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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

CIIY CoUNcL.-A meeting of the Council was held
at o'clock yesterday evening to receive report from
the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Burr, from the Committee, reported resolution
to allow the City Collector, in addition to the compen
Saon heretofore allowed him. deduct from the taxes
of 1858, half of per cent. which was agreed
to-
Mr.. Burr, from the same Committee, reported the
following, which agreed to-: Resolved That in re-
aliOn to the receipts and payments at the City Trea-
sury the Chamberlain conform his action to the action
OF the bank, and give public notice accordingly.
Mr. Barr thsn submitted an ordinance imposing taxes
for the support of the City Government which was laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

w ANTED-M0RR AGENTS IN THE
country ever, where help fund Confederate notes
par In the Real Estate Bonds and Warrants T.
citation Liberal Inducements given
Address. with Itamp enclosed, O. g. GRANT,
fs2s -ctt' Care Box $50, p. O., Richmond. Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

ARRTsr OF A FEMALE ADvEETURRR-A short time
since handsomely dressed aud good-lookug young
woman stopped at the PoThAau House, registering her
name Is - -. Alter staying here week, che
one morning evanted without paying her bill. She was
next heard of at Mra. Arn W. Seele on Broad street,
above Alb, where abe go. accommodations asserting
that che was willing to pay any amount OF board, $40
day, il necessary. She stayed here but night and
disappeared the next morning, carrying off with her
valuable cloak and fur victorne, belonging to Mrs.
Steel She was, on Sunday, arrested by the Provost
Marshal at GOrdOnsvle and sent back to Richmond as
suspicious character. On her arrival in Richmond the
stolen vicOrne was found upon her. and she confessed
that she bad sold the cloak. She was taken into Gus
tOdy by ofoer Moore and lodged in the Station house
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

p,ssAISvsioE o. BuFrlIss-- learn that the pur-
vsyInE agents of the City Council viii. In few days,
commence the SALE at low prices, to needy families, Of
considerable quantity Of meal ind -four which they
have provdenty reserved for the present season Of
scarcity and high prices. Families lng themselves
of this distribution must first obtain certificate from
the visitor for the district in which they reside. We
hops that the agents viii give precedence to the families
Of soldiers in making their dstrbuton and also pro-
vide against monopoly on the part of the foreign
element" by adopting some plan of alienation by
which fair chance will be given to all applicants.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
gAUCTION SALES.

HAUCIlON. OALEO.
FUTURE DAYS.
AUCTION r sALs BY WATKINS 8 Co,
On THURSDAY, the 25th Instant WI sell at auction
10Si pounds Barry and Mali
1000 pounds O. ton Yarn
5000 pounds smoking Tobacco
1000 pounds Orusbea Sugar
5barreh Sorghum Moiasss
10000 do Smoking Tobacco
Crushed sugar
Rio Coffee
tsas-.d SLAUGHTER, WATKINS 90:
ROBINSON, ADAMS co., Auctonssrs,
Corner 9th and nsin streets.
WE WILL OFFER AT AUCTION, AT 10
w O'Clock, on FRIDAY NEXT, the 2sh instant,
10 Barres choice N. o. Sugar.
10 s ssS' Prime 81 Rio oon. &C.
30 Boxes No. Turpenane Soap,
8 Bags cop p
90 Sacks Bait,
60 Reams Wrapping Paper.
10 Keg, B-csrbOnais soda
1900 Packages Manufactured Tobacco.
a. SuSa sad dI SoSas on.on. very choice.
Parties desiring to cOrsgn goods for the above SALE will
please deliver them early Thursday morning
BIZ DAVENPORT 4 co., srOcK AucrIoz.Ezs.
Office corner Of Cary and 18th ste.
We shall sell at auction, at the Office of the Old
Dominion Insurance Company, FRIDAY February ash,
1854, at IL O'Clock, the following
BONDS AND STOCKS:
$4,000 Confederate per cent. Coupon Bonds, 1868
ESQ sS dc 1S SsH T. ssfi Notes s'h''
1O000 Carroll county Bonds
1900 Richmond and DSnvi1e z. Z. Eonds
10000 is Million Coupon Bonds
10000 Cotton Bonds
10000 Confederate per cent Convertible Bonds
1000 Gold Coin
Sterling Bill
800 Shares Merchants Insurance %. Stock
10 shares Bank Commonwealth
And Bonds and Stocks be offered DAT
DAFENPOkT CO.,
feqs- IDS Stock Aucts
r ARGR AND DESJRARLY LOCATED
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

LOUISVILLE, July 26.-A guerrilla force
number unknown, were reported to have
been threatening Brandeuburg this morn
ing with the supposed intention Of Cross
ing into Indiana.
The remains of Major General McPher-
son arrived early this morning, lay in state
at the Gait House until 10 o'clock, aud
were then escorted to the Cincinnati mail
boat by an imposing display Of cavalry,
artillery and infantry, under command Al
Col. Jordan. --...-
10 an encounter between Capt. Dubois,
with 80 men Of the 18th Ohio cavalry, and
40 guerrillas at New Hope last Saturday
the rebels were routed and Capt. AIexAn-
der, their leader, killed.
John Tompkins, recently Of the firm OF
James Law & Co., one Of our most promi-
nent merchants, committed suicide this
morning. He had been unWell for several
days and much depressed,
Sundays Chattanooga Gazette mentions
rumor that the rebel Gen. Hood was
wounded in Fridays fight before Atlanta.
Capt. Baker of the 35Ih Kentucky, rout.
ed a party of guerrills st Knob Greek, Bull
lit county, on the morning of the 23d
capturing 3 number of horses and arms.-
No losses on our side.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
8p GelegrapB,
Afternoon Report.
From Martinsburg.

PHILADELPHIA July 26th.-The Bulletin
has the following special from Washington:
Gen. Crook met the enemy ut Wincnes-
ter and was repulsed and driven back 10
Williamsport, by way of Martinsburg.-
Gen. Crook commanded the militia.
Dispatches from Chambersburg says
there is no signs of the rebels advancing
farther than Martinsburg.
BALTIMORE, July 26.-The American has
the following:
The city last night was full of exciting
rumors of rebel movements in the Shenan-
doah valley, together with vague accounts
Of disaster to the force under Averill.
Among the rumors prevalent were the
deaths of Generals Kelly and AVerill and
Col. Mulligan.
The facts as far as ascertained are that
AVerill after his successful encounter with
Early's forces, pursued them to the noun
tains beyond Winchester, where Early
made stand and after fighting Saturday
and Sunday, the rebels in the meantime
had been reinforced, Averill was comPell-
ed to fall back TO Harper's Ferry, bringing
with him the forces at Bunker Hill and
causing also the evacuation of Martins
burg.
The rebels pursued and yesterday even
ing occupied Martinsburg, where they cut
Ln6 Telegraph wires ana commenced the
destruction of the track of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. Our forces according
to the best accounts we could obtain, state
that our forces are concentrating at Har-
per's Ferry under Hunter. 1t is rumored
the rebels are in large force, but this can
hardly be possible, beyond the strength Of
the forces under Early and Breckenridge.
The object of the rebels returning is doubt
less to give time for the safety of their
trains and plumber, and insure q portion of
the crops of the Shenandoah Valley. 1t is
probable they may again invade Maryland
for more plunder.
There are no authentic accounts of any
disaster to our forces beyond Winchester,
and no confirmation of the death Of AVerill,
Kelley and Mulligan.
We learn that orders were sent to re-
move the army and medical stores from
Frederick last night.
Gen. Wallace has convened the Loyal
Leaguers.
1t is reported that heavy fight has ia.
ken place between Hsrper's Ferry aud
Winchester, and that Hunter was repalsed;
also that several pieces of artillery and
two brigades had been captured by the
rebels. 1t is impossible to ascertain the
true state of affairs in that region. There
is no doubt that serious disaster has &C.
CURED to the forces Of Hunter.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

B@rDoHEsTIo ECoNonT Three pound
of -four, at eight cents pound, is said to
contain as much nutriment as nine pounds
OF roast beef, which, at twenty-five cents,
is So, 26; that is, twenty-five cents worth
of -four goes as far as nine times that
much money spent for beef, as weighed at
the butchers stall. A pint of white beans,
weighing one pound and costing seven
cents, contains as much nutriment as three
pounds and half of roast beef, costing
eighty.seven and half cents. OF all the
articles that can be eaten, the cheapest are
bread, butter and molasses, beans and rice.
A pound of corn meal goes as far as a
pound of flour, at Sic barrel in New
York city in July, 1864, and corn meal at
four cents, the latter is just one half less
expensive. If corn and wheat were ground,
and the whole product, bran and all, were
made into bread, fifteen per cent. of nutri-
ment would be saved, with much create r
healthfulness.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

~our of the one hundred and fifty
nine prisoners brought in from the vicini-
ty of Winchester the other day, only four
sigui6ed their willingness to take the oath
and remain within our lines. They say
that in case they do so signify themselves,
they will be still held as prisoners until a
regular exchange is made. 1.-THE prisoners
could be released at once upon taking the
oath of allegiance, a great many more
would abandon, or pretend to abandon, the
rebel cause.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
New York Market
NRW YORK, JUL

NKW YORK, July 20.
Cotton-More active, but without deei-
ded change, at 81 6O@l 81 for middliug
uPlands.
Flour-State and western without deci-
ded change, and 10 moderate demand at
$40 2O9lO 35 for extra State, $40 ESQ
10 IS for extra round hoop Ohio, and SO
SO@l2 90 for trade brands, market closing
dull. Included in the sales are 20, OOO
barrels of extra State to arrive soon, at
$40 % 1000 bbls do, all August, buyers
option Sill so, and 500 bbls do for the last
half of August at Sll 90.
Whisky-OPened firm and closed little
more steady, at 81 1901 II for western.
Wheat-Dull, ASSESSOR ~ for Chicago
spring, 50 3092 48 for Nil. club, and 81
$500 65 for winter red western.
Corn-Opened firm and closed quiet at
81 6O9l 60 for new mixed western, clio
sing at 81 81.
Oats-scaroe and firm, at 81 OI@I O24
for western.
COFee-Dull, and prices entirely nom
sagar-DulI, a. 10000! for fair to good
Cuba.
MoIasses-Dull.
fined in bond S29s3c, refined free s49s5.
Wool-Dull, aud prices generally with
out change.
Pork-5Oc higher for new mess, other
kinds dull and nominal; S35 90 for mess,
$40 5O@4l for new do, S37 for prime, sad
S37 for prime mess.
Beef-Dnil aud nominal. ..H
Cut meats-Qaiet and firm, at l5@I54e
for shoulders and ls@Isi; for hams
Lard-Higher, and IN fair demand at l9i
@2O3c.
Buiter-scarce and firm, at s5@4Ie for
Ohio and 36@45c for State.
Cheese-Very firm. az IT925c.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

bS~FUNRRAL OF Col. DANIEL FRosr.-
The funeral of Col. Daniel Frost, who was
killed during the late engagement at
Smokers Gap, took place yesterday after
noon from. his late residence on Centre
street. Notwithstanding there was no an
nouncement of the arrival of the remains
in the morning, the funeral was one of the
largest which has taken place in the city
for some time. The remains were inferred
in Mount Wood Cemetery. Capt. Over, in
command of what force he could muster
at this post, turned out to do the military
honors. The coffin was wrapped in the
American flag, and the long procession
was preceded by brass band, which dis
ceursed music appropriate to the occasion.
1t was most solemn and impressive scene,
and there was many full heart and many
a moistened eye as the procession moved
slowly through the streets bearing the
mortal remains of gallant soldier to their
last resting place.
At the Cemetery the usual ceremonies
were observed, and the farewell volleys
were fred over the grave. The bereaved
family, in this, their irreparable loss, have
the warmest sympathy of the whole COM
munity.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

R~Anoxe the one hundred aud City.
nine rebels brought in from Winchester on
Sunday, there were eight officers. They
are nearly all North Carolina troops. They
we're captured by detachment of men
under the. immediate command of Col. 1
n. Duval, of the 9th West Virginia Infan-
try. One Lieutenant refused to surrender
but started to run when he was struck up
on the head with musket and was seri-
ously wounded. The prisoners will be
forwarded to Camp Chase as soon as pos
sible.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
Last Nights Report.
Rebel Movements along the B. &
o. Railroad.

" 1Fd1lEOdu'
BALTIMORE, July &c, p. m.-The evening
edition of the American publishes the fol-
lowing:
We have been able to ascertain this
morning nothing definite with regard to
the rebel movements at Martinsburg and
along the line of the B. 4 o. railroad, fur
Their than that most of the exciting stories
in circulation on Monday, were either un-
founded or greatly exaggerated. As far
as we can learn this morning, AVerill has
not been killed, but was compelled by
greatly superior forces to fall back to the
Potomac, and from thence through Mar
tinsbHrg TO Williamsport, Nd, carrying
with him the entire garrison at that point.
whether the rebels occupied Martinsburg
last night is not known, but Of it's eVaeu-
alton there seems TO be no doubt This
morning the train to Frederick and Wash
ington went out az usual aud q train for
Sandy Hook left at 7:45 Q. m. The sus-
pension of telegraph operations last night
is said to have been caused by the storm.
Hunter has, However, forbidden all tele-
graphic communication with Harper's
Ferry, and of course we have nothing
definite from that vicinity.
The Americans Point Lookout CORES
pendent says that during last week there
were large arrivals there of refugees from
the South, consisting of old men, women
and children of all nAtionalities. They
say the authorities at Richmond grant free
passes to all women and children aud old
men who wish to come North. Some of
these refugees cay that when crossing the
RappahannOek they heard that Sheridan
had attacked Early in his retreat and cap
tuTed back 3 large pumber of cattle aud
wagons. The fight Was said TO have taken
place near Staunton.
NEw YOaK, July 2s-A Special Wash
iugton despatch says:
The rebel raiding forces under Early
moved through the gaps on Sunday morn
iug to the Shenandoah Valley. Here they
encountered the forces Of Gems. AVerill and
Crook, and also q part Of the command Of
Hunter. A battle took place in which the
union troops were defeated and compelled
TO retreat. Averill lost heavily. The rebel
force greatly outnnmbeFsd that Of the fed.
erals.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
LaugbIin's ExpsctOrant Syrup.

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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
From Atlanta

Nav YoRK, July 2eth.-Tbe Tribune's
special, dated Washington 90, says a des-
patch from Atlanta was received by the
government this evening, which estimates
our losses in Fridays battle at about 5000
and that of the rebels at 5000. About 500
dead rebels were buried in front of our
left wing. The fighting is described as
having been terrific, the rebels making re-.
peated charges with the bayonet and each
time heing repulsed with much slaughter
and finally driven into their Notifications.
The rebels destroyed all their immense de-
pots of provisions in Atlanta and il is be-
lieved they were retreating by the Macon
road. Our cavalry would probably inter
cept their retreat long enough to enable
our infantry to come up
Two rebel Brigadiers were killed aud two
wounded.
Dispatches have just been received an
nouncing the successful result of General
Rossesu's cavalry expedition on the tanks
of Hoods army at Atlanta. Rosseau's
force left Decatur few days ago recross-
ing ChRttahoochie, his column proceeded
down the railroad toward Montgomery,
Ala, burning all the railroad bridges;
arriving at Montgomery the column diverg-
ed and destroyed the railroad at different
points for 20 miles.
The column under Gen. Gerard, which
left Decatur at the same time, destroyed
the railroad between that place and Gov
ington. The large railroad bridges Cross
ing the Ulcofauhauchy and Yellow rivers,
were burned.
Both columns.arrived safely at Marietta.
Loss triAing.
The Herald's special, dated Washington
%, says the reports of the fights ct Atlanta
are regarded here as highly satisfactory
and indicative Of a much more substantial
victory than the mere occupation Of that
city would have been.
According to official accounts received
since Hood assumed command, the rebel
army has lost over IL, 900 men, while Sher-
mans loss will not exceed $500.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

D6r News FROM MAR4IRsBURa.-Col
Alexander; who has been looking after the
welfare of our soldiers in the vicinity Of
Hafper's Ferry and Martinsburg arrived in
the city yesterday, bringing the body of
Col. Daniel Frost who was killed at Snick-
er's Gap. AS the train upon which Col.
A. was a passenger passed through Mar
tinsburg eight was going on near the
town. A shell from a rebal gun struck
near where the train was standing. He
therefore had no time to acquire reliable
information in regsrd to the operations at
Bunker's Hill and vicinity. He heard q
great many rumors, some of which he
thinks can be depended upon but We do
not care to cause what might be q
needless alarm among friends and rela-
tives here BY. giving them publicity. There
is no doubt, however, judging from the
circumstances that our West Virginia
troops have been badly used up, and the
friends can only hope for the best when the
news shall be received through a reliable
channel:
1t is pretty reliably ascertained that Col.
Campbell of the 54th Pennsylvania, was
killed at Bunker's RilL and there is no
contradiction of the report of the death of
Col. Mulligan.
Lieut.. Andrew Colts, of the 18th West
Virginia Infantry, son of Isaac Colts ofthis
city was also mOrtalIy wounded and has
since died.
LATHR.-We were informed by Mr., Ford
agent of the Baltimore road, last evening,
that the latest information from Martins
burgh was that our troops still held that
point.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
Mouspsv1LIa, July %, 1se4


Editors INteIligeneer
The late homicide in Marshall, spoken of
in your issue of Saturday, happened inmy
field on the 18th inst. The name of the
man who killed the negro is Joseph Trint-
er, not Stentor or Stoner, as before rep
resented. The two men were binding after
q machine, when Trinter told the negro to
bind sheaf in his swsth. The negro re-
piled it was not in his through, and when
he stopped down to bind his own sheaf,
Trinter struck him with a large heavy
rake on the back of the neck, with
such force that he was insensible for some
time. Trinter helped carry him in the
shade and then hurried of, thinking he had
killed him; but restoratiVes being used
he revived, and lived until Friday
night, suffering the most intense agony.
Trinter remarked to one of the men as they
were going to the field that he would break
his rake over the negroes head. So it
seems the blow was premeditated. Trint-
er is still at large. DAVID ROBERTS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27

Yesterday Gen. Early occupied Martins.
burg and advanced with several thousand
men towards HSrper's Ferry. No intellt'
gence Of their crossing into Maryland has
been received. The movement has been
made evidently under the impression that
our forces have been withdrawn.
Our troops in this department have been
moved to points where they will be likely
to prevent any such raid as the recent one.
There is a report of the death of Colonel
Mulligan, but it is not yet confirmed. A
despatch from Gen. Hunter, at Hsrper's
Ferry, states that he knows nothing about
it, aud it is hoped that the rumor is in
correct.
There is good reason to believe that
Early's forces will not cross into Mary
land.
BALTIMORE, July 26.-It is extremely
difficult TO obtain any authentic informa-
ton relative 70 affairs on the Upper Poto-
mac and the rebel movements in the valley,
for the greater part of the rumors aud even
positive statements hourly put in eircula-
ton here are evidently false, aud, there
fore, not worth repeating. From all in
formation thus far obtained, It is believed
il will be found that the rebel force ~
present in the valley and reported to be at
Martinsburg and other points is none other
than the recent force of raiders, who, find
ing that they were no longer pursued by
any large force, suddenly turned and fell
upon our small force under Gen. Crook
with the object of driving him back beyond
the Potomac and freeing the valley from
federal troops, so as to be enabled to gather
the crops of the valley so vitality important
to Lees army. Doubtless they propose at
some time to do all the mischief they san
north of the Potomac, and may, it is
thought, attempt q raid in the southern
counties of Pennsylvania
1t is believed tonight that the wild
stories so extensively circulated here last
night and to day of the disaster to our
forces in encouutering the rebel advance,
have little foundation in fact.
The telegraph line is working as far as
Harper's Ferry, but is in the exclusive use
of the military Authorities.
Trains are running regularly to Fred
erick and Harper's Ferry.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-27
oITIOH A. A. P. N. GENERAL, l
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

1t. 3. F. MooRE, Ind. Company, Va. Infy.
Sir: As one of the officers previously on
duty at this Post, while under my charge /,
desire to express to you before leaving
Wheeling, my obligations to you for the
prompt and efficient manner in which you
discharged your duties ct the Atheneum
Prison, at time when most required the
services of q faithful and reliable officer.
You are at liberty to use this letter in
any manner that will benefit you.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH DARR, JR.,
1t. Col. LIST Va. Cav. A. A. P. NJ. G. w. Va.