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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16
HEAR WHAT TnE DocroRs sAYI
To Ihe Ec-Drusged aud Poisoned Citizens
of Wheeling mnd Vicinity.

OF wheeling Nnd Vicinity.
You with deuge the vilest compounds In
the form of Alcoholic Drnks that ever emanated from
that pest of society," the LIQUOR MIXER They
you as luxury or they dispensed to you Medi.
cine, and in either case the effect is the same.
There is but one way to escape to USE as
luxury or medIcament, safe reliable stimulant sold
under stamp and which renders 1t certain that 1t has
not been tempered with Such an ARTICLES
Charles London Cordial Gin.
which is distilled inspection of the British Govern
ment, is delcaely favored (unke any other Gin) With
some of the most valuable of the Vegetable
248sF F5ciISs OF FTRorE AND AxERio. not
only recommend its by the and hearty, but pre-
scribe It as medicine where sttmulant is required
InF FEMALE SEX will find 1t not only pleasant Cordial,
but certain reefn suerngs periodical character
CHEMISTS OF ALL pronounce 1T perfectly
pure and its restorative merits Incompatible.
Sold only in quart and pint bottles by DRUGGISTS
cRRs, &c. 'S '"O'
For salem Wheeling Va by TIL LOGAN CO., AZ Main
street. 7. B. JOHNSTON, JIG Market st., and others
EDMUND O. CHARLES, General Agent
myl7-d1wllm DEPOT, No. ~ BH0A pwAY, NY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16

FHOn Messrs. Wilde & Bro, we have received
copy of "Knitting Work" by Mrs. Parting.
ton. 1t is an amusing volume TO put in Your
trunk as you start on an August juunt. Ii will
amuse you for an hour OF SO, every day, for one
OF two weeks; this ismore than most travelling
companions can Co. We think We shall find
time, ero long, to Gull some extracts from it for
the amusement of our ''stuY homes" too.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16

CHoLEnA ISFAxruM.-Thc Boston Medical
and Scientific Journal states that this disease
is unusually severe the present season. at
meeting of physicians in that city lass Monday,
several cases were reported IN which the sud
denness of attack and the rapidly of the course
OF disease were remarkable. The disease is
very prevalent and very fatal in Providence
Great pains should be taken to prevent children
from being exposed to cold and damp without
sufficient s., clothing, especially toward night
The absurd custom of dressing little girls in
hoops. no doubt renders many children liable to
the cholera innfiantum, by exposing the lower
eAtremltieS. Fwenty.one children died in Bos-
ton last weeksof this disease.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16
FOR SALE Or REMn

for sale or rent the Mill property known as the
- woodland Mill,' containing three run of Bnrrs .
an the modern There also an exc.,lt
sest OF Carding Machines, with additional ,tI
merry II required connected with the mill III,
en- Immediately, If required. '" E''-
Also for SALE two fArmu, each containing over an, ,
Hrei and sixty ac'eS, Of which there nun
n@ndEeI acres cleared in excellent order and in
" cotVai!on with an Orchard Frpme D,EeInsg
ysTeon, on the %teE there about fifty acres cesTsd
Also, one lot of ground containing abopt sa,,o,. .
t n state o. eultyntiO1 with tEo frame Dwelling Houses
eISon large store House, with liar underneath Sia
smith shop and stablIng for eight horses toesther b
Se that are necessary All the above nTonrY
pike E esd GresS r. MnFsa county the Creek Tura
is IS one OF the best locations w V,rrinI, TO- a.
Of wheat and other grain The above s
oeFeu on Inc following terms: fourth of tI -,
money to be paid In hand and the balance In ennp
OF one, Two and three years, with interest from ,lsr
giving negotiable note with approx ell security
ina any person purchasing, can have opportunity
hlS ia requiredi also be supplied vim ali fS
OF stock and farming utensils, on an Sn"S
premises. t' lS'II 1SS T5 TSas , on the
"t1sA NSS"lHl woodland, MarBhaI Co Va
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16

~ LARGEST DAILY. TR1.wEEKLY, AND WEEKLY
CIRCULATION, OF ANY PAPER IN WHEELING.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, .Sala

a dministra tors Sale.
Monday the 18th of September 1889 the UNDERSIGNED
Will sell at Public Auction, city OF WheeIn9 At
me front door OF the court house, property known as
mousse, corner of Quincy and Main Streets The
properly fronts on Main CO feet inches and ON Quincy
BACK to alle about 126 feet will be sold
- on IN oHitdng lots to suit purchasers The proper
Business ss tbs being almost in liz heavy
iERAS-One sixth cash. the balance in ;r.e rnr. ,nnu
with Interest," be secured by deed Of
n,,.IT t "a PEo:eEES. JAMES u. GIBSON,
'us4A'tU j &. GlBSON
J. T. GIBSON,
Admits of James Gibson. d+c,l
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-08-16

CoNcENTRAT D LYG,
ABB1T's Soap Powders, and Indigo, reyy Eo,o a: g.
- plain ST., Centre Wheeling. Il. b. McLAIN & Co.
SoAPS-Ca. title nazins Barber Transparent Brown
~ Windsor, Palm, Foncine, Almond, Military, Varieguted
and Transparent Rails, Frangpanni, :, rs, Main ST.
Centre Wheeling" (nuelSl K. Il McI.AiN 4 Co.
ATCHELUH's UrisIaiorCs Hair Dyes PAY sons and
- kiders lmdeblc Inks, a. Main ST. Wheeling
auEl3 i H. McLAIS h
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
F1Rr Ppoor COMPOSITION TO RESIST FIR

FIRE PRoor COMPOSITION TO RESIST FIRE
FOR FIVE HoURs.-Dissolve, in cold water,
as much pearlash IS it is capable of holding
in solution, and wash or daub with it all the
boards, wainscoating, timber, &c. Then dilu-
ting the same liquid with little water, add
to it such portion Of fine yellow clay as will
make the mixture the same consistence us
common paint; stir it in small quantity Of
paperhanger's flour paste, to combine both
the other substances. Give three coats of
this mixture. When dry, apply the follow.
ing mixture: Put into q pot equal quantities
of finely pulverized iron filings, brick dust
and ashes pour over them size or glue wa
ter set tho whole near fire, and when
warm stir them together With this liquid
composition, or size, give one coat and Oh its
getting dry, give it second coat. 1t resists
fire for five hours, and prevents the wood
from ever bursting into flames. 1t rests the
ravages Of fire SO as only to be reduced to
Goals or emhers, without spreading the con-
hagration by additional flames by which
five clear hours are gained in removing vasua-
bic effects to place Of safety, as we'll as
rescuing the lives of sil the family from dam
ger! Furniture, chairs, tables, &C., particular
ly staircases, may be no protected. Tweaty
pounds Of finely sifted yellow clay, pound
and half of -four for making the paste, and
one pound Of pearlash, are sufficient to pre-
pare square rood of deal boards. When
the Chinese were told che risk We ran of pc
ing roasted alive in our many-storied man
sions, they remarked: "What little land the
English must possess, that compels them to
build such high houses"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
ssTrue, oh King.D

Iftruth was ever spoken by mortal man, it
was by Sam Houston, when, in his ,Nacog-
dotches speech, he thus detailed the practical
effects of re-opening the African slave trade
by repeating the penal statutes of Congress
against it,
Reopen the African slave trade and the
South will be delused with barbarians.
Your present stock of negroes would fall in
value, and recede in point of intelligence.
Not poor man would be able to stay in the
country, because labor would be so cheap
that he would not be able 10 get bread for him.
selfand.his family. The labor market would be
overd1ne. The vast army of slaves would be
put tc work in your cotton fields, and the vast
crop would glut the market beyoud all reason
able demand. Prices would fall to four or
FIVE cents per pound, and even them, when
the demand was supplied, The greater portion
of your crop would lie upon your hands for
want Of purchaser. Freights would advance
to an enormous price, because every sail that
the Yankees could raise-the dear abolition
ist gentlemen who love the negro so we'll
would be engaged in the traffic. Each
vessel that could be brought or pressed into
the service would u on the coast of Africa.
1t would be mere profitable than the carrying
trade. Your cotton would lie and rot upon
your wkarves, or in your ginhouses, because
transportation will not pay, and ruin to- your
financial interests will be the consequence.
If negroes should be cheaper, money would
be dearer. 1t is easier now 10 buy negro boy
at 81 500 than it was twenty years ago at
$500. Jncrease the production Of cotton at
once ten-sold, as it would be, and the demand
falls off in proportion. .Tha Yankees then
would get your cotton nt four cents per pound,
and make it into calico and red handkerchief
to buy negroes with on the coast of Africa,
which they will bring South to sell for your
hard dollars. 70 such q ruinous policy l am
opposed. I do not go to the results that will
accrue to the African. will not discuss its
morality. That is question with which l
have nothing to do. It's practical effects
upon US and our posterity, are what we are
first to look at. 1t may be that the African
will, he benefited, but it will be death to the
whites
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

MODERATE ro:SEING.-Let no man say,
when he thinks Of drunkard, broken in health
and spoiled in intellect, can never fall so. !"
He thought as little of falling in his earlier
years. The promise Of his youth was rs
bright as yours, and even after he began his
downward course, he was as unsugpicious as
the Grmest around him, and would repel as in
dignanty the admonition to beware of intem-
perance. The danger ofthis vice lies in its al.
most mperceptible approach. Few who perish
by it have by its first access. Youth does not
suspect drunkenness in the sparkling beverage
which quickens all its susceptibilities of joy.
The invalid does not see it in the cordial
which gives new tone to his debilitated organs.
The man Of thoughts I'D genious detects no
paEsying poison in the draught which seems
spring Of inspiration to intellect and i'm
agination. The lover of social pleasure little
dreams that the glass that animatcs conversa.
ton, will sink him too low for the intercourse
in which be now delights. Intemperance
comes with noiseless step, and binds the FIRST
cords with touch too light to be ielt This
truth of mournful experience should be treas.
ured by all, and should influence the argu.
ments and habits of social ani domestic life
in every class of the community.-Dr. Chan,
nins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
From the Family Journal.
Mrs. Skinflint Excited.
BY RES.

care you aware, Mr.. Skinhint, that you
rocked on the baby's fingers? Have you the
audacity, you inconsiderate brute, to call my
child a squalling brat because she is crying :?
I'll let you know, sir, that | am not to be
insuted by any such epithetS, for an insult to
my baby i, an insult to its mother You
don't deserve to have any children, Mr.. Skim
flint, YOU should have lived and died an old,
withered, drawn-up, miserly bachelor. You
are not worthy of such an afectionate wife
"Nle angry, Mr. Skinflnt? Me angry? 1
never was calmer in all my life; il is you
who are excited, and yet you sit there as un-
moved as if the poor, darling baby was not
running her lungs By her agonizng screams.
"You will leave the house, will you, if |
don't hush You are afraid to leave it. sir /;
if friend should meet you and inquire after
your wife or the angel baby, whom you have
just designated a brat, you would not dare to
look him in the face.
"Did you say d-a the baby, Mr.. Skin
flint? Oh. you brute! You i'll defined sem
blancc of humanity I'll tell my parents how
their dear srand-child has been impiously
cursed by an inhuman father. They will see,
sir, whether am to be treated in this out
rlgeous manner. Ill have divorce to-mor-
row
You would be Lappy to crafty me, would
you2 Then, sir, will not sue for one, just
for spite Iii live with you till my dying day !!
did you say, sir, you hope it will come
soon. II shall not come soon! I'll live to
see you buried and Ill plant burning bush
over your grave. iii build brick pyramid
over you, sir, SO that you can.ot come up at
tic resurrection. Inever want to see your
vii'alnous lace again
.Our poor, dear ufant is absolutely suffer-
ing for u tooth ring; but you wont buy 1t /;
YOU carry iiva cent piece in your pocket
untii the Goddess OF Liberty looks like
skeleton. Tie other lay you refused john
nv Il cent with which To buy slate-pencil.
Let him borrow one" says you. Perhaps
YOU wouldn't object to his stealing one 1t
is of no Importance to you, II the cent is on
" saved. Mr.. Skinilint, you are the meanest
man living You would tcur ont mosquitoes
eve, TO furnish oil f1r your lamps You
found four oyster shells i'll the slop bucket,
and came into my roo.l awaking the blessed
baby with your eternal complaints about ex-
travagancr.
"You haven't got money? It's lie, Mr..
Skintiint! Where are tue live thousand dol
lars which my generous father gave you as
my 'owry?
aout at interest, arc they? We'll, who
rcts the interest? 1t doesn't come into this
house. If ask for {: ginshams apron, you
whiue about poverty; if | mention new
sik-I've worn my faded one for five years
you have spasmodic collapse in your pock-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

SINGULAR TRADlrIoS.-Among the Semi.
mole Indians there is singular tradition regar
ding the white mans origin and superiority.
They say that when the great Spirit made the
earth he also made three men, all Of whom
were of fair complexion and that, after max.
ing them, he led them to the margin of a
small lake and bade them leap therein ard
wash. One Immediately obeyed, and cane
from the water purer than before the second
ke,itated moment during which time the
water, agtated by the first, had become
slightly muddy, and when he had bathed he
came up copper colore'l the third did not
leap in till the water became black with mud,
aud he came out with his own color. Thea
the Great Spirit laid before them three pack
ages Of bark, and bsde them choose; ane,
out of pity for his misfortune in color, CAV.
the black man the first choice. He took
hold Of each Of the packages, and having felt
the weight, chose the heaviest the copper.col-
ored one then chose the second heaviest, leav.
ing the white man the lightest. When the
packages were opened, the first was found to
contain spades, hoes and all the Implements
of labor; the second enwrapped hunting, fish
ing and warlike apparatus the third gave tc
the white man, pens, ink and paper-the en-.
CINE of the mind-the mutual, mental i'm.
provement-the social Ink Of human ideas
the foundation of the white mans prosperity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

ets Your fingers are all SCARED, sir, where
the tightly pinched eagles on the half dollars
bit you. You squeeze o new cent, sir, until
you can hear the Indian yell mile. 9
"Did you call me lier, Mr.. Skinfint2 TO
be called q liar by brute of husband il
my own room! This is intolerable-yes sir,
abominable! III send for my brother and
have him punch you. 4
"Don't call me excited, sir: it is enough
to arouse any unprotected female! You think
because the law makes me your property,
that am to be kicked about as you please.
But / will not suffer it, sir; I'll resort to the
Indiana legislature I'll have divorce; the
children will cling to their much abused ma ;
Pip
At this juncture Mr.. S. put on his hat and
left the house; while Mrs. S. quieted the
un,ceaned cause of all this disturbance by q
resort to the usual remedy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

A Masonic QUEsToS.-Does Masonry exist
in the Empire of Japan2 Some time since
a gentleman purchased in the city of Havana,
u box of japan ware, emblazoncd with beau,
tiful Masonic symbols. The fact was mention.
ed in the !Nercury as curiosity, and also as
a significant indication that Masonry" had
found ts way to this secluded nation. Our
most learned Masonic authority, DR.. A. G..
Mackey, states it as his conviction, that the
workmanship displayed on this box could
not hare been executed in Japan, as TO his
knowledge the mysteries of the order were not
known there, and ascribes to some skilful
French artisan the credit Of having done it.
AS matter of curiosity, the owner has con.
sented to have it exhibited ut Courtenays $
book store for few days, where the fraternity
can examine it fnr tlenselycs.-Charleston
Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

We wonder there are not hundred sub.
scribers in Oxford to the Field d. Fireside, a
literary and agricultural weekly published at
Augusta, Ca, at two dollars per annum.
"Master William &itten, or a youth of bril-
liant talents who was ruined by bad luck" a
humorous and instructive story, by the distin.
guishcd author Of the Georgia Scenes," has
already run through the first fifteen numbers
of the paper and is worth the subscription
tenfold. Overtond mothers are done up to
the life. The moral will prove elninentlg
salutary to such as are capable Of making q
selfapplicatioa. Judge Lougstrcet has avery
tospitable welcome to our town, where he
has been sojourning this summer. 1t is very
refreshing to see him retain all tue freshness
and vivacity ofyoulh at an age when most
men are Aors du combat in the great battle of
life. May hiI shadow never grow shorter
Mercury, Oxford, Miss, Sept.8.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
BOo-hOO.ing.

The Aurora Borealis, Douglas essay, Mr.
Boyce's speech and the Blue Ridge Railroad
are perfect God sends to editors these days.
We hardly know what they would have done
it these things had not turned up. Well,
there are great diversity of opinions on all
these subjects. Some they have run OH; (;
some they can't. We recollect hearing an
anecdote of an old gentleman by the name
of Harper who had made q race Oh a sprlght-
ly filly that he owned 1t so happened i'll
the race, which was run in long lane, that
hog, which was lying down in one corner
of the fence, suddenly frightened by the run
ming horses sprung out and boo.hoo.ed, there
by causing Harper's tilly to throw her rider
-Harper's son-whereby he lost the race.
The old man was terribly outraged, swore
that the Harpers were forever disgraced; SO
To prove to his son that he was no rider, he
told him to 20 off down the lane, get in one
corner of the fence, when lie would ride the
flly and see if he could boo-hoo him ott.
The old man mounted his filly and put oit
down the lane as fast as the animal could
travel; Just as he got opposite his son, the
lad sprung out, threw up his coat tail and
boo-hoo-ed-when down the old gentleman
tumbled, Now all of US are boo-hoo-ipg at
Douglas, but we can't boo-hoo him oil the
track, he rides we'll. It's true, gentlemen of
the press, YOU have boo-hoo-ed off the aurora
borealis, you have fairly run it OF. And
some of you are trying to boo-hoo off the
Blue Ridge Railroad. Well, you can boo-hoo
and boo-hoo, and We tell you now you may
get in the fence corner, throw up your coat
tails and boo-hoo till you are hoarse, but you
can't boo.hoo off the building Of the Blue
Ridge Railroad.
In regard to this road and its tunnel it
stands beyond the power of boo-hoo-ing.
The tooth Of progress is gnawing its way.
I-NeWberry Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
Executions in china--Horrible scenes.

The horrible executions still continue in
Canton, Notwithstanding the place is III the
occupation of the English. Al letter to the
Boston Traveller, written May alst, gives the
following account Of al execution
The execution had been fixed at noon. AT
haltpast eleven half dozen men arrived at
the execution ground, each armed with what
rescmEled clcaver rather than sword, and
proceeded by bearers Of rough pine boxes,
decorated with sides painted as il with blood.
These were coi;ins for the gang to he exccu,
ted, which that day numbered one hundred
and fifty. General unconcern and even a
stoical indifference marked the countcnances
OF both soldiers and spectators, who together
amounted to about ono hundred and fifty. A
breeze slrang up, which carried the intoera-
bic stencil trom the quarter occupied by the
foreigners, who, to tie number uf Il dozen.
had Obtained admiltance TO the t p Of one OF
the houses on the side OF the street at the en-,
trance Of this s. field of blood Soon after
Tic arrival of the excutioaerS and the collins.
!. division g; the condemned appeared on the
ground, consisting OF ten individuals, speedily
followed by the nnhappy wretches IN compa'
MIS- OF the same number.
Each prisoner had his hands tied behind
his back, anu !, label stuck in his tail or long
Gillette, whilc he WAS tlr.ist dUwn in wicker
y.sket, over which i,is chained legs dang led
loosely, the body riding uucu!nlurtlhly, and
marked hv Il long paper tally pastel ON a strip
OF l.a,nbuo, thrust he,wccn ,h,: jackel OF each
condemned individual aud lis hack. Thcs,:
"i,an baskets ;ls they are called. swung
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

DEATH OF AN AGED WoMAy.-A negro
woman in the service of Mr.. Jacob Coles, Of
this county. died few days ago, at the ad-
yanced age OF one hundred and ten years.
She was regularly baptized into the Episcopal
Church, while it was yet the established
church of Virginia, and remained connected
with it up to the time OF her death. Her
former master, old Mr.. Coles, was member
of the Continental Congress, and she attended
the family to New York in the capacity OF
waiting maid, where she often saw Gen
Washington and other celebrities Of the Rev
olution. She had in her possession, at the
time Of ber death, q ring given her by the
wife Of Gen. Green.-Danville (Va.) Trans,
criDt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21

SOMETHING WORTH KSowlSG.-Uader this
head the Cincinnati Commercial says: A
day or Two since q workman, descending a
We'll which had been excayated on Barr g., was
overpowered by the uoxious gas, and became
insensible. A light was let down and as
Immediately extinguished from the same
cause, when one of his comrades proposed to
descend to his assistance, bu, was prevented
by the foreman, who wisely remarked that one
man could Le rescued more easily than a
couple. As speedily as possible, he procured
a quantity of unslaked lime, which he cast
into the pit, and then dashed down pail of
water. The good effect was evident in brief
space of time, for pull ut the rope was felt,
and the man was drawn to the surface, having
fortunately escaped any i'll consequence from
the remedy which had been used to dispel the
carbonic acid gas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-09-21
Select 4oetrg,
The Expostulation.

Inc ExpOStuidtlphs
Now, Charley, I nc'er
Would have married yon, dear,
Had known Of your passion for smoking
OF that horrible stuff
You've haG surely enough
Put it down-Jou are very provoking
I've set By your side
Till feel quite dc6ed
To speak, for the varor is choking;
But It's useless to plead
You puff puff at "the weed"
As man we're created for smoking!
Whit! whiff in the morn,
Before breakfast, unshorn.
Untidy-you know I'm not joking =
Then all through the day
You are putting away,
And caro- not to me how provoking.
You'll tell me, of course,
Twas not this made me hoarse,
When taking that journey to Woking;
Cuba first, and wife next,
'Twoull IN angel have veSed
To mark your devotion to-smoElnS
That 'witching old pipe
I'm half tempted to grippe
And cast in the fire am pok!ns;
And would, too, but bother,
You'd still find another.
And cleave to the habit of smoking.
Alb, well! III give way,
For, perhaps, as you say,
No business have wives to be croaking;
You wed us to cherish"
Aud, less we should perish,
Like plants, We must suffer smoking