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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

Effect Of The Ne.p1 IN NeD Yotk-Ezeite.
ncat among the PeopIs- What lie English
Residents TEank-IRe Voz Populi En-
dorses Captain Wilkes and Is IN FAVOR Of
Holding de CoHspratorS, DC, &c.
There is a good old saying to the effect
that "evils never come singly,.' and this
has been amply verified within the last few
days by the series of heavy reyerses which
have overtaken the confederacys of JEFF.
Davis. Tue Port Royal affair, brilliant
and decisive as IL was, thrilled the loyal
heart of the North with joy and hope, but
yesterday morninga piece of intelligence
was received which completely electrified
our people, and cast all other achievements
of the national government in the shade.
Allusion is made. of course, to the capture
of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, the two reb-
ell gmissaries, who were considered to have
made good their escape to Europe in spite
Of the vigilance of our blockading squad
ron. But it seems smart Yankee captain
was in the right place Just at the right
time, and nabhed the unl1cky conspirators
just as they thought all danger had been
surmouuted.
Il would be impossible 10 describe the
excitement created in the city by the news.
The report was looked upon with incredu-
lily Mt first, for the public mind has been
so distracted by unreliable news Of late that
every rumOr is regarded with suspicion
now, until all doubt is removed by the
most certain Intelligence. So It was yes
terday. Early 10 thsday the people down
town read the bulletins posted In front of
the newspaper Offices announcing, In fam
Ing characters, TThe arrest of the arch.7
traitors Slidell and Mason,n and shook
their heads dubi0usly, regarding The news
as being too good TO be true. But as des-
patch after despatch arrived, confirming
tho iutelligencei the people began to be-
'lteHe, and the most extravagaut joy was
everywhere exhibited. The masses gave
vent more particularly TO their feelings, the
capture being regarded as the best thing
that has occurred since the commeneemeut
of the war, and however grave the internR.
IionGl aspects ofthe affair may, IL Is certain
the popular voice fdlly endorses the action
Of Capt. Wilkes. Tie news completely shut
ont every other subject Of conversation.
The merchants on Change discussed It
from a speculative point Of view The
numerous British residents 10 our MIDST
bsineed an unusually agitated gtate of
mind, considering The business In the light
pf a very highzhanded and outrageous
proceeding, which woHid be given prompt
ttention by Her Maiesty's g0Vernment.-
at was the opinion Of thlsciass that MOTH
Ing short Of the surrender Of the rebel
fmmissarisst0 British protection, the cash.
lletlHg Of Capt Wilkes Rnd "a Rsnpis Rpol-
lfgy from the PresidenE, would lSiisfy the
inaiesty 81 British henor. An 5hsRrd re-
,oft was circulated during The Gitstneea-
. the eject that all tbs BFttish merchants
berehheuts had been 50 gEioFoaslI exeF-
lsed by The news thai they bad suspend.
d al husineSs and were about 70 dtRR-Hp
reusenstFsHse to the United Ssstes gov.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

II is very hard fOr as Conservative
HBlaek Republican, 70 keep up with the
Breetiatidgs Democrats ..oa the niEser
question, AZ new, phases ofI u are dsFeloped
By the waFi bat We are willing to walk be.
hindl IN last ne prefer % walk . good
piece bshiud. when msa Who q year ago
were In favor Of sElsnding slavery ali ever
the sentiment, are now talking % abollRh.
lag e Ia soath Caroline. we heps:pSa6.
erats-eSpeelaily BfeeklhFidgttl-Rill'n mos
get TOO fast Read 9RrfilOR's LSbtrstar
aad Ieasa pFadaneeI listsn % wendell
PnllliPs Apa - meatalS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

Is the midl. of The jubilant confusion
this morning., the man who perpaIrated the
following escaped Hn Said tie only man
anong the ehiFAlFy who exhibited auy
spirit was the white man found drunk nt
ReAnioFt.- Hartford PFtta.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

WAR an awful place the South is get.
ting to be 70 the Secessionists, suggests
Prentice. Just think of 1t. Money ui-
most as scarce as patriotism, drinks fifteen
cents, aud customers forbidden to eat the
ice in the bottom of the glass How long
can the poor fellows stand thatl
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

Tar Buffalo E4prss. says that abe Gin.
einnaa comg.sreiat has been bic With a
snake, and that is she reason why Il is SO
rampageousty and eysrlastlngly suAppish
ct everybody and everything connected
with the war. The Ezprss. thinks the
0omaereiat has not had a well dag now for
weeks.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

PIkrroN, KY.y where our troops achieved
such brilliant victory Is q small place
in the extreme Southeastern part of the
State. It Is only few miles from the vir-
ginia line, on the West Fork Of The Big
Sandy river. II has population of about
500, aud Is the county seat Of Pike county.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

The oharlss.on &9sury hOwls bsauu.
tally oYsr the lnylsioh Of South Carolina
Joy Federal forces. Us lkni6hihaoni are
lal Aasst music o lhs shls 81 leyal msn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

BsansF, Of. tie NeF York LtSgs,, one
dag last weak droYd he horses--IAdy
Palmer and Flatbplh1to his-FOad wagon
in the oxtFaordluary time Of s,s7i the last
quarter In - ttso6ai.r Thlii Il The fastest
mile ever made b. pair 0fhorssS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

G1NERAt poLK has bad some Of
his garments blown Off BY the explosion
OF a cannon. Was It his surplice or his
epautsttet which be lost2 II were better
that he should dispense with one or the
other. We care little which.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

Abos4 my isttdts a week are received
by the President from Officers Of, the armies
Of Europe, offering their services to the
Government They come fsom Great
Britain. france, Prussia, the Gsrman
States, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland,
Sweden. aud Raasia. z 2 . -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

.Aessrs Editors; The foregoing was drawn
up in anticipation of meeting being held
here to-day, at which Governor PeirpOiht
it was said, would be present and deliyera
lecture. The Governor did not appear,
and no meeting was held. wehave con-
Guided to request you to publish the reso-
lutions in your paper, SO that this commu-
nifty may in some measure stand Alright
before the Governor as well as before your
readers. MouEDsvIILE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19
10 DC IntellLgeneer.l
FROM lIOUNDsVmLE.

WHEREAS, It's shown by letter from
Gov Peirpoint, addressed to ]. Reed, Sher-
if of this county, which letter was written
npon representations made by John Strawn,
a rebel of MouudsVille, that the Governor
is impressed with the belief that mob law
prevails in this community. and that-the-
i.whisky shops" have become a great evil:
aud theraupou he advises the Sheriff that
thglaws must be enforced and the whisky
shops closed, and directs him to act
promptly in the premises !; therefore,
RssolUsd, That Gov. Peirpoint be in.
formed, that it is true, some excitement
WAS created in this community few days
ago, occasioned by fist fight between a
Union man and son of said Strawh,
which was greatly aggravated by another
revolver aimed at two of the Union men,
which resulted in his heing roughly han.
died and taken to jail, but that mob law
does not prevail in this community. On
the contrary, the Union party have acted
with great forbearance towards avowed,
Out-spoken aud exultant secessionists in
our midst; and we do not think theeonduct
Of the Union party justly the subject OF
criticism by our Governor, but we believe
if be were to act upon the representations
of Union men, giving no ear to rebels,
such mistakes would not occur.
-ResolUed, That the meeting las q lively
sense of the importance of pPholding the
laws, and that We will use all diligence to
prevent them from being violated with i'm
punity, and would gladly obtain the aid of
our Governor in that behalf, and especially
in carrying into execution the ordinance of
the Wheeling Convention in relation to APP
pretending and Furnishing traitors and
conspirators against the government.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19
RllelEh-eanniY.

THI Convention 70 form nav ssato
qeuetamOiit WIN NEST 10 wheeling on
this day week, the a6th iHst.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19

As NY stl Reconnaissance iI5 csGttSSl
In all it, branches kkeepins, c0mmerSm,,
enlations, B6siness Whiting, &c; also IN PoiItlsN
EoUn0my, Yinanee and Banking, Commercial i la'
Practical Business, And Whatever constitutes tP''
ough preparation tOfAOItTB BUSINESS liHI. - =,
The courss Of inGtIuctisn q intendsd 70 % T.Ls
comprehensive and Thorough a. that Of any q ~. -.
Commercial Colleges, while the expense % tps w.
j. j. Il. bess leave 70 refer those % whom lls 2
unknown 70 Geo. W. Smith, Rsqy or % ths olssA'
u TIA tank III Wheeling and BritseporL
neSi9TEIt1d -as
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-19
THIRD STOCK 57
Fall and Winter Goods!

T1URs, CLOAKs- s. sHAWLs-Assort-
d ment now full and complete.
novlS COOPER & SEHSESRY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14

Many Of tat soldiers having expressed
their desire 70 attend Religious services
Sunday, an iar.-atiol was extended to the
Regiment by the laird Congregational
S5acry, to worship with them in the fore
noon II the Town Hall. The invitation was
accel -ed, bat by misunderstanding, as 70
the place. the arrangement vas not complat-
cd, aud in lieu thereof, President Pease
(who wac supplying Rev. Mr. Stafford pulpit
ioT The day,) was invited by Col. Whiting to
preach to the Regiment, at half past FIVE in
the afternoon.
At the hour the troops were marched by
companies to the elevated gallery on the
Ground, which seats some two thousand
persons. The portion not occupied ny the
Soldiers was filei with ladies, and crowd of
many hundreds, in carriages and on foot,
closely surrounded the preachers stand. The
broad e1panse of green sward, dotted with
the White tents, the throng of citizens, COM
POSeu largely of ladies and brilliant with
gay coiorS, the mass of hearty and sunburned
troops In sober gray, relieved iu spots by the
white havelocks, and all respectful and
attentive, made striking scene.
a choir of fifty singers selected from the
Regiment, under direction of the Drum Ma.
or, furnished appropriate music. The in.
-roductory services of prayer and reading of
he scriptures, were performed by Rev. B. W.
SMITH, DR.. Holmes fine q Army Hymn"
'elng selected for the opening hymn, sung
o Old Hundred by the choir. The Ser
non followed.
MI Pease took for his texts, Ps. 20-5, |
IN me name Of oar God iUlH ,cs set up our t
'aNners;' and Eph. GA, Island there 7
ore. In discourse of remarkable force
no interest, he argued that this war is one
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14

attempts to salve over this
sore 1.-THE slavery question: with an ignomini-
GUS compromise, and to leave it tester
ing for another outbreak Of treason, had
better stay away from the Convention. 1t
especially " invOkes those to attend who
have any fear that Republicanism is to be
compromised or abandoned. On these
grounds. we suspect very few Democrats will
be there, except those who are by this time
fully convinced that the Republicans have
been in the right, and who intend hereafter to
act as Republicans because they beiieps with
the Republicans.
Most likely the Republicans will be there.
Revolutionary as the call of the committee is
in its tenor, the Republicans Will be likely
t. say, we have no time to cure that evil
by getting up another call of proper import.
We can more easily cure the evil, by apply
irg an anti-revolutionary remedy to it, after
we get together, and that is what they
will be pretty sure to do
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14

into which we can enter as Christian
men, in the spirit of the passages
quoted. 1t is war rendered neces-
sary by our duty to the Government,
which is the father and mother of US all
the best government that is, or has been, or
ever will be, if this is allowed to 20 down, in
the world. The claims of the world upon
US. the mission and example Of our nation
to other nations; the cause of missions the
cause OF popular education,-a'l call upon
Us 10 give our money, our men, our lives, to
the support Of the Government. Its cause is
the cause of free institutions against those
whose purpose is to introduce, as the corner
stone of their empire, systematic and DELHI
crate barbarism.
The preacher proceeded to show the ab-
surdity of the new doctrine, invented for this
occasion by Southern statesmen, of the right
of peaceable secession,-a principle which
would allow Pennsylvania or Ohio 10 3stab-
lish a monarchy or despotism in the midst
of the country, and would make of the gov
eminent only picnic party, calling itself
government. He distinguished this newly
claimed right from the sacred and undisputed
right Of revolution against an oppressive or
unjust rule, with which it has no affinity.
lie alluded, in illustration, to the acceptance
of the Smithsonian fund, bequeathed to the
Government, as such, because of its greater
probable permanence, and its greater sym
patby with the people, than any other,-an
acceptance which, if the right Of secession is
granted, was great public sluindle
Inquiring if the secessionists have any
just ground for complaint-he insisted that
they hal but one, and that one they have
not urged VIZ that the wrong and foolish
indulgence Of the North, hitherto towards
the South, had gwen them good reason TO
suppose that every demand would be granted
in future. The spirit of the rebels is tn at Of
unholy ambition,-i they cannot control
they viii break up the Government. They
confess now, that the Trctexts they have
urged heretofore, as our personal liberty bills,
&c, are but rretexts. They hate o4r style of
duH-ation our free speech our free press.
our free industry. In defence Of these
we must fight, and having done
all. We must stand, and let no rock
be frner than we. There never was war
more just, more necessary, mere fitted to ie-
yelop national virtues, more adapted to pre-
pare and hasten on the Millerium than this
In conclusion Mr.. Pease urged closely ON the
soldiers the duty Of obedience to orders, of
resistance to the temptations Of soldiers
life, of care Of their health o. study Of their
bibles, and Of preparation FOR death whenev-
er it might come.
The discourse Of the clo4uence and ability
Of which We can give but q feeble idea, oc-
curied about an hour, aud vas listened to
with de interest and attention to its close.
We understand that the soldiers think Of
procuring the publication Of IT, which ".
trust NAV be done.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.

ARTICLES FOR " HOSPITAL SUPPLIES" have beer
received by ne from the following:
Mrs. Noble and Mrs Bostwick cf Hinesb,rgb
from the Ladies of Westford, Richmond, shoreham
and Milton; and many articles FROM persons in Bur.
lington and vicinity. The packages received are
made up of old and new Shirts, old and new Sheets
and Pillow cases, Drawers, Socks, Bed-ticks Pill
low-ticks, old Linen and Cotton Bandsges, Limits,
Pads, fax and cotton Batting. Also, dried Beef.
Lemon Syrup, dried Currants, Apple, Maple Su-
gar, etc. etc.
record will be kept of the articles received.
and of the disposition made of them.
There seems as great want of Bed-ticks, Pad,
and Eye-shades as of any on the list.
We hope the Ladies will forward their packages
at their earliest convenience.
SAMUEL W. THAYEa, JR.
Burlington, June II, 1861.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14
COMNENCEMENT OF THE MEDI.
CAL COLLEGE.

..-uual commencement Of the Medi-
cal Department OF the Uuiyersitg OF Vermont
took place.in The Town Hall, Thursday even
ing No notice Of the occasion having been pre-
viously given TO the P1blic-a circumstance
due not, as might b, supposed, to the repug-
nance Of the regular Faculty and practition-
ers to ddrert'sing, bur simply to misunder-
standing OF inadve7tonce on the part of those
whose duty it was to furnish an announce
ment to the papers-the audience was not as
large as it would otherwise have Leen. 1t
was numerous, however, and attentive and
intelligent as usual on such occasions.
Prayer was offered by PREs,DEyT PkAsE.
PRor. STILES then read to the graduating
class a number Of extracts from the code of
Medical ethics laid down by the American
Medical Association, and to which the class
gave their assent by rising.
An admirable address by President
PEAsE followed The duties and requisites
Of the physician aud surgeon, in the family
and in the army, were most f5rcibly set
forth, the patriotism Of the profession duly
recognized, and illustrated by the example Of
Warren and Drake and the young gentle
men were urged to be EARNED, rsrtuous, c0ur-
teo,a and religious men. Vt the close, the
Diplomas were conferred The members Of
the graduating class are a. follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14
THE DAILY FREE PRESS

Is published every afternoon at O'clock ana
oouta,, the latest eo7rapie neirs, mp to hall past
. o'clock Of each day; also, all news Of any i'm
-o-+sncs contained in the city papers Of the same
morning, with correspondence from the Vermont
and other regiments, and much other interesting
MISTER.
TrRxs: s. year, or 81 for three months, IN
advanoe.
Gibbs have been formed and are forming in sew
eral towns which 90 not have daily mail, with
arrangement, to send for their papers by Stage
or otherwise, every day TO EsseI Jusetion, to
which Office their bundles are mailed every after
noon. This plan can doubtless be extended to
sdvAntsge We viii send Ten o9pie, to one address
for three months for nine dollars; tHea;y copies to
one address for sese7ieea doHa7s
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-14
Correspondence of the Free FTess.I
FROM THE VERMONT REGIMENT,
CAMP BUTLER, NEWPORT News, VA
June 5, 1861.


| closed my last letter in great
haste, just before started on a little trip outside
of camp. The orders are that no one shall cross
the line of sentineIs unless accompanied II
commissioned officer, with pass from the colonel.
There were four in our party-and two tin paiii'
We were all armed with reTolvers-nOt with any
view to their use on sccessonis,s as it IS not sup
posed that there are any within ten mila. Just
think Of the idea of going strawberrying arned-
it seems rather funny to person 70 Pe2ceaoiy IN
cliued as most Vermonters are. / detailed ac-
count Of our trip would DC improbable for you >"
read and improper for me to give. Suffice it thar
we found plenty Of them, AM in about an hour
and half had satisfied the appetite Of four men
who had not seen any since las, season. and had
about Is quarts In our pals.
was astonished at the beauty and the appa-
rently unlimited resources Of the land as we'll as
the splendid pine and other timber nov growing.
The land now appears to be in very low condition,
seemingly worn out; the crops now growing on it
are very Hight.
We are at work on the breas,-works yet but
have it nearly finished. We are also mounting
columbia Is to-day--have one mounted aud expect
to FIRE it to-day. The other three will, unj1ubtel
ly, be mounted directly.
The steamer Cstaline has just come from the
Fort bringing the mail and Quartermaster Hatch.
We have no, heard much from him yet Hedinsd
with Capt Peck. and seems very we'll lie viii
return, undoubtedly, Friday or Saturday
There was quite an engagement, this morning,
between the rebel batteries on the Western shore
of James River and the Harriet Lane she stood
ont about a mile and a half 7 should think, and
fred about 80 she'll and shot. The first four
seemed to strike directly on the battery eve saw
them explode We could not sea a. the Harriet
Lane was struck at all The rebel batteries fred
nearly as many shots; but most Of them fell a.r
short Of the steamer.
There are lots Of negroes coming "a every dag i,r
protection l have no means Of knowledge, bat
have heard that there are between 500 AMI 900 40
the Fort About Is will g down from our camp
to-day, on this steamer. More are coming ia
almost every hour.
The steamer Is just going OUT Tie Company
are all well. Reed letters and paper mailed June
3D. No tine to write any more.
Iours E.. D.
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NOT TO BE DIsBANDED.
1t is sufficiently evident that there is to b.

1t is sufficiently evident that there is to be
no dsbanding of the Republican Party of
Vermont. The attitude of the Vermont
press sufficiently; indicates this. True,
several journals of unquestioned Republican
standing still favor the project, some of
which, however, have We think gone off at
half cock this time, and may yet reconsider
their decision. The St. Adams Messenger,
Middlebury Register and Bennington Ban
ner, are in this category. With them are
the Lamoille Ne,0sdealer and Bradford TEE
graph, which from tender years or recent
conversion have had NO opportunity thus
far to do much service In the Iarty.
Undecided, or not exactly defined are the
Bellows Falls 7iDe,-which having been
assured by one of the State Committee that
the call contemplated ne abandonment of
Republican principles, is contented Herewith,
but does not say whether or no it is willing
to drop the Republican organization. and the
Rutland Herald which ls only willing to drop
knS htpuOiiSdi2 huCD suS bc-
niocracy drop theirs, of which after anxious
search it finds no immediate prospect.
While the Brattleboro Phoena, the Mont
pelier Udtchm0r, the Green Mountain Free
man, the Windsor Journal, the Woodstock
StaRdard, the Coledonian and the Irasburgh
!SGsdqrd, have taken strong and decided
ground against this or any movement which
contemplate REIMBURSEMENT Of the only
organization by which Republican principles
can be maintained The standing of these
reliable and influential journals, gives very
great Importance to their position, and
backed az it is by the approval Of the masses
of the Party, (of which we have evidence in
many letters Of approval Of cur course. from
leading Republicans in all quarters Of the
State) it, is decisive OF the question. The
- peoples porlg" # HangTatcd al aH. must
c9nsia Of a small minority Of thu people