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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
What the Capture Of Petersburg
will do, s-,

NEW YoRK, June 17th.-:Che Herald's
Fortress Monroe correspondent says, the
capture of Petersburg will place us in
possession of the key to all the railroads
connecting Richmond with tho south, pre-.
venting supplies reaching Richmond, also
the rebel conscripts in that direction. The
only railroad open, is the Lynchburg and
Davnille. and that Is attended to by Hun
ter and Sheridan.
The Worlds Washington special says,
rumors are rife that the rebels have evaou-
ated Richmond. The rebel Congress ad-
journed hastily without closing the BUSH
ness before them, and not only the prison.
era but uon.combatRnts have been re.
moved south. 1t is said the evacuation
was provided for three months since when
they commenced removing the public ar
chives to Columbia, 8. O., Macon, Ca, and
other places. A heavy exodus of women
and children has recently occurred. We
think the place is now evacuated and Grant
can take it without q struggle. The Capt.
tai never was in such danger. The rail-
road south in Grants hands, and Ayerilrs
forces in possession of the Dauville road,
the Capital is completely Invested.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
President Lincoln at the Philadel-
phia Fair.

PHILADELPHIA, June l6.-After the Pres
ldent had been conducted through the Fair,
he retired TO the supper rooms, when Mr..
Thomas Webster gave q bumper, "ZHe
health Of the PRECEDENT"
The President closing as follows: We are
going through with our task, so far as am
concerned, fit tskes us three years longer.
have not been in the habit of making
predictions, but am almost tempted to haE
ard one, and will: it is that Grant Is this
evening In a position with Meade and
Hancock from whence he can never be dis.
lodged by the enemy, until Richmond is
taken. If shall discover that it may
greatly facilitate the capture OF Richmond,
BY rapidly pouring to him large number
of armed men, at q moments notice, will
you go2 (Cries ofyes.) Will you march
on with him7 (Cries of yes.) Then shall
cs.l upon you when It is necessary
Laughter and spplause.1 During this he
retired.
The President leaves for Washington, at
Q O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
New York Market.
NnR YoRK. lima

NS" 4OAAB SAue IL
Flour-State and Western opened decid-
ly Grmer, but after wards became quiet and
holders rather more disposed to realize
So l09s 20 for extra State; So 45@s go
tor extra R. q. o.; So 66@9 30 for trade
orandSi tho market closing, scarcely so
fiem
Whisky-Decidedly more frmer at $I4G
@ls7 for State; the latter for 800 bbls. to
arrived 459l 4s for western.
Wheat-Opened quite firm but after
wards became quiet, and closed heavy at
lc@2c lower; 81 so@l 80 for Chicago
Spring; 81 84@l SO for Milwaukee Club
81 9O@l SO for Winter red western.
Corn-Steady, 45@l Al for new mix
ed Western.
Oats-Steady, at sl@s2 for Western.
Wool-Firm and moderate demand.
PetrOleum-Very firm but quiet crude 46;
refined in bond 68@6s1.
Pork-Opeued shade frmer but closed
lower, at $33 for mess; $34 SO for old mess;
$57@37 so for new mesP; closing dull at
the inside price, $50 75@$31 for old aud
new prime mess.
Beef-More active and frmer; So 5O@$l3
for country mess; 6@7c for country prime;
Sl6 5O@2l so for repacked mess; $22@25
for extra mesa.
Bacon-o,ues dull; Cumberland cut l24.
Lard-Firmer at 154@l7; the latter an
extreme for very choice kettle rendered.
Butter-Shade frmer at 25@34 for Ohio;
5000 for State; the latter very choice'in
frkins.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~ QUIFE a large number of refugees
rom Greenbrier and the adjoining coun-
ties, are almost daily arriving at Charles
ton. They consist otwbites and Blacks,
men, women and children. They repre-.
sent the condition of the people there as
most dePlOrAble. The suffering of all
classes of people for the want of food, is
quite heartrendiDg, and the impression
seems to be that many poor people unable
to escape from their homes will perish
Very little corr has been planted, or any
Efficient agricultural provisions made to
subsiss any considerable number of people
there next winter, aud the consequence is
expected to be the almost entire desertioD
of the country.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

wSAD DIATH.-Several weeks ago
Mr.. Wesley West of company F. 18th O..
V. l., who had been home on furlough,
started to Ie.join his regiment. In step
ping from the cars at Columbus his foot
slipped and he fell with his arm under the
wheels. His entire elbow was cut of. As
Soon as possible he was conveyed home,
and bad almost recovered when he acct
dentally caught cold in the wound, which
gradually grew worse until death released
him from his suferings.
He was . married man and leaves a wife
and several small children to mourn his
uatimely end. He resided at Norwich or
the Central Ohio Railroad.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
Tho Cincinnati Enquirer Again
Prescribed.

CINCINNATI, June l7th.-The Gazstte'S
Lexington despatch says that Gen. Bur-
bridge has issued an order prohibiting the
circulation of the Cincinnati Enquirer
within the limits Of his district.
Pursuit Of Morgan is virtually at an end,
be having passed our lines with few hun.
dred men.
The Commercials Dayton despatch says,
there is bat little doubt that VRllaudig-
hams arrival was unexpected 70 his friends.
His house was open yesterday and q large
number Of his friends called on him. In
response to q serenade last night VallandiR.
ham said he did not believe there would
be any attempt to arrest him, bnt should
there be, he intimated that he and his
friends were prepared for the emergency.
he announced his intention Of remaining
quiet until after the Chicago Convention,
when he would make his purpose known,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
~FROn srAuuTOu Avp en-. BuvrER,a

~FROM STAuHToH AND GHS HUHTER's
AAMr,-Mr. Edwards, for several years past
a resident of stauutOn, Virginia, arrived in
this city yesterday, direct from that place.
He came as far as Beverly with the eleven
hundred prisoners recently captured by
General Hunter. When our army entered
StAuntOn Mr.. Edwards was one of four or
Eve men who remained in the town, and he
would have been driven into the rebel mill
,is, only that he shut himself up in his
room until Gen. Hunter took possession of
the place. The rebels were terribly whip
ped at Wier's Cave, or Piedmont, as the
battle is called. They suffered dreadfully
10 killed. They threw up Notifications of
fence rails and when q she'll or ball from
our guns would strike pile of the rails
the slaughter was very great, the spIinters
and fragments of rails being quite as de-
'tEuctive as the shells. The rebels ac-
kuowledged themselves badly beaten and
al were very chap fallen.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

"a DEArH OF LEB HIEsx1LL.-Lettsrs
from Stanton announce the death of h.
Lee Hieskill formerly of this city. He
was mortAlly wounded during the recent
engagement between Gen. Hunter and the
rebels at Piedmont. At the time of his
death be belonged to the command of the
rebel Gen. Jones, who was also killed.
Young HieskiIl was = son of Capt. o. VI.
HieskilI formerly a merchant of this city,
bat now of the Union army. Lee was a
promising boy and was doubtless led into
the army by ill advised friends with whom
he happened to be intimately associatedIat
the time of the breaking ont Of the rebel
lion.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
From Bermuda Hundred.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE Times spe.
cial from Washington, dated June l6, says
one of Grants couriers who arrived here
this morning from Bermuda Hundred, with
dispatches for the Government, says when
Ee left yesterday morning, Wednesday, the
18th, fighting Was going on in the vicinity
of Petersburg. Caunonading and muskeE-
~ firing could be distinctly heard at
times. 1t Yves very heavy and appeared
to be momentarily increasing in severity.
Grants whole army was across James river,
Its rear several miles west of Bermuda Hun.
dred. The whole of Smiths corps has at
rived. Several thousand fresh re. enforce.
ments bad been received at Bermuda Hun.
dred, and more coming up. Five corps
had advanced. He thinks Petersburg be.
fore this is In our hands, as the rebels had
bat comparatively small force there to
defend it. Nothing more received from
General Sheridan's command.
The Tribune correspondent, under date
Of the 18th, says:
The movement to James river was made
In three columns. Hancock on the right,
nearest the Chickahomiuy, Burnside on
the left and Wright 10 the centre.
Sheridan is off with the divisions Of
Gregg and Torbeit to find Hunter aud pilot
him in this direction.
The Herald's correspondent with Butler,
under date of 18th, says: Kautz left here
last night with large force of cavaly in
the direction of Petersburg.
A Times special, dated Headquarters
Bermuda Hundreds 18th. 2 A. NJ, says:
The 18th army corps, Gen. Smith, was
detached from the Army of the Potomac
on Monday and rejoined Buffers command
last evening. On reporting to Butler an
order was Immediately issued TO Smith to
move this morning on Petersburg. in con-
junction with strong cavalry force under
Ksutz.
While am penuing these lines the
rumble of artillery and Gathering of horses
as Ihey cross the poutoon bridges over the
river Is distinctly heard. Hancock crossed
near Fort PoWhattan, about ten miles be-
low City Point. Gen. Benham arrived
last night with additional pontoon trains
and crossing the river is going on unmo'
Tested.
Grant spent nearly all of to-day with
Butler, visiting the line of intrenchmentt
at this point and expressing himself well
pleased With the condition Of affairs here
Butler to day relieved Gen. Gilmore
from duty as commander of the 10th corps
The ground Of this action 10 alleged to bC
dillAtoriness in moving bis troops on Hills
boro last Thursdsy. Gen. Gilmore ha
requested that court Of inquiry invest
gate the matter.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
Dispatch from Secretary Stanton.
WASHINGTON, June II.

WASHINGTON, June II.
To MG. Gen Dir: ss
The following Dispatches have been re-
ceived by this department:
City Point. va. June 15-VIq james.
town Island $50, a. m. June l6.-SmItb
with $4,000 men attacked Petersburg this
morning. Gen Butler reports from his OBJ
serVatory near Bermuda Hundred thai
there has been heavy fighting and that the
troops and trains of the enemy were, as be
writes, marching from the city, across the
Appomstox, as il retreating. Hancock is
not near enough to render Gen. Smith
any aid. The Richmond papers have
nothing to indicate q suspicion of our hav.
ing crossed the James river; they expect
to be attacked from the direction of Nal.
Vern Hill.
City Point. 500 p. NJ, June 15.-Our la.
test report from Smith was at4 p. N. he
had carried line of entertainments at
Bestty's House. The colored troops as
saulting and carrying the rife pits with
great gallsntry; but he had not yet car
ried;the main line. he describes the rebels
artillery ere as very heavy. he expected to
assault the line just before dark. Hancock
10 within three miles Of Smith.
City Point. Z q. M June 1eth, viG JaMlss.
p. IL
terdAy, Gen. Smith assaulted aud carried
the principal line of the enemy before Pc
tersburg, taking ID cannon, several stands
of coloFs aud between three and four hun.
dred prisoners. The line Is two miles
from Petersburg. ...-.
Hancock got up and took mp a position
on Smiths left at 3 q. m. to day. There
was heavy firing in that direction from 5 to
o'clock. No report has been received
yet. --....-.... 800.
Dent Head Landing. Up. m. June l6.-
After sending my dispatch of this morning
from the heights southeast OF Petersburg,
went over the conquered lines with Gen.
Grant and the engineer officers.
The works are of the strongest kind,
more difficult to take than was Missionary
Ridge, ct Chattanooga. The hardest fight.
ing was done by the black troops. The
forts they stormed were the worst of all.
After the affair was over Gen. Smith went
to thank them, and told them he was proud
Of their courage and dash. he says they
can't be exceeded as soldiers, aud hereaf-
ter he will send them TO difficult place
az readily a. the beat white troops. They
captured elk out of the sixteen cannon.
The prisoners taken were from Beaure-
gard's command. Some Of them said they
had just crossed the James above Drury'l
Bluff.
do not think any of Lees army hac
reached Petersburg when Smith stormeC
it. They seem to be making arrangement
to hold the west side Of the Appomattox
The town they can't think OF holding, a. /
lies directly under our guns.
The weather is splendid. les, r.r-.
City POiat, June 1e-6:15 p. m.-Gen
Butler reports from Bermuda Hundre,
that the enemy have abandoned the work
in front OF that place and that his troop
are now engaged In tearing up the railroa
. between Petersburg aud Richmond
The following despatch does not desig
) nate the hour, but is. supposed TO be late
than the preceding oneS. -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

b~CoEcERT PoR TIE BENEFIT OF THE
FAR.-We understand that at the solicita-
ton of the Managers of the proposed San
ttary Pair, Mrs. Christie, who has had
charge Of the musical department of the
Wheeling Female Seminary for some time,
has consented, in connection with her
young lady pupils, to give n concert some
time next week for the benefit of the pro.
posed Sanitary Fair. Mrs. o. and her pu-
pills will be assisted by other amateur mu.
Uieisns, and We have no doubt the concert
will be . great success.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
Last Nights Dispatches.
From the Army Of the Potomac.

EEOm LILO army VI ZIG 60Lom6C'
PoRTRHss MONROE, June 16.-Yesterday
morning at o'clock the 18th army corps,
under Gen. Smith, left City Point and
marched for Petersburg. Gen Kantz's
cavalry attacked the intTenchments Of the
rebels outside Petersburg and at IL a. M,
succeeded in carrying them and entered
the city. They were supported by the Rd-
vance guard OF Smith. The remainder of
the troops were at last account marching
in the direction of Petersburg as fast as
they landed. An endless stream of trans.
ports and barges have been making their
way up the James river to the new base OF
supplies.
NV YoRK, June 1.-THE Times Wash.
ington special of the l6th, says the des.
patches with regard to the taking of
Petersburg, are based on the despatch from
Fortress Monroe and may be premature
No official confirmation has yet been made:
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroMAo,l
June 10th, 1864.
Our troops and trains were engaged 10
crossing the James river all day. Han.
cooke corps has advanced towards Peters.
burg. which place he expected to reach
last night. But nothing official has been
heard up to this hour. Heavy cannona-
ding has been going on in that direction
and it is supposed either he or Butler has
engaged the enemy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

EamesEouH, Ha., Jtsns I6-I came doWu
from the poutoon above Fort Powhatan,
with dispatches for Secretary Stanton; just
as left, Capt. Pitkiu reported to me that
Petersburg was in our possession. Moth.
ing of recent date has been heard from
Gen. Sheridan, but the Richmond Wing OF
the 18th contains q despatch from Lee,
stating that Sheridan had been routed in
an engagement with Fitz Hugh Lee and
Hamiltont losing 500 prisoners and leay-
ing his dead and wounded on the field.
From Gen.. Sherman, q despatch dated
last night at 5,o'clOck, hes been received.
1t only states the relative positions of the
forces. No serious engagement had yet
occurred.
[Signed1 Z. n. STANTON.
Seo'y of War.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
Terrible Explosion at the Washing.
ton Arsenal,

WASHINGTON, June IA terrible sx-
plosion occurred at the Washington Arse-
nal to-day, few minutes before u o'clock.
1t seems that some red stars for fireworks
had been made and set out on block pans
to dry. They could not stand tempera-
ture of more than 200 degrees, aud under
the bet sun soon reached that. One of the
stars iguited, which set the remainder of,
exploding the Laboratory. The occupants
OF the building were all females,
Upon the explosion a terrible scene was
witnessed. In the yard there were about
1900 men and 300 women at work. A
number Of whom were burned and bruised
in endeavoring to get away.
The alarm was Immediately given, and
after the ere was extinguished search
for bodies was commenced. Eighteen
bodies have thus far been tskeu out of the
ruins, burned to a crisp. 1t was impossi-
BILE to recognize them. Eight females
were taken out in a sad condition and
placed 10 the hospital. The scene at the
yard was Of the most heart.rending de-
oripIion.
The parents of many of those at work
in the building and yard rushed to the
scene of the disaster to make iuqui-
ries after the safety OF their children, but
the names of all who have persisted can
not be ascertained until call of the
roll can be made, and those who have been
saved are assembled.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

wDR4 AeAm.-'Tis but few weeks
aimee there arose q great hue and cry that
the crops would be destroyed by the floods
Of water that rained down upon them. At
that time the earth WAS thoroughly satu.
rated, and farmers were greatly delayed in
planting their corn. Now the scene has
changed, and instead of clouds of rain, we
have clouds of dust. A regular old fash
ioned drought appearS to have set in. 1t
is to be hoped We will not have q repeti-
tiou of last summer.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~A RssH LEFFlR,-LL Dol. .DaFp
yesterday received the following letter,
which We VeutIl0te on accOunt of the In.
genuity manifested BY the writer in SPELL
ing his words. The best Wit or the most
complete photographed genius that ever
lived could not excel this epistls:
June 9th, 1854.
Dear Sir, I have took Auoshen to Rein.
list and don't feel as stout as did and
wont to Reinlist and wont to git in the
invilent Coar and wont to know II you
will Inlist tow men to go into the inVilent
Coar, and We have Both Bio out oust Be-
fore for one year and Now Wont 10 go in.
to the iuvileGt Ooar pleas Rite and tell MS
If you will inlist us to go iHto the inVilent
Coar and tell US If tina is cary Co there of
the COar Rite soon and tell US boot you
Will do.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.

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TO MARRIED LADIES
It Is peculiarly suited. 1t will, In a short time,
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Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Govern
llsut Stamp Of Great Britain prevent eountsrfsta
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ThTBc Pills should NOT be taken by females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, a. they
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In all cases OF nervous and Spinal Affections Pains
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Full directions in the pamphlet around each peck
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Sole agent for the United States and CanadAs,
JOB MOSES, ~ oortlAndt st., NY.
N.B.-$1.Oo and Eix postage stamps, enclosed to
any authorized agent will insure bottle containing
my Pills by return mail.
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

pSr THE FAIR BUlEDIHss.-Thers are
now between sixty and seventy-five men
employed upon the new fair buildings
which are being erected upon the corner
of Fourth and John streets, and they are
spFiOging up as II by magic. The main
buildings will be 40 BY 40 feet and
will be capable OF accommodating all
the purposes aud designs of the managers
OF the exhibition. ID
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~Ax uuarmed soldier of the l4th
vs.. regiment. was caught by some bush
whaekers a few days ago, near Meadow
Bluffs, to whom he surrendered himself.
The bush whackers took him into the woods
and told him to prepare to die, that they
gave no quarter, and Immediately shot
him dead.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~THB CIRCus.-Those who are fond
of circuses and rare wild animals have not
forgotten the great show which exhibits on
the Island this afternoon. II any have
forgotten it they will be reminded of the
show BY the grAGd procession this morn
ing, for which all hands should look ont.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

NEW YoRK, June 1.-THE Washington
Star of yesterday says, Secretary Stanton
had received a telegram from Sherman
confirming the reported death OF Polk.
The Star also says that highly satisfactory
news from Sherman is received.
Tho Posts Washington special says,
the mortality in the hospitals averages
100 per day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

B%FARN FOR SALE-A valuable farm,
situated n short distance east of the city,
is offered for sale by Thos. Clark. The
farm is well improved and is certainly
very desirable property. The sale will
take place on Friday, the oath of June,
at 4 o'clock P. NJ. See advertisement.
If
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18
DR.. r. n. LEE,
PHYSICIAN
aE1nnEnEL IN 4 NnnnEE II Enn

SURGEON AND ACCOU0HER,
TEHDRRs his professional services to the citizens
i oEWheeIinR and vicinity. DR.. l. IL . graduate
OF the Eclectic Medical Institute Of Cincnpad and
has had many yeaEa experience In the practice Of
his profession, and he hopes by close attention TO
busIneSs 70 merit share Of the public patronage.
DR. Lee has given spec al attention 70 aud has
been omInsntiy successful In the treatment Of
chronic diseases Of every variety, and especially Of
such a. RheumAtigm, and diseases Of the Eye and
Ear, Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility, Cancers
and UleorE, Constipation, Piles and diseases Of the
Kidneys, Gravel, 10. All those who have been uu-
successfully treated for any Of the above diseases,
without delay. Our practice Il BAfe, certain and
prompt, leaving no moreuTiAl faint in the system,
bot cleansing, roBoVatInE and strengthening the
general system, acting in unison with Natures I'M
ErrinE laNn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~ THn LADIES' of Centre wheeling
will meet In the Chapline street Methodist
church this afternoon, at O'Clock, to Or
game and make arrangements for the
Sanitary Fair. A full attendance Of all
interested is desired.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~A NOBLE GyT.-The euterprising
Piano Porte manufacturers, Messrs. VIM.
Knhbs L Co, of Baltimore, have presented
Through their agent, Mr..JeSSe B. Mellor,
Of this city 6ne Piano, valued at $500,
to be disposed of as the Sanitary Fair may
determine for the benefit of the sick and
wounded soldiers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-18

~ IHFORNATIoH of the recent death of
Ars. Hiram Opie,:: formerly Miss Julia
PAUL of this city, has reached the friends
aud relatives here. The event took place
in or near Staunton, Va.