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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-09-29

sY-The New York Herald pronounoes Nc
Clellan "a failure Of no common magnitude. "
1t says: He failed to capture Richmond
no matter how or why. He failed to retain
the confidence with which the Government
wholly irrespective of party, regarded him OF
his first accession to eminent power And
finally, as perhaps the cause of all his other
troubles, he has failed to discriminate be-
t"een the applause of ooter;e and that
course which would insure for him the appro-
val and support of the public Judgment"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-09-29

Is General Mcclellan rounds his Union
ism off with the old and odious term Gam
promise. He means compromise with that
house of incest, leohery, and everything cru.
ell, damnable and foul--Amerioan Slavery
the cornerstone" of JEFF Davis "Confede-
racy." Countrymen, are you ready for the
degradation?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-09-29
Gen. Sherman Writes Another Letter.
A STINGiNG REPLY TO GEN. HOOD

The following is the reply of General Sher-
man to the rebel General Hoods charge of
studied cruelty in ordering the people of At
lanta from the city, the loyal to go North and
the disloyal through the lines South:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-09-29

PaliIoto as DIhNEiI, VI henIuchy; hElD, OF
Missouri; VALLANDIGHAM, VOORHEES,, and
WooD, voted against the bill for the collec-
ton of the revenue in seeded States The
bill was passed by vote of 1876 to IL.
July Is, 1851, he lodged vote upon Mr.
MCCLERNAND's preamble and resolution de-
claring that "a portion Of the people of the
United States, in violation of their constitu-
tional obligations, have taken up arms against
the National Government" and pledging the
House to vote "any amount of money" and
"any number of men which may be+necessa-
~ to insure a speedy and etfectual suppress
sion of such rebellion" Only five members
voted against the resolutions. Mr.. PENDLE-
TONS name appears in the proceedings only a
few lines above the record of this vote.
July IS, 1861, Mr.. PENDLEToN voted agains4
the bill providing increased revenue from
imports" The bill was passed-yeas 50 !;
nays 4s.
July %, 1861, Nr. PENDLEToN voted against
the bill "to provide additional revenue for
defraying the expenses of the Government,
and maintaining the public credit" The bill
passed-yeas, II; nays, 60.
July 30, 1861, Mr.. PENDLEToN voted to lay
on the table the "bill to increase the number
of cadets in the Military Academy at West
Point"
August 2, 1861, Mr.. PENDLEToN again voted
against the bill "to provide increased reve
nue. from imports, to pay the interest on the
public debt" &c, when it had been amendt d
in the Senate, and was finally passed upon
the recommendation of committee of con-
ference.
August 3, 1861, Mr. PESDLEToN voted, with
nineteen Others to strike from the army bill
the following section: "See. 2. Ind be it far
tier enacted, That all the acts, proclamations,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-24

thus gives them far more dignified po-
sltion than that OF mere laborers Tor
pay. True the compensation at the
present time Is insufficient, but this Ia
temporary, and it would he unwise TO
change the rate yurymen should bear
this temporary inconvenience as part
OF the burdens arising from the exigen.
oies of the times.
The house ordered the bin TO third
reading.
BY Mr. Macomber, for com. on educa.
ton, against bill in relation to gather.
ing statistics of common schools;
third reading refused.
BY Mr. Rounds, for com. ON military
affairs, bill to authorize towns to pay
substitutes for drafted men with amend
ment; aBnndedes and third reading.
By Mr. Dunshee, for same com, against
bin TO equalize town bounties paid To
soldiers; third reading refused.
The Speaker announced as select com
on the bill to increase salaries of judges
of supreme court,
Messrs Bullard of st. Johnsbury, Mar,
cy of Royalton, Jones of Dover, Hyde oil
Castleton, Shedd Of Newbury, Everts o.
Waltham, Parker Of Elmore. ...
Adjourned. a.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-24

TURKIRs FOR THB SoLDIERs.-The pat
riotic citizens of New York are making
extensive arrangements to provide the
soldiers and sailors with a generous
Thanksgiving dinner. The committee
in New York, having the matter in
charge appeal to all for contributions OF
poultry Cooked If possible) and other
proper meats, mince pies, sausages, and
fruit; or Of money from those unable to
send the provisions. All donations sent
TO Geo. w. Blunt, Gettys Building,
Trinity place, New York city, before the
Goth will be duly forwarded. The SOL
diers deserve good Thanksgiving If
any body. .LaaosYls z2-1 hs' -E&
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-24

wGen. A. j. Smiths division OF the
Seventeenth Army Corps, which distin'
gushed itself in the Red River caM'
paign, and which has lately been ID
Missouri, has been tranferred to Iennes.
see, to cooperate with Gen. Tnomss
against Hood and Forrest.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-24

SHRRlDAN's LAST VICToRY.--The cor
respondent of the New York Herald with
the Middle Military Department tele-
graphs from headquarters of Gen. Sheri-
dan, Nov. 15, as follows; 0e H
AT Gen. sheridan's headquarters
there are now to be seen two pieces Of
artillery, one hundred and fifty prisoners
and a quantity Of ammunition, which
Gen. Powell captured from the rebels
yesterday in the Luray Valley. cen.
Powell. after brisk engagement with
the rebel cavalry, drove them back be-
yond Front Royal, and this morning
sent in the above substantial proofs of
his victory. e.g5I
Another victory was gained yesterday
by Gen. TOrbet's cavalry The rebel cav
airy advanced below Newtown at an
early hour yesterday, when Gems Custer
and Merritt, with their divisions en-
gagged them. The maneuvering and
diminishing lasted for several hours,
and was witnessed by Gen. Sheridan and
most of our general officers. The rebel
cavalry was finally compelled to fall
back in great confusion, and our men
drove them back into and through New
town.
During the time this engagement
lasted Gen. Early was advancing with
his infantry, and had already reached
Middletown, to which place their caval-
~ retreated.
Our losses were very small both In
killed and wound,
A reconnaissance was made to-day by
the cavalry as far as Cedar Greek. Gen.
Clusters division marched along the
Niddletown road and Gen. Merritt's
along the Winchester and Strasburg
turnpike. Il was then ascertained that
Gen. Early recrossed Cedar Creek last
night, and had again occupied Fishers
Hill.
From some stragglers captured by our
cavalry, and also from the inhabitants,
it was ascertained that Early's infantry
force was considerable one; but he
ordered them TO fall back Immediately
after his cavalry had been driven in
The smoke Of their camp fires on Fishers
Hill was distinctly visible from Cedar
Greek. ~
General Sheridan's army is in splendid
condition, and if another chance is af-
forded them by Early they will without
doubt add another victory to the list OF
their triumphs."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-24
RUTLAND HERALD.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1854.


The new postal money-order system
which was put into operation on the LIST
inst, is reported to be growing rapidly
into favor. The people in many of the
designated cities and towns are already
availing themselves 10 q considerable
extent of It's conveniences. Its object
is TO afford cheap, Immediate and safe
means OF transmitting small sums OF
money by mail, and the method isias
follows The postmaster furnishes the
applicant for money-order with a
printed fern of application, in which
the latter enters the particulars of
amount, name, address &c, required for
the order and for the notice or advice
hereafter mentioned. From this appli-
cation the postmaster fills up the money
order and the corresponding notice. The
applicant receives the order ON payment
Of the amount named therein and the
fee for the order, and by the mail imme
aiately following the postmaster trans
mite the notice or advice to the post
master upon whose office the order is
drawn. The latter is thus notified of
the order before it can be presented to
him, and all chance of fraud seems there
bycut of.
Orders can be drawn for any sum from
one dollar to thirty dollars. If a larger
sum than thirty dollars is desired, sddi-
tional orders must be obtained.
The rates OF commission charged for
these orders are as follows:
For orders not exceeding $40, 10 cents.
Over $40, and not exceeding fe
$40, 10 cents.
Over $50 and up to $50, 20 cents.
orders must be paid for in United
States notes or notes of National Banks
and the fee must elso be paid in curren-
cy, postage stamps not being receivable.
The following are further regulations
on the subject: ..-.
- money order is rendered invalid
unless it is presented to the postmaster
on whom 1t is drawn within ninety days
from its date; but the Postmaster Gen.
eral can issue a new order on the appli-
cation of the payee upon the payment of
second fee. The same course is to be
pursued in case the order is lost. In
this case, the paye9 is TO furnish state
ment, nnder oath, that the order has
been lest or destroyed, accompanied by
the certificate of the postmaster that it
has not been paid, and will not be paid
if thereafter presented. The payee may
transfer his order to another person by
endorsing it upon the back. Persons,
therefore, residing at places other than
those designated in the list of money
order offices can avail themselves of the
advantages of this system but an order
canRot be endorsed twice"
The larger post-ofiices only have thus
far been designated as money-order Of
fees. The number will be increased
should it be deemed advisable after
fair trial of the system. In Vermont
the offices now designated are, Rutland,
Burlington and MONTPELIER.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

there can be no doubt, but his sense of
honor where the interests of Others were
involved was so acute as TO forbid him TO
seek case and rest, however greatly his AVN
health and energies demanded them.
From whatEe have written il may justly
be inferred that as a business msu, he was
accurate in judgement, prompt IN perform
anne aud punctusl in attention-as cIu-
zen upright, honest aud self sacrificing
as s politician incorrupu5ie, straighttor-
ward and frank, and SIS legislator faithful
pure and patriotic
He had only just arrived at his majority
when be was called upon by the people Of
his county to represent them in the !egis-
lature, which met il Richmond, where Re
served faithfully the interests OF his con-
stitueuts for two terms.
Subsequently be was elected q member
OF the convention which met in Richmond
in February, 1861, and which passed the
ordinance of secession, on the happen
ing of which he with other western mem
bers vacated bis seat, returned to his con-
stituents and used all his energies in srou-
sing them TO the magnitude Of the crisis,
and 70 sense of the great and henious
wrong which had been Perpetrated, and
which be, as their representative bad resis-
| ted 10 the last, but without success.
Subsequently be was a member Of the
ConveutiOn which met 10 Wheeling, May
49, 1861, with q view 10 tske preparatory
steps towards the reorgaDiz alton of the
State Government (Of which be was one
of the Vice PFesidenIsl aud of the Con
yention which met Juue II, 1851, which
accomplished the reorganization OF the
State Government.
He was also a member Of the first Legis-
| lature which met at Wheeling under the
| reorganizsd Government, al subssq uent
session of which, on the occasion Of the
resignation of Daniel Frost, Esq, be was
elected Speaker OF the House. IL this
new position he discharged his duties with
| impartialiiy and justice, receiving the
need of praise even from his opponents.
| There are some emotions which cannot
be expressed IN words aud some feelings,
an attempt to portray which would only
be vain al so in the present instance our
pen refuses the perfection OF its office,
while our breast beaves with the remem-
brance of his many virtues.
! But we are edmonished that We should
bring this record to q close Oy those L ur-
murings which we feel rising within us
| leading us TO complain at the di5peuEatiOns
of that Providence "Eho doeth ali things
well" and causes US TO enquire why the
sickle OF death should be permitted TO pass
over the heads of the aged. wbireued for
the harvest, and strike down those WHO,
according 10 nsture's reasonings, Oh &C
count of their youth, are entitled to d lease
Of life and days.
But our loss is his gain and we would
smother such rebellious feelings, as we re-
feet upon that superior happiness which
be now enjoys in the mansions of the just,
where his own and the voice of mis- below
ed companion, who preceded him bat a
| few short months, sweils the anthems OF
eternal praise TO Him who breathed into
mans nostrils the breath OF Life and be
became a living soul. g. L. G.
ISLAND HONE.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

keep up steady Ere of gascOuade about
their invipcibility, believing that in this
way they will, as much as in any other, in
press the disafected in the North more
intensely, and denoralize the tinid more
rapidly. There may be some results Of
this expected kind. But there is another
result also. and that is to inHame the re-
manning people of the North, who ase 8
large msjority, with a growing desire and
an ardent and remOrseless wish to see the
80 called ChiTAlry of the South utterly hu-
Unlisted, and snbjugated.
At the cad OF This war it will be time
enough for the rebel Captain Hatch to rise
from the grass aud express his moriifca-
ton that We do not hate such BIS him.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

THE Philadelphia democratic Club, Z"
among other equally patriotic and high
strung resolves" passed the following:
"Resolved, That we hail with unmin-
gled pleasure the return of the god-like
Vallandigham to his native State, and
we hereby give him a tribute Of heartfelt
thanks for the bold defiance which he
filings in the teeth Of the wicked usurper
who has SO basely wronged him.
The Philadelphia Press in noticing
this resolve of the democratic Club
makes this observation:
Doubtless the gentlemen who relieved
their pent-up feelings in this elegant
style, and who further on assure US that,
as Democrats, they "hate Ioyalists" as
they 'hate the devil" will learn with
''unmingled pleasure" that the god-like
Nallandi CHAM will deliver an address in
Lancaster on the 18th proximo; but, to
his infinite disgust, will most probably
not succeed in getting himselfarrested in
to notority and maudlin sympathy a Sec
ond time.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
For the Intellgencer.
In MemOriam.-GeOrge Nc. G. Porter

1t is a mournfGl duty which prompts the
record of the virtues OF the departed. And
yet it is pleasure to linger over their
mem cries and dwell upon the noble traits
of their character.
1t occurred TO us that some other hand
better qualified for the pleasant task would
Undertake the record of the manly virtues
and noble qualities which characterized
the subject of this sketch-GeoTge Nc. G.
Porter-but none such has volunteered
whether from modesty, or from the impos-
sibility.of thoroughly portraying in all their
strength the admirable traits which adorned
his character, VIC are unable to say. And
yet it were wrong we Think not to make the
attempt however feeble the execution, for
though young in years he was a model in
excellence.
The first tidings ofhis death reached us on
the distant banks of the Mississippi, where
we were seeking TO recruit our own shat.
tered health and energies, and the au-
nouncement impressed us with a sadness
which the lapse of many days has failed
to eradicate. Standing there beside the
waters of that mighty river on that calm
GUNNER evening the touching lines OF
Montgomery received a fresh emphasis
and power never before realized by us:
"Priend after friend departG
Who has not lost friendf
There is no union Of hearts,
That ads not here end"
The sun had sunk into his couch in
the distant west, and the regal moon
mirrored her calm and peaceful face in the
waters which silently flowed at my feet,
along their course to the gulf
And so also, had the sun OF has existence
sunk beneath the horizon, but unlike the
physical sun, never more to rise.
Tho atr nc 1. =
richly freighted with all its hopes and Joys,
into the ilIimitable gulf of eternity and the
memory of past friendship is the ouly
souvenir left of its former existence.
Aud this it is which prompts the present
effort and induces one who loved him to
place upon his carly tomb the immorteIEe
OF friendship and to deck it with the chap.
let of an evergreen affection.
Personally we have known him for seve-
raj years, and in all the relations of life il
may truly be said of him that
"None knew him but to love him
None named him but to praise"
The seeds of consumption had long lain
ranking in his system, and in obedience
to medical advice he several years since
visited the island of Cuba with a view of
obtaining relief, and receiving benefit from
that genial climate. His relief, however.
was Out tOmPOIHiyi lOT suOrLly after his
return the insfdious advances of his disease
manifested themselves in so unmlstakable
a manner as to cause him aud his friends
increased anxiety.
Still he entered into the active duties of
life with all that earnestness of heart and
perseverance, Of nature which ever charac.
ised him in Whatever he undertook.
That unwittingly he done injustice to
himself by his. close application to business
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
TRUSTEES SALE OF LOTS IN
SOUTH WHEELING.

DY virtue and in pursuance Of q deed Of trust
- executed by George Foreman, Of Ohio county,
Virginia 70 the undersigned trustee, bearing
dale the fret day Of March, 1884 aHd duly
% record II the Recorders once Of the said cOuufy
Of Ohio, iced book No. 80 folio 2S5, the
paymsu' 70 the Merchants aud Mechanics Bank Of
Wheeling certain debt in said deed Of trust
toned will, the request Of said Bank, proceed
the FIR 7 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1864 at the
front door Of the Court House Of Ohio county West
Virgins, sell at public auct ion, 70 the highest
and beet bidder, the following property, - Nix
All that certain lot or parcel o. ground situated IN
Ohio county, Virginia in the addition 70 the city Of
Wheeling fOrm-rIy called Ritchistown, but
known BY the OF south Wheeling, ana desig-
mated on the plat % Gid addition by number i've
No. 5-in square number thirty Sell
ling trustee, shall cell and convey only such
title Is 10 by the deed Of afOre-
said; the title, however IS believed 70 be un4Ges-
tiOuable.
Terms Of Sale-Cash.
jySO-td FRANCIS R. ARMSTRONG.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

JOHN EvERLY, private in company A,
7th West Virginia regiment, from the front
of Grants army near Petersburg, seuds us
an obituary notice of the death of private
John Mathena of that company, from Pres
ton county, who was fatally wounded at
Spottsylvania on the 9Th of May and died
the following day. He pays high tribute
to the deceased soldier, who was brave
and exemplary man, always at his post
and always cOuscientiously performing his
duty.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

At o'clock on Monday morning. CHLs MA1HERs,
In the 6irh year OF mis- age.
His funeral wiIltAke place from late residence
on Filth street on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., - inst
at o'clock. The friends Of the family are invited
TO attend.
On Monday, August 22d, PHoIEE K. WEED, wife Of
Rev Henry T.. Weed, b. d.
The funeral will take place from the residence Of
the Rev. Alfred PAUL, On Main street, on wednss-
day, the 24th inst at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. aud proceed
to the Stone Church at the forks Of Wheeling Creek.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
TRUSTEES SALE OF LOTS STU
ATE IN SOUTH WHEELING.

DT virtue and in pursuance Of a deed Of trust
II executed 10 tie undersigned trustee By Al.
bert Ritter, bearing date the 18th day Of Nay
1854 and duly Of record in the Recorder Office u
Ohio county, State Of Yves; Virginia, in deed book
No 3D. folio 4l4 20 secure the payment to the Mer-
chants and AechAuics' Bank Of Wheeling a certain
debt in said deed mentioned, will, ~ the request
Of the said Bank, proceed the RsT DAY Up
SEPT Der, 1864, At the front door Of the Court
House OF ohio county, West Virginia, 20 sell a.
public auction, 10 the highest and best bidder the
following property 20 Wit: All that certain lot
parcel Of ground situated in Ohio county, Virginia
In the addition to the city Of Wheeling formerly
called kitchietown, but now known by the name Of
South Wheeling, and designated the plat Of said
ADDITION by the number eIght-So. sin square
numbered thirty -hve-NO. IS. Selling a. trustee,
ahAll sell and convey only such title l. vested
In me by the deed Of trust aforesaid but the title,
however, Il believed 70 be uuqu sstiouAble.
Terms Of Sale-CAsh.
jy3O-td FRANCIS r. ARMSTRONG.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
Public Sale OF Valuable Land.

IN PURsU ANCE Of the lAst viii and testament Of
i Daniel steeDrOd, I will sell al public sac O.
MOS DAY, the 25th day Of September, 1864, At the
Court House IN Wheeling, TO The highest and bes;
bidder, the tract Of land which Is situated Big
Wheeling Creek il Ohio county, near the farm on
which Mr.. CruEer lives, aud sdjoins the land Of
KsusiOrth and Others, aud il the tract Of land
which Thomas PAUL and wife, nov deceased, con-
veyed 20 the said Daniel ste nrod by deed dated the
llth Of November, 1875, and recorded In Ohio c0un
~ in Book no u, and containing per said deed
lZ6H acres.
TIE TERMS OF SALE ARE: one fourth Of the
purchase money is 10 be paid IN cash. and the Tezi
due IL TO be paid IL three year by three equal an
uUal iustallmeuts, with interest from the day Of
sAle till paid, and 10 be secured by deed Of trust
on the Land. The whole tract will be sold in one
body aud BY the The land will be sold subject
u the present lease 70 Stork Gilbert which eI-
pires the hrst day Of April next when possession
Will be given.
ANDREW WHITE,
Administrator Of the estate Of Daniel steenrod.
aug23-td
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
Dry Goods Store for sale,

THE subscriber wishing 70 change his t1-s7'
L would offsF his Store for sale, together 49,
lease Of the Store House - present occupied q!
which Is well and favOTAtly known % he ~
for many years
AZ il well known the business i E7ot --s T
better in the city. and 3 caAuce = nos pre---'.-
going into business not often presEuis,1 ..
can keep PoTtiOn Of the stock 90 hA1l 80
purchaser no: want u al, - have -''
store IN the country. -..
Ny stock i vel assorted sud = Just -,
wanted for the business. sud - u known tls
on hand II becoming more valuable every a.
kept. - 81.
y F.w BASsET-
.-r7o No IS Maiu s---S
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23
Cottage Residence for sale.

TINHE uudsrsi sDed offers for sale his House and
Lot on : corner u Third and Locust streets,
On Wheeling Island. Lot o. by $50 feet, oOrBtriug
on streets and running back 70 IS foot alley
be house contains SIX rooms and kitchen and eel
lar. There il . good well Of water the hack
door. Choice shrubbery, and al abundant supply
Of fruit. Stable, Coal House, &C &c apply 20 III
JACOB BEEGE Is, or 70 the sui scriber al stsubsn-
Vile, Ohio.
aus2S-aw c. c. JORDAN.