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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

THE Yallnndighams. Coxes, Seymours,
and many of the Democratic papers are
fond of telling US that the north is to
blame for the rebellion. Tho south, in
deed, according to their own representa-
tons, was little passionate, but no
more so than was to bo expected under
the prOvocations we gave her. The
Richmond Wing gives an explanation of
the war. which is about us reasonable
it says:
1--WE have created many errors in our
treatment of the Yankees. Not the least
has been in regarding them as some
thing better than they really are. They
are by nature menial, and fitted only for
meniaI duties, They are in open and fla
grant insurrectiOn against their natural
lords and masters, the gentlemen of the
south. In the exercise of their assumed
privileges, they deport themselves with
all the extravagant airs, the insolence,
the cruelty, the cowardice and love of
rapine which has ever characterized the
revolt of slaves. The former leniency of
their masters only served to aggregate the
ferOcity of their natures. When they are
again reduced to subjugation and taught
to know their place, we must take care
to put snch trammels about them
that they will never have an opportunity
to play these tricks again"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

short of u complete uDrOOting of slavery,
IL would not become us to dictate any de.
ta'Is, but there are broad principles of hu.
nanity which must guide you. If COM
plete emancipation in some States be de-
terred, though only to predetermined day,
still, in the interval, human beings should
not be counted chattles. Women must
have rights OF chastity and of maternity,
men the rights of husbands, masters the
liberty OF manumissiOn. Justice demands
Tor the black, no less than for the white,
the protection of lnw-that his voice be
heard in your courts. Nor must any such
abominntion be tolerated as slave breeding
States and slave market-if you are to
earn the high reward of all your sacrifices,
in the approval of the universal brother
hood and of the Divine Father It is for
your free country to decide, whether any.
thing but immediate and total enancipa-
ton Gun secure the most indispensable
rights of humanity, against the inveterate
wickedness of local laws and local execu-
tives.
We implore you, for your own honor and
welfare, not to faint in your Proyidential
mission. While your enthusiasm is aflame.
and the tide of events runs high, let the
work be finished etfectuaIly. Leave no
root of bitterness to spring up and work
fresh misery to your children. 1t is a
mighty tasS, indeed, to re-organize the in
dustry, not only of four millions of the
colored race, but of five millions of whites.
Nevertheless, the vast progress you have
made in the short space of twenty mouths,
fills us with hope that every stain on your
freedom will shortly be removed, and that
the erasure of that foul blot upon civIliza-
ton and Christianily-chattel- slavery
during your presidency, will cause the
name of Abraham Lincoln to be honored
aud revered by pOsterity. We are certain
that such glorious consummation will
cement Great Britain to the United States
in close and enduring regards. Our inter-
ests, moreover, are identified with yours.
We are truly one people, though locally
separate. And If you have any iil-wishers
here, be assured they are chiefly these who
oppose liberty at home and that they will
be PowerleSs to stir up quarreIs between
US, from the very day in which your couu-
try becomes, uudeniably and without ex-
ception, the HoMH OF THs FREE.
Accept our high admiration of your
tirmness in upholding the proclamation Of
freedom.
A correspondent at Manchester, commu-
nicating copy of these documents to the
American people, says: 1--WE feel here that
this is the great struggle of modern times,
aud that upon the issue of the war rests
the fate of many peoples. do not think
the American people, in the North even, are
sufficiently impressed with the vast issues of
the war; they seem to US comparatively in
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

"THE men who stand highest in this
contest would fall the first sacrifice to
the vengance of the enemy in case we
should be unsuccessful. You may rest
assured, then, for that reason, If for no
other, that whatever capacity they possess
will be devoted to securing the indepen-
dence of the country."- JeG: Davis's
speech at JackOm.
The rebel chief begins to feel the tight
ening of the halter around, his august
throat The secret is out He fights on
because he has made his last desperate
throw. His treason failing of its object,
he dies if caught. Ifhe escapes, his fate
is to live to be scorned and pointed at, as
Arnold was, by:his sympathising friends,
the English.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

S9-SPEcIAL NOTICES Double the above rates
. So early Advertising reasonable terms accor.
ding to tho space occupied and tho number OF changes
ers to bO paid for in Advance o
business Cards not exceeding five lines $40 per year
or 20 for SIX months, but for a shorter period nothing
will 10 counted less than a square, 70
The privilege Of Annual Advertising Is limitoa to
the Advertisers own Immediate business: and ali
advertisements for the benefit of other prsODE HG
well na all legal advertisements and advertisements
ofAuctton sales and real estate SOut by them muSI
be paid for Mt the usual rates.
. AS- Advertisements not accompanied with writtOA
directions will DO inserted until forbid and charged
accordingly.
Notices for Political Meetings to bo charged in all
cases at full rates.
Marriages, Notices of Funerals, and announcements
OF sermons, SO cents each. nOuyll-'59
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
tEztrnct from letter on tho Baltic Field ,


This battle (AntIetann) has been the most sOnuui
nary Of the war, and the only one fought with visible
design and upon military principles. The arrange
ment of our eOrps-the overlooking position of the
commanding General-the sending into action the
right and the left dvisions-the closing up OF the
centre, and Anal lsuccess-excitea bowldeting admi-
ration, and carries the mind to the great fields of
AuSteriitz and Wagran, fonght by Napoleon. OfalI
TINS have spoken. The heart history OF such con-
hic purchased by the life and blood Of twenty thou-
SAND men, must be found in the hospitals War has
Ito glories-Suti 1t has its ten thousand demons in
these human tortures that make tho e.balls acme
the heart bleed-tho lips palsy, and tho brain reel
the sight Ia at first positively unendurNblc. Tho
lifeblood of is still trckIing away in silent
calmneSs-~hile the disssYered limbs and maniac
Drain OF others give rise to sounds God grant may
not again witness.
But ys mothers who here sock a aon-or wives
hasband-0r sisters a brother-or SONS u father
Kno" and be consolcd that even here the hand of
mercy is watcfuI, and better is bestowed upon
your loved ones than might at first seem possible
1t was in tho hoSpital where rested the gallant Hook
or, that L learned tho history of those mythical
words 80 often SeOn and little understood, g. T.
lS6O-X" Anything alleviating the sufferings and
saving the lives -four soldiers, is national bess.
ing. witnessed some astonishing results from this
article.
1t we'll known the effect of burnt guupowter and
excitement is thirst which added to the loss of blood
In the wounded, atcs the necessity Of reyi.ing
Stimulnnt. In this particular hospital, the phys-
clans werO allowing their patients to drink Planta
tton Bitters, otherwise called s. T-IS6O-X and al.
Though the wounded most numerous hure-this
division having opened the fight at in the morning
the men were mostly composed, aud there was very
little fainting. Tho article acts upon the stomach
aud nerves in most incomprchensible manner, SUI
peror to brandy, and without subscu stu refyng
reaction 1t originated in tho West Iudiea composed
of the celebrated Calisaya Bark, Roots, herbs, &c.
all preserved in st. Croix Rum-tho 5. T.-lseo-x
being secret ingredient, not yet revealed 10 the
public. 1t :s principally recommended for want Of
appetite disordersd liver intermittent fevers son-
aclc difficulties, &c. Understand it was somewhat
own in the Southern States previous to the war
and it appears an agent OF Jefferson Davis recently
applied to the proprletors for the privilege to make
it for hospital purposes during the war, to which
they madO the following reply:
~ NEw YoRK, Jan 10th, 1862.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21


ADMIRAL FARRAouT and n column from
Gen. Banks command are moving IN
the Mississippi, from Baton Rouge, with
a view to attack Port Hudson, and uIti-
mately, to menace Vicksburg. The for
mer point is admirably calculated to re-
sist assault, and its reduction will be
matter of no inconsiderablc labor. The
batteries arc formidable aud situated on
bluffs which cannot be reached with tho
guns of the feet. The channel is OBJ
structed so that it will be impossible,
without removing the barriers, to run
past the batteries. Hence the necessity
for combined land and naval movement
The troops of Gen. Banks command
are mostly fresh lcvies They have not
yet been in any engagement. They are
brave, however, and have soldiers in
centive to do their duty. Still, too much
must not be expected from them. The
enemy have every thing at stake and will
doubtless hold Port Hudson as long as
they can, and the fight will be severe.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
We remain,
VU TUIIINIUl
Very respectfully yours,


These gentlemen give the history OF certain ingre-
dients oftheir article for ever two hundred years-
showing that through all changes of the medical
profession and its practitioners, strength, compo.
sure and checrfuness have been derived from these
sources DIR. Woods in the Washington Hospitals in
formed me that one patient was fast sinking und
crazy, and had not slept hour for two weeks, ur
the Plantation Bitters came to his knowledge when
one days trial gave him nights rest, and he was
now fast recovering. 1 surprised our Govern
ment has not equaled Jefferson Davis in energy, and
adopted this invaluable article in all our hospitals
the weak soldiers cling to it like brother. AS
lay member can bear witness it is "good to take"
and affords more energy and life than anything 1
ever tried. Success to tho Plantation Bitters.
But have disressed In my next shall speak of
gathering in the wounded, burying the dead, &c.
doc2O-eodlm NICODEMUs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

THERE is a democratic reaction at
Washington against vallandigham and
his speech. 1t is thought that he has
gone too far to be safely followed
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
agent Of etc.:

DElR STR-In reply to your communication, offer.
ing us Fifty thousand dollars for tic recipe aud
right to make the Plantation Btters for your hOsp
ia! purposes during the war" beg - say, your
price is a beral one, considerng it would cost US
nothing to comply, and that otherwise derive
no revenue from the Southern States but, SIR our
duties 10 our Government and ideas Of consisten
cy would not allow us to entertain it, although it
guided followers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
The wOrkingmen OF Manchester.


The voice of the working men of Man
chester, the centre of the English cotton
manufacturing district, upon the American
question, is full of significance, as of car
nest sympathy with the best thought and
action on our side. While the lords Of the
loom, who have made more money by the
rise in cotton and cotton goods than they
could possibly have gained from continu-
Gus supply of cheap cotton, and the ars-
tocrncy of the land, who have felt the
American war only in new strength to
their prejudices, and in new guarantee to
their selfish power, give their hearts and
their hands to the rebellion and to slavery,
aud gloat over the threatened ruin of
America the real sufferers by our war,
the -spinners of Manchester, and
those in trade and mechanics who share
their fortunes, speak out boldly and intel
gently for the Right, comprehend US as en-
gagged in a struggle for the highest civili-
zation, and proffer US words of hearty
encouragement. We give here, in full,
their latest and best utterances of good
feeliug-the resolutions aud address to
President Lincoln of large public meet
ing, several thousands in number, at Man
chester, on the last evening of the last year:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

having ut RIchmOML-A Picture Tor
tho Admirers OF the Southern Style
to Gaze Upon.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
JOHN II. LAKIN,

tsuecOasor to Wheeler 4 LallIn.l
MILL RECEIVE AND HAVE OPENED FOR
Inspection on Thursday, March 29th, a new
Ahu Well selected assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings! |!
AI5@ mplcteassortment of GENTLEAIEN'sF FUR
NlSllING GOODS.
The patrons of the old firm, and the public in gsn-
are respectfully invited to call and examine my
STOCK before making their purchases intend sell
s AZ small profits to cash and prompt purchRsers
5 5.aiHiui for the patronage bestowed upon the old
urn solicit continuance OF the same for the new
establishment. JOHN T. LAKIN, Merchant Tailor,
No. 102 Main st., Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
From the Richmond Examiner, Jan. 0.

|
In the haoitable globe there is no place
SO delightful as the capital of the Southern
Contedcrncy. For permanent residence,
1t will compare with the cities of Arabian
romance. Haroun Alrnschid would 60 mad
With JOY if lie could become citizen of
klchmOnd. six months residence in one
OF our hotels or boarding houses, would
afford ScheherazSde material for a story
that would keep the Sultan awake for the
remainder of his natural life, even suppos.
slug that life to be prolonged beyond the
brlefdays of Methusaleh, or more extended
In years than the gods of Hiudostan. There
are people of rude tastes who talk elooueut-
II of the great capitals of Europe. There
are men who love to live even in Paris
Human nature is very strange. But per-
sons of refinement and of culture, the world
over, could they only be apprised of its in
comparable attractions, would hy with the
spood of the raVenous eagles to Richmond,
as the most desirable residence perhaps in
the whole universe.
We speak calmly, for we desire to excite
no anticipation that can not be superabund-
antly realized. Consider the innumerable
delectations Of this metropolis Il is the
seat of the Confederate Government. So
careful has the President been in the selcc
tioH of his associates, that there is not
member OF his Cabinet who is not profound
~ VeIsed in the sciences and in ancient
languages, while many of them speak Cop
tic familiarly. The lowest messenger in
the most obscure department has history
at this fingers ends, aud the philosophy of
abstraction in the palm of his hand
A purity of life, dignity of manner, an
elegance in conversation, depth ofthought
and urbnnity of disposition, mark each and
every member of the Administration, and
all of their subordinntes, to a degree which
has never been approached in the annals
OF political society, and which renders an
acquaintance with them a happiness almost
unspeakable. Free and cordial association
with natures so lofty and so endowed can
not fail to ennoble all who come in contact
with them. 1t is enough to move one to
tears to think of the unapproachable su-
premacy of the morals and manners OF Rich
mend in tho great future which awaits us.
But it is not in high official circles only
that the delights of Richmond life aud So
ciety are to be found. The effete, vapid
and conceited race of F. F.'s has been
submerged under an inundation of fresh
adventurous spirits from all parts of the
ConfederNsy aud elsewhere. The fantas-
tical days OF the Wickhams, Candles, Ran.
dolphs, ,Leighs and Wirts has passed away
forever. WerejOice in new era and mis-.
cellaneous population, troubled with none
OF the ridiculous airs of the so.called gen.
trV
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
9ailggntrlllgrnter
TERMS OF ADvERT1s1NG.

TWELVE SOLID LINES NoNPAREII, (oE oXE INUH, or
LESS, MAKE a SQUARE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
Saddles, Harness, Trunks SC
WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL.

WIIUIEoALh q hhIAII.
:. SHEPPARD No.l31 Main Street, corner
- Union, will continue to keep on hand alargeAnd
complete assortment of all artclssn his line, consist
ing OF l"les' and Gentlemen's Saddles Pine Coarse
aAtss Trunks, Vallces, Carpet Bags, SAtchels, Col
lars, HHH!eS, Whips, &c.
~orid respectfully call attention to my stock and
trust by strict attention and promptness to merit
eo1Inuance Of tho public patronage
All Rinds of repairing done, and in pro
per tnrnner. ]. B. SHEPPARD.
sep2O 80 131, Main Street
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
Tlo Olden times have passed away,
And glorious are the new.

AND glorious are the new.
Here is the sweet Baltimore plug, adorHiup
the corners OF our principal thoroughfares
Here are the useful and industrious erupia,
of the Departments at Washington.
The new man, the garroter is here,
though we see him not, save in the prints
of his fingers on the throats of uuarmed
citizens. In the Palatinl stores on Main
street, once inhabited by Yankees devoted
to the Union, we fud browuy Italians ven.
ding apples at half dollar piece, and
nondcscript SOutherners selling minute
plugs of wretched tobacco Mt 25 cents
Stout Marylanders occupy rooms on the
cross streets, aud there throw away block
ade boots and shoes with reckless liberal
ity. Able bOiied refugees from God knows
where, swarm in our cellars and abandon
themselves with noble self-abnegation to
the traffic in putrid oysters mixed with
mean whisky.
Substitute agents follow the uuremuner.
atiye vocation in nameless places extor-
TONERS roll in the wealth accumulated from
everything that the earth produces or the
hand of man can fashion; bnwds arrayed
in the silks of Tyre and Sidon, and the
jewels of Samarcand illumiue and perfume
our sidewalks; gamblers erect their sumpt-
uous towers on every hand, whilst, as it to
crown this splendid concentration of social
ornaments, the verminous deserter parades
his rags in ostentatious defiance alike OF
civil and military authority.
The variety of our people is not heir
only charm. We are told that the worn out
race which once inhabited this city were
distinguished for their gentle MANNERS
No such effeminacy characterizes the lusty
and Guterprising population of this new
era. The spirit Of fresdomis broadly mani.
fest in them. 1t lis beautifully exemplified
in the Italian fruiterer, who with difficulty
refrains from kicking you out of doors i
you refuse to pay him adollaran ounce fol
his peanuts. The small tailor, suddenly
becomes rich,i speechless with indignation
if you dare ask him to unbend his dignity
in the contemplate operation of mendine
your clothes.
The cobbler, once too happy to half. sole
your shoes, scowls at you f1rious!y if YOU
approach him on any such mission, now
that leather is worth its weight in gold
The saddler, the gas filter, the grocer, tn,
tallow- chandler, the merchants 10 coal auC
wood-in fact, all who havo aught to sell
indulge the insolence of pecuniary indie
pendence to degree which makes inter.
course with them infinitely sexhiliarating
The entire absence OF obsequiousuess OF
the part of our modern shopkeepers is on,
of the most encouraging features of the new
times in this Confederation.
An exceedingly low estimate of the fas
cinations of the life in Richmond would b,
formed, if the account should not iuclud,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

pASKETs-Wc have just received a large assort-
ID ment Of fine Baskets, Basket Work Stands, Chill.
drens Chairs and Nursery Baskets
D. NICOLL BRO,
nov29 100 Main street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21

NOR WATCH MAKERs-Watch elnss-
e es, Hands, Mainsprings, Case Springs Brushes,
Screws Cylinders, Verges, Silver Plyers Watch OIL
Screw Drivers, Pin Tongs, Joints, Catches Silk and
Ribbon Guards Steel Chains, Keys &C., by gross or
dozen, for sale by
oct22 j. 7. SCOTT 4 70
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
saVings Bank of WheeIing,

NONGRESS WATER, ARTESIAN
I Well Water, Citrate of 3Iagnesia, always fresh
at tho Odd RellowE' Hall Drug Store.
OIlOO Z. BOOKING. Agent.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-18
TIE WE.

HOn Charleston we learn that tie enemy has re-
newed the assault upon Fort Sumter with Increased vi.
Ol're', evidently with view of making last despsu e
tflrt reduce that powerful work The FOrs had
tanned no material damage Our men, tOh at Sumter
and Morris Llsnj, are making gallant defence, and
Ws have still hopes that the enemy viii be 6rally re-
pulsed
A telegram from fredericksburg informs that the
my commenced demonstration in ltont Sat
aFday, and firing took place. with no loss on Our
side. The eannOnade was resumed yesterday morning
bat the result has not tansPrsi Il understood tia
A-rye's Heights are occupied by chr troops.
Passengers By the Central train last evening brought
the usual report "al quiet" Il srPears that General
Meade 10 eads acting only the defensive for the pre-
seuL as We hear Of no Indications Of forward move
nsRt, e1ecp. the demonstration near fredericksburg,
which Is doubtless isint In the meantime Gen. Lees
amy Is being 9lily increased nun b.rs md strength
Oy the arrival o. eOnvalesoen from, tn hcsp.tsls as
well as dose who returning undes the late general
repreve Of President Davis, which s Violently have
- effect Of returning 70 the Army ..ousauls who
would otherwise have remained away.
IL reported yesterday that 6riog heard in the
direction OF Williamsburg in the morn. e bat We could
lsarn no'hing about it, We hSar ,ha. The emery was
As. seek nAssirg considerable body o. e-,...y at
Williamsburg With Tie probable intention VI making
rail through New Ken: and Charles City
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-18

Formerly, considerable amount OF the wheat brought
down the Canal came from Lynehburg, points west
Of tha; place. Las. year there only few bushels
in lS596) the quantity was S5S G67 bushels in 1850
6l, IS, 80 bushels, and in 1861 CT, l47 bashel'
The receipts by Canal, during the month o! July lAs
embrace the following articles:
Tobacco, 227 bids, 254 boxes mauufd, do, 9Ss bbe
aour 672 bush. corn so bush. oats, ol5 tons pig ron
,6S9 tons coal 100 bales hay, 4O4 cords wood, 7Sl
4 bacon, 704 los. bates, S2t bush. meal, 500 lbs
larJ, etc. No whea. received.
In Raleigh, " C., 6l, old issue, quoted az $50;
do, do, new s5ue, at l4O; dO do, So at 1850; Con-
Tolerate bonds 1924 Hos. The deand for all kinds Of
North Carolina bonds rerresented TO be very great"
The DInyille Appeal quotes bacon ct 5Oal rs; sp.
pie brandy %; peach, DO, 25; butter so; corn iOa
u; corn neal Hans a1us 4Oa45 tobacco, leaf from
40 to 200; manufactured per ID q, from roc to IS.