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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-30

BY the use of these Pills the periodic attacks
Nervous or Sick Headache may be prevented: and I
taken at the commencement of an attack immedik-
tef from pain and sickness will be obtained.
They seldom fail in removing the Nduse
Headache to which females subject.
They act gently upon the bowels,-removinE 90
ireness
Fol- Literary Men, Studsnts Delicate Females, and
all rsonso of 'dentary habits, they are valuable as
La5atire, improving the uPpettte, giving tone and
eigo' to tho digestive organs "a restoring the
tura. elasticity and strength Of thea .ols 81 stem
The CEPRALIC PILLS are the of long in.
vesttgatton and carefully conducted experiments.
having been in many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved vast amount
pain ind suffering from Headache, whether originA
ting in the nervous system or from dsrauged state
of the stomach.
They are entirely vegetable in their competition
and may be taken at all times with perfect safety
without making any change of diet, and the aGsenc
any taste renders it GdHiniIt'1
them to children.
BEWARE OF couNTERFEITsi
The genuine have five signatures of Henry C.spa
ing on each Y.
Sold byDrl lists and all otherDealersfn Mediciu
A Box vii pc sent by mail prepared on receipt
PRICE a5 CENTS.
AlIordcrss hould be addressed to
HENRY G SPALDING,
4s Cedar ST., New York
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New YORK, Oct 29.-The Post says a
morning journal alarms its readers by n
report that the private secretary of Com
modore Dupont had deserted to the enemy.
Our own correspondent with the Naval
expedition mentions incidentally us II mat.
ter of small importance that a masters
mate on one of the ships, crazy fellow,
had suddenly disappeared and it was feared
that he had in moment of temporary
alteration of mind wandered beyond our
lines, where he would be shot by the enc
my. We suppose this is the ground of
fact on which the startling rumor is
founded.
Lieut.. Scott, who was in command of
the Keystone State, has been placed under
arrest at philadelphia for bringing his vcs-
sell to that port when he was ordered to
follow the Sumter until lie found her.
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The Wild Cat Affair.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 29.-General Thomas
official account of the Wild Cat affair, says
the forces were nearly equal, and the Fed
rrul troups rcpulsed tue enemy with great
loss to the rebels :tni little to the Federals.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-30

HOODS, sONTAGs, CAPES
IN I1fantsI Caps UndsrsleeVes, SeaEf5, &C. &cs at
/ he variety store Of D.NIC0LL& BRO, ri
.nnih ,.---- 109 Main otreet.
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Grand Army Of the United States
nEAD QuARTERs NoNNlssARY DEPAaTME

HEAD QUARTERS CouMIssARY DEPAaTMEST,
wAsMIxgFoS, d. e., August I, 1861.
Information having been lodged with this Depart
ment, to the effect that tile soldiers in the Army OF
the United States are suffering. both iii palate and
stomach from the evil effects of eating heavy bread.
baked without yeast or rising of any sort giving
rise to Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Choicr" Morhus'
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all Quarter
masters and their assistants Suffers, Army Cooks
and all others whomit may concern, that it is of the
utmost Importance, Us respects both economy and
heath, that they should furnish themselves with the
celebrated
"EXCELSlOR YEAST POWDER"
For the sale of which, Messrs. r. II. LOGAN & co.
and LOGAN. LIST & CO., Druggists, of the city Of
Wheeling. hereby appointed General Agents.
Prom evidence IN the possession of this Depart
ment. they are fully satisfied that tho article in
by order. COLI GOOD WHEAT BREAD,
COnrmissary General.
MAJOR "sHgEr-IRoN Crackers"
augs Acting Asst Commissary.
BRADLEY's FLANNELS.
DRADLEY'S Plaid PlAnuels. i'm every variety,
ID Dark Blue and brown Sucking Flannels.
French Spotted do. j. s. RHODES.
ARMY BLUE OIERINOs.
IN PCS. Army Blue French Merino every quail y,
octl 10 'S'l's '''O'' '''' j s. RHODES
.6OU BBLS. EXTRA PITTSBURGH
200 bbis Kauawha Salt,
800 hbls Extr. Family Flour,
10 tierces $. G. Hams,
nugrs LIST, MoRR1sov cos
cALT.-8OO bush. Pittsburgh Extra Mol,
just received and for sale by
CALT.-1OO bbls Ohio River Salt received per
- steamer AlbemArs, and for sale by NM
sept25 63 Main street.
TINOY TVHNELBARROV & DARTS
- fresh supply Just received at
mh22 D. N1coLI. DRos, 1Oe Main G.,
FLOUR.
DELAIONT FAMILY FLOUR,
ID do Pastry do
a full supply of the above brands constantly on
hand aud for sale by
't octi6 " PAXTON, DoNLoN 3 oGLEBAY.
Ladies' Watches.
ONE dozen fine Watches for Ladies', just received
" aud for sale Wholesale and retail by
oct22 j. T. SCOTT & CO.
Culver WARE.-sIlYer Table, Tea. Dos
y sert and Salt Spoons Butter Knives ThimbIes
NG osot tsS' : - = - T. SCOTT d co.
NOR WATCH MISREPRESENTATION Glass
es, Hands, Mainsprings, Case Springs, Brushes,
Screws Cylinders, verges, Silver Plyers, Watch OIL
Screw Drivers, Pin longs Joints, Catches, SILK and
Ribbon Guards. Steel Chains, Keys, &C., by gross
'S ootaa - say J.T.sCorT co.
gold RINGs.-Heavy IS kt. Plain Rinss
oct22 80, - 1T. SCOTT 8 CO,
CLocKs.lThe largest stock in the city, whole
"a oo. ss5' and retail. J.T, SCOTT co.
Wheeling window Glass Manu-
ll factory.
n HAVE PURCHASED AND RERITTED THE
Rbuve Mandatory, at a heavy expense, and be.
M now in successful operation am fully prepared
MAKE and furnish Window Glass of any size want.
| : In uiaiity OF Glass, Wheeling Glass Is not ext
lied -ia5i SO. ROBINSON, 10 Main ST.,
septls y. 49, p wheelLng,. Va: :.
CHAKRR HOODS, CANE HOOPS,
i Oorsets, Cotton Hosiery, Drab, Blue mixed aud
! White. Knitting Cotton, at Vi yl d 4szs q
| my4 D. N1COLL / BRO, 1903 Main Street,
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BosToN, Oct. 29.-Lieut. Col. Palfrey
commanding the Massachusetts goth Reg
iment, has made an Official report to Gov.
Andrcw-in which the loss OF this gallant
regiment at Balls fluff is shown to be
about so per cent. Officers engaged num-
bers 90; officers safe 9, killed /, wounded
5, missing Z. Rank aud file engaged 3ls;
killed, wounded and missing LAT.
A private letted states that the United
Statessloop of war Dale, had captured n
schooner laden with rice, while attempting
to run the blockade from Savannah to Ha-
The Atlantic Mills, in Lawrence, will
resume operations on the 9th OfNOverber,
and give employment to eleven hundred
persons.
New YORK, Oct 5S.-,The steamer City
of Baltimore, from Liverpool on the 18th
inst. has been signalled below. She. will
be up at Al O'clock this afternoon.
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NEW STOCK!

WHOLESALE o. RETAIL.
lIAV1NG agnin repenishei our stock ofWatches,
Ill Clocks, Jcwely, Silver Ware, Watch Materials,
Tools, Notions, &C, at prices TO suit the tinas we
are prepared to offer extra inducements to purchns-
V's oc t5.s 'O''''' It '''''' Ut. SCOTT & co.
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tF0r the Nlspatoh.j
MTpDTR9rpE tt


observe among your items that you make
mention OF The patriotism and energy Of ,h,.
ladies' OF Sou ihGrn : Ia tt.s in coming forward
10 relieve the necessities and amelicrat "a the.
condition of our brave defenders ana exurps4
nope thar the Virginia dies win follow
tne!r example. " Alie a awarding them all the
credit tAey 90 richly deserve, j DO not think
Virginia has been or VIII be, behind her sis er-
States in patriotic efforts. Her daughters as
we'll rs CONS nSve responded promptly, cour-
GSeousiy and earnestly 10 the call made uuoft
them, and their amor. p0tTiG is Burning as
brightly On the altars OF their hearts as tat-
nfme ever burnss in the bosOms OF their
mothers in the times OF the Revolution; and
II there were not SO many brave and gallant
sons to defend the Old Dominion, aer daugh-
terS would form regiment TO aid all dri wing
back orr aEtHr6ly Northern foe. Asst should
be, woman is rot taken from her sphere, isGd
the gentle Offices OF tenderness ana merCy are
lett for her to perform and when "weigilei
in the balance, she will not be found S2nL-
ing"
Woman's nature end vscLaan's Willingness
has been fnlly tested and proven, iu tGs iiJtle
inland town OF Middleburg. 4 cell being made
to organize Il company OF nurses. the ladies
responded TO it with atacrity, and eleven Of
tered 10 leave their families when ca He'd upon
10 davote themselves 10 the alleYiatiCn OF NE
euHcrings of their brave defenders. Since l
have been here WeG0u load after wagon load
OF provisions and necessaTies have been sent
10 the sick q different stations gotten cp with
energy and dispatch by th : ladlee OF tae place,
and y committee has been formed to send
weekly TO the hospital to be established 81
Fairfax Court-Housc, provisions aud any
other req uireEaent for the sick or wounded
This is not spoken OF III & spirit IF !;oastTUi.
mesa, but in justice to those v no have 50 10 e.
bly, sacrificed their comforts 10 the wants OF
others, and that il may sti0ulate others to de,
as they have done. JgsTICR.
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Correspondence of the Riehmona Dispatch

CANp " ssT roIgr, uiv l. 1861.
S4- t1st Friday, june 2olh, the Falnunkey
Artstsery, stationed here under rhe command
Of our most gallant Captain, EohaTt T. Eilstt,
Was Ere seEted with a nloet beautiful nag by
certain ladies Of New Kent county, whicn Was
upon III 1t DAY for the first time tnTOwn open
TO the hrasze. Their appeal 10 u5 20 receive
II IN tbe SIT of sister daughters o. our COM
mon Iuother, Virginia. ana 10 recognize Iii 1t
the emblem OF our naLioua.ity," Was GiotaeQ
IN the most beautiful manner, ana did not fail
10 call forth from the bosom OF aii present Il
favorable res poCse. They separately replied:
"Spotiess it IS; l. will De our duty and pleas
uve, with the Divine assistance. thus 20 RS
turn il "
he flag was 10 have been presented by Or
IazeyvelI Tyler, oi New Kent county, but III
consequence OF being detained at nome, DF.
Edward Eppes, q most accomplished gentle
man and physiciAu, and cur enrreop, pre-
SEN Leu IL in oenaII or the iaaise lii Sucn an
appTO pirate address To draw forth Iae ia
vovssle comments Of all present. Oar Cap
tara. r. r. Ellstt, responded 10 a -ew brief
but nlCst graceful re enarss. The unexpected
moss Oh ths pTesenta tion did not, however, al
low either Ot the above gen tlemen ample time
TO DO themselves justice in full. FusEhA.
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IFor tbs pispsteh.l J
tn. !cteytTu-Gsan x0nlp

Mes.fc. Editors Permit me 10 express my
fuii concurrence IN opinion with your cores
pohdent, ''Tar Bucket" as to tAs merits OF
the Steam Cum {ths inv en ton Of Dickinson, }
and of the great impoisev of its Te,ee don by
the Confederate Government. ats
The dreadfuliy destructive powers OF this
gan, rs we'll as the aim plieity Of the eontri-
vance-the almost illinitsbla ferce Of its mo.
I've power. and the ease as we'll "a accuracy
with which its mighty power as q pTOjec lie
can he directed, have all been fully tested by
actual experiment in presence OF the corporate
authorities ct Baltimore, where il was con-
structed, and IL was st onca and eagerly
adop pted, ana the reqRisite amount for its
equipment voted from The city treasury -
II WAS 10 haVe beon used Tor tue defence OF
the city, and 10 repel ana preven, Ghe passage
OF the Northern troops through Baltimore, but
the sudden change o: programme which was
forced upon unhappy Baltimore by the crush
ipg despOts!n Cf the Federal power a Wash
lngton prevented its use, and it was in An ef-
iort by Mr.. dickinson, its owner and in yeBJ0r,
20 transport the gun 10 Harper's Ferry, tor its
use by our Virgin array. Lhat1t was seized
by the redoubtable Butler. Il was the aid
and assistance IN this affair which Ross Wi
mans extended 70 Dickinson that led TO he
arrest, by Bnuer, a. tns Relay House, Of that
sterling parrot anu frienu of the South.
lhe mode ot operating and equiirping this
gun ior service being Known cniv TO It's IN
feALor, Buffers . conquest has been wholly
useless To the L. ). Government Its known
That be made the most liberal and tempting Of
fers to Mr.. Dickinson TO join their cause aud
reLder TINS gun available TO them out being r
true friend 10 the South, and too honest 10 ba
bought by the Yankees at any price, Diekin-
son perslstsntly refused and came 10 Rich
mond, and row offers to cast another and
bettnr gun than ,haS that isii into Buffers
hands, IT the Tradegar works, and have il
ready for service ia six weeks, it the authori-
ties Will give him authority 70 do so.
be writer does not hesitata to say il will be
a great blupder Oh the part Of the powers that
be II they decline his proposition, winch, il =.
iaiinTe ensue, can only involve the loss CT p
feW hundred dollars, whilst if successf ful It
WIZ prove more eiiectUaI peace maker and
bettef champion OF S0Ctheru rights IMAM all
tbe oipioHnatists and small polite laaa IN the
land
DO not know what a board of scientific Of
rce1s nay say about this gun. 1t is very Ger
tain that So nsibIe, practical men, y 40 arr good
Judges, aud have seon IL work are WARM an a
declded III opinion that il is s. grsaL success
and tIl&t ons of These guns is more effective
than one thousand men, however armed
The opinions of scientific men have almost
always been found against all new discoveries
Witness Gailleo, Fulton, &c. PRoaKEss
Cbarsottssat!is, J a!y 2, 1seI.
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TIE ISFLC2E0s or WOMAN The state OF So
cieLy may "a Ways be determined by ascertain .
Ing Lhe condition Of woman. When she is th5
com p4niOn Oi rldn, ard ner relation 10 him
that O, 81 n4llty, sben we NAY bs suts that a
higA point OF rational and moral dsy eiopntent
has been at1alaed. The tardnsss Of ciyiiza-
tion LsG always aeon cii,ded by the com plants
OF woman. Size represents tne highel sea Il
ments, disin teres led love, the benevolent af-
!eG lions, Tr lRiou, aud delicate zsusib biity the
diVin@at part Ct AQmanity; that part o, oar
naLura, advance toward the realization OF
which in practical life constitutes true pro-
gress.
The treatment o; vfoa1sn indicates In what
estimation lnan holds the TaosL bean tifnl Dor
ton o. his own being. When nan are hrp tes
wcmea Will u slaves. The lords OF creation
may declare that the daUgh tars OF Eve are in
Ierlor 10 themselves, but such declaration
only shows their . gu weakness and ,esao Ls
HE WHO places i light estimate upon things
Of highest worth, pToclains mis- owa ignor-
ance and want OF judgment. Man through
the lrallty OF woman publishes his low esti-
mate of AL that is hoiiest in the relations Of
lie. Strike out FROM sxlslencs all that il
suggest Ted by he words, mother, daugh ter,
sister, Wife, ana 10 Eaan would are TO live
One hals Ot naEnan!ty is man; another, yet
go nal halt, 10 woman. He " ho speaks light
- Ok woman, curses the hand that supported
AGli Ia tils hour OF heiplessness, promo Uncrs
u malediction upoa the fair young being that
Win mingled reverence and trust calls HIN
father, utters bissphsny against the being
Wno has dilsd with dslnterested affection tho
bosom OF ner - hose heart beats with blood
kindred 20 his own, ana returns hatred for
lows TO her who has bestowed upon him u
greater gift than all wealth can buy. He who
knows woman III al thess lie aticns, however
rarely speak evil of seT.
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,For ;as .D:spa.sa !

DAsYnLE, ' A., j sue %, 1861.
To TIE Efkors the Dispatch The citizens
OF nanvIlie and It's vicinity have racentiv
taken move III tne right difsct ton. I uder 4
charter granted by the Legislature year or
two since, manufacturing company has been
organized The minimum capital OF twenty
thousand dollars, Ohe maximum being five
snort time, and today The stockholders met
and elected their president and directors. The
Board in the evening ot the sane day con-
Ermed purchase by the company of olls half
OF the water power s. / Dauvi;ie. from Mess
Crews, Rolenhizer D. Co, with more than
half Of the ground for sites for man ufac turing
buildings. The water OF nearly the whole OF
Dan River, (several hundred yards wide ~
this place can be thrown, at small expense,
into the present canal, with d iall OF some
twenty feet, constituting the best water
power IN the State, except at RiChmord.
There is site and power enough 10 drive
Tse company are pushing tne enterprise OF
cess and hope 10 have it nsi,Tly com pletei by
the end q the year. This may be the only
operation. that the coInpauy VIII IttideT take IN
detail-their design and policy is 10 rent out
the power and sites on long leases, WI tn privi
leSe 70 rn"-V, and. when ec3ss3ry, aid indi-
yidual enterprise by putting up DaildInss tor
operatives who lack capital. buildings car
be erected ia the shorteS : t!me--and oil mills,
parer mills, tanneries, button, giass, cotton
man nuiactoriss anu others, could 40 doubt be
scon made profitable. l could write pages on
the mineral resources ot the upper Dan, tina
iroG apd coal OF which will, when properly
ulent o! The water p0wer-bur ''psrt@zG sat-
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Corgespon denca OF ske h.chLaond Dispatch.
Il nira II Lrm1..Lr

MipDAEgCRG, L.0UDOUE, VA, July L.
] came to this piacs iii private cOnVeyauc Q
from Charlottesville yI9 Ma2assas ) uDct.On ,
and Tnv heart was made Siad by the kindly
greetings and liberal hospitality met with at
every point. There are no strangers now in
Virginia, but all ars recognized mem bsrs
of the same family, and heart speaks to heart,
though they may never havs met before. at
Orange Court House l inquired il there were
any hotels on the road that ! expected to
travel, ana ] was told that they were obsolete
institutions that could stop any ywhers and
! would Gnu open doors, u Dountifui board
sud welcome reception, without money and
without price, which l found the case every =
where. This was particularly grateful to my
feelings, as Il was not only Siudnsss shown
to one travelling with soldier, but il in3i-
Gated that tie Arcs ot 20 Wero burning upon
every altar. ! met with nOae W NJ were not
willing - give up every thing rather than
sibEujt TO Lincoln
At Manassas, aii wera In good spirits ana
prepared and anxious fCr Il fight. Gen Beau.
regard - almost w0rshippai by .hs soiGiers
aey believe him 10 be iuvincble.
The ladies Of this community are ss patti
Otto as any. They have not only been sewing
for months for the soldiers, but have nov
formed g society TO be kept up during the War
the obIact OF which is n collect every yrnek
wagon load @f beds ana bedding and delicacies
10 send tina sick soldiers a. ts.a adlaCeu camps
l mAn ton this not only 10 commend these 10
bic ladies, hut that others may follow tneil
example. i know Ehat It ii only necessary 4
Inention this 70 have IL done. 8,
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NHE SAiLoR ANr

NHE SAiLoR AsD TKB 6CTREss.-"When I
wa :. poor girl, saij the Duchess OF ST. Al
| bans, ''WoTklnE verv bard f0r nay thirty shii-
iiags "a week. / vr.nC dovTn 20 Liverpool dur
Ing the hoiidays, Where I was always very
Gfuoly received. ! yes 70 perform IN 8 neVy
piece, something like .aose prstty little affect
iug dramas they gel Cp now at oar minor
theatres ana la ny CEssg ac ter represen TED L
s'ocTg ,gi.udlesS o~phan girl, reduced, ~ tbs
mos. wretVhed poverty. a heaTtiesG trades-
man prosacutss she sad heroine Tor heavy
debt, and insists upon putting her III rison
unless some one VIII De BAH FOR her. The
girl replies, sshoE ! have no hope. / have not
&; friend iu the world. What win no one bs
bail for you % save you from prison p asks
the srern creditor. Il have told you have
not frIaad 9arth,' Waa my reply. But
just IS ( was uttsriag the words, / saw
Z sailcr in the upper gallery springlns
over The r5jiDg, Aet9ag bsmsslt down from
oue tier To smother. until As bound.
es! clear over ths orchestra and tootlights,
atid piaced himself beside me in moment
. 'TIg, you shall have one 1Iiepd, ~ least. INV
POOR Young voraan,' said he with the great.
est expression in his honest, suuburnt coun-
tenanae. . vg.il &C bail tor you 70 any amount
Ana ae for yoE, tturning &c the Irigh tened ac
tor,) II you don bear a hand. and shift your
mo0TincS, gon iu5oer. - will be worse for YOU
when ! COsRs athWarr your bows Every
creature in the house T1)ss the uproar was
Understandable peale NJ laughter, scrr4Tn5 or
terror, cheers 4IoIl his tawny LnessIaItss i'll
the gallery, preparatory scrapiug Of the VIC
liHs frUu Lha crchastrt., and amidst the uni
Yersal din there stood the unconscious cause
oI IL, sheltacipg ne, the poor, distress ed
young NOrdn,' and breathing defiance and de-
strur tion against Iuy mimic prosecutor. He
WAS only persuaded to reiiuguish his care or
rescue ma With 8 proi9sion OF theatrical bank
notes
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Carrying Side Arms--we deem it just to
the public interest osee moro 10, cal. attention
to the very dangerous privilege extended 70
our soldiers, Of carryi ing side srms. AZ N.
various camps in Lyuehbnrg this rule is strict
ly enforced Every private, upon entrance. is
required to deliver his pistol. bowie knife, &c.
to bis Captain. TIE destruction OF life-!iie
that might prove Of great value 10 our cause
life that might, under other circumstances.
have been Of more vslus thar many lives
has been lest, sacrificed, possibly by accident.
seldoua by design. This ought 20 he suppress
ell. No soldier OF the South should leave
camp armed with weapon that may prove
destructive 10 his own or 70 the life Of bis
compatriots. We urge our anthofities, those
| in whom hes the Supreme power, to prohibit
the carrying lin tfe streets of the city at ieast
| OF all small or side arias. Let il never bs
! said tha. soldier Of the Southern army has
| lost his life by an unhappy accident, or taken
that of another in the heat Of passion, pro-
vohed, possibly, by hssty remark os Undue
| excitement.