
are not inhabitants OF the commonwealth OF Virgina-on
MOTION OF the plaintiff by his atnys is ordered that they
do appear here within after due publication OF
this order and do what be necessary protect their
interests in this suit and that copy said order be
forthwith inserted in newspaper published :he ci
~ OF Wheeling for four successive posted at
the front door OF Court House Ohio county on the
first day OF the next county court.
cUpy-Teste: ALONZO LORINC Cpk.
lJacob and PendletOn Ceb7
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

THE RICHMOND DISPATCH is denouncing Whee-
ling as the spoiled child of Virginia, and advoca-
ting the right of way for the Pittsburgh and Steu-
b.nyille Road. The Dispatch may think it is ac-
ting loyal part, but little further examination
would convince it that it is coalescing with The
worst enemy the State of Virginia ever had to con-
tend against.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

r,,r Taos. SwANN is advertised to leave for Lou
isyille on Saturday next Yesterday steam was
TO, IN the boiler supplying the doctor which
worked we'll. This separate and distinct boiler
for the purpose of generating steam for the doc
.o-,i.a me-, feature. peculiar to the Swami, and
is notth only new feature which will elicit the
..s,onisbmenr and adIniratio N of the people
Of Louisville when this noble steamer gets there.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company.

Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company.
M HEREAS, by an act OF the General Assembly OF Vii
w Ginia. passed June 8, 1852. the Wheeling anil Bel
mont Bridge Company authorized 10 increase thei
capital stock to any amount exceeding three hundTe
thousand dollars including the stock already subscribed
and further authorized equalize the old with
new stock by the issue of much OF the th
old holders the Board of Managers might deem equS
be.
And Whereas the stockholders said Company the
annual meeting held on the srd day of January 1888 au
thorized the Board OF Managers to increase the capita
lock said company according TO the provision sal
and to take such steps under the in their udg
ment should be reasonable and proper.
And whereas. meeting of the Board OF Managers Of
said Company held the 18th day of January 1885, 1t
resolved that capital stock thereof should be Increase
sixty thousand dollars and the President and Clerk OF sal
company ordered TO make the arrangements and TAX
the steps open books and receive subsep
tions for new stock fer said increase of capital.
Notice hereby given that books OF subscription for sal
stock will be opened the Office of Russell d FitZhugh
the city of Wheeling Wednesday the 9Th day OF March
1853 and will continue open the place for day
from and after that time. Two dollars each share
stock will be required TO be paid at the time of subscbiE
and the residue thereof required by the Board OF Mana
gers. BY order OF the board 49,
Emu H LARK (ian3f.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

We trust this will be the last year for caricature
valentines" The Boston Carpet Bag, after ex-
aiming large assortment, concludes that the car
tists' have been sitting for their own portraits
We got one yesterday, the stupidity of which is
unrivalled except by the fellow who invested a
half-dime in its purchase.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pshaw, man! You shouldn't talk this way
People will think those 'stupid' things made you
mad Do as did-sell them. and console your
self on the speculation, and with the idea that a
man without an enemy is Just no man at ALL
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

NJ Other disease sweeps away many thousands as
~ Asthma and Consumption. and not because OF any
want OF checking them their first approach,
if those would adopt proper remedies early bot
ese neglected. and recourse is not had
TO medicine until disease is firmly established in
Lungs from whence Cunt the last few years. medical
ence had not discovered airy means II disodgineit.
BRYAN'S PULMONIC WATERS
supplied that deficiency and removed the re-
prOach from medical scence their rapidly extending
fame throughout all parts tile world testifies. They
give relief in all of coughs and colds, within
minutes after use, and effect rapid and lasting
Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by /. H. PATTERSON; 80 Monroe st,
feb15 Sole Agent
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

McLURE HoUsE.-The Cincinnati Gazette has
the following well deserved notice of this house.
1J'The Mcclure House, Wheeling, is now open
for vsiters, and from the description of it, we are
satisfied that this house will be, as it is designed
to be, one of the best in the country. No expense
has been spared to adapt the house in lis arrange
mentS, which have been made as perfect as posi-
BILE. Those having charge of the house are fully
competent, and it has been furnished and supplied
in the best manner. Wheeling has long been one
oithe places where an unusual number of travel
have stopped, and it has for many years needed
a first class hotel. 1t will be source of great
qualification TO Travellers to be informed of the es-
Enlistment of this house.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
WHOLESALE DRY GOODS.
MINI T Sci nv


MO. f17, Main streets has full stock oc DRY
IN GOODS of latest importntions, and from the best
manufactures OF country carefully selected expressly
Tor the
JOBBlNG TRADE.
or the best fabrics, designs and COlors, which
sicctuly solcits examination from his old
itIil Country Merchants.
CIOTHS-lis stock consists in part of the best MAKERS
and OF the usual variety OF coors both Foreign and
Domestic.
CASSIMERES-Blain black and dOeskin, w0ll as OF
great variety oil the choicest fancy coors.
ATlNETTS-Back, Hue, Steel mixed, fancy Green and
Browns, &c A very full and complete stodk; also
Tweods and Cy. Jeans
OVER COATINGS-OTcOlOred blankets, pilot and beav
cloths and other such goods in variety.
PRlNTSA very large stock OF the best makers OF fast
madden colors. As well as the most common kind
OF low priced prints for comforts, &c.
DRESS GOODS-GinghanIs, dc lans cmb d iustTc,
ylain and ig'd black apacas, well OF coors
OF the best variety. both figured and plain.
WHITE GOODS-An extensive stock OF cambria figured
and plain jaConets, Swiss and Scotch mills In.
dia book, thread and cotton laces edgings, etc =,
in variety, also Irish linens.
CAPSMcns boys and children's velvet and cloth caps,
also Mexican hats, most desirable lot.
AlSO-Shawls, ri bbons hosiery, umbrellas, brown and
blcachcd muslms, shirting, checks Ticking &c.
&C;, together with a full and complete stock OF
Notions OF all sorts, usually wanted; and altogcth
cr feel well assured my stock s SO complete that
when it is examined and the pric stod, it will be
found in all respects, perhaps superior to any
stock OF Goods before offered in the market
nug2i. w. Il. SELfIY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
DR.. Todd's Pills

IAN be had fresh genuine following places in
~ the city of Wheeling and vicinity. vz:-At the Drug
stores Of James Baker: KeIls & Caldwell; Brentnger &
Cos Dr I X Logan 81 20; Frel'k Yahrling, VIM Mckee
Cos lRitchietown) Brcntinger Centre Wheeing) at
the Shoe store OF Todd g. Devo market square, at
the Drug store of the proprietor Quincy
Fiith Streets
They also be had at Dunn's, Grave Creek; Be
billions and Jacob Gooding's, National Road; Benz. L
Craven west Alexandria; Wilson Stringers, west Wheel
ing; and Ely Looman's, Bridgeport Ohio
These pills need further Recommendation than air
trial; they have been in constant than
twenty and If you will only give they
will speak for themselves-ry them 25c per box So per
uOZ; 800 ianG
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

1,,n.ovrxc,-The cars arrived yesterday evening
., % minutes past clock, with about 100 pas
o,n.ars A little more lime will settle the track
thoroughly and enable the Company to make ar
rivals and departures punctually at stated houtS'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
Commissioner Sale of
r E A L E S T A II E!
Edward G.. Baden and wife,
InChancerY.

William X. Humphreys, adm. ct. al. J
Init e the Circuit Court of Ohio county-Virgina.
Pursuant to decree rendered in this the 18th
day OF November 1852, the undersigned Sheriff of Ohio
county and as such, Commissioner in the premises. will
sell Tuesday, the 18th day of February 1853 public
House OF Ohio county, the west half of numbered one
hundred Zane street, in that part of the
city OF Wheeling called East Wheeling.
TERMS OF SALE-Ten per cent ofamount ofsad sale will
be required in cash, and the residue will be credit IL
THREE equal instruments SIX twelve and eighteen months
The purchaser purchasers will be required give bond
with good security the deferred instruments, bearn-
interest from the day ofsaIe. WINS. WICKHAM,
iOn12-1tiwts Sheriff and Commissioner.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

w. ora indebted 10 A. VAS SWEAR
.f.,,, er,, If Sexton, Seal & Swearingen,
pbjlalelphia, for his polite attentions in supply
:. - 9TH late and interesting papers
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

Pettebone, Hoben {: Co
An action OF assumst to recover S576 AZ cents and
interest, goods sold and delivered, in which suit
attoc hmen issued and returned served.
Adavit ia wing been made that tho defendants
Inhabitants of tie commonwealth OF Virginia-on motion
plaintiff by his attorneys 1t Is ordered that they
dc appear within after publication Of
this order and do what may be necessary protect their
interests in this suit, and that copy said order
forthwith inserted in published in the CT
ty Wheeling for four successive weeks, an posted at
the door OF the court house Ohio county the
hrst day of the next county court.
a copy-Teste:1 ni ALONZO LORING, Crk- r.
Jacob and PeEdleton.1 7s7 - [feb7
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

,r,r Swiss BELL RINGERS will appear at the Me-
doom m Saturday and Monday evenings. The
nsculiarity and sweetness of this music never fails
.,.-,ot the lovers of the novel and beautiful.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
New Boots and Shoes.

VIM. Bole, 161 Main Street, Wheeling,
opening the first lot of his Fall and Winter stock
of Boots and Shoes, which embraces every style and
quality the shoe trade ladies' misses and cldrcns
Gents boys and youths boots and shoes To desg
nate the variety would be too lengthy for advertise
ment.
This stock is exclusively York Philadelphia
make the latest style and best stock and workmanship
cities; II is warranted and guaranteed both
undersigned Particular attention
the article ofladies ira yelling boots WV. BOLE.
seD23 .a#-.. -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

. CASKS Mason's Backing received by =.
y ian22 KELLS & CALDWE
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17
Valuable Property for snie or Co.

THE undersigned offers sale co.partnership,
BLAST FURNACE, located four miles from the line OF tile
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and near Paramount, Marion
Co. Va, together with abundance of Iron Ore, Lime
Coal and Timber close the furnace The uadcr
signed wishes either SELL extend his operations, ard
any having Rolling Mill Foundry in Wheeling
join in with this establishment and furnish
Steam Engine, lie will offer the most liberal TERMS rccciv
ing all machinery stock at n lair valuation
Specimens of the Ore and Pig Metal may be at the
Office of the Wheeling lntelligenCer.
Cost Iron ore, delivered at the furnace, ton
Cost OF Charcoal per 100 bushels. 275
Cost of Limestone, per ton. S14
Hon Thomas Haywood will receive and conduct any
gentlemen the establishment who may desire TO visit and
examine it.
C.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-02-17

vIRGINIA:-At Rules held in the clerks :oee the
Circuit Court of Ohio county in he month OF February
1853. '.ls-f. i. --I,..za a.-.,st &. t.s. .-rz