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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
From Rear Admiral Portsr.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 2O.-The Navy Depart
ment has received the following from Rear
Admiral Porter:
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON, FLAG SHIP
MALVERN, OFF Fort FISHER, Jan. l6.-Sr:
l wrote you yesterday. We have all the
forts. The army have captured 1900 men
and large number of officers, including
Gen. Whitney and Col. Lamb.
The gunboats are now in the river and
wilmington is sealed against blockade
runners.
The rebels have destroyed the works on
Smiths Island, and if they do not DESTROY
Fort Casewell it is of no use to them. We
will get that afterwhile. You must not
expect too much of us at one time. These
works are of tremendous strength.
after its surrender to the French aud
English, the combined armies of those two
nations were many months capturing that
strong hold, and it will not compare either
IN size or strength to Fort Fisher. The
Forc.cOntained 76 guns and many of them
were heavy ones.
have to yet learn what our casualties
are, but think 300 will cover them all.
We had bad explosion in the fort this
morning, which killed and wounded a
number of men, about 100.
| will send you detailed report as soon
as 1 can get off the wounded and arrange
matters generally.
The world never saw such fighting as
our soldiers did.
an, ysFF resnsNifnllsD IL f O. EYerv't
Rear Admiral.
To Hon. G. WELLEs, Sec. of Navy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
Now York market
Mn YoRr. Iannnrr IN

INV YORK, January 90.
CoTTON-opened excited, unsettled and decided.
with holders refusing to sell below ssc
ELuUR-State and Western dull aud I6a2D, lovr-
err ~ 1903 50 for Extra States SO SO3ll 10 Tor ~
ira Il. Ii. o., and SI1 O59lI 90 for Trade brands
market closing heavy and lower
MAlskY-Steadys closed heavy and lower; 50 IS
az 81 for Western.
WHEAT-Dull; 1@2c lower; Chic ago Spring 20
No. do. 81 10, buyers all this month.
RHE-aeAvy and lower; sales 81 65
BAhLEY-Dull,
81 90. u '''ein
oATs-yeEy dull; Western 81 o5G51 o5y5.
PBTROLEUM-Dull; Crude 49c; Kenned in bond
csc offered and 6T9T0c asked.
. WOOL-Quiet.i
PoHk-Dectdedly lower; $50 OO9ss so fer new
do $50 70933 90 for prime
BEEF-Dull and heavy at about previous price,;
at S27.
CUT IEATs-very quiet; shoulders 1755a1s15;
BACON sIDEs-Quiet; Cumberland cut 2Oa2oy6.
DRESSED HoGs-Lower and heavy; l61<Gl6tS
for Western; small sales at l6}<.
bARD@HeSvy and lower; sales at 200 2S1S.
BU4pER-Quite and depress ed.
CaEESE-Dull aud heavy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

BGr CHAReEs AaAIssf MENlRR OF TIN
HOUSE, OF DELEoArEs.-ApetitiOu has been
presented in the House of Delegates, and
is now before the Committee on Privileges
and Elections, signed by large number
of the citizens of Gilmer county, asking
for the expulsion of Geo. K. Cox, the mem.
Der of the House from that county. The
petition charges Mr.. Cox with forgery,
theft, treason, rape and almost every other
crime known to the Law, and has excited
not little interest among the members
who are anxious to get at the facts of the
case.
1t is butt justice to Mr.. Cox to say, since
we have thus mentioned the matter, that
he denies each and every allegation cons
tanned in the petition, and alleges that it
was gotten up by personal enemies one of
whom was the unsuccessful candidate for
the House in Gilmer county. We presume
the whole matter will be brought before
the House, when the public will have an
opportunity to judge of the truth or falsity
of the charges set forth.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

New York, Jan. 2O.-Advices by the
Fulton from Savannah report that the best
Of order is manifested 10 the city and few
soldiers are visible in the streets. Trade
is limited, but prices are regulated by law.
Just before leaving Atlanta the soldiers
were paid off, aud they spent their money
freely at the first opportunity. One firm
disposed of stock valued at $3.50, 900 for
81, 700.
1t is said there is not as much suffering
in Savannah as reported, for the reason
that when Hardee evacuated the city and
before Sherman took possession, they en-
tered the stores and supplied themselves.
The wealthy citizens. however, did notion
the raid, and as consequence may now
be suffering.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
Afaira Ahnnt MnhiIa.

New YoRK, Jan. 2O.-The Tribune's
correspondent, writing from before Mobile
on the Tth, says: AS matters now rest
the advantages ofthe situation are largely
on our side. Most of the rebel forces de-
signed to protect the Mobile and Ohio rail
road and the Alabama and Tombigbee riy-
ers, are so far up into the interior or else
scattered in their endeavors to cover vul-
nerable points, as to have no great
strength. Furthermore, the fear of an other
raid from Vicksburg to Memphis will not
permit them to alter the present disposition
of their troops. They cannot make move
ment without endangering the communi-
cations of Mobile. This state of affairs is
being taken advantage of, and such move
ments and dispositions are being made as
promise speedily to compass the fall of the
city. Gen. Granger who is already active
with the troops on and near the Pascsgou-
la river, will not be far behind. l expect
soon to write to-you of fighting on both
land and water.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

MAsHIHeroR, Jan. 20.-The Richmond
enquirer OF Jan. 18th, contains the follow
ing: During all day yesterday we were
"lthout the additional particulars of the
capture Of Fort Fisher beyond the correct
ing OF the time of assault, the position
having been carried by the enemy on Mon.
DAY morning at 10 O'Clock. The feet co.
operated with the land forces. Enough is
known, however, to warrant the ass4mp
tion that the defense of the fort was de-
feetiVe IN point ofVigilance. 1t is reason.
able to believe that the feet kept up at
least q fttul bombardment during the
night, and that the repulse of the land
forces the preceding evening satisfied the
garrison that no second attack, would be
MADE until the ensuing day, and that it's
own safety and strength would be enhanced
oy retreat to the bombproofs or other.
wise seeking shelter and surprise from
the night.
AT the hour at which the fort was taken
the moon was shining brightly in the mid
heavens, circumstance which should
have suggested extreme vigilance. The
tact that Weitzel, one of the ablest engi-
neers at the federal army, had pronounced
the works impregnsble, would seem to
lead to the conclucion that there was
something wrong. AS the matter now
stands we will have have to be contented
with the accounts we have received unless
some oneof the gunners shall have escap-
ed to their own lines.
II is reported that Gen. Breckenridge
will be appointed to the vacancy in the
cabinet of the Secretary of War. The SEN
tlnel and Dispatch have articles similar to
the above.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
Mr.. Blair's Mission.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 2O.-The Posts Wash.
ington special says Mr.. Blair left Wash
ington for Richmond to-day, taking the
steamer for City Point. 1t is believed that
he is to have an interview with promi-
nenent member ofthe rebel Congress.
a party of rebels captured train on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near
Harper's Ferry last night.
WAsHMeToN, Jan 2O.-A special to the
Commercial says: Several rebel Congress.
men have expressed desire to confer with
authorized officials Of the United states
on peace. Mr.. Blair's errand to Richmond
this time is more important than before.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
B~FoURrH WARD UxIoH MEETING.

E8@FoURTH WARD UNION MEET1Ha.-
The Union Meeting at the 4th Ward Hose
House last evening, was fully attended and
decidedly enthusiastic. The business con-
sisted mainly in ratifying the appointment
of the working committee which was made
at the meeting of Thursday evening, at
American Hall, and adding thereto Messrs'
Miles Teagardeu, George Kingdom, D. v.
Tharp, James t. Gray and VIM. Wieden-
busch, after which. telliag speeches were
made by Messrs Scott of Brooke, and Farms.
worth of Upshur counties, also by Mr.. T.
N. Gorrell and the Chairman Mr.. James
Bodley.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

BSTHE POoR.-We are now in the
midst of winter and still nothing has been
done for the suffering poor. If it were not
for the unostentatious charity of private
citizens who cannot help but know that
there is great destitutiOn in their immediate
neighborhoods, there would be untold sui
feriug. 1t was stated in the city councils
on Wednesday evening, while the PROPOSE
ton to distribute coal to the poor was un-
der discussion, that many little children
were aeen daily abOut the coal banks, with
cloths wrapped about their half frozen feet,
gathering little Jumps of coal in their
aprons and in ragged baskets, to protect
themselves from the merciless blasts of this
severe winter. We hope that the new oouu-
ellis will take this matter in hand and do
something for the suffering poor, for most
Gssuredly they stand much in need.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2O-The Evening Star
says: Mr.. F. P. Blair left this city to-day
wi tn the purpose. it is believed, of paying
another visit to Richmond. he left on the
United States steamer Don, in which ves-
sci he made his last trip. The Don had
been lying at the navy yard wharf under
special orders, during the morning. at IL
o'clock Mr.. Blair arrived at the yard in a
carriage and quickly went on board the
Don whose lines we're Immediately drawn
in, and she left at lib. Mr.. Blair was
accompanied only by his servants, we be-
lieVe
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

ga Physiological View OF mar.
8es-Containing nearly 800 pages and 1870 Fine
EiAteS and Engravings of the Anatomy of the Hu.
a 5 organs In state OF Health aud Disease with
SIehceS upon the mind and Body, with the uthors
ran OF tFeatment-ths only rational and successful
truthful adviser 70 the married, and tbose, con.
LemPAting marriage, who entertain doubts Of their
P99yslcA condition. Sent tres Of postage to any
aoofeas on receipt Of IS cents, in stamps or postal
currency, by addressing Dr.. La CROIX, No. 81
Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y, "
Tho author may be consulted upon any oF tba
diseases upon which his book treats eitheS 1syIon
Guy or BY mail and medicines sent to any bart OF
SHS "VElus -. 49, oct1S-9md&W
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
The Finian Brotherhood.

CINoINHATI. jan. 2O.-Iu the congress Of
the Fininn Brotherhood yesterday, Deputy
head Center read an interesting letter from
the Central Envey ia IteIaud, which was
loudly applauded and referred to the COM
mittee on military affairs. On motion OF
Col. Mullen,
ResolUed, That the committee on ways
and means, be instructed to report on the
most practicable plant for raising immedi-
ately the greatest amount of funds to aid
the brelhern in Ireland.
One of the guards of the Ohio peniten-
tiary, named Daniel Henry, was murdered
yesterday, while inspecting cells by a ne
gro criminal, who was partially insane.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
SPECIAL MoTICEs.
MY DeGtiny-1That nj itF

PrOrsssOr Eustis Larrard, (puun o,
PAPHAE1, the London AstrolOger) viii write ont
SCIENTIFICALLY and CORRECTLY, the PuIuRE EGaTa1y
DEsEIHT of any Man, Woman or Child No cards or
fortune-telling triCkery FeSorted to. These life
charts point out particularly the FUTURE in regard
70 Health, Money, Sickness Love and Marriage.
SuainesS Friends, Enemies 30, and are sure guides.
1ull Charts 81 ten years, s.; answering I've ques-
tons, 81. satiHfaction guaranteed, send dsv ~
month and year of birth, whether married or Sns,s
andsex. Address, EUsrIs LARRARD.
dec2s-1md" Camden, New Jersey.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

New York, Jan. 2O.-The U. s. trans
port Fulton, from Port Royal on the 18th,
has arrived.
The monitor Patapsco was destroyed off
Charleston, at p. m, on the I7th, while
doing picket duty, by rebel torpedo
Forty or fifty of her crew went dow with
her. Their names were not ascertained.
On the night of the 18th the 18th corps.
commanded BY Gen. Hatch, advanced on
the Pocat- ligo bridge on the Charleston
and Savannah railroad and captured it,
together with the Qualifications and IL guns,
losing in the charge 40 men killed and
wounded. The guns we're spiked. The
enemy evacuated during the night and
fell back towards Charleston.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
PROPOSALS.
CLERKS oFF1oE.

oVERsEERs OF THE PooR OF OHIO COUNTY.
GEALED PROPOSALS, from Physicians. will be
y received until SATURDAY, JANUA RY 81 IssS
for rendering Medical attention and furnishing the
necessary Medicines for the pauperG al the Poor
House, and also for attending such poor as NAV be
several townships Of the county, furnishing the
necessary MedicineS for year from April LIST,
1885.
Such proposals to specify the price per year and
the township or townships bid for. Bids NAV be
made for one or more or all Of the townships bid
for, but for the Poor House separately.
GEO. W. SIGHTS, Clerk. ialI-d&Tti
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
EVTHE DELIVERY OF TIE MORNING PA

ED TIE DELIVERY OF TIE MORNING Pa
PERs.-Our notice requesting subscribers
to provide boxes or other suitable arrange
ments tor the reception of their morning
papers has Induced quite number of sub.
scribers to thus ensure the regular receipt
the I"tslligeReer. The thresholds and
stoOps are nov covered with snow, and it
is impossible in all cases for the carriers
to place the papers under the doors. 1t i:
done whenever it is possible, and we try
10 remove allcause of complaint.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
The Gold Market.

NEw YORK, Jan. 2O.ZThe gold market is
excited under combination of rumors in
relation to peace negotiations, the fall Of
Wilmington and even Charleston, which
though not believed, tend TO shake conf
dence and depress prices. The price opened
at 2o64, advanced to 2073 and declined
again TO 2o2, selling out side at 200.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

B3- THR RIvER.-Navigation may be
said to be efectually closed. There are
about five feet water in the channel and
falling slowly. No boats have arrived or
departed for forty.eight hours in conse.
quence of the heavy ice.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
New York Money market.
NEW YORK, January

NEW IOkh1 January 20,
M0NEY-Aotivs and firm att per cent
STERLING EXoHANGE-Duil at l0e5S65IO9JS
for gold. N
GOLD-Exoited, unsettled and lower; opening st
ing at 2061S92O7.
GOvERNMENF sToCKs-Heavy and lower. U.
s. 6s 1851. coupons, 10; u s. 90 os coupons los
s. 1905, coupons, 1913; U. g. 6's, i-yesr GER
RAILROAD sToCKs-oleyelauda and Pittsburgh
81. Fort Wayne 925s.
NEwYORk, Jan. 2O.-Gold closed to night at 2O5J5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

EEpiIsptIe Fits Gamble CuredIi
u. LooKRoW having become eminSntly successinI in
curing this terrible mAlady, invites all gfmiiariv
aieted to call or send for circulars Of reference
anu tetlnor tns OF mum erouG cases cured of from
one 70 twenty four years standing. He deyotes biS
eLen1on especially 70 diseases OF the
An OF Nervous System, and Sooits an investiVn.
uon Of his claim to public confidence
ne may be consulted at his private residence No.
IA West 42d street, daily from 10, A, 81 nntiI 4
letters to 1aH DIR va T0oRPHp1- -
Care Of p. O. Box GIG. NsyH y'o-,,
octl8-Smd&W ava n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

G9~IOE.-our ice dealers are busily
engaged in gathering their crops Office for
summer consumption. The ice will be clear
and thick and of excellentquality, and from
the quantity which is being slowed away it
will doubtless be cheap enough.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
RRORoSALS-
oLFRK,s nPE1oE

ovERsEERs OF THE Poor OF oHIo COUNTY.
SEALED PROPOSALS for keeping the Paupers
day Of April, 1865, will be received until SATUR-
DAY, JANUARY 81, 1866, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Said
proposals must specify the amount per week for
keeping adults and for children under The age of
10 years, (nurSing children excluded.)
The person who may be appointed as Steward to
the Poor House will be required to furnish to the
psupers three times each day sufficient quantity
Of good and wholesome food, and to whitewash the
Poor House, rooms and fences at least twice year,
and to keep the same in proper order, natural wear
and tear excepted and to enter into bond with good
security conditioned for the faithful discharge of
the duties OF his appointment.
GEO. W. SIGHTS, CLERK. iE12EdSTtd
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
B@ REPORTED ARRIVAL OF JOHN KNorE

E6 REPORTED ARRIVAL OF JOHN KNoTE.
For some days report has been current
in the city that John Kuote, who left here
three years ago to cast his fortunes with
the rebellion, had returned and was Sc
creted somewhere in the town. The report
caused considerable inquiry, and was
finally found to have originated in conse-
4uence of the discovery of what was sup
posed to be the track of very large foot
in the vicinity of house where it was
thought Knote would most likely take up
his secret residence. Much to the gratifi-
cation of the loyal people of the city, how
ever, it was ascertained that the track was
produced by the accidental dropping of an
oVercoat in the snow. This paragraph is
only intended to be read by those &C.
quainted with Knote, who, it is we'll known,
would have been twenty feet tall if he had
not been bent off so high up.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
STAMP o.

STAMP ON OIL LEAsEs.-The Reve-
nue. Commissioner, Joseph ]. Lewis, has
just issued an important revenue decision
respecting stamps on oil leases, than whic h
nothing can be of more Importance in this
community. After enumeratipg the cases
in which the amount of the stamp duty
must be. determined by estimation, the
Commissioner Gays: aft the land has been
worked before the lease is made, or if the
original lessee in such case underlets or
assigns his lease, or portion or undivided
interest in it, the collector will, in such
case, have some reliable data to start up-
on, but in all cases he should estimate
from the best information he can get-the
probable average rental value; and, of
course, in doing this he will have regard
to his own knowledge of the premises, the
information derived from the parties and
Others and the stipulations of the lease;
and if the rent is payable in oil, the aver
age market value of the oil is an element
in the calculation, and in cases where he
Ia in doubt, he will, of course, receive such
Instructions as may be desired from this
office. Such leases, whether of oil, coal
or mineral lands. are held to be subject to
stamp duty ns leases, and stamp, as an
agreement or contract, is of course, insult.
fcient."
There are thousands of farms in the
country which are leased "upou Shares"
as it is termed, and it is, of course, i'm
possible to determine at given date what
the farm will produce for the ensuing year:
the rental value must be estimated, and
the quantity os well as value of the pro-
ducts must become elements in the oalcu-
lation, and yet no difficulty seems to have
arisen in such cases. The calculation in
the case of a coal or oil lease may be more
complicated, but the principle is the same.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

wSLEIGHING.-The roads are now in
better condition for sleigbiDg than at any
time during the winter, and horse flesh is
suffering and livery stable folks profting,
accordingly. The streets were merry with
the jingling of bells all day yesterday and
last night, and people appeared to be en-
joying the sport to the fullest extent.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
FRED. q MYERN

A I. no. leo MAIN STREET, WOULD RESPECT
"A fully inform his friends and the public that he
has just received fresh lot OF the new style of
ChiidFen's Long Combs, with white and black balls
Aho, new lot OF Dress Buttons OF all styles, gilt,
Nnte black, ivory and metal; Waterfall Pads, Side
Rolls, Wide Betting and Buckles and numerous 9TH
er articles not necessary to enumerate. ja2l-It"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 2O.-A destructive
ire broke out last night in the building
on the corner of 4th and Olive Streets
1t was occupied by Clothiers HALEY & Co.
The total loss is estimated at 100000.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

NEw YoRK, Jan. 2o-In response to the
reported capture eff Wilmington, the Wash.
ington agent of the Associated Press tele-
graphs as follows,
WAsH1asroH, Jan. 2O-Noon,-I have
lust this moment returned from the Navy
Department. hear nothing there about
the capture Of Wilmington.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21
SEWING MACHINE.
Ftor. d. ozaags 1ssicoy Of Msals Rork.n


From til: gladys Lexicon Of Needle York"
Even the successful laying of the Atlantic Telo-
graph, the greatest achievement of the age, If ao
oOmplinhod does not, to our mind. carry with it 50
much assurance of social improvement as the unl-
versatility of the Sewing Machine, which Afecting
the comfort of women every class of society, ale
terng beyond recognition the situation of the actu
al toller, amelOrating that OF the less ptied but
not less pltiable household drudge, Tie .Ots whose
limited income oOmpels her to perform all the nee
die work herself, and who, hitherto, has been oocu.
pied necessarily in the droary mechanical toll, to
the total neglect of ali those accomplishments and
charms by which, it may be, she won the. heart Of
her huSband-by the exercise Of which she might
concentrate the affection of her childrsn-bears
with 1T promise of social amenities, Of domestic
Joys, the full results of which, pea of woman, or
even tongue of an angel, could hardly describe.
The reverse of the picture is the home where the
wife is merely sort of upper servant, with the
privilege of sitting in the drawing room, whom she
can md time to do 50. We all know the eRoots.-
Well may We hail with Joy that great 1dberator OF
our ssx-tho Wheeler and Wilson Family Sewing
MashIne
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

BosToN, Jan. 2O.-Tbe Massachusetts
Senate voted this afternoon for 0. S. Sen
ator, with the following result: Henry
Wilson 81, ]. a. Andrew 3.
The Maine House OF Representatives have
unanimously passed a resolution 10 favor
of amending the Constitution Of the United
States SO as to abolish slavery.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

E6E The BzIxoNT TRoupE.-The Bel
mont Troupe have been drawing crowded
houses at Washington Hall during the
present week, Mr., Belmont is certainly a
wonderful wizard, and Mr.. Gray has few
few equals as a tenor. His songs are al
ways rendered with taste and expression
and are always loudly applauded. At each
evenings exhibition a large number Of
splendid presents are distributed to the
audience,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-21

B9-A PRoPosITIoN FOR tbs IMMEDIATE
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THIS STArE.-
Yesterday, 10 the House of Delegates, Mr..
Ferguson, the member from Csbell couu-
ty, introduced a resolution proposing the
appointment of committee to report bill
providing for the immediate abolition of
Slavery in this State. Mr.. F. asked that
the resolution might Icy over, announcing
his intention to call the matter up to-day,