The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-10

strife, perhaps blood-shed and broken
hearts, but an innate regard for the truth
compels me to. say that Powell OF the pir-
1inidn and Obey OF the Inder, are the hand
somest newspaper men in the State. They
are great big fellowship in heart, courtesy,
physique / owe them thanks beyond
measure for tkimlnesses. May they live
long and beg happy This includes the
wicked partner OF the Iirginian.
ae.IN MAR TINES. g. fr,1
Fairmont, has more Generals, Colonies
and officers Of lesser grade, than any town
in West Virginia, except Palatine, the alter
ego at the other end Of the suspension
bridge. Most OF these officers are like a
certain much read ofvegetsble, the product
OF night, or rather, in this case, Of day.
Away back in. the wartimes Fairmont had
a touch Of military lie, and every man who
stood on the crest Of the hill back Of Pala.
tine and saw soldier eat stolen cracker,
is now a Captain or something higher.
Any grade lower than Captain is not recog-
niztd. II wss on April q, 1868, that Jones,
the rebel General, came down on Fair.
mont, with cohorts weary with long
marches and carrying loads OF plum
der. They suddenly appeared on
the side Of the place next to Nor.
gantown. Their arrival was just little
unexpected. That is as to the precise mo.
ment. A number OF Home Guards, armed
With very supurior flint lock musket,
composed portion Of the Union Army.
All told the Union forces did not number
over 400 Before the day was far advan.
ced, section OF Mulligun's battery, from
Grafton came down and did effective ser
vice. These 400 soldiers gave the rebels,
some $500 in number, hard fight, hold
ing them at bay for several honrs. The
Home Guards fought we'll, except few
who had families in the country whom
they wen. out to defend. Alter the sur,
render OF the Union forces the rebels fred
and destroyed the 3. Il O. railroad bridge,
delaying travel for some time. The rail-
road company has since built In the same
place, one Of the finest bridges on Its whole
line.
2TuRILIlSG INCIDENTS. e
Several thrilling incidents occurred
during the day. Two miles from town
Capt John Smith and Thomas Il. White,
discovered rebel crossing stream, much
swollen by the rain. All about them the
gray coats were swarming, but they COM
pelIed the confederate to dismount in the
str, am aud wade to shore, taking his arms
from him. Smith and his companion were
armed with iiint.lock guns.
Soon alter the firing, which wss heavy,
and largely at random, began, Mrs. John NJ.
Boyd, nee Belle George, Of Wheeling, in
her fright attempted to cross Bridgestreet
10 secure shelter in the honse Of q friend.
In her arms she carried young child.
Just as she reached the center Of the street,
the head oi n r.bel column marched on to
Bridge street from Jefferson street, and
began tiringin her direction: A squad q
Union soldiers responded at the same
moment, and the lady found herself in q
perfect shower OF bullets from both friend
and foe, but miraculouly, she escaped all
injury. Governor Pierpont's library wss
burned, and re5ident Of the town tied
Union lsg to the tail Of horse and drag.
ged Il through the streets. The suspen.
sion bridge was saved by the intercessiou
OF citizens. Seven rebels were killed in
the fight.
..H. COUNTY PoLlTlCs.
Last year the Peoples ticket defeated
the Bourbon candidates in Marion county
by a handsome majority. The surprise oi
the Democracy amounted to panic, from
which they have not yet recovered, 1t ia
evident to even . casual observer that
there will be union Of all the disaftected
elements against the Bourbons, and that
they will again suffer defeat at the coming
election. Hon. Robert Lowe, a Democrat,
Ia authority for The statement that Il is
time for change in political affairs, and
that tie reaesessment was the last straw.
This feeling Is one very prevalent among
the Democracy. In the Republican ranks
there 10 the utmost confidence. It is be-
lieyed that there exists no doubt OF q sue
cessiul camuaign nest year. The Green.
back element rightly discerning thar the
Republican party Is its trpest friend, and
viii undoubtedly eoalesee with 1t against
common enenlyA The young men OF tho
county, the most promising salsMent in II,
are Iarvely Republican. One OF the most |
active and able OF these Is Scott Meredith,
Prosecuting Attorney Of the county, who
was last year elected by handsome
majority. Ttftf.ap 4NfhH
81 COOP TIMER. 3!A--
Fairmont has some excellent material
for places on the State ticket T. W,
Flemmiug, Of Flemmius 'Brosq would
,aake q aue run for Treasurer. He Is q
man OF large business capacity, With . pen:
chant for figuring honest, upright and a
iIrs,.rate iinancier. Another good man is
Rrof. r.. 9. Miller, Of the Public Schools.
IIo would make a. first.claEs candidate for
Superintendent OF Free Schools. He is q
man Of much practical experience in school
matters. Under his management the
sOhools ot the town haye greatly improved,
He Il popular with the teachers, 10 o ripe
scholar, and would make a pains'taking'
efficient officer. ga y
RLATsAM And tErsAN. s
L. G. Jeffteys, Deputy United States
Revenue Collector, has gone to Wheeling
to take his place in General Duysll's oFhce
Mr.. JeGries has pade sp enyiable reputa:
lion ior himself in this Office. His con:
duct OF affairs has been above reproaGh.
He has proved himself valuable officer.
Campmseting is in progress at the Fair
grounds.
Under the efficient management Of Mr..
Hop2h the Mountain Oity House has taxi
en- the front rauk here,
The prospects for a large attendance at
the Norman School are very fattering.
Rev. George sGhaaeF, pasterot the !. ~.
church, is deservedly popular, and his
church is crowded Of each service.