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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-04
THE LADLES, DEP4Ri

141KI Ld4t1xSoH L4|1 S41L1 III LS4t4
Is now opened the reception No Institution in
the Union thorough or Interesting conrse in
this Department..
concusOn would add, that shall put forth our
efforts to merit sn eminent degree, the fiat
terng reception with which enterprise has met and
pledge oUTSetrCS to aplj% thorough, practical
Mercantile than cat 6JOr ed at any
ether similar Mercantile College.
Among many recommendations, give the follow
inR:-
we undersigned, take pleasure in teetfying that
personally acquainted with MIR. Grangers ability as All
Accountant Teacher Of Book Keeping which of the
highest order. He has had great experience an Ac-
countant in heavy Commercial and Banking Houses which
gives him superior facilities In rpnrting Practical
Enotsledge Of Book Keeping, ard thorough Commercial
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-04
LADIES s 7GEN1LEAlEN--'rAIAE 7NOTICEl
------ FINE PIClSEIINi Ell ES -

LAUIES 8 GENILEMkN-TAAE9 9NUIlCEI
FINE PERFUMERIES.
WE have just received large assortment of choice
w Perfumeries and Toilet Articles comprising: ~,
Ponistums; French and American Hair 0l1;
Lubin's ExtractsIor the Handkerchief; vI1sl9
BuIin's 20 vGrietie1;
80 Oriental Drops; sssa i-s.-- 1tzfaE 80
"0dsMrs"-nsw sad rich styles;
Stick Honiat atuInV; III re - = - ~ sf tt75tE4+
Cosnetic Creams and Powders; 81 -
- Is Tooth Pestes; i',' 't7- ~ ~
Toilet Waters; ..-Efr5-. - 5ss 4 al &.
Imported ColcEnee;
FL Arcmatic Vinegar Gi5 !.ls Is s-agf4 ss. ia y
Altar "f Rosee-Slch styles
l hIilk OF Noses; sis5 ,tiit -sstz asis1 Ett1iS
Toilet soRps-a great variety. 3, -..;-,j,.s ,
Por Saleby s 7. II. LOGAN Co.
lnSl4 .L,-..r.. .,RridRa Corner
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-04
. LOOMS & CAMPBELL,

:
CINCINNATI OHIO,
PFER to the citizens OF Wheeling aud the surrounding
~ towns, selection OF choice old Imported Liquors and
pure Native WncE still and sparkling. All articles from
This House guaranteed subject to be returned at
peuse both ways, in case OF any dissatisfaction:
Native wines.
1885, Dry Wines Sips, s1,85, $3.50 per gal.
1874 ................S1, $3.50, 81 ,I5, $500 "a
Sb,0u, 81 y0u, SS,pU ~
sparkg Caawba and lsaa doz qts $1l 90, i2OO case
doL. tench 1 dOz $780,
Ladies' per sal $1S, 600 per
Sehumhn's Victoria pure ince Of the grape, slI,V0
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-04

- -5TI DISSOLJTION.T[ %
THE law partnership existing between the udefSSnsd .
this day dssqlyeI by mutual eonseat Each win psas.
tice Law aS heretofore ~
desT .s+ J.H. PEND4ET0F.s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-04

.zEE-.-1 OPENED THIS DAY, and nov ready for
sale, fresh supply Of chcSering Sons ceIs
Y III y ehrAed Piano Fortess Of beautiful Black WGls
U nut and Rosewood anlsh, and for brIliancyo OF
tone ana lEhtness of touch cannot cher this
country or Europe and offered at the owest manunctn
rers prices, including carriage. siif5 r5SIQ l2Fsa
Also, Prince Co.'s Melodeons, new Asyle, with fa and
half SWELL of ne Rosewood nsh and the lowest Balo
prces with general stock Of Martins celebrated GuiaTu
Itatan French and German rol!ns HioinceoS, P1ntes
Flies BantOs, Tambornes Tuning Forks the best Ital&n
Strings with all other articles In the line gene
raj assortment of Variety GOODS. s37 - ififStl-
and retail at the old Music and Variety Bore
mys -. 80, JAS. MEILoR.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
LETTER FROM COL. BENTON

BY permission Of the recipient we give publicity 70
the following characteristic letter from our venerable
Ex-senator. lst. "os Den %
Nv Dr.p SIR; have TO thank you for your kind
letters and for all the friendly sentiments expressed
ard Of these the Esrsonal part IL the most agreeable
Tbe n,rsoaal feelings Of my friends toward me what
have most TO cherish hereafter. never saw the day
would be willing TO be candidate for the fresden-
cy and am now further from 1t than ever NO earthly
Consideration could make me candidate. The Sen-
ATE was once agreeable to me, when there va, .
chance to do something for the State or the United
States. But that chance seems now TO be over, ana
all statesmsnship reduced to karraA on one SIDE or
the other Of Slavery Even local interests in our state
seem TO be crushed under it-as the Pacific Railroad
EN- DOW far advanced IN my second volume. The
publishers about 500 pages deep IN the printing,
ard am 100 pages ahead Of the compositors IN tne
writing rise at daybreak and work til midnight,
with an interval Of one or two hours recreation on
horseback. As soon as my work Is finished. w6ich w
be some time in April shall come TO missouri, anu
course shall have to speak-to what e1ons ~ ~
know-but certainly only for the genera paipo's
aiding my friends and the Deinocaam sa,,snca cnn'
oress il no longer desirable 10 me- politics have run
down too low 10 have any attraction Tor NE. l sPsm
thrty years Of my life in contest Of great pflncpes
&c oreat neasures--of great men, and cannot wear
ot ,6e remainder Of my days IN a Slavery agitation,
s;,ber on the one side or the other Of IL.
III have work enough marked out TO occupy the re.
msirde Of my life and Of kind TO be pleasant and
,ros,abe 10 me- il not beneficial 10 a future genera
iion-~yLich think /, nav be. propose TO sbridge
tbe debates Of Congress from 1859 to lsSVi aso,
continue nv history from $50 to the cay Oh ny eeasn
This il work enough for me, and Of mcle eS.. w
say nothing Of anything else than aclDg p,n POI, IN ~
ssys,y agitation which s the work OF ooth pa,
ties ard which IN my opinion, Is to end oisss,rouof
for The Union let which ode wall prevail. rew man,
urconrscted w;ta the agitation, u what the counll
wants. YoJ irind, THOMAS w. oI'''''
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
FROM MAZATLAN.
SEIZURE OF AN AMERICAN SHIP AT SAN

From The Ala California, March 5.

From The Alta CaICornia March 5.
From Mr.. Miller, mate of the schooner Guiletta,
which arrived yesterday from Mazatan, we learn that
the American ship Adeline. from Boston, Capt.
Woods, was seized at San Bias by Mexican war.
schooner on the Goth December.
The Adene was lest from Valparaiso, bound for
San Bias, with a cargo of goods, consigned to Mr..
Forbes the American Consul at the latter place. but
now absent During the voyage the water casks
sprung aleak, and the crew were allowed but pint OF
water each per day. On the Goth December the ship
put into the Tres Maras Islands, and sent a boat
ashore for water This boat stove by the surf and
another boat sent, leaving only the captain mate
and steward on board.
While living there Mexican war-schooner hove in
sight and came alongside The officer of the Mexican
vessel immediately took possession OF tho Adeiine,
placed twenty-six soldiers board Of her, removed
Capt Woods to the schooner, and the two vessels
were then taken into San Bias There the Adelne
Law till the 2eth January, when her entire cargo was
taken out and even the wearing apparel OF the ON
GERS and men of the vessel were appropriated Inc
Adene was then hauled into the inner harbor OF saa
Bias, where she now remains. Capt. Woods protest
ed against every step of these proceedings but to no
purpose. Capt. Woods is now at Mazatlan. Ihe
British frigatc President is there also, and Capt.
Woods would have made his case known TO the COM
mapder of that vessel if he could have gone on board
but the Mexican authorities would not permit Woods
TO have any intercourse with the British vessel
The cargo of the Adeine was shipped by Messrs,,
Mickle g. Co., American merchants OF Valparaiso and
was in charge of Mr.. Hale, supercargo who remained
at San Baa The mate and q portion OF the crew
came passengers in the Giuietta.
The cause of the seizure, given by the Mexicans,
was that they took the vessel for smugger The
ship when seized was rs miles from any port on tue
coast Of Mexico.
The captains and crews Of the Archibald Oracle and
r. Adams with 90 fillibustors, had arrived at Tcpl,
in a very destitute condition.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
LETTER FROM HENRY MrJccs

We have been permitted to make the following en-.
tracts from letter received in ths city on SATURDAY
from Henry Meiggs, by gentleman with whom,
PREVIOUS to bis departure fom California, he had
s-mevhat intimate.
We have had the letter in our possession, and have
copied every portion, excspta few sentences in which
the public cannot possibly have any interest:
SANTIAGO, 18th jan lass.
Now while would lot at rrescut think
Of goiDs back to CSrra though h,d full permson 10
do feel that any successful effort tbs part u
former friends there - bring about better state OF feeling
have found many strange friends and % the ravht
stamp. TSee n nds would immedstsly place IN position
Ake money idly IL choose their kind Offers
but whilst matters rensa they now are liable all
be h,ssed BY sieh Of enemies choose
me and 90 rot care 20 20 tato business without
that Be annoyed until after specified time at exs
Godeiroy, Seim & Co. applied to the Governor and OBJ
tanned sqnisiton for my eEradon The Supreme Govern
hack upon sufficient testimony being produced SC prorfed
airGys that they take me.
and they choose to withdraw the proceedings fso all
hight II not, the worst will be their
,coId s rery much ray them for the have been
than brothers But they prefer not have
power 10 them, Be u So
live In despite OF all and shall seek my fortune who're
How would do petition be signed by such Of
my creditors choose TO allow to setting forth
that will be for the interest Of all concerned
withdraw the American Minister this place the reqns
ton for extracton and 10 allow BY that the
opportunity OF doing wea then could do for the eventual
Let the petition contain no cord Of trhiang for sympathy
Let it be frank and TO the point
desire pay my creditors 10 the last dollar IL my crci
desire that should strive do LET them the
Governor and he will for he, sake not ine withdraw the
my abilities, and my eHertOns shall until the last
day Of nv existence.
done all and therefore leave it with you merely adding
that il i<one be done at for is the tims
operating Chile and while the iron hot desire To strike.
Yours ever, H. MEIGGs"
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

rfr. HOYLE moved to strike out the enacting
clause.
Debate was then had on the merits Of the BILL in
which Mr.. N0RTHUP strongly urged its justice.
Messrs. PRESCOTT and VAN SANTVO0RD re-
phed on the other SIDE.
RMr. HOYLE, in order that the question might be
taken the bill, withdrew the motion TO strike out
enacting clause.
The substitute, as amended by Mr.. ODELL, was
then adopted.
Mr. FOOT then moved to strike out the enactng
clause. Carried.
The Committee then rose and reported the defeat Of
the bill.
Mr.. FOWLER moved to lay the report Of the Com
mittee on the table. Lost.
Mr. SCOTT moved 10 restore the enacting clause.
Carned-45 TO 43. Recess 10 81 p. m.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
THE LATEST NEWS.

To Edward II. Burnett, the Agent at Cfeseent City
of tie Pacific Express Company, we are indebted for
the following latest news on the subject
After the issue Of The Crescent CITY Herald extrs
Of the 25h inst the schooner Ellen arrived fron Port
Oxford and mouth Of Rogue River She reports that,
at the former place, the inhabitants were at work
building log fort, and making other preparations 10
defend themselves from expected attack OF the In
diars. The schooner not enabled TO communicate
with the sbOre at Rogue River consequence Of tbs
entire settlement with the exception of the fort being
in the hands Of the Indians.
The Ellen reports that every house the south
side had been burned to the ground; and she left
the houses on the nsrth nde were in flames Many
persons have been killed whose names have not been
enumerated, among Mr.. Wilson and John Chadwick
of San francisco.
meeting Of the citizens Of Crescent City was held
on the evening of the 23th when petition to the Gov
error OF California submitted 10 and signed By
nearly every male nhabitan, in town, reque, sting him
TO call out the volunteers of that place and 10 provide
otl means 10 enable the citizens 10 defend
the place. There not or ammunition in
town sufficient to equip twenty-five men. There
fifty United States troops stationed at Crcscent City,
which force in the opinion Of all, is totally Inadequate
10 def nd the place against the three or four hundred
Indians which have attacked the settlement ut the
mouth Of Rogue River. subscription was raised at
the meeting for the purpose of chaeng the schooner
Ellen to proceed to San Fraucsoc to convey the pet-
ton to the Governor, and TO request him TO cany our
the Necessary measures soen as possible.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

CALIFoRYIA-Cpon receiving the news OF the cleo
ton of Mr. Banks as Speaker of Congress- Mr. Beatty,
a Member Of the California Assembly, moved the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Rted That in the election of n P Banks Speaker Of
State Rights and our been outraged and that the
Legislature of California disapProyes OF the same and holds no
sympathy with those who assisted in such election -,
Rs,oIr.d That approve Of the manly and r'Shorwad
of Representatives IN congress
ae.Ssnt II 6Sns SaSna Y sH@af PGSss
Mr.. Beatty moved the resolutions be adopted
The Chair ruled that the resolutions were concur
rent and would have to lie over for one day, unless
the rule was suspended required by twohird vote
The motion to suspend the rule prevailed.
Mr.. Mcfarland moved TO lay the resolutions on The
table. Lost by Ayes 23-Noes IS.
Mr.. White moved that the resolutions be indefinitely
postponed.
Mr. Farley moved that they be referred to the Com
mttee on Federal Relations
After some discussion Mr.. Farley withdrew bis mo-
tion TO refer and offered the following substitute for
original resolution:
ReoIred BY tse AsemSy the Senate eonsarrns that the
election Of ~ P Banks Aspcaker Of the House Of Represen
tstves United States event deeply TO be depored
by every Of the non for that M Banks must be
ccusdeied exponent Of sectional feelings and principles
dameteay opposed the Consultation Of the Dni'ed states
the only and doctrines which viii insure ihs
perreuy Of Republican Institutions and tie preservation
MIR Rich moved the previous question.
motion to put the main question was lost by
a vote Of q ayes and AZ noes.
Mr. FarleyS substitute was then adopted by ayes 50
Mr. White offered an amendment to the substitute.
R,e4 That We resi with feelings Of deep Interest
ev Of the election Of ~ f. Banks Speaker OF u House
Of whatever be opinion as 10 the
rocy of such election do conceive 10 eNpeieut OF
eessay 10 express Legislative capacity eonee
r il Of more importance carry those views Of ret:ench
mont and reform adopted and AyoCsted by al the last
non the popularity whoh alone has given US seats upon a
foor 90. . ~ ,,-,..-,.....a
Mr. Gray offered substitute for Mr.. W bite amenu-
ment: ~.., -
Rcored By THE House that as we are no. ;sfseny &C.
quanted with the political views OF the Hon n pSIt ~
a. Stesker Of the House Of Representative we w reah SIX
pressing that might be regarded vote OF eeuIe on
he rnary aud readily appre ste @ Ieeo'
Of organization such al uDexAmpied eonpe,.
Mr. Dustin moved TO indefinitely postpone the sub
siiute for the amendment-lost, ana motionto ADOPT
was lOst-Ayes l3, Noes 81.
motion 10 adjourn lost
A motion to adopt Mr.. Whites amendment wa lost
Ayes L. Noes SO.
The Chair stated that now the question was on the
final passage Of Mr.. Farley's substitute.
Mr.. Mcfarland appealed from the decision oi the
Chair. The Chair sustained.
The motion on the final passage OF Farley su5sti-
tute was adOpted-Ayes 80, Noes 10.
A motion TO indefinitely postpone the motion 70 re-
consider prevailed. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
RECOVERY OF THE LOST BOOKS OF AD-
ANS * Co.
Fre-s ~ .4lia CaItforaid.

An unusua, excitement prevailed throughout the
CITY Yesterday in consequence Of the mysterious re-
covery Of the missing books OF Adams x Co., when
has been claimed necessary TO full knowledge
OF the amount Of treasure and asset turned over 10
the receiver by that house a. the time Of ts fiiure.
These books are also expected to furnish lmporAht
testimony in the action being tired in the fonr,h
District Court, entitled II. NJ. Noglee ". A. A Cohen
Receiver ..,
fact OF their recovery generally known has scarc-
" been equaed since the memorable 22d febrgf.ry,
is55 when the doors OF Adams Co were INST closed
against the creditors. People ran TO aud tro' making
sn1icus inquiries a. TO the tuthrnesS OF ther report
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
SANDWICH ISLANDS:

By the arrival of the L. y. Foster we have dates
from Honolulu to the 2d inst. The news Is unimport-
ant. The bark Frances Palmer Paty, twenty five
days from this place, arrived the 30th OF January.
The news of the death Of Archibald Barclay esq, the
Kings Commissioner in London, had been received.
Also the intelligence of the recognition of q. T. Aen
as Vice Consul to the City Of Oregon and other ports
on the Columbia, and W. 6. Dunlap, for Olympia ana
other ports on Puget Sound. Public notice was gives
that Saturday the 9th inst, would be observed ss
holiday, being bis Malesty's birthday.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
FROM PUGET soUNp-NDIAN FIGHT.

BY the bark Madonna, which arrived here Feb. 90
from Port Madison, W. T., we have news from Puge
Sound TO Feb. 81.
The friendly Indian chief, Pat Cannon, has had Q
fight with the Chcktats. He left his camp on Snow
Gully River, and fell in with FIVE Of the Clicktat In
dians and took them prisoners. They refused to an.
swer his questions 40 he beheadsd two Of them, and
sent their heads into Seattle The remaining three to
their lives, agreed to give him all the information
they could. Cannon took them along as guides lie
then, with 100 warriors, soon overlook large body
of the enemy, surprised and routed them, and killed
great many. He had four of his men killed. He hun
self was wounded.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
FROM TEXAS.

NEw.ORLEAss, Wednesday, March 20, 1856:
The steamship Perseverance has arrived here with
Galveston dates TO the 22d.
The Indians were troublesome and citizens on the
frontier were organizing companies for protection.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

faculties. 1t viii be remembered that Madame Bishop
nent from Sir Henry, were Bberaliy educated at his
expense, in England. But one of them Is married the
other II siding still in the vicinity Of LONDON, with
rea. relative
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
TWO WEEKS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS.
sI,261,oOO IN GOLD.

The steamship Illinois, Capt. Boggs, from Asp,n-
wall March 10, arrived at this port yesterday. she
brings million -and-a-quarter in specie, on freight
and $50 passengers. The dates from San FRANCISCO
are TO the 9Th Of March.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

PROVIDENCE, Thursday, March 27, 1856.
Nicholas Brown, esq, Of Warwick, has accepted
the nomination Of Lieut.. iGovernor on the Know
Nothing ticket in place Of Anderson C. Rose, declined
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

MILWAUKEE,, Thursdsy, March 81, 1856.
The Assembly to-day, by a vote Of 81 TO g. resolved
TO recognize Mr.. Bashford as Governor. Mr. Macarthur
also has desisted from his opposition, and concluded to
act as Lieutenant Governor
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

ConNUTATIoS OF SESTLscE.- John Donovan,
who was sentenced TO death In Buffalo for murder ,
has been ordered TO the State Prison i9T lie.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
FIRE AT LYNCHBURG, VA.

BALTIMORE, Thursday, March 81, 1856.
The Piedmont Machine Works at Lynchburg, Va,
was burned OH Tuesday. Loss 800, 900.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
ASSEMBLY.


BREAKwATER CAPE MAY.
Amessage was received from the Governor commnni'
eating a series of resolutions adopted by the New
Jersey Legislature relative to the construction of
breakwater at Cape May.
GENERAL ORDERS.
The following entitled bills were taken up in Com
mittee of the Whole, and disposed OF as indicated;
To vest in the Board of Supervisors OF Dutchess
County power to contract for the support OF the
Poor in said County and to dispose OF the present POOR
House and Farm Progress reported and bill referred
to be reported complete.
in Washington, Duchess County, to select ana pro-
cure a site for Sehool-house. Same disposition.
For the relief of the Elmira Female College. Third
To authorize the Black River and Utica Railroad
Company TO increase their rate OF fare to four cents
per mile.
Harbor and Ellisburgh Railroad. Carried.
Mr. VAN SANTNO0RD moved TO include the
New-York Central Railroad. Lost. Mr. V. 5. moved
to strike out "four cents" and insert two cents.
Lost.
MIR. JENKINS'S motion to include the Sackett's
Harbor and Elisburgh Railroad then recOnSdered
and withdrawn, when the bill, originally taken up,
was ordered to a third reading.
To provide for the distribution Of standard works of
American authors among the libraries of District
Schools. Third reading
To authorize the City Of Utica TO borrow money to
provide for the support of its City Government and to
authorize the imposition Of a tax to pay the same.
Third reading.
For the relief of contractors under chapter 1923 Of the
Laws of 1854. Providing for paying to the contract
os the IS per cent of the contract price reserved oy
the State.
Mr.. SPEAKER moved substitute for the bill, al
lowing interest on the amount reserved by the state
which Is IS per cent the monthly estimates from the
time the reservation is made until it is paid.
Mr. NORTHUP sustained the amendment, and
Mr.. ODELL was opposed to departure from the
past policy Of the State as is proposed in the amend
ment; and with regard to this amendment he wanted
the State secured completion of the work.
Mr.. FOOT looked upon the motion as proposition
TO have the State take from the Treasury certain
sum, and give il to the contractors in addition TO the
Piiee for which they agreed to do the work. He was
decidedly opposed to the proposition.
Mr.. ODELL moved 10 amend the substitute by
completed. Accepted by Mr. Speaker,
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

forgotten that but fos their holding out Ia that poa
ton the whole ooss would be comparatively closr 70
the sayages.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28


Common prudence will suggest to our citizens tne
necessity Of adeptine some measures to prevent the
possibility Of surprise either in our immediate VI
entity or in the neighboring settlements. we DO not
apprehend that the Indians will be sbeto drlo1ge the
men q. the mouth Of Rogue River still Is not u DO
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28

HALIFAX, Thursday, March 27-Midnight.
Up to the present moment there are no signs Of the
steamship Canada, now in her thirteenth day.
The steamship Arabia arrived here from Boston at
lol p M, and is now about departing again for Lv-
erpool.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
ruy PENNSYLVANIA "UNIoN" STATE CON-
yENTION.

HARRISBURG, Thursday, March 81, 1856.
Tho Convention this morning nominated the follow
ing State ticket. p,pw,u PHELPS
r.n.l Csum issoneI. hOMAS COCHhAN.
svrseyor General. ...............B. LAPORTE.
Adjourned sine dte.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
Sneoie list Of the Illinois:
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR THE FORTNIGHT
ENDING MARCH 5.

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