The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-09-06

lV'rare Indebted to Col. Frank Burr, the
well known staff correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Pres, for pleasant cali at
this cilice yesterday. In pursuance Of his
business Col. Burr is called to travel ex-
ienssely throughout the country. During
the last few years he has been much in the
South and has written up not only the cur
rent politics OF that section, but also some
famous war "reminiscences, the latter OF
which have been extensively copied and
given the Colonel a widespread reputation
asa collaier and writer OF valuable historic
matter. His interview with General Joe
Johnson in regard to the silver and gold
tha, fell into the hands OF jeff Davis at the
close Of the war will be recalled by ali
newspaper readers. ltbrought out an im'
mense discussion in the Southern press and
various counter-stalements from the
pa'tisans OF Davis, but the sub
s'aa'al accuracy OF the interview,
despite some squirnling on the part Of
General johnson, was neversuccesafu1Iy i'm
pugned, and the Colonel stands vindicated
in ,hat matter, as in all his "reminiscences,
rs reliable chronicler. a year ago, be
spent week at the home Of JEFF. Davis,
IN Mississippi, writing up "reminiscences
furnished by the President OF the late Con.
tsteracy, number Of which, in very read.
iae form, have been given to the public.
he has been much in Virginia since the
s1nder and Readjuster issues in that State
became matter Of National interest, and
has written intelligent]y and exbaustiyel,
10 regard 10 the men and measures before
tie people Of that State. He is full OF in
ieresting personal sketches OF the cham
F'ons Of the present contest going on in
,ha, State. He regards Malone as a won.
terlul man, but says that Geo, ID. Wise
candidate for Copsressman-at.large, on
the Readjuster ticket, is the phe.
nomenal person 'oi the canvass He
describes him as second edition OF his
father, the late Gov, Henry A. Wise, aud
rays that without doubt he is one OF the
b'ainiest men that Virginia ever produced.
lie will be elected large.
Col. Burr believes that majority OF the
white voters, as well as OF the colorcd, are
now on the Malone side. The prospect is
that Virginia politics will be permanently
fevolutionized. .G 4.
Col. Burr is fresh from the battlefield in
Mime lie regards the contest in that
State as close and doubtful. Gov. Plaisted,
ue Fusion candidate, is one Of the shrewd-
est and most untiring politicians in the
State, and it is not improbable that he will
oe reelected. Mr.. Blaine's appearance in
'ae canvass, even ut 4 late day, has revived
asreat deal OF enthusiasm among the Re.
puoIlclns, and II victory perches on the Re.
publican standard it will be largely owing
%Me magnetism OF his personal agency in
the contest. s=5s5 H. = ,t5,';3}:.l
p IN sesarato Pennsylvania politics, Col.
nH' estimates the labor vote that will
1aS ps'OaO'y be cast Tor Armstrong as high rs
.'WV' aud this is the great element Of un-
.e'ia'a'F in the canvass, as no one can tell
IRON which side it will draw the larger sup.
po'I, 1t tsyet too early. therefore, to pre-
a''' 'ne result in tha. State, although his
r,'sent Impressions are that Beaver will be
e'eesed Governor. 7i:,Ss: 77i, A
vo'. BUR- still retains his home at Mar.
IusOnFs in this State, and the OCCASION Of
us Present visit was the sickness OF one OF
",' children. lie will return to his field Of
A0o's IN day or two. He is preparing
sone papers for the press that will be Of
s'Sas interest to the public, inasmuchI as Is,
4sy throw much light on the negotiations
%'aeen The Confederate government and
"e governments OF England and France
iDueiaatls iDu nm the question OF recognition dur.
GOV s ue war. How near those governments
.orn oa'e 70 recognizing the CoufederAcy is not
s,aefally sny known, but will be more fully
,e's'ood ,aSo when these historical collec.
"0as oi the Colonel's appear. s33Gi55t
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