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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
~ FaOn cLorD's MouxrAH-SoMn.

- ERoA SLoHD9 MogNTAN-SoNR.
THING AHour Tal REREL GES. jenkins
Surgeons Graham and johnson who were
lsfL with our wounded At ClOyd's Noun
tain, Pulaski county. after the recent fight
at that place, arrived in this city yesterday,
having come by way of Richmond. DR..
Graham attended upon the rebel General
jenkins after be was wounded aud ampu-
tAted his arm at the shoulder, but In con-
sequence Of lack of attention or lack Of
competency on the part of the rebel sur
geous a herrmorsge took place and Jen-
kins died. DR.. Graham was sent for = Sc.
cond time just before Jenkins died and had
a long conversation with him. Like old
FallstaE, he "babbbled O. green fields"
and spoke Of hiS early youth spent upon
the old homesteSd on the banks OF the
Ohio. He regretted that the war bad ever
commenced and said he hadAll along hop.
ed that the unhappy difficulties would be
settled that he might retire from the strife
and resume his peaceful life upon the banks
of the grand old Ohio. he vas shot in the
early part Of the engagement
DR.. Graham says the cTnduct of the
rebel General John Morgan was that Of the
rufiau. Morgan permitted his men to dis
inter the bodies OF Union soldiers aud strip
them of their clothing, and Morgan him
self actually stole and appropriated to his
own use the blanket and oil cloth worn BY
DR.. Graham.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

NEW YoRK, June ga special to the
Commercial from Washington of the 81
says: 1t is understood that Sec'y Chase
has not yet finally determined In what
shape be will place the bonds of the pro-
posed new loan. s..
Senator Foote, of Vt, is spoken of as
the presiding officer at Baltimore, Nd,
which is furnishing q large proportion of
colored soldiers IN her quota, some drafted
and others as substitutes.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

No A CORREsPoNDESr of the OISrkS-
burg Telegraph, touches up the Glade Ho-
tel At Oakland, thus:
There was inside of this establishment
another sign, or rather plscard which
stared every man in the face as he enter.
ed. Is read thus; "BREAKFAsT rs CENTS II
like to eat, especially when havo tasted
three or four hours beyond the usual time,
and do not regard paying good round
price for 1t, but dislike to be victimiLed
by Railroad Boniface, and concluded
70 save my purse at the expense of my
stomach.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

WASHINGTON, June 3.-The National
bank bill has been sigued by the President.
Delegates to the Baltimore Convention
are arriving here in considerable numbers.
1t is known by the Navy Department
that the rebels have iron cIads, torpedo
RATS, and other Internal machines, which
they intend to send down the James river
against our gunboats, but our naval Off !.
GERS are well prepared for them, and there
is no fear of the result. u.n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

IA Mas. AEzoLD, a sister of stonewall
Jackson, has bees stopping in this city for
a couple OF weeks. We learn that Mrs.
Arnold's husband was arrested sometime
since upon charges of diSloy atty, preferred
by bis wife. Mrs A. is said to be = strong
supporter Of the Federal Government and
iS therefore, not very popular with the
friends of her deceased brother.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

~ TAI Wheeling papers report great
Improvements going on in that city. The
Hotels are being repaired and q number Of
extensive stores and warehouses are going
up. We are glad to hear this of Wheeling,
add hope that such reports will continue
to come to US all the time.-ZaHsIViGi.
COUriT.
If We are to Judge by the enterprise
now being manifested by our citizens the
Courier will continue TO hear the same kind
Of reports.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

nara SEsrO boy belonging to John g.
Dsvis, Of ClarkSburg. shot and killed an
other negro belonging TO Aaron Criss.
TIE shooting occurred in a pasture field
GEAR clarksburg, add is Said to have been
L cold biooded murder. .5sa=-r.f 4r
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
D@NEv COusTrRTllT PoSTAeB Guam

~EEE CoUETERTEiT PoSTAGB CURREH
Gritty eeO's. postage currency, new
counterfeit issue, have just made their APP
peArhucs. 10 color it is . kind of light
pink. The engraving is not very good
The frst isSnefS put forth 10 order 10 have
it folly described BY the papers, after witch
darker iuk viii be Issued.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

~WE are requested by some rsSOlu-
lions published in the Wellsburg H.rOld to
notice the death of Robt. Moore, of Brooke
county, one of "the oldest, most jealous
aud consistent MasOas in Western Virginia
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

NEw YoRK, June s.-The Commercial
says Hon. j. J. Cisco has been compelled
by the state of his health to resign his po-
sition as Assistant Secretary of the Treas.
ury to take effect at the close of the fiscal
year,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
Reported Capture of Fitz Hugh Lee.

FoRTREss MoNRoE. June IA steamer
from Bermuda Hundred at o'clock last
evening arrived at Z yesterday. The enc
my attacked Buffers left wing but were
repulsed. Our loss was slight.
The steamer Washington from White
House arrived here. 1t is reported that
Fitzhugh Lee and 500 of his command
were captured last night while attempting
to make raid in the direction of White
House. Gen. Smiths forces made the cap
ture. No later news from Grant.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

B-GoEE TO THE FEOHT.-The 18Th
West Virgins Iafsut9 At lGoysudOtts,
haIiDg been relieved by the Ohio National
Guard, have gone to The front The regi-
ntDt is commanded by Col. Brown.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

NEw YoRK, June 3.-The Herald's Mex
lean correspondent says that the Juarez
government has been perfectly established
at Monterey. More than 40 900 liberalists
are preparing to march on Potosi.
The French and imperialists have been
completely routed at Tomahs, and great
enthusiasm for the national cause prevails
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

%THH Parksrsburg Gazette says that
David NeMOchen, from near Wheeling,
purchased the Haddsn farm, GOO acres,)
seven miles below Parkersburg, for ST., 900
cash.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

~THE river is still falling With less
than six feet water 10 the channel. The
weather was warm, and clear.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
RherlR,s sale OF Town PrOpertY.

10y virtue Of decree in the Circuit Court Of Mar
D shall county. West Va rendered At the Sep
mutt E1ard ian, Ge., complainant, HRAinst John
NIIclsIi ADD wife and others, deiendants, Will
best bidder on The hTSt TUESDAY in June, CIth)
1884 IT 10 o'clock A. u being the hrEt day Of the
Circat Court In ArIhall county, At the front door
Of The Court House Of harShAl county, the several
lots Of and ia the bfI and proceedings mentionOd
HBd described, TO WiT: lot no ., With store room
abd buIIdiBgI thsrO0ns on Water EtreeS sAoundS-
a credit Of Iiz, twelve and eighteen months,
equal pay mentS, will be EIsOn, hut the purchaser
viii be rsquirsd 70 give bOodI With sppro ed Seeur
Ity for the Of the purchase money, With In.
thsrOoa from The dAJ Of sAlo until paid and
title will be retained until ali u paid ~
mV7 JACKSON REED,
BhoFiH and Oou.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

NEW YoRK, June 3.-The Tribune say 8 q
letter from Pensacola says:
Information was brought by the Admi-
raj on the 2lst, that the rebel ram Tonnes
see was in Mobile bay, steaming at the
rate of nine miles per hour.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

NEw YoRK, June a.-ssc'y Chase sold
one million in gold to-day at 90asl.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
new York Honey !, ). Ma III,

NEw YoBK, June 3. g.
Money-Narket steady at 8 per cent. ~.
Gold-Without decided change; opening
at sls. and closing at e0f.
Government StOcks-SIeadY, 5 .2Os cou-
pons 1868.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

DRIVATE OARDIN GA desirable
trOnt room can be obtained By applying to Mrs.
y l. DORSEY, on csatrS street, between FInh and
siETh teI PIE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04

LII PERsONS HAVING CLAIMS
n AgAins- TAG LADIES UNION AID SOCIkTY
aee0UnE q TIE Taboaax are requested TO present
then toE eoiIoett0a A. q. X Whats Notion
stern s. NonrOS street. jtAlt
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
BIanksI BIanks!!

W.T. have DOI ou hand and are ready 70 supply
w al dSGands f0r Shank EESeutIOus, Summons,
AID SubP1hAA, printed 90 god paper. ThOso
hazhS were gotten up AID approved BY Daniel
statutes Och Or1erS are respectfully solicited.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-04
iTheEteenFOdsH House.

VNBIs place 10 undergoing aIlefAdGns which will
i adaptit TO . Ont class Boarding House Hotel,
with hne drives ADD walks and fishing Erpunds; or
It may Be converted into 9 Seminary GhIoh may b
made TO accommodate from 100 to 200 students.
Apply to MRe. JUDGE THOMPSON. my21-lm
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
From Rebel Papers.

New YoRK, October 27.-The rebel pa
pers have the following: It is said that the
Yankee deserters state that go vessels Of
all classes intended for an early attack on
Wilmington, are rendeEvousing in the har.
Dor of Beaufort, N. O. The Yankee raids
on the towns Of Woodville, 0ssepa and
Skipwith Landing was mentioned in which
large numbers of beef cattle were secur-
ed. The extensive rebel government wRg.
on shops IN Lynchburg were destroyed
by FIRE on the night of Saturday last.
Sheridan's magnificent victory OF the
leth inst. was such q erusher TO the rebels
that. the Richmond Editors are making
desperate endeavors to be but little dis.
Outraged. The Enquirer in alluding 70 the
turning point in the battle, lsays, one Of the
most brilliant victories Of the war had
been gained by our troops. but in an evil
hour when q portion Of our men were
fplundering the property they had captur-
ed, o small force of Yankee cavalry ap-
peared on the left flank. The plunderers
took flight, and thus the whole army was
thrown into q panic aud fed in disor.
ganiEed condition. The rebel cavalry are
abused in strong terms for their conduct
on the occasion. The Richmond papers
claim as their captures 1900 Union SOL
diAfg.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
Guerrilla Operations.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 2T.-DeepatsheS In the
border papers say that q train from Fort
Smith was attacked by the ChoetaWs south
of Fort Scott and 16 men killed and part
Of the train burned. About 500 refugees
accompanied the train.
About 100 guerrillas, under Capt. Tay-
lor, entered Matamoras, . few miles from
Fort Scott, at IL o'clock Saturday night,
aud murdered Colonies Knowles, Brown,
Hawkins, McNutt, and Stout, and also old
Squire Reynolds and two other citizens.
burned two stores, q church and several
dwellings.
The Federal loss in the battle of the 2sd
was 70 wounded, which were sent TO
LeAvenworth ON Monday. The rebels were
chased all Sunday night, and continual
fighting with their rear guard kept mp.
Two thousand rebels under McDaniels,
crossed the Hannibal and Saint Joe rail
road near Buckton, on Monday, going
north. A strong force was sent after them.
A Dispatch from the upper Missouri,
says, Gen. Sulley has gone into winter
quarters at Fort Sulley. The Winnebago
Indians are In starving condition.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
Up GsIegt1apB.
Afternoon Report.
Meetine Of RebeI Governor.


NEw YoRK, Oct. 27.-Richmond papers
Of the Gath contain the proceedings of q
Convention held at Augusta, Ga, on the
18th, between the Governors OF the States
of Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Alabama and Mississippi, for consult
tatien upon the state Of the Southern Con-
federacy at this juneture.
The Governors after o free Interchange
of opinion, resolved in substance, that there
is no cause for them to be discouraged,
and that It 10 imperative TO increase their
armies immediately, and to recommend that
the Legislatures repeal all laws prohibiting
the sending Of troops outside the State
limits; TO urge the confederate authorities
to couscTipt every man engaged in the var
i0us Departments, whose places can be
supplied by disabled officers, soldiers or
negroes /; 70 recommend Legislative enact
ments for the arrest of deserters, to mako
II imperative thnt negroes be removed from
the frontiers exposed to Union armies /;
that the course of the United States gov.
ernment In appropriating slaves TO purpo-
ses Of war, demand change Of policy ON
their part, and they recommend the Confed-
crate authorities under proper regulations,
to appropriate such part of the negroes to
the public service as may be required, and
that the Confederate Congress 70 remove
all restrictions on the commerce OF tndtYid-
ual States.
The Governors close with the usual
Aummery about maintaining their rights
of sovereign states, and achieving their in
dependence, &c.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
New York Market
NV YORE, October 2

O0TTON-steady; q 1901 IS hr AIddling.g
RLOUR-stAte and Western lol9l5e betteIi 80
4501O Is for extra 4. II. o, and $40 s09l2 90 Tor
Trade brands; market closing arm, sellers at IN
side prices Included In the salsS 900 barrels
extra state for half Of November
WHISKY--Hoavy aud declining; At II ROLE
for Western, ehiehy At 81 T29t7S and elOalng a.
WHEAT-ThS suppIyis quite limited, With good
demand, price are S91e. hishers - ll03l3 for
No. chicago S9Ting; 81 1893 80 for gOOd Winter
and - = for white Western.
RYE-SeaFoO and dFmeFS Western At u 81.
BARLkI-HeaNy. .... -.
l. CORN Opened 10 better, bat closed quiet, with
improvement Lost; 81 629l6S for mixed Western,
cIoSIns at inside prices.
OATS-DlI aud declining; Pc for western.
W0O.-Quiet aud steady,
C0FRRE-Dull aud prices nominallT uEehalgsd-
eUGAR-Steady with moderate demfndi llSe
for Porto Rieo; and IT1<99le Tor MaSeoTldO-
MOLASSES-In better Etquoat-
PErRoLEUM-Dull and lower Crude 4SeltSSe-
PORK-Oponed decidedly lower And quite h.Asgs
but closed mere active aud dinner; $40 Er mens SO
948 Is for do, cash aud regular way, ela.llg g
SO cash; SIS 5000 80 for primes and Sl99i9 e
for prime mesa Also 500 baETOls new mes Tor all
BACON-sldas quiet,
OF November, part ~ SIS .--
BRRR-Stoady with fair demand; tS019 for c0un-
Try mess S1S0ts for Fepaeked mes, ald Sis92A for
our MEATs-FIrul, at Is1f9Is1<o Tor Shoulders.
LkKD-Less active at 2O02z1<e, 49,
BUTTER-MOdorAte demand, better qualities
searcar and hFmeE; S06403 for Western
CHEksE-In moderate demand At A99lo.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28

NEw YoRk, October 27.-The 40 inch
Rodman gun was tried yesterday, at Fort
Hamilton. It was first fred with blank
cartridge of 100 lbs. of powder, then with
so lbs. Of powder and a solid shot Of 80
lbs, and finally with 100 lbs. at an angle
of 25 degrees. This shot was thrown tour
miles. The full range of the gun is thought
10 be between i've aud six miles. The ex-
periments were entirely successful.
By forthcoming reports OF the Sanitary
Commission It will be shown that the val
ne of the contributions received will ex'
coed $1,000 900. ~ u
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
PresldenIial TleKsIs.

The Executive Committee of the Central
Union Club in this city are by order Of
the Club, having several thousand Presi-
detail election tickets printed, enough to
supply every county in the stats. These
tickets are gotten up in superior style,
handsomely and correctly printed on fns
Arm thick cap paper, and are surmouuted
BY the State seal OF West Virginia. They
are furnished at the rate of three dollars
sud Fifty cents per thousand. Every county
committee should at once send for sup
ply, and al orders, enclosing the money
should be addressed to Samuel Laughltn,
Esq, Secretary of the Executive eommiisee.
Don't delay sending for tickets uasil Ills
too late.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
Foreign News.

NEW YORK, October ZI.-The steamer
Canada from Liverpool on the the 18th and
oueenston on the 18th has arrived.
II Is denied that the pirate Semmes has
left Liverpool.
It IL thought that peace will be eoaclH-
ped at the Vienna conference.
Liverpool, Oct. 15.-Ootton, closed quiet;
Breadstuffs, quiet; Provisions dull; Petro-
leum, quiet, at IL iOd@ls lid for crude.
GRRAF BRIfAIR.-A Spanish steamer,
name unknown, from Antwerp. came to
anchor of Shoreham on the 18th OF Octo-
Der, in charge of the officers Of the United
States frigate Nisgara, which vessel had
seized her on suspicion Of having q cargo
70 run the blockade. The Niagara was in
company OF the steamer nj ShoFeman.
The steamer Sacramento was also on
New Haven on the 18th instant, proceeding
down the channel.
The owner of the blockade runner Lau-
rel, publishes letter denying the state
ment that Capt. Semmes had sailed In his
vessel as stated, aud ridiculing the idea OF
o little steamer of less than 100 tons, to
be manned and armed from the steamer
Laurel and converted into rebel cruiser.
tits reported from Africa that Jules
Gerard, the explorer, was drowned while
crossing q river.
Joe Coburn, accompanied by bis friends,
had personally demanded nom the staHe.
holders the stakes for the intended fight,
on the ground that he was at the place
fixed for the fight, while Mace failed to APP
pear.
The shareholders explained that coburn
could have no claim, owing to the non'ful.
fiIment Of the conditions as to referee, and
unless some mutual agreement could be
come to the affair was draw.
Coburn expressed q wish to night, but
only in Ireland, or in Canada.
Financial affairs in England continued
to be much disturbed, but the funds show
an improvement and q better tone. The
demand for discount was active, but the
rate remains nominally ct 9 per cent.
The additional suspensions include
Brown, Buckley b Co., produce brokers in
London, with liabilities amounting TO
El60, 600; Il. Lediard, wooden warehouse
man, London; Edward Oombe, merchant.
London; Jasper & Bros, Of Preston, N. H.;
williams l. Co., of Manchester, and others.
Another commission merchant, Mr.. A.
Doster, has committed suicide, in conse-
quence OF his endorsements.
The London Times Of to-day has an edt'
torial favoring the proposed confederation
| of the British American provinces, on &C.
count of the powerful military state which
the American Union has become.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28

, sr. LOUIS, Oct. 27.-The following is
derived from an entirely reliable source:
Our forces have been driving Price rapidly
since Sunday. At last accounts he was 40
or 30 miles south east Of Fort Scott, his
army routed and dispersed. We had sew
eraI fights With him between Mound City
and Fort Scott, in all Of which he was
badly whipped, losing 100 killed and 10 or
IL pieces OF artillery. Among the prison.
ers were Magruder and several prominent
officers. They burned 400 wagons to pre-
vent them falling into our hands. The
Telegraph is working to Fort Scott but
there Is nothing received Of to-day's opers
atoms. Gen. Steele Il heavily reinforced
at Fort Smith, with the probable view Of
conducting Price's entrance into Arkansas
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28

NEW YoRK, October 27.-The Herald's
Washington special says: The report that
the enrolment il failure; that the sub
stitute clause is to be repealed, aud draft.
ed men obliged to go into the service, and
that there will be DRAFT for 300, 900 men
on the first Of January, Is pronounced by
Gen. Fry as utterly untounded.
Gen. Ricketts, Is rapidly recovering from
his wound.
A Times special from Washington, dated
the rebel aim TO take up psint In North
ern or Central Alabama, covering Mont
gomery, Mobile, etc. This practically
opens up Sherman's line of Communication
clear to the Gulf.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
The Rebel Army at Richmond.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 27-Fhe Tribune's
correspondent with Butler, under date OF
action of the rebel Governors. it is plainly
indicated that Il ls their intention to call
their slaves to aid in their desperate
struggles
We have the important fact namely that
the rebel army confronting us before Rich
mond and Petersburg Is now known 10 BIO
reduced TO not exceeding $4,000 men all
told. ...
JET. Davis, Lee, Longstrset, and other
distinguished rebels, yesterday rode along
the lines in our front, and then went back
to Richmond. A rebel ram came down
the river last night and hurried away at
dawn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
mrgs c.,runs o. ca. DUyyn.

bD-TKs CAPTURE OF GIN. DUyyH.-
The following dispatch appeared in this
paper yesterday morning:
NV YoRK, Oct. ga Washington spe-
eiAl 70 the Post says:
At is rumored that Moseby's guerrillas
made raid upon Martinsburg, Va, last
night and eaptured Gen. DUNE and his
stAh."
Gen. Duaie had recently been ordered to
HsserstoHn 70 take charge of a cavalry
camp of instruction; and had gone to the
front for consultation in relation thereto.
BE was captured on his return, between
harrisburg and Winchester. HisPfovost
HAt,hal, Capt. stsir, was the only stsf OH.
eertsptured. His Adiutant General, Capt.
Clark, Qaartsrmastsr, Capt. MeCsun, and
Commisssry, cspt. LitsIeboy, were in Cum
bsrlsDd. closing up business preparatory
70 joining the General.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28

NEW YoRK, Oct. 27.-The gold market
this morning is steady, opening at 2l6t
and reaching at noon ale, which figure
was maintained up to o'clock. A rumOr
on the street that Gen. Grants army IL
moving had no effect on gold or stocks.
The Commercials Washington speeial
reiterates the report of discovery Of a
fraud on the New York soldiers by sub
shutting Mcclellan tickets for Lincoln ones
already given. 80.
The City Point mail boat arrived NJ
Washington to-day, bringing no important
news, 49,. i
Gen. Dufie was captured by guerrillas
while separated from his stat. -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-10-28
Last Nights Report.
From Cen. sheridan's Army.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 25.-The Tribune's
correspondent with Sheridan, says that
81 guns were captured in the last fight, 20
of Which was our own retaken. 5000
prisoners in rouad numbers, were taken.
The rebels attack was planned by Gener-
al Gordon. When our camp had been cap
tured he advised Early to fall back with
his trophies, but that officer disregarded
the advice. Gen. Ramseur said before he
died that there were $4,000 In the attacks
ine party. Two divisions passed through
MRssanntten mountain in single file, mar.
ching ali night so as to come in on our left
flank, The remainder, 10000, attacked In
front and along the right, after the first
ahock had been felt on the left. Besides
this. a considerable body Of cavalry came
over the mountain and pushed rapidly. mp
the nike after our works had been carried
10 capture our wagon trains. Il was here
that a man in our uniform came up unsus'
peetingly to Col. Thoburn and remarked
!that Is \ fine horse you are riding, Colonel
Won had better give him to me" and shot
him with his revolver.