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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
The Charleston Mercury's Account
of the Fight at Port ROYAL.

PH1LADELpHIA, Nov. I2.-The Charles
ton Mercury, of Friday last, in summing
up the dispatches received from the scene
of action says: "The enemy's firing upon
onr batteries at Hilton Head began at half
past nine in the morning, whereas, the
bombardment is said to have been heard
in the city Mt much earlier hour. Once
begun, however, there is no doubt about
the cannonading having been heard heavy
and continuous until late in the afternoon.
The result thus far would seem from our
dispatches to be as follows: The enemy's
feet, consisting of AZ vessels in all, APP
preached our batteries between 8 and 10
O'Clock yesterday morning, and under COW
er of tremendous FIRE attempted to run
the gauntlet of our batteries on either side
of the entrance to Broad River. In this
effort steamers, one account says 10, sue
ceededi in reaching APPOINT in the riverOut of
range OF our guns at Bay Point and Hilton
Head batteries. This, however, was only
accomplished after sharp fire on both
sides, by which one Of the enemy's gun
boats was burned, and several steamers
crippled, while among the casualties on
our side We hear of IL men wounded at
Fort Walker and Hilton Head.
Once in, tue Union steamers betook
themselves to closing up the creeks tribu-
tary to Broad River, and which have hith-
erto have been convenient as inland pass
ages in promiscuOus way. They seem to
have driven Commodore Tatnall's mosqui-
to feet up the creeks leading to Savannah,
aud have cut off all water Communication
with Charleston by Theoretically scaling
Skull Greek.
Although the Yankees have as yet made
no landing, it is certain that they have
have made some progress, and it behooves
US Immediately to send such reinforce
ments US may be needed to checkmatc
any movements they may make towards
gaining the smallest foOthOld upon our
soil"
Great preparations have undoubtedly
been made at Charleston to repcl any at
tack.
The Mercury says, editorially. "If the
the invaders can take Charleston with 25,-
GOO men, let them have it, we are un
worthy to possess it, and it will be fit me-
mortal laid in ashes of our own Southern
imbecility.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

Rs-TnE use Of DR.. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for Dyspepsia, Flatulence Heayi-
ness of the Stomach, or any other like af-
lection, is second to mono in America or
abroad. To be able to state confidently
that the "Bitters" are certain cure for
dyspepsia and like diseases. is to the pro-
prietors source of unnlloyed pleasure
1t removes all morbid matter from the
stomach, purifies the blood, imparts re-
newed vigor to the nervous system. giving
it that tone and energy so Indispensable to
the restoration of health. The numerous.
acknowledgements of its superior excel
lenee and beneficial results, have assured
the proprietors that it cannot but prove ii
great cure to the afflicted, and impart vi
tally to the thorough system.
B6PSee advertisement in another coll
umn. Nov4.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
GREAT Reioi0ings for the Late vio:
-speelal pIgpateh to the New York po


WASHINGTON, Nov. LITTLE news re-
ceiyed within the last two days has caused
the utmost animation und delight in all
circles.
RosccrRns has the advantage of Floyd,
and will whip him unless he retreats.
The affair at Belmont, in Missouri, is re-
garded as decided success, aud military
critics are more than pleased with it in IL
stragetic sense. 1t will be impossible now
to reinforce Price from the side of Column
bus.
The reports from South Carolina are
credited by the authorities to the extent
that Beaufort has been captured, with lit
tie loss on our side. But the additional
rumors are questioned, although the peo-
pie horcabout believe them and are almost
frantic with joy.
We expect official accounts every mo-
ment by way of Annapolis. You shall
have all can learn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

M REMOVAL or NursAxcE.--Wo arc
gratiied to announce that the old barn, or
stable, situated on Quincy street, between
Main and Market, which has been inhabit-
ed for years by rats, bats, prostitutes aud
rowdies, is being removed. The inhabit-
ants aforesaid have used the old castle as
n sort of rendezvous, aud all efforts to bar
the doors and entrances have failed. With
in the recollection of middle-agcd and
very nreliabIeu inhabitant the doors have
been nailed up one hundred times, but
they were always torn down by the rOughs
who would cougregate within its dingy
walls. The city council took the matter
in hands, at the suggestion of a number
of citizens, aud once there was hope that
the rancho would be removed at the public
e1pence, but 1t has continued to stand as a
sad commentary upon the morals of the
town, until yesterday, when it was re-
moved by the owner as public nuisance.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

ASPTHE CAUSE OF THEIR DETENT1Ox.-
We stated yesterday that the detention of
the First Virginia Regiment between Fair
mont and Grafton, was owing to the sprea-
ding of the track. We are informed that
it was owing to disabled engine which
had preceded the train, being in the way,
that the detention occurred. The track is
in good order everywhere between Wheel
ing and Cumberland.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

pGGuYASDOrrE, on the Ohio river,
in Cabell county, Va, which was recently
destroyed by ERE, and from which .the
Union forces were driven by the rebel Jeu-
kius, has always had the reputation of be-
ing the ..ornaryCst'' place on the Ohio riv-
er. 1t was at "Guyan.n where counter.
letters, horsethieves and murdercrs ''did
most congregate." TWAS vicksburg on
small scale. 1t was the first town on the
Ohio river to display secession Gag, and
has always been the worst secession nest
in that whole country. 1t ought to have
been burned two or three years ago.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

R@ THAT SHOOTING AFRRAv OF THE
SNAKE HUxrERs.-D. q. Watkins. of Capt.
Baggs' Snake Hunters, who was shot by
Bloody Poole, also member of tho Com
pany, in ParkCrsburg, on Sunday last is
dead. 1t appears that Poole was drunk,
and that Watkins, who was acting First
Lieutenant of the Company, was endeavor-
ing, in the performance of his duty, to take
him to quarters. We are advised that we
were in error yesterday morning in stating
that Watkins was intoxicated. It's under
stood that he was performing his duty
when he was shot by Poole. The ball en-
tered near the heart. 1t is said that Poole
threatened, before leaving Camp oarlile, to
shoot Watkins the first opportunity that
presented itself. Watkins is said to have
been good soldier aud a brave man. His
remains are now on tho way to this city.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

PonrLAND, Me-, Nov. l2.-The bark G..
B. Hamilton, reports that of Charleston
she passed eight war and transport steam
ers, and eight sailing vessels, including the
Great Republic. The steamers were not
heading westward, and the sailing vessels
were lying to, heading southwark. The
same day she passed disabled steamer,
with frigate lying by firing at her it is
supposed for the purpose of sinking the
wreck. it being in the track of homewartl
bound vessels. The wreck was probably
the steamer Governor, before reported dis
abled The Captain thinks that the
feet had fine weather for landing on Mon
day of last week.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
nTothers. reatI fhIa.

ThefoIIoEingis an extract rom aisttsrwritten by
the Pastor OF BaptIst Church to the journal and
Messenger" Cincinnati, Ohio, and speaks volumes in
favor Of that world-reuoEne medicine-RIRs WINS.
LoW'ssooEHINs sTEuP RoR CnIDREE TExrHnzs:
''wesse an advertisement In your columns of Mrs.
Windows Soothing Syrup. Now We never said 3
WoFdin favor of patent medicine before In ourlts
but We feel Compelled to say to your readers, that
thisis no humhug-El HGTE IRIKD II, AND KNOW II 70
n All IT CLANS. It Is, probably. Of the most
successful medicines Of tie day, because It one Oh
the best, And those Of your readers who have ba
biesehn't do better than to lay In supply"
oc4I6-ly-dGW
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

BALTIMORE, Nov. 12.-Passengers by the
Old Point boat report that the flag of trucc
arrived yesterday from Norfolk, brought a
number of reports. One was that after the
capture Of the batteries by the O. s troops,
the rebels fell back to Beaufort, where a
terrible struggle took place. They also re-
port that the people of Norfolk we're in
terrible state Of excitement.
The steamer down arrived to-day from
Washington, having successfully run the
rebel blockade of the Potomac. Thirty :
two shots were fred ather.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
Particulars of the Guyandotte Sur
prise---A Horrible st. Barthole-
news Massacre.

CIXoISSATI, Nov. l2.-The battle at
Pike Hill lasted Friday and Saturday and
the victory was complete. Gelerals Will
liams and Halves are among the prisoners.
Advices from Kanawha state that the
rebels who had been Smelling Camp Tomp-
kins from Cotton Hill, had retired upon
the approach of force under Col. De Wiz
liers. Nine of the enemy's pickets were
killed, with no loss on our side. Colonel
De Yilliers has taken possession of the
Hill.
The defeat of Union forces Mt Guynn-
dotte was accomplished by trickery on the
part of the inhabitants. 1t seems that
a force of rebel cavaly, variously estimated
at from 500 to 1000, had concentrated in
the country back of town. These pro-
posed, with the assistance of rebel inhab-
itants of Gnyaudotte, to annihilate the
federal forces in the town. This force
consisted of $50 OF Virginia regiment
and few of Zeigler's Virginia cavalry.
1t was arranged between the rebel Cav
airy and the rebel citizens to massacre our
troops in cold blood. Accordingly the reb-
ell citizens were very kind to our troops last
Sunday evening, and invited them to their
houses on various pretexts, and all who
were off duty accepted the invitation
While they were being entertained, about
half past eight o'clock ut night, the rebel
Cavalry dashed into town. Signals were
displayed from every house where FEEDER
ais were, and into these the rebels rushed,
murdoriug the unarmed soldiers in cold
blood. The rebel citizens, men aud wo-
men, rushed to arms and aided the cavalry
in the slaughter. The Federals in camp
prepared as soon as possible for defence,
but were overpowered and had to break.
Very few men were killed in the engage
ment with the cavalry, nearly all that were
killed being murdered IN the houses.
When Col. Zeigler arrived, on hearing
the particulars of the affair, he ordered the
destruction of the town, and the buildings
were Immediately fired and the whole town
reduced to ashed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
Cen. Hunter's staff.

WARSAW, Mo-, Nov. l2-The following
is n correct list of Gen. Hunters staff, as
officially announced: Surgeon, Jos. T.
Barnes; Medical Director, Maj. Chas. g.
Halpine; Asst Adj't General, Capt. Marcus
j. Parrot; Asst Adj't General, Lieut.. Ed
ward d. Smith; Asst Adj't General, Capt.
Jno. W. Shaffer; Quartermaster, Capt. Jno.
w. Turner; g. S. Major, Edward Wright i
Aid-de- Camp, Maj. R. NJ. Hough; Abide
Camp, Maj. Louis D. Hubbardi Abide
Camp, Capt Richard Thompsoni Aie-de-
Camp, Lieut.. Sam'l w. Stockton; Abide
Camp, Lieut. Arson o. Doolittlei Add
Camp, Lieut. Arthur McKenztei Abide
Camp, Lieut.. ohas. E. Hay.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

BaS" CRY COUNCIL.-A regular monthly
meeting of the City Council was held last
evening at the Council Chamber. The
usual preliminary proceedings were had.
Mr.. Jacob, fromthe Committee on ordi
nances, reported an ordinance providing
for the appointment of City Attorney.
The ordinance was laid upon the table.
after being explained at length by Mr. ia
cob.
Mr.. Franzhcim spoke in reference I'd the
ordinance prohibiting the sale of liquor to
soldiers. He moved the repeal of the or
dinancc, pronouucing it unjust to those
who have paid heavy licenses for the priv
ilege of selling liquor.
The Mayor reminded Mr.. F. that he
must reduce his motion to writing.
The report of the Committee on Accounts
was read and the various bills ordered to
be paid. The bills for guarding the reseF-
voir were read. On motion they were or
dered to be paid and the guard dispensed
with.
Mr. Joseph Greer, a citizen, arose to
make some explanation without permission
of the Council.
Mr.. Wickham directed Mr. Green to take
his seat, which he did.
Mr.. Patrick ChaPline set forth in petit
ton that he had given couple of soldiers
on the street some liquor out of bottle,
for which be was fined under the ordi
nance prohibiting the giving or selling of
liquor to soldiers. He asked that the fine
be RENTED. The petition was granted.
Henry Moore petitioned tor a reduction
of the Water rent upon the house of Chas
W. Russell: who hasn't used any water be-
cause he hasn't been in town. Referred.
Henry Weisner petitioned for the remis-
sion of fine imposed upon him for whip
ping his wife He set forth that he didn't
whip his wife, as he could prove By his
wife. She has the rheumatism, and the
petitioner is compelled to lift her in and
out of bed. On one occasion he was do
ing this, when she gave a loud scream.-
An officer rushed in, aud suppOsing that
he was abusing her, took him before an
Alderman and had him fined. The petition
was referred to a committee, with power to
act.
A license was granted to J. NJ. Pearle, to
keep a coffee house in the old stand oecu-
pied by Jacob Fails.
On motion, Thomas jefferson was grant
ed license to keep coffee house in Centre
Wheeling.
The Street Commissioner reported that
the southeast wing wall Of the Main street
stone bridge was in a bad conditiou-it
was giving way. The matter was referred
to a committee, with power to act
On motion, the Mayor was authorized to
act as proxy for the city at the next meet
ing of the Stockholders Of the Hempfeld
Railroad Company.
Dr. Baird moved that the Collector Of
Water Taxes be allowed to settle with such
manufacturers as have not used the water,
bat who have been assessed. The motion
was adopted.
Mr. Hughes asked an appropriation OF
S125 TO put Jefferson street In repatf.
On motion, the Mayor was authorized 10.
appoint committee, one from each WaFsi
o deliver coal to the poor.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
a. TnE GuYASDoTTE RAID.-In the re

FSr TnR GuYASDoTTE RAID.-In the re-
cent raid on GuyaudOtts, Major Whaley,
the member of Congress from Wayne eOun-
ty, was captured. jenkins, who led the
rebels, captured three hundred Enfield and
State guns about sixty Of the Union SOL
diers, and some horses. Major whaley
was recruiting a regiment, aud had butre-
Gently made Guyandotte his headquarters.
He, and his one hundred and tifty soldiers,
were about. the only deceot, honest men
who had ever staid ia GuyandOtte over
night.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
of the Norfolk Custom

BALTIMORE, Nov. pa report has been
received by the Old Point boat, that the
Custom House at Norfolk was burned Oh.
Sunday night, with large amount of
stores.
The bark Seraphin, of Baltimore, from
Rio, with cargo of coffee, is wrecked on
Cape Henry. All hands were saved. Her
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
- Pnou w1nT Avp ROAss oOUNrIEs.

FROM WHIT AMI AhOANH OONNAA4@S
Major Trimble, of this city, returned yes
terday from Writ and ROane Counties
The people down there continue to live
very exciting life. There is hardly man
in Writ county who has taken anything
like position upon either side that has
not been shot at, at least once. A regi-
ment of Union soldiers, to be commanded
by Col. Rathbone, is being organized, and
some eight hundred men have already been
recruited. The headquarters will be at
Walkers Station until the regiment is full.
The Union soldiers have recently captured
quite number of prisoners, among them
a shrewd fellow by the name of Byrne, who
has been recruiting for the O. S. A. This
Byrue had sneaked about among the Union
troops stationed at different points, and by
telling them all sorts of lies, and offering
them fabulous prices and positions of hon
or, endeavored to persuade them to desert.
In this way he had poisoned the minds of
some, and but forth fnct that he approach
ed true man, might hayeinduced many to
desert and carry of their guns. This true
man exposed the rascal, and he was arrest
ed and confined in the Writ county jail.
In Writ county, at least, it has been de-
monstrateu that no able-bodied men can
occupy a neutral position. Those who take
no position in the struggle are suspected
and shot at by both sides, and their only
hope is to leave or take up gun.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
9g 0elegtaph.
Fighting in Kentucky--.The Rebels
Badly Whipped.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. PA courier
from Nelson's brigade, with dispatches for
Gen. Thomas, reports that there had been
fighting Mt Pikeville for two days. The
rebels lost 400 killed and 1000 prisoners.
PANS, KY, Nov. l2.--Gen. Nelson met
the rebels under Williams at Pikeyille,
Pike county, KY, on Friday and gained
a glorious victory.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Col. Labe Moore attacked the rebels in
the rear with $500 men,
Col. Harris, of the Ohio I'd, attacked
them in front with six hundred. Harris
fell back and Moore pressed forward until
the enemy were brought into the midst of
Nelson's brigade, when our forces pressed
them upon all sides, killing 400 aud tax
ing 1000 prisoners. The balance scatter
ed in all directions. Federalloss small.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
MAJ. GRN. HUNTER.
r. n. HouoH.

PuuADELpHlA, Nov. 12.-TLe Union men
of East Tennessee have burned numbers of
railroad bridges and destroyed telegraph
wires to prevent the transportation of
troops. One bridge of 200 feet span was
destroyed on Saturday morning last. 1t
was on the East Tennessee Railroad. Four
structures ON the line north of Knoxville
were entirely destroyed. A very heavy
wooded bridge at Charleston, Brady coun-
ty, Tennessee, was destroyed on the even
ing OF Friday last. Charleston is seventy
Eve miles southwest of Knoxville, and
contains 200 inhabitants.
This action of the Union men will con-
vince the Government that East Tennes-
see will redeem herself if an opportunity
offers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

1B 0UR young friend Jenkins whose
,oetieal illusions have heretofore seen day
ight through the LatekIgeneer, discourses
o-day of the mouruful fate Of a soldier.
rs good thing.
THE SENTINEL.
The silver moon was shining bright
Upon the soldiers camp,
No sound disturbed the calm night save
The sentry measured tramp:
The last tatto had ceased to beat
Each soldier sank TO rest
To dream Of friends he LEFT behind
or her whom he loved best
The silver moon was shining bright,
The stars began to peep,
When FAR within the distance
Where the loWland Joined steep,
Stood q grim aud wary sentinel,
musket In his hand,
One Of those hardy veterans,
Defenders Of our land.
Iheard his uneouth muttertug,
say him slowly kncel,
And fancy gpake Of SORROW,
Which the soldiers seldom feel
But mol from out his bosom,
With quick and nervous grasp,
He drew a crystal instrument:
1t sParkled; twas faski
The silver moon was shining bright,
It's beams fell softly round,
The soldier took solid dram
And sank upon the ground;
The treo-tOad sang requium
O'er his departing chunk,
For this grim and wary sentinel
Was getting very drunk.
The CAD ny came from ont the brake
And buEEed about his ear,
And humm'd plniutiYe lullaby,
Which he didn't seem to hear;
Anon, the gaunt mosquito came
And perched upon his nose,
But still his heavy breathing proved
How sweet was his TePose.
Tho silver moon was waning fast,
Day dAWned upon each hill,
The sergeant OF the guard came round
And found him sleeping still;
And now here ends my story,
With very mournful task,
They shot the sleeping sentinel,
And broke hls pocket flask.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

To- TaEaE are between twelve and
thirteen feet Of water in die channel OF
the Ohio. The sallie List left last even
ing tor Cincinnati. She has taken the
place Of the steamer Courier, and will run
regularly between this poin, and oiHein-
aad
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

npoApT. OaAk1EsvoRrH, Of ST. Glars
vile, now stationed with his Company at
Cheat Mountain, will leave this morning
for the latter place, having in Charge a
large lot Of quilts clothing and other
necessary articles, contributed by the loyal
people of Belmont county.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

CINCINNATI, IA correspondent OF the
Gazette, writing from Gen. Sherman's ar
my, says the bridge across the Cumberland
river. belonging to the Louisville and
Nashville railroad and in the rear Of Buck
ner, has been burned by tue Union men,
aud causing great CONSERVATION among
the rebels.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

So Tue funeral of young stroble, who
shot his arm off at the Atheneum, few
mornings since, took place yesterday after
noon, and was attendedby the members of
his company (Capt. over's), and two or
three companies of firemeu.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

BALr1MoRE, Nov. Alt appears that
the accounts of the wreck of the French
vessel of war were not correctly stated
yesterday. Her name is now said to be
the Proney. She was a steamer mounting
six guns. Her crew, about 100 in number,
were NOT permitted to hold any commute
cation with the people whatever, but tue
officers were allowed to mingle with the
residents to some extent Our cOrrespon-
dent Mt Fortress Monroe is of course mis-
taken, In stating that they came by Charles
ton. The officers had learned OF the ta-
king of the forts at Port Royal, but appear
TO have very little other information. All
the crew came passengers by the boat from
Old Point, and will go Nortathis morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

FoRTRBss Monroe, Nov. I2.-Informa-
ton has been received here of the manner
in which the rebel ship Bermuda ran the
blockade of Savannah on the night ONO
vember I'D. She was towed to sea by the
Confederate steamer Huntress, and waa
loaded With 1000 bales Of cotton.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-13

pgPOsr oprroE.-Upwards of 10000
letters arrived yesterday at the Wheeling
Post Office.