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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
R8r EscApE OF AN IMPOaTANr PRrsoXER,

RB- EscAPE OF AN IMPORTANT PRrsoXER.
On Friday night about dusk, a man named
Swiudler, who was confined in the Athe-
ueum, and regarded as very important
prisoner, concluded that he lad played at
that establishment rs long as the engage
ment was pleasant or profitable, and SO
took his departure. He mo!r his escape
in the following manner: He was escorted
to the privy (Which is outside the prison
and near a feuce,) by one of the guards
The guard stood some distance from his
charge, gun in hand, having no suspicion
that an escape was contemplated. Swim
dler succeeded in climbing upon the roof
of the priyy, and before the guard could
level his gun jumped over the fence alight-
ing upon the outside. He then ran away
towards East Wheeling as fast as his legs
could carry him. Soldiers were immedi-
ately sent in pursuit in all directions, but
failed to discover his whereabouts.
Swiudler is from Hampshire, and is re-
garded as one of the worst men in that
county. He was here once before and was
released upon taking the oath of allie
glance. He had no sooner reached his
home than he resumed his old reasonable
tricks, and was arrested and brought back.
lie is man about five feet six inches in
height and about forty years of age. His
hair is turning gray and his eyes are black
and keen. 1t will be almost impossible for
Swindler to get back to Hampshire, aud
knowing this he will doubtless rusticate In
Ohio until something turns up which he
deems favorable.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

B8 Mas. -WiNsLoW's SooTHMG sS4RuP,'
for children teething, which greatly facil-
iIates the process of teething, by softeuing
the gums, reducing all iuflamattou-wtll
allay auPain and spasmodic action, aud is
sure TO regulate the bowels. Depend upon it
mothers, it will give rest to yourselves nd
relief and health to your infant.
For sale by REED & KRAFr. 3
HErNsTREEr's ORIalHAL HAIR CoLoRINa.
This beautiful and pleasant preparation for
universal use, is naturally beautifJ ing in
its effects, making the hair soft and glossy
in appearance; bnt In view Of its remOv-
ing at once daudruff and itching, aud all
eutadeoqs eruPttops, as well as restoring
the gray and bald. Well might a gifted
Statesman say, 81 have admired its won
derful Effects"
For sale by Reed & Kraft. al. "
LAMBS BLOOM OF YoUrHS Rose Leaf
Powder, and pure rice -four for beauty
ing the complexion, with a complete as
sortment of Perfumery. t.'s is53 % a'''i
Received aud for sale by REED & KRAFT
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

EAsToS, PA March 22.-BsS S. Kellogg,
OF the st. Charles. Hotel at Scranton, re-.
ceived a letter from nu officer of the 4sth
regiment Pennsylvania volunteers, dated
Key West, March 10th, in which he says a
prize. arrived here last. evening, captured
in trying to pass the blockade. Her sail
Ors WeTetak ken to Jail, and one among them
to. whom the attention of the officers was
directed by the whitencss of his hands,
was examined aud identified by several Of
ourQfficcrs to be the famous scouudreI VIM.
L. Yancey. A news correspondent also
knows him. He is confined in the Gala
boose here. ...-.,, -
: NgAsh1Nsrox, March s3.LThe PROPOSE
tions for building gunboats for Western
waters, which have thus far been submit
ted to the War Department, are all them
found to require too much draft of water
to meet tie contingencies of the service. -
The Secretary of War invites plans and
estimates for gunboats of as shallow a
draft of water as the mechanical iugenui-
ty of the West can devise. Quartermaster
General Meigs has special charge oi the
subject, and may be corresPoRded with
dcc6:diugly.S so +s''' s'i!.'A
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

9-MuRDER.-T The body Of a young man
named Hopkins, was on Friday morning
at daylight found on the river bank below.
house Ofill repute kept by Mrs. Wake +,
in Parkerburgh. His brains were blown
out and his head and face shockipgly
bruised. The Coroner was SUNNI oned and
the constable proceeded to arrest Mrs.
Walker and two girls, the floor of the
house having been scrubbed aud ciuders
spread in the yard to cover blood Some
clOts were however visible at the gate and
tracked to the body. Hopkins had been
considered an ,noffensive aud quiet man.
He had been with some friends, for few
minutes, to the house, at about 10 O'Clock.
They found a soldierthere. They left, and
about . o'clock separated. 1t is supposed
he went alone to the house and was there
killed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
tFrom the Daily Express, Lancaster, Pa
"cIIE4IICAL WRITING FLUID,

1--WE are indebted to Msasrr. 4. Barr & Co.. fora
supply Of Laughlins Bushaelds Ink, an article we
have been using exclusively for the year past y,
SIT manpfaetursd at Wheeling, West Virginia,
Byafrm whose loyalty never fora moment Wayered,
and to whose patriotism the highest compliment We
could pay would be to say that It Is as genuine as
free as unfAding aud Permanent As their Ink, with
which we make this record. ..tia -a.srs. "a
ave use this FLUID because, amer being torment
ed with many other black devices, we have found e
superior in every respect any other either foreign
or home make and hence pronounce It the best and
most reliable in the .naarket.n %
LAUGHLINs BUsHRIELD, Manufacturers,
Sold by j. O. Orr & Co. ~ 81. - = .i'e' -
1ti los Reed KRAFT, to Ia -tHi .f4r.-
i=1lt Jos. Graves, 81 l--.--.il-I. ua-,
fllH r.. Wa. r. MeKeiVey, 10 Lifs- srr-
And Book sellers generally. at mil
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

S9 TnE Allegheny Valley Railroad
Company has completed its connection
with the line Of the Cleveland aud Pitts.
eurg Railroad, at Plttsburg, under. the dt-
rection Of the War Department. The
guage is the same, aud the cars s can now be
run from Cleveland to Kittauing, and back,
VithOutrtranshipment. The first train
passed over the connection ON Tuesday
This connection enables materials Of war
to be loaded at the Government Works,
and sent West and South without tran.
shipment in Pittsburg. =,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

BB-SrgALlxG Bnlcxs-On so,pr,lay
evening a man named John Kcnnelbrecker
sent draymHn up in the first Ward and
hired him to haul several loads of brick
away from n fallen house. The owner of
the house happened to be passing by and
discovered that the draymau and Kennel
brecker loading the bricks upon the dray.
KennelbFecker started to run aud the own
er of the bricks started after him, and a
very spirited chassWas going Ouswhen OH
cerGeorge St Myers headed Kenaelbrecker
of and arrested him. He was held to bail
for 4 bis appearances at Court. 49,. III
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
acMoRroN's GoIp PKEs.-We refe,

B0rMoRToN's Com PEEs.-We refer
the reader to tue advertisement elsewhere
Of Mortou's gold pens. 1t is said to be a
well established fact that constant writing
is done CHEAPER with gold pens than with
those made Of any other material, and that
time as we'll as expense is saved in their
use, Notions pens are elastic, well fiu-
ished, well pointed aud very durable
They are suitable for every possible style
of writing. E
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

M THOSE having grape vines should
trim them before the leaves and buds ap-
pear, if they would have a fine crop of
grapes.-Erehdnge.
A celebrated French gardener, who has
successfully cultivated the vine both in his
own aud this country, recommends. that the
grape vine be pruned and laid down and
covered with straw early in the spring aud
kept so until after the late frosts. he
claims that vine thus treated will not
have its fruit buds Injured by spring frOsts
and will bear fine crops every year.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

B0rTHE present is the proper time for
setting out the more hardy dubious roots.
White and tiger lily and tulip beds should
also be raked over and the plants thinued
of their old leaves accumulated during the
mild winter. None of the more tender
Towering shrubs or roots should BIO trans
planted during the present mouth. It is
too early yet to transplant dahlia roots.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

BErHLEHEM, Pa, March 22.-The large
woolen factory Of Msssrs. Dayto of this
place, took fire at % o'clock this morning,
and was totally destroyed. The machine-
ry and all the stock was consumed. The
loss amounted to about seventy thousand
dollars, on which there was an insurance
of two thirds. The origin of the fire is
not known. The factory has been engaged
for some time upon contracts to supply
army clothes. tt4t. -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

8-SoLDIERs' PAPER.-The soldiers who
have recently taken possession of Martins
burg, Va, are printing paper of rather
small dimensions, with the motto "Trust
in God and keep your powder dry" In
the absence Of printing paper, common
foolscaP is used for printing the sheet, but
the editor promises better things. The
type used once disseminated secession SEN
timents.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
From .Fortress lMonron.

FoRrREss MoNRoE, March 2l.-All is.
quiet here and no news of important. -
;0A. flag OF truce WAS sent but ttiisi morn,
ing for the ACCOMMODATION of an officer of
the French navy desiring TO go So1th.-
The rebel officers and, crew. were very uu-
tcdmmuutCatiye, aud we 6earioF no news
from the i South No newspapers we're re-
Among the passengers this morning from
Baltimore were Prince De JolnEills aud
Miss. Dix. -, y . i,.''
Hopes are e6tertaihsdl hat t1s telegraph
cable will be repaired to-day or t6.morr6w
and Communication with -Washingto ton re-.
sumed. 81 ~ c. ~ b.tifa Yi75ii .t.ss7
The steamer Arago arrived here from
New York last night. ~ t4,
"a sfiagsof truce to-day brought baSkithe
Freneh, naval officer who went to Norfolk
by the flag of truce a few days since.
The rebel steamer Merrtmac Is still ,1n-
dergoingr repairs AtI the Norfolk Navy
Yard. =. s.i,,,; - 80, 8 ss.,4 IA $40
Fifteen miles Of the Telegraph cable
wereiuuderrun this morning. =
,BosIos, March 22.-Ths steamer Saxoh
puti1to Holmes Hole to- day, short of coal.
She fell in with the q, 8. Ifrigate Vermont
on the 10Th INST, ih lat SOC go, lon &. 65s
30, and left Der on the 1871, ID lat $40 50h
long. 65e4bS. The Vermont was in better
con ion than before tepnEted. Her rud.
i der, which was taken out by the Saxon
Has1ost in!the attempt 70 hang It on The
Vermont. The Saxon will return 10 TOW
4 the Vermont In. trut9 - -. ssst -.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

Then va must add tho forces Mt New
Orleans, Mobile and other places, which
consist chiefly Of Militia. or home guard,
poorly armed. We think, therefore, that
295, O00is n fair estimate Of the strength OF
the rebel army, which is diminishing ra.
Their than increasing, and without any
possibility OF obtaining any more arms
On tue other hand, the Federal army has
never fallen Off lis rauks have been kent
full, while it is constantly receiving &C
cessions Of new regiments. To say that
our forces are thrice those of the rebels,
or six hundred thousand men, is, we
think, speaking within bounds.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

DESPITE the croakings of the London
Times, when the news of our victory at
Fort Dopelson was received in England, it
was hailed as a significant indication of
the speedy suppression of the rebellion,
and the price of American securities rap
idly advanced. a.a. s'4
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

B@AS intoxicated soldier, few even
ing since in passing oYer the. suspension
bridge met a carr,agescon:aining two la
dies and; gentleman. The soldier de-
manded of the party tickets, thing
he had no business to do, and when the
gentleman ordered, him away the befud-
died son of Mars seized the horse by the
head. The Horse being frightened back
ed the carnage up against the cables, and
one of the ladies, fearing. an. accident
jumped out of the carriage at the risk Of
falling into the river. The horse was q.
nally quieted and the soldier arrested ant
committed to jail. -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
BS-ALARGE LOT OF TREAsuRY Norris

B9-ALARGE LoT OF TREAsuRY NorEs.-
The Pay DEPARTMENTS this city has recent
ly received from Washington, one million
dollars in Treasury notes, which is 10 he
devoted exclusively to the payment of SOL
diOrs in this department. The amount is
sufficient to pay all the soldiers in this de.
Partment up to the 2sth of February. 1t
is said that the soldiers in this department
have been paid up with greater degree of
promptness than anywhere else, not ex-
cePting the army of the Potomac.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

B8-A LARGE and exceedingly merry
dancing party came down from Stenben-
vile on Saturday by the steamer James,
Means and returned again in the evening.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

NEW YoRx, March 22.-The steamer
Star of the South has arrived from Port
Royal with dates to the 18th. All was
quiet there, and good health prevailed
among the troops. ~. 49, $50
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

BS-THS WArER.-We learn that the
water will not be let on till Wednesday
morning. This is in consequence of an
unavoidable breakaGe at the old Water
works.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

BO- TaE river continues TO fan with, a,
stage of water sufficient for all purposes
The Prima Donna passed down on satur-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

New YoRK, March 23.-The steamship
Glasgow has arrived. Her advices have
been anticipated.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

R9-A WHEELING MAN RossEp.-A Mr.
McGrcggor, Of this city, has identified the
two piCkpockets recently arrestsd;at Pitts
burgh, as persons who were instrumental
in relieving him in that city, some weeks
since, of a pocket book containing eighty
dollars. They iostled him on the platform
of the sleeping car, and were apparently
disposed to quarrel with him for some
faneied intrusion. This, however, was
only a dodge to serve their purpose of
picking his pocket Hu
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
From Washingtons

= WAsnINGroN, March % .4Lieut: Worden,
the gallant commander of the Monitor, is
improving. He slept well last night for
the FIRST time since his injury. His friends
are now confident that he will Completely
recover his eyesight. -
q We are assured from perfectly reliable
source, that thereis not an Armstrong gun
In this country, nor has Sir VIM. Arm
strong ever made gun for any other serv-
ice than that OF the English government.
The large rifled ordinance procured from
England by the rebels were made at the
LOwmoor works, after the designs of Capt
Blakely, formerly of the royal arti llery.-
About 20 of these Blakely 100 FOUNDER
rifle cannon have been delivered to the
rebels, which With 80 smooth siege cannon
cous titute all the heavy ordinance Of the
enemy obtained from abroad, which have
escaped capture. Most of the rifled cannon
used by the rebels have been smooth navy
guns and rifed, and many OF them have
burst from the enormous strain which they
were not designed 10 bear.
No branch of the government has re-
ceived any intelligence whatever coFrob-
erative Of the reported capture of VIM. L.
Yancey. -, ......,I.t, -
No dispatches except those on business
matters have been received through the mil :
tary Telegraph for the past two days, up
to this hour-2 o'clock, P. n. 5sgf 5sfl
1t is asserted as generally prevalent
opinion in naval and military circles that
by this time the national banner floats over
New Orleans and that it is believed our
mortar feet attacked the rebel fort at Rig.
diets, within ten days after the departure
from Ship Island of the steamer bringing
North the last intelligence from that point
Lieut.. Worden's condition has matevial
ly improved. He has been great suffer
er, and three surgeons have given him thu
/ benefit Of their skill. '''sy -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

"a ANDERSON, the Prestidigateur, was
in town on Saturday. @.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

CHICAGO, March 22.-A special dispatch
from Cairo to the Tribune says the guuboat
Lexington, from the Tennessee river has
arrived. She reports our forces scattering
into the country about Savannah, accom-.
plishtng nothing Of Importance, besides
an occasional capture of the enemy's scouts
aud, bringing into our lines prominent men
charged with aiding the rebellion.
Our forces have entire possession of .he
Memphis and Charleston railroad in the
vicinity of Savannah.
The Ohio is rapidly rising at this point.
1t has risen, "A foot the last "a hours. The
streets are covered TO depth of four feet
in some places.
A balloon was sent from the fleet yes
terday on a Reconnaissance Of tho enemy's
works.
The dispatch boat arrived this morning
represents the condition of affairs atIslaud
No. 10 unchanged. The mortars and gun
boats INDUCING in occasional shots, SO far
without any further perceptiblc results.
Transports are continually arriving with
troops from st. Louis and elsewhere.
messenger returned from Cape Girar-
deau reports rumored attack upon that
point by JEFF Thompson; but it is without
foundation.
A special to the Post says only four shots
were received from the rebel batteries at
Island No 10 yesterday. The fleet fired
about thirty. Reports are that the rebels
are eTacuating and marching across the
Peninsula to Merryweather's landing. 1T
is impossible to ascertain the truth Of re-
ports. Existing circumstances favor it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
8g Uj1I69tagh.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ArrIyal 81 &c steaiIiashln America

~ - lirrA lsa s--.f1
HALIFAX, March 22.-The steamship
America has arrived, bringing Liverpool
dates TO the 9Th inst, and telegraph via
Queenstown to the 9th inst. ~
The steamship City of Baltimore arrived
Oh Holyhead on the 9Th.
Tue steamships Elinburg and JuFa
7th inst. 1'i' - i't's
The new Cunard steamer Scotia had ar.
rived at Liverpool from the Clyde,
The Ship Sarah Park is ashore near
SouthRm. pton. lia =
There has been an important debate in
the House of Commons on the American
blockade. - -
At Liverpool on Saturday breadstuffs
were quiet, and provisions very quiet and
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Gregory
denounced the American blockade, and
expressed great sympathy for the South
Ar. w. =. Foster denied that the block,
ade was Intellectual, and stated that the
!ist OF three hundred vessels handed in by
mr. Mason as having braken the blockade,
had dwindled down to nineteen, and most
OF these had escaped on dark and stormy
nights. 5a-i p il1i'i - =
Sir James Ferguson called on the Gov,
erumenttO interfere 10 the matter.
Mr.. Milues said he could not believe in
the tinal dissolution Of the great American
untor, and SO long as It existed, he diepre-
ctatd any Interference by England in the
struggle.
The Solicitor General strongly opposed
any interference. The blockade Of the
Southern ports, he said, had been as eff
Gent as other blockades in former yeare.
After further debate, Mr.. Gregory's mo-
ton, calling for the Correspondence on the
subject, was negatiyed without division.
The Prussiau Ministry has resigned.
The privateer Sumter is still at Gibral.
tar, and the U. s. gunboat Tuscarora is at
Alegesiras.
The steamer Annie Shields had arrived
at Queenstown with a cargo of rosin,
cotton and tobacco, from Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HeimstEeet's Inimitable Hair Re

Over tweRty years Of growing favor has estab-
lished It's reputation 1t Is not dye, but restores
hair dressing. Sold at the Medicine Depot, 2O2
broadway, MY. mh14.lm
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
AMERICAN WATCHES
FOR AMERICANS!
No more English or French rubbish,
made to sell, but not to keep time.

s.
Why slropld an American buy foreign Watch,
when he can get better aud cheaper one at homer
Why Should an American noedlessly enrich foreign
Watch a manufacturer. at the expense Of our own
artiaansf sfe r
Why should an.American send gold to Eugland
and France, our covert but bitter enemies, when
gold Is so much needed at home'
why should an American buy an imported Watch,
which, in nine cases out of ten, will cost more to
keep in order for one year. than its original price,
and which was never intended to keep time under
any circumstauees'
Why should Americans not patronito more goaer-
ally American, manufactures, and thus emanelpa.o
themselves from the thnidom of Rngllah capital,
French fashions, and Continental geW-saWsl
The American Watch compass's watches are par
tIcuIary adapted for soldiers use, being most sub
stautIally made, and not liable to get out of order,
either in marching, riding, or fighting
Sold by all respectable Jewellers in the loyal States
Wholesale orders should be addressed to 81
ROBBINS q JAPPLETON,
Agents of the American Watch Company,
mhl-lmf 1s2 broadway, N. Y.
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~ HrinsrRrEnr,sL ISrr

u t.t ~ IFiItH, 400 =
B6T HEINsTREET's lNIMITABLE HAIR
CoLoRlSG possesses the peculiar property
of restoring gray hair to its original c0Iorl
causes it to grow thick and strongl stops
its falling out, and makes 1t soft and glossy
B9r HEiNsTREET's REsFoRATiSE forms .
very agreeable hair wash. It does not dye
the hair, bat hslpsGnature to secrete the
proper colOring matter that makes up its
hue. Its effects are really wonderful.
BGr HEIMsTREET's HAIR CoLoRIKg is
highly recommended by prominent ctti-
Gems of this city, who have used and are
now using 1t. Try it. ns ,-i,-
Sold by t. a. LOGAN 4 Co., and LOGAN,
LIST & 90. 80 ie7.lsg
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24

- ,. : y ~ FIVUUbAMAIIUNs
"Much has been said in regard to the
burning of our city. Il have, as John
Park, not as tue Mayor of the city, to say
this to our citizens That I will, under
any aud all circumstances, protect the city
from incendiaries; and he'who attempts TO
fire his'neighbor's house, or even his own.
Whereby il epdaugers his neighbor, re-
gardless of Judge, jury, or the benefit of
clergy, T 'biH haze him banged 10 the yfrst
lamp post, treeo a,pning. have the means
under my control to carry out this procla-
nation. JOHN PARK"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
sharp warning

sharp Warning. f#
The Mayor of Memphis has issued the
following
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-24
Poland Oats for See0.

DRYER FROST, q & % Man st., have 500 bus.
i of these very superior Oats for sale weJghinr,
~ lbs. to the buslIeL Price Soc INK .
Also, AGENTS Tor Landreths Garden Seeds, fresh
Grass Seed, just received from st. Ionis, n NH :