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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
Federal Court.

The United States District Court for the wes-
tern District of, Virginia, Judge Brokenbrough,
commences its session to-day. The Judge 'Flem-
ING b. Miller, of Botelout. U. S. Attorney for the
western District, Erasmus Stribling, Clerk. and
John Amber, Marshall, arrived from Clarksburg
on Yesterday, ready for Court here. Some jurors
also from that region are in attendance. and we
presume quite number from the surrounding
county will be in attendance to-day. This is the
fist term within our recollection 1--WE cannot re-
member far back however, which promised to
perform any civil business and the event is so I'M
usual in the history of this court that we dorbl
whether suItors have prepared for it. The reason
is, the law allows but four days for the term here
and the term has generally been absorbed by the
criminal business, one criminal, under the nom
sensical steamboat law lately repealed being am
ply sufficient to engross the term.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

AFFRAr-A MAN SnoT.-0n Saturday afternoon,
an afftay occurred at the polls in the I'd ward,
which had well-nigh terminated in the death of a
respectable citizen. 1t arpeaTs that for some time
back, bad feeling has existed between certain
cliques of the Democratic party, which was some
what heightened on Saturday, by the strenuous
efforts being made to prevent the election Of
Arthur NI'Gill, as delegate TO the County Conven-
ton, which meets at the Court House on WedneS-
day. Mr.. M'Gill, however, was not to be put
down by the intrigues of faction, so he resolved
to attend 10 his interests, BY experimenting the
marking at the polls in his own ward. W hist
thus engaged, man named Mullen, who, we be-
lieve, is not a resident of the I'd ward, came up,
end expressed his intention of marking MGill
told him he had no right 10 mark, inaSnIuch as he
was not resident of the ward, and that he should
prevent him from SO doing. Mullen still perSeyer-
ed in his determination TO mark, when M'Gill, we
are informed, first pushed him away, and OH his
attempting to return, knocked him down. Edward
Mathews one of the proprietoTS of wilkins Hall,
and an opponent of M'Gill, interfered, and as we
are informed, used some Insulting expressions to-
wards M'Gill, which the latter resented, by deal
ing the former blow that brought him to the
ground. Mathews then drew pistol, and, it is
alleged, flied at M'Gill, the ball passing through
the front Of his coat, and vest, glanced off his
breast; and lodged in the arm of gentleman
named BLACKWELL, who happened to be standing
near the scene of the encounter. Mathews, M'Gill
and Mullen, were arrested, and brought TO the
Mayors office fot examination. MGill was finad
SO, for striking Mullen; Mathews was committed
to Jail, for further hearing on Monday, and Mullen
being too drunk 10 appear, was locked up in the
TombS for the night.-PihsbTgh Dispatch.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
Fafr.

The Fair Buildings are progressing, and nearly
completed, and will be ready by the 14th instant.
The Executive Committee have spared no pains,
and avoided no personal Inconvenience, in accom-
plishiug the work committed to their charge. They
have appealed to the citizens to aid them in defrny
ing the outfit expenses, and from some quarters
have been literally supported. Still many have
not done SO, probably, because they have not been
personally applied to. The Committee are now
engaged in receiving aid from our citizens for de-
llaying the cost of improvements, and we hope
our citizens will all hold themselves in readiness
10 afTotd them assistance in the worthy object
hich they have in view. Our citizens are all
Interested in the success of this and succeeding
airs on Zane's Island, and as the Improvements
epermanent, aid at present is what is wanting.
ne entries are already numerous and daily in
creasing. The Fair will be the most attractive
ever held in this vicinity, and one of which our
city and the surrounding country will be proud
BY defraying thus the cost of the Improvements
the proceeds of the Fair can be devoted exclu-
svely to the promotion and reward of honorable
competition now and hereafter.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

CooL, Decentralization the coolest thing we
have heard of lately is the reply of Gen. Dix to
President Pierce the reception OF note request
ing the presence of the great Freesoiler at the
White House, to talk over the promise to give him
the French mission. The President being in much
trouble over it, concluded to dispatch billet dOuz
to his friend Dix, that he might have an interview
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Heard tells what followed. thus:
Accordingly rose-scented and elegant epistle
was despatched from the White House, inviting
Gen. Dix to come and see the President. A few
days brought Gen. DPS response. He should be
very happy (his is the substance of what he wroe)
to accept the polite invitation of the lresidet If ii
were oily possible. But the duties of his office
we've of such nature as to require his constant
presence. He dared notleave nine millions in the
hands of deputies and clerks. He had never felt at
liberty to absent himself for single hour from his
place when the office was open. He added. how
ever, that no one knew better than the President
how distasteful TO him were his present official du
ties, and how reluctantly he assumed them; and
that whenever the President would relieve him
from them he should be happy to accept his invita-
ton 10 Wis Washington.
"When Gen. Pierce read this answer, he saw at
once he had got wolf by the ears, and TO hold on
or to let go was equally dangerous. He has found
dealing with the freesolers pretty critical business,
and will probably beware in future"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE CANAL.-A break oc.
cured on the Canal few days since, about Benz
Creek, in consequence of which the water was
drawn from the channel for a whole level. Pas
sengers on the upward Packet have TO pass this
night, one Of the wagons was upset over pre-.
ciptous bank, and all of the passengers were
more or less injured.
Mr.. David Shines, of Henrico, weregret to learn,
was dangerously, if not MORALLY wounded. Mr..
S. was taken to the packet which he had Just left
and medical aid provided.
The other passengers on the wagon were Messrs,
Dabney ofPowhattan, r. d. Hill and P. Harrison
of Richmond, P. a. Clsy, of Bedford, and J. Smoot
of Alexandra, who escaped with slight iniuries.-
LyRehburg Vfrginian, Thursday.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

NOVELETTE, following novel method of prov
ing ones identity we copy from the Missouri Re
publican:
ga gentleman, a stranger in this city, few days
since presented draft or check at the counter of
one of our banking houses, payable TO - we'd
say John Jones or order. The teller looked at him
a moment, and stated in the politest manner that
he had no doubt it was all right, but, he didn't
know him, a reference would be required before
the bill was cashed.
Here was poser. Mr.. Jones was an entire
stranger in the city, he wanted the money and was
going to leave that afternoon, he assured the gem
tleman who stood behind the counter that the
whole matter was correct, and that he could not
leave without tin fact, he said he strapped.
The teller, however, was memorable, and said he
couldn't depart from the rules of the establish
and that his personal identity must be proved
AT this crisis Mr.. J., after rubbing his head for
some time, suddenly exclaimed "I can do it," and
at the same time commenced unbuttoning his vest,
and in twinkling of eye, in bold roman letters
the ''bottom'' of his shirt bosom, he displayed
TO the eyes of the astonished clerk, "John Jones,
No. g." The identity was sufficient and it is
needless to say the check was cashed Instantly
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
Yellow Fewer at New orleana

NEW ORLEANS, Sept S.-For the twenty foul
hours ending yesterday morning, there were III
deaths of which So were from yellow fever. The
disease, in a very malignant form, is extending
along the coast.
with tile fever, and at times it difficult TO work
the lines on that account. Mr.. Graham, of the
Morse office, well known in your city and New
York, is among the victims.
The Howard Association, since the fever began,
number will probably exceed $4,000. They have
received money TO the amount of S7O,O 600; and
have had bills presented to over $4,000, with
more still to come.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

MISSOURI RrvER.-This river has been helping
itself to a new junction with The Mississippi, as
will be seen from the following paragraph we take
from the Republican of the SOth ult., received last
evening:
We are told that the Missouri river is cutting
one of the capers for which it is somewhat notori-
Gus. 1t has changed its mouth, or entrance into
the Mississippi, good many times within the last
"m% IN crti;ng cbS1nsi
the point of land half a mile above where it has
run OF late years, and strikes the Mississippi in
direction which is likely to prevent the washing
of the Illinois or eastern shore to any injurious ex
tent. Since Saturday two boats have passed up
the new chute, and this may now be regarded as
the main channel of the Missouri
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

uTThe Rice Harvest, we learn, commenced on
the Satlla river on the 18th, under favorable au-
spices, and is progressing finely. Within few
days pust some the planters on the Savannah
river have commenced, but the harvesting will not
be general until next week. The crops promise
an abundant yield, and the weather is at present,
SEA ISLAND CorToN.-We are gratified also TO
Learn that sea island crops still promsins. We
hear no complaints of injuries to the plant from
rains, worms or any other cause. We are inform
ed that on some plantations the hands are picking
from go 10 20 pounds on an average per day.-Sd-
uanndh Republican, 25th.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07


The GREAT WESTERN MArL.-This mail is now
usually occupied forty-eight hours in reaching
Cincinnati, and some three days to Louisville, and
great complaints. have been made of late about
both the length of time and the uncertainty of it.
transit. BY an arrangement of the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad Company, however, about to go in-
to effect, most desirable change is to be made,
by which much time will be saved, and security
given against a continuance of the failures to
which the people have hitherto been subjected.
The mail will now leave Washington at five P.
NJ, and Baltimore att, and reach Wheeling, by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at one P. NJ. the
following day. Thence it will be taken by Ohio
Stage Companys coaches to Cambridge, some fif-
ty miles on th- National road, aad thence again
by the Central Ohio railroad through GAINESVILLE
and Newark 10 Columbus, and by Little Miami
rOai to Cincinnati, reaching there in thrty-seven
OF thirty-eight hours. From Cincinnati to Louis
vile it will be conveyed in some eight or ten
hou;smore by river, making less than forty-eight
hours from Baltimore to Louisville.
Through trade, to and and from the West, will
also be greatly facilitated by this route with its
new arrangement, aud the company look for
large increase in the number of passengers as soon
as it goes into effect, which will be in few days
baltimore Sun.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

Thousands OF Parents who use vermiuse composed o,
Castor OIL CaIomcl &c. are not aware, that while they
appear to benefit the patient, they actually laying
foundations for diseases such as salvation
loss OF sight, weakness orIim5s, etc.
In another column will be found the advertisement o
IIobensacks Medicines which ask the attention OF
all directly interested in their we'll as their chill
dren's health In Livercompains and all disorders ari
sins from those Of bilious type, should make ofYa
only genuine medicine. Hobensacks Liver Pills. ~
1'"Be not deeeired,' but ask for Hobensacks y, III
Syrup and Liver Pills, that each has III
nature OF the Proprietor, J. n. HoBENsAch, s;Sef
else genuine. W
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

AN INDIGNANT CoMMUxrrY.-We have never
known says the Cincinnati Atlas, more gener-
al expression of indignation, that was manifested
yesterday in our city, by all classes of citizens,
against the gross outrage committed upon our fell
low citizen, Jas. c. Hall, which has endangered
his life. No language previous should be con-
siderei satisfactory, for attacking aneighbor with
out notice, with knives and pistols in the streets.
Life must be esteemed gilmore account than 10 be
sacrificed for any such cause. The utmost ngor
ofthe law will be- demanded IN he visited upon Of
tenders of this nature, and nothing but t,, -
finching administration of ii, will satisfy all mi
dgnant and outraged people.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
From the ROmney Intslliseneer.
~ HR,3,,a

A paner published at Portland, called The
State of Maine, contains lEost able article in ref
erence to the practical workings OF the Maine Law,
from the pen and over the signature OF John Neale,
ESQ. The editor of the Boston Transcript in no
ticing This article, says-We think with Mr.. Neale,
that The time has fully come when the whole truth
should be known in regard to the humbug and
falsehood which have been published in regard to
the practical efests of the severe statue known as
the "Maine Law" Upon a recent visit TO por-
ton Of the State of Maine, found that the large
stories published in regard TO the public sale OF Ii
quors, sheer fabrication. the sale ofliquors,
as we witnessed it at the hotels of Maine, was as
open and undisguised as such sale is in the city of
New York. And merchants and public men of
Maine informed us, that there was more general
use of Intoxicating drinks throughout the State
than was ever before known. The statement oil
these gentlemen confirm the opinion given by MI.
Neal. He says:
AT this moment-and it has been growing worse
every day since the first three months were over,
when people were blinded by its presumption, OF
frightened by its rashness-theTe is more intempe-
rance and more drinking in this city and nelghbor.
hood, and probably throughout the whole State oil
Maine, with here and there doubtful exception,
than there has been at any other time for twenty
years. Young men have banded together IN clubs
to evade the law. Travellers have brought liquors
with them to our public houses. Children carry
liquor TASKS about with them; and bottles are
made in the shape of Bibles, SO bound as to de-
ceive the eye.
Hundreds of demjohns of liquor were distrlbu-
/ ted among our householdeTs the very day The law
| went into operation-if we may believe the en-
bodinenr' when he testifes against himSelf-nnd
these demiiohns have been replenished as fast as
they were emped; and now, at this hour, it can be
had anywhere and everywhere. And yet, with
boldneSs and effrontery without example, since
Goblet continued to offer himself, day after day,
to be broiled on his own gridiron, if the Bank of
England ever resumed specie payment, years after
it was notorious all over the world except among
the readers of his Register, (the Watchmsn OF that
day,) that the Bank paid out thousands and tens
of thousands every hour-the story continues TO be
repeated, for the western and Canadian markets,
week after week, that the drinking houses are all
broken up in the city of Portland, and that the
sale of liquor in the State Of Maine is no moTe!-
a shameless falsehood, which has never been true,
since Maine had place On the Map of North
Il America.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN THE MANUFACURE OF
IRoN.-A gentleman named j. FINCH, Of our city,
has recently made discovery in the refining OF
iron, which will be not only highly important to
our Pittsburgh manufacturers but alsot the BUSH
ness throughout the whole country, and, if known,
to the world at large This refining discovery has,
by his process in pudding, given as result, that
our common grey Allegheny iron was made fully
equal 10 the best JnatI, by advancing its strength
over twenty thousand pounds to the square inch,
as is shown by the ceTtifica below, from Major
WADE, well known TO all practical men as being
probably the best judge of the process OF manu-
featuring lion in the United States.
Mr.. FINCH has the fullest confidence, nay, IS
certain, that lin the next experiments lie intends
making,) he will be able to make an advance on
this his first test of at least 1000 pounds to the
square inch. His process, as is attested by per
sons acuuainted with the business, is applicable TO
all kinds of iron, with the same advance III
strength, making that metal entirely safe and fully
strong enough for all purposes for which it's need
ed.
This seems to us 10 be matter of such great
Importance 10 our iron men, that sincerely hope
that our citizens interested III tins matter will take
that active interest in it which II really deserves
and requires, and that they will keep the secret
from becoming the exclusive property of Other
parties, engaged elsewhere nthe same trade.
FoRr PITT IRON WoRKs,
Pittsburgh, Aug. 81, 1853. 5
Ma. j. FINCH: Sir-I have tested the piece Of
bar iron, made at the works of Mr.. ShoenbeTger
by your process, and find its strength, when pulled
in the direction of its length, to be srty thousand
nine huHdredPounds per square inch.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM WADE.
We understand the process is equally success
full in increasing the strength of cast iron tina
castings much lighter than those heretofore re
quired will answer the purpose.-Pitts. Dispatch
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

No part OF the system is moro liable TO disease tl,
iiEEh, ltSerVng as hterer to purify tile blood Of
gS me proper elton the bile so that any yvropi
aSton Oh me Liver effects the other important paris or
S{scl anu lcsults vaOusly in Liver Compaint Jauni
ulCe dyspepsia, ETC. We should, therefore, watch everJ
rms being composed OF Roots and Plants TnissJ
D3 nature 10 heal the sick, namcly list, an EynectraH
9 or promotes the discharge sccrctSd
which changes in some nexplica bic and
manner the certain action of tho
Ionic, which gives togoand strength to the nervous
9Th Cathartic which ia perfect With I
Si and operating on tho owcs and exre
hg me whole mass OF corrupt and vated matter md
the blood, which destroys disease and restore
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

GFIt is remarkable fact that, as soon as any
particular place or event comes to be of any partic
ular interest, the teiegTgPhe reports begin to as
some an unreliable character. The latest proof
of this is in the matter OF the Fisheries. We have
now constant telegnphic dispatches concerning
them entirely filse OF grUssly exaggeratedl The
news IL ese dispatches bring concerning the cleo
lions IS not TO be believed in nine cases out of ten.
q te Dispatches concerning Cuba, from the day of
I1. Eor7 expedition down to the last report, have
been c3niinual stream of falsehoods. The North
.-a men 1,ners ought to correct the evil. They
I.r. if i1 tfeif poWer.-AIer. Cas-.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

The KELLEYs CoNvIcrED-NEe learn, says the
Louisville Courier, from Mr.. Voolfolk, clerk of the
Gen. Pike, that the jury, who we trying these two
men for the murder of Miller and Gardiner on the
faiboat in the Ohio river. have found them guilty
OF murder in the first degree. There was very lit
tie excitement expressed throughout the trial, and
10 doubts were expressed OF their guilt Sentence
Of death was passed On them yesterday, Friday,
but from the condition of the younger one, it is
more than probable he will die before the law can
take effect. He has been declining for some time.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
REAL RsFATR sAIns


WISH 10 sell my farm near wbceIin.
esrsa TERMS and none or more tr ana Fin teb
--e---e O.. mar9 S y az az mar b.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

Ma. BoaIAND,s APPOINTMENT DEMONSTRATIONS
AL.-The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, of the
2sth, prouounces Mr. Borland's appointment un-
constitutional. 1t says:
The sixth section of the first article of the Con-
stitut,on provides that no Senator or Representa-
tive, shall during the time for which he elect
ed, be appointed to any civil Office under the Uni
ted States '.Iohieh shall haUe been created, OF the
emouments whereof shall have been increased du-
ring such time.''
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
REMOVAL.

IHAvE removed my wholesale stock of DRY q Ap
AND NOTIONS, to the new four story brick bui\ "a
No. HI, main street, Nh
west side, between Monroe and Uniou Streets wherN
will be prepared with cary and extensive SprihN
Stock. direct importers and Manufacturers which
would be pleased to my old friends and customers
to call and examine.
feb4 WIN. t. sELBY.
u5-J G. Meteaf will be found the above establish.
ment, where he awaits his old friends.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07
THE TAPE WORM

This is the most diflcult worm to destro, or ,r,A
nlest the human system it grows to an almost indeni
Incoming SO coed and fastened in the Intestine
HIns Dance Fits etc that those aficed seldom If ey9
~ thaI " Is Tape Worm that is Fastening tlc1
ToIsetie treatment must be pursued would therefore
70 !oke orS OF my Liver Pills, so as 10 Temov
P O inc worm which must be taken in doses OF two
~ thTee times Jay. These directions folloy9
nate case ofTnpe Worm " "s si'0 H'0st Oost
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

DC lnulHefent 10 this appeal. Humaf
~ upon you TO do your duty. II is only one ont
G IN many thousands who has It's wonderful Effects
". ). ". hobensack,- 10 Won me IN,
OF hghy valuable medicine, prompts this humbi,
IN us avoT as being sair. gentle, vet power
v IN showing th5 effects OF various preparations
H. WHO was well skilled in nnisterng 10 Children
s S use no other while could be had daush
vsr ~ EGIS Oecame seriously diseased Her symptoms
G r ng' o9t her mother at once sought out Teue
GSd tSSn Bs baaynE obtained yOu, BY the time
ae mother to see the improvement in her child sIs I
s ABOUT nye or six years old She passed. a inimons
qa"y OF worms, her sickly cOuntenance now In Iabfen
ia heT spirits returned, md in short time iovei,
M l threatened with decline death, now gave prom
VI neaiIh Thanks 10 kind Providence hose Mos
5 atenued your syrup, restored the child Vithco6
suffering with Worms ''' "''OSe '"iuieh aTtl
IA, JAS p B; BOWEN, Minister of the Gospel,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-07

Remember then, Parents and all others
nee tbt worm SYErP is the only Medicine n
U.s. 5na VIII eradicate Worms, with certainty and viii
tSat S rec With The most delicate stomach careful
you set tho genuine article and sec that the sirns
). HonENsACK.' is ON every bottle 'e '"'u'e