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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02

Mr.. Russell, the welI.known Crimean
reporter of the London Times, gives most
interesting sketch of run through
portion of the Arabian desert by the new
railway route. We suhjoin an extract:
BlNnched bones of cnmels lie in dull
whiteness on the sands. Not n bind fans
the hot silent air. Stones and sand, and
sand and stones, are all and everywhere
stretched out dead and hard under the
blue sky and the relentless sun. The rail
which conveys US through this desolation,
is single, and the line is said, by English
engineers, to be very badly made, as the
French engineers who laid it out took it
over ridge 100 feet high, instead Of
following u low level near the river, which
would have greatly diminished expense
and cost of working. The water and coal
for the engines are TO be carried by the
trains ont to the various stations So
they are like commissariat animals in n
barren country, which have to carry their
own fodder and diminish the public bur.
thenS.
The stations are helpless, hot, even-like
erections generally cked out by old Cri-
meuean wooden huts, within the shade of
which may be seen an undoubted English
man, smoking his pipe. AT the twelfth
station we coaled; the train ended in the
desert here's but Mt long intervals, for
miles in advance, we could see the en-
campments of Arabs, who for the time
had become nayvies, and were engaged in
picking, hurrowing and blasting through
the rocks n way for the iron horse In IL
long wooden shcd-the centre of the
group of tents-were laid out long tables,
covered with hot joints of recondite ami
mails, papier-mache, chickens, and Ignite
vegetabl This was our dinner-it had
come all the way frcm Cuiro-so had the
wine, the beer, and spirits. If msnua and
] quais were at all eatablc, we had envied
the food of the Israelites.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02

FIRE AND INLAND NAvIG ALTON
EcPp;ci al terms consistent with sOIvsncy and
fair profit.
',GHsH'ion gSFn 10 Insurance If d DWELLINGS
81 thmisntg for t,rn.s of on. % frs U.urs
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02

Ssh Capital 81 OOO, Coz. absolute and rnImpaired
WIN sTRPLUs OF $5U6,3ST IS.
Ls prestige Of IS years success and experience.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
COMMISSION MERCHANTS

-HO' " -A ILIA oI'J W no eIIMSI VA
HAVE NOW IN sToRR
$50 bbls Prime y. o. Molnsses,
l25 hlf bbls. do
go hhds. fully fair to prime " o. Sugar
75 Brupe's Golden syrup
25 Z" New York do
9o0 bags good fair to primo Rio Coffee.
90 pockets Java Coffee.
25 boxes NATL Ii. b lump Tobacco
IS do various standard brands So Tobacco
10 cases "Huuters" L:s AZ
10 do "Don Quxutc" q de-
95 hlf. ch Y. II aud @. P Toa ...
IS do 0oloug and Pouchong Tea:
100 bbls No Med. and Lg. Nackerel.
90 . Tar, large size.
Is tierces Rice
Pepper. PimentO, SutmeRs. Cloves, Cass
Mustard, Ginger, indigo Bi-Csrb Soda,
Salaratus, Soap, Candles, Wash boards B Eots
bTaced In tho Grocery line. mh9
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AssetS JanuarvI1s5s.
S1,5O6,3S7 Ss

u LIANLIIIES;
Unsettled claims not due,.........Sl7S,026 81
-Ses Equtably adjusted aud promptly paid ia
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
Up.rards of sII,OOO,OOO

.,s lave been paid by the .Ftua Insurance Co.,
in tie psi - years.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
rue SCENE AT TuE BATTERY.

The report on the bulletin board of the
newspapers that the tide would be high
enough at ii o'clock 10 float the Great
Eastern over the bar, induced many thou
sands of people to assemble on the battery
at that time, TO witness the giant stenm-
ship as she passed up the bay. 1t was not
understood, however that the great vessel
was anchored off the Lightship, some for
ty miles from the city, and that the actnal
passage of the dangerous bar could only
take place between three and four o'clock.
Very many, after remaining in the brOil-
| ing sun over two hours, and straining
their eyes until they ached, left for home
! and voted the monster vessel humbug.-
However, at five o'clock, at which time
she hove in sight, there was n vast crowd
on the Battery, and all the neighboring
whnrVes were dcnsely thronged. Tele-
/ scopes, opera and magnifying glasses, of
all kinds, were brought into rcquisttiou,
most of which it was evident, were more
ornamental than useful, and obscurcd
rather than helped the sight. 4 fine view
of the Great Eastern was obtained from
the balcony of Castle Garden, to which q
| favored few were admitted.
The first sign of the Great Eastern
which greeted the anxious watchers on
the Battery, was dense cloud of smoke
which made its appearance over Long
Island, and shortly after, her tall masts
loomcd up over the point which juts into
the lower Bay Presently the huge hulk
hove in sight, and soon darkened all of the
horizon that can be seen between the Sta
ten and Long Island coasts. The guns
flashed thunderous welcome, flags were
hoisted and dipped, and myriads of sail
and row boats dashed out into the bay to
surround, survey and cheer the great YES
sci.
After passing the Nsrrows, the Great
Eastern "hugged" the Staten Island shore
and at this time, owing to the distance
aud the darkened back ground, she did
not look as large as people were led tc
expect, and there was some diSappoinI-
mcnt in consequence. 1t was not until
she approached the Battery that her vast
proportions became manifest, but the bes
test of her enormous bulk was the dwarf.
ing of every largo vessel she ueared OF
passed. The steamship Niagara, which
was lying in the stream, bedccked will
flags and streamers, shruuk apparently tC
the dimensions of Il little ferry boat, and {
good sized revenue cutter seemed scarcely
above her water-line, and one would sup
pose could hardly survive a ripple from
her bow. As the great vessel passed the
Battery, salutes were fired by the Asii
from her dock Mt Jersey City; by thr
Niagara and the revenue cutter, and nj
the vessels dipped theirfsgs as she passed
The beauty of the day, the myriads o
boats on the river, tue shipping in tn
offing gaily adorned with fagsand stream
ers, and towering above them all, thu
great nautical wonder of the age, was
scene not often witnessed nor soon for
gotten.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
Arrival of the Great Eastern.
Her Reception at New York.
APPEARANCE OF THE vrssvr

AT quarter of une o'clock the big shin
was plainly visible, and she loomed up i'm
the dIstance like mammoth black whale.
WIN harpoonS protrudiug from it. AT
nall past one o'clock the HYankee" reach
ed within few rods of the monster. and
all on board hailed her with three hearty
cheers, and then three more as loud and
lusty. AT first they were not returned by
The officers and crew of the Great Eas-
tern, Which was owing probably, to the
TACT That they were doubtful who and what
we were; but before the Yankee had sailed
haIt way round the immense hull of the
great ship, the stars and stripes were hois-
ted high above her bow, and three more
were given by the Americans, and as
heartily returned by her crew. The little
steamer then sailed completely round the
big Ship, giving the cousignees and the
representatives, of the press comprehen-
sive view of all her lines of beauty, and
her majestic proportions.
THE FEELING IN THE CITY.
1t was not without many doubts that
the rumored arrival of the Great Eastern
was credited Throngs gathered about
tile newspaper offices and read and read
again the bulletins announcing that the
steamer was lying off the light ship
The more incrcdulous shook their heads.
declaring that it would be time enough to
believe the story when the vessel hove in
sight. To this opinion there was a gener-
al assent, because of the repeated rumors
to the same effect two OF three days ago.
Still 1t was noticeable that these very per-
sons were the first to hasten to the Battery
and the docks along the North River, in
order that their doubts might be removed,
If possible. By noon, the report had
g@IneG strength, and everywhere the con-
the century. The japanese were rorguef
ten, fortunately for theInselres-the feuds
of the Democracy, even, failed to arouse
any interest. On change, in the market,
in all business transactions, the Great
Eastern was the only thing that could
arouse the people to anything like activi-
ty. Though the dNy was one of the hot
test of the season, it did not suffice to
draw away the crowds from the whArves,
where they sat almost broiling in the sun.
Relief came to the sufferers at last, and by
nightfall no one questioned the fact that
the ship had arrived, for thousands had
Actually seen il
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progress Of this Cooperation has been stable
through seasons uf financial sun
Ili storm ~ periplscrentful in or exempt from
< cOn!ltsraiipH- AMI maritime disaster Re
z establshcl.Oua cash basis. the troubles Of
siS system affect us in no material particular.
za, hard times" the security Of reliable Iusu-
an imperative duty-rhe ability Of property
h 10 sustain iGSs being then much lss-e tivu.
ieS Issued without delay. and all business at
f!;y With dispatch AMI fidelity, by
y. c. ARTHUR. Agent,
Once over tle Bank of Wheeling.
|4-l,yr till Ian lat go
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02

- S5SIL SfECiL NOTICES Double the above ratcs
SS early Advertising reasonable terms accor
made '"' Spuee occupied and the number OF changes
or ia E from transient persons or straue
Legal advertisements viii be clarooI a. .r 49,.
prescribed by law. HsN a' 'ho rates
~ Estness ss Cards not exceeding five Ines SO pervcur
Will be counted less than square PS''OU 4''i4ius
The privilege OF Annual AdyertisIne, 20 I;,n,.,5 O..
III -HYertlsers own Immediate business; and all
IS easements Tor the benefit of other persons as
wen MS all legal advertisements and 6dvertiseentS
o. auetion sales and renl estate sent In by them
be paid for at the usual rates - '--e-A must
B5- Advertisements not accompanied with written
accordingly. ''N' anu siiA' geo
cases at full rates ~ ~ S""' ssu III a'i
Marriages, Notices of Funerals, and announcements
OF Sermons so cents each novII'So '''
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T. SWEENEY g. SON
No. o5 Main Street.

WEBBING, VA.
A RE NOW RECEIVING THEIR FALL INTPoR
N TATIONS being the largest they have ever made
IN one season, and embraces the styles OF YuITR
GRANITE, or Iron SToSE CHINA, together with Common
White and COlore QneenswRre in great variety Also
large anu well selected stock Of Pure White Gold
Band and FancyFRENCH CHINA, either in sotts or
separate. China Decorated Vases Coognes Card Bss-
Sets. Tete 1ete Setts. Fancy Cups Mugs, &C. Also
nne cutlery Castors, ctOgether wit their usual
heavy stock Of the various grades OF Pressed Cut and
Plain FLINT GLASSWARE, Coal Oil lamps, &c.
They invite the attention Of the Trade and will du-
Pcate TO Merchants their bills purchased in the East
at samc prices. RIg95 30
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02

LIST, MORRISON & CO.,
Wholesale Grocers & Produce Dealers
Nos. 20 and so WlHn-SL, Thssling, Va.
WE desire to state to the friends Of the late firm.
and to the trade generally, that in possession
Of the most ample facilities for the transaction Of
Wholesale Grocery and Produce RnSinEss
We are determined to execute all orders entrusted
to our with fidelity and promptness, and the
most favorable terms Your ob't EerTants
LIST, MORRISON + co.
Wheeling january 2d. ls60i Jam
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
New York Paper warehouse,
JOHN T. LAKIN.

tSuccessor to Wheeler & InlIn.l
WILL RECEIVE AND HAVE OPENED FOR
w inspection on Thursday, March 2ath, n now
and well selected assortment or
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings 1!
Also complete assortment of GENTLESIES'S FUR
SISHISG GOODS. .u 49,
The patrons OF the old firm, and the public in gen.
ernl, respectfully invited to call and examine my
stock before making their purchases intend aoli-
ing at small profits to cash and prompt purchasers
Thankful for the patronage bestowed upon the old
hrm solicit continuance Of the same for the new
establishment. JOHN T. LAIIIN. Merchant Tailor
mh2S4wd No. 1O2 Main St., Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-07-02
Saddles, Harness, Trunks SC.
Wholesale Z RETAIL.

" IIOI1EsssltIIIl q NFsIhI y.
7 D. SHEPPARD. 131 Main Street, carncr o
- Union. will continue to keep hand large and
complete assortment of all artclesiu his line consist
ing Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles, Fine Coarse
Harness, Trunks EalicOs Carpet Gags, Satchels COL
lars. Hames, Whips, &c. -
would respectfully call attention to my stock and
trust by strict attention and promptness to merit
Continuance Of the public patronage
All kinds of repairing promptly done and in pro
per msnner ]. d. SHEPPARD.
sep2O,5q 13l, Main Street
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PRICE TWO CENTS

people to govern themselves, when wisdom pre-.
walls and passion is SILENT
LOOK at what has already been done BY them for
their advancement in all that ennobies man. There
is nothing like it in the history of the world Look
abroad, from one extent of the country to the 9th
the first nations of the earth. Shall it be said
then, that our institutions, founded upon the prin-
ciples of self-gOvernment, a failure?
Thus far it is a noble example, worthy of imita-
tion The gentleman, Mr.. Cobb, the other night
said it had proved failure. A failure in WHAT
In growth? Look at our expanse in national
power. Look at our population and increase in
are the admiration of the civilized world, and pre-
sent the brightest hopes of mankind.
some OF our public men have failed in their aspi-
ratlons; that Is true, and from that comes great
part of our troubles. prolonged applause.
NO; there IS no failure of this government vet
stltutlon, and cannot but hope that we shall ad.
vance higher still: Let us be true to our trust.
am for exhausting all that patriotism can de-
mand before taking the last step. | would invite,
therefore, South Carolina to a conference.
States so that if the evil has got beyond our con-
Tol, whlch God in his mercy grant may not be
the case, let us not be divided among ourselves
--but, if possible secure the united COOP
Grafton OF all the Southern States and then, in
the face OF the civilized world, may Justify our
actlon and with the wrong all on the other side we
can appeal to the God of Battles to aid us in our
cause. LApplause But let us not do anything in
"hich any portion of our people may charge us
Win rasn or hasty action. 1t certainly is matter
OF great Importance to tear this Government asun-
oer. ou were not sent here for that purpose
would wish the whole South to be united if this is
to be done; and believe if we pursue the policy
which | have indicated this can be effected
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THE RUPTURE WITH PERT

The immediate cause of the suspension of inter
course between our government and that of Perm
Is stated to have been the refusal of the Peruvian
government to indemnify the American owners of
TWO guano vessels, for their seizure and confsca-
lloh. Following the return of Mr.. Cay's passports
the PERUVIAN Minister of Foreign Relations issued
circular setting forth the following facts:-The
ie"h vessels were found loading guano at small
por'S not open to foreign merchant vessels, and in
accordance with the Reglamento de Commerce.. a
law OF the State, were seized by a Peruvian war
vessel and conti5cated. The law referred to- had
been revived but short time previously in conse-
quence of the rebellion of "Arequipa;" and due
notice, it seems, was given to the various diplo.
matte corps.
1t further appears from the circular that the
guano taken was purchased at a very low price of
he rebel chiefs, then in against the State 1t
Is ailegea that the American vessels committed a
depreciation in ''taking, by voluntary contract ma
tlonal property from the hands of party of rebeIz
who had no title to it," therefore, the seizure and
of the nation.
Mr.. Clay protested against the confscation of the
vessels on the ground that the chief of the rebels
was government de acto, having the right to dis
pose OF the property within his power: and fur
ther, that the right, as well as the power of gov
eminent, lay with the rebel chief in civil war. All
this is of course denied by the Government of
feru, ana with this show OF reason, to wit: that
the pretended Government of Arequipa was never
recognized by any nation, either directly or ind-
rectly.
1t is further alleged that the whole matter has
been presented in its true light before the Cabinet
at W Washington, and proposition to call in a
tnlro power as q mediator submitted by the Peru
wan government; the latter offering to bind itself
to aolde by the decision of the umpire. This prop
osifion has been declined by the United States.
In conclusion, it is affirmed that Peru has Justice
on her side, and is in no wise responsible for the
suspension of diplomatic relations with this Gov
ernmpnt ~ N WV
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From the Ptttsblrg Post of Mondayl
DEATH OF A BALTIMORE WOMAN FROM
4 n,

I'LL AtLA 4mLANA AMI
Some days since, Morris Devereux, his wife and
little daughter, who is cripple, and subject to fits
arrived here from Baltimore, on their way to
GAINESVILLE, Ohio. They were very ragged and
poor, and all their possessions were packed into a
small compass so as to go into small hand cart
which also served as a resting place for the child
But, worse than all, the father and mother were
addicted to intemperance, and they were soon in
JAIL On Friday morning they were released from
prison at the same time with a man named Brown
and his daughter, and the five Joined company to
proceed to Ohio. They remained about town du-
ring the morning and started on their Journey in
the afternoon. At night they stopped at Jacks
Run, where they built a fire and "camped out" in
the open air. But poor as they were they had
managed to purchase three quarts of whiskey at
Woods Run, and with this they regaled themselves
Devereux quarreed with his wife and gave her
push, which threw her down, he says without hurt
ing her. But during the night he observed that
she was "not right she would hang about
the fire and rub her hands, growing stitfer all
the while. BY daylight she was scarcely
able to move, and the husband conveyed her to the
residence OF Mrs. Culbertson, near where they had
encamped. Here the poor woman died in short
time, and the Coroner was called upon to hold an
inquest, which he did. The testimony of the hus
band was substantially as above. DR.. A. c. MUIR
docn held post norten examination over the body.
he found two ugly scalp wounds one over the right
eye and the other the back part of the head
under which latter fracture of the skull. DR..
NJ was of opinion that neither of these wounds oc-
casloned her death, but that the cause of her de-
cease was privation and intemperance. The jury,
aware of the sudden change in the atmosphere, the
extreme cold of Friday night, and the exposure of
deceased, concurred in this opinion and returned a
verdict accordingly, one juror, who was not exact
ly satisfied, dissenting
The body of the woman was conveyed to the
watch-house and buried at the expense of the
ty, on Saturday afternoon. Devereux commit
tea 10 jail Tor vagrancy, and his daughter went
with him, not as aprisoner, but because there is no
temporary refuge for such persons, the poor laws
making no provision for "foreign paupers" who
stop here on their way to other places.
. The report ofthe Virginia State treasurer is pub
lshed by the Inquirer. The amount received into
the treasury for the fiscal year ending September
80, was S5,974, ,6242s, and the disbursements were
S6,720,sl5.8s.
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corruptly, not having the fear of God before her
eyes, and that the matter sworn to material to
the issue in the eXamination.-The case was
fully argued by Mr.. Whitney (who contended that
the State had sustained the indctment) and by
Mr.. Whyte, and the indictment handed to the jury
at 6H o'clock, who, without leaving their box,
rendered verdict Of not guilty. Miss Russell was
then discharged ed.-Mr. Whyte asked the Court
to order pleas of not guilty to be entered in the
other cases, but his Honor said he would hold the
matter over until morning.-Adjourned at quarter
to seven o'clock.
SUPERIOR CoURT-JuDoE MARTIN
George U. Graft u.s. The Mayor and City Council
of Baltimore. Before reported Action to recover
damages for not taking property at Stony Run,
condemned for the use of the city Verdict for de-
fendant G. Marshall and J. A. Preston for plain.
tiff; Sterling and R. II. Dulaney for defendant.-
Assignment today, 800 to 432.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT,-JuDeE GILES.
John 5. Wright, use of Maxwell, Wright Il CO.,
gs. Sun Mutual Insurance Co, and same rs. Orient
Insurance Company. Actions policies. Before
reported. Further argued but not concluded
Brent and May for plaintiffs; Brown and Bruno,
and Hamilton, of New York, for defendants.
Nothing done in the CoURr OF COMMON PLEAS or
Cry CIRCUIT CoURT yesterday.
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T'he Storm Oh the Lakes,

UsWEGo, n. T., Nov. ga large number oi
wrecks are reported, but far there has been nc
serious loss OF life.
A binding snow storm prevails in this vi.
cinitv. The snow at Watertown is from foot to
eighteen inches deep, and the cars from Rome are
DELAYED.
BUFFALO Nov. Pa propeller, supposed to be
the Dacotah, is ashore at Eighteen Mile Creek
The crew have all perished.
Many other disasters reported, including the
wreck of the schooner VIM. Maxwell, whose crew
al persisted except one seaman; and the schooner
Tornado, from Chicago, all lost
The schooner VIM P. Goodell has been towed
into Sarnia; all the crew being more or less
frozen.
OswEGo, Nov. 26.-Accounts of the disastrous
effects of the severe gale of Saturday and Sunday
are coming in from every quarter. The schooneI
y. &. Morley is ashore near Kingston, Canada: the
Gamecock at Peninsula Point; the Minnehaha near
Cape Vincent, and the Marquetta at Nelson's Is
iand. Over thirty vessels bound to this port N "
be considered hpnn nnr nrnr duo
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From WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The Census Bureau is il
receipt OF returns from all the States, South Caro-
Ina included. In few scattered districts. how
ever, some are withheld for correction The return.
OF the territory of New Mexico are now on theil
way to Washington, and those of Utah and ans a;
have only in part come to hand.
In all cases, one excepted, laws have heretofore
been passed to extend the time for taking the cen
sus. AS to the present one, the returns have beer
rendered within shorter period than ever before
but not in time to enable the Secretary to commu
nlcate to Congress at the commencement of the ses
sion, the enumeration of the inhabitants and the
new representative apportionment.
=, The steamship Brooklyn is daily expected al
Norfolk with the Chiriqui Commission
, Among the latest arrivals here of members O
congress, Is Senator Davis, of Mississippi
Secretary Cobb was absent from the Cabinet to
day, on account of sickness
The Presidents annual Message has been placed
in the printers hands