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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

past to retire from Washington during tho
months of August aud September, ou ac-
count Of the insalubrity Of the climate.
There are other reasons, however, for the
unhealthiness of the army, and chief
among them is the want of proper police
regulations in the camps. In plain Eng
lish, the camps are not kept clean. p This
know from personal observation. In ma
ny Of the fegimental camps the messes
are in the.habit of throwing refuse bread,
scraps and parings of meat and pieces of
bones, watermelon rinds, green corn cobs,
and all the greasy remains of the cooking
department Just outside Of their tents, and
where, under the constant alterations of
sunshine and rain, they are sure to become
an early source ofpestilence and DEATH
The men seldom sweep their tents or air
their blankets, while many of their camps
are never swept at all. The result of all
this negligence and inattentiou is a heavy
list of sick. Ipf -
When ask the officers about it they ex
cuse themselves by saying that tits impos-
sibleto enforce the necessary higfehfc dis
ciplihe among theyolunteers. Neither the
company officers nor the men, they say,
win submitito those sanitory regulations
without which it is impossible to preserve
the health of the command. This plea, TO
my certain knowledge, is not well founded.
There is the First Regiment Georgia Regu-
lars, Col. Williams, aud the Fifteenth Reg
iment Georgia volunteers, Col Thomas,
where the most rigid rules are enforced
and cheerfully obeyed by all the officers
and men, The camps are swept daily, and
all refuse matter of every description is ta-
ken beyond the lines and burnt. The re-
suit is that these regiments enjoy almost
complete exemption from all kinds of dis
ease except those of an infectious charac-
ter, which cannot well be guarded against
in the camp, and such as are incident to
a change Of water. Col. Thomas regiment
is freshin the service, andhns to ruu the
gauntlet of the measles, colds and bowel
affections; but beyond such disorders it is
exceedingly healthy. Col. Williams which
served three months on Tybee Island, and
has become Injured to camp life. is singu-
larry healthy. In a certain Mississippi reg
iment, on the contrary, where every man is
permitted TO do as he likes, ttOo-thirds cJthe
entire command are on the sick list, tOhiie the
deaths hGUe reached as high as nine IN one
day. You will not be surprised to hear
that the Colonel the regiments now un-
der arrest. .t.t.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

~ -sE'SlAL NV1lCL5 Dpupio Iue ADoNeE EAfess
AS-YeaTly Advertising on reasonable terms, aeeor-
ding to the space occupied and the changes
made.
aliadvertisementsfr0mt transient parsons or strang
ers. 70 be paid for IN advance. i4s5l
Business Cards not exceeding lines SO per year,
or So for Ex MONTHS but for shorter period nothing
will be counted les than square.
The privilege Of Annual Advertising Is limited to
the Advertiser own Immediate business; and all
advertisements for the benefit Of other prsonB as
ofauetiol sales and real estate sent in by them muDA
be paid for It the usual mates. - ~ ilsil3= iI
GSsAdHnFt s1ments net accompanied with Writte.I
directions win b inserted unt forbid and charged
Notes far Political Meetings to be charged in all
cases at full rates
Marriages, Noticesof Funerals and an nouncements
Of sermons. 80 cents each. noy1I-'59
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
Missouri MiningCOmpany.

Incorporated Feb. 22d, 1851,
CAPITAL STOCES.................. 50 OO, 900.
EINHIs COMPANY is FORMED FOR THE PUR-
Il pose Of advancing tho great mining interests Of
our State. We DO not profess to be governed by
purely phlanthropic motives in initiating this en-
terprtse. We believe that the stock can be made to
pay large dividends, and at the time real
good accomplished and greater progress made In de-
yeloping and making known the astonishing mineral
amount Of our capital invested in any other busnesS.
We shall make the ofice of our Company com.
pete mining bureau Of the mineral resources OF the
State. We have power under our charter TO pur-
chase and sell mineral lands wherever located in
Missouri. Great inducements will be offered to cap
italists and mining adyenturers who desire to pur.
chase and work paying mines, by dealing with this
We respectfully solicit the attention of all who
have mineral lands for sale to send ms statement
Of the same describing the kind OF minerals their
lands the number Of acres the location, and the low
est cash price they willing to take for said lands
We shall work only such mines as pay largely, but
shall open and prove most Of the lands we sell Tho
books for subscription to the stock are now open at
tho Ofice Of the Company, Main street, northwest
corner Of Locust, over Merchants Bank, entrance
No q Locust street. All whe feel an interest inthis
subscribe. Those wishing stock, living out of tho
city, can secure Il by enclosing ten per cont the
amount wanted to tho PRECEDENT or Treasurer.
Henry ps Bacon, Hsqs7 siatthsw Batisr, Esq,
TsisPS S515 IIhf1s, I5.s5S $sss;s
Henry D. Bacon, L.V. Bogy.
NJ. BUTLER, Treas, u ALFRED cLAPP, Pres't.
The above prospectus has uplto this date been
published 10 only of leading papers for ten
days No extra efforts to get stock taken have been
maie; yet the public 30 well appreciate the sound
ness OF the enterprise that two hundred thous-
and dollars Of the stock has already taken. We
would briefly state that the shares are sos each paid
in full, without further liability; transferable by de-
livery; registered only when dividends arc received
Any person having money to spare can, by the pur-
chase OF shares in the Missouri Mining Company
make IN investment that will pay largely, and hold
stock that Is readily converted into cash loss
answered. mhS0-d&w2n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
Henry D. Bacon, L.v. Bogy.
NJ. BUTLER, Treas, i ALFRED CIAPP, Pres't.
Interesting News!
Anew Oil Wen Just Discovered


But n Small Amount Required for ev-
Il cry one to take n Share
Every 90 cents invested ,ciH yield 81. ,gorth
q IN ADVANCE OF THE NEW HIGH TARIFF.
100 CASES OF NEW. SPRING AND SUMMER
lOO DRY GOODS
have Just been received which the subscriber 6 able
TO sell for less than half their original value.
Besides many other goods received. he will only
nentOn1b0 pieces of Silk Of all the latest styles at
all prices, some as low so cts per yard worth at
least 81 and Plain Silks as low as $40 per yard.
2S pieces Of Plain Black Silks for Dresses and Man
tillas.
Dress Goods, large and varied assortment Some
Travelling Dress Goods for only SO per yard worth at
least 20c. il-i -t- a'fE EL sti
lawns and Lawn Robes, plain and figured Bereses
and Berege Robes.
Double width grey, black and white Bsreges for
shawls and busters; some worth 81, for only 90 cts
c6aIlies and Delaines Gughams and ChintEes,
large stock; some ~ dirk French ChintEes for
yard worth At least sc, and light Chintzes
sITAwLsEIoO Grape shAwls. all coiors, from 8 to
80 dollars piece: 20 Twisted SIlk shaElg,
stylesi 100 Stella shaWls, some AZ low a 81.
y SIX and Cloth Dusters and oloaks at all prices
for Ladies' and Misses.
Prehch Lace Nantes Of an the latest styies.5i-
AlArge stock OF Embroideries and White Goods.
500 doz Ladies' Hose, some worth 16c, for ~ cts
Parasols. Hoop Skirts and corsets, large stock.
DOMBST1CS.-Rast coloted PTihts, (Wartanted,)
RsE SSss IL saf a
widths and qualities. Irish Linen and Linen Table
Cloths at all prices.
lcARPEFs.l75 pieces ofIngrain, 3 ply and super.
A good assortment Of Boys' Ready Made Clothing,
and many other goods, too numerous 10 mantonB ali
OF which have been bought for cash from 1mporterS
ALEX, HEYMAN,S
ap2 1SI Main st, Wheeling. Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

ing Bureau at Richmond, under the Ell
.cient direction of Major Ferguson, is al.
ready supplying the army with early lots
Of winter clothing to the extent Of its fa-
cilities. Eight thousand overcoats have
already been supplied to single division
of the army in Western Virginia. The Sc
ysrities of the weather in the mountains
arc reported to be extraordinary, there
having been several short spells of freezing
weather, with appearance Of ice, in the vi
cinity-of General Lees enoampment. The
competition of funscrupuloust traders stillex-
lists, and is likely to be made the subject of
the most stringent measures on the part of
the War Department. Thepolicy of Impress
ing the cotton mills and woollen manufac-
turers into the public service, it says, is not
a remote one, and may become speedy ne
icessity should the speculations of traders
in soldiers clothing be carried to further
extremities. The War Department has al
ready detailed from the army operatives to
be employed in q number of the cloth
factories. pig- i5. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
fonAcoo WA1TEp.

In calling attention to an appeal from
an officer in General Lees corps for to-
bacco and whisky the Richmond Dispatch
of September 10 says the tobacconists of
Richmond especially could render golden
service toitheir country, by placing each at
the command Of the proper authorities a
small portion of the weed. 1t suggests
that the authorities ought to see 70 this
matter, bnt the same time sees no reason
why private itberality should not come to
the rescue! i95h76l t.4s oe
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
aailpg utelliaelrter
TERMs or ApYERTIsING.

rWELyE Bonn LrxEs or NoHPAHE1, CoR ozE ucH, )oE
LESS, MAKE SoUARE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
From the Charleston Mercury, August 22.l

From the Charleston Mercury, August 22l
The terrible sanitary condition of our
army upon the Potomac is matter of
painful interest to the whole people of the
Confederate States. There are few iii tho
Confederate States who have not near rel
atives at Manassas or on the Mississippi.
And those who have not, should be there
themselves. The frightful condition of the
camp is subject OF universal interest and
alarm. In the spirit of Spartan fortitude
we are willing that our troops should be
sacrificed, if need be, in the cause of the
country. But that they should fall victims
to the mismanagement of an inefficient de-
par:ment, is utterly uncomfortable. 1t is
not our business to depOse and REFORM
BUTT is.6Rr duty to expose that inefticiency
which is disastrous to the public welfare.
Tenithousand lives are now in jeopardy
through this folly. The fruits of the great
battle of Manassas have been sacrificed to
this almost criminal fatuity. Its time to
be done with it. The country must be
served, and personal predilections on the
part of our authorities must no longer con-
troll our destinies and mar our proceedings.
The State is not to be sacrificed to fInCies.
How much longer is favoritism and folly to
sacrifice lives and obstruct our arms r
Mothers. fathers, widows all cry aloud,
and plead for those they love. .t
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30
souTHERN NEWS.

Extracts from Late RIohmond and
H Charleston Papers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

.cc1i- 1ngnst9s,I
aI,regret to say there is a great deal Of
sickness in the, army. This Is not a,
healthy country at this season Of the year
This remark applies to all the counties Dor.
dering on the Potomac from the Great Falls
down The Presidents of the United States
have found it necessary for several years
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

TERRIBLE RAVAGEs ny DISEASE is THE REBEL
ARNY on TIE POTOMAC.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

The Richmond Examiner Of September
10 saws it viii only be by the exertion of
the utmost diligence that tue wants of the
rebel army in the way of shoes can be sup
piled by winter, and concurs with the shoe
merchants of Richmond in recommending
the discharge from the army of all sons OF
ST. Crispiu, in order that the needed arti-
Giles may be supplied BY their joint exsF-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

a'' Upwards OF sra, 100000
fLo.ses have been paid by tho Rtna Insurance 90.
inths past Il years.
PIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
Rial aseeDte At terms consistent with sOlVsncy and
fair profit.
E,n,eSdfat,safiO gfpsH % iH.HTanescf D DWELLLNGS
asd C5HteaEt J6r terms ef one To- fVe years.
,rhe prOervss OF this Corporation has been stable
and uninterrupted through seasons Of financial sun
shns and st0rmOr 10 or exempt tFpm
sweeping eOhfag agTatiOns aud ne n.Fster. Be
pribnF eStAb on cash bal5l the itFdqble4 OF
the credit system Affect Us In no mNteriN particular
During Ehard timesi the security Of reliable InEu-
anee & an I'm pUFaiiye duty-the ability OF property
hoiders to sustain loss being then much tessened.
PoIioies Issued without delay, and All business at
tended TO with dispatch and fidelity, BY
ofico over the Bank Of Wheeling.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

SUPPLIES FOR THE REBEL ARNY-PROvIsIoN
..5 4e5 BoR THE REBELS. al
The Richmond Enquirer of September Z
says if the war is long one the people of
the Southern Confederacy will be called
upon to look ahead and find substitute
for the quantity of Northwestern bacon
they have used, and the want of which,
since the blockade, has caused them so
much inconvenience. Every effort that
possibly can will be made to increase the
amount of pork usually raised in the
Southern Confederacy, but it doubts wheth-
er enough can be made to prevent, during
another wear, the same Inconvenience to
which they are at present subjected. The
Southern States possess beef of the best
quality and in any number, and the indt-
cations are that It will be of finer quality
this season than usual Now, all we have
to do, says the Engttirkr, is to pickle or
salt this Article in large quantities, and the
demand for bacon will be lessened fully
thirty or forty per cent. M if
A correspondent of the Richmond Dis
patch, writing from Fairfax Court House,
September 10, says that many of the far
mers and merchants of the neighboring
counties have wagons at the various en-
campments filed with provisions and arti-
cIes of merchandise. for which they de-
mand the most exorbitant prices. In ma
ny instances whiskey has been sold pri
vateIy to soldiers, and for the most ordina-
~ article only enc dollar aud half per
mint has been taken from the soldier
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-30

Messrs. Alexander Hill & Co, OF Rich
mond, advertise in the. Richmond papers
that they. would be pleased to have the
country merchants call upon them, as they
are now prepared to furnish boots and
shoes of their own manufacture. They
earnestly advise that the manufacturing
business be increased aud hope the day. is
not far distant when they will be justified
in employing from seventy to one hun
dred hands. =is-;l5s f.sl
WINTER CLOTHING EoR THB Army.
The Richmond Dispate6 of September
10th says that the rebel government Cloth
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Tom Corwin and a s'Sensation'' Reporter

The eager news-monger sent up his card
and was conducted to Mr. C.s chamber. He
introduced himself, and i'll compliance with
courteous invitation. seated himself. After
the customary compliments. oiled with lit
tie lip service, the correspondent suddenly as
founded Mr. c. by saving he came TO see il
Mr. Corwin couldn't 'ttell him something abou,
himself and Mr. Lincoln. Sir said Mr. c.,
i did not understand you. What is it you
,ould like to know p why, something a
bout Mr. Lincoln-his cabinet-and yourself.
On ah YES quoth c. We'll, I'll tell you.
sir, as for Mr. Lincoln, l don't know anything
about him, but as for myself,lll tell you con
identially, but you mustn't put it in your pa
per. Now I'll tell you. Last night stole
Two silver watches-silver watches, mind you.
for don't steal gold watches. The night be-
fore stole six, and the night before that
stole two, and gave some of them to the
niggers about here. I'm in the h ,bit of steal
ing silver watches to give to the niggers-
Now don't put that in your paper, sir, for it
might injure me. It's confidential. Good
morning, sir Now anybvj, would imagine
that such rebuff would cause a thin skinned
man to commit suicide but what will you
say when informed that the same chap met
MIR Corwin the next day, and taking him a.
side, expressed desire that Mr. c. would tell
him whether Judge Taney had really resign
ed My dear fellow said Mr. C., pathetical
ly, the death of friend and the resignation
of judge are such melancholy themes, !
can't bear to think of them. Good morning.
sir
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Washington Laying the Corner Stone OF
the Capitol.

A correspondent of the Bangor Wing tells
the following very interesting anecdote of
Washington
"Recent events have recalled very forciblv
to my mind the following incident, which may
perhaps prove interesting to many of your
readers at the present time
Being on visit to Washington during the
recess of Congress in the spring of 1857,
walked one day with friend to view the
works which were then already in progress
for the extension of the Capitol As We
sauntered among the pillars in the basement
of the old building, We fell in with venera-
ble man, having the appearance OF country
man, who seemed to be there upon the same
business that We were. We entered into
conversation with him, and he informed US
that he was Eirginian, raised few miles
down the river, not far from Mount Vernon.
Very likely, then. We remarked, YOU NAV
recollect General Washington Perfectly
WE'LL he replied. Indeed, saw him when
he laid the foundation of this building. |
was but boy, then he continued. but re-
member very distinctly how he looked as he
stood in this way over the stone, and settled
it III its place with a pry. 1t was huge
stone, and as placed. it must have required
no little strength to move it, But the Cen
eral was a very athletic man, and moved it
apparently with ease. There was number
Of boys there from our neighborhood, and it
was a standing marvel to US all,how the Gen.
eral moved that stone. A few days after,thc
General happened to be riding by our school
house on horseback, as We We're playing out
side. We all pulled off our hats to him, and
he stopped his horse for amoment,and spoke
to US very pleasantly. One of the boys cried
out, Please, General, tell us how it was you
moved that great stone, up yonder, the other
day Why, boys said he, smiling, did |
move the stone?' 'C yes, Generally moved
it. We all saw YOU well, boys said the
Ge:eral, looking very serious and speaking
slowly, shaking his long finger at us as he
spoke, do you see hat nobody rer more>
that stone again r'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Lincoln and Secession.

The following article appeared as editoria
in the Springfield Ill.,) State Journal. A
that paper is edited by nephew of President
Lincoln the statements may be considered as
semi-official
that the Union will be dissolved whenever
the South Carolina Secession Convention
passes a resolution to that effect. The I'm
ion cannot be dissolved by the passage Of re-
solutions. South Carolina may resolve that
she is no longer part Of this Union; she
may hold secession meetings, mount dlsun-
ion cockades, plant Palmetto trees, make
Palmetto flags, trample under foot the glori-
Gus flag of our country and proclaim from
the housetops her treason and her shame,
but al, this will not dissolve the Union.
She may compel her citizens to resign Of
fetal places held under the federal govern
ment-she NAV close her courts and post Of
fees, and put her own people to great deal
of inconvenience and trouble, but she will
still be in the Union unmolestcd. She can
not get out of this Union unless she conquers
this government. The revenues must and
will be collected at her ports, and any resist
ance on her part will lead to war. At the
close of that war We can tell with certainty
whether she is in or out of the Union.-
While this government endures there can be
no disunion.
If South Carolina does not obstruct the
collection of the revenue at her ports, nor vi
olate any other federal law, there will be no
trouble, and she will not be out Of the Union.
If she violates the laws, then comes the tug
of war. The President of the United States
in such an emergency, has plain duty to
perform. Buchanan may shirk it, or the e
mergency may not exist during his admins
tration. If not, then the Union will last
through his term of office. If the overt act
on the part of South Carolina takes place on
or after lst of March, 1861, then the duty of
executing the laws will devolve upon Mr.
Lincoln. The laws of the United States
must be executcd-the President has no dis
crdionary powcr on tic sut:iect--his duty is
emphaticaly lronouared IN tie Constitution.
Mr. Lincoln wW perform thM duty. Dism
ion by armed force, IS TREASON. and treason
must anil wW be PIT dorm at oil hazards.
This mon is not, will not, and cannot be
dissolved until this government is overthrown
by the traitors who have raised the disunion
flag. Can they overthrow it? We think
not. They may disturb its peace-they may
the course of its prosperity-,hey
may cloud its reputation for stabi!ity-but
its tranquility will be restored, its prosperity
will return, and the stain upon its national
character will be transferred and remain an
eternal blot on the memory of those who
caused the disorder Let the secessionists
understand it: let the press proclaim it; let
it fly on the wings of lightning. and fall like
a thundcrbolt among those now plotting trea-
son in convention, that the Republican party,
that the grea; North, aided by hundreds Of
of patriotic men in the slave states,
have determined to preserve the Cnion.-
peacably if they can, forcibly if they must"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

0F Erastus Corning. ESQ, president of
the New York Central railroad. was on Wis
it to B4tfalo lately, and during the time he
mad occasion to look at the track of the road
On one Of these occasions, says the Rrpub-
lie. he went along the track alone, aud white
looking around in the vicinity of The flag
mans station. out came Patrick flag in hand.
singing out, "Halloo there, you misther, YOU
lame man, be getting off the track wild your
self. Did We think we're afther paving for
the likes of all sich as yees that get across
our track and be killed ?" Mr. c. was fairly
convulsed with laughter at the manner of the
man, and he was also gratiied to see that
such careful men were stationed to watch the
interests of the road.
~ The beech tree is said to be a nom
conductor Of lightning. So notorious is the
fact, that the Indians, whenever the sky wears
the appearance of thunder storm. leave
their pursuits and take refuge under the
nearest beech tree In Tennessee the people
consider it a complete protection. DR. Bee
ton, in letter to DIR Mitchell, states that the
beech tree is never known to be struck by
atmospheric electricity, while other trees are
shattered into splinters May not knowl
edge of this afford protection to many whea
exposed?
e The school report Of the state show,
S9,697 children, of whom only 7O,25O attend
school at all there are 2754 schools, which
cost last year $246,73S, or an average of So,
35 for each pupil number Of teachers 1885
| Teachers Institutes are held in each count,
for two days every year, with very useful re-
suits.
C A skating cap for beginners havin,
been invented, with cushions to protect tn,
head in case of fail. jerks thinks it woult
be better if the cushions were put just below
the suspender buttons, behind.
! @ See next columnI