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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
From our Warrington oorrespond-
WAsHlNGroX, April l6, 1862.

WAsHlSGrox, April 16, 1862.
Editors Intetligeneer
The question is often asked now. "Whar
will the Government do with the rebel
leaders after the war;" Will they be
tried for treason, and il convicted will they
be executed! Surely, that would be the
proper way, and to my mind, it is abso-
lutely necessary for the future welfare of
the Republic, that the leGders in this ac-
cursed rebellion should suffer the extreme
penalty of their crime Jefferson Davis,
John B. Floyd, Lewis Wigfall, Howell Cobb,
Robert Toombs, Judah P. Benjamin, and ali
those who hGtehed the conspiracy, If caught,
should be executed they are unfit to live,
and the example is called for. As for those
who are not.the originarOrs of our troubles,
they should be treated with shade more
consideration. They have, in many in
stances, been compelled by fear to uphold
the Rebel Government; no doubt measures
will be adopted proper to their positions ;
but the Rebel Generals should be severely
dealt with-banish every one of them. con.
| tiscate their property and emanCipaIe their
slaves. As for the poor deludel masses,
niue-tentbs of them are ignorant of any
cause for quarrel against the Federal Gov
erument, let them go, they can appreciate
the leniency shown them, and may live to
defend the Republic they ouce tried to des-
troy. Leniency to tie leaders would be
entirely thrown away-that was. our great
fault in the beginning. As for the civil (?)
officers of the Rebel Government, their Sem
ators, Representatives and departmental
employees, coniscate their property and
disfranchize them We must never again
have them in our councils.
There is growing fear in the public
mind that our rulers may not meet this mat
ter of Furnishing the rebel leaders in a
proper manner. Our sympathetic natures
must give way to the good OF the country !:
tue milk of human kindness must cease to
flow, when traitors seek the National heart.
Sumter and Manassas are not forgotten. nor
the crimson tide that flowed thGreat the
savage barbarities OF Pea Ridge are not
forgotten, nor the scalps taken thereat !;
their masked batteries, their internal ma
chines, their poisoniugs of food aud water,
their numbering pickets-all, all is remem-
bered, too we'll remembered to permit any
milk and water policy to be pursued, re-
garding the punishment of the iustigators
of such crimes. MAJOR.
80 IN"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
The Rebel AshRy-some rather Mar


We clip the following from the Wood
stock correspondence of the New York
Horid; =
Ashby-nO disciplined soldier, pursuing
no regular line of warfare, which is part
Of plan comprising different branches of
service, infantry, cavalry, and artillery
has displayed skill and genius in the
management of his men which have made
him, in the estimation of this division, no
ordinary commander. He has protected
the retreat of Jackson most admirably,
and while, at one time, our advAuceiwere
close upon him, he rode TAP the hill before
them as quietly as any peaceful farmer on
a market day. BE is great horseman,
and always has been and through these
mountains and forests of the Shenandoah
has ranged on horseback in the hunt of
the fox and deer, and has often distin.
guished himself in the tournament, which
is among the still cherished practices of
Virginians, aud am told that while rid
ing at the top of his speed he will throw
his lance upon the ground and seize it
again in passing with the utmost dexIerity.
His horse, too, is disciplined like his mas.
ter to tie accomplishment of the most
wonderful feats. He will drop to the
ground in flash at the wish of his rider,
and rise again as suddenly, bound through
the woods like deer, avoiding trees and
branches, clearing every obstacle, jumping
fences or bitches, with perfect ease. All
who know him say he is a man of modest,
quiet demeanor; silent man, who keeps
his own counsel, Had is held in the most
fabulous regard by his men and inferior
officers. He is said to be Christian and
man of eminent Piety. as is also his
general, the StOnewall jackson. OF the
latter's character, statements have been
made to me which sadly conflict with SO
favorable an opinion of him, but must
frankly express the degree of respect
which l have been led to entertain for the
character of this nOu-committal, dark, iu-
scrutnble Ashby.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
PRAYER In Congress.

The session of the House was opened
Thursday morning, with the following pray
er by Rev. Thomas H. Stockton. Chaplain
of tue House:
"we thank Thee for the abolition of
slavery in the District of Columbia. We
thank Thee for the emancipation of slaves
in the capital of our country. We thank
Thee that our soil is now free from slavery,
and that this air is now free air, and so
shall remain forever. We accept this
great blessing. not as the result OF human
mauifestation-uot as matter of party
Policy-but as Divine iaveutiOn; as the
development of another form of confirms
ton of Thy great aud glorious purpose, to
carry on and complete the whole work of
human redemption. Therefore we bless
and magnify Thy most excellent name,
uniting with the churches of all lands, aud
of all ages in saying GLORY be unto the
Father, and unto the Son, aud unto the
Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without
end!"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

IT appears to be pretty well settled that
in the recent great battle at Pittsburg
we were completely surprised aud badly
beaten on the first day Sunday, bnt that
our army completely reversed the fortunes
of the battle next day, and by almost SUI
perhuman Sxertion and uuequalled valor
gained in the end a decisive victory, but
with terrible loss of life. Gen Grant is
much censured for not having taken even
ordinary precautions to prevent surprise
The field which was almost lost through
official negligence was only rescued by the
desperate valor of rank and file.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

1t would not be strange if those who
count on sudden and startling news from
Yorktown should be disappointed. The
strength of the Rebel works, and the ar
ray of men gathered behind them, are
more formidable than have been concen-
trated at any other position. They evil
IDENTIFY mean to contest the position with
all their resources Gen. Mcclellan, as
is stated and as seems wise. proposes to
subject them to a regular siege. This
will occupy days certainly, perhaps
weeks. With such cooperation as will
be accorded him, the result can not be
doubtful. Because Yorktown is not at
once carried at the point Of the bayonet,
let no one believe that it is to be the
scene of Union defeat
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
sEcRErARy STANTON pronounces untrue

SECRETARY STANTON pgonOunces- uptrue
the rumOr that he has resigned. The
country will be glad to hear it, While it
might be practicable to succeed him with
as good man (thOugh'not better oue),
yet this is no time for change in, SO i'm
pOrtaneh an officer. The "1te," as the Sec
Rotary emPhatically brands it, was doubt
less {! started by the secessionists about
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
Post onlee ADpoIntn.n,.

Mr.. james Mcponough is appointed
postmaster at Leesburg. in the place of
Benjamin +. Sheets.
At Carlo, Richie county, Samuel Mar
tin is appointed postmaster, vice Daniel
RexrOad, resigned. Both of these Offices
are in the Hon Mr.. Bla1r's district.
The ofice at Fidgier's Bottom, Putnam
county, is discontinued The nearest
Office is Winfield. ~ ai
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
Roseeran., Sew common,

We learn that General Rosecraus has
been assigned to Blenker's Division, the
latter officer being indisposed from slight
wound. This has given rise to report
that General ROsecrans had superseded
Major-General Banks, who was to succeed
Mr.. Welles in the Navy Depar,msnt.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
The Baltlmoro : ONO R.R

BALTIMORE, April Il.
Brig. Gen. Kelley, has promptly removed
all restrictions requiring military passes
from passengers over the Baltimore L
Ohio Railroad from Petersburg, Wheel.
Jog or BenwOod TO Washington and BaIti-
more, no document of tue kind being now
necessary for travel east OF west bound.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

IIINEss OF GES. sreB1.-The St. Louis
DemOetafo of Sunday says: The country
will be panied to hear that Gen. sigel, re-
turned from the Southwestern army. is now
lying at his residence in this city, danger
ously ILL.,"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

BEAuREOARD's "victOry" at Pittsburg
Landing is very much like that described
by ''JOhn Phoenix" he says: az held the
enemy down by my nose, which had in
serted between his teeth for that purpose ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

Rap n The article on our first page,
this morning, from the Baltimore american,
ought to attract general attention.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

Wanted---1,5 Horses.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received ~, ,I,o 49,
~ deTslSned, until IL ~ the 18th tIaV Of ApriI
LSl+, Tor supplying the U. S. Quarterln:,ster's he
partmeht with l,5O0 Horses. The horses TO In
good, sonnd, serTictbo auimals not les thai, IL
hAnas nigh, and to he at lrast years OF age
w OF the horses to be delivered to tho u s Az
1aianSs to the y. s. Assistant Quarternaster Al
wheeling, Va They will be subject to ingpectfoI,
oS Tue above named officers, and all must b IieIiy
cred on or before the 18th day of May, 1862.
BIDS Will bs received for so horses or upwards
Proposals To be cEdorsed Proposals for Horses
A., Il. L. CLARY,
,,,-,,. Chief Q. NJ. Mountain Dent
MIheeceitns' Na.' April II, 1862. apis
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

God guard our nag, and keep each star
Zach stripe a. bright rs nov they wave,
still mAke il lead our ESnkSl In war,
8till 60st above each patriots grave,
DSTtkI 70 the tE1itor that would dare
To trail tt through the dnst Of shame.
AN h0Oest hearts its lot Will 8kaFB
And follow It TO Death or Fame.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

A BRIEF Review--Touching Views
Entertained Here aud Elsewhere
About the Contribution OF West
Virginia, and some other Matters.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21
NOTICE..

NO44GEs
EEPERS OF OUdinaries Coffce Houses BiTl,rI
IN and Bowling Saloons, &C., will take notice that
= meeting Of the Council Of the city will be held
on tuesday evening, the 29th inst, for tim Special
purpose OF considering Your applications for lceuse
Ior the ensuing year rs yVr present license expires
on Monday. the 9th day of May next, and a the
Council, charged with the collection Of ali Iie.nss
not promptly paid, when due and as the Sergeant 10
allowed commission OF pOr cent. upon all such
Solectl0ns you VIII please consult your interests IIy
having your various applications tor license fIc Ia
my ONCE by the 29 inst, that will be the ony
meeting OF Council prior to the first Monday il
Gomez House licenses have been arranged by Coun.
ci IN TWO grades granting equal privileges in the
sale OF All kinds Of liquors. the tax for license Of the
nrst grade being Sl30, the second grade 500 =
RplS-5t JACOB BURKLE CITY Clerk
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-21

NAILSs-40O k0gs' assorted Wheeling NSiI5. n
IN store and for sals by lNP1Sl n. BELLY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
TIsE LUXURY OF A COLONIAL
EmPSUK.

Mr.. Goodwin Smith appears TO be entlrel!
undismayed by the ciamor OF the belligereni
English Press over bis scheme Of Colonial
emancipation. In The DAILY N,ies Of March
~, be returns 20 the proposition which he
borrowed from Imo leader OF the 10th
September. leGl, TO wit " We are not
aware Of any one advantage which we de-
rive from Canada aud which we do not de.
" rive equally in time OF peace from the
" United State,." Aud having taken this as
the true economic basis on which the whole
question ought to rest, so far ~ the ta1-psying
community Of England ara concerned, he
show, that the luxury Of maintaining Colonial
Empire il only justified BY an exaggerated estl-
mate Of the moral grandeur TO be derived from
enormous political combinations. Applying biz
argument specially to Canada, the Oxford Pro-
lessor of History reasons that, if that country
were thrown ON its resources tomorrow,
il would have q stimulus To create
a militia force which is now alto
gether wanting. from IL habit OF depend.
ence on the Parent State. But more pertinent
to the conclusion aimed at il the Professor
subsequent argument that the Colony, relieved
of the maternal supervision, would become
careful how il provoked Il quarrel abroad,
especial, lying i'll the peculiar neghborhood IL
does. Than this, nothing can be truer; and We
dare say had the Province been independent OF
Imperial leading strings during tue connection
at tho clo-c Of the past year II would have
been much lees likely to proyohe quarrel
with this country by uniriendy demonstra.
tons than it appeared TO be in the actual po-
sition It occupied. Mr.. Goodwin Smith has
well described the recent rush of military into
the Province when he employs Mr.. Loves
smile OF placing q thunderbolt in the hand'
4" of child"
Meanwhile-if We understand the tenor OF
the Instructions sent from England for The
guidance Of the Governor General Of Canada
the people OF the Province are at once to re-
ceive some practical lessons in the way OF In
dependence They are invited, for example, IN
the Royal speech, to tax themselves for the
organization OF local military force; Com
missioners are named 10 frame an amplfed
militia measure; "wsr" department (saye
the markD is TO be created in the Govern.
ment; the volunteer army of tho Colony is 10
DO clothed like tho Euglish infantry; aud until
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

these things are accomplished, tho reforms in
the representation and all other questions OF
popular interest arc to BIO held in allegiance.
To oplooksrs all this seems like gradual
paving of the way for the emancipation Oh
which Mr. Goodwin Smith 10 the chief apostle.
The official spokesman in England use more
roundabout but not less practical, arguments
for the attainment of the same end. ana We
believe there can be no more eiiectuai way
devised for preparing the Colonial mind Tor the
change than that proposed by Lord Monk;
Tax the Colonist. soundly for the privilege OF
protecting themselves, and they will naturally
come TO demand in course OF time the iun
benefits of being their own masters. lhey VIII
want 10 carry on their intercourse Win tho
outside world by direct channels. They VIII
seek 10 advertise their independence abroad.
Instead of sending small squads OF deputies
year BY year, to the Colonial Office in London
70 proclaim their needs, they will have MIN
i,ter Resident at the Court Of st. james. Onr
Government will have the honor of receiving
uSDlthTy vi tho o"i"o 4hiP'i'N " "
ton. Other countries will hasten to acknowl-
edge the new accession to the community OF
independent Powers. The emancipated Prov
ince will cast about for n Chief Magistrate
among themselves, and probably settle down
into republican ways with grace which their
SUPERFICIAL orators at the present time may
hardly conceive possible. The herald OF Liber-
alton is Mr. Goodwin Smith; bis ExcelleDcy
Lord Monk will arrange the details; and in
stead Of the Imperial E1chequer being laid
under further tribute for more Colonial rail-
ways, the burden of maintaining the depend
ency will be gradually shifted from the parent
shoulders, and the colonists set free-to work
out their behests az their intelligence and en-
,erprise may suggest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
TIE LATEST WAR NEWS.

After waiting anyiousy for some details Of
the recent fight ut Winchester, we last night
at late hour received the connected narrative
which will be found in another part OF this
paper 1t is impossible here to give anything
ike q resume of the affair; it must be referred
to, however, with pride, as showing once more
10 brilliant cOlors the bravery of our soldiers.
The difficulties under which they fought were
great. but they never flinched Forced to re-
tire for q moment, they returned to the charge
with rebound which broke the ranks OF
the enemy in pieces, and sent them n.y.
ing in wild disorder. The latest news
is that Gen. Banks, after having pursued the
Rebels with vigor, was yesterday at Stras.
burg with Gen. Shields, with jackson almost
within sight, and another battle almost certain
to come. A Dispatch from Gen. Banks to
Gen. Shields, dated near Strasburg, states that
the enemys loss in killed and wounded must
have been very great Wagons filled with the
dead and dying were abandoned BY them, and
the houses along their way were fully occupied
for hospital purposes. The wound OF Cen
Shields would appear to be severe one, and
fears are entertained that he will he disabled
from service by reason of 1t.
1t now seems probable that tho first reports
of Burusides operations at Beaufort were
erroneous in some particulars. The Nashville
was not burned, and it ia thought that Fort
Macon was not blown up, being merely
evacuated. If we have obtained possession OF
these pieces OF property uniDjured, II will be
cause for fresh rejoicing.
From North Carolina we have an unsatsiac-
tory hint of an expedition sent BY Gen. Burn
side from Newbern TO Washington, \. C.. II
was returning just Us the vessel bearing this
news was leaving Newbern, bat the hilarity Of
the soldiers led those who heard them to be.
lieve they had been successful IN accomplishing
the object of their expedition, whatever II may
have been.
Affair. at Island No. 10 remain unchanged,
the Commandment being kept up steads but
moderate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

"fstigus and ercitoment not however. in
the service of his ma ster or the traitorous herd
of sympathizers who compelled tho wretchs
surrender; but in tho service Of the Nation, as
a volunteer for the Gov, rnment--grim Of Wis
age and uncouth in figure. no doubt-nether
spsuletted nor befeathered, yet public serv-
ant in his way. Surely, the exposure, the ia
tieue and the excitement might have been held
sufficient punishment for the black iugitive's
delinouencies, without his inyolun,a airy surren'
der BY the officers Of the Excelsior Brigade,
or that fatal scOurgng at the whipping post.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The bill for the Abolition of Slavery in the
District of Columbia provoked another spirited
debate in tho Senate yesterday. The speech
of the day was made BY Mr.. Wilson, who
gave rapid historical sketch of the rise and
progress of Slavery in the District and in bold
words defed the threats Of the Slavocracy.
We have room this morning for but q sum-
mary OF this admirable speech in our Con
gressional report.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
10 HuhiueAa Men.

Wholesale merchants, manufacturers, landowners,
&C., &C., who wish to secure customers from all
parts Of the country, will do well TO advertise in Tur
wsEELY TRIBUNE. 1t circuates larseS among
country merchants, mechanics, farmers professional
men, and families, and has larger circulation than
any other newspaper. Price 81 % line Nothing
inserted for less than g. Advertisements Tor thi,
weeks edition must be banded in to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

NOT accomplished all which tho strength Of the
army under his command allowed him to
undertake.
We presume, of course that Gen. Hunter
will have a sufficient force for operations that
shall be really decisive. Fifty to seventy
thousand men would not be TOO many for the
work 10 which he is assigned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The hasty action Of the Board OF Aldermen,
on Monday night, in adopting an ordinance
providing for the issue of half million Of
bonds, and the formation Of a Comm, ssion 10
spend the money, under the pretext OF proyid-
isg for the defense of tho harbor. L. TO say
the least, a very doubtful proceeding. We
regard tie able and lucid message of the Mayor
upon the subject as entitled to far more con-
sidcration than the Ring. Who met only to
formally PUT through their cut and dried plans
accorded 10 it. In his communication, the
Mayor eilectually disposed OF all prctext for
hasty legislation on the part of the city, by
showing that the merchants, represented by the
Chamber Of Commerce. were taking oil
necessary steps to provide Tor the emergency,
il any existed and that in Conformity
with the recommendations of The State
Department AZ Washington, the Governor and
Legislature Of The State were at work 10 the
same direction. As to the apprehended danger
from the Merrmac, ho showed It's utter ground
lessness, the Government having taken ample
precautions a. Hampton Roads to prevent her
escape, and he almonished the Board that the
bonds which they proposed 20 issue were
Illegal unless authorized by tho Legislature.
The message was barely read, and then this
pet project of the Ring was hurried through.
OF the gentlemen nominated TO the Commission,
we know at least one, Mr.. Andrew Carrigan,
who will decline the dubious honor. We doubt
very much whether this scheme to pluck the
city, on tho pretcnse Of protecting it from a
fictitious peril, will receive any favor at the
hands OF tho Board of Counclmcn, aud with
Oh. their concurrence tho scheme must fail
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The bodies of Chaplain o. NJ. Benton, Capt.
David r. johnson, and Lieut.. George D. Allen,
Of the 5Ist New-York Volunteers, who fell
sloTiOusly fighting for their country at New.
bern, arrived here yesterday on board the
steamship George Peabody. Col. Geo. Bliss.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The debate on the Tax bill yesterday III inc
House of Representatives, evoked o display o.
Conversational humor which was perhaps not
,oore di,mol than il usually is, but was, never
tbe,le,s sufficiently dreary to Danish mirth
from the Capitol for the remainder Of the
session.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
AepVprk Dmilp @jba1rg
WEDNESDAY. MARCH &c. ISG.
TO CORRESPONDENT.

he notes bo tsten Of ANONYMOUS Communication,
Whatever intended for insertion must be authenticated
By the and address Of the wrtsrnol necessarily
publicatoa, bat as aguaTsu,J for his good faith.
We cannon undertake return rejected Communications
AL bsnsss letters Tor office saozd sdssti TO
"TsK TEisrsL." Eew-YoIk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
Wendell Philiips's speech.

TEz SEsI.WEEKLY TRIBUNE Of Friday, March
81. contains the Speech Of Wendell Philips the Smith
sonsn Institution in Washington Price 10 wrapper, yesdy
for mailing. i've cents
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The resolution to transfer the superinten'
dence of the Capitol extension from tho war
Department to the Department OF the INTERIOR
was yesterday passed by tho Senate alter 'o"'e
animated debate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
The RaiiIes at Newbern, n. g., and sugar
(reel.

THE SEnI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE Of Friday March
81, contains full and graphic descriptions with diagrams oil
tss Of action furnished by Special Correspondents
Of the late great battles at Newbe ~ c. and Sugar Creek
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