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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11
IN. S. STEAMER HARRIET LANE,
OF Mattawoman Creek,


Stn 81 have tile honor to report to you
that this morning about half-past o'clock,
seeing the enemy's piekets, three camp
wagons and mounted officer coming down
the road to the southwark of Frsestone
Point and holding at some buildings near
the beach, ! directed the steamers Jacob
Bell and AnaCosta 70 shell the buildings.
81 stood in with this vessel as tar as the
draft of water would admit, to protect
them in event of the enemy bringing out
field pieces to FreestOne Point. After
shelling the building and hill, and driving
hack the pickets, Lieut.. commanding Nc
Craze landed with n few men and Cred four
houses, which have since bnrned to the
ground. They contained Suffers stores.
-four, etc. AS Is hours elapsed before the
fire subsidized, ! judge that the quantity in
store must have been considerable. The
enemy fred bat few musket shots.R
The Navy Department iayites proposals
for furnishing, fitting and securing to yes
sells of war iron plates of 80 inches width,
four and quarter inches in thickness, and
fifteen and a half feet in length, to have
planed edges and conntersunk holes, to be
bent to the shape of the vessels from stem
to stern, aud fastened to the timbers with
conical headed bolts of one and a half inch
in diameter Tits understood the Depart
ment designs 70 tuus ctotHe NeSSSl9 VI h1t
with the least possible delay.
Geo. II. Sets has been promoted to LIST
Lieut.. Co. B., Major Barker's Mcclellan
Dragons, and'P. Purley Page elected 2nd
Lieut.. same COMPANY.
Richard o. German, John Savage Judge
Daley and Collector Barney were before
the Cabinet to-day, with reference to Col.
COrcOrau, It is believed from all that can
be gathered, the rebel force in front of our
lines numbers at least one hundred thons-
and men.
A. A. Johnson, brother of Ex. Governor
Johnson, of Pennsylvania, had his pocket
picked this p. VI. Mt the Railroad Station,
Of two Government drafts, one for 5000,
the other for 81 800, and check in Pitts
burg for 81, 800. and $500 in cash.
An additional charge against Col, Kerr
rigan was read to him to-day at the COURT
martial, to the effect that he had given in
formation to enemies of the government re-
siding in Fairfax county. No witnesses on
that point have yet been called. The ex-
animation to-day was with reference to al
legged drunkenness and neglect of his regl
ment
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11
AID for Tennessee Unionists.

:
WAsHIasToS, Dec. s.-Senator Andrew
johnson had an interview with Gen. Nc
Clellan this morning, aud urged the neees-
siiy of strengthening the Union forces in
East Tennesses. 4
The President is known TO favor the
earliest possible advance of the Federal
column now in service in Kentucky.
1t Is probable that some definite move
ments against the Tennessee rebels will
soon be made
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11
From Missouri.

GLASGOW. Dec. S.-The notorious marau=
der Cant, Sweeney and his band Of rob
beIs, who for some time past, kept TINS
section Of country in terror, were captured
Yesterday at Rogers mill near here, by
detachment of Cavalry under Capt Aefflll-
sweeney pickets were surprised ana cap
tured, and his whole band, thirty hSe IN
number, were taken without hiring gun.
KANSAS CRY. Dee. lO.-SanA Fe and
Carson CITY mail arrived last night win
dates to 9Th. All the merchants 10 tue
territory are required by order OF Colonel
Candy to turn over their money to Messrs;
Donaldsons OF Santa Fe, as a loan TO the
Government. On the 18Th ult. a band Of
Navajo Indians went to Carroles near Al
baquerque, aud stole large quantity oil
stock. A largesparty of citizens went In pur-
suit for the purpose ofrecoveriug the prop
perty but six of the men having got in ad-
vance Of the balance, fell into an ambus-
eade and were killed. The rest otthe par
~ being too few in number to continue the
pursuit were compelled to return, leaving
the Indians to carry of their booty In the
yicility Of Albuquerque the same Indians
have been committing depredAtions on
large scale.
Il is Understood Col. Candy is about to
change the system heretofore pursued LOT
holding the savages in check. Instead OF
keeping the troops collected IN one post,
he will divide them at convenient points
ON the frontier, from which they can make
rapid pursuit after the Indians when they
attempt robberies-
Measures are being taken 10 establish a
mail route. between Santa Fe and Beaver
City, by connecting link 0f forty miles
from Colorado 70 Fountain City The
route would be completed.
Il is stated that MessFs. Roberts 4 Co.,
contractors for carrying the mali from In
dependence TO Sauta Fe, intend putting
coaches ON that part OF the road. When
the facts are laid before the Post Office De-
partment, and every effort made for its
success, with the aid of the Pacific Tele-
graph from Denver City, Santa Fe will be
placed within eight days communication
with the States.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

ng-MonE Observation-Disclosures prIs-
oncrs came up the Baltimore road last
evening. Their names are Harrison Hea-
ton, Harvey Heaton, Jno. McN"mee and
Fredik Hoover. They were taken by Capt.
Shuman. in a cave in Braxton county. and
we're part of John f. Hays band of guer-
rillas. Two Of them admit that they weru
at the sackiug of Chenille, in Gilmer
county.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11
rsIsgrspia lIarIEsts.

NEW YoaE, Dss 10.-FIoar steady; saiss 600 bbIE
State s. 4O96G0 Ohio S5,9994a5, Southern -
GGO0. Wheat advanced 1e5 a9 600 bpsh, Bpldi Chi
eaeo nal a. Club 301<
red 4l.SiSi,f1, white 81 4Oa1 50. C0En dEm; $500
buslL sid at 6S3 66e. Sugar quiet at s5<9S1fe-
C0dee hrns tg170171fa Molaases quiai5 Orlaans
CINuINHATI, Dec. 10s-Fieur unchanged and the
demand quite modeTlte; supeT1ns and extra e. JOG
49, Wheat firm At sSSsse l6r rcd and 9oS92 for
white. Corn firm at &c. Hogs unchanged, TldYeFy
little done Lard In god demand with 1leg Of 100
bbls aud terees At OK and 40 kegs 1t X. Co1ea
1s9ieo- AIOiasses n Me- Sugar S5<0i05<e.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11


hD-GAMB IN WESTERN NlRaISIA,-Yen-
tson is much more abuudeut in this city
sad much cheaper this season than in pre-
Nous years. In fact all kinds Of game in
Western Virginia are more abundant than
truerly. This is owing to three reasons.
Powder and lead are very hard to get and
he most of the hunting rifles have gone of
TO the secesh army or have been seized by
The Union m en-. Besides hunting in Wes-
tea Virginia is slightly dangerous in these
S1'hvAcking and guerilla times and few are
Oaliug to risk their rives by rambling
Trough the woods. The hunter may be
alsaken for bushwacker or something
s's and shot down without ceremony
:'t these reasons the deer have things
eef own way and have grown fat and
alsy with no one to modest or make them
Maid.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

FRANKToRT. Dec. 10.-Garret Davis was
elected United States Senator for the re-
mainder Of Breckiuridge,s term, 81 70 ".
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

u MENTAL 'FooD ron TnE SICK soh-
ip'',-The ladies of Centre street are
eAaitestiug commendable interest in
.stPiag the soldiers at the Hospital, in
sa Place, posted IL the current news and
n''Fa'DFs OF the day. Yesterday morning
age package of periodicals, illustrated
t'FsF' aud home and foreign newspapers
'ae distributed among the inmates, for
.a'eA they were truly grateful. and pro-
,-'s Ia their thanks to the liberal donors.
,ss papers, etc., were seized with great
.'S''y' aud their contents deyoured with
, 80 relish. We trust the example of the
T 4s Of Centre street may be initiated by
Z, 'aose Who feel an interest in the COM
E4a OBLIGATION of our invalid soldiers:
,AsEREsApE.-we acknowledge the
s .-pll@sas ola serenade to tue InteRgenssr
sss't night about midnight. The Star
=. sslsd Banner never was sung with
s a.. ,s'', aud never sounded sweeter to
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

WAsnyarOx, Dec. l0.-The President
has recognized Pedro Pablo Ortiz as Vice
Consul OF the Republic ofChili for the port
of New York.
A number of appointments made during
the recess of Congress have been sent to
tue Senate for confirmation.
The Secretary of the Navy to. day re-
ceived the following letter from r q. Wy
man. Lieutenant commanding the Potomac
FIotIlIa, dated,
aU. S. STEANER HARRIET LASE,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

Mr.. BIngham's Connseation Bill.
The following is the Coudscation bill,
introduced into the House of Representa-
ttyes BY Mr. Bingham, Of the Cadiz (Ohio)
district:
A Bill to forfeit the property and skages Of
persons irho shall engage m or aId and dbet
armed rebellion dgGiHatthe United StGtes.-
Be il enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That u
any person or persons, within any State or
Territory of the United States, after the
taking effect of this act, shall engage M
armed rebellion against the government OF
,he United States, or shall aid or abet such
rebellion. all.the property, moneys, stock,
credits or effects of such person or persons
are hereby declared forfeited to the Gov
eminent of the United States and the same
are hereby declared lawful subjects oil
prize and capture wherever found, aud the
President of the United States shall cause
the same to be seized, con6scated and con-
demned-
SEQ. .. And be Il further enacted, That
such ptizes and capture shall be con-
itlemned in the District or Circuit Court OF
the United States having jurisdiction OF
the amount, or in admiralty in any utstrlet
IN which the same may he seized, or into
which the same may betaken and proceed :
ings first instituted.
SEc. 3. And be it further enacted, Tint
the Attorney General, or any District At
torneY of the United States In which said
property or effects may. at the time be, may
institute the proceedings of condemnation,
and in such case they shall be wholly for
the henetit Of the United States OF any
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11


B9=A REBEL LIEUTENANT CAPrURED.-
We learn from a ge ntleman just from Jack
son county that Virgil Armstrong was re.
Gently taken prisoner in Ripley, Jackson
county, ard conveyed to Spencer, Roane
county, where he was lodgedin Jail.
Armstrong, about the time the vote was
taken upon the ordinance Of secession,
was q malignant and active incendiary,i in
citing people to rebellion, aud advocating
extreme measures against those who voted
agai nst the ordinance. When our soldiers
invaded the "sacred soil of Virginia" he
enlisted in the rebel army, was elected
lieutenant and was actively engaged under
Wise. Lastweel, he turned upin Ripley,
a good Union man, sick of the Southern
cause, and protesting to be thoroughly dis
gusted with secession. An army OFF,
Ger, who happened to be ID Ripley, be-
loving, from the representations made to
him BY Union men, that Armstrong had
returned home more in the character of a
spy than anything else, arrested him. We
understand that the prisoner would be
sent to headquarters.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

nS@TaE BAR. AND ouIo RAtLaoAD.-
tits gratifying to announce that the work
Of erecting bridges aud repairing tue dam
ages to the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
by the Confederate forces since the COM
usucement ofhostilities is progressing with
zeal and energy and even thus far vast
auOunt of labor has been performed,
Ehilst the work is still progressing. The
'nsmy during the Spring set fire to and
Destroyed two substantial wooden bridges,
Bpe of which passed over the little Caca-
Son, twenty two miles east of Cumberland;
over this stream new bridge has been
fn:hed, ls1 feet in length, and supported
BY strong abutments, The other one de-
t,Oyed passed over Great Caeapon, ten
piles west of Hancock, and was 2s5 feetin
length. This is in course of reconstruc-
Ion; is of two spans, and will shortly be
6liShed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

Equity UoUNo1L.-A regular meeuhg
Of the City Council was held last evening
at the Cqnncil Chamber. There were If
teen members present.
The Committee on Water Works report
ed in favor of reducing the water rentu
on the house of CIV Russell $40. Also
in favor of reducing the water reat twenty
per cent upon the dwellings east Of Ger
man street aud north of the grave yard.
Adopted.
The Committee on Coal Banks reported
in favor of allowing Mr. Nolan to make an
entrance in the city coal bank a. the head
of Washington street, the consideration
being the use of the coal.
Mr.. Hughes moved that the report be
reeommitted to the committee. He said
that Mr.. Nolan bad agreed to make the en-
trance without theuse of the coal,
The report was recommitted.
The report of the Committee on Ac-
couuts. recommending the payment of the
usual monthly bills and other accounts,
was received. The report was adopted.
The bills amounted to 1854 81.
: =
The Street Commissioner reported that
Main street stone bridge over Wheeling
creek, had been repaired and secured. He
asked an appropriation to pay labOrers.
Adopted.
The report of the Sexton Of she City
Cemetery was referred to the Committee
on Cemeteries for report.
Robert Crangle, the disbursing agent of
the fund for the benefit of soldiers, known
as the California Fund, submitted a report
with vouchers, which was received.
Thos. H. whims petitioned the Council,
calling attention to the condition of Mill
Alley, where there is lot of ashes aud
filth. he asked for the remOvalof the nui-
sance. The petition was referred.
The petitionof Thomas Cox was read
1t sets forth that he came to town aud sold
a load of corn, outside Of market hours, for
which he was fined. He asked that the
ine be RENTED. The petition was grant
ed.
communication from the Governor
was read, announcing that in last July he
Lounu III Ine pOsSSsSIOu VI NAAAtI'aSA AsS'A'Ji
a secessiontst, a lot of powder. He order
ed Thomas Horubrook to purchase the
pow der, which was afterwards jpdiciously
disposed Of Mr.. Horubrook was fined be-
fore Aid. Robertson for selling POWDER
The Governor asked the remission of the
fine.
On motion of Mr. Blair the petition was
referred to a select committee of i've for
report.
Mr.. Blair the member from the Island de-
sired to know something about the propos
sition TO repair the road across the Island.
which was some time ago referred tothe
Committee on Ordinances.
Mr.. Jacob, the chairman of the oEdinace
Committee said he had been very busy,
and had framed no report upon the sub
jept. lie said the Council AMI the Bridge
Company had ntinterest inthe matter,
and before he made a report he would like
to have a meeting Of the Bridge Company.
On.motionf Mr.. Blair was added to the
Committee, and the COMMITTEE was re-
quested to report at the next meeting.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11
rWHuRRAHlso goE JE1g. D4vis-MUsT

HBHuRRAH1Ss YoE JEFF. DAvls-MUsT
IT BE ToLERArRD.-On Monday night at a
saloon called .sThe Office. in Washington
Hall, Monroe street. an intoxicated Seces-
sS5uist proclaimed in boisterous manner
~ admiration for Jetf. Davis and his
cause. There were several friends of this
party present, and two or three gentlemen
in the employ of the Government. The
insults of the Secessiouist were SO Insult
ferabIe as not to be endured, and the CON
sequence was general row, in which tum-
blers aud fists were used, and some claret
drawn. Capt. Mechesney, of Gen. Rose
Grams staff, proceeded to the Athenenm
building, brought up a squad of men9and
arrested two of the parties who were in the
saloon at the time, and the keeper of the
place and took them down to the Atheneum
where they remained over night AS to
the justice of this proceeding. we have
nothing to say, as we know nothing of the
details of the row, only that it was COM
menced by yells for jeff Davis.
Wheeling is now the headquarters of
GRh. RoseerOns, and the General and his
, " A'0 ns.s' 80 isssoss;oa hare
It's the headquarters of the Paymaster's
department. iot "esssin :. 'l,a' ~ s,asa,,,
'S'eu se ~ .'... p 'soAe'1 oataas thsae
saAFpep ~ sue 1As ,,t, ,- - anIs
'a0usS"p Vows pSlseN as''' - No.,
about one nunetsa s ,gs sSss oh,s,,o
w''ns"nulus ~ tA.s ,,,,t,;a ,s;th
'He'F s'n''VA'' Spo 49,. ~.
an "su''"s lto ~. IL 60
made tue people Oh Mneet'"s ia .li't
for their tolerance. There Is scarcely a
night but wells may be heard in the streets
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person may file an information with such
attorney, in which case the proceedings
shall be for the use of sueh informer and
the United States in equal parts.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That
every person whn shall engage In or aid or
abrt such rebellion us aforesaid, shall Tor
felt all claim which such person may have
to the service or labor of any slave or
slaves, and the slave or slaves of such per-
son shall be and are hereby declared free
men. and forever relieved from snch seryt-
tude, anything in the laws of the United
States or any state to the contrary notWith-
/ standing.
SEC. 0. And be it further enacted, Ihat
no person shall be arrested or surrendered
as fugitive slave upon the order of any
person in the military or naval saryice of
the United States.
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"A FINANCIAL BULI.-At public meeting
lately held in Nashville the following brill
liant resolution was adopted:
Resoiped, That we recommend that by
law tax be levied upon gallon of spirit
Gus liquors, distilled from wheat, corn rye
or potatoes, that shall be sufficient to pros
hibit the same during the present war
blockade, the proceeds thereof to be APP
i'plied TO the support Of families with us OF
our soldiers on the tented field.
Thatis to say, we, the wise men of Nash
willie, recommend that no spirituous liquors
shall be distilled in the State of Tennessee,
and that the proceeds ola tax on the liquors
thus without existence shall be applied to
the support fthe families Of our soldiers
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

Messrs. Fessenden and Sumner presented
petitions rthe emancipation Of tie blacks
under the war power.
Mr.. Sumner presented the petition of
Francis A. Treadway, setting forth that he
had some time ago presented complaints TO
the Supreme Court against JED. Davis and
Others, but was told that they were Inn
proper papers He ATE. wards presented
the complaint to Magistrate Court to no
effect The matter was referred to the
Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Foote offered resolution that Wal
do P. Johnson, by sympathizing and par
ticipating in the rebellion against the D.
States, had been guilty of Conduct iueom-'
patible with his duty as Senator Of the
United States, and that he therefore be ex-
PEELED from the Senate of the United States.
Laid over.
Mr.. Wilson introduced joint resolution
TO provide for the payment Of Commission
ers appointed 70 investigate the claims
against the Western Military Department.
Referred 10 the Committee on Finance.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-11

A FrsAScrAI BULI.-At a public meeting
lately held in Nashville the following bril-
,;a,,t -asot,,tiq,,,s zee of,,,tedi.@
The national Republican., 1861-10-17

RUSSIAN PICTURE WoRsHTP.-No veneratfou
OF relics or images in the West can convey any
adequate notion of the Russian yeneration for
pictures. II Is the main support and stay Of
their religious faith and practice. Everywhere
in public and in private, the sacred picture l.
Ne conseorating element. In the corner OF
Every room, at the corner Of every street, over
gateways, In Offices, in steamers, in stations, ip
taverns, is the picture hung, with the lamp
burning before Il. In domestic life II plays
the part of the family Bible, of the wedding
gift, OF the birthday present, Of the ancestral
portrait. In the national life It Is the watch
word, the flag which has supported the courage
ofgenerals, and reused the patriotism of troops.
A taste, a passion for pictures, not as works of
art, but as em6ems, as lessons, as instruct tons,
is thus engendered, and multiplied In common
life, beyond all example elsewhere. Enter
within church. or at least any church such
as those at Moscow. From top to bottom, from
side 10 side, walls and roof, and screen and
columns, are a mass Of gilded pictures; not one
of any artistic value, not one put in for the
sake Of show or effect, but all cast In the same
ancient mould, or overcast with the same ven
cradle hue; and each one, from the smailes,
figure in the smallest compartment, TO The
gigantic faces which look down with theil
large open eyes from the srohed vaults above
performing its own part, and bearing relation
TO the whole.-Norh British Reuieto.
The national Republican., 1861-10-17
The Flag we Love.

Hon. Robert G. Winthrop, in his speech or
the occasion Of presenting banner to the regi-
ment of Senator Wilson, paid the following
beautiful tribute to our national flag:
Sir, ! must detsin you no longer. have
said enough, and more than enough, 10 mani
fest the spirit in which this flag Is now COM
mitted to your charge. 1t is the national en-
sign, pure and simple; dearer to all our hearts
at this moment as we lift 1t to the gale, and
see no other sign Of hope upon the storm-cloud
which is reflected from Its own radiant hues;
dearex O thousand fold dearer to US all, than
ever it was before, while gilded by the sun
shine Of prosperity, aud playing with the
zephyrs of peace. II will speak for ITSELF far
more eloquently than l can speak for It,
Behold III Listen to it, Every star has a
tongue, every stripe is atticulate. There is no
language or speech where their voices are not
heard. -Thsresm magic in the web Of 1t. 1t has
an answer for every question Of duty. II has a
solution for every doubt and every perplexity
II has word Of good cheer for every hour Of
gloom or Of despondency.
Behold it! Listen t, IL! 1t speaks Of earlier
aud of later struggles. 1t speaks Of victories
and sometimes of rGverses, on the seq and or
the land. 1t speaks Of patriots and heroe
among the living aud among the dead and o
him, the first and grestest Of them all, around
abhorrent strife has 10 long been raging" ths
abominstion of desolation, standing where Il
ought not" But before all, and above ali
other associations and memories whether Of
glorious men, or glorious deeds, or gloriou,
places its voice is ever of Union and liberty
of the Constitution and the laws.
Behold it! Listen 10 1t! Let II tell The
story of It's birth to these gallant volunteers ai
they march beneath its folds by day or repost
beneath its sentinel stars by night Let Il re
call to them the strange, eventful history Of III
rise and progress let it rehearse TO them IN,
wonderful tale of Its trials and triumphs, il
peace as we'll as In war and, whatever els
may happen to 1t or them, 1t will never be sur
rendered TO rebels-never be ignominiousl
struck 10 treason, nor ever be prostituted t
any unworthy and unchristian purpose of re
venge, depreciation or rapine. ""'
And may merciful God cover the head c
each one Of Its brave defenders in the hour q
battle!