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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-16
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"a FAcr In a not distant ciiv, the vie or
one Of the city fathers presented her husband .
three ehildren at birth The delighted "a
ther took tis little daughter, four years Of age,
10 see her new relations She looked u the
little beings feS momebls when, turning 10
heF father, she inquired, "Pa, which one are
you going TO ketpT -Ne0 BEDFORD MeTeuyy.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-16

The Warrington Correspondent OF the Cin,
einnat Commercial says Eve can state nos
itiyely that the Presidents call Tor 200 900
men, mentioned as eobtsm plated by the WsP
Department, in this eorrespondenee some
days since, will be issued to-morrow or The
day after Il is intended 10 hlIthe de6eit
under the former calls that will arise.r{t ye{,
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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-16

Three ofthe largest brains ia modern
times were those Of Drs Chalmers aud Abes!
cronbie, and Mr.. ThackerAy; all Of whom <
died suddenly and alone in bed Hong Jouy.
nal al SO ~ ~ W7iaa
Three Of the smallest brains ia modern. q
times, are those Of President Lincoln, See'y
Stanton and Welles all Of whom viii die az.
hsicAlyl on the 9Th OF March 1858 - De.so,
erotis CStssn, Mason OAio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-16
l9rofcssionaI GarOs.

WILMER Ii. BELVILLE,
.ATTORNB
DAFT N, OHIO.
OFFtCE No. rs Mun street, nearly opposite tho
Court H1u,e, ever she Dry G,sds sters Of John =.
ROseoarry ieiIdaw3n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

R9~NAvlGATroN is again fairly opened.
There is still considerable amount of ice
cliuging to the shore, but not enough to
Obstruct navigation. The packets arrived
aOd departed yesterday as usual and there
was considerable activity on the landing.
A telegraph dispatch from Louisville
announces that the river improvement
committee met in that city on Wednesday.
Mayor Kaye, of Louisville, was called to
the chair, and o. s. Lesvi,t of the Demo.
erat. was elected Secretary. The cities of
Pittsburgh, Louisville and PArkersburg
were alone represented.
90 motion Of George H. Tburstop, of
Pittsburgh, committee, consisting of
Nessers. Tburstou, Wharton, Needham,
wtsr, aud Sparks, were appointed to me.
mOrialtze Congress, and attend to other
business; after which the conventiop ad
jOurued. 1t being stated that delegates
from several larger cities on The Ohio rtv-
er were expected Tonight, the convention
adjourned to meet tomorrow morniug, at
10 o'clock The delegation from cinoin.
natl consists of Joseph c. Butler, Tbos.
Sherlock aud Henry A. Jones.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
from OAire ma AeIt1g.

oAiRo, Reb. 2a;-.Ths Tteanaar Euns,las:
tor hSAnsVtiiei afriVed With ono nun, "A
and sixty! eight bales of cotton. 4 nnsntItv
of sugar, and Memphis dates TO the 9StS
Gen. Davidson, Of Little Rock, was among
her passengers aud will wait here for
orders. ~ 81. =
The Memphis Bulletin has Information
indirectly from high militat aa1a eFity A.
Vicksburg, confirming the &C. 1fts 6t5 Sfer-
mans occupation Of Selma, Ala. which, il
says, was gained by a severe Rght. No
particulars are received. The Bulletin
adds that 1t is understood the NJ b point
of attack would be Montgomery She GAP
ital Of Alabams. ts
The steamer Clyde. engaged in the cot
ton trade; was seized on the l3that Skip
with's Landing, by the gnnboat Louisville,
Tor alleged violation of trade regulations.
Her commander, Capt. Cook. is charged
with having agreed toiconVeys a rebel bat
terry across the river for So, 900 iu gold.
Inc ocean steamships Belvidere and
Northerner arrived at Memphis on the
oath. When 100 miles below Memphis the
cemmander OF the BelVidete observed the
steamer Pike Folding communication with
tie shore, contrary to military orders.
The Belviders fired upon the shore, and
the first volley started up about 200 guer.
iriiias, who lied in Consideration. The
PIKE isordered 70 report at Memphis.
The Memphis cotton market Is fat, with
little prospect of improvement. Good
middlings 64a65c. Strictly do csc,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

Ia THx OPENtSa sPR1Se.-Be the
weather what it may from this present mo
ment up to the FIRST of April the next three
days from date will usher In the season of
sPrtug. Though the snow may drift and
the skies look leaden as 10 December, It
wtllyet be spring. Not only according to
the calendar, but according to the move
ments of trade. Be tho weather what it
may, there is a defined period at which
the demand for winter goods receives a
sudden check. There is also a period
when, despite the weather, merchants from
distant localities are in market examining
the offerings aud the prices OF goods for
the trade of spring.
In connection with this subject Phila.
dslphia exchange makes some remarks
which will be interesting to our readers {:
The furrfers are Offering their goods at
nominal profits. Dealers in winter goods
post big placards in their wiudows-.sel-
ling off to close out stock" From the
windows of fashionable dry goods stores,
winter materials have already been re-
moved, and in their stead we iud the deli.
cate tissues of spring and simmer. These
fOresbadOw the fashions of the season.
Looking through the various establish.
ments, Wholesale aud retail, enough is
seen to foreshadow the fashions of the
coming season. Cotton has gained. re-
spectability as material for ladies dresses.
Silks have grown deArer. Few spring
silks are yet displayed. Except in the
walks of the wealthy, there will be very
few exhibited this spring beyond the staple
stocks.
The novelties ip cotton goods, however,
are very handsome. For the first time we
hOd 10 the dry good stores colored jaco
nets. 10 delicate Iints-buf, salmon, pale
blue, pink, and kindred hues-ws Rud
jaconet muslius of solid texture and last
cOlOrs, durable aud permanent material,
that, with a considerable portion Of the
community, must take the place of silks.
The wholesale price is about 60 cents per
yard.
orgaudy muslius, delicate as gossamer.
and printed as exquisitely as mezzotlnts,
are also exhibited. The cost is about 70
cents yard. The same fabric about three
years ago sold at So cents. We have seen
the iobbers clear them out, at the end of
the season, ut % cents.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
New York Market.

.==i NEW YORK, Feb. 26.
Cotton-Less active, prices. without de-
cided change at sO@sIs - $
Flour-Dnll, heavy and decIi1iGg; 6 SO
@6 rs for ex. State, q 2O@7 30 for ex R
II G, and S5@9 for trade brands, market
closing heavy. -isl
Whisky heavy. unsettled and lower. go
for State and s2@s8 for western.
heat-More active and prices W ithout
decided change at 56@l SO for CbicnPo
spring, b6@l % Mil, Club and 64I9
l 81 for wioter red western. ~
Pork-Dnll and prices favor burers, 2ls73
@22 90 for mess, 2I@2l 25 for old and
new prime, 2l92l so for prime mess.
Becf-In fair request and steady. :
Bacon, Sides-Qdiet at 114@ll3 for West.
err Cumberland cat, III 90. short IFibbed.
l2+ do. lopg, clear do. short clear 90 pri-
Vate terms ADD l44 do. long cnt hams zoe
Dressed Hogs-In fair request a. s30
lo3 for western. . ~
Lard-DnlIand heavy at ls4@I4 the
latter an extreme. .sla
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

G8THE LEGISLATURES, In view Of the
fact that the forty. five days of it's session,
allotted by the Constitution, expire on
Thursday next, is pushing the business
through with cOmmendablo dispatch. The
session can only be protracted beyond
that time by tWo-thirds vote. AS it
would be setting a bad precedent, the
members are nearly all in favor OF the ad-
jouFnmsnt, even if some unimportant bu-
siuess should be left undoue.
The Senate yesterday passed the pro-
h6itOry liquor Law, which is to be sub
mtsted to the people at the next October
election,
The venerable Senator from Richie ere.
A'ed not a little merrimsnt by the intro
duotton of a sarcastic resolution proposing
the appointment OF . committee on bun.
eOmbe speeches and resolutions.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27


b0-A NEw swMD1IAe Dopaa.-A new
swiudliug dodge has been brought to light
10 the eastern cities, and as it may be at.
tempted here. notice of the modus ope-
randi in which the scamps engaged in it
operate, may not be out of place. The plan
is to call at jewelers., or some other place
of business, and order lot OF goods to
be sent to some specified hotel aud to be
paid for on delivery. The goods are sent
BY messenger, who, Sheu he reaches the
hotel is met by the swindler, who care
lessIy takes the parcel from him and hands
it to the clerk, Inviting the messenger ut
the came time up stairs to get his money.
They ascend the stairs together, but upon
reaching his room, the swindler suddenly
remembers that he has forgotten the key,
aud he hurries down to get it, leaving the
messenger to wait his return. The parcel
is soon obtained from the clerk, and when,
the messenger, tired of waiting, comes
down stairs and inquiries for his customer.
he dnds that he has not only decamped,
but has carried off the parcel also, thus
doing him out of the amount of the bill.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
IA FkMAtn sotpIIa.-DF. Psrlsh, h

a FtHAtH soIpIpa, -,DF. Parish. ID
bis lecture at the 9Th street N. q. Church,
on Thursday evening related an incident
which, he said came under his knowledge
during recent visit TO Chattanooga. He
met in one of the hospitals at that place
an interesting young lady about eighteen
years Of Sge, who appeared to be very
faithfnlto the sick aud wounded and lie
inquired into her history. About a year
ago the young lady resided In Tennessee
with twin brother, the only relative she
had on earth. The brother enlisted as a
soldier and the sister desiring to be near
him, put on suit OF boys elothid in.
listed in Ihe same regiment though not in
the company. She followed the re-
giment faithfully and participated 10 sew
eral battles in which it was engaged. Ia
the last engagement the brother was kill
ed and the sister was shortly afterwards
captured by the rebels at Florence, Ala,
and carried of. The rebels took her to
Richmond, and as is their custom before
locking the prisoners up, proceeded to
search her for money and yaluables. In
this search her sex was discovered. The
fact became known at the North and
through the influence of friends she was
exchanged, aud she is now doing faithful
duty as nurse in hospital at Chatta.
uOOga.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

'WAsHlNoToN, Feb. 26.-The President
having approved and signed the amends
tory enrolment bill, it is row law
The subject of modification Of the
revenue law is still in, the hands off sab
committee of the Committee of WAYS aud
Means. A separate gill may be prepared
altering the duties on tobacco. Tue, gen
eral appropriation bill will probably ali be
disposed of before the House will be able
to act on the revenue unestion
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

B@r OUTRAGEOUS UONpucr we under
stand that one of the old soldiers belonging
to Capt. Hamil,On's company, of the Pro-
yost Guard, yesterday drew his musket upon
a citizen. aud abused him 10 the most ir-
sulting language. The citizen had offend
ed in no manner whatever but was quietly
going about his business. The soldier was
either drunk or insane, and should be at
tended to.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

G8~T HE BOHEMIAx GLASS BLowEAs.-
Last night being conuundrum night there
was good audience in attendance at the
Bohemian performance, and very livelyin-
terest was manifested in the exhibition.
The frat cOuundrum which appears be-
low took the prize, and the second one was
pronounced second best:
Wherein does the glass engine Monitor
differ from young horse The Monitor
went work tOhen broken, aud the young
horse wont work until broken.
Why is the engine Monitor like wise
man2 Because it never mOUes without a
mottVe.
WHAT'S the difference between the wheel
of the steam glass engine aud the GIasso.
blowoprestiwistidigitators 1t continues
ighesltag around, and they continue around
Rheekiag. u
The following was offered by a friend of
ours who is labOring under temporary
disability, ami upon whom time weighs
heavily:
Why is the glass steam engine like the
local editor of the Wheeling IntelEigencer /?
Because it never tires putting Tor The Be-
hemian Glass Blowers
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

bSrJOHS L. MrLEoS, who enlisted in
Company 3, 7th regiment West We. Vol.
Cavalry. February 10Th, 1854, IL absent
Tl1FOat leave and if he does not report at
Col D4rE's Otics Immediately Wnlibs eSs..
sideFed as dessrtsr. T.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
THR GREAT. ENaLIsH REMEDY.

- ~
This Invaluable incidence IL uufailiug In the cure
or all those painful and dangerous disease 10 which
the female constitution is subject 1t niodertes all
excess and removes all Obstrpctiohe, aud a speedy
cure may be relied on. i.,,5t,,..,g
TO AIARRI&D LADIES 80
1t is peculiarly suited il win. in n short tine,
bring On the monthly period with regplsrit5- !
Each bottle, price One, Dollar, bears the dovern-
msnt Stamp of Great Britain to prevent oOun srfets
~ y 4zrgl.-CAgUTION.u
TIL se Pills should tot be taken bSfemales Turing
the PIRsr THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, Is thoy
are sure 70 bring Miscarriage, buE at any other
time they arc safe - \ - = - - y = 4"Ei
In all eases of nervous aud Spinal Affections Pain,
in the Back aud Limbs, Fatigue on slight exertion
,PalPitatiOn Of the Heart, Hysterics and Whites,
these Ills viii effect a cure When all other means
have failed: and although a powerful remedy, do
not contain iron, calomsl antImeny, or any thing
hurtful to the constitution. il.'i noais-s /. -
Fun dlree Ions In the pamphlet around each pick
age, which should be carefully preserved. ts,
Sole agent for the United States aud Canadas, ~.
~, ...,El .JoRNosEs, 27 CeFtlapdt I'M. Y.
. N.B.-$1.00 andisi& postage stGinpG enclosed to
aqthori4edag will insure a;botte OontAidinF
hfty Pulls by return NALL 81 { IE1{j0EHH "
ilfoTshelbE ~ LAuGHL1NS& sBUSHBIELD,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

p9-THE AlARu OF FIRE, yesterday al.
ternoOn, we are informed, was oocasioned
by the discovery of flame in the roof Of
tue Water Works. The ere was eztiu.
guished With but very little damage.
The Ere was caused by the SCOT blowing
out Of the chimney upon the roof. One
dollar will repair all the damage that was
done.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
SOLDIERS SUPPER,

1'HE loyal Ladies Of tho City are requested to
meet the Committee Of Reception at Washing.
sist IN preparing the Supper for the 9Th West Vir
giniA cayalEy.
Contributions are requested be sent ia as early
febn By order Of the Committee.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
Important from Lees Army, etc.

NEw YoRK, Feb. 2s4A Washington
special Of tbs 25th says that Gen Lees or
derby, q deserter has arrived. The strength
of'Lee's army is now $4,000. He expects
our army to be ready for operation by. the
middle of March, at which time he mas
ordered all his men to be back. =
SteRarts gaValry, is broken up aud his
horses have been sent South for forage. ,He
expects by March or April to have 60 900
men to check any advance of our army or
drive il back on Washington and invade
Pennsylvania. sm p
The Conference Committee on the whis.
Ky bill are unable 10 .agree and il is proba.
bic the bill will fail in this event.
The Ways and Means Committee have a
new bill ready embracing petroleum, Whis-
Ky, tobacco and cotton. Offering to Con.
gress on opportunity of taxing stocks on
hand of all these articles.
(, w. W. Bush, Que of MOsby's cavalry has,
been arrested in Washington In the uni
form Of Union Colonel and carrying a
passed. Coles Maryland Cavalry.
The Herald's dispatch says the rumor Of
Mr. Chase resigning is grOundless.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
New York MoneY Marker.

DIX REQ. 70. .
Money-Eesy at 5@6 per cent.
S.eIling-Rather more steady at l73@.
1874.
Gold-lrreguIar and unsettled, opening
at 6ss, advancing to $50. declining 10 SIS
and closing firm at SO
Government Stocks-A shade easier. q.
s. 6s 1881 coupons lll;E7-3Os treasury
ILL., - - -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

I tsFsa tAIASF- -
LouIsyIrLE, Feb, 26.LLA special to the
Journal from near Bazzard Roost.- On.
Feb. 25sh5 9.8gE z. NJ, lays Gen. Graft is
IN the valley beyond Rocky Face, vhers he
The Enemy Is inJheavy force and Hwaits he.
iutotestneIts. Morgan and McCook are
feeling the enemy al Ruzzatd R 1ost and
diminishing lively.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 90 Tho Iuquirer
Rss The ft9tlEl9gipg highly important spec
NAsnvILIR, Feb. 35-onr, army lis in
front OF Dalton, Ga, and viii probably oc.
cnpy that town to night. q
Tunnel Hill was catrred this morning
BY our forces. -
There ~ astremenduOns rebel cavalry
force ia Sherman's rear, but, 3 . 1aU5nrrben..
sion is felt. .,ss1E = y
scouts report heavy attack progressing
Longstreets forces are back again at
their old quarteEsAIaG
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
TO PRINTERS.
notice to- Subscribers.

The price for the various editions of the
LHtsltigsnesr is as follows, in advance:
DAILY, by Nan, L Year............s7 90
=. 9 MOnths...... 3 so
=. -.... 66
Inthe. city, per Week 10
TRI-WEEKLY, by Mail, 1 Year 4 90
9 Mos. 30
:. las
WEEKLY, by Mail, Year,. 90
Ios......... 90
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w. RELIGIOUS NOTICE -Eldsr
~ Q. L. toos, Of Bethany College, will preach
10 the Disciples Meeting House. Market street. Centre
Wheeling, tomorrow morning Sunday at lOlI
O'Clock, and In the evening At early gas light Th6
public are respectfully invited to attend.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
sGO4PAsRTNERSHIPJ

PIE Ehdersisn have entetetl Into CO
L under the name aud Style Of John IloeFnSr q CT
S aas And
on an enlarged scale at thp old Vtlnd, No. al md ~
MAin street, Centre Wheeling, w, Va. lis yfnEifn.
creased t.eiiitie5 for keeping large ard ,StiS5
stock sfRl kinds Of Dry GlOds. Notions And
70 Ehie1 Ee invite the attention SsS
sn oqyg 5I 10 gS,nsra . favor Us Win nv
SJhsr'i ia t''iSg "A4 70 Ngof0us, syBtemAtie aud
lsfSsI5 JOHN It0E1LRFf
y e4ez HEHRYtRORNRR ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

SSI silk. RoOlsn sud Mixed Good, shaWIS,
He-s ems, Kid Gloves. Childfen's CIathine
? ann All kinds OF Wearing Apparel.
IA SAVING OF so PER CENT.1EA
ot p CENTS you can color many ,;oOds a. ugOuid
0thsrNiB0 cost I'VE tmsa that sam tJtFIou1 ibSdss
80 2e produced from Lhe same dye. The process 4
5St1ple, ana auy one can u1s the dye with perfect
saGG7s directions In EDgliE, French and German
inside Of each package. - = - II ;, .'
ESr farther Information IN pyeIbE- aud giving
dye over others, with many valuable uT
chase Hove steyens' Treatise on DyeiuE and Col
oE.1s. Bent by mail on recsipt OF pFiee-lO cent.
Manufactured BY HOWE 4 STRVRNs
for ssle By druggists and dsalsrs EeneEAIiy.s
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27
Grass Seeds

CLovRR, TiRothy,. Kentucky, Kentucky Blue
~ Grass and Orchard Grass Seeds for 6aIe In lot
to suit purchasers by ~ - +' ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-27

: Our Advance vas met by a sharp mus
kerry FIRE, but this was replied to with ouch,
effect that ilhs rs6enlins S6s broken aud
driven back on lheiss second line. tImme
,dtRleIysafter this the enemy commented Il
furious tire of shot and shelt'iro s pieces
.1t attillf ~, which compelled our skirmish..
ers toretire. The rebel fre was kept up
with ttt yigor until shutdown, Gen. Davis ad-
Yaqctpg With Two brigades, and taking up
a position at the mouth ofthe gorge. Night
coWtug on. the combat ended.
= We may have heavy Sighting tu.mor-
TEqNss pa tlliwectp SPINE Waystutnf the rebel
position, which now seems scarcely prae-
lcable. The loss on both sides duriue
these important operations has been small.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-04-08

DsS~ A refugee from Richmond re-
ports that the defences of that city are
very extensive and elaborate. They
are in the form of scmicircle, the out
er embankment being continuous, al
most without break, around the city
Inside of this another line of intrench-
ments extends around the city, with fre-
quent breaks. Between the two is a
fine military road, so that it is easy to
reinforce any part of the defences at
short notice. These Notifications are
heavily armed with the best of artillery.
What seems strange to us at this dis
lance is that these extensive fortiiica-
tions are not manned by any consider
able force, but the citizens are formed
into companies, ready at the tap of the
drum to proceed to the intrenehments
to resist invasion. A large picket force
is stationed outside the lines, and it IS
expected if any attacking force APP
proaches, that the alarm can be given
in season for every man to be at his
post. There is no considerable force
of regular military in the capitol, but
Gen. Pickett's division is within about
thirty miles, and can reinforce the
home militia ut short notice.