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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-20
PERSONAL.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-20

wv IBSfEk's DICTIONARIES NEW PICrO
w rial edition. Thoroushly revised and srea1
ly enlarged and improved. illustrated With 800
snSrAviHSs. Inc ~ ykkHCK TAYLOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-20

The sole Agency Of this celebrated Piano
Ii at Nc, AS 18th 81. west. above Pa. av.,tItXvv
where they can be hired or purehased ct accomo-
datiss terms. Second hand pianos bsueht and
% 81. eodsms ir. D. ~ oHHNRACH.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

that minority thus hopeful and thus re.
solved and energetic succeed in the long run
in achieving a success more or less decided.
We can point to the election here in Janu-
uary 1868 when the city was carried
largely by our oppoueDts-the same
opponents eIactly-and when the men
who were beaten yesterday turned
about no. month afterwards and reversed
their majority by decided victory. But
how different was the scene presented in
the Canvass then from that presented in
the one just closed. Everything every
where throughout all the wards betokened
life, interest and determination. Meetings
were held in nearly every ward nightly for
two or three weeks, aud on the day Of cleo.
ton the streets aud the polls were alive
with the hurry and hustle OF vehicles and
of active canvassers. Not so on Tuesday
last and not so for days preceding. APP
alby was the rule. The sleighs and the
hacks TO be seen were not those of our
frieuds for the most part, but largely those
of our opponents From morning until
night they were busy, and they achieved
as their reward the defeat of the principal
part of the Union city ticket.
The result could just as well have been
different as not. We are told that the &C
count kept at several precincts showed
the absence of many voters, aud that not a
few came to vote after the polls had closed.
OF course in a city always as closely di,
vided as ours, such absence aud
such postponements can work but one
result-certain defeat.
Weregret the course pursued exceeding
ly, and we now improve this opportunity
to point moral for the future "ThOse
who work will win" ia a motto as old aud
as orthodox as the precepts of Poor Rich.
ard. As a general rule we DO not attach
extra Importance to n city election. The
great objec. should be simply to get the
best officers irrespective of other consider.
atoms. We regarded the late election il
a different light. We felt that something
was due to those who were SO wrongly
dealt with by the action of the council OF
January Gath of last year. Aud beside
that we felt that at time of great na.
tional conflict like the war going on nov
between the government aud the rebellion
we ought to prefer only those who had ant
would enter into close alliance with thu
government and not stand off at ARM
length and be as much on one side, to say
the least, as the other.
But the City election is now over. Tn
only thing left is to make the best out o
our partial success and hope for oo-opera
ton between the two sorts elected, no
only as regards our municipal affairs, Blu
as regards all national matters with whIcl
the city authorities may properly hav
anything to do.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
TUESDAY, January "a, 1865

TUESDAY, January "a, 1865.
Prayer by Rev. Mr., Ball.
Mr.. Maxwell, from the COMMITTEE ON the
Judiciary, reported bill in relation to
lands delinquent for the year 1860; Mr..
Brown, from the Committee on Finauce
and Claims, reported n bill authorizing the
Board of Supervisors to appoint Town
ship Collectors; and Mr.. Farnsworth, from
the Committee on Internal Improvements,
reported a bill for the relief of John b.
Shreve, of Upshur county,-all of which
were read the fret time.
Mr.. Brown reported adversely upon the
petition of Geo. w. Spence, OF Kauawha
county. for the payment of $3S7 o., and
the report was adopted.
Mr.. Maxwell also reported bill making
an appropriation to pay the salary of the
State Superintendent of Free Schools,
which was read the first time, and under
suspension of the rules was read the
second and third times and passed.
The following resolutions were referred:
BY Mr.. Copley; To inquire into the exs
pediency of amending the law in relation
to suits iu Lewis county, heretofore coguiz-
able in BraXton.
By Mr.. Dunbar: To inquire into the ex.
pCdiency Of having u Commissioner APP
pointed in each County by the Judge there.
of, to take charge of abandoned rebel prop
erty.
On motion of Mr.. Farnsworth, the bill
to Macadamize the Clarksburg and Buck.
harmon Turnpike was laid on the table.
The bill to pay the city banks for money
drawn therefrom by the Governor, was or
dered to its engrossmeut.
A message from the House, by Mr.. Nc.
Grew, announced that that body was ready
to proceed with the joint order of the day
counting the returns of the October
election for State officers.
On motion OF Mr.. Atkinson, the Senate pro.
oeeded TO the House of Delegates 10 BODY,
where the vote was counted, as will be
seen in the House report
subsequently the Senate returned to its
chamber, and on motion of Mr.. Hawkins
adjourned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

OEE OF the livest and neatest papers on
QUE exchange list is the West Virginia
JOurnai-the new paper recently started
at Charleston, KRuawha county. 1t is 60
ing through an experience down there
somewhat ike ours up here eight years
ago and seems to DO combaued by
large amount of pablo prejudice.
Tho editors eviuce tho nerve and capaci-
ty 10 make their machine work. The
ktnHwha country has still deep rooted
prejudices against the present order OF
things, but time, together with patience,
prudence and energy on the part of it's
progressive people will briug everything
right in the end.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
Condition OF the Rebel Armies.
From the Richmond Wing. Jan ID.

In war the greatest wisdom of a nation
should be in its councils, its highest phys
ical force in its armies. This is in full &C
cordauce with the cage proverb, ''OId men
for counsel, young men for war"
Armies must be supported, and in order
TO their support prudence would dictate
that the old men and boys should be as
signed to agriculture and other depart
partments of production. 1t is not we'll
10 place vigorous youths of eighteen in ag
ricultural emplOyments, and turn out the
little boys and old men to do the work of
camps and battle fields. Nevertheless this
has, more or less, been the policy of the
Confederate government in the conduct of
the war.
Nor is a corporaPs guard of, supersn-
uated men and boys an adequate provision
for the agricultural police necessities of a
country having population of FIVE or ten
thousand negroes. Nevertheless, this, to a
truly fearful extent, has been the policy OF
the government. 1t has been in part re-
lAeVed by another error, working its eff
feet elsewhere, of excusing young men and
middle aged men from arms, and trans
ferriDg them to agriculture, on the plea of
necessity; while older men, much beyond
the age usually allotted to arms, men of
sober and matured knowledge in agricul.
ture, with fixed habits, uniting them for
war, with families at home, and with their
physical force abaIed by age, have been
called to meet the enemy.
The act of Congress of 18th February
1854 makes all men between the ages ~
seventeen and fifty years liable to military
service. According to the construction Of
this law in toe War Department. a man
who Was Fifty years old on the day befors
the law was passed is free from militarv
duty while one who was fifty years old on
the day after the passage of the law ia
pound TO serve during the war, even IL II
should continue for twenty years. Now
tne difference is founded entirely upon tbs
difference Of age. And what is thai differ.
enceF IL is two days! By this coustrnc.
non OF the law, the man who is one dav
over nifty years of age at its passage is too
osa Tor military service, and yet, when the
other man, who is one day under fftv at
the passage of the law, becomes fifty. Eve
or sixty years old, he is still yevEs enouo6
Jor military Serrtes. The Judiciary has
wisely coutrs6icted this construction: INIT
the Government does not sppear o regard
It's decision. 1t is absurd to suppose that
Congress intended this law should bear The
construction which the Government has
given it. -A'
The constitution of the army is other
wise materially at fault. As soon "a ,ba
Federal Government indicated its burmese
TO introduce the negro into its ranks, and
especially the Southern negro, it should
nSt nave been serious question with ia
whether We should employ our slaves ia
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

AN analysis OF tho difference between
the vote this year aud last, shows the fol-
lowing changes: Mr.. Crangle received
last year ll25 votes against 1897 this year.
Ar.Swconsy received has votes against Mr..
Bickels Oil votes. MIR. Irwin received this
year hob votes against 1857 last year,
while his opponent, Gen. Feeuey, received
1877 against os7 last year. Mr.. Britt re-
cetved this year 1904 votes against lO9S
last year, while Mr.. Mcdonald received
ll7S against 94l last year. Mr.. Bagss re-
cCived 1909 votes this year against lO4O
last year, while Mr.. Cummings received
1882 votes against 1905 last year. Mr..
Sharp received this year 1881 votes against
1882 last year, aud Mr.. Long HOO agains,
e2l last year. Mr.. Forsyth received this
year ll64 votes against 1899 last year, aud
Mr.. Manners 1854 votes against Mr.. Muir.
rays sl2 votes last year.
From the above it will be seen that
while there was an increased aggregate
vote, the opposition mostly got the benefit
OF it. They worked to bring it out aud Of
course worked it to their advantage
There was great deal OF trading, split.
ting and scratching as is seen in the cleo.
tons OF Nj. Sharp and Mr.. Forsyth, who
largely outrau the average OF the Union
ticket. The latter received more vote,
than any one on the Opposition ticket e1.
cePr Mr.. MoDouvld,
The closest contest on the whole list was
between the two candidates for City Trea-
suFor, who are not compared with last
years vote fer the reason that there was
no contest over the office thea. This wear
Me- Btekel only leads Mr.. Hopkins three
votes, the former receiving ,l2O and the
latter l,u7 votes, The cross firing on the
two tickets as between the friends of these
two candidate was quite animated.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

aome klud Of military service: but w
have failed to do so. Our enemies NJ Ia ~
ly had the advantage, which we cou.u ~ "
prevent, but we have permitted tne .,;,
come within our lines and there teItu
our own negroes, which we mlgn! t ua
prevented. We might have deteateu ne.
policy of recruiting amongst our ~
by placing them in our own service II NJ NJ
as soldiers at least as accessories.
have lost much by neglecting this pony
hitherto. 1t is not yet too late 10 nin at
ourselves of it. Let us not binary hestT ~.
II altogether. Much still may De haue ~
us by even now utilizing portion Oh t aIo
negro population that remains 10 US iOt
military purposes. We should not lea'e
our homes in the tracts OF country over u ~
| by the enemy and suffer our negroes "
become hostile recruits. To DO 30 Is W
mt rod into the hand of our enemies "
break our own heads.
Some persons might be sensitive un1ec
| the invocation OF such assistance. DuI
thew would not be sustained by reasons OF
precedent. Neither should we oolect tn ma
our negroes should not be parties 70 tne
war because they are not interested ID M UIs
result In fact they are Interested 1ns
condition of our slaves is better, haPPlel
than that of the Northern freed negro u
whose condition, even to worse oonul
ton. the Yankee would reduce them anc
our slaves are indebted to our people anC
laws for the difference. Our laws enur'
to the benefit, to the happiness OF ouI
slaves. They protect them and provide TO
their well being in the same way if not il
the same degree as they provide for whit
people. The slave dos not vote in GU
elections, but neither does our young whit
man of eighteen years, who is neVerthe
less, required to enter the lists of war.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
HOUSE OF DELEGArEs.

-, TUESDAY, Jau.24.
The House was opened with PRAYER by
the Rev John Motfat, of the Second Pres.
byterian Church.
Mr.. Fleming, from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, asked further
time to consider the credentials Of the
members from Hampshire.
Mr.. McGrew, from the Committee on
Taxation and Finance, to whom was re.
ieTred the subject of providing for the bet.
Ter collection OF taxes in counties overrun
oy guerrillas, reported that it is iuexpedi-
ent to legislate upon the subject
MI. AcGrew also moved that the resolu
uon IN regard to making an Appropriated
Tor the payment OF certain militia, be re-
ierTed to the Committee on Military AT.
fairs. Adopted.
Mr.. Gather made a report from the Com.
mittee on Education.
Mr.. Ferguson, reported bill to alter
part OF the division line between the coun.
ties OF Randolph and Upshur.
Mr.. Crook made & report from the Com
mittee on Roads and Internal Nsyivstinn
A message from the Senate announced
its concurrence 10 the House resolution
insuuetirg our senators and representa-
uyes to vote for the abolition OF slavery
aud fixing day for the election Of a Sts;H
superintendent of Public Schools. the iav
for counting the vote at the late sra,s aIoc'
ton, aud the resolution proposing The an
Pointmeut Of committee 10 consider tbo
e1pediency and coustitutiouality of ahoIisb
ign slavery in the State. '''SN :
me House bill to legaliEe the acts of
John b. Bumgardner, was read a f;rsr ,ir,o
The House bill further prescribing the
powers aud duties OF Justices and Cn5.,ae
6les was read 6rst time, 'N''s-
Also, the House bill to exempt from civil,
process persons employed in the miIi,srr
OF naval service OF the United States.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

The extracts published this morning
from Richmond papers throw good deal
OF light on the difficulties that now beset
the rebels as regards their Congress and
their armies. The Orr debate has disclosed
the existence of II party opposed not only
10 JeG. Davis, but 10 favor of opening cir
regular negotiations" with the Washington
authorities. The comments of the Wing
on the condition Of the army shows that
the necessity for more men is felt to be q
sore perpleIity. The nrming OF the slaves
10 again pressed upon tho attention of the
rebel authorities.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

THE general markets yesterday were dull
aud heavy, but there was "a slight reaction
10 gold and stocks. The most of the re.
c,vcry was Obtained last night. The news
indicates no explanation of the influences
A. work. Private Rdvices inform us that
the unsteadiness of feeling was never so
great since tho war began as now. Hold
or5 are afraid to let go aud buyers are
afraid to take hold. The secrets of the
War Department would command an im-
monso premium in Wall street. The losses
by the recent tumbIes are reported as very
heavy not only in speculative articles but
in general merchandise.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
Commissioners Sale.
Sarah Mccormick
In Chancery.


va. In Chancery.
David Mccormick and others
N PURSUANCE OF DECREE OP THE CIR
i cult Iourt Of Ohio County, State of West Wiz.
Eina madetn this cause on the 10th day Of January
1850, we will sell on THURSDAY, THE l6TH DAY
" FEBRUARY 1855, between the hours Of 10
o'clock A n. and o'clock P. n. at the front door
or the Court House for the said Ohio County, the
following described real esta to- lying and being in
the said Ohio Count that Is to say that property
heretofore known as the MISSOURI IRON WORKs,
situate Immediately north OF the city Of Wheeling,
bounded on the west by the Ohio RIVER, on the
south In part by Jonathan's Gsut and on the north
and east by the land of the late Hugh Nichols, de-
ceased; also the coal lands and coal property for
merry called the Glass house lots with the coal and
lots purchased from Mccoy, and coal under the
said Nchols land, more full description of which
4 contained In . survey Of the same made BY John
and marked B.
TERMS or sALE-one.third of the purchase
money in cash, and the remainder In three equal
instalments1 payable in eight sixteen and twenty
Jour months after the day Of safe with interest
rom that day, the purchaser giving bond for the
deferred instalmsntsi the title to the property 70
DC retained a. security therefor but the purchaser
70 nave the option Of paying such portion Of the
purchase money as he may desire over said one
1uihu- JAMES 8. WHEAT
,,,.s DANIEL PECK,
Jo44-Lu
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

THE last London Times has significant
article on the american Situation" in
which it speaks in tho highest terms of
sherman's march, and inclines to the
opinion that the Cenfederacy is weaker
than was supposed at its vital parts. 1t
also advises measures Of Cancellation on
the part Of Canada toward the United
States, and thinks that our government
will have good grounds for offensive ac-
ton If any more ST. Adams raids takes
place.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25

rHE full returns published this morpin,
from the City election show ,ha, the volta
was divided between the two tickets and
that while two officers on the Union fCityl
ticket were elected, viz: the Stree, Com.
missioner and Wharf Master, the candidates
for Mayor, Clerk, Sergeant, Treasurer aud
Superintendent OF Water Works on the same
ticket were defeated. The returns further
show uatoa msjOsi,y il both branches of
Council oieOurse this divided result, was
not what We hAd hoped Tor. We feared i,
however, for several days preceding the
election. Oar only hope WAS that full vote
would ;aTn out, We kew that our oppo.
uents were working iudussriously aud tina,
1t WAS the ambition not only of the caudi.
dates on their ticket but Of all its sun.
POs'ess to possess themselves OF the CITY
They had struggled lons to this end. Tim,
and asAi0 they had been defeated. bbt i'm.
Aad"s Noihey hAdTallied. Experience shows
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Pocket Book Lost.

A POCKET BOOK WAS LOST YESTERDAY
n evening" somewhere between Smiths Brewery
and the corner of Main and Quincy sIreets contain
three dollars in change together with receipts Tor
two loads Of Barley and some other private papers
reward OF SIS will be paid for the return OF the
Pocket Book and contents to the office of Smiths
Brewery. CHARLES TOWNSEND.
fa2S-QtH
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
Desirable House & Lot for sale,

THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING REMOVED PROM
4 the city, offers for sale his Dwelling House and
Lot. The LDtis 90 feet front Quincy street, run
ming back 14S f-et inches, corneriug on an alley.
The House contains on the first floor three rooms
and Kitchen pantry and bathroom; on the second
hoor five rooms and store-rOom, with good sum-
mer and winter cellar under. good hydrant at
the kitchen door, with good sower to the street.
The stable the back end of the Lot Is reserved
with a lease Of lwO years from April, 1865. will
either II the Lot whole divide it in two.
TERMS-0Ee third cash, the balance in two equal
annual payments, with interest.
MATTHEW WARREN.
For information enquire of Warren & Berger, or
Jacob Berger, Esq. ia1O
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
Wednesday morning, January 25.

Our friends down in the republic" of
Richietown made good fight on Monday,
and cur high opinion of the "hub" is in no
wise altered because they were unsuccess-
fol. Ia days OF yore La Belle town was a
part Of the republic" and that made a
great difference in the character of the
vote. We persist in our ancient determi-
nation to go down to the independent
republic" to live when we conclude to
leave the United States.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
jal4-td
City Property for Sale.

NaE undersigned offers for sale the following
i Zeal Estate in the city Of wheeling:
Part of Lot No. 49, on the corner Of Uuiop street
Sp1 tns alley leading from Union street to Market
Aeyi on which erected the three story brick ten
Henry Korner.
Parts Of Lots No. SO and 90, at the Corner of Main
Is erected the the three story brick tsnementg at
present occupied by Ridel Mayer and Wm. WsIS-
The Home Place OF DR.. John Rod deceased, with
the eight contiguous Lots Of ground
Lots No. and 2, In Square No. 8, known as the
diamond LotO Immediately west Of the Atheneum.
oeclo-H BEVERLY NJ EDFP
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-01-25
Valuable Real Estate
~ Or 81 q q 70


Matthew Patton State Of Ohio, Belmont
VS.. Soounty, Court of Common
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE d.
d rected in this canse, the Sheriff Of Belmont
county will sell Oh the 24rH OF JANUARY, 1855,
between the hoursof 10 O'Clock A; NJ and O'clock
P. NJ, on the premises, about 81 miles above the
city of n heelnS the residence Of the late Robert
Patton deceased in the said Belmont county, about
lO1 ACRES UPLAND. on which is situated Steam
Distilery and MIL, and Nine Dwelling Tenements.
The land fronts the Ohio River and the Cleveland
and Pittsburgh Railroad passes through the same.
There are about sixty.hve acres OF coal in this
tract, of the very best quality, and in the most
favorable situation to be shipped either on the
Railroad or River. This coal lying the west side
Of the river, dips toward the river, and any bank
opened thereon will drain itaelf.
Those desiring to purchase are invited to call and
examine the premises. Besides the above named
advantages the land Is of first rate quality, suitable
for farming, orchards and VINEYARDS and has tlne
orchard of2OO grated apple trees in fell bearing.
Terms of sale, Cash.
Any one desiring information on the subject in
this city will call on John A. Armstrong, at his
board yard office on Market street.
GEO. H. UMsTEAD,
js20-td Sheriff.
Register copy aud charge this ofice.J