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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02


The repulse at Bull RIM changes the
character of our military operations in
eastern Virginia. Instead of being often
sive they must for some time be defensive.
1t is generally believed that the rebels wilt
be forced to attack US at some point. We
expected to hear before now of an attack
on Gen. Banks division, weakened by the
withdrawal of nineteen three months reg
iments. Many have supposed, too, that an
attempt to take Washington would surely
be made last week. But the lapse of each
day rapidly dimiuishes the probability of
an attack on the capital or Harper's Ferry.
Troops are pouring into both places so rap
idly that if the rebels could not venture TO
assail them last week they will hardly be
able to do SO with any hope of success
hereafter. Nor while Col. Phelps, the ex-
perienced officer, and his brave men are in
the camp at Newport News, and the men,
of-war are lying near, ready to cooperate
with him, will they find it so easy to GUST
him as it is to eight behind masked batter
les.
The rebels will find offensive warfare
very different thing from defensive. In
the latter they have not distinguished
themselves in Western Virginia. Nor have
they shown themselves anxious 10 try the
former in Eastern Virginia. Every at
tempt to draw them out on the open field,
for fair and equal fight, has failed. 1t
must be confessed that they have shown
good deal of skill in their system of
warfare. 1t would be difficult to do more
with masked batteries, steaithy shooting
of pickets, and decoy flags, than they have
done. Let US see now whether they will
fight on the outside of an entertainment as
well as within it.
thrust not be supposed, however, that
the government will long limit itself to de-
fensive work. In Missouri, Western vir-
ginin, and perhaps in Eastern Tennessee,
the soldiers are to continue their vigorous
action in exterminatiug rebellion. Rose
cranz will, we trust, soon clear the Kanaw-
ha of that noble couple, Floyd and Wise, and
open the road to Andrew johnson and his
brave comrades. Gen. Pope has treated
the rebels in Northern Missouri to "Pope's
Essay on Secession" and soon will illus
trate his words by his acts, while Lyon,
seigel, Solomon, and their associates
sweep outthe Southwestern portion Of the
State. And in due time Mcclellan will
enable US to examine the battle-ground at
Bulls Run with impunity.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
FROM THE kANAwnA.
Letter from ono of the Wheeling
Pam PrrAnrNr Inlr 90 1aRn

Letter from ono OF the Wheeling
PoNr Pleasant, July 20, 1860.
Editors IRtslligeHeer- t ss5ttA
The Silver Lake has inst arrived from
the Kanawha, having been some twenty
miles above Charleston. She reports an
entire abandonment by Wise's troops. He
was pursued so close by Gen. Cox that he
was compelled to leave great deal of bag
gage on the way. He burnt the steamer
Knnaw ha Valley, and all the bridges, iu-
GLIDING the Gauley bridge. He has de-
stroyed over $4,000 worth of property
in that valley. He became entirely dis
gtlsted with Western Virginia when be
found he was not able to rally the people
to his call; and concluded it was best to do
nll the damage he could and leave for
home. He is represented in Charleston as
being nothing but an old tyrant has no
control over his passions, and all his men
have great hatred for him. / think if
Gen Cox or Rosecranz do not get him be-
fore he gets, ont of the mountains, We will
never be troubled with him again west of
the Blue Ridge.
Our fellow-townsman, Mr.. James SWee-
ney, of Nicaragua notoriety, has been
emitting quite swell in his way about
Charleston. He was gloriously drunk
most of the time he was there, and is con-
sidcrel small potatoes. His company has
nearly all left him.
l shall leave for Charleston to-mor-
row. On my return will report the
truth as near as possible. EuSIcE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

they would be that only few discomfort
ed men in the South opposed Lincoln, and
he would like to see them all hung. ETC.
The other individual, A. LOrrenzou, is u
young German, learned in the mysteries of
German tranrendentalism. He was 4
clerk at Mr. Mitehelrs, on Poydras street,
with which office Capt. Nelson does bust
ness. One day while the Captain was in
there he proposed to raise a subscription
for the family of jackson, the Ellsworth
killer. The young German put his pen
behind his ear, descended from his desk,
and inquired of the captain If he was will
ling to raise money for the family of such
u cold-bIooded murderer. The Captain
said he IVES no murderer; the German re-
iterated that he was, and added that If
money was to be raised at all it should be
for the family Of Ellsworth, aud more to
this effect.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
LFOr the Intelligeneer.l
40 he Trled for aIurder.


Nsssrs. EditOrS:-I understand that Sc
cessionists have been in the habit of pri-
vately shooting the pickets and sentines
of the army in Western Virginia. y num-
Der of these men who have been murder
ing our friends FROM Ohio aud Indiana,
have lately been arrested by the army and
are now in the custody of the military. l
am informed that an arrangement has been
made between the Governor of this State
and Gov. Denuison, of Ohio, by which
those arrested, who arc engaged in the
murderous work, will be taken to some
point of safety in Ohio, and there confined
unit! the courts of this State are reorgau-
lied, when they will be returned aud put
upon trial for murder. 1t would be we'll,
therefore, for those who think of engaging
in this nefariOus business, to ponder well
this fact before embnrking in business
that properly belongs to the dark ages.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

EvES THOSE who are in the enjoyment of
perfect health frequently have need to have
recourse TO tonics as preyenttyes of dis
ease. We are never too well armed against
the assaults of "the ills that flesh is heir
to-" Such an invigorator they may find
in HosTgTTER's BITTERs-a medicine that
cannot be taken regularly without giving
vitality and elasticity to the system. At
this season, particularly, the strongest
man Is not proof against the malaria in
certain sections of the country. In all
cases of fever and ague, the BIr1ERs is
more potent than any amount of quiz
nine, while the most dangerous cases of
billions fever yield to its wonderful prop
critics. Those who have tried the medicine
will never use another, fos any of the ALL
ments which the HosTgTTER BITTERs pro-
fesses to subdue. To those who have not
made the experiment, we cordially recon-
need an early application to the Bitters,
whenever they are stricken by disease of
the digestive organs.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally
everywhere.
See advertisement in another column.
aDV2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

y Rhode Island soldier states that after
the cnptsre of one of tue Bulls Run bat
teries, forty-eight dead and one wounded
of the enemy were found piled npat the
guns. The wounded men, on being asked
how they managed to stand by their guns
so long, answered that "they had taken an
oath never to leave them"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
YOLUNFEERS WANTED.

Companies Mustered into Service
iCtAPT. G. PRICE SMITH, Vol! Aid-Ie.Camp to
~ brig. Gen. I. A. Morris, commanding Volunteer
forces in Western Virginia, Is authorized to recruit
and muster squads of men Companies into the
volunteer service Of the United States to serve in
Virginia for the term Of three years unless sooner
discharged.
Wheeling from the Ssh to tho 10th of July, where
persons wishing to enter th service would do well
to call on him.
Ills headquarters arc at wellsburg, where letters
addressed 10 him will receive prompt attention. or
where persons wishing TO enlist will lind him or his
agent ut any time.
Once Mt Or. CALDwELL's DRUG STORE, Niain-st.
weilsburg, Va, July LIST, 1861. jy5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

oSR of the Rhode Island soldiers writes
to the Providence Journal !: "As for
home yoa may ezpee, US when yon see
us. God bless Rhode Island. She is
making history hand over hand How
much honely truth in this last expression!
Hand over hand, indeed Little Rhody
leads the van in patriotism and in bravery.
Everybody praises her, her gallant soldiers,
colonies, and heroic Governor.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

God guard our rag. and keep each star
Zach stripe a. bright A. now they wave,
stiilmakei Il LEAD our rAnksin war,
SIN doat above each patriots grave,
Death 20 the traitor that would dare
rotrail Il through the dust Of shame.
An honest hearts its lot will share
And follow e 70 Death or Fame.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
PARF,s PATENT
AMERICAN CAMP CHEST.


rIlHIs INVALUABLE AND ALMOST INDIsPEN-
SABLE Camp Chest is thirty-one inches long,
and fourteen inches wide. by nine inches deep being
OF les size than small trunk, although little
longer 1t Is like trunk with equal coml'rt nents,
is well dovetailed at the corners, has lining handles
t each eud, aud lisft, staples and paddock for las
tening on opening il, in each OF the four corners
will be found leg with hinge joint, nicely folded
within Raise these four legs upright. and reverse
the opened chest, and you have table thry-one
inches ling by twenty-eiGht inches wide, standing
on its four legs. This magic chest has within II
three wcbseat camp stools, made ofthe best hickory,
ing kuifs and fork three TASKS that will in the aS-
gregate hold one gallon. one tea cadiy. one coiiee
cltSly one wash bowl. one dipper eight pates four
knives aud forks four each table and tea spoons one
tea anil coffee pot combined with stTiiner one Try
ins pan one pot for boiling, three drinking cups,
one each sugar and milk bowl. cruet stand for
pepper, salt mustard and vinegar. with mustard
suOOu and cOTkscTew combined. one apparatus for
boiling tea and coffee and fuel for twenty meals,
about forty pounds, and Is designed for the officers Of
the army. On opening this wonderful Chest, and
turning out its contents. which mechanical ingenuity
and skill has contrved 10 put in 80 suall compass
the bc0ider will think the great Northern Magician
has stunned up" again.
We nave also the Patent CAnteen Case. for the
private soldier &c.
The above articles. are very highly recommended
TO the Army by President Lincoln, FH-Prestdent
and all officers who have seen them, as being the
most servcabe article ever gotten up for army use
In active service. Call and see them, At
j. NJ. WHEAT SONS,
S1!s -igeLits for Wheeling, Ia,
auSl-2w No. IS Main street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

The Boston Commercial Bulletin says the
taste of the times is such that robes de mutt
are now styled nqpsaeks by the Indies.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

DALMlOOO FLowERs-Fetridges' Genuine G,Jm
ID received and for sale by
III. LOGAN CO., and LOGAN, LIST ( CO.
A LII THE POPULAR PATENT
"a medeiaes Of the day be found at the Odd
1e5 E. BOOKING. AE't.
HOSIERY.-Ladies, Misses aud ChIjdrenIs
i 4 Mems aud Boys Hosiery, OF all qualities and
pl @ylO COOPER & sENsENrr.
RIO COFFEE.
III RAGS prime quality Just received and for
II T. Faleby imysll n. REILLY.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
RIFLEn- CANNoN

bIbLED CANNON
A RE deadly instruments OF warfare, hut not more
IA certSin or fatal, than s'Sleeper's TIGHTENING
FLY PAPER which KILLS FLIES in 80 seconds hy
Shrewsbury clock" For pnle Wholesale and Retail
by 7. IL. LOGAN i CO.. and LOGAN, LIST & co.
jel5 Sole Agents.
o. BAGS sifted Pepper; SOboxc5 Ground Pepper;
HIO 20 boxes Ground Ginger. received and for sale
by je2ol LIST, MORRISON, & co.
LII THE POPULAR PATENT
IA sIedieiues Of the day.
ny1s Odd Fellows hi nSG Han TS Siia As sGaf.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
Notice Of Dissolution.

FTlHB CONFERENCE.-THE Heretofore 7exittinc nm
i der the frm Of JoHSsoH & FRosT, il hereby dis-
solved by mutual consent. Leonard @. Frost viii
continue the busidess usual and is hereby author
lied to settle all the accounts OF the lRto frn
JAMES 7. JOHNSON
1ysb LEONARD G. FROST
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
Now is the Time for Barg0inS!

WhLL PAPER, BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
w lower than elsewhere in the city, ron CASH.
viii sell anything in tho above line at sneli tpprc-
OF all who desire to buy to give ME cali before pur.
CHASING at any other establishment nm deter
LIST Of September. = ~
Rags taken in exchange at the highest rates.
WI JOSEPH L. WILDE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02
OUR COUNTRY,s sONCS1

OUR coUNTRT'S SONGS.
lust Received,
u Song for my Countrymsii,
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean
Yankee Doodle
Star Spangled Banner,
Hail Columbia,
Onr Union, Right or Wrong.
Columbia Rnies the Sea
Our Good Ship Sails To-NlgAt, aew and regular.
Yive u America he sll. .as- lf4s'E
Arranged for the Piano; for sale at the Variety stor
u. NlCOLL BRO,
"ESp 100 Main Street.
DATENT WATCH PRoTECToR
u Something new and very desirable Tor -SS-,t :
NM D. NICOLL & BROS Variety store.
TOY WHEELBARROwS g CARTS
i Afresh supply just received at = - =
Imh22 D. Nlc0LL & BRO's, 100 Main st.
boxes ) Plug robnsc,. ,,ri,,,.
u, brands; 10 cases Ies = rsssiyr5
GnEretS' Philadelphin ScoTch Ss,,,,1v-
SfA aaasIi lust received and FOR saio by
t"SSlt ". REILLY
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-02

TRE4soNABLE EXPRESSIONS. were
two treason cases before Mayor Monroe yes
terday, both ofWhich, aftera full and faith
full hearing, were sent before the First Dis
triet Court for trial. The one, n. C. Pen
herman, was native of Massachusetts,.
ana rnrenfl,, enrsr,r,i as rierl r., a. a.,
Hotel He hHd formerly been purser ofthe
steamer Florida, aud was discharged be-
canse Of his familiarity with the negroes
on board. A few days since, the Captain
and he met, aud during the conversation
which passed between them, Penuerman
said that Lincoln was fairly elected, aud
he hoped that he would beat the South into
submission; that the negroes ought to be
free, and he hoped 10 see the time when
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-11-28
$50 REWARD.

ID AN AWAY from the Subscriber. living near
III Port Tobacco. Charles county Nd, on Tues
Il 1tday, the 18th OF November, negro man
~MA BEN, who calls himself
~ BEN HAWKINS
Nv He is about % years old. about SIX feet
high, and rather spare. His complexion IS
black. lie was seen at camp Fenton. near Port
Tobacco, on Thursday 2lst inst
will give the above reward for his apprehen-
sion wherever taken, provided he be brought to
me or secured in Jail so that get him again.
Any Communication in reference to him adj
dressed to me at Port Tobacco, Charles county.
Md. will be promptly respondedto.
WILLIAM Cox.
Nov. &c, ls6l-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-11-28
MESSAGE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS TO THE
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

MESSAGE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS TO THE
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
The Baltimore Ne,os Sheet furnishes the fol-
Davis to the Confederate Congress now in ses-
sion:
He refers to the trying vicissitudes Of an ar
duous campaign soon to be partially interrupted
by the appr ach of winter, and to the services
of the volunteers as rendering them worthy of
the praise and gratitude of the people Of the
Confederate States. He asserts that after seven
months Of We - -
only failed to extend its occupancy Of thesoiI Of
the seeded States, but that new States and ter
ritories have been added to the Confederacy,
and that instead of a march of unchecked con-
quest, the Federal troops have been driven at
more than one point to assume the defensive.
He praises the people of Missouri for the bold
and successful stand which they have made Gin
the face Of almost unparalleled difficulties, and
jnsti6es the occupation of the soil If Kentucky
by Confederate troops, on the ground that the
State had been invaded against the will Of the
people by the Federal forces but that the Con-
federate Government sincerely desired to respect
the neutrality of Kentucky, and to leave her
people Stree to decide their own destiny accord
ing to their own will. Financial matters are
next touched upon, and the Treasury note sys-
tenn is said to be working well. The provision
enabling the holder to convert the notes into
per cent. stock insuring them against depreci-
alton below the value of that stock, no consider
able fall in that value is apprehended so long as
the interest shall be punctually paid. For the
payment of this interest rate of taxation has
already been imposed as must provide sufficient
means. By outstanding the means Of the States.
aud jndiciously using their resources, it is con-
tended that the war could be carried on for an
unlimited period. A reconstruction. of the old
Union is declared to be an impossibility The
separation is final and for the independence
which has been asserted no alternative will be
accepted. The arrest of Messrs Mason and
Slidell is briefly touched upon It is concluded
that those gentlemen when seized were under
the protection and within the dominions of q
neutral nation and were as much under the iu-
risdiction of the British government upon that
ship and beneath its flag as if they had been on
English soil. The inefficiency of the blockade
of the Southern ports is alluded to, but whilst it
is admitted that the Confederate States would be
benefited by the enforcement Of the rules Of I'M
ternational laws in regard to the blockade, the
declaration is also made that the Confederate
States are not dependent on that enforcement
for the successful prosecution of the war. The
message concludes byssaying that liberty is al
ways won where there exists the unconquerab!e
will to be free. ss4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-11-28
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26, 1861.

Is BALTIMORE, Nov, 26, 1861
GRAIN.- IHheat was in good request. There
were some "a, 700 bushels at market to-day Sales
of white at 130a140 cts for inferior to medium,
l45al55 cts. for fair to good and l60al70 cts for
prime to choice; red l32al36 cts. for fair to prime
per bushel,
Corn.-Of Corn Is 500 bushels were offered, and
white sold at 65a72 cts per bushe, yellow at 6Oa65
Oats.-Maryland sold at 4la43 cts.
Rye.-Of Rye we quote Maryland at IS cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-11-28

ates the Ordinance of Secession passed at Re-
leigh on the Goth of May, together with all 9TH
or acts then alnp:ed the fifth directs the Pro-
visioa Governor 10 order special election for
Members of Congress !; the sixth gives to the
Governor authority to make temporary appoint
ments to official vacancies. The Convention
then adjourned, subject to the call of the Pres
ldent. Gov. Taylor has issued his proclama-
ton for an election in the Second Congressional
District. which will be held on Wednesday, the
9th inst
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-11-28

being servile, and who, in being So, afforded
some contrast to the various very independent
soldiers loungiDg or sitting ON tie steps reading
newspapers, and waiting for answers to their
messages. There is a sort of "Open Sesame"
air about the place which docs not prevent the
secrets inside being well kept. In the parlors
are seated ofiicerssand visitors smoking or talk
ing The tables covered with a litter of pa
pers and journals and torn envelopes, and the.
clackIng tongue OF the telegraph instrument re-
sounds through the building.
The General is generally up stairs and sun
dry gentle Cerberi bar the entrance to his pres
senee, nor is he destitute of the art Of making
himself invisible when he pleascs Ills staff are
excellent men, | am told, and most courteous
gentlemanly know, as far as my personal ex-
perience goes, nor could any commander be
served more efficiently than the General is BY
such men as Brigadier General Vanvliet. OF
Colonel Hudson, notwithstanding the absence
| of good deal Of the stiffness which marks the
approaches to some headquarters, as General
Mcclellan found when he and his brother COM
mlssloners sought in vain to obtain acrt SIS to
Marshal Pelisser in the Crimea -
The General, a short time ago an employee on
the Central Illinois Railway, but still with so
much OF the old spirit in him that he studied
closely all the movements Of that short Italian
campaign of which he is not doomed to give a
counterpart in this part of the world, is a noe
tW'se, and at the close of long laborious days
works hard and fast late into the night till sleep
pursues and overtakes him, when he surrendera
readily, for he has one OF these natures which,
need fair share of rest, capable though they
be OF great exertion without it on OCCASION
He works hard, too, in the saddle, and when
the business of the morning has been despatch
ed, OFT ne goes attended by a few officers and
small escort of orderlies, and troops, across the
Potomac, visiting the camps, examining posi- ,ns,
eating where fortune spreads the board, and re-
the reports, to issue ORDERS to battle little poti-
those Of larger dimensions.
Hero he is natural but vigilant-candid, but
prudent-tobacco ruminant or fumant, full of
life, and yet contemplative-of a temper, in
deed, which seems to take sopas.of scosof from
that of the accidents Of it1surronndings in time
and place. Extraordinary acts are ascribed to
him of which he knows nothing. He is the
"Haroun Alraschid" Of the journalists Atone
time attired as a vtuandiere, he is testing the
quality of lager beer again. simple volunteer,
he is visiting the commissariat stores and maxi
ing practical experiments on bread and meat
Anon, he is encountered as vidette or starts
out of wood with embrowned face as a con-
traband, and before the week is over be has
done everything except the thing he has really
been engaged on. Oh, "Young Napoleon,
what dreadful hundred days are in store for
you. One can fancy even now the soldier sigh
ing for the anqulus iste, in the palatial build
ing devoted to the labors of Central Illinois
officials at Chicago.