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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-11-11

The Last of this Season!
JTE have opened to-day another Of improved Enam
wv eled Alright Fruit Jars, and the last tat We viii
have Call early at the House store
IN j. x. DUNHAM & CO.,
,snqa No. ilS Main 81.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-11-11

OFFICE-Corner of Main and Quincy streets
-Entrance from Quincy st.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-11-11
i Nc VA WEDNESDAY, MORNING, NOVEMBER II. 1857
TRANSPORTATION.
Winter Arraneement,

E555sIE zIz5EiS
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

In our Legislature proceedings will be
found the principal facts in regard to the
right Of Rev. Leroy Woods to seat in
the Senate, from Clark county. He was
elected two years ago, and served with dis
tinguished ability. lie is man of mind
as may be seen from the Temperance law
of which he is the father. He was cleo
ted as a temperance Democrat, and fulfill
ed his pledges as such. AS temperance
man we love him, though his law was not
to our liking.
Two years ago the Office Of Moral In
structor was created, with a salary of $500
per year, and the Governor to appoint the
officer. Mr.. Woods went home, and en-
tered at once upon the duties of the Office
and drew the salary. But, lc enable him
to hold on to his Office as senator, he was
never commissioned, and Gov. Wright, in
his message, says no appointment had
been made, thus convicting himself of a
deriliction, for law Of his own approval,
made it his duty to appoint.
We have no idea that Mr.. Daily, the
contestant Of Woods has any right to a
seat in the Senate. The election was ir-
regular and unauthorized. But Mr.. Woods
has no right, and the contemplate dodge,
to retain his seat, by not accepting a COM
mission, is worse than his lodging to break
quorum of the senate from which the
constitution most certainly Gusts him.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

We learn from reliable source that
there is to be an American Convention at
indianapolis, on the 18th Of February
We have not yet seen the call, and do
not understand its object. We shall try
to be there, however, and see that they do
no harm. While we regard an American
party as unnecessary and unpolitic, there
are some questions relating to Americanism
that are dear to us, and we shall ever bat
tie for them, let others do and say what
they may. We shall never consent to be
governed by aliens, nor to cooperate with
a party that courts the votes of foreigners,
because they are foreigners. Let all Amer
lean citizens, both native and naturalized,
stand on equal ground. They have COM
mon rights, and no more.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
wiliStenI.

When we say that man who will take
a paper for years and then run of and
not order it discontinued, nor pay for il,
or who will take it for years and then or
der the Post Master to return it, marked
Refused" without making arrangements
to settle the bill, or who will continue to
take it when he never intends to pay for it,
will steal, we do not mean to say that he
viii steal if he is sure Of being caught at
it, but we mean to say that in our opinion
there is no difference in the moral charac-
ter Of the acts-one is as much stealing as
the other.
When we say that q man who will go in
debt, obtain endorses, borrow money or
buy goods, when he knows he can never
pay his liabilities, will steal, we do not
mean that he would steal so as to be sure
Of going to the penitentiary, but his act is
no better, but rather worse, as he not only
defrauds his creditors, but he outrages the
confidence Of friends, and thus perpetrates
double wrong.
When we say man will over-reach an
other in trade, by misrepresentation oil
facts, or a suppression of facts, knowing
that but for such misrepresentation the
trade would not DO made, would steal, VIC
do not mean TO say that he would felonious'
| ly take a horse or q sheep-he scorns
such little business, besides he has nc
taste for working honestly as men do in
the pcnitentiary, but he does a meancl
thing-he is q meaner man.
When we say that man who prctend'
to make an assignment Of his goods fol-
the benefit Of his creditors yet conceals Of
retains thousands, would steal, we do no
mean to say that he would do SO small
business as picking a mans pocket or Ia
king his watch, but he is no better maj
than one who would.
Therefore when We say such or such I
man would steal, ii should be received
with some modification. We don't exact
ly mean he would steal, we mean he woult
do worse, II he dare.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

That extensive frauds were perpetrated
at the late elections in Indiana, no one
doubts. That such frauds are most fatal
to our peace and prosperity IS unquestion-
able. The fact that our laws are such as
to allow such frauds, with comparative inn
punity, Is ofitselfa source Of disquiet 1t
is mischievous that a defeated party can,
with any thing like plausibility, make
the charge Of corruption. 1t engenders
strife and discomfort and tends TO make
the people dissatisfied with popular
government. The true policy Of our
government is for every man to do his best
for the men and cause Of his choice, and,
if defeated, cheerfully submit. with a
significant nod, it may be, which says,
though out-numbered, not conjured-bet-
ter luck next time.
But Of all preventives that have been
proposed, we regard the Registry Law,
the greatest humbug. 1t is like taking
brandy to prevent the cholera-better die
of cholera than Of brandy. If the regis
try officers are corrupt politicians, in cities
at least, the registry will be just the thing
they need.
We believe In the old Jackson doctrine,
"The world is governed to much" Let
our laws be few and simple. Let the ma
chinery of the government be as little
complicated as possible, but let it be sure
to catch, and as sure to punish the rogue,
in the shortest possible way.
We would not even require days resi-
dence in the precinct-so far, we object to
Gov. Wrighvs plan. Define what consti-
tutes a residence, and make it felony to
vote fraudulently or to be engaged in pro-
curing fraudulent votes, and give anthori-
ty to recognize Immediately to the next
Court, the man whom two freeholders in
the precinct viii accuse of fraud.
In this migratory age, we would not
deprive citizen Of the state Of his right
to vote, because he has just moved, but
we would not allow that students at COL
lege, or migratory laborers, or pedlers, or
loafers, should dictate to the settled and
bona Jide citizens of a--precinct or county
who shall be their officers. The only diff
iculty is to define who are citizens, so as
to deprive no man of his rights. We be-
lieve it would be infinitely better that such
as we have named, should never vote than
that defeated party should be for ever
trying to cover its defeat by charging the
importation Of votes, and thus casting obi
UNI upon class, honorable in themselves
Except the loafers), though poor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
How Mr.. Buchanan's inaugural
Will bc Written.

During the late Presidential canvass,
and at the moment gallant Senator from
the South was proclaiming the certain clcc-
ton Of Mr.. Buchanan, a feather dropped
at his feet from the wing of an eagle that
was flying over. The gentleman prcserv-
ed the quill, and, to-day. had it forwarded
to Mr. Buchanan to write his inaugural
address with. 1t was not plucked by man
from the wing, but was the free gift of
our national Bird Washington. Cor. Alex.
Sentinel.
The Lancaster hatelligencer says the
above statements correct. Senator Brown
of Mississippi, is the gentleman referred
to. The quill is in the possession of Mr..
Buchanan at Wheatland, where it was
seen last Friday, and in accordance with
the request of the gallant Senator" it
will be used by the President elect in wri-
ting his inaugural address.
The Baltimore Patriot, after quoting
this story, thus spoiled its romance:
at is great pity to spoil SO romantic a
story, but this is prosaic age, and we
have to do with matter Of fact people, we
venture to give, on good authority, the fol-
lowing version Of the manner in which
this particular eagles feather was actually
procured, and the keen and sarcastic re-
mark its proposed use elected from a Re-
publican Senator:
Senator Brown was visiting a friend in
the neighborhood'of Washington, who has
in cage a fine bald eagle. While this
friend was exhibiting it to his guest, the
imprisoned bird dropped from his wing a
feather, (which Senator Brown picked up,
exclaiming he would forward it as pres
ent to Mr.. Buchanan. On his return to
Washington, he.mct Mr.. Seward, and after
relating the incident, told him heintended
to send this feather, from an eagles wing,
to the President elect, that he might APP
propiately make use Of 1t in writing his in
agural address "Humph! said Seward,
quietly. in his Idry way,-"An eagle--a
Gagged Eagle; SLAVE Eaglep'
What world Of meaning Is couched in
those few, but significant words. and how
completely they destroy all the romance
concerning the wonderful Eagles feath.
|rlp
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Gran Eastern editor says that man
in New York got himself into trouble by
marrying two wives.
A Western editor replies t. assuring
his contemporary that good many men in
that section have done the same thing by
marrying one. A Northern editor retorts
that quite a number of his acquaintance
found trouble enough by barely promising
to marry, without going any further. A
Southern editor says that friend of his
was bothered enough by simply being
found in company with another mans wife.
The most troubled manwe know Of, is one
who can'tsve get 10 promise to mary.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

GOVERNOR WRIGHT's MEssAGE.-This
document is given in the Courier to-day.
We almost despaired Of ever seeing docu-
ment Of the kind which We could approve
in its main features from a democratic Ex-
ocutive officer. The present message is an
excellent document. We find much in it
that we can approve, and the objection
able portions don't amount to much
The twaddle about the equality of the
States and the silly gratulations on the
success Of the Buchanan party might have
been left out, and If they had, the message
would have been all the DECENTRALIZATION
Courier.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
New Church.

We learn that the members Of the M.
Z. church in the lower part Of the city are
making preparations to build anew church
in Lower Albany. The church will be a
frame one, forty feet wide by fifty feet
deep, and will cost about $1,000. Sub
scription papers are now being circulated
for the purpose of securing that sum-
Mr.. Julian, the circuit preacher, will have
charge Of the church.--M A. Tribune.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

From the North Western chrstisn Advocate.
A Prcachc r Suffering I'm the weeds.
NJ. EDITOR IL have just received the
following letter from Bro. Knibbs, ayoung
preacher whom employed on Eastman,
Miss. His suferings exceed anything
that have come under my observation in
"a years on the north western frontier
From what hear he is much worse of
than he writes; and some who have seen
him fear that he viii lose one or both Of
his feet. Ishall take measures Immediate
ly to get him to my house, where be can
have medical aid.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

0TThe Rev. Lorenzo Cary, Professor
of Ancient Languages in the Farmers
College, died at his residence on College
Hill, on Saturday last, of congestion of the
brain. He was ripe scholar, and is a Sc
rious loss to Farmers College. He leaves
q family of five children-orphans-his
wife having been taken about year since.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30


Among the recent applications Of India
rubber none are so remarkable as the
manufacture Of what is called "iard India
Goods" into which the rubber enters most
largely. There is in New York compa-
ny, called tho Beacon Dam Company
which is devoted to the manufacture Of
this class of goods. By process that or
iginatcd with Mr.. Chaffee, coal-tar is mix
ed with the rubber, and the compound
makes one Of the most solid, elastic, and
elegant articles that can be found in the
market. It resembles polished stone, is as
black as coal, needs no finish, and has Of
itself as hard and exquisite polish as it is
possible for any metal to bear. There
seems to be no end to the articles to which
it can be made. Canes Of the most ele-
CANT form are made Of il, aud are as tough
as so much steel, while they have all the
elasticity Of whalebone. Cabinet work,
inlaid and mosaic, ornamental to the parlor
and the chamber. Spectacle-bows and
glasses for the eye arc made so light as to
be no annoyance, while their elastic char
acter causes them to sit firm to the head;
opera glasses, castors. sand-stands, ink
stands brushes for the hair, that cannot be
harmed by hot water, tape-lines, pen-hol-
ders, pencil cases, cigar-cases, Government
boxes for the army and navy, Government
buttons, and an endless variety Of articl es
are made thus, and the articles are Of the
most elegant character; syringes Of nov
ell form and character; machines for oiling
cars and engines, on new principle, indi-
cate that this new use of rubber is to work
complete revolution in the arts and man.
ufactuies.
But one of the greatest applications OF
this new rubber manufacture, Is the
new telegraph wire that is made from it.
1t needs no poles, as it is laid in the ground.
1t needs no covering; trench Of few
inches is dug; the neutrality-suspicious. is
put in and covered Up; the wire is inclosed
with the rubber; no dampness can affect it;
no storm can render it imperative; no in
sect sever; no rust corrode. 1t would ap-
pear fabulous if we were to state the miles
of this wire that have already been enga-
ged, and the goods cannot be made to meet
the demand.
The Government of the United States
is now the best customer of the Beacon
Dam Company. The call for navy and
army buttons is immense. The article j:
elegant. The naval button has on it the
motto, "DoN'T GIVE UP THE SHIP" And
SO tough are these rubber-buttons, that il
one is placed on an oak plank, and press.
ure applied, it can be sunk clear into the
plank, and will come out unharmed; and
the Government shaving-boxes, which ara
about three inches in diameter, are SC
strong that man weighing two hundred
pounds can press his whole weight on one
of them, and not break them. Gun-han
dies, sword-handles, and other military in
struments, are instructed from this mate
rial. They are cheap. elegant and cndur
ing.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

FROZEN TO DEATH. = Mr.. and Mrs.
Walton, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, were
recently frozen to death in consequence Of
getting lost in snow storm. At Monti-
cello, Iowa, five persons, a man, three wo-
men and a child, were frozen toIdeath.-
They were compelled to pass the night in
snow from five to eight feet deep, in con-
sequence Of the horses becoming detached
from the sleigh they were in and running
away.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

" We found the following on the
desk of the Clerk Of the Senate yester-
day. We do not know whether it is q
part of the recorded journal of the Sen
ate or not. tits pretty true, however
"By unanimous consent: The Senate
did nothing for the space of one whole
hour, during which time Mr.. M'Cleary
slept soundly at his table, Mr.. Murray
stood stock still in the aisle and looked
wise, and the other Senators went bob
bing around l'-Ind Jour.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
The Tribune Almanac and Poiiti-
col Register for 1857.

We are indebted to the proprietors of
the New York Tribune for copy Of the
Tribune Almanac and Political Register
for 1857. This periodical is deservedly
celebrated for the correctness of the cleo
ton returns from different states, which
are yearly embodied in it, and which make
it almost indispensable to every person
who takes an interest in political matters.
This year it is peculiarly SO, it having the
result, by counties, Of all states in the
Union on the Presidential election, as Of
ficially declared. For the sake of refer
ence, these tables are worth several times
the price of the manual.-Cin Eng.
These Almanacs are for sale at this Of
fee.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

TouoHrSe.-Two children, the daugh-
tiers of minister in California died re-
Gently within five days Of each other.
Their names were Bertha and Amy.
Bertha, few moments before her depart
urc, said: Amy, GOMEZ" Amy died say.
ing Tomorrow shall see Betha."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Notice is hereby given that those big
boys who disturb the congregation at the
Methodist church, will be prosecuted. with
out regard to age or name. if their distur-
Dances are repeated. This is land Of
rights, and the right to worship without
molestation is one that will not be surren.
dered without struggle.
ATRUSTEE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
The State OF Indiana,3
franklin County.

The State Of Indisna,l IS.
franklin County.
In the Coun Of Common Pleas Of FrankIin
county. State Of Indiana lin vaction1.
Martha w. John, \
Emily Hit, Maria Hitt,
Elizabeth Holland, Rach-
eel Halle, Mary Cooper, PefItionfor Partition
Ellen Adsir, Martha Cole l Of real os1nfs.
scott, Jane, Samuel, Au-
relis, Florence, and John
p John.
nov on this 22d day OF Janusry, 1851. eonss
the said plaintiff, By Holland & Bfnkley, hoe a.
tornoys, and nles n The once 81 saI1 cesFl o. W
cstion) her petition for partition Of he rsal oss1s
therein described, and also IN a0ldavit fron
which It appear that The said Emily Hitt and Mar
~ Cooper are not residents o. The stats u Indi-
ana,
Therefore, the said Emily Hin and Mary Coop
or are notified Of the pendency OF said Detiskca,
and that the viii stand for trial q Ne Esxt
term Of said Court, 70 Be begun and hold q ~
Court House In BrookvIlle, In the County and
State aforesaid, on the nrst Monday Of Apsil
next.
witne. John N. Johnstsn. Clsrk Of I'D Court,
This ed day Of January. A D. 1857.
jsn30-3wpfol JOHN -. JOHNSTON, olsrk.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Lake Erie is now one vast field: Of ice,
as far as the eye can reach. from shore to
shore. Along the shore, the ice is fine,
smooth and solid. and covered with troops
Of skaters; while farther away 1t is cover
ed with snowy crustupo which skaters
never venture.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

On the goth inst, by Rev. T. A. Good
win, JONATHAN MuRrHEY and ANASDl
Erwin.
Immortal love eternal with our Godi
when on the earth thy holy work 10 done
When every cart shall bow beneath Thy rod,
And Joy gush forth In svery swelling tone
When all tho woes that lnll our breast,
Arc banishsd BY thy peaceful sway,
Thou wilt unite us with the bless,
Where we may chant salvstons lay.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

The first session Of the present year Of
this College will close on the 9Th Of Feb
ruary, and the next session viii open on
February 9th. There will be public ex-
aminations and exhibitions on the Sd, 9TH
and Sth- Rev. +. c. Holiday, A. NJ, will
deliver an address on the evening Of the
1th.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
Prairie du Chicm, Dec. 81, 1856.

or The Chicago Tribune, Of the 18th
has the following bit Of editorial gossip:
eve understand that Mr.. Greeley will
be in this city in the course of week,
en- route to Iowa, where he will put the IL
beler Of the State Gazette through a
''course of sprouts" If there is any virtue
in the Iowa Judiciary.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Look out for n Flood Of Quart crs.
A bill has passed the House, at WASH
ington, and is expected to pass the Senate
providing for the abolition Of small for
eign coins. This bill provides as follows:
"That the pieces commonly known as
the quarter, eighth and sixteenth Of the
Spanish pillar dollar, and of the Mexican
dollar, shall DO receivable at the treasury
of the United States, and its several off
ces, and at the several post-offices and
land-ofiices, at the rate Of valuation fol-
lowing-that is to say, the fourth of q
dollar, or piece Of two reals, at twenty
cents; the eighth of dollar, or piece Of
one real, at ten cents, and the sixteenth Of
dollar, or half real, at FIVE cents.
The bill also provides that these coins,
when received by any Of the officers Of the
Government, shall not be paid out, but
shall be received at the mint. 1t also re-
peals all former laws making these coins q
legal tender, and authorizes the President
to issue his proclamation legalizing a new
cent piece, composed of copper and some
alloy, so as to be more convenient for cir
culation.
All the coins affected by this bill, except
the quarter, are passing in this communi
ty at the value fixed by this bill, but should
the bill pass, some Of our friends with
plain pillared quarters in their pockets
will feel them suddenly shrinking int
twenty cent pieces. At present, the bank
which have had all Of this kind of coli
"vaulted up' are disgorgiDg them by tn
thousand. Our advice would be, not Il
take them from the banks at moro thai
twenty cents. They yet pay for tn
AMERICAN, at % cents each, when an,
body happens TO pay.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Seneca Lake, which has never been
known TO freeze up. seems to be coming to
Il u Lest. The Geneva Gazette says
ice has formed to the thickness Of two
Or more inches across Seneca Lake, and
with the cold state Of the atmosphere now
prevailing, must constantly gather thick
ness. unless soon broken up by South
wind. The steamer could not reach the
wharf on Wednesday, but was Obliged 70
land ct Nile Point
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

A meeting Of the mechanics and labor
ing men of Brookville, is called for the
Temperance Hall, Friday evening, sOth,
at Z O'Clock. Business Of interest and
importance to them will be presented
Let all attend. Several speeches viii be
made by mechanics and laboring men.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30

Hon james Harlan was, on Tuesday, re-
elected to the United States Senate by
the Iowa Legislature, receiving thirty ma
jority over Shallenberger, Democrat. The
Senate viii probably allow him to keep
his seat this time.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-30
q itb

At his residence in this place. ON the
evening Of the 9TH, this month, STEPHEN
REEVES, aged rs years.
Mr.. REEVES was a native Of Cumber-
land county, New jersey, had been men,
Der in good standing 10 the church, more
than forty-five years, had his senses to the
last, and died with the words on his lips:
"Bless the Lord.D Like shock Of corn
fully ripe, father REEVES has been gather
cd to his fathers. BLESSED are the dead
that die in the Lord.-Libety Herald.