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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

NV YoRK, Feb. 22.=The steamer At
lantic brings the following report from
Gen. Viele, in relation to the fight in the
Savannah river on the 18th inst. az have
the honor to report that the batteries ON
Venus Point attacked at 8 O'Clock, p.
4.fyesterday, by four rebel gunboats, with
9 view OF ehecting a passage from Fort
Pulaski Tor the rebel steamers, then at that
place. Alter an engagement ozone boTr
the rebels were driven off. the flag of i,'
boat being disabled and taken in tow, and
the ateamer that attempted the M Ssa =. n
the river, returning 70 Fort PuIasti.
The guu6oats in the right line. and in
Walls Cat met and removes several tor.
pedoes, placed there for their esfruetion.
One on being exploded was supposed Ia
have had 80 pounds powder in Il.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

Gov. PEIRPoINT has received letters
from Hardy, Hampshire and Pocahontas
COMMITTEES, which give most fearful accounts
of the condition of things IN these and
adjoining counties. Notwithstanding the
efforts of the Federal army in Hampshire
and Hardy counties, the rebels are robbing
aud carrying of Union men to such an
extent that the country is almost depopu-
lated. The letters say that if the thieying
rebels are not soon caught or killed it will
be impossible to organize a Court or assess
and collect taxes, for they are robbiug the
country of all the taxable property.
gentleman who has just returned from
a tour through POcahoutas county, writes
from HuttonsVille that there are about $50
rebels at HuutersVille with one captain.
They have murdered seven Union citizens
in that vicinity during the last month and
threaten to murder others. There are
hundreds of Union men there who would
fight for the Union If they had arms. The
rebels have about 400 men at Lewisburg,
under command of one Capt. McNeel
The writer is persuaded that 1000 federal
soldiers cOuld go aud capture all herebel
forces at Huntersville, LoWisburg and
White Sulphur and with the aid of loya
citizens safely hold the country. A rebe
Court was held at Huntersville lastWeel
and the magistrates were compelled I,
levy tax upon the people to pay for til,
slaves who have recently ran away iron
POcahontas county. Drafting was to com
nencs soon aud the people were deter
mined tOresist to the death. The peopl
have been robbed of nearly All the neces
saries Of life. Salt is selling at $24 pc
sack. Coffee is mot to be had at all.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

LouIsytLLB, Feb. 22.-The day, although
quite stormy, was celebrated by the firing
of cannon, bontires, fireworks and a mill.
tary parade. AT the Court House steps
WashinEton's Farewell Address was read
by Dr.. 4. S. Bell, aud Hon. James Guthrie
made speech, advocating severe treat
ment of the leading captured rebels, but
general amnesty for subordinates at the
close Of the war. The audience was large
and many ladies were present notwit6.
standing the inclemency Of tue weather.
Cumberland Gap and Russcllyille, Ky.,
are in possession of the federal forces.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
RSy-A DEIEaArIoN rRoN srRuprNy1t1E

RSy-A DELEaATIoN FRoM STRUBENv1LLg.
"A delegation of ladies aud gentlemen
from Steubeuyille, accompanied by the
Steubenyille Brass Band, came down on
Saturday on the steamer Means, to assist
US in celebrating the anniversary Of the
birthday of Washington. John 9. Kirker,
of the Means, acted as master of ceremo-
MES for the delegation, and endeavorcd to
make the visit agreeable.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22.-Twelye hundred
Donelson prisoners arrived this afternoon,
1890 more will arrive Tomorrow. They
will DO quartered at Camp Morton. Cen.
Buckner and stat are en- route.
Business generally suspended to-day.
a union meeting of all the churches was
held at Union Hall this morning. Wash.
lugton's Farewell Address was read and
fred at daylight and this afternoon.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

MeSSrH. Daniel Frost and Leroy
krRmer4 a4 W
Inthe PhiladelPhia Bulletin of Satur-
day We find the following notice Of the
two gentleman:
HARRISBURG, Feb. 19.-Quite a sensa-
ton was created here, this morning, by
the appearance in the Capitol Of two
members OF the Western Virginia House
of Delegates, one Of them being the Spea-
ker of the House. This gentleman, Mr,
Frost, is short, rudy, intellectual and
cheerful, with something ct 2 Douglas look
about him. The other member is TALL
intelligent, earnest.looking man. BE has
inst the air one would naturally expect to
see in representative Of a'trfbulatiqn.
Mr.. DlHSls (Philadelphi presents q
resolution inviting Hon Daniel Frost Esq.
Sneaker f.the Virginia Union House Of
Delegates, aud Le Roy orameE, Esq, a
member of the same body, to seats on the
Roor of the House. Adopted.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

New YoRk, Feb. 22.-The steamer AL
lantic has arrived from Port ROYAL win
dates to the 18th inst. She brings 200
bales of cotton.
The Atlantic passed the Harriet Lane.
bound south of Hatteras.
All was quiet at Port Royal.
There g no further intelligence from the
expedition against Savannah.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
parWAsH1NGToN's B1RrHD ,y Tb;.o..

~wAsHINGToN's BIRTH DAY.-Thisoe.
easiOn was celebratsdappr Opriately in this
city on Saturday. A salute OF thirteen
guns was cred atsanrise and one gun eve.
" flour after ards until II o,eloeF A
~, when the National Salute Of thirty
four guns we're fred The city was deeked
all over with flags, from the most dimiuu.
tive to the most extensive and gorgeous
The streets were crowded with people who
seemed to have abandoned their ordinary
AvocattOns aud devoted themselves to the
day which gave to the world its first man
in war, inpeace and in the hearts of his
cOuHtrymen. In accordance with the or
der of Gen. Rosecrans. all the officers Of
his Staff and all other officers on duty
here. assembled at the Geueraps headuuar-
ers about ten o'clock in full dress uniform
and mounted. The officers escorted by the
Cavalry Com pnny-Geu. Rosecrans' boay
Guard-prOceedSd to the McLure House
where they dismounted. After few mo.
ments the procession headed by Gov. Pier.
point, his aid, Col. Crothers, the state
officers, Gems. Rosecrans, Scheuck, Denver.
and other distinguished military gentlemen
started on foot for the Atheneum, where ac-
cording to previous arrangement, WASH
ingtOn's Farewell Address was read in an
impressive manner by Gen. Wheat, to a
large assemblags of patriotic ladies and
gentlemen. After the reading of the address,
Mayor Sweeny introduced to the audience
Gov. Pierpoiut, GEN. SchencIs, Major Nc.
Phail, Gen. Rosecrans and Gen. Denver, all
of whom responded in brief addresses,
which appear elsewhere.
In the evening the city was fairly on Ere
with Illuminated windows, pyrotschuics
aud torch lights. The Hope, IadSbendence
and Guards Fire Companies, headed by a
band of music turned out in torch light
procession and marching through the prin-
cipal streets were greeted at prominent
places with cheers and displays of Ere
works. We have never seen the city so
brilliantly illuminated on any occasion.
The block on the West side of Main and
Union was particularly attractive, from fts
brilliant illumination and the fire works dis
played. Tho streets were a perfect jam,
men, women aud children turning out to
witness the patriotic demonstration.
The hundreds ofcitizens who illuminated
their houses are entitled to much credit
for their enterprise, for illuminating houses
isnOt what it is "cracked up to be-" ifthe
business was ever cracked up to be any
thing in the way ofsport.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24


80 q4sSIEELE, FEB. 25.C9eds Bnen teft
9sEe segelAi days g, aud. ptdeeedea ia
tne dlteutiOu OfsNashViIle. His stat lave
hess t9-.moEEpW tilotuih for The place OF
her destination
~ . reported that many of the negroes
az en- some time since from. the Green RiFA
or country OF Kentucky BY bels 20 MD
IN Certifying NlsheilIes toolr nj n nfse'ss s.
the panic created there By the stalSiSgs 81
Forts Henry and popel SOD, and are max!
ing their way back to their old homes.
They say it was too. late to ,fottify Nashs
VILE. IL is understood that the rebels
proposed destroying the britIgs and sFoad
near Nashville, on their retreat thithers
ward but the citizens along the road re-
moustFated, and prevented it.
humors which cannot be traced to any
reliable source, prevailed all day, of The
evacuation of Nashville by the rebels.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

1r Az Ono RrNEaADr.-Btig. Gen.
BushrOd johnson, captured at Fort DOnel-
son. was born in Belmont county, Ohio
tie was appointed cadet at West Pointin
1886, by Hon. VIM. Kennou, graduated 2ad
10 bis class in 1910, and was appointed I'd
Lieutenant in the army; was promoted to
lst Lieutenant in 1874, subsequently was
professor of mathematics at West Point,
then a professor at the Kentucky Military
Institute, then principal Of the Military
School at Nashville, aud finally a rebel
general, aud Federal captive. Those
who knew him in Ohio regarded him an
able man.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
C1ARKsvl11E, TExN.. Eel. q

To Hon. Gideon Wells, ISeclyof he NaVT.
we have possession of ClarkEville. The
citizens being alarmed two.thirds of them
have fed, and having expressed my views
anu intentions to the Mayor and Hon, Gave
johnson, at their request have issued a
proclamation assuring all peaceably dis
posed that they may With safety resume
their business ayocations, recurring only
the military stores and equipments TO be
given up and holding the authorities res
POhsible; that this slIaIl-bo done without
reservation.
L LEFT Fort DOnelsou yesterday with tbe
Conestoga, Lieut.. Commanding Phelns.
and the Cairo, Lieut.. Commanding BRYANT
an armed reconnaissance, bringing with me
Col. Webster, of the Engineer CorDs and
chief of Gen. Grants staff, who with Lieut.
Commanding Phelps, took possession of
the principal fort and hoisted the Union
flag Mt Clarksville,
a Union sentiment manifested itself as
We came up the river. The rebels have
retreated to Nashville, having set FIRE,
against the remoustrances of the citizens.
TO the splendid railroad bridge across the
Cumberland river.
1 return to Fort Donelson o-day for an
other gunboat and six or eight mortar.
boats with which propose to proceed nm
the Cumberland. The rebels all have a
terror of the gunboats. One of them n
short distance above Fort DoneIson had
previously fired an iron rolling mill be-
longing to Hon. John Bell
(Signed) A. II. FoorE,
Flag Officer Commanding The Naval Forces
on the Western Waters.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

"a MAoAaIxts.-we arc indebted to
our friend Pittoek, under the McLure
House, for the March numbers of those
sterling periodicals, Harpsss' and the At
ta"tie. Also late copies of GleGsoa,s, the
New York 4eFs,try, aud the periodicals
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
Good NeW1.

We have glorious good news from Eng
land by last nights telegram. England
has refused to recognize the Southern Con
federacy. That is all We wanted to hear.
The day is ours as certain as to-morroy,s
sun shall rise.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

pB- SNow.-We learn from passengers
who arrived on Saturday from Cleveland,
that there arc about twelve inches Of snow
In that city aud all along the road as far
down as Alliance, andthat the people are
enjoying most splendid sleightug.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

B9rSrRcEAxr JENKINS, of the Norton
Cavalry, will leave for his company to-
morrow morning. Hewill take any letters
or other articles which citizens may desire
to send to theirfriends.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

CLEvEIAxD, Feb. 22.-To.i,.v
orally observed Is q holiday, Tonight al
CITY g timely illuminated. The streets aFe.
Stlls1nged with people exchanging con-
gEatulatlons. \ & - q
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

D4 tbs BAITlMoRs AND oHIo RAIL /.
ROAD TO BE RE- ophSRD.-The Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company have received or
ders from the War Department. to put their
road into working ord er at the expense of
the company, under the condition that the
Government protect the operations. Tho
work will be vigorously pushed. and can
be completed in twenty days.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

@THE1rnR.-The much admired play
OF the Lady Of Lyons win be produced Al
tue Theatre this evening with the farce Of
The Spectre Bridegroom. It Is bill thai
ought to draw good house. go
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

D5-Acorprnr.-on Friday evening last,
Martin Stanton, an employee Of TIE Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, met with pain
fal accident. He was assisting to put a
new wheel upon a locomotive at the ma
chine shop, when the wheel vas accident
ally dropped and the whole weight fell
upon his foot, crushing it in most pain
full manner, DR.. Hupp, who was called
upon, was compelled to amputate two OF
three-of.his Co.'S.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

80 suFFER-The patriotic ladies Of
Bellalre will give supper at, the Belmont
.uouse; on Tuesday evening" the 25th inst,
the proceeds to be applied to alleviate the
the suaerings of the sick soldiers in the
Union service. Mr.. j. B. Ford, with his
usual kindness and patriotism, has offered
q train gratpltouslys leay the Depot at
z o'clock Z. 4.,and returning Ito o'clock,
to convey those of our citizens who wish
TO participate, and We hope they will b,
numbered BY scores. Gen. Rosscrans and
staff are expected to be present, together
with the other military officers now in the
city. Also Gov. Peirpoint aud other State
officers. Tickets can be had at the Book
store of j. @. Orr & Co., Main st
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

B9r CAuour AT LAsT.-Ws learn that
the youngest son Of Jefferson T. Martin,
late U. s. Marshall, of "olney, near
Moundsyille," who has been In the rebel
army for some time, came home day OF
two ago. Some of the people Of Mounds.
vile ascertainiug that young Martin was at
home, went over Friday night and bagged
him. BE was brought up to this city on
Saturday BY the steamer Ingomar.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

ClScrSNAT1, Fob, 2s.-T6e coaulsreiars
Indianapolis dispatch says . 900 Donelson
prisoners arrived there the last % honrE.
They arc the hardest look king men ever COLI
leoted together, uniformed in rags OF all
eolors, with carpets for blankets. The pri-
Yates assert that secession has gone 40:
that they batter treated and fed here
than they have been for the past six
months. Most OF the men are anxious to
take the oath. Three of their surgeons
have been perpled.to attend to their sick,
which are becoming quite numerous. The
ptheets are not uniformed and don't Iool;
much superior to prfyates The prisoners
are composed lof the 4th and 18th AIissis.
stppt; sth Kentucky, 4th Alabama, and
zeth' 18Th and SD Tennessee:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

R6pTHE river was falling on Saturday
with about eighteen feet water in the
channel.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

B9-OS Saturday last there was a SOL
der in the city who had an arm shot of at
the Fort DOnelson fight.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

0nlUAao, Fob. 22.-Four thousand Don
elson prisoners have already arrived at
Camp Douglas. Two thousand more will
arrive tomorrow morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
bottled ALE! BgTTLEl AI.EI.I

TUE undersigned wishes 30 inform her sus..,,..
anil patrons generally, that Charles BlsnchSrS 4
10 logger IN her Smp1oyment. he having len herjt
GHteiul for past SrOr1, she hopss nv stss,
attention to business to merit eontinaanss "a tist
support heretofore extended to her 49, " '4ie'
EMMETT 1ARPORTH,
BOttlor OF Ale, Porter, &C.
iebla-lH Zane st., East WLeeiins.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
AND STILL THEY GOMEZ
MORE NEW GOODS!
JOHN RoEMER,S.

No. 80 Main ST., Centre WheeiTnR.
IA onlyl 80 : - = " "a
derin6S, plain aud figured, Of All eolor-.
D. Cloths, Of all qualities and eOlors, from
Plain and figured Muslin DOLaines Of All eoors and
styles. : :. - S''S- = : 'A.'u
Mourning Dress Gooda.
Botnbazines, Black NIerinoes Plain Black DsIS51a,
l1e6 Grape and Love Wells Black Hosiery, sik and
Kid Gloves Black Grape Collars. &c. =
shANls 1ndICloalEs,
Embracing the very latest novelties OF the seas.u
Ladies' Black and Oolored Cloth CIoakS,
Long and Square WOOl0H Plain and Plaid Shawl.
BrOohe ShaWlh, very elOap,5 = :
Black Cashmere ThihOt Shawl.
HOOP SKIRTS, for Ladies', Misses and Children
Hosiery, Gloves and UnderE garments.
Ladies', Gents and Children'S Cotton and lFoolon7
Hosiery, In colors and Wlite PleeSS lined Cotton
Hosiery for Ladies' and Children Merfno UnderyeStI
Mems Uuderahirts and DFaWsFs, white and eolorei
MhltS BED Blankets; Red, White, Blue, droy and
AMERICAN DOMESTIC GOODS, Bie.ebed and
un6ieaehed.-COttOn ShIFtingSk ShoetInRU, ChecEs
lI1lu. canton RlannelG, eOlOTed aud white.
EMHROLDERIES.-RIeh styles Of Freneh and
sCetch COll1rlt Black Cape Collars Black IAlO
Also, to arrive, large assortment of R1f6 iebs6IO
MOolen Hoods, new and splendid styles 81 Hood
titieS. II - ~ ISSs.I
All Of these goods will be sold at very low pTic08
Tor e18h Please call soon, at
No. 80 Main st., Centre Wheeling
noNS0 JOHN R0EAlIR,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

an Grafton, the reading of Washinptonis
Farewell Address, and singing patriotic
songs at Mercantile Library Hall Tonight.
where Gen. Halleck and staff will be in nj.
tendance. The utmost good order and de.
cOrum prevailed throughout the entire day
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

OAtRo. ILL, Feb. 22.-Gen. BuekneF has
been deliver TO the O. S. Marshal, on a
warrant issued by Justice Catron, and will
oe taken5to Kentucky for trial for treason.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

NEw YoHK, Feb. 22.-The schooner Aid
has arrived from Port Royal with Eve hun.
.dred and hfty-three bales of cotton.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

do oORPBE.-3OO tags prime RS Coffee,
IL Just reeslted and for sale By
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
HPTHR ven,I,s,55, {.

THE gentien s.1ts on ys2b,.. 5 8
l l,Sv. Z. Dunn yesterday. appeared = ,ss
pstasdFel, aa the advocate Of The o, - .ss
a .,S sick, have reason 10 coppFatnI .,to
thsmselyes on thsirbappy ssl.saion .t.s' ~,
purpose. The sermon was son Isl 4
appeal TO the assenu1ss audIence.sVbo.ss.
esnopons' as they listened, manifested tbs
power OF the. speaker. words, and pavs.
PROOF taasShs was not pleading in vain,
~ ne proceeded TO touch their bsart..
anew and warm them, by each s,,..s e.,:s Z
.lo9gnt, into sympathy with hiss On.
glowing charity for the 1ittle ones ~,
tetneElsss by Gods providence. 10 test tbs.
ts.''l OF those among whom he len them
none surely but regretted that bis means
70 ald were not more ample; none Int
Wlsned that every ear could hear evsrv
memory treasure up the lessons of mercy
and love inculcated SO touchfpglv =
at the invitation of the orphans, f,;.naa
the Reverend gentleman has consented t.
lecture to-night at the Cathedral for The
same benevolent purpose. His subject
Nill be, 1.-THE Influence of Domestic Rdn-
cation" The eloqusnce Of the lecturer
and the cause he advocates, cannot fail 10
MI the Cathedral added to which consid.
erations Is promised a rich treat of sacred
music. .sO
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24
From FortTass RI65I,oea

FoRrREss NoSR6E. FEB. I.3YF B.,yi
To-day. -. = = :, = : g '
s2 Y = nelieXed II llarfoll that the city Of
E9stY Snnah has been lbando1sd nv the in.
ne neoltants, aud occupied by our fofces.--
me lntormattoni Is thought 10 be reliable.
alt9ough no particulars ars asesrtained.
Notwithstanding the admissions of the
.oontnern papers thGt the Steamer Merrf-
max ls Q lailnIe. the t1teSt Information re-
seiyed IS that some 200 mSn are at work
and that considerable luahtilles OF shot
anu shell are going aboard. Tho Inten-
non drumming the blpcEade has not been
given up, and it wa Thought she might
make her appearance here within q week.
Every preparation has been made, and q.
ssaaaing order has been given for her re-
Another French ga1boat arrived last
light and there are now four vessels Of
this nationality ia the roads.
The crew of the FinEai, which run the
blockade of Sayannah, mentioned in yesters
day. dispatch, were returned to Crany r..
land last night. No boat was sent out 10
receive them and they were brought back.
4Rey were carried oyef this morning and
sent TO Norfolk. .
me schooner ExeFtfou, With ammuni-.
a9n, sailed to Hatteras yesterday.
me steamboat Metamorh, of n. Y. ar
ington. . y :. fsSt'T
The lst Wisconsin md ais Indiana reO-
lments, which arrived here yesterday, were
conveyed to Newport News to-day. Their
destination Is unknown but rumors sneak
OF an attack by Gen. MeEane, who has SUI
percededs Gen. MagFuder, upon Norfolk
both supposittons probably incorrect.
More troops are expectsd here shortly.
Large quantities farms ore arriving.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

ST. Louis, Feb. !.rbs celebration ii.
day was the most extensive, magnificent
and Imposing ever seen in tho West. Blu
slness was entirely suspended and the mar.
tlciPation in the occasion was almost uni
yersal. and attended with asptrit and en-
thusiasm rarely seen. Flags, banners and
em6lems of loyalty abounded everywhere.
business houses and residences along the
line OF procession were profusely and taste.
July decorated, and all seemed to strive
with each other to make the finest display.
The procession was composed Of some
o, 900 troops, embracing, infantry, artillery
anu cavalry, long line citizens in car
riages and on horseback, benevolent socie-
ties, members of the Union Merchants Ex-
change, city officers, judges of the courts,
representatives of the different railroad
and express companies. butchers, bakers.
drnymen, and various mechanical arts, in.
Guiding printing presses from the bPepuBli-
edn and Democrat Offices, which distributed
copies of Washington's Farewell Address
among the crowd, and hosts Ofdeyices rep
resenting almost innumerable ideas Tic
procession WINS fully eight miles long and
occupied nearly two hours aud half in
passing the Planters House. Upwards of
%, 600 persons must have participated in
tue procession or thronged thu streets along
its route
The festivities of the day will close with
an oFAtiOn tho raadino, nc Uy..k;..-..1 .
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-24

Assistant Secretary Fox has received n
letter from q friend in New York, saving
me statement IL . Richmond paper that
Lo,OOO stands OF arms arrived AZ New Or
leans on the steamer Victoria, which re-.
Gently ran the blockade az that p0fnta is
not true. A reliable passenger, who came
out from Orleans TO Havana on the Vic
toria, says that she was able tosobtain
there only one hundred and fiffy guns. and
these were all the arms she took back on
her return. The New Orleans militia are
not yet, therefore, supplied with arms.