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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

icy d. 5. Dickinson i'll his Connecticut Slccchl
Gov. Wise-(derisiye laughtcr)-it took
a great deal to restrain him. Like II man
who is fierce foe fight, he had to call up
on somebody to hold him until he got
ready. lie run very well for Il governor
when he was elected, hut he has run bet
ter as 4 general. loud laughter.) He
reminds me OF Il story somewhere that
have read, about Il man hunted by wolves,
and who was anxious to purchase Il dog to
pursue them with. lie finally heard OF an
exceedingly good dog for wolves, and
bought him ut It great price, for he was
determined to have dog of the first sort.
One day he put him upon wolf track,
and followed on. He came to where there
was evidence of a good deal OF scramble,
and still followed on At last he SAW
Yankee chopping wood by the roadside.
"Hello, my friend, have you seen any
thing cfa dog and a wolf along here?"
Il reckon have"
slow long ago."
about an hour"
GLOW WAS it with them?'
al, was pretty much nip and tuck, but
the dog had little the advantage think
he WAS ruythcr ahead" Laughter.]
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

w. H. RUSSELL, l.. L. D., the Great
Humbug of the London Times, is an Irish
man, and was educated in Dublin. The
chief text books in the school he attended
were Baron Munchausen and Major Long
bow
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

Two of the editors of the Baltimore Ee-
change have been arrested, aud it is an
nounced that the publication of the paper
has been suspended 1t wouldn't be bad
idea to suspend the editors also.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

"WHAF plan, said an actor to another,
''sbGIl / adopt 70 Gil The house at my behe-
htT "InvIts your crsditorS,D was the
curly reply.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

EvERY unmarried man but one, in wash
ington, Ind, has gone to the war. What a
forloru place for the girls.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18

WIGrALL has turned up again. He an
pears in Virginia at the head of Texas
regiment. He has not yet taken that big
drink in the White House.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18
What the Sccessionists Think of the
Game in Western VIrSimtn.

The Boston Post, in concluding an ar
ticle on the condition of affairs in West
ern Virginia, and the late victory of Rose
Grams, says:
Still the victory is not won, and General
Rnsccrans has got to meet the three
WORTHLESS, Lee, Floyd and Wise, while they
have got to meet the public expectr-
ton of Confederate State land by doing
what every body there expects them to
do-capture Rosecrnns' entire command.
"Perhaps nothing says Richmond jour
nal, could conduce more certainly to the
speedy termination Of the war than such a
piece of good fortune and good general
ship. The column of Lee might then be
turned to the very hest advantage in either
OF two directions. 1t might bear dowG
Gen. Cox and, operating with Floyd and
Wise, make clean sweep of the Federal
forces in Virginia; or it might be puShe |
forward to the Relay House, to unite with
Johnson and Beauregard in Maryiand.-
But it is useless to speculate upon future
events which are so uncertain, and dwell
upon the contingency of Il contingency"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18
ny THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCL M A ION

IXTIiEREAS. the President of the United Stntes
w at the request OF Congress. las. by his urocla
nation. appointed the LAST THURSDAY OF TIE
PRESENT MONTH as n day of humiliation, prayer
ard fasting for all the people OF the Nation pnl has
earnestly recommended to all the people, and espe-
c:" t. nll ministers and teachers of religion of all
denominations. and to all heads Of families. to OH
serve and keep that day according Ia their several
crcclt aud modes of Worship in all humility and
with all religious solemnity, to the end thar the
united prayers Of the Nation may ascend to til.
Throne of Grace and bring down plentiful blessings
upon Country;
And whereas. it is emncntly proper that people
Instructed in the Truths of Divine Revelation should
in the presence of national calamity, humble them
selves before the Great Ruler Of Nations. to confess
ami rrpcnt of their national and individual sins In
,icprrcntr His wrath and tn pray that tile evil may
lie stayed. aud that His protecting arm may he eX-
tended them until the calamity lie OVERCAST:
Now. therefore L. FIR NciS ii. PEIRPOINT, Governor
of Virginia. do hereby recommend to the good people
of the Commonwealth. the observance of the said
tlav in the manner and Ia the end Indicated in the
proclamation OF the Presidents au!, further. that all
secular business be, rs far ssiblc, suspended on
that day.
49, Intestimony whereof lave set my hand
Us. an.l rtuscl the seal of the CnmmOnwcal h to
l-,' he affixed. this 18th day of September, lSGl,
and the Seth year Of the Commonwealth.
FRANCIS II. PEIHPOTNT.
by the Governor. J.. A. uAGANS,
scptIS-2td<w Sec'y Of Commonwealth.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18
Photographs, AnBfOtYP8SI G1
PARTRIDGE,
Leather, Oil and Shoe FindtlS'
j. M. WHEAT & SONS,

No. "a Main street. Wheeling y -
"AVE constantly on hand e:o,'l Gss'''- ,-..r.
Red and oak Sole Leather. trSieI IL ~
can Calf and Kip Skins, Upper BEi"'s s..
Skirting Leather, Toppin.s, Lininss'S''
Particular attention paid to order. $50, r., 7 i.
The highest market price paid in CASH
Cash advances made on::Lcather 'on''7''i w.
To hn sold ON communications.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-18
Henapfeld Railroad /!

TRAINS Win Run As FOLLOWS:
Leave Wheeling at u O'Clock A. NJ
Arrive at Washington ut W. o'clock 4. NJ.
RETunxI%G-Leavc Washington ut s O'Clock p NJ
Arrive at Wheeling at I O'Clock p. NJ.
THE NAIL TRAIN
viii leave each end of the Road at usual hours.
and regular rates of f,lrc.
~ Articles intended for exhibition will he taken
at usual rats to Washington. In; if returned by
the same owner. will be brought back FREE UF
CiIARu, to the point of shipment.
w. b. BURTON. Sup't.
Wheeling, Sept. is, 1861.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
PATRIOTIC.

The ladies, in tine back country around Memphis In
every direction working for the soldiers nghs and
day Such sewing ard koittng siuce the
world began. Ladies-yOung, middlssged AID old
who never worked before, Engaged 'rom early
morn to deNy eve" and from that 10 ',he Hee sms'
aolra' Of the night sewing aud knitting, and in every
Wy working sled their brave brothers and friends
the fld from the cold blasts aud the wet marches Of
.le ensuing winter. All honor TO them They are en-
.iled to as much honor and glory those who bare
thir boSoms ~ the leRden ball, and march along the
psFilo1,, ides CT battle upon the open field
Three young ladies, OF Carmel church neighborhood
in Marshall county, Mississippi sent down yesterday by
t5e hand of Col J. p. Pryor, for Gen. JEFF Tbou,p-
sons brigade, the foloSi0s articles, all "raised" and
manufactured by their fair hands Twenty pair of
psntaoons tyhree pair Of drawers and eleven pairs OF
socks. all this done by only three young ladies' in
few DAYS and on short notice; aud this is but a
pie Of what the ladies' doing for the Confederate SOL
diars all over Tennessee and Mississippi
Only few nights ago, the patriotic ladies Of LaGrange
Tennessee, gave series Of tableauI vvsns cbarades
ard csansons, by which they raised two hundred
dcllsr, 10 supply their gallant defenders who are now
ia the field 10 Missouri aud Kentucky.
The truth is f this good work goes on at this rate all
over the South (4s hope Il VIM soldiers will be
better supplied during the comiug winter than many OF
Us who arc compelled TO stay at home. And this Il
right. 1.-THE brave deserve tho far."-N,mphis Ap.
peal.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19

A correspondent Of the St. Louis R,pTb'issn, from
Gr.rdeau, September 7h, gives an account of sudden
change in tho programme Of tbs enemy. Expeditions
had been Gent sgsins Benton and Commerce, which
we're hastily recalled and forwarded in great speed TO
Cairo All Of the forces that had been stationed q.
Jackson were hurried of to the same place. These
movements are intended for the defence of Cairo which
supposed to be seriously threatened The writer says
"Pillow is said TO have broken up his camp at New
Madrid aud crossed 20 tho Kentucky Shore and march
ing 70 as to attack Piucah and ges in the rear OF Cairo
.hus cutting e the communication by railroad 1t is
believed by tie military authorities that Harde, is sp
proachng from the Arkansas border in this direction,
and will cross over to Illinois to join Pillows orcss and
If they succeed in capturing Paducsh, will march at once
to Cairo to assist in defending the threatened localities
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19

The great demand for the DAILY WIG within the city,
as we'll by regular by transient readsrs and the diff
Guilty of satisfactorily supplying both classes Of readers
by carrying system adapted only to office suoscp-
tous have induced us to resort to the only feasible
mode OF managing large city circulation, to wit that
of prepayment to tie Carriers. From this date, there
FORE no subscriptions for the VINO TO be left within the
city will be taken at this eise, AID all persons indebted
for subscription to the present time within the city, are
requested call at the Office and settle their accounts
The Carriers WILL Of course, continue to deliver the IA
per the present subscribers and receive pay for the
same at the OF fifteen cents per week. The public
VIII nov understand that all restriction upon the sale OF
ire WING by Carriers within the city is removed, and
that all who 1t may buy from the Carriers or have
It left fo- them at their residences places Of business
September lon, 1861.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19

nepoensnt Of . summer campaign. Now, sir, o.u
march them from end Of the peninsula to ths other
on bundle no larger than that with which Benjamin
Franklin entered Philadelphia"
The General regrets the change in commanders At
Fortress Monroe-not that he regards Wool /. At al
formidable as general or warrior, but becau,e Butler
was goodnatuTed fellow, and had desire % b vel
behaved in such intercourse was necessary b,twssn
the two armies Iexpsct the Generals partially for
Butler had sddioral motive in the consciousness
Of his Gen. hs power to cope with Butler In certain
warfare for which the blesr.eyed warrior has great
penchant to wit military correspondence and discus.
sion am told thst when the letters which have pAss.
ed between them shall be published, there will be grand
fun and laughter throughout the country very much at
the expense of "Picayune B."
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
TO THE GENTLEMEN OF NEW KENT COUNTY.
NEW Krrr, Sept. IA, 1851.

Gsnilsmsn of Ess Kent: call upon you to eopten.
plate for that patriot band, who have left their
homes in your timehonor6d old Commonwealth forget
fu Of SELF mindful only CT their homes and the loved
ones there Like young David Of old, they have taken
their lives in their hands, and strong only in the might
Of their brave hearts and tie protection Of Heaven,
they stand between you and the ruthless hordss who
thres,eh to devastse and occupy your lands. Who have
proclaimed your lives already forfeited and prepared for
you iron shsckles and the hsnp.n cord Bsbold this
baud Of Patriots Their country callsd, and witcut
hesitation, without condition. they nobly stepped forth
90 one man.
And while ag.teful sympathetic smotion thrills every
heart vii you allow that these noble defenders Ct ystr
lives and liberties shall s for anything in your power
to supp.ys mol Lsl it will not be! The ladis~ Of
New Kent. 81 xlous TO contribute to the comfort Of or
brave soldiers, will give freely their time aud her LABOR
to manufacture into clothing the material, il they
can obtain it. Spinning weaving and knitting are Glove
operations when unsded BY the modern Improvements,
from which We are q present dsbarsd The hssh and
comfort Of our troops depend % their having wars
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
sauey yankee We'll An,vered.

friend in tho army oncloses the following piquant
memento Of the stirring little brush" the 18th nst at
Lewinsvlie On that oecsiion, Yankee force, 1900
strong bad come from their en'r,nchmens 10 "hold
occupy aud posse is believed certain important
strategic point in the neighborhood Of Falls Church
but a. they afterwards pretended only to make
uos,snce. Whatever may have bsen their purpose,
they were oed driven back aud stampeded by that ter
rble young horscman, Col Stuart, who fell upon them
in his dsshng style, killing, woundIns and capturing
enough to m,ke their return to camp esnsiby lees i'm.
posing than their se-out had besn Mcclellan him
self present in this sar and participated in the 40
treat One Of the junior officers Of the expedition
ssucy Lieutenant OF Engineers named Poe, an old &C.
ainance of Stuart. Jus! before tho appearance Of the
Latter ut the head of his famous hor,enen, Poe hid
amused himself with tbs following piece of Yankee
dacity
LEwNsvILLE Sept. IL, 1851.
M Dear Bsauty.-rm sorry that circumstances are
such that can't nave the pleasure Of seeing you-s!
though 50 near you. Griu says he would like TO Rave
you dine with him at Willards a. O'Clock Saturday
next Keep your Black Horse" of me, If you please.
siyned, ORLANDO NJ POE.
JE b. srUAKT, Esq, miles beyond Falls Church.
lin care Of whoscever 6ods this
Please answer bsth the note and Grifla's invitation.
On the back Of the note Is endorsed Col. Stu,rts
answer" as fellows:
have the honor to report that circumstances rrs
such" that they could have had they soppsd 10
look behind aud answered both" the lannon's mouth
judging from his speed GOTTA surely left for Wsshisg.
ton to hurry uo the dinner.
(SgreSl J. L. b. STUART.
Po IN. nick mama OF Col stuar. a. w,., Point and
--l.kl a. ~ nd
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
OPENING OF THE CONFEDERATE COURT IN EAST
TENNESSEE-OHARGE OF JUDGE HUMPHREYS

We learn from the Knoxville Register that the fs;
session OF the Confederate Court for the Dsc. OF Ten
resses wss opened on the 9th inst in tina. city, by
Judge Humphreys. The Register in giving report Of
the Judges charge says;
stated in substance that he had come here to hold
court he is empowered do at bis discretion by the
statutes OF the Confederate Government and although
iris the regular term, be here for the pur
pose OF organizing the court Il also the earnest
desire of the gallant ctcer commanding the forces Of
Fast Tennessee that the persons arrested him should
be delivered TO the Judicial tribunal ct the earliest
practicable nomen: for trial.
No ns,s rights Of person property were to be law
lsssy interfered with, is the extensively
ia the North referring especially to Fremorts proclams
ton in Missouri The s Is supreme and must oe main
tanned. All persons arrested shouli have trial by jury
benefit OF counsel and the benefit of an impartial and
constitutional trial. The Government OF the Confederate
states bad superseded the Government of the United
States by this voice Of eight millions of psope, and as
representative of those eight millions of people in the
Judicial DGtric, Of Tennessee, he should attempt to
maintain tte supremacy Of law and order.
All who held positions of public trust, under the Con-
iederae States, would ba required TO take oath to
support the Government Of Confederate States
attorneys practising in the court, posma'teTs aud 9th
ss exercising functions under the Confederate Govern
uon; would be required take the cath. He did not
come here get up no hoped there would
be no evidence sustain prosecutions; but there
shy men who crazy enough 10 attempt to bring
civil within borders the authors OF 1t would DO
brought justice Tor the supremacy Of this Government
would be sustained
The Register in is account Of tho proceedings In court
on the lib, says:
By far the larger portion Of the Knoxville bsr came
forward and took the oath 70 support the Constitution
and Govern Of the Confederate States Of America
as well ss the usual oath Of isi;hfuness administered in
courts TO all practising attorneys Among the gen.
i!emen thus sworn was Mr. John Baxter who has been
considered by The late Union party OF East Tennessee
prominent leader among them, and who has been
garded by Southern Of the most violent and
lrS Of the opponents of Southern rights In the State.
During the dey John Brownlov End W. A. G. Reed
who 10 the custody OF the military surrender
cd 70 the marshal when the former, the Distr,t Aor
nNy hayGg charge Of criminal nature sgains: him.
W4s fully discharged the latter was, VIC understand
Informally charged with criminal conduct in circu
lI,ing Helpers Infamous book, but upon bis volun
i,ry making statement in regard to his conduc aud
Offering take the oath Of allegiance the Confederate
States he discharged from custody upon his own re-
oog1snce for his good behavior after taking the OATH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
OANNIBALIsM IN AFRICA.

Du Chaillu gives a goomier.report OF the ignoranoe
and barbarism of Africa than any recent traveller de
gives fshtiul account Of the cannibasm prevailing IN
one of the tribes he visited, the Fans
On going out next morning, saw pile Of ribs, leg
and arm bones and skulls human piled up at the back
Of nv house. which; looked horrd enough to me. In
fact symptoms Of cannibalism stare me Ia the face
wherever 90, and can no longer doubt.
Eating the bodies of persons who have died OF sickness
is form of cannibalism of which had never heard
among any people, go that determined to inquire II il
we're indeed general custom among the Fans or merely
an exceptional freak. They spoke without embarrsss-
msnt about the whole matter, and was informed that
hey constantly buy the dead of the Osheba Tribe, Who
In return buy theirs They also buy the dead of other
families in their own ribes; and besides this get the
bodies OF a great many slaves from the Mbichos and
M1ondemo for which they readily give ivory at the rate
OF small usk for body. Until to-day, never could
believe two sores-both well authenticated, but seem
Ing quite impossible TO any one unacqaAinted with this
pe0ple-Hhicn are told OF them on the Gaboon.
party OF Faus who came down the seashore, once
actually stole freshy-butied body from the cemetery
cooked ard ate i and at another time great fuss
among the hpoDgWe, and even the missionaries beard OF
it, for t happened at visge not far from the mission
AIRY grouuds: but credited the stories Till now
though the facts well authenticated by Witnesses
Ia fact the Fans regular ghous only they practice
ther horrd custom uubushiugy aud in open day, and
have no shame about it, have seen here knives cover
I'd with human skio which their owners valued very
highly To-day the Queen brought me some boiled plain.
TIM which looked very NICE but the fear lest she should
have cooked i, in some pot where had been cook d
o foro-which was most likely the made unable
70 cat it, TN these journeys have fortunately taken
with ne sufficient pots TO do my own cooking They
ara the fines looking Of negroes have seen
II tbs interior, and eating human flesh seems to agree
with them; though afterwards saw other Fan trioes
whose members had not the fine air of these noun
taneers. As everywhere else location seems 10 have
ch TO do with il. These living among the noun
tans and had all the appearance OF hardy m.unlsnetrs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19

In the letter written by Prince Napoleon more pro-
badly by one Of his suite, there very natural sur
prise expressed that the commanding General (Scot
was not on the field Of battle but undertook to Plan the
campaign and direct the operations Of the army from his
closet In Washington Failure WAS the natural result
The outlines of campaign may be planned in the Csbi-
net but the details must be left to the genius OF the
General in ac.ual command C.rnot has long had the
reputation of organizing the victories OF the early French
Republic but Lamartine has demonstrated that the vic.
tories were won spite Of and in direct violation Of the
Instructions of the War Department In fact, be shows
that by carrying out the programme Of Csrnot disas
trous defeat would have been the inevitable result-
Bold sagscious and enterprisins Generals saw the i'm
projections Of the Instructions when they got on the
scene Of action, aud without moments hesitation dis
regarded them.
We have no instance Of successful campaign, which
was not directly supervised and executed BY tho head
that conceived 1t. Cesar who planned bis own cam
psgus, was always with bis legons and attended 10
every delail-varying bis movements TO suit circum-
stances. Frederick the Great pursued the same policy
The first Napoleon did all that could be done before
hand but he always with his armies in person, and
very often changed his whole plan Of operations on the
eve of battle. To his Leutenants, when charged with
distinct command, entrusted everything pertaining
to the commsud He the most Jealous, eIictDg and
particular Of men, and tied his subordina.es tightly
possible but he knew the importance of leaving them
large discretion and privileged to regulate their conduct
according to circumstances
Red tape is very coed in its place; and an efficient
aud vigorous war department indispensable to great
achievements but neither the one nor the other
avail anything without Generals in the field worthy Of
trust, and fully trusted.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
Tho War,

Gen. Floyd has united his forces with those Of Gen.
WISE and both prepared to receive the enemy II he
should advance A gentleman, who was in the fight at
Gsuley, says the enemy made FIVE distinct assaults and
repused each time with great loss. A. the fifth
sault the slaughter was immense.
From Gen. Lees column, we have many reports-sll
OF favorable shsraoter-which will be confirmed or re-
futed in q few days.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19
viee-PresIdent Stephens.

The association Of this gsntlemin's name with
"spoismen and jcbbers" ha, taken the public b. sur.
PRISE OF all public men, who have been long =,
Washington, have been reputsd fres from all
couneIion with that disrepusble clsss Whatever OBJ
ectiops may at any time have bsen alleged against hi,
political view, the breath Of suspicion never tainted hi.
personal character.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-19

only yourselves. but on your shdrsns children W the
remotest generation.
The present Executive has the confidence Of the osun-
try, and We hope will be reelected by unanimous vote
You owe it to him. as well to yourselves to place In
the coordinate departments of the Government who
are honest and capable and faithful to the Constitution
We have discharged our duty by this earnest aduoni.
ton fulfil yours by acting in accordance with 1t.