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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-22
wIlI the. negroes Fight for the south'
Deserters, &C,
N,v np,py w Va Nov 10 ,RA

NEW GREEK, w. va, NOV. 1SI '64.
Editors IntslligeHcer:
The agitation down in Dixie, of "gratt-
ing" the negroes iuto the army is begin
ming to have it's effect. The first install
ment of five able bodied men arrived here
from Augusta county, Va, this afternoon.
They have been employed on Government
(2) works of various kinds; but upon learn
ing that there was proposition to put them
into the army, they determined to make
tracks for the dominions of "Massa Link
um." This is fact which needs no COM.
ment aud goes far towards answering the
question-Will the negroes fight for the
South2 l.A
Deserters from the rebel army are also
pouring in along our entire front. The
arrivals at this place average Eve per day.
Early's army has lost for the last two
months, by assertions, alone at least a
company per day. Many of them are in
ChfVGLry must Shitef these cold nights.
They say that Early's army is also very
poorly fed-nothing being issued but flour
aud meat, aud short rations of that. Tho
deserters state that they are never follow
ed, with view to recapture; as the author
tiles are afraid to send guards for them
the guards themselves usually deserving
in body when 80 sent.
Mcneil has died of his wounds, received
near Mt. Jackson some time since. Wood
son has his command, and is staying in
the vicinity of Moorefeld, but is troubling
bis own friends, off of whom he lives, more
than his enemies.
Are there any paymasters about Wheel
ing2
Very respectfully yours, 30. S.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-22
BOnnetS, Cl0aks, trimmings,

t. q. THOMAS.
Mo. 1IS Main Street,
HAS now on hand hne sock Of the RboVB
u named goods. also Gloves, Hosiery, BGlmOTal
and Hoop Skirts, Breakfast hlWig, Hoods, NubtaI
OOrsets, Embroidered and Fancy Goods, 70 which
he invites the attention Of the public. roV7.2V
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-22

This vote was, of course, an indication,
not of the anti-Slavery sentiment still sur
wing in the Southern States, but OF the
ruthless despotism of the slayeholding ar
istocracy, which had long threatened the
life of every one who should venture anti
Slavery utterauces.S Missouri, Texas, Ten
nessee and Louisiana, especially the two
former, were known to have a number Of
citizens who fully approved the Republic
can Platform, but who, after mature con:
sideration, came to the conclusion that it
would not be safe for them to exercise the
right of voting according to the dictates
of their own conscience.
The courage of the few hundred in
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and Vir-
GINA, who were not iutimated by the
threats of the slave aristocraoy, but openly
professed at the polls their anti. Slavery
creed, bore good fruit, as was shown by
the vote cast in the Slave States for Mr..
Lincoln in 1860, which was as follows:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-22
A PROCLAMATION.


A SURVEY Of the concerns flour common ooun-
IA try shoud impress upon our minds the senti-
ment Of gratitude 70 the Al.Wise Dipenser Of good
for his continued and abundant msrcfOs The
blessings Of His providence have been manifested IN
the abundance which the changing seasons have
produced; and in that unusual health which has
prevailed throughout all our borders. We should
rejoice in the bounties Of Heavenly Father, aud
offer grateful praise for our full hAFVests now gar
nered % bless o richly favored people, and ospe-
cially that, though In the midst Of fearful aud
unparalleled struggle for national life and integrity,
the blessings OF success and victory have been
Vouehsafed % our army and navy, aud our beloved
country sim holds place among the nations Of the
earth.
Now, therefore. /, ARTHUR I. BoRExAH, Governor
Of the State Of West Virginia, do, by this my Proc
lamation, set apart THURSDAY, THE 24TH DAY
OF NOVEMBER, INST, day Of thanksgiving
and praise 70 our Divine BeneIactor for His loving
kindness which has crowned the year. And I re-
commend that the day be observed ~ such by all
the citizens Of this State, by laying aside their
worldly buAines8 and meeting Of their usual places
Of religious WoFShip 70 render thAnkH and sincere
praise to God for His unmeTited goodness, to I'M
pore His forgiveness and the speedy establishment
Of permanent peace throughout our extended eouR-
try.
Done at the City Of Wheeling, on this the
the seventeenth day Of November, in the
Il year Of ouF Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and sixty four, and Of the state the second.
By the Governor:
S.R. DAWSON, Private goeretAry nOvls-td
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-11-22
DESIRABLE CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

TINE undersigned offers for sale his residence on
Il Market street, nearly opposite the Second
Presbyterian Church; also two Vacant Lots on same
street, number 122 and 1913, below the Fifth Ward
Market House, and Lot number 119 on Zane street,
near Hempaeld depot.
noV1o 1mS JAMES r. BAKER
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The Examples ofwsBt viEInia, Mary
land and MIssouri.
From the New York Tribune.

When the Republican party made its
first debut, in 1856, the fifteen Slave States
cast the following vote for Gen. Fremont:
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CUTTING.

Sao HAVING taught the art Of Quitting for
III several Year, IN New York and PhHadOlphia,
M purpose giving Lessons during the Winter IA
this city. An persons dallr0u8 Of Learning 70
cut clothing correctly win cali on me at STEIN
Gutter for Stein BrOs.
actual measurement. nOV2-Im
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n0VlO Hli 2lth JOSEPH GEYBOLD, g. 0.o.
NOTICE

THE WEST VIRGINIA HOSPITAL FOR THE
Il Insane win be prepared 70 receive patients %
and aftsr the 18th Of November noKt.
Oct3I'1m R.P. CAMDEN, President.
IAN papers IN West Virginia copy one month and
send blu 70 President Camden, at WESTON
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ATTENTION.

OEYIoERs AMP PRIVATEs OF THR ARMY
" and Navy VIII ind
BOWYER'S
BPIKENAR D OINTmE TENT
sure RELIEF for the Piles and for Chatting in long
marches, or constant exercise IN the saddle. No
soldier should be without it, - Il heals OLD or
Zee directions
sold By n n. BOWER, Depot go Broadway,
N r, and BY al dEuEgiSts noVlR6m
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FOR SALE.

100 rn TRSrT hS - II 5",,h 1o,.. 80
1OO Of MaEkst street, known a. the UpdegrAfE
nSTiS-tf JAMES Z. BAKER.
DAIEY INTELLlaENCER STRAM JOB ORFIOR
IL exocuto8 al kinds o. Job Printing with neat
nosI and diIpa4eh, and at War prices. Apply 1t
the corner O. Quincy and Main streets, up gtAlrB
is article mAde. Tor ale b. Jo9sGRANE6s
NlElG .l------ ..r- u. -.--. ~ Z L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-23

The correspondent Of the New York Herald
With Gen. Sherman writes from rear At
anita on The ] Ash that the Coniederases hold
high ground covering their road. spur Of
their ratification running southwest from Al
lanta, seven miles that We know of-mAyhap
it extends indefinitely. We have not found
the end Of it, although we have stretched
out twelve miles Of men in the attempt.
The New York World says that ii is pro
posed that if the radical warfare''.is kept up
against Mr. Lincoln successfully, to withdraw
him, and nominate Mr. Charles Franci~
Adams, at present Minister 70 England, for
Presidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-23

s. bsye s.telegraphic. accounts OF another
i Indiana, the seizure O boxes o o. + arms !,
!, = udisloyal' persons in indianapolis, the
l. :, q the books belonging to the Sons Of
s..t Some arrests have been made. but
'. .nlot' seems to attract little or 10 atten
ipn.
lin NJ Daniels, editor Of the Richmond
p,,moer and E. G. Gilmore, Of the Confed-
- Treasury fought duel near Richmond
sTnesday morning. The result was flesh
.,na ID Daniels leg, and an anicable set
khnent
qbp Colonel Streight killed IN Georgia, is
\. same officer who escaped from Libby prison
H. early part Of this year.
The yellow faveris reported to Be raging at
Bermuda
GOLD
NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-Gold, to day, 257,
GHR1srY' S MINsTRELs, at the Theatre, last
|ngbt attracted an OVERLOOKING house, and the
performance gave great satisfaction. The mer,
Einent was greatly heightened, by the intro
lucton in the last scene, Of a veritable negro,
h the person Of the we'll known porter Of the
Gy Hotel, s'Chiet Justice Marshal" badge
land all, who joined in the walk around, "
with decided gusto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-23

THE duties of Miss LABILLE'S SCHOOL
l will be resumed on Monday, September
h, at her residence, No. 10, south st. Asaph
street aug 23-tf
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Ed U G. A T I O N a L !.
FEMALE SCHOOL,
$50 ca NJ Err ON STR EFT.

IoV q N = = = = y : = e = = = =
|1NHE third annual session, Of the above
| school, will be opened on Monday, Septezn-
|PARROTT, who can, with confidence refer to
|her former patrons Besides the usual Eng
Fish branches of solid instr uction in female ed
|ueaton Music and French will be taught.
flor terms apply as above. aug % If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-23
800 1ons sUaEAC WANTED.

BOARD AT A DELIGHTFUL COUN-
u TRY RESIDENCE TWO MILES FROM
THE CITY. The advertiser has Two or three
spare TO onns and will ia Ike few boarders for the
sumner on reasonable terms. The house is
supplied with bath rooms, and all the convent
ences Of q city dwelling, and is most delight
fully situated for health and scenery. For
further particulars apply AZ the Gazette Office
ie-17 IF
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-08
FOURTH EDITION.
THE IN VASION.
RETREAT OF REBELS FROM MARYLAND
OBJECT OF THE RAID ACCOMPLISHED

BALTIMORE, August s, 23O P. M.-The Ameri-
can says We learn from a gentleman who
arrived here this morning from the Upper Poto-
mac, that the entire Rebel force yesterday
evacuated tho Maryland side Of the Potomac,
moving of in great haste. Their rearguard
crossed at Shcppardstown at IL O'Clock yesterday
morning, and the balance Of the invaders crossed
at Hancock about the same time.
Previous to leaving they sent a cavalry force
back to Hagerstown yesterday, and arrested and
carried Oh four prominent citizens as hostages
for the Rebel citizens Of that town, arrested by
order Of General Hunter.
From the south side of the Potomac we learn
that Early has been moving up the valley
tow irds Winchester with his harvest trains during
all last week, securing the country for conscripts
and grain, and consequently making but slow
progress.
The information received week ago that the
Rebels would make feint movement merely on
Maryland to cover his return trains has been
verified to the fullest extent, and they are now
all moving of towards Staunton.
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rnrLAprLPnIA rRApE anPoRr.

MONDAY, August 8.-CotiOn is very scarce, ana
continues to have an upward tendencyi sales ot
Middlings at $l'73@pl74 cash.
Bark comes forward slowly, and No. ] sold at
S5l-aR advance Of 81 IT, ton.
Cloverseed is in demand at $i5C9l6 " "a 'bs.
Timothy commands S5'50Ca6 {R bush. ads
vance Of 50c 200 bush. Flaxseed sold o. $500.
There Is a moderate shipping demand for the
higher grades of Flour, but other kinds are me-
elected. The sales comprise 2oOO bbls. extra
family and fancy at Sl025@i2 tR bbl., including
1000 bbls. w. B. Thomas. on private terms. The
sales to the home trade range from $9@l2'50
for common and fancy lots, according to quality.
There is nothing doing in Rye Flour or Corn
Meal TO fix prices. ~
The offerings of Wheat are small, and It is in
steady request. Sales Of 5000 bushels at ~ 500
255 for old Red. and s2.6O92'OS for new do.s
and $2.75@2 90 for white, including 1000 bushels
fair white at the latter figure. Corn is In fair
request, and 4(a5OOO bushels yellow sold at $I'7S,
and white at Sl65. Oats sell at IS cents for new,
and 9OG92 cents for old. 1855.
Whisky is unchanged. Sales Of 200 bbls n
Sl.76@l.7s, the former figure for secondhand
barrels.
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FROM PETERSBURG.
TIE VERY LATEST.
OBJECT OF THE REBELS IN
EXPLODING A MINE.

WASHINGTON, Angus S.--A letter from the
Army of the Potomac, dated Saturday evening,
says:-It is not generally believed that the pur-
pose Of the enemy on Friday was TO blow up
fort in front OF the 9Th Corps, but that their de-
sign was to damage mine, which they suspected
was being dug in front of the 18th Corps.
Certain it is that there was an explosion, what
ever may have been the object of it. Our men
were considerably startled, and every one rushed
to his post, when rapid fire commenced from
our line in the direction the enemy were sup
posed to be advancing.
AS soon as tue smoke cleared away, the true
state of affairs was discovered and the firing at
once ceased.
A stray ball struck Colonel Steadman, COM
manding the I'd Brigade of the ID Division, 18th
Corps, which soon after resulted in his death. He
was gallant officer, and his services were highly
appreciated.
A party of fifty deserters started to come into
our lines yesterday morning at An early hour,
WHEN our gunboats, not knowing their intention,
opened fire on them, killing and wounding abous
twenty of them. Nine of them arrived at head
quarters on Saturday morning-some of them
wounded.
They represent the "Confederacy" as being in
a bad way on account of the state of affairs at
Atlanta, and tell how their army was fright
ened on the previous Saturday, when the
mine was sprung-all leaving tlfeir guns,
aud running back some distance, iear-
ing other explosions were going TO occur along
the lines; but they soon regained confidence and
fell back into their former position in time to
meet the attack, which they say was more than
an hour and half after the explosion.
These deserters say the reason why the SOL
diers do not exchange newspapers is that they
are ordered not to do SO but this would be Of no
effect fthey could afford to buy them-the price
being forty cents piece. They have not been
paid Off for a long time.
Very little firing took place on Saturday.
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SYMPATHY OF THE SWISS
FOR OUR CAUSE.
DESPATCH FROM SECRETARY SEWARD

WASHINGTON, August s--The Government has
been officially advised of the meeting held at
Geneva, Switzerland, on the Oh Of July, "in
favor Of the American Union, and Of the
measures taken by the Government At Wash
lngton for the abolition of slavery" aud at which
an address was adopted, offering "tho most
ardent prayers that, inspired solely by patriotic
thoughts, the States still In revolt may range
themselves forever under the stars spanged
banner of the Union. The people OF Geneva,
with all their wishes forward this movement,
because thenceforih liberty will be triumphant
without distinction Of race at the North as az the
South
The Secretary Of State has responded as fol-
lows -
"To the People Of Genera -
'I have received from the American Consul
who resides at Geneva, and have Laid before the
Presi ent, your feryent, eloquent and most fra
ternal address 70 the people OF the United States.
"By his command, give you thanks, in the
name OF all my countrymen for the timely aud
appropriate words OF sympathy and friendship
which you have spoken.
''Your address adds strength to the already
strong chain which binds the first Federal Re-
public of America to the oldest and foremost
Federal Republic of Europe.
"The people of Switzerland may rest assured,
whatever else may fail, that it will not be the
people OF the United States who will betray the
republican system to foreign enemies, or sur
render it to domestic faction.
"with ardent prayers for the preservation OF
the Constitution, the freedom and the prosperity
Of Switzerland, have the honor to remain
citizens, your most obedient servant and sincere
friend, WN. II. SEWARD.
Department of State, Washington, July 80
1864
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INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
GENERAL sHERIDAN'S COMMAND.
sDe ciaI 10 The Evening Telegraph.

pecIRI 90 The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, August 8.-The Star says a
new military division has been formed, TO be
known as the Middle Military Division. MAjor-
General Sheridan has been assigned to the com
mand, with Headquarters for the present at
Harper's Ferry. This Division is composed Of the
Department of Washington, Department Of the
susquehanna, Middle Department, and the De-
partment Of Western Virginia. The status of
each department will remain the same as hereto
fore the whole simply being placed under the
immediate supervision of General Sheridan.
Court of Claims.
The President has appointed Congressman
John A. Bingham, of Ohio, the Solicitor for the
United States in the Court of Claims, to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation Of Mr.. Gibson
Sentence OOnanuted.
The sentence of John A. Welch. lst Ohio
Heavy Artillery, sentenced to be shot for deser-
ton, has been commuted 10 Imprisonment at
Dry Tortugas during the war.
The Anair at HHgerstOwn.
When some three hundred cavalry entered
Hagerstown on Friday week, the place was held
by small deiachment-Coie's Maryland Cav
airy and a force of Hunters infantry.
For some unexplained reason the commander
of the infantry Withdrew his troops, and returned
in the direction of the State line, leaving Coles
men TO cover their retreat and hold the Rebels in
check The town was successfully held
against the Rebels for some time, but al
all were dressed in Federal uniforms which
they had stolen at various places, they
were enabled to approach unsuspected, and
our cavalry getting surrounded, were com
PEELED to cut their way out, with a loss of nin'
men in prisoners.
The Rebels then took possession of the town
and proceeded to institute thorough search o
the stores. ...
As the merchants had not replenished their
stocks since tAe former visit Of the Rebels thi
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season, the Confecerates got bui " 'e, with re
exception ola small quauuty vi shoes and hats,
mostly taken nom Samuel Ronskulp, halter
A. the grocery stores they filed their have
sacks with sugar and their canteens with mo
lasses, and a. one or two stores they turned mo
lasses out and let Il run into the streets.
The Rebels seeing that many Of the citizens
were frightened and anxious to get away, told
them to remain quietly at home and they would
not be molested.
The Confederates did notkeep faith, and among
other acts Of robbery they compelled several
gentlemen to take the oath give up their boots
and hats, sc.
Jonas Winters, a confectioner, who refused 70
open his store, had his doors broken in with an
axe, and most Of his store fixtures destroyed.
Rev. Dabney Ball, at one time pastor Of wes-
ley Church, in this city, was with this smaraudiBg 6
party.
A train of cars reported to have been burned
by this party when they entered Hagers-
town, was destroyed by our own troops
In order 20 prevent II from falling into the ua q
Of the Rebels, as the cars contained a vsluahle
cargo Of freight, including several thousand dol
lars worth Of liquor. Ths Rebels had list Of
Union m n, which is said TO have been furnished
| them by prominent secessiouists living in town.
The Rebels left town on the evening of the
same day they entered, and Hagerstown re-
manned quiet until last Friday morning, when
our informant left, as IL was known the Rebels
were again advancing on the town in considerable
! force.
The excitement at Hagerstown on Friday
morning was intense, and, as far as the eye could
reach. the roads leading to Pennsylvania were
lined with every imaginable kind of conveyance
and parties on foot, driving their stock before
| them
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PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.

MONDAY, August s.-The Market opened dull
this morning, and prices have declined, owing 20
the large receipts and the warm weather about
$500 head of Beef Cattle arrived aud partly sold,
at Phillips Avenue Drove Yard, at prices ranging
from l6a l6Ic for extra quality i3Gl5dc for fair
TO good and lO@l24c. t' Ib. for common, accord
ing to quality about 50 head sold, to 60 TO Bal
timore, at from 7i@8c. IT, lb., gross.
The following are the particulars of the sales:-
loop. Hathaway, Chester co., l4@l6.
SO Jones McClese, western, l2Ql4.
20 Owen Smith, western, l4(al0.
l72 Martin Foster 4 Co., western, l4(dl6A,
GA NJ. Ullman, western, l5(al6A.
50 Gustz, Shanberg & Co., western, ll@lt.
AZ A. Kennedy, western. lO(al2.
100 James McFlllen, western, l4al6.
60 Mooney & Smith, Ohio, l4lal6.
S5 II. McFillen, western, l4(dl6.
33 ID. Branson, Chester CO., lz9lS.
Sheep-The market Is dull NJ about former
rates, 5000 head arrived and sold this week az
from Ga "a cents +p lb., gross, as 20 quality.
Hogs-About 1900 head arrived and sold thtl
week at prices ranging nom Sl5@l6 tho 100 lbs
vcoWsNkbout i5O head arrived and sold at th,
Avenue Drove Yard this week at from $30615
for springers, and S35 up 10 $65 ip head 10
Cows and Calves, as TO quality.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.
1fHE "H1BERS1,S" At FATHER POINT.

FATHER PoiNr, August g.. The steamer
Hi6ernian, from Liverpool on the 2sth and Lon
donderry on the 29th OF July, passed this point
to-day. The Nora Scotiar, from Quebec, arrived
out on the 27th, and the Ne,s York and City Of
Baltimore on the 2sth. The u s. gunboat SaCra-
Ssento was at Queenstown, short Of coal.
II is reported that an armistice OF nine months
has been agreed upon at Vienna.
The House of Lsrds has decided that Mrs.
Yelverton has failed to prove the validity Of her
marriage.
Commercial IntelIIgcnos.
LONDON, July 29.-Consols, s95 d90 for money
The bullion In the Bank has decreased El7jOOl
AMERICAN SroCKs-Ilnos Central, 4lAd
441 per cent. discounts Erie Railroad, 42(Gl3s.
The Cotton sales at Liverpool for the week
were 80, 500 bales, including 10000 10 spectators
and exporters. The market closed duh at id
decline.
BreadstufFs quiet and tending downwards.
Provisions dull and easier.