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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-04
pIrIsion ortheIstate.
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The division of the State of Virginia is
being much discussed both in aud out of
the State. The question is an Important
one, and the dissimilarity of interests in
the Eastern and Western sections demand
for-it very grave considerations. A few
facts aud ideas may not lie amiss here.
For long while the basis of representa-
tion and the Discrimination in the rltes of
taxation in favor of property in slaves have
BEEN just causes OF compIAint on the part
of the people of Western Vifgihia. The
East, IN common with other sIaveholding
districts, demand for the sinsHtution" ex-
traOrdinary protection, in that they are
unwilling that it shtll be governed by and
subject to the same laws as other property.
And while they demand peculiar protec-
tion, they have succeeded in keeping ex
empt from taxation large portion of this
property, while the remaider is taxed at
only about one half its value.
There has also been lavish expenditure
OF money for public improvements. The
East, having the power, lost noopportuni-
ty of securing her own aggrand cement By
liberal appropriations, while the interests
of the West have suffered detfiment from
neglect.
Demands have been made for redress.
bnt all to no purpose. The State debt has
accumulated; and iustead of the West OBJ
tanning relief from the Determinations
against her, she has only been burthened
the more Not only has ihers been no
lessening of these grievances, int it is at
tempted to force a new aad Weigkter wrong
upon us--we are ordered to aid with orr
lives and our fortunes the attempt to de-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-04

TorAt, ASSETS, $2lsl.lOo O2
Upwards of sI3,OOO,OOO
Of Losses have been paid by tho EInA Insurance Co.
In the past II years.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-04
9ailg gutelligrutGr
TERMS OF ADVERTIsING.

rWELvE soLID LANES OF NoxPAREI, (oR oNE INcH, OR
LESS, MAKE SQUARE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-04
Copy of n Circular Circulating In
Preston County, Praying for n Di-
Vision OF the state.
From the same pancr
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE virginia coSvES'

MEMBERS-Of NlRtilNlA CONNfN-
TIoS, ASS EMBLED AT7wHEELING.
We, the undersigned citizens of Preston
county, who believe that the Constitution
of the United Suites and the laws made in
conformity with it, are binding upon us,
''anytbing in the Constitutions of any State
to the contrary Notwithstanding :" and who
also believe that we are bound by the Con-
stitution and laws of Virginia in all things
that are not in violation of the C9nstitu-
ton and laws of the United StaIks; but
who disbelieve that we owe any allegiance
TO the Government OF the Co4Iederate
States, "a Government unknown to our
fathers and never adopted by ourselves
feel that ii is of tue utmost importance to
us and our posterity that we shSald be sep
arRted from that portion of Virginia in
which our fellow citizens widely differ
from us on those all impoSlnt subjects.
AS "a luw-Ioving and law-abiGing people we
desire the separation to he peacefully and
lawfully made. We linow1 no better mode
to accomplish our wishes than to petition
you to take the initint9yy steps in this, to
US, all important ma Ter. We need not
enumerate TO you thS long catalogue of
grievances OF which we might well COM
plain. It is euoSgh to say that all our
mnterial interests require that we should
bc politically separated from Eastern Vir-
ginia, and relieved from this double claim
upon our allegiance now sci up 10y tue
two conflicting governments of the United
States and the Confederate States. Be-
sides, we feel it due to ourselves TO dcctius
sending delegates to Richmonds where,tle
DlLbl press aud scSmmaRity ara no tie
Gus us to insult and threaten witliper-
sonal violence our delegates for faithfully
representing US in the councils of the
State. R 2t
We would only add, that we have no
wish to prevent any portion of the State
who may desire to separate from US from
seeking their safety and happiness in some
other directioui but, for ourselves, we de-
sire to remain where our fnthers placed us,
as part of the United States.
Hoping that your wisdom and prudence
may enable you not only TO do something
for us, but for our common and suffering
country, we subscribe ourselves,
YoUR FELLOW CITIZENS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-04
Interesting News!
"A New OIL Wen Just Dlsc0IeredI
But Small Amount Required for ev.
cry one to take Share.

cry one to take n Share.
Estry so cents investsd rcin y'cld 81 t0Orth
IN ADVANCE OF THE NEW HIGH TARIFF.
1O0, CASES OF NEW SPRING AND SUMNER
lOO DRY GOODS
have Just been received which the Subscriber "a able
to sell for hess than half their original value
Besides many other gOods received. lie will only
mention l5O pieces Of silk of oil the latest styles
all prices, some as low so per yard worth at
least 81 and some Plain Silks low sc per yard.
rs pieces of Plain black Silks for Dresses and Man
dress Goods, large and varied assortment. Some
Travelling Dress Goods for only Sc per yard worth at
least 2Oe. sa= Grrl
Lawns and Lawn Robes, plain and figured neFeges
and Ueregs Robes.
Double Width grey, black and white Bereses for
saws aud busters. some worth 81, for only 90 cts
per yard.
Challies and Delaihes, alnghans and cllintzcs,
a large stock; sOmS - dark French Chihtzes, Tor
l5c per yard worth ut least SIC, and light ChitZes
slIAWLs-iOo Grape shSNls all eolors, from 5 to
so dollars q piece; 20 Twisted snk Slawls, now
styles; 400 Stella shawls, some as low as 81.
silk and Cloth busters and CloAks, at all prices
for, Ladies' nnd Misses. - sl-l
Ercnch Lace Nantes of all the latest styles
A large stock OF Embruideries and White Goods.
500 doz, Ladies, Hosessoms worth l6e, fur "a cts
a pair.
DoaIEST1CS-Rast colored Prints. (wNrranted.l
for 10, and SIC per yard, worth l2lS, 10 and &C
per yard. Blcnchcd and unbleaCled Auslins Of all
widths and qualities. Irish Linen and Linen Table
Cloths at all prices.
CARPETS.-75 pieces of Ingram, 3 ply and super
fine Carpets at all prices.
A good assortment of DOys' Ready Made Clothing,
aud many other goods, too numerous TO mention. all
of which have been Bought for cash from Importers,
ALEX, HEYSIAN.
ap2 1877 Main ST., Wheeling, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
TIC Richmond Fnnu;rar cnvs. aM0st

Tic Richmond Enquirer says: Most of
the machinery from Harper's Ferry has ar.
rived in this city, under the charge of ac-
complished machinists, who will proceed. at
once, to put it in working order, in this place.
With this machinery, old Virginia will be
enabled to turn out=as fine muskets and RI
fes as any that are to be had in this country
or Europe"
The Richmond Wing says: "The county
of Braxton, in North Western Virginia is
almost unit for secession, but appropriated
$4,000 at-the last term of the county court
Tor the purpose of arming and equippiDg
her quota of soldiers to be furnished to the
Governor for the defence Of Virginia and the
constitutional rights of the South"
The Norfolk argus" of Friday says
Col. Myers, British Consul, and Richard
Dickson, esq.,, went down TO Old Point yes
terday on business with Commodore Fender
grast, relative to the detention of the British
barque Yolant, for which freight is ready
here for shipment When the gentlemen
named above arrived, they were informed
that the vessel had sailed for New York.
The Fairfax News says: :"The various Off
GERS of militia in this couaty were drilling
in our village the early part of this week
and yesterday the several Companies were
mustered in strong force" .,.
4 Kentucky correspondent of the Cincin-
natti Gazette says that $4,000 percussion
Minnie rife caps passed over the Kentucky
Central road the other day, for the Southern
army, marked garden seeds.
The farmers Of Ohio are putting in seed
of the Chinese sugar cane for the purpose OF
having a supply Of molassas and sugar in
dependent of the South.
The Postmaster General Of the Confeder-
ate States has issued Il notice that he shall
be ready to take charge Of the entire postal
service On the lst of jane.
| One hundred and fifty thousand pounds
were given in private charity to the poor of
London during the past year. ....s.
The Corwin constitutional amendment
has passed both houses of the Ohio Legisla'
ture.
The tax on house dog in England is three
| dollars year. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Affairs in Missouri.

ST.. LOUIS, May 10 Camp Springs, in the
western, II yde Park in the northern, and the
heights near the Reservoir, in the southwest
ern part of the city, were occupied by Unit
ed States troops to-day IS precautionary
aud protective measure The march Of the
troops through the city was quiet.
Captain Mcdonald, for whose release an
effort was made by writ of habeas corpus, is
in Colonel McArthur's camp at Caseyville,
Illinois, He was taken across the river IN
skiff on Monday night, and marched under
guard to Camp Bissell. An unsuccessful at
tempt to rescue the prisoner was made be-
tween the Arsenal gate and the river by a
considerable number of persons, but the
prompt arrival of reinforcements, and few
remarks from Captain Mcdonald himself,
prevented trouble.
The testimony in the case of the Walnut
street tragedy closed yesterday, and the fol-
lowing verdict was rendered: That SIX OF
the persons shot in Walru5 street were kill
ed BY musket balls discharged by volunteers,
United States soldiers, under the command
Of officers unknown to the jury; that two OF
the persons shot ut the time were killed by
pistol shots fred by persons unknown to the
jury"
Sr. LOUIS, May IA detachment of
volunteers surrounded the town of Potosi, On
the Iron Mountain railroad on Tuesday night,
in consequence Of Unionists being driven
away from there, and one hundred and fifty
citizens made prisoners. The Unionists were
liberated and the secessionists were then re-
leased on their parole Nine Of the leaders
were lodged in the arsenal as prisoners Of
war
Four hundred pigs of lead were seized at
the lead factory while returning. 4 secession
company of cavalry was dispersed at Desota
and thirty horses seized. The volunteers as,
raised the American flag on the pole erected
for the secession flag. The prominent seces-
sionists there and at Victoria were captured.
Thirteen Union families have arrived at
st. Louis, having been driven from their
homes in various towns on the Pacific rail
road.
Gen. Price has issued orders instructing
the brigadier generals to Immediately organ
ize the militia in their respective districts,
and hold them in readiness for active service.
The officers and soldiers are eli. oned TO afford
all the protection in their power to the persons
and property of the citizens of the State with,
out reference to their political principles, the
object of this organization being simply to
protect people in theirrights under the constl-
tuition of the State and of the United States.
The troops are warned to avoid collisions with
any armed bodies, unless absolutely required
to protect the lives liberty and property of
the people. The flag Of the State of Missouri
is the only one to be used by the militia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Letter from Manassas Station.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
MANASSAS GAP STATION, May l8.-The
troops now here are well and in fine spirits,
it is pleasant sight to see many Of them
playing and wrestling. and engaging with
much spirit in athletic sports. a number
of them were running and wrestling yester-
day, in sightNof the cars, attracting much
notice from the passengers, and many bles-
sings from ruby lips and pure hearts were
invoked upon the gallant fellows.
have never seen assembled together so
large number Of really intelligent gentle
men as we have here; men who understand;
what they are going to war for; men who,
know their rigbte, and knowing dare main
tain them," men who can discuss with Mr..
Seward himself. the points in issue between
the North and the South, and lay bare, with
keen intellectual weapons, the eophistries e
Black .Republicanism, as we'll as they can
strike to the earth with their swords, those
who would deprive Us of our liberties
Such men can mover be subugated, and
hundred thousand such men have already
sprung to arms Ito do or die" What op-
pressor can keep his foot upon Virginia's
soil
Col. Garland, commanding here, is evil
IDENTIFY man of ability, and as courteous in
his bearing as ever was true knight. Major
Byleis bluff, manly, soldierly officer, who
will make his mark and "hurt" somebody
before. this struggle is over. But time
would fail me-" fl were to attempt to give
you picture of the noble men in command
here. 14-, aea#
We we're panied to hear that cur obliging
Nand popular assistant commissary, J. {.
hewitt, had lost near relative, a tew days
since, which took him away for night.
The acting Quartermaster of this post
from your city, is fellow of the best tenn
per, and has given great satisfaction here,
moreover. j. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Lettsi: from oSsouuau.

Correspondence Of tie Alexandria Gazette.
OcccoUAN, Va, May 18th, l86l.-As I
have seen nothing from Occoquan in any
of the papers recently, l imagine, from
the peculiar reputation of the place, that
brief letter from here might be read
with interest at this time. The Wise Ora.
goons, of Fauquier, (Capt. John A. Adams)
have been CHARTERED here for; nearly three
weeks. Previous to the arrival of the com.
pany. most Of the leading Black Republicans
had left, for, it's supposed, Washington
city. The famous 55ack Underwood is now
in that city. From the very unfavorabIe
name Oecaquan has received abroad. in
consequence of the black republicans who
have infected the place, one would be
apt TO imagine it was a complete hot
bed Of abolitionism such am clad to state
lis notsthe case, there being many as true and
/ loyal citizens hereas can be found in the State.
Ever since the, Wise.Dragoons have been
IquarteredE here, they have been exceedingly
active and rigllant. Besides drilling twice y
day, they have sentinels posted at eyery
accessible point during the night, and scouts
constantlyson the squi yiye. This service is
pretty hard, as nearly every mans turn for
duty comes each alternate night; but what
are:we not willing to do and bear for the
sake OF the honor and protection of our much
Eloyedsand glorious old Dominion. If Lin
coin and his forces could only know the feel
ing that animates each Virginian's bosom,
they would relinquish as futile task, their
shameful and unholy warfare upon the rights
and liberties of the Southern people There
is only oae case of sickness 10 the company.
with this exception, our men are all we'll
and IN excellent spirits. Our captain seems
confident of his ability to defend the place
successfully in case of attack. A suspicious
vessel has been seen sounding the water in
the bay just below here, which is quite sig
nifcaat. The men composing our company;
are the patriotic sons of old Fauquier. and
like the Scottish Cansmen, have lasting
! affection and reverence for their native hills.
The orderly, Sergeant IF. Lewis Marshall,
esq. )is q grandson of Chief Justice Mar
shall, and like ell true Virginians, is impel.
led by motives similar to those which fred
the bosom of the afterwards illustrjous
judge, in the days that tried mems souls"
1t fighting is to be done, our boys say
"they must be in" Inspired by an impulse
of the most sacred devotion to the State,
they look with proud 'scorn upon the mate.
rial composing the army Of the North.
Liberty or DEATH is our watchword, and
that glorious sentiment of Virginia's great
est orator, is now re-echoed from every lip.
Yours, &C., DRAGON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Hon. VIM. C. Rives at Atlanta.

This eloquent and greatly distinguished
gentlemen from Virginia, passed through
our city on Sunday morning, on his way to
Montgomery. As soon as the cars arrived, il
was ascertaned that he was on board, and the
crowd gathered about and began 10 call for
him. 1t was ascertaiued, however, that he had
retired from the cars with some friends, unob-
served. He, however, returned few mo.
man,s before the train started, and took his
seat, when the assembly again called for him
In response he came on the platform of the
cars and addressed few words to them as
follows:
feel highly complmented by this call
from the citizens of Georgia to say q few words
suppose yon dc not want to hear speech
from me, but that you do want to hear from
Virginia. That's it," and cheers from the
crowd. Sac is all right, am most happy
to nfnrm you. She is heart and handwi
Georgia in this struggle, and will faithfully
do her part. You have been accustomed, in
political matters in times past to follow
our, lead but now we will follow your
lead in this great movement for the main
tainance of the lights and independence Of
the South aad her institutions. Our rights
and liberties are assailed, and mast be de-
Tended. Our cause is q just one, and brave
hearts are rushing to uphold it. In the
meantime, you may rely upon old Virginia.
Whether she is to lead or to follow, she will
be along and give good account of herself.
am happy to meet with you, my fellow :
ci;izens-for though it is the first time |
ever had the pleasure of looking on your ia
ces, l feel in Georgia like was at home in
my own State. Many of your citizens are
emigrants, or the children of emigrants of
our State; among whom are the Gilmers,
Lumpkins, Forsythes, Earlys, Meriwethers,
and many others.
hope you will excuse me from making
any further remarks, out of respect for the
day. [ suppose you only wanted to hear q
word about Virginia. Here some one in the
crowd asked him if there were any Federal
troops in Alexandria. No, my friend, said
Mr.. RiveS, there are none at that point
There are no Federal troops on any part of
the soil of Virginia except Fortress Monroe.
| will not say that they are afraid to come
into Alexandria; but | will say that we have
a trap for them into which they will fall
whenever they attempt to come into that CT
ty. Thanking you for this manifestation of
your feelings towards Virginia, l now bid
you adieu.
While lie was uttering these last words
the train was mnving, and he retired amidst
the applause of the crowd.-Souther" Con-
EHer1,y ..-.-.-n - .,.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Blockade of Charleston:

81 From the Charleston papers, OF the 10TH
instant, we gather the following interesting
statement relative to the blockade Of that
port.
The steam frigate Niagara, which it was
reported some days since was coming off
this port to blockade the harbor, was first
noticed off here at an early hour on Satur-
day by pilot boat No. 4, thep outside the
bar, and also from the steeple of the custom
house. The pilot boat had observed in the
ofiDg on Friday evening what appeared to
be . merchant ship bound in, and which,
not being in sight on Saturday, was no
doubt ordered off. Towards midday the
Niagara disappeared, but returned ott. the
port in the afternoon. a
On Saturday Captain Robert Lockwood,
pilot in boat No. 2, 1.-THE w. Y. Leitch, took
to sea the schooner Minnehaha, for Balti
more; soon after leaving which vessel out
side, he met square riggor standing IN tor
the bar. Bsing anxious to board but not
liking the Niagara, thon in Sight, he cunclu-
ded to send his large boat into port, and take
to his skitf with trustY hand
He reached the vessel about P. NJ, and
found her to be the British bark Hilja from
Liverpool consigned to Messrs. r. Mure Il
Co. The tide being too late to get her into
port, he remained on board during Saturday
night his skif being taken on deck and
carefully placed away. On Sunday morn
ing, il being ca!m he was unable to get her
under way, and about half past 8 A. NJ,
she was boarded by boat from the Maya
ra, commanded by Lieut.. r. L. May, who
informed the captain of the Hilja that the
port was blockaded-the rebels inside hav.
ing fred on Fort Sumter, with a garrison OF
less than 100 men; gave them northern
paper containing the latest news, and men
toned that on army Of l00,0 900 men had
landed in Louisiana. ..-.....E
The following is a copy Of the endorse
ment of Lieut.. r. L. May on the pa pers Of
the Hija:
Boarded May loth, and ordered off the
whole southern coast Of the States of Amer
lea, it, being blockaded
Signed, ~ r. L. MAY,
"Licutenant U. S. Steamship Niagara"
The officer remained by the Hlja FOL
about twenty minutes, when he left The
boats crew had revolver each in a belt at
tached to the waist. Mr.. Lockwood left the
Hilia about 10 A. NJ, and reached the city
in skitf. accompanied by valuable boat
hand, who remained faithful, although ap
pearances indicated that the boy had only tc
open his mouth when he might have had a
passage to some other place than ''Dixie's
Land"
The Hilia went off during the day, and
will proceed 70 the British Provinces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
YIRGLNIA NEWs.

A man named Underhlll, known as the
correspondent of the New York Tribune,
was taken from the mail train at Harper's
Ferry, between IL and IL O'Clock, and plac-
ed in the encampment. Underhill, when
taken, was returning from the Wheeling
convention of Western Virginia. His ar
rest and detention was made by the Virginia
military authorities.
There was sale on Wednesday at the
custom-house in Richmond, Va, by the
sheriff, Of imported brandy of good quality,
seized in execution, Several pipes were
sold at SIS Is and 81 rs per gallon, the
whole netting an ayerage,of S. 81. The
liquor had been bonded since 1916. III, I'll
An act of the Legislature of Virgins
makes provision for the admission to the
University Of one student from each of the
Senatorial Districts of the State, excmp,
from charges for matriculation, tuition, room
rent, and use of the library. The benefit Of
the act is meant TO be restricted to those
who are not themselves, and whose parents
are not in situation to incur the expenses
of education at the University without aid
The following Districts will be vacant al
the close of the present Session; Hanoye,
and Heurico Gloucester, Matthews anc
Middicsex Caroline and Spottsylvania.-
Stafford, King George and Prince William
Fauquier and Rappahannock. Madison
Culpeper, Orange and Greene. Louisa
Goochland and Fluvanna. Nelson, Am
herst and buckingham. Jefferson ane
Berkeley. Hampshire, Hardy and Morgan
Shenandoah and Page. Augusta Bath
Highland and Rockbridge The Facult,
will proceed to till the foregoing vacancie
on the 5tb Of July next. Applications TO
appointment, accompanied by proper testi
monials, should be addressed to the Chair
man, and should reach the University b,
the 30.h Of June.
D. II. Gordon, Esq, has consented to be
come Candidate for seat in the next lie
gislature of Va G. II. G. Rowe, Esq, de
cIines to run for the Legslature.-Fred. Rt
cortler.
We understand that two soldiers belong
ing to Mississippi Regiment died at tn
hospital within day or two. We have no
| been able to learn their names.
Col. VIM. j. Green of the Stafford Militia
has received an appointment of Lieut. Co
onel in the regular service.