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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21
RecruItlnE OmeerS throaghout North
WesteEn VIrEInia.

II has beeu suggested to US that one of
the best methods of fully Awakiug the
patriotism Of the people of Western Vir-
ginia, especially OF the Northwestern Sec
ton, would be the establishment of a re-
cruiting office at every county seat-where
the United States flag would be hoisted
and United States gold dispensed. We be-
lieYe in this suggestion, and are disposed
Il. urge its recommendation on, the Con-
xsntion. A simple official resolution from
them recommending this procedure on the
part of the Government we believe
would secure it. Such, at least, is
our information from thoss who have
a right 70 know. And while the
benefits would accrue mainly to US in
Western Virginia, yet the United States
authorities and armies would be also large
ly aided in putting down this rebellion,
and in cleaning out every vestige of Sc
cessiOn In our midst. In that way many
companies can be enlisted that can not
otherwise be obtained. At least one, If not
two companies can be enlisted in every one
of thirty.Rve or forty counties in Western
Virginia, by this process.
There are gentlemen here now from
Washington, who will take pleasure 10 Civ
ing this matter their personal attention, if
the Convention shall see proper to act up
on the suggestion. When We consider the
immense benefits thathavebee derived from
appearance of Major Cakes in this city, and
from the opening out Of his Office, we can ca.
silly estimate what great good could be
effected in other counties by similar pro-
cess. Let US then make the trial. Let US
ask tho government to make the expert
msut of ealisting men for Camp Carlile, in
all the counties of westeru virgtnia, where
a recruiting Office can be opened.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

WaEEL1Na, ~. June le. 1ae1

WHEELINd, VA, June IS, 1861.
Postmaster, Whesling:-SIR The mail
service for the counties of Randolph, Web-
ster, Gilmer and Braxton, has been discon-
tinued, and the route from Point Pleasant
to Eanawha G. h. has been suspended until
further notice. would suggest that all
mail matter for Braxton and Gilmer, that
may be placed in your Office during the
present month, should be sent to the P. o.
at Weston, as the Postmaster at that place
has been instructed in what manner to pro-
coed with regard to its delivery or reten-
ton. Matter for Randolph, during the
same time, may be sent to the Post Office at
Phillippi. Yours Respectfully,
A. B. WALLER,
Special Agent, P. o. Department.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21
1Iore CompIaInts.

Editors lntelligeneer
The good ladies of Wheelingare gaining
for themselves laurels every where, for the
active part they are taking in behalf of our
brave sons and brothers, now fighting for
the security Of Wheeling and the Inde-
peudenCe Of Western Virginia. On last
Saturday respectable lady said that have
locks were sent out TO our men, and the
| same day a merchant said that tents had
also gone for certain. Your Grafton cor
respondent, however still mourus tue want
Of "tents," and a letter from one of the
"boys'' to his parents, dated the 10th inst,
writes very urgently for a havelock. Now
/ would not for u moment doubt the word
of either the lady or the merchant, but
would respectfully suggest, that it be ascer=
been pushed into containing the tents and
heveloeks-or perhaps they are yet in
Wheeling.
The Grafton letter referred to contains
the not very gratifying Information, that
the report there was that when the reg
ment at Cumberland was cut off by the
sudden descent of the enemy on Piedmont,
they had no ammunition. VIII this bungling
never ceaseI AT one time provisions, that
ought to be close up to the left flank, are
not up for days. Through some cause or
other, there are no tents, and now no am
munition with the brave men at Cumber-
land, who have no means to defend them
selves. This, If true, is rather too bad.
/ hope thai this will come under the no.
tice of those who are giving their time and
means for the benefit of their country.
who will see to it, that what is given
reaches the troops.
In your issue Of this morning, it is ju-
diciously advised to organize aud prepare
for the worst There are several COM
pantes of well drilled men in South Wheel
ing, ready to take the field as alone
Guards" but want arms. And, doubt
not, there are other organized companies
in other parts of the city, equally brave,
but have no arms. If those said to have
got arms for the defence of the city, are
keeping them from those men, SO as not to
offend or alarm the dear lambs (the seces-
sionists) in our midst, pehaps some bright
morning they may be called upon to give
them to different party.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21
From BeVvls County.
A letter from Weston yesterday saws

- 'SteS1 AEum weston yesterday says;
Secession isfast dying out here, though
thereNre still a few noisy rebels among rs
that OughttO be attnededto. A great many
spies are constantly going to and fro from
here 20 the rebel camp at HuttonsyiIle,
who think should be stopped, as thew
may have il in contemplation to do US some
harm, and We are totally uuprepared to re-
sist any invasion. think the proper an.
thorities should make some management.
to have some United States forces
sent here, This is an important point oW !
ing to the location of the Western LuuRtic
Asylum and if the rebels can throw mi.
ticient force into Western Virginin thev
will endeavor 70 hold it, n
A IETTEa yeaterday from Marion county
says:
People here are elated with the idea Of
Mt. F. II. PierPOint being frat Governor. We
know him here, and .believe him to be III,
man for the place and the times. He ha.
never faltered OF wAYered in his course FOL
,ths last 4Vsuty years. Ynurs truly.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

signed by all the members present-eighty-
three-in accordance with the resolution.
/. The Chair stated that the members now
absent could have an opportunity Of sign
ing II on their return. On motion of Mr..
Van Wrinkle, The Secretary was then in.
strueted, after all the members shall have
signed the declaration, to certify to the
signing, and aftix his own signature.
til two o'clock.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

THE correspondent of the N. 7. World
was writing a letter at Hampton. Va, in
the presence of a, batch of ''cohtrabands"
on the day of the Great Bethel figbt. He
describes the scene as follows: - 81
The thropg were still indulgiug in speCu-
.NtiOns as to my employment, ETC., when
one of them approached me very formally,
holding down, before himh his hat with both
hands7 - 20 -
"Masss, desc cOlored peoples wants to
know if you belongs to de Uniouer oaYai-
ry2 My assurance to the contrary was
followed by many apologies for asking so
important question, and assurances that
they were ION the Unioner side.p
AT length black woman came in very
much Affected, "0h,'' said she, the tears
meanwhile coursing down her cheeks, ~
hope and pray de Lord for desc sojers, and
dat dey may go on from conqueritO con-
quer
Snch is the prevalent feeling amoug them,
aud they understand well what the word
liberty means, though they have never
learned to read It. Not one of those before
me knew his letters,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

"HOWE'S'' Standard Scales
1 n,-si STANDARD SCALES, M sizes Counter,
IL Platform, hay Cattle SeFlrR for S6le nj Tss
tory prices, by P. O.HJLDRETH mo.
--0otzo=d&W Agents tor the Manufacturer
hot PRESSED NTTS.-.so nm NJ n,
oc,Ss Fcssed Nuts assOEted-1 to ~. for sale by
-OCtEo - III p. o. HTLDPRTH BRG
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21
The Governor, Lieut.. Governor and
Members OF the Council.

The Governor LIEUT. Governor and
Members OF the Council.
The Convention yesterday fairly iuau-
gurated the new government of the State
by the election Of Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor and Eve Couneilmen. These will
constitute the Executive power of the
State, and will Immediately enter upon the
discharge of their duties.
With the selection of Frank Pierpoint
for the Office FIRST named, We believe that
the loyal people of the State; certainly those
of Western Virginia, where he is known
best-Will be entirely satisfied. AS Mr..
Lamb very properly said of him, in his an
uOuneement of the nomination, Mr.. Pier
point il a man consistently devoted to the
principles which assembled the Conven-
tian. Secession in all its beginnings and
causes, has had 10 more Incorporating
opponent; aud when tho Convention made
the selection, they but gave an earnest to
the people that they have entered firmly and
unfinChiDgly on their work ofanuulling
and undoing the work of the Secessiouists.
But Mr.. Pierpoint is more than a mere an.
li-secessiOnist. He is an original and de-
voted friend of progress and liberalism, as
it has been especially advocated in wes-
tern Virginia. He entertOins none of
those old effete, hair-splitting notions of
deSpOtism under the guise of democracy
which have for the last Fifty years govern
ed and cursed the great official centre of
this Commonwealth. He is live man of
and from the people, and will concentrate
all his energies and the influence of his
OflCs to upbuild the spread of Intelligence
and Improvement among the people. Our
acquaintance with him, it is true, rates
back only few years, but during that
time we have bad more than ordinary OPP
portunitieS to measure the grasp and d.
reetion of his Intellectual powers, and
that intercourse has led US to the conclu.
siOns concerning him which We have ex.
pressed.
Mr. P. is, we believe, a native of the
county (AIariOn) in which he now lives
In thai county he has given, time and
again, vigorous battle to the Haymouds
the Nelson's aud the KidWells, and all. tn,
the mAl-administEator Of Official power
who have 50 long enjoyed and abused of
ice under the old regime in that county
Although always, or nearly SO, in mi
uorityj yet at each succeeding campatgr
he hqa7uccepted- the, opportunity, be i
encouraging or otherwise, which arose
TO meet those official hsrpies, and s1
pose their fatal policy as it related /,
the hest interests of Western Virginia.
He has grown gray in the service Of, har
knoekS and no remuneration, but he still
we ere glad 10 say, possesses for his nel
Geld Of labor all his original aest and Wig
or, and viii give to it, We guarantee, hi
best endeavors i's
OF Mr. POlslsy, of Mason, We can nc
speak so much At large. ouraequaintsns
With him is confined to his membership {
-this and the preceding Convention. A
the couTsntiou of the 18th Of Nay be i'm
pressed eYerybody-members and specta
tOrs-by his sterling good sense and by hi
nerve. BE was in the front ranks of tn
sfsRwoss spthst couTeutiOu Tor prompt an
-r--
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

God guard eur nag. and keep each star
Each stripe IS bright a. now they wave,
Still make it lead our rAnkBin war,
Still hoat above each patriots gTaVs,
Death TO the traitor that would dare
Totrail Il through the dnSt Of shame.
All honest hearts tls lot will share
And follow 4 70 Death or Rame.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

Convention reassembled n o'clock P.
Mr. FLEsHER, of Jackson, obtained leave
to read the following paragraph from the
Virginia ChrORicke, paper published in his
couuty, relating to the fact which he stat
ell u day or two since when he submitted
his resolution, that the Court of that cOun-
~ had voted $4,000, to betraisei by levy
to support Secession soldiery.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21
Special Agent, P. 0. Department.

THE positive declarations, repeated at
different times, and transmitted from
Washington to the press in every section
of the country, that Lincoln has determin-
ed to hold the next session OF Congress at
Chicago, is significant. It is conclusive
of the fact that he and his advisers believe
that the march of President Davis at the
head of the Southern army on Washington
is certain; and in that contingency that
its conquest is inevitable.-4uStin tTfzqs)
State Gazette. 5.r=.z
While Southern journals can be got to
publish, and Southern men to believe, such
canards as the above, no wonder the rebel
forces can be kept in courage, and the
farce of a separate Confederacy kept in
cOuntenance. Perhaps no other mode car
teach the South the strength, and vitality
of the Government but the appearance al
the mouth of the Mississippi to plant there
anew the stars and stripes. Such ignOr'
apce would be laughable, did it not involve
such fatal consequences.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-21

MORE NEW GOODS.
" DresS Goods; 81 fine Black Berege; 81 Grey
BeEegc Anglafse Just received this morning by TX.
preSS aud will be offered AT THE LOWEST PRICES for
Cash. 0el5) COOPER 4 SRNSENEY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09
,6l. OLD SERIES, VOL. 21, NO 81.

water, and for that they are second only 10 a
stout, water proof, frst.rate, calEsk:n boot.
There is not more villainously or unwhole.
some article Of wear made than the high
topped rubber boot. 1t makes the foot ten.
der, especially in children, gives an ugly gait
aud whep left of 10 any weather, the wearer is
liable to catch cold" Saint Crspin is the
best friend of the human foot when bis
leather ond stitches are honest.
Although the body can take in q greater
number of degrees OF heat than it gets from
its own furnace, the stomach, yet its capacity
is limited 10 this respect. For example when
the hand is warm, you cannot bold it in the
cir Of hot oven for second but when il
is cold, end especially when damp also, you
may bold it there for some time without being
obliged to withdraw il. And 80 of the whole
body. 1t appears that the body may carry
less, as well as more heat, than the quantity
supplied by its own furnace. Its extremities
and its surface often become painfully cold.
10 winter, a traveller occasionally finds in
hotel deficiency of bed covering or in the
sensitieeness OF disease. bs may require more
than 10 health The newspaper for which he
paid two cents on the cars, spread under the
upper cover, will be equal to on additional
blanket.
A piece OF silk oil CLOTH stitched iB the
folds of q shawl, is more flexible than the
paper, and will last whole winter. 1t has
the advantage of securing inward warmth
without the additional weight Of thicker
garment.
The constitutional vivacity and temper OF
person has much to do with bis endurance
OF cold. For this vivocty a sort Of nervous
fire that lessons the sensbility 10 outward
impression. An Indifferent, milk and water
person, without energy and force, is at the
mercy Of every cold blast that sweeps round
the corner. He, and especially she, has no
defence but to wear dozen shawls during
the day, and sleep under bale of blankets at
night. One without any mental purpose.
unfortunately there are such,) though in
vigorous health, is much more liable 10 catch
cold than spirited. delicate body bent on
some positive pursuit.
In this world Of changeable climates, there
| are not q few people who get habit OF being
snnyed by any weather that is in the slightest
degree adverse to their present caprice. In
winter they don't like winter; in summer, they
| prefer autumn and in autumn, spring is the
most delightful season of the year. A snow
storm ir August would be charming, but in
| its proper season it is perfect nuisance. For
such people, we are utterly incapable OF
writing any useful hints. We hope they will
succeed in doing what they have set out to
do, until they are punished into scquiescencs
with all the seasons of the yesr-thst is, in
making themselves uncomfortable, no matter
what wind blows, or what sua shines. The
Century.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09
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DECEMBER, &C., etc.

Sweet Susie Brown ! my pretty one
I'm sure you must remember
If not fol.love, OF least for fun
The sleigh ride in December
When ell the bellies and all the benux,
10 spite of frosts would go forth,
And gueeZe beneath the buflaloes,
Eacb others hands, &c.
How brightly beamed the Northern lights
Above the Snowy rdges
How pleasant were the winter Dights,
Observed from country bridges
Where toll was sough. with such address.
Amid laughter, fun and 1stter
And lovers feel amid the press,
Each others hearts, &c,
This very singular and queer.
OF oil the male devices,
Loves flame should burn so bright and
clear
On angels formed Of ices,
And yet we know its fame, indeed,
NJ ost brilliantly will glow forth,
When famed behind flying steed,
Hid under furs, &c.
I'm sure you mind the village mn,
The supper and the revel
How in the general dine and din,
Love shot his arrows level
And don't forget how Harry Kidd,
Embraced you in the buttery;
You kissed his lips-you know you did
And he kissed yours, etc.
And when the for:eits all we're paid,
How one old maid resisted,
Until the younger ladies said,
la all Sal
"Desist!" she cried-tbe Ancient Aun-
an never yield to any man
My virgin lips" &e.
The wintry winds, the homeward way,
Blew chilly in our faces;
But underneath our furs we lay,
All suugly in our places;
One girl upo6 the forward seat
The pretty Nelly Sstterlee-
Declared Jack Frost had pinched her check
And Billy Frost, etc.
Another underneath her robe.
(rbe buifaloes. not her dresses,)
Fair Patience, with attendant job
Detected in caresees,
Spring up with angry, blushing face,
Her innocence to show forth,
But showed her curls we're out Of place,
Her collar gone, &c.
And then the parting at The door
Its tender mutual blisses
Sweet lips, from their abundant store,
Gave to the poor in kisses
The parting word-the long embrace
Cupid's most dangerous witchery,
Brought FIRE to many boysh face,
And raised sweet hopes, &c.
Dear Susie Brown, save you and l.,
OF all that load OF merrimeut
No other pair are left to try
Loves latest best experiment
And when the coming SHOWS shall spread
Our mutual hopes shall glow forth,
May Hymen bless our nuptual bed,
Increase our joys, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09
FARMERS 4epMtment.

FEEDING HENS IN WINrRR.-The value OF
warm food and Of u variety o: kinds for hens
has often been reiterated, but the following
record Of experience is furnished the Aueri.
can Agriculturist By correspondent
have twenty eight chickens, large aud
small several Of them fall chickens. | OBJ
tanned but few eggs the fore part Of tho
winter-not more than one or two day. The
feed was corn and oats. 10 January tried
the experiment OF hot feed once day, in the
morning. AS soon as the fire was started in
the cook stove, put quart or SO of small
potatoes in an old dripping pan, aud set them
iu the oven. After breakfast took quart
or more of wheat and buckwbe bran, mixed
put it in the swill pail, aud mixed il into thin
mush with boiling water, then added about
one quart of live Goals from the stove, and
put ID the potatoes hot from the oven. addiog
all the egg shells on hand, and sometimes a
little salt, and sometimes o little suiphur--
These mashed together are fed Immediately
n trough prepared for the purpose, made
about ten feet long, Of two boards six inches
wide, nailed together, and two short pieces
nailed on the ends, with Q narrow strip nailed
leDgthwise on the top, and two bearers under.
The object of this was TO keep the hens out
OF the trough, aud leave room 10 eat each
side of the narrow strip. At noon l fed Six
ears Of corn cut up in pieces an inch long
and in the evening oats and wheat screenings
about quart Now for the result Ii about
week the number of eggs increased six
fold, and in about two weeks, aud since, they
have ranged from twelve to twenty eggs per
day. The coolest weather made no difference
When it was cold aud stormy, ! kept them in
the ben.bous ell day, and generally until ten
or twelve o'clock. Such singing over tho
corn at noon | never heard from hens be-
fore-a concert OF music that would have
done any lover of eggs good TO hear,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09

TUE RAsPBERRY.-Tbe raspberry will do
we'll 10 any good, rich and deep garden soil.
but it succeeds best where it is inclined to bs
moist. in dry. sandy soil, the more tender
sorts will ripeD the wood better, but in such
a soil through mulching 10 necessary. The
best situation is border on the north side
OF fence. They may be grown finely in
young orchards, say two rows between each
row OF trees. The raspberry may be planted
from two 20 three feet apart, and the cane
should be cut down to within twelve or eight.
teen inches Q! the ground according to the
strength of the plant, emitting the weakest
canes the shortest, aud no fruit should be
allowed to grow'th first season. The buds
are TO be picked of, that all the strength to
the roots may 60 into the new canes, and
these should be carefully tied 10 stake, as
on their health and vigor depends the crop
the next season. Pruning the raspberry is d
very simple operation; the canes are pro.
duced one season, bear fruit the next, aud
then die. Nj. r. h.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09
Selett Gale.
From Godey's Lady's Book
MY WARD.

was only twenty. three years Of age when
became that important parsonage, q guar-
dian OF the person aud fortune Of Miss Fannie
Lee. aud this was how il happened
George Lee and ! wtrs classmates 10
college, and we're not only class bat room
nates aud friends. We were called the
inseparablss, Damon and Pythias. and nums-
rous Jokes went round the college about our
friendship yet il stood the test OF four years
compsniousbiP and The ridicnle Of our fellow
cullegiaus, aDd Ne !.it A,us Matei hrm. tra,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS the ques-
ton os How much pork will bushe OF corn
make ~ Mr.. Rshard Thatcher. OF Pennsyi-
vania, gives in the New York Tribune. the
result OF feeding scslded or cooked corn meal.
in several instances, to fsttening hogs. The
result OF one trial gave sixteen aud one hai'
pounds of pork for each bushel OF bty'six
pounds fed out. In another instance seven
teen and nearly one half pounds was the gam
FROM bushsl. The breed OF hogs exPeri,
pented upon was "Chester lconn.y, ia!
white. which We regard rs among the best
breads now in the country. We have re-
Gently seen accounts of several other expert
ments Of feeding boes 10 the same way. with
similar results. while the same breed of hogs
fed in the ordinary way. upon dry corn IN tae
cor. gave a return Of about ope-teud oil ths
weight cowpsred with those fed on the cookies
pesl.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09
CURE FoR DIrrHERIA-Here is remedy

CURE FoR DIPTHERIA.-Here is a remedy,
said to be infallible, for the cure Of difthera
A small quantity of sleeps sset, say a
spoonful, chopped fine. and boiled in gill OF
milk, and drank on retiring to bed. Of course
the throat is to be bound with flannel A friend
tried the experiment on Monday, and although
she was so hosrse on retiring to bed that she
could not make herself be heard, she was able to
converse freely the next morning, and at noon
on Tuesday had SO far recovered us to be able to
appear on the street. Yesterday she resumed
her usual avocations. Let those who are afflicted
with sore throat try the remedy, and those who
do not need it should cut this paragraph out and
preserve it for future reference.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-09

CERTAIN CURE FoR CouoH.-Sonebody
says: Take a champagne bottle, fill it with
pure Boston rum, put therein sixpence worth
Of Balm Of Gilesd buds. Let it soak twelve
hours. shaking occasionally to aid soakage.
Whenever you cough take a sip-about a
teaspoonful-just enough to moisten the
throat Garry with you q small vial of it,
with few Of the buds in, in your pocket and
use it. 10 two or three days ordinary coughs
will be cured, and 10 week the worst OF ones