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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
NUMBER 100.

Maryland are in no danger while Burn
side presses Lee and we trust they win
be stripped bare to reinforce Burnside
the moment he asks for more troops.
Let Norfolk and the BlackEater, Williams
burg and Yorktown be evaeuated IL neces.
saryi let the last regiment or part Of a
regiment be hurried down FROM the
North; but let Burnside never have occa-
sion to complain Of lack Of men to hurI
the cohorts Of treason into their '4ast
ditch.H To suffer them to triumph, or even
seem to triumph. in driving. our army
back across the Rappahaunock and into
Winter quarters, is to let them Loose in
overwhelming force ON our insulated
armies in the Southwest, and drive
those back routed and deGimated across
the Cumberland and the Ohio. Whatever
the cost, our gallant compatriOts Of the
Union Grand Army must be aided to the
utmost in upholding the Gag Of the
Republic and bearing it on to victory.
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in honor of the new State, of West Vir-
ginia and the great aud good men connect
ed thereto. A general groan went up all
around for the treacherous John S. Carlile
and the Wretched Butternuts generally.
We have taken the vote in, lme Of our
messes, for or against free State, aud We
stand about 10 for, to against free State.
This shows. which way the wind blows
among soldiers.
Now come to point that l wish TO call
your attention particularly TO.
Last August, about the time We we're
making ready to go to your city, 27 traitor
GUS villains iett our country in the night,
and tried TO make their way through TO the
guerrillas Of KanaWha, but were intercept.
ed at or near GleaTIlle, Gilmore county,
Va, brought back aud lodged in Camp
Chase. Some of these men are blaek-heart-
ed villains and should be confined during
the war If not longer. Some Of the more
innocent ones might be released without
injury to our homes and friends.
We, the soldiers of Co. P, l4lh Va, are
sorry to hear that some of the onion citi.
zens of Pleasant aud Richie counties are
signing petitions to have some Of the worst
of these mer released. We bold all such
actions as wrong and injurious to us ss sol.
diers, and as an insult TO our families whom
we have left behind.
Let our friends at home, and the Gov
ernmeut at home beware of the steps taken
In this matter. Let these villains apply to
us for Recommendations. II they can get
it, then release them, We want all such
villains as the above extermiuated or AZ
least kept in close confinement while we
are fighting the battles of our Government.
We have by far too many of these sneak
ing copper heads, running at large now,
aud yet those who are detected and held in
confinement must be released TO enjoy the
liberty that they have sought to destroy,
while We are iu the army away from our
families maintaining il the best we can
II is too bad. Again why is it that some
OF those who are running at large are not
drafted, aud made to bear the brunt Of the
battle. 1t is no more than justice. 1t is
not possible that the government is afraid
to draft in West Virginia. Let us have the
draft and clean up some of the trash, and
save some good Union boys life.
l suppose the soldiers will have n vote
on the ratification of the new Constitu-
tion. -9.-.f......-. ..r' ,..-....5-..-..., =.
/ fear 1 am tAxiug your columns too
heavy with my scribbling. will close,
.7H ea.u -L u d. al.
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/ fear 1 am tAxing your columns too
isavy with my scribbling. will close,
~ 1eGas--H l.. B. 81.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
The Editor OF the ClarksburE TeIe.
! graph to Postmaster ROhrbauSh.
CLARKsBuRG, Dec. Is, 1862.
Eaiforg of Llitlliaencer

Editors Of LateiiigeHeer; ~
DBAR SIRs ALLOW me- through your
paper to answer few questions pTOpOund-
ed to me by the Postmaster at Buckhannon,
who very foOlishly gave publicity to a note
of mine showing up his unfaithfulness in
the discharge of his Official duty. He
follows my note with q letter purPorting
TO have been written TO me, that never
was, and which ! never heard of until
saw il in the LntelIigsHeer. . 1a.- .s...u.-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
The Great struggIe.



The Rebels have evidently massed all
their armies in Virginia behind the strong
feldWOrks which CROWN the range of hills
skiffing tho valley of the RappahannOck
south Of fredericksburg, aud arc detern1i-
ned to make there an obstinate If not de-
cisive contest. Their rank aud file are
told that they number Two Hundred
Thousand, which is probably exagRera-
ted from a fourth 10 hslf. Sheltered nv
their natural and artificial defenses, thay
very nearly held their own throughout
the obstinate and prOtracted ightof Satur-
day, and probably inflicted more loss in
killed and wounded than they suffered.
but the Unionists took several hundred
prisoners, while the Rebels took none.
unless it may be few Of our wounded in
the turthcsp adEnnce The DAVIS advanta-
ges were very fairly divided; but our
army il sOlidly established on the south
bank Of the RappshanuOck, and, shelte-
red by the ruins Of fredericksburg and
protected in part BY our heavy artillery
in position on this side, Is doubtless
increasing its numbers and strengthening
Its position hourly. 0ur soldiers, notwith-
standing their necessarily heavy lOsses
are full of courage and enthusiasm. and
their faith in Gen. Burnside and bis
lieutenants is unbounded We rejoice to
learn that Gen. Sigeys army covering
Washington on the west, aud menancing
the Shenandoah Valley, Is ON its way TO
reinforce Burnside, aud welcome this a.
an earnest Of a general concentration Of
our faFreS. StOneWaH jackson Is With
Leein front Of Burnside, and L Is evident
that nearly all the Rebel troops in VlSsi-
mia are already there and the rest on the
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
CIARksBuRd, Dec IS, 1862.
Editors Inteliiqepetr:.

EfdHOTS AHteLngeneefs
1t would have gladdened your heart to
have been here last night. The windows
were splendidly illuminated, and the heav-
ems were lit up by the grand display of fire
works sent through the sky from all parts
ot the town, besides the brilliant lights from
the hundreds of torches, made the scene
beautiful and sublime. The procession
moved through the principal streets, keep.
ing step to delightful strains of sonl.stir-
ring martial music, displaying, as they
went along, brilliant trauspareucies,, hav-
ing appropriate notices and devices, smopg
which was HBeantiful Star, West Virginia, y
and many other equal in beauty and sig
niticance. After they had paraded through
the different illuminated streets, they re-
turned to the Court House, where stand
was prepared tor the orators, each Of fwhom
were loudly called for by the crowd Ad-
jutant Fish Was the FIRST gentleman 10 take
the stand, who acquitted himself very we'll.
Thomas l.. Moore, ESQ, was next called
for, who made one of his characteristic
speeches; he was followed by Thomas W.
Harrison, Esq, who suffering from bron
chal affection, excused himself and retired
from the stand. The next call was made
for Maris Taylor, Esq, who is no doubt one
Of tue most popular speakers of our coun-
~ huu was Oup VI ulH
most happy hits nt the enemies ofthe new
State, confusion was caused, aud Mr. Tay-
lor LETT the stand. Capt. Moore was called,
but owing TO hORrseness was excused !;
WhereuPOu deafening call was made upon
Capt. Lot Bowen, of the Harrison county
cavalry. Capt Bowen took the stand aud
commenced his remarks in a calm and dis
passionate manner. He showed himself 70
be the consistent aud earnest advocate of
human liberty, and the sunfliuchipg, and
unconditional friend of the infant State
of West Virginia. tits to ls6ch men
as Captain Bowen that gratitude
is due. He knows his rights, and knowing
in what they consist he has the manhood to
maintain them, fearless Of consequences /;
he boldly asserts his principles and Opin-
ions, and he starts out to meet all kind of
perils and dangers with a conviction OF
heart and conscience that he Is doing his
duty to his country and his God. His
speech was instructive. and listened to with
marked attention. he was followed by
Lieut.. Fogg, the Upshur county battery,
who made a short speech, owing TO the
lateness of the hour, and then retired again
to join the procession. The soldiers then
commenced singing some excellent songs,
and soon after returned 10 their respective
camps. To say theieast, it was the grand
est torch-light procession ever witnessed
in Clarks6urg. ,.15 -.t .
Yours Respectfully, p.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
CLARksnuRa, Dec l5.


Editors Intelligeneer: i.ia6sd
With your permission will give your
thousand and one readers Of the INtslliJeH-
Ger faint idea of the multitudinous Ie-
joicings had in the venerable old metropo
lis of CIarksburg, on the fiattering pTos-
poets Of our new State, f.1..
u On Thursday after the most welcome in
telligence reached us of the passage of the
bill by Congress granting us the long hoped
and prayed Tor boon Of a new State, the six
bull dogs belonging to Capt. q. Moore's
battery, opened in deep.moHthed roar, maxi
ing the very hills quake With gladness at
the joyful event, Thirty-fve times they
echoed far mp and down the valley of the
West Fork aud Blk the glad Itidipgs that
another star must be added 70 the galaxy
of our Union. On Friday night things bad
settled down into something like order,
when old ClaFksbdrg went iuto It strong
assure you, but somewhat methOdicafy
First in order after dark was the grand IT,
Elimination, which II not done up broapR was
done up very bright. Our magnificent
court -house front Wasan glow from long
dense row ofburuing eandies extending the
entire length of the iron railing. The ho-
tells, or nearly all of them, were bright with
numbetless lights; also many places of bu.
siness; together with great number OF
privats residences. l observed, however,
here aud there the dark frowuing residences
of secessionists and their sympathizers, to-
gether with the followers of John S. Car
lille, all emblematicsl of the dark aud dis
satisfied spirits Of those within. The torch
light procession soon made its appearance,
welcomed with the deafening chorus Of the
immense crowds eongregated upon the
nave; and let me tell you! this torchlighI
profession, preceded by three companies
OF militsEy7 artillery, .infantry dnd ckyaIFS,
bearing various transpsrencies aud Bigpi6
cant mottoesS extended quite the length ~
Main street. Then commented the exhibi-
ton of various frelRorks, ;;tire balis, Sc,
&C., amid which, far nPlin theiclouds, shot
the blazing, fiery tailed rockets. bursting
in their height aud adding beauty 70 the
scene. sil-ssl.ll - sszf-g
After the procession badmsrched through
the principal streets of our City, the dense
mass Of citizens aud soldiers gatheredt in
front of the Court, House and along Main
street, ana When the rejoicing Of ne peo-
lpIey 1asF somewhat sAhat tsdc Ee Thady soine
haif dozen stirrfng, Spirited, Whole. .shoSuied
patriotic speeches, from seht tlemeG' present;
during the delivery Of witch, from time to
time, as lsomeLhipg par exeelkeaess fell from
tbe. ltpsieOfnthe speakery old 0larksblfg
Eolld faiTly Jingle With he yoeitefcn
Eeheeripg, ] was. almost malicious eno1gh
Ito wish that our worthy aHise Representative
I'D Congress md tue stats EegisiAtafs !, to-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
Letter from the 18th Yir-
2 gtnta ReEiment-tue4 way the BoYH
q Resolved the News abOdt the New


sIniS re simsnILtEsf Wy ths Bow
Resolved the News ab0ut the New
State. ysarE Ydi DO nulsfrih iuaI.. .
sl8i ahCGNp Mar NsW oaEEE, VA.,O
p4sos . 1H;m Decembergl5, 1862. 6fy
Editors Intelligeneer -ssaslf q
in You may think me imp sing on your good
nature, but'asI / have long been a reader OF
your very good paper, and knoWinE you to
always be the soldiers friend, viii ven
ture TO forward you another line E1Tq9
81 ThSi14fh Is still AZ New Greek. aud our
.gallauti Oolouel Is commander Of this Post,
and onr noble little Adjuthut Is Post ADJ
jutAnt: They are both agreeable aud ace
tive business men, You probably are aware
that DE-, Gillespie has been transferred 70
our Regiment Our boys appreciate his
medical activity. he has already uAay
friends. here .fehlagJ $50 ~ 80 u
Or. Welsh has been detailed as Post
Surgeon at CumbeFIana, -
We belong to the 3rd Brigade, r. r. Di-
vision. The gallant Col. MuIigan, eommand
ing our Bfigade, consists OF the 106 New
york, 2Sd Illinois, A5tn Virginia. The
Ringold Cavalry battalion, and the 18th
Virginia. Thus con nstitdting as the Irish
BfiFade .tg11iiGI daanFoa ban l11otEI1
l1R AIT Of Milfoy's Division Ieft here for 9TH
er ports, except sihe liOthI ehIo. aud !.
-TilhgO shortly. IeWOuld have done you
good 70 haTsYheard, and-seeu how hearty
ont boys received the neWs Of the, Gceep.
btaneeioE hesneH State by Congress-. Cheer
4lteF eheer ascendsd e. The skies. from the
boIs. sRregsntly the Drum sounded and
the Regiment WAS out on parade &C the late
hour of 8 O'Clock, L. ~ They formed lie
square, aud we're addressed in short, bpi
patriotic speeches. By O0l Gore aud MAjbr
Johnson. - ~ - e a.
AMI Sbiss;h shssr Ghsf cheer asosnaed
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

Grand TOrch-lIght pFOee eessinla-Csreae
Re1oIcings over the New state at
ClRrhsbnrB. to-faIsa 10 t5ai dlaols u.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
JOHN T. LAKIN,

. IsaeeessoF @ Wheeler LAkin,l
WILL REcEIVB AND HAVE OPENED EoR
Wv inspeetion on Thursday, March roth q new
and well holeetsd H1sortmeut Sf = ~ l-l-a
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestinesl
Also sonPl letss.sOrtnsnt Of ofGKNTLBSIEEsF FUR-
ThopAtEons q the Old Arm, aud the pabIIe in Rua-
era are peetnliy inTited % cali And examine ny
ltoek before mAking their purchases intend lslt
ing at snall pfOhts 20 eash and prompt purchaser
thaakfai ter the patronaEu bostsTed upo1 TIE old
truy solicit e1utlllapoe Of The Gamo for the nSu
No. lo2 Hfnfn u WThsriir1, "
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

"As constantly on hand an kinds fTeas, COfiee,
sugar, Pickles, Fish,. Cheese Dried RE1itA
Smoked Tongues, Dried Bes5 Bseon But "a
ter curs Cat ans priSe iSa.s@ " - 49,.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

OuR COMMISSIONERS TO REBEL PRIsoNs.-Si-
multaneously with the announcement of the
arrival at Fortress Monroe Of Messrs Fish and
kmes, the national Commissioners recently ap-
pointed to visit our prisoners among the rebels,
we receive information from the Richmond
journals that these Commissioners are regarded
rs spies by the rebel authorities, and will be
refused admittance TO the Confederacy. If they
were spies this refusal would not be ungra-
cious; but as the Commissioners have sent to
the rebel government full statement Of the
objects OF their mission, along with their re-
quest to be permitted TO pass the lines, 1t is to
be hoped that the rebels will view the case in
its true light and change their minds about it..
There have been so many complaints a the i'll
treatment of our prisoners by the rebels that
little doubt remains of the real facts in the
matter. # these complaints are well grounded
jeff Davis does well TO refuse to admit our
Commissioners, and by that very refusal ac-
knowlcdgcs the truth of the complaints. If,
however the prisoners are well treated, what
harm can there be in allowing our Commits
sioners to see and report the facH The Cor
iedcracy sadly needs little reputation for
humanity, and there u no easier way 70 gain il,
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

A FIRE PRooF LIBRARY BUILDING FOR THE
FREE AcApENr.-It is proposed to legislate one
hundred thousand dollars for the erection of
fire proof building for the library Of our Free
Academy. The HERALD has never opposed any
scheme for the real benefit Of the Academy or
of the great cause Of popular education; but we
think any expenditure, at the present time, for
such purpose as that proposed, is injudicious
unnecessary and extravagant. The Academy
library has managed TO exist without fire
proof building up to this time, and, with proper
care and prccaution, 1t will get along very well
in its present edice until this war is over.
There is no argument in favor of personal
economy and against personal extravaganza
which will not apply, with even greater force,
to interpretations and academies at this crisis
of our country's history " one hundred thou
sand dollars is TO be appropriated for anything
let II be for sea and lake coast Notifications:
and let the Free Academy library wait for its
new building until peace brings plenty.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07
CON GREss.

In the Senate yesterday, among the petitions
presented, was one numerously signed by citizens
of Boston, asking Congress to drop the negro ques.
ton and attend to the business Of the country As
somewhat pertinent to this, the Congressional re-
porter states that at twelve o'clock, the hour of
the Senates meeting, not a single Senator was
present in the chamber. memorial from mer-
chants of New York, that the salary fees and per.
quisites of the Naval Officer and Surveyor OF the
Port be reduced, was presented. Mr.. Harris pre.
sented petition for the abrogation OF the Reel.
procity treaty between Canada and the United
States. A bill allowing the Corporation Of Wash.
ington to issue small notes was introduced
and referred. The bill defining the pay and emolu.
ments of army officers was taken up. The bill
provides for a reduction Of expenditures amount.
ing TO about fifteen millions of dollars. but the
ninth section contains very Objectionable clause
whereby the pay Of soldiers and sailors is reduced
ten per cent. Mr. Sherman offered an amendment
reducing all salaries, mileage fees and contingent
expenses, which, after considerable discussion on
the questions OF taxation, expenditures and re-
trenchment, was adopted. Mr.. Doolittle offered
an amendment reducing the mileage of members
Of Congress fifty per cent, which was agreed to
yeas 30, nays 10. Mr.. Howe moved to strike out
the ninth section which reduces the pay of the
soldiers and sailors. This was defeated, only two
Senator'S voting in the affirmative Mr.. Howe then
moved to recommit the BILL and pending the ques-
tion the Senate went into executive session.
In the House of Representatives the debate on
the Treasury Note bill was resumed and concluded.
and the bill, with the legal tender clause retained
was passed by vote Of ninetythree to 6fty.fou
The New York herald., 1862-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Several subjects Of local and general interest
were brought before the Legislature yesterday
but owing to the pressure Of important matter npon
our columns, we are obliged to omit the nsual
synopsis of the proceedings. The details may he
found in another column.
The Chicago Tribune, republican, is pitching into
General Mcclellan with savage terms. The editor
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

il it be deserved than through the reports Of
our Commissioners. Only state of things too
abominsble to be seen will justify secrecy. But
let us be patient in any event. for we shall
open the Southern prison doors with the
bayonet by and by.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

There is another question which we would be
glad to see submitted to the Legislature at
Albany. The abolitionists, with their unceas-
ing agitation ON the slavery question, have fire.
quently succeeded in dividing the counsels OF
the representatives of the people and in embar-
RAISING the government. So long as they arc
let alone they will pursue their violent and
mischievous policy. Let then, the sense Of the
Assembly be taken on their favorite project OF
immediate and total emancipation. We have
no doubt that if proposed it would be voted
down with even greater numbers than those
that swept away the financial measures Of the
charlatan and accidental Speaker of the Assem-
bly, Let this question be decided, and it will
be the last of Speaker Raymond and his
followers. Black republicanism would then
receive its final blow, and thenceforth would
be confined to that oblivion and degrads-
ton from which it originally arose. Let the
Legislature look to this; for if they but succeed
in overthrowing the only existing element Of
opposition to the government, the rebellion will
be speedily suppressed, and peace will then be
restored to our country.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEUM Broadway.-Coa
Nurr-LIyING HIPPoPorAMUs, WHALE &C at al hours
ONDINA, afternoon and evening.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

MELODEON CONCERT HALL. No. $50 Broadway
SONGS. DANCES. BURlEsoUES. &c.-HoLiDAY IRELAND.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

BRYANTs' MINsTRELs. Mechanics Hall, 47s Broad
Way.-DowN OLD k-Y-KY.
HooLEYS MINSTRELS Shyvesant Institute No. $50
Broadway.-ErHioPIAN SONGS. DANCES. &c.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

GAIETIEs CONCERT ROOM. GIG Broadway-DRAwrSe
Room ENrEaTAINMENTs BALLEIs PANToAIMEs, FARcEs &C.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL. 5S5 Broadway.-SoNcs
DANCES, BuRLEsoUEs, &c.-MAzuLM, THE NIGHT OWL
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

NEW B0wERY THEATRE. Bowery-IAauKs SrRoP-
CHKRKY ARD FAIR SrAG-LA HOUR IA NhsLs.
The New York herald., 1862-02-07

BowERY THEATRE, Bowery-sucxsvr's NATIONAL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-03-21
Hebron Academy,

THE SPRING Term 81 Eleven Wssks, oi
/ IN. ins,iiaIiJn. sa,ch hss kep, 10 e"a',e
-ucnr..isll, pawlfi 30 mo'e ,hss F,hy ieu'.
AMID all IN. L.ips nianeciei ~,ih .aeh srhool /.
siIl opsa on Mosp,r. the thiri dv VI MARcn
neat, usief f.u"r,bI. Iscspe',s, with
A. q. HERaicK, 4. ", rs priaeipal.
With .och as,i.uace a. the ia,ere.t 81 The school
u@, rega''e.
VIZ. IL. has had an experience Of sev.,al years
in ,-aehias. AMI !. deeply Interested 10 the edo.
e.iioa 81 ,VsIh: AL a, be ia,-al. To have ihi.
school cor ,eom Of y-aI.. those Who are hiiinE
Er ColI~gs, ar .ss .eskias ,praei'esl -'i-es,''a.
may be s..u,ei that -Srgihny will he doae 10
make ihias. Interesting. OT "a ,IIo 10, do rishi,
b, prr.-,,iay vs,d otder and ssniuy e's' lss-"n.;
aad non- ~il la, p'r'aiit~i Ia rraia's shs ~ nsi
-ofn~ up a. the '~iu.rrissai.
There !. a Literary S.sisiy eoaaecisl 18th the
.eha,l. 49, az spps'.'a- AL i.'bu'y that
schol,rs may have ceres. IN
Iluard, iuskidisg ~a.a,sg light. ssd ~"o.l,
a., ,chol,r. hliing II &" their owa ruc'ss) viii
IT, faln,.h,d a. ~ o. ps' ~--s.
Tuition, Gr.m - - o. 3 81 pss trt,n.
JOSEPH BARROws, s,cs.,a,.
iiebroa, Jrnsi'y y. lsSa.