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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
Read De FOllowing. It is TRUE

t. H. LOoAS, ESQ, Dear sir:
wrote to you some time since for a Bottle of
Brentlnger's Fluid Extract OF sarszparilla and Dam
delon, and must say that 1t has acted upon me like
charm. Ihave been afiicted for near two years
with Dyspepsia; tWo-thirds Of the time vUmIted
from one to three times a day. had given up the
idea of getting we'll and indeed my friends had
given mp all hopes OF my ever getting we'll again.
much. Since last September one side OF my neek
was one entire sore, composed of seven running
sores. The use Of one Bottle has much improved
me- Ny stomach Is relieved and my neck has i'm
proved beyond my most sanguine expectations.
feel much encouraged and think by the use Of one or
two bottles more 1 shall be relieved entirely, You
viii please send me two bottles by the Boat.
Yours respectfully, J.W. HOMER.
The above medicine is prepared by =. A. BRENT
LINGER & CO., No. 141 Market street Wheeling
and sod by most Of the Druggists Ofthe city. aP5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
~ sHANEYUL.-About seventy gov

~ SHAMEFUL.-About seventy gov
..s,5ent horses were sold Rt Webster, on
wednesday, ut a loss of mot less than fifty
JoIlsrs each from the cost, chiefly all be-
i.z The result Of bad usage in sixty days,
Nm, costing the government fifty dollars
=, month for each two horse team for
Ear and tear of horse flesh. Aud We mo-
,issd that many horses now in nse look
m, much better of than those that were
.oa. It is thus rendered plain enough
tb,t the managers Of the wagon depart
cent are shamefnlly incompetent for their
duties. Any body knows that there is no
iced of wearing out n horse In sixty days.
Ne are Informed that twelve pounds only
Of oats per day are allowed TO each horse,
which is just half enough for steady work.
Grafton HEgiRiGR.
We suppose that the horses alluded to
above are asum akin to the lot purchased
il this section of the country for govern
uent service. Ifso, We are astonished
Tia, they lasted the half of sixty days.
Nearly all the old crow-baits in this sec
ton "enlisted." They were Sucked up by
the owners sRd paImed OF upon tho Gov
eminent for double what they were worth,
aad it was no uncommon thing to bear the
Orners bOasting of how they had swim
died Uncle Sam, through his agents. We
do not believe that the government agents
.stsd dishonesty, it was only ignorance
ine1easable ignorance. Men undertook
tn DO that which they were incompetent to
PERFORM which is quite us bad as If they
we're eriminally guilty, for the loss to the
government is the sdme as If they had sto-
len fifty dollars for every horse they bought.
Ia case Of this kind knave is no worse
than an ignOramus. Some people seem to
think tlatit isnll right aud proper to swim
die the government whenever they can get
a chance but for our part We never could
see the difference, in moral point Ofview,
between stealing a dollar from single
person and stealing i've ceuts from twenty
different persoas. Individually or collec-
trely. lis NIL the same
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

b81NcESDlAalsN.-on Monday night
some incendiary threw a bunch oflighted
shayings. soaked in turpentine, into the
stable attached to the tavern of John Ball
on Market Square, and then took to his
heels. Luckily the act was observed by
gentlemRu residing near and the flames
we're Immediately extingnished, otherwise.
the whole square might have been de-
stroyed. The citizens of the square being
justly alarmed at this bold act placed a
guard around the square which was kept
up all night.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
EURoPEAN NEws.
Arrival OF the steamer AragO.

HALIFAX, Sept. s.-The Royal Mail
steamship from Liverpool on Aug. "a, via
Queenstown on Sunday, the 25th, has ar
rived at this port.
Richard ostler, tho factory pbilsnthro-
pist, is dead.
Queen Victoria was enthusiastically re-
ceived at Dublin.
Cotton seed is being regularly shipped
to India from Snez.
The Protestants are to be allowed to open
schools in France.
A company OF Italian soldiers at Poule-
landale, while rfreeshing themselves. were
set upon by the people and number mas
sacred, The troops retaliated The next day
by burning the whole town, during which
$50 persons were killed.
The Liverpool breadstuffs market is in
active. In provisions there have been
small transactions since the weekly report.
LoxpoN.-Cousols closed for money at
el3@9ls.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-Hon. Chas. II.
Foster, of North Carolina, has arrived in
this city en- route for Washington, to confer
with tho Administration upon the affairs
of his State. The rebel scouts lay in wait
for him in Virginia, whose vigilance he
successfully eluded.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

PM IpE1PHIG, Sept. 3.-Flour market dali under
unfayorable advees from abroad; sales 1000 bbls at
at IS for fresh ground superine; 81 80 for spring
Wheat extra, and S2595, 62lS for extra family; the
receipts and stocks are light. Rye Flour steady at
s2T663. Corn Meal 1913. There is more activity
for Wheat and 1900 bus. red sold at Sl@1,15 for
common to choice quality, and 81, rs for white.
Rye sold at 81 for new, and GO FOR old; 1000 bus.
yellow Corn sold At SC. Oats In good request, and
10000 bus new Delaware sold At %, and some old at
81 Provisions quiet the contract for $4,000 lbs.
ribbed sides for Government use. made at u;
500 bbls whisky sold at 1s@ls1S cash.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3-The Secretary
Of the Navy has, under the direction and
approval of the President and in pursuance
of the act of the retiring of such officers
as appear unable to perform their duty,
appointed the following officers rs board
to determine aud report upon the facts in
the cases which may be presented, viz:
Committee: Hiram Panlding, Chairman,
Captains Chas. II. Bell and D.. G. Farra-
gaer, and Surgeons L. B. Hunter and U.
Piukney.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

WBARSEss OF TnE SToMAcH AND INDI-
GRsTfoS:-AHOther Great Cure greeted by
BerhaUe's Holland Biters.
The wife of Peter De Witte, living in
Holland Town, Sheboygan county, Wiscon-
sin, suffered much from weakness of the
stomach and indigestion She had been
under a physiciln's care for some time, but
the disease seemed TO battle even his skill.
She purchased some Holland Bitters ut our
Office, which has given tone to her stom-
ach, her appetite and strength are return
ing, and We firmly believe that this is au-
other great cure effected By your medi-
cine.
Wehaye still to record many wonderful
cures effected by this remedy, but must
matt another opportunity. One thing you
can rely upon. what we have published are
from persons much respected in our COM
munity, aud are literally trse.
- ~ J.QUTNTUS.
Ed. Sheboygau Mteu'ps5pds, sheboygan
WIS. seP3
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

@ArrEarr 70 AssAssHATr. AN Az
tIOaEO SECEsstONrsr.-on Monday night,
=. a0Out twelve o'clock, as a young man Of
, g city was passing through Market
squire, he was assaulted, with water
IsiOa' by two men in blue blouses, one of
Sa0@ caught him by the throat, and call
'aS him secession s-u of b-h,"
y SieS small knife and cut him twice upon
' We neck aud breast. The young man
, ,.'P: and ran up Union Street. Upon
, = home and making an examine
"0a Re found that his coat and vest were
W. through With the knife, but the cuts
were merely scratehes.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

B-A QuERR CCsToMER AND a Low
DOwS THIES.-Therc is a queer old GUS
toner by the name of Andrews who comes
about the city at least once year from
Nobody knows where and disappears mys-
t.riOusly nobody knows when. He is
ioai of whisky aad is little wrong about
tie head, one being the consequence Of
The other. He was found not long ago ly-
ing in the yard of gentleman who re-
side, in East Wheeling, apparently about
giving up the ghost, whilst merciless
rtia pelted upon him. Upon being mp.
preached he remarked that he was merely
Studying the planetary system. Re said he
Ssver slept in the house but when. night
came he went 10 the woods and fields
where he could have a full view of the
starry frraament Night before last lac
went to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Depot aud was brought to halt by one
Of the guard who stuck bayonet ut him.
The old fellow begged not to be assaulted,
stating that be was making Cor the woods
70 study the planetary system Having
pretty heavy load Of a favorite beverage on
board be was taken to stable rear by
audPut to bed ike soldier. In the morn
ing when be awOke he discovered that
daring the night some of the low down
thieves who "most do eOngreglter about
he stable aforesaid had robbed him Of
aiity-sevea and half cents in change, a
Barlow knife, a pocket comb and plug of
dOS-leg tobacco. You couldn't pnt man
aaTPlaee where these expert young thieves
couldn't rob him. Some of their exploits
would do honor to the execution of Char
ley Bates or the instruction of Jew Fagin.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Mothers, read TINS.

TherOllOwingi is an extract rom alsttsrwritten by
the Pastor Of Baptist Church to the journal aud
MessCnger," Cincinnati, Ohio and speaks volumesiu
favor Of that World-reuowued nedleine-MRs wINs-
lows SOOTHING srRuP FOR CH1DREN TEEFHISo:
ave see an advertisement In your columns of Mrs
Windows Soothing Syrup. Now we never said
word in favor Of patent medicine before in Ourifs
but We feel compelled to say to your readers, that
thisis no humbug-WEHAEKT RKD IT, AND KNOW TO
BB ALL IT CLAINs. 1t Is, probably, of the most
successful medicines Of the day, because it 10 one of
the best. And those Of your readers who have Ia
biescan't do better than tol lay In supply"
oct16-lY-d&M
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
gg IeIegtagh.
JEFF. DaYis Reported Dead.

NEW YoRK, Sept 2.-The N. Y. Herald
says thata dispatch has been received in.
Washington from Richmond via Louisville
announcing the death of President Davis.
The Confederate flags near Washington
were displayed at half-mast yesterday, ap-
parently confirming the report.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

PEnsoSs afflicted with. Fever and Ague
should not spare either time, trouble ex.
pense, to procure Or. Hostetter's Celebrated
BhterS. whose beniicent effects upon the
system has been clearly proved to those
who have been stricken down in "a short
space of time by this dreadful curse. whose
cheeks are wan and meagre, aud whose
nights are sleepless and restless, and whose
eys nre dim and sunken, with death star
ing them in the face, this compound must
prove a blessing; snatchiug them as it
were from the mouth of the grave. None
aniknow its true value until they have
triedit. When all others have failed, these
bitters have restored the sufferers to pris-
tine health. Their popularity in all the
Western and Southern parts should intro
duce them to all families
Sold by druggists and dealers generally
everywhere.
See advertisement in another column.
seb3
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
Kentucky Legislature.

FRASKFoRT, Sept. 3.-HousE-Basiness
unimportant.
SESATE-Judge Robinson, of Scott co.,
was elected Senator pro TEN. i
Six or seven Senators more thRn the
Constitution allows, lave been, elected,
and a permanent Organization of the Sem
ate delayed by the question of contested
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

ISrslArflxo A sEavAsT GlnL-A Mr..
Buval was up before AID. Robertson yes
terday, charged with sIapping servant
girl, with whom he had some difficulty.
he was fiaed a dollar and costs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
unlnnteers Wanted.

80 an m The ranks Of the Iron Guards to serve
~ thFee years, or the war It h desifable that
!. sSHe, Of those Wishing 70 join be handed in a.
p. = practieabls to 8. n. selah, II. II. Weeden, O.
80 st,,bsI or the undersigned at the COmpany's
- SI, OSsrters, No. o NeLure House.
III. ..itff RW. STEPHENS, Jr.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

NEW YoRK, Sept. 3.-FI0ur frm; state advanced 3
eta; sales at $3SO9I IS; Ohio s5@5I0; Southern $50
IS. Wheat firm; sales at 81 for Chicago spring;
SIIO6l ,Os for milwaukee club; S110@l1b1S for red
western, and 81 ,23@l25 for white. Corn firm; salts
At 461z@50c. Pork heavy, at S14,259l4y50 for mess
WhiSEy hrni, at 1714@171<
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
Leather, Oil and Shoe Findings.
]. M. WHEAT & SONS,

No. 81 Main street, wheeling, va.
HAYE constantly on hand n good assortment OF
III Red and Oak sole Leather, French and Ameri-
can Calf and Kip Skins, Upper Bridle Harness aud
Stirling Leather, TOpplngS, Innings, &c.
Particular attention paid to orders p
The highest market price paid In CASH for Rides
and skins.
Cash advances made on. leather consigned to them
70 be sold on commission. auESO
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 3.-Tbc city
election took place to-day, resulting in the
success of the whole Union ticket.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-There has been
henvy firing on the Virginia side this NOR
ming, but the reports are contradictory
it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

mar sOIDIERs REsgoNsnLa- ron TnRIR
GuSs.-Eyery soldier who loses his gun,
whether in coWardly throwing it away ON
the field of battle, or through neglect, is to
have twelve dollars, the price of the gun,
deducted from his pay. This will show
the men that guns are no toys to be thrown
away whenever it is incOuyeuient to carry
them. "
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
Andy johnson at Newport, Nv,

C1xclSNATI. Sept. 3.-Hon. Andrew
Johnson spoke to an immense Union meet
ing at Newport, Ky, e,terdayl Strong
Union resolutions were adopted. 5....s
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

BALrrNonE, Sept. s.-Thc boat from
Fortress Monroe has not arrived.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

BaePoss OFFICES DlscoSr1xUED.-The
Postmaster General has directed that tho
following Post Offices in western Virginia
be discontinued, they being deemed un-
necessary: e
Grape Island, Tyler co.; MeadowyilIe.
Barbour CO.; Cox's Mills, Gilmer co.:
Adamsyille, Harrison co.; Tyler Mountain,
kauawha CO.; Short Greek, Brooke co.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
PROCLAMATION.

mo benjamin. Fleming and jacob Beeson, Special
Commissioners for Marion County, William I.
Lyons, Special Commissioner for Harrison county,
Zadoc Shields, do for Taylor county, d. D. T. Farms
worth, do for Upshur county, William s. Phafess 90
for Randolph county, Nathan a DO tor STi,Iso
H. Grimes, do for Preston county.
WHEl EAs, 1t appears upon satisfactory evidence OF
the fact that Gideon D. Camden, late Judge OF the
21st Judicial Circuit, composed of tho counties OF
Harrison, Marion, Taylor, Preston, Barbour, Ran-
doph, upshur and Tucker; and 7. g. watson, CLERK
of Circuit Court; B. r. Hamilton, Clerk OF County
Court, George O. Kerr, Sheriff, and Alpheus 4.
Raymond, Attorney for Commonwealth, OF Marion
county; and O. W. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Count,
and james MnnFoe. sheriff; Of Harrison county;
and Geo. W. HRnsbrough, Attorney for CotnH1on-
wealth, and ZaekIuill Cochran, Sheriff, OF Taylor
county; and Aihlin Lawrence, Clerk Of County Court
George BaStable, Sheriff and J. Fisher; Attorney
for Commonwealth, Of upshur county, and Bernard
Clerk Of County Court, Hoy AIcLain, shetih, and
David Con, Attorney for Commonwealth, Of Ran
doph county, and Lair D. Worrell Clerk Of Circuit
Court, James 8. Hartman, Clerk Of County Court,
William Daniels, Sherih, and D. NJ Anvil, Attorney
for Commonwealth, Of Barbour esunty, have failed
to take ne cath preser6ed by the ordinance oF inc
the Convention which assembled at Wheeling on the
18th Of June, 1861;
Now therefore, 1, Francis II. PEfRPotNI, Governor
of Virginia. In pursuance OF authority vested In mo
by law, 40 declare the said offices vacant, and you
are hereby required. Clayng drst been duly quail.
fied to hold, according to law, election to NIL the
vacancies Aforesaid at the several places Of voting
In your counties, on Friday, the 27th day
OF SGptGInD 6Et 6OAg giving AT least Ten Jays
notice OF such election and OF the timo of holding
the same at each place OF voting; and full authority
Is hereby conferred on you to do and provide what
ever may be necessary for the purpose Aforesaid.
,@1 Given uIler my hand, and the less seal Of
l. s. tho Commonwealth ut the City of Wheeling,
49, this 9th day of August, 1861, and In tho
eighty-sixth year OF the Commonwealth.
+. II. PEIRPoINT,
by the Governor.
L. A. II4oANs,
aug2o- std&w sec'y of tho Commonwealth.
tjlIIIs PUBLICATION is JUST WHAT Is WANT
ED and what has been inquired for at the news
stores for many weeks.
AGREAT NATIONAL WORK.
Something for every Citizen, every
Fireside, every Reader.
THE ONLY CoRRRcT AND COMPLETE HISTORY
or TIE WAR.
On Wednesday, August 2lst, has been publlsl,i,
the first number Of great popular national work,
OF inestimable value to all, Wig: tho
Southern Rebellion
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04


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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

FroHa ae Denoerat, 81 Cloud, MINI.
II You are, or have been troubled with the head
ashs send for box (cepfelc PHls) so that you mas
have them In case of attack.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
wall Paper, Books and Stationery.

Wall Paper, Books and Stationery.
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
n HAVE JUST RECEIVED A VERY LARGE
addition to my stock of Wall Paper, &C., COM
prislng new and elegant styles never before Ia the
city, which Will sell at prices that cannot fail to
please. My stock is now larger thnn that OF any
other similar establishment the city and embraces
a greater variety of styles. Give me call before
purchasing elsewhere, as it my determination TO
sell to all who desire to purchase. Rags taken In
exchange, or for cash, JOS. L. WILDE,
ap4 corner Of Main and Union.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

From the Examiner, Nortsu, Va.
cephae Pills accomplish tho object for which thsy
were made, viz: re Of headache In allia foElia.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Jompanies mustered into Service

Companies Mustered into Service
CtAPT. @. PRICE SMITH, Vol. Aldde-camp to
Y, Brig Gen. I. A. Morris, commanding Volunteer
forces In Western Virginia, Is authorized to recruit
aud muster squads Of men or Companies into the
volunteer service OF the United States to serve in
yifgini for the term OF three years, unless
discharged
Capt Smith will be at the MeLURE HOUSE, in
Wheeling, from the 9th to the 10th OF July, where
persons wishing to enter thh service would do well
to call on him.
His headquarters are at wellsburg, where letters
addressed to him will receive prompt attention,
where persons wishing to enlist will ind him or his
agent, Mt any time.
Once at Dr.. OALDWEILs DRUG ST0RE, AInin-st.
WeIlsburg, Va, July LIST, 1851. jy6
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

DARLOR SIATCHES.-TIese matches have no of
l. fensve Otlor, AMI arc safely packed SOldby
T. II. LOGAN & CO., and LOGAN, LIST CO.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

from ns Restgn n. r. Grsese, Chicago, M
We heartily endorse Ar. spalding, and his IN
riTalled ceP6alie pills.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

~ A single bottle Of sPALDINe's PREpARsil
GLUE will save ten Zines Its cost anaually-64
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-04

From 1e Kanasoha VALLEY Ssar, KanatOha, Va.
We are sure that person5 suffering with the head
aehe, Aho Try them, will ltiek TO tilem.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

It is rumored that the Potomac is block
AIDED by rebel batteries at Matthias Point and
Aqua. The master of one transport says
he is afraid to eome up.
Gen. Wool assumes command Of Fort
Monroe next week.
4 wealthy SecesSiOnist named Canes was
arrested at Knoxville, Md, for furnishing
Information to the rebels.
A reliable party at Louisville states that
5000 Tennessee troops have been landed in
Missouri.
Harris IS reelected Governor Of Tennessee.
Drafting for troops has commenced in
Virginia: 10000 are wanted.
The st. Louis Erening Nelcs yesterday has
reliable knowledge that the rebels plan is to
keep up constant threats to attack Cairo and
Bros Point, keeping Federal troops there
employed, and menace Lyon by threats of
attack from Price, while Pillow and McCul-
loch's force Join and make a desperate attempt
to possess st. Louis, reinstate GOV. jackson,
and wrest Missouri from the Federal Govern
ment.
4 Washington despatch says our troops
are in fine condition. All quiet across the
Potomac.
Tie gunboat Union chased ashore and
burned on the 3lst ut, off Uateras,
Brig b. F. Martin, OF Boston, having a prize
crew on board from soma privateer.
\ battery Of rihed cannon borrowed from
the State of New York was forwarded u
Washington yesterday.
Austin p. Smith, late Navy agent at San
Francisco, was arrested IN New York for
treason and delalcation, and confined in
Fort Lafayette.
The Knoxville Register says extensive pre-
partitions are making for a forward move
nent of the rebels beyond Falls Church, in
columns. the first under Johnston and
the second under Beuregard. Five steamers
have been transferred u the confederate
1eet by the agent ut Portsmouth, Va.