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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
The Ar nv in Rississippi.

TUPRLLo, Oct. l7.-Paroled Confederate
soldiers just arrived from Iuka say that 700
wounded had been sent to that place and
that our entire number will not exceed
1900. Our army is in the highest spirits.
Gen. Polk had narrow escape. Among
our killed is Lieut.. Col. Patterson of the
LIST Tenn, Col. Evans ofths Texas Rangers,
Major Pryor, Commissary, Capt. Cartwright,
oiGeorgia, Vim. s. May, Of Gen. Claiborue's
staff.
In Richmond market gold is 100 to 40;
silver l25 to 1870 per cent premium. The
detTaudipg in the Commissary Department
has become SO common as to call forth com
ments aud become general talk in the
streets.
We have not yet heard ofthe first farmer
north ofthe Rappahannock who has plow-
ed and seeded for crop of wheat, occa-
sionally we hear of few acres seeded 10
the counties south and adjoining the Rap.
pahannock Valley.
News from Richmond and New Orleans
very meagre.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Washington Itams.

WASHINGTON, Oct. "a Ex-Governor
Randall, of Wisconsin, has been appointed
First Assistant Post Master General to fill
the vacancy oeeasioned by the resignation
Of hon. John A. KAssou, recently elected to
Congress from Iowa.
Lieut.. Col. Ludlow, Aid-de-Oamp to
General Dix. LEFT here to-day under orders
frOm the War Department for Aiken's
Landing, Virginia, to meet the Commits
sioners on the part of the Confederate.
Richard @. Mccormick has resigned bis
position of Chief Clerk Of the department
Of Agriculture, having accepted the Union
nomination for Congress in the LIST dis
trict Of New York, aud entered upon the
canvass.
Capt. C. N. Dyer. Asst Adj't Gen. of
Volunteers, and Lie1t. @. A. HartWeil of
the Il.h o. s. Infantry, have been ordered
to report TO Gen. Banks for temporary duty
on his staff.
He has orders for the purpose Of efecting
the exchange of Federal prisoners. This
IS the same officer TO whom was delivered
1000 prisoners at the same place on the
9Th and 2lst Of last month.
Capt. Mansfield Of the Second Wisconsin
volunteers has been released from arrest
on recommendation of Gen. King and or
dered to join his regiment.
By direction of the President LIST Lieut.
Fred. Dodge Of the 9Th cavalry is dropped
from the rolls of the army.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-The steamer
Freeborn arrived at the Navy Yard, from
the lower hotilla, yesterday morning. She
brought up whites and contrabauds.--
The former were captured in attempting to
cross from Maryland into Virginia 10 avoid
the draft. - '--r-sa
The hull of The Monitor has undergone
n thorough examination aud been found all
right, The vessel has been serapCd aud
painted and she is now ready to be Iaupeh-
ed. Her machinery OF both the motive
power aud turret engines will be put in
complete order. Some improvements will
be made in her interior for the comfort
and convenience of her officers.
The rush TO the Treasury Department
yesterday morning for postal currency
was as great as ever. TWenty-seVen thous-
and dollars, in.sums Of SIS to each per-
son, were exchanged up to noon, when the
supply gave out.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Destructive Fire.

BosToS, Oct. ga ERE broke out about
IL o'clock last night ia a small stable on
Richardson's wharf. Flames aided by high
winds spread to other stables aud build
ing containing KerOjene oil, all of which
were destroyed. The ere then crossed over
TO Freneh's Wharfat which was lying the
schooner L. A. Dayenhauer, from Green
ly destroyed. On this wharf was an extern
sive wood aud coal yard which was partial
" destroyed. The FIRE then extended to
Limeston's wharf where schooner, name
not mentioned, was partially destroyed. A
large quantity of wood on this wharf was
also destroyed. The loss is estimated At
$50, 1000, which is partly Insured.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
8g geIearaph,
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Fortress Monroe.

PoRTREss MONROE, Oct. 2i.-The steam
ship Cambria arrived at Fortress Moneoe
this morning. She left New Orleans on the
18th and reports having had moderate wea-
ther up to the l4th when she experienced a
heavy northern gale which lasted four days.
She spoke the bark A. Stevens off SombFe
and saw large quantities of drift stuff sup
posed TO have been wrecks of vessels. She
put into Hampton Roads for coal. The
Cambria's passengers from New Orleans
Numbering rs are going north. Among
them are Capt. Geo. Sumner, proprietor,
Mr.. Booth chiet engineer, aud ]. F. Wyle,
She brings papers to Oct. llth, but the
main features in them are extracts from
the Northern press. She brings tho o. S.
mail and fair freight. t
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
Pennsylvania Army Items.


HARRISBURG, Oct. 28.-In consequence
Of frequent complaints urged by officers in
the field aud those in charge of the differ
ent hospitals throughout the State in re-
gard TO the incapacitJ of Surgeons and as
sistants, Surgeon General King has resolv-
ed to appoint none but those who can
bring tesu LoniAls from responsible parties
as to industry and capacity. The appoint
ments will be made as rapidly as regiments
are organized. Those having passed the
board Of examiners will. therefore, hold
themselves in readiness.
HARRISBURG, Oct. 23.-In addition to the
camps of rendezvous for drafted men ST.
ready established at Philadelphia, Pitts
burg, and Harrisburg, Gov. Curtin has Civ
en- orders for their establishment also at
0hambersburg, York. Gettysbsrg, aud psr-
haps other points on our western border,
The men will be organized, armed and equip
ped at once. This Is a move in the right
direction, and as long as the drafted mill
tia are permitted to remain in the State
they will prevent a second rebel cavalry
raid.
Capt. Spencer Miller's battery ofsix guns
has been ordered here by the Governor
from Philadelphia, aud will be divided into
sections and sent 70 points along the Dor
der to support the infantry there already
partly assembled.
The drafted militia men are arriving here
under charge of their respective drafting
commissioners by thousands on every train.
Too much publicity cannot be given to
the fact that the United States Quarter
masters department is lamentably def
Gent in the article of blankets, aud that
the great suffering may be avoided by each
man supplying hiE own from home for
which be will be accredited by the Gov
ernment.
AN order has been issued by the Cover
nor by which officers of volunteer organi-
zstions now raising in various parts of the
State are warned that their commissions
will be withheld and other punishment in
ficted II proved guilty of defraudinH the
Government of men and enriching them
selves by accepting pay from drafted men
for providing substitutes out of their ranks
of men already enlisted by volunteering.
Rumors hre also current here with re-
gard to fees received by the Drafting Com
missiOuers and Examining Surgeons for
performing the duty which has been as
signed them aud pay for which they will
receive from the U. s. government. The
people should be on their gHard and ex-
pose every act Of this character known 10
have been committed. They are entitled
to no fees whatever and if they have been
exactcd the government will, upon the
production of evidence, see that just pun.
ishment is awarded them.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
From New nrlaans.

NEw YoRK, Oct. 2s.-The Steamer Cam
bria from New Orleans on the 18th inst.
arrived at this Port this morning.
The True Della of the 9th states that the
steam transport Ceres exploded of ST. Jo-
seph Island, twelve passengers aud the
crew were lost including Lieut.. sherburne
of the 18th Maine regiment. Twenty-one
were saved. some of whom were severely
scalded. The gunboat Calhoun aud a
Yacht in which was Gen. Butler, saved the
survivors.
The Ceres was totally destro yed by ex-
plosion and FIRE.
-Four hundred exchanged rebel prisoners
have been sent to Baton Rouge, aud "a fed
erals brought down.
The Galveston, Texas, papers received at
New Orleans, state that signal attacks have
been made on Corpus Christi by our gun-
boats, nearly every house being perforated
by shot and shell, but only one person was
killed. The gunboats were replied to by
the batteries and hauled of.
The brig Halleck, from Matamoras, re-
ports that the rebel schooner 1.-TWO Sisters, i"
with the rebel rag flying, entered the har-
Dor OF Aatamoras, but skedaddled on see
ing the guuboat AIbatross there. The AL.
batross soon oyerhauled her and sent her as
a prize to Key West.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
From the Army Of the Southwest:

CAIRo, Oct, 23.-In consequence of in
formation that 1000 rebels, supposed to
be part of Jaokson's cavalry, were adj
vancing for the purpose of attacking our
force on the Tennessee shore, opposite Is
land No, 10, they last night were trans
ferred to the Island. All the property
was removed safely.
Gen. Rosecrans issued orders at Cor
inth on the 10th, that officers and soldiers
absent without passes from the division
commander, shall be arrested, the soldiers
emf ned on bread aud water and the Off
GERS sent to the commanders Of their reg.
iments under guard, to be reported TO the
commanding General of the army.
Suffers must join regiments with goods
in four days or have their goods conlisca-
Gated. Persons not employed in business
will be arrested as spies aud treated ac-
cordingly. News boys, peddlers, &C., are
warned to close business Immediately or
be arrested aud have their goods eonfisca-
ted. All establishments must be closed at
10 P. n. Persons on the streets after half
past 10 will be arrested and confiled in the
guard house until morning.
The Steamer ReWena reports all quiet at
Memphis. The rebels have retreated to
Grand Prairie.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

POM PLEAsARF. Va, Oct. a0.-ouite \
delegation from Charleston came doWn to
this place last evening, and eO1frmsd the
reports Of the entire evacuation Of the Ka-
nAWha Valley, even Jenkins and his THEY
ing band having left for the interior Of
Dixie. Il now appears that taey have
abandoned the Valley, salines aud all, and
have gone, not directly toward Winchester,
but toward the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad, aiming to strike it either at New
bern or Center Station. The last reliable
Information my informant had Of their
whereabouts, was that they were beyond
Cotton Mountain, south Of New River.
Jenkins remained IN the Valley IilI the ar
my had got across the mountain, when he
skedaddled in the same direction.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Another Reoonnoisanoe.
HsADagAaEEns Aanr o. a. PoTonAc

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POToMAC,
Thursday Morning, Oct, %.
Yesterday morning Capt. Duncan made
reconnaissance to HedgesyilIe with two
squadrons Of the 4th Pennsylvania cavalry,
numbering lao men. HedgesYille is I
miles northwest of Sharpsbnrg aud one
mile from North Mountain, on the Balti.
more Ohio Railroad. He drove the rebel
pickets into town aud then made charge
with the maia body, capturing prison-
ers, including 3 officers. They all belonged
to the 10th Va. cavalry, and Captain ana
Lieutenant of the I'd South Carolina regi-
ment. Meme of Capt. Duncan's men were
hurt.
Refugees state that the enemy left Mar
ttns6urg on Tuesday. 1t is believed that
portion went to Williamsport aud part to
Shepherdsville. The destruction of proper
~ belonging to the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road at harrisburg has within the past
few days been made completes.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

FoRTREss MONROE, Oct. 2s.-The steam
er Guide arrived at Fortress Monroe at 4
o'clock this P. N. from NeWberu on the
22d, aud Immediately left for Baltimore.
She reports the gunboat Ellis at NeWbern.
The squadron, Lieut.. w. D. Cushing
Commanding, captured the British schoon-
eriAdelaide of Halifax, on the 18th, in
New TOpsail inlet, l2 miles from Whining
ton, attempting TO run the blockade with
a cargo Of cotton and turpentine. The
vessel being aground it was necessary to
destroy both vesselaud cargo.
A large Union meeting was held in
Beaufort, S. O., on the 2Ist inst Eloquent
speakers were present, and resolutions en-
dorsing the Presidents Proclamation
were passed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

b9-McKrLvY.-we are under continual
obligations to McKelvy, of the Literary De-
pot, corner of Quincy and Market streets,
for late papers and periodicals, all of which
he keeps on hand. BE hasreceiyed all the
Magazines for November. Those who deal
with MeKelvy will get their papers and
periodicals just as regularly as the mail
brings them. He is prompt aud obligiug
at all times, and we are glad to know that
he is doing a good business. His assort-
ment of illustrated papers. song books, aud
novelties in the news depot line; is quite
extensive and varied. Give him call.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

MA FtaHr ~ PRrsOS.-Among the
prisoners confined in the Athaneum are
quite number of Union soldiers arrested
for desertiOu or picked up for being i'm
properly absent from their regiments. A
day or two ago one OF these soldiers got iu-
TO quarrel with one of his fellow prtso-
ners, a rebel, upon thesubject of secession.
At last the two came to blows, and after
plugging away at each other for some time,
it was considered draw game" The
next morning the fight was resumed, the
Union soldier coming out frst best. 1t
was very gratifying to know, that although
temporarily deprived of liberty the occu-
pants of the Atbaneum are not prohibited
from indplging in an occasional fght with
the enemy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Advance Up the KanaWha The
Phelps-Dayton Case.
GALLIroLfs, Oct q

WALLIFuLIsI OCT 10.
Col. Lightburn's column len Pa Pleasant
this morning, going up the KauaWha. The
rebels having left the valley, there viii be
no fighting, not even . skirmish. To re-
possess the Valley viii be al easy task.
Let Us hope It will be equally easy to hold
Twas in error yesterday in stating that
Major Pheips,Ess dead. He is still alive,
and although three balls took effect In his
abdomen and lungs bis Pbysieiauente
hope Of his recovery. Major Dayton was
wounded during the encounter, aud nar-
rowiy escaped with his life. Msj0r phelps
aimed At his head, bnt Major Dag .ttirsE
mp his arm, the ball taking effect between
his wrist and elbow. No arrests will pro-
badly be made.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

B~THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
THE CoUNcY JAIL.-Dr. John 9. Hupp, Geo.
Ware Phillip Schultz and VIM. a. Harri-
son. appointed by Judge Berkshire to ex-
anime into the condition of the county Jail,
made report to the Court yesterday
They pronounce some portions of the Jail
in good condition but recommend many
necessary repairs. The report is quite an
elaborate one and appears to have been
written with great deal of care and after
thorough examination.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Iowa Reported Demooratio.

ALBANY, n. Y, Oct. 2s.-Tbe Burlington,
HOWA) Argus, Of Monday last. copy Of
which has just been received, contains
election returns from three-fonrths of the
counties Of that State, showing a demo-
cratic majority, and gain of $4,000 over
the Republican oflast year.
The AFqns confidently claims that the
Demoerats have carried the State.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

B9- SoUIRRELs.-we learn from gentle
men residing in Marshall, Tyler. Peasants
and other interior counties that there never
were SO many squirrels as are now swarm.
ing the woods. In numerical strength
they may be likered unto the frogs Of
Egypt.
They come down in droves upon the corn
fields and have been the cause of great an
noyauce to the farmers. One of our infor-
mauts recently saw whole gunuy bag full
of them killed in few hours by a single
hunter. Nobody knows kOw to account
for the abundance of the little cotton tailed
animals. Some ascribe their appearance
"to the hideous Vaccinations of the infer.
nal AbOlitiOuists," but We do not see how
those vile creatures could possibly have
anything to do with it.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

B~wHAr's HRR NAxE2-A laudlady up
town, or down town, or both, sets good
tablet The praise of her biscuits and
griddle cakes is in the mouth of all her
guests. Ask her about the EXCELSIOR
BAKING PowDER-superior to all others
Price 10 and 20 cents per box.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Letter from Dr. RuggIes.
~ 1SNtV. - . M = EAN3e
BUcKHASNoN HOSPITAL,
Oct. Goth, 1862. T..

Oct. Goth, 1862. h.
beg leave to acknowledge through your
paper, the receipt of box containing cam
ed fruit, bandages, lint, hops, &C., from the
ladies of Moundsville, Marshall county, to
the sick soldiers of this regiment. In be-
half of the sick and those in charge, can
assure the ladies, God bless them, that they
can do much to soothe the feyered brow
and parched tOngne, and quiet the pain of
the wounded by such valuable contribu
tons. D. RuGGIEs, Asst. Surgeon, 1qa
18th Reg't Inf'y, Va. Vols.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

H0-MAKE a NOTE or 1T That the
above articles, with thousand other use
full and ornamental can be had from II. Il.
LoeAS q Co, A Main ST., and LOGAN. LIST
& Co., Bridge corner, Wholesale and Re.
tail Druggists, Wheeling, Va
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

PInIApEtRHk, Oct 23 .&Shkr.f Thoup-
son has possession Of the sheriff office
and his clerks are engaged in Issuing wits
Sheriff Ewing has applied for an Injection,
which will be argued at Pittsburg on the
18th inst.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
The Confessions and Experience of
an Invalid.

Published for tho bsneat and as a warning and a
canton to young men whs suffer from Nervous De-
hihtJ, Premature Decay. &C.; supplying at the same
time the means OF selfCure. By one who has cured
himself aftsr being put 70 great expense through
medical imposition and quAekery. by enclosing
postpaid addressed envelope, SINGLE coPrrs may be
had Of tbs author, NATHANlEL.AIAHRAI Esq,
Bedford, King Co., New York. ap4-lyd&w
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
from the Daily Express, Lancaster, Pal
0CITIdAIlCAL WHITING FLUID,0

tProm the Daily Express, Lancaster, Pal
"CHEMlCAL WRITING FLUID"
eve are indebted'to AessrP &. Barr Co. for
supply of Laughllns Bushaeids Ink, an article We
have been using exclusively for tho year past.
at Is manufactured at Wheeling, West Virginia
bya firm whose loyalty never for q moment wavered
and to whose patriotism the highest compliment We
could pay would be to say that It Is as genuine
free, unfadins and permanent as their Ink, with
which make thIirecOrd
we use this FLUID because. RTfer boins tortnSn
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superior in every respect toAny other either foreign
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most reliable in the market"
LAUGHLINs BUsHFIELD, Manufactures,
Sold by j. O. Orr ace
Reed KRAFT,
sz.s D Jos. Graves,
Wal. p. MeKelVey,
And Book sellsJs generally. mil
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Removal of Mcclellan not Credited,

WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-Little if any i'm
portance IS attached to the rumors which
are occasionally revived here aud else
where that Gen. Mcclellan is to be sue
ceeded by Gen. Hooker in command Of
the Army of the Potomac. Inquiry to. day
has been made in usually wsll-informed
circles, but nothing is known to give any
basis whatever for such reports, besides
Gen. Hooker has not sufficiently recovered
from the effects of his wound to take the
field.
A number of merchants and business
men urge the execution of such measures
as will speedily open the entire Missis-
sippi river to commerce. 1t is believed that
Plaus with that view are under considera-
ton.
Correspondence from Mexico shows that
the constituted authorities are makiug the
best preparations in their power to resist
the further invasion of the country By the
French.
The James Gay, sailing between Wash
ington and Alexandria, exploded her boiler
while lying at the wharf of the latter city
ibis morning, slightly injuring the Captain
and killing fireman.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
BUSINESS NOTICES

B9-WHES DO YOU LEAyE?--Be sure and
take'with you bottle Of LoeIS's EssEscR
OF JAMAICA G NGER. Itis equal to Browns
and only hall the Prieel Raafl
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 2s.-The City OOun-
ell have passed resolutions requesting the
Mayor to ask a postponemeut OF the draft,
so that the requisite number can be sup
piled with volunteers, who are 70 receive
bounty from the city of $500 each, in addi-
ton to government bounty.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
Gen. JEFF. G. Davis Released.
reported IxrnInr rvanDorn.

Reported kn1lnB OF Van Dorm.
LoUIsvILLE, Oct 22.-It is understood
that General Davis Is released because no
charges were preferred against him Al
his own request, the case vas taken be-
fore the grand Jury, who refused to find q
bill. --rI
The Democrat has report. Of reliable
character, that the rebel Van Dorm was
killed by staff officer of Gen. Price. Van
Dorm aud Price had a difficulty; Van Dorm
drew pistol to shoot him, but Prices
staF officer killed Van Dorm before heeould
fire,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

b@Wuo Is IT. That is not annoyed
by flies. during these warm. sultry days p
You may easily rid your house of them,
and in a very few days, by using the
LIsnrNISe Fly KILLER. Price cents.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-24

R9-JAcK PUMPHREY, of the News Depot
under the Mcclure House, has our thanks
for Magazines for November. He has re-
moved his Depot one door above his old
stand, under the McLure House.