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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

A Washington letter says "Mrs. Lin
coln's morning reception, on Saturday was
well attended On Tuesday evening the
FIRST drawiug-r"om (misc"lIed levee) will
be held at the Executive mansion, and
cards of invitation to several official din
ner parties have been issued. Yet but few
Of the leading Republicans appear to be
willing to take the place of the Southern
Queens of Fashion, who have for years
given tone to metropolitan society. Could
few drawing rooms be occasionally
thrown open, it would have beneficial
effect IN consolidating Union sentiment,
and not fail to exercise salutnry effect on
our Diplomatic Corps"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

THE Richmond government has gone
through with the farce of admitting Ken
lucky 10 their Csnfs deracy. A number Of
the secessiunists assembled Mt small town
in the southern part ofthe State and went
through with certain forms preliminary L"
the nominal transfer Of the State from our
Union to the Southern Gonftderacy. The
same course was taken in Missouri. Yet
this State of Kentucky, which the rebels
claim ms theirs, has at the elections where
the Issue of Union or disuni"n has been pre-
sentrd. given overwhelming majorties
against secession. The Union party has an
immense prepoulerance in the legislature
That body has lately elected to the United
States Senate the man who was one of the
very first TO move in arming the State
against the rebels, and who has been the
most active in sustaining the Union -
About tweuty-f FIVE thousand Kentucky men
are now in the armies of the Union, aud
Kentucky members of Congress arS asking
permission for twenty thousand more to be
enlisted for twelve months service to drive
from the State every one of jeff Davis
followers Such is the State that the reb-
el government with chnrAe teristic At dacity
and impudence, Claims as theirs General
Buell will state to them some fOrcible OBJ
jections to their pretensious.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

/ VIZ have not yet seen the official dis
patches which were received By the Europa
on Wednesday last and Forwarded to Wash
iugton. We presume that we will have
them soon however, as Lord Lyons will
doubtless promptly present them. In the
mean time we nave noted the tone of the
articles in the papers brought by the ssea-
mer We publish the leader of the gov
crnment organ. The comments seem to
assume that this country desires war WIN
England. They pretend that we 0u'y
them. Taking their ideas from such sees:-
sion prints as the New York Hsnata TINS Is
true enough. But it is untrue OF our peo-
pie and of our press.
We will not undertake to say whether
they believe what they assert when they
Drotess TO think that the Secretary of State
wishes to pick quarrel with them. But
surely nothing could be further from the
truth than their assumption. 1t need not
be denied that there is good deal OF bad
feeling in this country towards England on
account of her recent treatment of US We
feel that she has not shown US that spirit OF
fairness and equity which We looked for
and which we had right to expect. Our
people have been at once grieved and in
dIqnant We are sure that if the case had
been reversed, we should have been
ashamed to treat her as she has treated US.
But the true people ofthis cOuntry-those
tho appreciate the difficulties already be-
setting US, and :bose who unite to bend all
the energies of the nation against the re-
belIion, are most DESTROYS TO avoid war
with her. 1t is sheer nonsense to say that
we have waited fur a War with her to unite
the North ana South in comm opposition
to her; for there is not an intelligent child
ten years old in this country, who is not
perfectly we'll aware that there is nothing
which the South more desires than TO see
| us pmbruiled with European power. Nor
! is there II school boy who does notpercelve
that a war with England would add i'm.
mensely to our burdens, would nflict great
suffering aud loss on US, and almost inev-
| itably result in preventing US from accom-
pIishing the very object for which we are
straining every power. Mr.. Stewards cir
cular respecting the defeuces, which the
English cite in proof of their charges, really
proves nothing. l: called attention to
subject which we all see most urgently re-
quired attention.
No American is SO insane as to desire Il
war with Great Britain at this juncture, il
it can be bonorably avoided. Nor woulr
any American, we trust, shrink from it, i
forced upon US by the unjust demands o.
England We seek no quarrel with her
But our people will brook no insult WI
propose to maintain bearing of c"lmnes'
and dignity, to preserve peaceful relations
with England if she will allow US to do sc
without dishonor to ourselves.
We shun rather than court war. But
we mean to maintain our rights in frn
and manly manner
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

JosyrH Beows, Governor of Georgia,
ia his De-sase 10 The Legislature, says,
thai Suite ''acquirglf certain forts aud
arspnais. with arms. Hmwuniriou, 90"
fsun the government Of the Uuilsd S.taeE.
GuYsrupr 10, usps the word "aequIred' 10
GuhsutulIen for that vfnSIaisA."
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
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ProDOSaIs fOr SUBSISTENCE stores.
OFFICE CONMISSAHT OF SUBSISTENCE, U =. A.
MHEELINa. A. Dec. 10. ls6l =

OFFICE CoMmSSART OF SUBSISTENCE, Q. -. A.
WHEELING, VA. Dec. To- 1851
c,EAL,rD PROPOSALS will be received at tliE
- once unit 10 O'clock 4. ". On the 2lst inst 20
furnishing subsistence for the troop prisoners @
the general Hospital at Wheeling, Va. unti u.s.
day OF March next. Each proposal must e"fnPt'
ali OF the following articles viz Mrss Pork bHsnj
Shoulders Bacon. clear Sides Fresh Beef m r1lnat
Dortns of fore aud hind quarters, (necks and shas
excluded Flour (estra) Beans, Rice Hemln "5 I
Tea Black Tea, Rio CUffee. Sugar. fineEar. ELAt
Candles, SOAp, Salt per measured bushel' Molas.S
aud Potatoes. Bids are invited on prime art'cIss'
and samples requested With each proposal. ine
articles to delivered in packages at the qlaFLtIS
Of tile trOuPs in in,:siiuients - required 1
Actual fGre required The r-t Of pacEaEvt ''i"At 70
inrJntef ia the prire OF the articles. is r IN Tet
cons not 10y 10 t'H Government OF &c Vn,ss Js
5,outhIv or NJ srl Af'sr ~ funds may lie rTce,Ss1
Ear rTup.1s ii u1'ist e"nEr. ~ Le st''ve 'I''hr
,IsnTc. rF twl rr-uauuhls -urssTrz Asei Pr'rGi,H
WIIl lie endorsed on ih Cvrnsr 'Pr"P"-s.i, anu -
directed to Capt. J. SAkSifhS,
A.-i4 wheeling, Va
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21
AlY Ready.
BOOt d. Shoe Store for Sale.

JAMES 3. MARSH havin. determined TO gait bu;;
u snes- offers for sale hi int-rcs; in the Bot aud
Shoe Store of MIr=h Y Wy nan ANS p"rSon lie:
string To- eng Lgr in this bu-ine-- will hnt This I'd
opportunity 10 do - Tn terms with any nm T m
E1r ttnn yith relrI to it, will be given by tn sub
scriber by filing on him at No 81 Nnnr2e street
Wheeling. JAME> H. NASH
Il cE-ti.IdAc25dSW Of Nj sh \ N.iNintn
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

God epar,i orr rag. and keep each star
zach stripe rs bright as now they wave,
StiII make Il lead our ranks in war,
still float above each patriots grave,
Death TO the traitor that would dare
T, trail il thrnRh the dust Of shame
All honest hearts its lot will share
Aud follow II 70 Death or Fame.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

Tup N, Y. E2pr'ss says that IL call WAS
posted 10 New York TO raise funds for The
tsllSf of ths sufferers by the ohsrlsHson are,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21

Now iSthe Tine fIc }l'<ltI,!
~ ILL PAPER. BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
w lower than elsewhere in the city. For CASH.
! will sell anything i'll the above line such uupre-
cedentedly low prices that il will be the interest
Of all who desire to buy To give call before pur-
chasing at any other establishment. | am deter.
mined to reduce my stock low possible By the
lst OF September
t...S ,[,a a -x:hll.s A. ~ nj "a - rtte<.
VII JJ;EPIL NtLOE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21
WANTED.

MAN and his wife to live in the country. The
n man should be of sober industrious habits snd
hive a knowledge of handling horses one uhoe''
standing gardening preferred ,,,,,,,-
nov2S Apply to JACOB H0RNBRonk.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The future historian, in preparing an ac-
curate narrative of the present war in this
country, cannot certainly resort to the jour
nails of the day for authentic accounts of mil
itary operations, or true statements of the
results of battles nor, judging fro the
contradictory nature of some of the bulletins
and dispatches published as coming from the
commanders of the opposing forces, can he
place much reliance even upon them. We
read of defeat in one quarter, which the
next day is proclaimed to be victory, and
vice uersa. In the, great Napoleon's time,
"to lie like bulletin" was common ex-
preston to signify the want Of confidence in
his we'll written, but eraggerative descriptions
of his triumphs, or plausible concealments af
his reyerses. But still there was always the
ground work of truth, and the public were
not far misled as to actual results. In our
newspapers frequently there is nothing but
unmitigated falsehood and barefaced mis-
statements. Street rumor, too, is continual
ly adding to the pile of lies under which the
public staggers. The truth is wanted, and
the truth alone-and the truth is best for ev-
erybody.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The New York Herald has received Rich
mond papers to the 18th inst. Active prep
aratiohs for coast defence appear to be going
on throughout the South; and collections Of
troops at different points are noticed. North
Carolina has ordered the issue of one million
of State Treasury notes. About $5.0OO,0 900
Of the $l5,000,O0O of the Confederate loan
is yet to be taken.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

According to@the Northern papers, Mr..
Sumner, the Massachusetts Senator. is get.
ting more and more furious on the subieot of
abolition, and is now coming out against
President Lincoln, and condemniny him :,
quite virulent style.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26
TE3E LOCAL NEWS

What can parents, who encourage this, or
suffer it. or yield to it, or connive at it, or
order it, expect from their children? Do
they not see that they actually teach false
hood, treachery and deceit? And if they
learn their sons to falsify their words, and to
deceive, and to rob others, can they calculate
upon any happiness or comfort themselves?
Are they so blind as not to foresee that, in
gratifying the child, they are training him
up to be useless member Of society, and
when grown to be man, one in whom no
one can place the slightest confidence. I had
a long talk with an old friend on this subject
a few days ago. He, with me, bitterly deplored
the change in Alexandria, of which have
spoken. But he poured all his reproof and
indignation upon the parcnts-and declared
that they deserved the censure-as they gen.
orally, sooner or later, experienced the pun
ishment He asked me if remembered old
Mr.. -, of our day-a man tolerably we'll
to do-with four sons, each Of whom, at the
age of fifteen or sixteen, he bound to trade.
Well, one of these boys was refractory
wanted to quit his msster-didn't like the
trade, and all the usual excuses of self.
willed lad. The master was willing to give
him up. Mol said the old man. He agreed
to go to you--the trade is . respectable and
good one-my word as well as his is pledg-
ed-He shall stay, and he shall do his duty.
He did stay-he did bis duty--hs served his
time ont faithfully, and I have heard that
Same boy, now; thriving man. honored BY
all who know him. bless his father for hav.
ing the kindness to force him to do right
just a. my old friend was about finishing his
narrative-he stopped abruptly, and pointed
out to me, across the street, q slouchy. seedy.
rowdy looking young man, with his haods in
bis bzeeches pockets. There, said he, 10 IN.
other case in point. There is the change.-
There goes young man just coming Of age.
He was taken into the employment Of an es.
Enlistment here few years ago. He worked
lazily and unthriftily for year or 20, he put
on high airs, wouldn't do this or thst-left
after he had secured full dress suit-and
there he goes, very nearly, if not quite. q
vagabond His parents mourn over his fate,
and their own infatuation and folly!
There is now, on the sideboard Of a gem
tleman in Alexandria, a modest silver cup,
which he prizes very highly. TWAS presen-
ted to him forty years ago. It bears sim
pie inscription-"T - from - and
-, widowed mother and her son-in re.
membrance.pf the kindness which urged the
mother to give the son a trade-by which
both have since lived and prospered." The
gratitude which prompted the gift was not
more heartfelt than the sympathy and affec.
ton which received it, and which will bind
in the silken cords of friendship the descen.
dants of both families, as long as Alexandria
shall last, or its people respect the memory
of their fathers.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

American affairs continue to be the subject
of general discussion in the English newspa.
pers, and their comments and opinions are
various. The great war, on this side of the
Atlantic, attracts the attention of all Euro
peans, but especially is it of importance to
the British government and people. We OBJ
serve that the London Postseverely criticises
the conduct of the Orleans princes, in volun-
teering to join in the war here.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The Democratic candidates on the Nav
YORK State ticket have issued proclamation
setting forth that they are " in favor Of vip-
orously sustaining the government in its pre-
sent struggle to maintain the cons titution
the laws and the Union, at all hazards, and
any cost of blood and treasure"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The "Barney" case is still going on in
Washington before the Orphans Court. The
police in that city are still making raids upon
the faro banks and gambling houses.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The Washington Star now estimates that
at the battle of Edwards Ferry, there were
II of the killed Federal troops buried by
their own men, SO drowned in the river in
attempting to swim the river, IT'S wounded,
and 400 or 500 prisoners or missing. aasg
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

1t is reported that Governor Berry. of
New Hampshire. has received notice from
the Secretary of War that the government
has an abundant aupply Of horses and wa
CONS, and that no more are rennirad
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The last accounts by telegraph from the
neighborhood Of Edwards Ferry, state that
the Federal pickets have crossed the river
and report that the Confederates were appa
rently mounting guns upon fort beyond
the Ferry, and from the camp fires visible
are supposed to have considerable force in
the vicinity.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The Oonfederates are busy at Norfolk con-
structing sword6sh vessel, after the stvlc
OF the Manassas. of New Orleans, intended
to run down and sink the federal vessels at
Fortress Monroe and Newport News.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The prices of wood and coal are increas.
Nng. We hope that wood from the adjacent
country will be allowed to be brought to
town.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

At midnight on the Oath, there was con-
tinued firing at the mouth Of the Monocacy.
1t was caused by division of the Federal
troops firing shells at Confederate camn.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The New York Herald; comments ON the
ARRIVAL ~ this country, and their stay in the
south, Of. two members of the British Par.
Lament, and expresses the opinion that "tbev
came to America solely for political purposes,
ana to make themselves as we'll acquainted
as possible with the position of the confede-
racy under JEFF. Davis, with view to its re-
cognition by Great Britain.''
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The N. 7. Herald states that the. IJn;tea
States land forces now amount to five I'm,
dred and twelve thousand men!
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

In consequence of the condition of affairs
on the lower Potomac, the Federal force on
the Maryland side, below Washington, has
been largely increased.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The FUEL MARKEr.-The Fuel Market is
brisk for retail business, with limited sup.
ply; coal coming down the Canal slowly, and
but little Wood passing the Confederate bat
teries on the lower Potomac. We quote re-
tail prices as follows:-
Wood.-Pine SIS y cord; Oak Sc p cord.
Cool.-Anthracite White Ash $6.25 ID
ton; Red Ash $3.50; Cumberland, fine, 81;
run of mine IS; lump Sc.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

Correspondence from New Granada con-
firms the statements relative to the expulsion
of the monks and nuns from Bogota and IL
confscation of their property. Is
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The CIrr MARxEr.-As usual upon .iSa-
turday, the City Market this morning was
quite brisk. supplies being larger than on
any other day during the week. Buyers
were quite numerous, and supplies very good
considering the times. Prices ranged a.
follows: Beef l29l5c; Mutton l2c. y H.;
Pork lOc.; Irish Potatoes 30937c. p peck;
Tomatoes BIC. p peck; Sweet Potatoes 37@
4oc % peck, and other articles in proportion.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26
The RIVERSIDE OF Silence

The RIVERSIDE OF Silence
reigns undisturbed at the wharves of the
city south Of King street-a few coasting
vessels, ana number of PUNCHES, are laying
up Sin ordinary" until the Potomac is open
ed. An occasional vessel drops alongside
a wharf-having been permitted to pass the
works of the Confederates on the river-but
this occurs seldom, and generally the only
signs Of life in the vicinity is passing stroll
ler-a few "sedentary fishermen" and the
U. S. Brig Perry lying quietly in the dis.
lance.
At King street, the hourly arrival of
steamers from Washington makes that
point busy scene compared with the
wharves on either side.
North of King street, the U. s. storehouses
and the soldiers and employees about them.
prevent the sombre appearance of desolation
which reigns ON the other side from having
sway, but even here within the past few days
business has been much less active.
AT the Coal Wharves, there is small
show of briskness-but that too has almost
died out since the closing of the Potomac.
The U. S. steamer Pensacola 10 anchored
off the foot Of Princess street. :. sq.~,.e
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The MARKETs.-There is, Of course, moth,
ing at all doing in Wholesale way in the
regular city trade-ths entire business of tho
town, except occasionally army and suffers
supplies being confined to the limited retail
business necessary to supply the inhabitants
of this city, and its immediate suburbs-a
little trade. too, had been, until the closing
of the river, maintained with lower Mary
land, by means Of wood vessels and oyster
boats. but that has now ceased We quote
the leading articles Of retail trade as.follows;
Flour. per barrel, $6.50@$8 for Super and
Family. Corn Meal per bushel 80 ets., Ba-
con. shoulders, 9@loc; middling l2(9l3c.;'
hams l2(0l5c. atl .&eas; K ~. .
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The YOUTH -
Yielding like wax, the impressive folly bears
Rough to reproof, and slow to future cares.
FRANCIS.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

Cereus in vitium flecti, monitoribus asper.
HORACE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-30

LATEST NEW 8!
THE AFFEEE. ON THE MIS-
SESSEpPi.

Commodore McKeans dispatches are
received at The Navy Department. Capt
Pope of the Richmond, reports the hole
made in her by the ram, was feet be-
low the water line and 5 inches in cir
cumterence. At the first alarm the crew
coolly repaired to quarters, and as the
ram passed abreast the Richmond the en-
tire fort battery discharged at her, with
what effect it was impossible to discover
in the darkness; a red light was shown as
. signal Of danger, aud the squadron was
under way in p very few minutes, the
Richmond covering the retreat. The
Preble wen, over the bar while the Vim
comes and the Richmond grounded. The
tnnmy are now coming down the river
W th five steamers.
They commenced firing ut us while
we returned the fire from our port bat
terry, our shot however falling short Will
their shells burs, on all sides of US.
At m the enemy ceased firing and
withdrew up the river. Capt. Pope re-
ports the Vincennes and Richmond both
atfoat and the leak of the former SO re
duced that the small engines kept her
free.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-30

Washington, October 28.

Washington, October 28.
The government has been furnished
with a copy Of n dispatch datee St. Louis,
9th, and with one received from Gen.
Fremont's headquarters, daten Saturday,
as follows Yesterday afternoon, Maj.
Seagonyeat, at the head Of my guards.
made most brilliant charge upon bo-
dy # the enemy drawn up in line Of bat
tie at Springfield. 1000 or 1920 strong.
Major Sorgoine routed them and clear d
them from the toMn, boisted the national
flag upon the Court House and retired
upon a reinforcement which he has al
ready Joined Our loss is not great
This successful charge against such very
large odds is n noble example to the ar-
my.
Our advance will occupy Springfield
tonight. The number Of the body guard
ives 500.
(Signcd,) Brig. Gen. ". X. STONE.
CAMP RICHARDSON, BOLIVAR. Polk Co.,
Mo. Oct. 26.
Especial to ST. Louis Republican. :
Gen. Fremont's staff arrived at Bolivar,
Polk Co., Is miles from Camp Morrisy,
and encamped this evening on the out
skirts Of the town. Bolivar. like nearly
all the towns in Southern Mo-, is almost
entirely deserted, the stores being NIL
closed and many Of the houses aban-
doned.
Col. Cars Sd Illinois cavalry, and
Maj Hoiman's sharpshooters have left
here for Springfield, and one regiment of
SigeI's division depart by forced marches
for Springfield a; daylight tomorrow
morning, and will probably arrive there
in the evening. Gen. McKlnstry was
two miles north of Warsaw last night.
Gen. Pope WAS this side of the Usage
river and Hunter in advance of him, Ill
marching to this point.
understand that in the coming battle
Lane and Sturgis will haze the left wing,
Hunter the right, Asboth the main col
unn, and McKins.ry will form the re-
serve, Sigel taking the advance.
Nothing further from Price, and no
news from McCulloch.
Ripton, Mo. Oct %.
Gen. Kennedy, who has just returned
to Sedaia from Prices army, saws that
Prices men are much dissatisfied at the
prospect of leaving The State and that
they will force him to mako stand with
in our borders.
On the other hand it is asserted that
Gen johnson has left Kentucky to lake
command of Prices AID McCulloch's for
ces, and that before leaving that State he
| sent couriers to Price and McCulIoch di-
recting them to fall back into Arkansas
and not give Fremont battle until lie
could reach thrm,
Gen. Kennedy says that Fremont will
have much larger force to contend a.
gainst than he imagines.