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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

Proclamation EXTRAORDINARY, from
Washington City, d. c.
4esfrS. Lslil0hliRI e BRasieid; Gsnts:-Plsass
send us L. dog. Quart Writing Fluid,
L. " Pint
L. nAlfPint :.
Supplying the Government tnices, we Ouly use tho
best Ink In the market, Whehw think yours to be-
ResPty yours, 1AYLoR& AIAuRY.
October Is. 1860.
TIE PEN AND SWORD.
For long time tho question has been argued
which WHsthe most powerful, he Pen the sWorLi
It has been generally eoues4ei that the Influence
and power Of the former eater than the latter.
How important then, Il such the case, that the
Pen should have good Ink to accompany it, Hence
all de.irins good writing, should use CHEMICAL,
WRITING FLUID, made by
LAuGHLINs DtsHRIRLD.
now Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

PiccOtOnlSI, the charming little opera
singer, now the aIarchesa della Fargua, it
is fondly expected viii present an heir to
the family of La Fargua next April, She
lives in charming villa three miles from
sienpp.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
A CARD.
Wheeling Female Seminary.

TNuB EXAMINATION OF the PUPILS IN THE
above Institution will take place In the s1n,Inary
Hall on the SOth and 3lst iiists
Not molly are Parents Guardians aud the friends OF
EdneHtio1 generally earnestly 1ssirs to be present.
buf also Al those Of the city aud surrounding coun.
Try who have daughters aud wards to educate. The
examination will close on Thursday evening, with
Music and Evolutionary exercises % -
The next session will commence on Monday, 4th
Veterinary, 1861. Mrs Hanna deems It unnecessary
10 dwell upon tho advantages Afforded by this insti-
tnt0u ~ she has spared pains or expense in en-
deavotipg to make 1t worthy Of patronage
ProL Wyniau, In addition to instruction on tine
Ptaun, will give lessons In thorough Bass and liar
mony; also private lessons such as are preparing
Whilst thanking the friends Of the Institution for
past Efforts Mrs. H. would remind all that in the
present embarrassed state Of Affairs extra efforts
must be made or the school can be continued only at
great personal sacribSn to herself and the Board.
TINS she Is confident the whole Soulsl Protestant
community Of Wheeling and vicinity would NOT de-
sire did they realize the true state OF the case She
calls upon all who feel that the very buIwatAo of our
safety cOnsist in the Intellectual and religious train
81 our youth to rally around this Institution that
" hlhy successfully contend against uppISing nhu
enCt-t jAu25-lNjlfltW
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

GER'ssARsARAIIlIaA aDASDELIoN
Cures the wort cases Of serpfnla.
BKESTLlSGERss ARs tPARlII4 tDASDRLIoS
Cures Ery,ipelas, letter adj Boils,
DRESTLISG R'asARsAPARlLL&&DA NDELIOS
oures all Ernptioni ip NE Skin.
DRENrLINGEEus sARsAPA RIII.A { DANDRLION
Cures Liver Complaint aud DrOpsy.
BRENTLINGER'ss ARsArARILIA& DAHnRLloN
Cures DyHpepsla and Sour Stomach.
BRRNTLINGER's sARsAPARI1I.4SD ANDELloN
PHFiass the Blood and entirely elSacates all Msr-
curry and impurities ftoa, he system.
BRENTLINGERSS ARsAPARILLA 1 DANDRLION
Ispleasant to the taste and 1, entirely Vegetable.
Observation-Disclosures EDANDELION
Is pronounced by PhysieiaD tAebest Alterant
they have ever prescribed.
Prepared by 7. A. BRENTLISGER, Market ST.,
No 1sI, Wheeling, Va.
Sold by Reed Krafs, CantrewhsOlinS,
T. IL. Logan 1 Co. Miin q.
Logan. List CO..
and nEnggists geIerAlly. dool0
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
CHARTER ELECTION.

COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION TO M IIHID
~ IN ths City Of Wheeling, on the 18th day OF jan
LIST Ward: Alderman's onies-wIlIlam II. Wilson,
Joseph Purcell. Ilosp uOuse-Hsnry G Cults, Clark
uAineS. 800
=; a Ward: City Hall-samuel II. Greer, John
81 Ward: Court IIouse--JoLn Hunter, Jacol,
arden. Hose lIOus0--A. 81. Adams, VIM. Exley.
4lh Ward: Hose lOuse-Deniamin ExIey, lloyd
Sti Ward: School House: North Room-SIAtther
H. =: hee1: john Handy South KOOn-JRmos Wilson,
,,t 9th Ward Hose Honse-wnlaln Ewing. George
lsnsl ANDREW WILSON, Mayor.
q FOR RENT.-7Tls Dwelling House at
Iii prssent OScupied by dlySelL situated on Centre,
betMsen 9TH and 9th streets, the Dwelling House
on 9TH street. above Union. and \ two story Frame
Dwelling on Wheeling Island. For further pnrtlcu.
lars snqtre At ALRX. uEYAIAE's,
tan23-im 1871 hAiu st., wheeling. Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
Music Hath Charms. >

Music Hath Charms"
ID EcEIHED ny EMPRESS to-day, from the Pub
HI lisherH, an additional supply Of MUSIC:
know . Fair Of lIAzei -EyeS,
Cottage by the Sea.
Dixie: lay SeWeomb, Peters aud Huamet,
Plantation Song, by Emmett
Posters Melodies, att
Christmas Coral, Falf tr
My Home; words by Ned Buntlins.
DOWn 10y the river side,
Sacred Songs for the iFp-sids -H
TTotty HoTSo rolka
bikes Reel, BY julien,
Dixie Polka.
sky Rocket QuIckstep,
Silver Star Polka -sl
Sweet RTsning Hour uaFtette,
H.s ftye IAmsrira, March.
SieiliAn espera-QhadFine,
BSll-ETeFGtt Schotttsh,
Dixie, with Variations
Rosemary 2 HIaltls-, aEInnEed sDstwo Pianos
DusttS for Violin and Piano. @
The above and many otheTS TO be had at the
variety Store Of D. NlCoLL BRO.
jazz 100 SIStn ST.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
! CARD.

In view of tho vital Importance Of the ensuing
election Of members to the Convention which 4 10
assemble Mt Richmond on the 18th February, and Of
thp necessity Of concentrating the vote OF such as
are disposed to support the USIoS-the undersigned
Wards In tile city next Friday Mt L. NJ. and ia
the county At tue election precincts on next Satur-
day al T. NJ, and appoint delegates to meet at the
Court House inwheClinE on Tuesday, the 18TH inst
at 10 o'clock A. NJ to consult OH the present state of
Affairs aud tue measures II may be proper for the
people OF this county to adopt, and particularly 20
nominate candidates for tine support OF the Uniou
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
HAIR DYEl HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE
4. BATCHELOR'B HAIR DYEI

The Original and Best IA the World :
All OthOrs limitations, and sould he avoid
ed, If you wish to escape ridlcdle.
GRAY, REnor RUSTY HAIR Dyaa inS.antly to a
beautiful and Natural Brown or Dhrlz; without In.
Jury to the Hair or Skin. 3.-7
FIFTEEN MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS have been
awarded to VIZ. A. BATCHELOA EipeS 1859, and over
$4,000 applications have been made 70 the IIhir OF
the Patrons OfhIs famousDye
WA. A. BAUCHELoRs HAIR DYE produces a
color not to be distinguished from nature, and Is
WARRANTED not to iuIure In the least however long 1t
may be continued, and the ilLeHtcts of had Dyes
remsdied; the Hair InrgOrated for Life by this Srlsn-
did Dye.
Sold In all cities and towns tbs United States by
DruEEists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
~ The Genuine has the name and address upon
steel plato engraving four sides Of each box Of
WILLIAM A. HATCHEL0R,
nihlG-d&wly 16 BOND Street, New York.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Female Healfhl FemaIe HeaIthl

Thousands Of females sahsr from derauEemeRts
peculiar TO thesex. Yirst. and most eu1non auong
these Is, REHlLx wELksEsg or wuExs, or LErcoaa.
MA. with its constant sttoadaa, Las,ituds, Pros.
tration, Lame or Weak Back, and General Debility.
No one can be entirely well who thus suffers and In
hundreds Of cases health Is utterly undermined.
oldsehOol n'edieines aud drugs dp but little gool-
Oflen much injuryj but HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC
HOMEOPATHIC FKslALG PILLS are just the
thing relieving promptly, and curing permanently.
dollars worth Wtll do 1norO good tHaa quarts Of
nostFuins, or Slx monthi' attendance on u doctor.
Six boxes for 81. Single 5OxeI Is cts.
MA fall set Of uUAPaEl4s' HoNnOrAPmc sPE.
ciErcs, with hook of Directions aud tvsnty different
Remedies, In large rials, moruee, case IS; do, In
plain case, -; case Of afteen bo1ts and book, g.
These Remedies by the aingle box or case, are sent
by mail or express, free Of charge, 70 any address on
receipt Of price. Address
DIR. HUMPHREYS CO.,
40 .662 broadway, New York.
Sold by LAUGHLISs BUsnPIEDD.
JAMS No. a Main St,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

vised, unjust and disrespsctful to her sis
ter States of the South:n The meeting
broke up with three cheers for Jackson,
three for Anderson, three for Scott and
nine for the Union. We have also under
our eye a series Of resolutions passed by a
large assembly of tbs workingmcn of
Portsmouth. Va, declaring their attach
ment to our institutions, their confidence
in it, their condemnation OF secession
and abolition notification as treason.
We might fill columns with resolutions of
this tenor, which have come TO US from
the border slave States within month.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
AIothers. rend thin.


The follow Is extract fFun aletter written BY
the tNStOr Of Baptist Church 10 the journal all.
Messenger" Cinsinnat Ohio and speaks vOluaos In
fAEOr Of that Worid.renoWnsd nedIcIne-NIRs W1Ss.
LOWS SOorHISe STRuP TOR CHunEES TErTHrSa.
=wS seo an advertisement ia your columns Of Mrs.
WinslOv's Soothing Syrup. Nov We never said
word in fArUr of patent medicine before In our life,
but No feel compelled to say to yOur readsrs, that
thiais no humbng-EE aAyE ElIED II, AID KSoN II 20
NJ Al II CLGINs II Il, probably, one Of the most
successful sis1nes Of the day, because 1t l. one OF
the best, And these Of your readers who have ba-
bios can't d, better than to lay in a supply.n
oetl6-ly-d3E
ENINE EASTERN STOCKING YARN
Il All eoloTIs AZ D. NIcOLL& BROS
oet2t HaEiSly stOrt, loo NaIn 81
pED LIE AD.-lO eAskS ENGLISH Red Lad,
II, 70 arrive This week and for sale low BIZ
.sptlS s. g. ROBINSON
ERENCH WORK COLLARS, q
Il Dc Sets at cost
8tSlS HEIsEELL ( SWRGRINGES.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
SECRFT on BFAUTy

ARDS BLOOM OF YOUTH or LIQUID PEARL.
" Ing beaqtiyinG and preserving the eompIexion
and akin This invaluable and wonderful toilet art-
Gle was discovered By celebrated Chemist In France
come yeaEs see and Il e to hip that all the Courts
OF EuroPr, ~ the present age. all their beauty
and l0TSine1S Tliis preparation, With ell its sin-
Pietty and purity, there e article that will COM
pare With u ~ beaattfyer AMI preseTVeE of the
complexion and skin. Mr.. Laird procured the re-
eetPt Of hun come tWo years atnee: lie haS during
that time. given Il perfect trial amOnESt his own
ReFs1na fEies hnd tha ArisSOerAtie circles Of New
York City, who have used It with unqualified admit
ration, 70 much 20 that they would consider the
toilet imPerfset Withbut this valuable aud purely
harmless preparation. R0r sale by
RRKD KRAFT.
lan2 Crntfe Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

IAE Charleston Mercury says 1.-THE Nor
rhern papers, just at present, are filled
with an amazing quantity of trash So
are the papers from the South, East and
West; therefore. the Onion action in this
respect is perfect. a gentleman in Charles
ton furnishes the Nsrescy with the follow
ing extract from letter written to him by
his niece in Georgia:
t.Ynn know that it has always been,
from childhood, n subject of regret to me
that I WAS not of tie other sex; but ! new
er have felt il more bitterly than at this
time. A poor weak woman tllNt can do
nothing for her country, unless it is TO
nurse the sick and wounded, which know
would do to the best OF my ability; but
yOu may rest assured, if there is gun ly-
ing idle that could be made effective. here
is an individual that would not stop to
think of petticoats, but Put il to the best
use she knows how, and would not hesi-
tate to make old Scott the first victim if
could. Ny boys were healthy and strong
fellows: wish they are old enough to do
duty. would willing give them up for
this cause
The lady would conquer Con. Scott
quicker without her boys, probably, than
with them.
The Mercury. also, informs US that
"when the Star of the West turned tail,
and it become evident that she would
approach no closer, the young fellows
under orders became clamOrous and eager
fol III shot anyhow" WELL says the
Major Ripley jumping upon the parapet,
fire away, boys, but you'll all be in -
in five minutes The boys did fire; but
the Majors prediction was not fulfilled"
We are glad it was not fulfilled, for we
hope to meet "the boys in better place
than the Major predicted for them.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
Photographs nBL0tyPgs! &c.
PARTRIDGE,
No. 11sIl MAIN sTREETl

"AYING PURCHASED A LOT OF CASES and
III FRAMES at PANIC PRICES proposes to MI
them with pictures at price, to astonsh the MIL
LIONS.
Come In Ladies and Gentleman, while the assoIt-
EST BARGAINS ever offered In Wheeling.
Photographs and Pictures OF eVsly style. % usual
made In the best manner. variety Sl LOcket1 and
Pins at a discount. Also large and beautiful as
Snrtlneut OF Git Frames, cheap. JAMS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
bail &C Union nalI.

IA @. BIHGLE, TEACHER or DANCING. viii
Is give his second Ball Of the season at Union
81 cent?, and all other persons al 81 Music by
James RigIy. - JanSS31tS -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

ALI that the Union men of this city
have II do to beat the secession traitors by
the most overwhelming and overwhslm-
ing majority, is to commence the work of
concentration.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
NEW GOODS,

DRISTED DELAISES. -
4 CANTON fLAhiHELS
BLEACHED MUSLINs,
janis Just received By GEO. II. TAYLOR.
A LBxANDRE'S KID GLOVBS-An
"A sizes OF both white and coIorcd received tlis
morning by TJan25l GEO. Il. TAYLOR.
EMBROIDERED sETTS,
IL do COLSARS
jana Just received by 6EO. R. TAYLOR.
MINUTE ILLUSION,
w JRn23 just received By GEO. II. TAYLOR
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

- FOR REHT-The new brick dwelling,
q corner Of Nonroe and Fifth street, containing
WA rooms. PosseaEiOa let April
En9aiFo = p. c. EnLDRETH BRO,
lAnA g MAla strtst.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

No. FOURTH WARD TICKET
w. PnR COUNCIL--JeIIE REID, HORACE
GRAY, JACOB X. BlER, EDMUND HOBBs CHAS,
A. BRITT. jan29S
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

Bryan's Tasteless Hermifuge,
Children dying right apilsftl
Mothers not as yet 6sret
Know that worms moreinauts kill
Than each other MORTALITY
But the vERMITUoE Wflisays
Your pale darlinEs from the grave.
MoTHER, MAKE rouR CHOICE. Shall the Chitd die,
OF the IFormsF Remember, a rsv doses Of Dryan's
TAstelssS YermIfugO viii destroy any number of
worms, aud bring them away without pain. Price
IS cents. Sold by LAUGHLIRS DUsuPIEID
& FundOnbsrs, bridgeport, and druggists generally
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25
UNION MEETING

u Evening Ut O'c.Uck. at the @American HAL, .
tihh Ward for the purpose Of eIeetng DELEGATES to
us County Convention on next TuertinY inn2S-Its
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

TIE Charleston Mercury has discovered
that the cause of all our present national
troubles is a prevalent, disOrderly, auarch-
icaI spirit at tho north. Hear its sage
words:
'sTho ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the late con-
fcdUracy is neither tho result of negroism
nor any other isml The PRIMARY cause un-
derlaying the whole difficulty between the
North and south has been the organic in-
stability and disorder of unbalanced, un
restrained power. All regard or respect
for constitutions, rights or creeds has been
east to the winds. There exists in neither
the social nor the political organization of
society at the north, one single element OF
permanent law and ORDER
THIS is almost equal to Mr.. Merriam's
discovery that the dtsturbAnessint the south
are due to the arrival of that atmospheric
wave which lately swept over Syria.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-25

Fresh ImportatiOns for In Fan
Trade, 1860.
~ SWEENEY & son Are Just CoMNENcTSR
i 10 receive their Pail Stock Of CItOCKERY ei1t-
1IGeing new styles Of White Granite and IrDn Stone
ChlnAi also the various grades Of Common GOOdr all
o. which they are prepared to Job to Merchants At
EASTERN price,. ts47 anGlS
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25

four encampments and spending more
money at the suffers. The next morn
ing the symptoms are much the same only
more aggravated and the poor victim is
entered on the Register, " in hospital"
This is no fancy sketch, and no exagera-
ton /; it is literally true. Such cases oc-
cur almost daily.
l for one am glad to see the old familiar
face of the Hon. Joseph Poland, sent out
here by Gov. Fairbanks, on an important
mission. Such man on sucn an GRAND.
is truly appropos. An honorable appoint
ment, for an honorable man. He may,
and should be the medium through which
thousands of dollars should be sent into
Vermont from the Brigade at the next
pay meut, The money thus forwarded
will not only be so much actually added
to the wealth of the State, but, so much
want and actual necessity relieved in the
families of the soldiers Add to this, the
temptation to gambling removed, and the
argument is ours, to say nothing of the
habits Of saoing, encouraged and strength.
ened and the moral bearing of such
habits not only ON the man, but on the
entire community.
Stetson says 4" Give the friends in La.
noble an invitation to send us out il
that package they propose sending us, Q
few dried berries" request would glad,
ly make, did not my extreme modesty
forbid it, after having asked so much o.
them in my letter of yesterday. There
are rumors of an advance to be made, but
how much reliance is to be placed on it
| do not know. Yours Truly,
f. 0. HODGE.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25

CT We this week give biographical
sketch of Thomas Gleed. from the pen Of
R. L. Perkins, Esq, of Stowe. So popu
lar was Mr. Gleed, and 50 generally is b
missed, almost anything in relation t
him will be read with interest. The Bur
lington Times in which the sketch frs
appeared, says of it:
1.-The puolic life and services of tn
late Hon. Thomas Glced deserve NOR
than the brief notices that were made by
our newspapers at the time of his death
We have, therefore obtained from Mr.
Perkins the sketch of his life, read at TIL
late meeting of the Historical Society,
which We print this morning, and which
we have already commended as "a merrited
and elegent tribute to the character OF
the deceased"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25
The NIuical Convention.

The Musical Convention now in prog
ress at Stowe, Notwithstanding the rain of
Tuesday and Wednesday, is quite success
full. The exercises on such occasions are
calculated to assist singers to discover and
correct any errors into which they may
have fallen, and should be attended by
all who have any desire to make progress
in this beautiful Science. 1t affords an
opportunity for all who love good music
we'll executed, to listen to strains which
send thrill over the whole being Church.
Music never apcars so grand and sublime
as when executed by multitude; and
,Glees are never so gleesome as when sung
in perfect time and harmony, by glec-
full multitude. All who can appreciate
the beautiful and sublime in music always
find satisfaction on such occasions.
Mr.. Partridge, of Burlington the leader
on this occasion is giving good satisfaction,
He is a good singer and good leader.
The exercises are to close on Friday.
with a concert, to consist of chorouses.
glees, quartetts, &C., and will be fine
treat to all who do themselves the favor
of attending.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25

FIRE IN Charlottesville dwelling
house of Charles w. Prescott of Charles
ton, was destroyed by fire on Monday
of last week. Mr.. Prescott and his wife
were both at d near neighbours at the time
and their three little children were alone
in the house. Hearing the flames in the
chamber above, the Oldest girl seven
years Of age, with great presence Of mind,
seized an infant child which was asleep
in the room, her favorite cat, and her
school book, and carried them to place
of safety before her parents came to the
rescue. Nearly all of the contents Of the
house were destroyed, including the wear
ing apparel Of the whole family. The
Ere probably originated from the pipe or
himnsy TIE chamber. Insured in
yvru'i MISUNDERSTANDING
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25

yesterday. The officers say that it is now
so arranged that We will have to go on
picket but once in five days. We are 60
ing to have new uniforms soon, we have
got our caps already. / just had a
glimpse of Col. Hyde Saturday, but did
not speak with him; he looked we'll as
usual. | saw Maj. Hyde yesterday, he
is we'll. saw Capt. Blanchard two days
ago he told me that Oscar Woodland had
died in Georgetown Hospital, also another
of his company had died, and although
they had been dead some time he was no
titled of it only few days ago; he did
not tell me the other fellows name, but
| think he said that he belonged in Mont
pelier. | saw Hiram Earle yesterday, he
said the boys were all we'll. There is a
prospect of Col. Whiting being promoted
to Brigadier General. l feel thankful to
you for those papers which came safe and
direct. | hope the time is not far distant
when | can quietly return to the shop to
resume the care Of business. | should
like very well to be in Hyde Park this
winter to attend those reading clubs, but
= business before pleasure" Enclosed
you will iud specimen of Southern oak,
chestnut and cedar leaves. My love to
all. Hoping that the rebels will soon
come under.
You wanted should tell you about
Picket.-lst the pickets are posted on
all sides of the camp, approachable by the
enemy, and extend out to the distance OF
from 2 to 4 miles, they commence to sta
ton pickets when they get about 80 rods
from camp, they are stationed by the road
sides posted irregularly: but on the out
side there ls regular chain; on this
chain the posts are pretty near each other,
about SO rods, more or less according to
the advantages of the ground; 3 men are
placed on post 2 must be awake all the
time but in day time one can leave the
post to get water, or any thing else, or 60
to sleep at night; all must keep awake on
the onter lines, Lut in toward camp one
can sleep, and 2 keep awake. The bust
ness of the picket is to watch the enemy,
and see that no one crosses the lines, with
out pass countersigned by some Gener-
al and if the enemy should come in force,
10 strong for pickets to resist, to send in
an alarm by firing gun at each post,
there are . or reserves for the pickets
to fall back on, when driven the reserve
next to camp is always the longest, the
detail for duty is made at night, and
at three o'clock, A. NJ. and are stationed
by Field Officer, with each reserve one
or two Commissioned Officers stay. the
guard is double from the time of station
ing, till sunrise we of the I'd 60 on about
once in three days. We have some guard,
ing of persons, and property to do, and
we guard, as in camp, 2 hours on and A
off.
With respect remain yours.
FRANCIS FINNEGAN.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-10-25
CAMP GRIFFIN, Va, Oct. II, 1861.

CAMP GRIFFIN, Va, Oct. ~, 1851.
! write you to-day, to inform you, and
through you, the friends of the VT reg
iments, at home, that the entire command
of Gen. Smith has taken an advanced po-
sition some three miles from Chain Bridge,
West. This move was made the 9th and
10th inst, and VIC are now caiuped on the
eminence at the cast of townsville, dis
lance about one mile, and nearly in sight
of the rebel pickets. The position we
are new occupying is an important one, as
giving long, clear range for the guns
a much better than at Chain Bridge, Gen.
Mcclellan has been here this afternoon,
and Motifs Flying Artillery have been