Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-31
phtladelphia correspondenee.


a Ne,D Question IN La,o-TAe Mecdanies' Strike
YTgiuian-A,rest Of the Notorious Jaek Stepens
The Markets. &
PmLAprLrHrA, March %, 1858.
There seems to be great deal of truth in the
saying that the law is full of uncertainties judging
from the efforts about to be made to get new tri
al for Arthur Spring, convicted of the double muir
der in Federal Street. 1t seems that there was
man on the jury who answered to the nome of an
other man, who had been summoned on the regu-
lar panel, but feeling an inclination. to decline,
persuaded this other man to personate him. These
fncts were not known until after Springs conyicr
ton. His counsel, Judge Doren, has moved for n
new trial, and the matter will be argued to-day.
Some lawyers think he will get it, W hist others be-
lieve he will not; the citizens opposed to hav
ing another trial, they say there can be no doubt
OF his guilt, and that another trial would only
suit in the same way, and therefore they oppo-
sed to running the county TO heavy expenses to re-
try so great a villain Arthur Spring. His son,
the principal witness in the case, still! remains at
the Station House, and suppose will be Retained
until the application for new trial is definitely
| settled. He will leave this city and change his
name, it is thought, for he has refused several Of
| fers Of homes that have been made 10 him by be-
neyolent gentlemen ~ - euHlltsz a.laas
| The mechanics held another meeting on Satur-
day evening at the Chinese Museum, to raise funds
to aid their Baltimore brethren. Long winded
speeches were made by a number of persons more
DESTROYS Of seeking fame, that contributing their
funds. $40 was raised, this sum distributed
amongst 500 mechanics in Baltimore, will, no
doubt, be great relief. 1t seems to be the opin-
ion here that the mechanics of this city will soon
strike for higher wages. They say, with the pres
ent high prices for marketing that it is impossible
for them 10 support their families. naarp
The friends of Temperance are in a high state OF
excitement just at present, account of strin-
gent liquor bill which has just been reported to the
Legislature. with every prospect of its passage.
1t would seem that 'the days when we went tip.
ping nearly numbered. The keepers o.
Lager Beer Saloons look frightened. The swear
by their big tubs that they will have their Lager 81
Pretzel. awe shall see what we shall See," as
the Dutchman says. --i
There was painful occurrence happened oil
Saturday, in the store of j. Oliver Boyd & Co.,
Market ST., near Fifth Mr.. Peter Miller, we'll
known merchant of Winchester, Va, died sudden
| ly while purchasing goods of these gentlemen
1t is supposed he died frcm appoplexy. The de-
ceased was stopping at Congress Hall.
Jack Stevens, the bank-robber, who made his
escape fIom the Jail al Portsmouth, Va, has been
recaptured in our city. Mirkle, one Of the Mat
shalFs Police discovered him in refractory at the
corner of Chestnut and Eighth Sts., taking some
refreshments. MiIkle walked up TO him, and lay
ing his hand on his shoulder, said
GLOW you?' ...-..-
"Well enough" replied Stevens.
"When did You get in town." asked Mirkle.
"To-day," was the reply. ~
"The Mayor wants to see you," said the officer,
laying his hand upon Stevens coat collar.
"Don't touch me" said Jack, iIawing back, and
puttine his hand into his coat pocket.
Mrkle advanced quickly upon him, saying
"Don't draw anything upon me, you seound1el.''
Jack had, however, taken loaded revolver
from his pocket, and presented il at MIkle. The
moment he pulled the trigger the officer dropped
upon his knee, and raised his hand, which received
the contents of the pistol. Jack still presented III,
piStol-the officer ran-obained assistance-ant
secured the rascal. He as taken before the Ma 70
and held in $4,000 bail. He is charged, with nu
merous others, of robbing the Portsmouth Bank.
The news by the Asia has had depressing eTec
upon the markets. Shipping brands Of flour ar,
generally held at s4,75 per Dbl; buyers are onl,
offering S4,624. Corn meal dull and offered
1915 per Dbl. White Wheat sold on Saturday a
81, IA per bushe, and inferior Red al 81 ,02,
demand at S7,25a7,5 so per 81 lbs, and some sale
have been made at IS. Yours,
NAMELoI.