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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
From the n. Y. Tribune of the I6th.l
virginia.

It is n palpable truth that in the recent con.
test in Virginia, between Letcher and Goggin,
the main ingredient was, after all, the sectional
struggle which has long existed between the
Eastern and Western-in other words, between
the slaveholding and the non-slNveholding sec
tions of the State. 1t has only been by means
of the non.slaveholding voters of Western Nir-
ginia that the Democratic party has been able
to retain its ascendancy in that State. 1t was
entirely to the zeal with which, as member 81
the Virginia Constitutional Convention, Mr..
WISE though an Eastern man, espoused the
cause of representation in the Legislature,
based upon free population, that he owed his
election as Governor. Mr.. Letcher was nomln-
ated, and has been elected upon precisely the
same interest The whole effort of the canvass,
on the part of Goggn and his friends, was to cx'
cite slaveholding prejudice against Letcher,
and to concentrate the Slaveholding interest on
their side. In this effort they had very consider
able success The largest saVeholding counties,
and the Eastern slaveholdIng section generally,
show decided falling off in the vote for Letcher
as compared with that for Wise. In three coun-
ties the Ruffner pamphlet in denunciation of
slavery, which Lctcher had formerly approved,
was used with good effect against him, in spite
of his rccaGtation and the humility with when
| he begged pardon of the Shareholders. But the
Western non shareholders came to his rescue.
! Whatever change of opinion Mr.. Letcher might
have undergone rs to the eXpediency or not OF
getting rid of the institution Of Slavery, at least
he did not abandon or disavow the doctrine that
Slavery ought not TO be made the basis of politi:
! cal power. 1t was as advocate OF the political
| equality of Western non-slaveholders with West
ern stockholders we may say as advocate
of the rights of free labor, that the north west
ern counties in which the sentiment Of hostility
10 Slavery is widely dlffuSed, gave him greatly
increased vote The position Of Virginia is pecu.
liar and not little embarrassing to her political
aspirants. All the causes ofsectional discussion,
of which we hear much as threatening the
Union of the States and which made It so diff
cult to secure at once Northern and Southern
favor exist to the fullest extent within her State
limits There exists in Western Virginia a
certain sympathy with the shareholders such as
exists in the Northern States, but these western
counties, like the Northern States, are at the
same time ree.labor in their interests, and not
in the least inclined to submit to slaveholding
domination. The pretension on the part of the
Shareholders to rule Virginia is likely to encoun-
ter the same obatacles with the slaveholding
pretension to control the Union.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

A NOVEL case is before the Superior Court at
New Haven, Conn.,, as we learn from the Register.
One Ferguson, lessee of the basement of the
Chapel street Congregational Church in that
city, to turn an honest penny, turned the base
ment into pistol gallery. This did not inter-
fere with the usual public worship on the Sab
bath, but the continuous discharge of small
arms was a serious interruption to the quiet
enjoyment of the weekly conference and prayer
meetings. The Society wish to get rid of their
respectable and orderly, but somewhat noisy
tenant, while he objects, and stands upon his
dignity and his rights rs specified in the lease.
Hence the Superior Court, with the prospect Of
further appeal.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

SOME of the Illinois papers relate extravagant
stories about the depredations of rats in the
corn fields. The animals have increased to such
an extent, it is said, that large corn fields are
entirely ruined by their burrowing the soil and
eating the kernels, even after they have germi-
mated and the plant obtained some growth. One
farmer near Pontiac, mixed corn with arsenic
and spread it in field. The result was gener-
al destruction of the rats, six wagons loads of
the dead vermin having been removed, 100 out
Of one hole! The stories are rather huge, but
are probably true.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

A WOMAN, not young, having heard of the
success of Efie Carztang, at St Louis, in recov-
ering 100000 from her lover, determined to
proceed against sutton of her own. She ac-
cOrdingly consulted lawyer in Richmond, sub
hitting, as the main evidence of his attachment,
the following billetdoux that accompanied
boquet of flowers:
'Deer -, 1 send u hi boy buckett of
fours. They is like my love for U. The mite
shaid kepe dark. The dog fenil ncnes am ure
slaive. Rosis red and posts pail.-My love for
shall never faile."
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

We may draw n useful lesson and an impor-
tant warning from the recent election in Virgin.
ia, for it was typical Of the Presidential contest,
into which the nation will soon enter Virginia
southern pro-slaverY section. Louisville .Iour-
nal
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

Tue belief seems to be entertained by many
that, after few mere demonstrations in the
military way, and the slaughter of some ten or
twenty thousand more of the surplus popuIa,
ton, England, Russia, and Prussia will be able
to put an end to the present European war by
friendly mediation.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

Next day after the terrible whirlwind in Nor
gan county, ILL.,, half sheet of letter written
by lady, Mrs Route, to her husband, was
&C rRBg96 6F 5wRR ei 81
the storm which killed Mrs. Route and demoI-
ished her house
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
THE DIFFERENCE.

Saratoga and Newport-you've seen them, u
Said Charley, one morning to Joe;
"Pray tell me the difference between them,-
For bother my wig if know!"
Quoth Joe, otis the easiest matter
AT once to distinguish the two
AT one you go into the water;
At the other, it goes into you'll.
i BOxtOn Post
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

IT is reported that in many of the Western
cities spectators have recently been buying
large numbers of railroad tickets anticipating
the rise which had taken place Passengers
also purchased in ADVANCE as the tickets have
by a recent decision of our courts been declared
good until used.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

AN Austrian merchantmen is lying at Boston,
not daring to proceed on the cruise to which
she had been ordered, viz; to ST. Johns, N. b.,
to load cargo for England. This explains what
that French war steamer is waiting for, off Hall
fax, which has been two or three times seen
and mistaken for an expected arrival from En-
rome
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

HARPER's WEEKLY, by yesterdays mails is
really fine affair. The pictures of themselves
givea forcible presentation of most all the cur
rent news of the day, to say nothing about the
"tale of two cities" by Dickens, and "rnuMps"
by Curtis.
The caricatures, however, on the last page
are very Indifferent.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

ENLIGHTENED JOURNALISM. The editor of the
Gospel Banner, religious paper published in
Maine, visited the city OF Boston during Ami
vcrsary Week, and went TO the opera, mot rs
n minister, but as an editor" and for the ex.
press purpose of seeing the "nfatuation of
opera-goers." He thus gives his ideas of the
! Italian Opera:
''The spectacle that saluted the'ey before
the rising of the curtain was magnificent one
The whole floor was occupied by finely dressed
ladies and gentlemen were the three CALLER
les rising one above the other into the lofty
dome, which was brilliantly lighted. And the
music of the orchestra, and now and then n
strain ofthc singing were fine, but the perform
ancc, as whole, we thought bore. WhiSker-
ed men and painted women tricked out in plush
and tinsel, growing and grunting, and shrek.
ing, and squalling, sometimes in solo, and then
! in Duet, and anon the whole swarm like so
many cats, gcsticulating, and menacing and
embracing, and trowning, and going through all
sorts of antics, in gIbberiSh that nobody can
| understand, that is the Italian Opera as we
heard and saw it. Had it not been for a few
strains-of which Casta Diva as sung by Mad
anne Lubortlc is never to be forgotten, and Carl
Formes' bass sinGing-it would have been in-
Sriterable. Aud yet, when some performer
went through with his or her throat splitting
vocal gymnastics it curious to see the
audience-Such being the fashion lust now-go
IHlO ItS VI SIilIuSIuSll 10 uS-aIlO we profess
not only to have an ear but two ears for music
"a quiet seat on messy rock, near some pond
full of frogs, would have been quite rs edifying.
and nearly as musical"
1t would be interesting TO know whether, in
the discussion of religious topics the elegant
critic of the Gospel Banner displays such
sparkling qualities shown in the above
dcw.drop."
--------&s@SSp------
THE Boston Courier, in reviewing the latest
volumes from the pen of Reecher, which are is
sued, says of their anthor:
TO our view, the most prominent of his traits
IS his prodgious vital force, and amazing intel
ectual energy. Tho amount of work he gets
through in the course of year is something
fearful to contemplate. How any human brain
can stand such pressure is a mystery to US;
how long he will stand it is question for him
and his friends to consider. We doubt whether
it would have stood it SO long us it has but for
two things-his love of nature and his love of
humor-both of which are rccreating and re-
storing influences. This property of vital force
is very marked on every page of both these
books; there is nothing Iangufd, nothing feeble
nothing tame about them. Everywhere there
is the bent Of strong intellectual pulse to be
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

The Rev. Mr. WIsE-"It is said that the
Rev. Mr.. Wise, believe son of Gov. Wise,
who is an Eptscopalian clergyman, at Richmond,
Va, is taking liberties with the established
routine. He breaches without notes, and as il
he were in earnest, discards the prieetly ha-
biliments, and appears in his ordinary dress,
not even wearing a white crAvat to distinguish
him from the laymen. lie also talks very bold
ly to the shareholders about their religious du.
ties to their servants. - Wheeling Intetligencer
The above extract from the Wheeling lnteLli-
gencer was copied, some days since, into the
news columns Of the Examiner. We regret that
it should have been, as we understand it is u
most inaccurate statement and unjust attack up
on the Reverend Mr.. Wise. We know that
most orthodox church and an intelligent con.
gregation approve and appreciate him very
Richmond Examiner.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
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To the Be-Drugged and Poisoned Citizens
Of WheeILmg ind Vicinity.

To the Be-Drugged nnd Poisoned CitIzens
OF wheeling aud Vicinity.
deluge of the viles compounds In
the form "AIcoholIc Drinks" that emanaed from
that pest society, the MIXER They sold t"
you a luxury, they dispensed to you Medi-
cine, and either the effect Is the
There is but escape, and that Is to
luxury medcament, safe and reliable stimulant, sold
under stamp SEAL which renders certain that it has
not been tempered with. Such ARTICLES
Charles London Cordial Gin.
which Is distilled under inspection of the British
ment, is decatey Favored (unIke other Giu) With
Of the valuable reetoraves o! the Vegetable
Kingdom by far the healthy beverage extant
TnE EUROPE AND AHERICA not
only its by the hale and hearty, but
scribe it as a medicine where sttmulant required.
THE FEMALE will find it only pleasant Cordial,
certain reIefin suGernEs of periodical character
CHEMISTS RANKS pronounce it perfectly
| pure, and its restorative merits Incompatible.
only quart and plat bottles by all DRUGGISTS,
GERS, &c.
For Wheeling Va. by H. LOGAN CO., ~ Main
street. t. r. JOHNSTON, l76 Market St., and others.
EDMUND G. CHARLES, General Agent.
my1T-I4wllm DEPOT, No. 81 BROADWAY, NY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

Cora HArcn delivered lecture at Dod-
worth's Hall, New York. the other day, on the
religion of the Modes and Persians. The N. Y.
Post says;
"If the fair pythoness is to continue to speak
from promptings given by spirits, we would
suggest that she read a few good and trustwor-
in her mind a basis, or what Swedengorg terms
a continent for her associations of the other
world to fix themselves upon"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
From the oimoInnau aazette.1

MODERN DENoCRAcY-The chief staple OF dis
cussion for the Sham Democracy is Slavery and
the negro. Neither North nor South, do they
show the slightest inclination to 'let Sambo
sone" Their orators talk of little else. Their
organs are chiefly engaged in Qnarrclling with
each other as to what is orthodoxy on this sub,
ject. TO this Senator Pugh, and the Cincinnati
Enquire and the Ohio Statesman, devote their
most earnest attention. Once-amd not long
ago-the Shams in this State were fierce Will
mot Proviso men. They admitted that slavery
was solely creature of local and positive law
that without such express enactment it could
not exist They held, and their conventions in
Ohio resolved, that Congress had legislative jo-
risdction over this subject rs well as others, in
the Territories, and demanded that slavery
should be prohibited in all the Territories, by
Congressional enactment This was Ohio De-
mocracy, rs far as Sumbo IS concerned, down
almost to the Presidential campaign of 1885,
Year after year, these doctrines were inserted
in all their platforms, and preached in all their
political meetings What this same party holds
and advocutes to day, will be seen from yester-
communications from the South, in favor OF
Congressional protection to Slavery in the Ter
ritories. We predict that in year from this
time, our neighbor will cease to say word in
opposition to the slave-code doctrine, and that
he will be found supporting for the next Presi-
dency, man who .tiIcOrs that policy. We ask
our reades to mark this prophecy.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
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felI-d&w Wholesale Agents.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

VIcToRIA's very respectable mamma was re.
Gently take quite i'll, and the Queen hnstened to
her bedside at the news of the danger. The old
lady rallied, however, towards morning, and
nssuaged her daughters grief The Duchess of
Kent and King Leopold, of Belgium, have in
times past exerted great influence over the
sOyereign's mind. Both were whiggish
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

PuScH says though Louis Napoleon and Fran
els Joseph are at open war, yet they are friendly
and unanimous at least upon one point There
is one little bit of neutral ground upon which
they meet and join hands, and are ready to join
arms too, if necessary, to keep it clear of all
villainOus intruders. This glorious unanimity
of two, is to the effect that no newspaper cor
respondent shall be allowed to follow the French
or Austrian army. However, it scarcely need
ed this warlike demonstration to prove to us
what enemies both Emperors were to Free
Press Much as they dread each other, they
know they have reason to dread the Press great
deal more.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18
IN common with Our enterprising cotempora.

In common with our euterprising cotempora-
ries, we published an item concerning the trial
of Mclaughlin, out West, for alleged offences in
connection with ga daring and diabolical gang
Of villains" In justice to Mr. Mclaughlin, al
though we have not the pleasure of his ac-
quaintnnce, we desire to state that he was
instantly acquitted by jury; also that the
Chicago Times charges the police with unscrup-
ulousy manufacturing charges against him.
TIE story recently published about q man
leaving $1,000 in a sleeping car OH the North
ern Indiana railroad, and then having an ex-
citing race after the train, was very much tor
tured in getting into print Itseems that there
was no money involved in the case-the man
had simply stepped out of car, leaving his
wife to pursue her journey without him. The
secret of his haste to overtake her was, he was
afraid she would get divorce if she went
through the State of Indiana one day ahead of
hin.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

The agent of Mile Piccolomini has been made
the victim of a small fducary arrangement in
the shape of an unpaid bill for victuals and lodg-
ing furnished the princess tthe Everett Honse,
New York. The mans name is Fish. and was
about to emit himself from the country, when
one of those charming lawyer people served up.
on him writ of "no go, or, as the lawyers
phrase it, "Me crent." Mr. Fish is now contem.
plating the contrast between his present situa-
ton and that of being a sort OF small monarch
in the lobbes of the opera house at rehearsals,
and among minor artists and the chorus. He
was pretty big Fish in his way, but couldn't
scope the legal net which the men of the law set
for him. He is in the Eldridge street prison,
made considerably immortal rs the temporary
home of Sir William Don. The ''little bill"
figures up some twelve hundred dollars-a fair
price for keeping seven persons for four weeks.
Lgencer, add another chapter to its history of
the opera in Wheeling, and the pursuit Of small
bills under difficulties.-Pitts. Dispatch.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-18

ANEW SONGS, JnSt PubIi,hei this year,
IN GT0bes neV Piano instruetOr-iast oHi-pTSHoune-t
New assor1u1snt Port Moneys AMI POeke Wallets
complete stock Of Gum Combs,
Watch EsnaFIs-SeU StyIes-TrTy fine.
FiaC I;OlIS Of the Old StOrE OF Wall Paper sin On
sTrIpr rare Measures Ladies' Carriers, Tx Era,.r,
travelling Tooth Brushes, God and Silver Brnid, af
Pins, Gum Cord, LltIing ShutlIrs-
jei Just received BY EAPress- PAYNE 4 Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-15

portion of the population of the Territory. There
are but three hundred and eighty-seven men with
seven or more wives, seven hundra2 aud thirty
men with five wives, eleven hundred men with
four wives, and fourteen hundred nen with more
than one wife, making total of 3,6l7 men thus
supplied out Of a population Of over forty thou
saId.
Now, we will venture TO say that If out of the
population of the United States or of Great
Britain we could arrive at calculation of the
number of individuals who are guilty of poly
gamy in one form or another, we should not find
the Mormons any worse than the Christian scots
in this particular. The only difference between
them is that whilst the latter indulge In the prac-
tiee covertly and with consciousness of its
guilt, the former regard 1t in the same light as
the Mahommetans or the Chinese. If, therefore,
it be impossible to sin without q conviction of
the improperly Of ones acts, we had better
begin reforming our own conduct before we at
tempt with the Mormons the task of re-conver-
sion on point on which they believe themselves
to be socially and morally right In such case
it is evident that the first thing necessary is ex-
ample.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-15

The NAPOLEON OF CHESS AMONG THE GERMANS LAS,
evening Paul Morphy visited the Union Chess Club Of this
city, their rooms 274 Grand street, German public
house. There appeared TO be only Germans the ROOM
and the door guarded TO prevent the rush Of
the crowd. As It was the room was crowded. Mr..
Morphy played four games in al-two with Mr. fsidor
president of the club and two with Mr. Bereke both be-
ing Germans to whom he gave the odds Of knight and
all the games these gentlemen, it was remarked
by those who knew them did not play with their usual
skill probably being nervous and agtaed by the idea Of
playing with the champion chess player of the world
The excitement depicted the countenances of the spec-
Tutors as they stretched forward the man and tho
game come Of those in the background mounted on chairs
and some on tables, willis. perfect silence prevailed
pin might be heard falling the foor-his would have
been picture for the pencil of Hogarth.
In appearance Mr. Morphy 10 very youthful, and
boymh He has dark brown hair dark eyes, and face
extremely pale and indicative OF delicate hegh which
not be wondered at from the nature Of chess
payiog, and from the manner In which he strains
his mind. His head II Intellectual and finely formed.
Perhaps great general great mathematician lost
in him II seems pity, indeed, that much mental
force ehoud be wasted on chess, though very enter
tanning and game Ho plays with great GOODNESS
and and his calm unmpassioned marble
incapable of emotion He calculates hs moves
ahead, and sometimes takes considerable ts do
berate; 1t Other times he very rapidly. dk
Ter MODEST quiet and gentlemsny HIS CAST OF fea-
tntes rartcnisry ia chin, Ia decidedly Irish, and no
doubt Murphy was the original name Of his family.
After he retired The Germans went thc moves Of
his gses, and discussed the merits OF she severa battles
Dc the 18TH init. DR.. s. Wa!ermah will presen< h1
~.sath cr-erci. ris bc &c N n II aca saas's,
aid o. .tsu' .iui xs MAJ shr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-15

tsxatien extorted from our citizens every year
are simply thrown among these fellows to
scramble for, just as one might fling handful of
pennies to parcel of boys in the street The
city receives no particle of benefit from the
money. The only thing to be done in this emer-
eeDcy Ia to organize sanitary committees in every
ward, who will take the matter of street cleaning
into their own bands Let them raise couple
of hundred thousand dollars by subscription,
and keep the streets sweet until the frost comes
again.
Unless such a measure is adopted we will have
to witness scenes in this city during the summer
which we hardly dare to contemplate. We are
sorry to say that we cannot hold the Mayor en-
tirely blameless in this shameful business If
we had an efficient City Inspector the streets
would not be in the condition they are to-day;
yet the Mayor, though acknowledging that he
has the power to remove the party who now
illegally holds that Office, refuses to exercise it.,
from some motive best known to himself In
view of this fact we hardly think that the public
can wholly exonerate Mr.. Tiemann from share
of the awful responsibility should desolatiug
pestilence sweep through the city this summer.
The only safeguards are the ward committees.
Meetings should be held, and these committees
organized at once all over the city, before it is
too late. As the municipal government which
plumbers us and squanders our money will NOT
cave us, we must save ourselves