Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-01-03

Ger was safe under guard his slaves iufOrm-
cd him that "we SC turned Union uIen now,
maSsa." Slightly aggravating
Our boys, fourteen of them, under
young Lieutenant Of the 5Oth Pennsylvania
Regiment, made good haul on Wednes-
day night. He is q mere boy Of seven
teen, but brought in his game, a corporal
and five men, who were picketed on an
adjacent island and fought bravely, one
being shot in the neck, literally mean,
and one in the shoulder.
The body OF the rebels is on the "Maia"
reported seven thousand strong. The out
posts are within conversational distance,
and talk frequently, shooting being pro-
hibited. They gave our boys an invitation
the other day; s'Come over, they said "and
take drink with US, aud be sure and bring
spade to dig your grave with A gen.
uiue Michigan Yankee answered with the
regular down east snarl: 'WaaI, calkI-
lale we will, oncst we git the fowls and
turkeys eat up on this side, l reckon we
will"
cannot refrain from mentioning dar.
ing venture of Lieut.. Taylor, of MonOngn-
bella City, Washington county, Pa. To
obtain information about the cnemy's po-
sition he went alone across to tho main,
and through the rebel pickets, till within
fifty yards of their batteries, which were all
hidden in the ChaPparal after the most APP
proved style. lie returned undiscovered
and had a conference with the general. II
was most valuable service. The self
sacrificing spirit which prompted it, and
the nerve displayed in its execution, are
worthy of the highest praise.
The military arrangements give n good
report of the efficiency and energy of our
officers. Hilton Head, fifteen miles dis
tAnt, can be telegraphed in five minutes
This is done by means of boats and flags,
or, at night, by rockets. Hourly we hear
the thunder Of distant cannon. OF what
| import the firing, all but the General will
remain in blissful ignorance until the next
northern mail is received. Our mental
hunger is being appeased by fensting from
the public library here. The books arc
isEhed and charged by librarians to the
! troops. Private house are IN Stdtu quo, nc
soldier being allowed to enter house.
The thanks of the Roundheads are ten.
dored to Mr.. Geo. Weyman, of Pittsburg
for his handsome Christmas gift Cigari
are something we have not seen for two
months, aud lot to each man is most
heartily and gratefully acknowledged.
in our regiment we have had several
designations lately. Capt Sherlock, ant
| l4IeulS' OEhCe huu Ohuey are going nome
| They are prompted to this step by the
highest motives. They are in iii health
and would probably not be able to resum,
their duties until the war will be ended
and therefore do not think it fair to hol,
Offices during the time of their Sickness
Gen. Sherman has accepted IL cir resigna-
lions.
Since writing the above, it pains me tc
have occasion to record the death of Alex
ander Howell, of West Alexander, Ia. II,
died on Wednesday night, after an Hines!
of only two days. His complaint was tn,
fatal spotted fever, now so prevalent in Oul
regiment. Ills sudden demise has cast
gloom over our company which it will tax,
long to disPel. Our regiment has lost ont
of its best soldicrs-One who was Away!
faithful to duty; and we, of Co. a, mouru
a friend aud esteemed comrade. Tue
health of our corps is not good, but it viii
relieve their friends anxiety to know tina
the Washington county boys are all well