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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25
EslraOrdlnary Mareh Of rUnI.ed sta.e.r TROOPS

Another unprecedented military march has
been made by a regiment of the United
States army. Al large portion of the 9Th re-
giment marched from Camp Floyd, n, T., to
Fort buchanan New Mexico; travelled ], 900
miles. and spent 140 days on the eroad. This
is one OF the most lengthy military Journeys
recorded The longest march of infantry
ever accomplished was successfully completed
about year ago, by an American regiment
the sixth which left Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas en- route to California, a distance of
two thousand eight hundred miles, and was
l90 days ON the road; of which 162 we're ac-
tnaily passed marching This march was
nearly twice the length of that Of Hannibaps
troops, going from italy to Spain. and more
than twice as long as that Of sXenophons
ten thousand;g = and much longer than Napo-
leon s periIous journey 70 Moscow q he Sixth
suffered seyeriy all the way At Carson Val
| ley the snow fel for three days, at the end Of
that time lay ON the ground is inches deep.
More recently seyeral companies of n fine re-
giment passed II days without meeting va.
ter. being thus thrown on the scanty supply
OF their wallets.
SISeuLAn GAsE-Th There Is now living In
the county jail, in this place, young female
who Is a singular instance of the evil efiectof
tobacco. She was broughtt to the Jail, for safe
keeping, somewhat more than year ago,
hopeIessly crazed By the inoriihate use Of to-
bacco; in all its forms, and was, for long
time, closely confined and prevented from.
using the obnoxious weed She however,
became 50 much more Wild and unmanagea-
bic, that after d time it vas determined 10 al
low her, as an experiment, a Limited quantity
Of tobacco Under this treatment she become
speedily quite doeile and easily managed, and
has now for some ime been engaged ln doing
house work at the Jail and IN the family Of
the jailor, being looked upon rs quite harm
less, though we understand there is no hope
for her recovery. She is oily twenty-one
years of age, and by no me rs repulsive in
personal appearance, or would not be If she
were to let tobacco alone She chews con-
siderable amount OF tobacco daily and smokes
cigars whenever she can get them, as they are
not furnished to her. This is certainly q
singular case from which may be deduced O
warning against the use Of this vile narcotic
poison, to those at least who have not as yel
acquired the habit To those who have, pre-
cept and example are alike useless.-Mor
garfOrn Star
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

DIRr.-oId DR.. Cooper, Of South Caro-.
lima, used TO say to his students, Don't be
afraid OF little dirt young gentlemen. What
Is dirty w by nothing at all offensive when
chemically viewed. Rub alittle alkai upon
that dirty grease.spot on your coat, and it
undergoes achemical change and becomes soap
Now rub it with little Wat9raud it disaP-a
pears; it IS neither grease, soap. water nor
dirt That isinot very odorous pile Of dirt
you observe there Well, scattera little gyp-
sum over 1t andi no longer dirty. Every
thing you cali dirty is worthy OF your notice
as student Of Chemistry. Anaylze il IL
win seperate into every clean element. Dirt
makes corn, corn makes bread and meat, and
that makes very sweet young lady that saw
une of your kissing last night So, after all
you were kissing dirt, particularly II she whi-
tens her face with chalk or fuller's earth.-,
There Is NO telling young gentlemen what is
dirt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25
WHEELER Il WILSON'S
a~,u3n RIaChi os

Ofp. 2n5 aifimore xtrerk Bait,moee
Read the following certificate from prominent
cIrrgy,neil oi the Rirth,'tist rtIHrch:
METHODIST BooA CoNcERS,
200 MULBsRsY ST., n. Y.
NEAR BROTHER :: -Beiug in constant receipt
l J ur inqmrIr4 from brethren res getting
SEEMING NJ LcI!INEs, With rcquests e. recon-; ~;
lrrud aud pIrSH6EG. 'Se nave. ia c0i1nnctinn WITH
some lady fr,enya. carefully and thor;ghly exaIn-
imc,I the various inariincs, "f practical vac for
WHEELER & WILSON AIANUFACT URING
COMPANY sos Br"ai,way, New York, tn fully
combine the essentiaIs Of eOnd instrument, and
surh ms we can conf IDENTIFY rNEtII'II't THt
Having seen so frvorahe results from their use,
in nut own aud the households of omr friends. we
arc drsirous that their benefits should be shared
by all eur brcthren, and hence have interested
-ourselvcr in their tei'slf.
With besi y ishrs, your brethren.
ABEL ;TEvESs, y. B EDWARDS
JAMEs FLnH, CARtTnS,
DASIEL WISE, PnnTER,
Dawn TERRY, w. a. Cox.
DIAGRAM OF TUE LOCK STITCH MADE by
THIS MACHINE
This Is the only stich that cannot be raveled and
that preAcnis same appearance npon Each side
of thr scaII. 1t Is made with two trcads nuP upon
each sid, of the fb,ie. and interncktd in thece
urc hit. W. HERKELl.- Ageht,
Oct Is, 1859. 2l5 Baltimore street.
~ wHEArLxY ALLEN DORSEY. D /. MORRISON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

c,suuey Brooke, Esq President OF Western Bank
r. Mirki. Es, Cas Ier t,i Unipn Iianls, Baltimore
James Mutt, Esq Gasllier III Fariners' aud Mer.
chants Hank, Balt,more- 49, - !
Godfrey KoJuIz. Cashiero Central Bahks + reder
ick City, Id
tIon. Edward Ball, Zanesville Ohio =
p. c. Van winkIe, Esq, President of N, w Va
K. &. Co, Pankcrsi urssi Va.
August a. IS60.--ft.- 7sslts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

Laiys Yes, SIT, he Is gone 70 barI away
"a dead dog. and he win be back directly. !,
Candidate Sheep killing dog. I sup
pose, madam
barking himself to death at candidates; %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

LEVlCK & BAssf1T,
vi 0 Al Gkog .EsS,
s Z. Corner Sixth and Market Streets,
PHILADELPHIA
We woul call the attention o. Southern and
Western Merchants. to full and entire new
Stick "f SPRING and SUMNER CLOTHING. OF
the latest and lnoct improved sly le
March TO-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

~ A. candidate for Office calls Ii the res.
idence Of a gentleman 10 solicit his vote.
Candidate. Madam, is 5our husband a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25
DIAGRAM OF TUE LOCK STITCH MADE by
THIS MACHINE
xnEArLsY AtlEs oolsEy. I. NoRaIs
VIII EATLY. DoRsEV 6 CO.

GEN ERAL
CO M4SS{ag MER.G Han s.
no. ss SPEARS WHARF
szl4NORE, ND.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25

ExTRAoRDINART BEoUEsT.-At Vittoria,
in Spain, recently. curious ceremony took
place. A wealthy citizen, nemed Indaleeio
de Santa Maria, who died lately, eft by his
will 300 600 reals about ), QUO francs. to be
distributed in equal portions among sixty
girls of the place, aged from twelve to eight
teen. distinguished for their good conduct and
flial piety; but as the number of girls who
could clam that designation exceeded sixty,
the municipality, at the request of the exec
utors. assembled all OF them in the town hall
and there assisted by committee OF ladies,
drew the names of sixty by lot. Not fewer
than four hundred and tw snty girls we're pre-
sent. all neatly dressed in the picturesque
costume of the district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25
RE 90aTs0F qH C0MaifTfEA Oh qnIRiY.
THREE. 81

In the House, on Monday. January 14sh.
MIR. s:oFxin, Chairman Of ths4 Colnnlittes.of
Thirty, three, submitted thSsiifollowing re-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
m PREpARArIoSs.-Tbe :

IA PREPARArIoSs.-The committees
appointed for the purpose, yesterday ar
ranged tables in the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Depot for the reception of the
First Virginia Regiment. The tables are
admirably arranged and are ample for the
accommodation of all who will participate
in the dinner. :.
The ladies aud gentlemen comprising tho
various Ward Committees, are requested
to report themselves for duty at the dining
saloon early this morning, The Commit
tee will thankfully receive contributions
of flowers early this morning. The dining
saloon will be thrown open for the inspec-
ton of visitors from 10 to IL o'clock 10
day. Citizens are requested to display
their flags to-day, and greet the procession
on the line of its march. If any persons
are not waited on for their contributions
by o'clock this morning, they Will please
send them to the saloon, or notify one Of
the committee.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
,Sy- Az OrrRAGEous STATE OF AFFAIRS.

ny Az OUTRAGEOUS STATE OF AEFAIRs.
a Mr.. Do.y, from the town of Spencer,
tie county seat of Roane county, Virginia,
reached the city yesterday for the purpose
Of soliciting aid in men and arms to help
the Union men of that county. Mr.. Doty
saws that people residing in civilized com
munities can have no conception of the in
human ou,rages which the Union men Of
Roane county have been compelled to suf-
fer. On Friday week the secessionists sur
rounded the little town Of Spencer, and
forced the Union men, about forty in num-
Der. into the court house with their arms.
Tae rebels approached very cautiously, and
although they numbered not less than two
hundred, few of them cared about coming
within gun shot of the small band of be-
sieged patriots. A young man named
Boone. most estimable person, who was
with the Union party, went mp in the Gu
pola Of the court house to make observa-
tons, and whilst doing so was shot and in
.tnnily killed by the rebels. Three of the
rebels were kilIed in return. when they re-
treated into the woods, not, however, until
they had stolen everything of a portable
nature belonging to the Union men of the
town Mr.. Doty, who carries on the busi-
ness Of tanning, lost everything he had.
They even hooked his Unframed leather up
oat OF the watts in his tan yard and carried
it of. In the yard there were several green
hides which the scoundrels fortunately
could not find. When Mr.. D. left for this
city some four or FIVE days ago he brought
those hides with him, and has them to show
as the result of thirty or forty years indus
try. he is going back as soon as he com
pletes his business here, being determined
to see the thing through. The Union men
have been SO prosecuted and robbed that
they have become perfectly desperate, have
generally sent their families away and are
to prosecute the war to the Bit
Ter end.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

EvES THOSE who are in the enjoyment of
perfect health frequently have need to have
recourse to tonics as preventives Of dis
ease. We are never too well armed against
the assaults of 'sthe ills that flesh is heir
to-" Such an invigorator they may find
in HosTETTER's BITTERs-a medicine that
cannot be taken regularly without giving
vitality aud elasticity to the system. At
this season, particularly, the strongest
man is not proof against the malaria in
certain sections of the country. In all
cases of fever and ague, the RrrrERs is
more potent than any amount of quiz
nine, while the most dangerous cases of
bilious fever yield to its wonderful prop
critics. Those who have tried the medicine
will never use another, for any of the all.
ments which the HosTETTER BITTERs pro-
fesses to subdue. To those who have not
made the experiment, we cordially recon-
need nm early application to the Bitters,
whenever they are stricken by disease of
the digestive organs.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally
everywhere.
See advertisement in. another column.
ahU1
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

wAsHlNGrox, Aug. 2o.-As much as has
been said about the attitude of the Euro
pean powers threatening the blockade, aft
ter special inquiry at the State Depart
meut. there is authority for saying that in
the instance when the Niagara was of the
station Mt Charleston tor "a hours, Lord
Lyons brought the subject to the notice of
the U. S. Government. With that excep-
ton, which happened twelve weeks ago,
no foreign government has expressed Il
word of discomfort of this government
concerning the blockade. On the con-
trary, it is universally respected BY foreign
governments, although some of their sub
jects are very active in endeavoriug to
eynde the blockade, and are very clamor-
Gus against it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
For the Iutelligeneer.I
To the First Regiment virginia Vol
unteers--Gen. Kelley.


By MARY hVNOS REEsE.
When Treason sent her minions forth
In laNless mob. and reckless band,
TO'quench the glorious beacon lights
On countless affairs through the land:
When traitors high in place. and power,
False to their country. and their trust,
Would Danish Freedom from the soil,
And trail her standard in the dust;
The proud old mottO OF our State
OF patriot sons the pride and boast
In war, Yirginia's battle cry.
Inpeace, n triumph hnda boast.
"And thus to tyr0nts may 1t he"
Reversed to suit OppressOn's nod,
fTrampie to earth all those who dare
So serve their country and their GOd.7
We men, the first Of alIher sons
To fling the old time nag on high;
Rally beneath It's hallOwed folds,
But then to live. or then to die;
Tie frst to stem robellion's tide,
While traitor rulers dared your right,
And sent heir rebel legioDs forth.
To crush out Liberty with Night.
Your deeds belong to History now
The midnight march through storm and flood,
With tempests bursting overhead,
And torrents laundering where ye stood;
The sequel of that darkenPd page,
Is part Of Freedoms deafness story,
While hed her foes In coward fear,
Her champions won immortal glory.
We bid you welcome gallant boys,
Brave followers OF patriot true,
With pride in noble fame achieved,
And Faith in great deeds yet to do;
While treason armed our land shall curse
With Freedom" for your Tallying cry,
Led ON by one who knows no fear,
Ye caunOt fail, except ye die.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
B~THERE were only little owe, g..

B%THERE were only little over five
f.et water in the channel of the Ohio river
yesterday, and falling. The Ben. Frank
lin, Capt. Jas. P Jack, and clerk U.B.
Persel, leftlast evening for Cincinnati. She
took ont one of the cannon captured Mt
sistersville, which is going to ceredo,
Wayne county. to be used for the defence
of the Union men. There was also con-
siderable lot of ammunition on board de-
signed for the same point. as we'll as some
wagons for st Louis.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

Ra@NoTIoE (ExTRA. ITO tue members
of the Legislature of Virginia, now assem-
bled in Wheeling and all other persons
desiring Fashionable Suit of Clothes
made up to order or ready made, call Mt
No. SO, Water street, where always NAV be
found, GentIemans Furnishing Goods of
every description and not Secession spot
on them or any person about my store.
jyS-2m A. N. ADAMS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 20t@A dispatch to the
Courier states that the steamer Hannibal
City, With Federal troops from st. Louis
bound southwnrd, WIS fired into by the
Confederates at Commerce, Mo-, and sunk.
Three hundred Federals were taken pris-
oners.
The Frankfort Yeomea says Coz. MagoE-
fin deputies w. A. Dudley and F. Hunt as
commissioners to President Lincoln to re-
quest his withdrawal Of troops from Ken
lucky, and Geo. johnson to Davis to re-
quest him to respect Rentucky's neutrality.
The New Orleans Bnltetia of the 18th,
says Capt. 0lden had informed the CALVES
ton authorities that unless two boats which
it is alleged belonged toeitizens of Alassa-
chusetts should be returned 10 him, he
would FIRE the city.
Richmond papers of the 10th place no
reliance upon the reported battle at Lo-
reltsville.
The Nashville Banner of the goth says
indications point TO speedy reconciliation
of conflicting elements in East Tennessee.
The Abingdon H1tgfafqn says there is
trouble in johnson county. The Union
men are overawing and making prisoners
of secessiOnists. There was a reported
passage at arms, during which several Sc
cessionists made q hasty retreat from the
county.
Tue Charleston Courier has a letter from
Richmond of the 18th, which says there is
great deal of sickness in our army. 1t
is said that at Charlottesville AMI Cuipepper
there are over 5000 i'll. A great many
have been brought sick into this city, and
at Norfolk and Yorktown there :, more Gis-
ease than with MS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

s9>A Commemorative stated yester-
day morning that Joseph Bounds was ar
rested for stealing breast pin from the
"sOafding bosom of Miss Genoa symes."
We minated that Joseph was lover of
GenOa. Now Miss symes desires us to
''aie that the pin was taken from less
interesting place than we were advised of.
1t was taken from the mantle piece during
her absence. She desires it also to be
Pliinly understood that Joseph Bounds new
e' presumed to occupy the position OF low
En- or beau, or anything of that sort TO
her In this connection we may state that
Joseph was taken out of Jail to answer
this offence, having been previously COM
Hitiei for disorderly demonstrations. he
sa' reeOmmitted to answer the above
Charge
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
9g 0elsaGapb.
From MissoH,;


JEFFEssoS CITY, Aug. 2dThe follow
ing proclamation, just Issued at Spring.
field, has been received here.
To the People Of Aissous
FELLOW CITIZENS Eth army under NV
command has been ofgauized under the
laws of the State, for tue protection of
your homes and fireside "a for the main
tainance of the rights, ifgnity and honor
of Missouri. 1t is kept ID the field for
those purposes alone. 70 aid in accom-
plishing them, our gallant Southern BROTH
ers have come into our StRte. With these
just achieved glorious gictory over the
foe. and scattered far and wide the we'll
appointed army which the usurper ut
Washington has been more than months
gathering for your subjugation and en-
slaVement. This victory frees large por-
ton of the State from the power OF the in
vaders, and restores it 10 the protection of
its army. 1t consequently becomes my
duty TO assure you that it is my firm de-
termination TO protect every peaceable and
law abiding citizen in the full enjoyment
of all his rights, whatever may have been
his sympathies in the present unhappy
struggle, if he has not takenan active pnrt
in the cruel warfare which has been waged
against the good people OF this State, by
the ruthless enemies avhom we have just
defeated. therefore invite all good citi-
gems to return to their homes and the prac-
tice of their ordinary ayocations, with the
full assurance that they, their families,
their homes and their property shall be
carefully protected. ut the same time
warn all evil disposed persons, who may
support the usurpatiOns of any one claim
ing to be the provisional ortemporary gov
eminent of Missouri, or who shall in any
other way give aid OF comfort to the enc
my, that they will be held as enemies, md
treated accordingly.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
lsoMETHING NEW
For Soldiers, Anglers, Hunters,
Yachtmen, Pio-Nics, &c.
PARR's PATENT
AMERICAN CAMP CHEST.

AMERICAN CAMP CHEST.
UlHIs INVALUABLE AND ALMOST INDISPEN.
SABLE Camp Chest Is thrty.one inches long,
and fourteen inches wide by nine inches deep being
OF less size than small trunk, although little
longer It Is like trunk with equal Compartments,
is well doTetaed at the corners has lifting handles
at each eud and hht, staples and paddock for fts
tening On opening II, in each Of the four corners
will be found leg with hinge Joint, nicely folded
within Raise these four legs upright. and reverse
the opened chest, and you have table thirty-oRe
inches lrng by tWenty-eight inches wide, standing
on its four legs This magic chest has within 1t
three webseRt camp Stools made of the best hickory
and folded together; hntchct saw, one carT-
ing knife and fork three TASKS that will in the Rg
gregRte hold one gallon, ono tea eAddY, ono coffee
eaddy wash bowl. one dpper, eight plates, four
knives aud forks four each table and tea spoons,
tea and coffee pot combined with stTiner, fry
one each sugar and milk bowl, cruet stand for
pepper, salt, mustard and vinegar, with mustard
spoon aud cOrkscrew combined, one apparatus for
boiling tea aud coffee and fuel f1r twenty meals,
two table cloths and two towels This chest weighs
about forty pounds and is designed for the officers Of
the army. On opening this wonderful chest and
turning ontits contents which mechanical ingenuity
aud'sll has contrived to put in so small compass,
the beltolder will think the great Northern Magician
has turned up" again.
We have also the Patent Canteen Case, for the
private soldier, &c
The above articles are very highly recommended
to the Army by President Lincoln. FX-Presideut
Fillmore, Gen. Mansfield, Quar-. Master Gen. Meigs,
and oil officers who have seen them, as being tho
most servicable article gotten up for army
In active service. Call and see them, at
JIM. WHEAT q SONS,
Sole agents for Wheeling. Va,
augI-2w No. IS Main street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

Major General Commanding
Missouri State Guard

Information has reached here that War
saw, Bolivar and 0ceala, points in the
southwest, have been occupied by portions
of Prices army. Also that the secession
lists, under Col. Staples, have gathered in
considerable force in Pettis and Johnson
counties and have taken possession of
Warrensburg, in JohsDon county, and
Georgetown and Sedalia, in Pettis county.
Squads and companies of men are con
stantly leaving tue Northern counties aud
pushing Southwark to Join the State
forces.
Much excitement exists among the peo-
pie west of here and many of them are
leaving their homes.
1t is stated that Col. Staples can conc0n-
trate force of 5000 men and will coop
crate in a movement upon this city should
one be determined upon.
We have about $500 troops here now,
which force will be doubtless considerably
augmented in a few days.
As the train which lett Syracuse this
morning, having on board rs passengers
and about $50 United States soldiers,
passed point two miles west of Lookout
Station about thirty shots were fred at
it from behind n woodspile and the brush
skirting tue road. killing one of the troops
anu "ouuu9uS s!A-0Nsa VI suel nanny.
Tue conductor who was sitting on the top
of the locomotive cab had his hat shot off
by ball. The train was stopped about
half mile from the point of attack and
200 soldiers were put of and sent after
the miscreants. Ono Of the sccessionists
is known TO have been killed.
Guerrilla parties are securing the conn
try in nil directions in the counties west of
here, seizing property and arrcsting prom
inent persons.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

BosToN, Aug. 2O.-In Haverhill last
night Ambrose L. Ktmball, editor of the
ESser County Democrat, weekly secession
sheet, was forcibly taken from his house by
an excited mob, and was covered with "a
coat of tar and feathers and ridden on a
rail through the town. Subsequently I'M
der threats of violence, Mr.. Kimball prom
ised to keep his pen dry in aid of rebellion
and was liberated. The town authorities
aud many good citizens unsuccessfully at
tempted TO qnell the mob.