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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
from the Richmond Soulful
Hunter, Toombs and Seward-By a Black
Republican.
[oorrespondenee Of the Albany EvenIng Journal

Repu0nCau.
Correspondence of the Albany Evening Journal
WASHINGTON, March %, 1858.
The damaging speech of Senator Crittenden
yesterday, against Lecompton, stimulated the
Slave Power to put forward their strongest men
to reply to the eminent Kentuckian. Time was
when, if stunning blow against the Kansas
policy of the Propaganda was to be returned,
the task naturally devolved on Douglas as the
most skillful forensic gladiator on that side OF
the Senatorial arena. But, alas for their cause,
they are now compelled to receive the point of
his weapon on their shields or on their bosoms,
while the work of parrying or repelling heavy
blows from the Opposition is by common con-
sent assigned to Toombs.
If close student of character, and gener-
al reader of political biography, were asked to
designate the five chief men of the Senate, think
he would promptly name Seward Douglas Crit
tenden, Toombs and Hunter. Ofthese, Seward
and Hunter are the most philosophical thinkers,
and the most polished rhetorCians. Their
speeches will be permanently incorporated a
nong the "Works" of American statesmen
Stewards will live longest, because they are in
trinsicaly the ablest, and discuss topics of the
most enduring interest to mankind.
Douglas and TOombs are the keenest, strong
est debators; and, in imprcssing an immediate
auditory, are the most effectual speakers. Of
these two, Douglas is the most subtle, terse
compact and pointed. He has more intensity
but less fertility of mind than Toombs; but the
Illinoisian's maied.coat is closer wrought than
the Georgian's; so, though he is equally daring
and vigorous in onslaught, he is less liable to be
pierced with the weapon of his foe. Indeed, in
the hand to hand foray of the forum, Douglas
probably equals any ofthe times.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

ATTEMPT on THE LIFE OF A MEMBER OF THE
CABINEr-SEcRETARY TnoMPsoS, OF THE INTERIOR
DEPAKTMENr.-In our Geographic columns on
attempt on the life of Secretary Thompson. We
give the facts of the case coming to hand by the
Washington ID. CO. Star.
This forenoon, at about ] 10 o'clock, Mr.. Peter
BesancOn, jr., of Louisiana, late clerk in the
Pension Office, called on the Secretary of the In
terror in the Department, and in answer to his
inquiries, was informed by that fnnctionarY, as
the reason why he was dropped last year, that
he was not reported among the most Efficient
clerks, when, under the law, it became neceSsa-
ry to reduce the clerical force of the Pension
bureau. BcSancon then told the Secretary that
whoever reported him to be inefficient, was
damned liar; and the Secretary told him he
could have no further conversation with him on
the subject, rs it was not proper that he should
listen to such abuse of the officers of his De-
partment. Turning to leave him, Besancon fol-
lowed him, uhe Secretary exclaming, 81 de-
mand to know who was your informant" when
Secretary Thompson again declined TO converse
with him on the subject. Besancon then struck
him violent blow behind the ear, as he (Secre.
airy ThompSOn) was walking away.
The Secretary, turning instantly, discovered
Besancon in the act of drawing revolver, and
seizing him so as to pinion his arms to his side,
threw him to the floor with such force MS to dis
locate his (Bcsaucon's) shoulder, and We bilieve,
break his arm also; the Secretary falling heavi-
" on him, and preventing him from cooking his
revolver by Seizing his hand and holding it
The bystanders had time to Interfere and wrench
the weapon from Besancon's hand; where
upon Secretary Thompson released him, and
he taken up and placed in an adioin-
ing room for safe keeping, by those who had
rushed to the scene of the occurrence.
! Secretary Thompson has made out order
| for his admission to the Washington IufirInary
for surgical treatment.
! 1t seems to us the attempt on his life, must
have been the result of the arrangement of Be
sancon, whose mind has for some time past been
somewhat unsettled, through his domestic diff
culteS
Or. Rhett, of South Carolina, who happened
to be present, promptly set the dislocated Shout
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
BENTON DBADl

We are sorry to be called upon to note the
death of this great Statesman, although he had
considerably overrun the three score and ten
years of mans allotment here on earth. He
has gone ere yet all of his great project of
abridging the Congressional debates, fully
completed but between his Senatorial record
and his writings since then, he has left a name
behind him such as few men have won. He
was man who had the will and energy to do
right. He made himself unpopular among his
former friends, in his old dnys, by daring to fol-
low out his convictions-but posterity will hon.
or Benton:for the steps which he took.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

DYSPEPSIA, HEADACHE AND INDIGESTION, by
which all persons are more or less affected, can
usually be cured by taking moderate exercise,
wholesome food, and dose of Boerhave's Hol-
land bitters, one hour before each meal. See
advertisement.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
wFoR INTERESTING READING MAT
TER, SEE FIRST PAGE.

To Correspondsnts-ou correspondents would
confer favor upon US by writing only on one
side of the paper When closely written upon
both sides, the Communication causes US deal
of trouble that wc do not altogether feel JUST
fled in undergoing, unless the production has
more than ordinary merit. Attention to this
matter on the part of correspondents will more
certainly ensure the appearance of the favor, and
at the same time save us much inconvenience.
InponrANT News from Mexico, will be found
in our New Orleans dispatches this morning
Revolutions and re-revolutions are now the or
der fthe day, in that poor old half-breed cOun
try. The prospects of the "Constitutionalsts,
look very squally.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

MEXICAN INrmauEs.-We see it stated in an
exchange, that before the fall and flight ofCom-
onfort, some Calilornians, advocates of terrific
rial aud slavery extension, had made arrange
ments with him, as the chief executive of Mex
leo, whereby they were to open up and devcl-
Ope the resources ofSonora, and in return to
have half of all the land they should survey
This is probably only new version of the mat
ter fished up several months ago from the
California papers, respecting the Sonora Mining
and Colonization Company. Though Comon-
fort has fallen, the American parties want to
make believe that the scheme is still good, and
it is partly to hurry its success that Senator
Gwin, who is said to be concerned in it, isstim-
ulatng the organization of Arizona.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

BRrrIsH WEST INDlEs.--Iu consequence of the
announcement that General Scott aid 20 to
California to superintend the Utah Expedition
business, the people ut Jamaica expr ted to see
him on his way ont, ON board the steamship
Star of the West, and after making great prePa
rations to receive him, were much disappointed
to find him missing when the steamer arrived
At Demerarn, the people were making arrange
ments for the importation of another cargo OF
immigrant laborcrs from the destitute inhabi-
tants of the Cape de Verde Islands There had
been several commercial failures at Georgetown
and Berbice mainly among the Portuguese One
of the latter committed suicide in consequence
of not being able to meet bill at maturity
American produce was abundant Weather
fine. but rather too dry for the sugar cane The
Trinidad government has resolved to mako ap-
plication for the introduction into that Island,
during the present year, of three thousand Sc
poys from India, and five hundred Coolies from
China. 4 severe shock Of an earthquake had
occurred Mt Dominica. At Antigua. the labor
question in agitation, and the Assembly
had passed resolutions in favor of ,Sepoy immi-
grafton.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
Trustee's Sale,

Lambdln and their wives, and from Jesse LantE and
J. Iubbe me, April 1885, and recorded In
the Clerks office for Ohio county, book No page
246 will expose - sale AZ the front door Of the Court
House said county, Wednesday the 18th day OF Nay
ISIS, the following property ViE certain tract
eel Of land situate the side OF the Ohio river In the
NJ Ohio, the State OF Virginia. estimated to
tain one hundred aud acres, more or less adj
joining Of Andrew p Woods, the South and
East, and those Of Philip Rely the Norhheing the
same land sold and conveyed by Samuel C. Farmer and
Daniel Farmer, and their wives Jane Farmer their
mother, by deed dated March 3;st, 1856.
SALE - 24O, with interest 1000 from April
1st 1855, and the OF sale cash day
sNIr $50 the lat day OF April 1852 g. $50 the lst
day April 1850; $2 GOO the 1st day APRIL 1861;
E220 the LIST day OF April 1862 tina LIST day Of
April 1865 81 800 the LIST day OF April 1884, and
day of April, 1865.
such remainder. DANIEL G. LIST,
aps-dAwtd Trustee.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
Give Thousnnd DoIInrs RewnFd!

WE viii pay the above restoration
nation that may lead 70 ascertain his fate Whether aiiv
or dead He LEFT hts eountnEhOuse the afternoon of
past4 o'clock and has not been heard pre-
Tga that on the way 70 his house, he may have lost bis
fallen into the Mississippi embarked steamboat
stun be disabled give information as TO his 9heea-
bouts He Is German BY BIRTH With east Of features and
hair rather gray and curly fair oomplexiOn beard
erect Is dignhed In his department. speaks French
and German, is my OF age, had resident
clad In light brown froe dark grey pantaIOons 6ne
linen win gold fancy shirt sleeve buttons 'Patsnt
with colored stripes. He carried In his pocket an
his button holes MostiIeiy ne had about him Ssme
or visiting cards, by which he might easily be Identified
an5-1x 81 81. Charles street. New Orleans.
IN PIECES of New Velvet Tapestry and BTaS5ei5 Car
prices j. q g. HARBOUR Rs ''''
Family and Extra Flour,
100 BBLS. Novelty brand Family flour,
wv 3 ES9 RslS DO ,,S do Extra Flour,
Just received aud for sale by D0ANE ADANs.
apl No. 80 Main Il.
Carpets.
100 ad i u ~ e S 7 EiSi . ED 1;sO5s5s q Gel
AGRAL4. FIG URED, STRIPED GHd R1dG C1RF:E7S
yard, and do superior figured for 81 rentI superne si
es vsIrs In carp sS 6ra SE 81 21 5yShsIe
ing, - vide, for only 25 cents yard Al eSra o1si,tr
Rag Csrpet - wide, for IS eents.
Nery hne Hearth Rugs yards long for only a. So
worth IN reality 80 lapS9ml ALEx. HEYMAH
IN 000 BOLTS WALL PAPER-The best aSEortu,e1t
lO9OOO IN the eityabout 80 different pattern Ta,,e
Ing price from "lp 70 One Dollar bolt ms sfSet
u az asi1 and In good order, be sold Ios -
want Of good and cheap article win please can anJ -.
-1 aPs ny ''0'k, ). c. M aA re TI;. 5,
70 YE AND OATS wASTED-TFe are paving tbs MOI,
~ Cash price for Rye and Oatl. D0ANE 4 ADANs
aPl 10. 50 Main 81
fRESh from the Pubshers large lot New Music spT-
and Duets Musicians are invited ~ cali ar enn,ie
l--' PAYNE : Co.
DRIED PA CHEY
D BUSHELS Dried Peaehes-pure artieis--tr., ,...,
- ed and for safe By TapIi In PUlfPHRFY
HATSl HATSI HATS
- AVERY, Hat and Cap manufa eturer ms On h,rt
IAIks rnent OF the Iate Spring fsshIo1r e.;
telen VII please can and e1al1ne Tor themselves
nhg1 4 AVERY. ] ~ e Main Am 81
EATS, Poot on, Caster on AID Sweet on, Is Fss-ly.
- ana Tor tais a. tmha6l s. FUNDEyBFRSss
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

THE following pertinent question was address
sed to lawyer in neighbOring village:
''If distance lends enchanunent TO the view
and the view refuses to return it, can distance
obtain any legal rcdressPn
The lawyer refuses to answer until he receives
retainer.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
DIED.

On Saturday, the 10th inst at OK O'Clock P NJ, WARREN
WOODS WATT son Of D. 1. and Elizabeth Watt, aged
years, II months, and 10 days.
The funeral will take place at O'Clock This Afternoon
residence Watt, fifth street, South Whee
ling. The friends OF the family invited to attend.
pittsburgh papers please eopy.l
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
j. 7. SCOTT.
No. 157 Main street, Wheeling. va.
Wholesale and Retail

Watches. Clocks. Jeweary, Witch q Clock
HIateriuIs, Tools. GlusHes,
Culver Plated and Britannia Ware, Gold Pens
- es Gold and Silver Spectacles Port Monnaies Purses
Card Cases oabas Work Boxes Brushes Combs Perfume
Fancy Soaps Pocket Knives Scissors RazorS ReVolvers
Pistols Ger Sill Plated Specks Spoons Forks Regaiia
SILK Guards Steel Keys Steel PENS Jet and Coral Goods
and general assortment useful and fancy articles
Having lately added very largely to stock, both In
offer to
Watohmalzers, Merchants, Pedlars.
and the public generally very complete assortment
the lowest prices
watchesAn CLOCKS carefully repaired and warranted.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

Cosr OF LIVING IN the UrAu ExPkDrT1oS-A
private letter from an officer of the Second ORA.
goOns, on service in Utah, has been cOmmuni-
Gated to the Boston Journal The writer gives
a statement of army prices-current The cost
of supplies, other than regular rations, seems to
be repectably heavy. Salt was selling at S. per
pound; green tea was 81 30, and black 81
pound; coarse boots were $la per pair; whisky,
50 gallon; common felt hats, go; buttons.
Gets apiece; tobacco So pOunnd; brandy, So
a gallon, and cigars 20 cents each. Cutlery Of
all kinds was very scarce and high pistols not
to be had at any price; while -four was 800
barrel, or $50 per cwt The force does not
indulge largely in Injuries
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
New Advertisements.
Just Reoeived and Now Open.

Just Received and Now Open.
WE take pleasure in informing friends patrons and
w the public generally thRt have just received
Spring stock of CLOTHS, CASSL1LERES& TESTLHGS
together with general assortment Of Gents Furnishing
Goods-R Of which will sell prices to suit the times
We only call feeling confident that you examine
stock will be satisfied that cannot be exceed either
in the style quality of the goods offered for sale We
know that stock consists of FlhOndLLe Goods and
Cheap GOods, and prepared to make them up
der In style second to either East West Of the
mountains, and at short notice. At No.
1O2 Main Sc. WHEELER LARIN,
apl2 Merchant Taiors
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
FashionabIe Dancing.

IOROPESSOR MILLER will reopen his Dancing Academy
At the Washington Hall for the last Of this
son. on Friday and Saturday next April th and
ladies' Misses and Masters from 70 p NJ and for Gen.
Prof Miller offers the liberal inducement teach at the
reduced price Of $500 pupil for the whole POF
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

Awful 0ATM.--It appears that on tho arrival
of the detachment of the 18th Highlauders at
that 'place of skulls" Cawnporc, after the mas
sacre Of onr countrymen, women and children.
they by some means or other found the remains
of one of General Wheeler's daughters. The
sight was horrible, and aroused them to that
pitch, that gathering around they took the hair
from off the poor girls head portion of which
was carefully selected aud sent home to her sur
viving friends. The remainder they equally d.
viCied amongst themselves; and on each man re-
cciving his carefully served out portion, they all
quietly and very patiently applied themselves
to the tedious task of counting out the number
of hairs contained in each individuals lot, and
when this task was accomplished they one and
all swore most solemnly that for as many hairs
as they held in their liners so many of the cruel
and treae herouS mntineers should die by their
hands!- oath that they viii to doubt most
religOusly keep.-Hoag Rong piper.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12


Excess of receipts ordinary expenses s4Vs24a 81
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTs.--Of the
Virginia public debt, the Richmond Enquirer
says:
One law fixes the first day of May next for
the resumption of specie payments-the other
requires that the banks shall prepare for revo-
luton in their mode of redemption. With these
dent that the banks can extend but little specie
accommodations during the next few months
Now, it so happens that the State Government
will require on the LIST July, about 81, 100000
in specie, to pay the interest on the public debt.
If the banks cannot supply this, then the State
must repudiate, by suspendng the payment of
her debts
The passage of the tax bill has been delayed,
till commissioners of the revenue cannot have
their work prepared for the sherifFs before the
LIST of Jnly. So no taxes will he paid into the
Treasury till late in the fall-perhaps none be-
fore December.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

NovkL IxsrRAScR,-The Baltimore Patriot
mentions the fact that an insurance company in
that city now take risks on rents Owners of
property, therefore, in addition to the facilities
of insurance against loss by fire and food, can
iasure against want Ofteuantry.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
CHEOPLAsTIC PROCEss.

An Improvement IN Mechanical Dentistry.
DR. G. w MOORE would respectfully
Inform The citizens OF WheeIIng anl The
0IffVYyA public generally that having just reuTnri
from Baltimore, where from personal IN
strueon from the Patenee Dr. A A. Handy, and oG Dr.
Church, DsHonytrator OF Operative Dentistry In Tie Bl
tmore Dental College, and having purchased tn Tzi
TO use the above named Improvement he Is prepared
TO Introduce his patrons this method in As
practice Of Dentistry This process sIrpssses
tee, In the following particulars:
lst secures absolutely at to the all
consequently to the mouth.
3D. As spaces len for the Iodgment Of food Ors
secret this work Is remarkable for It's eeanness
81 Partial SETS from 70 full set. D.. inserted
with perfect without the cfas ssHg',
which destructive the natural and ought
be BY every operator regarding the god
4h. In point Of strength possesses superiority
over all other methods.
5 Prom Its nice adaptation feels proportion
to is WeiRht
The public are invited 70 call specimens
Dr. NJ. has purchased the exclusive right ey 81
Wheeling aud Is also authorized 20 sell rights for OHIO aaA
lgIcs near tie W. e C.,srea, OsapIfas srest Csirs
FfeSiiHO. u.hzi-la
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
M'LuRE HOUSE-

House 70 te shaving saloon Bush's Library De-
pot, under the MLure House. where usual prepared
TO Accommodate my customers the public generally,
all the branches Of my business RHISEHAEF GAUS.
N.B-fhe bath thnr0u Kliy retffri and
prepared for Summer Warm and cold LOths always
in readiness srs IN
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12

A Western editor, in speaking of steamboat
explosion, says that three were slightly" killed
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-04-12
WILDE e BRO


p EsPEOTFULI.Y inform the public that they have
IL csiyed of the largest and most fashionable invoi
city Of wheeling comprising French Ensish and Ameri
purchased below the customary Ag1res and
will be sold cOrrespondingy lo beautiful styles Of Glazed
Paper at Is cents Roll the offered elsewhere at
lsaf II wish bargains give call, deter
neSton of WHo oi 5F sg 40 sns
lob our goods at most favorable rates Oar stock en-
carried over nom last year. apT
lust RECEIVED PER STEAMER PERSIA, 2OT Gross OF
~ ON Ius rem male expressly Io5 OuI
own trade These celebrated Pens have no rival aud can
az SpT ''-4 - - NO''''' D WILDE 4 BRO
WHITE GOODs-Eiegant Pig'd Swiss MusiinS,
w French Muslins for Party Dresses,
Jones, celebrated make Of cambries, Jaeeonets and
French and English Brilliautes,
APT HEIsKELI { swEARiNGEN.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Swiss, Jaeconet Lace
Insertings Muslin hands, Thread Laees Morning Gowns
elegantly embroidered, with great variety other
apt HEIsKELL 4 swEARINGEN
IT0UsEKEEPING GOoDs-A complete and full stock Of
reoeTeG EaPsl HEIsKELI i s%E3R Gs;esH
PONNETs-BOunets, Misses and ChidrenG' Plats, Bon
net Ribbons and Paras9s jus. Teeeiysd
HAwIs-shawIs great variety; Hoop Skirts Crino-
y line, &C. laP7l HEisKEIL swEARINGEN.
CHEESE r..
An BOXES Prime Cheese and for sale by
f'I APT SMITH GORRELL.
POT ;gPeFIoF gSI fGE ;Ss q the
T AXE SUPERIOR RAsPDERRY.-9.O0O plants for sale
II cheap. laPII SMITH GoRRELL
an BBLS. Applies,
ONI 10 bbls. Rye Flour,
so Bushels Corn Neal
20 Doc. Buckets
10 do Tubs for sale by
APT SMITH 4 GoRRELL.
Southern Flour.
R0 BBLs st. Louis Mills, strictly for Family just
O'' ceived and for sale by
aps I. N. HUMPHREY.
A Lso-51 bushels Of Corn Meal, just received BY
"A apo l. n. PUN PHREY.
REMOVAL!
LEES COMMERCIALC COLLEGE
rs REMOVED TO No. 50 Main Street. directly
over Mr. George Roberts Window Blind FACTORY, In the
Union Han Building DAVID LEE,
Practical Instructor Of Bookkeeping,
1ph-lW Commercial Accounts &c, &C.
Notice. ~
THE firm Of HAHN, SahnPr Co. desoITed by mutual
consent The business Of the late settled
by VIZ WALLACE, 20 whom all Lilla and 70
whom all money due the late firm must be paid.
april 1, 1888 ap5-iw
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\ s. 'A''lf''' + NEW FIRM.

DRS. ia RTLETT VINOHEIL, Dentifts. Iil
<LLll1ttSiing va
DR.. Ninehell being compelled by his rapidly
busIness, his facilities for doing
Pleasurein informing his friends and the public that eha
formed business connection with y. s. Rrett T. D.
EhO has had fifteen xPerienesiah DI
tai profession.
Drs. B. 81 W. prepared to perform every opera oEin
Surgcaland Mechanical familiar vic,
practice all the improvements of the DentaIA
that for beauty durability and practical
their Artificial Teeth shalln be surpassed.
Peraons Who have deuied themselves the pleasure ard
comfort Of Artificial Te from the crest dread
during he necessary preliminary tStTac
tion OF the old teeth and roots Informed that
process entirely unlike Ether aP-ea
bic in most cases and iH Ti tech
now extracted Wthoutpafn.
information advice APPertaning to their profes
sion they will be pleased 70 give gratis.
Please call specimens OF Artificial Teeth.
~ OhHee open At all hours. ~rpIG