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

bB- UsIos FrsTlyAI.-our readers
shOald not forget the Festival which is TO
be held this evening at Bank Hall, Bridge
port, for the benefit of thsspuOr andyespe-
cially of the families of soldiers. The la
dies of that place have been working very
industriously for several days, In making
preparations and we are assured that every
thing will be in perfect order. An object
80 worthy of the support of all good and
charitable people, cannot faiISt being Wen
patrOuized. We hope TO hear that the
charitable ladies have realized such sum
as will not only meet their most ssnguins
expectations but will gladden. the hearts Of
the poor. - So
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

a. To rHE ClTY FATHRRs.-0ur at
entiOp has been called TO very bad piece
of pavement on Main street, east side. about
half way up the hill. At night it Is
dangerous to pedestrians who are liable to
severe iolts aud strained ankles We hope
the proper authorities will hsys ii h&sd.-
A very small expenditure OF labor yin
-sehse. 1t..ss1 is1i 60
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES

Retreat over the Rappahannock.
HEADQUARTERS, AMY OF TaE poToMAc.
FAINoUTH, Va, Dec. I6-l:45 P. M.-Du.
ring last night the army of the Potomac
evacuated their positions ON the opposite
side Of the river. The movement was a
perilous one, bnt 1t was conducted In safe .
~. The artillery vas the 6rst to cross
the river, The last of the infantry brought
up the rear shortly after daylight.
The enemy never discovered the move.
meut until it was too late 70 do as any
damage, -
As-soop as the last man had got safely
aeross the river, the pontoou btfdkes were
removed, thus cutting on all eommunica-
tiuu between the two shores,
Our wounded are ali safely on this side.
There was heavy wind all last night
accompanied With leonSideFGhie rain, which
assisted as in our movements by prevent
ing the rebels from leaFning our fatention
---- - =.
BALTIMORE, Dee ISL is reported by
the Old Point boat tHat ths E6EIlsb stadr 81
Gaamus rePVrted hRyinR seen a large fdeet
satsgiPg Caps Fear Eiysr.ssFER sl-Ioz
ohd - ahSA -ela rtsH ii1s -tfE =
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
Ar. Stevens motion was agreed to.
] o.. r.nttnn "a Al e

Va aoLluu VI llE. OOG IL WIS
Resolrsd, That the Secretary of the Treas
ury be requested TO furnish statement OF
the amount Ofthe United States loan crea-
ted in 1871 AID extended to April 18th,
1912, which falls due the present year, and
the names Of owners thereof, aud other in
formation relating thereto. Also copy or
copies of auy memorial or memorials ad-
dressed TO him or to the Treasury Depart
ment, proposing or soliciting special me-
dunn OF payment of the owners or holders
of said loan, and whether he proposes to
pay said loan in coin.
The West Point Academy appropriation
bill passed without debate or amendment.
Mr.. Potter announced the death OF Lu.
Their Hanchett, a former Representative.
Appropriate resolutions were passed.
The House then adjourned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

B9-THE EEws.-At no time during the
war has.there been amore feyerish excite
ment in this city than since the attack Of
Gen. Burnside upon fredericksburg. The
news of Sunday. last was of just that
ambiguous non-committal character more
fearful than the absence of news. People
were unable to form an opinion whether it
was defeat or victory. The news has
been very little more satisfactory since
The eager question .sHaye you got any
more news?" has been ringing Ia our ears
ever since. lr1 59IazoCa1oEf'
The news of the arrival of Gen. Banks at
West Point with iron clads and forty thou
sand men gives an upward momentum TO
the spirits of the people. The name of
Banks is a tower of strength. He is recog.
nized as General who carries water upon
but one shoulder, who does his work well
and promptly, and VITO as yet has failed
in nothing he undertook. The people be-
lieYe In the earnestness of BanksIaud Burn-
side. Many see in the former the great
General of the war, whose claims will be
acknowledged by everybody upon their
own intrinsic merit before the war is clos
ed. No one doubts their earnestness in
crushing the rebellion aud this alone i'm
parts confidence to those who before Who'll
ly lacked it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

The Speaker presented message from
the President relating to three swords, late
property of Gen. TWiggs, taken by Gen
Butler. The message was referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Stevens moved his resolutions as
signed for consideration to-day be post
poned until this day three weeks.
ar. Wiekliffe submitted substitute that
all who are opposed to the war on the prin-
ciples of the Constitution as it is aud the
Union as it Was, are enemies to the coun.
try aud unfit to hold offices of trust or
profit.
-3Mr. Vallandigham's resolutions, offered
during the first week of the session, were
again read.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
BApoHRLoR,s HAIR DYE

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PrOdness color not to be distinguished from nature
warranted not to ipjure the Hair in the Ieest rem
edel the III eeets Of bad dyes, and nvieOratss the
Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUSTY HAIR Instant
ly turns splendid BLACK or Brown, leaving the Hair
son and beautiful. Sold by all Druggists, &c. kl
~ Tie genuine Is signed WILLIAM A. BATCH.
FLOR, on tie four sfdSE Of each boz.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
UNIorT
Wholesale and Retail
BEDSTEAD AND BOX FACTORY
p PHHT,TPS

Eof street, Centre wheeling, Va.
II HAYE0N HAND large and complete assortment
il ofBedsteads Lounges and Cribs which will be
sold on the most reasonable terms,
Made to order every description OF Trunk TAlise,
Grape, Strawberry, Cracker aud Packing Boxes
Particular attention paid to JSb Turning for Cabl-
net Makers and otheTss ffHs Et tTattE
Bedposts, Table and Stand Legs, NewAll Posts and
Banisters on hand aud made to order
Scroll, PANEL, WeatherboArd and RipsaVing
promptly DONE ~ y a1CAtL.- = shgAEE
ALL GOODS WARRANTED.
would respectfully call tho attention Of the pub
lie to my stock, and trust by strict attention and
promptneST 70 merit uttnuance Of their fGyorS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
NOTICE.

On aud after Monday, the 9Th instant
the subscription price of the wheeling
Daily Papers, in all parts of the city aud
vicinity delivered by carriers, win be
twelve cents per week. Papers will be fur.
nisbed to News Dealers at the rate Of two
dollars per hundred.
HENRY HARDY,
Editor Wheeling Pres.
CAMPBELL & MCDERMor,
Editors Wheeling Inteitigeneer.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

e ED We have copy of the Richmond
Enquirer of u late date before US. Itprints
az article from the Wheeling Press, and
puts flaming head lines over it. There is
not another article in the Enquirer that
contains more violent abuse of the United
States government aud those who are ad.
ministeriug it. mare eaGg =.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
The Confessions and Experience Of
an Invalid.

Published for the benefit and as a warning and
caution to young men whs suffer from Nervous De-
bitty, Premature Decay, lei suppl ying at the same
time the means Of SelfCur0 By one who has cured
himsen attof being put 70 great expenSa through
medieAls imposition md quAckery. BY enclosing u
postpaid addressed envelope, SINGLE C0PIEs may be
Bedford, Kings Co., New York. n ap4-lydGw
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17
SPECIAL NOTICES
PICTURES FOR THE HO[lDAyS

NoR CARD Photographs GO TO wYKEs,.l
-, Tor Gard Vignetts go to Wykes'
E0F Gard Pictures eOlOred go to wyksl'.
For Photographic IN India Ink 70 TO wyke,,
For Photographs in OH oolors 20 10 VIZ,
For Photograph Albums 60 to Wykss.,
FOR AmbFotyPes of every style Go TO Wykes'.
f'r the best Pictures in the city go to Wykss'.
Tor Git Frames of every size go to wYKES.
lss Siain street, West side,
ueelo y H Over Mellor's store
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

NASHVILLE, Dec. ia special to the
Heruld, dated Nashville says, according to
the rebel Bonner, JEFF. Davis has arrived
at Murfreesboro and is the guest of Mr..
MuuueY.
The rebels have re-occupied franklin
The enemy seem to be moving up,
Forrest is not at Charlotte.
There is heavy force of the enemy at
Nolinsville aad Triune. ST. L4F ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

WAsHiSGTox. Dec. 16.-The following
jOst received. Dec. I6-s.45.
Morning Raining fast. River rising rap
idly. Our troops all on 'lhis side of the
river and Pontoons up. 4a $50
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

BosToS, Dec. l6-A letter from Port
Royal, on the 10th, states that Banks pass
ed there on the 9Th, bound South. One
OF his steamers broke down aud was toWed
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

Nav YoRK, Dec. l6.-The specials Of
this mroning contain nothing from Freder-
ieksburg not in the Associated Press des-
patches.
A despatch of last night says that the
sing in Frsaklin's grand division is 932
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

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FOR SORE THROAT OR TICKLING IN THE
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FOR GROUP AND WHooPING COUGH
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FOR DRY HACKING COUGH USE THE
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-17

Mr.. DOOlittle announced the death of
the Hon. Ruthvr Hanchett, aud offered the
customary resolutions of respect. Ad.
journed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

OEE OF THE DELEGATES TO the late RepuO'
iican ior Union as they prefer to call it,)
State Convention, informs us that John
Conness does not approve of the course pur-
sued by the Union Democratic Committee
of this county, in refusing to dishand their
organization and join 10 "lhe great Union
movement" II would make but precious
little difference with the party in this coun-
~. as to what Mr.. Conness "Or any other
man" might think Of their course; but If
he ever expressed his disapprobatiOn OF the
action of our County Committee, he was
undoubtedly misinfOrmed as to what that
action was. The Committee did nothing
more than carry ont the views promulgated
by Mr.. CONFESS himself, 10 bis late letter
to q citizen of Shasta; that is, they refused
to take part in Convention called 6y The
Republican State Committee, and the dele
gates to which were apportioned upon the
Lasis of the Republican vote of last year.
We have yet to learn Of a single member
Of the Union Democratic party of this cOun-
" who does not indOrse the action OF the
Committee. There are some who favor
the organization of distinctive Union par
ty. but we know of none who were dispos'
ed to have anything to do with the l7th oil
June Convention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

NAVAL BATTLE.-The particulars OF an-
other naval battle, which was fought near
Memphis on the 9th twill be found in
the news dispatch on our first page. The
result of this engagement was the annihila-
tiou of the rebel feet aud the capture OF
Memphis. According to the account. not a
man was killed on the Federal side, aud
only one man was slightly hurt. This is
almost as remarkable rs the Sumter bonn
bardment, in which the rebel forts contain
ing thousands of men were riddled with
cannon balls, and not man killed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

AC.spo or HypnoPHoRIA.-The first case
~ the season of hydrophObia occurred IN IN Ihe
F;ohth ward on Saturday, the lOth lnst' Inc
,,r'97ar,nnote victim is Thomas O'HaTc, recently
T., ,he cmnloy of Horace Jones, livery-staOle
Loener and residing at No. 1l9 Spring street
About five weeks since Mr.. OHare was OHteh
nv medium-sized hound that was ABOUT 'ne
stable. the animal inAicting severe wouhu IN
the hand. The case was brought 10 the attn
ton of DR.. Freight, Of l2o Ninth StIeet, sur
aeon and physician to the Police Department,
Who ordered the wound cauteriZed, and hot
poultice to be at once applied to produce sup,
duration, the man having neglected TOT ScNerai
days any treatment. In accordance WIN pre-
vailin0 superstition Mr.. O'Hare wanted inc uog
killed. DIR. Freight directed however, that the
animal should be chained up and fed as usual
until he could ascertain TO what extent the rao-
les had affected him. in order to be the Detter
able to treat his patient. Instead Of toho"lhS
these directiods, dictated by knowledge OaSeu
on experience, the man followed the advice oi
ignorant friends, and had the dog killed, OelieV-
ing that to be the great cure-all. On SATURDAY
the disease developed in full, when DIR. Freight
was again sent for. The scene that cnsued
unon his entering the room was fearful one.
The apartment was about eight feet square, and
in one corner stood the maniac, his eyes flash
inp. his beard and 1nOustache covered with white
foam oozing from his mouth, and his chest
heaying and contracting with nervous convul-
sions. He spoke to the doctor with perfect con- con-
seriousness of his awful situation, begging him
TO retire lest he should bite him, and at inter-
walls kissing, splitting, growing, barking and
bowling like dog in great physical torture. AT
the sight Of cup Of water he went into con'ul-
sions. Asnothing could be done for him in his
then present condition, the doctor obtained the
services of four officers from the Eighth pre-
cinct, who secured the unfortunate man with
straps and bands, and conveyed him 70 DsiIe-
yue Hospital, where he died.-LN. Y World
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

ANOTHER LESSON FOR JOHN BuLL.-Be.
fore Great Britain has recovered from the
excitement produced by the MOuitorial les
sou. Brother Jonathan has furnished him
with another, which will create scarcely
less sensation in the naval operations at
New Orleans. The st. John N. b. Free
man concludes an article upon the civil
war in America, with the subjoined para
graph:
The battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac
was startling lesson to Europe. The cap
ture of New Orleans is lesson not less impor-
tant and alarming. If on the Mississippi a
few vessels bound in iron chains and envelOped
in trusses of wet hay run past strong batteries
in safety. and then reduce large city to sub
mission with threats of a bombardment, what
is the safety Of st. Petersburg, or London
what the value of Cronstandt, Chatham, Wool
wich, Cherbourg, Toulon, or Of the batteries on
the Dardanelles? This American war is in
deed in many senses arevOlutiOnarp.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

NEVADA TERRITORY ITEYs.-The follow
Jag items are from the Carson City Age, of
the 18th aud 18th inst:
We understand that there has been no little
suffering in the Humboldt mining district dur
ing the past two or three months, on account
of the exhaustation of the limited supply Of
-four in that locality. In some cases miners
have lived on straight beef and the roots which
they were fortunate enough to find, without
any bread whatever.
We learn from a reliable source that rock
taken from the Burns and Mckay ledge has
assayed as high as $500 per ton, and that the
lucky owners have refused $50 ton, offered
for it in the mine. The ledge is from TWO to
twelve feet wide, and was discovered about the
middle of last May. There are but four per-
sons in the company, who have taken up 1000
feet.
Silver City does not now present the lively
state of affairs that prevailed there last fall the
severe winter from which we are emerging
seems to have weakened Silver little. The
idleness of that large Phoenix mill Just below
town adds much to the apparent dullness OF the
place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

THE AcRoBATs.-We understand that the
Hanlon Brothers win only perform in this city
tonight and Monday. On Tuesday next they
will leave, together with other attractions for
Sacramento, where they will perform on We'd
nesday and Thursday; on Friday and Saturday
at Placerville; Monday and Tuesday in Marys-
vile; Wednesday in Grass Valley, and Thurs
day and Friday in Nevada. The public at these
places may rest assured that these Brothers are
the greatest attraction that ever visited this
coast, and as this is the only opportunity, they
should be seen by all the inhabitants of the
above places. They have drawn larger houses
in this city at the Metropolitan Theater than
any attraction that was ever here, and we take
great pleasure in recommending them to our
country friends. The agent who accompanies
them, Mr.. Finch, is one who is only known to
be appreciated.-[S. F. Call, June 2lst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

SUCCESS VS.. PRINCIPLBs.-One argument
used to induce Union men to join the new-fan-
gled love-feast party whose convention was
held in town the other day, is that it will un-
douhtedly succeed in the coming Fall elections.
Well, what il it shall succeed Is success the
test of principle? Should Union Democrats
join party that has ever, heretofore, openly
avOwed its hatred for them, that has heaped
abuse upon them, and upon the gallant Doug
1t would prefer the election of Brechinridge-
McConnelIte rather than see a Union Demo-
crat elected Let those go then who will; we
choose rather to remain in the ranks Of the
Union Democracy, and suffer temporary de-
feat, than barter principles for the spoils Of of
fee. We don't 'RtRliate.-[SicITa DEM.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24
More UmrulGlIed Predictions.


Since the civil war broke out in the UNI
te6 States, the moot Of the English papers,
following the lead of the London Times
have been predicting all manner of disas'
ters to the Federal cause, and enlargiDg up
on the difficulties in the way Of restora
ton of the Union. In most cases the pre-
dictions doubtless merely express the wishes
and hopes OF The prophets, aud for tbe time
being may serve to crafty aud amuse the
haters Of American institutions. The proph-
ecies Of Russell of the Times, which have
been proven false by events, would I'LL
large sized volume, aud he appears deter.
mined TO keep up bis reputation as false
prophet. On the 28tb of April, the Times
published q long anonymous cOmmunica-
ton. purpOrting to have been written 10
Liverpool, but which was evidently pro-
duction of RusseI's prophetic brain. ln
the communication are some statements and
predictions, made in the usual cOnceited
English style. but which subsequent events
have played the mischief with. The writer
assumes that New Orleans could only be APP
preached by way of the upper Mississippi,
and that the Federal troops would have to
pass Memphis, Natchez, Vicksburg and
Baton Rouge. with the country on both
sides 10 possession of the enemy. But sup
posing the Fvderals could by any possibility
reach New Orleans, there was no hope that
they could take and hold the city. Here is
what he says:
And the end of this unpromising voyage
would be New Orleans-a city of l6O,OOO in
habitants, fre-eaters TO man, spurred by
Vigilance COmmitte, with large resources, in
spiriting traditions of successful defence, and Il
large French element in its population-a race
little likely to hold back from barricade or
any other kind Of fighting. Here, in addition
TO its own resources would be accumulated all
the steamers and cOmbatants driven down the
river by the Federal advance. 1t is not improb-
able that the feet of gunboats, iron.roofed bat
teries and steam-Tams, under the command OF
such men as Maury and others Of the best of
ficers of the former navy, will exceed in number
and power the force coming to attack them
On land, Notifications. prepared long since,
will be defended by numbers equal to those OF
the assailants. What the probability of success
in such an enterprise is, the reader may Judge
for himself. Great stress is, indeed, laid on the
effect of the mortar-boats, but shells, power
full auxiliary in an attack, cannot decide con-
test. There has been ample time to provide for
them, and, wherever earth, bagging, and timber
can be found shelter may be provided; the sup
ply, also, will be limited, as it proved to be at
Sweaborg, and there will be no means to re-
plenish the magazines.
How all this trash has been contradicted
by events 1t is unnecessary to state. We
merely publish it to show the value Of the
specuatiODs of the English press upon
American affairs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

WANDERING CONTRABANDS.-Ac cOrrespon-
dent writing from one Of the camps OF
McCiellan's army, says:
All along the road we met negroes whose
masters and mistresses had left them, and who
now were jouneying in the direction Of vii.
liamsburg. The soldiers had told them that II
their owners had entered the rebel service, or
had abandoned them, they were free and now
could 20 wherever they liked. Quite number
of the old slaves prefer to remain upon the PLAN
tations to leaving the homes where they were
born, and seeking their living in the country Of
which they know nothing. Said an old negro,
with whitened locks and trembling limbs: 81
amt gwine away, massa; I've lived here too
long for dat; what would | do up dar 'mOng de
white folks; dey's berry kind, don't got any
doubt OBJ dat; but den you see, masSa, Use too
old to leave dis old farm, and I'm gwine to stay
and die yere." Others again, faithful servants
as they are, cling closer than ever to those who
have raised and cared for them, and will not de-
sert them on any account The younger fry,
however, caper along like young colts just es-
capped from the halter, willing to live any life in
preference to their former ones. A confused
notion of liberty, or knowledge Of the fact
they must leave their deserted homes and gain
their own livelihood, has set others adrift, and
towards the North they are journeying.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24

CALIFORNIA; FIRsT-BoRN.-Nevada Ter
ritory being almost wholly settled by CalffOr-
mans, and being dependent, after the manner
of colony, on the mother country for her
means of subsistence, might not inaptly be
termed her frst-bon. Then the interests of
no parent country and colony could possibly
be more closely united than are those Of Nevu-
da and California. The colony has untold
wealth of gold and silver, and the mother
country manages, by feeding it and furnishing
it with utensils to set up housekeeping, to get
it all as fast as it is dug out. She will never
have another that win be half such a comfort
to her as NayaG@.-E ETerrihoria Enterprise.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24
Rx rELEGRAPzE.
ESPECIAL TO THE DEMocRAT.l

SAN FRANCISCO, June Path.
Cant. W. II, Ducker OF the slOop Anna
Bell, reports that The body Ofa boy about
Is years of age, dark hair. and dressed IN a
brown jacket, gray cashmere pants, was
found about IL o'clock yesterday, short
distance south of SaucietO where The tide
had thrown it. Two boys named Daniel
Picket and Charles Leander, whose parents
reside on Notoma street, have been missing
since the 10th instant, md 1t is supposed
the body found may be that of one Of them
The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived at
three O'Clock this morning from Victoria
and Portland.
The Eastern line is still down.