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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

D0~A piece of poetry, something about
moonlight, appeared In this department, a
few mOrutugs ago. From the style in
which 1t was published some persons were
induced to suppose thatit was written by
person connected with this paper. Now
wc are only human, We havs not We
confess, lived the exemplary life that We
should have lived We have done many
things which we ought not to have done,
aud lct undOne msny things which we
ought to have done, and in the fnal reck.
Outug We will have numerous shottcOm-
lngs to answer for, but We eau say with a
clear conscience that We never wrote any
poetry abOu. the moon, nor never raved in
rhyme about anything.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

p0-ADAN Buou, who was shot in his
beer saloon, in East Wheeling, on Saturday
evening BY Doc Pool, is still in critical
condition, 1t thought by his physicians
that he canuOt live. "DOcn Pool is a
brother OF "BlOody Pool" who killed D. q.
Watkins at PArkersbuFgh last winter and
who was tried aud convicted of murder 10
the 2ud degree.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

CELPErrIA, Va, Aug 1.-The saeuy
this uoroing seat ia dag Of truce, ask,
ing Psrmlisiou ~ bury their dead. Tei,
shows that with all their superiority thsy
were too badly Cut up TO msiaIain lbrit
position, aud their fAllinH back yesterday
WAS from necessity, not choice,
oar troops are engaged 10 bringing Of
cur wounded from the battle field aud
baryiuE the dead.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

Gsu. Banks bad bis hOSs killed asdsr
Al9, - did also the Chief Of Gee. POPe'S
I,aH.
\ large auubtr Of hospital Isuli Aad
stores were scot from Warrington to DAY
" the seSae Of arLioa.
Two pieces ofartillsry aud large mum.
Der Of small arms Vs,s captured from the
enemy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

CINCINNATI, Aagus, ll.-uta, ArCOOk' 3
funeral was an imposing affair with n large
attendance of military aud citizens. TIE
statement OF the Philadelphia Prt@ that
The General was shot kaetling and beggiug
ior mercy is denied by Capt. Bart the
Generals AdjutAnt who says be was keel,
ing assisting the driver to manage the
frightened horses.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
From the Daily Express, Lancaster, Pal
WRITING ri. nm &,


awe are indebted to MSaarp. f. Barr 4 Co. for a
supply Of l.aushlIns BuShaeIs Ink, an article We
have been using exclusively for tho year past.
"ltis manufactured at Wheeling, West Virginia,
byA arm whose loyalty never for a moment wavsred
and to WhOsS patriotism the hIshes. compliment we
could pay would be to say that tie G genuine, aS
free, ~ unEAdiug aud permanent as their lux, with
which We make this record
ave use this FLUID because. AitAr being torment
Cd with many other black devices, We have found II
superior In every respect to any other either foreign
or home make, and hence pronounce 1t the boat and
most relAblei In the Market
LAUGHLINs DUSHPIELD, Manufacturers,
Sold by J . @. Orr acc.
Reed / KrAit,
Jos Graves.
Wal. +. AcRelVey,
And Book sellers generally. mil
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

NEW IoEE, Aug. 1.-THE BnsJ sps'
elal Washington dispatch says sdvies'
from Other quarters indicate that ou'
movement has nOt been c0ndasd 10 Pops :
Army alone.
The quot, foS this State under ibr last
call Ia $500 inca. Q: whom l95ls are TO
raised 10 this city and 4,?4a IN Brooklyn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

GD- WHoLE FAMILY ARREsrEp.-Yes.
terday a squad Of Capt. Overs Provost
Guard went up to wellsburgh and arrested
one Nicholas Stansbery, son and daugh.
ter, upon The charge of uttering ,reasona.
BILE language and making reasonable dem
ouStratiOns. They were brought down to
the city and compelled to take the oath OF
allegiance. They were also compelled to
give bond in the sum Of 81 900 to keep the
peace,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
The Confessions and Experience Of
an Invalid.

Published for the benefit aud a, warning aud
caution to young men whs suffer from Nervous De-
bIlity Premature Decay, &c.; supplylnsat the same
time the means Of seltcuTe. Byone who has cured
himself atter being put to great expense through
medical imposition and luACkery. BY enclosing
postpaid Addressed envelope, SINGLE COPIES may be
hWl Of the author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESq,
Bedford, Kings Co., New York. Ap+-IydkW
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

NEW York, Aug. ia letter dated OF
Mobile on the 3lst, reports that six men
bad deserted from Fort Morgan, reaching
the U. $. triGate Sus9uehanna With con.
siderable risk. They had all their arms
aud accoutrements with them, and agreed
TO shoot each other rather than be recap
tnred BY the rebels. They report the gar
riSon at Fort Morgan to be from 500 to 800
strong Many of them are Foreigners and
that but little rcsiatanee viii be made by
two thirds Of tue garrison To our forces.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
Once Of Provost DiaEshai.

WH'TIINIT NWNT 7TNI W
TIVE ORDER irDm lhs war DrpiHmsit, August
Bth, 1891, diTsttiaK The Atrtt 40 I lai faiamsat
Of any pef-n ~ pefsH' spNRri, by at 81 sp-rt ~
writing. Ia dissuufadnk toluHthsT ATmy snlismrnts
OF In any uaY giving aid " eOmbtt a. The snrtny
u hnJ other disl Jai pfseie aEaiHsI the uniir,i
States vii h. rgldy enforced aud al iyyHI etlSsn
Att called ufdn to EiVr Early notice At tits once II
any uarUsa' spshsi 10 Mi. orirf that s1ns under
ihsif observation. JOSEPH DARN. r.
NAl l't Va Cavalry and PrgvoIt Nsr,lal.
Aug0-ll
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

e9- CONCERT ron TuE BENEFIT or THE
RECRUITING SERyicE.-Johnny Booker, of
this city, together with company of first
class negro Ministries from abroad, will
give concert at Washington Hall on
Thursday evening, the entire proceeds to
be devoted to the recruiting service. The
performance will be of au excellent char.
acter, and the house will be crowded.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
BDr CART. CGAlG TUaSs UP.-On Sunday

bD-CAPT. CEAiG TURNs UP.-On Sunday
evening Of last week, Capt. W. Craig, A.
Y. ~, who OlIieiatsd as mastering olacer
aud Quartsrmaster at this point, about a
year ago, arrived at PAfkersburg, where
be has aliO been acting Aa Q. II. lie was
accompanied by two Of his clerks. As
they approached the Swan House, pArkers.
burg, Mr. Wilson, the proprietor Of the
house, said; "GooI evening, gentlemen. +"
Capt, Craig replied; "Don't speak to the,
you id nIggsr.StsAlug s--n OF BIB .
Sir. Wilson rushed at Craig and struck bin
10 tho face. Craig stepped back and drew
his sword, Wilson followed him up, still
striking At bin, when Craig struck wilsou
on the cap ofthe elbow With the sword, de.
PrIving him VI the use OF his right arm
Craig Immediately len the city. Wilson
was arrested and discharged. The affair
grew out Of the fact that Wilson had
charged Craig with swIndliug while acting
as Qaartcrm4Ster in parkersburg.
In speaking Of thii affair, the Parkers.
burg Gazette says 1t has just seen a letter
from gentleman appointed to examine
Cmig's accounts, which states that she
Craig committed frauds whenever posi-.
ble.n
The Gas'He also gives little scrap of
tue Captains private history, tells Of his
'plcudid style of living, aud how he used
to drive team of roar white horses.
Craig regular army officer.
The Gaststs states that whilst Craig wa,
acting az Q. Mat PArkersburg, he dOuouu-
ced Gov, PoirpOlnl as ia id abOlitionlst. .
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

p4-ROauEs FALuSO ouT.-one Wash.
iugtOn Cline, James Sweeney Todd aud
Dan Cady, found themselves III AID. Rob.
ertsOn's Office on Monday, They had lot
of counterfeit money between them about
which they had fallen out, aud had come
to get redress. They passed the spurious
money about amongst each other, au1 lied
SO fcarally about it that 1t was impossible
for the Alderman to sc. anything tangible
upon which to rest a charge, SO the whole
party was driven from the Office. Cline
and Todd arc old offenders.
1t is said that there is great deal Of
counterfeit money In circulation 10 the city,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
BAToHELoR's HAIR DYEl

THE BRST IN THE WORLD.
WILLIAM A. BATCiIRLoIIS celebrated Hair Dye
produces color not to be distinguished from nature
warranted not to urc the Hair In the leest rem.
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Hair for life. GREY, RED, Or RUSTY HAIR instant.
lytun. splendid Black or Brown, leaving the Hair
son and beautiful Sold by all Drugg ,ts, &c.
H5- The genuine Is sgncd WILLIAM A. BATCH
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FACTORY No. 81 barclay Street,
New York.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

b~wnAr's HrR NANE1-A lsndlady up
town, OF down town, OF both. at, good
ta6ts' The praise Of her biscuits aud
griddls cakes is 10 the mouth OF all her
guests. Ask her about The E1cELsloa
BAElSo PowDEE-SuperiOr to all others
Price 10 aud IS cent? per box.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

D8-MAEr a Nora OF II That the
above Articles, with thousand other use.
tai and ornamental can be had from 7. Il.
LoOAs L Co., u Maiu 81, and LoGAS, Llsr
4 Co Bridge corner, Wholesale and Re.
tail Druggists, Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

n9-CLEAS OUT YOUR CELlARs,-Duriug
The heavy rain storm of Saturday evening,
A great deal of water found its way Into
many of the cellars of the city, The eel
lars that have thus overlooked should be
cleaned out as soon as possible and sweet
ened up with little lime, aud the health
aud comfort of the city will be promoted.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

NEW YORK, August ll.-Advices from
Port Royal to the 9Th state that the gun
boat UnNdilla, captured the British steamer
Ladona, while trying to run the blockade.
She had been previously struck while try
ing to run by Fort Pulaski. She has a
heavy cargo.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
BOOK-KEEPING,

Bld9saN Writing. Counting house Calculations. Pc.
liiicI Economy, Finance and banking, Commercial
Law, arr tho chief subjects OF attention but the In,
strueuon. In these are tnt'upCncl Nith WaIims
ana lneuIeh'ioh' tending 10 the formation Of nigh
character ~ men aud citizens.
Tbs course Of Instruction il intended n 10 a.
comprehensive aud thorough w. that Of any Of the
Commercial Colleges while the expense to the stu.
dcut is much les.
LII, II. begH leave 10 refer those To whom he h
unknown TO Geo. ". Smith, ISL, OF to tho officers
Of tho banks Ia Wheeling aud bridgeport.
my3-Bmd&W
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

t0r Who Is IT - That /, not annoyed
by f'e', during these warm, sultry duys'-
You may easily rid your house Of them,
aud in a very few days, by using the
LI6arNMa Fly KILLEn. Price 3 cents.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

@rA reSsllious person from Bethany,
Que william Rodgers, was brought down
yesterday and committed to the AtaaensRn,
upon tho charge Of stteriug reasonable
language. He was formerly . Justice of
the Peace for Brooke county, and Is anaa
Of considerable wealth,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

.U9-JANEs waIOHr, who died suddenly
at bis boarding house in Market Square on
Sunday evening, had been quite unwell for
some time previous to his death. He died
of congestion of the brain and aproplc1y,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

BosToS, Aug, 1.-THE U. $. sIcanef
San JaeinIo has arrived at Quarantine from
hey West on the % inst. She has thirty
cases of yellow fever on board and there
have been three deaths from that disease
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
BUSINESS NOTICES.

@-WHIA 70 Sor LEASEl--Bs sure aud
take viii you bollIs Of LOaAs's ES,ESct
o. JAHAieA O ssrA Ills squal to Broua.s
aud oaly bali the price
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
WHEELING
Business School,

CONDUCTED by l. l. HITCHCOCK, at No. Is
~ Main street, over the Savings Bank. Open da,
and evening,
The design Of this Institution sto aid Young men
In preparing themselves for active business ie Ly
making them comPelpnt Accountants and familiar
with huAlnn.a hrnrt-.l.. rrnnrnllr
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

NV rORK, Aug. 1.-THE bark Rein
deer reports that the British steamer Scotia
with cargo Of arms for the rebels, sailed
from Barbados for Nassau on July 18th,
and when going out Of the harbor hOisted
the rebel rag.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

EB- RElpEE, you can have an enduring, Away
ready, and reliable GOrp pES, exactly adapted to
your hand aud style Of writing, which will do your
writing vastly ehOsper than steel Pens. II you
want 1t. SEQ 'sThs Pen Is Mlghter than the Sword,
I'm anothsr Column mhah
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

bSr"A srIrca ~ TuI."-Ho, Dilrrhe.,
Paini 10 the bowels, &C., use GErSDrG
CHotERA M1IuGE. Price IS esuu.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Heimstreet's Inimitable Hair Re.
storatiye.

1t restore, gray hSr to It's original COLOR 1t slim.
ulatOs lie growth rendering 1t lpxariAnt and beaut.
full and keeps the head free from dand,ur aud dry.
ness. 1t Is the original article Medicine Depot, .o2
d. s. BARNES,
2O3 broadway, NY,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

na-wR are indebted to J, NJ. Pumph-
rey, Ottbc Literary Depot, under the Nc.
Lure House, for late Nashville papers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

FARrHER PolxT, Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Juta passed this Potnt this morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
aaiIg gnttIIigeneer
Tuesday Morning, Aug. 10, 1882.


We wish our friends who are sending as
subscription BY mall, for less than year
cut On' AID bear in mind this tariff Of
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COMPOSITIONS WANTED,

u'WO GOOD COMPOsITORs can and
vo'E At this once by nAklhE Immediate SpplI,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
N OTICE!
SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY!
STORE RooM-l5ol MAIN-sT.,
Two Doors North of Msrehanta' and
MechRnIcS' Bank,

VNHE COMMITTEE having secured the above named
i room TOT the use Of tls Society, request Contr.
buttons for tho sick and wounded TO be sent Ia The
articles mostly needed are the following;
blankets, QuiliA Sheets, Bed.goWns, NIght-.hiriE,
UndcT'shrtA aud drawers; small Hair aud Feather
Pill0Es, PilloWcnses aud Cushions for wouudc,
limbs Lnt, BAndAges, Muslin and Linen Rags, Gum
Cloth and ulailE, Clutches, Canes, Handkerchief,
Towels, Napkins and Slippers
Also, DELEGATES Tor the sick, Such n PArinA,
Arrow root Sage, Corn.slarc tIct Cocoa, Tea, nice.
ly Dhed PFna, well put up IN stOns lars IL possible
Preserved Meats Canned Fruits, Aromatic Spirits,
Good Whisky aud brandy, Oranges aud Lemons, Ea4y
Chairs, nicely made splints iOE wounded linus and
articles suitable for tho nss and Amusement Of the
wounded and conTal6Seing men; Writing Paper I'm
yOlOpes steel Pens AMI pen.hAndles, Boo - Papers,
Magazines, &C., &c,
All articles ofthIs nature, Improperly put up, and
Soldiers Aid Society,
WHEELING, VA"
WILDE received and forwarded to their right dcstinA.
ton.
To the Loyal women Of our lA-d this object SpScI
ally comments ITSELF Ia appealing t. their sympathy
aud bcnevolenes Here Ia a field, Ia whish wonAnH
mission Is best appreciated aud underwood To mIna.
ter 10 the care for the suffering and comfort the
afflicted We believe our appeal to you will mt be In
vain VIII you not give ne your aid, with your uSG.
al promplnts' and efficiency
by order 0fthe Society,
SAMUEL LAUGHLIN, Sec'y.
Wheeling, Aug. I, 1891. AaE5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

COr.Aata q Qufney,ss, EabEG.naeT Budding.
MUSIC. MAGAZINES, Law BOOKS L PERIOD.
70 any pattern Snd bound 20 order In the most sub
ltAHtlAi manner. Orders received BY mail punctu.
ally attended 70. myT
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12
Wheat Drills. Wheat Drills.

DRYOR 4 FROST call the attention Of
Z What Growers to the great importance Of doing
thelr Fall Seeding sf
VIII the Best Fhtat Drill in Use!
Aud save ousquas,sr Of the seed and oae half The
usual labor Of Seeding, besides eusurinS the crop
WINTER KILLINGl
az These Drllh are fully Warranted. ia
PRYOR 1 FROST, ~
AuG6 81 and . AlainSt, 81
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

We took several rebel prisoners from
whom | gained some information. It Is
certain that the rebel General winder is
killed. Gen. Jackson Is wounded slightly
10 the hand. Gen. Saxon is MORALLY
Wounded. The rebel force engaged IN the
battle was from 10000 10 10000. The
casualties on our side are fully set forth in
the list Of names send you Of the killed
and wounded now at the hospitals in Cul.
pepper Court House. The list was taken
al . o'clock to-day. f yea 8F
Gen. Anglers wound Is not dangerous
aesh wound IN the hip.
Gen. Gsasy Is severely wounded IN the
arm.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-08-12

Since Your correspondent left the Geld,
large reintorcemeutS have reached there,
and for Aa hour shots have been ex.
changed.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03
C7URcuEs. MINISTER'S, sc.

Presjyteriau-REv. D. HARRISON, PASTOR
Preaching every Sabbath morning at l03
o'clock, and in the evening at o'clock Sab
bath school at l o'clock, a. NJ. Prayer meet
iDr every Thursday evening at O'Clock.
Methodist Episcopal Chureh-REv. s. 7 SEow,
Preacher IN charge. Rev. J. G. GoGLET, AS
sistaat. Preaching every Sabbath, alternately y
5, l0b o'clock in the morning, or IN the
evening Sabbath School at o'clock, 3. N.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening, at /
o'clock.
Hsleb Tndependsnt-REv LII. R. POWELL,
P8stor.-Preaching every Sabbath morning at
10 o'clock. and in the evening at O'Clock
Sabbath School at l O'Clock, P. NJ. Prayer
meeting on the first Monday evening Of each
month and on every Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday evening, excepting the first week IN
each month.
Cl!yiaisfic Kethodist-REv. JOIN WILLIAMS,
Pastor-Preaching every Sabbath evening at
2arI c o'clock. Sabbath School at 10 o'clock,
\ Y Prayer meeting every Friday evening,
ct o'clock. Society every Tuesday evening
a. o'clock.
Disci5Tss-REv. WLLoYD, Pastor.-Preach-
ing every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock.
PI-a.c.lar BapfistS-REv. DAVID JENKINS,
Pas.o..-Preaching every Sabbath evening at
go'clock Sabbath School at at l clock, P NJ.
Cl.hoiic-REv. II. J. MITCHELL, Pastor
Services every Sabbath morning at l01 o'clock
al Tespers at o'clock in the evening.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03

When fierce storms toss your fragile bark,
And threatening waves around you roar
When clouds are lowering wild and dark,
And distant lies the friendly shore,
Then, look aloft
When fearful shipwreck threatens most,
And not harbor you can find ;
BAIT all along the rock-bound coast
Wild beats the sea, loud means the wind,
Oh, look aloft
No star of hope may beam above,
No beacon shine upon your way;
Your compass may unfaithful prove,
Your ship no more her helm obey
Yet, look aloft !
Above the clouds there is an eye
Can pierce theirgloom to watchyopr course
And though the tempest RACES high,
4 voice can quell its mutterirgs hoarse.
Then look a1oft
Oh, fear not Christian sailor, fear
Not Storm nor wave, norrock-bound shore
Launch boldly forth, He will be near,
And Faith shall guide you safely DER.
Then, look aloft
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03
EBENSBURG, PA. THURSDAY APRIL 3, 1862.

Wild Wagner of the Alle2 2hanies. >
The Hall was "crammed and jammed"
to overfiowiRg. / have been an occasion
al sojourner in Harrisburg for many years,
but never before did l witness so brilliant
an audience.
The title of the Poem SO attracted my
attention, that ! could not resist the de-
sire to hear its recitation by one so cele-
brated as is Mr. Murdoch. The scenes
are laid in our good, old State, and the
time, that of the Revolution. The Hero
Of the tale is a scion of an aristocratic
English family, who, being a younger
son, feels the preferences given to primo
geniture He abandops his home, as
sumes another name and employs himself
as a WAGNER. The su5limity of the Poets
desert ption of the road, the teamster and
the team cannot be conveyed 70 you by
the prosaic pen of so dull a writer as your
humble servant This Canto should be
recited in Ebensburg. The surroundings
of the reader would lend an interest to
the tale, and enhance its inherent beau
ty.
There are several characters introduced,
but my attraction was the "Wild Wago-
ner." He appears again as the leader of
troop of horse in the American Army
fights most valliantly at the battle of
Brandywine, and in other contests in the
great struggle for freedom. His devotion
to liberty is rewarded by the triumph of
the cause he had espoused. He witnes-
ses the election Of his elder brother from
the country, while he, the warrior Of
Freedom, is hailed as her champion and
defender. The vivid portraiture of the
battle and the camp-the burning words
Of patriotic exhortation-the addresses of
devotion to the Banner of Liberty and the
cause of the People-all depicted in the
language of one of the first poets of the
age, transported the readers hearers back
''to the time which tried mems souls,
and enkindled in each breast a newer and
brigter fire of patriotism.
The appropriateness o. this entertain
ment does great credit to the taste and
design of those through whose instrument
tality Mr. Murdoch was induced TO visit
the Capitol of the State. / would that
this Poem could be recited in every coun-
ty-seat in the Commonwealth yea, in
every village in the land-even in rebel
dom itself. While its inspiring words
and a,dent appeals would nerve the arm
of the patriot, they would palsy that of
the rebel traitor But | wilh not longer
make myself amenable to grave charge.
Any attempt on my part to convey to you
even the faintest idea of the beauties of
''The Wild Wagner of the Alleghanies,
would be evidence of vanity. You must
hear it, to appreciate it; and | believe
you can hear it if you desire it. Let me
throw out suggestion. Mr.. Murdoch
was paid one hundred dollars for reciting
the Poem, or rather selected Cantos from
it, which occupied him two hours and ten
minutes. A like amount would, no doubt,
induce him to visit the "Mouniain Vii
lage," at such time as might be agreed
upon. If the holding of the annual
County Fair were not SO distant, it would
be the proper occasion. What think
you Of it HUGo.