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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
Our Gunboats Repulsed near Rich
rnnrl6.

49,
mond.
WAsBISGToN, May II. II P. M.-Advices
from Gen. Halleck's army, dated yesterday,
and from Gen. McClsllan's, dated to-day,
have been received at the War Department.
The former was in close proximity to the
enemy, but engagement had taken place.
The latter was concentrating and bringing
up supplies preparatory to movement.
WAsHlNGroX, May II, IL o'clock P. IL
The following dispatch has been received
at the War Department:
WILLIAMSBURG. May IL.
To E. II. Stanton Secretary Of Var
The gunbOats GalenA, Monitor, Aristook,
Naugatuck and Port Royal were repulsed
from Fort Darling. seven miles below Rich
mOnd, yesterday and portion of them
have returned TO Jamestown Island, near
this place, in the James River Lieut..
Morris, commanding the Port Royal, sent
over land to Us this morning for intelli-
gence in regard to the forts below The
Island and also to assist in buryiug the
dead which he brought down with him.
Seventeen bodies have been inferred on
the banks of the river and there are a num-
Der Of wounded on iboard including Lieut.
Norris himself. The 100 pound gun OF
the Haugatuck exploded at the first FIRE.
(Sigued) DAVID CAMPBELL,
t5rE Col. Of the Pifth Cavalry.
By authority of -
GEN. g. B. NcOIELLAN.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

BALTlMoRE, May lTth.-Seyeral men, for
merly belonging TO the crew of the Merri-
mac, came up to-day in the boat from Fort
ress Monroe. Some of them are Northern
men and claim to have been impressed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

READER. you can have enduring, Away
ready, and reliable GoID Pcs, exactly adapted to
your hand and style of writing, which viii do your
writing vastly cheaper than steel Pens II you
want it, soc @The Pen Is Nlghter than the sword
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
8gg Oelegraph..
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Steamship Great East.

NEW York, May 1.-THE steamer Great
Eastern has arrived up. The following
news Is obtained from the files of terefgn
papers brought by her
The London Times, in an article on Am
erican affairs, says tie true test of public
feeling in the North will come when the
taxes are collected. In the meantime, SO
long as the North are not absolutely win
ners, they are losers, whereas, so long as
tue south are not actually subdued, they
may regard themselves rs winning. These
are considerations which oYerbalance the
superiority of the North.
Capt Wilson, who recaptured the ship
Emily st. Pierre, from prize crew, has
been formally presented by numerous Liv-
erpool merchants, with valuable service
OF plate and a gold ehrouometer; also.
with Il sextant from his crew, with S2, 600
oy the owners Of the ship. The Mercan-
tile Marine Association OF Liverpool, had
announced its intention to present him
with II gold medal and his cook and stew
ard with silver medals. Valuable money
presents were also made to the cook and
steward. Speeches eulOgistic of the Cap.
taln's act were made on the occasion BY
several prominent merchants.
COMMERCIAL.
LIvERPooL, Tuesday morning, May g.
iBreadstuffs are still declining. Provisions
LoNDoX.-Tea down. Wheat firm at %.
Sugar declining. Coffee firm.
The faris PGtrie says that the visit of the
French Minister to Richmond was entirely
political and its Purport was known 10
President Lin, oln.
The Paris Pdtue asserts that II. Mercier,
the French Minister, had long conference
with JEFF Davis Mt Richmond. The step
taken by n. Mercier in this matter is en-
tirely of a political character and is known
by President Lincoln.
Additional arrests had been made at
Warsaw, for singing prohibited songs.
--LATEST BIZ TELEGRAPH TO MELroRD.l
LOxEoN, May 9,-Parliament is engaged
in discuas;ug the educational question:
The government views are generally ac-
cepted.
The Morning Herald argues from the re-
ports of NJ Mercier's visit to Richmond,
that the beginning of the end is not far dis
tant Itsays that France and Engiand suf-
fer more than neutrals ever suffered from
any contest, and both begin to regard the
war as iuterminable and AtrOciOus.
The Arch Bishop Of Canterbury had
been seriously ill, but he was considered
out of danger at the last accouIs
The bids for the Russian loan 10 all the
cities was oue-third more than was re-
quired.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

nsrGES. ROsEcRASs crossed the river at
BellaiEe on Saturday, for the West. He
has been ordered to report to Gen. Halleck,
IN whose army he IS to hays an important
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

BALTINoRE, May ls.-The Old Point
boat has arrived. but brings no sneWs.-
There was rumor that Weldon had been
evacuated by the rebels.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

LoUIsyItIE, May l7.-MaiOr Helveti vas
released by Morgan at Sparta, Tenn, ON
Thursday, andis now at Nashville.
Hslysti says Morgan had sixty mounted
men with him when he left.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

NEW YoRK, May l7th.-The steamship
H4mmonia sailed to-day with $3.50, 900 in
specie.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

NEw YORk, May 1.-THE steamship At.
lantic has arrived with dates to the 18th
inst. Among her passengers is General
Gilmore, who commanded at the reduction
of Fort Pulaski
The steamer Planter has arrived from
Charleston, having been run away with by
acontraband pilot and crew. She brought
papers Of the 18th, and had Oh board sew
en- heavy guns and one s.inch rifled gun,
Intended for Fort Ripley, now being con-
s:ructed on the middle ground in Charles
ton harbor. 20
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

B8-suRPIUs CLoTHlxG.-The members
Of the First Virginia Infantry, have seat
back from the field great deal of surplus
clothing to their friends such as overcoats,
&c, which they do not need now that the
warm weather is approaching. This cloth
ing is now at No. "a Monroe street. and
can be had by those to whom the different
bundles are consigned. '-4'
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
rs almost inaccessible, is quite capacious.
and affords safe retreat for gang Of

HAcloESrAL saoorrSo.-The other
DAY party of young men were playing
with pistol in room on Market street,
when the weapon was accidentally dis
charged, the ball from the same entering
the breast of young man named Philip
RELY. Fortunately the ball passed around
the vital parts came out of the body and
entered the feshy part of the arm and NO
fatal result is feared. The won't nd however
is very Psinful one, and REILLY will be
confined to his bed for some time.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ieimstreet's Inimitable Hair Re.

This is the original article SO long known for pro
noting luxuriaut growth of the hair, and resto-
ns Its original color, however gray. Bold at the
Medicine Depot, 2O2 Broadway, N. y. and by All
Druggists. my1S.im
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
skirmish in Gen. Geary's Command.

Skirmish in Gen. Geary's Command.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE following Is
extracted from despatch to tue Secretary
of War by Gen. Geary, dated Rectortown,
Va, May 10th.
IA company of infantry Of my command
WAS yesterday ordered to Linden, to re-
main stationed there. A detachment of
seventeen men, who were guarding the
company wagons, reached there a short
time before the main body ofthe compapv.
which Was on d train, when they were at.
tackled by body of cavalry, variouslv =.
timated at from 800 to 500, coming I1pon
them from four directions. Our men re-.
sisted them, keeping up "a sharp firing. I'M
der shelter of the depot, which was rid.
died with bullets.
Ny men were overrowered; one was
killed and IA taken prisoners, three oF
whom were wounded, when the enemy
hastily retired, under fire and with some
loss.
have been informed that portion Of
Gen. Shields command had skirmisb
with them. =
[signed.l J.w. GEARY,
Brig. Gen. Comd'E.
REcToarowS, Va, May IA detach-
ment IL men of company A. 2stb reoi.
meut Pa. volunteers, who reached London,
Va, on the 18th, short time in advance
of re.intorcements to that place, was att
tackled by body Of about $50 cavalry, who
dashed upon them from four directions
The men resisted them With sharp firing
under shelter OF a depot which bears severe
marks of the canfict. They were over.
powered aud lost killed and Ia taken
prisOners. The balance of the comDSnv
came up, charged the cavalry aud compeII-
ed them TO beat hasty retreat Win some
loss-killed corporal Sheath, captured
corporal E. Baker, priyates, W. Glazier. ]
Salkeld. T. White, G. Baneveach. j. N,
Fank, w. Cane, G. Snyder, A. Mines. s.
Rinard, Q. Maxwell of company N! and
liPrvates of abe FIRST Michigan cavalry. CON.
Panies H aud 1.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

There is no news from Gen. McCleIlan's
army to-day. He is pushing on as fast as
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
Prom Cen. McClellan.
hEADQuARTEas, AaNY PoEoMAc,

WHlrE HousE, May Ii.
To Hon. E. N. Stanton, .See'y of Var.
A combined naval aud army expedition
under Capt. Murray, U. S. n, with troops
and artillery, under Major Willard and
Capt Ayers, Of the army, went some 25
miles up the Pomoky 10 day and forced
the rebels to destroytWo steamers and 20
schooners.
The expedition was admirably conduct.
ed and all concerned deserve great cred
We have advanced considerably today,
and the road5lare now improving.
G. B. Mcclellan,
Major-Gen. Oomd'g.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

Gen. Wool reached Norfolk again to-day.
1t is in contemplation to remove the
General Headquarters of this Department
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

BEFoRR CoRlNTH, May ls.-The Mobile
.4dTtrtlser and Register contaius the follow
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19
From Fortress Monroe.

FoRTREss AoxROE, May l6.-A recent
order appoints. Major Richard Nixen, of the
99th n. Y. volunteers, Asst Provost Mar
shall OF the district of Virginia for the city
OF Norfolk and the surrounding country.
Capt. Tallmadge, until recently chief
Quartermsster ofthis department, has been
ordered to relieve Capt. Sawtelle, who has
been performing the duties of the Office for
some weeks past. Capt. Sawtelle being a
member of the staff of Gen. Mcclellan,
and at the request of the Chief Quarter
master of the army of the Potomac, is re-
lteved and will report to Gen. Van Welt.
Thirty i've rank aud file and three offi-
GERS were taken prisoners by Gen Nc.
Clellan, are on board the steamer John
Brooks and will leave for Fort Delaware
Tomorrow morning. The same steamer
also takes north number of sick aud
MnnnieL
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-19

franklin, the capital of PendIeton county,
and next day this side. The enemy $4,000
strong followed. There were two or three
days Diminishing batteries playing
on them with she'll and Keeping them back
in spite of their superior force. They
came up aud occupied our deserted camp at
one time but we'll posted battery soon
made that too hot for them, and they "felI
back" In this skirmishing three of our
pickets were killed, and.we killed six Of
their men in return. sssr55 Ts
Heavy reinfOrcements from Fremont had
arrived before our informant left franklin.
BIeuker's Bully Dutchmen" were there
eager for fight. General Fremont was
there in person. The General is almost
idolized by his troops. Ii was believed that
jackson was reinforced by johnson, and
that the combined forces between Frank
lin and StauutOn were notices. than 4O, 900.
One regiment had been four miles beyond
Franklin aud reported no enemy in sight.
The force directly in front of ours is re-
ported at from $4,000 to 10000,
! Banks whole force had fallen back 10
StrAusburg, Gut'th movement, as well as
the movement of Fremont is believed to be
strataget:c and in cooperation with the
movements of Mcclellan and Burnside. It
seems to as that 10000 men ahead is a
pretty heavy consideration, and might have
| had a good deal to do with the strategy on
the part of Fremont's command.
Ii. Fickcl speaks of the Virginia Regi-
ments engaged IN the fight, the I'd and3d nn-
der Coils. Moss and Hewes-iu terms of the
highest admiration. He did not know the
extent of their loss or any of the names.
He says they fought calamity and that
there were no better regiments in the fight,
though ar the regiments acted nobIy
throughout.
On the evening. OF their return to Frank
lin one Ofour men, q memberfrom the SD
Ohio, from Lima, Allen county, Ohio wa.
brutally murdered by guerrillas. he had
stepped aside from the road a short DIS
lance to wash. In a few minutes a shO
was heard Ia that direction, and on goinl
to him he was found dead, and stabbed ii
eight places about the face. The miscre
ants were supposed to have escaped to
cave called SaItpetre Cave, a short distanc
up the side of the mountain, where the.
were known to hatbor. This cave, whicI
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
: T,,,e T1.rce rrucs Afrair.

The flag OF truce boat General Lee having returned to
the city, brings full particulars OF her seizure and the sub
Il appears that The steamer alroaehed wi miles
# the tort with her white flag flying Here shot was fred
coed no urth and accordingly opped and lay across
the stream After the lapse of tme steamer from
the ag and rock off lady vino went DOM to proceed
North cur teamer then escorted to within mile o.
the fort and there ordered remain until the matter OF
should be reported at headquarters the Federal
officer board remarkin Captain that he had bel
ter not fall down lower the fort might open upon him.
so that if al was found to be right gn would be hred
from the fort.
The General Lee remained there time keeping
her engines n motion aud moving slowly about in circu-
scribed place but getting further eff waiting
fred which struck near enough splash the water on her
deck This Captain Frazier took for the signal though
was rather an way OF giving Elendy no,
again coming very near the steamer Capt F. then con-
Guided thai he must be too and recoectrg the in
Junction of the Federal officer he put en- steam with the
view of moviog little higher up The flung then became
rapid and earnest until twenty shots bad been sent
and the steamer moved to get OF the way Soon she
discovered steamer making towards her, when she stop
ped and awaited her arrival At the time the fort
ceased 1Flrg The steamer coming up sezeo the General
Lee and towed her to Cocspur wharf All the parties
board were then arrested pIioners Or they were
Dissatisfied with the protests and representations of our
they kept in confinement and the next day sent
t. the headquarters Of the commanding General ct Hilton
Head Here they remained several hours whilst the Fed
era officers went ashore to communicate viii Gen. Hunter
Finally they returned the steamer which again made for
Pulaski with the prisoners or spies, sid instructions with
regard to them Upon their arrival and delivery of the
papers, the prisoners discharged and allowed to
turn to the city.
Such are briefly of the casa as related by
Capt Frazier 1t is understood that Hunter sent
neaton Gen Mercer in explanation of the affair, but
lame contain justification for tie breach OF
faith, and outrage friendly flag.
We hear that returning t. their beat found
that the Yankee thieves left guard during their alb
had stolen almost every movable article board
They made cl sweep, down to the spoons and
shoe brushes. An officer complained of the loss of
volVer when Federal Immediately went to the fort and
returned With and better to supply its place.
SaUannaa Republican,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

Northern States have rsorled to ausery levy to
raise vast additional asme Tor Southern su'Jlga'l"n
there no other resJurce for The South than 10
enforcement oil tie conscdptIon law and is sSlcslon'
if necessary by calling oai Tie serves all 10 Gear
arms not included within the ages It q aud 30
But the law was unpopular is unpopnaf-Ih The
nature of things it could hardly be to Re other
wise, and this appropriately OF III Conscrption law has
been taken advantage of by those who oaghtto have
known better and done better.
Let all this pas, however This thing must work its
cure and it will work it. Advantages taken OF things
like ths-uppatriocaly taken at that, may effect the
purposes of those resostDg to such measures but as
sure there s virtue in truth. will the schemers
find retribution oWrake them, by the quiet operation
of inevitable causes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

STRONG LANGUAGE-LIECoLN DENoUNcED.-Ata meeting
recently held in Fairfield county, Ohio, DR.. Olds Demo
cratc candidate for Congress- made speech during which
rae following language used by him in reference to
coins emancipation scheme
denounce Lincoln tyrant. He has perjured lI7
soul. He may imprison me- but viii still cry tyrsn
against the Constitution
" And now my fellow Democrats, am going to have
vision which, fit vision might be treason, bu
what now soy say in sleep, and am not therefor re-
sponsible." ~ see blood at the ballot this fall
The President has issued his proclamation for 800 GOO more
troops, and Congress has passed law authorizing him ~
draft them. He will have to draft them if he gets them
because these cowardly Aboltonsts will not enlist Ibes
is ecoa this fall, and they want to carry it. Ing{
their voting. They have the power and arrange
You will not be cheated: ten you you ao not S0a
these lcrongs. You tojH blood. Ii they attempt 70 o.
and take us from families to support an Adn
istr alton in its violations of the Constitution ~
TO blood If the Democrats don't succeed at the ga
box they will succeed at the point of the bayone WEI bT
is that Lincop's mnions will surround the ballot
this fall with bayonets 10 prevent Democrats from VOs'
and we will resist them with the bayonet."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
Col. John II. Morgan,

This dashipg partisan persists in bis determination
to deliver Kentucky from rhe thraldom of the Abot.
ton Government. The following address to bis troo
was issued from headquarters at Knoxville, Tenn, on
the 4th inst.
patriotism and courage!
1t has been decided that Kentucky must be freed
from the detested Northern yoke ard who so fit to car
ry out this order as yourselves?
The road is we'll known to you You have ALREADY
taught the tyran's at TomkinsviIle Lebanon and Cy
tnlana that where Southern hearts nerve Southern arm,
our soldiers are invincible!
To our enemies be as tigers but to our Southern
brethren be as lambs Protect their homes resrpct
their property Is it not that of your fathers mothers
sisters and friends?
Soldiers | feel assured thot you will return with
fresh aures to enjoy in peace the fruits of your glorious
victories In the meantime, let your avenging battle
cry be Butler" but shout Kentucky" to your kin.
dred ard friends.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21

A Yankee correspondent, writing FROM McCelan's
army, communicates the following TO the New York
Tribune:
Two rather singular cases of remarkable escape from
living burial related having occurred subsequent
to the battle of Fair Oaks The body Of Colonel was
found On the field and brought in. Arrangements were
made for embaming 1t. The process includes the use
of galvanisH The shock was given To the astonish-
ment of ali the Colonel rose and walked forth. The
other that of Coonelfound dead on the field
In difference to his rank he was brought to tie hospital
and laid among the dead His friends prepared to give
him decent BURIAL and were about to carry the body
out when the Colonel rolled over, and in tones more
like those of man drunk than dead, called OUT Ben
John, where7is my Whiske7 flask 2"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-08-21
'E'Eibs:Ia ca Z aspect.

y, {
At meet; ng Of Capt. JAS G. Kenan's COMPANY AZ
43rd Regim It N c. Troops called for the purpose of ex-
pressing feelings at the death of friend and much
beloved fellow soldier Robert ". Barden who It the
hospital in Petersburg August H. 1862 Sergt Hez brown
called to the Chair, and sergt F. A. Simmons
ed TO act as Secretary.
Lieut.. R. B. Carr Serg B. 2. Hail. and John r. Wallace
were appointed committee resolutions, who reported
the following, which unanimously adopted:
st ReSolUed That bowling in humble submission to the
will Of Him who doeth all things weI f can but deplore
the loss of and true friend and brave and patriot
ic soldier.
2nd. Resolved That we tender cur warmest sympahies
to those upon whom this action falls heavest-the he
reayed brother and sister other relatives of the eceas
ed and hat claim the privilege Of mourning with them
| the loss of q friend
3rd ResoUed that the community in which he lived
sustained q loss that will be sadly felt.
4th ReS0Ued That in paying this lat sad ritute of re.
speCt to the memory of beloved friend and fellow
der Justice demands that should say something Of his
former life and mention, in particular manner the-pe-
cuiar with which he has served country since
the inauguration of the present war.
The deceased young man Of unimpeachable char
acter and steadiast integrity; be born in Sampson
county but had been for many years resident Dupn
At the of the he YVES student of the
Baptis Seminary Warsaw. N. c., and although pronoun-
ced by Surgeons entitled from military service
account OF defect in his Vision hecheerfay abandon
ed bis aVoe pursuits foTsoOk the comforts of home
alcng the first respond his c0untry's call. He
was member of he first Company that left the county
which accepted fer six months. He served out his
time good and faithful soldier and returned home
where he wamiy received by number OF near rsla
| tives. and many kind friends.
However, he did remain long at home before the old
Company reoganzed and he again became its
members.
At the his death his uncle was with him ard bis
remains taken home, whae he quietly sleeps il
q soldiers grave,
9Th Resoued That copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the family of the deceased Also each to the Will
mngton Journal and Biblical Recorder for publication.
HENRY BROWN, Chairman.
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