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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09
CLOYiYlEG.

a FAIR PRICE PAID FOR LADIES AND GENTLE
n meDs cast oH Clothing Furpiure Carpets not pre-
tend to advertise nominal prices BY pending by for
203 Seventh between Twenty third
and nenty fourth streets will be Literally dealt with
dies attended to by Mrs. l..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

uENEY II: LEEDS, ,,AUCTIoFEKK-HEEEY u.
IA LEEDS co will sell auction tuesday Jolly O.
atn O'Clock, in front Of the store % Nassau streosvsy
valuable Horses the property Of gentleman having fur
Belp s hands high ave Old this spns can trot IN
minu,es stylish used under the
saddle; worth $780, kind in every
spec chance to get eycslept horse Also
black LADY epsnker) by Hills Black Hawk 1873 hands
high eight old; first saddle horse which it
has been used very styah can tro In three minutes and
warranted sound.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

EXCURSIONS.
DISCUSSIONS 40 THE FIsHtNG BANKS DAILY
IA sata DAYS excepted The fast steamer HE go Captain
Haucox leaves West Tenth street 20 NJ Spring 7.s
Booms street, bas river Si5, Peck slip, $50; pier
Norm river 9ococE- SthDs tackle ana bait provided k<s
20 csrts
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YOUNG WIDOW, WITH MANY PERSONAL Ar.
a tractions wisnes form alliance with gentleman
Of means. thirty o; One who 10 literally In
olined only need answer 70 O. W., Her aid office
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WHO Would NOT 90 whERH yoBroNE $50
w ye rec Miss WELLINGTON, the great kns)sh pro-
phe.es the hest Of ALI and cannot be eYcsed
suited personally By letter affairs OK fe ooacern-
iny sit Journeys abxent friendS love- ccrtshR
rage health, weAith vho will reclaim drunken ard I'M
faithful hvsbAnds Miss " Ia be only person In tns city
the and Arabian tosr1au for love,
good luck snd all business stsrs and are soT
DELAY not TO c0utut this naturally Tftco rnd ofeuuiHl
young isdy Lucky numbers sven Highly respectable city
Can bs a her residence Lol Sixth avenue,
opposite Eighth street.
Ch RLDAfD0K 6rHy6r MADAME wIu0gR, CJaA n.
w voyaat and GATED Spanish lady unveils tbs mysserst
OK ruturty iowa uasieSe sbsea ineno peesss
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

UNoa SALE oHsAP-THE HOUSE Asp y.or NO 10
IL South Fifth Brooklyn b. .. Ths lot Ia 2iIl
1eet 40 is az feet vide with
and fruit House 20 good condition Price So $685. 81 COY
81 Ann street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

AGATRIMONIALA--A YOUNG GLNrLEMAN TWENTY
~ four wears old Ss.sses ;ne scquAntanoe OF young
lady OF reduement And eouesp corupsGi0D possessing
tho above Qualifications dared Adsrfss HAIRY IisHis.
toy. Broek>yn Post oQoN k,ed elAad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

CUHRIFe's BALE SAVING NsCalHFs &C.
- CaAkBhkS h FaikCHtt y, s',ctiengfs,
(salssfoor ,l3 Sare. Sweep,
wsuise edussdav Juv' At r"ps y, sS scosdway
third atory the sock To"lnor eCp r r,.uva
vons!sting cewtng Iprt re-, raia sid 9A.
bthdinsA, scols, 40 .stpsr Sh - SAFE C0irs rE.
n,'ure, &C. sLHN k1sIf. .Ac,r.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

VIZ learn that Mr., Secession Woods, of
Barbour county. has been having pretty
near as rough time as his coadjutor aud
compatriot, Leonard s. Hall, of wetzeI.
A gentleman just from olarksburg, was.in
our office. yesterday, and be says that on
its becoming known Mt Grafton, that
Woods WAS on his way home, crowd as
sembled at the depot to receive him and
give him a warm reception. No sooner
had he landed on the platform, than they
made rush for him. and he, discovering
whit kind Of muss he Was in, beat a
hasty retreat for n car, and getting in,
begged the conductor to lock the door and
start the train. The conductor did so,
and the euragcd and Indignant crowd had
to content themselves With showering cur
ses and eptthets upon the object of their
wrath. who succeeded in escaping without
bodily harm.
Woods was the Chairman of the Com
mittee that called together the mob of
'.true and reliable men" at Richmond, on
the 10th OF last month. He is getting "a
little pay now in his own coin.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
prom the n. \. Tinss.l
WeRtern VlFVIniR iT0VIhR.

The evidences daily accumulate that a
very large portion Of Western Virginia.
including heavy population and great
deal of wealth, will refuse 10 join the
Eastern portion Of the Stnte 10 It's secesz
sten and Union with the Southern Confed-
eracy.
In numerous counties very large public
meetings have been held, aud resolutions
passed With extraordinary unanlmity, de-
nouneing the secession ordinaucs Of the
Convention, and refusing to be bound by
l.. In the city of Wheeling, We now see
the merchants have combined together and
refused to pay taxes TO the State authors
ties at Richmond, that are % involt against
tue Federal Government. This was done
on the Sd inst. So great was the feeling
IN that city against the payment of the
State taxes, that the Commissioners Of the
Revenue charged With their collection re-
signed to amid the performance of bis
Tho Treasury of Virginia eau IN AFFORD
to lose any part OF her revenue at time
like this Stillless can her Army alford
to lose the brave sons Of the West. who
refused to aeeept the revelation that has
been declared.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
[Fmm &c paItinare Patriot.I


This maxim, Messrs. Editors, we have
beard from childhood. Now for its pres
sent application.
have deplored, from my heart nf hearts,
the election of Mr.. Lincoln. Before the
election, expressed myself as freely as
appeared becoming. prayed for his de-
feat. When the election came l gayas my
vote against him. Justice, ia,my opfnion,
now requires its6olld be said that DO has
thus far made better, that is, a lesk sec
tionat President than we had reason % ex-
pect The fugitive slave law has. been
more promptly and efficiently executed
than under any administration for the last
thirty years, BE has eheerfally given his
acquiescensc to the change in The Oonsti-
tuition which puts It forever beyOad the
| power OF Congress to interfere With sla-
very where it exists. He expressed his
entire willingness TO the copveniug OF a
United States Convention, for the adjust
ment OF national troubles, he has made no
assault on any state in rebellion AEainst
his Government, and had the South Caro-
linians heen willing that the trifling force
at Sumpter, merely sufficient 10 take care
OF the property, should not have been re-
tnforced but fed, there would have been,
up to this time, no conflict of arms, and
no blockade of forts. He certainly erin-
ces some forbearancc. His administration
isnow expendingupon this Commonwealth,
through which forces for his brotcction
were denied passage, almost ten thous.
and monthly, in addition to the receipts of
our Post Offices, to furnish our people
with postal facilities. Upon Virginia, in
arms against his Government, he Is expeud-
ing for like purpose, in addition to. the re-
ceipts of their Offices, almost twenty thou
sand dollars monthly, and TO furnish these
facilities to the Southern States although
hostile to his Government. he is paying. in
addition to the income of all their offices,
at the rate of a quarter of million dollars
monthly. Is there no magnanimtty ia this?
Go to the corner of North and Fnyettc
streets, in this very city, where troops go.
| ing to his succor were recently 80 brutality
Installed, and see those sturdy men of hon
est toll at their work, for which they re-
ceive from this Government Subsistence
for their families, while engaged Il, tlss
erection OF that magnificent edilbs for the
erection of our District Court Alas! II
the schemes OF willy secessionists succeed,
that work must sUon be stopped. The
generation is not yet born that will see the
completion Of that structure. This may
seem matter 6f small ilnportS q q those
who roll in afluence, or feed ap6n nap
from the city treasury, but at tiaIs when
so many other public improvements are
abandoned, for want of means to prosecute
them, 1t is n matter of no little moment to
! the hardy SoHs OF Toll
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
The Oath Of AlleElanee.

The Wheeling Union, as ii daily wastes
away, becomes more and more poisonous.
1t is at work on foreigners trying to show
them that by the secession of Virginia
they are nbsolved from their oaths of allie
glance.
This is wholly untrue. The secession
Of Virginia even were it legal or con-
Stttutionnl-does not, in the least, effect
a Foreigners oath of allegiance, nor absOlye
him from any obligation or penalty in.
Cured therein. No foreigner ever yet
SWOre to support the constitution. of the
State Of Virginia, when he took his oath.
he never mentions Virginia. He swears
only to support the Constitution of the
United States.
As witness:
do SOlemnly swear, that I scM support
the CO8StifHtion Of ths UHiIed States of 4ms.
TieG, and that now renOuncsand rslinuuish
any title Of nobility TO which am now.
or hereafter may be entitled, and that I do
absolutely and entirely renOunce and alb.
jure all allegiance and fidelity To any for.
eigpi prince, POtentRIe, state o. sovereignty
whatever.
This IS the oath. Now what does it
mean? What does swearing ',o support
the Constitution Of the United Sta,es9
msap1 DOea it mean supporting seces-
sion aud turning traitor TO that coustitu-
toni Or does ii mean upholdiug that
Constitution when it is attacked. Let
every Foreigner Who reads this answer to
bis conscience, as he most certainly will
answer TO his God aud his country.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
The News

This morning, from far of and close by,
IS very cheering. Read Reverdy Johnson's
able aud patriotic speech Mt Frederick yes.
terday. HedOes not spare the traitors
a caucus of the Maryland lower House
showed an almost unanimous sentiment
against Convention. Did ever a State
get rOnud SO fhst7 Secession is breaking
down and breaking way in every quarter
We hear from. Poor Camden out at Clarks.
burg, is getting scared for his neck. His
victory over Russell, he is thinking, may
be costly one yet. The men of Preston
county, in mnss meeting assembled, send
Us the right kind of talk. They don't
mince matters ont there. We have also
news from Mason, Harrison and other
counties. Major General Tom Thumb
Raymond, out in Marion, has pretty much
wilted, so We hear. Our advice to him
and Camdeni is to break for the low Grounds
as fast as possible.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
The RIEhtKlnd OF TalIL.

TIE Baltimore American, Of yesterday,
publishes the proceedings of a Union meet,
| ing of the citizens of Hartford county,
Maryland, at which these resolutions wese
passed:
Resolred, That we hereby pledge our
selves that If the Legislature Of Maryland
now in session attempt to violate the Con-
stitutiou of this State by establishing a
military power. not therein provided for,
or TO change tie relations OF the Stale OF
Maryland to the Government of the United
States, we will not recognize sueh act or
acts, but will, IL need be, resist the same by
force Of arms.
ReScIrsd, That as Franklin WHITAKER
has by his vote in the Senate of Maryland,
now convened in the city of Frederick,
placed the loyal citizens of Havre de Grace,
Hartford county, in vpssalage 10 military
despo;ism. we the loyal Union men OF
Havre de Grare, denounce him as one ut
terly unit TO represent US in the SeusIe of
Maryland. Therefore, NE withdraw from
him our confidence, and pronounce him ii
trailorio ;be Union.
Taos. N. BACON. President.
JESSE HEItLEs, JE., Secretary.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
From HarriSon County.

CLARKsBuRs, Va, May 8, 1861.
Eds. AnteLLgeneer.-Alrs right here.-
Orr Union men are firm, bold aud determin.
ed. The position Maryland has taken, and
the movements of the Federal Government
have done much to encourageapd strength
en- them.
The citizens of Upshnr county have
taken up his residence in Barbour county.
They are very firm in Upshur county,
Camden has become frightened, audithe
rumor here to-day is that be will notsar-
cept the appointment conferred upon him
by the Convention.
Union volunteer companies are being
formed in several of the precincts in this
county. ouS cause is gaining ground
The skies grow brighter. =
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
From Mason County.
WEST COLUMBIA, Mason Co., !
A..:t q 1ost

April B. 1861.
Eds. ZntelHigenetr We are not all seces-
sionists down here by jug full. This lit
tie town of salt and cinder, though now in
the background as far as Improvement
goes, is yet all alive and ready to battle for
the UriOn under the stars and stripes,
which led our fathers on to victory iu the
revolution for liberty.
There are only ten or twelve traitors in
our midst, and they have kept themselves
in the background until lately. The pas
sage of the secession ordinance has given
them some encouragement 10 hold up their
heads and blab out tor the REASONABLE doc
trine of secession. But we of the Union
are thinking about drying them up, Ma
son City has formed IL home guard, aud
disu:iOnist scarcely dare muFmur You
may rest assured that whatever course the
rest of the western counties may take, hIa-
son will remain loyal TO the Union, and
will contend brAvely for the liberties which
our ancestors fought aud bled to achieve.
We believe secession to be hercsy not to
be tolerated 10 our midst, and will there
fore do everything in our power to crush
out the monster. We do not know as vet
how our delegate voted in the Convention,
AS there seems to be some hidden mystery
about the action of that disloyal and trail
tOrous body, But If he voted in favor OF
the oriinnnce, he has misrepresented luis
constituents and will bo numbered among
the JndAs GscNriots and Benedict Arnolds
Yours, &c, S. GRIFFIrH
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

We know, from personal information,
that the list Of delegates from this city and
county to the convention called for Monday
next, contains the names OF several individ-
nals whose consent was not previously oh.
tanned, and who do not intend to sit in the
eouyention.-Wh esLing Union Of yesterday.
Now give US those names, if you please.
This is piece of information that the
Union men of this city want. They want
to know who the delegates nre that are
not Union men, aud who will not sit in
the convention. Let the Wh ceiling Union
now produce their names.
Please give them to us tomorrow, as
next Monday is the convention.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

The counsel Of the b. & o. R.R. Com
pany, residing in this city, &c. W. Russell, }
is now engaged in assisting the company
to save the road from injury and its trnde
from interruption by inducing the belliger-
ent governments TO refrain from needless
interference with this great channel Of
commerce and hy actuating the excited
passions of irresponsible persons.-lY heel-
ing Utioa.
Whereabouts on the line of the road is
it, that Mr.. r. is operating2 That's what
people. here would like to know. Where
is it at, that he is "actnating the excited
passions of irresponsible persons" and
what does that mean?
1t seems from E. B. Halls speech at
FairmOnt, that the counsel" had strong
desire to go down as Congressman, to
jeff. Davis crew at Montgomery, and ss.ac-
tupte" their excited passions awhile. Is it
there he is operating now-as lobby
member?
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
Prepare for the Convention.

Next Monday the Western Virginia Con-
veation meets and begins its deliberations
in this city. We have the most cheering
intelligence from all parts of the North
west, and it is now certain that nearly all
the counties In this part of the State will
be represented, and tie attendance will be
very large. Are We quite prepared to re-
eSiVe the delegates Ia everything in
trim aud readiness for MOnday2 We
would again urge upon our public spirited
citizens to neglect nothing that can add
to the occasion. The people of the i'm
terror counties are enlisted heart and soul
in this movement. Their delegates will
come here full of enthusiasm. Let them
find corresponding feeling nere. Let
Monday be gala day. The dag of Ous
country should be everywhere, and its
Stars and Stripes should meet the eyes in
every garter. There should be Gags flying
from all the buildings in the city, and ban.
nera thrown across the streets. Remem-
Der that this Convention is the beginning
of a movement that may be of more i'm
POrtauce to US than any ever inaugurated
in our midst and By all means let us be-
gin it with the right kind Of spirit. II
there are not flags and banners enough in
the city, there is still time to procure
them, and it should DC done at once. We
trust the matter will not be neglected.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
ACompIlmont.

TnE oitilens of LIE Harpe, Hancock co.,
Ill, hOtsted the stars aud stripes a lew
days since in honor Of the Union men Of
Western Virginia Several Of the citizens
there were formerly from this portion of
the STATE aud they have not yet forgotten
rs nor Lost their interest in our welfare.
The Unies men Ufthe Northwest reciprO-
cate the compliment, and assure their
Sucker brethren that they mean to stand
by that Gag and 6sbt under the tolds Of
pc cher
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
tFrOn the y. Y. Msthodltt.I
letter from IYestern vlrglnla

A.
We have terrible state of affairs here.
We expect dntly II rebellion in Western
Virginia, OF the Uniuu men against the
State government. 1t is rumored that the
secession ordinance is not to be referred to
the people for ratification or rejection. In
that event, Western Virginia will declare
itself independent ct the State Govern
mont. No man who does not live here can
imagine the intense indignation against the
action OF the Convention. In some places
1t would not be safe for q secessionist to
express his opinions. The Union men are
largely IN the minority, and, thousands
would volunteer Tomorrow to defend the
stars and stripes. Men talk about this
way:-.'If we must die, we want to die un-
der tue flag our fatlierslied under:n Thank
God that honest patriotism Is not all swat
lowed up in the maelstrOm of mad passion
No, no; there are true henrts and brave
that thrOb with restless anxiety for the vic
tory of tue Sfdrs and Stripes over the Pal.
metto and It's Serpent-6t emblem of the
passion that rules the Southern Winds
VIC are trying to possess our souls impa-
uent and lean upnu the arm of 0mnipe-
tence. II the Lord Jehovah is for us, we
have an infinite majority on our side. Do
not forget TO mention US at the mercy-seat
In the North. Feel assured that whatever
minor differences may have existed hereto
fore between mdny Of our people and the
Northern people, they are now all absorb.
ed In the great aud glorious thoughts of
rallying with you to save the UnEou. Nav
he who is now moved upon an arena SO
vast among other nations, directihe march
of the war toarighteous:tssae Our hearts,
our fortunes, our children, andonr lives.
are all with the Union. May God SaYo tue
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

TuosE ARMs.-Tt was currently reported
yesterday that a large quantity of firearms
had arrived ut Bridgeport. direct from the
scat of government of tue AndHlusiau
(what is it2) for the use of the mnlcon-
tents on this side of the river. we are
able to announce on the authority of II
gentleman from bridgeport ofthe strirtest
verHcity that there WAS nary arm received
there up to Z o'clock yesterday evening.
Union. Of yesterday.
1t is not worth while for. you to be
growing very much yet, for fear the laugh
will soon be on the other side of your
mouth. a small tribe of 1000 rides were
received yesterd0y-not on the other side,
but this side of the Ohio. That's all.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

when call being made for the Union men
70 withdraw, the "bloody Colonel was
left with an audience numbering % all
told, men and boys, out Of about 400
voters.
We intend holding a Union meeting here
tomorrow, for the purpose of sending
delegates to the Convention 70 be held in
your city on the 18th. Gen. Jackson, Of
Wood county, aud several other distin-
Suishcd speakers will address the meeting.
Yours, O. H D.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
Wheeling & Missouri Money
TAKEN Ar PAR
Experimentation

MATOE's OFFICE. WHEELING, May 4th, 1901.
MHEREAs, Al NEE Ing Of the City Council, held
on Friday evening. Sd inst, resolution was inani-
mourly adopted recommending the observance OF q
A. J. SEEENET Mayor OF the city OF Wheeling, fully
Impressed with the tlnmnenes Of the danger which
threatens our beloved country aud trusting in the
commend 10 the people and tile several Pastors aud
congregations OF this city 10 apart Thursday the
9th day Of Nay, afQr the purpose named, and that
they observe It, by engaging In public services and
devotional duties according to their usages on such
solemn occasions,
IN business fany kind whatever in this city, do close
their seYernl establishments and abstain from their
ordinary pursuits on that day.
my6 u. SWEENEY, Mayor.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
From RltohIe copn1y
RlFoulR couRT HOUSE,, Va,
May 7Ih, 1861.


May 9Th, 1861.
At'~', caHPbs1 s ReDernot.
9ENTLENEx.-when | wrote you few
Gays since, told You that thought the
Union men would be beaten, but since that
1.-THE lTOthl came OF, and, as matte If
course, nearly every voter in the snGntr
vas IN town, and nfler bling inFormetii al
tue proceedings Of the Convention 6Tsi}
]. Stuart, ESQ. the Delegate from The "A.
Joining county of Doddridge, there sTRs
zoe must complete revolution in sentiment
that ever saw in lny life, and now have
the pleasure of informing ycu that We vim
garry ia this county for the Union by at least
400 majority.
After Ar. Stuart 6uished, L. a. Phelps.
=sSq., late member Of the Legislature, aud
/. = sseessientst, arose 70 address the crowd,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09

"U Rsatueky to.asorrol1 u1fprLs tie baaatr
Of FssiIt11ee, f.Hsuer loiu tiqht nadsr that
6GHnSy. I ogS a paramount GlegidReS TO
the whole Union-d subordinate one to ,nry
oI0n STATE Henry Clay 10 the Unitctl
States Senate, 1880.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09
Yonrs very truly,
From Haaeook county.
NEw CuNBER1AxD, NAV 6, lse1

NV CuMBERLAxD, May 8, 1861.
EdltoT' lpheCLing IntslLigenesr
dENTLENES:-As the present crisis in
our State and National affairs fnds us in
Western Virginia without arms for the de.
fence of oul homes and our country. and
as considerable enquiry has been made as
to how they may be obtained. Won will
please give the following letter from the
Secretary of War 3 place in yous columns.
1t Is in answer to the enquiry from this
county rs to the terms on which we conld
obtain this assistance from tho General
Government:
sWAsHfXoTOX April ga 1881
J. n ATErNs7S, ESQ.,, New Cumberland VA:
DEAA SIR:In those States In which tho Incentive.
aHe FeInSe to obey the call Of the President for
sEo2Ps' volunteers enrolled aud organized into com.
Paniea, 53ttalons or regiments, and Inspected Il
muasred Into service Of the United States viii ~
StUleA And sqntPped by the Government
Very respectfully. Sni1X CAMRRoN,
Secretary Of War;
From this letter infer that all yolun-
teers for the Government for three months
Or n longer period will be fully armed and
equipped, to the amount OF 1000 men
from this State
Very respectfully yours,
]. H. ATKIxsox.