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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24
IN CHANCERY.

INVEST VIRGINIA. At rules held in the Clerks
w Office Of the Circuit Court Of Ohio county, for
the month Of December, 1883.
Alexander 9. Good, COmppt Attachment
Against In
Matthew Fl. Houston Dsrt. } Clsncery.
The object of this suit is to Of the defendant
Two Hundred and Eighty Four Dollars and NinetySix
Cents ($2s4, 96) with interest and costs Of suit.
The defendant, Matthew II. Houston, not having en-
tered his appearance and it appearing from a@da-
Wit flsd in the cause, nonresident Of this State
On motion of the complainant by counsel it is ordered
that he do appear here within one month after the due
~ to protect his interest in this suit and that copy
Of this order be published week for four
sive weeks in newspaper printed in the Icity OF
wheeling and that copy of this ordor be posted at
the front door of the Court House for the Like period
IA copy testsl JACOB BURKLE, Clerk.
NJ. O. Coop, Sol. for Comprts.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

FRox the preparations almost completed
the English Lutheran S. School entertain
msnts tonight and to morrow night a0aA b
brilliant affair. The Tree from the gas,
fitting establishment of Hunter, Keller
Co., New York, is nearly fifteen feet high
and will be illuminated by nearly one
hundred jets Of gas. The scripture emblems
have been gotten up with great regard to
taste and beauty. The singing and cho'
ruses have been prepared with care, and
cannot fail to be thrilling. The intense in
tsrest which this school is constantly show
ing in the orphan and neglected children o
the city deserves to be encouraged. The
presentation of a silk banner, silver medals
&C., will be an interesting feature of the
entertainment.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

CIRCUIT Court commenced its regula
quarterly term at Charleston, Kanawh.
County, on the I'd inst. In the case of Mo
sss Franksnburg VS.. James A. Mason
VIM. A. Lewis, James F. Lewis, VIM. F
Goshorn, David Goshorn, and John Hiokok
being suit for damages for aiding Henry
A. Wise in taking the goods of the plain
tiff in 1861, judgment was rendered. against
Mason, VIM. A. Lewis, J. F. Lewis, and
VIM. F. Goshorn, forl$6,2s3. David Cos
horn and John Hickok were cleared of the
charge The suit occupied the Court fol
three days. A motion is before the Court
for new trial, on the part of W. F. Cos
horn.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24
IN CHANCERY.

XTTEsT VIRGINIA. At rules held in the Clerks
w Office Of the Circuit Court of Ohio county for the
month Of December, 1868.
Nehemiah T. Harris, Comppt) Attachment
Against in
Matthew E Houston, Dsft Chancsry.
The object of this suit is to the defsndan
Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy
Five Cents s22575 with interest and costs OF suit
The defendant Matthew y. Houston, not having en-
Wit filed IN the cause is nonresident Of this State.
On motion of the complainant by counsel Is ordered
that he do appear here within one month after the due
publication Ofthis order and do what may be necesss
ryo protect his interest in this suit and that copy
OF this order be published week for four
sve weeks in newspaper printed In the city of
Wheeling, and that copy Of this order be posted at
the front door of the Court House for the like period
"a copy tsstel JACOB BURKLE. Clerk.
NJ. c. COOP, Sol. for Comppts dsc23-4tw
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

CLOSING Up BusINEss.-T. Sweeney i
Son, having ceased manufacturing flint
glass, and being about to close up the bust
ness of the firm, offer their entire stock Of
glassware at cost for cash. This is rare
chance, and our citizens should avail them
selves of the opportunity. See advertise
nent in another column and if you want
china ware, glass or crockery for the holt
DAYS, give them call.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

IT Is ASTONISHING the amount of business
that A. M. Adams & Co., do. One of the
firm is East every four Or five weeks and il
there is any new styles of cloths, 0assimers
or vestings they are the first to have 1T,
and of tho best quality. Persons in want
of the best article of clothing and at fair
prices had better call and examine their
endless variety of cassimeres and vestings.
Their facilities for cutting and maxim 6
fashionable garments are unequaled in the
city for taste and style. nov IA ON
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

THE FESTIVAL at Washington HAIL last
evening was complete success. Tie Hall
was well filled at an early hour and re-
manned so until almost midnight. The
Christmas tree, when lighted up, presented
an excellent appearance, and those who be-
slowed so much labor upon it, were amply
repaid by the many compliments paid them
BY the admiring spectators
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24
IN OHANCERY.

IN UhANCEN1.
WEST VIRGINIA. At rules held in the Clerk'i
w Office OF the Circuit Court of Ohio county, fol
the month of December, 1858.
The Merchants Mechanics Bank A,,sobm.n,
of Wheeling, CompPt IN
Against Cbancsrv
Matthew q. Houston, Dsrt. onAnc'ry'
The object of this suit to Of the defendant
the SUM Of Five thousand One Hundred and Fifty Dol
lars 3S, ,00) with interest and costs Of suit,
The defendant Matthew II. Houston, not having en-
tered his appearance, and it appearing from an ada-
Wit filed in the cause, Is nonresident OF this State
On motion Of the complainant by counsel it ordered
that he do appear here within one month after the due
~ to protect his interest in this suit and that copy
Of this order be published week for four success
sive weeks in Newspaper printed in the city OF
Wheeling and that copy Of this order be posted at
the front door of the Court House for the like period
IA COPY tsstel JACOB BURKLE, Clerk.
M O. &oop, Sol. for Cemprts.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

The WEATHER yesterday was We ~ cold,
| with indications of snow. After night the
| moon shone forth in all its glory, and there
| was every prospect of heavy ice being form
ed, as the atmosphere was still colder than
during the day.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

A PLEASANT SURPRISE Rev. S. B. Bar.
mtg received yesterday morning lot o.
splendid toys from the large importing
house OF George Parsons, New York, con
sisting Of flying birds, crying dolls, large
silver balls, &c, &c. The beautiful toys are
q present for the Sabbath School entertain
ment tonight, and will be placed upon the
gas. tree
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

The GREAT PRIZE FIGHr.-The prize
6ght, between Hsenan and King, says the
telegraph, came of in England on the 10th
inst. Twenty-Five rounds were fought in
thirty-fve minutes, when King was declar-
ed victor. Keenan, was regarded as the
most scientific brute of the two, and great
odds were given on him.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

Four FEDERAL DEsERTERs were yester,
day sent to Cumberland and one to New
York. The gentleman oh color, whose cas-
we attended to yesterday, was sent to New
Brighton, Pa.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

AMONG THE MANY GOOD HOTELS in West
ern Virginia we cannot fail to notice the
Grafton House. 1t is fitted up in fine style
the table abounds in the best the market
affords, and the Proprietor is clevar gen.
tleman, always ready to make guests com
Portable.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

AMONG THE DONATIONS to the Sanitary
Fair now being held at Cincinnati we CD
serve one of twenty four dozen goblets and
tumblers, worth $42, from Messrs. Sweeney
Bell & Co., of this city.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

CoAI.-The Cincinnati Enquirsr announ
css that on the present r Use in the river
100000 bushels of Youghiogeny coal have
arrived, and were sold IN float at 25c pei
bushel. There remains unsold from 200
600 to 100000 bushels, awaiting higher fig
ures.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

WITH TIE RETURN of the holidays we
potice quite number of youth (male and
tsmale), who have been absent at schools
and ssminaries, or who are employed in
other cities and towns. Yesterdays trains
brought in a large crowd, and We presume
Today will almost complete the list
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

ST.. JAMES CArHEDRAL.-On Christmas
morning at ten o'clock, Professor Gilbert,
Of the choir attached to st. James Cathe-
dral, will produce Mozart's Twelfth Mass
with unusual attractions. The musical
performance will add no little to the i'm
pressiyeness of the Christmas service.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

PAcKAsEs OR LETTERS for members of the
Wheeling Battery, left at the Government
Office On Market street to-day; will be taken
ont this evening by Mr.. Reed.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

TURKEYS AND CHICKENS were quite plenty
in our market yesterday. As might have
been expected, prices ruled high.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

The RIVER was still falling last evening,
with about seven and half feet water
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

We understand that the Federal forces
are now in full possession of Lewisburg.
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GLlSIIG Up RISIEISS.

Glass and having determined to close up the bust
ness Of the frm offer their entire stock now IN store,
consisting Of every variety Of.
PLAIN,{PREssED AND CUT GLASSWARE;
I FINE TEA SETS OF FRENCH CHINA;
CHINA VASES; CHINA CUPS AND
SAUCERS; CHINA DISHES
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION;
TOGETHER WITH A LARGE AND WELL
SELECTED STOCK OF CROCK
cry, CUTLERY, DC
ALL OF WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT COST
FOR CASH,
Persons wanting any Of the above goods will ind 1t
their interest to give US call at an early day.
T. SWEENEY & SON,
dec24 No. IS Main street.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24

DINE COLOGNE in Cut Glass Bottles, Extracts and
Il Fancy articles for Holiday Presents. For sale at
GRAHAM'S Drug Store.
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DIED

DIED,
On Tuesday evening, December 90, Mary Francis
Kenny, only daughter Of Margaret M. and Patrick
Kenny, aged 4 years and 2monthss
The funeral will take place at 10 clock to-day from
their residence on Centre street. East Wheeling above
Seventh
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-24
New Advertisements
/TJJNCH,

Ito o'clock this morning sale will take place =
last nioht'a fssyal such as Turkeys Chickens, Hams
Cakes and MANY other desirable and valuable articles
A lunch viii also be served at the same hour.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS!

GENTLEMEN DESTROYS OF making their lady friends
~ handsome Christmas New Years Gift will find
the Toilet Sets to be the most acceptable present they
can make, put up in fine Enameled Gilt edged Box.
For sale at GRAHAMS Drug Store
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13
Rock Greek Democratic Club.

The Democracy of Rock Creek, Chico town.
ship, Butte county, pursuant to notice, assem-
bled ST W Fl. Turner'S store, June 9th, 1863.
J. w Thrower was called TO the Chair P.
Fl. Smith was chosen Secretary; S. Gore, J.
Brown, Vice Presidents, Leininger. Treas.
R W Cochran, G. NJ. Straten and D. C.
Gray were appointed committee to draft res
olutions expressive Of the sense Of the meeting
They reported the following. which were unan-
iulously adopted:
Resolrei, That this organization be known
under the name Of the Rock Creek Demo>
cratic Club" and that its object is the diffu>
sion of Democratic principles and opposition
to the present Administration, so far as the
same may violate the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, as interpreted BY the Supreme
Court.
ResolUed, That We pledge ourselves. to the
utmost of our ability, to support the Constitu-
ton of the United States as our forefathers
gave it to Us, and as interpreted by the Su-
preme Court from the commencement of our
Government down TO the present time, the
Constitution of this State, and the laws, both
State and National, made in accordance there
with
Resolred, That the violation of the Consti-
tuition under the plea of military necessity, or
any other pretenSe whatever, is an unwarranted
usurpation of power. fraught with such mis-
chievous consequences that it can never be
tolerated 10 free country.
Resolrsd, That we are in favor of hard
money currency, free speech, freedom of the
press, and, if possible, in accordance with the
honor and integrity of our country, peace
able settlement of our present National diff
culties.
Resolred, That We hail with joy the noble
stand taken BY our brother Democrats east of
the mountains, in the trying ordeal through
which they have had to pass.
Resolred, That We extend an earnest invita-
ton to all persons to join US in carrying out
the above views without regard TO any section
Or former party afiliation whatever.
Reso'red, That copies of the foregoing reso-
lutiOns be forwarded 10 the Butte RECORD
and Marysvile Express for publication.
There were quite a number of persons pres
ent, and all, with the exception of two or three
subscribed to the above resolutions. S. How
ard was called upon to address the meeting,
aud responded in very able and patriotic
speech. The meeting adjourned to meet at
Rock Greek School House, Saturday, June
goth, 1868.
JOHN W. THROWER, Pres
?. II. SMITH, Secretary.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
ORovILLR DEMOCRATIC Club.

Oroville, Butte Co May IL. 1868. {
WHEREAS, The Democratic Clubs composed
OF a majority of the citizens Of Butte County
who have been heretofore divided between two
organizations claiming superior legitimacy in
the Democratic party. now merging all past
differences of opinion in the momentous issues
involved in the present troubles of the country,
periliDg alike its unity and its constitutional
liberties. have unanimously agreed by resolu-
tious. sent to this Club, to call State Con-
vention Of the Democracy, at time and place
set forth 10 their resolutions, aud have asked
us to concur with and join them 10 the same
we do therefore adopt said resolutions, as fol-
lows:
RESOLVED. First That State Convention
of the Democracy be called to meet at SAC
RAMENTO, on the EIGHTH DAY OF
JULY. A. ID. 1863, for the purpose of nomn-
ating candidates for the several State offices,
and for the transaction of such other business
as may legitimateIy come before it:
Second That all legal voters be permitted
TO participate in the primary elections, who
are in favor-lst-Of adhering unaterably to
the Constitution of the United States with all
its guarantees of civil liberty unimpaired-2d
OF the restoration and preservation of the
American Union-3d,- OF supporting the
Government iu all constitutional and legal eff
forts to perpeiuate its existence against all
hostile forces arrayed in opposition to it-4th,
And who are opposed 10 the principles and
present policy Of the National Administration
Third That the Democracy in all the Coun-
ties Of this State are requested to send Dele
gates to said Convention, and to make known
their acquescence in this call by publishing the
action taken by them in their Clubs, Mass
meetings and County Conventions. in the Sac
ramento Republican, MarysviIle Erpress Butte
Record. and other Democratic papers:
Fourth. That the representation to sald
Convention be apportioned among the several
Counties as follows:
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13
Democratic County Convention.
ORovILLE DEMOCRATIC CLUB. !
Nav 1oth IS63


May 18th, 1868. (
Resoired. That, in accordance with instruc-
lions from the various Democratic Clubs OF
Butte County. Convention Of the Democracy
of said County be called to meet at ORovILLE
on Wednesday, the TWENTY FOURTH
day OF JUNE, A. d. 1868, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the County offices
of appointing delegates TO the State Conven-
,ion which meets in Sacramento on the Sth OF
July. and delegates 10 the Judicial and Seua-
torial Conventions. and for the transaction OF
all other business deemed proper and that the
delegates to the County Convention be appor-
toned among the precincts of the County as
follows:
Ophir To,rnshrp- Oroville, IA; Cherokee Ra
vine, Garden Ranch, | Central House, 2
hents Ranch ,.
BidsceR Toicnship.-B Bidwel. {; Berry Creek,
Mountain House. Peavine ;.
M0antGir Spring To'cnship.- -Stringtown. 3
Enterprise, | Mooretown. ,, Lnmpkin, ,; Mt
Spring House, American Bar, Concow VaL
ley or Cascade City. ;.
Orc 1ornShip.- -ForbestOwu,4 +; Orc Lewa, .
Moorcville. > ; Evansville. ,.
HIydndotte To,cnship.- FloydS Store, ; Ban
gor, Honcut City, , ; Wvandotte, ,.
Oxygen IotrnShip.- Oregon city, Cherokee
Fiat }; Mesilla Valley. ? Forkner's Ranch, ,.
Geneotr Totcnship.-Concow Valley, Yankee
Hill, , Little kimshew. ; Amelia City.l.
hfmshe,c To,cnship.-Do Dogtown. ! Heltown, ,:
Damondville |; Miperal Slide , Centervie l
Forks of Butte, l; Hudson'S House, l. Powell's
Ranch, l Inskip. 3.
Hamlion Tornship.-H Hamilton , Iynch's II
s. Robinson's Ranch, , Thompsons Flat, ?.
Chico Io,rnshp.-Chico. ) Vannest's Store, 5
Rock Creek. 1 Rowles' Store. Pine Greek, Yer
mont Mills. ,.
j. w. BUFFUM, President
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

ARE COMPARISONS OpIouS.-If those of our
are really desirous of living up to their proGes-
sions. they will not be offended at the following
comparison between their party religion and
abe pure unadulterated article. 1t will be seen
that there is as much difference between the
two. as there is between genuine army clothing
and the sham and deiusion known ~" shoddy."
1t is presented. with the earnest desire Of bene-
fitting our Republican professors of religion.
II is Indeed painful 10 the human heart 10 see
such numerous. il not very respectable, class
ol people, rushing headong to damnation,
uadrr the Ialse doctrines of wicked and stiff
ueked teachers Open your eyes and see the
nfuk @hereeu ye stand
REPUBLICAN RsLIGIox The Republicans
recognize The negro as man. aud tell him il is
right to steal any property they might need 10
effect their escape from slavery. lu the prac-
tice OF their religion and morality, they violate
one Of the fundamental laws of God, by adyis-
ing men To steal. 1t matters not what sancti-
moaious airs such men may assume, or how
successful they may be as political party, their
ultimate destination. if there is truth in the
scripture, is the unquesiionable lake Of hell-ire
and birthstone.
PuRE RELIGIoS.-Bi>hop Clark, OF Rhode
Island recently closed sermon as follows =
Blow from the South. 0 winds of God, and
bring US tidings Of reconciliation and love
Blow from the North. 0 winds of God. and
carry back the message Of fraternity and peace
Scatter the darkness. roll away the clouds. and
give US all once more the sunshine Of tranqui
rest Under the shadow of thy wings W,
make our refuge. o God gre rs peace :"
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To Unfortunate FemaIcs-Alas! cried l..

TO Unfortunate Femalcs-Alas! cried -
poor Maid. your skin, tho yellow coarse and dark
as sin, and pimpled, ireekled, sunbunt, tanned =.
spotless can be, | understandable such defects are
Soap. Your teeth, your breath, Youn not dispute
when washed with Lafonts Soap Teeth Root, white
as the driven made, though yellow. tar
tared, dark. decayed; and fragrant pure and sweet
your breath, though purid, foul rotten death;
and that red hair, though now as any
name OF tail of horse silky and dark 'twould be
made to live, by Jones Coral Hair ReStorative all
dandruff. scurf would be removed-the hair stopp'd
falling and improved. The articles above spoken
of are all we represent them. and sold at rea-
sonable prices, (25 cents) by every respectable
druggist in California.
Agents-Crane & Brigham, Druggists. San Fran
cisco. ol9y
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

TINS Butte RECoRD wants the Democracy
to celebrate the Fourth Of July " on their own
hook" viii Tod Robinson be invited to de-
liver the oration ?-l Marysville Appeal.
And what if Tod Robinson should be invi-
ted to deliver the Grafton? 1t would be as
patriotic, eloquent and constitutional an effort
as was ever uttered by Republican. He, un-
like the editor of the Appeal, would not prate
about our Government being hampered by a
written Constitution = nor would be rejoice
that the war was not terminated by General
Mcclellan ere the supposed death-blow to
slavery had been dealt by President Lincoln.
This attempt, on the part of the Abolition
papers in this State, to destroy the political
reputation of every man who does not wear
the collar of Abraham l., and is opposed to
the usurpations of power by that pub. func.,
as well as the monstrous anomaly of destroying
the Constitution under the miserable pretence
of preserving it. is, to use the expressive Ian
guage Of the day, about played out" They
will, ere long, find out that there is limit TO
popular creduliiy, and that limit has already
been reached. Bite, vipers ye gnaw q file.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

KEEP IT BEFoRE tbs PEorLE-Let it be
kept before the people. that the vote upon the
following concurrent resolution which passed
the Legislature of this State Oh the last day OF
the session. to-wit:
" -ind Be It ReSolred, That We pledge from
this State cordial and united support TO the
Federal Government in all its constitutional
efforts to maintain the Integrity of this gori-
Gus Union
stands as follows All the Democrats Aye
All the Republicans No,
Who are the seceSsionists uowg
Trenton lN. j True American.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

- Remedy for Consumption--Dr. Halls
/BALSAM has been tested by scientific men Of
4 unquestionable authority, and proved to COM
Il bine the most valuable properties. Being free
irom Opium no injury is done TO the most delicate
constitutions. few doses will satisfy the most \
skeptical of the superior efficacy of this medi
cine. For sale by all respectable druggists.
REDINGToN n CO., Sole Agents, II
Ale and AIS Front ST., san Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

FATAL Academia correspondent at San
Andreas, writes as follows - On the Sth inst
during the celebration at that place of the vic
tory obtained over Mokelumne Hill for County
Seat, John Ratcllffe, who was assisting in the
celebration by firing salute from an anvil
battery" was killed by the bursting of sledge
hammer that had been placed between the an-
wis, and fragment of which went through the
upper part of his thigh. The deceased was a
native Of England, ard leaves wife and three
young children to mourn his untimely loss.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

PITSBURG M1YEs.-Mr Mclean has just re-
turned from San Francisco, at which place he
was offered an advance of sixty dollars per too
on all rock which be may deliver at toe wharf
iu that city-the rock to be sent to England
for working, and the balance which the rock
yields in gold, silver and copper, to be paid
when returns are made. reserviDg the per cent
for working and other expenses. Much richer
rock is now being taken out than any yet sent
below Feet in the Kellinger lead will be worth
from one hundred TO one thousand dollars per
foot in less than one year from the present time.
Now is the time to procure feet-tbe country
wants capital to develope the riches that are
concealed beneath the surface. and feet can be
procured cheap.-[Red Bl0ff Independent.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-06-13

HURSAH FOR Quo The Democratic State
Convention of Ohio on Thursday last. nomina-
ted Hon. c. L. Nallandigham for Governor,
on the first ballot. by vote Of 354 to Z
Bully for Ohio We will bet the Butte
REooRD establishment against dead niger,
that Nalaudigham will be elected Governor
OF Ohio.