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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20
Battle at bonneville, Mo hree
Hundred Rebels Killed

ST. Louis, Juue 1912 p. M.-The
Democrat just received the following dis
patch from Jefferson city:
Ar. Gordon, of ST. Louis, and other
gentlemen ON above, give tue foil, wing
account OF the battle If BoOuyiIIe.
Gen. Lyon landed four miles below Boon.
VILE, aud opened q heavy cAuuunade
against the rebels, who retrented and dis
persed into an adjacent wood, from whence.
hidden behind the bushes and trees. thew
opened brisk fire on our ironps. Gen.
Lyon then ordered hasty retreat to the
o0atsi aud the rebels, encouraged bv this
movement, rallied and allowed tue troops
into wheat field Gen. Lyon now halted.
and faced his troops about, aud triugiug
the whole force of his artillery to Genr.
opened murderous ere on the rebels.
three hundred of whom were killed. The
GalapCe fed In all directions, leaving their
arms on the field. Geu. Lyon then moved
forward, and took possession OF Boonvilie.
Gen. Price was seized with q violent
dinrrhea at the beginning Of the battle,
anu was taken on board the steamer and
carried 70 his home III Charlton.
Gov Jackson viewed the battle from n
distant hill, and f1rd for parts unkuown
alter the defeat OF his forces.
There IL great rejoicing among Union
men here, aud the Stars and Stripes are
hoisted on the capitol. Guns are being
fred, and the Star SpangIed BANNER Is
being played by tue regimental band.
Scouting parties will be sent out in nil
directions Tomorrow to cut of the retreat
Of the rebels. -
The Steamer J:C. Swou has arrived with
two cannon, ammunition AZ artillerymeu,
headquarters.
john Fitzpatrick, one of the most vio.
lent Sccessionists in this State, took tie
oath of allegiance to the O. S. Government
in presume of alllthe officers to.nnY.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

BALTIMORE, june ia regiment from
BufeIo via ElnirA aud Northern PENN.
Central road. passed through here to Wash.
iuFtUu this morning.
The NOrfOik boat came up with the
Stars and Stripes at half mast this morn
ing in honor of the remains of Mai. Win
thrUP, which was on hoard. .to4
An officer from Fort Monroe says that the
trial of Federal cannon at the Rip Raps
yesterday, was highly successful. Many of
the shots passing clear over Sewells Point
and fell into the channel between the Point
and Crtney Island, one bali burst over the
enemy's works and produced a sensation
there. The men could be seen mounting
horses and Fastening OF.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

Bs5- Enthusiastically was one of the
dnilcst, LATEST days we ever encountered,
1t was duller, even, apparently, than the
day before, or the day before that; people
sat in their stores with their feet upon
tables AMI hFgh stouIs reading the papers
AMI slapping at the dies, which are now
beginning to be troublesome. Tue only
lively things were the hundreds of Gags
with which the south wind dllliel aud
which earled aud sqnirmed gracefully uu-
der the embraces of the invisible element.
Business OF all descriptions is at a stand
still aud nobody seems to lie doing anything
bat lOatiHg. Wepassrda mercantile house
ON Nam street yesterday and found two OF
the employees drawing cuts who should
weigh sack of rags,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20


WASHINGTON, June I9.AAccounts Of mn
entirely reliable character, were this morn
ing received from Poolsville, dated 0 o'clork
last night, states that Col. Stone was still
there and not at Leesburg, as heretofore
frequently reported
Yesterday afternoon the enemy attempt-
ed to make crossing at Goose Creek.
having arrived opposite ElWard's Ferry, in
force, estimated BY officers in commnniI of
the guard thcre, at from 500 to 900. They
mnde-us of n Ferry bont, which they had
Withdrawn from tue Potomac river. Col.
Stone had given orders. rs he himself COM
municntes, that it any attempt was made
10 move the boat, FIRE should be opened on
u In compliance with these ORDER, Lieut.,
Hasfrouch fired from his twelve poundcr
held howitzer, n spherical case sl1ot, which
hurst directly in range aud covered the
ooat with shower of bullets and frag-
tnents. The effect was excellent, the horse
OF a wounded officer leaped overheard aud
the boat was rapidly drawn back TO shore.
The enemy then formed liue along I e
crest OF the bank and commenced firing.
hut few well directed spherical case shots
dispersed them and sent them flying
toward Leesburg.
Among other mere rumors which have
found the press, is that the Ohioans took
tue enemy's masked battery at Vienna.
equally untrue is the report that prevails
of having taken quiet possession of Fair
fax Court House. There is ottivial autbori.
ty for this denial.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

ESrA NOrEp sEcssstosrsr cAFrvarp-
yesterday about three o'clock, six pIcks,s
from Grafton, who had been sent ON, inn
the country back of Phillippi, ran into n
camp of secessiOnists most unexpectedIv
and were Immediately surrounded. Tbsv
fought their way out without man being
nuF'' although two of them had their hor-
ses shot under them. They returned to
Phillippi and reported to the camp, aud
shortly after large force was sent out
They came across the camp and dispersed
the FascaIs, who fed in every dfrsctiou.-
They were pursued, and several s,rasslers
picked up, among them was no Less a per.
SonaRe than Ex-Governor Joseph johnson.
who was captured in full regimentals. He
was brought into Grafton last night, where
his arrival created quite sensation.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

Thefoilowinsii anextract rom aIetterwri,ten by
the P"st0rufa Baptist Church tothO journal and
Messenger Cincinnati, Ohio, and speaks volumes in
favor Of that world-ronowlied meLfeine-AIRs WINS
LOWS SOoTHESo syrup ron cHILnREN TEETBNu:
Wssee an Advertisement in yonreolumns of Mrs
winsIOW's Soothing syrup. Now we never said .
wOrdin favor Of patent medicine before In our life
1ut E0 feel compelled 70 say a. y0hr readers thai
thtsis no hnnbug-wE HAVE TRIED II, AND Know IT Il
successful medicines Of the day because il 10 one d
tue best. And those OF your readers who have ba
6ies s,nt do better than to lay in supply"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

CHICAGO. juno la.-sturges' rifles LEI,
this evening for Cincinnati. Sehaumbnck's
cavalry here, and Capt. Bankers dragons
at Cairo, are under marching orders 10 pro-
coed to Grafton, Va.
The Tribune h.s intelligence that Col.
Curtis I'd Iowa Regiment, learning That
the se'cssionists At Savannah, No thirty
north of 81. Joseph, had driven out or i'm
Prlsoned oil tho Union mcu in town, went
there on Monday with 800 troops, AM after
a slight serimmage, in which 2 rebels were
killed. put things to rights, disarmfna the
secessionists, aud giving their nuskets TO
the Upion men.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20
FROM GRAFTON.
rsFecial Correspondence of the 1n.slllseneer1
GD.r.,o,. -, ~ 800,

ESPECIAL correspoudsnee of the IntelIlEencer1
GRAFTON. June 10, 1851.
All is excitement to-day in about Head
Quarters. Capt. Trimhle's company yes-
terday proceeded to Evansville, for the
purpose OF intercepting the Southern mail.
and have not yet heen heard from. Mes.
sengers from Phillippi, this morning, re-
port that picket from Col. Steadman's
Regiment was fired upon by Secession
company. Two men were killed, one MISS
ing and one received some four bullets, one
OF which took effect in the breast causing
however, only very slight wound. 1t is
reported here to-day that Gen'I Morris has
ordered Colonel Dumont with his Regi-
ment to advance towards Romney.-
The impression is general that Gen Morris
has done this in order TO get rid of the an
noyauce that he has been subjected to by
tue frequent alarms, and acquisitions made
on him for achievements by this man Du-
mont. The command of Col. D. have been
ordered to take thee days provisions with
them. II would not surprise me much If
the Colonel would be on the sick list in a
day or so. It is positively stated that the
companies comprising the first Virginia
regiment will be concentrated at Grafton
or PhilliPpi this week
II Is customary for newspaper correspon-
dents TO say that events of nu Important
character are at hand. Let the custom be
what it may, the next forty.eight hours
will develop movements Of the greatest i'm
port.
I 6nd many changes have been made
ON the b, & o. R. R., and many more are
likely to take place soon. was inform
ed to-day that AIr. Iohletzell, Chief
Clerk to Master of Transportation, Smith,
was expected on tue road soon, for the
purpose of fixing and adjusting, and as
right places. MAC
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20
The Rebels Take Possession of
Piedmont. J


GRAFTON, June l9,-The rebel forces
from Rotniey burned the railroad bridge
over New Greek, 20 miles west of Cum
berland; early this mOrning, and mnrched
on to Piedmont, which place they now
hold. The telegraph wires enst of Pied
mond were cut by them. Their number
is vnriously estimated at from 1000 To 4UUO.
Notice WIS given Of their sppruaCh to town,
ana the citizens were preparing to leave,
when our ihfOrmautleft. All the engines
belonging 10 tho B. 4 o. Railroad, were
hired up and sent west to Grafton. The
greatest excitement prevailed, and n COM
phny OF citizen soldiers, who were guard.
ing the bridges, were reported killed. On
the approach of The rebels to Piedmont.
the operator closed the telegraph ollice and
lied, and we have no means of ascertain.
ing what damage is being done. Commu.
nicntiOn by rnil between Cumberland aud
this place is now cut off.
GRAFTON, June l9.-Information Thought
to be reliable says, 1900 troops are in the
neighborhOod of Beverly and PhfIIippi,
and that an attack will be made ON the lat
ter place. There can he no dOnht but the
rebels in WesIhrn VirgiRin have been
largely reinforced, and some grand move.
nient is contemplated. The Federal troops
viii be equal to any emergency. Large re-
Inducements will probably reach here ia "a
few days. A force sufficient to gnnrd Cheat
River Bridge has been sent forward from
here.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

WAsHiSoToS, June is-The 27th, Col
gEinstein, and the 26th, Col. Small, Pcun'a
regiments, arrived here to-iiay. 900 els
Two companies of the list n. L. regi.
ment, left the Navy Yard yesterday, in the
steamer Mt. Vernon, for Port Tobacco, Md,
from which point army supplies have been
furnished TO Virginia rebels The 4ih Pa.
regiment broke camp to-day and moved
into Virginia.
Prof. Lowe experimental with his army
balloon this afternoon, on the Columbia
army grounds, and made number of as
tensions. Those who accompanied him
were Sup't Burns and Mr.. Parkinson
II has been Rscertlined that there are
about $4,000 troo at Manassas Junction.
under command ofGsu. BsauFegard. They
are IN condition bordering on stnrvs-
ton. The rebels have pressed every
thing into their service that could in any
way be useful, and persons objectins TO
such proceed Igs had their property con-
fscated, and were compelled to fee.
JED. DAVIS was at Manassas Junction
yesterday. tits said the rebels are erect
Ing batteries at the White House, on the
Potomac, and last night there were hoo
troops lher,j of these 800 have since Joined
the troops ut Manassas Junction.
hestenmers seen in tue James River,
ere probably rarrytng guns to be transpor.
ted TO Yorktown.
Capt. Smith, Of the Typographical Engi.
neers, who had been rerUnnoiterfng, is OF
ne opinion that the plan Of the lemy IL TO
occupy the district between Hampton and
Yorktown. ~.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

JEFHERsoN CRY, June lB.-PeopJe Iiv-
ing near Syracuse have arrived to-day,
saying that 500 State troops, retreatihg
from Bonneville, with 8 cannon, reached
Syracuse yesterday. They said they were
going to draft men from that neighbor-
hood, and would take at least every one
who could furnish a horse
Various reports as to the number of
killed were in-vague. The probabilities
are that about $50 were killed. There is
no possible doubt that a battle was fought,
and the State forces completely ronted !;
but the Telegraph being out of order be-
tween here and Bonneville, ne cannot get
entirely authentic accounts of the affair.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

WAsuISorox, June Lit is proper to
state, to avoid misrepresentation, that the
suggestion for a meeting of Editors, to
consult in relation TO the transmission of
war news, so as to not enbarrass the oner-
ations Of the Government, &C., came from
an official source, aud was telcgrtphed bv
tue reporter of the Associated Press by re-
quest, and rs q matter affecting both the
public and private interests.
Hon. Joseph l.. Williams, formerly a
Member of Congress from Tennessee, has
been appointed an Associate Justice for
Dacotnh Territory.
CnPt. Budd, commanding the resolute.
has arrived here, bringing the brize
schooner BuenN Vista, seized in st. Mhry's
river. HealsO captured two other vessels.
named the Bachelor and H. Day. The for
MGR had disTegarded warning giveu sew
eral days ago, deceived Capt. Rowan by
false statements. and was found by Cant.
Budd, concealed on the Maryland side of
the Potomac, opposite Matthias Point, Mt a
place where il was convenient for crossing.
The Day belonged to the snme owners.
Capt. Bndd has Detained her for his own
use at Naujemay, where just such a vessel
is needed.
Quarter Master General Meirs publicly
invites proposals for the construction If
Rnn boats on The Western waters, for the
defence Of the Mississippi river.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

B-oaoASlzs--Lt has been suggested
to Us that the military spirit has declined
since the departure of the troops from this
city. aud we are requested to urge upon
our people the importance of organizing
and drilling new companies. Although
there my lie no call for anything outside
of regularly ealisted soldiers, the time will
CONS when the knowledge which our peo-
PIE can now acquire, will be available. We
ought to have at least Al regiment of home
guards, now under drill, instead of which
We have not a single company. We hope
our citizens will wake up their sleeping
energies, and go iuto the work with spirit.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

LExISoTON, KY, June 1s.-ssua,or An
drew johnson, OF Tennessee, arrived here
yesterday, en- route for Washington. He
made three hours speech, last night, 10
!" very large audience. flvoriug positive
and unconditional maiutenunce of the
General Government. He said that East
Tennessee would never leave the Union, If
armed to prevent snhjugatinn. His Ie-
marks were well received and warmly mp.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

b@~IcE.-George sehellhOse would say
to his old customers, that, notwithstaud-
ing the complaints of some about the price
of ice, he has an abundant supply for his
customers for the whole season ut the
usual price of three quarters of Il cent per
pound. Good weight at the wagon, but
does not expect to be held responsible for
after its delivery.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20
THE following is II sample of the uuuier-
Gus letters constantly receiving for Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters,


OAhAhDA6UA1 july TO- I60Ssa
NeSsrS. HoStener 2 Smith, Pittshurg Pa;
zGents:-As We are strdngers, herewith
enclose you twenty-eight dollars for four
dozen HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, which
please forward via Michigan Southern
Railroad, Toledo, Ohio, and Clayton Sta.
ton. IhTve purchasrd severtl dozen bot
ties ut Toledo this summer, but the sale is
on tue increase so much that wish TO
open direct trade with you, ! was in-
duced To try your Bitters by my phisleiAn,
for the liver complaint, and received such
material aid that have recommended it to
Others and have sold about two dozen per
week for some time. / have all kinds of
medicine in my store, but there is none
that can so cheerfully and trnthfuIly re-
commend as your Bitters, for know they
have helped me beyond my ex!eetatioh.
Yours respectfully.
PHrEo WILSON.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

LASR, Ill, June Is.-J. D. Burke. n
rahid sesessionist, was hung to.day by tue
citizens from the third story of tie Court
house building. He WAS chnrged with
causing the destructive fres here on tie
Ith OF this month and in Dec5mber last.
his guilt vas established, and IL MAS also
all the business part of the town, -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

ALEXANDRIA, June ls.--The train from
Vienna 1T half past four this afternoon rem.
resents all quiet ntthat point. There we're
1000 Federal troops IN that vicinity, iu-
Gliding LaWsOn's bnttery.
Two more wounded men of the Ohio reg
iuent were fund in ! farm house to-day In
the vicinity of Vienna, whittier thev had
crawied, but their names were not ascer-
tanned.
Private Mercer of Co. H, who was brougbt
here died this afternoon
The number of rnsnalties is estimated
tls killed aud Twounded.
In relation 10 the nlflir of YESTERDAY. II
Hppears from inquiry that Gen. Scheuck re-
eeiyed Information of the rebels being at
Vienna when six miles this side Of that STA.
ton, by a man who hailed the train. Il
Is considered At least unfortunate that the
Ohio regiment should have been distribu.
ted along the rnad before entering the en-
emy's line, leaving hut n small force 10
contend with what is always to be appre-
hended from the course OF the rebels in
planting masked batteries aud laying am
buschdes. Il was providential thar the
rehels themselves retired, doubtless with
the; Impression that the small force they
bad attacked was but the advance guard Of
the grand army, and that the engineer in
going back did so for the purpose or bring
ing up reinfOrcemenfs, otherwise the sH1Hll
band might in retliiy have been cut to
pieces, as it was At firstfeared was the case
y those who returned 90 tbs-dlsabIed en-.
gine. is ~ : -. 2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

ES- TuE girl Sims, who rnade such a
'leaa sweep of elothiog the other day at
the residence of Mr.. Frost on Hambden
street, where she was employed as nurse,
has had II further hearing and was RECON-
mi'tei to Jail by Aid. Mccourtney. She
seems To be rePentant and cries bitterly
NJ Frost lid not desire to prosecute the
glri, but the Prosecuting Attorney LETT him
no other alternative. The theft was II bold
eHsrmiaed that justice shall be done
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

LOUISVILLE, June i9.-Severalv volunteers
from LOnisville in the confederate army
have returned. They represent health
good Mt Norfolk and Richmond.
The Democrat says disunion speaker
was interrupted here Monday by ladies in
the audience singing the Star SpangIed
Banner. ~
The Courier learns that thirteen Federal
prisoners captured at Bethel. had arrived
in Richmond. a-- ss=-fi q
Tue Memphis Bulletin, of the 18Th, says
at Nash vile on election day a large num-
her of tickets were endorsed, 40 more
Yankee school teachers" The vote of
Tennessee as far as heard from was for SEN
arntiou.
The same paper says, it is time TO put
aside all such delicacy as that whicI,
springs from the idea of neutrality. We
trust Columbus will he fortified in a for
midRhte manner, and all communication
With Cairo stopped. Then we need never
Apprehend q contest in the valley extend
ing TO Memphis.
The n. o. Pieayuns of the 10th says that
while the Niagara was in the port of Ha-
vana. she compelled two vessels to haul
down the Confederate flag. 1t adds: Let
him be remembered. Let his hated slim
be driven from our waters or sunk beneath
them. We are fixing IN something which
we trust win do one thing OF the Other
The same paper says the steamship Sump-
ter will he ready in few days hut rnunot
get over the passes. The Lincoln govern.
menF is purchasing steamboats, with the
object of transporting troops south. Would
il not be well for the Sumpter and McReA
TO 60 to Memphis.
Aspecial dispatch to the PieGyvne from
Richmond oE-tlIe -l5th-snys the veil of re
crery was removed yesterday from the pro-
ceedings Of the ConventiOn. On the i4tii
Inst. the oFdinauee' was signed by 81 only.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

HSF BRouoHr HoME.-Capt. I. n. For
dyCe. of the LIST Virginia Regiment. who
was so seriously injured by falling from
horse. the other day. Mt Phillippi. was
brought home yesterday. and is now at
his boarding house, in Centre Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

LAURESCEHuRG, Tenn, June i9.-The
Flag of The 18th, says that d0ring the
progress of the Union meeting near Knox.
willie, on "Wednesday, previous to the cleo
ton, train bearing Confederate troops
was fred into. by tue Union men. All
the railroad bridges 10 The yteinity are
guarded BY idi6dntonists. =
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

rs ExcrriXG ScAAE IN BgLLAIR.-on
Tuesday evening, during the dress parade
Of Col. Beatty's 10Th Regiment, now sta
tioned at Bellaire. must exciting Incl
dent occurred. Just rs the regiment was
preparing to open ranks, horse which
had escaped from his driver came daahiug
towards the line. and by an ndroit move
went, WAS allowed to pass without much
disturbance, and to leap suddenly into the
midst of not less than two thousand men,
women and children, who had assembled
10 witness the parade. A portion of n
broken buggy still hung to tue frightened
animal, and he plunged right forward
Those who were IN position TO see the
hcr5c, prepared to open ranks" and
dragged as many With them, but several
women and children were knocked down
BY tho horse. and trampled upon by ex-
cited men endeavoring to give him wide
beFrh. The horse finally passed through
the thickest of the crowd, the prostrated
we're picked up, and soon the gratifying
and not uausual announcement of "no-
body hurt" WAS made. The suspense
during the scene was fearful, and it seems
like miracle that all escaped uninjured.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

BALTIMORE, June l9.-During the last
two nights, important reconnoisanccs have
6seu made from the Fortress and Newport
News. in the direction OF Great Bethel,
LAST night strong detachment was Mt the
New Market bridge. The region about the
mouth of the river has also been examined
10y scouts.
Lieut.. Butler and Mr.. Winthrop yester-
day visited Great Bethel with n Gag Of
truce, to Obtain the body of the lamrnted
Maj. Winthrop. Their mission WINS sue.
cessful. The party were kept waiting at a
distance from the Notifications. until the
body could be obtained. They were cour-
teously received by the officers, and Col.
M"grudcr sent his compliments to General
Bmler.
No Information was obtained relative to
the force at Grent Bethel. According to
tue attest accounts, there were FIVE rcgi-
men,s ut yorktown.
Maj Winthrop's body is now being con
veYed to the buat for Baltimore, and will
Oe taken TO Boston for interment.
G s. Giilier, of Col. McChesncy's regi.
ment, was buried to-day. He was acci Z.
dentaily shot while on guard, by the senti-
mel nearest to him.
Col. MrChesney has resigned his com.
mand on account Of illness, and retires 10
New York.
Gen, Butler is to-day on the RIP Rams.
experimenting with the riAed gun mot nted
there. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

Nav YORK, I9.-The ship M6adrrlf Of
the Sea, from Liverpool, has arrived with
s04 MQrnons as passengers. They leave
here Tomorrow for Utah.