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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

NSrTHERE is no Disgusting the fact that
the evil ofintemperance is fearfully on tho
increase, particularly among the lower
classes IN this community. Men seem to
have become infatuated with the pleas
ure, which, they fancy, never exists for
them unless they keep pouring down ".hs
ardent" by the quart. Some kind of a re-.
formatOry ought to be established, where
these creatures may be weaued from LIQUOR.
In Prussia the authorities resort TO a plau,
which, it is stated, works such a miracu-
lous reformation, that a man who has once
been through the course, win never touch
liquor again. 1t is this: Any person found
drunk in the streets is arrested by the
gems farmsr and taken to the lock No.
There be is kept in solitary confinement,
his only drink is brandy, aud he can. ee,
no food TO eat, unless it be highly impreR.
mated with that same article. At first tbe
map likes i, but soon pc wishes for some.
hing else; this he cannot get, and the
longer he is fed on brandy the more he
dislikes it, This treatment is continued
until the man becomes thoroughly dis.
gns'ed and refuses to accept of any more
lie is then set at liberty, living testimo.
ny to HahnemAnu's theory ''siaiilia, sial.
t6G' eara"ter." This system is not men.
toned here for adoption, but as an illus
tFatiOu of one of the systems used to re-
form these inebriases, Who. although they
nave abased themselves, may yet becOm,
Ornaments to society, S3l i9si,,5 .. u, ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
% G.1!...l..e!aIrau6,
From North Carolina..

NRwBERN. Jan. 27.-In speaking of tie
growing discontent among the people d
North Carolina, and their destre to hold q
State convention, the Wilmington Journh
says: a9. ~ 70 fiR
We say, and we say most sincerely, that
the plans evidently concocted and tie
movements evidently set on foot in North
Caroline, are ominous Of. graver couse-
quences than even the advance of the en-
envy. tgA
The Raleigh Standard, in its appeal to
shareholders for peace, says:
We went to war TO, protect the State
sovereignties aud 70 deteud and perpetuate
the institution of.slavery, but ii it should
appear that we are likely to lose both,
as rational beings we should pause and
consider we'll the direction which we are
taking, If the war should continue three
months longer with no greater success to
our armies, there is great danger that the
institution of slavery will be hopelessly
. Gov. Vance, of North Carolina, comes
out in q card in the Raleigh Standard
against the taxation of State property for
the Confederacy,
labor under the belief that Wilmington is
say about the concentration of forces here,
bers. az " '0-a5s
DR.. ]. Leech, the conservative member
elect in the new Confederate Congress,
which meets in February, says, in the
Raleigh Standard of the 18th inst, that
North Carolina now claims the fulfillment
of the compact or the right to depart from
the Confederacy in peace.
At the great meeting held recently in
Johnson county, fAvoringa callfor State
convention, DR.. ]. Leech, was chairman of
the committee on resolutions. ~
Meetings are being held in different
counties having the same object. Il
The Raleigh State Journal says;
The proposition for State convention,
so close on the heels of Mr.. Lincoln's pro-
position 10 let, one teuth of the people
form q State government, has very
strong odor OF disloyalty and treason
about it. tt
The Henderson IN. o. Times is delight
ed over the reported retirement of General
Butler, and by the establishing of de-
partment Of North Carolina, which the
Times says removes the most serious OBJ
stacle to the return of North Carolins to
the Union. ~,
The Raleigh State journal says:
Our exchanges from all parts of the
Confederacy admonish us that an advance
by Beast Butler on some point on the
Wilmington and Weldon railroad is prob
able.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Military affairs are now encouraging.

LOUtsvlLIE, Jan. 3o.-Ip pursuance of
an order from Gen. Schofield several per.
sons have been arrested here to. day for
kidnapping negroes in Missouri and selling
them here as slaves. Some of these par
ties are also charged with passing altered
greenbacks.
The commander of the District of Hunts
vile, Ala, has ordered all cotton buyers
out of his district.
FRANKFoRT.-The Legislature adjourned
this morning without proceeding to an
election of United States Senator, il being
ascertained that by the constitution Of
Kentucky the election of Bramlette would
demand lew gubernatorial election
The probability now is that no election
viii be made until the fall session.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3O-An officer lust re.
tnrned from Knoxville reports that about
q week since the rebels drove 800 head of
government cattle within three miles of
Knoxville. He says that our army has
gone into winter quarters, and apprehend
no attack.
A reconnaissance made last Saturday
and Sunday discovered that Longstreet had
made hasty retreat and gone beyond
Dandridge. @ '.,' - -.7.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
General Grant.

81. Louis, Jan. 3O.-The dinner is Gen.
CRAFT last night was a most brilliant
affair. Major Generals Grant, iRosecraps,
aud Schofeld, and Brigadier Generals
osier6ans, Mcneil, Brown, Totten, Fisk
and Grey, and large number of colonels
and ohcers OF lower rank and soma two
hundred and fifty civilians were present
speeches were made by most of the Gen
eEals present aud number of citizens,
but Gen. Grant declined to extend III
remarks beyond a mere return of thanks
for the honor conferred.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
RrDrsrRuorIrr F1nr-run ~.

b8r DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-Two L1vRls
LOsT.-Mr. Kssney, member ofthe Honse
of Delegates from jackson county, yestsr.
day received letter from RavenswoOd,
announcing that at FIVE o'clock ON the
morning of the 9th the barracks in which
Captain Kings company, 18th West viz
ginia Infantry, were lodged took fire from
a candle and were totally destroyed. Two
soldiers named Gubbard and Murphy were
burned to death, and about one hundred
stand of arms were destroyed. A store
room aud ware room adjoining were also
burned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Taking the Oath-Interesting from
Arkansas. ~ t}f
ArkanSas.

NEW York; Jan. so.-A Washington
special to the Tribune, dated Jan. 20, says
that trustworthy intelligence states that
Iowa has furnished about 1000 men over
her quota. t-G[
"A Virgtnian just from Berkely county
states rebel deserters are coming in in
large numbers, and taking the oath of al.
legiance.
One company of them were sent to the
field in our service, and another will soon
follow.
Five Marylanders, deserters from the
rebel army, arrived here and had taken the
oath of allegiance, They represent that
nearly all the Marylanders in Lees army
would do likewise. il assured of lenient
treatment in accordance with the Presi-
dents amnesty proclamation.
Letters from Little Rock, dated Jan. II i,
says there is a convention, composed ofth
most respectable men, from various parts
of the State. Some 30 icouuties elected
delegates. In 10 of them they voted at
theirsordinaryi precincts without the pres
enceof single soldier. Nearly COCO votes
were cast. They are in session now, and
have engrossed constitution and made
Arkansas free forever. Only one dissent
ing voice, DR.. Jacks, from Helena; his was
in favor of gradual emancipation. To
this letter it may be added that Gen! Steele
has officially recognized the convention
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

2 NEW YoRK, Jan. s0.-T6e steamer
Morning Star, from New Orleans the 24th,
via Havana the 26th, has arrived. She
brings dispatches from General Banks =
AdYices from Matamoras report ano,hs Or
revolution there. C6rtenas was again in
power. He was placed second in com
mand of the troops, which, according to
previous accounts, had been ordered 10
march against Mexico, and use his power
10 again make himself Governor! d5Ei5
[ A letter dated Mobile Bay, Jan, 9Th, in
giving an account of an attempt Il. DESTROY
q rebel steamer aground on the bar reports
quite a fight between our feet and Fort
Morgan: We, were unable to get the
steamer out, but received no damage.
I, There was Considerable lighting among
the Mexicans in MAtamaras on 2tte 18th
inst, when Gen. Herron, commissioning our
forces at Brownsville despatched the goth
Wisconsin, 4th Illinois aud fiVeIpieces of
the Wisconsin hattery actoss sne river.
The Goth Wisconsin biEouaeked. on the
banks, but this regiment went almost up
to the plaza, and spent the night in front
of the residence of the American Consul.
who next morning wal ese6tted 70 Browns
vile, together with q ISrge 1lmbS d6toI-
lpWers,s some 200 of whom retained their
arms, which they delivered up to the U.
s. authorities.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
New York Market.

Ahs s'i New YoRK, Jan. 80.
Cotton heavy and dropping, s2.tor mid
ding uplauds. sas.t ne0.aE.g 10
Flour in better request for export, and
prices of good shipping brands trifie
higher at So s5@T for State; Sc 46@6 IS
for super Western; Sc 95@7 go for com !.
mon to medium extra Western; 81 4OM
So for common to good shipping brands;
extra RaHSO. cIosibg steady. = ~ 3si 3
Whisky shade 6rmer and better inquiry
at s0@s3. 14a - ~ .t5 sI.,G : : =
State and Western wheat in rather better
request, and held more firmly; prices how
ever without decided change. 81 63G6l So
for Chicago spring; ST. AZ pld do. deliver
ed; 81 b5@1 0'for Milwaukee club; 81 SO
@l6l for amber Milwaukee; ST. 64C9l SO
tor winter red Western; ST TOC9I Is for
amber Michigan; 81 81 for while Michi-
gan. sq5l. ,.ssss5s ~, lia9 .sts ai-Es
= Rye quiet at 81 80. aar.i sa7!i -
Corn heavy and a trihe easier at 81 2ot9
203 for shipping mixed Western in store.
orrWestern. 80
Wool quiet and firm. 49,, a 2.
Petroleum quiet at 29@291 for crude:
1794s for refined in bond; 6s955 for re.
fined free. %:
Pork shade frmer at $2o@2o l23 for
mess; ,$I9@ls l2F for old mess: -s22 as
for new do; $l6@lS for old prime, $40
s@2o % for prime mess ri
Beef quiet and steady at car for couu-
try mess, 4@5 do. prime; l09l4 for re-
packed do; ! l59I6 Sf6fJ G19d do; prime
mess beef qQiet Hndmncbaneed. EOe
Hogs less active arsf99R "
Lard without material change. sg.sa
Money market easier with fair demand
at per cent 7Sti sefs1U
Sterling Exchange very dull at if13f9
l72 for first class bills -
Enthusiastically at Oh zh
The steamer Etna, to-day, carried out
SOL ,404 in specie.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
From the West virginia pepart

4 D ~. r I
sHEApsUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF .WEsr
YIRGtHIA' Jan. 3O.-This morning recon
noHeFl1g iofee- that had been sent out
from Col. GampbelFs command, returned
after having gone to Romuey. There thew
divided into three. columns. one going out
| on the Winchester road thirty miles, the
other down the Grassy Lick Road to the
vicinity of WardensVille, and the third 90
the old Moorsfield road. 80 -as
None of these columns met with serious
opposition on either advance. The ipfot-
milton which they gained proves to be Of
nlgn Importance. II tells of mysterious
movements, proceedings and.preparatious
within M the rebel lines. We took Capt. b.
=, finder, of Co, A, 47th Georgia regi-
ment, prisoner. This rebel officer saws
some hye or six Georgia aud Alabama
regiments have been divided into small
squads and stationed at different points In
the valleys and mountains to prevent de /.
sertlons. He reports that his COMPANY
encountered portion of Col. Muiiisanis
troops, had fight, was whipped, and ha d
to skedaddlle. This rebel officer also re.
ports that the enemy is actually pressing
all men between the ages of 16 and 55.
From his story it seems that some of the
North Carolina and few OF the Virginia
regiments are being looked upon aud
watched, with suspicion.
The latest news from the Kauawha val
ley reports all quiet and safe. .Je
WASHINGTON. Jan sI.-Despatches re.
ceived' at the War Department from Gen.
Kelley's command, state that on Saturday
P. II. supply train on the way to Peters !.
burg, was attacked by rebel "a force under
Gen. Rossey, and after severe resistance
on the part of the escort. was captured by
the rebels. 5'l-l
Gen. Kelly dispatched force in pursuit
OF theeuemy. No further Intelligence has
been received from Gen. Kelly TO day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
An Article from the Richmond Elk
aminer.

NEW YORK, jan. so-The Richmond
Examiner of the 25th has an article On the
Presidential election in the United States,
which shows deep interest therein, say,
ing: 1t is evident that the whole solution
of the mighty question which agitates this
continent may hang upon it. it is safe to
infer, says the Examiner, that any change
will be beneficial to the South.
10 the rebel Senate on the l23d, a debate
took place on the bill to employ free ne
groes and slaves in the army as laborers
on military defences, and in the production
of materials of war, or in military hospi (.
tails! The bill includes all male free ne
groes between the ages of eighteen and
fifty.
The Examiner of the 25Ih says John
Morgan will Leave Richmond on Wednes-
day or Thursday next for Decatur, Ga,
where his command is ASSEMBLING.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

HSTHR RtvRR.2Th river TEas falling
;a'' evening with sa59@ eleven feet water
= we channel. The stream was almost
saNFe.y clear Of ice The westmereland
passed down for st, LodfsI With a splendid
1ttp. The Lancaster No. !. Capt. NJ. 8.
SA''sils, arrived nom cinsil6aa and win
.sASs again this evening She in charge
S1eellent and reliable officers and may
70 depended upon by passengers dad shib-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01


bS~ARRlYAt OF HOSTAGES. follow
ing named persons, arrested as hostages
for W. H, Shaw, Sheriff Of Putnam county.
who was taken prisoner by the rebels uu-
der Major Nowning, on. the night Of the
20th of December, arrived in the city on
Friday evening and were committed to the
A'hsneun; John NJ. Hsndley, Mason county;
lessee Timms, Buffalo; l.. L. BrOuaueh,
Buffalo; A; W. Handlsy, Teay's Valley; NJ.
a Summers. Winfield, George W. sum
neFSt Mud river, John B. Crawford, Win
Buffalo. s4Ef slIIls.ss, = - ,1.1s-,'T Nv
They are all prominent ire rebels si and no
doubt win be the cause of safe and
speedy return Of Mr.. Shaw. They were
arrested by Capt. Isaac N. Bneker's acting
under the authority of a warrant from
governor Foreman. This plan of arrest
ing hostages tor UuiOh men viii do meal
GaIA6ls good 1t will convince Union men
eVeryWhersi and particularly those Der.
forming the dangerous and vexatious au-
ties of sheriff, that the State intends 10
protect them at all hazards and Il, win
show the rebels that they are not 10 be
permitted to drag loyal citizens from their
homes with impunity. h
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Dispatch from Gen Foster.

\ WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O-The following
has been received at Headquarters here;
4 NASHVILLE. Jan. 29.-Gen. Foster tel.
agraphs from Knoxville, Tenn, 9 a. M, as
follows:
1 have the honor to report that the cav.
airy under Gen. Sturgis achieved victory
over the enemy's cavalry yesterday, near
the Fair Gardens, ten miles east Of Sfever-
vile. McCook's Division drove the enemy
about two miles, after stubborn fight,
lasting from daylight till O'Clock in the
afternoon.
We captured two steel rifed guns, aud
over, 100 prisoners. The enemys loss was
considerable, So being killed or wounded
in a charge. -.
Garrard's aud Wolford's Divisions came
up in time to be pushed in pursuit.
(Riguedl JNo. a. RAWLINGS,
Brig. General.
HEADQUARTERS, NAsHvILLE, Jan 20.
The enemy, 500 strong, attacked the
gasrison at Athens, but after two hours
fighting, were repulsed. Our loss was 20;
the enemy's was much greater.
Col. Miller had a severe fight this
side of Florence, repulsing the enemy.
Our loss was l5 killed. ,F-
(Signed) JRo A. RAwLINas,
Ta' ht Brigadier General.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

,BDg4LoS Ny, 5Jk1I coolest evening"
et the Central depot, as some substituteS
we're about leaving for the West undeP
charge OF soldiers, belonging to the New
Hampshire Invalid Corps, a boy belonging
10 d. b9hslel was shot aud almost iustantly
KILLED by one of the guard, under the ,imt
Presslon that the boy was a substitute
trying to escapes There was considerable
excitement for time. and great inliigoo-
lion against The soldiers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

DAYTON, Jan. 8l.-The remains of the
late Col. Edward A. King, who who was
slain at Chickamauga, were followed to
the cemetery this P. 81 by large process.
sion, both civic aud military. Chaplain
Montford delivered an appropriate funeral
discourse at the third street Presbyterian
church tonight. tsb
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
100000 More Troops Called for

WASHINGTON, Feb. LIST, 1864.
Ordered that a draft for 500, 900 men to
serve for three years or during the war,
be made on the 10th day of March next,
for the military service of the United
States, crediting and deductiug therefrom
so many as may have been enlisted or
drafted into the service prior to the first
day of March, and not heretofore credited.
(Signed,) ABRAHAM LINcoLN.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

pBsAIE OF PROPERrx call atten-
tiOn to the several advertisements of Mr..
T. Sweeney. The property advertised is
all of desirable character. and purchasers
will find it to their advantage to attend
the sales, which will take place to-day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
From Colonel Thoburn.

NEW York, Jan. 3I.-A Herald special,
from the Headquarters Of the Department
OF West Virginia, has the following
The command Of Col. Thoburn, which
comprised the garrison at Petersburg, is
now all safe. Late last night he evacuated
his position, in consequence of receiving
information that the enemy, in large
force, would attack him in the morning.
The enemy did attack Petersburg this
morning with artillery. They made grad
uai approaches, and finally charged, but
found no opposing force. Col. Thoburn
was within hearing with his retreating
Military affairs are now encouraging.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

RSENEoRMArroN WANTED. Informa-
ton is wanted of John s. Bradley, Of
Rockridge county, Va, who is supposed to
be in or about this city. His mother, who
is uOw at Petersburg, is very anxious
about him, Further information can be
be obtained by applying to John Bishop.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

B@-sESr UP.-on Saturday last a
young fellow named Pat Mahouey was ar
rested upon the charge of knocking down
and rObbing a soldier few days ago.
Alderman Ddlty sent him up to give him
further hearing.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Washington Intellieenoe.

WAsHIReToN, Jan. 29.-The Times spe.
cial says: 1t is reported that the sickness
of Vice President Stephens in Georgia il
regarded in official circles as blind to
cover an open rupture with JEFF Davis, and
his abandonment of the Richmond admin
istration and oil public conduct of the re-
bellion 5Fi 'tT'1H'71 2
The Military Committee of the House is
maturing a Recommendation to the Presi-
dent to muster out of service all nnemploy.
ed general officers. 81 -s..srf- r. -.
The Judiciary Committee will probably
report resolution for the impeachment of
Judge Miller, of the o. s. Circuit Court for
Wisconsin, upon the charges of malfea-
sance upon the bench.
The number of rebel prisoners in our
hands are officially stated at 5000 officers
and between $4,000 and $4,000 enlisted
men,. I .,4i S. E5
All rebel prisoners of war in the old
capitol win be taken to Point Lookout to.
morrow. ~ 5-..-5aa =. sg
Mr.. KassOn's bill to regulate the purchase
of cotton, provides that the army officers
| to be designated may buy cotton of any
body having it il possession, with certiii
Gates OF Indebtedness, 10 be paid after the
rebellion is suppressed, and to be issued
for only half the value of cotton on the
seaboard, and directs all cotton seized by
our forces to be sold for the account of the
government under the treasury regula.
lions. *. ,t.,t, s..l-.. ~ -
The Secretary of the Treasury has open.
ed the ports of Vicksburg and Natchezy R,
r. Hart, collector of the former, and John
| a, Mcdowell inf the latter place.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

II B0r McKEIyEY, at the news depot, cor
uer of Market and Quincy streets, it
should be borne in mind, is in constant
receipt of all the latest and most desirable
newspapers and magazines. He is always
neck and neck if not ahead of time, and is
prepared to accommodate the public at all
times. Give him call. 4
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

BWHOLMEs' BATrRaY OoMISe HOnB-
A letter received yesterday from John R.
Marsh, of this city, Sergeant in Holmes
Battery states that the battery will be at
home this week, and that seventy of the
men out of less than hundred have re-
enlisted for the war.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

Army OF THE PorouAo, Jan. sO.-Au
order has been issued directing that new
hospital arrangements shall be made for
the field and that all the sick now in the
army be sent to the rear.
Everything is quiet to. day on the lines
and in all parts of the army.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
HAGAN's MAGNOLIA j BALM.

This Is the most delightful and extraordinary mr..
ticle ever discovered. It changes tho sun burnt
Ace and hands to psarly satin texture OF rayisbtnv
beauty, imparting the marble purity or youth ana
the dfstfn0pe appearance SO inviting In the ctty
belle of fashion. 1t removes tan, feekles pjmnls,
and roughness from the skin leaving tile complexion
fresh' Transparent and smooth 1t contains NO ma.
terAi injurious to the skin Paronized by Actresses
and Opera sIngers 1t is what every iady, sbopld
have. Sold everywhere. ID ''-O44u
DEMAs s. BARNES q co.
rag r9't'7-:1 General Agents, Z
sePl ON 2o2 BROADWAY, N. Y.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
mHARRRsr OF RA1LRoAp RupLoypps-

b@eARRRsT OF RAILROAD EMPIoYRRs.-
On Friday night last Johu Snyder, Con-
ductor, aud Owen sa1Ion, baggage mas
ter on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
were arrested at Harper's Ferry as they
were coming west in charge of train.
We did not learn the nature of the charge
against them.