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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
From the National Intelligeneer.J
THE NATIONAL LOAN.

We are sure that our readers will learn
with satisfaction that the recent visit OF
the Secretary OF the Treasury to New York
city has again resulted in the complete
success of his mission, which had for Its
ObjectIthe negotiationiof the second install
ment of the grand National loan of $780,
OOO, 900. ~ S
We learn that on Saturday last the As
soeiated banks of New, York, Boston and
Philadelphia unanimously resolved to az
eept the second option of S50,000.000 of
the loan on the 7.3O per cent. Treasury
Bonds, having three years to run. The
terms Of the original programme of the
18th of August are adheredto, and so far
as the holders of the Treasury six per cents.
of S63-haYing at present about eighteen
or twenty months to run-are disposed to
avail of the privilege, they can dispose of
the notes 70 the banks to be used in the
payment of the present subscription. There
was some difference of views, it is stated,
as to carrying out this provision of the
original agreement beyond the amounts
now held by the banks, but the better conn
sci largely prevailed in the bank conferences
on Saturday, of adheriug strictly and in
good faith to the spirit and letter of the
previous understanding.
It was deemed best not to determine at
present tue mum tOA S'SOl-
100000 until it will expire by limitation
on the lst December. A majority of the
New York banks were ready at once to ac-
lcept it, and thus avail of the accruing in
terest ON one hundred millions; but the
\ delegations from Boston and Philadelphia
being without instructions on the subject,
aud as other considerations of a public
nature were suggested, the conclusion ar
rived at was that no change be made in
this part of the FIRST agreement. 10 tho
same spirit it was determined, and, we are
glad to hear, with diminished opposition,
| that all proper favor be extended to the
United States notes of circulation, as
convenient as well Us duly authorized
means TO, The conduct of the Treasury De-
partment with the least possible disturb
anee TO the specie bases eff the three cities,
| including their sub Treasury Offices.
We further learn that Mr. Secretary
Chase attended the Bank Conference which
led to these auspicious conclusions, aud,
after due explanations of the position and
wants of his department, and the course of
administration by the government gener-
ally. EXPRESSED his concurrence insWEat
had been done, and his earnest desire TO
conduct the Government account with the
banks, growing out Of these large and
liberal negotiations, with as much convec
nience to all parties as his sense OF thy
obligations of the amended sub-Treasurd
law of 1856 would permit He expresse-
the belief, and in this will have the gem
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
steaIing EItraordInary.

We have heard of man who coult
steal saw log from under the man VIII,
sat upon tito guard it, but we never camt
across any real incident so closely re-
sembling that mythical feat as the follow
ing, recorded as an actual fact in the police
reports of the Philadelphia Gazette:
The trick was done upon little steamer
plying down the river to PennsgrOve, N. j.
Among tho passengers by the boat vas Il
New Jersey grocer named John Tice. Mr.
Tice had purchased lot of groceries, in
cluding IL very fine Bucks county cheese
weighing about sixiy-five pounds. Wait
| ing the departure of the boat, he was
watching his goods US they lay upon the
dock. For want OF better accommodation
he took u seat upon the aforesaid cheese.
As Mr.. Tice was studying over the move
ments of the rebels in Missouri, and So
lacing his nasal organ from IL ''yaller"
snuff box, two nice young,men approached
and entered into conversation. III
"You take snuff, sir?" said young man,
No. /. ..lr4 sr.. s.a=.. azs'-
ayes. Couldn't get along without it
Took it for eight years"
"You use the Maccaboy, perceive"
"Yes. That suits me best for steady
snuff" ass f f1.al.sI sa. a
1"Let me recommend you to try. mine,"
said the sharper, producing a silver-platcd
box, engraved with mn American eagle and
two harpoOns. 81 imported it from France.
1t is the identical snuff used by Marshal
Pellisier, and the officers of the French
army" aHH .4Isaa-
Mr.. Tice said "certainly," and inserted
his thumb and finger in the strangers box.
In n : Ia, Ii ha
was seized with violent sneezing. AT ey=
cry sneeze he lifted himself about q
foot from the cheese upon which he
was sitting. While he was doing this,
sharper No. was carrying out his
share 'uf- the programme. As Mr.. Tice
gave the third sneeze he pushed the cheese
from under him, aud, in its stead, placed
peck measure. As Mr.. Tice was sneez-
ing for the eighth and last time. the sharp
ers aud the cheese had disappeared. Mr..
,Tice rubbed his nose for about five min
mes, and spent five minutes more in won
dering as the style of nose possessed by
Marshal Pellisicr and Cue officers of the
French army, who took such remarkable
/ snuff. ei a lrH
| By this time the deck hands of the boat
commenced TO load up Mr.. Tice's goods.
Mr. Tice rose from his seat and said:
"Take this cheese, toO.r .1a uasEJlt
Deck hand said, Hwhat cheese2"
lMr. Tice looked around, anu found, that,
instead of the aheesc, he had been sitting
upon peck measure. When he under
stood the minnerain which the exchange
had been effected, he was about the worst
excited man we have seen this season.
He offered fifty dOIlareianiathe cheese to
any one who would give him an onportu-
nifty to ight the thieves, with. one hand
tied behind his back. In orderito keep
good his word, he remained in the city
yesterday, to hunt up the thieves. When
he catches themaw we shall report progress
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
Interesting News!F
Anew Oil Well Just Discovered

But. n Small Amount Required for ev.
cry ono to take a Share.
Epery so cents invested sciil yield. 81 ,0orth
"a IN ADVANCE OF THE NEW HIGH TARIFF.
9100 CASES OF NEW. SPRING AND SUMMER
lOV DRY GOODS
have lust been receiYe which the subscriber Is uble
to sell for less than half their original value.
besides many other goods received. he viii only
menton l5O pieces of SILK OF Rthe latest styles at
least g. aud iome Piains sinks MS low a SIC par yard
tillas. ! no nn' iF76 iis's5 sI7'siS -
Dress Goods, 2 large and varied assortment. Some
Travelling Dress Goods for only SC per yard, worth at
lawns and Lawn Robes, plain and figured Bereges
and Berege Robes. 7itf1 az ~
Double width grey, black and white Bereges for
slawls and busters; worth 81, for only so cts
per yard. lrIi !siiE7q .F4ts -.li 5ff1at
o6allles and Deiaines, Ginghams and Chintzes,
large stock; some ~ dark French Chintzes, for
l5e yard, worth at least SIC, andlght ChIntzes
at 25c per yard.
sHANYLS-1OO Grape shaWls; all colnrs, from 8 to
so dollars a piece: 20 Twisted silk ShaNls new
SILK and Cloth busters and cloales, at all prices
for ladies and Misses.
French Lace Mahtles of all the latest styIesat
A large stock OF EmbrOldcrteA and White Goods.
500 doI. Ladies' Hose, some worth 15c, for 81 cts
Rpair. 5,-4f. - .y,.t55.. 55,S7
Parasois, Hoop skirts and c6tsats, large stock.
sD0MEsFlCS.=-PaSt colnre'f Prints (wRrranted,)
for 10, and &c per yArl, worth 121<, 10 and %
per yard. Bleaehed and uhbIehch6d MdsIihs q all
widths andquallties. Irish Linen and Linen Table
Cloths at all prices.
OARPETS.-T5 pieces or Ingram, 8 ply and .st1per-
tne Carpets at all prices
A good assortment Of Boys Ready Made Clothing,
and many other goods, too numerous to MENTION all
of which have been bought for cash from Importers
and will be sold Mt greatly reduced prices by i
ALEX. HEYMAN,
ap2 H1A 1871 Main st., wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
4aiIggateIlIaeater
TERMS OF ADYERTIsING. :

TWuvFSO1D LINES OF NoNPGHEn, Ion oNE rscH, ,)oR
LESS, AAKE SoUARE. H4tf
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
Missouri MiningCIlOlllmlIpanY. CIllll
Incorporated Feb. 22d, 1881

Incorporated Feb. 22d, 1881.
CAPITAL STOCk.......,..." 10000.
TIlHIs COMPANY is FORMED FOR THE PUR-
il pose OF advancing the great mining interests OF
purely phiIanthropic motives in initiating this en-
terprisG We believe that the stock can be made to
pay large dividends, and at tile same time more real
good accomplished and greater progress made IN de-
yelOping and making known the astonishing mineral
wealth OF Missouri thnn by the use OF fve tmeb the
amount OF capital invested In any business
We shall make the office of our Company a CONF
plete mining bureau OF the mineral RESOURCES OF the
State. We have power, under our charter to pur-
chase and sell mineral lands wherever located in
Missouri Great inducements will be offered TO cap
ttnlsts and mining ndventurCrs who desire to pnr-
Chase and work paying mines by dealing with this
We respectfully solicit the attention of all who
have mineral lands for sale to send us a statement
OF the same, describing the kind OF minerals on their
lands, the number of acres the lOtioh and thelOw-
est cash prise they are willing to take for said lands.
We shall work only such mines az pay largely. but
shall open and prove nlOstO of the anlsWe sell. The
books for subscription to the stock now open at
the office of this Company, Main street. northwest
corner Of LOcust, over Merchants Bank, entrance
No. 81 Locuststrcet. All who feel an interest ths
business, and have money will do we'll to call and
city can secure II by enclosing npr cont of tho
amount wanted 70 the President or Trelprer.
DIREcToRs:
Henry D. Bacon, Esq, Matthew Butlcr, Esq,
Alfred ClalP, ESP LIB. Harwood, Esq,
3L.V Bogy, Esq, Joseph Payne, Esq,
u Henry D. Bacon, flIT0 ;lLIV. BoRy.8
NJ. BUTLER, Treas ALFRED CLAPf, Prcs't.
Tho above prospectus has up to this date been
published 10 only of leading papers for ten
days. No extra efforts to get stock taken have been
male; yet the public 90 well appreciate the sound
ness Of tile enterprise that over two hndfed thbus
and dollars Of the stock has already been We
would briefly state that the shares S25 each paid
in without further liability; by do
liyery registered only when dividends are received.
Any person having money to spare can, the pur-
chase shares in the Missouri Mining GOmuanV
mako an investment that will pay largely and hold
stock that sTeadly converted into cash WithOutlOsB
answered. 1901 'f9 'I fnh80-d&w2n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04
Upwards OF S13,OOO,OOO
Il Losses have been pail by the Rtna insurance Co.
inthe past Al years.
PIRg AND INLAND NAVIGATION

FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
RLs accepted at terms Consistent with solVeney and
mir profit.
EsnsekaI Ion QfpeH 10 IEFltTuHee ~ DWELLINGS,
aAd CsnCsHis for terms efORe to fDe yedEg.
The progress OF this Corporation has been stable
and uninterrupted through seasons OF financial sun
shine and storm paTiOdseventfu In or exempt from
sUeeplng eondagnlttous and maritime diSa4terN Be
ng long establilhod Ona cash basis, the troubles Of
the credit system affect Us in material particular.
During aiard times tho security Of reliable Insu.
anes Il an Imperative dutythe ability Of property
holders tosustain loss being theH much leasened.
Policies Issued without delay and all buSiness at
tsaJed to with dispatch aud ndelity, by
N. @. ARTHUR, Agent,
once over the Bank OF Wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-10-04

NUIicEs U0ubIe Inc lD0V8 T1tels
E1-iearly Advertising on reasonable terms, Accor-
ding to the space occupied and the numberof changes
IadyertisementsfrOmt transient persons Orstrans
ers. to be paid for in GdudHos - ..rf-
Business Cards not exceeding ave lines SO
or - for X months, but for shorter period nothing
will Be counted les than \ square.
The privilege Of ANIMAL Advertising Is limited to
the Advertiser own Immediate business: and all
advertisements for the benefit Of other prisons as
ofaueOp sales and real estste sent In by them mus,
be paid for at the usual rates.
18-AdVertisements not accompanied with Wrfttel
directions will be inserted until forbid and charged
accordingly. ill5= 3
Notices for Political Meetings to be charged in all
cases At full rates.
Marriages, Notieesof funerals, and announcement
Of sermons, so cents each. noylI-'59
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-11-08
~ The following are the remarks of Mr..
Seymour of Vergennes,.in reply to Mr.. James

on Friday, which were not reported
Mr.. Seymour OF Vergennes said he urprsed that
the venerable and experienced gentleman from Water
bury should quote but small part of the resolution upon
which the report based and then charge the
rnittee with exceeding their authority He vndicat-
ed the report. claiming that It complied with the
solution, aud tanned precisely the information requir
ed enable the House Judge Of the necessity Of
commission. lie preferred the original bill and main
tanned that il well adapted to its purpose. As Ia
compensation he held that competent could not be
obtained for less than the highest sum named.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-11-08
SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War,

ELOQUENT ORDER or CEN. MCCLELLAN.
In accordance with the general order No.
"a, from the War department, | hereby as
sumo command of the armies of the United
States. In the midst Of the difficulties which
encompass and divide the nation, hesitation
and seli-distrust may well accompany the as
sumption of 50 vast a responsibility, but con-
fding as / do in the loyalty, discipline and
courage of our troops, and believing as do
that Providence will favor ours as the lust
cause, | cannot doubt that success will
crown our efforts and sacrifices. The army
will unite with me in the feeling of regret that
the weight OF many years and the effects of
Increasing inhrmites concentrated and intensi-
sihed in his colntry ser, ice slould Just now
remove from our head the great soldier of our
nation, the hero who in his youth raised high
the reputation Of his country on the fields of
Canada which he san. titled with his blood,
who in more mature years, proved to the
world that American valor, could repeat if not
eclipse the exploits of Corez in the land of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-11-08

~ Rev, u Druon, of Montpelier, has
been appointed as Roman Catholic chaplain to
Vermont troops, under the resolution of Il Q
Legislature. 1t is an excellent appointment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
A Good one ON General Magruier.

Everybody on the Ouachlta river, and espe-
ciaiiy in Monros and Trenton, Louisiana, knows
Ned Phelps, former clerk OF the magnificent
steamer, 'Pargoud." Ned is private in COM
pany A, of the "Creseent Rifles" First Louisiana
Battalion, better known as the Charley Dreux
Battalion" This battalion was, and is on the
peninsula, under Gen. J. b. Magrader. For a
while Gen. Magruder used to take the troops un-
der his command, and carry them on long and
wearisone marches through the peninsula. On
one of these expeditions he had marched-so the
boys say-the Dreux Battalion sixteen hours,
through drenching rain, when, finally, morn
ing came, with the 'boys" broken down and
nearly furnished No particular hardship in this,
as it is occasionally the fate OF all soldiers--so to
supper. Gen. Magruder, being General" went
to farm house, near his ercampment, and or
dered a hot breakfast. 1t was soon forthcoming,
and the General had just begun TO enjoy it when
Ned Phelps walked in, and, without saying q
word to the General or any body else, commenced
eating very h. artily. The General 'eaped back
amazed, as at him gazed," and laid down his
knife and fork. with just breath enough to ask
'Slr, do you know whom you are eating with 2?
Mol replied Ned Phelps, still helping himself
"No, | don't know whom 1 am eating with
Since I came soldering I hayn't been at all par
ticu1ar 1h0m ate with, 81 the Uictuals aoert
cleGn"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

MISCELLANEOUS.
Office Of the Confederate States War
Tax for the State of Virginia,
RICHMOND OCTOBER l, 1871.


FINDER the authority OF the recent act of the Con.
" gress of the Confederate States of America, pro-
vlding for the collection of WAR TAN IN the seve-
raj States have been commissioned by the President
of said States Chief Collector of the Tax for the
State of Virginia. 1t is made my duty, by the said
act of Congress- divide the State into convenient
number of Collection DISTRICTS and TO appoint with
the appreciation of the Secretary of the Treasury a
Tax Collector for each District After mature cOnsdera-
tlon aided by consultation with the able financial ofi
GERS of the State Government have determined upon
the following division, VIZ:
Each county shall constitute Collection District,
except Albemarle. Bedford. Chesterfield. Fauquier,
Halifax. HenricO, ROckbrdge and Frederick inclusive
of Winchester which shall each constitute two COllec
ton Districts; and except also the counties of Au
gusta. inclusive of Stauntop, Campbell inclusive of
Lynchburg, Loudoun. Pttsy lvana, inclusive of Dan
ville Rockingham and Richmond City, shall cOnsti-
tute each three Collection Districts.
The Cities of Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Petersburg
Williamsburg and Portsmouth each to constitute d
Collection District.
This division considered the best in view of the
amount of to be collected in each district and
to each collector The geographical area of adstret
had to be made extensive in many instances in order to
produce amount of revenue sufficient for adequate
remuneration. The undersigned, soon as reason
able opportunity is given to all parts of the State to
learn of this division Of the State into DISTRICTS and
for all persons who desire it, to participate in the
patriotic labor of collecting this w ar Tax neces-
sary means to defend rights and ensure our indie
pendence will proceed to appoint the collectors for the
several districts. All applications, which must be IN
writing, accompanied by testimonials of qualifications
and character will reach through the post office
only to insure attention.
HENRY T. GARRETT,
Chief Collector of the Confederate ar Tax for the
State of Virginia
Richmond, October S, 1S61.-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION
FOR AUGUSTA COUNTY.

Court House, homas J. Niche, Jacob Baylor and
Benz Crawford, Commissioners; h. Fl. Peck, Officer.
District No. 2-H. l.. Opie, B. +. Points and Albert
CARRIER, Commissioners; R. W. Stevenson, Officer.
Mi1dLebrooE-Sa Samuel x. Kerr, James R. Berry and
William Thompson, Commissioners w. II. Bell Of
fcer.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Shaw, Luke Woodward and
James Berry, Commissioners; Lewis Boswell, Officer.
GreenU,Ue-Wm. F. Smith, John Merritt and W. A.
Abney, Commissioners; James Cochran, Officer.
Studrfs Dratt-Thomas Johnson, John Brooks and
Joseph Long, Commissioners; John Towberman. Of
hcer.
IVaymes6oro B. Smith. John Taylor and ia
cob K0iner, Commissioners j. ID. Hanger, Officer.
FSshersoiJJe-M Michael A. Koiner, William Calwel
John Hamilton, Commissions; p. Schumacher Officer
NeW Hope-Samuel Koiner, jr., G. N Kern and
George G. Robinson, Commissioners; --- Myers
officer. 7 E4at-.se.z
Mt Meridian Dr. Walker, Abr'm Mohler and
James G. Crawford, Commissioners; Benz. Craig
Officer.
Mt. Sidney-T. Burk, T. P. Wilson and VIM. Craw
ford. Commissioners; Charles Hyde, Officer.
Spring L5W-Jacob Shreckhise, DR.. K. Gambell and
William Howell, Commissioners; U. D. Poe, Of
6cer.
Mt Solon-James T. Clark - Riverconb Esq.,
and Daniel Forty, Commissioners; Jno. Crawford, sr
Officer.
. CnurcAvizle- jerome Sellers, Baly Dunlap and Hen
ry Sterrett, Commissioners; X. z. Eubank, Officer
SWoope's Depot-George Shuey, George F. Hoover
and W Swope, Commissioners; Boland Swope, Of
fcer.
Mtdvoy-W Hopkins A. NJ. Moon and Jas Henry,
Commissioners; Horace A. Henry, Officer. ~
NeWport-Dr. John McChesney, James j. Martin
and W S. Steele, Commissioners; j. G. Echard, Of
hcer -
Deer6ezd-Renex Hodge, DIR. VIM. McCutchen and
W. W. Montgomery, Commissioners; Ed. Montgom-
cry. Officer.
.Sherando- B. F. Lewis, Da, iel Shaw and Samuel
A. Hunter Commissioners; M. ~ Motfett, Officer.
Parnassus-Yhomas Hogshead, James Byers and
| Martin Whitmore, Commissioners; John Hogshead,
Officer Oct. 8, 1S6l.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
To Who! To WhOI

Twas on cold, autumnal night,
A dismal one to view,
Dark clouds obscured fair Venus light,
And not star appeared in sight,
As the thick forests through,
Muggins, as usual, blue,
Bent homewvrd, ''tacking" left and right;
When all at once he drought up" right
Against an old dead yew;
At which he grounded to,
And "squaring off" as if to fight,
Said with an oath shant indite.
"-Infernal scoundrel, you
Light-an' I'll kick you, black or white.
Just then above him flew
An owl, which on branch did light,
A few feet er the booty wight,
And then commenced, To who
10 who-so who-to who
Quoth Muggins, don't you think to fright
A fellow Of my weight and height
With your ter who, ter who,
You cussed 6ugaboO!
An if you're Belzebub, it's quite
Unnecessary you should light
For Muggins ain t your due
For money matters are all right!
The Printers paid up-honOr bright"
Thereat the owl withdrew,
Ard Muggns mizzled too.
But there are other chaps who might
Be caught out late some dismal night,
Who havn't paid what's due!
They know-''to whO--to who ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

THOMAS j. BAGBY.
AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. Wall ST., under st. Charles Hotel,
RICHMOND w.,
TIRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses, and sells
IL Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour and other Country
Produce.
rgye Paws strict attention to business, and prompt
remit tapces made.
- Consignments respectfully solicited.
REFER To Messrs. G. T. ortham Il Co.. K. Il.
Maury Co., Dickinson, Hill Co., and II. K. Ely
son. RICHMOND; James Alexander, CHARLOTTESVILLE {;
r Mauzy STAuNToN; and j. II. Wartman 4 Co., HAIR
R1soNBuRG. Richmond, ;rch g. 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
The Official Report of the Great Manassas
Battle.

The War Department mas received Gen. Beau
regards official report Of the great battle of the
21st of July. 1t is withheld from publication at
present, until the President shall have had time
to examine it. 1t is very voluminous, and copies
of it and all the accompanying papers will be
made for Congress. We informed that in this
report the gallant conduct, on the field of Ma
nasas, of Gen. Evans who won the late great vic
tory on the banks of the Potomac, is particular
ly dweit upon.-Eraminer.