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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
internal Revenue Deeisions.

1 1ASo4AAA OGGl6AOA1s
WAsHHsToS, Oct 2O=The following
decisions have been made by the C0mmis-
sioner Of internal Revenue
DEcIsION ~ REGARD TO SILVER WARE.
The phrase Hkept for user as employed
IN reference to silver plate Is construed %
except silver ware kept for sale, and also
that which is In possession Of a family or
ITS members as souvenirs or keepsakes.-
The plate properly taxable is that which
has been purchased for the use Of the fam
/ lily or has been presented to the family AZ
part Of the household furniture aud as sueh
Is kept tor use whether for ornament OF
actual service. In the execution ofthe law
assessors are directed to allow owners OF
silver ware to have the same weighed 20
make report thereof
DECISION IN REGARD TO The usE OF STAMPS
UPON CERTIFICATES.
Stamps will be required upon every GER
tiheate which has or may have legal value
in any court of law or equity.
DECISION IN RETEREScE TO NASUFAcTUsIxG
When a manufacturer has new goods on
hand at the place of manufacture, but has
not taken out license nor kept his mill in
operation since Sept, LIST, such goods are
subject to duty wherever sold OF removed
AGbA4 place OA
IN REGARD TO STAMPS UPox 1SsrRuxExrs
REQUIRING STAMPS.
In stamping pIomisory notes or other
instruments requiring stamps under the
provisions Of the Excise law, stamps of
smaller amount in number sufficient to
amount TO the sum of the stamp required
can be used, provided they are of the kind
denominated for the particular instrument
drawn.
The following decisions eouceru.the liza
bility of iron castings to taxation
First-All castings which are so well
and generally known as to have a COM
mercial value, must be taxed as mauufae-
lures when sold or removed from the man.
ufactOry.
Secoud-other castings made upon spe-
eial order Of a machinist, but which are
not known to the trade as manufactures 10
themselves, aud desigCed for articles sub
ject to taxation in An advanced state, are
exempt, not being manufactures in the
contemplation of the law.
1t may be dific1lt to draw the line. The
assessors or assistants best Judgment will
be required As an example, car wheels
belong 10 the first class.
The following regulations have been IS
sued in regard to the tax on manufactures
FRpNuSeo siuCe august SLstp ana delivered
under contract of sale made prior to the
frst ofJnIy last:
FiTst-The manufacturer will pay the
duty upon such goods without regard TO
the fact Of such contract.
Second.-The manufacturer will be au-
thorized to collect of the purchaser the
amount of the taxes so paid, whenever
proof shall be furnished to the
of Internal Revenue that the
contract was made prior to the lst day of
July last, and 10 good faith between the
parties and towards the Government, aud |
that the taxes properly assessed upon such
goods or manufactures have been actually
paid by the seller.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

4
ESrTHE WoRLD's OPINION must have its
due and proper course in its endorsement
Of the wonderful virtues of the celebrated
Mrs. Gardeners Indian Balsam of Liver
wort and HOarhound, which cures Coughs,
Colds and Consumption, and is doing wOu-
ders. For sale by Reed & Krafl.
The Lightning Fly EfNer.-Por killing
flies. For sale by Reed & Kraft.
Purify your blood by using Liudssy's
Blood Searcher, BreutliDger Fluid Extract
of sarsaparilla and DaudeliOu, Aye, IS sar-
saparilla, Kennedy's Medical Discovery.
For sale by Reed & Kraft.
HeiHistreet's Lnimisa5Is Hair RsstoratiVe.-
This article is too well known to need re-
commendation. It restores gray hair to its
original color. Il keeps the hair healthy,
stimulates its growth, renders it very beau
htul, and removes dandruff. For sale by
Reed & Kraft.
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture, Ber-
have's Holland Bitters, Hollands German
Bittters, Hostetteris Stomach Bitters, Sand
ford's Liver Iuvigorator, Browns Essence
OF Jamaica Ginger. For sale by Reed 4
Kraft.
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill
dren teething, Sir James CIark's Female
Periodical Pills, DR.. EofFs Pills, Todd's
Pills, Ayers Pills, Wrights Indian Vege-
table Pills, McLane's Pills, Jayne's Pills,
Lees Pills, Brandreth's Pills, Sellers Pills,
Holloway's Pills, and Spaulding,s Cephal-
ic Pills.
John G. Baker s Co.'s Pure God Liver
Oil. For sale by REED i RRAVF,
Centre Wheeling Drug Store.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

Ia War THY THrSk OF Us.-A late
number of the Philadelpbis Pre,1yssriqn,
contains letter written from this citv
With quite a compliment to the city of
Wheeling and its surroundings. Our
Churches, our Bridges, our Military Camp
and SO forth are all favorabIy aotieed
The following paragraph explains itself:
Here is the MeLure House. Letus enter.
Il 10 COMPANY enterprise. and one Of
the finest and most fashionable hotels in
the West. Mr.. James Leslie is its present
proprietor, and you will soon see that he
evidently knows how to keepit.
Our friend Leslie deserves the reputation
which he is rapidly establishing for his
house Its now what it was originally
designed to be, frst class hotel, with
Christian prices.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
From Portress Monroe.

FoRTREss MoHRoE, Oct. ls-One hun.
dred and City recruits arrived on the Bal
timore boat this morning They are for
several regiments in this vicinity. The
Baltimore boat also brought down 224
rebel prisoners from Fort MeHeury. The
prisoners were taken at the battles OF
South Ionntaln and Antietam, aud belonR
in Virginia aud Louisiana They left for
Harrison's Landing at noon to-day, in the
steamboat New York
All was quiet at Suffolk this morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
Fight at Island No. 1O-The Rebels
Shooting their own men.


0AIRO, Oct. ls.-The steamers Dickey
and Continental were fired into near Island
81 last Wednesday by a rebel battery of
IL Founders, which the rebels planted on
shore. The Dickey was struck three times,
but no one hurt The Continental was
struck two> times, once just above the
water liue. The guuboat Pittsburgh came
up from Fort Pillow aud shelled the woods
in several suspicious places, but the rebels
didn't reply.
The Federal force stationed on the Ten
nesse shore opposite Island 10, was at
tackled by 400 rebels under Faulkner.
Owing to darkness the rebels fred into
each other, throwing themselves into con-
fusion and causing them to retire, followed
by our cavalry.
Eight rebels were killed and 10 wound
ed. We captured 30 horses and several
muskets.
Faulkner, three captains and u privates
were taken prisoners and brought to Co.
lRmbus, Ky, last night
Our loss was killed and wounded.
There is nothing of interest from Helena,
except daily skirmishiug. No attack from
the enemy is anticipated at present.
The Grenada appeal, of the 18th, ascribes
the rebel defeat az Corinth to the drunken.
ness of Van Dorm.
Information from Cape Girardeau says
700 rebels, under Col. Jeffries, attacked
and captured the town of Commerce. No
particulars.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

E8WE are jast in receipt of copy of
the U. S. Infantry and Rifle Tactics, With
questions adapted to the text, written by
Lieut.. Col. H. B. Wilson, of the U. S. army.
This work has been prepared under the
immediate direction of the War Depart
msnt, and authorized and adopted by the
Secretary of War. 1t contains the most com
plete system of tactics that has yet been
offered to the public. 1t has been adopted
By Legislative enactment in Ohio for the
instruction of the military of that State
The instructions are full and complete in
every branch, from the simple position of
a soldier te the movement of battaIions in
order of battle. The instructions are ac-
cOmpanied by numerous plates illustrating
every movement precisely and clearly to
the eOmmonest mind.
We are sOldieru little uoW-a.days in
common with our ueighbOrs, aud we sup.
pose our friend J. c. Orr sent US this copy
as sly cut at our awkwarduess, but not
withstanding we are much obliged, and adj
wise all our friends liable to military duty
to procure eOpy at once.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

DScIRcrIr COUar.-THE CASE OF Ma
THAN CALvERr.-Yesterday in the Circuit
Court the case of Nathan Calvert, charged
with dealing in counterfeit money came
up. n. Richardson aud Hannibal Forbes,
Esqrs., appeared for the defence, and MajOr
GoodIfor the Commonwealth. The counsel
for defence made motion for confirm
auee upon the grounds of absence of wit
nesses material to the defeace of the pris-
Ouer. The case was continued until aext
term.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
Guerrilla Raid on shawnestown,
Kansas.

KANSAS CRY, oet.ls-ReliAblet Information
states that QuAntrell, with about 200 men,
made raid on ShawneetoWn, Kansas. last
night, burning the greater portion Of the
town and killing nine citizens. They car
ried OF all the horses they could find.
Qaautrell passed Little Sante Pc, No.,
last evening about I o'clock, on his way to
Kansas, returning in the same direction at
8 O'clock this morning.
Considerable excitement preIaiIs here.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
~A solDrEn sHor.-on Sunday even

ing shooting afray took place among the
soldiers of Simmons battery, now at Camp
Wiley. 1t appears that private struck
or struck At q Sergeant Of the company
whilst the latter was in the performance
of his duty The Sergeant at once drew
revolver aud fred At the soldier The oan
took effect in the arm aud passed up into
the chin, coming within very short dis
lance of cutting the unruly private's throat.
The wounded man was taken to the Sprigg
House hospital where he now lies in very
critical condition.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

E9-PUMsHISe soLD1ER.-A soldier
belonging to Captain Hamiltous Provost
Guard having committed some breach of
discipline was yesterday made the subject
of a very ludicrous display. a barrel was
fitted upon his body the head sticking ont
of the top like suappiug turtle. The bar
rel was labelled. in large letters "skuLkzD
FEoM DrFx-" The soldier was thus march.
ed up aud down in front of the Atheneum
for two hours.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
~wHAr,s HER NAxE?-A Iandlsdv n

SGS- WHATS HER MANI IA landlady up
town. or down town, or both. ssts good
table! The praise of her biscuits aud
griddle cakes is in the mouth of all her
guests. Ask her about the ExcELsIoa
BAkIss POwDER-superior to all Others
Price 10 aud 20 cents per box.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

HSALNOsr FIRs-A considerable
alarm was raised yesterday in consequence
Of the discovery of slight FIRE in the roof
of the building occupied by Levi Stein,
Monroe street The occupants of the build
ing rushed into the street, and large crowd
SOON assembled in the Vicinity. Some
body yelped "6re" once or twice, which
greatly augmented the assemblage. The
IRE was soon ezdnguished by few buck
cts of water.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
Emigration Southwark from Wash

WAsHISGToS, Oct. 2O.-A number of
prisoners have been sent hither recently
by Generals Sigel aud Stoneman, who to-
gether with persons arrested for violating
in the old Capitol prison.
There seems to be no difficulty in emf
grating to the South lately. About 20
secessionists left Washington and neigh
borhOod for the eastern shore of Maryland,
where they safely crossed into Virginia.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

@QurrE number of paroled officers
and soldiers, who were taken prisoners at
Shiloh with Gen. Prentiss, il April last,
aud who have since been confined in south.
ern prisons, came down on Saturday night
on the Cleveland aud Pittsburgh Railroad
They join in the universal complaint OF
bad treatment ia Southern prisons. One
of the Captains reports remark made by
private soldier whilst in prison, which
will give the reader some idea of what the
poor fellows must have experienced. After
having been confined for several weeks in
q dirty pen, subsisting upon dirty, ipsuHi-
Gent food, the soldier remarked: "Boys, 1
think we have all been mistaken. We
were not taken prisoners at Shiloh. We
were all killed at that place, aud we are
now in hell"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BATCHELoR,S HAIR DYRl

THE BFSr IN THE WORLD.
WILLIAM A. BATCHRLOR's celebrated HairDye
produces color not to be distinguished from nature
warranted not to ipjure the Hair In the leesti rem
ediss the i'll effects of bad dyes and invigorates the
Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUsTYHAIR Instant
ly turns splendid Black or Brown leaving the Hair
son and beautiful. Sold by all Druggists, &c.
81 The genuine Il signed WILLIAM A BATCH
ELoR, on nls JoHr Tidss Of eIeA boz
FACTORY, No. 81 Barclay Street,
tLate ass BrOad,Oay and Is Bond ST.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

@ASOTHER ALARx rx cuxBEnLAxp-
We learn from passengers who arrived
last evening from Cumberland that there
was considerable excitement in tha. CITY
on Sunday afternoon. A report reached
the city that che rebels had possession of
the Baltimore aud Ohio RailrOad a. some
point between Green Spring aud Hancock
Five companies of infantry and couple
OF pieces of artillery were sent down the
road, but nothing had been heard from the
expedition when the train left. 1, was
generally believed that the rebels were in
large force at BIOomery Gap.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
Notice to man sabserlbers.

~ArTuxS.-This is time in which
the eon6ueI invalid rejOices, and when the
cheerful rays of the Ausumnal sun diifuse a
genial warmth arouui. This ia the aoutb
for traveliug-whea the carly frosrs ap.
pear, skimmiag the groauL wish sfghr
coating Of white, only to vanish whrn ,be
rising sun shall appesr. 1t is in llis month
that the autumnal change is most marked
upon the trees. as the leaves vary in hue
through passage from green to brown,
ere they wither and fall-when the fall
crops are gathered in. and the farmer looks
with gladness upon his winter supplies,
provided he don't happen to live in Sc
cesh neighborhood. We believe this is the
season of The year, too, when the editorial
fraternity, with elock-vork regularity, as
sumo not PensiVe bat melancholy mood
talk sadly of the fallen leaYes-the van
ity of all earthly pleasures-the whole
strain softly mellowed with tender refies-
lions concerning the autumn of life and the
dying year. We do not feel disposed TO
initiate their thread-bare example. What
though the leaves do fall, and the birds
have flown, and the winds moan, and the
sky looks black and lowering, the season
of flowers, of singing birds and bright blue
skies, will soon come again for some of US
at least, and wilt be all the more beautiful
and attractive from the contrast to the cold
months which we are now to pass before
emerUiDg into sunzbira
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

E1 Carr. HAmLroS's Provost Guard
paraded the streets yesterday. Consider
ing that most of the men have passed that
period in life when they are supposed to
be competent to perform the duties of a
soldier, they are exceedingly martial in
their appearance.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

~MAKE a NorE OF That the
above articles, with a thousand other use
full and ornamental can be had from T. H.
LosAE / Co, 81 Main ST., and LOGAN, LIST
& Co., Bridge corner, Wholesale aud Re.
tail Druggists, Wheeling, Va
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

S-col- PAxrox, of the I'd Virginia Cav
any reached the city yesterday from wash
tuE'on' having succeeded 10 getting a lot
.. splendid arns-Suitb's carbines aud
eoI. Fe'olveFs for his regiment. Col. P.s
regiment has done great deal Of service
and have bad very little to do i. With and
We are glad to know that they viii soon be
equipped as they should be.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

"a krEIED.-we regret to learn tina.
4essrs. Levi aud William Curfman, resi-
dents Of stsabeuville, aud eapipeers on II.
SteeeenTills and Indiana Railroad, were
S Sola killed on Friday eveaiaE, near
Sosnoeton, BY the explosion Of Ioeomo-
i've boiler.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

az We understand that the First Yir-
gtuiA Infantry will visit the city some time
to-day iu body. The soldiers who were
given Burroughs to visit their homes have
for the most part reported themselves for
duty.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

~WHO Is IT That is not annoyed
by flies, during these warm. sultry days?-
You may easily rid your house of them,
and in a very few days, by using the
LIGHrNIsG Fly RILLEa- Price cents.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
A Card to the People
Now is Your TIme to Save Money!
Bargains! Rargains!! BargainsIlI

bargains! 6afSa1nS!! 6arSa1nS!ll
N eOurequenee Of the flet, that all Cotton Good.
4 are adTaneing very rapidly, and the indications
are that they will very be higher than at any
previous time, have purchased large and spleulid
stock Of FOreisn and Domestic Dry Goods, which
have In store, No. 80 Main street. Centre wheeline
and 70 which would respectfully invite the attea-
ton OF the public As intend selling the stock out
At the Old prices and some goods cheaper than
they were ever known before So that an persous
needing goods, or who will need them very soon had
batter avail themselves Of this opportunity Of sup
plying themselves, they i'll save money by max
ing their purchases at this time; besides they viii
from.
Ny stock consists, in part, Of Brown aud BIeaehed
AualnS, Calieos, Mems and Boys wear OF every de
serptiOn, Checks, FIanneIs Ginghams, shaEIs Table
and Towel Diapers, Irish Linens aud Shirt Bosous.
Parasols, Shaker Hoods. Hoop skrts Lace and Gren.
adine Eetl! White Goods, Lacss Embroderfes Of all
kinda Hosiery, &C., &c. .
LADIESl LADiEsI Your special attention Is
tnTitei to my very superior stock Of DRESS GOODS,
Which L The largest, cheapest and most complete Of
the season. lawns, Plain, Plaid and Embroidered
6rey Goods, MozAmbiques Berage AngIais, &c, IN
great variety. Please call early, as viii make Il
greatly 70 your advantage to do so
Eours very respectfully,
JOHN R0EHER,
Je24 No. % Main St, Centre wheeling. Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
The Confessions and Experience of
an Invalid.

Published for the benefit and As warning and
caution to young men VhO suffer from Nervous De-
blity, Premature Decay, &C.; supplying At the same
time the means Of selfCure- By one who has cured
himself after being put to great expense through
medical imposition and quaGkery. By enclosing a
postpaid addressed envelope, sIxeLE coF1Es may be
bad Of the author. NATHANIEL MAYFAIR. Esq,
Bedford, kings Co., New York. ap4-lydkv
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

b%WHES DO YOU LEAvE?-Be sure and
take with you bottle of LoeAx's RssExcE
oFJANAIOA GNeER. Its equal to Browns
and only halt the prieeI
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

BOsTox, Oct. 2O-The Portugese brig
Aesa has been chartered at Fayal By the
American Consul 10 proceed 70 Flores ana
take the prisoners captured BY the pirate
Alabama and subsequently, released q
Boston. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

B9-'.AsTrrOH IN E."-FOr Diarrhea,
pains in the bowels, ke,, use GRUxDY's
CHOLERA MIxruRH. Price rs cents.
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Prom the Daily Express, Lancaster, Pal
WRITING FLUID. .,

t'CaEMlCAL WRITING FLUID"
ave are indebted to Messrr. &. Barr Co. for a
supply OF Laughlins Bushaelds Ink, an article We
have been using exclusively for the year past
"It Is manufactured at wheeling, West Virginia,
by ftrn whose loyalty never for q moment waTered
and to whose patriotism the highest compliment We
could pay would be to say that it Is geuuine a.
free, a. unfldfng aud permanent their Ink, With
which We make thisreeord
swe use this FLUID because. afssr being tormen
ed with many other black dsviess. We have found it
superior in every respect toany other either foreign
or home make and hence pronounce 1t the best and
most reliable In the market
LAUGHLINs 4 BUsHFIELD, Manufacturers,
Sold by ]. o. Orr &c
Reed Rrah,
Jos. Graves.
WI. P. AeEelyey,
And Book sellers generally mil
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

BOsToS, Oct. 2o.-The Maine 9th Reg,
Col Tapsley, left Portland this morninr
for the seat of war.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

REGDER, you can have an enduring, Away
ready, and reliable GoLD Ply, exactly adapted to
your hand aud style OF writing, which viii do your
writing vastly cheaper than steel Pens. II you
want II see sThs Pen Is Mightisr than the sword
In another column mh25
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

PQCKETS = TUBs.-loO dozen as.orted
y BaekSt1, 50 doss Ne 4 "a truhs, m - ~
s7.soAs -s J. A MKToALR.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-21

WAsHHeToS, Oct. 2O=The following
decisions have been made by the Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-30
The Armies Of the World.

We think it great thing to maintain an army
Of million OF men-4nd it ls--but when We look
at the armies maintained by the European nations
in time OF peace, We shall see that We are by no
means subjected to heavier burdens than ether
nations. The peace establishment Of Austria con-
si,ts of 100000 thousand soldiers, and yet Aus
tra has population only five millions larger than
that OF the United States, counting IN al its prov
luCeS. Prussia MAINTAINS still larger army IN