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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

HEADQUARTERS Army OF TIE JANIS,
Jan. 24.-Last night the enemy made an
unsuccessful attempt to run past our bat
teries. They took advantage of the storm
and darkness to send down feet of eight
vessels of war and three torpedo boats
This fotilla consisted of the Virginia, Fred
ericksburg and Richmond, iron cIRds,
mounting four guns each, the wooden yes.
sells Drury, Nansemond and Hampton, of
two guns each, the Bedford one gun, the
steamer Torpedo and three torpedo boats.
The following are the particulars as far as
they can be obtained from deserter from
the expeditions who came into our lines
after daylight: IL
The feet left Mooney about SIX o'clock
last evening, and proceeded quietly until
they got near our batteries, when they
were discovered, aud Immediately the bat
tories opened on them, to which they re.
Piled. At about II o'clock they succeeded
in cutting the chain in front of our obstruc-
ttons beyondythe lower end of Dutch Gap
canal, when the Fredericksburg, under q
full head of'steam, passed through the OBJ
struction and completely demolished lone
of the sunken canal boats. The Rich.
mond, Virginia and DEury, in attempting
to follow, grounded, when the Federicks.
burg had to go to their assistance.
The Drury could not be got of, and was
obliged to be abandoned, as it was noR
daylight, aud they were in range of Battery
Parsons. - EI-ss ~
AS soon as it became light the battery
opened on the Drury, one of the shells
falling in her magazine, which exploded,
completely demolishing her.
The rsmaiuder of thslieet made their
way back mp the river.
1t was supposed that an attempt would
be made to go through again tonight,
enough what their destination may be can
only be surmised.
The only damage done was thedismount-
ing of one guu on Fort Brady. The de-
serter reports only one man killed and two
wounded by the explosion OF the Drury,
and four drowned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
Destructive Fires.

DETROIT, Jan. ga Disastrous FIRE oc-
CURED in East Saginaw this morning, de-
stroying the Hess Block aud several other
buildings. The loss is estimated at $780,
600; insured for about $4,000
HAMILTON, O. W., Jan. 26.-The Ontario
pork packing establishment and contents,
excepting the safe, were destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss over 100000; In
sured for 100000 s -,
BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 2s.-The Ere only
ceased last night by burning itself out, de-
stroying all the buildings on the corner Of
Main and Court streets. The names of the
young men killed by the falling walls are
James a. Sidway, j. Harrison Tiffet, and
W. H. Gillett, all members of the Taylor
Hose, and belonging to. the first families of
Buffalo. Their death has cast gloom
over the whole city. The entire loss is
estimated at three-quarters of million.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
Wants to surrsnder-The Louisiana
Legislature.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Late advices from
PASSPORT, Miss, confirm the report that the
18th Tennessee cavalry, about 600 strong,
under Dol. Johnson, encamped at Clifton,
Tenn, had sent word into our lines that
they wished to surrender, take the oath
and go home.
In the Louisiana State Senate on the
18th Mr.. Hills introduced resolution
which passed to "a third reading, request
ing their delegation in Congress to vote for
the amendment to the Constitution pro.
hibiting slavery, nd7p1edgiug the General
Assembly to ratify the amendment if adop'
ted. 81
The Missouri House of Representatives
yesterday adopted q concurrent resolution
instructing their members in Congress to
introduce bill for retaliatory treatment OF
rebel prisoners in our hands.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
HaFdWareI .HaTdWaFe!!
wTnE proposition to instruct the

wTHE proposition to instruct the
Governor to make application to the Pres
ident and endeayor to induce him to per.
nit the soldiers volunteering in this State
under the present call, to remain within
the limits of the State for the purpose of
its defence, excited considerable discussion
In the House yesterday. Those who OPP
posed the resolution had no objection to
having our own soldiers with us, but they
objected to legislative interference as to
the disposition of the troops called for by
the General Recommendation claiming
that it was simple request that the Leg
islature had perfect right to make, and
which in justice to the people of the bOr-
der ought to be granted. In answer to the
assertion that the present quota of the
State would be filled in part by copper
heads, most of the loyal young men hav-
ing already gone into the army. Mr.. Fer
guson, of Cabell, said that there was no
danger of that. Every copperhead who
had ever been drafted in his section had
run off to the rebel army. If there could
be such thing as copperhead who is not
a rebel he does not live in Cabell county.
They are either rebels or Union men. Mr..
Ohapline said that the soldiers from other
States in his section of country did not
exercise proper discrimination. They
thought all the people were rebels aud
plainly said SO. and they would take a
Union mans property as quick as they
would rebeps. The Pennsylvania SOL
diers now on duty in Jefferson county were
afraid of the guerrillas. and would not
go after them; and between the Union
soldiers and the guerrillas scarcely horse
could be kept in the county. The West
Virginia soldiers had acted more discrim-
mating part, and he wanted them back
again. The proposition was referred.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
The Indian Dspredazons ON the

WAsHIsaF6H, J api 6.HThs important
station and grain depot of the Overland
mali contractors at Jnlesburg on the Platte
las been aban doned by al ezceptone Of the
Gnsn IN charge, in sequence of the Indian
IHassacres in their tntig hbofhood. AT the
last accounts the lsaS Ases had not attack
ca the Station, aud II was now hoped it viii
be saved The hbate was sent IN reply TO
one of several telegfams from contractor
Holiday urgently appealing for protection
from the mail stations, and stating thaeif
Jnlesbnrg should. be sacked the overland
mail must be ,absndonediun the spring
grass is sufficiently advanced 10 afford
subsistence tot the i've stock of the eompa-
ny. Cottonwood Springs station is log
east of Jnleshurg., = 49,.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

Nsw YoRK, Jan. 2s.-A private letter
says: The proposition of the rebels to make
st. Marks, Fla, q blockade running port,
viii not succeed, as Lieut.. Rockwell has
three vessels there able to put stop to all
such operations.
The Richmond Enquirer says: It lie
thought that the existing Cabinet has
pretty nearly exhausted its intellectual 70.
iiIiminated individual fame, and that is es.
neciailys desired ct the present time,
The fAuelo blockade runners have al
ready been informed of the fall of Fort
FISHER, the Owl having run in and made
her escape out -sgain before the e1ac.
uatioao Fort casewsll. etE s.'--se
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
Tha Canadian Parliament.

QUEBEC, Jan. 2e.-1n> Parliament last
night the Attorney General brought in q
bill for the prevention and suppression Of
.ontrages on the frontier, and the manufac.
t1re and shipment of arms for unlawful
purposes, andJRgoyiding for the seizure
and exaninations suspected vessels. Al
so, to give notice to persons proving un.
worthy of the hospitality of this country to
remove from it. The bill was copied in
part. from the Imperial Act, and part from
the Act of Congress. of the o. s. of 1888.
The bill was read first time, and passes
ito second reading to-day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

WAsH1EdroN, Jan. 26.-The examination
Of the Old Capitol prisoners shows that
officers are and have been confined there
for months without knowing what were
the charges against them.
The gunboat Advance arrived here this
morning from Fort Fisher, with portion
Of the crews of the blockade runners, Stag
and Charlotte, captured on the 2Ist ult,
while endeayoring to enter Wilmington
with csrgoes of rifles, blankets, &C., being
ignorant of the occupation of Fort Fisher
By our forces. The night before the cap.
tnre of the forts, the blockade runner Owl,
commanded by Capt. MoHat, came very
near making q similar mistake, bot sus-
pectiug something wrong in the signal
lights of our forces, made her escape and
succeeded in eluding the vigilance OF our
cruisers. Another blockade runner was
however captured last Sunday Afternoon
of Fort Fisher, but her name was not as.
certsined.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Rear Admiral
Porter is SO much pleased with Gen. Terry
and the manner in which he conducted hfs
part of the operations against Ft. Fisher,
as to deem it worthy of q special dispatch.
he says: -
ga timid man would have hesitated to
attack the works by assault, no matter
what assistance he might have had from
other quarters, but Gen. Terry never for
an instant hesitated, and though Isfeel
somewhat hsttered at the confdence'h he re-
posed in my judgment, am quite ready to
believe that he acted on his own ideas as
to what..wssproper.to be done in the mat
ter, and was perfectly qualified to judge
without the advice of any one. Through
out the affair his conduct was marked by
the greatest desire to be successful, not for
the sake of personal considerations, but for
the cause in which we are all alike en-
eaped :"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

E~ RHxExBHR the Great Gift Book
Sale that open sin this city next week
whore may be found the largest stock of
dne bound standard works and miscellan-
eous books that has ever been offered
here-the works of all the standard au.
thors and modern writers, such as Byron,
Burns, Milton, Shakespeare, Scott. Moore,
Hemans, Landon, Johnson, Addison, Coop
or. Marryatt, Dickens, Tasso, Dante, Pc
trach, Homer, Virgil, Dryden. Pope, South
worth, Lee HentE, Lever, Dumas, Rey-
nolds, Sue, MacCauley, Irving; and in fact
the works of all the writers of the old
and new world. Also q tremendous vari-
ETY. of Family Bibles Pocket Bibles, Cath
Ollie Books, and Photographs Albums
There will be no gigantic posters or cir
eulsrs issued from this establishment. All
are wanted to call and examine for them
selves. 1t
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
Now YORK Market
90 NV YoRK, Jan

etiI Ia 7z-.2- i5 5l NEW YoRK, January 80.
ooTroN-Les active and lower nj s20s5e for
middling. .,sa ts.5,f
out decided change; 50 s63e IS for Extra State !;
SO 606lO IS for Extra 4. II. o., $40 SOL 90 for
Trade brands, market closing heavy s.E4n.J-.
WHISKY-Dull and lower Western % 9e92 so,
closing dull at inside price. CIV
WREAT-0peued shade better and closed dull |;
Mixed Chicago Spring s. 10; Amber Michigan - IS.
CoRN-Dul1 and nominal. 81 S69l 81 for Mixed
oATs-IreguIar aad unsettled; 81 oSIf91 o6 for
Westerns closing atlRtter price, ~ -
COFFEE-PiEm, -.-,-..-.9.
1851 mesS cash and regular way closing NJ $50 SO
cash; SO 26@SIO0 for prime, aud S$4 1895 81 for
prime mess. Also $3.50 bbls new mess tlE January,
February and March, seller and buyers option, At
fSS@S9, aud 1880 bblJ prime mess Tor February At
t8B(9S6 %. 2A '---u- '-S e -
BkRR-steady at about previous prices. 100
ierces India mess at $42 80.
HoGEIn moderate dSma I'd ct 159i5&s, chiefly
at 151F63l5N tor light 70 extra heavy Western.
iRACON-Opened moro active aud hrmer, but
closed heavy; 1s1f920N for Cumberland cut on the
spot and for February delivery 2l@Il% for short
ribbed. part for February, and ao92Oz LOT long cut
CUT MEATs-In moderate deu1and; shoulders
11l1lSI<; hams 1881
IAR6-Ralher 6rmsri sales at 1s7z92s, the latter
an outside price. i1
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
but large secretiyeness.

B@eTHs BILL TO ABOLISH SLAVERY M
WEsr v1Ra1ErA.-The following is the bill
offered in the House yesterday by Mr..
Ferguson, of cabell county, from the spec
ial committee to inquire into the expedi-
ency and conBtitutionality of thsimmediate
abolition of slavery in this State
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West
Virginia
as slaves in this State, are hereby declared
free.s
q. There shall hereafter be neither sla.
very nor involuntary servitude in this
State except in the punishment of crime,
whereof the party shall have been duly
convicted.
The bill was read first time. AS yet
we have seen no evidence of anything like
a formidable opposition to the bill.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

"- ORGANIZATION OF THE NEw CRY
COUEoILs.-The new City GeunciIs met at
the city building yesterday and proceeded
toan organisation. Mayor OrangIe read the
returns of the late election announcing
the names at the successful candidates for
the variouo Offices. The Mayor then call.
ed the members by wards and administer
edthe oaths prescribed by law-after which
the Mayor qualified the Mayor elect, Mr..
Sweeney.
For the purpose Of etfecting prelimina-
~ organization, Mr.. Robinson, of the 4th
ward was appointed temporary chairman of
the second branch.
On motion of Mr.. Hughes committee
of one from each ward was appointed to
select and report to Council the standing
committees.
On motion of Mr.. Bodley, 1t was resolved
that when the Councils adjourn it be to
meet on Tuesday evening next for perma-
nent organization. mo s55.F -
The official bond of a. F. Feeney, Uity
Clerk elect, with Henry Moore and Michael
Kelley as securities, was received and &C.
cepted. Also the official bonds of Mayor
Sweeney, Henry Sharp, Street COMMITS
siOner, a. N. Johnson, Alderman Sd ward
JIG. Macmanaway, Aldermen 9th ward
John Cummins, Superintendent of the
Water Works, George Duty, Alderman ed
ward; Geo. W. Miller, Alderman 1st ward
and Geo. Bulger, Alderman, 4th ward.
On motion, the Councils adjourned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

a8AUrHoR1zrSG THz GOVERNOR TO
SURRENDER CBRrA1H PR1soNERs.-A bill
passed the Legis lature yesterday author
izing the Governor to surrender certain
prisoners for exchange. 1t appears that
the rebel authorities have placed in close
confinement certain officers Of West Viz
ginia regiments as hostages for the return
of certain rebels, bushwhackeEs and other
disloyal persons, now held in custody by
the authorities of this State. The object
of the bill is to relieve our soldiers by au.
thorizing the Governor to surrender the
State prisoners for exchange in accorda nee
with the request of the Secretary of War.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
~A11Ee1nHoTrI TmEY1Ha.-George

~ALLEe1p HoTEL THET1HG. George
Adams, from wheeling, West Virginia,
was arrested in philadelphia on Tuesday
charged with an attempt at robbipg the
Commercial Hotel, In that city, Hehad q
hearing before Alderman BETTER. he oe-
ouDied room No. Is. While the occupant
of room No. II was absent, it was alleged,
Adams put into operation the means me-
cessary to open the door. he had removed
the lock, and was about to begin opera
t,ons in the room, when he was scared OF.
He was taken into custody and his room
searched. In it the detectives found one
of the screws of the lock. They made up
their minds that he was the thief. Beneath
the bed was a lot of litter. The landlord,
when he saw it, called up the chamber
maids and administered lecture. The
girls said they had cleaned the room in
the morning, and that the straw ticking
from which the litter fell must have 8
hole in it. The tick was examined, and
from it was drawn a mOrticing chisel,
bearing marks of illegitimste uses, two
pairs of "nippers," and two false keys.
This told the story, and Adams was taken
to the lock up. he arrived at the house
on Saturday noon. The papers say he is
a mild looking parsonage, of small brain
but large secretiveness.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
Ex-senator Gwynn Again.

San FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-The Demo-
cratic paper of this city, which is likely to
be well acquainted with the views of DR..
Gwynn, and his friends in this city, who
are numerous here, publishes the following
statements: We have refrained from in-
duIging In speculations and expressing
our opinions in regard TO the many reports
and rumors relating to the position aud de-
signs of DIR. GWynn in Mexico, until we
could give the exact facts, and indisputsbly
vouch for them. This we are now pre-
pared to do. By information received from
Barclay Henry, Esq agent of DIR. Gwynn,
under the protection of the Emperor OF
Mexico, MsximilliRna kassSconveyed by
trpst deed to the Emperor, Louis Napo-
leon, Sonora, Seustolis and other north
ern States of Mexico, the boundaries of
which have not yet been determined upon,
to be held and governed under Maximil-
lian's protection as security for the pay
ment of claims against Mexico, the same to
be restored to Mexico in full upon the pay
ment ofsaid claims, with all the private
rights secured under French occupation,
or confirmed. DIR. Gwynn is Governor
General or Vice Secretary of the Emperor
to the French, and islnvested with plena--
ry powert for the government ofthe States,
" Inch have been seeded and disposed of
with the public lands and mines.
DR.. Gwynn has adopted code of laws
which have been approved by the Emperor,
ofthe French, of the most liberal kind,
guaranteeing civil and religious liberty,
providing for ,emption purchase of
the public lands, and regulating the names
and the terms of occupation end the use of
the mines. The Emperor of the French
guarantees a military force under the direc-
ton of the Governor General, sufficient TO.
maintain the public peace and defend the
people of the states against internal and
external force. ,-5 $50
The policy of Dr.. Gwynn, which has the
approval of both Bmperors, is TO encourage
immigration from the American States by
affording the most liberal terms to settlers,
in order to bring intelligent industry, en-
ergy and enterprise to the development of
the well known resources of that region SO
highly favored by the national advantages
of social climate and mineral wealth. Mr..
Hinlsy is associated with Maj: j. O. Ridges,
and both will act as agents of Dr.. Gwynu.
They are here fer inviting immigration to
that region. 4a ~ ,AF
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

z SAN FUAnc1soo, Jan. 26-Since the mar.
ket decline ingold st New York and the
corresponding decline ingthe prEoes2 the
value of merchandise here has proportion
ately advanced, and the tendency 10 still
upward, confidence being strong as 10 the
markets. The mining and agricultural
prospects, in Californis, Oregon and NsVa--
da promise increased yields, The; United
States RsYenpe collector has seized g
large quantity of tobacco and cigars for
evasion of excise. The British Columbia
and Van Couver's Island Journals are sgi-
tatipg the subject of forming union be-
tween these two colonies. Public meet
ings are also being held for the same pur-
pneA ETA ,s''tt5-. 5ssst- t---i
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

~ EII1seER AND Foor1's CoMBIsA.
4IoH Snow exhibited last evening at Wash
ingtOn Hall to a good house and gave the
most entire satisfaction. The little folks
are the most interesting curiosittes imag-
Unable, and the musical part of the enter.
tainmentis quite attractive. The team of
goats, connected with the show. appeared
on the streets yesterday, and notwithstand-
ing the intense cold weather, vas followed
by great crowd of youngsters. Tho
show pertosmsagain Intervening and this
afternoon, and TO morrow afternoon and
evening. sfs--yaaa9 as'te
2. go ~.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
TaEsroS, N. J., Jan. 26.-Tde House

TREarox, N. J., Jan. 26.-Tne House
was organized by compromise. Joseph
T. CrowelI; Union representative, was
elected Speaker Resolutions we're offered
acknowledging the patriotism, eminent
ability, and Craftsmanship of Abraham
Lincoln, aud the gallant services of our
soldiers 10 the field, honoring the memory
of the illustrious dead and heartily appro-
wing the efforts of Mr.. Lincoln to crush
ont the rebellion. The resolutions were
referred to the Committee on Federal Re-
Iations.
In the Senate Mr.. scoyill, of Camden,
offered q preamble setting forth the evils
of slavery, declaring that tits political
curse, corrupting the national councils and
desolating the land with civil strife; that
its death is demanded by the crimes and
ruin it has cansed. SIR IT.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

OA1Ro, Jan. 25-Tho steamer Arthur
from New Orleans on the 18Th, iztrivsd
with 800 of the Marine Brigade, ,euroute
for home to be mustered out. Late Texas
papers represent that the people Of that
State are apptehensiye of attack on
their coast, and promise determined resis@
tauoe. Sugar firm, at full prices: =
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

~EpiIeptie Fits can bs,CuredII-
d.. LocKRoH having become eminently successful in
curing this terrible mAlady, invites ali amilArly
afflicted to call send for circulars Of references
one 70 twenty four Year, standing. He deVotes his
attention especially 70 diseases ofthe
Axis, Nervous System, and Bolicits an inyeSiga-
ton Of his claim to public confidence.
BE may DO consulted at his private residence, No.
III West 49d street, daily from TO- A. u, until &
T. NJ except Saturday and Sunday. Address al
letters to DIR. v. B. LOOKROW,
S Ss1s Stpi {; Boz Slls New York
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

B@L1nur. ELAN F. P1GeorF, 90. g,
12th W. We. Vols, who was detained from
his command for some months by severe
illness, has become able to resume his
duties, and is now serving as Assistant
Provost Marshal at Martinsbu
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Professor Epstis LarEaFd, (puptl Of
PAPHAl1, the London Astrologer,) will write out
DrsnHT:of any Man, Woman Or ohild. No cards on
demonstrating trieksry resorted to. These Life
charts point cut ttlcularly the RuruRE In regard
Business, Friends, Enemies, &C., and arc sure gudes
Full Charts, IS; tom years, S. answering ave queS.
tions. 81. satIsfaetion guaranteed. sand dsy =,
month and year birth, whether married or single.
and sex. Address, EUsTIs LARRARD.
deo2s-1mds Camden, New Jersey.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27

CLEVELAND, o.. Jan. 26 The bank Of
Crawford county, Meadgille. vas. robbed OF
one HUNDRED and fifty Thousand dollars IN.
United States bonds, ethis evening. The
robbers were secreted in the back room Of
of the bank. Intense excitement prevails.
No aftestgyet made.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
From the az, ! Army Of the Potomac,

HEADQUARTERS AMY OF THE PoEoxAo,
Jan, 24-Eyening- Qniet prevails along:
the lines of this army, The bad weather
prevailing for the past few days has made
it impracticable 70 carry cut any military
movement, even If one were contemplated,
Many, persons. have predicted that an
eva6ution'of Petersburg would take place
before long, but as YET there Ii. mo signs
of such an event. ~ 80 sss.zse
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-27
OOLGATE,s HONEY soAP.

This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such univsr,
AL demand, is made nom he ehoIe os 1t materials
f. mild and emolltaA &c in its nature, fra
GRAVITY scented, and extremely beneficial
in it, action upon the akti. For sale by all DruE.
Eist. and Fancy Goods belsrs. mrls "