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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-19
PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, October II.
The Senate was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Ball.
The Senate concurred in the House reso-
luton requiring the Auditor, peremptorily
to furnish certain information heretofore
required.
The House resolutions in relation to the
oyerdrawn salaries of certain officers were
referred.
The Senate insisted upon its amendments
to the House Bill fixing the compensation
of certain officers and clerks, and asked a
committee of conference.
The House Bill altering the rules and
terms of the Circuit Court in the first dis
trict was passed. Also the bill to incorpo-
rate the Marion and Monongahela naviga
ton company.
Mr.. Carskadden introduced bill in re
gard to oatbs which was read first time.
The Senate Bill in relation to juries was
ordered to its engrossment.
Adjourned.
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From the washington Republican, Oct. is.


The most adroit maneuvering has been
going on between Meade and Lee for several
DAYS to see which would outaank the other.
Lee has made desperate venture, evident
ly expecting to draw Meade into trap. 1t
is only necessary to say, without going into
details, that he has totally failed. We have
heard much from those who have come
from the front about the failing back" oil
the Army of the Potomac. The whole
story is told when we state that General
Meade has been seeking field; and, if we
are not very much mistaken, it is one IN
which Lee will discover that he has certain
ly made mistake, and that Meade has out
generated him. We are satisfied thai
Meade has halted and attacked Lees ad
vance, and that sharp fighting is going OF
at the moment we are writing A genera
engagement is expected as the grand ano
awful result of the operations of the pas
few days. Lee has river behind him.
The gallant boys of the Army of Potomac
were anxious yesterday to be led against
the enemy. They have been gratitied to
day, and the hearts of all the loyal people
in the land are beating high that complete
success may crown their efforts.
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Qua attention has been called to the tact
that we have neglected to say that the
members Of the Senate were not obnoxious
to the charge of having received extra
mileage for their vacation trip home. We
now make this correction, not because we
regard it Of high Importance, but because
some of the members of the Senate may 80
regard it. To this whole matter there has
been a@great cry, and but little WOOL A
majority of the Legislature believed thar
they were entitled to mileage, as indicated,
and SO voted. Thus believing, they had a
perfect right to so vote. If the act is uncon-
s.itutional, it is not the first unconstitu-
tional act that was ever passed under be-
lief that it was Constitutional. If it is un-
constitutional, as we ourselves believe, it is
a fit subject for the decision of the courts,
and if so pronounced, we have not the
slightest doubt but the money will be free
" refunded. If the Legislature never COM
mits q greater blunder than this, they will
be more fortunate than most Legislatures.
The habit of charging corruption upon
every one that does not, in all his actions,
entirely square with our notions of right
and duty, is serious and objectionable
one. Show us a man who is into the public
crib up to his elbows, and, in many cases,
we will show you man ever ready to
smell corruptions in others.
Old Richmond furnished US many un-
wholesome precedents, and not the least
vicious, certainly not less vicious than the
mileage precedent,) was the almost SUI
preme dictation of the Richmond Enquirer.
Who does not know that the editors of the
Enquirer for long time absolutely ruled
Virginia? Who does not believe that that
precedent is attempted to be followed in
this West Virginia.
There is another Old Richmond prece-
dent being followed here, which is costing
the people thousands of dollars. annually,
which we may refer to some Of these days.
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zed it in the marvellous developments OF
material wealth and comfort at home, ana
in the respect accorded US abroad. IL ie''
both States and people unembarrassed IN
the esercise of those Offices, pursuits ana
functions, which were not of a distinc'Iveiy
national character, while it gave them IN
their aggregate capacity such vehicle Tor
the expression of their will and strength, as
made the American Nation both hope and
terror to the world, a hope to the people,
a terror to arbitrary and despotlcal doV-
ernments. .,t-j~.
JEFFERSON DAVIS in the Senate OF the
United States, in farewell speech, proceed
ing the gigantic conspiracy Of which he be-
came the recognized head, said that the
Constitution was dead, and that it should
be put away as relic Of better times.
Now days, certain strangely perverted
people indulge in similar utterances, or with
more reprehensible spirit, scott at the obi
cations of this great charter.
These ideas are false and fatal The glo
rious instrument is not dead, it is no relic
When it is dead, the spirit Of liberty goes
down into the same coffin. That Consti
tuition is the rallying point of the nation
There is no Union without it. 1t is itsel
the Union. 1t is the sign and symbol o
the Union. 1t is indeed the very soul
the Union. Live up to it, hold fast to it, lei
its wisdom instl itself into the people. LIE
| its letter and spirit tinge and color thei
political thoughts, words and deeds. Pic
ture to yourselves the tribulations which
caused it, the genius and goodness which
framed it, the greatness which has grown
ont of it, the terrible Affections which it
attempted violations have produced and th'
vast future interests which are wrapped VI
in it.
People of West Virginia, cling througl
good and evil report fast and firm to TIT
Constitution of the United States. 1t il
YOUR political salvation.
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From the New York World.
The Military Situation. =

The military news from all quarters is
painfully interesting on account OF the
doubt and mystery which hang over the
two great armies OF the republic. All we
know of General Rosecran's position Is that
he is far advanced into the enemy's country
with victorious enemy in front, and his
fanks and rear open TO attack. At last
accounts Bragg had cut off communication
between Rosecran's and BuInside's forces,
and was evidently up to some mischief
General Rosecrans cannot wish to fight, yet
it is clear he must soon do so, or else give
up Chattanooga.
The luli still continues at Charleston
Active operations are promised; but as
only three monitors at last accounts were
fit to do any lighting, we doubt if any Sc
r:ous attack will be made upon the de
lenses of the harbor for some time to cone.
But the most interesting field just now
is Virginia The administration has not
allowed the country to know the precise
condition of affairs, but it is clear that Gen.
Meade has been forced back by Lees army
to Manassas, and We may next hear of 1t
around the defences at Washington. Our
cavalry was roughly handled in all the first
engagements, but yesterday We lear OF an
action in which portion of our infantry
achieved some success. The startling fea
tu:e of the reported victory is, however,
that it was achieved at point only twenty
six miles from Alexandria, and that tue
enemy subsequently appeared at Chantilly.
1t is painfully hnmiliating to all loyal
that in the third year OF the war
the rebels can still compel our army to fight
battles within few miles of the capital
No wonder that gold is going up and the
popular confidence going down
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A n ORDINANCE to prevent lettering on the Stone

ORDINANCE to prevent lettering on the Stone
"A Bridge, and Suspension foot Bridge. 90
II shan not be lawful for any person to loter upon
the side walks or to set upon the parapet wall OF the
Main street Bridge across Wheeling Creek or to loter
on the Suspension foot Bridge SO as to oosruc tne nee
massage along said hide walks in any manner to an
nov persons crossing said Bridges; and every person
who shall offend against the provisions OF thus sscnon
shall forfeit and pay the city fine OF not less tnan
Maid pon the rendition of the Judgement such per
SON may at the discretion Of the Magistrate, renders
ing the judgement, be sentenced to labor, without
compensation at any Of the public works or improve
until said fine and costs of prosecution shall have been
fully paid, or for any period not exceeding thirty
days.
Published by order of Council. $500
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The Rebels between Chatta-
nOOga and Knoxville.
dispatch TO the Chicago Tribune
KNOXVILLE Tenn, Oct. II.


Military matters bid fair to become inter
esting Bragg's advance is reported cross
ing the Kawarsa (Hiawassee p in consid-
cradle force. Our cavalry have fallen back
from Calhoun to the Sweet Water, and the
rebels entered Athens this morning on the
east. Something decisive is expected
Our advance skirmished yesterday with
Jones, near the Yazoo. The rebels fell
back from Blue Springs to Carter, on the
Watamingo river, where they are entrench-
ed. The situation We cannot sive, but it is
confidently believed that the rebels will
not again be permitted to escape them
Their original number, five thousand, has
been increased 6y reinforcements to about
eight thous md.
Athens is point on the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad, between Knoxville ane
Chattanooga.
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cially in criminal cases, and the base at
tempt to mannfacture political capital out
Of them, should be severely condemned BY
90 honest and law-abiding public, and the
bastard who may be guilty oft should De
held, as be is, . dirty demagosue and 40
enemy to the peace and the welfare oil So
ciety.
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DIED.
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.
Col DEHAss is for the UNION through veal or woe.
He is for preserving the Constitution it from
the hands of the fathers of the Republic. He believes
that the radical spirit which overrdes the land,
unes 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 a permanent Peace,
will vote for Col. DeHass.
Col DeHass would not permit his name to be used
before the Moundsville Convention, knowing he could
not endorse the agraran and anatcal doctrines which
control the radical faction of this District.
FRIENDS OF THE UNION.
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Itisannounced that sleeping pew have
been invented for churches after the manner
of sleeping cars for railroad. In some
churches they might not be much out of
place. Journal.
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Intermeddling.
The city of Wheeling contains a few sp

The city OF W heelng contains few spec
linens of class of busy bodies, who deserve
Boa q far less gentle ,appellarion, who make q
point Of calling upon those who take the
i RfGrsrER, or advertise in it, and whom they
hope to find disposed to submit to such i'm
zee psrtipence, in order to intimate, and some
times even to urge their displeasure at the
patronage thus afforded to it. The opposi-
,etion of these men is Of the most partisan
character, and is owing to our steady adhe-
(, renee to the principles of WASHINGTON and
aud his glorious compeers-of WEBSTER and
ssdJAoxsoN, and those who with them, endeav-
so'ored TO keep those principles inviolate -
,ssWs dSg these Intermediates to point out
anything in the course and conduct of the
niREGIsTER which is not in strict conformity
s7swith the views and sentiments of the foun-
ID tders; Of the Republic, and Of those noblest
:. OF, their descendants, who have sought, by
- the generous and manly devotion of their
Lives to the cause Of their country to uphold
the great institutions established by them,
and of which only too many are now show
ing themselves SO utterly unworthy. This
10 our glory; and it ought to be- the shame
of those to whom we refer. l OH
Taking this view, in its public relations,
of the conduct of those who NEEDLE so
meanly in other mems matters, wecan only
express our surprise that any persons should
be willing to allow of such intervention in
their private affairs, and above all, that they
should permit it to influence their own ac-
atom In respect to advertising, We should
Imagine that every man would consult his
own plain interest, and would feel it for his
interest not to insist upon addressing his
business notices to those only who agree
with him in politics. Thisview of the case
.one.would think, might address itself to the
mind Of every man who seeks custom for
his goods; but it must depend upon his in
dependent spirit and selfrespect whether
he will allow any intrusive Mrs. GRUMPY
to frighten him with vain terrors away
from either patronizing, or receiving patron
age from, political opponents.
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GEN. GILMORE has for some time past
been playing one of General McClellan's
trumps, at harleston-spades.
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FOR RENT,

a commodious Store Room, with dwelling attached,
IA on Market square for rent low. Enquire OF
HueH CRYxBLE, opposite the Market House.
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In sending Gen. Hooker to active duty the
President gave him hint to keep clear OF
Bourbon-County.
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FOR SALE.

BAyE lot Of chips and dry voed ON hand mit-
| able for kindiine fires or heating ovens, which
will dispose Of at si25 per load, delivered load
equal to about one-half cord Of wood.
Orders may be left at the counting room OF toe hheis
TER Office.
octl9:lw GEO. W. WdIIASn-nn.
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Desirable
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

rJNHE residence of Mrs Samuel Neel situated on
/ John street, between 9Th and 9Th, containing
eleven rooms, with wash and bath rooms. Gas and
water throughout the house (all in complete repair
dry cellar under the entire building The lot fronts
ninety feet John street. running back 12O feet to
wide alley Is elevated seven feet above the level OF
John street. has dressed stone wall i'll front, and is
surmounted with ornamental iron railing.
Yard filed with shade trees smoke house, stable and
all necessary outbuildings ne premises.
Possession given in October.
The above presents unsurpassed inducements to any
seeking residence, and will be sold on moderate
terms
Apply to Mrs, Nee on tho premises. augI4d
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MY stock Is entirely too large to tsmire all or eve.
WI half the items in my store. Call and exh@nlS
Tor yourself and am all those who favor me WI
a call Will not leave my store, after having examin
my SICK and sscertained my iprices, without puri
ing. Rensm5er the placs, No. lH Main stIes, mns
ing, w. Va. N. RHEINS1Hon'
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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-08-13


ADVANTAGES OF PRrNTINa.-Mr. b,
we'll known Metropolitan printer. once
told us that on one occasion an old wo-
man from the country came into bis
printing Office with an old bible in hor
hand. .. @.-
I want, said she, thst you should print
it over again. It's getting leetlc blur
red, sort Of. and my eyes isn't what they
was How much do you ak sa
Fifty cents. .-. .......-, ..
Can you have it done in half, an
hour? ! wish you would-want to get
home live good ways out in the coun-
try.
Certainly. ~ a7' '''-
Wher the old lady went out, he sent
around to the office of the American BIZ
Bile Society, and purchased copy for
fifty cents s7r- ea- -s't ~ s7
Lor sakes massy. exclaimed the old
woman when she came to look at it, how
good you have fixed it - its en- a most
as good as new. I never seed nothing
so curious as wat printing is!
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-08-13

Bio WoRDs AND SMALL IDEAs.-Big
words are great fasorites with people ofsmalf
ideas and weak conceptions. They are often
employed by men Of mind, when they wish
to use language that may best conceal their
thoughts. With few exceptions. however.
iliterate and half-educated persons use more
"big words than people of thorough educa-
ton ....-...
1t is a veay common but very egregious
mistake, to suppose that long words are moro
genteel than short ones-just as the sort Of
people imagine high colors and fashy figures
improve the styles of dress. They are the
kind of folks who don't begin, but always
commence" They don't live, but "reside'.
They don't 60 to bed; bu. misteriously "retir.'
They don't eat and drink, but "'partake Of
refreshments" They are never sick, but Eek
trcmely indisposed." And instead OF dying
at last, they "decease"
The strength of the English language is in
the short words-chiefly monosylables of the
Saxon derivaton and the people who are
in earnest seldom use any other. Love. hate;
anger, grief joy, express themselves in short
words and direct sentences while cunning,
f,lshood, and affectation, delight in what
Horace calls cerba sesquipedulia-words q
"foot and half long"
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Instinct and Reason.

The following anecdote illustrates the act
ion of both the preceptive and reflective fac-
ulties in a happy manner. 1t is dialogue
between an Indian and white man relating
to deer which had been killed by tie In
dian, and hung upon the limb of a tree. 80
Indian to a White man.-Have yon seen
little old white man with deer on Ibis
back, long gun, and little short-tailed dog
pass by of late .l gs.l4uisa'is.t-I 90 :sy
While man. Why do you ak n And
how do you know it was a little old man
with a long gun, and little short-tailed
dog? - a.t ...,s li.'
Indian. The deer had been hung up 30
high that the theft could not reach it'll he
had first placed logs and blocks by the side
of the tree on which TO stand when he man.
aged to Get the game. lle-thc Indian
therefore inferred it was small man who
stole it. ....E f....- .-. ss.a.g !.5d;
White man. But how do you know he
had q long gun. s,.is3,usl H. r-.-.l -. 500
Indian Because, seeing where it had been
set on, the ground, and observing the, mark
where it touched the side of the tree higher
up, showing it must have been long gun.
White man. How do you know be was
white man ...,. ,rr .,-.l.af
Indian. know he was white man for
he turned his toes out in waling, which IN
Indian does not do; and l know he was old
because lie took short steps. .a..,7- -a-r
White man. How do you know he had
dog with short tail7 ...f.a u.3s
Indian. By his tracks, and seeing where
he SAL on the snow while bis master was ia
king down the deer; his short tail left its i'm
preston in the snow. -.5 o si .-tt.u
Thus, by the powers of observation"
which are great in the untutored Indian, he
was enabled to describe person he had not
seen, to detect the thief, and fix the crimo
on him by strong circumstantial evidence.
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Death OF the Hon. John j. Critten-
den.

In the recent death Of Hon. John j.
Crittenden full of years and honors, the
country loses one Of the most prominent
of these remarkable men, who, shoulder
to shoulder with Webster and Clay bat
tied for nearly half century in the front
rank ofmovements that looked to the ad-
vancement of great nationality in every
thing that illustrated high cilization and
commercial progress. One of the most
marked men in the nation, in the vigor
of his health and intellect, as q public
det ator, and elevated to high and re-
spositl lie stations by a gallant constituent
cy that failed only once or twice, in q
long public career, to sustain him, few
men have for so long period received
a more unswcrving support; and destined
in the darkest hour of the nation agony
to make last effort for the cause Of the
Union by bringing forward his famous
Compromise resolutions, his name is
immortalized for the noble and concil-
iating stand he then took, as we'll as for
the patriotic firmness he exhibited after
wards when with many-all the hope
of final restoration seemed to have fled
His name and unselfsh patriotism were
in this tower Of strength for the
Uuion cause; and grateful nation will
never forget services so good and timely
SO worthy of his own reputation in the
past. 10 be acquainted with his early
career was to know where he would be
found when disunion and trcachery
thleatcned these glorious, free institu'
tions he had so long and so ably defen
ded. The conflict once fcrcoly begun
it is nothing to the disparagement o
Mr.. Crittenden's great services tha
younger and more active en- were callet
upon to take the most prominent part
in the great drama; but although com
paratively retired from the great areH
where the dcstines Of the nation were .
lie settled, age and inffrmity did no
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