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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-21

In the treatment of class of diseases hitherto neglected
and iRpericcily understood, has enabled I&. hiNKE-
LIN, linfhor of Ucyk Se PTsssrrGol,) TO prove
that nine enths OF The nervous sebty, local
and constitutional weakness. mental aud physical suffer-
ing. taoeabe to certain habits. nrMg the
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

FAsHloSABLE CHuRcH in Nrw yoar
You enter the church porch. The portlv
sexton, with his thumbs il the arm hoIes ~
his xest, meets oustth door. He alances
your hat and coat are new. 20 he
graciously escorts you TO an eligible seat /.
IN The broad aisle Close behind YOU fol-
lows poor, meek, plainly clad ssainstress,
reprieved from her trcad-mill round. 20 think
one day in seven Of the immortal! The
sexton is struck with sudden biindness.-
She stands embarrassed one moment, then
a. iha truth dawns upon her. retrsces her.
steps, and with crimson blush. recrossss
the threshold, which she had profaned with
her plebeian Feet
Hark to the organ! II Is = strain from
!" Norma," slightly Sabbathized. Now the
worshippers one after another glide in---
lksnttle-plumes wave--satins glisten--
diamonds glitter-and scores OF foriy dollar
haEdkerchiefs shake Oh, their perfnmod
doors
What an absurdity 10 preach the Gospel
of the lowly Nazarite to such set! The
clergyman knows better than to do so.-
. He values his fat salary and handsome
parsonage too highly. So, with velvetry
tread he walks all round the ten commands
ments-places the downicst pillow under
the dying proHigate's head--and ushers
him with seraphic hymning into an upper
ten heaven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

FuNNv.-rhe good people oc Cincinnati
were very much alarmed on Sunday, in
consequence Of very singular chalk marks
npon the walls Of buildings in
various locations. Some believed il 10 be
the know-Nothine signs for general riot,
on observation-disclosures construed it 20 be the
watch word Of the Sag Nichts-and great
was the wonder aud alarm of passers by.
But il turned out that new carrier for the
Commercial had got his predecessor to
make chalk marks on the route, so that he
would not miss his su bscribers.
he Ohio Statesman
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
Mafrieo.

In Milton, on the Esd inst by The Rsv-
d. Il. Brown, Mr.. Chas |. Landon, to Miss
Clarissa G. ,one,daugh.er Of Willis S,ome,
Esq. both Of Bantam.
In Goshen, Oct 3, by Rev II. Burton,
Mr.. David Potter, Of Norfolk, to Miss Mary
Smith, Of Sharon. sa a.s ti5ls 1,
In Selma, Ala Sept. IL, Aihels,an An
drrws. Esq, of Burnsyille, Ala, TO Miss
Clarinda s. Cowles, ormerly Of this town,
(South Farms 49, n
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
Another CONFEDERATION -AthaIf mast &

Another Confagration -Athalf past FIVE
o'clock yesterday nlornine. fire was dis
covered in the lower story Of the steam
carpentry and A ,unng mills Of Messrs.
Hinkl- l. Guild. on Front street, West of
Smith. The building was FIVE stories high,
and was By Ear the largest of the kind in the
city. IT contained a great quantity Of yalu-
able machinery, which, together with the
building and stos k. is entirely destroyed
Mr.. Gnild Informs our reporter that the
lass will not fall short Of one hundred
thousand dollars. and that the firm have
not single dollar Of insurance.
Cincinnati Commercial, Oct. Is.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

~ Ex-senator Dickinson of New York,
in recent speech before the New York
Hards' INDUCED in the following sarcasm
:. There never was time when the return
OF the democratic party 10 power was
more necessary for the success and honor
of the country from the time the Presiden-
tial Chairwas filled by Washington, to the
time it became vacant by the occupation Of
the present incumbent" sts.gt
U Two Elections for delegate in
Congress. have taken place in Kansas, one
on tho end and one on the 9Th inst. Al the
former, by the aid of the Missourians,
Whi.eield (Pro Slavery was elected and
a, the latter, Ex-Gov. Reeder was success
ful. This proceeding enables both parties
y triumph. It will be for Congress to de-
termine who was legally elected.
II The Ithaca journal states that a
man named Shirts 10 the neigiboring town
Of Dryden, los, his wife on Friday Of week
before last, married another on Saturday.
and on Sunday attended the funeral Of his
first wife accompanied by his second. ~
v Within two years, England and
France have added to their national debt,
$500, 000,0 900.
~ Il is said that tho sum paid for.
keeping the streets clean this year ia New.
York. will amour, W $500, 900!
~ The population Of Illinois, acoord-
ing to the census just taken. will exceed
I 400 oOc 'rb. nnnulat;or IN lam 80.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

THs NgxT EcLpsE.-On the morning of
Thursday. the 25,h Of October next, The
moon will be totally eclipsed for period
Of more Than three hours. Venus will be
rising as the eclipse ends, Mars will be yis-
ible an hour earlier. Jupiter will SET as The
eclipse begins, Saturn will he near the me
sidian. Thus all the usually visible plan
ets will be seem If the weather is clear, an
dha,nad by the superior light Of the moon.
As ExanpLs.--.rhe King Of Dahomey,
an African n,onarcl., (says recent travel
her, keeps drunks,rd, feeds him upon
run. and exhibits him at the customs, that
his emlciatad appearance may shame his
people from making beasts Of themselves.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

IsciDExr.--A few months since lady
ke.ongiag TO this city went TO New York
and pat up at ore OF the Bro adway hotels
Alter going to her room for the night, she
took out her pocket book and watch, laid
them on the table, and then sat down 10
read. While engaged in reading she thought
she heard breathing from some one appa.
rently near by, but finally concluded il mus,
be imagination. Soon after she CONNIE need
making preparation to retire, aad in adj
jnstine her hair she dropped one Of her
hair pins. While STOPPING to pick it up
she discovered a hat under the bed, and a
closer observation revealed to her sight the
fall leagth figure Of man.. Withou,
evincing any emotion she quickly threw a
shawl over her shoulders. went out OF the
room, locking the door after her and step
ping into the hall she ng bell, which
summoned to her assistance the proprietors.
who called in the services OF police off,
Ger, and the intruder was arrested. There
was found on the prisoner bottle Of chlo-
reform. He was convicted on the tes,imo-
ny Of the lady, and sent to the State Prison
for six months. The sequel 10 The who'll.
was in dropping the hair pin,
Journal and Courier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

II Tie Albany Evening Journal gives
New York thai have gone over to Republic
csnism--besides half Of the Albany Atlas
land two thirds Of the Evening Post.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

Eg The New Haven Journal and Courier
says tia, the jewelry store of Isaac Ruaen-
berg was completely stripped on Sunday
morning consisting Of large and valuable
collection Of watches and iewelry The
burglars entered the front door by mean
Of false key. The value Of ibe goods
stolen is estimated from q, 600 10 $1,000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

Extraordinary D,spatch.- In the Pension
Office during the past week, 1900 warrants
for bounty lands have been i.sned. We
do not believe in the whole history of the
Office such an amount of work has been
done in the saDe length Of time.
Washington Union.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
n Among the visitors a, Washington

II Among the visitors at Washington is
Judge Williamson of Texas. -omInoniy
known as Judge Willy Judge Willy
was once presiding in ST. Augustine county.
when great bully attempted to iniimiiaie
him. Thompson. having succeeded 10
!" packing jury to suit his purposes.
turned his attention TO the e1(ift. aud re-
marked, I'll your Honor please, here is the
law which governs this ease" al The same
time drawing bowie knife Of unusual size,
and laying it across an open book before.
him. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, was Judge
sWiily--and drawing from beneath his
hunting slrirt.a Horse pistol. he very calmly
rojoined: "i'his is the constitutions. and
is paramount to the law" Mr. Thompson.
arq.iesced in the Judgment Of the court.
and the case proceeded without any further
interruptiun.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

HoTICE.-On and after Thursday, Noyenr-
Der lsi, we, the UNDERSIGNED, will close our
Stores al o'clock, P. NJ, except Saturday,
evenings SPEyckR & ADAMS.
McNglL & BRAMAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

q A pf,iect is on foot at Buffalo 70
tunnel the Niagara River, and estimates Of
the probable cost Of the undertaking have
been submitted to the Common Council Of
that city by an engineer named William
Wallace. He considers the plan entirely
feasible, at cost of less than $500 ,o00,
including three miles Of railway. i,
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
Daytons' Melodeons.

The following are among the testimonials
lately received by the manufacturers Of these
well known and highly approved Instrumental
From r. Proctor, Teacher Of Music.
MEssRs. A. s. J. DAYTON: aa
t;enilemem-It is with much pleasure that
offer my testimony as to the excelency Of the
Reed Instruments manufactured by sou, and
am happy u say that in my opinion they have
moi been eqadiied BY any manufactured in this
country. Yours. Sc. slid
F. PRocroR, Bennington, N. II.
From Oliver n. Newfoa, Orsanisf and Teacher
Of Music, 81. johns, NeW BRUNSWICK.
MEssIs. A. & J. DAyroAs:
Gents-lhe Melo leon purchased Of youth
April proves 10 he very superior instrument in
every respect, and am plensed to learn thar oil
of The Melodcons Of your manufacture which
are in use in this vicinity give satisfaction.
Respectfully Yours, q. r.. NEWTON.
ST. Johns, N. b., July 2isi, 1865.
From WIN, A. Ha,haiDay, Organisf end Conductor
e( jfusic al The Mariners Church, Boston.
Bosros. July 10Th. 1855.
MEssas. A & J. DAyTos:
G..nts - Having recently had al opportuniiy TO
examine your beautiful style or Melodeons. /
take pleasure in recommending their great SUI
perinriiy in many respecis--espeeiaiIy in their
qaickness Of speaking, excellent tune and tenn
their great power and superior qualify
Of tone. which is free from that harshness 50
prominent in some insirumsn's of this kind
Yours truly, VIM. A. HATHAwAY.
From J. r. Watson, Teacher Of Music on Pians
aud Mefodeon. NiH
Having examined the improved model Melo-
deous manufactured BY A. x J. DAYTON, VOL
co,tyiie. Conn. am prepared 10 express NV
confident opinion that they are The most perfect
Boston, July 18Th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

~ |. is stated by Washington CORE
sponJen. that The Hon. James Buchanaa,
Minister. 10 England, Is about 10 lead 10
tbs altar the widow Of .i.s lAse President
James X. Polk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

rrheanndsI ineednes of no Forsign
and Hons Missioa Societies for 'Litch6eId'
County, were holden 10 The Congregational
Church in this village on Wednesday last.
Rev Mr.. Dsl.oss preached hsfafs ahe Homs
Mission Society in the morning. and ~ the
afternoon, addresses were made BY ReraDf.
Cleveland of New Haven, and Rev. Mr..
Nutiiug, a missionary Of the American
Board among the Armenians ii Tuskey.-
The exercises were all interesting, but the
address Of Mr.. Nutiing wasth most iu-
pressive from the facts which ne communal
Gated in relation to the progress Of the mis-
sionary cause among The people Of thai por-
ltion Of the world in which he Iabors. There
was general regret thar he could no, have
had more simo to interest the n,eetiag with
Ills facts and inferences Among the facts
stated BY him were, that hiscongrega.ion a,
Aintab sss.aliy numbered from twelve ~
fifteen hundred on the Sabbath, and THAT the
monthly concert (almost forgotten in this
Christian land) was often attended By three
or four hundred. es'
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
CONDITION OF rilINGs IN KANSAS.

CONDITION OF Kings IN KANSAS.
While the Boston Post and other admini-
sua,ion organs "depreca,e" the gross out
RACES which have been committed ia Kan
sas, fearful lest their tinid words may per-
chan 20 promote a dissolution of the Union,
tho New 0fleans Balictis, high toned
S,ushern j,urnal, uitcrs the following very
Indignant rebnke:
The enormous oatrages that have been
perreIaied la Kansas, during tho last SIX
or eight months, are a disgrace 10 the
county and the aye ia which We live
Furthermore, the excuses that have beea
committed there. he violation Of law, order
and trceucy. with the passive sanction of
the Federal Government. will most assured
ly be the means Of defeating the object
which the authors Of the bill had exclusive
ly in view--tts ofganixaao Of Kansas as
slave state. Messrs. A,chison, String.
fellow and thea Missouri bordereIs generally,
have gone a little too tar 10 their fosay, aud
a time Of retsibution is soon to follow
No one can honestly justify. OF even cx-
tennaie the oauages add violation, mt
merely Of law bai OF those conventional
"bservances which exist 10 the mos, rude
and primitive societies, which have been
disgrating territory under United States
G"vera,aent for The past six months. Bat
this negative condemnation is not enough !;
there should be direct and emphatic denun-
riaiion OF this condition Of aifairs The
class citizens who are the friends Of law
aud order. who dsprrcaie the supremacy Of
mobs and iawtess asscmbiages, and who
desire 70 see the people exsrrise freely and
peaceabiy the rights and privileges 10 which.
tiH-y are entitled. should set their faces
against this domination OF reckless and
irrespaHsihie nnwef y
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

" Henry Ward Beecher commenced
last week Tuesday lecturing tour ..on,
west" for which he is to receive sla5 a
night. aud all expenses paid. This is more
profitable sisn preaching. q
II During the late agricultural fair 4,
iiav,raill, place was wan,rd for The trial
.of horses. and man named Lee oil; red the
ronmittae and spectators free admission ID
his grounds for the purpose. Tie crowd
rushed ia.,bnt when the sport was over. i,
cost them :. quarter EACH" 10 gel ont -
thc s''tewd Yankee made good thing out
VI il. -
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
From S. C. Joliie. Nsp Ysrk.

A. A. J. DAyroN, wolcoitvile, Conn,
Gents: The McIodeons Of your manufacture
which | have disposed Of have given the greatest
satisfaction and can recommend them AZ being
of quality Of "tone and touch" equal 10 any
thing ia the country. Yonrs truly,
SAM'L G. JoLIIg,
New York. March 18th, 1856.
or See advertisement on fourth page.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25
From J. r. Watson, Teacher Of Music on Piano
aud Mefodeon. NiH


MEssRs. A 4 ]. DAvroNs Y
Dear lTs--Ilavinn carefully examined tho
very excellent Mekdevre Of your manufacture,
allow me to express 10 you my qualification in
finding IA them all those qualities which go to
make up superior instrument. viz; periect
equal temperament and excellent tune, pronlpt
and even action, besutfnI siyle Of finish, dur1.
hilny. power Ind superior quality Of tone--which
last especially think exists 70 such remsSkp-
BILE degree IN the instrumen1s ~ question "a Ia
place them far in advance Of any Melodeons
have ever before seen.
" Very truly You're, &c. Gro. w. wmsox,
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25


No. The Conyocalion Of the Clergy Of
i.ilch6eIJ County, will hold It's annual
meeting in this village, on Tuesday aud
"Wednesday, October Both aud , st.
Divine service aud sermons ,aay he ex.
pecied In st. MichGl's Church on Tuesday,
ut o'clock. p. NJ. aud on. Wedncsday, a,
10 o'clock. A. M and r NJ
The Rev. Mr.. Washbarn of ST Johns
Church, Hartford, is expe, ted 10 preach on
"Wednesday lnorning. aud the Right Rev.
Bishop Williams on "Wednesday evening.
IL Harvard College has. in i,s ne~
academical year. a total oi 669 students, &c
whom s65 are undergraduates, "a divin;-
~ students, -465 are scientific and l0l
medical. As a, Yale, the present num-
her Of students al Harvard Is greater than
any former year Two handrd and thirty
three Of the graduates Of Harvard have uni
ted In forming University Club, aud IN
viis all tLeir tormer alumni to join. They
intend 10 have head quarters always open ii
Bsstnn--a social exchange for the SINS pi
old Harvard. Ten dollars is The assess-
msnt on each member for this year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25

PUBLIC LEcTURES.-'lhe long win
Ter evenings are fas, approaching. and We
notice in The ciad1apd most Of the large
villages, arrangements have been made for
.acourse Of public lectures. Why MOI haye
course in Litchfeld! There are literary
men enough in our owa neighborhood,-
..clergymen, lawyers, &c.,--who might be
obtained SO as 10 have lecture weekly, OF
zt'ieasi once a.foEnigkt--men TOO who will
compare favorably with the popular speak
'ers advertised in tie New York papers,
.WbO will move in the mattetl u
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-10-25


MAssAcHusErrs.- There are -four candi-
dates ia the field for Governor at the next
election, viz: Hon. Julius Rockwell, Re-
publican; Hon. NJ. d. Beach. Rum and.
Slavery Democrat; Hon. Henry G@daer
<present incumben.,) Know oihing Hon.
Samuel H. Valley. Tro.sIavery Whig.-
For the first time ia the history or the
State a plurality OF the votes will elect.
From all that we can learn, we think tho
Republican candidate has the best chance.
Gov. Garjner's conduct in conserving 10 be
the candidate Of another party after seeking
abe Republican nomination is highly repre-
hensible. We cant believe lie has tae
shgh,es, chance Of being elected. A large
majority Of the Wings, II is believed, will
supper. Rockwell. The following letter
ftom the Hon. Josiah Quincy, appears in
sl,e Boston josrnais.
WILLIAM BmanAm, Esq.-Sir: Your
letter, written In behalf Of Committee OF
the Republican patty, iasiiiag n,e tn he
f"eSVNs ~ eaecuugstO va GATED "For ule
purpose OF ratitying tine nominations made
~ tho Worcester coaven,ioa," and 10 ex-
press my views upon the address and ireso.
buttons adapted by il, have duty received.
Ia reply. ] respectfully state that, at Il
period OF life approxi,nating the age OF
ssghsy.f'mr,t regard i,as my duty 10 refrain
from amy act which may in popular opinion
identity me with any OF the parties which
now divide The Commonwealth. ui4s
I deem il, however, proper. on this occa-
sion, 10 say tina, shall regard with Intense
Interest, aud earnestly pray Cor the success
Of any party whose soic ob,ect skeR Ne ,o
limi, the pewee OF the principle which gives
supremacy 10 slavery in tho Constitution OF
the United Ssates; and thereby pul an end
TO the overbearing insolence and Waiqui,ons
oatsages which have resulted iron, tia,
principle. To form such party | regard
MS the paramount political duty Of the
citizens OF this and every other flee State
! an', sir, with great respect,
Your oisedient servant, JosiAH Quincy. i
Quincy. ith Oct. 1885.
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Election Returns.

4 we give below the returns so far as the
have been received. In this senatorial distri,
general Phillips, anti-American, has hand
some majority. DIR. Smith, independent Amel
can, was elected district attorney for the 18t
district, parishes of Caddo and Desoto.) Til
returns received by telegraph indicate that tn
anti American state ticket has prevailed by
/ large majority. F
DEsoro.--Wickliffe, 474; Derbigny, 34s
Hunt, $50; Noise, 467; sandidge, 472; Lew
| is, $50; Phillips, 494; Preston, 32l. For re
preventative: Fortson, ant-American, 4o5; Cat
lin, American, 35e. District-attorney: Smith
442; Brady, 357. Clerk: Belts, 587; Suth
erland, 436. Sheriff: billiard, 468; Jackson
276. All the parish officers anti-American
except the clerk.
NATcHITocHEs.-W 573; Derbigny
4a2; Noise, 567; Hunt, 491; Sandidge, 573
Lewis, 478; Phillips, 575; Preston, ago. Re
preventative: Hamilton, anti, 565; sompayrac
anti, $50; Walmsley, American, soy; Brooke
Amer. 45l- Attorney: Chaplin, anti, 562
Smith. Amer, 486. Morrow, elected clerk,
and Vienne, sheriff. Both antics. - z
SABINE.-Wicklife, Ais; Derbigny, 244;
Noise, 406; Hunt, 249; Sandidge, die; Lewis,
248; Phillips, AT; Preston, $40. Represen-
tative, Smart, anti, 4Oe; Self, Amer, ga
Attorney: Chaplin, anti, 416; Smith, Am. 244.
Weeks, elected clerk, and Rains, sheriff. Both
anti-Americans. ,.g...-s ... u.
BossrER-Derbigny. goo; Wicklife, s6s;
Te1ada. 277; Mouton, 397; Beale, 297; Her
ron, 564; Durable, 291; Greneaux, 364; Ross
man, 296; Marks, 368; Hunt, 500; Noise, 362;
Stilman, 979; Bard, 361; Lewis, 279; San
didge, 500. Senate: Hodges, American, $50;
Blackman, American, Ell; Evans, anti. SAC;
Pearce. anti, 574. Representative: Brown,
American, 1854: Davis, anti, 595. Clerk: Abb
ley, 421; Looney, 251. Sheriff: Steel, Am,
1863; Coats, 1877. District attorney: Scott, els;
Watkins, 397. E.e..... 81. .
Wicklife, 1877; Derbigny $50; |
darks, TIA; Rossman, 500; Noise, 770;Hunt,
40; Sanddge, 1888; Lewis, 1893: For senate:
'earce, anti, 1888: Evans anti, $50; Hodges, |
amer, 1856; Blacbman, Amer, 500. Repre-
entatives McFarlane, 1888; Coleman, 7so;
fcDonald, IT'S; Hargis 584. Attorney: Wat
ms, 79l; Scott, 700. Sheriff: Kimball, 666;
Warren, 84s. Clerk: 800; Tffomasson, 600.
he Americans elected one representative, the
leriffa and coroner; and the anti Americans one
the clerk and assessor. |
Observation-Disclosures 35; Defbigny, o47;
andidge, $50; Lewis, 293; Noise, 600; Hunt,
20. Senate: Pearce, anti, 625; Evans, anti,
20; Hodges Am, SIS; Backman, Am, 292
preventative: Humphreys, DEM, GOA; Pax
n, Amer, $40. Sheriff: Head, anti, 500; {
addox, Amer, >227. Clerk: Stephens, anti, E
i; Prothro, American 275.
1t will be perceived that Messrs. Pearce and :.
ans, anti-Americans, have been elected to /
; senate from the above district. &
We are indebted to Mr.. Leopard, of the tel a
raph office, for the greater portion of the t
lowing returns. He was unable to procure e
vote for congress. S
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AS reference for those who file the South
Western, we publish on the fourth page the Of
fetal vote of Caddo parish.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-14

Eg Those of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the office.
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The river has risen about three feet, and con-
tinues to rise fast Heavy rains have fallen
above, and it is reported that the water has
risen twelve feet at Fulton. We, therefore,
anticipate an early resumption of business and
brisk winter season. The steamers Trader,
Financier No. 2, Marion and Augusta have ar
rived since our last; and the White Cliffs, Ira
der, Financier No. 2, Fanny Fern and Angus
ia departed for the falls.
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A hard shell Irrational democratic) ratifica
ton meeting was held in New York On the ey.
ening of the 22d ult. Resolutions were unani
mously passed denouncing the administration
Of president Pierce.