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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-17
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, October 10.

FRIDAY, October 10.
Mr.. Stevenson OCCUPIED the chair in the
absence of the President.
A message from the House announced the
passage of the Senate Bill to legalize books
of commissioners of the revenue not certl'
fed.
The Senate Bill to provide forfeiture OF
property in this State, belonging to the
enemies thereof, was taken up, and subse-
quently laid on the table.
Mr.. Brown from the committee on En-
rolled Bills made report which was
adopted.
MIR. Farnsworth from the committee ap-
pointed to examine the Lunatic2 Asylum at
Weston made report: That the commit
tee had visited and examined the institution;
that the Board had met with many Difficult
ties, but the work was progressing as rapid.
ly as could be expected; that the best o.
material was being used; that portion O.
the building, capable of accommodating 40
patients would be completed by the LIST O.
December.
The report, which is quite lengthy, was
laid on the table and ordered to be printed
| Several House Bills were read first
and second time.
The substitute for the bill to provide fol
the issuing of grants when entries have
heretofore been made.
After some discussion the bill was refer
red to Joint committee.
Mr.. Hubbard called up the bill providing
for the formation of corporations, and regu
lations of the same, which was read sector
by section for amendment.
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General Rosecrans' Position

The latest news from the Army OF the
Cumberland comes to us by way of Wash.
ington, with the usual fltering and the
usual chaff, so that the public are puzzled
to know what to believe as positive fact,
and what to reject as the mere romance Of
the War Office The admissions in their
semi-oficial kilograms, however, must be
accepted as at least an approximation to
the truth. 1t is admitted, then, that tue
utmost Rosecrans expects to accomplish,
situated as he is now, is-not to advance
into Georgia, but to entrench himself at
Chattanooga. But this promises to be no
easy task, as the enemy are doing their ut
most to isolate him by breaking his lines of
communication with formidable cavalry
raids in his rear. These raids have already
done much mischief; not only in the des.
truction of bridges, bat in the capture of
transportation wagons, ammunition trains,
etc. True, detachments of our army are
usually sent out after the raiders, and the
raiders, when caught, are severely punished
but the worst of it is, the punishment is
only inflicted after the damage is done If
we could occasionally anticipate these guer-
rilla doings, and prevent the consummntion
of their work, we need not be under any
apprehension for our lines of communica-
ton, but such raiders as Wheeler and For
rest are accustomed to move with such &C.
lerity through country, with every inch
of ground Of which they must be familiar,
that they must be able to strike their blows
and be off, scarcely before we are aware of
it.
Now, these guerrilla annoyances, meanl
as military movements, are not very alarm
ing, viewed separately, but in the aggro
gate, they are not to be moderated. 1t is
in their power, without fighting anything
deserving tho name of battle, to annoy
and weary out, in time, a great army, like
that which we have now cooped up in
Chattanooga,-and hence we cannot afford
to stay long cooped up there. We must
either go ahead,-so it seems to us,-or fall
back, and SO we are grateful for t0e Wash
ington assurance, that
"Witb the assistance Of reinforcement IS
already arrived movements will soon be
made that, it is hoped, will drive the enc
my from our front"
We can only hope that the reinforce
ments" which are to enable Rosecrans to
drive the enemy from our front, will not
leave the army Of General Meade power.
less, to prevent another Northern move
ment on the part of Gen. Lee. We can
only hope that Bragg's apparent prepara-
tions for again attacking the army of the
Cumberland, are not simply afeint, to COM
pei the transfer of the Federal troops from
the Potomac to the Tennessee. in order the
letter to hayc clear field for the next
swoop upon Washington. We shall soon
&C.
One other point in these Washington
kilograms, from the Army at Chattanooga
is, that
1.-THE casualties in the late battles will
not be less than 1000"
The telegraphers, as if under Washing
ton inspiration, started with 1900 killed,
and but 5000, or thereabout, wounded. As
the battle was fought on the 23d of Septem
Der, it has thus taken just twenty days, to
have the whole truth about it, come out.
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ANOTHER FLEET TO BE SENT AFTER THE
ALABAMA.-It is reported in naval circles
in this city that orders have been sent to
Philadelphia, requesting the commanding
officer of that station to complete, as rap
idly as possible, the United States steamers
Ticonderoga and Quaker City, which arri
we'd there yesterday, with a view to have
them dispatched to the South Atlantic
Ocean, the neighborhood in which the AL
ALBANIA has recently been committing dep
relations. 1t Is also said that the steamer
Grand Gulf, now at this port, is under or
ders for the same destination.-Nss0 York
EreaiaQ Post.
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all the members of one company fell out OF
the ranks, and declared they would not
leave the District, as they had volunteered
for service here alone. Col. Alexander ex'
orted them to follow their commander,
when few obeyed, but others stoutly re,
fused. The Colonel th0n procured the aid
off strong guard from the Invalid Corps,
and gave the mutineers the choice of being
shot or proceeding on their march. They
chose the latter alternative
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The Siege of Charleston
The Rebel Attack on the IrOnSides.
Sinking of a Rebel Steamer.

BALTIMORE, Oct 14.-The Baltimore
american has the following special dispatch
CHARLESTON HARBoR, Oct. 10.
On Monday night last daring but un
successful attemp pit was made by the rebel:
TO destroy the f.igate New Ironsides, lying
near Fort Moultrie, by torpedo. They
employed for the purpose small and very
swift steamer, cigar shaped, and having bn,
a small portion above water. She was
manned by crew of four persons, consist
ing of Lieutenant Glassett, who was the
commander of the party; an engineer
named Toombs fireman, named Scott;
and pilot, whose name is unknown at the
present writing. She eluded the picket
boats of our fleet by passing close into the
shore of Sullivan's ISLAND. She then made
directly across the harbor, and came up to
the vessel without attracting any attention.
She struck the Ironsdes fairly amidships
exploding torpedo, containing sixty
pounds of rifle powder, at the moment OF
contact.
The rebel steamer was undoubtedly sunk,
either by the force of collision or our shot.
Lieut. Glassett, her commander, jumped
overheard and swan to schooner. He
and the fireman Scott are now prisoners
on board the guard ship. Lieut.. Glasset
was formerly in our navy. He says that
the explosion of the torpedo drove the
steamer under until water ran in her
smoke pipe and put out her fires. The tor
pedo was suspended to the bows of the
rebel vessel, so as to strike the Ironsides
under the water.
TIE explosion was severely felt on the
lronsides, but no material damage was done
to her hull, engine or armament. One man
had his leg broken, and one of the bulk
heads of the vessel was knocked down,
which can be repaired here.
The Ironsides was prepared for action by
Captain Rowan Immediately, and is as eff
fieient for offensive operations as ever
She is now regarded here as torpedo proof.
She opened fire with musketry on the rebel
vessel, and in few minutes opened fire
with two of her large guns. A musket fred
from tue rebel steamer dangerously wound
ed Acting Ensign Charles Howard, of the
Ironsides, who was officer Of the deck at
the times. The bottom Of the Ironsides
has been examined by divers, and found to
be wholly uninj lred.
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The rebel engineer Toombs, formerly of
our navy, and the pilot of the rebel steam
or, are supposed to have been drowned.
On Tuesday night it was supposed the
rebels meditated second attack on the
Ironsides A boat eff some kind, believed
to have been small steamer, approached
on our picket line, but was discovered and
driven off after some firing.
The rebels greatly dread the Ironsides,
and it is said that the Charleston people
have offered reward of sixty thousand dol
lars in gold for her destruction.
Gen. Gilmore and Admiral Dahlgren
have both paid visit to Port Royal
Whilst there Gen. Gilmore visited the flag
ship with band, and serenadsd the Adml-
rail- This incident shows how little truth
there is in tie story of i'll feeling between
these two distinguished officers. They are
and always have been, in hourly intercourse
by signals.
There has been the usual firing during
the past week, principally by the rebel bat
teries. General Gilmore occasionally re
plies to the James Island batteries, o.
throws a few shells into Fort Sumter.
The signs are encouraging for an earl!
renewal of active operations.
| THE STATUE OF CALHOUN DESTROYED.
The Neac South says:
at will be noticed as most singular CO
incidence that one of the fifteen historl
shells recently thrown into Charleston cit
by Gilmore shivered the statue erecte
some years since in front of the Court Hous
Of the doomed city, in commemoration
the late John @. Calhoun"
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A Picture for American Citi
Zens to Look UpOn.

Shoulder-Staps for Negroes! Hand
cuffs for White Men! These are the mot
toes-this is the policy of the Abolition
party.
This was verified yesterday, says the Al
bany Argus of the 10th inst, by the pain
full exhibition on the ferry boat of four
white conscripts from Fulton county, hand
cuffed in pairs, accompanied by negro in
uniform. The negro was free and jubilant !;
the manacled white men were feeble and
cowed The spectators were silent but not
Indifferent.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-17

A MurINY IN WAsHINcroN.-Republican
papers speak of regiments Of the Army of
the Potomac that are going home to recruit
The fact is, they are wanted here. Yester-
day evening, while the Second District Regi-
msnt was on its march to Virginia, nearly
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claimed hitherto that the Ironsides was In
vulnerable, not only to shot and shell, out
to torpedoes or anything the rebels could
send against it,-but the claim, 1t IS now
seen, will not stand.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-17

If Gen. Meade had the requisite strength
in numbers the season is not too late for a
grand fall campaigning Correspondence.
But how can General Meade have "the
requisite strength in numbers" until the
northern elections are over? Both gener-
ais and soldiers are needed to fight the Re-
publican battles in the Northern States.
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For Congress.

Col. Wills DEHAss, of Marshall County, is the
Constitutional Union candidate for Congress in the
First District.
COL DEHAss was one of the first in Virginia, to take
stand in defence of the Union, the Constitution and
the Laws He has given more than two years active
service toward putting down the rebellion and restor
ing the Union of the States.S
Col. DEHAss is for the UNION through veal or woe.
lie is for preserving the Constitution it from
the hands of the fathers of the Republic He believes
that the radical spirit which overrides the land,
uncs checked, will lead to the greatest of National
evils Believing thus, he will if elected do his utmost
to restore the Union it He is emphatically, for
the Union and the Constitution against Dis-union,
Rebellion, and Fanaticism.
All who desire the preservation of the Constitution,
the perpetuty of the Union, and permanent Peace,
will vote for Col. DeHass.
Col. DeHass would not permit his name TO be used
before the Moundsvile Convention, knowing he could
not endorse the agraran and anatcal doctrines which
control the radical faction of this District
FRIENDS OF THE UNION.
octOf
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-17
The Charleston Fight.

There begius to be, nay, there Is, not a
little dissatisfaction with the condition OF
things off Charleston, which is not likely
to be lessened by the last news thence
The administration persistently assures the
public, and semi officially, too, that Admi-
raj Dahlgren and General Gilmore are on
the best of terms, but writers off Charles
ton sharply attack the Admiral Thus, a
correspondent of the Times saws:
'If it is intended to give the rebels blow
in this vicinity, something must be done
Immediately. What is wanted is a naval
commander, and the sooner the Government
sends to Charleston harbor man fitted for
the post, the better it will be for the coun-
try"
By the way,-the official report Of the
rebel torpedo attack on the Ironsides, pre-
pared for the Press, turns out, as official
reports of things often do, fiction. 1t
was said that the Ironsides sustained no
damage see how different is the story
told by the newspaper correspondents:
Norris Island Correspondence of the Times.
The torpedo came in contact with the
frigate IronSides, exploding under her bow
and causing serious damage to the vessel
50 much so thst it is under consideration of
Admiral Dahlgren to send her North for
repairs.
Tribune Correspondence.
Last night, the rebels came down in small
boats aud exploded e torpedo under tle kell
of the Ironsides, causing such injury that 1t
is feared she will be obliged to go to New
York for \ pairs.
Herald Correspondents.
The internal machine exploded under the
bows of the frigate, causing severe injuries,
which temporarily disable, if they do not
wholly cripple her. 1t is reported here to-
day that she will have to go to New York
for repairs
Now this is highly important fact to the
scientific and engineering world, and it will
do no good to conceal it. 1t has been
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-17
Desirable
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

,JNHE residence Of Mrs. Samuel Neel, situated on
John street between 5th and 9th, containing
eleven rooms, with wash and bath rooms Gas and
water throughout the house tal in complete repair
dry sear under the entire building. The lot fronts
ninety feet on John street. running back 40 feet TO
wide alley Is elevated seven feet above the level of
John street. has dressed stone wall IN front, and is
s,rmounted with ornamental iron railing
Ward filed with shade trees: oke house, stable and
all necessary outbudings O. le premises.
Possession given In October.
The above presents unsurpassed inducements to any
seeking a residence, and Will be sold on moderate
terms.
Apply to Mrs, Neel on the premises augI4tf
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-03-19
THE COURT OF CLAIMS.

The bill amendatory of the act creating the Court
of Claims, by providing for the appointment of two
additional Judges and the fnality of its decisions,
with an appeal to the Supreme Court Of the United
States in all cases where the amount in controversy
exceeds three thousand dollars, also provides that
"the said Court of Claims shall hold one annual
session, commencing on The first M,nday an Octo-
Der IN each year, and continuing so long as may
be necessary for the prompt disposition of the bust
ness of the court" tits further provided that the
Supreme Court shall prescribe the regulations un-
der which appeals are to be brought before it and
as that Court has adjourned without having had
time to make any rules under this head for the
guidance of parties who might desire to take an
appeal from any decision of the Court Of Claims,
and the act requires moreover that such appeals
shall be taken within ninety days after the rendi-
ton of any judgment, it is obvious that the Court
could not now consistently proceed to the trial of
causes, any ons of which might involve an appeal
to the Supreme Court
1t is in this view, as we understand, that the
Court of Claims, at its session held yesterday, ad-
journed to the first Monday in May next being
the 4th day Of that month, when it will rcconvene
for the purpose of revising the rules of practice
preliminary to the opening of the Court at its regu
lar term as prescribed by law. These rules will
be duly promulged after they shall have been do.
termincd by the Judges.
We make this announcement for the information
of the profession as well as Of claimants who may
have business which they propose to bring before
the Court at the opening of its sessions on the first
Monday in October next
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-03-19

turblpg for time the social arrangements Of every
community whose coil is made tho theatre Of
conflict.
And since anti-slavery organs like the New York
Tribune have thus come to adopt the views con-
sstently entertained this topic by conservative
journalists, 1t becomes question with the latter
equally with the former whether the so-called
|" proclamation of freedom" can any longer be said
to present point of difference or Of controversy
between those who alike profess to uphold the Co.
vernment In the present crisis In fact, the pro-
clamation" has not been found to be any thing
more than dead letter, and as such it has been
buried out Of sight by the actuaties of the vivid
struggle in which the country is engaged. If, in
the estimation Of those who were the original
friends OF the "new policy" the country derives
from 1t no aid in prosecuting the war; let not its OPP
ponents seek to endow it with an ina ginary vitality
merely for the sake Of embarrassing the Govern
ment war measure" which has proved SO in
operative and void needs only to be combatted on
the ground of the theoretical principles which it
impugns, for it creates issue outside of political
and constitutional polemics.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-03-19
MILITARY NEWS

The Washington correspondent of the New yorL Tt
bune under date of the l6;h instant, communc.t. The
folowing
Cen FREMONT had long interview with tho p-o.,
dent to-day lt Ia expected that command viii he -,
ranged Tor him this week, his friends having bean
that ne should be assigned to active sery;es
me delay IN fulfilling this promise is believed TO be sttr
War. ' a"o secretary oi
Gen; sGEI Is sill here awaiting the President. an
swe, 70 MS letter OF resignation He does not haunt he
no.e out Is hard at work studying military authortie.
aao framing plans OF organization and campaign Tha
rrsadent n strongly urged by hi, friends ia person
aea py letter TO give him command to he r.ns
ana aohty He has extended his leave of nbaenca t.,,
osy-a circumstance indicating disposition Ia oiva hi.
claims favorable consideration. The PROBABILITIES A. nrs
sent would seem to be that whatever NAV be dome In
matter Gen. SRel will not return to the Armv of h D.
tomac. Ay VI the TO
The assignment OF Major General srAHr. 10 the SOM
mand OF the cavalry in front Of renders Il
proosols than appeared to be few DAYS AGO that Cen
Sgels Old corps will be given Major General Scsrez
who Is now sick in Philadelphia"
Another letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer dated the
18th instant, says:
Gen. BURNSIDE, having been assigned to his new de-
psttment, VIII ut cnce assume command Gen. PARKE
accompanies him
Zen CADwALADER has been assigned to the command
of me Second Corps, Army Of the Potomac"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-03-19

wearing an abolition livery men are 10 be Unfortunately
stigmaEed cop erheads, bopelessly divided,
and our country irretrieyably lost.
Congress has armed the Government with all the pow.
that its exigences required The Administration 10
clothed with extraordinary financial and military authority.
The Federal Government is its banker and its
armies are To DO levied independent of State In
the ht year Of tho war young rushed voluntar-
y to the field and banks voluntarily supplied tbs
Government with ways and means. Marx the change, and
read NOT the lesson teaches caressly Onerous laws
only be carried ioto effect with the consent Of the gov
erned Since the Congress chosen by which the
scrpton law enacted there has been political
luton in four of the largest States in tho Union There
for such reaction Let those who respon-
ble for the couDtrys welfare seek and profit by them.
The compulsory laws of the last Congress if benef
cay executed have the Of the popular
will The pubic sentiment must approve them. This APP
prosa be obtained by prescription and denuncia
ton. Half million Of men will not again go TO their
remain at bome bowling This, by the way 10 pecul-
arty of abolition anatcism The mem do their
sggravae the horrors of the war; take pre-
cOus not to expose their They
found, not with the
Graphing vgor and rough frown Of war.
but 10 the lecture rooms upon rostrums and editorial
chairs, bhbbng about negro regiments that only have
ideal existence and hurting anahemas at those who fight
for the Union Take. for example, clergyman who per-
petrates annual anniversary GRAFTON in honor of the
Jerry Rescuers urging the farmers of Onondsga to de-
vote their soma to the while his engaged
Our Government and Union, if dependent upon party
will surely perish. No such organization Is strong enough
to save either And rulers and peoples should lose
time n accepting and realizing this truth what
party prevails how elections result if the Stars and
Stripes are nailed to the mast head Loyalty to the
Union, fidelity to its Government the only tests worth
preserving And when in good faith all true rise to
this measure Of duy-brushng out OF their way the net
work Of party forgetting that they were, under other cir
cumstances. Anii.slavery' men, Americans Wbigs
Republicans or Democrats, and remembering only that
they brothers banded together to uphold GOvenu ent
and Union richly worth all the sacrifices of blood and trea
their preservation may cos-then, and only then,
shall be assured that the Republic will live t, confer
again it's blessings upon people whose waywardness pro-
voked Christening rather than destruction"