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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31

MERIHANTs' { dROHANIcs BRSR a
TrO1.1s MuEELIN9, Dec, %, 1855
ELS Bank vii be closed usual on satnTIi.- -.
y tShratmaS) and the Saturday foIIoEipT ne
: uecSE-tlll Jan. j. & RRinS y
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31
HATS

PICCOLOMINI HATS.
II usT RECEIVED ioe Of tas above hr I:x5-ess Cali
= ~ -sse hem. [Hov16I s. H1RPER 4 BRO.
Is Plush Reeeived this day very large
etLsan s With plush, for aud boys.
X AIRA BEaHDY.-A snalI quantity OF very suprriOr
4aei''y FOR tss a fnov2S1 s.PT%DESsHRG'3.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31
FOR SALE,

+ oHRER for sale the property known Co..
b ~ s atrest and sprgg House ally, In ne citT a.
Also - acres OF valuable coal "
ers lS I'd four miles from the city Bank op
SfaIG 1he coal bank viii be sold publicly IN ~.
a9Saaay IN January, , At the Court Heuse n 3 On nEst
- 80 %ss1y1 J. H. PENDLETON
street In bie q no 4P 1s 1852 tae properly On John
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31

merchants g Mechanics Bank
rT1uE ANNA, ,....,. WHEELING, DEC %, ISIS.
- year ls19, Will be held Bankiup HopS - ~
o. wheeling on Monday, the 10Th day 9sse
Mn ne nouEs Of 10 A. r. and n, for the election ~
~ OiLessors ior the Mother Bank Seven Direstor" ~,
nS =, a. a3Egantovn, and Seven Directors Sor tS
ja5s A. POINT Pleasant and for other purposes s
- S, BRADY, CaSh'r
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31

q ,oLIpAE sALEs-we viii commence on this day 10
60 ne price upon entire Of Winter Dress
Toss 70 VII: French MetinoeS aud Cashmeres ThlGs
Sj Eaisneias, Robes, Robe o1s, De-
iss' &C, Our stock OF these goods sfiu
- esing much the most deSrable have brought
W have also fesVery pretty Cioaks Isf,, ais
'e dsciss cheap Nov Is the time for bargains.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31

meEEtnaet Prfnts q -
a GOOD assortment Of new Et,i. 49,.
a Leee % ny ldec91l MARSH 4 F1V VIZ 5ass
A9LEs DIE, GAUNTLET JaIl received =.
tSLCaD sHEEFING and sHIRTING{ an 7-i5,I
- I 5SS5Hs5- ldsezll AIARsH Z TSYII 16I re-
y s51T lev more pIeceS oI I6SI
esszl MARSH ( FAyIop
Psto C9RRAHTs Prunes Raslns, AInaond.
PTeserLs5 p - SingsF Ia Syrup, Preserved
IiIi EsAeies, BEandy Peaches CissS,s
ssrTne. srd seasheS Fresh Tomatoes Fresh Iii
every TSriety n s5i 9; ksSne1 Aqstar togetheF ia
deem W. A. EDWARnSE mn
Id FAMILY Rye W4IsRFY q a9eee.
Ssrso hl'te and tOr sale BY .1Ps'aor article,
ITS-1I5 = Wa EDWARDS DRo.
~ fiHE-PRooP SAFRs. Idsesi ~ SLI :. FRkSIIUAI
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31
NORTH WEsFERN BANK OF YTkITINTJ

NVtrH WESTERN BANK or VIRGINIA., -
Cr,1yp , HHEELIkG, December %, 1855 I
~ 1hne1l meeting Of The stoekholders Of this Bank
the election OF Six Directors for the Parent BanE
ana SSe 1s each Of the Branches, yin be held az ths Bsn
.gE o4e IN wheeling, on TUESDAY, the EIGHTEYSTH jaT
- next (beins the third Tuesday of tlat r.o
SS1sneins 81 eleven O'Clock y. and closing al a.
5sE ~, By order Of the Board. r.
-sS.S-oil 9en. IS. - 49,. :. p.LLAAB. Chshtr--
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-31

FOR SALE
IOEWs aaulber SO and IS in the I'd Presbvtert,n r,
S5nantry Produce taken in exchange. Apply u ~
JACOB H0RSBROoR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEWELL'S
Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,


WARRANTED to prevent all accidents from the
w use of ETHEREAL Oil or Burning Fluid, or any
other explosive compounds used for the production Of
light The invention is applied TO all common Lamps
and Lamp Feeders and also to the Solar Lamps, Ian.
terms Bnnacle Lamps, &C. | invite the attention of
the public to NEWELLS IMPROVED SOLAR FLU
I'D LAMP, for families, in the Argand form, which
burns with clear steady light, and consuming less
fluid than any other Lamp, as it consumes not only
the fluid but all the vapor arising from it while burn.
ing These Lamps are applied to Chandeliers for par
lors and are particularly adapted to Churches, Facto
ries, Hotels Saloons, Ships, dc Oil Lamps can be
altered to safety, using the same shade and chimney.
Over 100000 of these Lamps and Cans have been
sold since 1852 and no accident has occurred from
their use For sale, wholesale and retail. only By
ALFRED II. REIP,
337 Baltimore st.
Also, BURNING FLUID at the market price, LAMP
SHADES and CHIMNEYS.
Please read the following certificate of the entire
safety and efficacy of these devices:
Mr.. A. ID. Rep-Dear ri have carefully exam
er, invented by Mr.. John Newell, of Boston, and
satsned that in this application of the principle of the
"Davy, Mr.. Newell has furnished the public with
perfect safeguard against all danger from explosion in
the use OF the ordinary burning fluids With this
Lamp an explosion is impossible, even with the most
careless treatment. Respectfully yours,
WIN. E. A. AIKEN, NJ D.,
Professor of Chemistry, University Of Md.
Baltimore, Feb 26, 1858.
have similar recommendations from DR.. Lewis II.
Steiner Prof. of Chemistry, Maryland College of Phar
macy DIR. A. Snowden Piggott Analytical and Con-
sulting Chemist; Professors B. Sliman, ST., Charles
T. Jackson, Aug. A. Hayes, John Torrey, and many
others of equal merit.
Baltimore, March 81, 165S-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

A petition has been signed by upwards of one
hundred of the members of the General Assem-
bly, of the State, requesting our Senators in Con-
gress to advocate the claims of Alexandria,a Jas the
most suitable place for the location of the pro-
posed National Foundry.
During the debate in Congress, on Friday last,
Ex-Governor Smith, of Virginia, read Governor
Wise out of the Democratic party for writing
the letter to the Tammany Hall Committee.
The Chicago Press has an advertisement, forty
columns long, of lots in that city delinquent for
taxes. This is attributed to the crushing effect
of the late financial panic.
The New York Herald says that Ex-Mayor
Wood is about to institute suit against Horace
Greedy, of the Tribune, containing secen han
dred and fifty counts!
1t is rumored that Judge Parker will be a
candidate for Congress in opposition to MIR.
Faulkner, at the next election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
A Man of Nerve.

The papers contain lengthy accounts of the
evidence elected in regard to the conspiracy to
take the life of the French Emperor in January
last. 0rsini, the leading spirit in the affair,
seems to have been a man of remarkable nerve.
He manufactured the Eliminating powder, with
which the shells were charged, in England, and
transported it to France in wet cloths. Suisse
quently it became necessary to get it perfectly
dry, and he held it before fire for the purpose,
thermometer in hand, to regulate the heat at
the imminent risk of bringing upon himself the
awful death he was preparing for Louis Napo-
leon. The ascent of the mercury one degree
might have produced an explosion and blown
him to atoms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
The Religious Awakening.

For some weeks past the newspapers of the
country have teemed with accounts of the re.
markable religious revival, which, commencing
in New York city, has spread to almost every
town in the Union. Even the ribald New York
Herald, although sneering and disappearing,
gives regular intelligence on the subject. How
ever the skeptic may view the matter, the Chris
tian rejoices in it as movement full of hope for
man in this world and the next All men must
wonder as they look on. 1t is indeed something
strange to see prayer meetings held in the thea
tres and bar-rooms of a large city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
March "a, 1855
Counterfeit Notes.

There are great many counterfeit bank-notes
in circulation in this community, some of then
so well executed as to deceive very readily
These notes are made by Photographic instru
ments, and are almost invariably paler than the
genuine notes. Ten Dollar spurious notes OIL
the Merchants Bank, of Newbern, n. O., are
quite current. The vignette on the right corner
of these is very indistinct. Those on the Wheel
ing Banks are most likely to deceive, being ad
mirably executed. Counterfeit 20s on the Farm
er's and Drovers' Bank, Pennsylvania, are also il
circulation. Persons to whom notes on any o.
these banks are offered, would be wise to ex
anime them very carefully.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

In the debate in the U. S. Senate, on the 25th,
on the bill for the admission of Minnesota into the
Union, Mr.. Brown, of Mississippi, said he would
vote for the bill 'because he wished to keep
faith in the slavery question, but there were ma
ny portions of the constitution of Minnesota
which he objected to, especially the bases of the
franchise, which allows unnaturalized foreigners
to vote; also half-breeds and Indians, who have
adopted habits of civilization. That is who put
on pants, spurs, shirt collars, get drunk, and
thus fixed up, fulfil the constitutional essentials
of the ballot box"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

The REVIVAL INCREASINGLY Evening Post
says that the revival movement is extending in
New York. In no less than fifteen churches in
that city are noon prayer-meetings held on secu-
lar days, not to speak of Burton's old theatre,
which is so crowded that negotiations are pend
ing to obtain some larger building. In Brook
Ign, also, an increased number Of churches will
be opened for those who are concerned on re-
lgous matters, and all the signs portend that
the excitement has not reached its elimination.
Legislative prayer meetings are held at the Court
of Appeals daily in Albany, merchants and law
yers have prayer meetings. ladies have their up
town prayer-meetings, and there is some talk OF
brokers' prayer-meeting at the Exchange, be-
tween the first and second Boards.
One great auxiliary to the spread of the revi-
val is the notice taken of it by the secular press
Column after column is devoted to the record Of
religious experiences, and Revival Intelligence
is made as much "a feature" as financial or pc.
ltical news. This is quite unprecedented, and
shows the extended usefulness of the Press Of
late years. Certainly never was religious prop.
agandism so thoroughly carried out Printed
hymns, tracts, placards, everywhere remind the
inattentive of their duties Girls and young men
visit families by the block, giving them tracts
urging them to repent, offering them free seats
in the neighboring church, and taking an inven'
tory or spiritual census of the number and con.
dition of the households. Altogether the revi.
val may be pronounced the most striking phe
nomena of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
AnnropriatiOn Bills.

The State Senate, on Thursday, passed all the
Railroad bills which had previously been passed
by the House. The amounts appropriated to the
various Railroads are as follows: Alexandra
and Orange extension, $500, 900; Manassas Gap
$25O,O00; Norfolk and Petersburg, 100000
Loudoun and Hampshire, 100000; York River
100000. The total amount appropriated fol
Railroads by the present Legislature is S2,25o,
900. The Senate also passed bill, which wa:
rejected by the House on Wednesday, increasing
the capital stock of the Central Railroad Com
pany by 100000, and authorizing State sub
scription to that amount.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
Punishment of Bank Directors.

Summary and merited punishment has lately
been executed in England upon the Directors O
the Royal British Bank, for conspiring to de-
ceive and defraud the stockholders. The char
ges against the accused were, publishing falst
statements of the condition of the Bank, Undue
ing stockholders to buy new shares when the
Bank was approaching insolvency, paying div
idend when no profits were made, &C., &c.
Lord Campbell sentenced three of the partie:
to Imprisonment for one year, and another, whom
the jury recommended to mercy, to nine months
imprisonment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

THE EXPEDITION TO UTAH.-It is stated that
on the Goth of January, there were at Fort Lar.
annie 1882 head of draught oxen, in good condi.
ton, and that, in pursuance of instructions from
the War Department, a train, consisting of l1C
wagons, would start on the Goth of the present
month, for Camp Scott. Each wagon is laden
with provisions and clothing, and the train will
probably reach the camp by the middle of May,
or in time to supply the army with all that is
needed, prior to the march on Salt Lake City,
The latest advices from the Mormons are of q
belligerent character. They still threaten to re.
sst and are making their arrangements accord.
ingly. But if the provision train above allnded
to cannot reach Fort Scott till the middle Of
May, the conflict is not likely to take place be
fore the beginning of July. Meanwhile the Nor
mons may repent, and determine upon some
more pacific policy. A letter from Colonel
Johnston, under date of February 9Th, says that
he has received no communication from the
Government since the 22d of October. This ex.
hibts truly deplorable condition of affairs
The troops were impatient to move forward, but
they cannot do so with safety until the arriva
of reinforcements and provisions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

FOLLOWING SHARK.-Some time ago, gen.
tleman and one of his servants, stalwart negro,
went fishing for rock on the Bay shore, about
ten miles from this city. They cast their hooks
and lines, and waited for bite. The big dar-
key, after wadng out some feet from the shore,
tied the line around his body. His master told
him there was danger in doing so but the sable
fishermen suspected no difficulty or accident
Soon an old shark, a real old sea dog, came a.
long and swallowed the bait with good relish,
and Sambo held the line with firm grasp. The
powerful fish, however, drew him gradually out
in deep water, when, finding that he was in
danger of being carried out to sea, in order to
cut the line he made desperate grasp at his
knife, which was fastened to his head half shut,
portion of his hair being between the blade
and the handle; but it was too late. The hum
cry monster of the deep, by a rapid movement,
slackened the line and dashed furiously out from
the shore, followed by the darkey, who alter
nately disappeared beneath the waves and rose
to the surface grabbing at his knife as he rushed
on with almost lightning speed in the wake of
the shark. He was seen at the distance of near
y mile, as he occasionally rose to the surface
but soon disappeared entirely far beyond the
reach of assistance, and o victim of his own
hazardous daring and imprudent temerity.-
Norfolk (Va) argus. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

The Steamship Moses Taylor arrived at New
York on Friday, bringing California mails and
passengers to the 9TH inst, and s1,40O,OoO il
treasure. The trip is the quickest ever made
between San Francisco and New York. The
California news is generally unimportant. Gen
Lamar was formally received by the Govern
ment of Nicaragua on the 22d of February
The Irissarri treaty was still before the Legisla
ture. 1t was believed that it would not be rat
flied, unless with alterations, which would REQ
pen the whole affair at Washington. From Pc.
ru we learn that Gen. Vivanco had captured A.
rica-the frgate Apurimac having first shellet
the town. She then landed $50 men, and took
possession. Yivanco had withdrawn his troop.
from lquique. The attempt at revolution in Ii
ma bad been suppressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
How to Make Money!

We desire in this prominent manner to in
form those of our subscribers who have received
the Spectator" since the 1st of May, 1857, and
have not yet paid their subscriptions, that they
can save 30 Gents by paying before the 1st o.
May, 1858. All who fail to so will be charged
the full price, which is $3.50. All who do fai
after this notice will certainly be without ex'
cuse.
W Money may be sent by mail at our risk,
the person sending it taking receipt from the
Postmaster.
March 81, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

OUR STAUNToN FRIENDS have succeeded in
organizing large and very promising volunteer
company, which they have styled the West
Augusta Guards" We hope that, through the
talent of its officers and the zeal of its members,
the Staunton company will feel itself sufficiently
we'll drilled by the approaching 4th of July, to
unite with the Monticello Guards in the grand
celebration they propose to hold on that ami
versary. We can say with confidence that the
Monticello Guards will greet the W. A. G's of
Stanton with most cordial welcome Char.
ZOttesyil6 ddCocate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

THE REMOVAL OF JUDGE LoRING-The re-
removal of Judge Loring, by the Governor o.
Massachusetts, is producing quite a sensation
throughout the State. His offence was merely
the performance of his duty as United States
Commissioner in the restoration of fugitive
slave (Anthony Burns) some years ago at Bos
ton-a case which caused much excitement al
the time, and which our readers doubtless re-
member. This blow at the independence of the
Judiciary, in cashiering Judge for infexibly
following his conscience even in the face Of
popular passion and intimidation, has been
struck where we should least have looked fol
it. His moral courage and his honesty, under
the circumstances should have commanded the
respect of even those who condemned his judg.
ment, and his conduct deserved a statue rather
than disgrace. We are happy, however, to fine
enlightened presses of the North of oil parties
censuring this unwise act of political proscrip
ton. The Boston Traveller, the Journal, and
other papers of the Freesoil party, condemn il
in unqualified terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

IS A typographical error having occurred
in the following card of Maj. watS as publish
ed last week, we insert it again in a correct
ed form:
To the Voters Of augusta:
Having to be absent from the County from
early in April until about the 1st of May and
then to be occupied in the United States Court
until after the 4th Thursday in the month, it
will be out of my power to so canvass the Coun-
ty as a candidate for the Circuit Court Clerk
ship as to satisfy my own sense of duty: L. there
fore, withdraw my name from the canvass; ac-
knowledging, in the same breath, my warmest
gratitude for the many expressions of kind as
surances given me since my announcement as
candidate for the office alluded to.
Respectfully,
March o. 1S5S-1w. J. B. WATTS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
BlackwnOd

The March No. of Blackwood's Magazine,
which we have just received from the American
publishers, Aessrs. L. Scott & Co., contains a
continuation Of Bulwer's novel, ''Stories from
Ancient Sind, "Focd and Drink, I" "Curiosities
ofNatural History" and other interesting articles.
Published monthly, at So year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

BY the arrival of the steamship Niagara al
Halifax we have weeks later European intelli
gence. A satisfactory despatch from France had
been received by the British Government, and
the alliance, outwardly at least, was restored to
its former cordiality. The appeal of the Rue de
Peletier conspirators against the sentence Of
death had been rejected. Numerous arrests con-
tinued to be made in France. Cotton generally
had declined and breadstuffs continued dull.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SALE OF A HOU.

HOMMISSlONER'SS SALE VI n HOUSE
" AND L0T.-By virtue CT a decree of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta county rendered on the g., 2st days
Profit the undersigned Commissioner, named In said
decree will proceed upon the premises on Saturday.
tile 24 day Of Aprl next to sell to the highest bid
der, at public auction, HOUSE AND LOT, now in
the possession Of SAM D. Profit lying on Middle
A. Hogsett-which said lot was conveyed by said
Hogsett to Lindsay Profit, by deed dated December
25th, 1855.
Terms of Sale.-Enough in cash to pay $780, with
interest from September 18th, 1854 6eng tine t a 0nG
the costs of this sale, and the balance upon a
credit off, 2 and IS months such other other terms Rsd as
with good security will be required for the deferred
PAYMENTS and the title to the land retained as ulti-
mate secnrty. VIM. II. HARTMAN Com'r.
March 81, is5s-4t-vind. copy ids
4 TTENTTON FIREMEN 1.-The annual E.
~ lection of Officers for the Augusta Fire Assocla'
ton, will take place on Monday the 5th of April, at Z
o'clock, P. NJ Members are requested to be punctual
in their attendance. By order of the President,
7 PoIL1rz. Sect. JAS. II. WATERS.
Stanton March, 81, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

The Newark Mercury, in an article on. the re.
vival Of business in that city, says that saddle
and harness mandatory in that place has re.
Gently received an order from Government for
the equipment of 800 horses for the Utah army
which will give employment to large number
of hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

A New KIND OF GAME.-The Philadelphia
correspondent of the Yew York Dispatch gets
off the following: ga new dodge was perpe-
trated in Second market street on Saturday. A
young man named Jackson was arrested for vi
olating the game laws. He glued cows hair to
the tails of wharf rats, and sold them for squir-
rels. The man who made the complaint was q
gentleman from Germany"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

THE AFRICAN IMPORTATION SoHEME.-The bill
authorizing the importation into Louisiana O
$500 Africans, after passing the House of Dele
gates with little or no opposition, was rejected
in the Senate at the close of most violent anG
exciting debate by majority of two. The
measure is, therefore, for the present essentially
detnnct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

REvoLuTIoNIzING NORTHERN MExIoo.-The
New Orleans correspondent of the Galveston
News writes that Colonel Lockride was to leave
Tor Texas on the oath inst, with the intention
of revoutionizing Northern Mexico, and that
many men and considerable means are engaged
in the enterprise. A letter from Col. Lockridge
to the News confirms the statement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
Lieutenant Governor.

William L. Jackson, Esq, at present Lieuten
ant Governor of the State by election of the
General Assembly, has announced himself q
candidate for the Office at the election on the 4tl
Thursday in May, Subject to the decision Of
the Democratic party, if State Convention be
deemed necessarY.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

The decision of Calhoun to reject the Dele
ware Crossing return will leav political parties
in Kansas thus House of Representatives,
Free State, 80; Pros lavery, IA. Council, Free
State, 10; Pro- Slavery, T. Joint ballot, Free
State, 43 ; Pro-SlaverY, q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
To the Voters of Highland.

Many of the Voters of Highland,w deem il
the best method of bringing candidates before
the people, tor the County Offices, suggest that
Convention be held, for that purpose, at the
April Court. And it is further suggested, that
said Convention shall consist Of the voters of the
county, young and old, irrespective Of any party
associations. 1t will meet at the Courthouse, at
o'clock, P. NJ, and in the Jury room, if the
Court be in session.
March IS, 1858. MANY VOTERS.